Saturday November 07, 2009
OA Leader Training Program Requirements & Schedule
Do you enjoy the outdoors?
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Did you have a great time of your Frosh Trip?
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Are you interested in helping incoming Frosh have a great first experience at Princeton?
We are looking for motivated students, graduate students and faculty or staff to become leaders for the Frosh Trip next September. Don’t consider yourself outdoorsy? Outdoor Action will teach you the skills you need to be competent in the outdoors. Our priorities are to find people who are excited about working with others and learning and teaching new skills, and who can bring a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds to the program. The more our leaders represent the Princeton campus, the more accurate an impression the Frosh will receive. The Outdoor Action Leader Training program is recognized across the country as one of the most comprehensive college outdoor leadership programs. If you complete all of the requirements this year, you are eligible to apply to lead a Frosh Trip in the fall.
Is Financial Aid Available?
If you are receiving need-based financial aid from the University Outdoor Action has some funds available to help support students who wish to become OA Leaders. Levels of aid are based on the amount of aid that you are receiving from the University. Login to the TripStore and add the Financial Aid Request Trip to your cart. We then confirm the amount of financial aid you are receiving from the University with the Office of Financial Aid in order to calculate the amount of aid you are eligible for. Because we send requests in to the Office of Financial Aid only a few times each semester there may be a wait time to find out about your eligibility.
High Mountain Institute Information Session
Date/Time: Monday, November 16, 2009, 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Location: Frist 234
A representative of the High Mountain Institute of Leadville, Colorado, will be on campus to discuss their Apprentice Program, a semester-long, hands-on apprenticeship with the Rocky Mountain Semester, a wilderness and academic program for high school juniors. They are looking for college graduates interested in traditional and outdoor education. Apprentices work closely with their academic mentors to hone their teaching styles and skills while enriching their knowledge of the subject matter: math, science, history, English Spanish, French or wilderness. A two-week wilderness training trip prepares them for instructing three ten-day expeditions with students and faculty. In addition, apprentices act as cabin heads in one of four student cabins. Twice weekly, apprentices participate in a seminar which includes formal lesssons in educational techniques, teaching philosophies and an opportunity to reflect on their experience. Apprentices can now receive graduate credit through Prescott College for their expereience at the High Mountain Institute.
Leader Training ScheduleTo register for any of the Leader Training sessions below, visit the OA TripStore HeartSaver CPR with AED Options:
HEART Wilderness First Aid Options:
Leader Training Course Options:
Facilitator's Workshop Options:
Leadership & Group Dynamics Workshop Options:
HEART Epinephrine training sessionThe staff from McCosh Health Center will provide training in how to use an Epineprine (Epi) pen.
Leader Training Trip Options:
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- How to Become an OA Leader - details on the Leader Training Program courses.
- Why Being an OA Leader is so Valuable - leaders reflect on their experience
Outdoor Action encourages all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the OA Leader Training Program. We offer training both for Wilderness Trip Leaders and for Community Service Leader training for those interested in doing community service with urban youth. You can sign up for all OA Leader Training and Community Service Leader Training activities at the OA TripStore.
OA Leader Training Requirements
Over the past year Outdoor Action has been working on expanding the Leader Training Program. The goal is to provide leaders-in-training with all of the skills needed to effectively lead their own trips in the wilderness as well as lead Frosh Trips. We have developed a series of workshops to teach you all the essential skills of outdoor leadership. Below are the training requirements to become an Outdoor Action Leader. Many of these trainings are offered multiple times to allow flexibility to fit into your schedule. Sign up at the OA TripStore.
What if I can't make all of the Trainings?You are required to complete all of the OA Trainings to become an OA Leader. It is up to you to know what the requirements are and to make sure that you complete all of them. Here is the breakdown by specific training
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HeartSaver CPR course (with AED training) 
Outdoor Action teaches American Heart Association (AHA) CPR classes. Our HeartSaver CPR Course teaches lay rescuers how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults and children over age 1. Students also learn to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children. This course will instruct you how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). People successfully completing the course will receive AHA certification good for two years. Outdoor Action also offers additional CPR courses during the school year including courses that cover CPR for adults, children and infants. Departments wishing to schedule a special course should contact 8-6230. CPR course fees: students $35, faculty/staff $45, OA leaders $25. Sign up at the OA TripStore.
- Tuesday, 11/3/09; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Frist MPR "B" ** CANCELLED **
- Thursday, 11/5/09; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Frist 307
- Friday, 11/6/09; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Frist 307
- Tuesday, 11/17/09; 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Location: Frist MPR "C"
HEART (Health Education & Rescue Training) Wilderness First Aid
This is an intensive course that covers patient examination and evaluation, body systems and anatomy, wound care, splinting, environmental emergencies, and backcountry medicine. Hands-on simulations provide first-hand training in treating patients. This is an excellent course taught by experienced Wilderness First Responders and Emergency Medical Tenchnicians and is highly recommended to anyone traveling in the outdoors. Successful completion of the WFA and CPR courses fulfills the First Aid requirements for OA Leader Training (other first aid courses do as well, contact the OA Office for more information.) WFA course fee: $105 leaders-in-training, $105 students, $130 faculty/staff. Sign up at the OA TripStore.
