Outdoor Leadership Program
Fall 2020 Outdoor Leadership Program
Learn about Outdoor Leadership with us! 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. This program does not earn academic credit.
Topics Include:
- History of Outdoor Education
- Facilitation & Debriefing Skills
- Teaching & Lesson Planning
- Leadership Styles
- Group Dynamics
- Decision Making
- Risk Management
- Communication & Feedback
Class meets Tuesdays 5:30-7pm, September 15th- November 10th. No class on Oct 13th (Fall Break)
An overnight Capstone Expedition will take place on November 7th and 8th, 2020.
Program Cost:
The registration fee for one MB trip and clinic of your choice
Capstone Expedition Fee: $20
Applications Due:
September 4th, 2020
Invitations to join the class will be sent: September 8th, 2020
Please submit the application online on this Google Form.
Questions? Contact Beth Jackson, 207-581-1710 beth.jackson@maine.edu
