Webelos Outdoor weekend 2015 Webelos Adventure

WEBELOS OUTDOOR WEEKEND 2015
WEBELOS ADVENTURE
BLACKHAWK & NORTHWOODS DISTRICTS– PATHWAY TO ADVENTURE COUNCIL
OUTDOOR PROGRAM
Webelos and Arrow of Light Den & Parent or Guardian
WOW 2015 is an introduction
to Boy Scout camping for first and
second year Webelos Dens.
WOW 2015 is an introduction to
This is a one parent/guardian,
one scout event.
Parent/ guardians are
requirements for Webelos Badge
expected to accompany their
Requirements, Arrow of Light
Cub Scout to all event sessions.
Requirements and Webelos
This is not Family Camping, so
Elective Adventures. We will
siblings are not invited.
have sessions covering the
following:
Fire building
Cast Iron Chef
Webelos dens provide their
WOW DETAILS
When: Check in begins
Saturday 9/19/2015 @
8:00 AM
Program begins:
12:00 PM 9/19/2015
Event ends:
12:00 PM 9/20/2015
Where:
own gear for overnight camping
Lakota Scout Camp
and meal cooking and cleaning.
2050 Deep Cut Road
We will assist with gear
Woodstock, IL
Into the Wild
hauling, both in and out of
Into the Woods
camp. Coordinate with the
Webelos Walkabout
others in your group to minimize
$15.00 1st and 2nd
Build It
over packing, this is a one night
year Webelos Scouts
WOW 2015 is also a chance for
event. We practice Leave No
$10.00 Adult Leaders,
your Webelos den to perform
Trace. Please keep your
Parents and
their best skit or song at the
campsite clean. Please pack out
evening campfire.
what you pack in. NO vehicles
In the mix will be a Webelos to
(except staff) allowed in camp.
Boy Scout transition Introduction
Cost:
Guardians
$10.00 for Preordered WOW T-shirts
session for Parents & Leaders
Event patch included with all
paid registrations.
QUESTIONS???
Registration:
OPENS 08/01/2015
Denise Peterson/Blackhawk
CLOSES 9/11/15
supplied information you still have
[email protected]
No late registrations.
questions, please contact one of
(847) 630-3683
No walk in's
the following:
Christopher Sprague/Northwoods
If after you have read the
[email protected]
(847) 797-5739
BLACKHAWK & NORTHWOODS DIstricts
Consider contacting a local
Be sure that parents are
Use the enclosed roster sheet
Boy Scout troop as to the
aware that there are event costs
in this package to keep track of
possibility of borrowing tents or
beyond the registration fees.
your group. Fill in all the
other equipment that your
.
.
members do not already own.
Create a duty roster so that
your group’s fees accurately. This
Ask for their help in overall
everyone will understand what
roster sheet CANNOT be turned in
camping and meal planning.
their responsibilities are.
to PTA for your registration.
Make copies of the Menu and
Equipment lists and discuss them
with your Webelos leaders and
Registration and Payment is
Consider carpooling parking
space is limited.
parents. Hopefully this will avoid
having to haul un-needed
equipment out to camp and
If you have one, bring a cart
Doubleknot system:
eknot.com/event/112 .
to haul your gear.
Be sure to keep a copy of your
Make a presentation at your
upcoming August Pack
committee meeting.
Decide on a menu.
roster and online receipt for use
at camp, should any issues arise.
Be aware of the registration
deadlines. Make your Pack
Explain to the leaders and
Calculate the per person costs.
online only through the PTA
http://pathwaytoadventure.doubl
back home again.
Have a plan.
information, so you can calculate
deadline at least one week
parents that this event is a good
earlier. There is no walk-in
starting point for the Webelos
registration at this event.
Outdoor Program.
Campsite Commissioners
We understand that many of your Webelos parents may not have had the previous experience of camping
with large groups. It is our intention that every campsite area will have an adult scouting staffer to assist your
Pack with setting up your Pack campsite.
The Campsite Commissioner will be able to offer useful advice to make your camp setup take place
smoothly.
The Commissioners will be on hand to direct you to the correct person should you have any event/schedule
questions.
The Commissioners will be able to tell you where you can go to purchase any essential supplies that you may
have forgotten to pack.
T-Shirt Design Contest
T-shirt Ideas for our Webelos Outdoor Weekend 2015 theme – “Webelos Adventure”. Entry deadline is June
Roundtable: Tuesday, June 9th 2015 at the meeting.
BLACKHAWK & NORTHWOODS DIstricts
We are asking your Webelos Den to perform at the evening campfire
"Why should we do a campfire?"
Campfires can be an exciting and inspirational part of the Cub Scout outdoor program! Ask any Cub
Scout why he likes going to campfires - his answer will be one of the following:
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Fun -It's hard not to have fun at campfires! There is enjoyment for ALL concerned.
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Entertainment - Our families, friends, and guests get pleasure from attending a campfire.
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Fellowship -We can bring a group closer together -a deeper felling than just "fun."
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Action! - Cub Scout age boys ALWAYS have extra energy. Let's use it singing songs, doing cheers, and
how about some skits!
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Adventure! - A campfire is a great place to share someone else's adventure ... or state one of your
own!
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Training - Baden-Powell said it: "Scouting is a game ... with a purpose." Our Cub Scouts can learn new
things in an informal setting.
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Inspiration - Campfires will inspire everyone to leave with a greater commitment to Scouting's ideals.
Guidelines
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Everything that happens at our campfire needs to be checked and approved in advance. There is
no place for off-color or questionable jokes, stories or songs.
Have the groups walk you through the skit or song if you are not familiar with it. You should not be
surprised by anything at YOUR campfire! A good rule of thumb is, "Would you do this if your saintly
grandmother was in the audience?" When in doubt, leave it out!
Rules for the Campfire audience
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Enter and leave in silence.
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Be courteous when it's not your turn on stage.
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Cheer everyone for his or her contributions.
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One Scouter tells the Cub Scouts to cheer even louder if they didn't like a skit or joke - and no one
knows that way!
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Keep your flashlights off during the program.
BLACKHAWK & NORTHWOODS DIstricts
Tentative WOW 2015 Schedule
Friday 09/20/2015
Staff only
Saturday 09/20/2015 8:00 AM-11 :00 AM
8:00 AM-11:30 AM
Webelos check in Campsite set up
11:00 A-11:45 AM
Lunch in your unit campsite
Noon- 12:20 PM
Opening ceremony/flag raising at the Activities field
12:30 PM -05:30 PM
Activity sessions 1-5 (at various locations throughout camp) •
12:30- -01:20
Session 1
01:30 -- 02:20
Session 2
03:30 -03:20
Session 3
03:30 -04:20
Session 4
04:30-05:20
Session 5
05:30 PM- 05:40 PM
Retire the colors at the Activities field
05:45 PM
Dinner in your unit campsite
8:00 PM- 09:30 PM
Campfire at the Council Fire Bowl
Staff songs & skits, Webelos Den songs & skits
Sunday 09/20/2015
08:45 AM
Open ceremony/flag raising at the Activities field
09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Worship Service "Scouts Own” - at Council Fire Bowl
9:30 AM – 11:30AM
Activity sessions 6-7 (at various locations throughout camp)
9:30-10:20
Session 6
10:30-11:20
Session 7
11:30 AM
Closing Ceremony/ Flag lowering (at Activities field)
11:45 AM
Campsite teardown & Homeward bound
BLACKHAWK & NORTHWOODS DIstricts
Webelos Outdoor Weekend 2015 - Webelos Adventure
Cub Scout Webelos Den Suggested Equipment List
Personal Gear:
Tent
Ground cloth for under the tent
Sleeping bag or blankets
Foam pad to sleep on
Personal eating kit (plate, cup and utensils)
Camp chair
Toiletries (soap, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste)
Toilet paper
Wet wipes
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Flashlight
Change of clothes
Uniform shirt for Flag ceremony, Campfire Program and Religious service.
Rain Gear
Walking shoes
Jacket
Hat
What not to bring:
Pets
Entertainment systems: (stereos, video games, DVD/movie players etc.)
Equipment such as air compressors or any other appliance requiring an electrical
outlet.
Pack/Den shared gear:
Dining Fly (or canopy)
Matches
Camp stove and fuel
Charcoal
Charcoal Chimney (NO lighter fluid or other accelerants)
Garbage bags
Lantern
Paper towels
Dishwashing liquid Bucket
Frying pan, Kettle, Dutch oven
Water jugs
(refillable)
Portable table (small table or box) Existing campsite tables must be shared.
First Aid Kit
Gear wagon (or cart)
We practice Leave No Trace. Please keep your campsites clean. Please break down your cardboard boxes.
Separate and bring your recyclables to the Program Center
Bring your garbage to the bin in the parking lot by the Maintenance Building (extra garbage bags are available at
the program center)
BLACKHAWK & NORTHWOODS DIstricts
The First Aid station is located on the first floor of the Program Center
Den Leaders should have current BSA Health & Medical Record forms in hand for all attending Webelos
Pack Roster – Pathway to Adventure
Blackhawk & Northwoods District 2015
Registration for WOW 2015 closes Friday; September 11th
Please keep this copy for your unit records. This cannot be used for registration
The event budget number is 11 2. Please put this number on all checks Make all checks
payable to Pathway to Adventure Council
Pack # _________
Contact Name/Phone _______
Name
Adult/Scout
T-Shirt Size
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Total Scouts
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Total Adults
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Total T shirts
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Available T shirt sizes: Youth Sizes:
Adult Sizes:
Medium
Large
Small Medium
Large XL
XXL
XXXL
BLACKHAWK & NORTHWOODS DIstricts
Directions to Camp Lakota
Camp Lakota is located at 2050 Deep Cut Road Woodstock, IL 60098.
Take Route 14 (Northwest Highway) through Barrington, Fox River Grove, Cary, Crystal Lake
and Woodstock. Continue past Highway 47 approximately 8 miles to Deep Cut Road. Watch
for brown sign to "BSA Camp Lakota". Turn right on Deep Cut Road approximately 3/4 mile to
Camp Lakota on right.
-orTake I-90 (Northwest Tollway) to Route 47 (2nd exit past Elgin Toll Plaza).Take Route 47 north
approximately 12 miles to Route 14. Turn left (west) on Route 14 and follow directions above.
A FEW THOUGHTS ON MAKING THIS TIME WITH YOUR SON, HIS FELLOW
SCOUTS, AND YOUR FELLOW PARENTS THE BEST IT CAN BE.
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Plan, plan, plan. A good plan that falls short, will always finish better than no plan at all.
Be prepared for the weather. September can be tricky, follow the weather reports prior to the event.
Coordinate with the other adults on what gear is needed. Every family does not need a full cook kit,
Dutch ovens etc. Pack sensibly, don’t overdo it, it’s one night and 2 meals.
Arrive early. Get your campsite set up, so when program begins, you’re ready to go. You don’t want
your son to miss anything, and you don’t want to miss any time with your son. Check in will begin at
8:00 AM. Plan a bag lunch to eat before program begins.
Involve the scouts in everything. Have them make meal plans for themselves, let them cook and
cleanup. Help them to plan simple meals they can handle, with your guidance. You’ll be amazed at
what they can do, and they need the experience. Have them help set up the campsite as well.
Don’t leave early on Sunday, unless it’s an absolute necessity. You don’t want to miss anything.
Have several adults stay at camp on Sunday morning to help break down camp, while the Scouts are
at their program areas.
We will be providing gear hauling in and out of camp. Gear hauling out on Sunday will be only after
the morning programs end. Any gear hauling prior to that will be your responsibility.