Outdoor Education
Graduate School Programs
OutdoorEd is a great resource for finding job opportunities, trainings, and programs that may offer worthwhile experiences as you continue to build an outdoor resume.
Search Outdoor Education Programs located around the world using this resource from OutdoorEd.com. There are a number of graduate programs listed as well as courses and seminars. (Like College Board but Outdoors-y)
Courses
Ancient Pathways
Southwest Semester Program in Arizona, learn desert survival and traditional wilderness skills
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Whitewater rafting, canoe/kayak instruction, based in N. Carolina
NOLS
National Outdoor Leadership School’s complete catalog
Second Nature Wilderness Program
Located in Utah
SOLO
Offers courses in wilderness medicine, outdoor leadership, and rescue
Wild Rockies Field Institute
Various environmental courses offered year round by the University of Montana
WMA
Offers courses in wilderness first aid and rescue training.
High 5 Adventure Learning Center
Offers a number of different workshops for outdoor education leaders
GCC’s Outdoor Leadership Program
A non-traditional program in a college environment, OLP uses a 9-to-5 daily schedule and is a year long program
General Information
AEE
The site for the Association for Experiential Education provides the latest news and research in outdoor experiential education.
OutdoorEd.com
An outdoor education resource with outdoor education news and information.
Leave No Trace
Information regarding environmental ethics and minimal impact travel.
Gain Experience!
Outdoor Program Trainings & Clinics
Wilderness Medicine Courses with Kalamazoo College
Other Wilderness Medicine Courses
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) course schedule
Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) course schedule
American Red Cross course schedule
Other Training Organizations
Wilderness Rescue International (Swiftwater Rescue)
American Mountain Guides Association