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EXPERIENCE OVERLAND from our leaders’ perspective
Leaders come from all sorts of backgrounds, with a vast array of interests and prior leadership experiences. Uniting them all, though, is their focus on their students and the Overland mission.
Ninco’s Story
STEP UP,
STEP BACK
Individualized relationships are at the core of every student’s ability to find their own leadership style.
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Ninco
Chelsea
Annie
“I believe leadership is being able to love and care for all of the team members…
I’ve learned that leadership does not only rest on the “leader.” In a team, we all can and should lead. This summer, I’ll strive to empower and encourage ownership in each and every team member over our summer adventure!”
Ninco
PYRENEES EXPEDITION
Chelsea’s Story
LEARNING TO LOVE
THE OUTDOORS
Building lifelong relationships with the outdoors and all the opportunities it provides.
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Chelsea’s story ›
Ninco
Chelsea
Annie
“I am thrilled to be returning to the Overland team…
As a leader, I love to experience the intense and wonderful power of immersive outdoor experiences and the ways that they invite us to grow as individuals and bring us together in community.”
Chelsea
Service & Hiking Alaska
Annie’s Story
FOCUSED ON
FRIENDSHIP & FUN
Side-splitting laughter around a campfire – now that’s a worthwhile summer job.
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Annie’s story ›
Ninco
Chelsea
Annie
“I couldn’t be more excited to be outdoors and spending time with Overland students…
From the joy of completing a challenge to the small, daily moments that will make us laugh, I’m grateful for all this opportunity has to offer.”
Annie
Rocky Mountain Adventure
LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS,
TAKE ONLY PHOTOS
Soak up the joy and connection captured along the trail. Plus, with views this good, and landscapes this beautiful, only seeing is believing.