Longacre Expeditions: Alaska Leadership Expedition Program Overview & Recommendation

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Choice Camps Recommendation of Longacre Expeditions: Alaska Leadership Expedition

Since 1981, Longacre Expeditions has been offering wilderness-based adventure travel experiences for teens in the midst of breathtaking settings throughout the world. The Longacre experience inspires students to grow in leadership and personal responsibility, to feel empowered by their adventures, to discover self-confidence, to lead healthy and active lives, and to become more environmentally conscious.

In general, students who enjoy the Longacre Experience are enthusiastic about the activities and the outdoors. Many have never engaged in adventure travel before but the idea sounds great to them. They are intrigued about testing themselves in a physically challenging environment. And, they like the idea of becoming part of a tightly knit group in which members deal with each other in a caring manner. For students looking for an unforgettably transformative summer experience, Longacre Expeditions may be the perfect choice.

Trip Description

Students on this Leadership Expedition will discover the true meaning of “wilderness,” build lasting friendships, and learn a great deal about themselves in the process. The mere mention of “Alaska” conjures images of picturesque ice bergs submerged in crystal clear blue water, herds of caribou roaming the frozen tundra, or gigantic black bears snapping ten pound salmon from raging rivers. Alaska has it all, and this Longacre Expedition takes on some of its most amazing adventures.

Trip Highlights Include:
• Anchorage and Wrangell-St.Elias National Park
• McCarthy and Kennecott
• Root Glacier and Donaho Basin
• Kennicott Glacier
• Kennicott and Nizina Rivers
• Prince William Sound
• Eco-Service Project

Staff Overview

Longacre Expeditions maintains the philosophy that “great staffers make great trips.” Each summer approximately 60% of Longacre staffers are returnees. These individuals understand the company, its expectations, and provide a core leadership that reinforces Longacre’s commitment to safety and appropriate behavior. The average staff age is 26.

Setting & Accommodations

When it comes to outdoor adventure, few areas of the world can compete with the grandeur of Alaska. Commonly referred to as “The Last Frontier,” Alaska has it all: snow-capped mountains, glaciers, raging rivers, icebergs and some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet.

Longacre’s motto is “food is love.” The company takes pride in the quality, quantity, and variety of food prepared during the summer. Menus are designed with individual travelers in mind, and Longacre is especially good at meeting each traveler’s special dietary needs throughout the program.

Safety Standards

All Longacre staff members obtain emergency wilderness medicine certifications from highly qualified organizations throughout the country – all staff members are certified in Wilderness First Aid and most are Wilderness First Responders. In addition, all staff members attend a nine-day leader training session which integrates the company’s safety management philosophy before the summer begins.

Students are heavily involved in the safety process while in session. Before participating in any activity during their trip, students receive a safety briefing. This briefing includes a presentation of all the possible risks involved in the activity and the procedures used to minimize those risks.