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Make sure they\u2019re following the set route, activity goals and timings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen groups return, have a discussion about how the themed walks went. Talk about the tasks or activities that were set, and see who met their goals and how they worked together to achieve it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Time to explore"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWalk with others\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStart planning the walk with a younger group. In the same groups as before, everyone should agree upon the scale of map to use. Give each group a location to start and finish their leg of the walk, write the names of everyone in their group and complete a route card.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECollect up the route cards and attach them together in the order they\u2019ll be used. The group who walks the first leg of the route should have their route card on top, those who walk the second leg should be next, and so on.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroups should now work on an activity or game that they can run with the younger group on their leg of the route. Give them 10 to 15 minutes. They should write down their plan, some instructions for the activity or game and a list of equipment they\u2019ll need. Allow everyone to be as creative as they want to be. Some ideas could be a scavenger hunt, a nature trail or teaching basic navigation skills. Remind everyone that any equipment they need for their activities will have to be carried by them around the whole walk.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen each group has come up with their idea, talk through any safety or accessibility elements with them for the activity or game. When these are finished, gather these plans, instructions and equipment and clip them together in the same order as the route cards.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on how to fill in a route card, have a look at the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/only-a-mile-to-go/\u0022 title=\u0022Only a mile to go\u0022\u003EOnly a mile to go\u003C/a\u003E activity. For large groups, consider having a couple of routes and splitting the younger section into two, but make sure the ratios are still correct. This will help with group management and will help everyone get involved in all the activities.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Planning and preparation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWelcome the younger group and make introductions, then have everyone split into their groups and collect the equipment they\u2019ll need for their activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive out the route cards and plans, and share what\u2019ll be happening on each leg with the whole party.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure no-one carries too much and that roles are assigned within groups for managing map-reading, route cards, activity completion and sticking to the plan.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDouble-check that groups are still happy with their routes before they set off, and that accompanying leaders have all of the emergency contact details and details for the person leading the activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure everyone is wearing suitable hiking gear for the time/season/terrain, and are carrying some water.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should set off. During the walk:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck that the group who are leading the activity are checking their route cards and maps for directions and timings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure they are engaging the younger group during the walk and making it a fun experience for them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage everyone else to talk to and help the younger ones when they\u2019re not leading the activity, to keep everyone involved.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep an eye on the time and location, so that everything remains on schedule.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen everyone returns, see if the younger group enjoyed the experience. 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