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4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Program
4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Leader Training Requirements The multisession 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Leader Training Series is designed to train adults interested in using the outdoors to help develop life skills in young people. The program includes an introduction to 4-H and the 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge program, training in backpacking, caving, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, winter camping and first aid. Adults receiving the training are expected to work with young people in the 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge program. Trainees can select either the week-long 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Leader Training Series, plus the specialty sessions, which are offered from May to January. Registration for either series is due in April. The registration fee for the training series covers instructional materials, meeting facilities, camping fees and group equipment costs and mileage for instructors. Participants also are responsible for the cost of their own food, personal equipment, transportation to and from the training sites, and other personal costs.
Training & Events Download the following 2009 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Leader Training Series documents, available in Adobe Acrobat format (Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader) or Microsoft Word format:
For upcoming training and events in this area, check the Environmental and Outdoor Education Training and Events Web page, the 4-H Volunteer Workshops Web page, the MSU Extension Calendar and the 4-H Exploration Days Web site. Learning Materials and Online Resources Download the following learning materials, available in Adobe Acrobat format (Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader) or Microsoft Word format: Michigan 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Programming Guide (MS Word format) Training Manual for Michigan 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge (PDF documents)
The Walk: Taking Your Youth Outdoors for Environmental Stewardship and Learning! (4H1593) – This guide provides a process for getting started in natural resources and environmental education. It is geared toward adults and teens interested in sharing the wonders of our natural heritage and natural resources, outdoor recreation, or environmental science and stewardship with youth, especially youth aged 8 to 13. It outlines a "Pathway to Success," a mentoring program that provides long-term, club-based learning activities for youth. (80 pages, Michigan 4-H, 2000) This guide is available online below as a PDF (portable document format). You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. The PDF is divided into sections for faster downloading. The following 4-H publication is available from the National 4-H Curriculum System at http://www.4-hcurriculum.org/ 4-H Outdoor Adventures Series The organizations listed below may provide more information in this project area. Association for Experiential Education National Association for Search and Rescue National Outdoor Leadership School Outward Bound USA Project Adventure More information on learning materials available to support these activities can be found through the MSU Bulletin Office. Contact Information For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or: Jim Harper, 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge State Coordinator and County Extension Director Phone: 231-258-3320 Judy Ratkos,
Program Leader Phone: 517-432-7613 Back to the Environmental and Outdoor Education main page
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The 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge uses
the biggest classroom available — the outdoors — to lead
young people in activities that are both physically and mentally
stressful. Through Challenge, participants learn canoeing, kayaking, backpacking,
cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, outdoor survival and safety skills.
Most importantly, they learn to communicate with other group members
to plan, organize and conduct their own activities in the outdoors.
The program teaches youth the skills necessary to deal with stressful
situations which may occur in any setting in their lives. It also
gives young people a greater sensitivity, understanding and appreciation
for both themselves and the outdoors.
To become a
certified 4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge volunteer, you must attend all the required
sessions, two specialty sessions, have current American Red Cross
first-aid and CPR certification cards and work with a 4-H group after you complete
the training. There are two training series to choose from: 
These series
are designed to provide adults with a level of competence in many
outdoor activities and the confidence to work with young people
in the activities.