Ontario Wilderness Leadership Symposium 2020 - REGISTER NOW!

The Ontario Wilderness Leadership Symposium (aka OWLS) is an annual event organized to support the development of emerging wilderness trip leaders in Ontario. This low-cost, three-day professional development symposium will offer attendees opportunities for relevant leadership and skills-based training, a chance to network with others employed in this unique field, and explore a variety of potential avenues for future career development.

Young adults, with experience leading wilderness trips and residing in Ontario, are encouraged to register to participate in this event. Specifically, we are looking for recent University or College graduates or students nearing completion and/or individuals who already have some professional experience leading wilderness trips for a summer camp, school or leadership program, commercial outfitter or other organization. Those interested are encouraged to register quickly, as OWLS has limited enrollment!

Please spread the word about this event to others you think would benefit from attending. In late April, we will be selecting 40 participants who are eager to learn, develop their wilderness leadership skills, network with experienced professionals working in this field, meet peers from different organizations, and participate in all aspects of the event. Information about OWLS has now been posted on the COEO website, including registration details.

We look forward to receiving registrations and hope that many will be able to join us at the Norval Outdoor School near Georgetown, Ontario in early May!

Sincerely,

OWLS ‘20 Organizing Committee

*Please note that bursaries are available. Although the main objective of this event is to offer a significant learning and networking experience at a highly reduced cost, the OWLS Organizing Committee realizes that even the $75 registration fee may be out of reach for some folks, and so the COEO Board of Directors has set aside funds for five individuals who require financial assistance in order to attend OWLS '20. Bursary details can also be found on the OWLS webpage.