If this falls outside your weekly activity/meetups, then direct them to Barefoot. Have them reach out through the website or via email to learningoutside@barefootuniversity. Or ask in the leader group!

Notify your leader rep and/or Barefoot as soon as you can. We will help you navigate this.

Something that’s very helpful for leaders is visiting an established group to get a feel for BU. That is why we highly encourage this if you have a group close by. Please redirect parents and Barefooters to the BU resources we have made available to help equip them this year. The app tells them the weekly activity, the book has…

You can usually just ask a parent there to throw in a helping hand if there’s a time in your forest school day you need it. You probably don’t need a sub if your co-leader is just out. Usually, subs are used in situations where both leaders will need to miss on the same day.

You don’t have to! That’s under the current cycle on the app for parents to access. You can just communicate any change of plans, special events, or field trips and community service projects.

Check the Inventory & Supply pdf on the leader section of the website.

You have options: 1. Reschedule late 2. Double up on activities 3. Tell families to do it at home

Talk to them first. People often have very different working styles. We understand the frustration that comes with that and learning new things. If you can’t get any resolve, please reach out to Barefoot.

This is a great thing to ask your fellow leaders about! Please posts these types of questions in the app leader chat or on the leader FB page