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Leave No Trace- Instructor Course in ASL in Lake Placid, NY
September 10, 2024 - September 15, 2024
$540 – $850
Event Name: Leave No Trace- Instructor Course in ASL
Hosted by whom: CorpsTHAT and Adirondack Mountain Club
Date and Time (beginning and ending times): September 11-15 (5 days Overnight Canoe Trip, must commit to all 5 days)
Description of Event: This course is intended for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened folks as well as Hearing members of the Deaf community who are fluent in ASL. Individuals interested in Outdoor Education, Biology and Earth Science Teachers, Camp Program Directors, or anyone who works or recreates in the outdoor industry would benefit from this course. Upon completion of the course, you receive a certification allowing you to train other individuals and groups in the principles of Leave No Trace.
Admission Fees: (scholarships available) $540-$850
Accessibility Information: Instructed in ASL and spoken English with interpreters present. Participants will be expected to traverse the landscape over land and water using Canoes and camping every night. If other accommodations are needed please contact info@corpsthat.org with any requests a month before the start date.
Contact Information (for people with questions): info@corpsthat.org; 202-650-0838 (VP)
The visual description of the flyer: A thick black border, with a black and white photo, on the left, of a circle of people signing, one person with their back to the camera has a shirt with the CorpsTHAT Conservation Crew logo, and one person with a black shirt is pointing at the circle of people with raised eyebrows. Text over the photo reads: Leave No Trace Level 2 Course; September 11th-15th | Lake Placid, NY; Course Co-Taught in ASL and English, Interpreters Provided. On the right side of the flyer, is a white background with CorpsTHAT and ADK Mountain Club’s logos and black text that reads:
Workshop Information: Adirondack Mountain Club is partnering with CorpsTHAT to provide a five-day, canoe-based Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor course co-taught in American Sign Language and spoken English with interpreters provided. This course is designed for individuals who are actively teaching others backcountry skills or providing recreation information to the public.
The Educational Objectives for this Course are:
- To practice and learn Leave No Trace skills and ethics
- To be able to teach the 7 principles of Leave No Trace
The course is intended for:
Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hea,ring and Late Deafened folks as well as Hearing members of the Deaf community who are fluent in ASL who work or recreate in the outdoors or are educators.
Registration Includes:
- Instruction
- Curriculum and teaching materials
- One-year Leave No Trace Individual Membership
- Lodging and group equipment
- Meals
CTHAT is committed to offering educational opportunities free from discrimination and bias
For accommodations or questions contact: info@corpsthat.org Course fee: $540-$850; Register at: http://corpsthat.org/evnts .
To register or learn more visit: https://corpsthat.org/event/leave-no-trace-level-2-course/