2022 Bronze Training schedule
It is very important that you attend the sessions. You need to be at the Amplify Youth Room for 6.30pm prompt. You are required to attend for the full two hours.
We need everyone to be on their best behaviour during the training. We will not hesitate to call parents to collect you if you misbehave.
The dates below will be changed, do not plan these
Bronze Training
Thursday 5th March 6.30pm – 8.30pm
First Aid. Emergency procedures
Thursday 12th March 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Trangias, tents and campcraft
Sunday 15th March – Navigation day hike 10.30am – 3pm
Mandatory attendance required.
Thursday 19th March 6.30pm-7pm
Parents meeting
Thursday 19th March 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Map and compass Mandatory attendance
Thursday 26th March 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Map and compass (Kit hand out) Mandatory attendance
Consent form must be handed in before trip.
Expedition-Consent-Form-Bronze 2020
Bronze Expedition dates: (See bottom of page for kit list)
Practice expedition – Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th April 2020 – Croston to Ashurst Beacon
Qualifying Expedition – Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd May 2020 – Rivington
Silver/Gold Training
Please meet at the following Thursday evenings:
TBC soon
You are required at St Anne’s Parish Centre on May 23rd/24th for your expedition training weekend. Please meet at the Youth room for 2pm.
Saturday
First Aid (1 hour)
Planning your menus and doing a ready steady cook challenge on a Trangia for tea. (1 hour planning, 1 hour shopping, 1 hour cooking)
Putting up tents (to sleep in overnight)
Planning your route (two hours)
Free time (movie etc)
Sunday
Cooking a breakfast on a Trangia
Clearing site
Navigation exercise
You should be finished at noon.
You will need £10 in cash. Bring walking boots and a small overnight bag, sleeping bag, wash kit, waterproof clothing
Consent form must be handed in before trip.
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Silver/Gold Expedition dates: (See below for kit list)
Silver
Friday Evening 5th June – Sunday 7th June 2020 – Borrowdale
Friday 17th July – Sunday 19th July 2020 – Malham
Gold
Friday Evening 5th June – Sunday 7th June 2020 – Borrowdale
Thursday 16th July – Sunday 19th July 2020 – Malham
Kit List
You will need to bring the following for your expedition:
CLOTHING
- 1 pair of walking boots (broken in)
- 2 pairs of walking socks
- 1-2 t-shirts
- Thermal t-shirt (optional)
- 1 fleece tops or similar
- 2 walking trousers (warm, NOT jeans)
- Underwear
- Nightwear
- (optional for campsite use) Flip-flops/trainers/sandals etc.
- Warm hat &/or sunhat (as appropriate)
- 1 pair gloves
- 1 pair shorts (if appropriate)
- Sunblock (if appropriate)
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Jacket/coat (waterproof & windproof)
- (optional) 1 pair gaiters
PERSONAL KIT
- Sleeping bag
- Waterproof compression stuff sack (5/10/15 litre) or bin bags
- Head torch and spare batteries
- Personal first aid kit
- Expedition food (including emergency rations)
- Water bottle
- Knife, fork, spoon or Spork
- Plate/bowl
- Mug
- Box of matches (in waterproof container)
- Wash kit/personal hygiene items
- Towel
- Small quantity of money for phone boxes 20p/50p
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Watch
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
We supply tents, Trangia, gas, maps and compasses. We can also supply rucksacks and roll mats.