COEO NEWS
Ontario Wilderness Leadership Symposium 2018
Registration will end shortly!
DATE: April 27-29, 2018
LOCATION: Norval Outdoor School, Georgetown
The Ontario Wilderness Leadership Symposium (aka OWLS) is an annual event organized to support the development of emerging wilderness trip leaders in Ontario. This low-cost, three-day professional development symposium will offer attendees opportunities for relevant leadership and skills-based training, a chance to network with others employed in this unique field, and explore a variety of potential avenues for future career development.
Young adults, with experience leading wilderness trips and residing in Ontario, are encouraged to register to participate in this event. Specifically, we are looking for recent University or College graduates or students nearing completion and/or individuals who already have some professional experience leading wilderness trips for a summer camp, school or leadership program, commercial outfitter or other organization. More information about this event can be found here.
The OWLS Planning Team is expecting that there will once again be a lot of interest in this event. The event is limited to 40 participants, and so it is important that you register online ASAP. To register online click here. Once registered, please complete and return the supplementary information form found here.
We look forward to receiving registrations and hope that many will be able to join us at the Norval Outdoor School near Georgetown, Ontario at the end of April!
Sincerely,
OWLS ‘18 Organizing Committee
Call for Articles – “Shelter” theme issue of Pathways
The Editorial Board of Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education is now accepting submissions for the upcoming summer issue. The theme of this issue is Shelter – what does the word shelter mean to you and your work in outdoor education? What ideas, thoughts or memories does shelter evoke? Perhaps you have great instructions for a nesting box, bat house or insect habitat, or maybe a harrowing survival story you would like to share. From cabins and classrooms to tents and tarps to cavities and caves, shelter takes many forms in outdoor education. It’s a place of refuge, protection, and safety – it’s home. The Editorial Board will gladly consider a variety of submissions related to outdoor education for this special issue on Shelter. We are looking for articles, research reports, lesson plans, original learning activities and games, book reviews, fiction, poetry and more. Submissions are due June 1st. Please email pathways@coeo.org if you have any questions about this theme or if you would like feedback on a proposed idea.
COEO Board Meeting CANCELLED – April 14, Springwater Provincial Park
Unfortunately, today’s Board Meeting has been cancelled due to weather affecting the Barrie area. We expect a re-scheduling and will update this page when we have a date available.
Save the date for the fall conference!
Date: September 21-23, 2018
Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Ontario
Interested in being involved with the conference organizing committee? Email info@coeo.org for more information.
OTHER OEE & RELATED NEWS
Human Kinetics Book of the Month
Order now and get your Members-only special through HK Canada. Another great membership benefit brought to you by The Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario.
Use code W979 to receive Free Shipping on orders of $25 or more + get 40% off if you sign up for HKRewards (click here to sign up). Good for 1x use only. Offer expires 4/30/2018.
Featured Book of the Month:
Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Third Edition, presents perspectives from 52 leading experts from around the world. It delves into foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services; offers an array of ancillaries; and helps students make informed career choices. For more details click here
Canadian Conservation Corps
The Canadian Conservation Corps is a new national program for 18 to 30 year olds where they will gain skills to engage their peers in meaningful conservation in their own communities. The program has three parts:
- 2-week Wilderness Expedition
- 3-Month Service Learning placement with a conservation expert and;
- Time in their home community to connect their peers with conservation.
For more information, go to: http://cwf-fcf.org/en/
Natural Curiosity Awards
Natural Curiosity is celebrating excellence in Environmental Inquiry for the 2017/2018 school year. For the second year in a row, we’re thrilled to announce that applications are again open to Teachers and Early Childhood Educators across Canada for the Edward Burtynsky Award and to Pre-service Teachers and ECEs in Ontario for the Dr. David Suzuki Fellowship Award. Applications will be accepted until April 30th.
For more information or to apply Click Here
OEE P.D. OPPORTUNITIES
Adventureworks!
Assistant Ropes Course Instructor – Level One
April 2-6, 2018
Canterbury Hills, Ancaster
Assistant Ropes Course Instructor – Level One
May 11-15, 2018
Bark Lake, Irondale
Ropes Course Instructor – Level Two
April 2-6, 2018
Canterbury Hills, Ancaster
Ropes Course Instructor – Level Two
May 23-27, 2018
Canterbury Hills, Ancaster
Full Schedule www.adventureworks.org
Lakehead University OEE AQ Course
Workshop: How to bring more kids to camp
WHEN: April 17, 2018 – 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region 1620 Sixth Line Rd., Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0
WHO: All Ontario Camp Staff (OCA member and non-members welcome)
COST: Free!
This workshop will include:
- Where to get information on the AODA and accessibility resources
- Accessibility tips and best practices for camps
- A discussion of common accessibility challenges and their solutions
- An opportunity to ask accessibility experts your questions
- A chance to network and share information with camps in your region
To Register Click Here
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
2018 National Outdoor Recreation Conference
April 23-28th, 2018, Burlington, Vermont, USA
https://recpro.memberclicks.net/2018-national-outdoor-recreation-conference
Ontario Society for Environmental Education Annual Conference, EcoLinks
May 11th, 2018, High Park Forest School, Toronto, Canada
Canada International Conference on Education
June 25-28th, 2018, University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada
EECOM 2018, Classrooms to Communities
October 18-21st, 2018, St. Eugene Mission Resort, Ktunaxa First Nation
8th International Outdoor Education Research Conference
November 19-23rd, 2018, USC, Sippy Downs Campus, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
1st Annual Outdoor Collective Works Professional Development Event
The Outdoor Collective is a non-profit collaboration between dedicated outdoor organizations seeking to create a space for professional development, collaboration, networking, and peer mentorship for outdoor leaders, educators, and camp staff.
