Geocaching Activity Time: 75 minutes Audience: Everyone Aim: To give a taster to Geocaching and encourage groups to go out Geocaching themselves. Outcomes: Introduce Geocaching Set people up so they are able to go out and Geocache Give Geocaching a try Prepare groups for Hands In 2013 based around Geocaching Time Check 5 minute
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Activity Geocaching 101: Show a video about Geocaching and give a brief introduction. Apps or GPS: Get participants to load up Apps and then talk them through using it. Covering these items, list, description, hint, navigate and log. Local Caches: Point out the local caches and set a route to visit a few of the local caches, ideally a circular route. Depending on numbers this could be in one group or split up into smaller groups. Gear Check: To go through a gear list to check everyone is ready. To be followed by some basic safety tips to keep everyone safe. Ask For a reporter
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Go out Caching: Go out caching in a groups or groups. If needed return before completing the full route depending on time. Debrief: A debrief on the activity including how it could be done with a group. Followed by linking it to Hands In 2013.The activity will be followed up by an email of the key points. Plus target evaluation.
Resources Video Beginners guide Powerpoint Phone Ask participants to download apps ideally before Powerpoint showing local caches
Equipment GPS Trackables Box of Swag Kit list to send out before hand
Hands In 2013 Hand out