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Leave No Trace Trainer Course

Trainer Courses are the second highest level of Leave No Trace training. The Leave No Trace Trainer Courses provide participants with innovative teaching skills to educate a wide range of students on low-impact recreation.

Participants get a comprehensive overview of Leave No Trace through direct, in-field experience during the two-day overnight course in an outdoor setting. The course covers the principles, mission, and ethics of Leave No Trace and includes information about the trainer's role and techniques for educating others. Participants learn to effectively educate their friends, family, and community about Leave No Trace, as well as lead Awareness Workshops.

Course Schedule

 

Course Cost

The Leave No Trace Trainer Course fees are $100. Discounts are offered to WWTA Members. Tuition includes a certificate of completion, one year membership to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, food, camping fees, course materials, and use of some gear. Participants must provide kayak or other sea-worthy hand-powered boat, safety equipment, and personal camping gear.

Registration: Participation Requirements

Please make sure you meet the course requirements before registering for the course. REGISTER TODAY!

Participants will:
1. Commit to completing the course in entirety - begins early Saturday morning and ends mid-afternoon/early evening on Sunday. We pack a lot of material into two long days in the field - we ask that everyone come prepared to participate. You will prepare a short lesson before the course.

2. Provide personal paddling and safety equipment: seaworthy sea kayak (14' or longer), spray skirt, PFD, paddle, bilge pump, immersion protection (wet suit or dry suit) and paddle float. Must be self-sufficient on the water - no training is provided. All or part of the equipment may be rented (including immersion protection) - but you must have previous open-water paddling experience.

3. Provide personal camping equipment and adequate clothing. WWTA provides food and kitchen equipment, but you are responsible for your own shelter, flashlights, layered clothing, etc. We encourage people to share tents or bring bivy sacks. All clothing and sleeping bags must be stored in water-tight bags - WWTA may have extras, contact us ahead of time to borrow dry bags.

4. Conduct a 15-minute lesson during the course. The Trainer Course is highly participatory. You and each of your course mates will conduct a lesson in the field. Topics and guidelines are provided in advance so you can prepare before the course.

Questions or concerns? Contact WWTA. Please note that course fees are non-refundable unless course is canceled.

For a list of Trainer Courses held around the country, visit the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Trainer Course Schedule.

Scholarship for Low-Impact Leadership

WWTA would like to offer its weekend-long Leave No Trace Trainer Course on June 23th & 24th free of charge to an enthusiastic educator, camp counselor, or outdoor leader.  The ideal candidate for the scholarship will be directly involved in leading youth in day or overnight trips in non-motorized boats.  To apply, please respond to the following:

  1. Describe your experiences working with youth in outdoor settings.
  2. Give an example of a situation where Leave No Trace skills were applied or ignored.
  3. How will you reach youth with Leave No Trace skills and ethics?
The total response should be no longer than 500 words and must be submitted via email to lnt@wwta.org by August 15, 2012.  The scholarship recipient will be responsible for personal paddling and safety gear, as well as meeting all Course Participant Requirements. The Scholarship for Low-Impact Leadership is made possible by REI grant support. 

 

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