2012 HAT AWARENESS COURSES Presented by
vERDUGO hILLS coUNCIL High Adventure Team
The High Adventure Team’s goal is to give adult Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturer Leaders knowledge and training that will help them plan and lead their units on fun, safe, and rewarding outings. These HAT Awareness courses cover subjects that are not found in any other Scouter training available from our Council.
The Outing Awareness Course is an introductory course covering outing leadership for all Scouting age levels. It is a one day seminar that is recommended for all registered Scouter's, or Scouts who are at least 14 years of age and accompanied by an adult leader. The Basic Backpack Awareness Course consists of a one-day seminar and a weekend overnight backpack. It is open to those who have completed the Outing Awareness Course. For these courses, you will need a compass suitable for use with a map. A Silva type is recommended. After completing Basic Backpacking, you may further your knowledge with Winter Awareness, a one-day seminar and an overnight including skiing and/or snow shoeing into a snow camp. Desert Backpack Awareness is a weekend of camping and seminar in a desert experience. Astronomy Awareness (Night Sky) is a Seminar for all. (Done at Desert) Water Trek Leader Awareness Course includes a seminar and hands-on canoeing activity. The Advanced Backpacking course is available for those that wish to further their outdoor leadership skills. Topics Include
Lost Scouts’ Own Equipment Care Hypothermia/Hyperthermia Conservation Map, Compass, and Orienteering Food Planning/Preparation Photography Awards Emergency Weather Natural Disasters/Evacuation Trail Boss Program Leadership Trail Customs & Courtesies Leave No Trace Personal/Group Equipment Health and Safety Wilderness Aid
Trail Boss teaches a person how to supervise your group in trail maintenance. Leave No Trace Trainer teaches you how to demonstrate and teach minimum impact techniques and outdoor ethics. Orienteering Merit badge is a fun way for youth to earn the Orienteering Merit Badge. It is a Seminar for troop adults
High Adventure First Aid focuses on emergencies beyond 911, and includes Red Cross Emergency Response, When Help is Delayed and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certifications. Course fees include all handouts and demonstration materials. Participants must provide their own personal equipment. For the one-day indoor sessions, participants should bring their own lunch or plan to eat at local establishments.
Wilderness and Remote First Aid is a ARC 16 hour First Aid Course for persons who participate in activities that take them beyond the scope of traditional urban emergency medical services. Also when help is delayed in any situation and mass casualty incidents. (Does not include CPR)
Check-in at indoor session begins at 7:30 am. Courses begin at 8:00 am, and finish by 5:30 pm. (First Aid class times vary, see course flyers.) Watch for detailed flyers and sign up at the Council Service Center. Please sign up early. Classes will be cancelled if the minimum number of persons have not registered by five days before the class date. Map of course sequences Schedule of Courses Outing Awareness Sat February 11, 2012 Sat November 10, 2012 Basic Backpacking Sat. March 24, 2012 indoor Sat & Sunday April 14 & 15, 2012 outdoor Winter Sat. February 18, 2012 indoor Sat & Sun march 3 & 4, 2012 outdoor - includes Snowshoe & X country Desert Sat & Sun May 19 & 20, 2012 Astronomy Sat May 19, 2012 Water Trek/Canoeing Fri June 8, 2012 indoor Sat June 9, 2012 outdoor Trail Boss Sat January 14 or Sun January 15, 2012 (Chose any four dates) Sat March 10 or Sun March 11, 2012 Sat April 21 or Sun April 22, 2012 Sat May 5 or Sun May 6, 2012 Leave No Trace Fri night, Sat & Sun September 21, 22 & 23, 2012
Advanced Backpacking Not scheduled - see flyer Orienteering Fri, Sat & Sun September 28, 29 & 30, 2012 Wilderness and Remote First Aid High Adventure First Aid Sat October 6 thru November 17, 2012
HAT 1st Aid / CPR Sat October ?, 2012 through november 19, 2012 CPR Certification Sat October ?, 2012
5 Wednesdays, Plus 3 day weekend to be arranged.
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