OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Snowgoose Mountain Centre can offer these Outdoor Skills Development / Progressive Outdoor skills training courses on a multi activity or a skills specific basis.
There is often the opportunity to take part in some certification or awards in Kayaking, Open Canoeing, dinghy sailing. For older students there is the opportunity to take part in activities which will count towards Log Book experience for later outdoor NGB awards or DofE awards

MULTI ACTIVITY OPTION
This option is for those school groups who wish to develop a variety of basic skills already learnt with us or elsewhere. These are usually one day sessions and are an excellent way to have a short high input outdoor skills development. Choose from the sample choices / days out below which are a guideline only. We are happy to discuss the specific format of your program and incorporate the needs of your group and project.
These programmes can run for 2-5 full day programme or we can adjust the programme to suit your travelling needs with a half day activity pm start / am end. (Sample 3 day / 2 night programme)

There is also an ideal Option 3 below as an activity specific option for the last 2 or 3 days of a Basic Taster or Skills Development Programme course with us.

PROGRESSIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS TRAINING
ACTIVITY SPECIFIC OPTION
These are activity specific skills training courses directed at maximum enjoyment along wit improving confidence and competence in outdoor skills. This is appropriate for a group of beginners or ¡°tasters¡± with an interest in learning or developing a discipline specific outdoor activity sport or a group of more experienced young people who wish to take things further. There may be an opportunity to develop skills towards outdoor NGB awards at an appropriate level. With high input, reduced instructor to student ratios, plus well qualified experienced outdoor staff, progress is ensured. These are an ideal option as an activity specific option for the last 2 or 3 days of a course with us.
All young folk taking part in these courses should be prepared to spend full days outdoors with a range of people who have similar interests. We are happy to discuss the specific needs of your group.

Snowgoose Mountain Centre can offer these Outdoor Skills Development / Progressive Outdoor skills training courses on a multi activity or a skills specific basis.
There is often the opportunity to take part in some certification or awards in Kayaking, Open Canoeing, dinghy sailing. For older students there is the opportunity to take part in activities which will count towards Log Book experience for later outdoor NGB awards or DofE awards.

Learning Outcomes
Snowgoose Mountain Centre can provide specially tailored day programmes with specifically targeted and focused learning outcomes directed at some of these identified below:- (more details)

• personal goal setting & personal challenges,
• trust & communication;
• issues of team work, personal challenges,
• practical skills for living in and travelling through a natural outdoor environment,
• team work, personal organisation, co-operation, improvisation;
• group challenges;
• best use of outdoor equipment & clothing to extend personal comfort;
• experiencing a variety of outdoor environments;

Through hill walking, sailing or open canoeing, navigation, abseiling, kayaking, sea kayaking, mountain biking

• Knowledge & skills relating to Navigation, weather, wild life or landforms   
• Leadership, team work, practical living skills, personal organisation & working as part of a group  
• Communication, co-operation & listening skills, effective group discussions 
• Understanding Earth Cycles, Elements & Forces for example:- Erosion; the Water Cycles; The Earth Elements of wind / sun / water / heat.
• Discovering & Understanding the past Historic, Economic & Social developments in remote areas.
• Introducing & developing core personal outdoor skills.  
• Understanding key conservation issues, accessing resources & assessing environmental impacts of outdoor activities & wildlife tourism.