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Master Outdoor Leadership Training | Texas Outdoor Family | Lake Mineral Wells State Park | (Open)
When 
Fri, 8/26/2016 6:30pm to Sun, 8/28/2016 3:00pm
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Where 
Lake Mineral Wells SP and Trailway
100 Park Road 71
Mineral Wells, TX, 76067
United States 512-354-9124
Description:

Master Outdoor Leadership training is designed to provide you with hands on experiences and scenarios to build outdoor leadership skills. We will provide you with specific information that will allow you to best utilize the Texas Outdoor Family program gear, equipment, locations and expertise to make a positive impact in your community and our State Parks.

A photo of marshmallows cooking over a campfire; 1 of the steps in making smores.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you looking to improve upon or establish new skills in leading and teaching outdoor programs?

The Outdoor Education and Outreach team with Texas State Parks wants to help you become a better and more confident instructor! By attending the Master Outdoor Leadership Training in the Dallas/Fort Worth area followed by 30 hours of volunteer work in state parks you will be certified as a Master Outdoor Leader.

This MOLT certification is great for a professional resume, getting ready to lead your own group of friends on an outdoor adventure, or bolstering your volunteer toolkit.

Topics to be covered in this training include best practices in:

  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Working effectively with park staff
  • Outdoor Cooking
  • Setting up Camp
  • Fishing instruction
  • Campfire building
  • Time management
  • Interpretive themes and hikes
  • Liability and youth protection
  • Gear maintenance
  • Leave No Trace
  • Stargazing
  • Jr. Ranger Activities
  • Learning styles
  • Understanding nature deficit disorder
  • FUN!
  • and much more!

 

Cost: This training is free but space is very limited. 

Dates: MOLT training will be hosted as a partial classroom and partial in-field experience. Attendance of all dates and a continuation of 30 volunteer hours is mandatory for certification.

  • Required First Classroom Portion: Wednesday, August 24th, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm via Go To Meeting Web conference. Link provided in confirmation e-mail.
  • Required Two Overnight In-Field Portions: Friday, August 26th, 6:30 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday, August 28th @ Lake Mineral Wells State Park (campsite and entry fees are included in the training, please provide your own camping gear)
  • Optional Additional Overnight Portion: Sunday, August 28th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday, August 29th @ Lake Mineral Wells State Park. This is a supplemental training for those interested in kayaking and mountain biking - gear provided.

Food: Meals will not be provided. Participants are encouraged to eat before arriving at classroom sessions and provide their own meals during the in-field portion of the training.

Enter your application: Fill out the application here. You will be notified of the status of your application by August 12, 2016. 

Questions: E-mail Lisa Henderson (lisa.henderson@tpwd.texas.gov

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