YOEGaribaldi Trip Prep & Outline

First Class (Thurs.Sept.6)

  • Overview of Course
  • Introduction… Ms Inch
  • Course outline
  • Blog- look it over ask questions “ Knowledge is Power”
  • Class goals- come next day with
  • Weather Reports…. Non-judgmental sharing of…..
  • Introduce Duke of Ed.- 10 % of term 1 mark…(book is free…wait nothing in life is for free, what is the catch?)
  • Read “ Attitude” article …… brief discussion next class
  • What are the qualities of a (good/bad) leader?
  • Fitness test next class
  • Journals (need Journal & YOE Binder NEXT DAY – Monday! Wed at latest if you’re unable)

Second Class(Mon.Sept.10)

  • Fitness Blast/Fitness Testing

EXERCISES =

  • Binders/Journals
  • Goal setting – Non-judgemental sharing = ‘Weather Report’ – What is it? Why we share. ‘Goals & Challenges’
  • Working towards your goals
  • Discussion around ‘Leadership’ & ‘Attitude’ Quote
  • Introduce Journal writing based on the idea of goal-setting and reflective practice

Entries in a reflective journal can include:

  • Points that you found especially interesting in your reading, and would like to follow up in more detail.
  • Questions that came up in your mind, because of points made in material you read from assigned readings.
  • Out-trip details & highlights/discussion points/new learning materials/maps/drawings/trip plans etc.
  • Link for tips on Journal writing on blog
  • First Trip= Garibaldi
  • Dates (updated dates on blog OUTLINE)
  • Forms, Money, Questions- when to be collected
  • Medical Forms
  • First Aid Kits
  • Go through list of materials
  • First Aid KitsDUE NEXT DAY(Wed.12)– must build at home and bring for class check (marks!)
  • EQUIPMENT LIST
  • Printed - What do you have? What do you need? Show us!!
  • YOE Equipment Room (Borrow) – sign out book for Wed/Fri
  • Backpacks, Therma-rests, tents, sleeping bags (rent from MEC?)
  • 10 Essentials
  • Clothing
  • Understand the theory of layering
  • Staying warm & sleeping warm
  • Raingear
  • Recognize the value of different fabrics and their application
  • Footwear

Understand the importance of simple maintenance of all equipment & gear(take care of yourself, your gear and all group gear to ensure it lasts and continues to function as it should).

  • Next class (Wednesday.12)
  • For Wed, please have checked blog - read through all links, PREPARE yourself
  • Bring your first aid kit for marked check
  • Layering demo (CS students)
  • Discuss backpack fit
  • How to pack (CS demo)
  • Water purification
  • Stove demo
  • Food prep
  • Start creating your menu
  • Bring all forms/payment by Friday

Wednesday Sept.12

  • Fitness work on own time – it’ll make your life easier  Packs to be worn all next week
  • Bring your first aid kit for check
  • Bring all forms/payment by Friday
  • Layering demo (CS students)
  • Discuss backpack fit
  • How to pack (CS demo)
  • Water purification
  • Stove demo
  • Reflective Journals
  • Tent/Food Groups = Prep,start creating your menu
  • First Aid Kits – check
  • Layering demo (CS) & discussion (*Rain gear – explain ‘Shower test’ video)
  • Backpack packing demo w/all Equipment (CS)
  • Journals
  • Collected after each journey and end of term
  • How to write reflective journals

In your team rotate every 20 minute introduction to Equipment

  • Tents/Footprints
  • Different types of tents
  • 3 season vs 4 season
  • Different parts to tent
  • Vestibule
  • Fly
  • Poles, pegs
  • Tent maintenance
  • Site selection
  • Backpacks
  • Fit
  • How to pack
  • Stoves
  • Different types
  • Use/maintenance
  • Cooking
  • Food
  • Meal preparation…. Keep it simple………first trip….
  • MEC meal vs your own creation

*Understand the importance of simple maintenance of all equipment (take care of yourself, your gear and all group gear to ensure it lasts and continues to function as it should).

MEC Rental of Equipment

Next class (Friday)… Forms due,Personal Equipment list (need to borrow? Last class before pack check), Shower Test (video), Questions?

Friday Sept 14th

  • Fitness Blast
  • Weather Report ( circle)
  • Team collect medical /parental forms/money to Laura in office
  • Equipment lists (borrow gear?)
  • Tent & Food Groups assigned - discussion of meal planning
  • CS Assign group gear with labels
  • Trip Preparation /plan( work in class to prepare for trip)
  • Complete the form…..
  • Ask questions

Tues. Sept 18th

  • Backpack check – all equipment, group gear, personal gear to be checked out of pack in the hallway.
  • CS to check ‘Shower test’ videos
  • Does gear/tents/stoves/pots/other go home?
  • Questions?

Thurs.Sept.20th

  • USE COLLABORATIVE TIME IN AM FOR FOOD/TENT GROUPS *Trip Plan etc.
  • Final backpack checks – don’t take stuff out over the weekend
  • Final meal planning with groups
  • Trip planning details= Trip plan handed in at end of class
  • Trail and campsite etiquette- lecture/discussion
  • Bear Free Camping- discussion/lecture
  • Enter GOALS front of journal… and set TWO PERSONAL GOALS, TWO GROUP GOALS – prepare to share
  • Questions?
  • CS to finish prep of Group Gear – organized for Monday AM