Tripping
2020 Camping/Tripping Training: Evening Seminars
(NOTE THIS PA
GE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - INFO TO BE FINALIZED/CONFIRMED BY APRIL 1)
The 2020 Camping SkillsTraining Program is available to RACCC Members and non-members, so bring your camping buddies! These training events are for people who are new to camping/tripping as well as those with experience. Besides these Tripping Evening Seminars, check out our Camping-Tripping Paddle Canada National Certification Courses
Bring paper and pen to take notes. Seminar Presentations will be available to download a few days after each event. (see attachments below)
(Contact Course Director if you have questions re: registration or course content and requirements: Jay Morrison 819 459-1643 or jaymorrison(at)bell.net )
Registration for all Evening Seminars (except Adv. Navigation) at the door.
Cash only (please bring exact change)
$5 members and non-members Free to youth under 18 yrs (per seminar - EXCEPT ADV Navigation.)
SEMINAR 1: What does it take to go Camping / Tripping in the front and back country? Where to go in our region: Day Trips, Weekend Trips, Multi-Day Trips.
This seminar opens our Tripping Seminar series with key concepts and check lists from RACCC and Paddle Smart re: Training, Trip Planning and Taking the Essentials from both participants and leadership perspectives. These principles apply to front country, back country, remote and very remote destinations.
We will review some recommended flatwater canoeing destinations in our region.
Learn how Tripping and Paddling training courses complement each other with knowledge and skills - enabling participants to plan and have safer, fun outings.
Members and non-members welcome!
Date/Time: TBD Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
SEMINAR #2: Meals, Cooking, Fires, Stoves, Water Treatment and Waste Management
Menu and meal planning, preparation options; cooking gear: selection of and use of stoves; cooking on fires, water treatment, waste management and personal hygiene, organizing your camp kitchen for efficiency, safety, environmental protection.
Date/Time: TBD Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
PRESENTATIONS (from 2019) posted below.
SEMINAR 3: Gear and packing:
Personal gear, clothing, outerwear, footwear; tents, mats, and sleeping bags; packing and waterproofing;
Group gear, communications equipment; equipment repair, first aid kits, the 10 essentials.|
Date/Time: TBD Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
SEMINAR 4: Essential Navigation with Map and Compass
Essential navigation, topographic maps and using a compass to follow a bearing. Never get lost again!
Bring an orienteering compass if you have one. Some compasses will be available.
NOTE: this seminar is a prerequisite for the Advanced Navigation training.
Date/Time: TBD Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
SEMINAR 5: Advanced Navigation with Map and Compass:
PREREQUISITE: Attendance at Seminar #4: Essential Navigation with Map and Compass REGISTRATION: ONLY WITH COURSE DIRECTOR: XXX info to be posted soon.
This training includes an evening classroom session followed by a Saturday practical Field trip.
Date/Time: TBD Cost: TBD for Members and Non Members
SEMINAR 6: Navigation: GPS & Being Lost and Getting Found (search and rescue)
Date/Time: TBD 7 PM SHARP to 9 PM, Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
Seminar 7: Leadership: Trip Planning; Risk Management
Several risk management wilderness scenarios will focus discussions on safety, problem solving and leadership.
Date/Time: TBD 7 PM SHARP to 9 PM, Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
SEMINAR 8: Leadership: Happy Campers: Creating Cohesive and Supportive Trip Teams.
Date/Time: TBD Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
SEMINAR 9: Expeditions: Going further and farther
Expedition Camping adds expedition-specific knowledge and skills for those who want to participate in longer camping trips (for example 14 days or more). Wilderness Camping skills or Camping Leadership skills course participants can add this to their certification
Date/Time: TBD Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
TBD : SEMINAR 10: Tripping and natural 'disasters': floods, fires and storms
Several RACCC members suggested this topic - so we are in progress of finding some 'experts'
Date/Time: TBD Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Rm: TBD
Contact Course Conductor for more information: . Jay Morrison 819 459-1643 or : jaymorrison(at)bell.net