The Our Collective Works Weekend is a series of peer-led workshops and programming that promotes professional development in a variety of skills, facilitation techniques, and educational outcomes for attendees.
Certification and recertifications courses start May 13. Breakfasts, dinners and evenings together will give opportunities for networking and socializing — as The Outdoor Collective!
To Find Out More Please Visit: www.theoutdoorcollective.ca
Certification and Recertification Courses at the Outdoor Collective
All courses include accommodations and meals at Camp Arowhon.
For more information or to register please visit www.theoutdoorcollective.ca/certs
Wilderness Medicine Courses (Provided by Wilderness Medical Associates)
WFR – Recertification (May 13 – May 16, 2018) $535.00
WAFA – Full Course (May 13 – May 16, 2018) $535.00
First Aid (Provided by the Lifesaving Society)
Standard First Aid (May 13 – May 14, 2018) $200.00
Whitewater Rescue Courses (Provided by Boreal River Rescue)
WRT Levels 1, 2 & 3 – Full Course (May 13 – May 14, 2018) $560.00
WRT – Recertification (May 15 – May 16, 2018) $300.00
WWR Level 1 & 2 – Full Course ( May 13 – May 14, 2018) $300.00
WRT Bridge – (May 13 – May 14, 2018) $300.00
Ropes and Challenge Course (Provided by Elevation Aerial Design and Consulting)
Challenge Course Practitioner Level 1 (May 13 – May 17, 2018) $750.00
Challenge Course Practitioner Level 2 (May 13 – May 17, 2018) $750.00
* All prices do not include HST.
JOB POSTINGS
Instructor/Residential Care Worker (Full time, Permanent), Wendigo Lake Expeditions
Instructors/Residential Care Workers for Project DARE & REACH Residential Adventure Therapy Programs provide direct service programming including delivery of the intensive therapeutic and behaviour management program; facilitating adventure activities ranging from games/initiatives, low and high ropes courses and other challenge activities; leading wilderness expeditions; supporting the school program; and facilitating life skills programming including cooking and daily chores routines.
Instructors are paid a variable per diem based on work experience, services provided, and level of responsibility. A typical annual income ranges from $32,000-$42,000 plus benefits including an extended health care plan. Work schedules vary per program, but average 15-18 days per month. If you are well-qualified, enjoy the challenge of working with youth who have very challenging behaviours, and would like to work as a member of a motivated team of exceptional people within a culture of support and feedback, send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@wendigolake.com
Teachers, Educators, Counsellors, The Boundless School
Our mission is to go to the ends of the earth to help teens achieve academic and social outcomes beyond their wildest dreams. We are quite relentless in insisting people be good to each other. The result is an exquisite learning environment where kids don’t want to leave. In the Fall and Winter, we deliver an adventure-based boarding school for struggling teens.
For more information or to apply, please click here.
Casual Outdoor Education Instructors, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
The Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) Outdoor Education Centres (MacSkimming & Bill Mason Centre) provide outdoor curriculum-based hands-on programming to a wide range of classes and students within the OCDSB and from across the Ottawa area.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is currently seeking Outdoor Education Instructors to work on a casual basis at our two Centre locations – Bill Mason Centre and MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre.
If you would like more information about becoming a casual Outdoor Education Instructor, please contact Kevin Wallace, Coordinator of OCDSB Outdoor Education Centres, at (613) 833-2080 or kevin.wallace@ocdsb.ca .
Click here for the full job posting.
Multiple Opportunities, Outward Bound Canada
Northern Ontario Course Directors (3 positions available) – Deadline to apply is March 31, 2018
Northern Instructor/English Teacher – Deadline to apply is March 31, 2018
Wilderness Program Manager, Pine River Institute
Pine River Institute is an innovative co-ed residential treatment program for teens struggling with addictive behaviours. We are a family-centred program comprised of 4 phases: Wilderness (Outdoor Leadership Experience), Residential, Transition, and Aftercare. Every student, upon entering the program, spends 8 or more weeks in Algonquin Park before moving to the residence. Day-to-day activities in wilderness include canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing, group initiatives, group and individual therapy, and journaling. Youths live and work in nature in groups of up to eight, with three staff.
We are currently seeking an experienced Wilderness Program Manager to help us deliver this unique program, primarily in Algonquin Park and Huntsville.
For full posting: Click Here
Occasional Instructor, The Riverwood Conservancy
The Riverwood Conservancy (TRC) is looking for Occasional Outdoor Environmental Education Instructors to teach and further develop Education Naturally and L.E.A.D.S. (Leaders in Environmental Achievement though Diversity and Skills), our elementary and secondary school, curriculum-linked outdoor education programs at Riverwood.
Reporting to the Executive Director through the Education Naturally Teacher and the L.E.A.D.S. Instructor, the successful candidate will be responsible to deliver programs to students from grades Kindergarten to Grade 12.
For Full Posting Click Here
Operations Supervisor, NOLS Yukon
The Operations Supervisor will manage all aspects of outdoor education operations including food services, equipment, transportation, information technology systems and facilities maintenance.
For the Full Posting Click Here
Outdoor Educators/Instructors, ALIVE Outdoors
ALIVE Outdoors is currently hiring Outdoor Educators and Instructors for both In-camp and Canoe Trip Programs this September and October 2018.
Interested applicants can apply online at www.aliveoutdoors.com/instructors
ONTARIO CAMPS ASSOCIATION – JOB BOARD
The OCA Job Board is always an excellent place to find job postings in the field of outdoor education. Check out their website, as many full-time positions at outdoor centres and camps are now being advertised.
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