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Welcome Package
Yukon Explorer Youth Leadership
Course 2020
EXPLORE – CAMP - PADDLE
– LEAD
Important information to help prepare for an amazing
experience!
Locations: Whitehorse Minto Fort Selkirk Dawson City
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Drop Off: 10 00am 12 00pm YVR Airport
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Pick Up: 6 00 9 00pm YVR Airport
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Times subject to change depending on flight times
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Dates: July 09 July 22 or August 05 August 18 2020
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Emergency Contact :
604 241 9169 - -
office firesideadventures ca
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WITH FIRESIDE ADVENTURES YOUTH ARE SEEN HEARD AND BELIEVED ,
Preparing for a Successful Experience
We believe the Yukon Explorer experience changes lives especially since we mix the best of summer
camp outdoor leadership development and adventure travel This course is a unique and exciting
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experience where youth get to explore the natural and historical wonders of Canada s North while
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also exploring what it means to be a young leader in the 21st century .
The summer is a time and place to build lasting and memorable relationships with friends and
inspiring staff while being unplugged and outside For some youth this might be the first time
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they ve spent several nights away from home this welcome package will help make the transition
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from home to Fireside as stress free as possible for everyone
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Please take time to read the information below so you can be as prepared as possible for your
course This welcome package contains everything you need to know but if you have any questions
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prior to the course that weren t answered in this package please give us a call at 604 241 9169 or
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send us an email at explorercoordinator firesideadventures ca and we ll be happy to help
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Fireside s Yukon Explorer Course Activities
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and Highlights
Starting the experience at Fireside s Yukon Home Place ’ “ ”,
a riverside outdoor ed center on the Yukon River to hone ,
outdoor skills set community goals and build group
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cohesiveness .
Paddling 312 km of the majestic Yukon River from Minto
to Dawson City .
Meeting with Selkirk First Nation to learn first hand -
about Indigenous culture and traditional ways of
knowing .
Opportunities to form friendships with youth from across
Canada and around the world .
Air travel between Vancouver and Whitehorse flight (
included )
Exploring Yukon s capital city Whitehorse including
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touring MacBride Museum Riverfront Railroad and , ,
Historic Downtown to understand the territory s unique ’
culture and history .
Stepping back in time by following the steamboat route
of the Klondike gold rush .
Sleeping under the stars on some of the Yukon River s ’
pristine river islands .
A chance to see the Northern Lights dance in the sky
and experience the Midnight Sun !
Increasing self knowledge clarifying values
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strengthening decision making skills and processes and
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learning how to set short and long term goals - .
Learning the basics of front and back country camping - ,
river canoe tripping hiking orienteering plant
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identification and risk management
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Support from experienced and skilled leadership and
outdoor education instructors who provide around the - -
clock supervision for the entirety of the course .
Learning about leadership styles and competencies to
become more self propelled and self motivated in
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community and school .
TIES TO BC SECONDARY SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
At Fireside youth will develop skills and knowledge following
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the BC Ministry of Education s Core Competencies framework ’ .
The Yukon Explorer course includes modules on three primary
learning areas Outdoor Leadership Environmental
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Stewardship and Climate Change Education Competencies
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developed include :
Communication
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Positive Personal Cultural Identity &
Personal Awareness Responsibility &
Social Responsibility
TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
Actually there is never a typical day at Fireside It is our
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aim for the summer to be a thrilling experience for the
youth so we try and steer clear of anything that could feel
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too boring or typical However there are elements to the . ,
course that are relatively the same each day For further .
details on daily course structure please see our Yukon , “
Explorer Trip Plan document Keep in mind all of these” .
times can adjust especially due to weather and paddling
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conditions !
MEDICATION AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
If a youth has medication please ensure that it is stored safely ,
(waterproof and is given to our staff upon arrival to the course
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Fireside instructors will keep track of the medication and
make sure your youth is taking it when needed It is very .
important you send a double dose of medications one being (
a backup ).
For life threatening allergies please connect with our Registrar
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(registrar firesideadventures ca to go over a plan of care
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Please be sure to include any issues your youth could
experience while on course i e side effects of medication ( . ., ,
susceptibility to heat stroke sensitivity to mosquito bites , ,
problems with anxiety and homesickness etc If your ).
son daughter regularly takes behavioral medication we
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recommend that he she continue to take their medication /
while on course .
FOOD ON COURSE
Do NOT send any food with your youth unless for dietary
purposes please alert staff if this is the case Youth receive
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three nutritious meals a day in addition to healthy snacks .
Some examples of our meals on trip include vegetable :
chickpea medley curry quinoa buddha bowls pancake
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breakfasts and so much more Youth will learn outdoor
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cooking skills and participate in the prep and execution of
all meals as part of their training We are able to .
accommodate special diets provided that dietary requests
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are made well in advance If this information was not filled
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in during youth registration please contact us at least two
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weeks prior to the course to make adjustments .
LAUNDRY ON COURSE
While on course youth will have the opportunity to do their
OWN laundry in Dawson City We will provide the soap and
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youth do the work .
SHOWERS ON COURSE
While on course there will be opportunities for youth to wash
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up in the Yukon River Once arrived in Dawson City youth will
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be able to take a hot shower at the campsite .
TRANSPORTATION ON COURSE
Fireside has taken a pledge to reduce our carbon footprint .
This means that while on course youth will take public,
transit shuttle service as well as self propelled methods
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directly supervised by our instructors We acknowledge that air .
travel has a major environmental impact and incorporate
awareness of each trip s footprint into our climate change
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education modules .
SPENDING MONEY
Please have your youth come with 200 00 CAD spending $ .
money and or a debit credit card as there will be times to
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shop in Whitehorse and Dawson City Spending money and .
youth identification will be held by Fireside instructors for
safekeeping and given out when appropriate .
