Dear Warrior Moms,
Our son, G, took his sophomore year off college to take a gap year. Best thing he ever did!
He just did not seem happy or engaged with school or friends. We were worried!
We worked with Holly Bull at Interim Programs in Princeton, NJ (who is amazing...).
G spent the fall (91 days) participating in a NOLS program out west. NOLS is The National Outdoor Leadership School headquartered in Lander, Wyoming. It was started over 50 years ago and is truly based on teaching and honing leadership skills, which is something that really CAN BE taught. No matter what, this program develops self-esteem and self-confidence.
G did four different sections with different head leaders over the 91 days. He did hiking, canyoneering, climbing and camping in below 30 degrees weather. He traveled in a group of about 14 kids his age, both male and female. In each section, his responsibilities would change as each member was expected to take leadership roles at different times.
If you go to the NOLS website, you will see that there are many different programs and options for all ages of people.
He met amazing people and learned a lot about himself and others!
He is about to finish his junior year at The University of Vermont and seems very happy.