Podcasts about adventure education

Phil Brown, Angie Veach, and Ted France discuss the newly launched Masters of Education in Adventure Education program at Springfield College. They explore the intent behind creating the program, the importance of legitimacy in the field, and the need for a curriculum that respects and incorporates experiential learning. The discussion also touches on the significance of breaking down silos in education, the role of language in making education accessible, and the essential facilitation skills that students will develop. Finally, they share their hopes for the future of adventure education and the specifics of the program's application process.   The program aims to fill a void in adventure education. Legitimacy in adventure education is crucial for professional growth. Experiential learning is at the core of the curriculum. Breaking down silos can enhance collaboration across disciplines. Facilitation skills are essential for effective teaching and learning. The program is designed to be flexible for working professionals. Students will learn to create psychologically safe environments. The future of adventure education lies in developing thinking practitioners. Language used in education should be accessible and relatable. The program encourages individual connections and personalized learning paths. Learn more about the MEd - https://springfield.edu/graduate-programs/adventure-education Connect with Angie Veatch - aveatch@springfieldcollege.edu Connect with Ted France - tfrance@springfield.edu Connect with Kristi Jacobi - kristijacobi@stmarksschool.org  Connect with Phil; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - @verticalplaypen Support the podcast - https://high5adventure.org/podcast-page/ Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

Phil and Cathryn Berger Kaye explore the transformative power of service learning in education. Cathy defines service learning as a pedagogical approach that connects students' learning to real-world community needs, emphasizing the importance of purpose and engagement in the learning process. They discuss the barriers educators face in implementing service learning, the significance of connection and adventure in education, and share inspiring stories of positive outcomes from service learning initiatives. Cathy provides practical advice for educators looking to incorporate service learning into their curriculum, highlighting the need for a shift in focus from standardized testing to meaningful, experiential learning. Service learning is a process that connects education to real-world needs. It elevates student engagement by providing a sense of purpose. Teachers find renewed passion through service learning. Service learning fosters social-emotional learning in students. Adventure in learning encourages risk-taking and self-discovery. Real-life stories illustrate the impact of service learning. Barriers to service learning include lack of understanding and standardized testing. Educators can start with practical resources and community connections. Service learning is not just community service; it's an educational pedagogy. Wisdom in education involves using knowledge for the common good. Connect with Cathy - cathy@cbkassociates.com Learn more about service learning - https://cbkassociates.com/ Connect with Phil; email - podcast@high5adventure.org instagram - @verticalplaypen Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com  

Phil and Josh Fisher discuss attribution theory, a concept in social psychology that explains how individuals interpret the causes of events and behaviors. They explore its relevance in adventure education, emphasizing the importance of understanding internal and external attributions, common missteps participants make, and strategies for educators to engage learners effectively. The conversation highlights the role of language in framing success and failure, the need for appropriate challenges for different skill levels, and the impact of past experiences on current perceptions. Ultimately, they stress the importance of fostering a culture where failure is seen as a learning opportunity. Attribution theory helps explain how we interpret success and failure. Common missteps include attributing success to luck and failure to external factors. Reframing language can enhance participant engagement and learning. Creating appropriate challenges is essential for skill development. Pre-attribution can influence how individuals approach new experiences. Educators play a crucial role in shaping attributions in their students. Failure is a necessary part of the learning process. Encouraging reflection can help participants understand their experiences better. It's important to focus on controllable factors in success and failure. Building a positive learning environment can mitigate learned helplessness. Contact Josh - jfisher@high5adventure.org Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

Episode Summary In this enlightening conversation, Lorraine speaks with Jeff Frigon, founder and executive director of the Brown Center, about his impactful work fostering empathy and teamwork among youth. With a career spanning three decades, Jeff shares his journey of promoting positive change through human connection and experiential learning. This episode dives into the power of empathy, the realities of bullying, and how intentional programs can create resilient, inclusive communities. Key Topics Discussed Jeff's Background & Role at the Brown Center Jeff describes his mission at the Brown Center to promote empathy and understanding among young people, recounting how his extensive background in interactive education has shaped his approach to experiential learning and outdoor education. The episode previews an upcoming podcast where Jeff will further explore Lorraine's background and her work with youth leadership. A Childhood of Connection and Challenges Growing up in a close-knit working-class family, Jeff details how his mother's work as a teacher and his own sensitive nature influenced his approach to human connection. He candidly shares his experiences with bullying, reconciliation with former bullies, and the powerful impact of his close friends during his formative years. Overcoming Bullying and Building Empathy Jeff opens up about his experiences as a target of bullying, how it influenced his career, and his empathy for those who feel misunderstood. His work at the Brown Center leverages this empathy to combat both physical and cyberbullying, emphasizing that connection is a powerful antidote to bullying. Adventure Education and the Ribs Course Program Jeff shares how the Ribs Course Adventure, a program he helped create, focuses on connecting students to establish a supportive community. The program encourages openness, resilience, and community norms, creating an environment where students feel safe to learn and grow. Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Foster Empathy Lorraine and Jeff discuss practical approaches to creating inclusive, empathetic communities. Jeff shares his belief that understanding others can reduce bullying and its impact, emphasizing the importance of building connections within the “middle of the bell curve.” Restorative Justice in Education and Beyond The episode wraps up with an insightful discussion on restorative justice, exploring how it can be integrated into both educational and corporate settings to build accountability and empathy. Key Takeaways Empathy and connection are essential to reducing bullying and fostering supportive environments. Programs like the Ribs Course Adventure help build a sense of community and encourage kindness. Restorative justice offers powerful tools for creating accountability and positive change. Connect with Jeff and the Brown Center To learn more about Jeff's work and the Brown Center, check the Website here.

Phil is joined by Loui McCurley to discuss the essential components of effective rescue plans, emphasizing the importance of understanding the subject in distress, the need for timely response, and the implications of suspension trauma. Loui highlights the significance of training and preparedness in rescue scenarios, as well as the potential for growth in the ropes course industry and its impact on personal development and safety practices.   Rescue plans should focus on the subject in distress. Timely response is crucial in rescue situations. Suspension trauma can have serious medical implications. Training should include both verbal and physical reach techniques. Extrication methods should prioritize safety and efficiency. Calling emergency services early can save lives. Understanding the risks of suspension is vital for safety. The ropes course industry has significant growth potential. Rope access techniques improve safety and efficiency in inspections. Adventure education fosters personal growth and teamwork. Contact Loui - lmccurley@pmirope.com Contact Phil; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalplaypen/ Music and sound effects - https://www.epidemicsound.com/

In this episode, guest host Anne Louise Wagner and Honor Woodrow (Winston Prouty Center) discuss the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, emphasizing the importance of viewing children as capable and competent learners. They explore how the environment plays a crucial role in facilitating learning and how educators can create engaging spaces that promote exploration and play. The conversation also touches on the challenges educators face in adopting child-led learning approaches within structured educational systems, highlighting the need for balance between freedom and structure in teaching. This conversation explores the themes of trust, risk, empowerment, and conflict resolution in education. The speakers discuss the importance of allowing children to take risks in their learning, the biases educators may hold, and the concept of 'lighthouse parenting' as a guiding philosophy. They emphasize the value of conflict as a learning tool and the emotional aspects of education, advocating for a supportive environment where all emotions are valid and children have the right to learn and express themselves.   The Reggio Emilia approach emphasizes children's capabilities from birth. Learning is co-constructed through play and exploration. The environment should be intentionally designed to foster learning. Facilitators must be responsive to children's interests and needs. Child-led learning does not mean a lack of structure. Cultural context influences educational practices and philosophies. Educators face challenges in letting go of control in the classroom. Documentation of learning processes is essential for reflection. Building relationships is key to effective learning environments. The goal is to support children in becoming healthy members of society. Trust is essential in educational settings. Risk-taking is a crucial part of learning. Educators must be prepared for potential risks. Children need to experience challenges to learn effectively. Biases can be positive and aligned with values. Empowerment and autonomy are key in education. Lighthouse parenting offers a balanced approach. Conflict can be a valuable learning opportunity. Emotional experiences are integral to learning. All children have the right to learn and express emotions. Connect with Honor - honor@winstonprouty.org  Connect with Anne Louise - alwagner@high5adventure.org Connect with Phil - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalplaypen/ Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

