Base Camp Guide

What is Base Camp?

Base Camp is the official online platform used by

Toastmasters Internationa l

to manage all Pathways learning activities.

In Base Camp, you can:

Choose your Path
Review project instructions
Prepare your speeches
Submit completed projects

👉 Base Camp is where your Pathways journey starts.

Step 1: Log in to Base Camp

Go to the Toastmasters website and log in
From the top menu, “Go to Base Camp”
The Base Camp dashboard will open

Note: The first login may take a little time to load.

Step 2: Check Your Dashboard

On the Base Camp dashboard, you can see:

Your selected Path
Your current Level
Your project list

This dashboard is your home screen for Pathways.

Step 3: Choose Your Path

If you have not selected a Path yet:

Click Choose a Path (path selection guide)
Select one Path based on your goal
Confirm your selection

Tip:

If you are not sure, Presentation Mastery is a good choice for beginners.

You can add more Paths later if you wish.

Step 4: Start with Level 1

Each Path has five levels (Level 1 to Level 5).

Level 1 focuses on the basics
Everyone starts from Level 1, regardless of the Path

Click Level 1 to see your first projects.

Step 5: Review Project Details

Before preparing your speech, always check:

Purpose of the project
Time limit
Evaluation criteria

Your evaluator will give feedback based on these points.

Step 6: Complete Your Project at the Meeting

To complete a project:

Give your speech, or
Take the assigned meeting role

All Pathways activities are completed during regular club meetings.

Step 7: Submit Your Project

After the meeting:

Return to Base Camp
Open the completed project
Click Submit / Complete
The VPE (Vice President Education) will review and approve it

⚠️ Projects are not completed automatically.

You must submit them yourself.

Step 8: Online Evaluation (New Evaluation Feature)

Base Camp includes an online evaluation system.

How it works

When you give a Pathways speech, your Evaluator receives the Evaluation Sheet online
The evaluation form is shared inside Base Camp, not by email
The Evaluator reviews your speech based on the project objectives and criteria
Your feedback is recorded and stored online

Why this is useful

No need to print or email evaluation forms
Evaluations are always linked to the correct project
You can review feedback later as part of your learning

👉 This system helps keep evaluations organized, consistent, and easy to access.

Step 9: Recording Meeting Roles (New Meeting Role Requirement)

Why meeting roles matter

In Pathways, meeting roles are required at every level.

Meeting roles are essential because they:

Help meetings run smoothly
Build communication and leadership skills
Provide practical experience beyond speeches

Members start with simple roles (e.g. Table Topics Speaker)
and progress to more challenging roles
(e.g. Toastmaster of the Day) as they move to higher levels.

Important rules about meeting roles

Each level has specific required roles (examples of Level 1 / 2 above)
You must complete the role while working on that level
You cannot complete a role in one level and receive credit for another level

These role requirements are the minimum participation needed to complete a level.

Members are still encouraged to:

Take additional roles
Participate based on their goals, skills, and club needs

How to record your meeting roles

You can record your roles directly in Base Camp:

Open your Profile in Base Camp
Scroll down to the Meeting Roles section
Enter:
- The role name
- The date you completed it
Save the entry

These records are:

Visible to club officers (Base Camp managers)
Used to confirm role completion for each level

👉 Recording your roles is your responsibility.

Common Issues (Don’t Worry!)

The system looks confusing
There is a lot of English
You are not sure where to click
You forgot to submit your project

👉 Just ask an officer or an experienced member.

Everyone was new once. 😃