Bear n Archers
This program is designed for young people in underserved communities. It focuses on providing structured outdoor experiences that teach important skills like disaster readiness, survival, leadership, and teamwork. Through these activities, participants build confidence and resilience while also gaining a clear path toward successful futures, including opportunities for economic mobility and career exploration in fields such as outdoor and emergency services.
Bear Captains
This leadership and volunteerism program targets young men, empowering them to mentor and encourage younger participants (ages 7-17). By taking on leadership roles, they help others develop essential life skills. In addition to leadership and service, the program emphasizes economic mobility and career exploration, preparing participants for opportunities in outdoor and emergency services industries, while fostering personal and professional growth.
Empowering Young Men
Through Outdoor Leadership
At Outdoor Life Leadership, we empower young people through experiences that foster leadership, teamwork, and essential life skills. Our programs are designed to inspire confidence, resilience, and a commitment to community service. Whether you're a young person just beginning your journey or a young man ready to mentor and lead, we have a program for you.
At Outdoor Life Leadership, we understand the importance of disaster readiness in today’s world. Our Bears & Archers program is designed for young people ages 7-17, while our Bear Captains program empowers young men ages 18-24 to take on leadership roles. Together, these programs focus on emergency preparedness training and equip participants with essential skills for real-life situations.
Program Highlights
Emergency Preparedness Training: Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of being prepared for unexpected situations. Participants learn valuable strategies for handling emergencies and disasters, ensuring they are ready for anything life throws their way.
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Survival Techniques for Youth: Through engaging activities and hands-on experiences, we teach essential survival techniques that build confidence and resilience. From navigation skills to first aid, our young people gain practical knowledge that can save lives.
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Youth Leadership Development: The Bear Captains program focuses on developing leadership skills among young men. As they guide and mentor younger participants, they foster a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement.
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Outdoor Survival Skills: Participants immerse themselves in nature, learning vital outdoor survival skills. This includes shelter building, fire-making, and foraging, all while fostering a deep connection to the environment.
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Advanced Economic Mobility: Through pathways to economic mobility by equipping young men with skills that enhance their career prospects in outdoor, emergency, and leadership fields.