Training and Professional Development
Training and Professional Development
At Columbia Outdoor School, we believe in the transformative power of experiential learning. We offer professional development, certification, and training tailored for both youth and adults, educators, and business professionals. See our current offerings below.
Upcoming Events
ropes course instructor, Level 2
This course is available for open enrollment.
Adventurworks! Associates Inc. will be on site at Blue Lake Camp to provide an ACCT Accredited Level 2 Ropes Course Instructor Certification.
More information, including accommodation and meal plans, pre-requisites, and course content can be found by clicking here. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the registration policies.
Please use the following Advanced Course Application to apply for this Level 2 course. Please follow these instructions for completing your portfolio.
For additional information and registration troubleshooting questions, contact the Adventureworks office at: 1 (877) 311-5683 or info@adventureworks.org.
Year Round Services
TEAMBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP FACILITATION
Columbia Outdoor School specializes in strengthening team dynamics, enhancing communication, and building trust. Our facilitators will inspire creativity, boost morale, address challenges, and foster leadership development amongst your team and organizational leaders. Let's embark on a transformative adventure together!
Retreats
Workshops
Leadership Coaching
Group Facilitation
Location: Blue Lake Camp, or we come to you!
Dates: Year round.
More information can be found by clicking here.
pro- D’s for Educators
We believe that what's best taught in a classroom should remain there, but we also recognize the untapped potential for immersive learning experiences outdoors. Our programs inspire educators to explore the natural world as an extension of their classrooms, providing tools to engage students in a way that not only deepens understanding but also instills a lifelong appreciation for the environment.
Join us at Columbia Outdoor School, where we guide teachers on a transformative journey, unlocking the vast possibilities of outdoor education while staying firmly rooted in academic standards and curriculum goals. It's time to THINK OUTSIDE of your four walls and into the boundless classroom of nature.
Location: Blue Lake Camp, or we come to you!
Dates: Year round.
More information can be found by clicking here.
high five- p.h.c.d.
Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is a training that equips front-line leaders (anyone working with children aged 4 to 12) with the tools to immediately enhance the quality of their programs. The training provides valuable information, resources, and techniques to ensure that each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs are met.
Commit to healthy child development and make a difference with HIGH FIVE.
Location: Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, or we will come to you.
One time certification that is recognized across Canada
Gain knowledge and tools that leaders can apply to ensure each child's social, emotional, and cognitive needs are met
Leave the course having confidence in your ability to create postive experiences for each child
Target Audience: Front-line leaders/teachers/coaches.
Duration: 4 hours.
Pre-requisite: None.
Dates: Year round.
To Book: Call us today for rates and availability.