The table below is an indicative guide only as to a typical schedule of Club activities, including social events, which the Club Committee seeks to provide for members every year. The indicative schedule may be adjusted to develop new activities or remove ones that may be less popular with members. Note: "Day Walks" can be half day or whole day.
If you are a member, go to Upcoming Activities for details of actual activities scheduled on the current program. If you are a prospective member you should go to the New Members page for more information on the Introductory Walks Program and on how to join the Club. For a map of walk locations and links to information on walk areas see Where we walk.
Walking Activities | Social Activities | Training Activities | |
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January | 1 x Day Walk or activity each weekend | BBQ Meeting - (self catered - families invited) | As available |
February | 1 x Day Walk each weekend 1 x overnight backpack? |
Club Meeting | As available |
March | Long weekend trip - 1 x overnight backpack 1 x Day Walk each weekend (before Easter) Easter backpack/base camp |
Club Meeting |
First Aid Training |
April |
1 x Day Walk mid-week (after Easter) 2 x Day Walks each weekend (after Easter) 1 x overnight backpack |
Club Meeting "Thank you" Leaders Breakfast
|
Intro to Walk Leadership & Navigation Training |
May |
1 x Day Walk mid-week 2 x Day Walks each weekend |
Club Meeting | Introduction to Backpacking |
June |
1 x Day Walk mid-week 2 or 3 x Day Walks each weekend |
Club Meeting | Intro to Off-track Backpacking |
July |
1 Day Walk mid-week 2 or 3 x Day Walks each weekend |
Club Meeting
|
Backpack Leader Training |
August |
1 x Day Walk mid-week 2 or 3 x Day Walks each weekend |
Club Meeting . | As available |
September |
1 Day Walk mid-week 2 or 3 x Day Walks each weekend |
Club Meeting | As available |
October |
1 x Day Walk mid-week 2 x Day Walks each weekend |
Club Meeting Spring BBQ |
Navigation Training |
November |
1 Day Walk mid-week 1 or 2 x Day Walks each weekend 1 x overnight backpacks |
Club Meeting |
As available |
December | 1 x Day Walk or activity each weekend | Club Meeting (End-of-Year Celebration; members only) Bushies Christmas base camp/activity |
As available |