Training and Education Committee

AMC supports people of all ages and backgrounds in their pursuit of outdoor experiences to reach personal and professional goals. Our accessible and affordable resources, workshops, and trainings, led by a team of experienced staff and volunteers, cater to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in outdoor activities, naturalist and scientific topics, conservation advocacy, trails stewardship, and outdoor leadership.

Outdoor Skills

Learn new outdoor skills or hone your existing expertise. AMC offers a wide range of outdoor skills instruction covering safety and preparedness, water-based and backcountry activities, and camping skills. VIEW OPPORTUNITIES »

Conservation & Trails

Successful protection and advocacy for the outdoors depends on your active participation. Learn how to take action for conservation from the country's oldest conservation and recreation organization. Center for Outdoor Learning and Leadership (COLL) can teach you trail maintenance skills, how to communicate with elected leaders, and more. VIEW OPPORTUNITIES »

Leadership Training

Becoming a trained leader prepares you to share your love of the outdoors with others. Whether you're a volunteer, youth agency professional, teacher, summer camp staff, or simply want to equip yourself to lead friends, family, or groups in the outdoors, COLL offers comprehensive leadership courses and training. VIEW OPPORTUNITIES »

Upcoming Activities

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Outdoor Leadership Training Weekend

Location: Holden, MA
Date: 12‑Apr‑2025 ➢ 13‑Apr‑2025
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The AMC Worcester Chapter is facilitating this program and is open to outdoor enthusiasts who are interested in organizing and leading AMC Chapter activities and trips. Completion of the program qualifies participants to become leaders in training alongside an experienced leader for Hiking/Backpacking, Biking, Skiing, 20s/30s, Family Outings, Paddling, and other chapter-specific committees. See the registration page for more information.

SOLO Wilderness First Aid

Location: Hatfield, MA
Date: 19‑Apr‑2025
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The ability to apply basic backcountry first aid is vital for any outdoor enthusiast, whether it's for yourself or others. Moving beyond urban first aid, this course teaches the skills necessary to identify and treat medical issues common to wilderness settings and to prepare for long-term care scenarios. Includes hands-on practice and lectures. Upon completion, participants receive 16-hour SOLO Wilderness First Aid certification. A CPR certification will be offered in the evening of the first day, this is optional. See the registration page for program highlights.

8-hr Leadership Training

Location: Madison, CT
Date: 26‑Apr‑2025
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Class covers many aspects of being a leader such as: leadership styles, group dynamics, day hike planning, map & compass, leadership opportunities, leader liability, screening hike participants, critical incident stress debriefing, accident scene management, Leave No Trace principles, conservation, and community. See the registration page for more information.

Activity Schedule

All activities are subject to cancellation due to poor weather conditions. Check activities on outdoors.org for up-to-the-minute additions not yet shown here. Not all activities may be posted yet.