Have you been wanting to take up the sport of Geocaching but were intimidated by the terms, jargon, and technology? Check out our new free seminar: Geocaching 101- Caching with Kids.
As readers of this blog and long time subscribers to the Trail Guide know, we discovered Geocaching while doing research for Trailmix.Net. That was over a year ago and in that time we have developed a love for the sport. Because of its suitability for children and sometimes technical jargon, it made perfect sense to add an introductory geocaching seminar to our portfolio of outdoor e-learning courses for parents.
This e-learning seminar is divided into three sections: what to do before you find a cache, when you find a cache, and when you return from your hunt.
Before You Go
The Before You Go section of the seminar covers how to prioritize the selection of technology, how to set up your Geocaching.com account and profile, and provides some guidance on how to identify and load your first Geocache into your GPSr.
What to do when you Find a Geocache
The What To Do When You Find a Cache section of the seminar provides some guidance on finding your first cache in the field. This section provides a couple of tips for parents who are planning to Geocache with their kids including setting expectations for fair trade, what to do when you are looking for a cache, and where (or where not) to look for your first find.
When You Return
This section covers the art of signing the log, uploading photos, and provides some guidance on managing trackable items such as geocoins or travelbugs.
If you are a first time Geocacher and are planning to Geocache with kids, this seminar will provide an orientation to the sport.
Download Geocaching 101: Caching with Kids for free here.