TREE CLIMBING NORTHWEST
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FACILITATOR PROGRAM
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to see through the eyes of the trees. As a tree climbing Facilitator you can safely and with confidence provide the tree climbing experience to others.
Facilitating a tree climb calls for a high level of climbing, guiding and rescue expertise. Our former three-day Facilitator Course could only begin to do the job. Our 2010 FACILITATOR TREE WEEK includes all the material from the earlier course and builds on it to provide a more thorough preparation.
In Facilitator Tree Week you learn how to prepare your climbing site and your trees. You learn how to give a gear talk and orientation when working with first-time climbers. The physical and psychological challenges that your climbers may face are covered in detail. You learn a special climbing system that gives access to tree climbing to some people with disabilities, and to those who are older or overweight. Rescue techniques are covered and practiced every day of class. You learn three different rescue scenarios and how to deal with each one. This portion of the class is physically demanding.
In the past we didn’t have time for hands-on experience in tree maintenance, and students regretted it. Now we can practice transforming a “wild” tree into a “tame” tree—pruned for safe climber access with all hazards removed. We also cover facilitating night climbs.
Finally, you will help facilitate a climb, and you will lead at least one climbing event on your own. You will be required to pass a rescue test, a written exam, and a climbing exam. Be prepared for an awesome week of learning how to confidently share your love of trees with others.
The Facilitator Tree Week training is the first part of the Facilitator Program. After the training, you’ll enter an internship period, returning to your community to conduct guided climbs and submit reports of your experience to your instructor. When you have demonstrated sufficient experience and proficiency, your instructor will grant a Tree Climbers International (TCI) Facilitator certificate.
If you are with an organization such as a school, camp, or scouting group, we strongly recommend that at least two from your organization participate in the program. Customized Facilitator training for camps or groups of climbers with special needs is available upon request. Please contact Tim Kovar for details.
Click here to view a list of Facilitator Course Objectives and Course Outline.
Prerequisite: BTCC and other requirements.
Tuition $1250
2010 FACILITATOR TREE WEEK Schedule
These are the proposed dates for Facilitator Tree Week in 2010. Class schedules are subject to change until they are booked. You may apply for the class session you prefer, or call us to ask for the dates of your choice.
(Click CALENDAR to see the full schedule of Tree Climbing Northwest classes and events.)
May 30-June 5 Portland
Registration
To book the Facilitator Course, please contact Barbara Rodriguez at 1-541-476-9492. She and Instructor Tim Kovar will work with you to confirm your eligibility and set up dates for your course. Once that is done, you will be asked to complete the following four registration forms and return them to us with a deposit to hold your place in the class.
Just click on these interactive documents, fill them out from your computer, and follow the directions to submit the forms to Barbara Rodriguez by email at connect@newtribe.com or by mail to New Tribe, PO Box 638, Grants Pass, OR 97528. Barbara will send you an email reply with further information.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader software to open these documents. Get the free download here:
Facilitator Program Participation Agreement
What happens next:
Barbara will send you a welcome letter by email, confirming the location and dates of your course, what time it will begin, and what to bring.
About your climbing gear:
Tree Climbing Northwest provides all tree climbing equipment you will need during your course. If you bring your own equipment, you may use it during your course only with prior approval of your instructor/guide.
What you provide:
You provide your own transportation, food and lodging during your course. For local maps, transportation and lodging information, click on your course location: PORTLAND or CAVE JUNCTION.
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