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Active Earth   This five-week training program for outdoor guides and educators combines the intellectual background necessary to facilitate ecological awareness, the technical skills needed  
 

to lead eco-education courses in the outdoors, and mentored work experience.

This program is unique in Europe.

The training is based at our venue in Sant Aniol in the Spanish Pyrenees. Its various training sessions provide insights into the psychologies of outdoor activities as well as exploration of educational techniques and materials, culminating in a final co-leadership experience. The course is a full training pathway towards responsible and independent outdoor leadership. It allows for professional practice, supported by individual coaching and mentoring throughout the course. Participants are invited to join EasyDay staff in recreational activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, free diving and canyoning in their free-time.

A primary objective for running this course is to recruit new staff into the ActiveEarth/EasyDay team. This course also aims to support other outdoor organisations training their staff in the design and facilitation of cutting-edge adventure eco-education or tourism.
 

  
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  Schedule and Content
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Week One
The first week frames the entire five-week program and introduces participants to EasyDay, its culture and the content of its courses.

  
 

We develop individual training plans based on participant’s aspirations. This week also serves to familiarise ourselves with the surroundings – its mountains, rocks, and canyons.

Week one concludes with the first highlight, the ActiveEarth Gathering, where experienced outdoor leaders, corporate responsibility specialists, environmental activists, and artists come together. Course participants can engage in various workshops and discussion panels on ethics, communication skills and networking.
 

  
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  Phase Two: Professional Development in Eco-Education and Technical Skills Development  
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Week Two
Week two introduces the educational framework of Adventure Eco-Education theory and practice. Participants will explore topics such as emotional

 
 

development and interconnection. They will design specific eco-education programs and study dialogue techniques and group management skills to effectively engage clients. Excursions into the surrounding mountains and canyons will help us to acquire basic techniques for rock climbing, canyoning and via ferrata. For more information on this weeks module read more about our Eco-Education course.
 

  
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Week Three
Building upon the basic skills acquired, the third week is devoted to outdoor skills training with the aim of guiding outdoor activities on EasyDay

 

programs. Activities covered include rock climbing, adventure trail (hiking and via ferrata) and canyoning. Participants will also get an introduction in how to manage and facilitate solo experiences.
 
  Phase Three: Work Experience on EasyDay University Programs
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Week Four
Working as assistant guides, participants will have the opportunity to consolidate their understanding by shadowing experienced EasyDay

 

guides throughout the EasyDay student camps. After an introduction to EasyDay safety and risk management systems, participants will help with the handling of outdoor equipment. They will also engage in project organisation, project communication and other important aspects of the work.
 
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Week Five
The course’s final week is reserved for co-facilitation. Individually mentored and supported by an EasyDay guide, participants will co-lead outdoor activities and theory sessions. Their progress will be discussed in daily debriefing meetings.
 

The program concludes with an extensive evaluation session that documents the participant’s personal development, identifying strengths and weaknesses and by outlining paths for further development.

Accommodation and Catering
The course is fully residential at the EasyDay campsite base at Sant Aniol, with all catering included.

Applying
The maximum number of participants on this course is limited to four. As the course is embedded in EasyDay’s professional learning community, participants are required to apply for this course well in advance. Applicants are asked to provide a letter of application along with their CV. Applicants may then be invited to an interview with a member of the EasyDay team.

Prerequisites
Applicants will usually have a university degree and must hold a valid first aid certificate (minimum 16-hour).
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
 

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