MRU & Prospect Outdoors!

11/2/2011

On October 15th and 16th, leaders from Mount Royal University collaborated with Prospect.

Students from MRU’s Applied Bachelor Degree in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership recently earned course credit in a collaboration with Prospect’s PDD Services. 8 student leaders expanded their knowledge base on working with people with disabilities by getting to know our clients and then putting on an overnight camping trip.

14 clients and Prospect staff joined the group in the Sibbald Flats area of Kananaskis Country, where they camped in tents and partook in numerous outdoor activities. Clients were taught skills and given leadership opportunities in geo-caching, team-building activities, canoeing and hiking. This experience challenged perceptions and encouraged personal growth among the leaders, clients and staff alike.