In this conversation, Phil and Mark Collard (Playmeo) delve into the critical elements of effective icebreakers and team-building activities. They explore why many icebreakers fail, emphasizing the importance of fun, interaction, and creating a non-threatening environment. Mark shares his insights on the five key elements that contribute to successful icebreakers, encouraging facilitators to focus on nourishing participants' souls and ensuring activities are engaging and comfortable. The discussion highlights the need for facilitators to be mindful of participants' experiences and to create opportunities for genuine connection. In this conversation, Mark and Phil explore the essential elements of effective icebreakers and group activities. They discuss the importance of choosing what to share, connecting through technology, and the need for simplicity in instructions. The duo emphasizes creating a success-oriented environment that fosters interaction and vulnerability while aligning activities with the group's goals. They also introduce a litmus test for evaluating icebreakers and conclude with a recap of the key principles for successful group engagement.   Icebreakers often fail due to poor execution. Fun is essential for effective icebreakers. Activities should be highly interactive to engage participants. Non-threatening environments foster better connections. Facilitators should avoid introducing activities by name. Comfort zones are crucial for participant engagement. Public speaking is a common fear that should be considered. Renaming icebreakers doesn't solve the underlying issues. Activities should nourish participants' souls. Building relationships is the ultimate goal of icebreakers. You can choose what to share based on comfort. Technology can enhance personal connections. Simplicity in instructions is crucial for engagement. Activities should be success-oriented, focusing on interaction. The litmus test helps evaluate the effectiveness of icebreakers. Align activities with the group's goals for better outcomes. Activities can be adapted to fit different contexts. Understanding the 'why' behind activities is essential. All five principles of engagement are interrelated. Success metrics should focus on energy and vulnerability. Check out playmeo - https://www.playmeo.com/ Connect with Mark - ceo@playmeo.com Connect with Phil; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - @verticalplaypen Music and sound effects - https://www.epidemicsound.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Biddeford-based choreographer Kelsie Steil to talk about her incredible journey from studying adventure education to becoming a leader in the arts. We dive deep into her creative process, her love for dance, and her upcoming production, Split My Soul, premiering at Biddeford's City Theater. Kelsie shares how her work combines mental health themes, raw authenticity, and community collaboration. Get ready to hear about her inspiring career, her connection to Maine, and how she's making an impact through her art. Plus, find out why this show is a must-see event this January! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 Kelsey's Background and Journey to Biddeford 01:36 Adventure Education and Leadership 03:19 Transition to Dance and Arts Education 05:34 Pilates and Community Connections 07:10 Choreography and Artistic Vision 09:45 Mental Health and Trauma in Dance 12:54 Split My Soul: Concept and Creation 15:59 Production Challenges and Community Support 18:43 Future Plans and Outreach 24:12 Conclusion and Contact Information EPISODE LINKS Kelsey's Website: www.kelsiesteilmovement.com Kelsey's Instagram: @kelsiesteilchoreo Buy Tickets to Split My Soul: www.citytheatre.org/tickets PODCAST LINKS

What is Adventure Education? In this episode Phil discusses the following;   Adventure education promotes learning through adventure-centered experiences. Adventure education can include a wide variety of activities, both outdoor and indoor. Adventure education is an active process that requires active engagement from learners and instructors. Adventure education can involve emotional and social risks. The outcomes of adventure education programs include leadership development, improved self-concept, academic growth, enhanced personality traits, improved interpersonal skills, and increased adventuresomeness. Program characteristics that contribute to these outcomes include the physical environment, activities, processing, the group, instructors, and the participants. Connect with Phil; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - @verticalplaypen Music and soundeffects - epidemicsound.com  

In this conversation, Phil interviews Brian Lisson about his journey in the adventure education industry. They discuss various topics, including Brian's introduction to adventure education, the value of adventure education beyond the activities, the growth and future of the industry, and advice for emerging professionals. They also touch on the challenges of commercialization and the importance of credentialing and education in the field. Takeaways;   Be good at something and become irreplaceable in that area to increase job opportunities. Take advantage of opportunities to learn from others and build connections in the industry. The industry has seen growth, but there is a need for more focus on education and learning. The commercialization of adventure activities can make it challenging to communicate the unique experiences and outcomes of adventure education. Credentialing and standards are important for the industry's future, along with better education and learning opportunities. Adventure education goes beyond the activities and is about building community, relationships, and social-emotional learning. Connect with Brian - brian@adventureworks.org Learn more about Adventureworks - adventureworks.org Connect with Phil; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - @verticalplaypen Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

Join host Sherry Bagley as she chats with Zac and Celine Adair from the National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education. Together, they share their experiences and insights on creating positive and empowering experiences for individuals of all ages. They discuss the challenges faced by outdoor education providers, including staffing, certification issues, and changing student attitudes, as well as the importance of collaboration to standardize basic technical skills and maintain full schedules year-round. 

This conversation explores the pitfalls of over-reliance on props and tools in facilitation, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing conversation and relationship-building. It delves into the need for time and depth in facilitation, the skills and goals of facilitation, and the challenges of the adventure education field. The conversation also addresses the need for a more mature and professional approach to facilitation, advocating for deeper, more meaningful conversations and relationships.   Takeaways; The importance of prioritizing conversation and relationship-building over the over-reliance on props and tools in facilitation. The need for time and depth in facilitation, emphasizing the skills and goals of facilitation. Challenges faced in the adventure education field and the need for a more mature and professional approach to facilitation. Advocacy for deeper, more meaningful conversations and relationships in facilitation. Contact the podcast; email - podcast@high5adventure.org instagram - @verticalplaypen Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

You want a life you're excited to live. That's a given. But why does it continue to be so elusive? That's a question my guest and good friend, Rick Trimmer, has spent the last 20 years of his life trying to answer. From building 12 highly-successful businesses to traveling the world with his family for the past decade, he knows a thing or two about what makes a person a success and how to make it so for the average man. Today, Rick and I talk about getting over what other people think of you, creating integration between professional and personal pursuits, how to identify what types of businesses to start, the ability to let the non-issues slide, the power of consistency and persistency, and, ultimately, how to build the life you desire.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS  (00:00) Episode Intro  (00:52) Overcoming Failure and Taking Action  (08:28) Mindset and Expectations in Business  (13:20) Letting Things Slide for Better Relationships  (20:32) Lessons From Growth and Resilience  (31:34) Navigating Modern Challenges With Scarcity Mindset  (35:56) Life Changes and Travel Adventures  (44:24) Embrace Life's Adventures and Experiences  (53:49) Travel, Family, and Business Tips  (01:03:27) Adventure Education and Experience Retreat  (01:07:39) Outdoor Adventure Event Planning and Vision   Order of Man Merchandise. Pick yours up today! Get your signed copy of Ryan's latest book, The Masculinity Manifesto Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

In this episode, Phil sits down with Mark Collard (playmeo.com) to discuss; His introduction to the world of adventure education How Playmeo came to be That adventure education is a methodology and not an educational subject His hopes for the future of the industry Several answers to increasingly bizarre "would you rather" questions *Note - this is a re-production and edited version of a conversation recording in early 2019, back when I recorded episodes in my car. Learn more about Mark and Playmeo - playmeo.com Connect with Mark - hello@playmeo.com Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com    

What's the reality of combining learning with travel? Whitney talks with Til about his recent  educational retreat in Thailand, his teaching trip to Taiwan, and his upcoming professional continuing education retreats in Puerto Rico, on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and around the USA.  Check out the video, and full transcript on Til or Whitney's sites:  Til Luchau's Advanced-Trainings.com  Whitney Lowe's Academy of Clinical Massage Resources: Til's schedule of upcoming retreats and events Whitney's schedule of upcoming classes  Sponsor Offers: The Back Jam: 1 body part, 17 amazing teachers, 4 days. Live in May or by recording. Save $50 when you bundle it with Til's Principles: Spine Ribs & Low Back training at bit.ly/SpinePrinciplesOnline  Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com. ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.  Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.  About Whitney Lowe  |  About Til Luchau  |  Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com (The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)

Tiya joins us from Florida, where she used the unschooling approach with her two boys from the very beginning. Learning through exploration and sensory activities were the main components to the education of Tiya's sons. Once the boys reached high school, they wanted to enroll in a mainstream education through a local private school. Once there, Tiya expanded her love of homeschooling and helped create the Inner Bliss Sanctuary, an online support community for homeschooling families with an emphasis on adventure education. I loved talking with Tiya because she makes you want to throw your curriculum books out the window and get your hands dirty with some good ol' fashioned fun. She brings a spark to learning that gets you excited about the journey you are embarking on. Talking with someone at the other end of the spectrum, as her boys are 6'4" and driving now- it is a breath of fresh air to know we don't have to worry about worksheets, flash cards and reading by a certain age. Check out Tiya's website and click on Community to find out more! https://www.innerblisssanctuary.com/The Tuttle Twins The Tuttle Twins' Books Introduce Important Ideas About Freedom That Schools Don't Teach But Should!My Homeschool Village Do you want to homeschool but are overwhelmed with where to start? We have you covered!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

In episode 21 Tamara and Jason talk with Rhiannon McGee. Rhiannon leads Pos Ed at its "birthing place" Geelong Grammar School and in this conversation, we explore its evolution, coaching, how it looks across different campuses and the connection to creative education and adventure education.

Today our guest is Phil Brown the lead trainer for High 5 Adventure Learning Center in Brattleboro, Vermont. We talk to Phil about what Adventure Education is and how it is both novel and can involve some risk. He describes the experiential learning cycle and talks about the power of having a shared experience. Phil also gives practical ways we can use experiential learning strategies in our classrooms that can amplify learning for students. Phil Brown, originally from England, joined the High 5 team in May 2015 having previously worked in Adventure and Outdoor education for 7 years. Phil brings high energy and devotion to the Adventure field and has presented at many national and international conferences on the subject of Adventure learning. He is also one of the co-authors of the book “Tinker: Building Purposeful Experiences from Classic Adventure Activities” and the producer/host of “Vertical Playpen” – the podcast all about Adventure and Experiential Education.

