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Leadership and Maine Guide Programs



Maine Recreational Guide Course

This course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast who would like to learn the skills needed to take their passion to a leadership level. Whether you're looking at becoming a better prepared enthusiast, scout leader, outing club leader or professional guide, there will be something in this course for you!

Maine Guide Sea Kayak Guide Courses

Offered as a custom program at your location

The OLTOA Sea Kayak Course may be the most extensive sea kayak guide training course in the State. If you are looking for a comprehensive course that will show you how to guide a Sea Kayaking trip from soup to nuts then this is the course for you. This is a great course for people who are interested in leading trips as a profession or for people interested in leading events for kayaking clubs, organizations and/or groups of friends.

We can do this course in the State of Maine to help you prepare for the Maine Guides exam or out of state to help you enhance your skills as an outdoor leader or parts of the course as you or your organization require.

All our courses are taught by Registered Maine Sea Kayak Guides who are ACA Certified Sea Kayak Instructors with many years’ experience both guiding and teaching.

Individualized Staff Training at your Facility

Perfect for camps, schools, or anywhere there are outdoor leaders to be found. Individualized training is designed specifically for your needs. It can include certifications, paddle expeditions, emphasis on risk management, or just a classroom refresher. Prices vary according to number of students, hours of class and travel time. Call us now and we'll help you develop your best staff training to date!