Ontario Foundations Level Program

This program is for folks looking to learn more about the outdoor industry as a career path and begin to build their skill set. Comprised of three Centre-based Learning Modules and an optional 5-day Outdoor Journey, this program will introduce participants to the skills and foundational knowledge needed to become an outdoor leader, teacher, or facilitator.

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 in an urban setting over the span of three separate pairs of days. Workshops are offered during the day and participants can return home each evening.

The Intensive format takes place at an outdoor centre where 4-6 participants will live in shared cabin-style dorms for six days. All meals and accommodation will be provided in the Intensive format.

Centre-based Learning Workshops

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

Group facilitation & experiential learning

risk management & decision making

trip planning

group development

interpretive skills

Environmental ethics