Birchbark Expeditions
Orientation - Part II - CANCELLED
We're taking a different path this year, with one-on-one training with our guide staff, giving crews personalized attention. Each crew will hear from us with contact information for their guide. Contact us at birchbark@wnyscouting.org with questions.
Continuing our “Train the Trainer” event designed for crew advisors (adults) and crew leaders (youth) that will be overseeing the crew training and expedition planning. Crews will have an opportunity to review their itinerary plans with a guide, then file their plans along with their menu and tee-shirt orders.
Meeting is for:
All Adult Advisors, interested Parents, and Youth Leaders from each crew.
Be prepared with:
- Notebook
- Adirondack Paddlers Guide
- Adirondack Paddlers Map
- Crew Worksheet(s)
Topics:
- How to design/select an itinerary
- Leave No Trace
- The "Risk Zone"
- Finalize and submit menu Selections
- What to expect at Shakedown
- Questions & Answers
