The Outdoor Facilitation: Basic Skills & Foundations program is an immersive 8-day residential training designed to prepare participants to safely and effectively guide groups in nature-based and experiential learning environments.
Held at Bach Ma National Park near Hue City, Vietnam, from March 14 to March 21, 2026, this intensive course blends outdoor education, leadership development, and reflective practice. Participants learn how to design learning journeys, manage group dynamics, and ensure safety while facilitating meaningful experiences in natural settings.
Scholarship applications close March 1, 2026, and ticket sales end March 8, 2026.
What the Training Teaches
The program focuses on practical facilitation competence rather than only outdoor technical skills. Participants learn how people learn and how facilitators guide growth processes responsibly.
Facilitation Foundations
Participants explore experiential learning models, understand group development stages, and learn the difference between facilitating, coaching, and training.
Communication and Group Dynamics
The course covers active listening, non-violent communication, feedback culture, emotional intelligence, and conflict awareness to support safe and inclusive group environments.
Outdoor Leadership and Safety
Training includes risk perception, field routines, camp management, and first aid awareness to ensure responsible leadership outdoors.
Program Design and Reflection
Participants design agendas, lead sessions, evaluate learning outcomes, and build reflective leadership practices.
Daily Learning Structure
The 8-day residential journey combines theory, practice, and reflection:
- Morning check-ins and intention setting
- Experiential outdoor learning activities
- Facilitation theory and skill sessions
- Guided group practice and application
- Reflection and feedback circles
- Evening storytelling and emotional processing
Learning adapts to group development and environmental conditions to simulate real outdoor leadership situations.
Certification
Participants receive a Certificate of Continuing Professional Development upon full participation.
Additional pathways include:
- Certified Outdoor Youth Facilitator (mentored practice phase)
- International Nature & Outdoor Youth Facilitator & Leader designation after completing advanced trainings and delivering a program
Safety and Support
The program includes:
- Certified first aid facilitators
- Risk assessments
- Consent procedures
- Accident insurance coverage up to USD 5,000
The training focuses on base-camp immersion rather than high-risk adventure activities.
Fees and Scholarships
Standard Fee: USD 890 (VAT included)
Scholarships: 50 percent subsidy funded by the German Government for ASEAN and SAARC citizens.
Scholarship deadline: March 1, 2026
Ticket sales close: March 8, 2026
What the Fee Covers
Included:
- Training sessions and materials
- Accommodation and campsite fees
- Daily lunch and group dinner ingredients
- Accident insurance
- Pre-training preparation meeting
Not included:
- Travel and visa
- Personal gear
- Accommodation before or after training
Eligibility
Participants should:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be comfortable spending full days outdoors
- Commit to full participation
- Be interested in working with groups in experiential settings
Language of instruction: English
How to Apply
Learn more and register here:
https://www.yep-academy.org/event-details/outdoor-facilitation-basic-skills-foundations
Scholarship applications:
info@yep-academy.org
Important Dates
Program dates: March 14–21, 2026
Scholarship deadline: March 1, 2026
Ticket deadline: March 8, 2026
