RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP

As the fast pace lifestyle of America continues to become more demanding, society must integrate recreation and learning to develop greater self-awareness and effective leadership in individuals of various ages and backgrounds. Whether groups consist of individuals who desire personal gain, or groups who participate as a way to become a cohesive unit, bonding usually occurs. Members learn to develop balance, allowing them to maintain a need for independance yet also reliance on others.

Wilderness Trips:

Every wilderness experience serves as a unique opportunity; never again can the same trip be exactly duplicated. Since each trip combines the individual goals, diverse backgrounds, and distinct personal characteristics of participants, trip leaders must adapt the program to cater to the group betterment.

Group Dynamics:

This interdependence of individuals builds the group as members contribute and desire unity. The mutual influence occurs when participants provide a varied perspective on a topic, ask questions, listen to fellow group members, or confirm one another. With unique, yet complimentary goals, group members anticipate success.

Outward Bound Addresses This resource provides several phone numbers and addresses of Outward Bound programs throughout the country. Although this information is helpful, this source could be greatly improved with visual aides, descriptions of trips, and Email addresses.

Net Search Directory The directory provides 58 links to additional resources. For someone interested in recreational leadership, yet unfamiliar with the specific aspects, the directory offers a valuable resource on the broad topic.

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