OA Leader Manual: Songs & Games
This is a partial compilation of the popular songs and games from OA trips. This can be a resource to anyone looking to lighten thte mood during group outdoor adventures!
Happy trails!
Leaders
Leaders
Co-Leadership: Transforming Strangers into Effective Leadership Teams
Handouts from "Co-Leadership: Transforming Strangers into Effective Leadership Teams"
AORE Conference
November 2017
The Merits of Risk
Some assume the merits of risk to be self-evident (no A's without F's). Yet, this isn't a commonly shared value among students, parents, or even peer educators; they often don't understand risk and rarely advocate for it, seeking only "safe" opportunities. All students must embrace risk if they want to reach their potential and be prepared for the future that awaits. Presented by Christopher Barnes, Founder of the High Mountain Institute.
OA Alumni at National Outdoor Leadership School 50th Anniversary
Outdoor Action alumni at the National Outdoor Leadership School 50th Anniversary in October 2015
Barb Cestero '88, Rick Rochelle '87, Trina Sorenson Peterson '86, Katie Baum Mettenbrink '01, Shannon Ginn Rochelle '87, Kate Gunness Williams '89, Ethan Meers '03
Becoming a First Aid Instructor
A critical part of OA leader training is competence and confidence in dealing with emergency situations. The Wilderness First Aid and CPR instructors teach the core skills of patient care and assessment, and judgement and decision making for the field treatment of emergency situations.
CPR Instructors
CPR Instructors teach the 3 hour American Heart Association CPR course to OA leaders and other members of the University community. In order to become a CPR Instructor you must complete the CPR Instructor Course.
OA Seniors Reception for Families
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As graduation approaches, seniors enter a busy time finishing their experience at Princeton and preparing for their next adventure. Every year at this time I have a chance to follow up with graduating OA Leaders and many of them tell a similar story: Outdoor Action was one of the experiences that they value most about their time at Princeton.
Leader Parents
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Becoming an OA Leader for Princeton and Beyond
Becoming an OA Leader is one of the most valuable things a student can do during their four years at Princeton. OA provides the most extensive leadership development program on campus. We teach skills that allow students to develop their confidence to make critical decisions, assess their group and develop effective communication, respect diversity and encourage students to explore cultures and experiences outside their confort zone.
Interview with OA Director Rick Curtis '79
Director of Student Life Matt Frawley interviews OA Director Rick Curtis '79. Rick talks about the history of OA and how the program has grown to become Princeton's largest Leadership Training Program and the country's single largest outdoor orientation program.
Leave No Trace Master Educator Reflections
Thanks to a grant from the Feather Foundation, Outdoor Action has been able to send a group of OA Leaders each year to a Leave No Trace Master Educator Course. Find out how this course has impacted their views on Leave No Trace and sustainability
TED - Itay Talgam: Lead like the great conductors
An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders.