BSumC 2021 - Intro to becoming an OutdoorLads walk leader

This event is intended for attendees at BIG Summer Camp 2021.

This is one of the many events organised as part of the Big Summer Camp 2021 weekend.

Have you ever thought about becoming an OutdoorLads walk leader?  Like the idea but not sure what it's all about?  Not confident with navigation or map reading?

This Big Summer Camp afternoon session is for members who are really keen and would like to lead walks, but want to find out more about it, ask lots of questions and learn (or re-learn) the basic navigation skills required.

Led by Neil (qualified Lowland Leader and National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) tutor we aim to have some fun talking about being a leader and covering off navigational skills such as:

• Maps - the different types used to plan a walk
• Navigation of the countryside using paths, tracks and other linear features
• Map interpretation, orientation, grid references, map features and how to use an Ordnance Survey map
• Using a compass - orienting a map, taking a bearing and other tips and uses
• Identify key map features
• A guide to essential equipment 
• Planning a route for an OutdoorLads walk - resources available to help you
• Getting out and about with a map, a compass and some leg stretching in the local area.

Whether you know a lot, a bit, or really not very much at all, all you need to do is bring an open mind, a willingness to learn some new things and if you have one, a compass, although there will be some available for members to borrow if you don't already have one.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask and drop the event leader a message.

I'd like to buy a compass - what do you suggest?

My personal preference is the Silva Expedition 4 Compass - which is the one also recommended by organisations such as Duke Of Edinburgh award.  Shop around as you can get it for a good price on deal sometimes.   

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COVID-19 – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• You must also immediately self-isolate and not attend the event if you or someone in your household or support bubble shows coronavirus symptoms or tests positive. You can find the NHS self-isolation guidance here.
• OutdoorLads’ Covid-19 Policy for hostel and BIG events applies to this event. On arrival, we will need to see evidence that you are fully vaccinated, or have registered a negative lateral flow test in the last 48 hours, or have Covid-19 antibodies. Evidence of this can be obtained via the NHS App in England, with equivalent schemes available in Wales and Scotland. Our full policy and more details can be found here.