Date: Sat Jan 10, 9:00 AM EST - Sun Jan 11, 12:00 AM EST
Category:
- Adult Training,
- Outdoor
Level:
- Volunteers
Backpacking training is three parts: Virtual gsLearn, In-person classroom, and Experience training.
Must be registered for and complete concurrently for both Part 1 and Part 2.
- Virtual, gsLearn course before the training day
- In-person training is one day of training
- Experience training is day and overnight at Little Big Econ State Forest. Saturday morning through Sunday by noon, including staying overnight in a personal tent, and gear, and providing one's own food.
Level 3- Primitive
- Experienced Cadettes and older
- Walking to the site
- Sleeping in a tent, not a physical structure
- Cooking with semi-primitive equipment
- Using potable water/carry-in water
- Primitive toilet structures on-site
- Park Ranger available
- Emergency service is less than 30 minutes away
- For excursions with emergency services more than 30 minutes away, Wilderness First Aid training is required.
Prerequisite: Troop Camper Level 2 Certificate, Troop Camper Level 3 gsLearn Online training, and Troop Camper Level 3 Classroom training.
Blended Training Program Design:
-
gsLearn online training, participants will:
- Earn a minimum score of 86%.
- Receive an email inviting you to the In-person training.
-
In-person skill set training
- Complete day training
- Receive an email confirmation to attend the On-site experience training.
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Experience Training
- Arriving in Little Big Econ State Forest on Saturday morning
- Training is completed on Sunday by noon.
- Departing from Little Big Econ State Forest.
- After completion of Troop Camper Level 3 Certificate of Completion will be issued.
- Upload your gsLearn training course to earn 100%.
Program Fees: Adult Member $10
Program Level: Adults only
Fee Includes - Access to gsLearn online course, In-person training, and On-site fees for experiential training, a Participant binder with resources, and a Troop Camper Level 3 Certificate of Completion with a 3-year renewal.
Participant Supplies to Bring:
- Overnight camping is required, bringing their food, backpacks, tent, and supplies.
- Providing proper gear and food information during the classroom experience ensures participants are well-informed and prepared. This allows them to understand the necessary equipment and dietary considerations upfront. Subsequently, purchasing supplies after the session enables attendees to select appropriate items based on the detailed guidance received, leading to better preparedness and a more successful experience.
Important Information:
- No tag-alongs
- gsLearn training must be completed before the in-person training.
- This is overnight training.
- Participants are provided with a list of recommended food and supplies to bring to the training.
- Participants bring and sleep in their tents.
- Prerequisites must be met.
Cancellation and Refund:
- All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email and sent directly to CustomerCare@citrus-gs.org.
- There will be no refunds or transfers for a no-show.
For questions about this event, contact CustomerCare@citrus-gs.org.
Space is limited.
