PEAK
Preparing Educators for Adventures with Kids
Annual Outdoor Education Conference
Dates: February 16-18, 2012
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KEY NOTE SPEAKER: Gary Forster Camping Legend!
This event will be a time for educators, camp professionals, college students, and others from related fields to network and share ideas, trends and new strategies.
Sessions will be led by a variety of experts from the field and will cover subjects such as environmental education, administrative issues, grant writing, new trends and ideas, team building, and much more.
If you are interested in energizing your Outdoor Education program or simply would like more information about the field, join us for an event full of hands-on learning, exciting experiences, and workshops.
We will have two days of pre-conference this year.
February 15th - ACCT levels 1 and 2 certifications.
February 16th - Project WET or Canopy Tour at Asbury Hills.
PEAK presenters at a glance:
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PRESENTER |
PRESENTATION TOPIC |
| Tom Heck - President and Founder, International Association of Teamwork Facilitators |
First presentation on how to run a school based leadership program for 5th graders. Click here for more information. Second presentation on portable initiatives. |
| David Spector - Raleigh Photo Club | Outdoor Photography for Beginners. Please bring your own camera. |
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Maija Hurst - Outreach Specialist, REI of Greenville Daniel Herr - REI Camping Specialist, REI of Greenville |
REI PEAK / LNT Program.
Gear Recommendations for Trips. |
| William McCormick - YMCA Camp Greenville Staff |
Experiential Education 101. |
| Clint DeWitt - Environmental Initiatives Coordinator, Mountain Trail Outdoor School | Situational Leadership and Group Dynamics. |
| Jane Vogelman - Program Director, Mountain Trail Outdoor School |
Yoga and the Release of Large Muscle Groups. |
| Robert Sweeney, PhD - President, R.A. Sweeney & Associates |
Grant Writing. |
| Michael Arsiniega - YMCA Camp Greenville Staff |
Introduction to Bee Keeping. |
| Linda Tatsapaugh - Executive Director, Talisman Academy | Including Asperger's Youth. |
| Ali Lien - Co-Director, Mountain Roots Outdoor Learning Center |
Open Session Discussion. |
| Jane Murray - Executive Director, NC Youth Camp Association |
Economic Impact Research of the North Carolina Camping Industry. |
| Ashley Murray and Marty Daigle - Therapeutic Recreation Coordinators, Greenville County Recreation District |
Ropes Courses and Teambuilding for Special Needs Children. |
| Josh Rood - Traditional Summer Camp Coordinator, YMCA Camp Greenville |
Backstage Pass to Outdoor Education Expectations. |
| Dan Clere - Education Specialist, WNC Nature Center |
Building Science of Passive Solar Designs. |
| Eli Strull - Education Specialist, WNC Nature Center |
Climate change without depression or politics. |
| Clay Savley - Pottery Expert |
Pottery |
| Gary Forster - Camp Consultant | First presentation on Camp Marketing and second presentation titled Eating an Elephant. Gary is also our keynote speaker. Click here to read more about Gary. |
| Steve O'Neil - Executive Director, Earthshine Nature Programs |
Teachable Moments of the Reptilian Kind. |
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