The wilderness inspires more than personal introspection and a sense of awe and mystery. It can inspire leadership. If this is your calling, pursue a career in outdoor instruction through an Outward Bound instructor development course. These courses ignite the desire to learn, refine and teach technical skills. Students are given the opportunity to thrive in genuine leadership situations and gain practical experience in leading a group toward common goals. You'll learn Outward Bound philosophy, teaching techniques and the fundamentals of experiential education. Discover first hand the power of learning by doing.
Instructor courses are designed to prepare you to lead and teach others in the outdoors. Come master technical skills, implement group communication skills, practice leadership styles and develop your wilderness expertise for a career as a wilderness educator. Outward Bound instructor development courses are a great way to begin the path toward becoming an Outward Bound instructor or an outdoor education professional with another organization.
This comprehensive instructor training course prepares you for a career in outdoor, adventure or experiential education. Set in some of the finest terrain for outdoor activities in the US, this course is packed with practical how-tos of participating in, planning and leading group expeditions.
Activities: backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater paddling, ropes course, Leave No Trace, Wilderness First Responder, educational development workshops, unaccompanied final expedition, instructor evaluations
Lengths: 50 days
Ages: 18+
Special Focus: Instructor
This is a training course for individuals interested in a career in Outdoor Education. It includes Wilderness First Responder (an advanced first aid certification) and focuses on teaching and facilitation as well as wilderness skills. It includes a canoe expedition in the Boundary Waters, backpacking and rock climbing on the north shore of Lake Superior and a sea kayaking expedition in Black Bay (Ontario).
Activities: Canoeing, sea kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, ropes course, youth skills training, teaching practicum
Lengths: 50 days
Ages: 20+
Special Focus: Instructor
The Wilderness Instructor Course is a specialized Outward Bound course, taking place on the Green and Colorado Rivers in Utah. The course is designed to train you in the skills necessary for an entry level job in the field of outdoor education. descend amazing canyons and paddle big water, this course will focus on paddling, river skills, river rescue and teaching.
Activities: Focused river skills training, wilderness first responder certification
Lengths: 50 days
Ages: 20+
Special Focus: Instructor
