Get Out And Lead (GOAL)

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Go into the remote backcountry. Travel as a crew on the Appalachian Trail, living only on what you carry with you. Build memories you’ll never forget.

 

2025 DATES COMING SOON

 

Get Out And Lead (GOAL) is an Outward Bound scholarship program that has been developed to cultivate budding leaders through the unique challenge of an 8-day wilderness expedition backing and rock climbing along the Appalachian Trail. Students learn the skills that are critical to success and often not learned in the classroom- leadership styles, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and decision making. The ideal GOAL applicant is a 12-14 year old who already shows natural leadership abilities.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Summer 2025 dates & application process coming soon!
  • Open to residents of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  • Please complete the following forms to apply:
  • Application
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letter of Recommendation forms.
  • Those selected to continue in the process will be contacted to schedule an interview. Decisions will be made after interviews are complete.
  • Those selected for the course will pay a $500 application fee for the program (limited $150 application fee with qualifying application form).

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