The 2022 GOALS
Expedition Calendar
GOALS is absolutely thrilled to release our 2021 expedition calendar.
With options to explore rivers around the world from March through October, there’s something for every interested explorer. A few brief explanations that may be necessary:
1. Group Level.
GOALS programs are designed for elementary, middle, high, or high/college groups. In general, our elementary expeditions serve kids who have just completed 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Middle school expeditions serve those completing grades 6-8, and high school expeditions are designed for kids completing grades 9-12. International expeditions are for kids in high school/college who have previous experience and relationships with GOALS.
2. COVID-19 Protocols
Since the onset of this pandemic, GOALS has consistently made the safety of participants & leaders our top priority. We have worked closely with medical professionals, and have balanced the importance of adolescent mental health with introducing unnecessary risks to physical health. We expect to deliver a full season of youth river expeditions in 2022, but will pivot if necessary. As has been the case throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, no participant/family will lose any part of their financial investment in a GOALS expedition that COVID’s progression causes to be cancelled.
3. International Expeditions.
As with all programs, we are keeping a very watchful eye on the health of our global community, and will make go / no-go decisions based on our ability to provide a meaningful international experience without jeopardizing the health of our participants or the people who live in the regions we explore.
4. Applying to participate.
The 2022 “permit puzzle” took a bit longer to solve than most. We have received many inquiries about when the calendar will be released and applications will be open. Since almost all of our launch dates are now established, we couldn’t resist sharing the incredible list of options GOALS has available for kids next year on many of the world’s most inspiring rivers. There is still a bit of “behind the scenes” work to be done ensuring that the application process is clear, efficient, and provides GOALS with the information we need to make every child’s experience as positive and powerful as we can. Thus, while the calendar is ready to share, applications will open next week.
IN THE MEANTIME, YOUR INPUT IS VERY VALUABLE. If there is a specific river / date you have your eye on, please use the boxes below to let us know. When adjustments are necessary (i.e. there’s so much interest in a particular river that we need to aim for additional permits, or an expedition we have labeled as high school shows far more middle school interest), GOALS can sometimes be responsive and make adjustments that get as many kids on the rivers they’re most excited to explore as possible.