COALS Curriculum (90 Hours)

Backpacking Basics, Camping Basics, Backpacking/camping equipment, Outdoor/camp cooking, Sanitation, Fly fishing, Basic First Aid/CPR, Leave No Trace, Orienteering (Map/Compass/GPS), Wilderness survival, Horsemanship and trail riding, Outdoor photography, Leadership, People skills, Local history, Environmental studies

Basic Horsemanship: 16 Hours

Introductory Riding Lessons and Trail Rides
Saddles and Equipment
Horse and Mule Behavior
Horse Nutrition, Care and Common Health Problems
Repair of Tack/Equipment
Safety
Leave No Trace

Leadership and People Skills: 16 Hours

Based on the concepts of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People

Standard First Aid and CPR Certification: 8 Hours

Introduction to Fly Fishing: 8 Hours

Introduction
Fly Fishing Equipment
Clothing, vest, waders, and boots
Type of trout and habitat
Knots Tying and Casting Techniques
Type and Selection of Flies
Catch and Release

Orienteering: 8 Hours

Using a Compass
Using a GPS (Global Positioning System)
Day/Night Navigation

Outdoor and Wildlife Photography/Videos: 4 Hours

Types of Cameras and Equipment
Proper Handling and Maintenance
Lighting and Filtering
Taking Outdoor Pictures and Videos
Management of Pictures/Videos on Your Computer

Wilderness Survival: 8 Hours

Safety and Prevention
Hypothermia
Dehydration
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Shelters and Fire Starting

Hiking, Backpacking and Camping: 16 Hours

Tents and Tent Construction
Equipment Use and Maintenance
Proper Clothing and Boots
Planning the Trip
Hiking and Backpacking Adventures
Safety and Sanitation
Leave No Trace

Outdoor and Camp Cooking: 4 Hours

Cooking on Camp Fires, Stoves, and Dutch Ovens
Planning and Menus (Nutrition and Diet)
Equipment and Supplies
Safe Food Storage
Safety

Conservation and Stewardship: 2 Hours

Local History
Organizations and Funding
Ethics
Environmental Studies
National Forest Service and State Park Use and Regulations
"Leave No Trace" Techniques

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