Liz Cornish joined South Baltimore Gateway Partnership in April of 2021 as the Enhanced Services Director where she currently manages a multi-million-dollar portfolio of community development projects in South Baltimore. Liz previously served as the Executive Director of Bikemore, Baltimore City's Livable Streets Advocacy organization. Under her leadership the organization achieved significant growth and secured major policy wins including the passage of the Complete Streets Ordinance which was recognized by Smart Growth America as a top complete streets initiative in 2018. During her tenure at Bikemore she was named a Baltimore Visionary by Baltimore Magazine, and a "True American Hero" for her work on complete streets by Streetsblog USA. In 2019, Bikemore was named Bike Advocacy Organization of the Year by the League of American Bicyclists. In 2020, she served on Mayor Brandon Scott's Transition Team as Co-Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure committee. She has previously held positions with Outward Bound, University of South Carolina, and the League of American Bicyclists. She currently serves on the board of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Adventure Education from Prescott College and a Master of Education in Recreation Administration from the University of Arkansas. Liz believes great parks, public spaces, and access to reliable transportation are essential for building healthy and equitable neighborhoods. She loves morning walks to neighborhood coffee shops with her dog Daisy, playing piano and ukulele, and spending time outside with neighbors. She grew up in Tulsa, OK and has called Baltimore home since 2015. intro Music: John Tyler produced: www.acutevisions.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com    

Which candy-based trick can you use to teach yourself new flavors and aromas? What makes discovering a bargain wine more exciting than luxury wine? What does the tip “go south” mean when it comes to hidden values in wine?   In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Lori Budd, winemaker, writer and host of the Exploring The Wine Glass podcast.   You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights What makes finding an amazing bargain wine even more exciting than an expensive wine? Why you should consider going south on your search for a new great wine to try? How do food and wine elevate each other when paired well? Why do I prefer to pair food with wine versus the other way around? What is my favourite food and wine pairing? Which candy-based trick can you use to teach yourself new flavours and aromas? How can you pair wine and chocolate without ending in disaster? What makes technology and wine a perfect pairing? How do my website wine tools and mobile apps make choosing and pairing wine easy? Which luxury wine would I wish to have if I were stranded on a desert island? Why do I love podcasting? Lori's Opposites Game   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Lori Budd Lori Budd began her career as a microbiologist, but her need for excitement led her into Adventure Education, teaching students how to rock climb, zip line and tie those all important survival knots. Along the way, she fell in love with wine and graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program, along with certifications from a number of other wine programs. She and her husband, Michael, own Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles. She's consumed by the stories that unfold as each glass is poured, and shares those in her award-winning blog and podcast called Exploring the Glass.     To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/197.

Mark Zmudy joins me to discuss the article Seismic Shift and 21st Century PE: Survival of a Professional Field in Academics. We discuss 21stCentury PE-an approach that shifted its focus for activity offerings and connected to a range of academic and cultural interests. We also talk about implications and pedagogical suggestions for PETE programs and formal school PE teachers to fulfilling the potential of PE and survive as an academic subject in future practices. Full Cite: Zmudy, M. H. (2015). Seismic shift and 21st Century PE: Survival of a professional field in academics. The International Journal of Sport and Society, 4(4)99-111. Another Podcast on Adventure Education: https://anchor.fm/pwrhpe/episodes/149-Sue-Sutherland-Pedagogy-Seminar-eoubtm/a-a4bg3kh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.zmudy/ Instagram: @markhzmudy Twitter: @MZmudy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pwrhpe/support

How does John Keats connect the romantic poets to wine? Why should you consider Champagne for other occasions outside of big celebrations? How do you handle the sting of rejection as an up-and-coming writer?   In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Lori Budd, winemaker, writer and host of the Exploring The Wine Glass podcast.   You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights How does John Keats connect my studies of romantic poets with my career in wine? What unexpected beauty can you find in cemeteries across the world? Which enduring traits do I attribute to my years of Highland dancing? How did I find my way to wine? What makes wine such a great medium for building connections? Which wine memory stands out the most in my career so far? Why is my love for writing central in everything I do in my career? How do you handle the sting of rejection as an up-and-coming writer? What was it like to be awarded World's Best Wine Writer? Which unforgettable experiences did I have while researching Red, White, and Drunk All Over? Why is listening to audiobooks now my favourite way to “read”?   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Lori Budd Lori Budd began her career as a microbiologist, but her need for excitement led her into Adventure Education, teaching students how to rock climb, zip line and tie those all important survival knots. Along the way, she fell in love with wine and graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program, along with certifications from a number of other wine programs. She and her husband, Michael, own Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles. She's consumed by the stories that unfold as each glass is poured, and shares those in her award-winning blog and podcast called Exploring the Glass.     To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/196.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests. In this episode, she looks at what outdoor adventure education means, why it's useful, the kinds of standards or guidelines that govern it, and the future of this sector. In the studio to explain what steps have been taken to improve safety and quality  - and why Grace should still do height-based activities even though she's scared of heights - is David Chua, the chief executive officer of the National Youth Council and Edvan Loh, the deputy director of Outward Bound Singapore.  Highlights (click/tap above): 1:00 What is outdoor adventure education? 4:45 David and Edvan share their personal experience of outdoor adventure education, and convince Grace to do a high rope course challenge  11:15 The state of the outdoor adventure education community in Singapore 17:30 Improving safety standards and quality 19:50 The future of the sector  Read the article here: https://str.sg/wENm Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Follow In Your Opinion Podcast each month here: Channel: https://str.sg/w7Qt Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wukb Spotify: https://str.sg/w7sV SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  Grace Ho's articles: https://str.sg/w7sr Read ST's Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas The Big Story: https://str.sg/wuZe Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #inyouropinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests. In this episode, she looks at what outdoor adventure education means, why it's useful, the kinds of standards or guidelines that govern it, and the future of this sector. In the studio to explain what steps have been taken to improve safety and quality  - and why Grace should still do height-based activities even though she's scared of heights - is David Chua, the chief executive officer of the National Youth Council and Edvan Loh, the deputy director of Outward Bound Singapore.  Highlights (click/tap above): 1:00 What is outdoor adventure education? 4:45 David and Edvan share their personal experience of outdoor adventure education, and convince Grace to do a high rope course challenge  11:15 The state of the outdoor adventure education community in Singapore 17:30 Improving safety standards and quality 19:50 The future of the sector  Read the article here: https://str.sg/wENm Produced by: Grace Ho (graceho@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Hadyu Rahim Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Follow In Your Opinion Podcast each month here: Channel: https://str.sg/w7Qt Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wukb Spotify: https://str.sg/w7sV SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  Grace Ho's articles: https://str.sg/w7sr Read ST's Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #inyouropinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dyma damaid arall o ymchwil TAR i chi ac mae'r fyfyrwraig TAR Cynradd, Elin Dawes yn siarad gyda Sioned Dafydd am ei gwaith. Ystyria i ba raddau mae Dysgu yn yr Awyr Agored yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar iechyd a lles, a beth ddylid ei ystyried wrth ei ymgorffori i fywyd yr ysgol. Yn y sgwrs hon mae Elin yn esbonio beth wnaeth hi ddarganfod ac effaith hynny ar ei hymarfer proffesiynol.  Gallwch hefyd wylio'r sgwrs hon ar Professional Learning with the Cardiff Partnership YouTube channel. Mae crynodeb Elin, sydd ar ffurf pwerbwynt, yma Chwe phrif ffynhonnell Elin oedd: Marchant, E., Todd, C., Cooksey, R., Dredge, S., Jones, H., Reynolds, D., et al. (2019) ‘Curriculum-based outdoor learning for children aged 9-11: A qualitative analysis of pupils' and teachers' views'. Edwards-Jones, A., et al. (2016) Falling into LINE: school strategies for overcoming challenges associated with learning in natural environments (LINE) Pia Sjöblom & Maria Svens (2019) ‘Learning in the Finnish outdoor classroom: Pupils' views, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning'.Lehte Tuuling , Tia Õun & Aino Ugaste. (2019). ‘Teacher's opinions on utilizing outdoor learning in the preschools of Estonia'.Atencio, M., Yuen Sze Michelle Tan, Ho, S., & Chew Ting Ching (2014) ‘The place and approach of outdoor learning within a holistic curricular agenda: development of Singaporean outdoor education practice.'Lovell, R., (2009) ‘Forestry Commission Scotland: Physical activity at Forest School'.

