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Facilitator Training Workshop at Horn Field Feb. 27-March 1
February 10, 2009
MACOMB, IL - - Individuals interested in adventure/experiential education and looking to enhance their practical and group facilitation skills have the opportunity to hone their leadership abilities at Western Illinois University's Horn Field Campus' Facilitator Training Workshop. An interest meeting for the Feb. 27-March 1 workshop is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Horn Field Lodge on WIU's Horn Field Campus (HFC), south of Macomb.
The three-day Facilitator Training Workshop is slated for 5-7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 1 at Horn Field Campus.
"This training is not only a great opportunity for those who want to work in the recreation, park and tourism administration (RPTA) field, but it also can provide training for educators and teachers, particularly for those who have summers off and are involved or interested in volunteering and working as a group facilitator at Horn Field Campus in the summer," said Mindy Pheiffer, HFC program coordinator.
According to Chris Unrath, HFC's challenge course director, those interested in attending the three-day workshop should plan to attend the Feb. 25 interest meeting. The interest meeting and the Facilitator Training Workshop are open free to the public.
Horn Field Campus is located south of Macomb on China Road. From South Johnson Street (past Macomb High School), turn right on China Road and follow the road one-quarter of a mile to the Horn Field Campus entrance. Parking is permitted on the HFC lot.
For more information, contact Unrath at (309) 833-5798 or CJ-Unrath@wiu.edu. Learn more about HFC at wiu.edu/RPTA/HFC/.
Posted By: Teresa Koltzenburg (WIUNews@wiu.edu)
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