An Immersive 100-Day Semester
Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training
The Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training (COLT) program is a dynamic semester designed to train well-rounded outdoor educators and guides. Over the semester, students build leadership skills and confidence in both land and water-based activities.
Emphasis is placed on experiential learning, and most of the program is based around out-trips. While living amongst their peers, students will learn to work as a team and will be given opportunities to both lead and follow on a daily basis.
Program Details
Cost | CAD $21.000 |
Duration | 100 Days |
Deposit | $2,000 |
Minimum Age | 19 Years Old |
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Courses
This is the first outtrip of the program. Introducing students to backcountry camping, including learning how to plan, pack and behave in the wilderness.
View Course DetailsAfter completion of this course you will obtain the RCABC certification - Lake Water Instructor - Level 2
View Course DetailsDuring this course students will learn how to maneuver easy white water in a canoe.
View Course DetailsThis course is the introduction to rock climbing, where students will successfully demonstrate the ability to be able to safely run a top rope session with clients.
View Course DetailsStudents will be exposed to more techniques, multi-pitch rock climbing, lead climbing and rope rescues.
View Course DetailsThis course is designed to allow students the opportunity to investigate a specific field or topic in Adventure-based tourism or education.
View Course DetailsIntroduction to Mountain Travel introduces students to the world of hiking in alpine terrain.
View Course DetailsDuring this course students travel into alpine terrain and will learn basic rope rescue systems.
View Course DetailsThis is the final trip that concludes the land based teaching component of the COLT program.
View Course DetailsThis course teaches students the required skills to operate a marine radio (VHF).
View Course DetailsThis course is the introduction to sea kayaking, leaving students able to plan and execute a basic sea kayak trip.
View Course DetailsThis course is the qualifying course for your Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC Assistant Overnight Guide Certificate.
View Course DetailsRescue for River Runners is the standard for beginner to intermediate paddlers and beginner river leaders (guiding / instructing on introductory whitewater)
View Course DetailsThis course is the introduction to whitewater kayaking. You will learn all you need to know to be safe in easy whitewater.
View Course DetailsThis course builds on the course - Whitewater Kayaking I, leaving you feeling more comfortable and experienced with your whitewater kayaking skills.
View Course DetailsThis course exposes students to ocean surf kayaking, leaving them feeling more competent in whitewater and the ocean.
View Course DetailsThis trip concludes the whitewater section of the COLT program and allows students to choose preferred whitewater craft.
View Course DetailsAfter successful completion of this course you will have extensive knowledge in wilderness first aid and remote care of injured and sick people.
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