Blue Sky Fund is currently recruiting rising 9-12th graders for our next Outdoor Leadership Institute (OLI) cohort.
OLI is a yearlong program for up to 24 rising 9-12th graders. It begins with a 5 day wilderness excursion to Virginia's highest peak - Mt. Rogers - in the summer and then continues throughout the school year with monthly service learning and team building opportunities.
We are looking for any students you know who:
NO PRIOR OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
Student participants build skills in leadership, personal resilience, collaboration, general outdoor skills, and more. Additionally, the work and time spent with OLI will help any interested students in the pursuit of the Virginia Diploma Seals of Excellence in Civics or Science and the Environment.
Students can apply directly via the attached link.
Fees:
Below is our sliding scale of tuition, which covers food, transportation, all necessary gear, and other expenses. It is based upon household income. However, we do not turn away any participant based on their ability or desire to compensate us.
Suggested Fee- Household Income:
$25 - Required Minimum $50,000 and below
$250.00- $51,000 to $79,000
$500.00- $80,000 to $200,000
$1,000 - $200,000 and above
Gear:
The fees help to cover everything, including gear. All gear, from boots to rain jackets; tents to sleeping bags are covered. Supplying all students with the same gear allows us to control for equity, ensuring that all students arrive in the wilderness on equal footing.
