Hiking Safety: Woodland Day Hikes
In this one-time class, learners will discover how to safely enjoy a day hike in the woods. We will discuss attire, nutrition, first aid, trail safety, tick prevention, and managing trash. We will also make GORP and pack an emergency bag.
JESSICA TIERNEY
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(28)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The purpose of this class is to teach learners to safely enjoy a day hike in the woods. Both brand new and seasoned hikers will benefit from attending this class. We will start with introductions and a brief overview of the topics to be covered. Checklists will also be provided for each category. There will be a ten minute stretch/snack/chat break after making GORP. Topics will include: Attire: dressing for changes in altitude; dressing for rainy weather; supportive footwear and the right kind of socks Tick Prevention: what ticks are and why we need to protect ourselves; tucking pants into socks and wearing long sleeves if cool enough Trail Safety: the importance of staying on the trail and following trail markers Nutrition: eating and hydrating while active; what snacks to bring; recognizing low blood sugar and what to do about it; we will make GORP and take a ten minute stretch/snack/chat break. Carry-In-Carry-Out: what it means and why it's important (taking trash with you) First Aid: what to pack in a first aid kit; what to do if someone gets an injury that cannot be treated with the first aid kit (calling for help, don't take off your shoe if you suspect an ankle sprain, elevating injured areas, don't move the person who is injured.) Tick Checks: checking for ticks once out of the woods At the end of class, we will talk about the purpose of having a 24-hour emergency bag when we go hiking and we will assemble one together.
Learning Goals
Learners will be fully prepared for a safe day hike in the woods. They will know how to prepare themselves and will be able to keep themselves and others safe on a day hike.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please ensure that learners are accompanied by an adult if planning to go out into the woods after this class. Please make sure the supplies needed for class are available to the learner the day of class.
Supply List
For the GORP: Half a cup of raisins or other dried fruit of choice Half a cup of peanuts or other nut of choice (NOTE: If your learner has an allergy, please inform me and I will advise on alternative snacks before and during the class) For the First-Aid Kit: 5 band-aids in assorted sizes Alcohol wipes Pocket-size Hand Sanitizer Neosporin Gauze Pads Sun Screen & Bug Spray (highly recommended) Zliploc Bag For the Emergency Bag: your first aid kit a regular backpack 2 water bottles extra layers- sweatshirt, sweatpants, change of socks hat and gloves (even in summer) flashlight with extra batteries space warmer extra GORP ingredients in a ziplock bag or a few granola bars whistle roll of toilet paper glow sticks map (if you know where you'll hike and you have a map, great! if not, make sure to print one before you go hiking this season) Amazon link to space warmer: https://www.amazon.com/Marathon-Housewares-HW030037-Emergency-Sleeping/dp/B016DQEKLY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=space+blanket&qid=1616541200&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011& rps=1&sr=8-3 Amazon link to glow sticks: https://www.amazon.com/YOHOTA-Ultra-Bright-Large-Sticks/dp/B08H37D8MW/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=glow+sticks&qid=1616541429&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A1248963011&rnid=1248961011&rps=1&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-5
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
28reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have three years' experience teaching Environmental Science to grades K-6 in a woodlands setting. In my final two years, I served as Youth Education Coordinator for a Land Trust and was responsible for developing and implementing all youth-related curriculum and programming.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
90 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-15 learners per class
