You need to have completed Bronze training before attending this programme.
An email will be sent out 2-3 days prior to programme commencement comfirming attendance and any programme changes including a weather report.
When?
8.30am - 4.00pm
Where?
Barn Paddock - Karamatura Valley, Waitakere Ranges.
From Titirangi, take Huia Road and travel about 15-16km. Once you cross the Huia Bridge turn (L) and travel about 500m. There is a sign on the (R) hand side ‘Karamutura Farm'. If you get to the museum (L), you have gone too far. You can drive into the campsite. Best to allow an hour from Auckland City.
Cost
$215.00 per student. This can be done via credit card through the website link when the booking form has been completed.
Payment via internet banking 06-0265-0138304-00 (please include your name as reference)
This includes training of each of the 14 topics over two days, handouts and other related material. Camp fees, adult supervision overnight and morning tea on day 1. Payment via paypal when booking please.
Food
You need to bring your own. Please try to use similar food to that which you would take tramping. Water needs to be boiled here so good idea to bring a large container with you.
Medical Forms
These must be completed prior to the training. It is really important that these are filled in accurately and thoroughly, confidentiality will apply and please feel free to contact us to discuss any concerns or conditions. Please make sure you bring any medications you require with you.
Equipment
Tent
Sleeping mat & sleeping bag
Pack
Pack liner
Raincoat
Food & drink
Toiletries
Clothing - remember it may be cold
Pen & paper
Sunhat, cream & sunglasses
Insect repellent
Torch
Duke of Edinburgh's Award book - if you have a separate Bronze and Silver ones please bring them too.
First Aid kit
Plates, mug & cutlery
Cooker & cooking equipment ie. pots & lighter
Rubbish bag
Washing up gear including tea-towel
Toilet paper & baby wipes
Watch
Compass - if you have one
Free-time activities - book, ball etc.
Spare pair of clothes and shoes (As they will get wet)
Towel
If you do not have all of the equipment we do have some for hire. Please see below for items and costs. Please fill in the gear hire section of the booking form and add payment to camp fees.
Hire Gear
65litre pack ............................................................... $ 5.00
Tent .......................................................................$15.00
Sleeping bag (Three season) ........................................... $10.00
Sleeping Mat ............................................................. $ 1.00
Cooker .................................................................... $ 2.00
Pots ....................................................................... $ 5.00
Gas for cooker ........................................................... $ 8.00
Damaged or lost items will be charged to the person as a replacement cost per item.
Timetable
The programme will involve numerous theory and practical sessions, however free time has also been allocated.