Are you curious about why Cabernet Franc should have just as much respect from you as a wine lover, if not more than Cabernet Sauvignon? What makes wines from California's Paso Robles region unique? Why is it easy to fall in love with wines that have high acidity?   In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with winemaker, writer and podcast host, Lori Budd.   You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights What does it mean to be an alternating proprietorship winery versus a crush pad? What was the inspiration behind the name Dracaena? Why did Lori and her husband choose Paso Robles for their winery? What is the geography of Paso Robles like? Which pleasant surprises did Lori find after starting the winery? Which unexpected difficulties came up when Lori and Michael started Dracaena? Why are Lori and Michael so passionate about Cabernet Franc and why did Lori start Cab Franc Day? How is Cab Franc Day celebrated around the world? What taste differences will you notice between a cool climate and a warm climate Cabernet Franc? Why did Lori and Michael choose Chenin Blanc as one of Dracaena's flagship wines? Why is it easy to fall in love with high-acid wines? Which wines would Lori pair with her favourite childhood dish, ravioli? What are the most difficult food and wine pairings Lori has encountered? What's Lori's favourite wine gadget?   Key Takeaways I'm so glad Lori highlighted Cabernet Franc as it's such an under-valued, but terrific wine. We all need to show it a little more respect. I'm looking forward to visiting California's Paso Robles region after listening to Lori describe the wines, the land and the people. I've always considered myself an acid head when it comes to wine: acidity gives wine its vibrancy and life. It also makes it so much more food friendly.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I'll be jumping into the comments as we watch it together so that I can answer your questions in real-time. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Lori Budd Lori Budd began her career as a microbiologist, but her need for excitement led her into Adventure Education, teaching students how to rock climb, zip line and tie those all important survival knots. Along the way, she fell in love with wine and graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program, along with certifications from a number of other wine programs. She and her husband, Michael, own Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles. She's consumed by the stories that unfold as each glass is poured, and shares those in her award-winning blog and podcast called Exploring the Glass.     To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/182.

What is it like to participate in the coveted en premiere tasting of the new vintage of Bordeaux wines in France while they're still in the barrels aging? Which Spanish foods should you pair with the fabulous red wine Monastrell? How does politics influence wine?   In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with winemaker, writer and podcast host, Lori Budd who graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program. She and her husband own Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles. She's also the host of the podcast called Exploring the Glass.   You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights Who are the Rothschilds and what is their association with banking and wine? What was it like to attend the Rothschild family's ballet competition as their guest? What was Lori's experience as a participant in an en premiere tasting in Bordeaux? How does the tasting experience differ for wines that are ready to drink versus still in the barrel? How is Portugal's turbulent history reflected in its wine? What type of wine did Lori taste from the ungrafted vines of the Jumilla region in Spain? How are Jumilla winemakers adapting their styles to meet the changing taste of Monastrell consumers? Which Spanish foods should you try alongside Monastrell? What does Lori love about Spain and Spanish wines? What was Lori's early career like, first as a microbiologist and then as an adventure educator? How did Lori first fall in love with wine? What was the journey like from wine lover to winemaker?   Key Takeaways I loved Lori's story about attending the en premiere tasting of the new vintage in Bordeaux while it's still in the barrels aging. It sounds exciting, terrifying and eye-opening. Lori had some terrific Spanish dishes to pair with the luscious Spanish red wine, Monastrell. I found Lori's insights on how politics has influenced wine fascinating.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I'll be jumping into the comments as we watch it together so that I can answer your questions in real-time. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Lori Budd Lori Budd began her career as a microbiologist, but her need for excitement led her into Adventure Education, teaching students how to rock climb, zip line and tie those all important survival knots. Along the way, she fell in love with wine and graduated from the prestigious UC Davis enology program, along with certifications from a number of other wine programs. She and her husband, Michael, own Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles. She's consumed by the stories that unfold as each glass is poured, and shares those in her award-winning blog and podcast called Exploring the Glass.     To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/181.  

#019 - Welcome back to the Reading Blues Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we'll be interviewing people within the school community, asking them questions and spending time understanding more about them and more about the school. In this episode we're outdoors into some pretty harsh conditions as we find out about something called the Ten Tors event, a 45 mile hike across Dartmoor. Director of Adventure Education, Stephen Lamacraft is joined by Year 12 students Nina, Sergio, Chris, Sophie and also Eloise who's dialling in from home. Together they explain what the Ten Tors event is, how you prepare for something like this, what it's actually like to endure this and what it feels like to cross the finish line. But we also hear about teamwork, something that's at the heart of Reading Blue Coat School. So let's get boots out, laced up and step outdoors for this episode right now. Reading Blue Coat School onlineWebsite: www.rbcs.org.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/ReadingBlueCoatlTwitter: @ReadingBluesInstagram: ReadingBlueCoatSchool Additional resources:Ten Tors: www.tentors.org.ukMr Lamacraft's email: sla@rbcs.org.uk

Mark Friedrich is a veteran Health & Physical Education Teacher of 27 years and a National Presenter of Adventure Education / Team Building Concepts and Activities. Mark has taught both Elementary and High School levels, but finds his passion in Adventure Education at Millburn High School in New Jersey. Mark heads up a High Ropes & Team Building Program at Camp Riverbend in Warren, NJ each Summer where he shares his passion with younger students in a camp setting. Mark is a passionate educator who enjoys sharing his activities and ideas with like minded educators all over the world. Mark is the 2016 New Jersey Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and the 2021 SHAPE America Joy of Effort Award Recipient. Mark has presented virtually in 15 different States and at the SHAPE America Virtual Convention in 2021, but this is Mark's first time presenting internationally. Mark is married with 3 children and resides in Maplewood, NJ with his dog “Jedi”.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Linnea Delucchi, known on trail as Otter.  Otter is a 2017 PCT thru-hiker, has a Masters in Adventure Education, and now serves as the Assistant Director at New Treks, an organization that teaches outdoor education to underprivileged youth.  This convo covers a lot of ground, including the cognitive effects of spending time in nature and hiking specifically (and how wearing headphones could potentially negatively impact that), we get an overview of some Denver-based non-profits focused on the outdoors- including an in-depth work of Linnea's organization, and Linnea blesses us with an all-time poop story from her PCT thru-hike.  We wrap the show with a rapid fire Q&A with The Trek's new intern, Rachel, we do a triple crown of things people complain about as they get older, and Chaunce reveals herself as an Oscars slap truther.   Gossamer Gear: Use code “littledonkeygirl” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Greenbelly: Use code “trek2022” for off at greenbelly.co. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “ultralight10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com.    Interview with Linnea “Otter” Delucchi Linnea's Instagram New Treks Donate to New Treks Time stamps & Questions 00:04:20 - QOTD: Where were you when the news broke of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock? 00:09:25 - BPR Announcements: Asheville Meetup Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden, May 11, 6:30pm 00:11:25 - Introducing Linnea 00:12:40 - Tell us your outdoor background. 00:14:23 - If you had to pick one outdoor sport, what would you pick? 00:15:10 - How long have you lived in Colorado? 00:15:54 - Tell us about graduate school. 00:16:37 - What direction did you think your career would go as an undergraduate? 00:17:28 - What's the craziest thing about the brain? 00:18:40 - What's the difference between people who hike with headphones and those who don't? 00:19:28 - Does it matter what you're listening to? 00:20:27 - Tell us about the study design. 00:22:23 - If you were going to run the study again, what variables would you change? 00:24:03 - What do you know about studies related to thru-hiking? 00:26:25 - Discussion about the impacts of technology in nature. 00:27:50 - Did you make a conscious decision not to listen to technology on the PCT? 00:30:15 - Tell us more about the brain. 00:33:50 - What do you think the cognitive benefits of a thru-hike are? 00:36:20 - How would you convince someone like Chaunce to get out in nature more? 00:39:25 - Do you think adrenaline junkies have less of a fear response? 00:42:25 - What turned you on to the PCT in the first place? 00:43:47 - Was backpacking a hard sell for you given the other sports you like? 00:45:42 - Do you have any crazy injury stories? 00:48:37 - Are there sports you won't try? 00:49:35 - Tell us your poop story. 00:55:06 - Tell us about New Treks. 00:57:28 - What's your role at New Treks? 00:58:20 - Do you notice different ways that the kids you work with interact with the outdoors? 01:01:18 - How do you get the kids excited for the activities? 01:02:40 - How much time do you spend with each group? 01:05:05 - How often do you see kids get really into the activities? 01:06:55 - Does one story stand out as the most meaningful? 01:09:22 - Is it tough to maintain a positive attitude? 01:12:03 - How long has New Treks been in existence? 01:12:20 - How do you start something like New Treks? 01:13:42 - Can you explain the funding side of New Treks? 01:17:04 - Tell us about the other Denver-based nonprofits you wrote about. 01:24:22 - Did you learn about these organizations recently or already know about them? 01:26:12 - Do you have advice for anyone interested in getting into outdoor education? 01:27:54 - What's next for you? 01:28:48 - Thank you! SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda Eight Denver-Based Nonprofits Working in the Outdoors by Linnea Delucchi  7 Badass Woman Thru-Hikers Who Inspire Me to Hit the Trails by Anna McKinney Triple Crown of things people start to complain about as they get older Mail Bag New Intern Q&A 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Matt Soukup, and Jason Snailer. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Liz Seger, Cynthia Voth, Emily Brown, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven.

We talk to Phil about what Adventure Education is and how it is both novel and can involve some risk. He describes the experiential learning cycle and talks about the power of having a shared experience. Phil also gives practical ways we can use experiential learning strategies in our classrooms that can amplify learning for students. Phil Brown, originally from England, joined the High 5 team in May 2015 having previously worked in Adventure and Outdoor education for 7 years. Phil brings high energy and devotion to the Adventure field and has presented at many national and international conferences on the subject of Adventure learning. He is also one of the co-authors of the book “Tinker: Building Purposeful Experiences from Classic Adventure Activities” and the producer/host of “Vertical Playpen” – the podcast all about Adventure and Experiential Education.

