- University of Calgary Outdoor Program Centre - http://www.ucalgary.ca/opc
Offers snow and ice, land, and water courses plus equipment rental, and repair service. Also runs a climbing wall and kayak pool. (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
- Castle Rock Institute - http://www.castle-rock.org
Offers students a program of outdoor activities for college credit. Locations in North Carolina and Australia.
- Lagganlia Centre - http://www.lagganlia.com
Outdoor Education Centre offering fully serviced courses, self-catering accommodations, and leadership training courses. (Inverness-shire, Scotland)
- Outdoor Leadership Training Seminars - http://www.olts-bt.com
Offering trips and training in climbing, backcountry skiing, whitewater rafting, and backpacking in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Also offers courses in logistics, leadership, and decision making. (Denver, Colorado)
- Southern African Wildlife College - http://www.wildlifecollege.org.za
Courses for protected area managers to manage their areas and associated wildlife populations sustainably. (Hoedspruit, South Africa)
- Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre - http://www.outdooreducation.co.uk
Offers training in mountaineering, first aid, kayaking, canoeing, and the environment with a focus on personal development. (Argyll, Scotland)
- Landmark Learning - http://www.landmarklearning.org
Courses and instruction for outdoor leaders, group facilitators, skills instructors, national certifications, and individualized programs. (Cullowhee, North Carolina)
- Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School - http://www.crrobs.org/
Rainforest trekking, whitewater rafting, Spanish language study, kayaking, scuba diving, and study abroad for university credit. (San Jose, Costa Rica)
- Outdoor Wilderness Leadership School - http://www.owlsadventures.com
Corporate development, ropes courses, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and summer camps. Offices in Virginia and Montana.
- Northwest Mountain School - http://mountainschool.net
Camps in mountaineering, rock climbing, backcountry snowboarding, and back packing. (Seattle, Washington)
- New York City Outward Bound Center - http://www.nycoutwardbound.org
Offers targeted school programs, professional development programs for educators, organizational development programs for schools and nonprofits, adventure programs for youth, and after school and summer programs. (Long Island City, New York)
- Canyonlands Field Institute - http://canyonlandsfieldinst.org
Environmental organization offers school and youth programs, writing and teacher workshops, river and hiking trips, internships, and graduate residencies in environmental education. (Moab, Utah)
- Bogong Outdoor Education Centre - http://www.boec.vic.edu.au/
Caters to school groups but can also be hired by private or community groups. Offers rock climbing, skiing, and environmental studies.
- American Avalanche Institute - http://www.avalanchecourse.com/
Offering three levels of avalanche training courses in the western United States. Located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
- Voyageur Outward Bound School - http://www.vobs.com
Helps young people pursue challenging wilderness experiences in order to gain a greater understanding and acceptance of themselves and others. (Ely, Minnesota)
- River Skills Center - http://www.riverskills.com/
Classes, training and certification in Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid and CPR, Swiftwater Rescue and Safety, Rock Rescue and Class IV/V Whitewater Skills. (Mt. Shasta, California)
- Colorado State Outdoor Adventure Program - http://www.oap.colostate.edu
Offers instruction, equipment rentals, and guided trips in climbing, biking, kayaking, hiking, orienteering, wilderness first aid, skiing, snowshoeing, and leave no trace backpacking. (Fort Collins, Colorado)
- Strathcona Outdoor Education Centre. - http://outdoor-education.com
Training and wilderness leadership courses for careers in outdoor education and adventure tourism. (Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada )
- The Adventure Agency - http://www.adventure.ie/
Specializing in outings for a company, group, or individuals including team building exercises and outdoor instruction. Includes activities available, and quote request.
- Achill Outdoor Education Centre - http://www.achilloutdoor.com
Outdoor adventure centre in County Mayo Ireland. Media rich site with video, sound and a photo gallery.
- Christian Mountain Centre - http://www.cmcpensarn.org.uk
Provider of outdoor multi-activity courses to groups and individuals, including climbing and kayaking. (Snowdonia, North Wales)
- Equinox Adventures - http://www.equinoxadventures.com
Offers paddling, climbing, adventure racing, and search and rescue courses. Also offers women-only courses and train the trainer programs. (Willowdale, Ontario)
- Bradford Woods Outdoor and Leadership Center - http://www.bradwoods.org/
Designs and provides action learning programs including environmental education, camping and challenge programs. Plus workshops for teachers, camp directors, and field instructors. (Martinsville, Indiana)
- GO-AdventureSports - http://www.go-adventuresports.com/
Offers team building program, ROPES courses, and instruction in rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, and wilderness survival skills. Operates in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
- Outdoorlite Ventures - http://www.outdoorliteventures.co.uk
Based in Llandovery, Wales. Provides instruction in climbing, navigation, caving, kayaking, and winter skills.
- Asheville Outdoors - http://www.ashevilleoutdoors.net
Provides instruction in climbing and kayaking in western North Carolina. Also offers group programs and teambuilding.
