Summer Semester In Alaska 2025

Get ready for the summer adventure of a lifetime. A semester in Alaska will take you from forested coastlines to high mountain peaks, and the tundra and rivers in between. With almost 20 hours of daylight at summers peak, youll have plenty of time to explore the Alaskan wilderness. Whether this is your first time camping or youre an experienced outdoorsperson, expect to try out and develop a variety of new skills on this expedition. Find out more! Backpacking takes you to North Americas largest assemblage of glaciers and greatest number of peaks over 16,000 feet in elevation. The mountaineering section travels even deeper into the range, where youll learn to live and climb on snow and ice. To complete the experience, spend several weeks sea kayaking in Prince William Sound. Throughout the course, dive into an extensive environmental studies curriculum designed to expand your perspective on this wild land. Every day, youll deepen your understanding of leadership as your instructors coach you through the NOLS leadership curriculum. That might mean working with your team to navigate off trail, taking the lead in planning a kayaking route, or problem solving how to travel across a tricky section of glacier in the mountains. Return home with lifelong leadership skills, newfound self-confidence, and the skills you need to travel in a variety of wilderness settings. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.