How to design outdoor trainings – train the trainers

Objectives of the training course: By the end of the course, the participants will have: • experienced, analyzed and reflected upon experiential learning and outdoor tools as a learning method • Learned to design proper outdoor trainings, how to set a goals, how to facilitate • Developed their leadership skills in a way that supports active participation of youngsters; • Reflected upon and learned models about active citizenship and participation; • Experienced working with an international group of youth leaders and shared their ideas; • Experienced the ideas and aims of the “Outdoors as a tool” network. Content Workshops will be provided in a "learning by doing" method. Participants will participate in many games, exercises and activities. They will learn about the effective application of outdoor methods in training with youngsters, theory and practical ideas. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their practices, discuss issues of their interest, and design future projects. During the final part of workshop, leaders will design and conduct training for youth groups. And will receive coaching and feedback on their work as trainer. Most activities during the course will be held outdoors with the active participation of participants. Participants have to be capable of working in English.