Rocky Mountain Outdoor Educator - Backpacking with Rock Climbing OR Wilderness First Responder

  United States

Wyoming

Term: Summer 
Dates: 23 Days: June 4-June 26, 2009; July 16-August 7, 2009; August 31-September 22, 2009 / 30 Days: June 18-July 17, 2009; July 13-August 11, 2009

Description: NOLS specializes in teaching teachers. In fact, we have been inspiring and teaching outdoor educators for over 40 years.

On this course, youll learn the latest in outdoor education skills and techniques from some of the best-trained outdoor educators in the world in order to prepare you for the outdoor profession.

This course offers either a 23-day backpacking expedition with a 4-day climbing camp or a 30-day backpacking expedition with a combined Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. Taught mostly in the field, the WFR will add a bonus to your outdoor resumé.

The backpacking sections for both expeditions are packed with how-tos on living, traveling and leading groups in the backcountry. Granite peaks that reach 13,000 feet and high mountain lakes and rivers will teach you what it takes to lead and educate others in Wyoming or Montanas rugged ranges and beyond.

Highlights:
College Credit:
(Optional)

4 Semester Credit Hours:
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Risk Assessment

7 Semester Credit Hours ( w/WFR):
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Risk Assessment
3 hours WFR

Cost in US$: $3,050 (23 days); $4,420 (30 days)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - Each year NOLS offers over $800,000 dollars in scholarship assistance. Scholarship aid is available to applicants who show great potential to excel as NOLS students and who would be unable to attend without financial aid. These scholarship dollars are made available through the generosity of alumni and friends to the NOLS Fund. Our graduates realize the great impact a NOLS education has and volunteer both time and money to further the school's mission.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

NOLS The National Outdoor Leadership School's Mission Statement: The mission of the National Outdoor Leadership School is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment.

Year Founded: 1965