Outdoor Education can mean a variety of things. Although it can include environmental education to improve academics, It is often thought of as training and professional development for outdoor professionals as well as leadership training done in outdoor scenarios.

The Wikipedia definition for Outdoor Education: usually refers to organized learning that takes place in the outdoors. Outdoor education programs sometimes involve residential or journey-based experiences in which students participate in a variety of adventurous challenges in the form of outdoor activities such as hiking,climbing, canoeing, ropes courses and group games.
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION RESOURCES

• Definitions for Outdoor Education
  Here are various definitions for Outdoor Education collected by Wilderdom.com
• Outdoor Education Professional’s Resource
  This website and organization is directed to professionals in the outdoor industry to provide resources for training and skill development as well as networking opportunities in a variety of outdoor education scenarios. There are many Universities and Colleges that are members
• National Outdoor Leadership School
  NOLS is one of the most recognized organizations that offer outdoor leadership development in the US
• Outdoor Education Foundation
  Connecting Kids to Science and Nature. OEF’s mission provide resources to connect all students to science and nature through once in a lifetime experiences in quality outdoor education programs offered by the San Diego County Office of Education since 1946
• Outward Bound
• Cornell University Outdoor Education Program