W. Alton Jones Campus


OUTDOOR SKILLS

GOAL:  
Learn and apply basic outdoor survival skills.



OBJECTIVES:

ˇLearn the basics of leave-no-trace camping.

ˇBuild a fire and a shelter using natural materials.

ˇGain basic map and compass skills.


ˇLearn which items can be valuable to have with you.



CONCEPTS/TOPICS:     

ˇLeave-no-trace
ˇPreparation
ˇPlanning
ˇLearn to build a shelter in an emergency situation 
ˇThree things needed to build a fire.
ˇDefine S.T.O.P. 
ˇThe rules of three
ˇTen Essentials
ˇEmergency Management



After completing this lesson the aim is for students to be able to:

ˇExplain the importance of planning ahead and preparing for a wilderness trip. 

ˇDefine leave no trace and why it is important.

ˇExplain plan of action in case of an emergency.