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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Rock Climbing Instructor
The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to instruct top rope (single pitch) climbing and rappelling on artificial and natural rock faces in a ministry context. Emphasis is on preparing instructors to effectively manage a group of novice climbers at a single pitch climbing site.
Technical, educational, and group management skills will be taught as well as methods in climbing instruction, belaying techniques, descending techniques, knots, equipment, natural and artificial anchors, basic rescues, and overall site safety. Ministry applications will be woven throughout. This course is designed for adventure program staff in Camps and Conference Centers, Schools and Colleges, Therapeutic Homes, and other church/Christian organizations.
Adventure Facilitation and Programming
Adventure Facilitation and Programming is designed to prepare people to both a.) effectively lead participants through a progression of experiences from gaming to low and high ropes courses; as well as b.) develop and implement successful adventure based programs.
Facilitation:
Because some things are better caught than taught, this course’s foundation will be participating in a number of hands on initiatives and cooperatives as well as low and high team building elements centered on growing group unity, trust, communication and problem solving. After we are familiar with these tools we will explore the art and science of the group processing. During this section we will hone your facilitation skills, enabling you to lead powerful group discussions, inspire groups and individuals to rise to their personal best, and discover the truth of the gospel while following a Christ like teaching model.
Programming:
Successful ministries, schools and organizations have found that the key to great programming is knowing how to design, develop and deliver programs in such a way as to achieve the participant’s goals. The Adventure Facilitation and Programming course deals specifically with how to make every experience you offer, be purposeful and meaningful.
Course Outcomes:
- able to purposefully and effectively use of games and challenge experiences
- understand adventure education and ministry theory
- design effective adventure programs
- implement safe and successful adventure programs
- able to train others in effective facilitation and programming techniques
Facilitation and programming are fundamental to all other adventure experiences. This course is a must for new camp directors and staff, adventure leaders, student life staff, Sunday school teachers, youth and children’s program directors and volunteers, and anyone who works with small groups.
Al Weinberg CEO of Frontline Specialists: www.alweinberg.com
Frontline Specialists is an organization devoted to innovating and orchestrating effective leaders, teams and events. With more than twenty five years experience, Frontline Specialists provides leaders and teams with insightful resources, effective training programs and leadership coaching experiences.
Backpacking/Expedition Planning Instructor
This course is designed to teach fundamental technical skills in a ministry context that are essential to the successful planning and running of multi-day outdoor adventure experiences.
Students will engage in intensive field-based outdoor skills modules such as trip planning, cooking and ration planning, route-finding and navigation- including map and compass use, Leave No Trace, safety, campsite selection, risk management and expedition behavior/group dynamics.
Call (616) 901-7807 ask for Nate
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