BSA TROOP 189

EVENT GUIDEBOOK 08-10 December 2017 Camp Jarvis (Troop Devon 50) 914 N Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA 19333 Sunset 4:34 PM, Sunrise 7:11 AM Average: High 43F, Average Low 29F Last Year: High 35F, Low 28F POC: Jeff Scofield, ASM, [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW CONCEPT TRIP COORDINATING INFORMATION Projected Costs Safety & Emergency Procedures Appendix 1: Gear & Support Appendix 2: Directions to and around Camp Jarvis (Devon 50) Appendix 3: Attendee Lists Appendix 4: Archived 2015 and 2016 attendees Appendix 5: Troop Trip Permission Slip

OVERVIEW

DEVON 50 HISTORY AND CONCEOT

Devon 50, a Pennsylvania troop from Devon, PA, built a cabin on a plot of land – now Camp Jarvis – in the early 1900s that they rent out to visiting troops throughout the year. This has been a tradition with Troop 189 for well over 10 years. Much scouting history from the Valley Forge area is on the walls of their cabin. They have a wood-burning stove for heat and a kitchenette to prep meals. There is electricity and in the past we have brought a projector and laptop for an evening movie. There will be two hikes on Saturday. The first and second year scouts will hike the historical Valley Forge area and the third year and beyond scouts will hike Philadelphia. Go to this link for more information and pictures:

http://lists.devon50.org/rentjarvis/rentjarvis.htm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, 21 November: Commitment deadline Tuesday, 28 November: Permission slips due Tuesday, 05 December: Grub fee due Friday, 08 December Before, 5:30pm: Dinner on your own – or with car team at a “House” along I-95 4:47pm: Sunset 5:30pm: Linkup 6:00pm: Depart Pattie (three-hour trip) 9:00pm: Arrive (914 North Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333) 9:30pm: Cracker Barrel and Program Review 10:00pm: Lights out Saturday, 09 December 7:11am: Sunrise 7:30am: Breakfast 8:15am: Philly hikers depart (30 min drive – 23 mi from Camp Jarvis) – arrive 8:45am 8:30am: Valley Forge (VF) Hikers depart (4.1 mi from Camp Jarvis – 15-20 minute drive) – arrive 8:45am 9:00am: Start VF Historic Film at Visitors’ Center – MUST BE AT THE FIRST SHOWING – it is cold in the theater at 9:00am. (1400 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406) 11:00am-1:00pm: 30-minute lunch stop sometime during this lunch window 4:43pm: Sunset 5:00pm: All hikers depart for Devon 50 6:00pm: Dinner at Devon 50 Sunday, 10 December 7:12am: Sunrise 8:00am: Hot Breakfast 9:00am: Morning Activity (Relay related to advancement – first aid? Lashings? Knots? Fire Building?) 11:00am: Depart Devon, PA — Lunch: 45 min stop enroute 3:00pm: Return to Pattie ES

2 TRANSPORTATION

This drive takes approx 3hrs and approx $25 round trip in tolls. This is not reimbursable via troop funds (Travel expenses may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional). Passengers will be expected to pay the driver their share of gas and tolls. The below math assumes 4 passengers. https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/03/tax-time/).

Refer to appendix 2 for directions.

BASE CAMP AND HIKES

Our base camp at Devon 50 is approx 15 min away from our hiking event at Valley Forge National Park and 40 min away the city of Philadelphia.

VALLEY FORGE HIKE

All scouts going on this campout the first and second years will take part in a 10-mile or more hike through historic Valley Forge using map and compass.

The first year hikers will learn navigation skills along the way while experiencing immersion in the history of General George Washington’s Continental Army.

With a question and answer booklet filled out, each scout can earn a cool medal to be worn on their scout sash. The normal method is to have a contingent of at least two adults drive the group down and back returning to the cabin by 6:00pm or so. This group is the one that the grubmaster (both adult and scout) is picked from - this ensures a timely meal.

All scouts going on this campout for the second year will lead this 10-mile hike through the battlefield. This gives them practice with navigation and teaching it, and exercises their leadership skills among their peers, as well – perhaps the most valuable of lessons this weekend.

