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The goal of events and programs is to provide units with options and programs that any single group is unlikely to be able to provide for their selves. These activities generally have a common purpose- to sharpen and test Scout Skills or to help introduce new skills to the Scouts involved. Some are recognition events and others bring the World Brotherhood of Scouting closer to home. |
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2013 National Jamboree Go Big and Get Wild at the Summit
The 2013 National
Jamboree will serve as the inaugural event at the last jewel in the high
adventure base crown, The Summit. Limited to 36 Boy
Scouts and 8 Venturing Members from our council, participants will join
40,000 Scouts and leaders from around the world. Features will
include whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountain boarding and mountain
biking, just to name a few. The zip lines will take your breath away. More information
about The Summit Bechtel Family Reserve can be found online at
www.summit.scouting.org . The jamboree will
start on July 15, 2013. Departure will be before that, and it has yet to be
determined if we will do any touring or side trips for the jamboree.
Consequently, the final cost has not been determined. The fees from
national are $850, plus transportation, touring, and meals outside of the
jamboree. The $850 includes meals at the jamboree, activities, use of troop
equipment (tent, cooking equipment, etc.), a personal duffle bag and two
polo shirts. In addition,
Scouts and leaders will be responsible for personal uniforms and souvenirs. As with any high
adventure base, participants must be healthy and meet certain weight
criteria. Information can be found on the website. Participation in
the National Jamboree requirements are as follows: Boy Scouts: First
Class and at least 12 years of age on July 15, 2013 and less than 18 on July
24, 2013. Venturing
Members: have graduated 8th
Reservations: www.summit.scouting.org All registrations subject to approval and available space. Philmont Scout Ranch July 11-25, 2012
At 137,000 acres, Philmont is the largest of the national high adventure bases. Located in northern New Mexico, it is a rugged mountain wilderness.
The Council has been awarded 3 crews of 12 for the 2012 Philmont Trek. By council policy, crews are limited to 3 adult members and 9 youth members.
The expected departure by Amtrak Train will be July 11, 2012. The group should return on July 25. Youth participants must be 14 by September 1, 2012.
The fee will be $1,275 and includes meals, fees, transportation and group equipment. The fee does not include personal gear such as a pack, boots, etc. Meals and snacks on the train are also not included.
Click here to register A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration. All registrations subject to approval and available space. Deposits are non-refundable unless not approved to attend.
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Klondike Derby January 27-29, 2012 Can you meet the challenge?
COUNCIL FIRST AID MEET Saturday, February 25, 2012 Illinois National Guard Drill Floor 1301 North MacArthur, Springfield, Illinois
Dear Scoutmaster ,Are your Scouts prepared to respond to a first aid crisis? Come to the Council First Aid Meet and find out. We can accommodate up to 64 patrols consisting of four to eight Scouts. First, second, and third place winning patrols will receive ribbons for their patrol flags. All paid participants will receive an embroidered patch.
Each patrol should be prepared to deal with problems selected from the Scout Book, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness and the Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlets. Please notice: Judging on all problems will be based on treatment procedures found in the MOST RECENT printing of each of these resource materials. Additional information will be provided to the Scoutmaster upon confirmation of the reservation. The victims will be realistically made up to depict the various injured and emergency conditions to be diagnosed and treated. Judges will score each patrol on each problem. The totals from all problems will determine each patrol's overall ranking in the meet.
Click here for online registration (required)
OKPIK February 16-20, 2012
The Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Canada take on a whole new look in the winter months. This winter adventure, over the long President’s Day Weekend, will show a typical Central Illinoisan what winter is really like.
Participants can try their hand at snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing and more.
Price: $425 Dates: February 16-20, 2012 Age: Minimum 13 by 2.17.12 Includes: - 2 travel nights in a hotel - Group equipment - Meals - Transportation - Training in cold weather camping techniques - Supplemental clothing and sleeping systems as necessary
Click here to register A $100 deposit is due at the time of registration. All registrations subject to approval and available space. Deposits are non-refundable unless not approved to attend.
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