Slideshow from the parents Information evening with details of the proposed expedition to Equador in 2011

1. Longer Journey Expedition in 2011? Click here to launch slideshow

2. Tonight’s programme Introduction to Outlook The Opportunity The Longer Journey Programme Safety Money Management What Next?

4. Over 5,000 young people on expeditions around the globe

5. 45,000 young people and adults taken part in UK Programmes

6. 98 expedition opportunities to 48 countries worldwide

8. Regional office in Crieff in Perthshire, Scotland

9. Also part of the Outlook Family:Outlook Community – not for profit organisation / focus on community development Corporate Outlook – management development and teambuilding programmes

10. Values and beliefs We aim to change people’s lives Proven personal development benefits of expedition programmes Quality not quantity Largest independent youth expedition provider in the UK Friendly company offering personal service The environment 1st youth expedition provider to become CarbonNeutral® Environmental emphasis throughout our expeditions Responsible Travel Policy & Outlook’s Travellers’ Code

11. The opportunity Where? Expedition to the destination detailed in your Expedition Brief Main objectives Technical Environment & Wildlife Culture & Community When? Summer of 2011 Who? Expedition Leader Link Teacher Look around you – people in this room How? You will plan, prepare for and complete – YOUR EXPEDITION

12. What is an expedition? Participants raise their own funds, plan & lead their expedition Itinerary could include: adventure activities culture and community environment and wildlife Approx 14-20 month lead-up programme & tailor made 28 day expedition designed specifically for your school Expeditions are not package holidays!

13. Timeline July/ August 2011 By Nov 2011 Sept 2009 to March 2011 Spring 2011 GDD1 GDD2 GDD3 Expedition training Skills refresher day Expedition Homecoming Final preparationday 14 to 20 month journey of a lifetime

14. The group development days GDD1 Icebreakers and team tasks Decide on focus for itinerary from 3 itinerary options – tailor made itinerary Fundraising and money management workshop GDD2 Plan day by day itinerary GDD3 Meet your Expedition Leader Finalised itinerary presented Prepare for expedition training

15. Group development day 1

16. Group development day 2

17. Group development day 3

18. Expedition training Mini expedition - taste of expedition life Snowdonia National Park or Central Perthshire Destination and itinerary specific Get to know your group and Expedition Leader Navigation, camp craft & food preparation Safety, security & first aid Fundraising abseil

19. Expedition training

20. Expedition training

21. Expedition training

22. Sponsored abseil opportunity

23. The expedition A life changing experience See places you have never seen before Take part in a trek Work on an environmental project Learn new skills Work as a team Benefits for the future You will enhance your CV and make your UCAS application stand out from the crowd, improving your chances of securing a place at university or getting the job you want. The perfect introduction to GAP year travel or future work overseas. Develop and use your entrepreneurial skills to raise the money to fund your expedition.

24. The expedition

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