ARKANSAS and OKLAHOMA 4-H HIGH ADVENTURE

ARKANSAS and OKLAHOMA 4-H HIGH ADVENTURE

August 4-12, 2003 Trip to Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico

August 4-12, 2003 Trip to Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico

Specialist in Charge:Mike Klumpp

4-H Youth Development Specialist

MOUNTAINS AND PEOPLEMOUNTAINS AND PEOPLE

THERE ARE THOSE WHO HEAR OF MOUNTAINSTHERE ARE THOSE WHO HEAR OF MOUNTAINS

AND COULDN’T CARE LESS…AND COULDN’T CARE LESS…

THERE ARE THOSE WHO SEE MOUNTAINSTHERE ARE THOSE WHO SEE MOUNTAINS

AND TURN AWAY IN FEAR…AND TURN AWAY IN FEAR…

THERE ARE THOSE WHO SENSE THE POWER OF MOUNTAINSTHERE ARE THOSE WHO SENSE THE POWER OF MOUNTAINS

AND BEGIN TO CLIMB…AND BEGIN TO CLIMB…

AND THERE ARE THOSE WHO, HAVING CLIMBED THE MOUNTAINS,AND THERE ARE THOSE WHO, HAVING CLIMBED THE MOUNTAINS,

INVITE AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.INVITE AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

Father Ron Meyer, OMIPhilmont 1988

Father Ron Meyer, OMIPhilmont 1988

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM for TEENSOUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM for TEENS

PARTICIPANTS/COSTS

•Youth 14 – 19 Years of Age

•Adult Volunteers

•Extension Agents/Specialists

•Coeducational program

•$460.00 / Backpacker Youth $500.00 / Horse Packer Youth

•$300.00 / Adult

4-H HIGH ADVENTURE4-H HIGH ADVENTURE

•Develop Character and Integrity

•Teamwork and Leadership

•Enhance Physical Skills

•Outdoor Skills/Life Skills

•Develop Respect for Environment

•Backpacking/Horsemanship Skills

•Incorporate 4-H Projects

OBJECTIVES

HISTORYHISTORY

OVERVIEW

•Sixteen Years (1987 – Present)

•Over 600 youth and adults

• Past Trip Destinations-Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico-Collegiate Peaks, Colorado-Boy Scout Camp Daniel Boone, Ashville, North Carolina-Pecos Wilderness, Pecos, New Mexico

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGEXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

TRAINING

•Parent/Camper RallyOne Day - March

•Shakedown (Required)Three Days - April

•Fitness TrainingConditioning at home(March – August)

•First Aid/CPRRequired for CrewLeaders and Adults

•Trail Ride (Horse Packers)

TRAININGTRAINING

At the required PARENT/CAMPER RALLY these topics are covered:

•Getting Acquainted

•Medical Forms/Requirements

•Code of Conduct

•Logistics of August Trip

•Equipment/Gear Needs

•Crew Leader Applications

EXTENSIVE TRAININGEXTENSIVE TRAINING

ALL PARTICIPATNS WILL ATTEND A SHAKEDOWN WEEKEND TO TEST SKILLS

•Crew Leader/Adult Leader Roles

•Crew Assignments

•Packing your Gear/Pack Adjustments

•No Trace Camping

•Map and Compass

•Crew Equipment

EXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUEDEXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUED

MORE SHAKEDOWN TOPICS

•Cooking in the Backcountry

•Tent/Ground Cloth Set Up

•Water Purification

•Personal Hygiene

•Camp Site Selection

•Environmental Ethics/Conservation

EXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUEDEXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUED

STILL MORE SHAKEDOWN

•First Aid/Emergency Procedures

•Team Building

•Hiking/Trail Techniques

•Crew Trek Planning

•Final Equipment Checks

•Crew Leader/Adult Advisor Meeting

EXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUEDEXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUED

ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR Horse Packers

•Appropriate Tack

•Horse Health Care

•Proper Seat/Balance

•Pack Horses(Outfitter)

•Proper Fit of Tack

•Horse Nutrition

PECOS TRIPPECOS TRIP

OVERVIEW

•August – Nine-Day Trip

•Overnight stop along on the way

•Glorieta Conference Center, NM

•Five days in Backcountry

•One day in Amarillo, TX

REQUIRED EQUIPMENTREQUIRED EQUIPMENT

BACKPACKS SLEEPING

REQUIRED EQUIPMENTREQUIRED EQUIPMENT

BOOTS CLOTHING

Ray of sunlight, drop of goldThe brightest star that’s ever shown

Ray of sunlight, drop of goldThe brightest star that’s ever shown

Scenes of wonder, visions that lastAn aching desire to grasp the pastScenes of wonder, visions that lastAn aching desire to grasp the past

Deer so tender, each other they caressAn image of beauty, nature’s precious best

Deer so tender, each other they caressAn image of beauty, nature’s precious best

Crystal clear streams, they glisten so brightMany dancing comets taking heavens flightCrystal clear streams, they glisten so brightMany dancing comets taking heavens flight

Timeless beauty, a peek at the pastNew friendships that forever last

Timeless beauty, a peek at the pastNew friendships that forever last

God’s own country, He seems so nearIn the Rainbow’s heart that brought laughter and cheer

God’s own country, He seems so nearIn the Rainbow’s heart that brought laughter and cheer

These were all ours , for a time like the windWe shall remember it all until we meet againThese were all ours , for a time like the windWe shall remember it all until we meet again

Lawrence HicksArkansas 4-H’erLawrence HicksArkansas 4-H’er