"Thank you for providing our son Patrick with the trip of a lifetime! We greatly appreciate the nurturing, SUPPORTIVE, & challenging environment the trip created for him and all the kids!"
- Barbara Driscoll
Chestnut Hill, MA
Chestnut Hill, MA
Our Leaders
The difference between a good summer program and a great summer program is the quality of its leaders. We know this and take the time to recruit the highest quality individuals. Our leaders are responsible, compassionate, inspiring and fun. They love working with kids and they love the outdoors. Students look up to our leaders as role models, and overwhelmingly rate them as excellent.
Apogee selectively recruits trip leaders from prestigious liberal arts colleges and universities.We look for individuals with outstanding leadership skills and wide-ranging experience working with youngpeople in the outdoors.Every applicant fills out a detailed application and is carefully interviewed by our directors.We check references thoroughly before offering any position.Our leaders are a minimum of twenty years old. Most are between 21 and 26.
Leader training takes place over the course of an intensive, week-long program at Apogee headquarters in Brunswick, Maine. We work with our leaders both in the classroom and in the field to cover everything from safety and group dynamics to trip logistics and outdoor skills. Leaders also spend time reviewing student applications so they are familiar with each individual in their group before the start of the trip. By the end of their training, leaders are well prepared to safely and effectively lead their group on the adventure of a lifetime.
All of our leaders are certified in CPR and First Aid/Wilderness First Aid at a minimum. Many hold even higher certifications.
Apogee enjoys a very high leader return rate. Many veteran leaders return for multiple summers.
All of our leaders are certified in CPR and First Aid/Wilderness First Aid at a minimum. Many hold even higher certifications.
Apogee enjoys a very high leader return rate. Many veteran leaders return for multiple summers.
"Carmen and Caitlin were so great! They made every difficult situation funny and every great situation even better!"
Meaghan Werle, West Simsbury, CT, on her leaders
"Cam and Jess made our trip so much fun. They kept us safe, on task, and in good spirits."
Mia Taggart, Freeport, ME, on her leaders.
Meaghan Werle, West Simsbury, CT, on her leaders
"Cam and Jess made our trip so much fun. They kept us safe, on task, and in good spirits."
Mia Taggart, Freeport, ME, on her leaders.
Lead for Apogee
Are you someone who thrives on challenge? Do you love the outdoors and working with young people? Do you have what it takes to be a true leader? If so, we'd like to hear from you. We're looking for the best and the brightest to join Apogee for an exciting summer of adventure and personal growth. This is your opportunity to inspire young people and realize your own leadership potential.To apply, please download the following Leader Application.
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Apogee
136 Maine Street, Suite 7
Brunswick, ME 04011
"Leading young people is full of challenge and reward. My job is to lead by example and to guide students to self-discovery. The best part is stepping back and watching as students create their own success, whether that's conquering a mountain or making a new friend."
PETE EDLING, Apogee Leader '05, '06 & '07
