Winter Break Leaders Basecamp 2018
- Duration: 3 Days (approx.)
- Location: Bobcaygeon, Ontario
- Product code: WBC3D
Who: You and 20+ other students from the region
What: Four Day winter survival and leadership basecamp experiences - winter camping workshop and outdoor education leadership adventure
When: Reading Week 2019 - February 16-19, 2019
Where: The Land's Wilderness Homeplace and the Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Why: to upgrade wilderness skills and level up your nature connection in winter!
How much? - super affordable - subsidy available through Trent Outdoor Club
Traditional Activities:
Snowshoeing
Crosscountry Skiing
Fire Starting - multiple methods
Axe and knifework
Spoon carving
Orienteering
Sledding
Skating
Pond hockey
Bonfire and music
Backcountry Sauna
Polar Bear Dip!!!
Traditional Skills and reflective practice
Meals
Emphasis on homegrown, organic and locally-sourced foods
Kosher, Halal and veggie options available
Snacks and drinks
Expedition Equipment
Snowshoes and XC Skis
Canvas Prospector Tents with internal wood-burning stoves
Kitchen - Tarp, cooking stoves, dinnerware,
Barrels and Wannigans for food and group equipment
Safety Equipment
Wilderness First Responder Equipment, Communications Equipment
Transport
Rendezvous varies depending on location: Bottle Lake Access points.
Transport options also available, with pickups from Trent University, Downtown Peterborough,