Leaders in the Outdoors
Outdoor Recreation Leaders Program
Are you a community leader interested in bringing your group to the outdoors? The Outdoor Recreation Leaders Program is a train-the-trainer curriculum designed to help participants organize safe and sustainable trips into public lands.
Trip leaders develop the skills to bring groups out to enjoy our public lands safely, while creating memories that will last a lifetime! There are challenges involved with taking groups into nature, but being prepared with the Outdoor Recreation Leaders Program can mitigate risks and improve your outdoor experience for all participants.
Purpose
The Engaging Communities project developed the Outdoor Recreation Leadership Program (ORLP) as a tiered training curriculum to help community leaders organize safe and sustainable trips into public lands. During the project over to 700 people were trained to become outdoor recreation leaders through its interactive, hands-on, and immersive workshops.
The training curriculum, which is now available to the public, addresses group trip planning, basic outdoor recreation equipment and skills, and natural resource protection issues. Organizations, agencies, and other experienced outdoor recreationalists are welcome to use the curriculum. Help us welcome all users to public lands by giving them the tools to have safe and sustainable experiences!
Who is it for?
Our Outdoor Recreation Leadership Program is designed for community leaders in Southern Nevada who are interested in taking their groups on outdoor adventures. The training is developed in three tiers, which can be adapted for a wide range of audiences, including:
- School groups
- Clubs (both formal and informal)
- Corporate teams
- Nonprofit groups
- Scout troops
- Church groups
What You'll Learn
Whether you are a potential trainer or participant, you will learn something valuable in the ORLP curriculum:
- 10 Essentials+
- Trip best practices
- Day trip basics
- Camping basics
- Overnight camping and backpacking
- Trip Safety
- Navigation tips
- Inclusion in the outdoors
Community Partner
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Utah Tech University
We were fortunate to partner with the Outdoor Leadership Academy team at Utah Tech University to develop and conduct the Outdoor Recreation Leaders Program.
The Outdoor Leadership Academy is funded by the National Park Service and includes both Southern Utah University and the University of Nevada Las Vegas, as well as regional school districts in outreach to provide life-changing experiences and leadership development in public lands for underrepresented youth.
They offer a diverse series of activities designed to inspire an appreciation for our public lands for regional high school and college students throughout the calendar year.
The success of the Outdoor Leadership Academy inspired the idea for the Outdoor Recreation Leaders Program, so community leaders can spark life-changing experiences for members of our community in public lands.
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