Idaho Backpacking and Fly Fishing

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Students will travel to Boise, Idaho in Summer 2024. 10-week course work with one week of travel July 8, 2024 to July 15, 2024

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Study in America Experience -

Beyond the pursuit of the perfect catch, the tranquil ambiance of Idaho's wilderness creates an opportunity for reflection and rejuvenation. Whether casting from the banks or floating gently downstream, every moment spent fly fishing in Idaho during the summer unveils a deeper connection with nature and an appreciation for the timeless art of angling amidst stunning landscapes.

COURSE INFORMATION

To be admitted to this SIA program, you must enroll in the course option below:

OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

Any student can register for REC 4335

TRIP DETAILS

LOCATION

Boise, Idaho

DATES

July 8, 2024 - July 15, 2024

TRIP COSTS

Trip: $1,399
Course: $922.08
*financial aid eligible*

Study In America Experience

Idaho Backpacking – Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

This program will be primarily taught online (in June) except for a 1-week backpacking trip in July. In June, students will plan all aspects of the July backpacking trip. While planning, they will learn about risk management, outdoor programming, and expedition planning.

Field Trip

During our field trip, July 8th – 15th, we will spend time learning to fly fish while we adjust to the altitude, then we will backpack into the Frank Church Wilderness of No Return, as planned by the students, to alpine lakes and rivers to fly fish, camp, and be in nature. This course is taught in cooperation with the Texas State University - Outdoor Center. 

** Prerequisites will be waived**

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NEXT STEPS

STEP THREE

Applications reviewed by the Program Director & OXP

STEP FOUR

OXP notifies students with decision and next steps

POLICIES

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Undergraduate in good standing at Texas State. 
  • This program includes pre-program orientation meetings on the Texas State University campus in the spring 2024 semester and will also include a required eight-day field trip to Boise, Idaho in July 2024. 
  • Once you are approved and provided overrides to the SIA program, you are liable for both the course and program fee refund policy. 
  • Program capacity is set at 8 students. 

 

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  • Costs

    • INCLUDES: 
      • Lodging
      • Group Meals
      • Transporation 
      • Excursions
      NOT INCLUDED: 
      • Personal Meals
      • Travel (Airfare) from Texas 
      • Personal Expenses - supplies/groceries 

  • Drop & Refund Policy

    • Drop Refund - Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus.  Refer to the Registrar's Web site for more information.

    • Students are able to receive a refund on the Program Fee that falls within this refund schedule. This is separate from the refund deadlines associated with tuition costs.

      The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course/program -

      • 100% of the Program Fee is Refundable '45' days prior to the course start date.
      • 70% of the Program Fee is Refundable '44' days prior to the course start date. 
      • 50% of the Program Fee is Refundable after the first start date of the course. 

      Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact the SIA Coordinator, for more assistance. 

      Please note: the course start date is not the first day of travel. 

  • Program Preparation