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This is a publication of Tamegonit Lodge, the lodge affiliated with the Heart of America Council, BSA. Updated: December 2012

Additional copies of this publication are available through the Program Services Department at the Heart of America Council Service Center 10210 Holmes Road Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Phone: (816) 942-9333 Toll Free: (800) 776-1110 Fax: (816) 942-8086 Online: www.hoac-bsa.org

Camps: Revised December 2012; : Revised November 2008; Caves: Revised July 2007; Trails: Revised March 2010; High Adventure: Revised September 2007

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ON THE LOOSE HIGH ADVENTURE Table of Contents

A E Adirondack Adventure Area ...... 4 Edward N Cole Base ...... 12 Adirondack Canoe and Trail Base ...... 5 Elkhorn High Adventure Base ...... 13 Allegany Out Trip (Specialty Adventures) ...... 32 F Appalachian Wilderness Adventure ...... 5 G B Grand Ledge Trek ...... 34 Beaver High Adventure Base ...... 6 Grayson Sailing Cruise ...... 13 Boston Minuteman Scout Reservation ...... 6 H Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch ...... 7 Hiawatha’s Footprints ...... 14 C High Knoll Trail Camp ...... 14 Camp Buck Toms mountain-Man Trek High Sierra Adventures ...... 15 (Specialty Adventures) ...... 32 Highlander Outback Programs ...... 15 Camp Bud Schiele High Adventure ...... 7 Camp Daniel Boone High Adventure Base ...... 8 I Camp HoNonWah High Adventure Treks ...... 8 J Camp Orr Adventure Base ...... 9 John H Stemler, Journey of the Diamond Cedar Challenge ...... 9 (Specialty Adventure) ...... 34 Challenge Programs ...... 10 K Cherokee Saddle-Up Horse Trek ...... 10 K-M Voyageur Program ...... 16 Clayton Lake Aquatics Base (Specialty Adventures)...... 33 L Coastal Adventures ...... 11 Laguna Station ...... 16 Constantin Sailing Cruise ...... 11 Lenhok’sin High Adventure ...... 17 D Lewis and Clark Canoe Trek (Specialty Davy Crockett Adventures (Specialty Adventure)...... 35 Adventures)...... 33 Log Cabin Wilderness Camp Getaway ...... 17 Del Webb Adventure Camp...... 12

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Log Cabin Wilderness Camp Quest Beyond The Eagle ...... 18

Longhorn Trek ...... 18 Q M R Main High Adventure Area ...... 19 Camp (Specialty Adventure) ...... 36 Marengo Extreme ...... 19 S Mead Wilderness Base ...... 20 Sabattis High Adventure Camp...... 27 Mt Allamuchy Voyager Treks ...... 20 Salmon High Adventure Base ...... 27 N Salmon River High Adventure Base (Specialty Nanticoke Watershed Ecotour (Specialty Adventure)...... 37 Adventure) ...... 35 Spanish Peak Scout Ranch (Specialty Adv) ...... 37 New River Adventure Program (Specialty Summit High Adventure Base ...... 28 Adventure) ...... 36 Super Camp (Specialty Adventure) ...... 38 North Idaho High Adventure Base ...... 21 T O Tapico Outdoor Adventure ...... 28 Occoneechee Challenge Treks ...... 21 Ten Mile River Trek ...... 29 Odyssey Adventure ...... 22 Teton High Adventure Base ...... 29 Oklawaha Canoe Trek ...... 22 Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe Base ...... 30 Ozark Mountain Trek ...... 23 U P Ultimate Zone “Great Smoky Mountain Pacific Northwest High Adventure ...... 23 Challenge” ...... 30 Packard High Adventure Base ...... 24 V Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation ...... 24 Voyager Trek Outpost ...... 31 Pendola High Adventure Base, Camp John Mensinger ...... 25 W Phillips Scout Reservation High Wildfire ...... 31 Adventure Base ...... 25 X, Y Pigeon River Trek ...... 26 Prevailing Winds II Sailing Adventure...... 26 Z Zink Aquatic Sports Center (Specialty Adv) ...... 38

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BSA COUNCIL ADIRONDACK HIGH ADVENTURE ADVENTURE BASE

The label “high adventure” has been appended to many different programs of the . The follow criteria have been established LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days for a program to be designated as a council high adventure program. # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 - 7

1. The council administers and operates the APPX STARTING DATE: End of June program. APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: Mid-August

