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World Race Outreach Official Packing List

March 28, 2022
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World Race Outreach Packing Guide You will hear (and read!) a lot of options on packing! Ultimately, pack what works for you. Here are our recommendations (popular brands in italics), dress guidelines, shopping suggestions and baggage requirements. Happy packing! Packing List Staples Hiking Backpack: aka “Big Pack”. Frontloading and Internal Frame. 55-70L. Shoot for <45lb. Osprey, REI, Kelty. Daypack: Your average backpack. This will be your carry-on. Tent (with footprint & rain fly): 2-person freestanding. Shoot for <5lbs. REI, Marmot. Sleeping Pad:...

Introducing Squad Colors!

March 24, 2022
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The ring is ready, the ropes suspended, and the crowd waits with eager anticipation. A spot light shines to the center of the arena. The roaring crowd grows silent. It’s a time-honored tradition, and now it’s YOUR TURN to step into the ring! Bust out your face paint and get pumped as you prepare for World Race Outreach Launch! Introducing… (cue drum roll)… YOUR SQUAD COLORS!!! (If the Eye of the Tiger isn’t playing in your head yet, it should be.) Here’s how it works: There will be 6 squads launching in the fall. Up to now, you have been known by your...

Trip FAQs

March 9, 2022
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All your questions answered… (Well, kind of. You guys have lots of questions!) Team Leaders: You will have 1 or 2 team leaders (depending on the size of your team – if your team is 10+ you will likely have 2 leaders). Team leaders are Adventures alumni who have been on World Race trips as a participant. In order to lead they must fill out an application, submit references, and go through a few interview rounds. They range in age from 20s to 30s. Their role is to disciple you, pour into you, love you, and lead you! (In addition to handling all the logistics and...

Fall 2022 Launch – This is Getting Real!

February 14, 2022
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Hey Racers!! The dates are official, so without further ado: You will be coming to Atlanta, Georgia for Launch on Saturday, August 27, 2022! This will be a combined launch event with the 11 Month World Race, 9 Month Gap Year, and 3 Month Fall Semesters Squads! HOW FUN. Don’t make travel plans just yet, though. More information about the exact location of Launch as well as specific times to arrive will be coming closer to August. Your parents will also have the opportunity come for a couple days of launch (unless you opt out of inviting them): August 27-28, 2022 More details...

Let’s Talk about TECHNOLOGY

February 10, 2022
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Before you arrive, we want to set your expectations for what to expect when it comes to technology on your trip. We live in a connected world. There is no way around it. We text our parents, ‘like’ a status on Facebook, Snapchat our friends, and Instagram our waffles before we ever leave the house in the morning! Even cats have their own Twitter handles! Social media and technology can be great ways to stay in touch with people, and we realize that many of you are choosing to bring your phone on this trip. We want to make sure to set your expectations well...

Important Dates and Deadlines for Your Trip!

February 2, 2022
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Hey Friends! Here’s a look at some important dates – you will also have an attachment sent in an email that we highly recommend printing out!!! First 9 Weeks of Commitment Complete your Map to Support-Raising Success May 20, 2022 Last call to apply for / renew passport. *Beyond now, you must “expedite” May 31, 2022 25% of your support goal met * Check out the Introduction tab of your profile to see your fundraising total June 16, 2022 Passport Upload Deadline Ensure your profile is complete July 8, 2022 Releases...

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