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WILDERNESS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FIELDWORK PROGRAM (W.O.L.F.) The new W.O.L.F. program is a training program designed for people who are passionate about the outdoors and looking to gain experience in back country canoe tripping and guiding. Whether participants are thinking about eventual work as an outdoor professional or simply empowering themselves with the skills and knowledge to thoroughly enjoy the great outdoors, this program will provide participants with formal training and experiential education in order to attain their goals. PHASE 1- Training
Participants will start their intensive outdoor education training through an intensive two weeks of training at YMCA Kanawana. The first week will be various trainings given by an outdoor professional in which the following topics will be addressed: - Rivers in Canada,
- Back country group dynamics management,
- Outdoor safety protocols,
- Basic teaching and facilitation skills,
- Animal signs, plant identifications and nature interpretation,
- Food and hygiene management,
- Equipment repairs and management,
- Trip preparation,
- And lots more…
The second week of training, participants will take a certified White Water Paddling course, as well as a 40 hour Wilderness First Aid course. Phase 2 – Observation and Assisting
The second phase of the program participants will gain direct experience by assisting YMCA Kanawana guides lead campers on a number of canoe trips . Through these trip experiences, directed journaling sessions, feedback and evaluation, trainees will gain an understanding of a guide’s role as well as the logistics involved in organizing canoe expeditions. Phase 3 – Planning and Implementing
During the third phase of the W.O.L.F. program,.participants put all their newly acquired skills into practice by organizing, planning and executing a canoe expedition as a group.
Successful W.O.L.F. Program graduates will receive YMCA Kanawana Certification and will be encouraged to apply as trip leaders the following summer.
STAFF
The W.O.L.F. Program is led by an experienced lead back country guide, however W.O.L.F. participants will also be able to benefit from the experience of the whole YMCA Kanawana trip team when they are paired on trips. We also invite special guests to teach some of the advanced survival skills such as wild edibles, and the bow drill (making fire without matches). For more details on our Tripping Safety & the certifications/qualifications of our staff, please consult our Health & Safety page. FAQ – W.O.L.F. (to come)
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