Earlier spring, 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 in the future, leaders will have to take specific courses and certification programs. 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). A grace period starts on June 1, 2023 which gives leaders the following time periods to acquire these certifications:
Level One: By December 31, 2023 (Completed)
Level Two: By December 31, 2024
Level Three: By December 31, 2024
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):
(Onondaga Chapter Recommended) Cornell Cooperative Ext SH (15 min)
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 Trainer: (one-time)
Wilderness First Aid: (period of certification varies by provider)
Leader Ratings System: click here
Leader certification requirements: click here