2. The program may be based on a Scout MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/10 reservation, but is not conducted in the traditional framework of council Scout camp. An COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes extension of Boy Scout camp, such as an outpost camp, does not qualify. TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, , , combination treks 3. Participation is limited to older Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Explorers who are at least age 13 by DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: January 1 of the year they take part, or who A National Camp School Voyageur guide have completed the seventh grade. accompanies each group throughout its hiking or canoeing trek in the Adirondack 4. The staff is trained in the outdoor specialties Mountains. Each trek is custom designed to offered in the program s specified in the National meet group needs and wants. Standards for Council High Adventure. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, stoves, 5. The outdoor trek or treklike program includes , cooking equipment, maps, action, adventure, challenge, a risk factor,* food and local transportation. excitement, and vigorous activity. An opportunity is provided for participants to reflect LOCATION OF BASE: Massawepie Scout Camp, on personal goals and how to apply what they Tupper Lake, New York have learned as a result of the high adventure experience. REGION: Northeast

6. Advance preparation and training is conducted FOR MORE INFORMATION: for participants at least thirty days prior to the Otetiana/Hiawatha Councils 397/373 program. 474 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607-1992 7. The program is a high adventure experience (such as ) rather than a training experience (such as rock-climbing practice).

8. The program is at least five nights and six days in length.

9. The program has been conducted for at least two years.

In addition to the criteria for council high-adventure programs, some councils have more stringent

requirements. These may included a higher age

limit, a rank and/or merit badge requirement, a

preparatory high-adventure experience (such as completion of Project COPE), or other prerequisites.

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ADIRONDACK CANOE APPALACHIAN AND TRAIL BASE WILDERNESS

ADVENTURE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: July 7 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 2 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 11 APPX STARTING DATE: June 29 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 4/12 (charged for a APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 12 minimum of 7) MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 1/60 COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, high peaks TYPE OF TREK(s): and canoeing, backpacking, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: rappelling, spelunking Crews select their trek agendas from canoeing, backpacking, and high peak DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: experiences in the Adirondack Mountains. This diversified outdoor program features The area’s unique natural and human history two days of backpacking on the Appalachian is emphasized. Trail, two days of whitewater canoeing on the New River, and a choice of either an EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tentage, cooking Applachian mountain-man experience, a gear, stoves, canoes, personal spelunking adventure, or and flotation devices, trail food, first aid rappelling. kits, etc. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Russell, BSA, one mile north of Woodgate, New York, off LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Roland, near Bastian, New York State Route 28 Virginia, off of Interstate Highway 77 south of Bluefield, West Virginia REGION: Northeast REGION: Central FOR MORE INFORMATION: General Herkimer Council No. 400 FOR MORE INFORMATION: 427 North Main Street No. 617 PO Box 128 2829 Kanawha Boulevard East Herkimer, NY 13350-0128 Charleston, WV 25311-1727 Phone: 315-392-3290 Phone: 304-340-3663 or 800-272-6880

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BEAVER HIGH BOSTON MINUTEMAN ADVENTURE BASE SCOUT RESERVATION

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6-12 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6

APPX STARTING DATE: Monday after July 4 APPX STARTING DATE: July 5 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: 2nd Sat in August APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 2

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 5/20 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/10

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, rappelling, TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, Project COPE, mountain whitewater canoeing biking, canoeing, mountain- man skills DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Wilderness backpacking treks in White DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Mountains National Forest in New For their week’s experience, participants Hampshire, lake and river canoeing in New backpack from camp to camp, choosing from Hampshire, and whitewater canoeing in ten different outposts that include field Maine. sports (shooting, archery, ), Project COPE, mountain biking, rappelling, EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes and general mountain-man skills, “Sherwood Forest”, crew equipment (stoves, cook kits, “Homestead” (gold panning and logging), etc.) aquatics, a three-peaks hike, or a weeklong 50-mile trek. LOCATION OF BASE: Barnstead, New Hampshire

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Cooking gear, all REGION: Northeast outpost program gear FOR MORE INFORMATION: LOCATION OF BASE: 17 miles east of Beaver, Boston Minuteman Council No 227 , on State Highway 153 891 Centre Street Boston, MA 02130 REGION: Western Phone: 617-615-0004

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Utah National Parks Council No 591 250 West 500 North PO Box N Provo, UT 84603-0106 Phone: 801-437-6222

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BUFFALO TRAIL CAMP BUD SCHIELE HIGH SCOUT RANCH ADVENTURE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 5 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6

