Mission

Founded in 1979, the Nova Scotia Outdoor Leadership Development Program (NSOLD Program) aims to enhance the quality and quantity of outdoor leaders in Nova Scotia through a comprehensive, experiential leadership development process. Managed by the Physical Activity Sport and Recreation responsibility centre of the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection, the NSOLD program engages some of Nova Scotia’s best outdoor specialists in the delivery of its programs.

All aspects of the program embrace the principles of experiential learning, environmental stewardship, accessibility by all, sound risk management and volunteerism.

Program

The NSOLD Program provides participants with the knowledge and training to become informed, more experienced outdoor leaders. This results in safer, more enjoyable and environmentally responsible experiences in our back country.

The program is designed to provide outdoor leadership development for anyone wishing to upgrade their current outdoor and leadership skills. Examples of groups using NSOLD program training include youth-serving agencies, schools, volunteer organizations, government departments, organizations in the private sector, universities and of course individuals who want to enhance their own personal development.