Outdoor Education Diploma - 6-months
Join our exciting 6-month Outdoor Education Diploma program in Europe, offering a life-changing experience in a vibrant international environment near Hamburg. During this program, you'll elevate your outdoor skills through extensive training sessions, dynamic instruction, and leadership development.
Camp Europe is dedicated to providing you with an experiential learning journey that fosters personal growth on multiple levels. This invaluable Outdoor Education Diploma program also enhances your professional development, as you'll receive training and certification from the esteemed European Outdoor Education Provider: Camp Adventure Academy.
If you're 21 or older and seeking an incredible program in Europe, you've just discovered the perfect opportunity.
• Earn an Outdoor Education Diploma Course Certificate from CA Academy
• Obtain a High Ropes Course Certificate accredited by CA Academy
* Obtain a TEFL certificate
• Enjoy full room and board throughout the entire 6-month period
• Undergo intensive International Camp Counselor Training
• Gain Life saving, First Aid and CPR Certifications for added skills
• Participate in a 20-week placement to apply your recently learned knowledge
• Receive a weekly stipend for financial support during placement weeks
Camp Europe extends a 6-month Outdoor Education Program Specialist Diploma, granted by CA Academy and inclusive of High Ropes Course Instructor Certification. This immersive program spans from mid-March to mid-September and welcomes both German and international participants.
The academy's primary campsite is situated in northern Germany, serving as the epicenter for this unique educational experience. Diploma participants have the privilege of residing, learning, and working across various camp locations. Their responsibilities encompass orchestrating the preparations for the upcoming season, undertaking site maintenance, and taking on leadership roles as head staff for visiting school groups during the spring season.
• Embark on a comprehensive 6-month Outdoor Education journey
• Engage in a substantial 20-week placement to practice your skills
• Weekly stipend to support your financial needs
After the intense training component of the Diploma program, once having obtained the high-valued certificate, Camp Europe offers the possibility to put into practice what has been learnt, by extending a placement allocation at one or more of its campsites scattered around Europe. By performing as camp counselors, group leaders or program area directors, they will have to put into practice all the soft and hard skills accumulated during the initial component of their Diploma program.
NOTE> Placements can only be fully granted after a positive & successful performance during the training course.
Meet people from all over the globe with like-minded interest.
Acquire experience through your own creation of stimulating, fun and safe activities for children and youth.
Travel around Europe during your time off, as well as by getting placed at diverse campsites across Europe (Austria, Ireland, Spain, and France).
Perform either as a Camp Counselor, a Language Coach, a Group Leader or rather a Program Area Director.
Accommodation provided throughout the 6 month diploma program - basic accommodation, shared room, tent or camping caravan.
Receive a well-reputed and world validated Outdoor Education Diploma certification issued by an accredited European Outdoor Education Academy.
Learn or practice German. Our programs are bilingual, meaning they always run in English as well as in the native host language.
A 75 euro / week stipend is offered during your camp placement performance weeks.
Camp Europe supports to those bachelor or master program students who are intending to write any of their Uni papers based on Outdoor Educational Programs and other topics related to the internship.
Who Should Apply?
Dedicated individuals seeking a comprehensive 6-month education experience
Aspiring outdoor education professionals eager to earn certifications
Enthusiastic about a unique opportunity in Germany, Ireland, England, and Italy
Committed to full-time participation from mid-March to mid-September
Desire to engage in hands-on outdoor leadership coordination.
Our Diploma program is based on Non-Formal Educational Models, known in the academic research field as EL (Experiential Learning).
This Outdoor Education Diploma program is characterized by providing a very intense load of training, including but not limited to theoretical & practical instruction, workshops, group dynamics & specific topic sessions.
The scope of training covers a wide range of topics within the Outdoor Educational & Recreational activities spectrum, among we can find, to mention a few:
Successful summer camp guidelines
Creativity Workshops
Alternative Play
Adventure Sports
Language Development
Environmental Awareness
Leadership skills
Social & Interpersonal Skills.
Communication Development
Community Building
Universal Values
International initiatives
Explore other positions available at Camp Europe
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Age Range:
17 to 19 years old
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Seasons:
Summer
July to August
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Availability:
2-5 weeks
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Locations available:
Germany
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Deposits Required
850€ - 2 weeks of training
500€ - 2 weeks of training + 1 week of placement
250€ - 2 weeks of training + 2 weeks of placement
FREE - 2 weeks of training + 3 weeks of placement
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