COLP Leaders

What is the Outdoor Leadership Program?

Why participate?

• Build experience-based judgment: Employers want to hire those who have experience actually planning and leading outdoor programs.
• Outdoor jobs require outdoor experience: Fill your "experience resume"!
• Optional: Earn elective credit! Students can take OE 295 Practicum for credit. 
• Possible: Get paid! Some qualifying students can get paid to plan and lead programs or assist with OEP classes or complete equipment management duties.

  What does the Outdoor Leadership Program entail?

  1. Complete Outdoor Leader Orientation! This is held each semester.
  2. Complete specialty trainings and complete the competency checklist for outdoor technical skills you want to lead. Trainings may include university outdoor skill classes, external approved skill certifications, and individual mentoring by an OE faculty member. 
  3. Complete a Program Plan and Meet with OE Program Coordinator for approval.
  4. Lead Program
  5. Debrief Program
  6. Assist with at least 1 other program or outdoor class session
  7. Attend at least one COLP Meeting per month