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Outdoor Leadership Team

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Outdoor Leadership Institute

Welcome to the Outdoor Leadership Institute

This training will:

  • Connect you with other professional outdoor educators
  • Develop your skills in rock climbing or sea kayaking
  • Familiarize you with the new WEA core competencies of outdoor leadership certification and how you can integrate them into your work

SCHEDULE:

Monday, May 17

8 am          Opening ceremonies, Kildoo Picnic Area @ McConnell’s Mill State Park. The Kildoo Picnic Area is adjacent to the parking area at the intersection of McConnell’s Mill Road and Kildoo Road. **If you need lodging Sunday night to avoid driving too early on Monday morning, please contact any number of staff in the Pittsburgh/Geneva/Westminster/Indiana region.

9-6          Rock climbing @ McConnell’s Mill, Rim Road Climbing area

Sea Kayaking @ Moraine State Park

Backpacking prep @ OLT Equipment Room, Zelienople, PA

7 pm    Celebration cookout and lodging @ Pine Valley Bible Camp, Ellwood City, PA

Tuesday, May 18
8-5         Rock climbing @ McConnell’s Mill, Rim Road Climbing area

Sea Kayaking @ Moraine State Park

Backpacking prep @ OLT Equipment Room, Zelienople, PA

6 pm      Dinner, meeting, lodging @ Pine Valley Bible Camp

Wednesday – Friday, May 19-21

Backpacking @ Clear Creek State Forest, Kennerdell Tract

WHAT TO BRING:

Download an Equipment List – Backpacking