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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP & FACILITATION

Sat, Nov 02

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Chum Kiri & Khnang Phsar Mountain, Cambodia

Embark on a transformative journey with our International Youth Outdoor Leadership & Facilitation. Over 15 immersive training days, you'll develop the skills to excel as an international outdoor trainer and facilitator.

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP & FACILITATION
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP & FACILITATION

Time & Location

Nov 02, 2024, 6:00 AM – Nov 16, 2024, 7:00 PM

Chum Kiri & Khnang Phsar Mountain, Cambodia

About the event

Prepare for an invigorating expedition into personal growth and empowerment through our premier Youth Outdoor Leadership & Facilitation program. Over 15 dynamic days, we'll equip you with the tools, expertise, and self-assurance needed to kindle a deep-rooted love for the outdoors in young enthusiasts. From mastering the nuances of international outdoor facilitation to refining your leadership skills, this transformative journey will unleash your innate potential as a catalyst for individual growth and sustainability. Upon completion, you'll emerge equipped to craft and execute engaging programs independently, leveraging nature as your classroom."

Basics of learning and facilitation

  • What it means to be a Youth Outdoor Leader and Facilitator,
  • Self-assessments on your current knowledge and skills in Leadership and Facilitation,
  • Getting to know the basic principles of how people learn,
  • Experiencing learning models,
  • Basic understanding of a facilitation process,
  • Learning the main differences between a facilitator, trainer, and coach,
  • Getting to know what effective communication means,
  • Introduction to the main tools and approaches to effective communication,
  • Learning about phases of group development,
  • Emotional Intelligence and why it matters,
  • Basic understanding of conflict management,
  • Learn how to keep clear and open interaction among participants in different situations,
  • Practise nonviolent communication.

Basics of outdoor education

  • Basic tools for facilitation in the outdoor setting,
  • Preparing for the trip and packing the backpack,
  • Outdoor camp management: place, size, technical aspects,
  • Practise outdoor skills: fire, water, food, weather, clouds, orientation, map reading,
  • Practise first aid in the outdoor setting,
  • Risk Management,
  • Experience facilitation methodologies for the outdoor setting.

Designing educational outdoor programs

  • Outdoor program design: tips & tricks,
  • The art of developing outdoor educational programs,
  • Agenda and curriculum development,
  • The preparation of facilitation
  • Practice co-facilitation,
  • Navigating through sessions,
  • Learning and applying evaluation techniques,
  • Spotlight on – taking the stage.

This is followed by your certification of the basics in Youth Outdoor Leadership & Facilitation. Successful graduates can work on a freelance basis as facilitators at the YEP Academy.

Eligibility:

  • Between 21 and 36 of age,
  • Want engage with young people and see young people as architects for environmental and social just future,
  • Have experiences or want to work in the youth work field,
  • Good physical fitness,
  • Be able to communicate in English,
  • Have ASEAN citizenship.

Costs:

150 US$

YEP provides:

  • Camping/outdoor equipment and training materials,
  • Facilitation costs,
  • Overnight fees,
  • Food (for entire modules),
  • Transportation (round trip from the departure point in Phnom Penh to the above stated locations).

You provide:

  • Strong passion for nature, environment and outdoor,
  • High degree of openness and willingness to make learning experiences,
  • Liking to exchange with other like-minded people,
  • Readiness to challenge yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone,
  • Being empathic,
  • Willingness to integrate newly acquired knowledge into your live,
  • Travel costs to/from departure point in Phnom Penh/Cambodia,
  • And all items on the packing list.

Maximal number of participants:

15 participants

Facilitators:

Mr. Dirk Reber

Ms. Souheang Ly

Tickets

  • TRAINING OF TRAINERS - BASIC

    Welcome to the INTERNATIONAL YOUTH OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP & FACILITATION - COMPREHENSIVE BASIC COURSE!

    $150.00
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