1-Day
Project LOST Outdoor Challenge Program
A challenging day of outdoor pursuits and survival skills……includes
nature hiking and orienteering, survival team challenges, a low ropes
course, and campfire cookout. All activities are geared towards building
confidence and self-esteem, including team-building. Environmental
awareness and respect, and eco-self sustainability are emphasized.
Potential Sites:
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YMCA Outdoor Conference Center near Nobleton
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Vaughan Maple Nature Reserve Outdoor Pursuits site
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Bark Lake Outdoor Conference Center (for weekend program)
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Laurel Creek Conservation Center (no low ropes course)
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McMaster University Outdoor Discovery/Royal Botanical Gardens site
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Elora Gorge Conservation Area (no low ropes course)
Itinerary:
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09:00 - Opening Circle/Orientation (Goals, Objectives, Three R’s
Concept, TEAM-
Concept {Together, Everyone Achieves More}, and 4day/3 night expedition?
- 09:30
- Nature Loring and Hiking
- 10:30
- Survival Island Team Activity
- 11:00
- Survival Challenge (Shelter-building and Fire-starting without
matches!)
- 12:00
- De-Briefing, Campfire Cookout and Bannock-making
- 13:00
- Low Ropes Challenge and Trust Activities, De-Briefing; or Fire
by Friction Challenge, Circle Trust Building Activity, Plane Crash
CASE STUDY activity
- 15:00
- Orienteering Adventures (Map & Compass)
- 16:00
- Wildlife Calling, tracking
- 16:30
- Closing Circle and Vision-Quest (each participant draws a circle
in the sand, and formulates a definition/conception as to where
they want to be in their lives, and in society.
Notes:
The
program includes a campfire cookout, complete with food provisions
(and flour for bannock-making), all instruction, and materials. Participants/institutions
to provide their own transportation to/from site.
This
program can include canoeing, snowshoeing (winter), and other adventure-based
activities.
This
program does not require any training or planning seminars.
Fee:
Suggested
fee = $99. per client, not including transportation to / from outing
site.
Equipment:
What To Bring:
- water
bottle (1or more litres of water)
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sunscreen (uvb 30 or greater)
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insect repellant
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trail snacks eg. granola bars, trail mix (no peanuts or nuts)
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rain coat, extra sweater
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hat (sun hat & wool/fleece toque)
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whistle
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compass
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hiking shoes
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small day backpack
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notepad, pencil
- NB!
-enthusiasm and willingness to try new activities!