June – Outdoor Exploration

It’s always important to know the nearest locations that can be used as a rally point. A Mandalorian may need an area to meet up with contacts, for gatherings with fellow Mandos or even an open space to land a ship (to bring supplies or exit the planet quickly).  Mandalorians cannot always count on a comfortable bunk in a starship or building being available while on the hunt. Likewise, sometimes the only things available for Mandos to eat are what they brought with them (on their person, in packs, pouches, or packed away in their starship).

Challenge:
Outdoor Exploration / Camp Out

Novice:
With the help of a parent, pack food for a single evening, bedding, and either camp out in your backyard using a tent, or if weather presents a problem, a room of the house. See if you can go until morning only eating what you brought with you (for restroom breaks, of course still go back into the house). Send your progress about how you did, and what you’ll pack differently next time to strill@verdikacorps.com

Journeyman:
With the help of a parent, plan an overnight camp-out in the outdoors (a state or national park or someone’s property where you and your group will have permission). While the goal is to try and camp out in a tent or cabin, feel free to treat your family vehicle as the “starship.” In other words, if there’s a few items to heavy to carry into camp, use your “starship” as another resource (or even shelter if you need to!). Send your progress about how you did and where you went to strill@verdikacorps.com

Expert:
With the help of a parent, plan a two-night camp-out in the outdoors (a state or national park or someone’s property where you and your group will have permission). While the goal is to try and camp out in a tent or cabin, feel free to treat your family vehicle as the “starship.” In other words, if there’s a few items to heavy to carry into camp, use your “starship” as another resource (or even shelter if you need to!). Send your progress about how you did and where you went to strill@verdikacorps.com

PLEASE NOTE: If where you live is especially hot this month or this month is inconvenient, you don’t have to do this challenge now – feel free to delay to a weekend that is more comfortable and/or convenient for you and your family!

Send what level you completed (Novice, Journeyman, or Expert) to strill@verdikacorps.com and remember to include your Verd’ika Mandalorian Name for credit.