The Backcountry Leadership Program (BLP) provides additional leadership skills and training for those who excelled in a previous Youth Camping session.
BLP’ers hike deep into secluded wilderness areas and work on intense, challenging, and technical projects, while practicing skills like goal setting, time management, positive motivation, and group leadership.
The Backcountry Leadership Program projects have historically been located in the most remote and pristine areas of the Pacific Northwest and Idaho. Crews often get packed into remote locations with pack-mules, or have even been flown in using small aircraft. Past locations include Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and Washington’s Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Benefits:
The base stipend is $480 per week
- Plus $20.00 weekly Dependability Bonus
- Plus $20.00 weekly Safety Bonus
Participants leaving the program before graduation will receive a prorated portion of this stipend, calculated to the nearest full day of work, but will forfeit all bonuses.
Program Costs:
There is a tuition cost for this educational program of $240 (4-week program) or $300 (5-week program) with scholarships available based on need. Tuition Assistance is awarded based on need and we are determined to not make tuition a barrier for our programs, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us with any questions. $10 is deducted from pay each day to cover participants’ food expenses.
Join the Backcountry Leadership Program
Embark on an unparalleled journey of growth and adventure with our Backcountry Leadership Program—where remote wilderness meets transformative leadership experiences.
- For Ages 16-19
- 5 week Duration
- earn up to $520 per week
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