LTW 2009: Grand Canyon for Students who are Sighted, Blind and Visually-Impaired… and Costa Rica 2009 for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Embark on an extraordinary journey with an unlikely team of students.
Lead
Step outside your comfort zone and learn to use adversity as an advantage and explore your own leadership skills.
Learn
Explore new cultures, understand global conservation issues, engage in community service and step up to become a responsible global citizen.
Live
Experience the joy of travel and discover the power that you have to make a difference in the world.
Developed in partnership with world renowned blind athlete, Erik Weihenmayer, the Leading the Way program teams high school and college students who are blind, visually impaired and sighted for an unparalleled science, community service, leadership, and cultural adventure. In 2009, we are also piloting our first group that combines students who are hard of hearing, deaf and hearing.
Not only an amazing experience for the participants themselves, each Leading the Way expedition is paired with a social awareness and media campaign which we use to educate a much broader constituency. These campaigns provide a message of hope and inspiration while helping to break down barriers, misconceptions and prejudices that the public has about people with disabilities.
In the NewsWatch our feature on ABC Nightline.
Watch our feature on CBS Sunday Morning.
Listen to our feature on CBS Radio (mp3 File)
APPLY NOW TO LEADING THE WAY GRAND CANYON
Global Explorers is seeking capable, mature and confident students who feel that this experience will help their personal growth and discovery. If you would like to participate in the Leading the Way program, please download an application packet. Braille applications are available by request, leadingtheway@globalexplorers.org.
Screen Reader Friendly Application Packet
Early Application Deadline: October 15, 2008
*$100 scholarships will be awarded to students who submit their complete application by the early application deadline and are accepted into the program.
Annual Application Deadline: November 15, 2008
Teams will be chosen no later than December 1, 2008.
Program Cost: $1,800-$2,500 (includes everything!)
We are currently working with the National Park Service and partner organization Grand Canyon Youth to determine final costs. Global Explorers is continually seeking out additional funds to lower the cost and to provide scholarships. We also expect you to take a leadership role in attempting to raise funds for yourself. Last year, Leading the Way participants raised 30% to 100% of their program costs through various forms of fundraising recommended by Global Explorers.
APPLY NOW TO LEADING THE WAY COSTA RICA 2009 for students who are deaf or hard of hearing
We seek applicants who are hard of hearing or deaf to join a group of hearing students for a March 2009 educational expedition to Costa Rica. Global Explorers is seeking capable, mature and confident students who feel that this experience will help their personal growth and discovery.
Program Application for Leading the Way Costa Rica 2009
Questions? Email: leadingtheway@globalexplorers.org.
Early Application Deadline: October 15, 2008
*$100 scholarships will be awarded to students who submit their complete application by the early application deadline and are accepted into the program.
Annual Application Deadline: November 1, 2008
NOMINATE A STUDENT
Know a student who might be interested in our programs? Send them to our website to apply or nominate them using our Nominate a LTW 2009 Participant. You can email this form to leadingtheway@globalexplorers.org or call with the info to 877-627-1425.
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Learn about Leading the Way 2008
- Read about our curricula
- 2009 Price: