OLTP

We are educators who want to empower you to lead human powered adventures for Outdoor Programs!  Come share your passion.

What is the Outdoor Leadership Training Program? (OLTP) 

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The purpose of the Outdoor Leadership Training Program (OLTP) is to empower students to choose their own path in becoming a leader and progressing their outdoor leadership skills. By offering two methods of registration, students are able to fully customize their experience and are able to progress at the speed and depth that they find appropriate for their college experience. The OLTP provides cutting edge classes that will train you to be a competent outdoor trip leader and instructor.  Additionally, the OLTP is required of all the Campus Recreation Outdoor Programs trip leaders.

Flexibile methods of joining OLTP include: 1) Pay for the entire program from the beginning and you are covered for all events!  OR   2) Pay as you go. Register online for only the events you are interested in attending and paying for. NOTE: To be considered for an Outdoor Leader position with Campus Recreation the entire program must be successfully completed.

OLTP starts with Foundations, which provides a basis and a framework for becoming an outdoor educator and trip leader with Campus Recreation Outdoor Programs.  The schedule below provides a list of the three Foundational classes which are comprised of 1.) History & Philosphy of Outdoor Education, Campus Recreation, and Outdoor Programs, 2.) Risk in the Wilderness Setting, 3.) Group Dynamics & Leadership in Outdoor Programming

 REGISTER NOW - Fall 2012 OLTP Foundation Series OR for the enitre OLTP. (Access granted when logged into a @unca.edu account).

Outdoor Leadership Training Program Schedule  - Fall 2012

Foundation Series (Each topic offered is repeated twice, register and attend just one night per topic)

History & Philosphy of Outdoor Education, Campus Recreation, and it's Outdoor Program

• Wednesday, October 17th, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. - Location: SHE 406 
• Tuesday, October, 23rd, 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. - Location: SHE 410

Risk Management in the Wilderness

• Thursday, November 8th, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. - Location: SHE 410
• Monday, November 12th, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. - Location: SHE 410

Group Dynamics and Leadership in Outdoor Programming

• Wednesday, Novermber 7th, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. - Location: SHE 406
• Tuesday, November 13th, 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. - Location: SHE 406

Training Series

OLTP WFA & Backpacking registration deadline is Nov. 9th. 

• Pre-trip meeting Thursday, November 29th, 9p.m. - Location: SRC 205
• Trip begins  Wednesday, December 12th, 9a.m. - 19th, 5p.m. - Location: SRC 205

OLTP Rock & Water Spring Break

• Pre-trip meeting Thursday, February 28th, 9p.m. - Location: SRC 205
• Trip begins Saturday, March 9th, 9.m. - Thursday, March 14th, 5p.m. - Location: SRC 205

OLTP Advanced Rock OR Water Workshops

• Rock Workshop: April TBD
• Water Workshop: April TBD

 REGISTER NOW - Fall 2012 OLTP Foundation Series OR for the enitre OLTP. (Access granted when logged into a @unca.edu account).

Required Forms

• HEALTH FORMS (33KB, PDF)
• PARTICIPENT DATA & EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM (30KB, PDF)

So how do I get involved?

Email: jhaas1@unca.edu or campusrecoutdoors@gmail.com 
Call: 828.251.6368
Stop by: SRC 202
Registeration for the program begin soon! 

What will I experience in training with Outdoor Programs:

1. AMGA and ACA certified staff
2. Customized Training
3. Flexibility
4. Strong Support Structure
5. Great Value
6. Possibility of getting paid to lead trips

7. All skill level and abilities welcome

I'd like more info: Check out the Brochure

Do I need to register for the whole program?

Nope.  The great thing about the OLTP is that you can pace yourself!  All of the courses are stand alone and have no pre-requisites.  You can sign up for one or all of them.  We do, however, require that you take the 3 Foundation Series classes and participate in the full Training Series if you want to be eligible to lead trips for us.