If you think of adventure education, do you imagine rock climbing, swinging from trees, and kayaking down flowing streams?For Phil Brown, Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure Learning Centre, it looks more like overcoming vulnerability and supporting one's peers.Adventure education is facilitation in action - literally. The act of exploring and adventuring stretches far beyond the physical experience and challenges us emotionally and socially.Phil joins me in this episode to share the facilitation lessons he's learned from a career in adventure education. Find out about:●       Why adventure education is about far more than physical challenges●       How to encourage risk-taking when you've worked hard to establish trust and psychological safety●       Why collective and individual growth happens when we share novel experiences●       How we each need different support structures around us to take risks - and how we can facilitate them●       What it means to be vulnerable in a shared space and the things it can teach us Don't miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.  Click here to download the free 1-page summary. And if the idea of NeverDoneBefore 2021, the community of facilitators, caught your attention; click here to explore it in more detail!A huge thank you must go to SessionLab, the sponsor of Workshops Work. Claim your free two months of SessionLab Pro now – this deal is exclusive to Workshops Work listeners!Exclusive offer from Facilitator Cards for workshops.work listeners you can get 15% off your entire purchase at shop.facilitator.cards by using code workshopswork. Questions and AnswersPart two[00:44] Phil shares a story of how different personalities require different types of encouragement and empowerment.[07:56] How do you make adventure education to a person with a physical disability?[16:48] Can adventure education translate to digital spaces?[19:56] What's the difference between an adventurous experience and a vulnerable experience?[24:21] What happens if we stop asking people to be vulnerable and, instead, ask them to be adventurous?[27:18] Do we apologise for our emotions because we are not comfortable in them ourselves?[31:08] Is it worth evaluating workshops immediately after they finish?[33:42] What would be your advice to a facilitator who wants to be a little more adventurous?LinksVertical Playpen - High 5's podcast hosted by PhilHigh 5's websiteConnect to Phil:On LinkedIn 

If you think of adventure education, do you imagine rock climbing, swinging from trees, and kayaking down flowing streams?For Phil Brown, Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure Learning Centre, it looks more like overcoming vulnerability and supporting one's peers.Adventure education is facilitation in action - literally. The act of exploring and adventuring stretches far beyond the physical experience and challenges us emotionally and socially.Phil joins me in this episode to share the facilitation lessons he's learned from a career in adventure education. Find out about:●       Why adventure education is about far more than physical challenges●       How to encourage risk-taking when you've worked hard to establish trust and psychological safety●       Why collective and individual growth happens when we share novel experiences●       How we each need different support structures around us to take risks - and how we can facilitate them●       What it means to be vulnerable in a shared space and the things it can teach us Don't miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.  Click here to download the free 1-page summary. And if the idea of NeverDoneBefore 2021, the community of facilitators, caught your attention; click here to explore it in more detail!A huge thank you must go to SessionLab, the sponsor of Workshops Work. Claim your free two months of SessionLab Pro now – this deal is exclusive to Workshops Work listeners!Exclusive offer from Facilitator Cards for workshops.work listeners you can get 15% off your entire purchase at shop.facilitator.cards by using code workshopswork. Questions and AnswersPart one[01:03] When did you start calling yourself a facilitator?[02:05] What advanced facilitation skills did you learn that changed your mind?[05:20] Why Phil struggles with a 'traditional' educator mindset.[10:06] Can you explain what adventure education is?[15:05] What happens if the physical challenge is entirely within a person's comfort zone?[21:15] When does the trust start to build - on the ground or in the air?[23:38] Can playful contexts teach us serious skills?[26:35] How do you find the right 'amount' of risk? How do you determine that balance?LinksVertical Playpen - High 5's podcast hosted by PhilHigh 5's websiteConnect to Phil:On LinkedIn 

In this episode, you'll discover unique insights for podcast production. Phil Brown joins us to talk about batch recording, overcoming impostor syndrome, and editing tips to help you experience stress-free podcasting. Tune in and learn so much more!     WHAT TO LISTEN FOR How to deal with impostor syndrome and anxiety in podcasting Editing tips and advice How to use a podcast to maintain client relationships? Practical strategies for batch recording Finding sponsorships despite being a small niche RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Trello  Calendly ABOUT PHIL BROWN Phil Brown is the host of Vertical Playpen. He has worked for the High 5 team as a lead trainer since 2015. Originally from England, he came to the US in 2008 to work as an Outdoor Educator and Challenge Coordinator at the New York YMCA Camp. He discovered his love for the Adventure Education field there. Phil loves being a part of the High 5 family and he brings his passion and a strong sense of play to the team. Phil believes each experience with every group member is a learning opportunity for him, no matter who he's working with. He has as much to learn from youth as youth can learn from him.     CONNECT WITH PHIL Website: High 5 Podcast: Vertical Playpen     CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment? Maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! We also have free courses for you on everything you need to know about starting a great podcast! Check out our first 6 episodes through the links below! Identify Your Avatar - Free Course 1/6 What To Do BEFORE You Launch Your Podcast - Free Course 2/6 How To Launch A TOP Show - Free Course 3/6 Best Marketing And Growth Strategies - Free Course 4/6 How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6  Top 22 Pitfalls On Starting Your Own Podcast - Free Course 6/6 If you want to make money out of your podcasts, check out this FREE resource we made. It's a sponsor sheet that our clients use and now they are making between $2,000 to $5,000 from sponsorship!  Let us know what you think about our show! Leave an honest rating and review in our Apple Podcast here!

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

In this episode, Chip Wood joins host Phil Brown and High 5's Executive Director, Jim Grout, to discuss; - His background in child development and education - The compatibility between his work, Adventure Education and Leadership Development

Mark Friedrich the @AdventureEdGuy has been teaching for 27 years. He currently teaches at Millburn High School in New Jersey. He is nationally recognized and award winning teacher for his Adventure Education program. In 2016, he was the Shape NJ high school teacher of the year. In 2021, he was Shape America's Joy of Effort Award winner. Mark shares why he got into teaching, who influenced his career, what is adventure education, liability concerns, and the importance of "Connecting before Content." Listen to all Pizza and PE podcast by clicking on www.PizzaPE.org To learn more visit www.TrainEdu.org Be sure to like and subscribe to our TrainEdu YouTube Follow us on @TrainEdu1 @MortonMoves @Arom07 @CMSPE225 and #PizzaPE @AdventureEdGuy

#012 - Welcome back to the Reading Blues Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we'll be interviewing people within the school community, asking them questions and spending time understanding more about them and more about the school. This episode is all about the outdoors because we're talking to Stephen Lamacraft, Director of Adventure Education (possibly the coolest job title in the world!) So, we're going to hear all about why outdoor education is so good for children today, what parents can do to encourage their children, how you don't need to go to some far-flung country to experience adventure and how a move in the school to co-educational all the way through will change things. Or won't change things. Stick around to see what that answer is. But for now, come with me and let's find out more about adventure education with Stephen Lamacraft. Reading Blue Coat School online Website: www.rbcs.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReadingBlueCoatl Twitter: @ReadingBlues Instagram: ReadingBlueCoatSchool 

Here is the recording from our latest #PEChat Radio Hour! For this episode, I connected with Mark Friedrich on Twitter Spaces. Mark Friedrich is an Adventure Education and Health Education teacher at Millburn High School in Millburn, New Jersey. Mark has been a member of Millburn's Health & PE Department for 16 years. During those years, he has created an Adventure Education program that is not only one of the largest in his state, it's also the envy of many educators out there (this guy included). Mark was named the 2016 NJAHPERD Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and he was also the recipient of the 2021 SHAPE America Joy of Effort Award, which honors individuals who, by performance and style, have personified the concept that the effort made to enrich the goals and objectives of health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport is a labor of love, inspired by commitment and dedication. When he's not helping students through high-ropes courses, chasing snakes out of his teaching space, or participating in Tough Mudders, Mark travels across the US to present to local, state, and national organizations on the topics of teambuilding, icebreaker activities, problem solving, trust building, and adventure games. It was an absolute honour to have Mark as our guest for #PEChat Radio Hour and I'm so glad he got to melt our faces - or at least our ears - with his incredible passion for Adventure Education.

