THE ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS, INC.
THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL
46er OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

 

MAY 1-3, 2009

 

 

  Deadline: April 27th, 2009!

 

ATTENTION: Camp counselors, Y-leaders, Scout leaders, 4-H leaders, Recreation personnel, teachers, and others interested in leading or participating in wilderness trips.

WHAT: an intensive weekend workshop designed to train individuals involved in leading groups on wilderness camping trips.

WHO ATTENDS: The program is designed for leaders of all ages and physical condition.  Our intent is for participants to learn by observation and doing within each individual's capabilities.

TOPICS COVERED: :  PRE-TRIP PLANNING AND SAFETY; FOOD PLANNING AND PACKAGEING; CAMPSITE ORGANIZATION AND SAFETY; MEAL PREPARATION AND SAFE USE OF STOVES;  MAP AND COMPASS; GROUP LEADERSHIP;  WILDERNESS EMERGIENCIES AND HOW TO RESPOND TO THEM; APPRECIATION OF THE ADIRONDACK ENVIRONMENT; GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF THE REGION; EVALUATION OF PROPER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT; COOKING/BAKING IN THE OUT-OF-DOORS; LEAVE NO TRACE; CAMP LEADERSHIP TRAINING; ESTABLISHING A CAMPSITE; NATURE, FOLKLORE AND HISTORY OF THE ADIRONDACKS.

WHEN: May 2-4, 2008.

WHERE: Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid, NY

SPONSORED BY: THE ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS.  WE ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THOSE WHO HAVE CLIMBED THE 46 MAJOR PEAKS OF THE ADIRONDACKS.  WE PROVIDE THIS AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN UTILIZING THE ADIRONDACKS PROPERLY.

COST: FOR $30 WE PROVIDE CAMPSITE, FOOD, AND EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS.  EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT UPON GRADUATION.

NOTE:  A $30 REGISTRATION FEE IS ASSESSED, BUT $10 IS REFUNDED UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORKSHOP.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN BY APRIL 27th, 2009!!

**SELECTION BEGINS MARCH 15TH/ENDS APRIL 27TH, 2009, SO EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED!!



For more information and application forms, print the application, or call or write:

ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS
C/o Don McMullen, Chairman
P.O. Box 126
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2754


 

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