Dear WBO Parents:
Why should you send your son or daughter on WBO at an extra expense?
The answer is simple: WBO participants get a major head start in college.
Your son or daughter can expect to have fun, make new and lasting friendships and experience adventure. They learn about Western and a great deal about themselves.
Studies of similar programs show that participants in Wilderness Orientations are more likely to stay after their freshman year, have a higher G.P.A., and ultimately are more likely to graduate.
A small investment in allowing your son or daughter to attend WBO will make the most of your larger investment in their college education, and most importantly in them. Also, for the first time Western State College has scholarships available to students that desire to attend a WBO course.
Please see frequently asked questions to find out about our safety record, how to get involved, difficulty level, and locations of expeditions. Please look around this site and learn more about the courses offered. Feel free to contact us anytime with further questions.
Thank you for your interest in WBO!
Jake Jones, WBO Program Director
(970) 943-7051
jjones@western.edu
Monday- Friday 9:00-5:00 p.m. MST