APPX STARTING DATE: June 1 APPX STARTING DATE: June 15 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 20 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 20

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/12 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/12

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, horse trekking TYPE OF TREK(s): Caving, horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: whitewater rafting Crews backpack through the pines and desert cacti of the rugged Davis Mountains, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: on trails that may have a vertical change of Scouts enjoy a different high adventure more than a thousand feet in less than a experience each day off camp property. mile. In the cavalcade program, riders cover Treks include caving, horseback riding, rock 50 to 60 miles on horseback through some of climbing, rappelling and whitewater rafting. the mountains’ most scenic areas. Treks can be customized to fit the needs of a crew. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear Trekkers may split their itinerary between hiking and riding. LOCATION OF BASE: Rutherfordton, , approximately 60 miles EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All meals; all tack for west of Charlotte and 45 miles south cavalcade program of Asheville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. LOCATION OF BASE: 21 miles southwest of Balmorhea, Texas, in the Davis REGION: Southern Mountains of West Texas FOR MORE INFORMATION: REGION: Southern Council No 420 PO Box 1059 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gastonia, NC 28053-1059 Buffalo Trail Council No 567 Phone: 704-864-2694 1101 West Texas Avenue Midland, TX 79701-6171 Phone: 432-570-7601

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CAMP DANIEL BOONE CAMP HONONWAH HIGH HIGH ADVENTURE BASE ADVENTURE TREKS

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 9 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5

APPX STARTING DATE: June 9 APPX STARTING DATE: June 10 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 4 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 10

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 10 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 12/15

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, llama treks, TYPE OF TREK(s): Mountain treks, backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater outerbanks excursion rafting, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Mountain treks (two per summer) include All treks of 50 to 60 miles include whitewater rafting, swimming, and hiking. backpacking, rock climbing, and whitewater The outerbanks excursion (one per summer) rafting. In “rock climbing school”, emphasizes fishing and touring. These trips participants learn the basics of climbing and as well as two backpacking treks per summer rappelling on Devil’s Courthouse and Look coincide with the weeks of traditional Boy Glass Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Scout camp. Provisional campers accepted. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All patrol equipment EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear furnished, participants provide their own tents, backpacks, etc. LOCATION OF BASE: Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains, Haywood County, LOCATION OF BASE: Wadmalaw Island, South western North Carolina Carolina, 20 miles south of Charleston REGION: Southern REGION: Southern FOR MORE INFORMATION: Daniel Boone Council No 414 FOR MORE INFORMATION: PO Box 8010 Coastal Caroling Council No 550 Asheville, NC 28814-8010 1025 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Phone: 800-526-6708 Charleston, SC 29407-3441 Phone: 803-763-0305

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CAMP ORR ADVENTURE CEDAR VALLEY BASE CHALLENGE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5-7

APPX STARTING DATE: June 16 APPX STARTING DATE: June 1 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 21 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 15

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/24 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 10/50

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing whitewater, rappelling, and spelunking DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Crews hike the trails of the Ozarks along the DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Buffalo National River and through 95,000 Each trek incorporates canoeing on several acres of wilderness, canoe the river’s cold different rivers with backpacking, day hikes, waters, climb and rappel on the bluffs, and rappelling, whitewater, and spelunking learn how pioneers lived in the Ozark wilderness in the early 1840s. On each EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tentage, cooking hiking trek, some time is spent working to equipment, canoes, and rappelling improve the trails. gear; backpack rentals available

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, rappelling LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Cedar Valley in the and climbing gear Pine Trail Reservation, 2 miles south of Viola, Ark LOCATION OF BASE: North central Arkansas, 7 miles west of Jasper REGION: Southern

REGION: Southern FOR MORE INFORMATION: Eastern Arkansas Area Council No 15 FOR MORE INFORMATION: P O Box 146 Westark Area Council No 16 Council Camping Office – PO Box 323 1401 South 31 st Street Jonesboro, AR 72403-0146 Station A, PO Box 3156 Phone: 501-664-4780 Ft Smith, AR 72913-3156 Phone: 479-782-7244

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CHALLENGE PROGRAMS CHEROKEE SADDLE-UP

HORSE TREK

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 2-3 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: June 6 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 12 APPX STARTING DATE: June 9 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 12/16 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 13

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 15

TYPE OF TREK(s): , whitewater COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes rafting, sea kayaking, Project COPE, ski touring TYPE OF TREK(s): Horse trek

