{"id":706,"date":"2026-01-04T13:52:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T04:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/?page_id=706"},"modified":"2026-01-05T06:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:32:56","slug":"how-to-use-base-camp-pathways-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/how-to-use-base-camp-pathways-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Base Camp Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-1\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Base Camp?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-1024x648.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-738\" srcset=\"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-1024x648.png 1024w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-300x190.png 300w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-768x486.png 768w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-1536x972.png 1536w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.png 1698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Base Camp is the official online platform used by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toastmasters.org\/education\/base-camp-videos\">Toastmasters Internationa<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toastmasters.org\/education\/pathways\">l<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to manage all Pathways learning activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Base Camp, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose your Path<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review project instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare your speeches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit completed projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f449; Base Camp is where your Pathways journey starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-2\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to Base Camp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-4-1024x811.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-740\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2626487621714504\" srcset=\"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-4-1024x811.png 1024w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-4-300x238.png 300w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-4-768x608.png 768w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-4-1536x1217.png 1536w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-4.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-8-1024x369.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-763\" srcset=\"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-8-1024x369.png 1024w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-8-300x108.png 300w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-8-768x277.png 768w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-8-1536x554.png 1536w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-8-2048x738.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toastmasters.org\/myhome\">Toastmasters website<\/a> and log in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the top menu, &#8220;Go to Base Camp&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Base Camp dashboard will open<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The first login may take a little time to load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-3\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Check Your Dashboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-04-14.17\u306e\u753b\u50cf-1024x714.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-721\" srcset=\"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-04-14.17\u306e\u753b\u50cf-1024x714.png 1024w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-04-14.17\u306e\u753b\u50cf-300x209.png 300w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-04-14.17\u306e\u753b\u50cf-768x535.png 768w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-04-14.17\u306e\u753b\u50cf-1536x1071.png 1536w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-01-04-14.17\u306e\u753b\u50cf-2048x1428.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Base Camp dashboard, you can see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your selected Path<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your current Level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your project list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This dashboard is your home screen for Pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-4\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Choose Your Path<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-1024x790.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-737\" srcset=\"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-1024x790.png 1024w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-300x231.png 300w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-768x593.png 768w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-1536x1185.png 1536w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.png 1690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not selected a Path yet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Choose a Path (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toastmasters.org\/start-pathways\/select-your-preference?selectedLanguage=0\">path selection guide<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select one Path based on your goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm your selection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure, Presentation Mastery is a good choice for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add more Paths later if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-5\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Start with Level 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Path has five levels (Level 1 to Level 5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Level 1 focuses on the basics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone starts from Level 1, regardless of the Path<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click Level 1 to see your first projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-6\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Review Project Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before preparing your speech, always check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purpose of the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time limit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your evaluator will give feedback based on these points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-7\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Complete Your Project at the Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete a project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give your speech, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the assigned meeting role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All Pathways activities are completed during regular club meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-8\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Submit Your Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return to Base Camp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the completed project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Submit \/ Complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The VPE (Vice President Education) will review and approve it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Projects are not completed automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must submit them yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-9\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8: Online Evaluation (New Evaluation Feature)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Base Camp includes an&nbsp;<strong>online evaluation system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7-1024x742.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-759\" srcset=\"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7-1024x742.png 1024w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7-300x217.png 300w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7-768x557.png 768w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7-1536x1114.png 1536w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7-2048x1485.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-10\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you give a Pathways speech, your&nbsp;<strong>Evaluator receives the Evaluation Sheet online<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The evaluation form is shared&nbsp;<strong>inside Base Camp<\/strong>, not by email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Evaluator reviews your speech&nbsp;<strong>based on the project objectives and criteria<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your feedback is recorded and stored online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-11\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this is useful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No need to print or email evaluation forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluations are always linked to the correct project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can review feedback later as part of your learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f449; This system helps keep evaluations&nbsp;<strong>organized, consistent, and easy to access<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-12\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 9: Recording Meeting Roles (New Meeting Role Requirement)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-13\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why meeting roles matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Pathways,&nbsp;<strong>meeting roles are required at every level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting roles are essential because they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help meetings run smoothly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build communication and leadership skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide practical experience beyond speeches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Members start with&nbsp;<strong>simple roles<\/strong>&nbsp;(e.g. Table Topics Speaker)<br>and progress to&nbsp;<strong>more challenging roles<\/strong><br>(e.g. Toastmaster of the Day) as they move to higher levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-14\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important rules about meeting roles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-1024x491.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" srcset=\"http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-1024x491.png 1024w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-300x144.png 300w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-768x368.png 768w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-1536x736.png 1536w, http:\/\/otemachi.blog\/toastmasters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.png 1682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each level has&nbsp;<strong>specific required roles<\/strong> (examples of Level 1 \/ 2 above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must complete the role&nbsp;<strong>while working on that level<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&nbsp;<strong>cannot<\/strong>&nbsp;complete a role in one level and receive credit for another level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These role requirements are the&nbsp;<strong>minimum participation needed<\/strong>&nbsp;to complete a level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members are still encouraged to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take additional roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate based on their goals, skills, and club needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-15\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to record your meeting roles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can record your roles directly in Base Camp:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your&nbsp;<strong>Profile<\/strong>&nbsp;in Base Camp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the&nbsp;<strong>Meeting Roles<\/strong>&nbsp;section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The role name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date you completed it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the entry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These records are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visible to club officers (Base Camp managers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used to confirm role completion for each level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f449;&nbsp;<strong>Recording your roles is 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