Lead groups through experience, challenge and growth

ODT Challenge & Outdoor Workshop Facilitator Course

A single shared challenge can transform an entire group. In this course you gain the tools, confidence and hands-on experience to lead challenge workshops and outdoor activities that connect people and create real change.

Scope

152 academic hours + 10 practical hours

Format

Includes internship, mentoring and a final project

Certificate

Gisha Center certificate

About the course

The course trains facilitators for challenge workshops, outdoor activities and group processes. You will learn to design and run experiential activities, work with group dynamics, communication and teamwork, and translate games and field activity into meaningful learning.

Who the course is for

  • Educators, instructors and education professionals
  • Group facilitators and youth workers
  • Therapists and counselors seeking experiential tools
  • Anyone who wants to lead challenge workshops and outdoor activities

Course goals

  • Build a confident professional identity as a challenge facilitator
  • Match activities to the group, age and objective
  • Lead a group process from opening to reflection
  • Build a rich toolbox of activities and games
What you'll learn

Tools you'll take with you

Principles of experiential learning
Facilitating and processing challenge activities
Reading and working with group dynamics
Planning and leading a full activity day
Professional facilitation models
Structure

Course structure

  • 152 academic hours of study and practice
  • 10 hours of practical work
  • Guided field internship
  • Personal mentoring and a final project

Practical training

The course combines hands-on practice, guided field internship, close mentoring and a final project, so you finish with real experience, not only theory.

Syllabus

Main topics

A selection of the topics covered throughout the course. Download the full syllabus:

1Introduction and group connection
2Experiential learning
3Group thinking challenges
4Classic ODT activities
5Balloon challenges
6Activities without equipment
7Hoops, wooden cubes, cups and simple equipment
8Urban challenge day
9Facilitation models
10Cards as facilitation tools
11PE group games
12Low ropes park
13Food ODT workshop
14Creativity workshop
15Internship preparation and final project

Admission requirements

  • High motivation to work with groups
  • Personal admission interview
  • Commitment to full attendance and internship

The certificate you'll earn

Upon completing the course and internship you receive an ODT Challenge & Outdoor Workshop Facilitator certificate from Gisha Center.

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