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Introduction to Wilderness Skills (12/1/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Oakville - near Bronte GO station

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 1 2012 1:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 1 2012 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ghanesh
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Member Cost:

$81.37/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join TOC members at School In the Wood's "Introduction to Wilderness Skills" course!

School in the Woods offer a wide range of outdoors, bushcraft and survival courses to suit the young and old, new or experienced, active or.... not so active! Current courses and workshops includes: Emergency Survival, Bushcraft, Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid, Advanced Emergency Survival, Outdoors Workshops in hundreds of acres of training areas available all over Southern Ontario.

Course:

In this course, you will learn the following in the classroom:

- A pre trip plan

- The difference between:

a. Emergency Survival

b. Bushcraft

c. Primitive Living

Then we cover:

- The 6 priorities of survival

- What to carry on a days hike

There is a time to answer any questions and then it's a 5 minute drive to some green space where we cover:

- lighting a fire that will work first time

- what to do in an emergency

- signalling for help

- animal awareness

- first aid (this is not a first aid course but will explain the basics of what you should know and carry)

If there are not enough carpool drivers a public transit (GO Train) option will be utilized.

There will be a practical component, and it is December, so you will need to dress to stay warm while outside!

Required Items to Bring:

- Hot beverage, water, snacks. As there is a practical component, warm and layered clothing for being outdoors (standing still) is a must!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be made available.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

68Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $17.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

Carpool drivers will get priority from the waiting list.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$81.37/Person

Cost Includes:

-$79 course fee

-3% TOC transaction fee ($2.37)

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Thu, Nov 1 2012.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note:

Cancelling after the cut-off means that a refund may not be possible.