Travel/Course Fee Scholarship Application for Bringing the Classroom Outdoors (KPE 450/550) and Wilderness First Aid (KPE 207) Summer '24
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FORM for KPE 450/550 is MONDAY APRIL 29th.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FORM for KPE 207 is THURSDAY, MAY 23rd.

The UMaine Outdoor Leadership program has been granted funding from the Onion Foundation to support educators who want to increase their skills around outdoor activities and learning through participation in the course Bringing the Classroom Outdoors and/or Wilderness First Aid in Summer 2024.  (Thank you, Onion Foundation!) This year both courses will happen in person in Oxford County, primarily (though not limited to) serving educators in MSAD 44 and MSAD 17. 

4.30.24 THE DEADLINE HAS PASSD TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE Course Logistics for Bringing the Classroom Outdoors (KPE 450/550): The weekly  meetings will occur primarily at SAD 17 or SAD 44 schools (details on schedule will be sent to students) on Thursdays 4-7pm from May 9 through June 13 , and will also include a required weekend trip to Bryant Pond 4-H Camp (afternoon of Friday May 31 - afternoon of Sunday June 2). The days and evenings will be very full; staying overnight for the weekend will be expected. 

4.30.24 THIS COURSE IS STILL OPEN! Course Logistics for Wilderness First Aid (KPE 207): The WFA Course will also be held at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp from the afternoon of Friday June 7 - evening of Saturday June 8.  The course on Saturday will be a very long day; staying overnight at Bryant Pond on Friday will be expected.

This form serves two purposes and is required in order to register for either or both courses:
1. This is a scholarship application. The scholarship funds we have will cover the following for these courses:
  • All overnight, food, and facility/equipment costs for the weekend trip in KPE 450/550 (with the exception of a required $25 student travel fee).
  • All overnight, food, facility/equipment, books, and certification costs for KPE 207 (with the exception of a $25 student travel fee).
  • Tuition costs for KPE 207, which is a one credit course.
  • Please note: The scholarship funds do not cover tuition for the three-credit KPE 450/550 course.
2. This is an intent to enroll form. Enrollment in these courses is by permission and is limited to 15 students. Once you submit this form, Lauren Jacobs (Coordinator of the UMaine OL Program) will connect you with the link to enroll and grant permission for you to do so. 

For questions about this scholarship or the course logistics, please contact Lauren Jacobs (lauren.jacobs@maine.edu). If needed, she can put you in touch with the instructors.
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School / District in which you are employed *
Are you currently a student at the University of Maine? 

Note: We have a NEW graduate certificate in Outdoor Leadership & Education! Definitely check it out and be in touch with lauren.jacobs@maine.edu if you have questions about it. If you would like to apply for / enroll in the graduate certificate, please indicate so here, as the enrollment process for these courses will be slightly different if you are a student in the graduate certificate program.
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Have you ever been a student at ANY University of Maine System campus? *
If you are/have been a student at ANY University of Maine System campus, please provide your Student ID:
In which courses do you wish to enroll?   *
Please note: If you intend to or might eventually enroll in the Outdoor Leadership and Education Graduate Certificate program, you must take the KPE 550 (graduate level) version of that course.

Note: KPE 207 meets the first aid requirements for the state Educational Trip Leader (ETL) permit application.
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If you would like to take KPE 550: Please provide the name(s) of higher education institution(s) you have graduated from, the degree conferred, and the date of graduation.  (Note: If you plan to enroll in this course as a non-degree student - meaning not part of a certificate or graduate program - and you did not graduate from a University of Maine System campus, we will ask you to provide proof of undergrad degree at a later time. That will be either a transcript (can be unofficial) or a copy of your State teaching certificate.  *
Please briefly (4-5 sentences) explain: your role as an educator (grade level / content area), what your experience level in outdoor activities/outdoor learning is, and what you hope to gain from participation in these course(s). *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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