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Want to learn more about Adventure and Experiential Education? Then this podcast is for you!

Listeners of this podcast will get;

– Adventure Programming Theory
– Facilitation Tips
– Activity Ideas
– Industry Career Advice
– Interviews from Industry Professionals

High 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping individuals, teams, schools, communities and businesses improve the way they live, learn and work together. Connect with us at high5adventure.org

Latest Episodes:

Creating a Staff Training Plan Jan 25, 2022

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In this episode we discuss;

- The importance of having a staff training plan

- In-house and professional training and in-house refresher training

- Why having accurate job descriptions can help

- Supervisor participation in trainings

- Training documentation

- Team development benefits

Northern Vermont University | Brad Moskowitz Jan 18, 2022

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Brad Moskowitz (Professor at Northern Vermont University) joins Phil to discuss;

- Outdoor career paths for graduating students

- Seasonal work and the need for a societal shift regarding outdoor adventure.

- Facilitation fails and what we can learn from them.

Connect with Brad;

Email - brad.moskowitz@northernvermont.edu

Learn more about Northern Vermont University's Outdoor Education degree program

https://www.northernvermont.edu/degree-programs/outdoor-education/

What is Adventure Education? Jan 11, 2022

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In this episode we take a deeper look into the field of Adventure Education and discuss;

- The definition of Adventure and Adventure Education

- Adventure Education outcomes

- Adventure Education processes

- The difference between Learning and Education

How to Read your Group Jan 04, 2022

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Phil and Lisa discuss a question submitted by Meg Bolger.

"How do you teach a new facilitator to read your group?"

If you are planning on attending the ACCT conference in Cleveland (Feb 2022) then consider joining us for our pre-con "A Critical Look at Core Concepts".

Tree Climbing | Harv Teitelbaum Dec 21, 2021

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Phil is joined by President Emeritus of the Global Organization of Tree Climbers, Harv Teitelbaum to discuss;

- What recreational tree climbing is and what it provides those who climb.

- What 1st drew him into the world of tree climbing and how you can find tree climbing trainers near you.

- The importance of educating our participants about trees and the natural world that we work in.

You can learn more about tree climbing by visiting their website - gotreeclimbing.org and/or by emailing them at info@gotreeclimbing.org

AEE - The Shared Experience Conversation | Part 2 Dec 14, 2021

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In Part 2 of The Shared Experience, the group answers the following 2 questions;

- How has the "Great Resignation" affected our industry?

- How has the past 2 years influenced the way that we interact with our participants?

Contributors to this episode were;

Lisa Hunt - High 5 Trainer

Danielle Chevalier - Field's of Recovery

Hutch Hutchinson - Boston University

Laura Baird - Polk County Recreation

Sam Steiger - Minnesota State University, Mankato

Dan Miller - Fifth Pillar Consulting

John Losey - IntoWisdom Group

David Maskell - Somerset College

Arman Rajput - Ontario

AEE - The Shared Experience Conversation | Part 1 Dec 07, 2021

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The Shared Experience was a session Phil hosted at the International Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Conference.

Those who attended had the opportunity to ask questions and as a collective group we answered those questions utilizing their shared experience.

The questions asked;

- How do you prepare to facilitate a program?

- What is your go-to activity to make people laugh?

The contributors were;

Lisa Hunt - High 5 Trainer

Danielle Chevalier - Field's of Recovery

Hutch Hutchinson - Boston University

Laura Baird - Polk County Recreation

Sam Steiger - Minnesota State University, Mankato

Dan Miller - Fifth Pillar Consulting

Hanne Bailey - High 5 Trainer

John Losey - IntoWisdom Group

Kellie Donajkowski - Texas State University

Sweeping the Shed | Jim Grout Nov 30, 2021

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Jim Grout (High 5's Executive Director) joins Phil to talk about a concept that originates from the book "Legacy" by James Kerr; Sweeping the Shed. This has become an essential part at the core of High 5's work in Leadership Development.

University of Vermont | Megan Meinen Nov 23, 2021

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Megan Meinen (UVM Outdoor Programs) joins Phil to discuss;

- Finding a career in outdoor programming

- Advice for emerging professionals

- The importance of mentorship in our industry

Building Relational Trust | Chip Wood Nov 16, 2021

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Chip Wood returns to VPP, this time joined by Phil Brown, Jim Grout, Beth Buoro and Anne Louise Wagner. Today's discussion revolves around relational trust, a concept based on relationships in schools between teachers and students, with other teachers, with parents and principals.

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