To Apply

Each new WILL class is selected in October. To apply to become a member of WILL, download or print the application and release forms, fill them in and return the completed forms to:

               Wilderness Leadership & Learning, Inc.
               1758 Park Road, NW
               Washington, DC 20010
               Attn: Steve Abraham.

Our application asks for typical information (e.g., contact, health, and release info) along with short responses to a few questions—just to help us learn a little more about our potential members.

All new WILL members will be required to attend an Orientation with a parents or guardian. There, they will learn more about WILL and will be asked to commit to and participate in the program for at least one year. The best results come when families support their teens’ personal growth through WILL.

The WILL Family

The best results come when families support their teens’ personal growth through WILL.

Alumni
When members leave the formal WILL program, they remain part of the WILL family. This page is where we keep up with what’s happening in the lives of WILL “graduates.”

100% of WILL graduates have graduated from high school or are on track to graduate. Two members of the 2009-2010 Class, Arthur and Luis, were awarded 4-year Posse Scholarships. Arthur attends the University of the South and Luis goes to Bucknell.

WILL graduates have attended the following Colleges – Michigan State; Lincoln University; Cleveland State; Purdue; UDC; Cornell; University of Delaware; Mount St. Mary’s; VCU; Temple; Penn State; St. John's (NYC); University of Wyoming; University of Pennsylvania; University of the South; Bucknell; and Wake Forest. Another WILL graduate, a high school honor student, serves his country as a United States Marine in aviation electronics. WILL graduates excel academically - several are on the honor roll at their respective high schools and take Advanced Placement (AP) classes; some are class representatives to their respective school student governments, several play on various school sports teams.

Member Referral
Potential WILL members can be identified through their churches, schools, family, and community. If you know someone in your family, school, church, or community who you think would benefit from being a part of the WILL family, you can refer them to Steve at steve@WILL-lead.org, or call Steve at 202-319-2765.

"After this year, I feel I’ve grown in too many ways to count." —Jon

"WILL allowed me to experience things your average person will never experience." —Dondre "WILL has taught me to keep moving up and don’t let anything stop you from experiencing life." —Labrina