Resources ! Resources ! Resources

It is the time of year to think about things like program improvement, new activities, preparing for camp, trips and treks!

Here are some resources to for Project Venture facilitators and program managers!

• There are still a few spots left at the PV National Training, Feb. 9, 10 and 11 in Albuquerque. Need tuition support to make it happen? Email us at info@niylp.org. We'll see what we can do!
• Sign up for Jen Stanchfield's blog "The Inspired Educator" . Jen offers great ideas for activities, tips for in-school programming and just some fun stuff! Jen will be attending our Feb. training in ABQ.
• Writing a grant? Looking for an evidence-based program that will allow you to incorporate outdoor ed, adventure ed, service learning? We can help you write Project Venture into your application. Email us at info@niylp.org for more info!
• Interested in bringing a Horse Inspired Growth and Healing component to your PV programming? Suzi Landolphi from Red Horse Nation will be presenting at the ABQ workshop. She will be sharing program components and how Tribes, agencies and communities have used this highly effective methodology.
• Seeking training on challenge challenge course activities? Due for your annual ropes course inspection? Our friends at High 5 Adventure Learning offer great training and technical services at great rates. Ryan McCormick from High 5 will be attending the Feb. training in ABQ to learn about NIYLP and PV. You can meet him there!
• Expand your "bag of tricks". The PV Activity Kit is a bag full of props and equipment for ice-breakers, problem-solving activities and more! Weighing in at 50 lbs. you'll have chickens, stepping stones, boffers, tossables, and lots more to use in-school, out-of-school and anywhere you do programming!
• NIYLP's 29th Annual Project Venture National Camp, July 13-19th at Sacred Mountain Learning Center on Mt. Taylor near Acoma/Laguna NM. All sites implementing Project Venture are invited to bring 4 youth and 2 adults a week of life-changing adventure, service, culture and fun! Space is limited. Register today!

We look forward to learning more about your work, progress, ideas and needs. Share them by commenting on this blog, on Facebook, or email us directly ( info@niylp.org ).

Remember the 2011 PV Implementation Guide is available on line!

Taho!