Spring Break Leadership Program
Saturday, Mar 31 – Saturday, Apr 7, 2012
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012
Outward Bound® uses experiences in the wilderness to help people discover and act upon their strengths. The programs challenge participants to develop their personal resources and form new perspectives through cooperation with others. It is Outward Bound's belief that effective teams are built on a strong foundation of trust, a passion for the possible, and an unswerving compassion for others.
The Outward Bound/Collier County School program will be designed specifically for students from Collier County Schools. Participants will learn sailing and navigation skills in the Florida Keys. As the program progresses, new and more sophisticated skills are taught. Outward Bound calls these essential tools "hard skills". Some of these skills include no-trace camping, shelter construction, meal preparation, map & compass reading, and emergency first aid.
Although the program sounds (and can be) strenuous, the goals are not physical. Rather, Outward Bound encourages individuals to reach beyond their self-imposed limitations to discover new strengths and abilities, all within a supportive, safe environment. Participants should be in moderately good shape. Each individual will be asked to attempt all activities, but we are an organization that believes in "challenge by choice".
Instructors provide methods and information, but not always solutions. With an eye toward prudence, participants are increasingly empowered to make key decisions and solve problems.
Through a generous grant from John and Jackie Remington of A. Vernon Allen Builder, Inc. and Lavern Gaynor of Naples, Florida, all participants will receive a full scholarship from Outward Bound (approximately $1,375) upon being accepted into the program. This includes food, instruction, camping, and specialized equipment while on the program. An approved medical form and profile sheet will be required for all participants.
This program will begin at the John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, Florida, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at noon and will consist of four groups of up to 24 students, minimum age of 15 years. The program will end at noon on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Bus service from Collier County will be arranged.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please call Jeanette Arcia at Collier Schools Student Services 239-377-0522.
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