ARKANSAS and OKLAHOMA 4-H HIGH ADVENTURE ARKANSAS and OKLAHOMA 4-H HIGH ADVENTURE August 4-12, 2003 Trip to Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico August 4-12, 2003 Trip to Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico Specialist in Charge: Mike Klumpp 4-H Youth Development Specialist

MOUNTAINS AND PEOPLE THERE ARE THOSE WHO HEAR OF MOUNTAINS AND COULDN’T CARE LESS… THERE ARE THOSE WHO SEE MOUNTAINS AND TURN AWAY IN FEAR… THERE ARE THOSE WHO SENSE THE POWER OF MOUNTAINS AND BEGIN TO CLIMB… AND THERE ARE THOSE WHO, HAVING CLIMBED THE MOUNTAINS, INVITE AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. Father Ron Meyer, OMI Philmont 1988 Father Ron Meyer, OMI Philmont 1988

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM for TEENS PARTICIPANTS/COSTS Youth 14 – 19 Years of Age Adult Volunteers Extension Agents/Specialists Coeducational program $ / Backpacker Youth $ / Horse Packer Youth $ / Adult

4-H HIGH ADVENTURE Develop Character and Integrity Teamwork and Leadership Enhance Physical Skills Outdoor Skills/Life Skills Develop Respect for Environment Backpacking/Horsemanship Skills Incorporate 4-H Projects OBJECTIVES

HISTORY OVERVIEW Sixteen Years (1987 – Present) Over 600 youth and adults Past Trip Destinations -Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico -Collegiate Peaks, Colorado -Boy Scout Camp Daniel Boone, Ashville, North Carolina -Pecos Wilderness, Pecos, New Mexico

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TRAINING Parent/Camper Rally One Day - March Shakedown (Required) Three Days - April Fitness Training Conditioning at home (March – August) First Aid/CPR Required for Crew Leaders and Adults Trail Ride (Horse Packers)

TRAINING At the required PARENT/CAMPER RALLY these topics are covered: Getting Acquainted Medical Forms/Requirements Code of Conduct Logistics of August Trip Equipment/Gear Needs Crew Leader Applications

EXTENSIVE TRAINING ALL PARTICIPATNS WILL ATTEND A SHAKEDOWN WEEKEND TO TEST SKILLS Crew Leader/Adult Leader Roles Crew Assignments Packing your Gear/Pack Adjustments No Trace Camping Map and Compass Crew Equipment

EXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUED MORE SHAKEDOWN TOPICS Cooking in the Backcountry Tent/Ground Cloth Set Up Water Purification Personal Hygiene Camp Site Selection Environmental Ethics/Conservation

EXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUED STILL MORE SHAKEDOWN First Aid/Emergency Procedures Team Building Hiking/Trail Techniques Crew Trek Planning Final Equipment Checks Crew Leader/Adult Advisor Meeting

EXTENSIVE TRAINING CONTINUED ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR Horse Packers Appropriate Tack Horse Health Care Proper Seat/Balance Pack Horses (Outfitter) Proper Fit of Tack Horse Nutrition

PECOS TRIP OVERVIEW August – Nine-Day Trip Overnight stop along on the way Glorieta Conference Center, NM Five days in Backcountry One day in Amarillo, TX

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT BACKPACKSSLEEPING

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT BOOTSCLOTHING

Ray of sunlight, drop of gold The brightest star that’s ever shown Ray of sunlight, drop of gold The brightest star that’s ever shown Scenes of wonder, visions that last An aching desire to grasp the past Scenes of wonder, visions that last An aching desire to grasp the past Deer so tender, each other they caress An image of beauty, nature’s precious best Deer so tender, each other they caress An image of beauty, nature’s precious best Crystal clear streams, they glisten so bright Many dancing comets taking heavens flight Crystal clear streams, they glisten so bright Many dancing comets taking heavens flight Timeless beauty, a peek at the past New friendships that forever last Timeless beauty, a peek at the past New friendships that forever last God’s own country, He seems so near In the Rainbow’s heart that brought laughter and cheer God’s own country, He seems so near In the Rainbow’s heart that brought laughter and cheer These were all ours, for a time like the wind We shall remember it all until we meet again These were all ours, for a time like the wind We shall remember it all until we meet again Lawrence Hicks Arkansas 4-H’er Lawrence Hicks Arkansas 4-H’er