COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS Spring Break Leadership Program Sunday, Mar 10 Sunday, Mar 17, 2013

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1 COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS Spring Break Leadership Program Sunday, Mar 10 Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 Outward Bound uses experiences in the wilderness to help people discover and act upon their strengths. The programs challenge participants to develop their personal resources and form new perspectives through cooperation with others. It is Outward Bound's belief that effective teams are built on a strong foundation of trust, a passion for the possible, and an unswerving compassion for others. The Hurricane Island Outward Bound/Collier County School program will be designed specifically for students from Collier County Schools. Participants will learn sailing and navigation skills in the Florida Keys. As the program progresses, new and more sophisticated skills are taught. Outward Bound calls these essential tools "hard skills". Some of these skills include no-trace camping, shelter construction, meal preparation, map & compass reading, and emergency first aid. Although the program sounds (and can be) strenuous, the goals are not physical. Rather, Outward Bound encourages individuals to reach beyond their self-imposed limitations to discover new strengths and abilities, all within a supportive, safe environment. Participants should be in moderately good shape. Each individual will be asked to attempt all activities, but we are an organization that believes in "challenge by choice". Instructors provide methods and information, but not always solutions. With an eye toward prudence, participants are increasingly empowered to make key decisions and solve problems. Through a generous grant from John and Jackie Remington of A. Vernon Allen Builder, Inc. and Lavern Gaynor of Naples, Florida, all participants will receive a full scholarship from Hurricane Island Outward Bound (approximately $1,395) upon being accepted into the program. This includes food, instruction, camping, and specialized equipment while on the program. An approved medical form and profile sheet will be required for all participants. This program will begin at the John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, Florida, Sunday, March 10, 2013 at noon and will consist of four groups of up to 22 students, minimum age of 15 years. The program will end at noon on Sunday, Mar 17, Bus service from Collier County will be arranged. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call Jeanette Arcia at Collier Schools Student Services Applications are due Jan 31 st.

2 GROUP PROGRAMS C OURSE DESCRIPTION FLORIDA SAILING In General Your course begins and ends at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Here you will meet your watch mates and get a basic introduction to your boat, briefings on emergency procedures and soon cast off lines to begin your adventure on the water. Our courses are expedition-based, which means that you will leave the Key Largo Base on the first day of your course and not return to it until the end of your course. You will travel with all of the food and equipment you need for your expedition: stoves, food and water, etc. Bathing occurs daily with a dip in the ocean; there are no conventional bathrooms, public telephones, television or other modern luxuries that you may be accustomed to. You do not need to have previous sailing or expedition experience. We will teach you everything you need to know: sail handling, steering, anchoring, navigating using chart and compass, and living comfortably aboard a small open boat. You should come to your course physically and emotionally prepared for, and excited about devoting all of your time and energy to your expedition, your group, and your Outward Bound experience. Arriving physically fit will enhance your experience and ability to do well on the course and ultimately allow you to take full advantage of the expedition. Course Skills Expeditioning Emergency preparedness Safety management and basic first aid On board shelter construction Outdoor cooking Nutrition and rationing Conservation practices Ropes and knots Leave No Trace wilderness ethics Group Dynamics Leadership and decision making Followership and expedition behavior Communication & conflict resolution Goal setting Open Boat Sailing Boat handling skills, sailing and seamanship Coastal piloting and navigation Coastal cruising and live aboard skills Tides, currents, and weather forecasting Anchoring Marlinespike seamanship Course Area: The Florida Keys This area, home to numerous birds, and abundant marine life is rich with the confluence of water flowing out of the everglades meeting the water of inner Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The waters are shallow and sometimes clear providing an exciting cruising area for the Outward Bound School s sailing boats. To the south of the Keys is the Atlantic Ocean. Several miles offshore are the outer reefs, noted for outstanding snorkeling at the many coral formations. Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Group Programs 4/12

