Outdoor Life and Photography

Adventures and moments

In the Outdoor Life and Photography program, we combine trips to the mountains, the coast, and the forest with creative expression behind the camera. Here, you’ll get a year filled with nature experiences, achievement, community and photos you’ll be proud of.

As cliché as it may sound, a year at folk high school gives you an invaluable collection of memories. The year in the Outdoor Life program made me even more passionate about nature, and it has shaped and strengthened me in my future career path. With dedicated teachers, my heart now beats especially for Agder.

 Tobias Schildmann Mandt, tidligere elev

Out on adventures – all year round

We spend time in nature all year round, and you’ll take part in everything from mountain hikes and canoeing to campfire coffee, sleeping in a hammock, and skiing in the winter mountains. You don’t need to have prior experience with outdoor life – the most important thing is that you want to be outside and try new things.

You will gain experience in:

• Trip planning and packing lists
• Maps, compass, and basic navigation
• Campfires, outdoor cooking, and camp life
• Safe travel in nature in the summer and the winter
• Tent trips, hammock trips, and sleeping under the open sky
• Artskunnskap og forvaltning

We start gently and build up along the way – with a focus on mastery and well-being.

This program is suitable for everyone, regardless of prior experience!

Dersom du….

• are you completely new? No problem, we’ll teach you the basics.
• have experience? Here, you can develop and build further on what you already know.
• Do you enjoy taking photos and being outdoors? Then this might be the program for you!

The Outdoor Life program has given me incredible experiences and lessons. I’ve learned a lot about myself and taken part in amazing trips. If you’re someone looking for great experiences and fun activities, I would absolutely recommend this school.

 Hågen Mevassvik Løvold , tidligere elev

Learn to take photos that truly matter

You don’t need expensive equipment or a photography background. Here, you’ll learn to use your camera (or phone!) to tell stories and capture moods. Throughout the year, you’ll work with different genres and techniques, both outdoors and indoors, alone and in collaboration with others.

You will learn, among other things:

• Basic camera techniques and photo composition
• Landscape photography and action photography on trips
• Portraits, environmental photography, and travel documentation
• Editing in Adobe Lightroom
• How to use photos to convey emotions and experiences
  
  

We actively use both trips and the local area in our teaching, and you’ll receive guidance every step of the way.

A year full of experiences

Outdoor Life & Photography is just as much about being together as it is about learning. You’ll become part of an inclusive community where we support each other, share outdoor adventures, and create memories for life. During the year, we also go on several study trips – both in Norway and abroad

Why choose the Outdoor Life and Photography program?

• You’ll experience nature all year round – both calm moments and action-packed adventures
• You’ll learn to take better photos – and use them creatively
• You’ll become more confident, both in yourself and in your experiences in nature
• You’ll make friends for life in a social and supportive environment
• You don’t need any prior knowledge – just curiosity and a willingness to participate

Whether you want to become more confident on trips, develop your creativity, or simply experience a different kind of year, this is the program for you who want to be outdoors, be creative, and be yourself.

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