This course helps kids prepare for hiking and camping. It is designed to encourage an attitude of adventure and responsibility.
Most kids do not know how to plan for a hiking trip, much less a multi-day trek. They lack confidence in outdoorsmanship.
This course is designed to help kids plan and prepare for outdoor adventures. To take responsibility for what is required to have a successful trip.
Hiking is a great way for kids to gain confidence and develop relationships. Also, planning for a hike supports systems thinking. How parts contribute to an entire experience and outcome.
This course encourages kids to spend time outside. It encourages confidence and self-sufficiency. It sets the foundation for pathfinding, pioneering, and outdoor skills taught in the Camping course.
Leaders like Daniel Boone and Teddy Roosevelt were comfortable outdoors. They were prepared for contingencies and emergencies. Teddy even sharpened his mind by reading books while roughing it.
This course includes videos, articles, and research projects designed to help kids prepare for their own adventures.
(Recommended for grades 6-8)
This course is designed to help kids plan and prepare for outdoor adventures. To take responsibility for what is required to have a successful trip.
Hiking is a great way for kids to gain confidence and develop relationships. Also, planning for a hike supports systems thinking. How parts contribute to an entire experience and outcome.
This course encourages kids to spend time outside. It encourages confidence and self-sufficiency. It sets the foundation for pathfinding, pioneering, and outdoor skills taught in the Camping course.
Leaders like Daniel Boone and Teddy Roosevelt were comfortable outdoors. They were prepared for contingencies and emergencies. Teddy even sharpened his mind by reading books while roughing it.
This course includes videos, articles, and research projects designed to help kids prepare for their own adventures.
(Recommended for grades 6-8)
Course curriculum
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1
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Introduction
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2
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Backpacking Plan
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3
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Essential Gear
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4
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Backpacks
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5
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Review
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6
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Sleeping Systems
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7
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Shelter
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8
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Stoves & Cookware
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9
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Water Treatment
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10
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Review
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11
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Multi-Purpose Tool
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12
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Survival Knife
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13
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Blade Geometry
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14
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Axes
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15
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Review
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16
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Light System & Batteries
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17
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Signaling Devices
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18
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Fire-Starting Tools
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19
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Medical Kit
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20
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Review
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21
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Selecting a Compass
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22
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The Layering System
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23
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Selecting Hiking Boots
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24
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Selecting a Rain Jacket
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25
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Review
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26
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Meal Planning
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27
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Hygiene & Sanitation
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28
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Packing Your Backpacking
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29
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Trekking Poles
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30
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Review
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