The Northern New Jersey cachers (NNJC) will be hosting a Geocaching Academy and information seminar in partnership with Chester Borough Municipal Hall, 50 North Rd, Chester NJ 07930. We will have host a Meet and Greet following the information seminar.
Date/time: SUNDAY June 9th 2013
GEOCACHING 101 ~ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
MEET AND GREET: ~ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This event is a great chance for those who know nothing or little about Geocaching. Come learn an introduction into Geocaching basics 101, or come learn more advanced techniques from experienced Geocachers at the Geocaching Meet and Greet information seminar.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy this hands on demonstration and experience this growing family activity. NNJC is offering this workshop to introduce new participants to the basics of geocaching and understand the geocaching website.
This event is open to the public to promote geocaching. New to Geocaching? Geocaching, a global game of treasure hunting using longitude and latitude coordinates, is a fun filled adventure for all ages. With a GPS receiver, and Internet, you are ready to explore and search for a "geocache".
NNJC will instruct the basics needed to enjoy this eco-friendly sport including suggested equipment, the web site, how to search for a cache and types of caches. You will enjoy the thrill of the hunt but the real discovery is the countless locations of natural beauty and historical interest you will find that you never knew existed.
GEOCACHER NOTE: THIS GEO-101 SEMINAR HOLDS 60 PEOPLE, IS A PUBLIC INTRODUCTION FOR NEW GEOCACHERS OR THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHO WANT TO LEARN ABOUT GEOCACHING. IF YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED GEOCACHER, YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME BEFORE THE 1:00 PM MEET AND GREET, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT TO JOIN THE GEOCACHING MEET AND GREET WHICH STARTS AT 1:00 PM.
Meet and Greet ~ If you are a geocacher, come learn more about the sport of geocaching, learn rules for hiding a cache, get more out of your GPS, how to load pocket queries, mapping, learn about Travel Bugs, meet other cachers, hear stories about favorite hikes and hides and share some of your experiences.
NEW CACHES
NNJC has obtained approval to place a couple new caches near the municipal complex which will go live during the event! NNJC will pair interested participants with a geocacher volunteer to head out on the trail to demonstrate how to find a geocache with your GPS.
PLEASE POST IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE GEOCACHING SEMINAR AND OR THE MEET AND GREET SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA OF THE ATTENDEES.
The Northern New Jersey Cachers, NNJC is about promoting a quality caching experience in Northern New Jersey.For information on The Northern New Jersey Cachers group you can visit: www.nnjc.org.
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