The name says it all:

Powerful Experience of Adventure and Knowledge.

 

This two-week camp is designed for young college-bound Catholics who seek an introduction to traditional liberal education and what life is like as a WCC student. Students of this program will pursue wisdom in the three distinct aspects of the WCC mission: in study, in nature, and in prayer. 

 

Study
A few hours each day will be spent in college-level classes, learning to think and reason. Taught by WCC professors, students will study philosophy, theology, Latin, and literature. Participants will be sent a short selection of readings to complete prior to arrival at WCC.

 

Nature
Afternoons and many evenings will be spent outdoors in the splendor of the Wind River Mountain Range and college campus. Students will enjoy a variety of activities including:
•      Trail Runs and hiking in Sinks Canyon
•      Fly fishing in the trout-filled Popo Agie River
•      Horseback riding on local ranches and mountain trails
•      Swimming in natural hot springs
•      Evening dances, coffee shops, and movie nights
•      A two night camping trip – (all gear, training, and food provided!)

All activities will be catered to the individual fitness and experience levels of each participant.

 

Prayer
Students will immerse themselves in a rich spiritual life with daily Mass, adoration and Liturgy of the Hours. Embracing one’s Faith here in God’s country is quite easy – and rewarding.

 

Location
The WCC interim campus is located in the town of Lander, WY. An authentic, small Western town, of 8,000, Lander is safe, personable, and very beautiful. The Wind River Range is literally in our backyard.

Getting Here by Plane

 

Accommodations & Meals
Students will stay in newly built dorms on the WCC interim campus. Meals will be provided in the College Dining Room.

 

Eligibility
P.E.A.K. 2010 is open to students who are entering their junior or senior year of high school and are at least 16 years of age. The application process involves a written essay, one letter of recommendation, and a high school transcript.

 

Costs
The cost of $895 covers all lodging, food, equipment, recreation fees, and excursions. A $100 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. Travel costs to WY are not included.

 

 

APPLY NOW* Click here to download the application packet, and here for the P.E.A.K brochure. (Adobe Reader required, and available here.) *Applications will be considered until July 2010.