The George O'Leary National School of Outdoor Hopspitality

OHI's premier two-year leadership development program for RV park and campground professionals. It combines practical learning, real-world application, and industry connections to help participants grow from confidently managing daily operations to strategically leading successful businesses.

I FEEL SO REINVIGORATED IN MY POSITION.
I HAVE SO MANY IDEAS TO ENHANCE MY GUEST EXPERIENCE AND BUILD STRENGTH WITHIN MY TEAM.

NATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATE

CLASS OF 2026

THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO RUN A CAMPGROUND

Outdoor Hospitality Managers (OHM)

Operations Excellence

Build a comprehensive understanding of campground and RV park operations — guest services, facilities, risk management, and business fundamentals — so you can run daily operations with confidence.

Leadership & Team Development

Develop practical skills for supervising employees, delegating responsibilities, giving feedback, and building high-performing teams.

Financial Fundamentals & Guest Experience

Learn budgeting concepts and business performance metrics alongside strategies for creating exceptional guest experiences — understanding how daily decisions impact both loyalty and profitability

Technology, Systems & Risk Management

Gain a foundation in the technology, systems, and AI tools supporting modern park management, plus essential risk management, safety practices, and emergency preparedness knowledge.

Outdoor Hospitality Professional (OHP)

Strategic & Financial Leadership

Deepen your understanding of financial management, profitability, and budgeting while strengthening the leadership and communication skills needed to drive organizational culture and accountability.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Use key metrics, analytics, and business performance data to align daily operations with long-term strategic goals.

Capital Planning & Growth Strategy

Apply frameworks for capital planning, facility improvements, and infrastructure investment, while identifying and optimizing new revenue opportunities and profit centers.

Business Continuity & Brand Strategy

Build knowledge of risk mitigation, insurance, and organizational resilience alongside brand and reputation management strategies that sustain growth and guest loyalty.

Note: OHP requires completion of the OHM program.

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