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This is the place to master technical outdoor skills. To explore exotic places and remote wilderness locales. And to learn alongside the best instructors in the industry. With a focus on hands-on leadership training and an unwavering commitment to excellence, our Semester & Gap Year courses prepare students (aged 18-30) for success in any future endeavor. These expeditions are far more than just stamps in a passport; they are once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunities.
Oregon to California Leadership Semester
The Oregon to California Leadership Semester provides in-depth technical instruction while focusing on the interpersonal skills that support strong leadership. In addition to interpersonal skills like communication, feedback, decision making, and goal setting, you will also learn rock climbing, whitewater rafting and desert backpacking in some of the most scenic and wild areas in the United States. You will practice rock climbing skills at Smith Rock in central Oregon and then apply the skills that you have learned to desert climbing in Joshua Tree National Park in California.
Oregon Outdoor Educator
The Oregon Outdoor Educator course is a comprehensive expedition program combining the beautiful and challenging environments of the Oregon wilderness with intensive educational curriculum and activities. Students spend 55 days expanding their mastery of wilderness techniques across multiple environments, honing the skills needed to work in the field of outdoor and adventure education. Designed specifically for individuals interested in instructing, guiding, or outdoor teaching positions, this course offers in-depth learning in mountaineering, snow camping, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and first aid.
Northwest Outdoor Educator
The Northwest Outdoor Educator course combines the beautiful and challenging environments of the Washington wilderness with intensive educational curriculum and activities, giving priority to the skills needed to work in the fields of outdoor and adventure education.
And There's So Much More
From 30 days to 85 days, from mountaineering to whitewater rafting to kayaking with whales, Outward Bound courses offer opportunities for you to develop real-world decision making, group management and leadership skills in spectacular settings that will challenge and inspire you.
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