HEART Wilderness First Aid course schedule:
- "A" Section (Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.): CANCELLED; or
- "B" Section (Fridays, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.): 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4/09; Location: Jadwin Physics A09; or
- Fall Break "Fast Track" Section- (Wednesday, 11/4/09 through Sunday, 11/8/09, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Location: Jadwin Physics A09
HEART Epinephrine training session
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10; 30-minute sessions (take one): 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Location: Frist 206
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17; 30-minute sessions (take one): 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Location: Frist 206
The staff from McCosh Health Center will provide training in how to use an Epineprine (Epi) pen. The training will take 30 minutes. Please be on time. No fee. Sign up at the OA TripStore.
Leader Training Course 
Leading a group on a backcountry trip requires extensive training in wilderness camping skills. The Leader Training Course (LTC) is designed to teach wilderness skills necessary to lead multi-day backpacking trips. The course meets one evening a week and includes workshops on route planning, equipment preparation, wilderness travel techniques, map and compass, outdoor cooking, and Leave No Trace camping. Trip participants will learn how to run a wilderness trip by planning all aspects of the trip, including route, food, and equipment. Participants are required to attend all classes. The text for the course will be The Backpacker's Field Manual, written by Outdoor Action. Sign up at the OA TripStore. 20-HOUR LTC! Get your LTC training completed in 20 hrs. and have a fun camping on campus!
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 3 p.m. - Monday, November 2, 2009, 11 a.m.
Location: overnight campsite on campus; meet in Jadwin A06 at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Facilitator’s Workshop 
Facilitating positive group interaction and teamwork requires excellent listening and observation skills and a set of activities and techniques to guide people through personal growth and development. This workshop will train OA leaders and others who work with groups in specific techniques for effective team building and group facilitation through fun games and activities.This is a hands-on, experiential workshop. Be prepared to have fun! Sign up at the OA TripStore.
Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Frist Multipurpose Room (A/B/C)
Leadership & Group Dynamics Workshop
One of the greatest challenges of being a group leader is learning how to lead and motivate a group, and how to use group experiences to promote self-exploration and learning. This workshop is designed to teach OA leaders and others how to effectively lead groups. This is a hands-on, experiential based workshop so be prepared to be active. Sign up at the OA TripStore.
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Frist Multipurpose Room (A/B/C)
Leader Training Trip 
Sunday, 1/24/2010 - Sunday, 1/31/2010 (packing on 1/23/2010)
Location: someplace warm (to be announced)
The final part of OA Leader Training is the Leader Training Trip, a 6-day backpacking trip which pulls together all of the skills you have been learning all semester. During the trip participants will be Leaders-of-the-day and in charge of the group practicing skills. Fee includes transportation, food and equipment.
Trip fee: $260 for Students/OA Leaders; $325 for faculty and staff. Sign up at the OA TripStore.
Mini-Van Driver Training
OA Leaders are strongly encouraged to become authorized van drivers. You must complete an online course and quiz on driving mini-vans. Drivers must also complete a 30-minute road test.
To gain access to the online course and schedule a road test see the Public Safety Web Site (web.princeton.edu/sites/publicsafety/FleetSafety.htm).
Planning OA Leader Training into your ScheduleOA offers two complete sets of leader training each year. There is a fall semester training with the Leader Training Trip over Intersession and a spring semester training with the Leader Training Trip taking place during "Dead Week" after exams. You can mix and match when you take the various courses and workshops as long as you have completed all of the other requirements before going on your Leader Training Trip. We encourage all students to take part in the leader training program and have worked out a schedule which we feel is most flexible for a broad range of students. If you are an athlete or have other regular commitments, it is still possible to participate if you plan carefully. Religious & Observant StudentsOutdoor Action makes every effort to schedule Leader Training activities so that they do not interfere with religious holidays and observances. Whenever possible, workshops are scheduled on Sundays after church and not on the Sabbath for Jewish students. For observant Jewish students, the 6-day trip typically includes a Friday or Saturday. There is usually a trip in May that goes out Sunday and is back before sundown on Friday. Please need to contact the OA office ahead of time and let us know of your needs. Varsity & Club Sport AthletesMany athletes become OA Leaders either to lead Frosh Trips or other trips during the year. Depending on your sport(s) you may have to plan very carefully for when you can complete the various Leader Training Requirements. |
