AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter

Leadership Development and Safety

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Chapter Youth Program Re-Launches

The New York-North Jersey Chapter is gearing up to re-launch its chapter youth program, AMC Outings for Urban Kids (AOK), which will link urban youth groups with AMC leaders interested in sharing the wonder and adventure of the outdoors. The program will be targeted to children and teens who may not have had any previous opportunities to explore the natural environment.

If you are interested in becoming a youth activity leader, please contact Richard Barcia at 212-303-8889 (w), (212) 832-0232 (h) or for further information. Please note that all leaders must undergo a background check as well as training, which will be provided by the AMC.

We are also presently looking for at least two chapter youth program coordinators to help supervise the program and serve as liaisons to participating agencies.

We hope that you will consider becoming part of this exciting and rewarding endeavor.

Leadership Development

The development and approval of leaders of Chapter outdoor activities is not concentrated in a single committee, but, instead, is delegated to each of the Chapter activity committees. All our activity committees have leadership development programs, and they try to follow the Club's Leadership Requirements and Guidelines. This process includes identifying potential leaders from participants and developing them into skilled and competent leaders. Often that involves co-leading with experienced leaders, taking leadership training courses and lots of practice.

That same document also establishes general Guidelines for Leaders that all of our outdoor leaders try to follow. A review of those "guidelines" will give newcomers a good idea of what to expect from leaders of Chapter events.

The Chapter and it's activity committees can sponsor and conduct outings and events according to the policies defined in the Club's policy statement on Recreational Activities and Liability Insurance. That document also describes what the committees and their leaders must do to preserve the Club's liability protection for themselves and their outings.

Leadership Development and Safety

How to Become An AMC Leader

  • To be an approved AMC outdoor activity leader, you MUST be a MEMBER of the AMC and over eighteen (18) years old.
  • Join us and become experienced in the activities you intend to lead.
  • To join us, get a copy of our online AMC Membership Application.
  • The application form includes all the information that you need, but you can also read about the membership options.