Outdoor play and learning can be unpredictable. Dynamic decisions are sometimes necessary and are made with the best information you have in the moment. Teachers have a responsibility to identify and mitigate emerging hazards. Rural hazards may include wildlife encounters, open water, or high winds in forested areas.
Learning Objective: Identify and mitigate hazards in your rural learning environment.
Adventure Smart recommendations for Trip planning, training, and packing essentials in the backcountry
Recommendations and considerations when taking a group into wilderness areas
Please use these prompts to dialogue with colleagues how you might engage with outdoor play and learning.