ALPS - Adventure Leaders Programme (Singapore)
Programme Overview

ALPS prepare student leaders in uniformed groups to be equipped with the necessary outdoor
leadership skills to be able to lead their peers on expeditions and trips.

Our professional outdoor trainers will lead in discussions and share information on the best
practices of outdoor adventure and trips.

ALPS advocates the notion of “Teach Less, Learn More” and provides many opportunities for
“teachable moments” to surface, to allow participants to understand better, essential life skills
required even for their survival in the urban jungle.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the workshop, participants will experience the following:

1. Gain a greater understanding of the outdoors and the environment.
2. Gain the necessary skills and knowledge of leading an expedition.
   
3. Gain the necessary knowledge in adventure programming.
   
4. Respect for the natural environment and the forces of nature.
   
5. Build resilience and strength in character.

WHO IS IT FOR?

1. Student Leaders in Uniformed Groups
2. Students in outdoor-related clubs

SUGGESTED DURATION

8 to 24 hours

BRIEF SUMMARY

-Introduction & Outdoor Skills (Part 1)
This provides an overview of that this programme is about. It will also equip participants with some basic knowledge and information on some necessary outdoor skills:

1. Camp craft and equipment
2. Navigation and wilderness travel
3. Outdoor cooking and field hygiene

-Outdoor Skills (Part 2)
This follows from the previous session, to provide more safety and environmental awarness. Participants may be brought outdoors for this session:

1. Wilderness First Aid principles
2. Tropical rainforest and cultural awarness
3. Wilderness ethics

-Leader Skills (Part 1)
This provides participants with some knowledge and skills in planning and leading expeditions or adventure-based programmes:

1. Group expedition planning and preparation
2. Expedition leadership
3. Enhancing the wilderness experience

-Leader Skills (Part2)
This follows from the previous session to touch on the prevention or minimisation of incidents that may occur during expeditions and adventure-based programmes. It prepares the participants for emergency evacuation as well as the best practiced protocols during emergencies/incidences.

1. Basic principles of outdoor risk management
2. Accident & Emergency procedures