Leaders of the Day

Outdoor Educator Certification Program
Modular Certification & Training Program for Adults 18+
Unlike any other, the Outdoor Educator Certification Program through Leaders of the Day is the perfect ignition experience for those interested in launching a career in experiential or adventure-based education and for those keen to develop the required skills to become a proficient wilderness or expeditionary Instructor.

Eligible for 1.5 Brock University Credits!
APPLICATION DEADLINE – February 28, 2012

May 18 – June 27, 2012 (All Modules – 41 Days)
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Life Compass Program
28 Day Renewal Program for Adults 18-29
Need a jump-start in life? What are my strengths? What do I need to know about myself to succeed? What can the wilderness teach me? This program is designed for younger adults looking to discover or renew a vision and purpose. While learning to focus on the journey and follow your heart, you will also acquire valuable outdoor skills, test yourself on challenging whitewater, and acquire a set of unique certifications including Whitewater Rescue Technician Level 1 and a Level 1 Raft Guide Certification. Join us for an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and adventure with a group of adults on a similar pilgrimage to find the direction of their life compass.
May 25 – June 21, 2012
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Leaders of Tomorrow Program
21 Day Leadership Program for Youth (aged 15-18)
This program is perfect for motivated, mature, young people who are seeking to uncover and develop their leadership talents within the framework of an unforgettable whitewater adventure on the Missinaibi River. This program accelerates leadership development and helps young people begin to uncover their own possibilities in a fun, exciting and supportive environment.
July 28 – Aug 17, 2012
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Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT1)
3 Day Certification Course (minimum age: 16)
This course is designed specifically for professional guides, private boaters, park service personnel, and others who work or play around moving water. You will learn to use techniques and simple equipment to assess and perform river rescues. Presented in a three-day format, this course focuses on realistic problems that you may face. The emphasis is on fast, low-tech and improvised rescue techniques that are effective and require minimal equipment.
May 26-28, 2012
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
8 Day Certification Course (minimum age: 16)
This intensive Wilderness First Responder course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to evaluate medical emergencies and make decisions concerning field treatment and evacuation priorities. The course is recommended for outdoor education professionals, guides, wilderness instructors, people working in remote areas, and recreationalists who may spend extended periods of time in the backcountry leading or tripping.
Courses: Apr. 13-20, 2012 / May 18-25, 2012 / Oct. 19-26, 2012
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Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
4 Day Certification Course (minimum age: 16)
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) introduces you to backcountry medicine and wilderness medical protocols. You will learn how to treat injuries when you are hours or days from a hospital & how to give care in extreme environments of cold, heat, or altitude. Specifically designed for the unique demands of remote settings, the course highlights preventative measures for environmental challenges and over-use injuries.
Courses: Apr. 13-16, 2012 / May 18-21, 2012 / Oct. 19-22, 2012
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Wilderness First Responder Recert
4 Day Recertification Course (minimum age: 18)
Keep your Wilderness First Responder Certification up to date! This short & intensive Wilderness First Responder Recert (WFRR) course equips participants with a 3 year recertification in Wilderness First Responder regardless of what provider issued their original certification. Often a great chance to socialize & catch up with classmates from your original WFR or just people you know that work in the outdoor industry!
Courses: Apr. 17-20, 2012 / May 22-25, 2012 / Oct. 23-26, 2012
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