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Gap Semester with NCOAE - International (74-day)

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Location

Multiple Locations +2

United States of America
- Chapel Hill
- Seattle
Ecuador
- Quito

Length

4 - 12 weeks

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Program Details

Activities

Backpacking Hiking Rafting

Timeframe

Fall Spring

Housing

Cabin Lodge Tent

Primary Language

English

Age Min.

Pricing

Starting Price

13320

Price Details

Cost covers all program activities, permits, lodging, and transportation during the course, as well as cost of certifications including Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, CPR, and Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer certification. Most meals are included, with the exception of some in-town meals or personal snacks.

Program Instructors provide professional, teaching-level knowledge of the NCOAE core curriculum, including leadership, outdoor skills & environmental science lessons in addition to certification.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Park Fees Transportation Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Mar 05, 2021

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About Program

Our classroom will stretch from the Appalachian Mountains and rivers of the Pacific Northwest to the snow-capped volcanoes of Ecuador on a course designed from students interested in personal growth, professional development, and the acquisition of technical skills.

Explore North Carolina’s largest wilderness area, as you practice leadership & outdoor technical skills. Then head to the Pacific Northwest for Wilderness First Responder training and a multi-day whitewater rafting adventure. Next, travel to Quito, Ecuador for adventure and cultural immersion, while learning about sustainable farming. You'll travel to the Amazon basin, remote indigenous villages, and climb peaks in Cotopaxi National Park on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Video and Photos

Image of Andes Mountains taken on an NCOAE course.

Image of NCOAE students sitting around a campfire in South America.

Program Highlights

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
Adventure, Cultural Immersion, & Environmental Sustainability
Leadership & Outdoor Technical Skills
Academic Credit

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About The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor education provider for students interested in personal growth, professional development, and the acquisition of technical skills. Eligible for both college or high school credits, NCOAE offers 25, 60 and 74 day domestic and international semester programs that...