After a number of recent requests, Michelle and Chris share some of their ideas about how to start and take the journey into full time work in the adventure education field. The bottom line is all about experience - get yourself into companies and programs near you to build your skill sets. Grow your Adventure portfolio and save your program plans. Keep track of 'failures' (actually a growing part of portfolios these days) and how you plan(ned) to improve. All good steps to full time work.  Show Notes include links to Job Boards, training hubs and Associations that can help you move down the path. We hope you join us.Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or team building related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com  &  FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE

In this episode, we discuss the importance of risky play. Although it is intimidating and sometimes stressful, it is vital to a child's development. We outline the benefits, share tips for caregivers, and share real life experiences. Run Baby Run · Caspar Babypantshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFnYq2pMDbsCourtney Egan - CF Mom SupporterInstagram @herewegoeganJennifer Anderson - Registered Dietitianhttps://kidseatincolor.com/Instagram @kidseatincolorONUPGO 5 Pieces Kids Kitchen Knives https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DSSMNRN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareBrussoni, Mariana et al. “Risky play and children's safety: balancing priorities for optimal child development.” International journal of environmental research and public health vol. 9,9 3134-48. 30 Aug. 2012, doi:10.3390/ijerph9093134Sandseter, Ellen Beate Hansen. (2009). Characteristics of risky play. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 9. 3-21. 10.1080/14729670802702762.Sandseter, Ellen Beate Hansen & Kennair, Leif Edward. (2011). Children's Risky Play from an Evolutionary Perspective: The Anti-Phobic Effects of Thrilling Experiences. Evolutionary psychology : an international journal of evolutionary approaches to psychology and behavior. 9. 257-84. 10.1177/147470491100900212."Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speckeledbees)

When did I realise I loved talking about group dynamics? When I was 16, at a netball camp, we did a team-building high ropes course together. Btw - I hate high ropes, but I loved the debriefing part afterwards! The reason I share this, is because this week's guest Phil Brown works for an adventure company called High 5 Adventure, and he joined the High 5 team as a lead trainer in 2015.  Phil will  get you thinking about a lot of things:  What happens when we graduate from being a first time facilitator, where's the career progression?  How do we define what we do to people who are outside our industry?  And he also shares a really great way of explaining work related to teams, and breaking these into three categories: Team bonding, team building and team development. Clever! Originally from England, Phil first came to the US in 2008 working as an Outdoor Educator and Challenge Course Coordinator at the New York YMCA Camp. It was here that his love for the Adventure Education field was ignited, discovering the joy and rewards playing and teaching inside and out alongside such a varied range of people, all who benefit from the experience.  His work in the realms of summer camp, outdoor education, and physical education give him an invaluable perspective for working with of High 5's varied clientele.  Phil believes that each experience with every group member is a learning opportunity for him, no matter who he's working with. He also has a podcast called Vertical Playpen, sharing tips on adventure and experiential learning. Connect with Phil Brown! Email Phil at pbrown@high5adventure.org Visit High 5's website Listen to Phil's podcast - Vertical Play Pen Other helpful links: Click here for show notes Join The Flipchart community on Facebook (it's free!) Support the host's ideas and buy Leanne a coffee Connect with Leanne Hughes on LinkedIn or InstagrShhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

Hey Fit Travel Tribe!We recently interviewed Evie Butler, the @simpleexplorer. Raised in the UK, Evie was born with a strong desire to adventure and stay healthy (sound familiar?!), which manifested as an Adventure Education degree and running marathons around the world!In this episode, we talk about many aspects of staying healthy while traveling: from cross-training during marathon training, to vegan diets, to healthy tips for eating while traveling. Listen in for a super fun conversation, and more great tips to live a healthy adventure lifestyle!You can follow Evie here:www.simpleexplorer.comInstagram (@simpleexplorer)FacebookYouTube Adventure On,M&MSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/twofittravelers)

Follow: website, Instagram Join the Community: Facebook Group Welcome Back. I took a slight pause after the holidays and things got a little crazy last week so I decided to hold onto this episode. January for me has always been an excuse for a fresh perspective, so whether you have been with us from the start or you are just finding us, I want to welcome you to the show. Ordinary Sherpa is on a mission to inspire families to connect through simple and authentic adventure experiences, while simultaneously supporting you through an online Sherpa community. What I hope you find is that this community isn't as focused on the insta-worthy tourist destinations (sure those still show up in our stories), but rather the journey and experience of simply participating in an adventure experience as a family. You get to define what adventure means to you. Much of my adventure story includes travel, and I wanted to share a resource with each of you. If airline travel is making its way back into your story, I HIGHLY recommend you check out Scott's Cheap Flights. They curate the best flight deals to your inbox. Because of Scott's Cheap Flights we were able to fly round trip from Green Bay to Anchorage for under $200/person in peak travel season. These tickets are regularly closer to $400-$500.  You can try their Premium Membership for free for 30-days...But they have a major sale happening right now. Their Premium Membership is typically $49/year, but until January 31, 2021 it is only $29/year.  I only share resources that I find value in, and this is definitely one worth exploring. Since many people redefined adventure in 2020 (which I shared many stories of that in Episode 008 with Ed Tee) I am sharing this as some are considering adding travel back into their adventure definition for 2021 and beyond. Today's episode features Jessica Jens. Jessica and I met when we worked together with University of Wisconsin Extension - Youth Development leading leadership and educational experiences for youth. I have long admired and respected Jessica's courage to help push beyond traditional boundaries to find new ways to help individuals learn and grow. Her soapboxes of transparency, honesty, acceptance and individual superpowers have led her to excel in creating both personal and professional adventure experiences. Belief in the power and opportunity of adventure experiences drives Jessica to support all kids, adults, and families in their quest for a novel and unique path through life. Making a choice to pick adventure education as a field of study for her graduate work, she quickly discovered that perhaps muddy shoes, tired legs, messy hair, wide vistas, and fresh air can provide just as much self-reflection and learning as months of couches and therapy. Professionally, Jessica has worked much of her life in the areas of youth development, environmental education, organizational growth, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership. She provides servant leadership while standing on her core soapboxes of transparency, honesty, acceptance, and individual superpowers. Jessica is a daughter, wife, mother, backpacker, rock climber, horseback rider, lover of chickens, super bad gardener, and sailor in training. She lives with her husband James, and their two adolescent children on a small hobby farm in southeast Wisconsin.  Key Takeaways Adventure Education is about the transformation of people using the natural world and experiences.  It works because it is novel. Memorable experiences don't have to be epic.  The sustainability of the experience is based on your experience and moments of self-discovery. Transformation happens when you move out of the comfort zone into the stretch zone, but avoiding the panic zone.  The stretch zone is where learning and growth happens. Experiences on adventure trips when pushing yourself outside your comfort zone are incredibly transferable to our everyday lives.  Visualize the frayed rope.  What is the scariest thing you've ever done?  If you can get through that, you can get through this! It's important we are able to recognize the panic zone in kids and others.  You don't learn in the panic zone, so being able to recognize the cues and check in is an important aspect to the adventure experience process. You can control your fear if you have to Talk about it.  The reflection of the experience is critical. At a basic level, adventures allow us the opportunity to examine our choices and learn from them for next time End when having fun. The last memory of the experience will be the one that sticks.  It might mean being creative on the final leg to make it special, or it might mean stopping sooner.  There is little value in pushing through. What are your family's superpowers?  Focus on  the strengths vs. deficits of each individual creates an experience where everyone is valued for their contributions.  Consider each individual's superpowers in the adventure design. Family systems theory shows the value of a shared experience has a lasting impact on families ability to bounce back from adversity.  Each individual can have a unique and shared experience in that the way they internalize or perceive the experience may be different, however the simple act of sharing an experience, makes the experience relatable and transferable for everyone involved. Adventuring with adolescents requires perseverance.  They might not show their appreciation or act like they are finding value in the experience, but stay the course and ask them a week or month later to get a better understanding of the experience.  Moments that feel like torture are really moments of growth a week later. Many parents opt-out of adventures because they are afraid their child will ask them a question and they won't know the answer.  If this is you, know there are so many people and organizations here to support you without judgement (including the Ordinary Sherpa Community).  Adventure as a family is a great practice in letting go of perfectionist tendencies. If you found value from this episode- share it! The greatest compliment to a podcast is to leave a written review.  The more written reviews a podcast gets the more accessible it becomes to people who need to hear these stories.  It is the single greatest action you can do to help Ordinary Sherpa reach the individuals and families who need to hear these stories. If you have additional questions for Jessica, she is an active member of Ordinary Sherpa Facebook Group, or you can connect with her through RiversEdge Nature Center in-person, through email or on the social media accounts below. Website: riveredgenaturecenter.org  Email: jjens@riveredge.us  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/riveredgenaturecenter  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/riveredgenaturecenter Twitter: https://twitter.com/riveredgenc?lang=en

