Adventure Leadership Program for Youth Ages 13-18

ALP is for teens who want to ...

Paddle, hike, and enjoy wilderness trips
Meet new friends who love the outdoors
Gain new leadership skills
Become a WI trip leader
Prepare for a career in the outdoor recreation industry

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ALP is a year-round program designed for youth of all backgrounds and abilities who wish to learn to become great outdoor leaders. Youth who enroll in ALP will learn inclusive leadership techniques, enhance social skills, and technical outdoor skills through real-life experiences. Activities include training, community events, and multi-day wilderness trips in the summer. Optional activities are offered throughout the school year. ALP is open to youth of all backgrounds and abilities, including youth with disabilities.

Questions? Contact Greta Arnquist at (612) 676-9424 or gretaarnquist@wildernessinquiry.org

Group shot of ALP 1 in front of WI Warehouse
ALP group returning from Apostle Islands at WI HQ, 2008.

"I think every person should go through a program like ALP. ALP made me push myself physically and mentally, it really opened my eyes to all the things I can do!" -Mike, 17 years old

"You're always learning something new and different. I had fun and really felt challenged - in a good way." -Vinita, 15 years old

ALP Latest News:

An ALP trip down the Mississippi River UWCA (Urban Wilderness Canoe Area) was featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune in July, 2008. Click here to see the video.