Adult Leaders Backpack Training- Fall 2020
TWO SATURDAYS
SEPTEMBER 12 & 26, 2020
8 AM-4:30 PM
AT CAMP TRASK
PURPOSE:
- acquaint you with a basic understanding of how to plan and conduct outdoor activities
- stimulate your participation and leadership in a High Adventure Program at the Unit level
- inform you of the many programs and activities of the GLAAC-HAT.
DATE:
- Two Saturdays, 12 and 26 September 2020
- Weekend backpack outing to be arranged during the training sessions.
TIME:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Trask Scout Reservation
COST:
$90 before August 28, $100 after that.
REGISTRATION:
Online registration with check, paypal or credit card
MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch both Saturdays.
EQUIPMENT:
Compass, paper and pencil.
MAXIMUM SIZE: 30 students
OVERVIEW: Basics of the necessities for safe and enjoyable outings
leadership
planning & preparation
equipment & clothing
menus & cooking
orienteering
route finding and mountain travel
conservation
risk & safety
program awards & procedures
the importance of training and transferring leadership to your Scouts is stressed.
QUESTIONS: David Behenna, Course Director, at (310) 351-7914; e-mail: tigerbay@att.net
The emphasis is on backpacking but it is generally applicable to all types of outdoor activity. This is the next step beyond the camp-craft skills that are covered in Outdoor Leadership Skills (OLS). You will be need to select and take a weekend backpack trip (5-7 miles, round-trip, in the local mountains) from among several to be offered in March and April and led by the GLAAC-HAT Staff. Each person is responsible for providing his/her own clothing and equipment. An Adventure Pass for your vehicle is required at many of these locations.
Completion of this training is recognized by the award of a special patch.
Hike Aid 3, “Full Dimension High Adventure Training”, has a complete discussion of the training programs of the GLAAC-HAT. It may be downloaded from the Council High Adventure website at http://glaachat.org/HikeAids.html.
Questions about any of them are to be directed to Michael Schlaifer; Vice Chair Training: (213)247-8808 (C); e-mail, michael@schlaifer.com.
Questions about this training should be directed to
David Behenna, Course Director, at (310) 351-7914; e-mail: tigerbay@att.net
Questions about any of them are to be directed to
Steve Dodson Cell: (818) 967-1323 email: sedodson1@roadrunner.com
