The course is designed to teach new skills while fostering personal growth through real-world challenges. Students will learn technical outdoor skills—such as tent pitching, cooking, and first aid—while also developing essential soft skills like leadership , effective communication, conflict resolution amongst others. The course emphasizes on how adversity in nature can build confidence, resilience, leadership, and lead to effective teamwork. Students will engage in open conversations and reflections, using outdoor experiences as opportunities to explore emotions, share ideas, and strengthen their ability to adapt and grow as individuals and team members. Importantly, the course allows for the skills gained over the two weeks to translate into everyday life.
Who should take this course?
Do you love being in nature? Then this course is made for you. Ideal for students who want to challenge themselves, learn new skills, and grow personally. Whether you are new to the outdoors or have some experience, this course offers an opportunity to build confidence, leadership, and teamwork while learning essential outdoor skills in a real-world setting.
What skills and knowledge will participants gain through the course?
This course blends outdoor living skills with personal development, offering a chance to grow in both practical and emotional ways:
· Self-reliance & Confidence: Through activities like backpacking, tent pitching, and cooking outdoors, students will gain the confidence to manage their every day and learn to rely on themselves.
· Resilience & Perseverance: Tackling challenges such as the overnight hike and learning so many new skills will help students build resilience and adaptability.
· Leadership & Group Dynamics: Collaborative tasks like cooking and gear planning encourage teamwork and help students develop leadership skills while learning to support each other and resolve conflicts effectively.
· Problem-Solving & Adaptability: The course offers opportunities to make decisions and solve problems on the go, encouraging flexibility and quick thinking in changing outdoor environments.
· Emotional Intelligence & Reflection: Group reflections provide space for students to share their thoughts, explore emotions, and build a deeper understanding of themselves and the group.
· Leave No Trace (LNT): Students will learn how to interact with nature in a sustainable way, developing awareness of environmental responsibility.
Students leave the course with a stronger sense of confidence, resilience, and personal growth.
