Pre-Conference
2013 Northeast Regional Pre-Conference
Whether you are looking to enhance your technical skills, experience a unique type of programming, or broaden your bag of tricks, you are sure go find a preconference session that fits your needs.
The workshops are separate from the conference and have individual fees that include the facilitator costs, facility fees, and lunch on Friday (or Thursday). Workshops that take place on Thursday and Friday include other meals (check description for details). Lodging can be arranged for workshops taking place on Thursday only. Registrants will receive additional information in March with workshop details.
2013 Pre Conference Offerings
WFA/WFR RECERTIFICATION Cost: $129, $35 for CPR; Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Description: An opportunity to update your expiring Wilderness First Responder with SOLO, the oldest wilderness medicine training school in continuous, year-round operation since 1976. The emphasis is on scenarios in this fast- paced 16-hour program. An American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Refresher will be offered for an additional fee in the evening of Day 1. Cost includes four meals.
OOPS: Outdoor Orientation Programs Symposium Presenter: Brent Bell, UNH Cost: $85 - professionals, $35 - students; Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Description: The Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium (OOPS) gathers program directors, leaders, researchers, and land managers in one place to discuss the unique issues involved with OOPS programs. Join colleagues at the elev- enth symposium for a day of discussion of best practices, new program techniques, and information to focus the lens of practice. Cost includes lunch on Friday.
High 5's Level 1 Challenge Course Practitioner Full Certification
Cost: $200 Lunch included, Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Description: As a Professional Vendor Member, High 5 Adventure has had our Certification Testing Program approved according to ACCT standards. Our Certification process is designed to be intensive, professional, thorough and enjoyable. Our Level 1 Full Challenge Course Certification is designed for practitioners who facilitate lead up activities, low spotted and high challenge course elements. Testing includes a written and practical test. The written test must be passed with a score of at least 80%. Participants must show mastery of all practical skills. Level 1 certification must be renewed annually.
Cost: $200 Lunch included, Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Description: As a Professional Vendor Member, High 5 Adventure has had our Certification Testing Program approved according to ACCT standards. Our Certification process is designed to be intensive, professional, thorough and enjoyable. Our Level 1 Full Challenge Course Certification is designed for practitioners who facilitate lead up activities, low spotted and high challenge course elements. Testing includes a written and practical test. The written test must be passed with a score of at least 80%. Participants must show mastery of all practical skills. Level 1 certification must be renewed annually.
Prerequisite: In order to test for a Level 1 Challenge Course Practitioner certification, participants need to have received a minimum of 40 hours of training as well as a minimum of 60 hours of program experience as a facilitator on a chal- lenge course. Documentation of this experience must be submitted to High 5 Adventure 2 weeks prior to testing in the form of a challenge course portfolio and resume (emailed to cortiz@high5adventure.org)
