FAQ | Adventure Academy

Frequently asked questions

Adventure Academy gives 20 participants the opportunity to learn how to plan and carry out their dream adventure. Most training sessions are held in Stockholm, where we meet approximately once a month. All participants undertake a summer adventure on their own during the summer. The adventure must be at least two weeks long and can be located anywhere in the world. Adventure Academy is run by Årets Äventyr AB.

Core values

Adventurer of the Year and its activities work to create interest and inspire adventure. That more people will go out into nature and discover it on their own terms and abilities. As a representative of Adventurer of the Year and its various activities, you are an important part of this and a role model for those you meet.

This code of conduct is designed to assist you in your role as a representative or instructor for Adventurer of the Year and its activities such as Adventure Academy and Adventure Academy Generation.

This steering document is a living document where we continuously develop the content and together as representatives of the Adventurer of the Year and its activities feel a sense of shared ownership.

We have based ourselves on the code of conduct of the Swedish Outdoor Promotion Association for two reasons. First, we share their values and secondly, we have an active collaboration in several areas. We have also been impressed by the work of the Scout Movement with young people and have chosen to use their course material Safe Meetings for the areas where we work with young people.
When you represent the Adventurer of the Year, you are an important role model for those you meet in your role. Your behavior and attitude matter a lot. With your commitment, your positive attitude and your professional attitude, you make everyone you meet feel seen and welcome.

In your role, you meet everyone with an open mind, in a mature and responsible manner and are aware of your own perceptions and prejudices. Everyone who represents Adventurer of the Year and its activities must follow our common code of conduct and always strive to live up to our values.
Som representant för Årets Äventyrare behandlar du alla du möter med respekt. Särbehandling eller diskriminering på grund av kön, etniskt ursprung eller nationalitet, religion eller annan trosuppfattning, sexuell läggning, könsöverskridande identitet och uttryck, funktionsnedsättning, ålder, politisk åskådning eller ställning i övrigt ryms inte inom Årets Äventyrare och dess verksamheter.
Sometimes you may find yourself in situations where people depend on you. In such cases, you need to take responsibility and never use your position for your own gain or to give others improper advantages. You must not abuse your position or trust.
As a representative of Årets Äventyrare, you are welcome to be affiliated with a political, religious or other ideological organization. Årets Äventyrare is, however, an impartial and neutral organization and does not approve of you as a representative being active in contexts or organizations that directly oppose Årets Äventyrare's activities and values. As a representative or instructor of Årets Äventyrare and its activities, you may not act disloyally.
Communication and dialogue are important within the Adventurer of the Year, whether it's via email, social media or phone. Write and read in a friendly tone and avoid capital letters, underlines or bold text. This can be misinterpreted as rude, more easily than you think.
Abusive treatment has no place in Adventurer of the Year. The company encourages an open climate where we treat everyone well. If this does not happen, it is important that everyone takes responsibility when they perceive negative behavior and provides feedback in a constructive way to the person concerned or raises the issue with another responsible person within Adventurer of the Year. This applies to, for example, jargon, conversational climate, dominance techniques and corporate culture.

The Adventurer of the Year wants to prevent and combat sexual harassment in all its forms against adults, young people and children. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and to develop in a safe environment.

We are inspired by the Scouts' preventive work on these issues. Learn more about this at: www.tryggamoten.se . If you are active in an activity with young people, you are expected to have completed this course.
When you are active in your role, that is, during ongoing activity, there is zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs. During dinners and social events where alcohol is served, it is important that you as a representative are moderate and can live up to the code of conduct.
Adventurer of the Year always puts people's safety first. As a representative of Adventurer of the Year, it is important that you exercise your leadership in a way that you are trained for and have the skills to handle. You also take note of, and follow, the guidelines and instructions regarding safety and emergency preparedness. If an emergency situation arises, you always first contact 112 and then the CEO or Chairman of the Board of Directors of Adventurer of the Year.
Årets Äventyrare värnar om miljön och är en klimatmedveten organisation. Vi arbetar kontinuerligt för att utveckla och förbättra vårt arbetssätt och våra rutiner för att på bästa sätt minimera organisationens miljöpåverkan. Som ledare föregår du med gott exempel när du planerar och genomför verksamhet och aktiviteter. Tänk på energiåtgång, val av färdmedel, återvinning och andra sätt att minimera verksamhetens påverkan. Årets Äventyrare uppmuntrar till samåkning till och under våra aktiviteter. Allt för att vi ska vara med och bidra till en bättre långsiktig miljö.
As a representative of Årets Äventyr and its activities, you are an important part of inspiring others to adventure. Thank you for your commitment – you are important!

What does the curriculum for Adventure Academy look like?

This training is aimed at adults who wish to challenge themselves and develop on a personal level. The training is a commercial training in collaboration with various partners. Which partners may vary from year to year, but the focus is within the spectrum of adventure, outdoor activities and outdoor life.
To apply and participate in the training, no prior knowledge is required, however, applicants need to have an idea of an adventure that they want to undertake. An adventure is different for different people, but the focus should be on challenging yourself based on the conditions you have.
The training (see events in your AA Facebook group or the AA website for updated course schedules) covers practical skills such as camp life, hypothermia and emergency medical care along with more theoretical skills such as project management, social media and group development.

Overarching the entire education is a network that is created during the course, but also exists from previous courses. The network includes current students, former students, teachers and partners.

