Panel discussion at the HK Outdoor Learning Conference 2024. Experts Lye Yen Kai (Blackbox OE / Singapore Outdoor Adventure Education Council), Dave Addis (ICHK Secondary School), Holly Brigham and Dr Xoni Ma (OWLHK) speak on a variety of standards, workforce, wellbeing and advocacy.

What does it mean to be an outdoor professional? This session will ponder this crucial question and call upon the attendees to co-create their own definition for Hong Kong. On the way, it will look at what it means to be a professional in other nations, the benefits of being recognised as a professional, and the potential pathways that we could take in Hong Kong to achieving professional recognition.

As an outdoor instructor in Hong Kong, it's important to understand the differences between guidelines, standards and laws within the outdoor adventure education industry.

On behalf of the research team, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all members who participated in the recent survey on the state of the outdoor education sector. Your thoughtful responses and insights have been incredibly valuable.

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the Hong Kong Outdoor Learning Association (HKOLA), we are pleased to announce updates to our Articles of Association. These foundational governing documents outline the rules and procedures that guide the operation and management of our non-profit organisation.

Important research is happening on HK's outdoor learning sector.HKOLA invites readers to contribute their perspectives in this short survey.

In the realm of outdoor adventure sports, professional skill qualifications are not just fancy titles or certificates, but solid proof of instructors' expertise, safety consciousness and ethical conduct. In this blog entry, we will delve into the development of professional outdoor skill qualifications.

Research conducted by Jim Sibthorp, Aaron Funnell, Mike Riley, Bacon Chan, and Lisa Meerts-Brandsma (2018) Summary The article "Outdoor...

This Masters thesis (2023) investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Hong Kong's outdoor adventure education (OAE) sector. It explores the challenges faced by OAE organizations and educators and discusses what the future holds for outdoor education in Hong Kong.

On the 14th of October every year, World Standards Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the importance of international standards and their help in tackling larger global issues. When it comes to outdoor education, we all know that safety, quality, and sustainability are key. That's where international standards come into play!

It seems that outdoor learning in various forms continues to grow in popularity across Hong Kong and around the world. As a result, HKOLA...