Prevention
Programs
AdventureSmart is a national program
dedicated to encouraging Canadians and visitors to Canada to “Get
informed and go outdoors”. The AdventureSmart
program was created by the British Columbia Provincial Emergency
Program with the assistance of the National Search and Rescue
Secretariat, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the British
Columbia SAR Association. AdventureSmart combines
online and
on-site awareness with targeted outreach to try to reduce the number
and severity of Search and Rescue Incidents.
By
following three easy steps, AdventureSmart believes that
outdoor recreationalists will significantly improve their chances of
survival should they become hurt or lost.
- Trip Planning
(Write a trip plan before you go and leave it
with a friend or family)
- Training (Obtain
the skills and knowledge you need before
heading out)
- Ten
Essentials (Carry the 10 essentials and know how to
use them)
OSARVA
has 1900 members who provide assistance across the province on
ground and inland water search and rescue incidents.
These
skilled volunteers have partnered with AdventureSmart to deliver this key message in their local communities.
Current AdventureSmart programs include:
This
presentation is aimed at children in Grades 4-6, teaching ski hill
safety and signage, and backcountry information including “Out of
Bounds” hazards.
This
presentation is aimed at people aged 12-99. It focuses on Trip
Planning and the Code of Responsibility, Training and Tips for safe
travel and the 10 Essentials.
This
presentation is aimed at children in Grades K-6. It teaches
children
how not to become lost in the woods, and what to do if they should
become lost.
Would you like to receive these programs at your school or community
group? Click here to contact us.
For information on
these programs, other outdoor activities, being AdventureSmart or
to download trip plans, visit www.adventuresmart.ca
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