Longer JourneyExpedition in 2011?Click here to launch slideshow

Tonight’s programmeIntroduction to OutlookThe OpportunityThe Longer Journey ProgrammeSafetyMoney ManagementWhat Next?

Who we areThe story of Outlook - Born in 2001:Awards & achievementsOver 5,000 young people on expeditions around the globe45,000 young people and adults taken part in UK Programmes 98 expedition opportunities to 48 countries worldwideAdventure specialists, setting the standards for the industryLocation:Based at the Outlook Development Centre in Deiniolen, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, North WalesRegional office in Crieff in Perthshire, Scotland Also part of the Outlook Family:Outlook Community – not for profit organisation / focus on community developmentCorporate Outlook – management development and teambuilding programmes

Awards & achievements

Over 5,000 young people on expeditions around the globe

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

98 expedition opportunities to 48 countries worldwide

Adventure specialists, setting the standards for the industry

Based at the Outlook Development Centre in Deiniolen, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, North Wales

Regional office in Crieff in Perthshire, Scotland

Also part of the Outlook Family:

Values and beliefsWe aim to change people’s livesProven personal development benefits of expedition programmesQuality not quantityLargest independent youth expedition provider in the UKFriendly company offering personal serviceThe environment1st youth expedition provider to become CarbonNeutral®Environmental emphasis throughout our expeditionsResponsible Travel Policy & Outlook’s Travellers’ Code

The opportunityWhere?Expedition to the destination detailed in your Expedition BriefMain objectives TechnicalEnvironment & WildlifeCulture & CommunityWhen?Summer of 2011Who?Expedition LeaderLink TeacherLook around you – people in this roomHow?You will plan, prepare for and complete – YOUR EXPEDITION

What is an expedition?Participants raise their own funds, plan & lead their expeditionItinerary could include: adventure activitiesculture and community environment and wildlifeApprox 14-20 month lead-up programme & tailor made 28 day expedition designed specifically for your schoolExpeditions are not package holidays!

TimelineJuly/August 2011By Nov 2011Sept 2009 to March 2011Spring 2011GDD1GDD2GDD3Expedition trainingSkills refresherdayExpeditionHomecomingFinal preparationday14 to 20 month journey of a lifetime

The group development daysGDD1Icebreakers and team tasksDecide on focus for itinerary from 3 itinerary options – tailor made itineraryFundraising and money management workshopGDD2Plan day by day itineraryGDD3Meet your Expedition LeaderFinalised itinerary presentedPrepare for expedition training

Group development day 1

Group development day 2

Group development day 3

Expedition trainingMini expedition - taste of expedition lifeSnowdonia National Park or Central PerthshireDestination and itinerary specificGet to know your group and Expedition LeaderNavigation, camp craft & food preparationSafety, security & first aidFundraising abseil

Expedition training

Expedition training

Expedition training

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The expeditionA life changing experienceSee places you have never seen beforeTake part in a trekWork on an environmental project Learn new skillsWork as a team Benefits for the futureYou 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.

The expedition

Expedition to Ecuador