11/05/2016 Senior School Explore Expedition Sea Kayak in Nootka Sound Fri. May 13 Wed. May 18, 2016 AGENDA Teacher Introduction Where is Nootka Sound? Itinerary Meal Planning Gear Preparation Learning Objectives Leadership Roles Safety Next Steps 1
Collingwood Explore Teachers Contact us at explore@collingwood.org or 604 925 3331 ext. 1202 Mr. Andrew Field Ms. Erin Paul *and SPL Guide Strathcona Park Lodge POWELL FOREST CANOE ROUTE MAP Kayaking Route in the Sound 2
The Expedition at a Glance Friday May13th Saturday May 14 Sunday May 15 Monday May 16 Tuesday May 17 Wednesday May 18 12:30pm Meet at Explore to Load 1:00pm Depart CW 2:10pm Nanaimo Ferry Group Contract Stop en route near Courtenay Breakfast at SPL Pack up and drive to Tuta Marina Paddle to first campsite, set up camp; eat dinner! Lesson: How to Dinner along the way Pack and Kayak and Weather Land and Water kayak introduction and safety practice Daily Reflections Evening Program Leaders Pair#1 Day trip around Spanish Islands Lesson: Marine Charts Leaders Pair #2 Lesson: VHF Radio Daily Reflections Evening Program Leaders Pair #3 Day Trip to Friendly Cove or Infierno Bay Cultural Lessons Leaders Pair #4 Lesson: Local Flora and Fauna Daily Reflections Evening Program Leaders Pair # 5 Pack up Camp and paddle to Tuta Marina Drive to SPL Clean up Gear Dinner at SPL Final Debrief Breakfast at SPL Drive to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal Final Journal reflection 12:30 Ferry to Horseshoe Bay Unload, Clean up, Awards * Sleep at SPL * Location: Bligh Island Campsite * Spanish Islands (Could establish base camp for 2 nights) * Spanish Islands * Sleep at SPL * Collingwood Pickup 3:30pm 3
East toward heart of Desolation Sound Weaving through the Spanish Islands Isthmus Campsite 4
Tarp Camping The Launch/ Landing ~Tuta Marina~ The Landing/Launch ~Tuta Marina~ 5
Mandatory Prep Days: Date: Thursday April 14 Prep Day #1 3:20 5:00pm Wednesday May 11 Prep Day #2 (Gear Day) 3:20 5:00pm Thursday May 12 1:20 2:00 lunch meeting (Gear Load) Overview of Logistics Review Boundaries and Expectations Gear Check Check in and Reminders Leadership Roles SMART Goals and WOW Reflections Review Overview of Leadership Booklets/Curriculum How to pack Dry bags and Kayaks Reading Marine Charts and Navigation Group Contract 6
MEAL PLANNING: To Bring: 1 Bagged lunch Money ($25 30) Dinner en route on the way there Lunch on the ferry on the way back Snacks for travel days couple extra snacks if needed (quality, small, packable) What NOT to bring: Nuts, Gum, Spitz Provided: SPL will provide all meals from Saturday Breakfast Wednesday breakfast inclusively Explore Provides: Dry Bags (3) Splash Jacket Wetsuit Tarps First Aid Kits The GEAR SPL Provides: Kayaks Paddles PFD Pump Spray Skirts Throw Bags Cooking Gear Sleeping Tarps 7
Bus/Travel Clothes Footwear: 1Wet (Booties or Crocs that have a heel strap) 1 2 Dry (Rubber Boots &/or Running Shoes) Raingear Lap Bag: SunHat & toque Sunscreen Sunglasses Lip Sunscreen Warm Camp Gear : Synthetics Fleece Wool Additional toque Paddling Gear: Rash Guard/Polypro Top Wetsuit (provided) Paddling Jacket (provided) Personal Gear (See PCR for Gear List) Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad Bowl, Cutlery, Mug Hand Sanitizer Headlamp Water Bottle Medications Lighter 8
What NOT to Bring! COTTON FLIP FLOPS ELECTRONICS PACKING TIPS! *SMALL ITEMS TETRIS! *USE THE LIST WE PROVIDED *1 10L & 1 20L DRYBAG PROVIDED FOR CLOTHES *1 10L PROVIDED FOR LAP BAG *WATERPROOFED STUFF SAC WORKS FOR SLEEPING BAG *RAINGEAR & SHOES SHOULD STAY OUT OF DRYBAGS *LODGE BAG WITH FRESH CLOTHES AND TOWEL TO LEAVE AT LODGE Lodge Bag: Sleeping Clothes Toiletries Towel Bathing Suit Lunch Snacks Water Bottle Money for ferry 9
Packing SeaKayak Style 3 min 40 sec Kayak Parts 1 min 30 sec How to pack The right and wrong way to pack 10
Weather & VHF Radio Learning Group Leadership Ocean Ecology and Tides CampCraft & LNT Expedition Behaviour Feedback and Communication Navigation Skills Tides Chart Reading Team Decision Making Peer Teaching Safety Procedures EXPEDITION ARTICLE TRIP VIDEOGRAPHERS PHOTOGRAPHERS EVENING PROGRAMMING (All) SLIDESHOW DIRECTORS GROUP GEAR 11
Leadership 11 To Do s 1. 3 SMART leadership goals posted by Friday, May 6 th on Weebly 2. Self Assessment 3. Post trip 3 Wow Reflections on Weebly by Wed. May 25 th 4. Complete Expedition Section on your Weebly by Wed. May 25 th! The expedition is the culminating activity where students practice what they ve learned in the course Learning by experiencing authentic leadership! (ie self, small group and leader of the day). This is a SAFE place to apply this learning so go for it! 12
Leadership Assessment SELF LEADERSHIP I lead myself when I: Follow instructions well Dress well and prepare for the day Manage my stuff, am tidy & know where my things are Maintain a positive attitude even when things aren t great Leadership Assessment SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP I Lead my small group (as in cooking, kayak tandem, group) when I: Show initiative by starting camp tasks 1 st Contribute to food preparation and clean up Pick up other people s garbage I coach others on skills I am proficient in 13
Safety First! Kayak Ratios 1:5 Leader Qualifications PFDs, Wet suits & Splash Jackets Established Emergency Protocols Emergency communication 14
Rules for Students to help with Safety: *Boundaries, Expectations *No Electronics *No Drugs or Alcohol *No Exclusive Relationships *High Level of Respect for Guides, Teachers and all Peers *Follow all LNT principles including using designated outhouses while on the trail *High Level of Respect for All Gear *Commit to engaging in the learning *Be safe and follow all rules on and off the water *Be open to feedback and coaching Consent Forms Collingwood Consent (the link will be emailed to you) Please update us with any Dietary and Medical information 15
FINAL THOUGHTS 1. Prep Day #1 Thursday April 14 th 3:20 5:00pm 2. Prep Day #2 Wednesday May 11 th 3:20 5:00pm 3. Gear Load Lunch Meeting Thursday May 12 th 4. Check PCR for updates & Need to knows 5. Start organizing gear! Questions??? Contact us at explore@collingwood.org or 604 925 3331 ext.1202 16