DNT summer trip-leader course

Theme for the activity: • practising leading a group in the mountains • developing one’s own friluftsliv skills further • cooperation in groups/pairs FLL2 competence aims : * plan and carry out activities and trips in the local area independently and together

• plan, carry out and assess trips with several overnight stays in different natural environments and at different times of year
• understand the importance of a suitable diet on trips and explore the possibilities nature gives us as a source of food
• understand common weather signs and warnings that nature gives, and take these into account
• use equipment and tools in a sustainable way,
• apply first aid and life-saving skills in connection with the friluftsliv the pupil practises
• practise and reflect on sustainable travel in nature
• reflect on how new outdoor activities help to change traditional friluftsliv
• plan, carry out and assess activities and trips as a guide for a group
• carry out and assess friluftsliv trips where a sense of mastery, nature experiences and togetherness are central
• assess possible health benefits of friluftsliv Relevance to the subject / concretisation: • being able to carry out a trip as the leader of a group • practising trip leadership • planning, carrying out and assessing the trip and stages daily • working with map and compass • managing one’s energy and making sure to keep something in reserve • ensuring safe travel and looking after others • practising making decisions in stressful situations • handling first-aid cases Type of trip: Mountain, Overnight trip Season: Autumn, Summer, Spring

See Approval of the pupils as summer trip leaders in DNT