PURPOSE In any type of major disaster or emergency, it is important for every individual to understand that it is likely that normal comforts and amenities may be lacking, and they and their families must be prepared to be self-sufficient for up to several days early in event. Outdoor Skill is designed to acquaint new members with these issues and learn how to work around them and become self sufficient. WHEN/WHEREDate: Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12, 2008 Time: 08:00 Saturday to 16:00 Sunday Location: TBA Park Home PageTBA Getting there/Park PARKINGLocation: TBA Fee: TBD PREREQUISITES - Form completion (See Next Steps below)
SKILLS EMPHASIZED- Shelter building
- Fire building
- Bear bagging
- ICS intro
- Gear intro
- Food intro
- Meals cooked in teams
- Meals (Variety) MRE, Freeze-dried, Safeway
- clothing intro
- base setup
- Knots
- Shelter site selection
- Radio intro
- Rule of 3's/Survival priorities
- ESAR intro
- phone #s
- web access
- e-mail registration
EQUIPMENT LIST- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Appropriate clothes/shoes
- Personal Items/toiletries
WEATHER: CURRENT AND FORECAST http://www.weather.com/weather/local NEXT STEPS- Complete forms: http://www.calesar.org/additional/documents.html
- Adult (21+) Application Form (BSA) or Minor (under 21) Application Form (BSA)
- Parental Consent Form (Under 21)
- Medical Consent Form
- Pay training fees
- $100 for new members, $50 for Summer Camp Attendees
- Check made out to “Cal-ESAR” preferred
REMINDERS- Sign up for a CPR course (See Medical Training Requirement below)
- Schedule doctor’s appointment for physical before Dec 5 2007
- Medical Form (BSA) (http://www.calesar.org/additional/documents.html)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONQUESTIONS?Contact Ken Buscho, ESAR Outdoor Skills Course Director (408) 429-4603 or ken@buscho.net | 
