We believe topics like teamwork and leadership can only be taught through hands-on experiential learning methods. Our Workshops and Trainings specialize in staff, team and leadership development through unique, interactive and applicable experiences. With years of experience and resources within San Francisco State University, our curriculum combines current theories, research and practical experience with interactive cooperative activities.
We host some trainings at our available locations based at SFSU, other trainings at our ropes course in SF and others that we can bring to your location. PLI delivers trainings in the following areas and will also work with you to develop a specific training for your staff.
“Art of Play” Play/Game Leadership
Learn 20 of PLI’s best teambuilding activities in the 3 hour workshops as well as the basics to lead, sequence and debrief these active learning elements. Great for anyone who works with youth or is interested in the fundamentals of facilitating team building activities. Offered October 2009 at SFSU – contact PLI for more details
Ropes Course Leadership
Building off of our 30 years worth of experience leading ropes courses here in SF we will teach you the technical and facilitation skills necessary to facilitate a ropes course experience. We offer a 3 day training illustrating the basic skills with opportunities to develop your skills as a volunteer in our program. Furthermore we offer course internships to be able to utilize and refine these skills.
Other topics for development include:
Facilitation Skills
All you need to know about facilitating experiential activities, building teams and inspiring people.
Non Traditional Physical Education Activities
Centered on cooperative and inclusive alternatives to getting kids active and having fun.
Positive Youth Development
Insight into the concept of youth development and how to build assets in our youth to prepare them with specific ways to incorporate into your program.
Conference Workshops
PLI also delivers workshops at various conferences including California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS); Association for Experiential Education (AEE); National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as well as many local gatherings here in the Bay Area.
Outdoor Youth Connection – Collaboration with CA State Parks. More information
