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 2008 EXPEDITIONARY EXPERIENCE! ECO-PROGRAM

VITAL STATS
Eligibility ● teens who have completed Get Experience!, 14-16 years old
Duration ● 9 Sessions, 15 days
Place of Exploration ● Sonoran Desert Region/Sea of Cortez
Fees ● $750 per participant (inquire about need-based scholarships)

September 13 Eco-program Orientation and Backcountry
September 20 Backcountry Experience
September 27 Community Action Project
October 4-5 Backpacking
October 11 Community Action Project
October 17-19 Backpacking
October 25 OFF
November 1 OFF: ITE Annual Fundraiser
November 8 Community Action Project
November 13-16 Expeditionary Experience: Sea of Cortez, Sonora Mexico
November 22 Community Gathering Preparation
November 29 OFF
December 6 Community Gathering (parents invited)