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Outdoor Leadership Training Workshops

Washington Trails Association’s Outdoor Leadership Training workshops are intended for teachers and organizations that work with youth and families who have had limited access to outdoor experiences.

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

        March 2023

        GEAR LIBRARY ORIENTATION

        Wed. Mar 22
        2 pm - 3 pm
        Online Webinar

        Get the required info on the process and policies for borrowing outdoor gear from WTA's gear libraries for youth groups.
        (Free)

        April 2023

        GEAR LIBRARY ORIENTATION

        Wed. Apr 26
        2 pm - 3 pm
        Online Webinar

        Get the required info on the process and policies for borrowing outdoor gear from WTA's gear libraries for youth groups.
        (Free)

        hiking Workshop

        Sat. Apr 29
        9 am - 3 pm
        Tradition Plateau, Issaquah

        An entry-level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families. A 6-hour in-person event with required Coronavirus safety protocols.
        ($40, scholarships available)

        May 2023

        GEAR LIBRARY ORIENTATION

        Wed. May 24
        2 pm - 3 pm
        Online Webinar

        Get the required info on the process and policies for borrowing outdoor gear from WTA's gear libraries for youth groups.
        (Free)

        June 2023

        Camping Workshop

        Sat. June 3
        9 am - 4 pm
        Dash Point State Park, Federal Way

        An entry-level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families. A 7-hour in-person event with required Coronavirus safety protocols.
        ($40, scholarships available)

        GEAR LIBRARY ORIENTATION

        Wed. June 28
        2 pm - 3 pm
        Online Webinar

        Get the required info on the process and policies for borrowing outdoor gear from WTA's gear libraries for youth groups.
        (Free)

        July 2023

        Backpacking Workshop

        Thur. July 13 to Sun. July 16
        TBD, North Cascades National Park

        An entry-level course focused on leading a successful outing with a group of youth or families. A 4-day in-person event with required Coronavirus safety protocols.
        ($160, scholarships available)

          August 2023

          GEAR LIBRARY ORIENTATION

          Wed. Aug 23
          2 pm - 3 pm
          Online Webinar

          Get the required info on the process and policies for borrowing outdoor gear from WTA's gear libraries for youth groups.
          (Free)

          September 2023

          GEAR LIBRARY ORIENTATION

          Wed. Sep 27
          2 pm - 3 pm
          Online Webinar

          Get the required info on the process and policies for borrowing outdoor gear from WTA's gear libraries for youth groups.
          (Free)

          October 2023

          GEAR LIBRARY ORIENTATION

          Wed. Oct 25
          2 pm - 3 pm
          Online Webinar

          Get the required info on the process and policies for borrowing outdoor gear from WTA's gear libraries for youth groups.
          (Free)