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Leadership Training Extended Unit 1: Base Camps

Leadership Training Extended Unit 1: Base Camps. 1.1 – Base Camp Basics. What is a Base Camp? How does it differ from a single day walk? More than one day Accommodation to consider Transportation to consider Finances to consider Maybe use a team to organise the event.

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Leadership Training Extended Unit 1: Base Camps

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  1. Leadership Training Extended Unit 1: Base Camps

  2. 1.1 – Base Camp Basics What is a Base Camp? How does it differ from a single day walk? • More than one day • Accommodation to consider • Transportation to consider • Finances to consider • Maybe use a team to organise the event BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  3. 1.2 – Getting Started • Where are you going to go? • When are you going to go? • How are you going to get there? • Where are you going to stay? • How long are you going to stay there? • How many people do you want to take? BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  4. 1.3 – Walks Program Research your chosen area for walks • How many walks per day? • Up to 20 walkers – 1 walk per day • 20 to 30 walkers – 2 walks per day • More than 30 walkers – 3+ walks • If more than 1 walk per day choose a variety of walk grades • How many walk leaders will you have? • Do you want rest days? Prepare more walks than you will need Prepare the usual walk notes and maps for each walk BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  5. 1.4 – Accommodation Caravan Parks are the simplest option • Walkers can make their own bookings for cabins, tent or caravan sites Other options include: • Camping only: • Are bookings required and who will make them? • What are the costs? • Availability of water and toilet facilities • Do all the walkers have tents? BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  6. 1.4 – Accommodation Other options include: • Group accommodation: • Can be catered or self-catered • A group booking or individual bookings? • What are the costs and how can payment be made? • Room configurations, allocations and linen requirements may need to be determined BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  7. 1.5 – Transportation Using walker’s own cars: • Normal club rules should apply Using aeroplanes: • Research and then recommend flight options • For onward travel: • Use public transport • Or hire minibuses BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  8. 1.6 – Pre-departure Information Prepare information sheets: • Details of transport • Note any special items such as fruit fly quarantine areas or limited petrol availability • Details of accommodation: • List what needs to be taken • List what is provided • Program of walks • Lists of participants with next of kin and car registration numbers BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  9. 1.7 – During the Base Camp Arrival Day: • With arranged accommodation: • Assist walkers to find everything • Roster housekeeping tasks • Check that everyone has arrived: • Group meeting (Happy Hour): • Welcome and answer questions • Arrange next day’s walks BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  10. 1.7 – During the Base Camp Each Evening: • Group meeting (Happy Hour): • Discuss that day’s walks • Arrange next day’s walks • Post-dinner activity BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  11. 1.7 – During the Base Camp On your Last Evening: • Group meeting (Happy Hour): • Discuss departure arrangements • If in arranged accommodation set out roster for final cleaning tasks • Possibly all go out to dinner at local pub BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  12. 1.7 – During the Base Camp On your Departure Morning: • For arranged accommodation: • Check cleaning tasks are done • Check everyone has left complete with their gear • Complete any locking up • Be the last to leave BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  13. 1.8 – Administration Liaison with local authorities: • Local National Parks: • Check Parks web site for track closures • Contact local Park rangers about permits and number restrictions • Local police: • If you have a large group, let the police know that you will be walking in the area BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

  14. 1.9 – Finance For group bookings or payments: • Use your club’s rules • Ask for a deposit • Set date for final payment • Set rules for the return of a deposit • Keep accurate paperwork BWV Walk Leader Training Extended Unit 1 – Conducting a Base camp

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