Bandits Backwoods Camping Academy

Our project will meet once a week for camping training at Bradby Park. We will also take various field trips that enhance out door activities and history. Finally, we will spend 6 days 5 nights at various National Parks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

First, we need to secure funds. Secure rental agreements for transportation. Confirm all field trip dates.Written agreement of volunteers. Purchase equipment.

Agenda as Follow:

JUNE

• Monday 19th- Introduction to programs and camping @ Bradby Park
• Monday 26th – Study of Geography skills @ Bradby Park Wednesday 28th – Greenfield Village (Dearborn, MI)

JULY

• Sunday 9th – Fort Wayne (Detroit,MI)
• Monday 10th – Tools @ Bradby Park
• Thursday 13th – Metro Youth Day (Belle Isle)
• Monday 17th – Shelter @ Bradby Park
• Wednesday 19th – Georgia Street Community Garden (Detroit, MI)
• Monday 24th – Nutrition @ Bradby Park
• Wednesday 26th – Lorenzo Culture Center (Clinton Township)
• Monday 31st – Practice set up camping @ Bradby Park

AUGUST

• Wednesday 2nd – Belle Isle Tour [Nature Center, Conservatory & Aquarium]
• T.B.A. - Possible camping trip to Rouge Park
• Sunday 6th to Friday 11th – Urban Family Trip to U.P. (Manistique, MI)
• Other Events in collaboration with Bradby Park T.B.A.

Reports show significant differences across racial and ethnic groups, with significantly lower participation for African-Americans for activities taking place in a wild land environment. Lower rates of participation by some minority groups are attributed both to limited economic resources and to differences in norms, value systems and socialization patterns.Our project will address all of these listed above to the youth in our program. Detroit has seen a decrease in park usage.