"This kind of saved me in a time of need. Maybe I can pass that on to other people." Brian Lane (@brian.lane) is one of the youngest professional skydiving instructors at Skydive Spaceland Dallas where he lives on-site in an airplane hangar. He's completed nearly 2,000 jumps and is currently undergoing training to fly in a wingsuit. After being lead to Paul Smith's College in upstate New York by his uncle, Brian enrolled in a major called RAELM (Recreation, Adventure Education and Leisure Management) with a minor in Business. He's been a whitewater rafting guide in Utah, ski instructor in Colorado and he briefly trained as a wellness therapist in New York. In this episode: How tearing his shoulder rock-climbing led him back to skydiving (15:46) Realizing his dream job wasn't as advertised (22:45) Why skydivers don't like Tom Cruise (35:35) How he didn't realize his love for the outdoors until college (38:16) Why Brian views skydiving as an outlet to express himself (1:03:04) How instructors tell students they're not cut out for skydiving (1:06:54) The craziest hobby Brian has heard of (1:13:36) Check out our website and follow us on social media for show notes, transcripts and highlights. Make sure to subscribe and tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST! Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Kema started her (now 30+ year) career helping youth as a recreational therapist working with them on physical, emotional and social growth. Her 'job' was to find therapeutic value in anything recreational - from cooking to canoeing. When she discovered Adventure Education she added more team building methodologies to her program list and then moved into running and facilitating challenge course programs. She now works with all ages, facilitating growth experiences and training others to do the same. We hope you join us!  Find all Show Notes and Episodes HEREThis podcast is another facet in a network of resources being developed in an ongoing effort to help team builders, all over the world, learn and grow:OnTeamBuilding Blog - Conversations about a variety of team building topicsAsk Michelle & Chris About Team Building - Podcast for Team BuildersFUNdoing - Activity Resources for Team Builders (Blog, Store, Trainings)FUNdoing Fridays - Bi-monthly email of activities (sign up form at this page)TeamBuilderPowerUps - A growing online school of resources for team buildersYoungTeamBuilders - The voices of new team builders

Pat Torrey from GutMonkey chats with Becky about adventure education, the types of programs available, the lessons he has helped impart on attendees, and what the hemophilia community has taught him in this episode. Becky also contributes the changes that she has seen in the community from the adventure programs. Disclosure: Pfizer sponsors GutMonkey’s Leading Edge program.

Differentiating yourself in the market is a process, much like a high school grad going to college to find himself. Luckily, you're a business, not an Adventure Education major (yeah, that's a thing), and we don't need a year, months or even weeks to get to the bottom of this. Let's talk about how we can get to 5 brand personality traits in as little as 5 days. Most brands already have a personality, but without a formal process of realizing it, you don't know how to live it out. Likely, you already have places where it comes out. And people like it. But because you don't want to alienate yourself or embarrass anyone, you hide your brand personality. Your Process to Define 5 Brand Personality Traits in 5 Days So let's get to it. The goal of this article is to give you an example process, so it'll be easy to do it on your own or manage the process effectively if you hire it out. More formally, the goal: create and develop a list of 3-5 brand personality traits that can be translated into your communication, making you super-interesting to your ideal target audience. Why should you care? Because when you're considering working with someone, you want to work with people who think for themselves, who fulfill their promises and have some kind of sense of humor. People who get things and just seem to understand what's going on around them. Don't you? Just Imagine I might be a little Archie-Bunkerish when it comes to John Lennon, but let's take a page out of his book anyway. Let's imagine. What if you were that business that everybody wanted to work with? That business that gets it? The business that is just clever enough in its communication and just interesting enough to be followable? That brand that knows the difference between what the industry is obsessing over and what's actually important? In other words, for those who identify with your business and your way of doing things, what if you could be considered the best? Because when you're that brand, you have a point of view. You're telling them in economic hard times, they need to be thinking about today without ignoring the good times that are ahead. During a pandemic, when everyone's empathizing, you're the brand that says it's not okay to stay scared. During an economic downturn, when everyone's blaming, you're telling people to take responsibility, find hope and work hard. But you'll never do it if you're too shy, if you haven't developed your personality and built your business on it and clients who expect it. The Brand Personality Traits Process This process yields 3-5 personality traits that you can then formalize into a list of traits that guide how you communicate and even the kinds of products or services you make. Plan It Start by downloading the personality traits worksheet from Resound. Schedule a time to get everyone together, ideally five of your most senior people, and go through the worksheet together. Section 1 Go through the section "Which most closely represents your brand and why?" and make sure to talk about why you chose what you chose. For instance, you have a choice of sodas that represent your brand. But if you choose Fanta, that doesn't mean your brand is Fanta. Remember: WHAT you chose is less important than WHY you chose it. And it's your job now to talk about why you chose Fanta and why it represents you. Section 2 Choosing the words in the next step can feel like a lot of work. But you can make it go fast. Set a timer and make everybody move through them quickly. Don't think, just circle. As you pare things down to your final words, you'll be looking for between three and five of your top traits. Section 3 You'll take these traits and you'll say which ones are your current traits and which ones are your desired traits. Take your current traits and then turn them into sentences. Those sentences represent your brand personality traits and why. Section 4 Optionally,

Differentiating yourself in the market is a process, much like a high school grad going to college to find himself. Luckily, you're a business, not an Adventure Education major (yeah, that's a thing), and we don't need a year, months or even weeks to get to the bottom of this. Let's talk about how we can get to 5 brand personality traits in as little as 5 days. Most brands already have a personality, but without a formal process of realizing it, you don't know how to live it out. Likely, you already have places where it comes out. And people like it. But because you don't want to alienate yourself or embarrass anyone, you hide your brand personality. Your Process to Define 5 Brand Personality Traits in 5 Days So let's get to it. The goal of this article is to give you an example process, so it'll be easy to do it on your own or manage the process effectively if you hire it out. More formally, the goal: create and develop a list of 3-5 brand personality traits that can be translated into your communication, making you super-interesting to your ideal target audience. Why should you care? Because when you're considering working with someone, you want to work with people who think for themselves, who fulfill their promises and have some kind of sense of humor. People who get things and just seem to understand what's going on around them. Don't you? Just Imagine I might be a little Archie-Bunkerish when it comes to John Lennon, but let's take a page out of his book anyway. Let's imagine. What if you were that business that everybody wanted to work with? That business that gets it? The business that is just clever enough in its communication and just interesting enough to be followable? That brand that knows the difference between what the industry is obsessing over and what's actually important? In other words, for those who identify with your business and your way of doing things, what if you could be considered the best? Because when you're that brand, you have a point of view. You're telling them in economic hard times, they need to be thinking about today without ignoring the good times that are ahead. During a pandemic, when everyone's empathizing, you're the brand that says it's not okay to stay scared. During an economic downturn, when everyone's blaming, you're telling people to take responsibility, find hope and work hard. But you'll never do it if you're too shy, if you haven't developed your personality and built your business on it and clients who expect it. The Brand Personality Traits Process This process yields 3-5 personality traits that you can then formalize into a list of traits that guide how you communicate and even the kinds of products or services you make. Plan It Start by downloading the personality traits worksheet from Resound. Schedule a time to get everyone together, ideally five of your most senior people, and go through the worksheet together. Section 1 Go through the section "Which most closely represents your brand and why?" and make sure to talk about why you chose what you chose. For instance, you have a choice of sodas that represent your brand. But if you choose Fanta, that doesn't mean your brand is Fanta. Remember: WHAT you chose is less important than WHY you chose it. And it's your job now to talk about why you chose Fanta and why it represents you. Section 2 Choosing the words in the next step can feel like a lot of work. But you can make it go fast. Set a timer and make everybody move through them quickly. Don't think, just circle. As you pare things down to your final words, you'll be looking for between three and five of your top traits. Section 3 You'll take these traits and you'll say which ones are your current traits and which ones are your desired traits. Take your current traits and then turn them into sentences. Those sentences represent your brand personality traits and why. Section 4 Optionally,

David Wieder is a therapist at Legacy Outdoor Adventures. He grew up in New Mexico and ended up, after traveling through Asia, going to Prescott College. He got his first job in wilderness in 2003 as a guide at Second Nature. David shares why he was drawn to high-risk adventures like paragliding. David tells his long history of working in the field, including at Wilderness Quest, Open Sky, and Aspiro, his love of being a field guide and why he choose to become a wilderness therapist at Legacy in Utah. Bio from Legacy Website: David Wieder, CMHC David's journey to wilderness therapy began with his own struggles as a teenager. What brought him through that time in his life was his discovery of the outdoors, travel, and adventure sports. These passions led him to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College. David began his career in wilderness therapy in 2004 and has guided for a number of industry-leading programs. Extensive periods of time living in small groups in the backcountry inform his therapeutic emphasis on connection, the transformative nature of honesty, and experiences of overwhelming beauty. David believes that developing one's relationships is a life long practice that serves as a foundation for mental health. He knows that the context of each individual's culture and family system is central to their therapy work. David sees adventure, and not just the kind that happens in the outdoors, as an integral part of holistic health. He encourages clients to develop self-awareness and self-compassion, a prosocial orientation, and a thirst for personal growth. Witnessing breakthrough moments for individuals and groups is one of the most meaningful parts of his life.  David is from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has spent time in each of the Four Corners states. He received his Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in southern Colorado. David can often be found playing outside, usually on large rocks or in deep snow. He also enjoys getting lost in less developed regions of the world and has lived in Asia and Latin America. He is proud to call Legacy home.

