Spring Gap Semester: Southwest
Tuition $15,325
Grades
18 years +
Days
70
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Canoe, Rock Climb, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
San Antonio, TX
Departure Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Trip Overview
The WA Spring Gap Semester Southwest provides our students with a beautiful outdoor classroom set for many adventures along the way. Canoe through the rugged landscapes of Big Bend National Park and the historical Labyrinth Canyon. Backpack the remote wilderness of the Coronado National Forest, Canyonlands National Park, and Grand Staircase Escalante. Learn about the history of the Indigenous Peoples of Chaco Culture National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument. Overnight whitewater raft on the Colorado River. Follow a 4 day rock climbing progression at the Cochise Stronghold. Build your confidence in recreating safely by earning a Wilderness First Responder / First Aid certification.
Designed for students 18+, this Gap Semester program provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their backcountry hard skills and leadership abilities within a supportive and inclusive community. Whether it’s your first time camping or you’re an avid outdoors person, you will walk away with transferable skills fit for college, careers, and more.
Itinerary
- Canoe in Big Bend National Park – 7 days
- Backpack in the Coronado National Forest – 7 days
- Rock Climbing progression at the Cochise Stronghold – 4 days
- Explore the historic cities of the ancestral Puebloan people – 3 days
- Canoe in Labyrinth Canyon – 7 days
- Backpack in Canyonlands National Park – 3 days
- Wilderness First Responder Certification / CPR & First Aid course – 7 days
- Overnight Rafting expedition on the Colorado River – 5 days
- Backpacking Course and Capstone Presentation in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument – 5 days
Details & Resources
Payment Details
A $750 deposit (non-refundable after 12/15/22) is due with your application. WA is unable to hold a spot for your student until you have submitted both the application and deposit. The deposit is applied towards your tuition cost. Final payment is due 1/15/23.
If you cancel after 12/15/22 and before 1/15/23, WA will retain the deposit for the enrolled student and refund all other payments that have been made. For cancellations after 1/15/23, there will be no refund, and WA will retain all payments made for the enrolled student, including your deposit. Students who enroll after 1/15/23 are required to submit final payment immediately upon application.
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs. Use the links on the left to explore more trip details!
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- WFR Certification
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and from the trip start and end
- Academic credit (optional)
