Outdoor Leadership Course

Modality: In-Person (2, 8-hour days at KMC or Lectures at Denver Campus)

Credit offered: Yes, 1 Credit through the 4D Peer Mentorship Course

Summary: The Outdoor Leadership Course will train leaders to move confidently, manage people and tasks, and employ multiple methods for making decisions within the backcountry. Course work will employ scenario-based learning, reflection, and hands-on learning utilizing the outdoor amenities at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus.

Areas of Focus:

• Problem Solving and Decision Making in Risk Situations
• Understanding Group Dynamics
• Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

• Reflection and Mindfulness
• Situational Leadership
• Facilitation

This inaugural course will include all transportation, housing, and food for the whole weekend experience. We are actively seeking and hiring student staff and this course is a great way to gain experience for the upcoming year and to apply!