Ontario Essentials Level Program

This program is geared towards individuals who already have some outdoor leadership experience or training and are looking to expand their current skill set with the intention of working in the outdoors. Upon the successful completion of this program, participants will also be able to participate in the Training Academy Mentorship Program to support their career goals for one year after the start of their program. Depending on prior experience, Essentials level participants may be eligible to pursue employment as an assistant or intern guide/instructor, including positions at Outward Bound Canada.

Access vs. Intensive Format

We know that you have a busy life with many different responsibilities. So, in order to make this program more accessible, we are offering two different formats: Access or Intensive.

The Access format takes place over the span of several groups of days while the Intensive format takes place over a series of consecutive days. All meals and accommodation will be provided during any overnight programming.

Centre-based Learning Workshops

In addition to the modules previously mentioned, some additional workshops that you can look forward to include:

JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

TRAUMA-INFORMED OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP

INDIGENOUS LAND PERSPECTIVES

CRISIS INTERVENTION SCENARIOS

COACHING SKILLS

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP