2014 Spring WABD.pub

Crossroads of America Council’s
Spring Webelos Activity Badge Day
Saturday May 10, 2014 at Camp Belzer
6102 Boy Scout Road Indianapolis IN 46226
Webelos Activity Badge Day is a full day of
adventure and fun!
Each Scout registers for two stations.
All stations are hands-on and filled with
projects and excitement! Entire event is outdoors.
STEM related activities include - Engineer and Scientist Workshops and the new Computers and Video Gaming Station!
Pick Two to Fill Your Day!
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Engineer - drawing & drafting, surveying, electric circuits, pulleys &
weight lifting
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Craftsman - build tool box, key ring
holder, leather key fob, free form construction, wax fire starters
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Scientist - Cartesian diver, Bernoulli’s
principle demo, pressure effects &
water rockets!
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Registration - opens April 11th!
Register online at www.scoutingevent.com?springWABD2014
Register promptly as activity fills up quickly. Event capacity is 180!
Cost
$30 - Early Bird (April 11 - end of day May 7)
$35 - Day-Of Registration / Adults - no fee
What you will receive - A fun filled day, event patch and
mementos!
*Fees non-refundable, but may be transferred to another Scout.
Activity Badge Workshops:
Artist - paints & composition, clay
piece and other projects!
Adventure Stations:
Computers and Video Gaming - Earn
both the belt loop and pin for each
and work with the latest technology
from Microsoft!
Hosted by:
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Fire Building and Knot Tying - Learn
these essential Scout skills as you prepare for Boy Scouting! Includes making a survival bracelet!
Lunch Options
1) Bring a “brown bag” lunch
2) Order pizza when registering online and pizza will be delivered to camp by
lunchtime.
*Punch and water available at lunchtime at Welcome Shelter.
Leaders
Adults must accompany each group of Webelos Scouts in a ratio of 1 adult to 5 boys.
A minimum of 2 adults must accompany each group.
Any single Webelos Scout must be accompanied by an adult (no “drop offs”).
Turn Over for Essential
Information!
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Schedule
Gear checklist
Check in process
Advancement info
Spring 2014 Webelos Activity Badge Day Schedule
Check-In
At Welcome Shelter
9 AM
Welcome
At the campfire circle
9:20 to 11:45 AM
Morning Sessions
See map for locations
12:00 to 12:50 PM
Lunch
*Pizza to be picked up at Welcome Shelter
1:00 to 3:35 PM
Afternoon Sessions
See map for locations
3:45 PM
Event ends at conclusion of afternoon session
Official WABD Gear Checklist
8:15 to 8:55 AM
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Completed Individual Health History Form
(to stay with leader/guardian)
• Webelos Book
• Water bottle
• Note pad & pencil
• Appropriate clothing for weather
(including rain gear)
• Sunscreen
• Brown-bag lunch (unless you pre-order
pizza)
Optional:
• Camera
• Day pack
• Extra shoes and socks (in case it is rainy/
muddy)
Event is Rain or Shine.
Come prepared for expected weather.
Check In Process
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Please gather as a group (your pack)
and ensure all attending are present.
• Once all Scouts have arrived have one
pack representative come up to the
Welcome Shelter to check-in by unit
number.
• You will receive a packet of information
including roster of attending Scouts,
their schedules, activity information,
map and patches.
• Day of event registration will be available on a limited basis.
Advancement Note
Leaders and packs will be responsible for certifying the completion
of activity badges and awards earned, turning in advancement
reports to local Scout Service Center and supplying the awards.
Scouts should be able to complete most requirements for awards
If you have questions please contact
Carolyn Small at [email protected]
Boy Scouts of America - Crossroads of America Council
(877) 925-1900 or www.crossroadsbsa.org
Save the
Date!
Fall WABD
Sept. 20, 2014