PHILLY HIKE

NO KNIVES. Any scout who attends this campout for a 3rd time or more, will have the option of going on a 7-mile hike through the city of Philadelphia. This, too, will entail immersion in historic sites and learning cultural history and pop history, not to mention some great eats. The normal method is to have a contingent of at least two adults drive the group down and back returning to the cabin by 7:00pm or so. This trip does require the scout to bring funds for food and entry into select attractions as these are not provided by the troop. NO KNIVES. TRIP COORDINATING INFORMATION

PROJECTED COSTS -- Common to both paths - $17 --To be paid to your driver (will vary based on number of passengers): --Tolls: $6 (their share of -- or 1/4 of -- $24). Baltimore tunnels $4.00 each way, JFK Memorial Highway $8.00 (one way charged northbound just after Havre de Grace), Delaware Turnpike $4.00 each way = $24.00. --Gas: $11 (1/4 of $44.00) with 360 miles round trip to and from Camp Jarvis from Pattie at 20 mpg it will take 18 gallons and at $2.40/gal the driver will spend $43.20 ~ $44.00.

-- Philly Only - An additional $30 --Parking in Philly - $5 (1/4 of $20 per car) --$15 for lunch at Reading Market --$10 (approximate) Actual grub cost determined by the assigned grubmaster – 2 x breakfast and 1 x dinner. --Total including Tolls and Gas plus Philly only costs – ($17+$30)=$47

-- Valley Forge Only - An additional $15 --$15 (approximate) Actual grub cost determined by the assigned grubmaster – 2 x breakfast, 1 x lunch, and 1 x dinner. --Total including Tolls and Gas plus Valley Forge only costs – ($17+$15)=$32

SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

BUDDY TEAM & YOUTH PROTECTION

· All Scouts will utilize the buddy system at all times, reporting to their Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, &/or Scoutmaster if they are departing the Troop’s immediate area for any reason. · Non-Scout youth participating in Troop activities must be supervised by their parent or guardian. · All adults providing direction supervision of Scouts (aside from their own child(ren)) require current BSA Youth Protection Training found at https://myscouting.scouting.org.

TORNADO

· If you hear or see a tornado coming, warn others, & take cover right away · If you're in a building, go to the middle of the lowest level away from windows (bathroom or closet if possible) · Get under something sturdy, such as a heavy table, hold on, & stay there until the danger has passed · Use your other arm & hand to protect your head & neck from debris · If there is no building nearby, lie flat in a low spot & use your arms & hands to protect your head

LIGHTNING

· The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside a relatively large, fully enclosed building · Avoid bodies of water, open areas, high ground, tall objects (trees, light poles), small shelters in open areas, & metal objects · If you are outdoors & lightning is in the immediate area, crouch down with feet close together, keep your head down, & cover your ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder

INJURIES

· Scouts treat minor injuries using their individual first aid kit · For serious injuries & hurry cases, Scouts perform immediate aid, & call for assistance with three short whistle blasts · The first Scouters to arrive on the scene provides additional immediate aid as required, & determines whether medical evacuation is required by ambulance (911) or troop vehicle

· Nearest hospital emergency room to Camp Jarvis 17 minutes/7.4 miles Bryn Mawr Hospital 130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3160

· Nearest hospital emergency room to Valley Forge National Historical Park 6 minutes/3.2 miles Phoenixville Hospital 140 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA 19460

· Nearest hospital emergency room to Penn’s Landing 12 minutes/1.3 miles (public transit for non-emergent) – 911 (emergent) Jefferson Hospital 833 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19107

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APPENDIX 1: GEAR & SUPPORT

All Scouts bring the following: o Class A uniform (for travel) o Backpack that holds: o BSA Handbook, paper, & writing utensil in waterproof bag o BSA 10 Essentials + whistle, with emphasis on: o Compass o 2 liters of water minimum o Headlamp with spare batteries (sunsets early) o Change of clothes (layers of wicking, no cotton!) in waterproof bag o Sleeping bag & pad o Mess kit with eating utensil o Toiletries o Camera (optional) – if electronic, no use inside cabin. o No junk food or electronics (no cameras in the cabin). o Money for lunch on the way back

