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YOUNGYOUNGEXPLORERSEXPLORERS
OUTDOOROUTDOOR
ADVENTUREADVENTURE
CHALLENGECHALLENGE
WHAT IS OAC?WHAT IS OAC?
4-H Program designed to put youth in 4-H Program designed to put youth in challenging physical learning situationschallenging physical learning situations
Goals:Goals: Overcome obstacles as a teamOvercome obstacles as a team Increase personal accomplishmentsIncrease personal accomplishments Improve self-awarenessImprove self-awareness
WHAT IS OAC?WHAT IS OAC?
Safe programSafe program Strict guidelines and rules to protect all Strict guidelines and rules to protect all
participants from harmparticipants from harm Don’t know - Don’t go.Don’t know - Don’t go.
WHAT WILL WE DO?WHAT WILL WE DO?
The program depends on youth and parent The program depends on youth and parent involvementinvolvement
The more YOU want to do and the harder YOU The more YOU want to do and the harder YOU are willing to work, the more WE can doare willing to work, the more WE can do
Certain activities will have Certain activities will have age restrictionsage restrictions
Eat GORPEat GORP
POSSIBLE ACTIVITIESPOSSIBLE ACTIVITIES
CampingCamping HikingHiking CanoeingCanoeing KayakingKayaking SpelunkingSpelunking Winter CampingWinter Camping Climbing/RappellingClimbing/Rappelling
CAMPINGCAMPING
Overnight for younger members (13-14)Overnight for younger members (13-14) 1-2 Day trips for older members (15-16)1-2 Day trips for older members (15-16) Possible week-long out-of-state for older Possible week-long out-of-state for older
members (16+)members (16+)
HIKING/BACKPACKINGHIKING/BACKPACKING
1-2 Hour for younger members (13-14)1-2 Hour for younger members (13-14) Day long for older members (15-16)Day long for older members (15-16) Possible 1-2 Day or Week for older Possible 1-2 Day or Week for older
members (16+)members (16+)
CANOEING/KAYAKINGCANOEING/KAYAKING
We have no boatsWe have no boats Until we do, we rentUntil we do, we rent Practice PaddlesPractice Paddles Day Paddles (13+)Day Paddles (13+) Weekend Weekend
Paddle/Camp (16+)Paddle/Camp (16+)
SPELUNKINGSPELUNKING (Caving) (Caving)
We need a leaderWe need a leader
WINTER CAMPINGWINTER CAMPING
See “Mr.” deFintaSee “Mr.” deFinta
CLIMBING/RAPPELLINGCLIMBING/RAPPELLING
We have the gear (rope, webbing, We have the gear (rope, webbing, helmets) helmets)
Climb rocks with Climb rocks with
belayersbelayers Rappel off rocksRappel off rocks Ages 15+Ages 15+
REALITYREALITY
ColdCold WetWet TiredTired CrankyCranky HungryHungry SoreSore StinkyStinky
PEOPLEPEOPLE
TiredTired CrankyCranky StinkyStinky UglyUgly MouthyMouthy In Your TentIn Your Tent
NOT GOING TO HAPPENNOT GOING TO HAPPEN
Boys and Girls in Same Boys and Girls in Same TentsTents Improper EquipmentImproper Equipment Alcohol, Tobacco Alcohol, Tobacco Cell Phones, MP3 Players,Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Video GamesVideo Games Canoeing and kayaking Canoeing and kayaking without PFDswithout PFDs Unsafe behavior Unsafe behavior Having someone carry your Having someone carry your packpack QuittingQuitting
What Will I Learn?What Will I Learn?
PACKPACK
What Will I Learn?What Will I Learn?
COOKCOOK
What Will I Learn?What Will I Learn?
PITCH A TENTPITCH A TENT
What Will I Learn?What Will I Learn?
SMILE when you want to dieSMILE when you want to die
What Will I Learn?What Will I Learn?
What Will I Learn?What Will I Learn?
TEAMTEAM
Overcoming Fear Takes Overcoming Fear Takes TeamworkTeamwork
What do I need?What do I need?
Good attitudeGood attitude Willingness to workWillingness to work Knowing when to be quietKnowing when to be quiet Eagerness to enjoy natureEagerness to enjoy nature Good sense of humorGood sense of humor Willingness to go beyond your limitsWillingness to go beyond your limits Good eye for yard sale deals on tents, Good eye for yard sale deals on tents,
backpacks, cooking gear, shoesbackpacks, cooking gear, shoes Willing to fundraise for equipment/tripsWilling to fundraise for equipment/trips
GEARGEAR
Back pack and a Day packBack pack and a Day pack Good hiking boots and socksGood hiking boots and socks Flat bottom tennis shoes for climbingFlat bottom tennis shoes for climbing Lightweight tent and sleeping bagLightweight tent and sleeping bag Drybags to keep gear dryDrybags to keep gear dry Lightweight nylon/fleece clothingLightweight nylon/fleece clothing Cooking gear (optional)Cooking gear (optional) Bear Spray (optional except for Mrs. Noble)Bear Spray (optional except for Mrs. Noble)
CERTIFIED 4-H LEADERCERTIFIED 4-H LEADER
Parent, Friend, RelativeParent, Friend, Relative Must go through Certified 4-H Leader Must go through Certified 4-H Leader
TrainingTraining Required for driving and chaperoningRequired for driving and chaperoning Willing and physically able to go on Willing and physically able to go on
outdoor group tripsoutdoor group trips One leader sponsor required per family One leader sponsor required per family
HOW OLD?HOW OLD?
13+13+
But we will be holding an Outdoor Expo But we will be holding an Outdoor Expo day for younger 4-H members each yearday for younger 4-H members each year
HOW MUCH MONEY?HOW MUCH MONEY?
Dues are $10 a year to help pay for Club Dues are $10 a year to help pay for Club membershipmembership
Project supplies – normally no more than Project supplies – normally no more than $5 a meeting$5 a meeting
Trip money – fundraisers will be availableTrip money – fundraisers will be available Gear – Goodwill, Walmart, REI, LeesGear – Goodwill, Walmart, REI, Lees
RulesRules
Attend 50% Project MeetingsAttend 50% Project Meetings Attend 100% Trip MeetingsAttend 100% Trip Meetings Complete one community service activityComplete one community service activity Turn in forms timelyTurn in forms timely Pay $10 dues/project feesPay $10 dues/project fees Participate in fundraisers or pay $20Participate in fundraisers or pay $20 Name a certified 4-H leader as a sponsorName a certified 4-H leader as a sponsor
FormsForms
4-H Membership, Media/Medical ($10 4-H Membership, Media/Medical ($10 extra if not already a 4-H member)extra if not already a 4-H member)
YES OAC RulesYES OAC Rules Adult Leader Mentor DesigneeAdult Leader Mentor Designee Project Interest/ExperienceProject Interest/Experience Gear List InventoryGear List Inventory Outdoor Resource ContactsOutdoor Resource Contacts
Young Explorers – Young Explorers – Outdoor Adventure Outdoor Adventure ChallengeChallenge
CONTACT:CONTACT:
Alex deFinta or Denise NobleAlex deFinta or Denise Noble
269-303-5407269-303-5407
[email protected]@rocketmail.com