PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING A COURSE AT THIS LEVEL.
The Leave No Trace Master Educator Course is intended for individuals who have an opportunity to offer Leave No Trace Trainer Courses and Awareness Workshops. Leave No Trace principles provide guidance to recreational users so they can minimize their impact on the natural environment.
Levels of Training:
There are 3 levels of training recognized by Leave No Trace Canada. This course is the highest of the three and, after successful completion, enables students to teach both Awareness Workshops and Trainer Courses. In addition to in-depth instruction on the seven principles of Leave No Trace, this course will teach participants how to teach other trainers. It is ideal for people in leadership positions with youth and adults in the outdoors. This includes scouting leaders, park rangers, youth group leaders, camp educational directors, or others involved in environmental education.
Seven Principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Camp Fire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Those completing the course are able to:
- Conduct Leave Not Trace Trainer Courses
- Understand, demonstrate and teach minimum impact techniques to groups involved in outdoor recreation
- Describe and explain the seven principles of Leave No Trace
- Help others explore their personal outdoor ethics
- Explain the use of Leave No Trace in any setting–not just the backcountry
- Describe the purpose and mission of Leave No Trace Canada
- Understand current research on recreation ecology and how to encourage minimum impact techniques
Course Prerequisites:
- 16 hours of First Aid and CPR
- Backpacking experience
In order to receive a Master Educator certificate participants must:
- Attend the 5-day backcountry course in full
- Complete teaching assignments and demonstrate an understanding of the 7 principles
- Complete registration with Leave No Trace Canada
Application
If you are interested in the Leave No Trace Master Educator Course, complete the APPLICATION and return to Connie Davis, LNT Master Educator Trainer – info@hopemountain.org.
COST
$625 per person
Before registering, please complete the COURSE APPLICATION and return to Connie Davis, LNT Master Educator Trainer at info@hopemountain.org. If you have questions or need to check on registration details, call 604-869-1274.
The course fee includes instruction, curriculum and teaching materials, one-year LNTC hiker-level membership and Master Educator certification (certificate provided by LNTC national office).
Cancellation
If a registration is cancelled 14 days or more before the course starts, HMCOL will refund the fee minus an administrative cost of $20 per person. The course fee will not be refunded if a cancellation is received less than 14 days before the start of the course.
A minimum number of students is required in order to run the course. The course may be cancelled at the discretion of Hope Mountain Centre. If the course has to be cancelled, participants will receive a full refund.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
All participants must be in good health and have at least average physical fitness. Previous backpacking experience is required with two or more nights. This should not be your first outing this year!
ITINERARY
MONDAY, OCT 3rd
12:00 PM – meet in Hope, BC (class instructor will provide meeting location details), go over final details and begin instruction.
2:30 PM – Leave for front country camp.
5:00 PM – Arrive at camp, set up and instruction
TUESDAY, OCT 4th – THURSDAY, OCT 6th
Backpack to various camps, instruction and individual assignments.
FRIDAY, OCT 7th
10:00 AM – Break camp and hike out
12:00 PM – Return to trailhead
3:00 PM – Arrive back at Hope
MEETING PLACE
Instructor will provide details of the meeting place in Hope, BC closer to the event.
TRANSPORTATION
Participants must provide their own transportation to the meeting place in Hope, BC. Car pool arrangements will be made to the trailhead from Hope.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring teaching materials for assignments. Instructor will provide details.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Everyone age 19 & over must sign a liability waiver form in order to participate in this program. Please take the time to read this form because you must understand and agree to it when you sign it. By signing it you are waiving certain rights, including the right to sue. These forms will be available to sign when you check in. Please seek legal counsel if you have any questions.
Everyone age 18 & under must have an informed consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.
CANCELLATION
If a registration is cancelled 14 days or more before the course starts, HMCOL will refund the fee minus an administrative cost of $20 per person. The course fee will not be refunded if a cancellation is received less than 14 days before the start of the course.
A minimum number of students is required in order to run the course. The course may be cancelled at the discretion of Hope Mountain Centre. If the course has to be cancelled, participants will receive a full refund.
A NOTE ABOUT LIABILITY
Hope Mountain Centre carries liability insurance and maintains excellent safety records. Due to the nature of outdoor programs, these trips do involve some personal risk. Hope Mountain Centre assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage to personal property and we will require each participant to sign a liability release and assumption of risk form before participating in this program. Please be aware that activities typical of this program involve many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from events; slips and falls; loss of balance; impact, cold water immersion; repetitive strain injuries; dislocated shoulders; hypothermia, frostbite, sunburn; changing and inclement weather conditions including storms, blizzards, whiteouts and high wind; steepness of terrain, tree wells, crevasses; avalanches, cornices, landslides and falling ice, snow and objects; encounters with domestic or wild animals; negligence on the part of releasees and other participants. While we love animals of all kinds, we ask that you please leave Fido at home.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
The Master Educator Course is designed for people who will train workshop leaders in Leave No Trace principles and techniques.
Graduates of this program are qualified to offer LNT Trainer Courses and Awareness Workshops. The class is recognized by the national office of Leave No Trace Canada and is taught by a Leave No Trace Master Educator Instructor Trainer.
When: Oct 3-7, 2016
Where: Hope, BC
Cost: $625 per person (before payment, please complete the course application and return to Connie Davis, LNT Master Educator Trainer at info@hopemountain.org)
Program Registration
Please check with us for details – 604-869-1274 or by email at lklassen@hopemountain.org.
Participants must have recent backpacking experience and the necessary equipment suitable for a 4 night stay in the backcountry.
TRIP LEADERS
Connie Davis
Program Instructor
Connie is an avid backpacker and outdoor enthusiast. She has been backpacking for over 20 years and has enjoyed leading groups of youth and adults since 2000. In 2005 Connie completed a five and a half month backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. She is certified in Advanced Wilderness First Aid and is a nurse practitioner in her professional life.
Carley Fairbrother
Program Assistant
Carley is a professional teacher with a background in resource management and a graduate of the LNT Master Educator Course. She has had previous experience as a BC Parks ranger and worked for two years at summer camps and outdoor education programs. She has Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification and has been awarded the Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross. Carley loves the outdoors and will share her knowledge of the plants and animals you see along the trail.