Learn how to become a better support person for any program. We call the role a Cricket Conscience, because rather than telling a child what to do, we come along side, like Jiminy Cricket and help Pinocchio make his own decisions with a Hummingbird Approach.

Jamie Black MA, BI has been leading adventures for over 20 years, studying engagement in Children through a Masters. Published in 2017 "The Hummingbird Approach: A Case Study of Guided Discovery Learning for Children in Nature."

This training is for people who

  • work with clients as a Behavior Support Worker in a group of others, with a child who is between 8 and 15 years old
  • mainly spend time outdoors with them
  • have basic training in Behavior Support Work and are seeking fun and engaging ways to empower youth
  • want to learn online and have access to a Master of Adventure
  • are willing to do what it takes to make memories through being a Cricket Conscience

This is NOT for the faint of heart.

Once paid, you will receive access to our online Community of Practice, our downloadable resources and support with sourcing supplies.

You'll learn about:

  • Basic Land-Use and Earth-Conscious Practices
  • How to Improvise
  • Basic Behavior Support Practices
  • Basic Behavior Management
  • Social and Emotional Regulation Techniques
  • Communication with parents & peers
  • How to Assess Hazards & Risk
  • How to build Confidence
  • Preparing Outdoor Gear
  • Nuances of being a support
  • Trouble shooting situations
  • Systems Development for Success​

You receive:

  • Support in a group, and 1 to 1
  • Q&A sessions with others

You're Time Commitment Includes:

3 Week Prep, 6 Week Practicum with Children, 2 Week follow-up

1-3 hours per week depending on you

Reading or Listening to recordings of the information and prepping supplies

Complete & Receive a Certificate of Completion

Please note that all resources and supplies are NOT included in this price, and you can free-source and up-cycle all you want.

Upon purchasing this training, refunds are negotiable with good reason, you may also save for a later date, or switch to another training.