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Hike Ontario Standard Hike Leader
Certified Hike Leader is aimed at group hike leaders who want to develop leadership skills for leading day hikes from 5 to 20km along blazed hiking trails in Ontario. Topics include: group dynamics, hike planning, risk avoidance, leadership and trail etiquette. This course includes a certification from Hike Ontario, our province's community hiking organization. Course includes Hike Ontario manual. Member $35.00; Non-member $65.00. Register online and in person DBAC WG101.
+Outdoor Leadership and Group Dynamics
This workshop is designed to teach group leaders the importance of establishing and maintaining a healthy group atmosphere, techniques for establishing clear goals and expectations within a trip group, and the subtleties of group dynamics. Topics include leadership styles, team building skills, peer leadership, and conflict resolution. This workshop is essential for anyone who leads groups in the wilderness or other adventurous settings. Upon completion of the workshop a certificate will be awarded. Member: $10.00; Non-member $55.00. Register online at rec.mcmaster.ca or in person DBAC WG101.
+Outdoor Risk Management and Leadership
This workshop is designed to help trip leaders recognize, assess, manage, and avoid situations of potential risk in remote settings. Topics include risk management theory, key concepts and methods of pro-active and reactive risk management, case studies such as the infamous Lake Temiskaming incident, legal responsibilities of trip leaders including liability and trip planning. Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be awarded. Fee - Mac Student or Member $10.00; Non-member $55.00. Register online at rec.mcmaster.ca or in person DBAC WG101.
+Team Development Facilitator
This 2 day workshop will teach participants to apply their leadership skills to low ropes initiatives as well as McMaster University's Team Development Course. Participants will learn how to safely and effectively lead low ropes course activities. They will then be introduced to the technical and programmatic aspects of leading and supervising low ropes activities; will practice efficient presentation skills; debriefing methods and theory; and will learn about the industry's popular Adventure Facilitation Learning Model. For more information email terryber@mcmaster.ca
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
A 36-hour course that prepares you for emergency situations in a wilderness setting. It is a complete introduction to wilderness medicine and the following medical protocols: ana-kit and epipen injections, wound management, and modified CPR protocol. It is designed for people who work and travel in less remote areas and assistant leaders on back-country trips. Certification from Wilderness Medical Associates.Mac Student or Member $435.00 Non-member $495.00. Register online at rec.mcmaster.ca or in person DBAC WG101.
+Youth Climbing Club
The Youth Climbing Club is a fun and challenging to rock climbing. This course is designed for youth ages 8-12 with a desire to climb and learn the skills to get started in the world of climbing. You will learn how to tie knots; proper belay technique; climbing techniques; and team skills all under the guidance of experienced rock climbers. Designed for both experienced and non-experienced youth climbers. The course is nine sessions including a session on our Alpine Tower. Please contact Wayne Terryberry at 905 525 9140 ext 26384. Fees: $149.00. Register online at rec.mcmaster.ca or in person DBAC WG101.
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