Appendix B - Suggested Timeline - Sunday Creek Wilderness Trek Organisation
12 weeks prior to Trek:
Identify a key person who is familiar with Trek rationale and aware of commitment required. Start training now!!
8 weeks prior to Trek:
Identify appropriate students.
Make a date for parent information session in week seven and a teacher information session. Contact Sunday Creek to see if Wilderness Trek Coordinator can attend both sessions.
7 weeks prior to Trek:
Distribute permission letters and invitation to parent information evening.
Address staff regarding Trek Program with support of Wilderness Coordinator if available between week 7 and week 2.
6 weeks prior to Trek:
Parent information session.
Initial student group meeting.
6 to 2 weeks prior to Trek:
Team building exercises to monitor group dynamic and make changes if necessary.
Organising transport details.
2 weeks prior to Trek:
Wilderness Trek Leader school visit (Time will be arranged by Sunday Creek.)
Give medical information to Trek Leader
1 weeks prior to Trek:
Final meeting with student group to finalise requirements, expectations and transport.
Collate emergency numbers and medical information
Trek
1 week after Trek:
Key person meets with group to debrief.
2 weeks after Trek:
Post visit by Trek Leader - to be advised by Sunday Creek
