Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley Chapter

Delaware Valley Chapter Leadership Workshop
April 13-15, 2012

The Delaware Valley Chapter will host an AMC Outdoor Leadership Training Workshop on the weekend of April 13-15, 2012.  To make this event easily accessible for DV Chapter members, this session will take place at Nockamixon State Park and the Weisel Hostel near Quakertown.

Everyone is welcome to attend – leader wannabes, new leaders, new members, experienced leaders, members who just want to learn what leadership is all about.

Topics to be covered are the elements of outdoor leadership common to
all AMC outdoor activities:

• Activity planning
• Leading safe and enjoyable activities
• Leadership styles
• Group dynamics
• Liability issues
• Decision making model
• Accident scene management
• Conservation and minimum impact issues
• AMC leadership requirements and guidelines
• How to become a DV Chapter activity leader
• Map and compass skills

Instructors: Experienced AMC volunteers and staff

Why attend? If you want to step up to leading outdoor activities, the workshop will give you the confidence and skills that you need.  If you are already an experienced leader, this workshop will make you a better one. 

How to register: Contact DV Leadership Chair Lennie Steinmetz, leadership@amcdv.org for additional  information and registration.

Overnight accommodations: For those preferring to stay at Nockamixon rather than commute from home, lodging will be available at Weisel Hostel.  One night lodging, $15; two nights, $24.

Course Fees: $35 for AMC members, $50 for non-members, $20 for members who complete
one co-lead by April 1, 2012.  Saturday night dinner  $15.