Expeditionary Experience!

Expeditionary Experience! Application

Expeditionary Experience! is an involved program that will ask participants to take much more responsibility for themselves and others in their group than was required in Get Outside and Get Experience!. At times all participants will be asked to lead aspect of the program and to collaborate in decision making and planning. Applicants who feel ready for more intense physical and mental responsibility are encouraged to apply.

Only ITE teens that have completed Get Experience! eco-program are invited to participate in Expeditionary Experience! Due to the participants familiarity with the Ironwood Tree Experience program style we will hit the trail starting with our very first session. Parents will be invited to attend an information meeting 2-weeks before our excursion to the Sea of Cortez and for the final Community Gathering. More information will be provided upon receipt of application.

As with all programs each session begins at Prescott College Tucson Center at 2233 E. Speedway, between Tucson Boulevard and Campbell Avenue. Participants must have reliable transportation to and from each session and carpooling is always encouraged.

The program cost is $750.00 per participant and some scholarship funds are available. ITE will also accept payment in 2 or 3 equal installments over the course of the program (please speak to Suzanne or Eric about setting this up). Scholarship information and an application are available for download here.

Fall 2009 EXPEDITIONARY EXPERIENCE! ECO-PROGRAM
VITAL STATS
Eligibility ● teens who have completed Get Experience!, 14-16 years old
Duration ● 10 Sessions, 15 days
Place of Exploration ● Sonoran Desert Region/Sea of Cortez
Fees ● $750 per participant (inquire about need-based scholarships)

EE2 Fall 2009 Schedule

Sept 19, Sat 10-3pm                 Orientation & Nature/Documentary Film-making
Sept 26, Sat 8-4pm                   Backcountry Experience & Nature Film-making
Oct 3, Sat 8-4pm                        Community Action: Designing GreenLots
Oct 10-11, Sat-Sun 8-5pm     Backcountry Experience: Backpacking to Hutch’s Pool
Oct 17, Sat 8-4pm                     Community Action: GreenLots- Make a Difference Day
Oct 24, Sat 8-4pm                     UA OALS: Mapping /Stealth Health Focus groups
Oct 31 OFF
Nov 7, Sat 8-5pm                      Rock-climbing & Rappelling
Nov 14, Sat 8-3pm                    Community Action: GreenLots & Documentary Film Editing
Nov 21, Sat 8-4pm                    Backcountry Experience: Wasson Peak & Expedition Prep
Nov 28 OFF
Dec 3-6 Th-Sun 8-5pm           Expedition: Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Dec 12, Sat 10-noon                Community Gathering