High Adventure Training
For anyone who intends to take Scouts on outings more than a few miles from the trail-head. Emphasis is on safety, first aid, and program planning. Course consists of 3 classroom sessions and a weekend field experience. Must complete all 4 sessions.
3 Classroom Sessions
Monday, March 1, 2021
Monday, March 8, 2021
Monday, March 15, 2021
7:00–10:00 PM
Palo Alto Scout Office
Field Session
Friday Evening to Sunday Noon
March 19-21, 2021
Cutter Scout Reservation
WHY?
· To Teach Outdoor Safety
· To Foster Wilderness Citizenship
· To Promote High Adventure
· To Share New Ideas
WHO?
· Vital for Leaders of Wilderness Trips one or more days from the trailhead – e.g. 50 miler, Philmont
· Valuable for all Scouters participating in outdoor programs.
· Youth Leaders are welcome
WHAT?
· A council-developed course designed to teach Scout Leaders to safely lead outdoor adventures.
· Taught by experienced Scout Leaders and outside experts with specific expertise in their subjects
· Hands on training, formal presentations, and exciting patrol field exercises to test your skills.
SUBJECTS TAUGHT:
· Trip Planning – Where to Go
· Wilderness Medicine
· Lightning Safety
· Water Crossing
· Mountain Weather
· Maps, Compass, Navigation
· GPS Use
· Environmental Hazards
· Outdoor Leadership
· Bears! Cougars!
· Food Planning & Nutrition
· Stoves and Cooking
· Water Purification
· Emergency Management
· Backpacking Equipment
· Leave No Trace Camping
· Reverence in the Outdoors
COST?
$95.00 per person
· Includes course syllabus (online)
· Includes snacks during 3 class room sessions
· Includes lunch on March 22
· Includes training badge
QUESTIONS?
Email Course Director
Manfred Kopisch
manfred.kopisch@gmail.com
Palo Alto Service Center
Monday 03-01-2021
7:00 PM PT to 10:00 PM PT Past
HAT (Part 2)
Palo Alto Service Center
Monday 03-08-2021
7:00 PM PT to 10:00 PM PT Past
HAT (Part 3)
Palo Alto Service Center
Monday 03-15-2021
7:00 PM PT to 10:00 PM PT Past
HAT (Part 4)
Cutter Scout Reservation
Friday 03-19-2021 6:00 PM PT to
Sunday 03-21-2021 1:00 PM PT Past