Dan Creely is an early adopter of Adventure Education with over 40 years of team building experience and teaching team builders. He has directly educated over 30,000 people about the power and application of adventure ed. Dan was a co-founder of the T.E.A.M. Conference (Teachers of Experiential and Adventure Methodology) that was held for 25 years in Chicago to help area educators learn about and find support for their Adventure Ed programs. In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Dan shares his favorite activity ("It always works!" he says - this is not the name of the activity) and an unconventional prop he loves to use for closing a program - one that emphasizes the 'power' of connection. He also tells us about how he uses Chiji Cards to create powerful stories over a semester of working with college students and reads, 'Power of Touch' from Tom Smith - another lesson, so relevant today, on connection. Find all Show Notes and Episodes HEREThis podcast is another facet in a network of resources being developed in an ongoing effort to help team builders, all over the world, learn and grow:OnTeamBuilding Blog - Conversations about a variety of team building topicsAsk Michelle & Chris About Team Building - Podcast for Team BuildersFUNdoing - Activity Resources for Team Builders (Blog, Store, Trainings)FUNdoing Fridays - Bi-monthly email of activities (sign up form at this page)TeamBuilderPowerUps - A growing online school of resources for team buildersYoungTeamBuilders - The voices of new team builders

Phil talks to guest hosts, Jamie and Rich, about his start in Adventure Education, Branston Pickle sandwiches, and announces an artistic opportunity to win some High 5 products.

Jim continues his conversation with Phil talking about his thoughts regarding the future of Adventure Education, the most recent books he has read and how he would never turn down a conversation with a penguin.

Jim talks to Phil about his first Adventure Education work, people who have supported him along the way and the Edge of Leadership program. 

Justin Swensen is the Program Director at Kokua Recovery, a residential treatment program for teenagers located in Greeley Colorado. Justin and your host, Aaron Huey, discuss the benefits of Wilderness Therapy and how integrating the important lessons from these programs into a residential treatment center can help teens positively adapt and grow in ways they never knew possible!Justin brings more than 15 years’ experience as a mental health professional in wilderness and adventure therapy to his current position as the Program Director at Kokua Recovery. Utilizing his unique skill set, Justin has helped to develop a robust wilderness adventure component as part of Kokua Recovery. He also has a background in various art mediums which has been an inspiration to creating an art program like none other in residential treatment. Justin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Prescott College in Therapeutic Use of Adventure Education with an emphasis on psychology and a minor in art and design. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.www.kokuarecovery.com

If you’ve been following the show for a while now, you’ll know that my daughter and I LOVE to spend time outside.  I looked at the research on the interview with Dr. Scott Sampson on his book How to Raise a Wild Child (https://yourparentingmojo.com/wildchild/) , so I am already convinced of its benefits for young children. So doesn’t it go without saying that these benefits will continue for older children, and that if we allowed school-aged children to spend more time outside then all kinds of improved learning outcomes would follow? When I started digging into the research I was shocked by what I found.  Studies employing poor-quality methodology abound.  I’m not sure a control group exists in the whole lot of them.  And “results” are measured in terms of how much students like the program, or how much their self-esteem has improved (as subjectively measured by a teacher’s evaluation). One of the best papers I found on the topic was written by Dr. Mark Leather – it acknowledges the potential benefits of forest schools while removing the rose-tinted glasses to clearly see the limitations of the research base on this topic as well.  So invited Dr. Leather onto the show to explore what are forest schools, what may be their benefits, and whether he would send his child to one… References Aasen, W., Torunn, L., & Waters, J. (2009). The outdoor environment as a site for children’s participation, meaning-making and democratic learning: Examples from Norwegian kindergartens. Education 71(1), 5-13. Cumming, F., & Nash, M. (2015). An Australian perspective of forest school: Shaping a sense of place to support learning. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning 15J(4), 296-309. MacEachren, Z. (2018). First Nation pedagogical emphasis on imitation and making the stuff of life: Canadian lessons for indigenizing Forest Schools. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education 21, 89-102. Maciver, T. (2011) Developing practice and delivering a Forest School programme for children identified as gifted and talented. In S. Knight (Ed.)., Forest School for all (pp.41-53). Los Angeles, CA: Sage. Morgan, A. (2018). Culturing the fruits of the forest: Realizing the multifunctional potential of space and place in the context of woodland and/or Forest Schools. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education 21, 117-130. Murray, R., & O’Brien, L. (2005, October). ‘Such enthusiasm – A joy to see’: An evaluation of Forest School in England. Forest Research & NEF. Retrieved from: https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/documents/1418/ForestSchoolEnglandReport.pdf Murray, R. (2003, November). A Forest School evaluation project: A study in Wales. NEF. Retrieved from: https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/research/forest-schools-impact-on-young-children-in-england-and-wales/education-and-learning-evaluation-of-forest-schools-phase-1-wales/ (https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/research/forest-schools-impact-on-young-children-in-england-and-wales/education-and-learning-evaluation-of-forest-schools-phase-1-wales/) O’Brien, L., & Murray, R. (2006). “A marvelous opportunity for children to learn”: A participatory evaluation of Forest School in England and Wales. Forestry Commission England & Forest Research. Retrieved from: http://www.outdoorrecreationni.com/publication/benefits-of-outdoor-recreation/social-development-learning-2/a-marvellous-opportunity-for-children-to-learn-obrien-murray-2006/ (http://www.outdoorrecreationni.com/publication/benefits-of-outdoor-recreation/social-development-learning-2/a-marvellous-opportunity-for-children-to-learn-obrien-murray-2006/) Sharmaa-Brymer, V., Brymer, E., Gray, T., & Davids, K. (2018). Affordances guiding Forest School practice: The application of the ecological dynamics approach. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education 21, 103-115. Suggate, S.P. (2012). Watering...

We should protect our children from risks, right?  Isn’t that our job as parents? This episode comes mid-way in an extended series on the importance of play for children.  The interview with Dr. Scott Sampson (https://yourparentingmojo.com/wildchild/) who wrote the book How to Raise a Wild Child, which had tons of practical advice for getting kids outside more, as well as getting outside more with your kids. Today we move on to the topic of risky play.  We’ll define it, and discuss its benefits and drawbacks, as well as things we as parents can do to encourage more risky play if we decide we want to do that. Because it turns out that insulating our children from risk may not be such a good thing after all.   Other episodes referenced in this show What is the value of play? (https://yourparentingmojo.com/play/) The benefits of outdoor play (https://yourparentingmojo.com/outdoor/) How to Raise a Wild Child (https://yourparentingmojo.com/wildchild/) Free to Learn (https://yourparentingmojo.com/freetolearn/) Grit (https://yourparentingmojo.com/grit/)   References Brackett-Milburn, K., & Harden, J. (2004). How children and their families construct and negotiate risk, safety, and danger. Childhood 11(4), 429-447. Brussoni, M., Brunelle, S., Pike, I., Sandseter, E.B.H., Herrington, S., Turner, H., Belair, S., Logan, L., Fuselli, P., & Ball, D.J. (2015). Can child injury prevention include healthy risk promotion? Injury Prevention 21, 344-347. Brussoni, M., Ishikawa, T., Brunelle, S., & Herrington, S. (2017). Landscapes for play: Effects of an intervention to promote nature-based risky play in early childhood centres. Journal of Environmental Psychology 54, 139-150. Christensen, P., & Mikkelsen, M.R. (2008). Jumping off and being careful: Children’s strategies of risk management in everyday life. Sociology of Health & Illness 30(1), 112-130. Hill, A., & Bundy, A.C. (2012). Reliability and validity of a new instrument to measure tolerance of everyday risk for children. Child: Care, Health, and Development 40(1), 68-76. Leviton, M. (2016, February). The kids are all right: David Lancy questions our assumptions about parenting. The Sun. Retrieved from https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/482/the-kids-are-all-right (https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/482/the-kids-are-all-right) Little, H., Wyver, S., & Gibson, F. (2011). The influence of play context and adult attitudes on young children’s physical risk-taking during outdoor play. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal 19(1), 113-131. Niehues, A.N., Bundy, A., Broom, A., Tranter, P., Ragen, J., & Engelen, L. (2013). Everyday uncertainties: Reframing perceptions of risk in outdoor free play. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning 13(3), 223-237. Norton, C., Nixon, J., & Sibert, J.R. (2004). Playground injuries to children. Archives of Disease in Childhood 89(2), 103-108. Plumert, J.M., & Schwebel, D.C. (1997). Social and temperamental influences on children’s overestimation of their physical abilities: Links to accidental injuries. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology 67, 317-337. Poultona, R., Menziesb, R.G., Craskec, M.G., Langleyd, J.D., & Silvaa, P.Aa. (1999). Water trauma and swimming experiences up to age 9 and fear of water at age 18: A longitudinal study. Behavior Research and Therapy 37(1), 39-48. Sandseter, E.B.H. (2007). Categorizing risky play – how can we identify risk-taking in children’s play? European Early Childhood Education Research Journal 15(2), 237-252. Sandseter, E.B.H. (2009). Characteristics of risky play. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning 9(1), 3-21. Sandseter, E.B.H. (2009). Children’s expressions of exhilaration and fear in risky play. Contemporary issues in early childhood 10(2), 92-106. Sandseter, E.B.H. (2010). “It tickles my...

Lindsey Newman Adventure Education by Cindy Kuhrasch

Leyla was born in Hong Kong and grew up across the globe. Seeking adventure from a young age, she pursued an undergraduate degree in what her family calls “professional camping” or what is otherwise known as environmental science and adventure education. Always drawn to the path least taken, she continues to adventure from her home base in Anchorage, where she works as a biologist.