3 Sailing courses will cruise in three general areas. The back country offers challenging shoal draft navigation and the opportunity to explore mangrove keys, tidal flats and coral patch reefs. The Atlantic side offers excellent snorkeling at the outer reefs and open water sailing. The course area extends to the Everglades with beautiful sand beaches and a maze of rivers and bays to explore. The turquoise waters, warm temperatures and prevailing easterly winds provide exceptional sailing, both day and night! Actual itineraries are based on weather, currents and length of course. The Florida Keys are rich in their history. The Keys and Everglades were home to the Calusa and Seminole Indians and eventually pioneers looking to make their fortunes. The natural history of the Keys is abundant under the water s surface, on the numerous keys and in the air. The marine life range from the smallest of the colorful reef fish to the bottled nose dolphin, the rare key deer indigenous to a select number of the Keys and the variety of bird life is fascinating. Course Progression 1. Training Expedition: initially, your instructors will focus on teaching the skills of sailing, rowing and navigating, demonstrating maneuvers and coaching your team through the art of moving an open boat safely and efficiently. 2. Main Expedition: the instructors begin to hand over technical responsibility for day to day running of the boat while continuing to teach more advanced skills, and coach the finer points of leadership and teamwork. 3. Final Expedition: Near the end of course, when you and your group have demonstrated the requisite leadership, problem-solving and technical skills, your instructors may remove themselves from participating in the decision-making and technical operation of the expedition. Course Activities Sailing The 30-foot open sailboat is your home and classroom. Our boats are very seaworthy, fun to operate, and perfect for a team adventure. The boats are rigged to take full advantage of the power of the Florida coast breezes, and when the winds do not cooperate, the boats can be rowed by two or four people pulling on oars. At night the boat can be configured as a sleeping platform and you and your watch mates will take turns doing anchor watch under brilliant night skies. The bathroom on board, known as the head, is primitive with adequate privacy as well as one of the best views of your immediate surroundings. Underway, you will learn to adjust sails properly for sailing at different angles to the wind and execute sailing maneuvers like tacking and gybing, which turn the boat through the wind. As you practice rowing, you will discover that by coordinating all of the rower s movements so that the oars splash as one, you halve the effort it takes to travel on windless days. You will learn to navigate using a chart and compass and on those days when visibility is reduced, precision in plotting your course and concentration on the environment around you will prove essential in arriving accurately at your destination. It takes an entire crew to sail or row the boat well; the whole crew must participate mentally and physically. In addition to the challenges of moving the boat, living together aboard this small vessel requires commitment to the support of your crewmates and your community as a whole. As your expedition progresses, your accomplishments in all these areas result in a truly memorable journey. Snorkeling As time, weather, and water conditions permit there will be opportunity for snorkeling. Service Service is an integral part of the Outward Bound curriculum. We encourage service to the environment by practicing Leave No Trace ethics throughout the course. We coordinate service projects with local land managers (US Forest Service, Florida Bureau of Public Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Group Programs 4/12

4 Lands, Dept. of Conservation, local land trusts, etc.) as well as with select social service agencies (nursing homes, hospitals, etc.). During your course, you and your crewmates will have the opportunity to participate in at least one coordinated service project as well as the multitude of opportunities to serve those in you immediate expedition community. Solo The solo experience is a standard element of Outward Bound courses. The solitude and break from the fast pace of your expedition allows for rest and reflection. With sufficient food and equipment, you will set up camp at a coastal site on your own for one or two days and nights, depending on the length of the course. Your solo site is chosen to offer as much solitude as possible, yet be within hearing distance of other group members. You will not travel during this time and will be mostly alone, however your instructors will check on you occasionally. Personal Challenge Event Our courses end with a Personal Challenge Event, an individual final physical push. These events might take the form of a running, rowing or swimming activity, or it may be a combination of the three. This event is a chance to finish your Outward Bound Experience with a true personal challenge where you can own all of your decisions and efforts in contrast to the time you have spent operating within an expedition team. Communications To Outward Bound: During a course, the only reason someone should be contacting us is in the case of an emergency. EMERGENCY CALLS are calls that can t wait until the student returns home. Examples are family emergencues or you are unable to make it to the course start on time because of transportation issues. Calls should be directed to us at (855) Please clearly identify the participant name and associated course. It can take as much as 24 hours to deliver an emergency message. From Outward Bound: Be sure to give us the correct name and telephone number of the person who should be contacted in case of a course emergency. Phones and Mail: Students will not be able to place or receive calls during the course nor will there be an opportunity to receive mail. Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Group Programs 4/12

5 SPRING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM K EY LARGO, SAILING C OLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS MAR 10-17, 2013 APPLICATION I. Please complete the following information and return to: Jeanette Arcia, Collier County Schools, 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL No Later than January 31, 2013 Name: Phone: Address: Current Current School: Grade: Age: II. Please submit two sealed letters or recommendation with your application. These letters should be from people that can attest to your sprit of adventure and eagerness to be challenged. One letter should be from a teacher or school administrator who is familiar with you. The second letter can be from anyone who knows you personally such as a friend, teammate, coach, employer, etc. Please name the two individuals writing letters of recommendation: 1. Phone: 2. Phone: Please tell us a little about yourself by filling in the space below: Hobbies & Interests: Community Service Volunteer Activities: School Activities: Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Group Programs 4/13

