Values-Based Adventure & Education

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is the values-based outdoor adventure and education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development. By teaching a core curriculum that emphasizes teamwork, environmental stewardship and the acquisition of technical skills, we help people improve their self-confidence and interpersonal relationships.

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Outdoor Educator • Semester & Gap Year • Women's Wilderness

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Education without Walls

Explore life-changing outdoor education experiences for youth

Medical Training

EMT • W+EMT • WFR • WFA

The Latest From Our Blog

December 24 2019

7 Tips for Staying Sharp This Winter

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When it comes to staying connected with outdoor activities — even in the dead of winter — the important thing is to dig deep, don’t procrastinate, and most important, remain consistent. There’s an old expression that I just made up…
December 04 2019

Give the Gift of Adventure This Holiday Season

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This, indeed, is the time of year when most of us are spending way too much focus seeking the perfect gift for a loved one. In a mountain climbing analogy, the experience can be compared to ascending a 20,000-foot peak…