Our apprentice program exposes it’s participants to the world of an outdoor industry professional.
We are excited that you are interested in attending the one-week Leader Training Program (LTP) from 06/20/10-06/26/10 in pursuit of being an apprentice for Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (WAEL). This one week trip will be an introduction into your entire summer as a WAEL apprentice. We will train you on all our elements, climbing wall, standard procedures and policies. This intro to the summer will also help you bond with your fellow LTP’s. The leaders of the LTP program will also be monitoring you during this one week session, to gauge your dedication to the program, as well as making sure that you adhere by Colonel’s 4 Principles of Success: respect, communication skills, work ethic, and a positive attitude.
If you show that you are a positive and respectful person that is willing to do some hard work then you will be accepted as an apprenticeship and will be eligible to stay on the rest of the summer. As an Apprentice you will gain invaluable exposure and experience into what it takes to become a Trip Leader. You will shadow different instructors, lead a trip as a 3rd leader, and learn the ins & outs of what it takes to run an adventure program. If you are really interested in one particular adventure sport, then you can focus on that area and assist instructors as they meet the various trips out on the trail. If you enjoy a satisfying experience as an Apprentice you may then be eligible to be an Assistant Trip Leader during the summer of 2011.
The tuition for the one week training session is $895. If you would like to register for the LTP please complete the online Registration Form along with either a deposit of $250 or full payment, whichever is more convenient.
Your Apprenticeship would begin directly after the LTP program and continue through the remainder of the summer. Most Apprentices work up until a week before school starts. Please note that if you choose not to work up until at least ~8/5 we cannot guarantee that you will have the opportunity to lead a trip as a 3rd leader. As an Apprentice you will receive room & board, 30% store discounts, and lots of life experience.
LTPs must be at least 17 years old in order to be eligible.
If you have any questions please call us at 800-782-0779 or email us anytime.
