UTAH
ARCHES, CANYONLANDS & THE COLORADO RIVER™
This program is designed for outdoor enthusiasts in mind, with a mix of meaningful community service and exciting adventure.
Highlights
FOR THE UTAH: ARCHES, CANYONLANDS & THE COLORADO RIVER™ PROGRAM
- Go on an epic, multi-night river rafting expedition
- Explore picturesque Utah, spending half your time rafting and camping
- Support service and restoration efforts along the Colorado River
- Work with the National Forest Service amongst the aspens and pines of the beautiful La Sal mountains
- Hike through Arches National Park, famed for its more than 2,000 stunning natural rock formations
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Arches, Canyonlands & The Colorado River
UTAH
ARCHES, CANYONLANDS & THE COLORADO RIVER™
Program Overview
Experience the myths and modern-day realities of the American West. During your time in Utah, you’ll discover not only Utah’s uniqueness, but how its ecosystems have immensely shaped its world-famous landscape. From an excursion to Arches National Park to days spent alongside the Colorado River, you will be outdoors for a good portion of this program, exploring every nook and cranny of the Utah wilderness. Take part in environmental stewardship projects, learn about public land management, and begin to develop your own personal leadership style by facing challenges in the great outdoors.
This Global Leadership Adventures program is run in collaboration with our partner organization, the Canyonlands Field Institute.
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UTAH
ARCHES, CANYONLANDS & THE COLORADO RIVER™
Community Service
Protect land and water for the well-being of people and wildlife that depend on them. On land, you will work with the National Forest Service on various projects in the beautiful La Sal mountains. You may support trail maintenance and accessibility efforts, or contribute to wildlife management through native species propagation and invasive species removal. For the water, you’ll complete a river clean-up along the Colorado River corridor near Moab. Additionally, you’ll be helping with habitat restoration and supporting efforts to combat riverbed erosion.
Hands-On Learning
Learn first-hand how to be a true outdoor leader. Discover more about your personal leadership style as you learn from public land management organizations and local leaders about efforts to tackle the most pressing environmental and land management crises. Explore the local culture, learn all about the native flora and fauna of this immense and diverse region, and gain valuable life skills through camp life—supporting with setting up and breaking down tents, working in the river kitchen, and packing the rafts daily.
Adventure
This is a high-adventure program, perfect for outdoor enthusiast students eager to make a meaningful difference and excited to discover all the American West has to offer. Your river expedition will be the cornerstone of your time here in Utah. Spend five days rafting on the famed Colorado River, camping in the backcountry along the way. One of the highlights is a trip to Arches National Park, famous for its stunning landscapes and rock formations. You’ll also visit the La Sal Mountains, where you’ll immerse yourself in cool aspen groves and mountain views while working on service projects.
Lodging
During the land-based portion of the program, stay at a lodge residence near downtown Moab. During the river portion, create your own roving Home Base alongside the Colorado River, setting up your tent each night in a different location to sleep beneath the stars. On your multi-night rafting excursion, you’ll camp along the river, learning how to pack and carry everything you need in and out of camp. You’ll also take on additional leadership roles, supporting your staff team in setting up and breaking down the river kitchen each night.
UTAH
ARCHES, CANYONLANDS & THE COLORADO RIVER™
Dates & Tuition
Everything you need to know before you apply.
10-Day Program
| 2025 Dates |
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| JUL 08 – JUL 17, 2025 |
Tuition Includes All In-Country Expenses
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- In-country transportation
- Lodging
- 3 meals per day
- Professional full-time staff and experts
- 24/7 parent support hotline during the program
- Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
- Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
- Pre-departure materials and support
- Educational materials
To save your spot, an application fee and $600 deposit are required.
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GLA HOME BASE:
SAFE & SECURE LODGING
CARING SUPERVISION &
EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
SAFE
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTHY FOOD
& PURE WATER
24/7 SUPPORT &
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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1-858-771-0645
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UTAH
ARCHES, CANYONLANDS & THE COLORADO RIVER™
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