FFF / POTA Week-end

Flora Fauna Weekend with Youngsters 
 Event Details 
 
 
 Name of the event : Flora Fauna Weekend with Youngsters 
 
 Participants : 10-15 
 
 Experience Level : None to Advanced 
 
 Duration : ~2 days 
 
 Location and Facilities 
 
 
 Space Needed :
 
 Camping ground with tables and a fireplace 
 Ample space for antenna setup 
 
 
 
 Food 
 
 
 Type : Regular camping food (e.g., barbeque, soup) 
 
 Source : Grocery store 
 
 Budget : Under 10 euros per participant 
 
 Finances 
 
 
 Equipment : Can be borrowed from nearby clubs 
 
 Food : Participants will contribute (around 10 euros each) 
 
 Transport : Carpool or public transport 
 
 Materials and Equipment 
 
 
 Radio Equipment : 
 
 Antennas, wires 
 Battery power (car battery or inverter) 
 Radios, pliers, coax, connectors, headphones, electric tape, crimping tools 
 
 
 
 Camping Equipment : 
 
 Flashlights, sleeping bags, tents 
 Handheld radios, cooking gear, dishes, food prep equipment 
 A large tent for the radio shack 
 
 
 
 Organizer Preparations 
 
 Ensure transport is arranged (public transport or car) 
 Gather and check all equipment 
 Account for any special needs of participants 
 Prepare a meal plan and ensure enough food for all 
 Be ready for any type of weather conditions 
 Schedule activities and allow some extra time for flexibility 
 Plan free-time activities such as games 
 
 Participant Checklist 
 
 Bring your own camping gear 
 Bring handheld radios 
 
 Event Structure 
 
 Participants arrive at the flora fauna location for a weekend 
 Youngsters set up antennas and the radio station themselves 
 Station activation and amateur radio operations 
 Learning sessions on survival skills in the forest