Training

2020 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 & Tread 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.

Above in pdf

Courses and Seminars list and prices.

Training Course Syllabus

Request a course ( see home page for details)

Basic Backpacking Handout

Schedule of Courses

Outing Awareness Schedule on request

Basic Backpacking Schedule on request

Winter Schedule on request

Desert Schedule on request

Astronomy Schedule on request

Water Trek/Canoeing Schedule on request