General Outdoor Ability: Assignment

You will be expected to live in a rugged outdoor camp for approximately 2 weeks and another 2 weeks in a more urban setting.

This camping experience will consist of demonstrating the following skills and behaviors:

• A knowledge and practical ability in safety and survival skills.
• A basic ability to camp, including staying dry and comfortable.
• An ability to maintain an orderly and clean environment.
• Willingness to make a positive contribution to the overall espirit of the camp.
• Participation in camp activities.
• Demonstration of proper and consistent maintenance of equipment.
• Timeliness.
• Participation in team activities, including appropriate leadership and team member roles.
• Proper establishment and tear-down of the camp.
• Respect for the environment in which the camp is established and the places visited.
• Appropriate contributions to the overall safety and security of the camp.
• Respect for all individuals in the camp and an appropriate recognition of the roles of all individuals.

Notes

Most of the evaluation will come from the Camp Leader and Team Leaders monitoring of the day-to-day activities.

In addition, expect that the Camp Leader will hold exercises periodically to test the expected skills and behaviors. These tests will include:

• Equipment checks
• Simulated conditions
• Evaluation exercises

If there is an actual camp emergency, the individual and group behavior will also be subject to assessment.