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    Try-It: Family Land Navigation*

    Parks | Calendar | Try-It: Family Land Navigation*
      Try-It: Family Land Navigation*

      Discover the trails with confidence. Guests will have the opportunity to learn map and compass skills together, learning the intricacies of map and compass through engaging activities. This program is great for families and those who want a basic overview of map & compass. *Also see event listing on Cleveland Metroparks Facebook.

      • 10 years & over (Minors between the ages of 10-17 MUST have a registered and participating adult)
      • Reservation Icon North Chagrin Reservation
      • Attraction Icon Strawberry Picnic Area
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      • 216.341.1704
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      • $5.00

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      Directions: Meet at Strawberry Picnic Area 
      Ages: 10 years & over (Minors between the ages of 10-17 MUST have a registered and participating adult)
      Fee: $5 per person (All guests MUST register) 
      Terrain/Distance: Less than 1 mile over mostly flat, possibly muddy terrain 

      Guests will learn map reading techniques including the language of maps, orienting a map and staying found inspiring confidence as you venture outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer.  The entire program will be spent outside; please dress appropriately for the weather. Dressing in non-cotton layers is encouraged.   Reference the 3Ws of layering for more information about how to dress. Classes will begin promptly, so plan to arrive early. Please bring a completed waiver and review the participant equipment list. 


      General Information:
      By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.


      General Essential Eligibility Requirements that all participants must meet. A participant….
      • …must meet minimum age and pre-trip meeting requirements for each individual program.
      • …must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
      • …must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
      • …must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
      • …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, or through arrangements outlined on the Request for Administration of Medication Form or an Individual Medication Plan to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be listed as required on the Medical Information portion of the registration materials.
      • …must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
      •  …must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
      • …must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment. 
      •  …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly.
      • …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant or adaptive equipment to travel at least 1 mile on varying terrain as well as be able to carry their own gear on backpacking trips.
      • …must be able to, for backcountry programs only, travel in a physically demanding, remote backcountry environment for the uninterrupted period of the trip length, which can range from one to ten days with varying temperatures and environmental conditions including but not limited to, rain snow, hail, sun, and wind. The remoteness is such that cell signal may be unavailable, and it may require at minimum an hour, but perhaps in excess of 2 days travel to reach the nearest road and advanced medical care; participant assumes all costs associated with rescue.



       

      Cleveland Metroparks staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate assuming they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Reasonable accommodation can also be made. Please make a request at the time of registration but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. Contact us at 216.341.1704 or or@clevelandmetroparks.com or at these telephone numbers.

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