The Four Trails Trip Leaders are seasonal youth development professionals who co-lead trip groups on backpacking, canoeing, and sea kayaking trips. Their focus throughout the summer is:<\/p>\n
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- Mentoring and guiding campers<\/strong>: Our trip leaders are passionate outdoor professionals. You can often find them in the off-season on their own adventures guiding trips at their college or with friends.<\/li>\n
- Ensuring safety<\/strong>: Trip Leaders undergo rigorous training to handle trail emergencies. They learn medical skills, learn to read weather and trail conditions, delve into itineraries, and practice emergency procedures with their trail gear, including satellite phones.<\/li>\n
- Teaching outdoor skills<\/strong> and facilitating group activities: <\/strong>Leaders teach campers outdoor ethics, Leave No Trace skills, camp craft, and wilderness self-care. They lead discussions, debriefings, and evening reflections on the trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nFour Trails Coordinators<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Four Trails Coordinators support the overall Four Trails program. You can find them working on:<\/p>\n
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- Trip Preparation: <\/strong>The coordinators assign group gear, coordinate any repairs, and help campers who are missing any gear when they get to camp.<\/li>\n
- Support and training<\/strong>: You can find coordinators assisting trip leaders with programming, facilitation, and camper challenges, and leading staff training activities.<\/li>\n
- Updating the In-Camp Community: <\/strong>Coordinators share trip reports with the camp community while groups are on trail. These reports include trip locations, distances traveled, and milestones. They prepare the community to send groups off and celebrate their return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\nFour Trails Specialist <\/strong><\/p>\n
Four Trails Specialists are here to help wherever they can! They cover for trip leaders on days off, help with food pack out and teach skills, are a ready to share their stories from their adventures on trail.<\/p>\n
Why Our Leaders Stand Out<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Experience and Passion<\/strong>: Many of our leaders have been part of the Miniwanca community for years, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for outdoor education and youth empowerment.<\/li>\n
- Commitment to Safety<\/strong>: Our leaders are trained to handle a variety of situations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all campers.<\/li>\n
- Focus on Growth<\/strong>: They are dedicated to helping campers grow personally and develop essential life skills through challenging and rewarding outdoor experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We love our amazing Four Trails staff and we can\u2019t wait for them to lead our campers on awesome adventures this summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Our Four Trails Program is led by experienced and passionate leaders committed to providing a safe, enriching, and unforgettable experience for our campers. Here\u2019s a closer look at the Four Trails Team I get to work with over the summer. Trip Leaders The Four Trails Trip Leaders are seasonal youth development professionals who co-lead trip groups on backpacking, canoeing, and … <\/p>\n
- Commitment to Safety<\/strong>: Our leaders are trained to handle a variety of situations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all campers.<\/li>\n
- Support and training<\/strong>: You can find coordinators assisting trip leaders with programming, facilitation, and camper challenges, and leading staff training activities.<\/li>\n
- Ensuring safety<\/strong>: Trip Leaders undergo rigorous training to handle trail emergencies. They learn medical skills, learn to read weather and trail conditions, delve into itineraries, and practice emergency procedures with their trail gear, including satellite phones.<\/li>\n
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