Skip to Main Content

Enroll in a College Expedition

  1. Review Costs and Dates
  2. Register online for a 2025 summer La Vida College Expedition
  3. Review the Course Packet
    The course packet is a great resource that includes information about the expedition, how to prepare, and a checklist with due dates for items that need to be completed. Read our packing list to learn more about what to bring on an expedition.
  4. Complete Precourse Paperwork
    Please complete all paperwork listed below by one month prior to your La Vida Expedition.
    Medical Requirement Checklist: La Vida has access to these forms
    College La Vida Release Forms: Include proof of insurance
    Essential Eligibility Criteria: Full description and explanation here
    Allergy and Dietary Need Details Form: Please only fill this out if you indicated an allergy or food need on your La Vida application.
  5. Order Gear (Optional)
    If needed, you can order outdoor gear. These are optional recommendations and not a complete gear list. Review your packet to see a thorough description of what type of gear is needed. You will also be able to borrow some equipment from the La Vida base camp before the start of your expedition. Learn more about what we recommend purchasing on our FAQ page.
  6. Tell us your arrival and departure plans
    Some families make their own arrangements for arriving and departing from the La Vida Base Camp in Lake Clear, NY. Please use this form to let us know of your travel plans!

    When and where should I arrive?
    You may choose to arrive at Gordon the night before your trip or the morning the trip starts. Alternatively, you can get picked up along the way at one of our three stops along the way to the NY base camp. If you are flying into Boston, we provide a shuttle from the airport to the Gordon College Campus, and we provide housing that evening.

    Address and directions to the La Vida Base Camp

    460 County Route 50
    Lake Clear, NY 12945

    Google Maps
    Apple Maps
    Downloadable PDF

Questions? We're here to help.

  1. Email Us
  2. lavidacenter.org
  3. Call: 978-867-4111