Welcome to Backpacking Expeditions* |
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The activities in Backpacking Expeditions will help you prepare to go on challenging backpacking trips. You will learn how to pack your backpack for a multi-day trip, including what you'll need for shelter, clothing and cooking. Backpacking is a challenging activity, but one that brings many rewards--a sense of achievement, a beautiful view and new connections with the people in your hiking group. Backpacking will teach you new things about yourself as well as about the natural world around you. You will be encouraged to apply the skills you learn through Outdoor Adventures to your daily life. Many of these skills you can use in other areas of your life such as decision making, problem solving, communicating with others and more. Happy trails to you!
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- Youth will practice and develop the life skills of relating to others, making decisions and communicating with others.
- Plan and safely conduct camping, backpacking and wilderness excursions.
- Develop minimum impact skills according to Leave No Trace techniques.
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Youth activity guides are filled with fun, engaging experiences that cultivate abilities youth need for everyday living as they progressively gain knowledge about subjects that interest them. The National 4-H Reviewed and Recommended Seal signifies excellence in providing hands-on learning experiences for youth. State 4-H programs within the Cooperative Extension System, National 4-H Headquarters at USDA, and National 4-H Council provide leadership for the development of National 4-H Curriculum. This partnership provides the knowledge, resources and management necessary to develop and market quality youth curriculum. |
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