West Coast Outdoor Leadership Training
Next Session: May 1-28 2013

Interested in the Indigenous Peoples and the Pacific coastal environment?
Pursuing or continuing a career in outdoor education, leadership, or guiding?

Certification in: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courses on:

• NEW Wilderness First Responder
• Sea Kayaking Skills
  • Paddle Canada Introduction to kayaking
  • Paddle Canada Level I
  • Paddle Canada Level II *
• Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking
  – Instructors Course
• Boat Operator Accredited Training
• Maritime Radio Course - ROC(M)
• Lifesaving
  • Bronze Medallion
  • Bronze Cross
  • Boat Operator Accredited Training

  * Prerequisite certification and/or experience required

• Hesquiaht indigenous knowledge
• Remote Surfing
• Coastal hiking
• Natural History
• Guiding/Leadership

.Lifesaving Society Affiliate

This intensive 28-day Training provides a solid foundation of outdoor and leadership skills and competencies. Hard skills — certifications in advanced wilderness first aid, lifesaving and sea kayaking — are taught in accordance with current professional standards. Learning about the natural world of Hesquiat Harbour, and indigenous values and culture is included in all activities. Using adventure-based, experiential learning, participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and practical outdoor group leadership.

Participants have the opportunity to hone their skills in wilderness camping, surfing, canoeing, sea kayaking, hiking and backpacking while gaining an intimate knowledge of the Pacific coastal environment. Participants will leave the program with increased comfort and confidence levels in their outdoor abilities.

"I enjoy the intensity, the ongoing get up and go. The reality of our surroundings applied to the learning and examination feels as though we were trusted, respected and acknowledged in a mature manner. Thank you." West Coast Outdoor Leadership Training Program participant.

Price: $4400 (Canadian)
Includes application/registration fee, water transportation to and from Tofino, BC, all instruction and certification costs, use of major equipment, all course materials, all meals/food and Longhouse accommodation.
This cost is all-inclusive. There are no hidden additions!

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Thank you to Vicky Husband for providing sponsorships in 2011.