Events

2027 Outdoor School Summit

January 15-19 at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama

Schedule

The Summit schedule features a range of programs and activities, all designed to enrich the knowledge and skills of leaders at outdoor schools and related environmental organizations.

Schedule is subject to change.

Lots of great discussion, and I left with actionable knowledge and new connections.

— Summit Participant

Friday 1/15

4pm

Check-in

Sign in, pick up Summit materials, and introduce yourself.

6pm

Dinner

7pm

Summit Welcome

A warm welcome and introduction with ANCA and CNC staff.

8pm

Evening Activities

Saturday 1/16

8am

Breakfast

9am-12pm

Field Trips

Field Trips are your opportunity to visit nearby sites, learn from their operations, and connect with your peers.

12:15-1:15pm

Lunch

1:30-3pm

Facilitated Discussions 1

3:30-5pm

Facilitated Discussions 2

5pm

Networking Social

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to connect with fellow professionals. Beverages will be provided.

6pm

Dinner

7pm

Open Space Introduction and Planning

All Summit participants will gather and collectively decide on session topics for Sunday and Monday.

Sunday 1/17

8am

Breakfast

9am-12pm

Field Trips

Field Trips are your opportunity to visit nearby sites, learn from their operations, and connect with your peers.

12:15-1:15pm

Lunch

1:30-2:45pm

Open Space Sessions 1

3:15-4:30pm

Open Space Sessions 2

5pm

Networking Social

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to connect with fellow professionals. Beverages will be provided.

6pm

Dinner

7pm

Evening Activities

Monday 1/18

8am

Breakfast

9-10:15am

Open Space Sessions 3

10:45am-12pm Open Space Sessions 4
12:15-1:15pm

Lunch

1:30-2:45pm

Open Space Sessions 5

3:15-4:30pm

Open Space Sessions 6

5pm

Networking Social

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to connect with fellow professionals. Beverages will be provided.

6pm

Dinner

7:15pm

Summit Closing

Tuesday 1/19

8am

Breakfast

8:30-11am

Check-out and Departure


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