The course is held at Camp Round Meadow in Catoctin Mountain National Park, located approximately 90 minutes northwest of Baltimore. The dormitory-style lodging has cots with mattresses, showers with hot and cold water, and electric outlets. Students will be responsible for bringing their own bedding, towels and eating utensils (plate, bowl, cup and utensils). A list of recommended items to bring will be provided to enrolled students. Lectures will take place in the conference center at Camp Round Meadow, which also has a fire circle and lawn for outdoor activities, and will include sessions by SOLO and REI. The practical sessions of the course will take place in the extensive recreational and hiking areas of Catoctin Mountain National Park as well as at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo.
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CLOTHING
Remember: We’ll be at Catoctin for 2 weeks. Over the weekend we’re planning on taking a short ‘backpacking trip’ where we’ll be spending one night in tents, away from the cabins. Bring plenty of warm clothes. The key is to dress in layers: 1. Non-cotton thin inner layer (long underwear); 2. A warm middle layer (fleece, sweater, etc); 3. A wind and/or waterproof outer layer (jacket).
There’s no heat in the cabins at night (although there is heat in the lecture room). It’s also important to bring some waterproof clothing (raincoat, and rain pants or water-resistant pants of some sort if you have them). An umbrella is also very useful. Extra pieces of clothing are also very helpful in some of our scenarios (for making splints, bandaging, etc.). Bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Sturdy shoes to wear as we’re tromping around the woods is a must!
Underwear
Long underwear
Sweaters (not cotton)
Gloves- ski tyoe and/or waterproof is best, but a light pair is also useful
Hat- stocking type for warmth, or with a bill to keep the sun off
Winter jacket (preferably something waterproof)
Ski pants/Waterproof or water resistant pants ( a good idea if it is wet outside)
Socks – non-cotton if you have them
Boots- Gore-Tex or waterproof is best
Sneakers or light shoes for wearing indoors
Clothes to get dirty (plan on rain, mud, and snow)
TOILETRIES PERSONAL SUPPLIES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES Notebook Pens Pencil Even a laptop (there is no internet) MEDICATIONS These are just suggestions: FIRST AID KIT We’ll supply most of what you’ll need in the scenarios. If you happen to have any of the following, feel free to bring it along! Large cravats or an old sheet we can cut up (a large square of bed sheet cut in even triangles will suffice) | OTHER OUTDOOR GEAR GOOD IDEAS PERSONAL BIVY KIT |
