College Experiential Education Programs

Outdoor Adventure Experiential Education Delivers Lifetime Lessons to College Students
Our custom college programs are one of the most rewarding services we get to offer to young adults at Northern Outdoors. Students learn a wealth of skills and industry expert insights in outdoor recreation sports, recreation leadership, risk management, sustainable tourism, group dynamics and teambuilding, and much more. We can create the ideal program to meet your group's needs, with flexible itineraries, diverse activities, and varied course durations. Call us to find out more at 800-765-7238.
Johnson and Wales Hospitality College:
Maine and Canada Adventure Tourism Course
Program Overview
Adventure Hospitality Experiential Education Program: 13.5 College Credits 28 Day Trips in Summer and Winter covering three educational areas:
- Adventure Sport and Nature-Based Tourism
- Eco-Tourism
- Leadership in the Recreational Setting
Daily activities integrate hard skills training (outdoor sports), soft skills (teambuilding, group dynamics), business theory and practice (risk management, eco-tourism principles), journaling, and guest lectures by industry professionals. This extended trip arms students with an in-depth understanding of the sensitivities of the outdoor adventure travel industry and eco-tourism principles, with the practical integration of business management techniques.

Summer Highlights
Winter Highlights