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

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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.

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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​

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You receive:

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

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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.