Bushcraft Day - March 30

The Bushcraft Day is just a week away!!

Please note: The sign-up for this activity will close tonight. If you are attending and including instructors, please sign up TODAY (March 23)!

Sign-up link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4caba72da0f94-bushcraft



Below are the details for the exercise:
What: Bushcraft Day, in order to learn and practice outdoor skills such as constructing snares, hoochies, field amenities & more!

Who: All cadets from 2137 may attend, activity is optional but lots of fun!

Dress: FTU (Field Training Uniform)

When: March 30, 2019
Drop off: 0800 (8am)
Pick up: 1830 (6:30pm)

Where: Camp Chief Hector, *Meeting at Mewata

Notes:
Please eat breakfast prior to meeting at the armouries
Lunch will be provided



Below is a list of items to bring on this exercise:

a.       FTU (field Training Uniform) to include:

i. beret and toque;

ii. Pants/shirts;

iii. combat boots;

iv. wool socks;

v. wind/snow pants (as applicable);

vi. pair of thermal top and bottom/long underwear (as applicable);

vii. pair of gloves; and

viii. Parka.
 

b.      In the absence of FTU, civilian attire should be worn, to include:

i. winter coat/jacket;

ii. Sweater;

iii. Wool/insulated socks;

iv. wind/snow pants (as applicable);

v. pair of thermal top and bottom/long underwear (as applicable);

vi. pair of gloves; and

vii. Hiking or winter boots (as applicable).

c. Additional items:

     i.       water bottle;

    ii.      note book;

    iii.      pen/pencil; and

    iv.     knife (if available and as permitted, gold star and above only). 

 Cadets are discouraged from bringing electronic and other expensive devices with them during this activity. Please note that 2137 RCACC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.