A weekend is especially for Webelos to work on advancement-oriented activities and Scout skill activities on a set schedule.
September 17-19, 2010
Camp Barstow
$55 per boy; $15 per adult registered on/before Sept. 1
$75 per boy; $15 per adult registered after Sept. 2
1 adult to every 3 Scouts
Registration is by pack, although individual registration will be allowed if only one boy from a pack is interested. Participation is limited to 12 patrols of 10 boys on a first-come, first-served basis. Places are secured by completing the online registration and receipt of fees.
The program will include a cooking demo, Readyman, Flag Football, Outdoorsman and Ceremonial Trail.
Uniforms: Scouts will wear their full Class A uniform on Sunday morning for the morning parade, chapel and closing ceremonies. At all other times, an activity uniform of Scout shorts and Scout t-shirt is acceptable.
Here's the skinny on this event:
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For Webelos only (and their parents & leaders); siblings cannot be accomondated.
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Boys will be formed into patrols of 10.
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Boy Scout patrol leaders and assistant patrol leaders will lead each patrol.
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Patrols will rotate through advancement oriented activities, Scout skill activities on a set schedule.
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Most activity sessions will be Boy Scout led.
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A ceremonial campfire will light the sky on Saturday evening.
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A Bouldering Wall will be available.
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Event will meet several Arrow of Light requirements.
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Activity to begin the transition from Cub Scouting events to Boy Scouting activities.
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Boy: leader/parent ratio is 4:1.
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A non-denominational Christian chapel will be held Sunday morning.
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Meals will be in the dining hall, but hobo dinner boys will cook for themselves Saturday evening.
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Meals included in the registration include breakfast on Saturday & Sunday, lunch Saturday and dinner Saturday evening.
What To Bring: Sleeping bag or sheets and blankets, pillow, tent, flashlights, toothbrush, toiletries, rain gear, jacket, hat, (evenings can get cool). Place sleeping items in a heavy duty garbage bag for the Scout to carry or in a good duffel bag or backpack; if he drops it, everything stays clean and dry. The walk to your camp could be 1/4 mile. Your Scout's uniform should be marked with his name on the labels and in his hat.