OTN

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OTN

• Outdoor Training Network

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Welcome

• YMCA-The largest youth organisation
• The worlds biggest outdoor network
• A powerful tool for development and training
• A rich history
• A bright future

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Mission

• To Promote, Support and Develop outdoor training
  as a tool for development

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Why OTN?

• We have need to
• Share experience and knowledge
• Connecting people and resources on a global level
• Identify and solve common issues and problems
• To represent the YMCA outdoor community

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Why belong to OTN - benefits

• Promoting high standards
• Developing programmes
• Effective co-operation
• Representation
• Networking
• Develop competence

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Promoting high standards

• Training
• Guidelines and Policies
• Communication
• Resources
• Develop and share theory and practice

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Developing programmes

• Meetings
• Conferences
• Web communities/ Forums
• Training
• Innovation
• Research

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A Forum for effective co-operation

• Intercultural competence
• Training for working in an international context
• International camps
• Consultancy
• Funding

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Representation

• Representative role, inside and outside YMCA
• Creating a network of outdoor education providers
• Influencing decision making at national and
  international levels

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Networking

• Internally (YMCA)
• EAY
• Partner groups
• Externally (non-YMCA)
• Other providers
• Working with governing bodies
• Partnerships with private companies

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Develop competence

• Study visits
• E-learning
• Conferences
• Training
• Development for Camp Directors
• International Youth Leadership Training
• Exchange of knowledge and experience
• Development of ideas

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Website

• Home Page
• About Us
• Events Training
• Tools
• Links
• Research Theory
• Administration
• Jobs

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Outdoor Training Network world wide

• Australia
• Europe
• India
• New Zealand
• USA
• .more

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Commitment

• Help Train staff
• Send staff for training
• Contribute to ideas
• Get on the list

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Action Plans

• Create network
• Create web site
• Apply for funding
• Appoint volunteers
• Belgium 20-24 oct

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OTN
Outdoor Training Network