Future Leaders Hike

Registration is required for this event. For more information and to sign up go to:
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001J5D72AK/act00023881

Interested in becoming an AMC outdoor leader, or looking to sharpen your leadership skills? Join us for the Future Leaders Hike, a day of connection, learning, and hands-on practice in the field.

Whether you're exploring leadership for the first time, working through the Leader-in-Training process, or are already an active leader looking for a refresher, you'll spend the day learning alongside fellow AMC leaders in a supportive environment.

We'll start with coffee and conversation before heading out on the trail for a field-based leadership practicum featuring realistic scenarios, group discussion, mentoring, and skill-building. We'll wrap up the day with trip planning support to help future leaders take the next step toward posting and leading an activity.

Take Outdoor Leader Fundamentals, then join the Future Leaders Hike. By the end of the day, you'll have hands-on leadership experience and clear next steps toward leading your first AMC trip.
Maine Chapter Leaders-in-Training: Participation in this event counts as two co-leads toward your leadership requirements. Please bring any materials needed to document your participation and leadership sign-offs.

Route Description
Wolfe's Neck Center Coastal Loop
From the Wolfe's Neck Center campus, we'll explore a mix of coastal trails, forest paths, and shoreline viewpoints during an extended field session focused on outdoor leadership practice. Along the way, participants will rotate through practicing leadership roles and work through realistic outdoor leadership scenarios. The route provides a welcoming environment for new leaders while offering meaningful opportunities for experienced leaders to refine their skills through mentoring, discussion, and hands-on practice.