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WILD, Whitewater Intensive Leadership Development. A one of a kind semester leadership program focused on whitewater guide training and certification.

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WILD, Whitewater Intensive Leadership Development School, Canada, Mexico, US.

2009 Registration

We are now accepting registrations for WILD 2009. Download the information package to register. more»

WILD Family Trip

Special family week in Mexico. Celebrate the completion of WILD with your family on the Ocean River Explorer program.

Memories Package

Keep the memories of WILD alive! Add a photos and video package at the time of registration and save $50!

Guide Training

Catch the Wave!

Shorter than WILD, WAVE is a 5 week semester guide training program focusing on core guiding skills. more»

Eco-Policy 

Esprit promotes "Leave No Trace" practices on all our training programs. more»

Photos & Videos 

Check out the highlights from WILD 2007

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Quick Facts

WILD is a 3 month intensive whitewater leadership training program. Over the course of 90 days, WILD provides training and certification in the following 6 core elements:

1. Whitewater Kayaking
2. Paddle Raft Guiding
3. Whitewater Canoeing
4. Riverboarding
5. Swiftwater Rescue
6. Wilderness First Aid

Additional emphasis is placed on developing strong leadership skills and "Leave No Trace" wilderness ethics.

Successful WILD graduates will, upon completion of the course, gain the following certifications:

1. Whitewater Kayaking: Proficiency Levels A, B, C &     Moving Water Instructor through Whitewater     Ontario (WO) and Whitewater Canada (WWC)
2. Paddle Raft Guiding: Guide class III through the     International Rafting Federation (IRF).
3. Whitewater Canoeing: ORCA Level 1 & 2 whitewater
4. Riverboarding: Trip Leader through Esprit
5. Swiftwater Rescue: Whitewater Rescue Technician 1
    & 2 through Rescue 3 International
6. Wilderness First Aid: Wilderness First Responder through SOLO
7. LNT: Awareness and Trainer certification through LNT

Course Outline

WILD 2008 will begin August 22, 2008. Check out the detailed course outline for 2008. more»

Frequently Asked Questions

WILD is currently in it's 9th year of providing world class instruction. Over the years, we've found that there are some common questions that prospective students are curious about. more»

Money Matters

Tuition: $9900.00 + taxes (applicable to the Canadian Portion of WILD only)
Deposit: $1000.00 due upon registration
1st Installment: 50% of remaining balance due 60 days prior to course commencement,
2nd Installment: Remaining Balance due 30 days prior to course commencement.

* Note: WILD is a registered Training Institute with the Federal Government of Canada. Ask your bank/financial institution regarding Student Loans and/or financing alternatives.