Outdoor Leadership Program at Greenfield Community College

About GCC
Welcome! Greenfield Community College is the only institution of public higher education in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with an annual enrollment of over 2,500 credit students and a rich tradition of access, excellence and affordability.
Admission
Welcome prospective students! Whether you're a first-time college student, a returning student, still in high school or looking to make a career change, we are here to help you begin your journey at GCC.
Paying for college
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Academics
With over 60 programs and certificates and extensive student support services (like transfer counseling, disability accommodations and tutoring) GCC is the place for quality, affordable higher education in the Pioneer Valley.
Credit-free workshops
Our office of Community Education offers classes and workshops for personal enrichment and professional development. Online, too!
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We’re different. We’re better.

As the only one-year outdoor adventure leadership training program of its kind in the United States accredited by the Association for Experiential Education, we think we’re pretty special. You will, too.

We encourage our students to rock the boat.

Spend a year in our tightly-knit “living laboratory” of 20 highly-motivated learners. Our non-traditional, field-intensive curriculum will change your life. Apply now!

WHAT will you learn?

Leadership skills. Technical skills. With 12 professional certifications available, you’ll learn a whole lot about the outdoors, and a whole lot about yourself.

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HOW will you learn these skills?

By doing them. You won’t spend much time in a typical academic classroom. Our courses are all field-oriented and hands-on.

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WHO will you learn from?

Experts with direct field experience. Our faculty includes nationally-certified instructors, authors and international guides who have led hundreds of expeditions.

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