Learning objectives

After completing the training, the student is expected to:

have knowledge of how an adventure is planned and carried out in a safe and effective manner.

have an understanding of how social media can be used to spread a message/market.

have an understanding of how a map is structured and why it is an important tool during outdoor activities.

have knowledge about what happens in the body when it is severely cooled/heated and how this can be avoided/treated.

have tried various activities associated with outdoor life, such as hiking, climbing and kayaking.
After completing the training, the student is expected to:

have in-depth knowledge of camp life and how this is carried out in a safe and effective manner. As well as have knowledge of what equipment is required for a longer stay outdoors.

be able to handle sudden cooling in water and know how to pack for staying outside for an extended period.

be able to navigate using a map and compass.

be able to perform CPR and outdoor medical care (L-ABC).
The training takes place together with the students. The students' learning process is stimulated through various teaching methods such as practical elements, lectures, group discussions and a tough physical and mental challenge (Hellweek). The students are expected to share their own experiences and knowledge throughout the training.

The training gives each student the opportunity to plan and ultimately, on their own, carry out their dream adventure on their own terms. The dream adventure is expected to last for two consecutive weeks and after completing the adventure, the student will edit a 5-minute film to present their completed dream adventure.

The training is conducted October - September with 10 meetings. Participating students are expected to attend all meetings for approved training.
The training is examined through assessment of the project plan, completed dream adventure, and attendance and participation at training meetings.

DISCLAIMER

By registering for Adventure Academy, the participant confirms that he/she is aware of the following:
The whole idea behind Adventure Academy is to generally make participants more safety-conscious when engaging in adventurous activities. Our trainers are safety-focused and have expert knowledge in their respective fields.

Our training is adventurous, but we do not compromise on safety. We follow the Swedish Consumer Agency's advice for purchasing services; see Hallå Konsument . This includes, among other things, that we as the organizer must carry out a risk assessment and adapt the safety information so that the participant can understand and assess the risks of the activity and also protect themselves against the risks, conduct systematic preventive safety work, monitor that the equipment used is safe and detect safety deficiencies, implement measures and introduce safety routines.

Each participant is responsible for having valid insurance that covers the training elements.

All participants are required to follow the organizer's regulations and the safety regulations in place. If the participant does not follow these regulations, we have the right to reject the participant from the training, without refunding the registration fee. We disclaim any damages or obligations resulting from failure to follow regulations or failure to obtain approval.
Please inform us of any injuries and allergies.

inform us of any illness that may pose a risk to life and health, any medication used and how, and where medications are stored.

not use drugs that are prohibited under Swedish law and not abuse alcohol.

to protect the environment and the nature in which the education is carried out.

guarantee that 100 percent attendance can be achieved based on the specified course syllabus.

We reserve the right to suspend participants from the course if they do not follow the above rules, or otherwise act irresponsibly towards other participants, leaders or the environment in which we operate.
Adventure Academy has the first publication right on all material (texts, images and all types of moving or mobile media) that shows the content, exercises and examinations in Adventure Academy. Adventure Academy has the right to distribute and use all material in relevant contexts for an indefinite period of time and in any number of countries and types of media.
We may be forced to cancel a course, examination or change all or part of the course content if any of the following occurs:

one of our course leaders becomes ill and we cannot find a replacement – an important external organizer cancels their commitments.

the number of participants will be fewer than six people.

Force majeure: Force majeure is generally defined as extraordinary and unforeseeable events that involve obstacles beyond the control of the parties. If force majeure is deemed to exist, the party invoking the clause may be released from liability for breach of contract, such as failure to fulfill a delivery obligation.

We will immediately notify participants of cancelled courses or major changes to course content.

Participants must also use the products that are distributed during the training, the partners who work with AA during the year are the ones that must be used. No collaborations with non-AA approved partners or sponsors are allowed. Students may not enter into, sign or wear "external" sponsored products during the training year or during their summer adventure. This is a direct violation of the partnership agreements that apply to the AA training and its admitted students.

Frequently asked questions

Put together a simple adventure CV where you tell us about yourself, any previous experiences and what summer adventure you are planning and then send it in to us. Approximately 20 people will be offered a place in the training.
Yes, it costs 9,895 sek. Paid upon admission.
The entire training (see course schedule). All admitted students will receive selected products from our partners. Materials and gadgets that are distributed during the course cannot be claimed, exchanged or sold, they are distributed on the respective occasion, only then and are not kept in stock by the AA management. Any entrance fees, transport costs and rental fees may be added for students, primarily linked to the examination weekend. In the training, admitted students will also receive products and lectures from, for example: Outnorth, Roswi and Granitbiten (Note! All products are preliminary and may change before and during the training. Årets Äventyrare AB has no obligation to compensate for any loss from partners or products to admitted students).
We have not had any serious incidents over the years, of course it happens that students (and teachers) get chafing and the occasional bump. However, we recommend that you review your accident insurance in connection with participation in the course. Participation is at your own risk.
Yes, during the training you will work in parallel with planning your own adventure to be carried out during the summer. This adventure will then be presented as part of the final examination. It must be at least 2 weeks long. The adventure is planned during winter and spring (during certain course sessions and outside the training).
As the training consists of approximately 8-10 course sessions, it is of utmost importance to be able to participate at every session. If, against all odds, you miss an event, you cannot make up for the missed time. Students who choose to end the training early are not entitled to a refund of the course fee. Upon presentation of a medical certificate, partial refunds can be made. However, not after more than 4 training sessions have been completed. AA believes that it is very important that the selected and accepted participants can attend the specified training sessions (90% attendance is required to be approved for the training, meaning you can miss one session, but not the examination weekend).
During the final stage of the training (May/June), before the students start their own summer adventures, the so-called Hellweek is carried out. The purpose of it is for the students and the group to be “tested” and use the parts of the course, and to see where the personal limits are. This takes place over a long weekend, in a challenging environment and with little information to increase the uncertainty of the participants. Travel and food are paid for by the student.