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Skills & Leadership Training
Outdoor Education
Build Your Confidence
Paddle, Hike, Camp, & Leadership Skills
Our mission is simple: to help you experience a quality, safe and rewarding group adventure in our beautiful home province of Manitoba, Canada.
Being outdoors can be intimidating and overwhelming. That's why our certified and experienced local outdoor instructors provide immersive and transformational skills and leadership training.​
We offer a variety of certification courses, workshops, and consultation to help you and your team gain self confidence, industry standard skills competency, and practical field experience.
Canoe Skills Courses
The 1-3 hour Waterfront Canoe Program provides knowledge and skills necessary for calm water paddling in a designated "waterfront or beachfront" area.
The course focuses on basic skill development, safety and an understanding of limitations primarily through paddling games and group activities. Participants will be introduced to canoeing skills such as basic strokes, maneuvers, and safety considerations when paddling.
Prerequisites: None. Ages 10+.
2 Day Skills Course. At this level, manoeuvres require expanded levels of teamwork and greater precision. The progression of activities will focus on safety, refinement of skills, introduction of new strokes and manoeuvres, environmental challenges and perform assisted rescue techniques.
Prerequisites: Intro Canoe Skills or permission of the Instructor, based on proof of prior learning of equivalent skill and knowledge. Ages 16+.
An intermediate 3 day/2 night camping course for those with some camping and paddling experience but would like to learn the skills necessary for wilderness travel as well as develop basic leadership and risk management skills.
Throughout the course, students will be expected to lead the group in various activities including navigation, meals, and camp set-up and take-down.
Successful students will have a strong camping skill set and can plan and participate in camping trips up to a week long in a wilderness setting. They will be able to provide peer leadership and navigation skills while on trip.
Pre-requisites: Camping Skills certification or Equivalent skill & knowledge at the discretion of the instructor. Intro to Tandem Canoe Skills certification. Camping Experience of minimum 4 trips of 8+ nights. Must be ages 18+.
In this 6-8 hour full day certification course, participants will be introduced to the basic paddling strokes and land and water rescue techniques. At the end of the course participants will have the confidence and basic skills to venture out on short paddling adventures. The focus is on paddling efficiently, in cadence, and in control in sheltered or calm waters.
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Prerequisites: None. Ages 12+.
2 Day Course. Dynamic multi-day and overnight camping & learning experience where you will explore the foundations of trip planning (food, gear, routes, etc) plus build on your paddling skills to grow competency and confidence on the water and in a front country environment.
Prerequisites: None. Ages 12+.
Outdoor Leadership Courses
2 day course with a systematic approach to planning and managing a hiking activity for one day. To be hiking leaders, participants should have hiking experience and able to fully participate in a low risk hiking environment on a designated hiking trail. Participants must have ability to hike up to 6 hours. Most of the course will take place in a classroom setting (day # 1) with 4-6 hours on a local hiking trail (typically day #2).
Prerequisites: None. Ages 16+.
4 day/3 night Leadership Skills Course is an intermediate / advanced camping program for those leading groups. At the end of this course, successful students will be able to take a formal leadership role in the planning and execution of a recreational camping trip, provided the participant has also achieved the Paddle Canada certification appropriate to the vessels used and expected conditions of said trip.Participants will gain paddling, camping, and leadership experience in the field through a peer leading adventure from all stages between planning to executing the trip in a wilderness context.Pre-requisites: Wilderness Camping Skills certification or Equivalent skill & knowledge at the discretion of the instructor. Intermediate Canoe Skills certification or equivalent skills and knowledge at the discretion of the instructor. Minimum 16+ hours of Wilderness First Aid certification. Camping Experience of minimum 4 logged camping trips of 12+ nights in a wilderness environment (2 of which must be 4 days each). Must be ages 18+.
2.5 day course with a systematic approach to planning and managing a paddling and hiking activity for one day. Prior to the course, it is recommended to obtain a technical paddling certification from Paddle Canada. To be paddling leaders, you should have paddling experience and participate in low risk, day long paddle on sheltered waterway. Participants must have ability to paddle up to 4 hours. Most of the course will take place in a classroom setting (day # 1) with 4-6 hours on a local waterway (typically day #2). We often offer this course COMBINED with Paddle Canada Intro Lakewater Canoe Skills.
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Prerequisites: None. Ages 16+.
This 3 day/2 night certification is an extension of other Field Leader courses. Students must have complete at least one other Field Leader course prior to registering. This module will review and deepen the event cycle and offers effective group management techniques for longer outdoor trips that extend into overnight leadership and group management.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Field Leader Hiking OR Paddling. Ages 16+.
Multi-Course Events
Maximize Time and Costs.
With our highly experienced team of outdoor educators, instructors and wilderness guides, we have the ability to facilitate "stacked courses" with multiple training and certifications into one session.
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For example: Outdoor Council of Canada Hiking & Overnight Leadership course. Or, an OCC Overnight Leader & Paddle Canada Camping Skills certification course.
Contact us to learn more and explore available options and dates.
Outdoor Leadership Workshops
Customized Leadership Training
From decades of outdoor leadership experience plus certification as Paddle Canada and Outdoor Council of Canada Instructors, we provide customized risk management and outdoor skills workshops.
Customized Outdoor Leadership & Risk Management training is a great option for summer camp teams, educators, outfitters, tour companies, and anyone wanting to learn how to plan, facilitate, and debrief quality group events.
You'll Love Our Courses
We work with you to co-create a quality course while harmonizing your abilities, interests, and goals.
1 to 8 people per instructor keeps your experience intimate and special.
Fun, friendly, experienced, and passionate local Instructors.
Courses designed to showcase and highlight Manitoba heritage and adventure.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Permits & Permissions
We reserve any applicable camping or trail use permits.
Qualified Instructors
We hire and provide certified AND EXPERIENCED instructors who are regularly leading in the field.
Open to Everyone
All of our courses are open to everyone who has outdoor experience and seeking to lead others.
Program Equipment
We provide any required equipment for our courses. If applicable, we do offer discounted course fees for participants who bring their own.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Personal Equipment
A packing list will be provided for all participants. This will include what clothes to bring such as clothes, food, etc.
Food & Snacks
All participants will be responsible for your own food, snacks & drinks unless otherwise communicated.
Personal Camping Gear
If applicable, participants are responsible for their own personal camping equipment.
Group Management
For private courses, your group leader is responsible for any group logistics outside of any course logistics.
Let's Create Your Group Event
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Contact Us
Fill out our Inquiry Form and provide details. We'll co-create your group event with your input.
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Book Your Tour
Once satisfied with your event plan, we'll confirm your booking with Booking Agreement & deposit.
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Enjoy Your Adventure!
Once confirmed, we manage all the logistics, ensuring a fun and enjoyable group adventure!
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