Outdoor Leadership Program

Maine Bound is hosting our bi-annual Outdoor Leadership Program Fall 2018. The program is designed to provide participants a foundational understanding of outdoor leadership. To complete the program candidates must complete the eight 1.5 hour educational clinics and participate in 2 Maine Bound Trips/Clinics. Upon completion, you will be invited on a capstone backpacking and canoe expedition with your graduating cohort and receive a certificate in Outdoor Leadership.

Topics Include:

  • History of Outdoor Education
  • Facilitation & Debriefing Skills
  • Teaching & Lesson Planning
  • Leadership Styles
  • Group Dynamics
  • Decision Making
  • Risk Management
  • Communication & Feedback

Applications Due: September 10th, 2018
Please submit the application online on this Google Form.

rock climbing in fall foliage
A group of team members celebrating at the top of Mount Katahdin in the winter.
kayakers in a row
Students in kayaks navigate rapids