Basic Itinerary for Parents and Guardians
All activities and times are subject to change
**Social Distancing Guidelines Strictly Enforced**
Mon-Fri 9:00AM – 3:00PM
DAY 1:
9:00AM-9:15AM Introduction & ground rules
9:15AM-10:00AM Team building / Ice breakers
10:00AM-10:30AM Survival Scenario (stranded)
10:30AM-11:00AM First aid
- Trust falls & assisted carries
- Heat related injuries
- Heat exhaustion & stroke & burns
11:00AM-12:00PM Shelter building (collecting materials and basic structures)
12:00PM-12:30PM LUNCH
12:30PM-1:30PM Archery lesson (protective eyewear)
1:30PM-2:00PM SOS Signals
2:00PM-3:00PM Campers choice! (group vote from a list of activities given by the instructor)
3:00PM Parent pickup
DAY 2:
9:00AM-9:15AM Attendance & game plan
9:15AM-10:00AM Team building / Ice breakers
10:00AM-10:30AM Survival Scenario (heat exhaustion/stroke & burns)
10:30AM-11:00AM First aid
- Lacerations
- Fractures (t-shirt slings)
11:00AM-12:00PM Shelter building
12:00PM-12:30PM LUNCH
12:30PM-1:30PM Knife Safety (proper use and care)
- Card stock knives
1:30PM-2:00PM Nature Scavenger Hunt
2:00PM-3:00PM Campers choice! (group vote from a list of activities given by the instructor)
3:00PM Parent pickup
DAY 3:
9:00AM-9:15AM Attendance & game plan
9:15AM-10:00AM Team building games
10:00AM-10:30AM Survival Scenario (lacerations)
10:30AM-11:00PM Basics of Orienteering and Map making
- Determine landmarks and other reference points
- Create map of High Exposure property
11:00AM-12:00PM Shelter building
12:00PM-12:30PM LUNCH
12:30PM-1:30PM Low ropes obstacles (rope bridge, tire swings, zipline)
1:30PM-2:00PM Campsite safety and etiquette
2:00PM-3:00PM Campers choice! (group vote from a list of activities given by the instructor)
3:00PM Parent pickup
DAY 4:
9:00AM-9:15AM Attendance & game plan
9:15AM-10:00AM Team building games
10:00AM-10:30AM Survival Scenario (lost)
10:30AM-11:00AM Fire safety
- Different fire structures
- Collecting firewood by type (kindling, tinder, fuel)
11:00AM-12:00PM Shelter Building
12:00PM-12:30PM LUNCH
12:30PM-1:00PM Firestarter making (newspaper/wax/twine)
1:00PM-2:00PM Fire building and s’mores!
2:00PM-3:00PM Campers choice! (group vote from a list of activities given by the instructor)
3:00PM Parent pickup
DAY 5: (Campers will be getting wet – bring change of clothes & towel!)
9:00AM-9:15AM Attendance & game plan
9:15AM-10:00AM Team building games
10:00AM-10:30AM Survival Scenario (animal safety)
10:30AM-11:00AM Survival Packs
- Activity (importance)
- What to pack & how to pack it
11:00AM-11:30AM Finishing touches on shelters
11:30AM-12:00PM Test shelters with water
12:00PM-12:30PM LUNCH – PIZZA
- Gluten free and Vegan pizza options are available upon request
12:30PM-1:00PM Lesson on insects and bug eating!
1:00PM-2:00PM Mud run on outdoor obstacles
2:00PM-3:00PM Water fight!
3:00PM Parent pickup
Head Coach: Jason Lee
Eagle Scout
High Exposure Survival Camp instructor for 4 years
Experienced in high adventure camping and hiking
Senior in college (majoring in education)
Assistant Coach: Jamie del Rosario
Girl scouts lifetime member
Winter Whirl (winter survival camp) instructor
Wilderness expert & avid hiker/climber
Siena Outing Club Executive
High Exposure Survival Camp instructor for 2 years