OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROJECT – Summer 2013

Purpose of Assignment:
To identify, evaluate, and develop strategies for addressing the risks and hazards associated with outdoor recreational programming in their chosen activity. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the planning process and specific risk management issues including hazard identification and the development of appropriate procedures for managing risks in an outdoor environment.

General Description of Assignment:
Plan and describe, in detail, a unique outdoor program. This program must take place outdoors and must include at least two full days worth of organized activities. Students are encouraged to select a population (participants) and activities that are professionally relevant if at all possible. This must be practical, and based on current reality (i.e. no trips to the moon).

Basis for Grade:
Students will be graded on this assignment according to the following criteria:
Professionalism (free of spelling and grammar mistakes)
Evidence of appropriate planning
Appropriate hazard identification and risk management strategies relevant to the outdoor activities.
Appropriate content and/or length of answers.

Due Dates:
Proposal – May 29th, 2013.
Final Project – June 28th, 2013.

Proposal Requirements:
Title Page
Introduction – general description/overview of trip
Dates & Location info – general history, climate/expected conditions
Description of Participants – ages, experience, skill level, physical condition
Group Goals & Objectives
General Description of Activities – including justification/rationale
Leader info – roles & responsibilities, experience/qualifications
Promotional materials

Project Requirements:*
Itinerary/Detailed Schedule – including specific routes/distances to be travelled each day.
Equipment lists – group & individual
Menu & Description of water sources/methods for purification
Weather Info – average temperatures….