Outdoor Program Instruction and Consulting
Daniel Vanderpyl partners with outdoor organizations to strengthen their programs by offering guided expertise.
It all begins with an idea…
Want to launch an outdoor program?
Want to improve an already existent one?
Have a bunch of questions about outdoor programs?
You are not alone. There are many challenges to running an outdoor program, and you need the correct knowledge and training.
Inspire the outdoors
It’s time to grow your outdoor programs!
I am here to help. This is how:
I bring clarity to legalities, policy, and protocols.
I will help you safely implement your outdoor programs.
I will journey with you to train staff in outdoor leadership.
I will help you avoid frustrating situations where you feel stuck getting your outdoor programs going.
I will help you navigate the state of the outdoor industry as it relates to summer camp programs.
I have professional and academic experience in outdoor program risk management.
Hello, I’m Daniel
I am the face behind Venture Seven. I started this company to give Canadian organizations an opportunity to enhance their outdoor programs. I do this by purposefully addressing common roadblocks to your outdoor programs, and by helping you find simple solutions to those roadblocks.
If you see me at the top of a mountain, you will probably find me enjoying a ginger beer. If you ask me my favourite tree, I will say cedar. And if you take a course that I teach, you will hear at least one awful joke.
I enjoy viewing complex issues with a Systems Thinking lens to encounter innovative and practical ideas. You can count on me being someone who will listen to your situation and go for a walk with you…but I do not like running.
I oversee the Crowsnest Outdoor Leadership Training School (COLTS) in Southwest Alberta, which is a four-month long program that trains summer camp staff to be competent in leading multiple-day, intensive backpacking trips in the Canadian Rockies.
I think the world could be a better place by becoming more like a summer camp. And, I consider the outdoors to be one of the most effective settings for summer camps like yours to make a lasting impact.
Let’s connect,
Daniel Vanderpyl
What I offer…
Consulting Packages
Good things come in small, medium, and large packages.
Modules
From Risk Management,
to wilderness COVID protocols,
to legalities; strengthening your outdoor programs is my objective.
Courses
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC)
Leave No Trace (LNT)
Hourly, Monthly, Guided Excursions
Whatever it is, getting assistance where you are stuck can make all the difference.
Leadership in Nature
What others are saying…
Daniel is my most trusted resource in the camp game. I can say without hesitation: Daniel has the technical expertise, and the calm, focused demeanour that is required to successfully engage and resolve challenges. He is my first choice for questions about the Outdoors.
David Graham
Executive Director
Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
Daniel is one of the best outdoor leaders I know at reading people, both as a group and as individuals, and he is a gifted teacher who is genuinely interested in the personal development of those he leads. He is also an exceptionally thoughtful person who reflects deeply on experience, and who shows others how to learn.
Dr. Yin Liu
Instructor
Crowsnest Outdoor Leadership Training School
Daniel is a creative and enthusiastic environmental leader. He is an effective and skilled outdoor educator. If you are seeking to build or strengthen competency in your outdoor organization and staff, Daniel is a great resource to assist you in taking it to the next level.
Lynn Petzold
Senior Faculty
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
I found my consultation with Daniel extremely helpful when I was looking into implementing a new outdoor program at our camp. Creating an outdoor program involves complex decisions around safety and risk management, so getting the guidance of a professional helped me make informed and confident decisions.
Steffi Reynolds
Executive Director
Mill Creek Camp
Daniel is an explorer at heart who has dedicated his life to outdoor adventure and education. He believes in the power of nature and its impact on personal growth. With thoughtful and creative insights, Daniel will expertly help you achieve your goals.
Helen Sovdat
Mountain Guide
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG)
Daniel is well balanced, detailed and hard hitting. I have always found his leadership to be insightful and thorough. Daniel is passionate about outdoor leadership and patient as a teacher. Having worked over 10 years in the summer camp industry myself, I highly recommend Venture Seven.
Tim Taylor
Rock Guide
Girth Hitch Guiding/Frontier Lodge
I have seen the quality that comes out of the COLTS program and the focus on programming, preparation and safety. I have no doubt that Daniel will implement these same high standards to help your organization successfully deliver exceptional outdoor programs.
Heather Davis
Hiking Guide, Business Owner
Uplift Adventures
As someone who oversees and leads outdoor programs at a summer camp, I have found Daniel's insight and expertise to be vital to the success of our programs. Daniel understands the needs of outdoor programming at summer camps, and would be a valuable resource to any camp looking to develop and grow their programs.
Stephanie Goodbrand
Director of Outdoor Programs
Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
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