DATES & TIMES:
Start : 9.00am on Monday, November 27, 2023 Finish : 2.30pm on Friday, December 1, 2023 |
LOCATION:
- Participants will need to make their own to and from Berowra Waters Marina.
- Drop-off and pick-up location for all students is at the Berowra Water Marina on Bay Road in Berowra Waters.
- Please be aware that the road to the drop-off and pick-up location is bitumen. Mobile phone reception is patchy, so please make sure you reach out with any questions prior to making your way. Ensure you monitor traffic conditions 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.
HEAD HERE TO NAVIGATE TO BEROWRA WATERS MARINA
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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);
- On trip pre and post safety briefing;
- Access to Zoom Question & Answer sessions with our guiding team before your AJ;
- Participant map, map case and compass (1 per participant)
- Double Kayak (to share), PFD, paddle and 1 x dry bag.
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ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY DETAILS: Silver PADDLE ONLY Prac & Qual: 5 days / 4 nights
Silver Duke of Ed program will teach an intermediate level knowledge of camp craft, navigation and bush safety. A basic level of risk assessment and management will also be applied here. The goal by the end of the practice is they should be comfortable independently leading a small group with minimal supervision and qualifying students should show this level of confidence and be prepared to navigate their own route through the bush. The YouthAdvance Silver AJ takes participants along Berowra Creek via kayak. The group will paddle, rogaine style, towards the Hawkesbury River. With overnight campsites at multiple locations within the Marramarra National Park, the groups will along explore up towards Marramarra Creek. With some challenging navigation and sections that will require teamwork, the participants will be rewarded with stunning views and enjoyable experiences over the five days.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS
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 MEALS:
Participants will need to bring ALL meals and snacks for the duration of the AJ. More information is available under the AJ resources section of your account which you can access when logged into our website.
Day 1 | Lunch and Dinner
Day 2-4 | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 | Breakfast, 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
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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.
In addition to the detailed list, key mandatory items participants need to bring, include:
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- Day Backpack (this will need to be big enough to carry water, first aid kit and wet weather gear) – You do NOT require a hiking backpack for this journey.
- Tent
- 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
- Stove & Gas Bottle (or fuel)
- Pots & Pans
- Mess Kit – Cutlery, Plate/Bowl & Mug
- 3 x 1L Water Bottles (must carry a minimum of 3L in at least 2 separate containers)
- Clothing, Shoes & Personal items (More details on our FULL Equipment List)
- Rain Jacket & Rain Pants (Waterproof, seam-sealed Gortex)
- Pen/Pencil & Notebook
- Water Shoes (to wear on the kayak)
- Shoes/Hiking Boots (to wear around camp)
Ensure you pack your equipment and gear into one large bag. You will be packing your equipment into your kayak ahead of commencing the journey on the water. You will then leave the empty larger bag in the YouthAdvance trailer while on the journey. While you will be supplied a dry bag, it is highly recommended that you ensure your gear is waterproofed in several smaller plastic or dry bags. We suggest bringing additional plastic bags.
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
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PRELIMINARY TRAINING & USEFUL INFORMATION:
- As this is a combined prac and qual program, registered participants will be required to complete the Online Preliminary Training work.
- To access and complete your Online Preliminary Training (OLP) you need to create an account on our website and head to the preliminary training section of your account.
- If you are having any issues with the online training, please email [email protected]
Create an Account: https://www.youthadvance.com.au/create-an-account/
Award Centre: Adventurous Journeys
Secret Code: YAdukeofedAJ
HEAD TO YOUTHADVANCE PRELIMINARY TRAINING RESOURCES
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ONLINE RECORD BOOK APPROVAL:
You will need to get Award Leader approval in the Online Record Book prior to attending the journey. You can set it up with the following details:
Practice Journey Date: 27-28 November 2023
Qualifying Journey Date: 29 November – 1 December 2023
Location: Berowra Waters
SUPERVISOR/ASSESSOR: YouthAdvance Guide. PHONE: +61 2 9170 4655. EMAIL: [email protected]
POST JOURNEY:
Practice Section: 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 at school). 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.
Qualifying Section: Log in to your ORB and under Qualifying Journey, upload your Report to the FILES section, include any observations from the journey and hit the “Send Report” button and YouthAdvance will provide assessor feedback. |
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.
- 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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CONTACT US:
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02 9170 4655 
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This program is for CHATSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL students only