Husky Adventures is the trips and clinics arm of Outdoor Endeavors. The purpose of this program is to develop programs and opportunities for SCSU students to travel and receive instruction in specific outdoor disciplines. The overall goal is to keep the price down and provide diverse program offering, experiences and training.

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Make the most of your favorite season with a trip hosted through SCSU Outdoor Endeavors!  We welcome everyone on our common adventure trips.  You provide the willingness, we take care of the rest!

ACA Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop

Course Description:
The Essentials of Kayak Touring (L1 & L2) Instructor Certification Workshop is part of a nationally recognized curriculum offered through the ACA.  In addition to the L1-L2 workshop we are offering a Coastal Kayaking Day Trip Leader Skills Assessment.  The level of training and experience needed for these courses are not for beginners, but does consider kayakers with a basic skill set appropriate for the course. 

More detailed course descriptions and requirements can be found here:
Level 2 - Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Criteria
Coastal Kayak Daytrip Leader Skills Assessment

Course Dates & Fees:
May 31 - June 3, 2012 8am-5pm
Registration fee for the full course is $300
*Course fee includes free camping onsite, limited kayaks & equipment, group meals and all course materials.  All registration for the course will be through SCSU Outdoor Endeavors.

Course Site:
The base of operation for the course will be at the SCSU Center for Experiential Leadership and Learning (CELL) field station located on Lake Mille Lacs adjacent to Kathio State Park.  The lake offers a wide variety of conditions and weather that make it a likely training site and will maximize the experience for the participants.

Link for Directions to Kathio State Park
Link for Directions to the CELL Field Station

Who Should Participate:
Anyone involved in kayaking programs including clubs, camp staff or guide/outfitters.  ACA is recognized nationally as the leader in the delivery of canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard instruction.  Additionally, many camps, guides, tour operators and outfitters are required to have ACA training to operate programs where paddleports programs are being conducted.

Contact Information:
Please contact Ivan Bartha, Coordinator for Experiential Programs at ilbartha@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-6691

Leave No Trace Frontcountry Master Educator Course

Course Description:
The Frontcountry Master Educator course is an extensive, four-day corurse designed to train educators and others ways to practice and teach Leave No Trace (LNT) skills and ethics.  The course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of Leave No Trace techniques through practical application in a Frontcountry setting.  Students who successfully graduate a Master Educators course will be qualified to offer and teach two-day Leave No Trace Trainer courses.  A more detailed course description can be found here: http://www.nols.edu/nolspro/pdf/LNT-MNMEC84-72012.pdf

Course Dates & Fees:
August 4-7, 2012 8am-5pm
Registration fee for the course is $400.  Registration for open enrollment is being handled by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).  The link to that information can be found directly here: http://www.nols.edu/lnt/enroll.shtml
*To reserve your spot you must provide a $100 deposit or pay the full amount.

Course Site:
The base of operation for the course will be at the SCSU Center for Experiential Leadership and Learning (CELL) field station located on Lake Mille Lacs adjacent to Kathio State Park.  We will be using a variety of sites both in and out of the Park to develop a broad competency of the course content in a Frontcountry setting.

Link for directions to Kathio State Park
Link for Directions to the CELL Field Station

Who Should Participate:
Anyone involved in outdoor education, leadership or natural resource management.  LNT Master Educators are recognized nationally as the leaders in the delivery of outdoor recreation programs that require minimum impact practices.  Additionally, many camps, guides, tour operators and outfitters are required to have LNT training to operate programs on public land.

Academic Credit:
We are currently working on offering this training as an ETS 399 Special Topics (2cr.) course for our current students.  As we make progress, we will update this news feed.

Contact Information:
Please contact Ivan Bartha, Coordinator for Experiential Programs at ilbartha@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-6691

Trip Operation & Permits:

Outdoor Endeavors operates programs under Special Use Permits
where required. We believe that having a solid relationship with land management agencies protects natural resources and to ensure the future of outdoor recreation programs at these locations. We currently have Special Use Permit status with the following land management agencies:

• Interstate State Park
• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
• St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
• Buffalo National River

Everyone must pre-register for all trips and clinics and attend pre-trip meetings. Contact Ivan Bartha for more information at (320) 308-6691.

Refund Policies:
Cancellations happen. A tremendous amount of time and energy goes into planning Outdoor Endeavors programs. That said, Outdoor Endeavors has established the following cancellation policy:

• If you cancel more than 20 days prior to the trip/clinic you will get a 100% refund
• If you cancel between 20 & 10 days prior to the trip/clinic you will get a 50% refund
• If you cancel less than 10 days prior to the trip/clinic you will not get a refund

All refunds are issued through the SCSU Business Office and can take 2-3 days to process. All refunds require a Refund Request Form and will not be honored unless that form is filled out. There are no cash refunds or credits given towards future trips/clinics. There is a $25 processing fee that will be deducted from your refund to offset the cost of the transaction.

If a trip/clinic is cancelled by Outdoor Endeavors, a full refund will be issued with no cancellation fee.

Essential Trip Forms:

• Husky Adventures Form List (pdf)
• Release Form (pdf)
• Medical History/Authorization to Treat (pdf)
• Participant Agreement (pdf)
• Drug & Alcohol Policy (pdf)
• Photo Release Form (pdf)

*All overnight trips require a photocopy of legal identification including drivers license or passport.