Since 2003, Initiative Outdoor has been a leading provider of outdoor education programs, empowering young people to explore their personal potential. From expeditions in some of Nepal’s most remote landscapes to immersive programs in local schools and communities, we inspire a lifelong passion for learning and help students achieve greater success in school, work, and life.

Our programs are intentionally designed to foster growth in every dimension—physical, social, and emotional. Participants are challenged to move beyond perceived limits, discovering untapped potential and building enduring confidence. Along the way, they develop both technical expertise and interpersonal skills while working collaboratively in pristine natural environments. Guided by our commitment to environmental stewardship, all experiences follow Leave No Trace principles, ensuring our wild spaces are preserved for future generations.

Courses

Outdoor First Aid for Kids
Duration: 2 Days
Courses offered monthly year round

Participants will get a chance to learn and experience first aid skills through hands on scenarios and case studies that help build confidence and respect for adventuring outdoors. 

​Our instructors find a balance of engaging youth in planned curriculum and allowing for spontaneous fun and learning opportunities based on that particular group and what nature presents us with that day.
Experiential Education River Trips
Duration: Customized
Courses offered monthly year round

A great way for your students to bond with each other, gain skills, and connect with nature

On a Nepal River experiential education and leadership expedition, your group will bond as a team and grow as individuals. Participants will be challenged to step out of their comfort zones, learning skills to navigate whitewater and live in the wilderness—and building confidence along the way.

Whether you are from a school, community organization, or group with specialized needs, you’ll get a customized trip that meets your program’s objectives.

Build skills and confidence
Backpacking Course 101
Duration: 3 days
Courses offered monthly year round

This Outdoor education helps develop life skills that cannot be gained in the classroom and contributes significantly to personal all-round development. In fact, these ‘out of classroom’ experiences can actually help increase the capacity for academic learning by encouraging different approaches for thinking about and solving problems.