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​  If you are interested in attending/applying there are some pre-requisites/requirements (not all are listed below):

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  • Submission of a Pre-Application.   

  • Having a personal hiking program so that you can hike 3 miles with an elevation gain of 600 feet - this may be waived in certain specific individual situations.  In some cases, hikes may exceed 3 miles.

  • Complete the full application,

  • Complete a physical signed by a doctor, NP, PA or other qualified medical professional,

  • There maybe several interviews involved,

  • Attend the Orientation - this is mandatory and includes out of state participants,

  • Attend the mandatory hike, 

  • Acceptance for a Will's Hope Program is finalized after all documents are received and accepted by Will's Hope and all other requirements have been met.  This includes submission of the required fees in a timely manner, 

  • Ensure you can afford the time to participate in the 9+ day program.  It is extremely important during the programs that you can avoid distractions, be in the moment or in the present, and participate with your peers in the activities.  For example, excessive use of the phone during program activities negatively impacts you as well as the rest of the group.  Typically, after dinner is when activities start to taper off and downtime is scheduled, which is the best opportunity for making calls.  Similarly, if you have a personal situation that requires a lot of your time during the program - this is likely going to be a distraction that not only impacts you but impacts the group and it will likely diminish not only what you get out of the program but what your peers get out of the program.  The two previous examples are just examples and there are other unwanted issues that are not conducive to our mission or your success,   

  • Be open to learning about subject matter areas that are new to you - this includes but is not limited to wildlife, natural processes in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (e.g., earthquakes, mass land movement, thermal features, etc.), geology, natural resource conservation, Native American culture, etc.

  • If horse riding is on the schedule there is a weight limit of 250 pounds per person, 

  • You actively participate in scheduled activities such as hikes,

  • You will be required to self-certify that you can benefit from Will's Hope and have a disability or disabilities - you won't need a diagnosis but if you do have a diagnosis you will need to include that on the Pre-Application/Application,    ​