Map & Compass – Improve your outdoor navigational skills! | Pathfinders Kid’s Club

Each participant will need to register. THE DEADLINE FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS IS March 14th, 9:00 AM. 

LOCATION

Cecil Hills, Western Sydney Parklands

MEETING PLACE:

Hoxton Park SDA Church Grounds – 355 Hoxton Park Road, Hoxton Park, NSW 2171.  Buses to escort pathfinders and leaders to Grassy Grounds near WSP.

WHAT TO BRING

Individuals –  Long pants, covered hiking shoes, long-sleeved shirts, windbreaker (clothes appropriate to the weather), hat, day pack, pack lunch, snacks, Water and a Compass.

Groups –

• At least ONE mobile phone AND 1 Two-way radio
• basic first aid kit
• toilet paper
• a hand trowel in case of emergency.

WHAT WE SUPPLY

Maps for each participant, a control card, a control point description, and a program that includes the safety guidelines. We will also make available experienced guides to help you read a map, use a compass, and navigate in the bush.

PLEASE NOTE: All clubs will need to be divided into groups of 3 – 8 persons. NO MORE THAN 8 persons per group. One of these SHOULD be a responsible Counsellor/Adult.