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OUR MISSION

To connect the Deaf Community and the outdoors through education, recreation and careers.

OUR PROGRAMS

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

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Deaf youth through environmental education

RECREATION EVENTS

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community members through outdoor recreation events

CORPSTHAT CREW

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Deaf leaders hired in conservation programming

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CorpsTHAT works to support the inclusion of Deaf and Hard of Hearing participants in conservation corps and outdoor programs.

Introduction to Backpacking class series: Dates: J

Introduction to Backpacking class series:
Dates: January 26th, February 2nd, February 9th, and February 16th. Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm EST

This course is designed for those who are new to backpacking or perhaps a returning backpacker who has not been out for some time now. CorpsTHAT’s online introduction to backpacking course will cover the tips and tricks of backpacking, and low-impact camping from a Deaf outdoor educator taught in ASL. Topics will include but not limited to proper gear selection, packing your backpack, basic safety and risk management, water treatment, and some Leave No Trace principles. By the end of this course, the many questions and concerns you have about backpacking basics will be answered, and you will feel prepared and well equipped for your next adventure.

Our introduction to backpacking class will take place once per week for four weeks, starting during the fourth week of January and ending during the third week of February from 7 pm until 8:30 pm EST.
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Intermediate Backpacking class series:
Dates: January 28th, February 4th, February 11th, and February 18th. Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm EST

This course is designed to provide relatively new, experienced, and lapsed backpackers with the knowledge and practical skills to plan safe and successful overnight to multi-day backcountry trips. CorpsTHAT’s online intermediate backpacking class will cover many tips and tricks of backpacking, and low-impact camping from a Deaf outdoor educator taught in ASL. Topics will include but are not limited to in-depth meal and route planning, wildlife safety tips, waste management, Leave No Trace, administering some basic first aid, basic navigation skills, and comprehensive safety and risk management.

Our intermediate backpacking class will take place once per week for four weeks, starting during the fourth week of January and ending during the third week of February from 7 pm to 8:30 pm EST. As part of our intermediate class, we are also providing a complimentary one-hour consultation service with your outdoor instructor during the four-week course.

The photo was taken on the Ancestral lands of the Dena'ina people.

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It’s our last weekend of Sol Fest! We have appre

It’s our last weekend of Sol Fest! We have appreciated all the support and seeing so many of you get outside for our fundraiser!
This weekend Sam Bragg @adventureswithanomad is our very own AmeriCorps VISTA member and will be taking over our IG feed! In the past she has worked for the @summeryouthcorps_ccmi and lots of different Deaf camps such as @aspencamp and @thecampmark7 and most recently graduated with her Masters in Outdoor Leadership from @saybrokk_university and @nolsedu Joining the CorpsTHAT team two years ago she has focused on building our Outdoor Education program and setting up our first conservation crew. Follow her along this weekend in our stories as she shares her experiences in the outdoors, AmeriCorps and her work with CorpsTHAT!

Video and pictures taken on the lands of the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) and Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute) people.

ID: First is a video of Sam repelling down the side of a canyon into a small pool of water, standing to the left is a classmate belaying in the background there is another classmate standing in the pool of weather receiving the backpacks that are being lowered down. The next is a picture, a white background with black text reads: Hike-a-Thon Participant Spotlight Instagram Takeover Sam Bragg, CorpsTHAT’s AmeriCorps VISTA member. Two pictures with old fashion slide frame of Sam sitting with sunglasses holding on the person in front of her and the other is of her smiling at the camera with a backpacking pack on.

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Have you always wanted to learn more about low-imp

Have you always wanted to learn more about low-impact camping, hiking, or how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly? This introductory Leave No Trace course will provide you with a better understanding of the impact of recreation-related activities, the seven principles, and how Leave No Trace skills and ethics can help protect the outdoor places we cherish. We hope you’ll join our Deaf outdoor educator for this hands-on course on the seven principles of Leave No Trace presented in American Sign Language. Upon completing this workshop, you will be eligible for an LNT Awareness Certification from both CorpsTHAT and LNT.org.
ID: Photo of people hiking and smiling at the camera amongst tall grasses. The text reads: Learn with us! Outdoor Courses Get certified in outdoor ethics. Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop: January 19th from 7 to 9 pm. Upon completion of the workshop, Certifications will be given. Registration is $35, register at https://corpsthat.org/event/
Photo was taken on the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
https://corpsthat.org/event/leave-no-trace-workshop/

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