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15 GROUP PROGRAMS PACKING LIST K EY LARGO SAILING WEATHER Florida is generally warm and sunny, but in the winter months cold fronts are common and there is usually plenty of wind, so you will need to bring proper warm clothes. The sun can be intense making sun protection (sun screen & clothing) very important. Temperatures at night can drop to the 40s and occasionally even lower. Daytime temperatures range from the 60s to the 80s. REQUIRED CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT Overview Bringing the required clothing on your course is crucial to being prepared for ALL the weather conditions you may encounter. On expedition, you carry a lot less than when you travel in the regular world. The clothing on this list is designed to keep you warm if it is cold or wet and be flexible enough to allow you to pack away items if it is hot. Please bring everything on the list. Sizing & Layering Packing several light layers rather than fewer heavier layers allows you more flexibility as the weather and workloads change. Inner layers should fit closely, middle layers should fit loosely and outer layers should be just a little bit baggy. When shopping or packing, it is a good idea to try on your layers together. Packing Before your expedition, your instructors will check your gear; they will assess your clothing with the actual route and the anticipated weather in mind. Items you don t take on expedition will be stored safely at base. We suggest leaving the tags on any items you purchase in case you don t use them, but please note that you should check with each store to see what their return policies are. If there are items that you would like to bring but which are not mentioned on this list, feel free to call and ask your course advisor at Outward Bound Provides Please note that Outward Bound provides all other equipment including (but not limited to) sleeping bags & pads, backpacks or duffel bags, dry bags and foul weather gear. There are no additional fees for the use of our equipment. Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Group Programs 10/12

16 PLEASE BRING ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION: You are welcome to bring extras of the items marked with a plus (+) sign. There are multiple brand name options available at varying prices. Please ask your local outdoor retailer if you have specific questions or for alternative brands; department and Army/Navy surplus stores are also good sources. TOPS 1 LONG UNDERWEAR TOP Materials may be Capilene, polypropylene or other synthetics; silk is less effective NO COTTON. Light or medium weight. 2 SPORTS BRAS (women only) Quick-drying synthetic bras. 1-2 SYNTHETIC T-SHIRTS Can be 50/50 blend of cotton/polyester but all synthetics dry faster. One could be a tank top. 1-2 COTTON T-SHIRTS Nice for dry weather or for sleeping in. 1 WARM FLEECE JACKET OR WOOL SWEATER Thick: 300-weight Polartec or the equivalent in wool or pile. A full front zipper helps you vent and makes layering easier. 1 LONG-SLEEVED, LIGHTWEIGHT SHIRT Old dress shirts are great for sun protection. Thrift stores generally have the best and brightest selection! Can be cotton. BOTTOMS 2+ UNDERPANTS Synthetic fabrics work best but cotton is okay. 1 LONG UNDERWEAR BOTTOMS Materials may be Capilene, polypropylene or other synthetics; silk is less effective NO COTTON. Light or medium weight. 1 QUICK-DRY PANTS Loose-fitting, lightweight nylon fabric dries quickly. 1 SHORTS Loose-fitting, quick-drying athletic shorts. 1 SWIM WEAR Women: bring a one-piece quick-drying suit, or you can swim in sports bra and shorts instead. Men: bring lightweight shorts to swim in. 1 LIGHTWEIGHT PANTS Loose fitting nylon pants. Supplex nylon or equivalent. Quick drying and comfortable. No jeans. HEAD, HANDS and FEET 1 SUN HAT Can be a broad-brimmed hat or a baseball cap for sun protection. 1 WINTER HAT Make sure it covers your ears when you pull it down. Wool or synthetic only. 1 GLOVES For blister and sun protection. Can be light cotton work gloves or fingerless sailing, cycling or weightlifting gloves. 1-2 SOCKS Thick: wool or synthetic only. NO COTTON. 1 SNEAKERS Sturdy and supportive. 1 WET SHOES Full-coverage, closed-toed sneakers or neoprene booties with a sneaker-like sole. PERSONAL ITEMS 1 INSURANCE CARD If you have health insurance, please bring your card, or a clear photocopy of both sides of it. 1 $25-75 CASH, OR A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD To buy snacks during travel or to pay for lost or damaged gear. T-shirts and other items may be available for sale at the end of your course. 1 HEADLAMP AND BATTERIES Minimum three volts (two or more AA- or AAA-batteries). Bring one set of alkaline batteries per week of course. 1 WATER BOTTLE 32 oz. water bottle. Wide-mouth makes filling easier. 1 PACK TOWEL A small, synthetic, wringable towel, also called a chamois, a sports towel or a swimmer s towel. No cotton. 1 WATCH Make sure it s waterproof and inexpensive. Stopwatch and alarm are useful functions. 1 SUNGLASSES Bring a strap to hold them on and a hard-sided case to protect them when you re not wearing them. 1+ EYEGLASS SYSTEM (if needed) Bring a hard case for your glasses. If you wear contacts, bring two pairs, or a pair of contacts and your glasses with a keeper strap. 1 SWIMMING GOGGLES Should be snug-fitting and comfortable. 1 JOURNAL Personal journal; put in a Ziploc with pen. Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Group Programs 10/12

