Canoeing journeys - Glenelg

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Glenelg River Paddling Journey

Flat-water Canoe Journeying

Middle Years Programs - AimsTo encourage the development of a sense of

community within the year level group.

To promote independence and strategies to cope, by encouraging students to move beyond their comfort zones.

To stimulate a sense of adventure and gain awareness of our coastal environment – and enjoy this safely.

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Module A: 15-19 NovemberModule B: 22-26 November

Meet at7.30am Bus ShelterReturn 3.30pm Bus Shelter

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RotationsMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Gp A – Travel to GelnelgCamp at Nelson

Kayak instruction then kayak to Laslett’s

Walk to PMR Caves, return then canoe to Patterson’s

Canoe to Wilson Hall

Pack up and travel homeFor 3.30pm

Gp B-Travel to GlenelgCamp at Wilson Hall

Canoe instruction then canoe to Patterson’s

Canoe to Laslett’sWalk to PMR cavesReturn to Laslett’s

Kayak to Nelson

Pack up and travel home fro 3.30pm

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MENUING:

Students will be in a cooking group with their tent partner.

Students will provide : 4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 4 dinner & 4 snacks

Breakfast for :Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Lunch for: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (Monday is a cut lunch from Home) We will buy lunch Friday on way home.

Dinner for: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Snacks : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

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BREAKFASTS:

•Cereals (Nutrigrain, cornflakes, just right….. etc)•Long life milk 200ml (per person)•Breakfast bars (1 is not adequate)•Goulburn Valley fruits•Up & Go•Fruit (apples, oranges….etc)•Porridge (Uncle Toby’s oats 2 per person)

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LUNCHES:

•BASE: •Tortillas, Mt Bread, Vita Wheats, Cruskits , Corn Thins …etc

•TOPPINGS:•Tuna, Salami, Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber, Cheese, Vegemite, Jam, Honey…. (no peanut butter)

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DINNERS:

•Heinz Tortellini•Rice (Uncle Ben’s with sauce )•Gnocchi with sauce(from shelf)•Continental Pasta packs •Macaroni and cheese•Indian tasty bite meals and cous cous

•Fresh vegies to add: mushrooms, onion, zucchini, carrot, capsicum, broccoli

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SNACKS:

•Chocolate (this may melt)•Lollies (no single wrapped lollies)•Fruit•Muesli Bars•BBQ shapes

• NO PEANUTS !!!!!!!!!

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CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT   Please double check that you have ALL the necessary gear. 1 shirts (for protection against sun eg. some long sleeves and collars) 2-3 T-shirt (no singlet tops please) 1 pairs of long trousers 2 jumpers - 1woollen if possible 4 pairs of socks 4 changes of underwear 2 pairs of shorts 1 pair of thermals 2 pairs of footwear eg. Sneakers or reef sandals for paddling (these must stay attached to your foot

if you fall in!) and sneakers for around camp and walking. waterproof jacket – essential, japara type preferred sunhat - wide brim to protect neck and ears bathers chamois toilet requisites - soap (in container), toothbrush, toothpaste sun screen (15+) mosquito repellent (no aerosol cans) clothing for sleeping sleeping bag inner sheet (optional) sleeping mat or Thermarest – needs to fit inside small two man tent torch, spare globe and spare batteries knife, fork and spoon bowl, plate, mug – plastic or enamel water bottle - 2 litre minimum pencil/biro daypack (if you have one)

3 large orange garbage bags for pack waterproofing, 5 shoppng bags for wet clothes dishwashing kit (jex & tea towels )and cooking utensils for trangia stoves groundsheet to sit on, or sit mat

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