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

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EMT • W+EMT • WFR • WFA

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April 10 2018

Staff Profile: Meg Young, Director of Admissions

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Meg Young joined the staff team here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education late last year as office manager and was swiftly promoted to director of admissions. She works closely with our students to ensure their…
March 27 2018

How to Find Your Perfect Outdoor Partner

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It stands to reason that the success or failure of any non-solo outdoor adventure depends to a great degree on the person or people accompanying you. As a result, and long before you head out the door on your next…
March 12 2018

Making Sense of the New Norm in Outdoor Equipment

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When shopping for human-outdoor equipment, keeping up with the Joneses used to be the norm. New skis, boots, boards, kayaks, apparel, bikes, wetsuits and more. Whatever your sport or pursuit of choice, you had to have the latest technical outdoor…