17 1 ea BOWL AND SPOON Bowl can be wood or tough plastic. Spoon can be metal or plastic. 1+ BANDANNAS Useful for cleaning sunglasses, as pot holders, and more. 3-4 PLASTIC BAGS Gallon-sized Ziploc -type with a closure for keeping things dry or separating wet items 1 TOILET KIT (BASIC) Toothbrush, small trial-size toothpaste, comb or brush. Bring dental floss too! Don t bring soap, deodorant or makeup. 1 FEMININE SUPPLIES KIT An ample supply. Changes in diet and activity can produce changes in cycles. (women only) 1-2 SUNSCREEN 8-oz, minimum SPF 30 1 LIP BALM Minimum SPF 30 1 INSECT REPELLENT Bring a small unbreakable container, 10-35% DEET. 2 PRESCRIPTION The extra set is just in case the medication gets lost or damaged. sets MEDICATIONS (if needed) 1 set TRAVEL CLOTHES Clean clothes for the trip home. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: For December and January Courses in Key Largo (Optional at other times) 1 FLEECE VEST OR LONG- SLEEVED SHIRT Mid-weight: can be Polartec fleece, wool, or the equivalent weight shirt or 100- or 200- weight Polartec vest. 1 MEDIUM WEIGHT PANTS Mid-weight: 100- or 200-weight Polartec or the equivalent 1 MITTENS OR GLOVES Can be wool or fleece. OPTIONAL ITEMS (These are NOT Required. Please only buy them if you plan to use them after your course!) 1 pr RIVER SANDALS (Keen, Teva, Chaco, etc.) Must have a heel strap. Leather straps are not recommended. Note: sandals are in addition to full-foot coverage wet shoes and sneakers and CANNOT be used in place of either. 1 set HOODED RAIN JACKET AND RAIN PANTS Outward Bound will issue you sailing rain ( foul weather ) gear, but in light rain or spray, lightweight gear is often more comfortable. Can be Gore-Tex or coated nylon. Make sure that the seams are taped or welded so they can t leak. 1 CAMERA Due to the risk of damage from weather and the expedition, we suggest you bring an inexpensive camera. Bring film and a waterproof case or bring 2-3 one-time use disposable waterproof cameras. Video cameras are not permitted on course. 1 SARONG A length of very light cotton or rayon (3 x 7 ) to wrap around yourself while changing clothes. 2-3 STUFF SACKS Made of lightweight nylon in many colors, these help to keep your clothes and gear organized. 1 SWIMMING CAP Useful if you have long hair. 1 EARPLUGS Swimmer s type; may increase swimming comfort by preventing water from entering your ears. 1 FOOT POWDER Corn starch, baby powder or Gold Bond all work. Maximum size 4oz. Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Group Programs 10/12

18 SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENTS FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Collier County Schools Students who are age are invited to apply for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound Leadership Program, a wilderness expedition that builds young leaders using service, community, and diversity. Course activities include sailing, snorkeling, and swimming. Participants are selected based on individual merit and receive full scholarship support to attend the program. The Outward Bound Leadership Program will be held March 10 17, No previous experience is necessary to participate in the program, applications are due Jan 31 st. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization with five core programs that change lives, build teams and transform schools. We deliver challenge and adventure in the wilderness, urban settings, workrooms and classrooms to help individuals and teams achieve their possibilities, and to inspire them to serve others and care for the world around them. The Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Scholarship Program awards nearly half a million dollars in support of more than 150 students each year. Alumni Kristen Krowley states Outward Bound has changed my life in a way that no other person or group has even come close to doing. I not only acquired skills in outdoors preparedness and leadership, but also discovered a stronger and more confident person inside myself one I had never before imagined. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential in their academic, athletic and/or social lives. The application includes three parts; a letter of intent explaining why he or she would be a good participant in this program and two letters of reference from non-family members. Applications are due Jan 31 st. For further information please contact: Jeanette Arcia at Collier Schools Student Services , [email protected]. # # #