Grubmasters plan the following meals for their patrols: o Friday Dinner is individual before rallying at Pattie – or a “House” along I-95 o 1 x breakfast (for both crews) o 1 x trail lunch (for VF crew) o 1 x dinner (for both crews) o Sunday breakfast will be a hot breakfast in camp (for both crews)

The Troop provides: o Reservation fee for Camp Jarvis o Tour plan o Troop first aid kit o Cookware, 1 x electric griddle, & utensils

6 APPENDIX 2: DIRECTIONS TO AND AROUND CAMP JARVIS

LOCATIONS Camp Jarvis: 914 N Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA 19333 Valley Forge Visitors Center: 1400 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406

PATTIE TO CAMP JARVIS (DEVON 50) 1. Depart Pattie Parking – 6pm 2. Take the 1st left onto VA-234 S/Dumfries Rd go 2.5 mi - About 5 mins total 2.5 mi 3. Turn left to merge onto I-95 N toward Washington - 605pm go 16.4 mi - About 17 mins total 18.9 mi 4. Keep right to continue on Henry G Shirley Memorial Hwy/Interstate 395 Connector N/ Interstate 95 Connector N, follow signs for Interstate 395 N/Interstate 495 N/ Washington/Tysons Corner - 625pm go 1.7 mi - About 2 mins total 20.6 mi 5. Continue onto I-395 N Entering District of Columbia - 630pm go 10.8 mi - About 12 mins: total 31.4 mi 6. Keep left to continue on I-695 - 645pm go 1.9 mi - About 3 mins total 33.3 mi 7. Take the exit onto District of Columbia Hwy 295 - Entering Maryland - 650pm go 4.8 mi - About 6 mins total 38.1 mi 8. Continue onto MD-295 N (signs for Interstate 95/Baltimore-Washington Parkway N/Balti) - 655pm go 27.5 mi - About 28 mins total 65.6 mi 9. Take the Harbor Tunnel Thrwy/I-895 N exit - Toll road - 725pm go 0.2 mi total 65.8 mi 10. Merge onto I-895 N - Partial toll road - 730pm go 10.4 mi - About 11 mins total 76.2 mi 11. Merge onto I-95 N - Partial toll road. Passing through Delaware. Entering Pennsylvania - 745pm go 77.8 mi - About 1 hour 11 mins total 154 mi 12. Take exit 7 for Interstate 476 N toward Plymouth/Meeting - 8pm go 0.8 mi - About 1 min total 155 mi 13. Merge onto I-476 N - 805pm go 15.8 mi - About 15 mins total 171 mi 14. Take exit 16B to merge onto I-76 W toward Valley Forge - 820pm go 4.1 mi - About 5 mins total 175 mi 15. Take exit 327-328A-328B for US-202 N toward US-422 W/King of Prussia/W Chester/ Pottstown - 825pm go 0.1 mi

7 total 175 mi 16. Take exit 328A on the left to merge onto US-202 S toward W Chester – 830pm go 2.7 mi - About 3 mins total 178 mi 17. Take the exit toward PA-252 N/Valley Forge Rd - 835pm go 0.1 mi total 178 mi 18. Merge onto E Swedesford Rd - 840pm go 0.2 mi total 178 mi 19. Turn left onto PA-252 S/Valley Forge Rd. Continue to follow Valley Forge Rd - 845pm go 0.5 mi - About 3 mins total 179 mi

Arrived N Valley Forge Rd – 850pm South from Rte 202 on N Valley Forge Rd, past Duncan's Farm on the right. Just before crossing the bridge, the Baptist Church is on your left. Across the street (on your right) are two driveways right next to each other, by a mailbox for 914 Valley Forge Rd.

