Do you want to learn some camping skills or sharpen the skills you already have? Then join us for this 2 day, 1 night Camping and Survival Clinic in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

This clinic was designed for people who want to learn the skills needed to venture into the back-country. Basic backpacking skills and equipment use will be instructed, as well as fundamental survival skills. This will include survival philosophy, the survival mindset, and practical techniques for finding water, shelter, food, and the way home.

Sample Itinerary (subject to change):
“Brief navigation and planning discussion at trail-head. Compasses will be distributed and we'll talk about keeping from getting lost. We'll also discuss considerations for how and what to pack on a trip. We will hike the creek for a while, and then take a break to go over "water procurement". We'll cover both commercial purification systems and emergency purification techniques. At other points we will discus other survival considerations such as finding food, and getting found if lost. Near the end of the first day hike we'll relax near Sunfish Pond. From there we'll continue to the designated backpacking site and set camp. Either that evening or in the morning we will do a clinic on survival shelters. The itinerary will be flexible, and instruction will be conducted sporadically as not to detract from enjoyment and relaxation. Remember, this is not a full on survival experience, but a guided backpacking experience with an emphasis on emergency survival skills.”

Basic Member Cost:
$105 by 10.03.07
$125 from 10.04.07 to 10.17.07

Premium Member Cost:
$95 by 10.03.07
$115 from 10.04.07 to 10.17.07

Tickets:
There only 8 Tickets spots for this event.
Refunds will be provided until 10.12.07 by sending a request to info@njyp.org.

What to bring (a more detailed list will be provided later):
Lunch for the first day and snacks for both days
Camping knife
Fanny-pack for building your "survival pack"
Overnight backpack*
Backpacking sleeping bag*- something warm that packs compact and light, either synthetic or down (no cotton)
Bring two litters of water in sturdy, non-leaking, containers (2 nalgene bottles work the best)

What will be provided:
Transportation
Tents, water filtration systems, camp stoves, compasses
Dinner on Saturday
Breakfast and lunch on Sunday
*Rent backpacks and sleeping bags for $25 for either, or $30 for both pack and bag.

Additional Information:
2 people to a tent; men and women will have separate tents unless requested otherwise.
About 5 1/2 miles of hiking the first day, and about 3 1/2 on the way out.
You should be in good shape, and have the confidence to be on the move for the better part of a day.
There is some uphill hiking but it is not sustained, and we'll take plenty of breaks.
You will be out of the woods between 1-3 on Sunday.

Guides:
This trip will be led by 2 trained guides.
The lead guide is a National Registry Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
They will bring a full compliment of first-aid and basic-life-support equipment, shortwave radios, and a satellite tracked emergency beacon.

Inclement Weather:
Some rain will not automatically cancel the event.
The decision to cancel will be made the day before.