Leadership Training Seminar

Seminar Outings Leadership Training (LTC) Seminar  

2026 Angeles Chapter-led OLT Seminars 

The Leadership Training Committee  (LTC) conducts "hybrid" seminars, all virtual, where candidates learn essentials of Sierra Club Values, Conservation and safety, best leadership practices, group management, trip planning, steps to leadership and a First Aid overview, followed by our legendary scenarios. Because there's an online e-learning component and homework, ]register early to guarantee your spot as space is limited.  Later applications may be accepted on a space-available basis but are not guaranteed, so register early. Come learn all about the best leadership practices of our outings program. 

Fall Seminar: Sunday Oct. 25, 2026.  This seminar is Free but you must register only via this Campfire Event.

  • Click on linked event. Fill out registration.
  • Location: Your home and ours, via Zoom
  • Online e-learning OLT basics via Campfire Learning approx 3-5 hours on your own time, ahead of the Seminar. You must be a Sierra Club member to access this part of the training, or given access status by us. 
  • Our Seminar: Approx. 4+ hour seminar  (8:45 am - approx 1:00 pm). 
  • NEW! includes a Campfire Events demo if time allows. 
  • Cost: usually $15. But this one is FREE ! Refreshing your rating? No cost, but you must register.
  • Priority given to past wait list and new candidates. 
  • We send links to seminar and materials a few weeks prior to seminar date. 
  • If you have difficulty becoming a Sierra Club member (which will be required for this seminar), please let us know. We can grant you access. 

AFTER YOU REGISTER: PREPARATION 

  • Reading: Textbook - The 2022 Leader's Reference Book (LRB), 2022 Edition and the NEW! 2026 Addendum. Download and Learn about the LRB.   
  • Reading: the Affirmative Standards of Conduct and the Equal Opportunity Policy (EOP) which includes policies on harassment, bullying and discrimination.  (See the LRB page for these documents.)
  • To do: Add your information on our Candidate Information Form. (Registrar sends link when you sign up.) This is how we can track your progress.
  • To do: the online OLT accessed via Campfire Learning and give us your completion certificate (required). There are eight OLT Modules.  (Caution: there are other courses with outings in their titles, so be sure you are on the correct Learning Path / "Outings Leader Training," not National Outings.) We can give you access to this.
  • To do: A Trip Planning / Safety Management  (SMP) workshop. You'll receive materials in advance and they will be discussed during the session. Not graded. SMPs are a very useful tool for planning for any emergency.

The Leadership Training Program and Seminar is sponsored by the Chapter's Leadership Training Committee (LTC). See Management for more information about this committee and members. Want to help us? Feel you have something to contribute to our efforts? Contact us!  Registrar email:  LTPSeminarRegistrar@gmail.com.

Our Outings Program adheres to a Safe Space Agreement.

LTC logo