10/21/2013
• Outdoor Leadership hiking Level 1 Course: An introduction to Hiking Leadership will be held on November 15-17, at the St. Joseph’s Renewal Centre, Mabou, NS and on local trails. This nationally recognized course will provide participants with the Outdoor Council of Canada training in Leadership Level 1 (Hiking) as well as the skills to organize and lead others in a one day, educational or activity based experience in a natural environment.
The program is suitable for teachers, 4H leaders, Scout leaders, Girl Guide leaders, parents or individuals interested in leading hikes. It is offered by Tim White of Rising Tide Expeditions (OCC certified instructor) in partnership with The Municipality of Inverness County. To be hiking leaders, participants should have some hiking experience and be able to participate in a low risk natural environment hike on a designated trail while carrying what they will need for the day out. Participants who successfully meet the course outcomes will earn Outdoor Council of Canada Leadership Level 1 (Hiking) certification and the necessary skills to be a confident hiking leader. For further information regarding LL1 Certification, please see www.outdoorcouncil.ca.
To register, contact Cara Palmer [email protected]. The deadline to register and for accommodations (if required) is November 6. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Numbers are limited. Further course information will be provided upon registration.