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Instructors and youth will be taking pictures throughout
the course and sharing them with Fireside head office We ll . ’
compile the photos and share them in the fall with you and
your family We will also create a WhatsApp group for the
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course where instructors will send updates when cell
service is available !
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE AND
HEALTHY !
During registration you should have filled in important
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health requirements i e dietary physical emotional or
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medical pertaining to your youth If anything changes after
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the registration process please call our office and let us
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know a minimum of two weeks PRIOR TO COURSE of any
special health requirements This gives us enough time to
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update each camper s information file
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COMMUNICATION
We understand that you might be curious of how your youth is
doing while they are away At Fireside we have a no cell phone
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or tablet policy during the course This means we will be .
holding on to youth s cell phones while they are with us If for
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any reason you need to connect with your youth please ,
contact Jeff Willis at office firesideadventures ca Our
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instructors will also create a WhatsApp group account to send
out occasional photos and messages to parents when cell (
reception is available At the beginning of the course they will
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be in contact to get your contact information to have you join
our Yukon Explorer WhatsApp group We highly recommend .
downloading WhatsApp in advance to familiarize yourself with
the app.
ABOUT THE YUKON – GET INFORMED
AND EXCITED !
The Yukon River is the longest river in Yukon and Alaska and the third longest river in North
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America flowing northwest from the Coastal Range mountains of northern British Columbia
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through the Yukon Territory and Alaska to the Bering Sea Its overall length is 3185 kilometers km
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with 1149 km within Canadian borders The watershed s total drainage area is 840 000 sq km 323
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800 sq km in Canada and it discharges 195 cubic kilometers of water per year
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During the Klondike Gold Rush the Yukon River was one of the principal means of transportation .
Paddle wheel riverboats continued to ply the river until the 1950s when the Klondike Highway was
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completed Yukon means great river in Gwich in The river was called Kwiguk or large stream in
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Yupik The Lewes River is the former name of the upper course of the Yukon from Marsh Lake to the
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confluence of the Pelly River at Fort Selkirk
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About Dawson City
About Fort Selkirk
About Whitehorse
About Geography and Climate
QUICK FAQ
How cold will it be? It is critical to follow our wildlife guidelines and
The weather in July August is a mixed bag of fun
- “ ” Leave No Trace policies We travel with bear bangers
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where it could be blistering hot one day cool and , blow horns bear spray whistles and more Youth will
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sunny the next and cold and rainy the next Dress . “ be taught what do if they encounter wildlife and
for Outdoor Success which means be ready for
” how to use all of our group safety equipment .
anything as Yukon weather is constantly and Remember it s their the wildlife s home not ours as
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consistently irregular On average it is between 16
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23 C during the day and 05 12 at night Again
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every summer is different .
How fast is the river? Can we swim? I can’t
Will there be bugs? swim?
The mosquitoes and black flies are minimum The river is high volume and fast moving but ,
compared to the rest of the summer as dragonflies between Minto and Dawson city there are no rapids .
have been feasting for the previous three months . We will travel between 4 6km per hour with our–
For those who do not like bugs August is the best , paddle out of the river and 10 15km with our paddle –
time to travel on the Yukon River . in the river The river is cold but still perfect for
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bathing after a long day of paddling NO MATTER .
Will we see the Northern Lights? WHAT all participants must have their PFD on
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This can be hit or miss depending on the weather
, when going to by or in the Yukon River All youth are
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and who can wake everyone up in the middle of the required to wear PFD s while swimming and will be
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night to see them So far almost all Fireside groups
. under close staff supervision We will only dip into .
have seen them when travelling down the river in the river in sheltered areas where the current is not
August . strong.
Will we encounter bears and moose? Where do you get your drinking water?
Participants will most likely see and hear wildlife We have marked out a number a fresh water streams
from a far including bear moose eagles mountain
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sheep and other However we teach the importance
. , dromedary bags water carrying devices We treat
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of risk management and common sense when the water through chemical applications and or /
camping in the backcountry . boiling water practices .
WHAT TO BRING?
See below for a complete packing list It is important to pack the appropriate gear for an optimal
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experience Allow your youth to participate in the gathering and packing of the appropriate clothing
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and equipment needed for their course as their involvement the packing process can help them
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feel more comfortable and confident before their departure It is recommended to start collecting
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gear ASAP and not trying to pack last minute If you have any gear questions please email or call for
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more information !
Below are some tips to help make packing easier :
Engaging with nature and participating in outdoor activities are an integral part of the course !
Therefore please pack clothing that can get dirty Choose functionality over fashion Do not bring
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anything to the course that you are not willing to lose things happen – !
It is not necessary to go out and buy every item many outdoor stores have good used equipment
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or offer rentals Many of the clothing items on the list can be found quite reasonably at large
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department stores or even at some second hand shops We recommend going to MEC .
https www mec ca en
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It is important to bring a variety of layers to keep warm in the event of inclement weather A toque .
( warm winter hat may seem like a silly item but on a rainy day or on an evening by the ocean it
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can be a great thing to have !
Cotton is a poor material as it stays wet and cold for a long time .
Please label EVERYTHING with first and last names including luggage .
Please pack all gear in something that makes sense Duffle Bags or large Dry Bags are great Just
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make sure that your youth can carry them Do not pack items in garbage bags
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Thank you for reading We are so excited for your upcoming
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adventure If you need anything don t hesitate to reach out to
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explorercoordinator firesideadventures ca or call 604 241 9169 We
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are looking forward to an unforgettable youth leadership course
experience in 2020.
With respect ,
Fireside Staff TeamFireside Adventures PO BOX 56011 1st
Avenue RPO Vancouver BC V5L 5E2 , |
https www firesideadventures ca
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info firesideadventures ca 604 762 7163
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