Outdoor Leadership Training - Backpacking

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Child and youth development; Safety and emergency requirements; Creating an inclusive, welcoming, diverse and respectful environment; Fostering academic and non-academic skills; Effective implementation of curricula and program activities; Promoting responsible and healthy decision-making; Developing leadership, team-building and self-advocacy skills

Designed specifically for urban youth workers, the Outdoor Leadership Training teaches the skills you will need to lead outdoor trips with youth. No previous outdoor experience is required! Graduates become YOP members and benefit from all of YOP’s services (check our website for more details) such as free equipment use. The training consists of a pre-trip Conference-call and four days of hiking and camping. Through experiential learning, this exciting and intensive training allows you to gain leadership experience, practice outdoor skills, and learn valuable information about leading youth on outdoor adventures.

Topics include:

• Leadership styles
• Group management
• Navigation
• Time management
• Environmental awareness
• Proper clothing
• Equipment use
• Nutrition and menu planning

2012 Rate

The Outdoor Leadership Training is highly subsidized by the AMC in order to make it more affordable for youth workers to participate. Scholarships are also available. Equipment, meals, lodging, AMC guidebook and/or maps, YOP Outdoor Leadership Manual, instruction, and AMC membership are all included.

• New York/New Jersey OLT: $110

Application Process

Download an OLT application packet or contact us for more information. Early registration is strongly recommended. The PDF packets contain a cover letter, in-depth information, equipment list, application, medical and release forms.