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  • Blog Post: Comfort Zone: Model or metaphor?

    I found this research paper from the Australian Journal of Outdoor Education by Mike Brown of the University of Waikato and wanted to share it. Mike presents a very interesting perspective on the Comfort Zone in outdoor education programming. ABSTRACT: The comfort zone model is widespread within adventure...
    onSun, May 8 2011

  • Blog Post: Australian Study shows ongoing outdoor education program multiplies life effectiveness skills

    A recent Australian study shows teenagers exposed to outdoor education programs develop real life skills that give them a huge advantage over others as they transition into adult life.The study, commissioned by Cranbrook School in Sydney, is the first to follow a group of students who attend four Outward...
    onMon, Apr 11 2011

  • Wiki Page: Inspirational Quotes for Outdoor Educators

    Inspirational quotes can be used in a variety of ways in an outdoor education setting. On trail - For solo hike cards, to introduce a lesson, to reflect before finding "special spots", to re-cap a lesson. At meals - You can make it a point to share an inspirational nature saying at each mealtime...
    onTue, Oct 12 2010

  • Blog Post: Future Trends in Outdoor Education

    As we turn the corner away from the 00’s or the “aughts” or whatever historians will choose to call the last decade, it’s worth taking a moment to look ahead toward future trends and issues that will affect things in the outdoor education field for the next ten years or so. Future...
    onFri, Feb 12 2010

  • Wiki Page: Technology & Outdoor Education

    This section is for articles on using technology in outdoor education programs
    onSun, May 17 2009

  • Blog Post: Why you should care about "twittering"

    Twitter? Tweeting? Twibes? Come on, you say, isn't all that stuff ridiculous? No, it isn't. Used in certain ways, twittering is an amazing tool that allows you to "map the discourse" of any particular topic or field that you may be interested in. Used properly, twittering gives you...
    onTue, Apr 21 2009

  • Blog Post: Race, class, climate change, and outdoor education

    A recent post on climate change and race ( http://tinyurl.com/b6fzp7 ) brings up an issue that really needs to be on the forefront of outdoor and environmental education moving forward. It is becoming increasingly clear that climate change will become the defining issue of our times. Just as with civil...
    onFri, Mar 13 2009

  • Wiki Page: Biking

    This Chapter is on biking including mountain biking, road biking, and bike touring.
    onSat, Jan 17 2009

  • Wiki Page: Paddling

    This Chapter is on paddle sports including canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking, and rafting
    onSat, Jan 17 2009

  • Wiki Page: Climbing & Mountaineering

    This Chapter is on climbing and mountaineering
    onSat, Jan 17 2009

  • Forum Post: Re: Horse programs for OE camps

    If I were you, I would try to connect with Pam McPhee from The Browne Center at UNH. She is an accomplished Equestrian as well as an outdoor ed guru. She has been developing some amazing horse programs. She is the Executive Director at The Browne Center and a kind giving soul. She might also have other...
    onTue, Aug 26 2008

  • File: Edge Work Facilitation - by Ian Boyle

    This video snippet shows how an outdoor education leader can facilitate a learning experience. This technique is known as edgework; the student is under pressure and at the edge of their comfort zone. Through appropriate facilitation the student is guided to his courage zone and has a breakthrough into...
    onMon, Aug 11 2008

  • File: Facilitating A Caving Experience - by Ian Boyle

    This video gives a snapshot of facilitating a caving experience. Students explore the cave which initially looks too difficult to head down further into the cave. Students finally get the courage to squeeze down a narrow passage. When they thought all the stress was done their headlamps were taken off...
    onMon, Aug 11 2008

  • File: Kurt Hahn's Vision - Part 3 of 4

    Outward Bound creator Kurt Hahn's vision and the organizations the originated from his ideals. (Part 3 of 4)
    onMon, Jul 28 2008

  • File: Kurt Hahn's Vision - Part 2 of 4

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    onMon, Jul 28 2008

  • File: Kurt Hahn's Vision - Part 1 of 4

    Outward Bound creator Kurt Hahn's vision and the organizations the originated from his ideals. (Part 1 of 4)
    onMon, Jul 28 2008

  • Forum Post: Blog Post - What is the Future of Outdoor Education

    I posted an Blog entry about a new report on the decline in children in the outdoors. Let me know what you think about the future of outdoor education Rick
    onWed, Feb 13 2008

  • Forum Post: SALARY PER PERSON PER DAY AT CAMP

    Approximately how much would an 18 year old school leaver expect to be paid, per day, as a general counsellor (very limited skills) at a summer camp? Regards, Alistair
    onSun, Feb 10 2008
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