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YOUNG EXPLORERS

YOUNG EXPLORERS. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE. WHAT IS OAC?. 4-H Program designed to put youth in challenging physical learning situations Goals: Overcome obstacles as a team Increase personal accomplishments Improve self-awareness. WHAT IS OAC?. Safe program

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YOUNG EXPLORERS

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  1. YOUNGEXPLORERS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CHALLENGE

  2. WHAT IS OAC? • 4-H Program designed to put youth in challenging physical learning situations • Goals: • Overcome obstacles as a team • Increase personal accomplishments • Improve self-awareness

  3. WHAT IS OAC? • Safe program • Strict guidelines and rules to protect all participants from harm • Don’t know - Don’t go.

  4. WHAT WILL WE DO? • The program depends on youth and parent involvement • The more YOU want to do and the harder YOU are willing to work, the more WE can do • Certain activities will have age restrictions • Eat GORP

  5. POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES • Camping • Hiking • Canoeing • Kayaking • Spelunking • Winter Camping • Climbing/Rappelling

  6. CAMPING • Overnight for younger members (13-14) • 1-2 Day trips for older members (15-16) • Possible week-long out-of-state for older members (16+)

  7. HIKING/BACKPACKING • 1-2 Hour for younger members (13-14) • Day long for older members (15-16) • Possible 1-2 Day or Week for older members (16+)

  8. CANOEING/KAYAKING • We have no boats • Until we do, we rent • Practice Paddles • Day Paddles (13+) • Weekend Paddle/Camp (16+)

  9. SPELUNKING (Caving) • We need a leader

  10. WINTER CAMPING See “Mr.” deFinta

  11. CLIMBING/RAPPELLING • We have the gear (rope, webbing, helmets) • Climb rocks with belayers • Rappel off rocks • Ages 15+

  12. REALITY • Cold • Wet • Tired • Cranky • Hungry • Sore • Stinky

  13. PEOPLE • Tired • Cranky • Stinky • Ugly • Mouthy • In Your Tent

  14. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN • Boys and Girls in Same Tents • Improper Equipment • Alcohol, Tobacco • Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Video Games • Canoeing and kayaking without PFDs • Unsafe behavior • Having someone carry your pack • Quitting

  15. What Will I Learn? PACK

  16. What Will I Learn? COOK

  17. What Will I Learn? PITCH A TENT

  18. What Will I Learn? SMILE when you want to die

  19. What Will I Learn?

  20. What Will I Learn? TEAM

  21. Overcoming Fear Takes Teamwork

  22. What do I need? • Good attitude • Willingness to work • Knowing when to be quiet • Eagerness to enjoy nature • Good sense of humor • Willingness to go beyond your limits • Good eye for yard sale deals on tents, backpacks, cooking gear, shoes • Willing to fundraise for equipment/trips

  23. GEAR • Back pack and a Day pack • Good hiking boots and socks • Flat bottom tennis shoes for climbing • Lightweight tent and sleeping bag • Drybags to keep gear dry • Lightweight nylon/fleece clothing • Cooking gear (optional) • Bear Spray (optional except for Mrs. Noble)

  24. CERTIFIED 4-H LEADER • Parent, Friend, Relative • Must go through Certified 4-H Leader Training • Required for driving and chaperoning • Willing and physically able to go on outdoor group trips • One leader sponsor required per family

  25. HOW OLD? 13+ But we will be holding an Outdoor Expo day for younger 4-H members each year

  26. HOW MUCH MONEY? • Dues are $10 a year to help pay for Club membership • Project supplies – normally no more than $5 a meeting • Trip money – fundraisers will be available • Gear – Goodwill, Walmart, REI, Lees

  27. Rules • Attend 50% Project Meetings • Attend 100% Trip Meetings • Complete one community service activity • Turn in forms timely • Pay $10 dues/project fees • Participate in fundraisers or pay $20 • Name a certified 4-H leader as a sponsor

  28. Forms • 4-H Membership, Media/Medical ($10 extra if not already a 4-H member) • YES OAC Rules • Adult Leader Mentor Designee • Project Interest/Experience • Gear List Inventory • Outdoor Resource Contacts

  29. Young Explorers – Outdoor Adventure Challenge

  30. CONTACT: Alex deFinta or Denise Noble 269-303-5407 nobledenise@rocketmail.com

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