4-H Outdoor Leadership

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

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Ready to level up your outdoor skills? This micro-credential pathway shows you’ve started your journey into Outdoor Leadership! You’ve explored how to stay safe, build confidence, and work with others in outdoor adventures—whether through a class, camp, or other hands-on experience with the University of Maine System or an approved program. It’s your first step toward becoming the kind of leader others want on every hike, trip, or team. Let the adventures begin!

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Cost: Varies

Registration will open in August/September 2025 for the next cohort.

  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Leadership
  • 4-H
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Outdoor Recreation Safety

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Boost your skills and stand out with a 4-H Outdoor Leadership micro-credential!

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UMaine Extension is part of the University of Maine System Micro-Credential Initiative