Centre Benny

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS (OLP) 2026

NDG Outing & Sports Club

Our Outdoor Leadership programs are organized in partnership with the City of Montreal CDN-NDG Borough.

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OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS (OLP)

The Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) is ideal for youth 12-17 years old who are passionate about developing their leadership skills in both an urban and outdoor recreational setting. The OLP is year-round with activities tailored to each season. Participants will collaborate to organize local hikes, nature-based activities in urban parks, and weekend camping experiences. The program will facilitate a hands-on learning environment in which youth leaders will develop skills in trip planning, navigation, animation and group management, environmental stewardship, risk assessment, and budgeting resources, while practicing Leave No Trace principles. There will also be explicit leadership training activities throughout the year. Activities may include: hiking, cross-country skiing, biking, etcetera.

Winter 2026.

Registration required for new teens (starting January 16th)
Benny Center – Friday nights 6h30- 9h00)
Program is free of charge – Limited number of spaces available.
OLP Leadership 1 12-15 yrs (Sec 1,2,3)
OLP Leadership 2 15-17 yrs (Sec 4,5)
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS 16+ yrs

OLP Leadership 1 .

Seasonal outdoor activities for youth aged 12 to 15. (SEC 1, 2, 3)

Open to NDG teenagers interested in trying out new outdoor activities.
Weekly meetings and activity planning; Friday nights 6h30- 9h00.
Active participation is important.
Activities are identified and organized by the group.
- Fall examples; hiking, biking, field trip, Halloween.
- Winter examples; snowshoeing, X/C skiing, winter trip, winter carnival
- Spring/Summer examples; canoeing, hiking, biking, wilderness trip, Outdoor movies.
- No previous experience necessry.

Youth participate in community events and raise funds to pay for their activities.

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OLP Leadership 2 .

Year-round Outdoor Leadership Program -youth 15-17 yrs. (Sec 4, 5)

Open to NDG teens interested in organizing year-round outdoor recreation programs.
Youth identify, plan and organize their activities.
Meetings & workshops; (Summer Dates/times determined by youth.)
Field Trips; Saturdays or Sundays 7am – 5pm September – April.
Wilderness Camping Trips; Fall, Winter, Summer,
Organizing community events throughout the year ;GYM Camping Trip, Winter Carnival, Movies in Park…
Outdoor Certification courses throughout the year;

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Summer 2026.

Registration for new teens (To be determined)
Benny Center summer hours in effectSummer 2026.
- Registration for new teens (To be determined)
- Benny Center summer hours in effect
- Program is free of charge – Limited number of spaces available.
- OLP Leadership 1 12-15 yrs (Sec 1,2,3)
- OLP Leadership 2 15-17 yrs (Sec 4,5)
- TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS 16+ yrs
Program is free of charge – Limited number of spaces available.
OLP Leadership 1 12-15 yrs (Sec 1,2,3)
OLP Leadership 2 15-17 yrs (Sec 4,5)
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS 16+ yrs