In order to get the most out of this experience, students must meet our requirements.
We are on a mission to deliver an exceptional, life challenging, outdoor experience. Our classrooms are remote. Our campus is “off-the-grid” from the normal services and amenities that go along with many other schools or campuses. Instructors and camp staff cannot constantly be with all the students, all the time. We will be operating in many areas that may be environmentally, culturally, or climatically different than what students are used to. It is critical that students show up on Day One physically, mentally and emotionally capable of managing themselves as they face these daily challenges.
Being outdoors and off-the-grid requires us to ensure potential students are ready to navigate the landscape we live in so we can deliver a high-quality outdoor educational experience to our groups.
In order to help ensure that our program is for you, you must read and agree to our eligibility criteria as follows:
Carefully review the information here before signing up.
Physical Fitness
Fitness is more than muscles and speed. Fitness also means you are comfortable being outside all day long, no matter the weather. You have to be up for the challenge.
Current Health Conditions
Our community is tight and your team will be together 24/7. You will primarily be outside but will also be sharing meals, tents and vehicles. “Social Distancing” is impossible or impractical.
Students who take prescription medications need to be able to self-manage. This means carrying and caring for the medication and self-administering medication at appropriate dosages/intervals without instructor supervision. If loss of medication could be problematic, program instructors can carry a backup/emergency supply of medication. No provisions will be made for temperature controlled storage of medications.
Disability or Injury
Mental Health
MOI is not a program for youth who have emotional challenges, eating disorders or any other behavioral problems.
Any known history of a mental health condition (e.g. depression or anxiety) must be disclosed on the enrollment application. The family will then be contacted to ensure the student meets our essential eligibility criteria for safe participation in the program.
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- We may require a report or letter from a Doctor/Psychiatrist/Psychologist which states the student is suitable to participate in our program.
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- If a mental health condition is not disclosed on the application form, MOI reserves the right to withdraw the student from the program.
Students must be able to self-manage their condition.
Allergies and Dietary Conditions
Allergies, food preferences and other dietary restrictions must be shared with MOI in the application process so that we may have an honest discussion about the realities of joining. For example, a severe peanut allergy could be very problematic since much of the food provided could be peanut based and cross contamination will be impossible to avoid.
Many, but not all, dietary preferences can be accommodated.
With a flexible attitude many, but not all, dietary preferences can be accommodated. For example, Vegetarianism is not a problem. A strict vegan diet cannot be accommodated.
Please review complete details on the realities of the food provided here: Food is Fuel
Language and Communication
Safety and Judgement
Each student must be able to exercise sound judgment, with and without direct supervision.
Each student must be able to recall and understand instructions, hazards and risks previously explained by program instructors.
Each student must be able to independently identify and recognize potential hazards and warn others.
Students must be able to act reliably around stated hazards to minimize risk even when not directly supervised.
Students must have the ability to stay alert and focus attention for several hours at a time in potentially hazardous and/or uncomfortable environments.
Smoking, Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol
No smoking, vaping, edible marijuana, tobacco, alcohol or other recreational drug use on the MOI campus or during field sessions.
MOI is a dry, zero-tolerance program, period. There are no second chances when it comes to such substances and that includes tobacco. If your teen is caught with these substances it is an immediate removal of the program and you will be required to come get your teen immediately.
Electronic Devices and Communication
To get the most out of the experience, students must be present, not plugged in. This program relies on student/instructor attention and presence.
Our campus does not often have service and field sessions will definitely not have service. Also, we can make no provisions for charging of devices.
Therefore, a prohibition of personal phones/devices is in place for the duration of the camp. This includes personal music devices or offline video/music devices as well.
We do understand that communication with family is important, especially during a big week, so here is how we manage it:
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- show up with a fully charged phone – turned off
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- turn phones into the instructors on the first day
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- Instructors keep phones safe
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- We have two separate hours during the week where we try to drive to a cell signal so students can get their phones and have an hour to call family. We will notify at drop-off (first day) when these hours will be.
- Phone goes back to instructor for the rest of the week.
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Violation of our policy on personal electronics could result in a student having to leave the program early.
Environmental Stewardship
Students must commit to maintaining a respectful attitude and actions towards the natural environment.
Scholarships Available
We want our courses to be accessible to everyone.
Generous donations from our community make this program possible. Thanks to our partners, we are able to offer discounts for a limited number of students. They can’t last forever, so take advantage of them while supplies last! Sponsors and scholarship amounts will change each month. Booking earlier will save you more.
This month’s sponsor is MICA Guides. Book online and use the code MICAGUIDES to save 50% on your tuition.
