Develop your outdoor leadership skills through this interactive and exciting course. Participants will be learning both leadership and technical skills in classroom sessions and on outdoors trips. Technical skills include equipment, food preparation, logistics and clothing needs. Leadership topics include decision making, critical thinking, informal interpretation, teaching skills, leadership qualities and styles. Take this opportunity to expand your leadership abilities in the outdoors. This course is required to apply and interview to become a Volunteer CSUSB Adventure Leader.
When you register you will receive a questionnaire to complete and bring with you to the first workshop. After the first workshop and review of your completed questionnaire we will select participants to continue in the training program. Payment will not be due until you are accepted into the program.
Prerequisites
In order to register for the Adventure Leader Program course, you must be CSUSB student, faculty or staff, have a CA Driver License, pass a background check, and have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
Winter 24/25 Training
Apply HereApplications Due November 30, 2024
Leadership Training Trips ( All Required)
- December 19, 2024, 8:00am - 5:00pm - Wilderness First Aid Training at SRWC
- December 20, 2024, 8:00am - 5:00pm - Wilderness First Aid Training at SRWC
- January 6-9, 2025, 8:00am - 8:00pm - Canoeing the Black Canyon, Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Shadow Trips (Choose Two)
- January 25, 2025 Getty Museum
- January 25, 2025 Hollywood Sign Hike
- January 26, 2024 Whale Watch
- February 1, 2024 Potato Chip Rock Hike
- February 8, 2024 Whale Watch
- February 22, 2024 Snowshoe Hike
Additional Required Training
- Defensive Driver
- Food Handlers
Adventure Leadership Program Cost
CSUSB student, faculty or staff: $75. To be paid after applying if accepted if selected.
Explore Leader Training
Spring 2025 Training
Explore Leaders are able to lead 1-day non-wilderness cultural trips, to museum, art tours, plays, amusement parks, ets. . Explore trip leaders are trained in standard CPR, AED and First-Aid as well as driving safety. Explore leaders
Applications Due February 24, 2025
Leadership Training ( All Required)
March 8 - 9, 2025, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Adventure Center, SMSU South Room 114
Additional Required Training
Defensive Driver
Food Handlers
Adventure Leadership Program Cost
CSUSB student, faculty or staff: $25. To be paid after applying if accepted if selected.
Become an Adventure Leader
After successful completion of the Adventure Leadership Program you can apply and interview to become a volunteer CSUSB Adventure Leader. Leaders must volunteer to lead at least one trip every semester to stay active.
Once a Leader
As a CSUSB Adventure Leader, you can request trips that you would like to lead in future quarters. We will then assign you with a co-leader to lead trips that match your skills and leadership ability. Leaders are expected to continue to attend leader training trips and to keep current in certifications.
Certifications include: CSUSB Defensive Driver Course, the San Bernardino Food Handler Certification, CPR/AED, and WFA.
You will also be required to complete a State Harassment Training
Benefits of Being a CSUSB Adventure Leader
- Great leadership experience
- Discounts on trips and rentals
- Explore the great outdoors
- Make friends with similar interests
- Opportunity to stay fit and healthy
- Possible career exploration
- Conferences and trainings for free or at reduced price
- Discounts on purchasing outdoor gear
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer leader for CSUSB Adventure, register for our Adventure Leader Program which is offered quarterly. For more information on becoming a leader you can call Mark Oswood (909) 537-3863 or email moswood@csusb.edu.
MARK OSWOOD
Title: Adventure Program Coordinator
Education/Qualifications: Education: Bachelor and Master of Science, Recreation Administration. Qualifications: Mark has been with CSUSB Adventure since 2007 and before that he worked for UC Riverside's Outdoor Excursions program. Mark is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, Smith System Driver Trainer, Certified Course Manager and Level 2 (Association for Challenge Course Technology), Wilderness First Responder, and American Red Cross instructor. Mark is also an instructor at UNLV where he teaches backpacking and canoeing classes.
My Favorite CSUSB Adventure Experience: "I am not able to go on all our adventures but I do get to hear about them from our trip leaders and participants. My favorite experience is hearing about the beautiful places visited and connections people have made whil eon our trips. I would have to say my favorite trip is snowshoeing in the winter in Yo So Mighty!"
Favorite Hobbies: Exploring new places, rafting and spending time with my family.