The first driveway goes down into the woods and is not paved. It leads to Camp Jarvis. – 9pm

8 APPENDIX 3: ATTENDEE LISTS

A. HIKERS

VALLEY FORGE (1ST AND 2ND YEAR) ______

PHILLY HIKE ______

B. DRIVERS (ADDITIONAL SEATBELTS)

DEVON 50 TO VALLEY FORGE HIKE – SATURDAY ______

DEVON 50 TO PHILLY HIKE – SATURDAY ______

9 APPENDIX 4: ARCHIVED ATTENDEE LISTS

2015 attendees (31 - 23 scouts & 8 Scouters) 2016 attendees (37 - 26 scouts & 11 Scouters)

A. HIKERS A. HIKERS -- Valley Forge Hike (1st/2nd yr) (total - 13) -- Valley Forge Hike (total - 15) Matthew Carter (1st) Matthew Carter (2nd) Logan Choplin (1st) Logan Choplin (2nd) Derrick Dabney (1st) Nicholas Choplin (1st) Justin Iber (1st) Derrick Dabney (2nd) Justin Kissiar (1st) Christopher Gardner (1st) Connor Orille (1st) Chris George (1st) Paul Roques (1st) Tommy Haldeman (2nd) Adrian Sanchez (2nd) Nate Haskovec (2nd) Mason Scofield (1st) Justin Iber (2nd) Mark Stoops (2nd) Alex Manzanet (1st) Nate Haskovec (1st) Joseph Ologi (1st) Tommy Haldeman (1st) Connor Orille (2nd) Zachary Washburn (1st) Karl Rozman (1st) Mason Scofield (2nd) Zachary Washburn (2nd)

-- Philly Hike (total - 10) -- Philly Hike (total -11) Nick Buie Simon Antaya Daniel Tainter Damion McRae Alex Haskovec Adrian Sanchez Charlie Wilson Mark Stoops Simon Antaya Joseph Bugge’ Dylan McDonald Kevin Treat Cameron Dotson Jordan Iber Joseph Bugge’ Cameron Dotson Kevin Treat Dylan McDonald Ryo Murasaki Sam Henshaw Daniel Tainter

B. DRIVERS B. DRIVERS

-- Valley Forge Hike (4) -- Valley Forge Hike (6) Mr Carter Mrs Iber Mr Stoops Mr Scofield Mr Iber Mr Orille Mr Haldeman Mr George Mr Dabney -- Philly Hike (4) Mr Carter Mr Antaya Mr McDonald -- Philly Hike (5) Mr Bugge’ Mr Antaya Mr Treat Mr Stoops Mr Treat Mr Dotson Mr McDonald

10 APPENDIX 5: TROOP TRIP PERMISSION SLIP

Troop 189, Montclair, VA

Event Information Flyer & Permission Slip

Devon 50: 8-10 Dec 2017

Valley Forge and Philadelphia Hikes

Who: Troop 189 Scouts & Scouters What: Valley Forge and Philadelphia Hikes Where: Drop off & pick up at Pattie Elementary School, Dumfries, VA. Camp Jarvis, Devon, Valley Forge, and Philadelphia, PA When: From 5:30pm Friday, 08 December 2017 to 3:00pm Sunday, 10 December 2017 Why: Historical immersion in our Revolutionary War period. Historical sites that commemorate our fight for independence. Weather & Light Data: Monthly averages: High 43F, Low 29F; Sunset 4:34PM, Sunrise 7:11AM With: Per Equipment & Support Requirements (see gear list); cash for dinners and sites. Eat dinner prior to link up Friday night; completed permission slip due no later than 28 November 2017 to the SPL. Grub fee due no later than 05 December to grub master. Uniform: Travel to and from camp in Full Class A Uniform.

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BSA T189 Devon 50: 8-10 December 2017

As the parent or legal guardian of ______, I hereby give my permission for this child to participate in an outing with Troop 189, linking up on Friday, 08 December 2017 at Pattie Elementary School at 5:30pm for a 6pm departure, camping two nights at Camp Jarvis, Devon, PA, & returning Sunday, 10 December 2017 at approximately 3:00pm to Pattie Elementary School. I give permission to the leaders of the above unit to render First Aid, should the need arise. In the event of an emergency, I also give permission to the physician, selected by the Adult Leader in charge, to hospitalize, secure proper anesthesia, order injection, or secure other medical treatment, as needed. I further agree to hold the above named unit & its leaders blameless for any accidents that might occur during this outing except for clear acts of negligence or non-adherence to BSA policies & guidelines.

In case of an emergency, I can be reached by phone at: ______or ______. In the event I cannot be reached, please contact ______at ______. Printed name of parent or guardian: ______. Signature or parent or guardian: ______. Date: ______

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