Outdoor Leadership Training Workshops
Do you dream about taking your youth group or students on an outing?
Make it happen! WTA will help you plan it, lend your group outdoor gear and provide trip funding. Get started by signing up for one of the Outdoor Leadership Training workshops below.
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Outdoor Leadership Training Workshops focus on:
- Thoughtful trip planning, area selection and preparedness
- Appropriate gear
- Critical group and risk management practices
- Memorable outdoor games and activities
- Leave No Trace™ outdoor ethics
- Simple food and nutrition planning
- Engaging information on natural and cultural history
- Promoting leadership, stewardship and conservation
November 2025
Intro to wta's outdoor leadership training
Thursday, November 20
4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Online Webinar
Learn more about WTA's Outdoor Leadership Training program, including workshop curriculum, how to access OLT resources and testimonials from outdoor leaders. (Free)
January 2026
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, January 28
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
February 2026
Snowshoe workshop
A 6-hour entry-level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families (workshop fee $50, scholarships available)
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lake Easton State Park
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, February 25
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
March 2026
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, March 25
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
April 2026
Hiking workshop
A 6- hour entry level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families (workshop fee $50, scholarships available)
Saturday, April 18
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Point Defiance Park
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, April 22
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
May 2026
Camping workshop
A 7- hour entry level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families (workshop fee $50, scholarships available)
Saturday, May 9
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dash Point State Park
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, May 27
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
June 2026
Camping workshop
A 7- hour entry level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families (workshop fee $50, scholarships available)
Saturday, June 6
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dash Point State Park
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, June 24
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
July 2026
Backpacking workshop
A 3 day entry level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families (workshop fee $200, scholarships available)
Friday, July 17- Sunday July 19
TBD
August 2026
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, August 26
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
September 2026
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, September 23
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar
October 2026
Hiking workshop
A 6- hour entry level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families (workshop fee $50, scholarships available)
Saturday, October 17
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tolt- MacDonald Park
Gear Orientation
A 1-hour Zoom webinar focused on core gear library policies and procedures. (Free).
Wednesday, October 28
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Online Webinar