This presentation aims to

assist Youthworks Outdoor Guides

in facilitating essential pre Out trip information to students on camp.

There are notes drawing on the key points to be discussed on each slide. Short video clips have been created to provide another avenue for

maximum transfer of learning.

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RISKS involved...

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Challenges – Conquer & Rise

Travelling in the Bush

Powdering your nose...

Video on personal Hygiene and different techniques of toileting

Group Gear & Food

Who’s responsible

for taking the groups food?

How many in a cooking

group?

Do we have to carry all this

stuff?

How many people in

each tent?

Personal Gear

How to pack a Hiking Pack

Video of how to pack a hiking pack

At the campsite...

Ready for an Adventure!

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