This is an Outings Leader Training workshop offered by the Outdoor Activities Training Program (OATP).  This workshop fulfills the OLT 101/OLT 201 requirement.

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  Please note:  Online registration uses the National Outings reservation system. 

  • Once registered, you're confirmed. 

  • On step seven, please disregard the pending participant approval and the National Outings cancellation policy.

• PHONE or FAX (credit card required), or MAIL (check) registration information please click Registration.

• Cancellation Policy: In the event that you cannot attend, we can only give a refund if you cancel more than one week prior to the event (for trainings less then $100).

• After you've registered

  • You will be asked to fill out an on-line questionnaire (or request a hard copy be sent to you).

  • You will be sent a confirmation letter and workshop overview packet immediately after registering.

  • If you haven’t already taken Outings Leader Training – Basic (OLT 101), you should take this prior to this training event.  Your weekend training experience will benefit greatly from it, especially if you are a new leader.  You can take this course in several different formats on the Sierra Club's password-protected website. If you don't already have a login/password, you can simply request one.
    • Take the OLT 101 web-based training.

    • Read the OLT 101 Curriculum.

  • Approximately ten days prior to the workshop you will be sent final details including driving directions, a ride share list, and a packing list.

Facility Information

Elks Camp Barrett is located in Crownsville, Maryland (west of Annapolis), 30 miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles east of Washington D.C. It is situated on approximately 188 acres. There are 6 cabins, a large dining hall with Director's Office, two pavilions and the Resident Maintenance Manager/Custodian's house on the premises.

• Sleeping accommodations will be in cabins that sleep 20 each. Each cabin has a toilet and sink. Shower facilities are located in a central bathhouse.
• Cabins will be designated as male, female, or mixed gender.
• The cabins have electricity, but are not winterized.
• For a heartier experience, you may choose to pitch a tent on the grounds.
• Showers are located in a central bathhouse. Additional toilets are in the dining hall.
   

What to Bring

• Sleeping bag or linens and a pillow if you would like (no linens are provided).

• Sunscreen and a hat.

• Raingear - one workshop session will be held outside regardless of weather

• Camp chair or lawn chair -- You'll be much more comfortable if you provide your own seating for the sessions. Otherwise expect to sit on standard "camp" chairs

• Cup or insulated mug for hot drinks and a water bottle

• Flashlight or headlamp

• Watch or alarm clock for waking up and keeping to the schedule

• Writing utensils - you will be provided with a workshop binder

• Appropriate clothing for the weather. Please check the current weather prior to the workshop

• Personal toiletries, towel, and shower shoes

• Cash or checks - We will be selling the book Outdoor Leadership for $10, Outings Banners for $30, and other gear and related items

• If you have any outings leader related materials to give out or display on either our Resource Table or Reference Table, please bring them.

Directions
(These directions and map are supplied by the facility.  The OATP/Sierra Club does not take responsibility for their accuracy. Please consult a map beforehand.)

The camp is located off of Chesterfield Road in Crownsville, MD.

From Washington and Virginia

• Take Interstate Route 50 east off I-95 (about the 2 o'clock position on the beltway)
• Drive east, and take the exit for MD Route 3 North.
• Drive about 1 mile north and turn right onto MD Route 450 (Defense Highway)
• Drive 3.5 miles east and turn left on St. Stevens Church Road. (this is a T-intersection. Rut-land Rd. will intersect on the right 100 ft. further east)
• Drive 1/2 mile north and turn right on Chesterfield Rd. (There will be a sign to Camp Barrett)
• Drive 1/2 mile to main gate entrance for camp. Will be at the peak of the hill on the right.

From Charles and Prince George Counties, MD

• Take MD Route 31 north (from places like Waldorf).
• Take the exit for MD Route 3 North (which is straight ahead)
• Drive about 1 mile north and turn right onto MD Route 450 (Defense Highway)
• Drive 3.5 miles east and turn left on St. Stevens Church Road. (this is a T-intersection. Rut-land Rd. will intersect on the right 100 ft. further east)
• Drive 1/2 mile north and turn right on Chesterfield Rd. (There will be a sign to Camp Barrett)
• Drive 1/2 mile to main gate entrance for camp. Will be at the peak of the hill on the right.

From Calvert and St. Mary's Counties, MD

• Take MD Route 4 past Prince Frederick.
• Exit right and take Route 2 north towards Annapolis
• Take a left onto MD Route 242, Birdsville Road (about 2 miles before the commercial area starts on Route 2 after it intersects with Route 214.)
• About 10 miles north turn right onto MD Route 450 (Defense Highway)
• Drive 3.5 miles east and turn left on St. Stevens Church Road. (this is a T-intersection. Rut-land Rd. will intersect on the right 100 ft. further east)
• Drive 1/2 mile north and turn right on Chesterfield Rd. (There will be a sign to Camp Barrett)
• Drive 1/2 mile to main gate entrance for camp. Will be at the peak of the hill on the right.

From Baltimore and Areas North

• Take Interstate Route 97 south towards Annapolis.
• Take exit 5 for Crownsville. This exit will put you on Route 178 Generals Highway south.
• Turn right at 3rd traffic light for Crownsville Rd.
• About 1 mile down the road, turn right onto Hawkins Rd.
• Look for Elks Camp Barrett sign on pine tree as you approach hill.
• Go over hill to bottom
• Slow down and prepare to stop at bottom of hill.
• The camp gates will be straight ahead.
   

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting training event!