In 2023, the ADK board of directors voted unanimously to adopt an Outing and Leader’s Guide that establishes organization-wide protocols that will create safer and more enjoyable experiences for our participants. This is the result of a robust year-long process led by the Advisory Council’s Outings and Meetings Committee.
To lead outings with our Chapter, leaders are required to take specific courses to become certified. The requirements vary depending on the level of the outing. Required leader training is offered at no cost by the ADK or will be reimbursed through the Chapter (contact Chapter Outings Chair for approval in advance of taking the course). The grace period started on June 1, 2023 for Level 1 and ended on January 31, 2025 for Levels 2 and 3. Courses are offered by the ADK on-line and in person. Anyone wishing to become a leader, please contact the Chapter Outings Chair.
Level One: By December 31, 2023 (Completed)
Level Two: By January 31, 2025 (Completed)
Level Three: By January 31, 2025 (Completed)
ADK Certification Support
To view the tutorial how to upload your certificate(s), visit the ADK Leader Certification Program
(have your certificates ready to upload in format type pdf, jpg, or png)
Certification FAQ and ADK resource guide are located at Certification FAQ/Resource Guide
Onondaga Chapter Support
Please contact Outings Chair, Lisa Druke, .
Certificate Levels
Level 1
Leave No Trace 101 Course: (one-time)
Sexual Harassment (required annually):
Link to the recommended Sexual Harrasement Course (Cornell Cooperative Ext SH (15 min)
Course instructions (helpful to make sure you get the course completion certificate)
Level 2
Outdoor Leadership 101: (one-time)
Map and Compass: (one-time)
Basic First Aid/CPR: (period of certification varies by provider)
Level 3
Leave No Trace Awareness: (one-time)
Wilderness First Aid: (period of certification varies by provider)
Leader Ratings System: click here
Leader certification requirements: click here