2008-2009 Training Schedule

The Gettysburg Recreational Adventure Board (GRAB) staff receives approximately 450 hours of training annually that consists of classroom and field instruction. The major components of our training focus on group facilitation, risk assessment & legal issues, wilderness medical care, environmental issues, technical skills, leadership, and professional learning goals with an emphasis on climbing, sea kayaking, and winter camping.

Our goal is concentrate our efforts on a important issues and lessons such as decision making, communication, trust, and respecting individual differences while maintaining a full value experience. The backcountry is just a medium to teach and learn about the professional skills necessary to succeed in any place of employment after graduation.

2008-2009 Training Schedule:

Leadership through Facilitation (open to campus)
Meet at the Quarry Challenge Course

Sunday, September 21 (12:30pm-5:00pm)
Introductions, Adventure Wave & Experiential Learning Cycle/Activities & Intiatives

Monday, September 22 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Brief & Frame the expereince/Intiatives & Low elements

Monday, September 29 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Debrief the experience/Low elements

Monday, October 6 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Introduction to knots & the belay

Monday, October 20 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Choose your Challenge & Goal Setting/High elements

Monday, October 27 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
High elements

Monday, November 3 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
High elements



New Staff Selection
September 16/17 Interest sessions
September 27 Interest day hike
September 30 Applications due
October 16-22 Interviews
October 23 Acceptance letters sent

Fall Staff Training:
November 14-16

New Staff Backpacking:
January 11-14, 2009

Winter Training:
February 6-8 , 2009

Wilderness Institute:
March 6-15, 2009

Wilderness First Responder (open to campus)
May 12-20, 2009

Ascent Training:
August 15-20, 2009