Cheltenham Girls Bronze Practice Journey March 7-8
Cheltenham Girls Bronze Practice Hike - March 7-8

  • Cheltenham Girls Bronze Practice Hike - March 7-8
     March 7, 2024 - March 8, 2024
     8:30 am - 3:00 pm
02 9170 4655 (Event Phone)
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Event Phone: 02 9170 4655

This program is for Cheltenham Girls participants ONLY.

If registrations for this program have closed, or the program has sold out, please email [email protected] to be placed on the waitlist.

BRONZE HIKE ONLY PRACTICE ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY
DATES & TIMES:

Start : 8.30am on Thursday, March 7 2024                      Finish : 3.00pm on Friday, March 8 2024

LOCATION:
  • Participants will need to make their own way to and from the Program Location, along the Great North Walk.
  • Drop-off: Clarinda Street, Hornsby (please meet at Storey Park on Clarinda Street) – it is also walkable from Asquith Train Station if public transport is preferred
  • Pick-up: Berowra Oval (on Berowra Waters Road), Berowra – it is also walkable to Berowra Train Station if public transport is preferred. Our guides will be walking back to the station after all students are collected. 
  • Please ensure you monitor traffic conditions/track work situations and that arrangements are made for a prompt drop off and pick up of participants.
  • If you are going to be late, please call 0457 199 777, and leave a message.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
  • All camping and National Park/State Forest fees;
  • Instruction and supervision from our experienced and qualified outdoor educators;
  • Group communication devices i.e. InReach, radios and satellite phones;
  • Group remote area first aid kit;
  • Preliminary training (online or face-to-face);
  • On trip pre and post briefing;
  • Access to Zoom Question & Answer sessions with our guiding team before your AJ;
  • Participant map, map case and compass (1 per participant)
ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY DETAILS: Bronze Practice Hike: 2 days / 1 night

The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh journey teaches a beginner level knowledge of camp craft, navigation and bush safety. The goal by the end is that the practice students should feel comfortable and be able to complete their qualifying journey independently of supervising leaders. The YouthAdvance Bronze Practice AJ takes participants along a section of the Great North Walk where they will experience dramatic sandstone cliffs and a variety of natural habitats. The GNW has alot of history and undulates through bushland areas that are right on the city’s back doorstep. With some challenging sections, steep gorges and stunning views, this program will leave students wanting to see more of this fantastic walk.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS

MEALS: Participants will need to bring ALL meals and snacks for the duration of the two day, one night AJ.

Day 1  |  Lunch and Dinner
Day 2  |  Breakfast and Lunch

  • In addition to the above, participants should also bring their own snacks and an emergency meal (eg. a freeze dried/dehydrated meal).
  • Please be aware that ALL YouthAdvance AJs are NUT FREE

CLICK HERE FOR MEAL PREPARATION IDEAS AND PLANNING

EQUIPMENT: Using appropriate gear is instrumental in ensuring that you have an enjoyable and comfortable experience – we cannot stress this enough. A link to the equipment list will be emailed to you ahead of the journey, but you can also find it here.

Participants need to bring:

  • Backpack
  • Tent (can share with a friend)
  • Sleeping Bag (suitable to the weather conditions eg. in winter you must have a minimum COMFORT rating of -5 degrees,  and in the shoulder and summer the COMFORT rating must be 0 degrees)
  • Sleeping Mat
  • Shoes/Hiking Boots (ensure these have been worn in)
  • Stove & Gas Bottle (or fuel) (can share with a friend)
  • Pots & Pans
  • Mess Kit – Cutlery, Plate/Bowl & Mug
  • 3 x 1L Water Bottles (must carry a minimum of 3L) – water available at campground overnight to refill
  • Clothing, Shoes & Personal items (More details here)
  • Rain Jacket & Rain Pants (Waterproof, seam-sealed Gortex)
  • Pen/Pencil & Notebook

YouthAdvance provides an option for participants to hire a backpack, tent or stove (with gas bottle, pots & pans). Should you wish you hire equipment, log into your YA Portal account on our website and head to the resources section. If you’re having difficulty, email [email protected]. Please note that this MUST be done a minimum of five days prior to the AJ departure date. All hire equipment will be available for collection upon arrival at the program venue.

Please note that the above list of equipment is mandatory. As such, should a participant attend program without the required equipment that is in good condition and suitable for use, for safety reasons that participant will be sent home and will forfeit their fee. It is imperative that appropriate and safe equipment is brought to camp.

GO HERE FOR EQUIPMENT PACKING INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

PRELIMINARY TRAINING & USEFUL INFORMATION:

  • We would like all participants to complete the preliminary training as this is a required component of your Duke of Ed journey.
  • You will be provided with how to access your Preliminary Training in the emails leading up to the camp.
AWARD LEADER APPROVAL:

Pre-Program: YouthAdvance will automatically approve your journey as this is a YouthAdvance journey – as such, no pre-program approval is required – just book straight on!
Please be aware that YouthAdvance will set up your Adventurous Journey for you on the ORB – you DO NOT need to do this. 
 

Post-Program: Log in to your Online Record Book (ORB) and under Practice Journey add any relevant documents and observations from the journey (if you are unsure what to submit, speak with your Award Leader). Once complete, hit the Send Report button and YouthAdvance will provide assessor feedback. You will then need to get to final approval from your Award Leader.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
  • The expedition WILL NOT be postponed because of forecast “unsettled” weather. However, in the event of unseasonably bad weather, or if a severe weather warning is issued in the program venue, the expedition may be postponed to ensure the safety of our participants. You will be notified of this via email.
  • Please be aware that the program rundown may alter slightly, particularly drop off and pickup times, and these will be confirmed prior to each program via email.
  • Please note that if you book on an OPEN program with YouthAdvance, instead of your school specific AJ, you will incur a fee of $75.
  • The minimum number of participants for this program is 14. We will advise you if there are concerns about the program being postponed.
  • Please note that if you withdraw from this trip within 2 weeks of the journey, all fees paid will be forfeited as our expenses are all prepaid.
  • Please note that terms and conditions apply to this booking page. By processing this registration you acknowledge that you accept the Terms & Conditions.
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