Center for Outdoor Learning and Leadership
Our Center for Outdoor Learning and Leadership (COLL) offers accessible and affordable outdoor skill resources, workshops, and training. Led by a team of experienced staff and volunteers, COLL engages thousands of people each year in their industry-leading offerings, from participants with advanced experiences and knowledge in the outdoors, to those just beginning their outdoor journey.
Outdoor Skills Training
Learn new outdoor skills or hone your existing expertise with an AMC training or workshop. COLL offers a range of outdoors skills instruction that covers safety and preparedness, water-based and backcountry activities, and more.
Conservation Training
Discover how to conserve your favorite natural spaces and become an environmental steward by learning trail maintenance skills, how to advocate for conservation with elected leaders, and more.
Outdoor Leadership Training
Equip yourself to lead groups outdoors. Whether you’re interested in taking a Wilderness First Aid certification course or attending leadership training to learn or hone your outdoor leadership skills, AMC’s COLL offers comprehensive leadership courses and training to fit your needs.
Leadership Training for Youth Educators
AMC’s Educators Outdoors programming offers outdoor leadership training and ongoing support for youth service professionals like teachers, summer camp staff, and more. After an educator completes the initial Educators Outdoors training they will have access to additional trainings, discounts on lodging and gear when leading youth in the outdoors, and top-notch support from AMC’s Educators Outdoors staff.
Volunteer Resources
View and access forms, manuals and resources for AMC volunteers and leaders.