No such thing as bad weather ...
Outdoor learning enthusiasts are fond of saying 'there is no such thing as bad weather - only bad clothing'.
The right clothing can go a long way to making sure that programs can go ahead. However, there will be some weather conditions that make it advisable to to cancel sessions, and it is important to have policy to cover these.
In Australia, cold and wet weather can usually be adequately overcome with good clothing - it is hot or windy weather that is more likely to create problems. High winds can bring danger in treed environments. Extreme heat can make conditions too uncomfortable in some locations, or make bring a fire risk that means the program should be canceled for the day.
Work out what the trigger points and sources of information will be for canceling a session, and how families will be informed. The Bureau of Meteorology website is an important resource. There may be other stakeholders involved in these decisions, such as park rangers, depending who manages the land you are using.
The right clothing can go a long way to making sure that programs can go ahead. However, there will be some weather conditions that make it advisable to to cancel sessions, and it is important to have policy to cover these.
In Australia, cold and wet weather can usually be adequately overcome with good clothing - it is hot or windy weather that is more likely to create problems. High winds can bring danger in treed environments. Extreme heat can make conditions too uncomfortable in some locations, or make bring a fire risk that means the program should be canceled for the day.
Work out what the trigger points and sources of information will be for canceling a session, and how families will be informed. The Bureau of Meteorology website is an important resource. There may be other stakeholders involved in these decisions, such as park rangers, depending who manages the land you are using.