- ELM Outfitter and Guide Training - http://elmoutfitter-guidetraining.com
Offers training programs for people aspiring to be hunting guides or run an outdoor school. (Corvallis, Montana)
- National Outdoor Leadership School - http://www.nols.edu/
Offers various skills courses in addition to wilderness leadership, courses for educators, and environmental stewardship programs. (Lander, Wyoming)
- Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training Centre - http://www.outdoor-leadership.org/
Wilderness education courses for careers in adventure tourism offered at Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre on Vancouver Island. Includes course syllabus, equipment lists, instructor information, and employment opportunities. Also provides alumni testimonials, photo gallery, reading list, related links, and contact information.
- Adventure Education - http://www.adventureeducation.co.nz/
Specializes in courses for people planning careers in outdoor recreation with a focus on scuba diving. Content in English, German, Portuguese and Japanese. (Tauranga, New Zealand)
- Becoming an Outdoors Woman New Hampshire - http://www.nhbow.com
A program sponsored by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for women to learn new outdoors skills, increase their skill level or enjoy the comraderie of those with similar interests. (Concord, New Hampshire)
- Outward Bound USA - http://www.outwardbound.org
Non-profit organization with five locations in the United States. Programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness. National headquarters located in Garrison, New York.
- Gulf Sail and Ski Specialists - http://www.gulfsail.co.nz
Organises group tours, activity days, education camps, and outdoor learning trips for all ages. Specializes in marine and alpine activities. (Oakhune, New Zealand)
- Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre - http://www.plasgwynant.org.uk
Residential outdoor pursuits courses in Snowdonia including canoeing, kayaking, climbing, and hillwalking. Based near Beddgelert.
- Wilderness Expertise - http://www.wilderness-expertise.co.uk
Outdoor courses and expeditions designed for schools or businesses. Operates primarily in the United Kingdom. (Berkshire, England)
- Education Through Adventure - http://www.etatraining.com/
Information on provided wilderness travel and positive impact camping courses, first aid trainings, first responder, CPR and AED trainings. (Jersey City, New Jersey)
- North Carolina Outward Bound - http://www.ncobs.org
Offers adventure courses for teens and adults including mountaineering, backpacking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. (Asheville, North Carolina)
- Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School - http://www.guideschool.com
Provides training and education in the hunting guide and outfitter industry as well as other outdoor recreation professions. (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
- First Track Adventures - http://www.firsttrack.com.au/
Outdoor activities and camps for schools, corporate training, and the general public. Mountain biking, canoeing, skiing, bushwalking, snorkeling, ropes courses, Koori studies. (Victoria, Australia)
- Outward Bound South Africa - http://www.outwardbound.org.za
An international non-profit experiential education organisation that uses the outdoors to promote individual growth and community. (Knysna, South Africa)
- Superior Institute - http://www.superiorinstitute.net/
Teaches minimal impact camping, cooking in the wilderness, backpacking techniques, kayaking, and map and compass skills plus environmental awareness and natural history. (Highland Park, Illinois)
- Buitelaar-Canyoning - http://www.buitelaar-canyoning.com
Based in The Netherlands, the company specializes in customized outdoor training courses for individuals or businesses in Belgium, France, and Spain.
- Hurricane Island Outward Bound - http://members.tripod.com/outward.bound/
Instruction program for potential wilderness instructors working with adolescent populations. (Tallahassee, Florida)
- Cal Adventures - http://www.oski.org/
Youth and adult camps and team-building events offered by University of California, Berkeley campus. Includes program details and online registration.
- Adventure Education International - http://www.adventureleader.com
Trains tertiary level outdoor guides and instructors in New Zealand for international careers in the outdoor education, adventure tourism, and outdoor recreation industries. (Tauranga, New Zealand)
- Mountain Top Adventures - http://www.mountaintopadventures.com/
An outdoor program for children and adults that includes backpacking, climbing, caving, and camping. (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
- David Matthews - http://www.dm-adventure.co.uk
Offering instruction in hill walking, climbing, scrambling, caving, abseiling, orienteering, and D of E in the Peaks District. Includes contact information. Based in Derbyshire, UK.
- Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre - http://www.dorsetcc.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=2604
Activities include climbing, orienteering, kayaking, caving, and environmental education. (Weymouth, England)
- Outward Bound International - http://www.outward-bound.org/
A network of schools in over 40 countries. Outward Bound programs provide challenging experiences in unfamiliar settings to help people discover their potential and look after the world around them.
- Rippleffect - http://www.rippleffect.net/
A community-based youth development organization specializing in adventure and wilderness experiences that build confidence and self-esteem. Based in Portland, Maine, USA.
- The Outdoor Education Group - http://www.oeg.net.au/
An independent non-profit organisation which teaches students on adventure based, outdoor experiential learning courses ranging from 2 to 33 days in length. Based in Victoria, Australia.
- Adverta's Adventure and School Camps - http://www.adverta.co.za
Bayete and Kareebosch Adventure and School training camps, including Corporate and Accreditation camps for leadership, adventure, wildlife and sports training clinics. Based in South Africa.
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