Wilderness Physical Education
Teacher: Curt Morrell - curt.morrell@fcspaladins.org
Course Cost: $700 (This cost includes a $100 trip fee)
Credit: Meets 0.5 credit requirement for Physical Education
Enrollment Minimum: 6 per session
Enrollment Maximum: 8 per session
Dates:
Session 1 (BOYS):
1 backpacking trip 2 nights and 3 days: June 6th - 8th.
Arrive at school at 8:00am on June 6th and return at 8:00pm on the 8th.
Please keep June 9th open as a make up day in case of bad weather.
Session 2 (GIRLS):
2 Overnight backpacking trip: June 13th-14th AND June 15th - 16th
*Both overnights are required for a full P.E. credit.
Arrive at school at 9:00am on the first day and return at 3:00pm on the second day.
Course Description: Students will learn the basics of Wilderness Survival and outdoor recreation through overnight backpacking trips in the mountains of North Georgia. These trips will include instruction on camp set up, packing preparedness, trail safety, proper diet, Leave No Trace philosophy, first responder protocol and many other topics that will serve the students in the wilderness setting.
This course requires that students have proper gear for backpacking. A frame pack, packable sleeping bag, and tent or hammock with rain tarp are the essentials.
A gear list will be sent out to those who sign up. If you need to borrow gear, contact Curt Morrell - available on a first-come, first-served basis.