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Colorado, North America -
Call of the Wild

Teen community service trip and wolf conservation program

June 11 - June 25, 2020

June 28 - July 12, 2020

July 15 - July 29, 2020

August 1 - August 15, 2020

Length: 15 Days

Completing Grades: 8-12

Service Hours: 35-45

Arrive/Depart: Denver: DEN

Tuition: $4,895

Our 15-day teen community service trip and wolf conservation progam takes place in the mountains of Colorado. We partner with a wolf sanctuary on important conservation efforts, including activities that directly affect and improve the lives of the 30 resident wolves.

No school can teach what I learned in 17 days with RLT” - Dhruva D., Colorado: Call of the Wild

We top off the program with a wild whitewater rafting trip down the Arkansas River, venturing through a high aerial course over the river, soaking in hot springs, and rock climbing along the Continental Divide with 14,000-foot peaks as our backdrop.

Keep scrolling to learn more about “Call of the Wild,” which combines a passion for teen service and veterinary studies with a love of animals and a desire to make a difference in the beautiful Wild West!

An Important Note: Due to our respect and desire to provide the best experience for both the young people who join us and the wolves we are caring for, this program is limited to 12 students. We strongly encourage you to apply early if you would like to reserve a space on this exceptional experience.

Questions about this trip?

Call Ashley at 773-342-5200
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Highlights

Colorado // You Don't Want to Miss...

#1 Seeing Eye to Eye With A Majestic Wolf

In the intensity of a single gaze we catch a glimpse of the untamed beauty, power, and mystery of the wild.

#2 Guaranteed Priceless Memories

We combine drifting through the dazzling mountain river country of the Arkansas River Valley with the majestic beauty of Colorado’s snow-capped peaks. Add the excitement of continuous whitewater on the Arkansas River, one of the best on Earth!

#3 Soar the Aerial Course

We soar over a rugged canyon and explore the majestic Rocky Mountains to challenge ourselves and test our limits!

#4 One Million Acres of Beauty

One of 11 national forests in Colorado, San Isabel includes breathtaking scenery with snow-capped mountain peaks, wildflowers, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and big blue skies.

#5 One of the Largest Conservation Efforts In U.S. History

The Continental Divide is one of the world’s most significant trail systems, spanning 3,100 miles between Mexico and Canada. It traverses five states and connects countless communities along its spine.

#6 The Horses

We learn to understand and respond to their body language and experience the roots of their behavior as we care for unwanted horses.

#7 Tackle the Colorado Crags

We climb towers of granite with exceptional views and enjoy an awesome rappelling experience in one of the best sport climbing areas in the state.

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Overview

35-45 Community Service Hours

Environmental community service at Mission: Wolf. Our time is spent assisting the staff in activities that directly benefit the health and wellbeing of the 30 resident wolves.
A Certificate of Community Service indicating the total number of hours worked and a Presidential Volunteer Service Award will be issued upon successful completion of the program.

Activities

Whitewater Raft: Arkansas River
Aerial Course: Lost Canyon, San Isabel National Forest
Rock Climb: San Isabel National Forest
Explore: Buena Vista, Cottonwood Pass
Swim: Princeton Hot Springs, Chalk Creek

Completing Grades

8-12

Duration

15 Days

Accommodations

We sleep in tents, shower about every three to five days, and use latrines or flush toilets as bathrooms.

Tuition (Airfare and baggage fees not included)

$4,895

Arrive/Depart

Denver, CO

Social Media

Join in on the fun! Check out #CotwRLT for a behind-the-scenes look at photos from past participants and leaders.

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Itinerary

Arrival (Day 1):

Arrive in Denver, CO, head out to the first stop.

Mission: Wolf Community Service (Days 2-10):

Depart for Mission: Wolf in the morning and, upon arrival, get acquainted with the wolves. Projects include building fire bunkers, rebuilding wolf enclosures, cutting firewood, making repairs to staff housing, repairing the enclosures, and helping out at the farm. Daily tasks include feeding the wolves in the morning and socializing with the ambassador wolves. Interact with a special group of wolves used to educate the public about these beautiful and often misunderstood animals.

Rafting, High Aerial Course, Climbing Adventure (Days 11-13):

Departing from Mission: Wolf, head north to Buena Vista to begin the next adventure, rafting down class 2 and 3 rapids through Brown’s Canyon on the Arkansas River. Next day, harness up for a high aerial course. Spend final day trying basic rock climbing in San Isabel National Forest.

Closing (Day 14):

Pack up and explore Buena Vista and Cottonwood Pass. We’ll prepare our final banquet and have our last evening together before heading home.

Homeward Bound (Day 15):

We say our final goodbyes and board our flights for home.

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Need To Know!

Traveler’s Health

The Road Less Traveled does not require any vaccinations or immunizations to travel with us, other than an up-to-date tetanus shot or booster (within the last nine years).

Day-To-Day Calendar

To receive an emailed copy of this program’s day-to-day calendar, please call our office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST at 773-342-5200 and we’ll happily send you one!

General Travel Info

It is imperative that no one make any travel arrangements until RLT provides instructions for specific arrival and departure time windows. Those details are typically released in mid-spring.

Families are individually responsible for booking their own airfare to get their student from home to the starting destination on the first day of the trip, and from the ending destination back home on the last day of the trip.