Outdoor Skills - May 30, 2015

London Area Outdoor Skills Workshop
Training for ALL Section Leaders and Youth aged 14+
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Saturday May 30th, 2015
Kiwanis Picnic Shelter – across from Bryson Centre
Spencer Lodge, 551 Windermere Rd, London, ON N5X 2T1
$15.00 includes lunch and course material
Registration 8:00 am. Course Starts at 8:30 am
Finishes about 5pm
Outdoor Skills Activities:
Develop skills that are needed to safely lay, light and tend a fire.
Be able to demonstrate and explain the use of some common knots.
Have a basic understanding of how to use a compass and how to read
and use a map. You will become familiar with methods to minimize the
chances of getting lost and then what to do if you are lost. Be able
to demonstrate the use of basic camping equipment such as tents,
shelters, stoves, lanterns, knives, axes, and saws. Be able to plan
a menu for a hot lunch. Be aware of what should be carried for any
outdoor activity and be aware of some of the impacts of outdoor
activities on the environment.
Make cheques payable to “Scouts Canada”
If you have any questions contact:
Scouter Ed Thompson: [email protected]
Click here to register
DRESS APPROPRIATELY, WE WILL BE OUTDOORS FOR THE DURATION OF THE DAY
Be Prepared to Learn some New Skills and have some Fun.
Registration deadline is May 22, 2015
Don’t delay, the workshop will fill up fast.