DATES & TIMES:

Start : 8.30am on Wednesday, March 22, 2023                       Finish: 3.30pm on Friday, March 24, 2023

• The program location will be from Marramarra National Park in Fiddletown.
• Participants will need to make their own way to the drop off and pick up location at St Patrick’s Marist College.
• Drop-off and pick-up location for all students is as per the above at 171 Kirby St Dundas NSW.
• Drop off is (no later than) 8am on Wednesday, March 22
• Pick up is (no later than) 4pm on Friday, March 24
• 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 02 9170 4655 and press #2, and leave a message.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Transport to and from the school to the program location;
• 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)

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 AJ takes participants into the Marramarra National Park where they will explore “Jurassic Park”. Dubbed this due to the old growth sub-tropic flora, the adventure will also explore several Indigenous sites. The group will hike, rogaine style on, and off track through the area, with an overnight campout at a private property situated within the National Park. With some challenging navigation and sections that will require teamwork, the participants will be rewarded with stunning views and enjoyable experiences over the three days.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS

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

Day 1  |  Lunch and Dinner
Day 2  |  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3  |  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

• Backpack
• 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
• Shoes/Hiking Boots (ensure these have been worn in)
• Stove & Gas Bottle (or fuel)
• Pots & Pans
• Mess Kit – Cutlery, Plate/Bowl & Mug
• 3 x 1L Water Bottles (must carry a minimum of 3L)
• Clothing, Shoes & Personal items (More details on our FULL Equipment List)
• Rain Jacket & Rain Pants (Waterproof, seam-sealed Gortex)
• Pen/Pencil & Notebook

YouthAdvance provides an option for participants for hire a backpack, tent or stove (with gas bottle, pots & pans). Should you wish you hire equipment, please email [email protected] with your request. 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:

• 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 use this link – https://www.youthadvance.com.au/courses/master-bronze-practice-journey/
• If you are having any issues with the online training, please email [email protected]

HEAD TO YOUTHADVANCE PRELIMINARY TRAINING RESOURCES

YouthAdvance has (or will in the lead up to the journey) set up your Adventurous Journey in the Online Record Book. You will not be required to do anything before the journey.  Please ensure that your supervisor and assessor information is as follows:

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.
• 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 terms and conditions apply to this booking page. By processing this registration you acknowledge that you accept the Terms & Conditions.

• Programs Coordinator – [email protected]
• Hire Gear and Equipment/Meal Questions – [email protected]
• YouthAdvance General Enquiry – [email protected]