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Mountaineering treks (two per summer) take This is a weeklong horse trek, with climbers up Mt Hood, the highest summit in wranglers, on the Clements Scout Ranch. Oregon; climbs are limited to 12 participants each. Three-day whitewater rafting trips on EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Horse, tack, and food the Deschutes River (two per summer) accommodate up to 15 participants. A LOCATION OF BASE: 9 miles southwest of Athens, maximum of 16 kayakers may participate in a Texas three-day sea kayaking expedition (on trip per summer) on the lower Columbia River. REGION: Southern

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Boots, crampons, ice FOR MORE INFORMATION: axes, rope, and harnesses for No 571 mountaineering; rafts, sea , 8605 Harry Hines Boulevard spray skirts, , and personal Dallas, TX 75235 flotation devices for aquatics Phone: 214-902-6700

LOCATION OF BASE: Portland, Oregon

REGION: Western

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Cascade Pacific Council No 492 2145 Southwest Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97201 Phone: 503-226-3423

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COASTAL ADVENTURES CONSTANTIN

SAILING CRUISE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 4 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: June 16 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 15 APPX STARTING DATE: June 2 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/13 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 19

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 15

TYPE OF TREK(s): Barrier-island camping; sailing COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: TYPE OF TREK(s): Sailing Barrier-island campers live on Sapalo Island, a remote barrier island off the coast of DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Georgia. Sailing adventures involve learning Cruise directors guide these weeklong sailing to sail a 26-foot sailboat, exploring the cruises in large sailboats on Possum Kingdom Atlantic Ocean and the Sea Islands along the Lake. Located in north Texas, the lake has a coast. surface area of 19,800 acres and 310 miles of shoreline meandering through rugged hills EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but tents, and valleys. sleeping bags, and personal gear EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: 22 to 24-foot LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Blue Heron sailboats, personal flotation devices, food, and communications REGION: Southern equipment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: LOCATION OF BASE: Possum Kingdom Lake, west Coastal Empire Council No 99 of Mineral Wells, Texas PO Box 60007 Savannah, GA 31420-0007 REGION: Southern Phone: 912-927-7272 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Circle 10 Council No 571 8605 Harry Hines Dallas, TX 75235-0726 Phone: 214-902-6700

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DEL WEB HIGH EDWARD N COLE CANOE ADVENTURE CAMP BASE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 14-18 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7

APPX STARTING DATE: August 1 APPX STARTING DATE: June 30 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 14 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 11

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 4/12 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/36

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Canoeing on the Rifle River 6 miles to DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Saginaw Bay. This diversified program offers a variety of experiences, including a mountain- EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, personal man/Indian village, blackpowder shooting, flotation devices, paddles, river mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, packs, cooking gear, trail tarps, raw swimming, fishing, rappelling, rock climbing, food delivery, local transportation backpacking, action archery, and Dutch-oven cooking. LOCATION OF BASE: Northern Michigan near Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay, in Ogemaw EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, kayaks, County at Alger (Interstate Highway black-powder rifles, mountain bikes, 75 Exit 202) archery equipment REGION: Central LOCATION OF BASE: Southern Utah, north of Zion National Park near Cedar City FOR MORE INFORMATION: Detroit Area Council No 262 REGION: Western 1776 West Warren Detroit, MI 48208-2215 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 313-897-1965 Boulder Dam Area Council No 328 1135 University Road Las Vegas, NV 89119-6605 Phone: 702-736-4366

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ELKHORN HIGH GRAYSON ADVENTURE BASE SAILING CRUISE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5

APPX STARTING DATE: June 25 APPX STARTING DATE: June 2 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 1 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 6

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 7/11 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 15

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, whitewater TYPE OF TREK(s): Sailing rafting, horse treks DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Cruise directors guide these weeklong sailing In addition to backpacking, whitewater cruises on Lake Texoma in 22 to 24-foot rafting, and horse treks, other program sailboats. Located on the Red River between opportunities include snow camping, rock Texas and Oklahoma, Lake Texoma has climbing, Project COPE, black-powder 1,250 miles of shoreline and is popular for shooting, and fly fishing. Treks of 50 miles hunting, boating, fishing and camping. are possible. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Sailboats, personal EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Stoves, cooking flotation devices, food, and equipment, program items, rental communications equipment tents available. LOCATION OF BASE: Lake Texoma, northwest of LOCATION OF BASE: Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Pottsboro, Texas

REGION: Central REGION: Southern

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Longs Peak Council No 62 Circle 10 Council No 571 PO Box 1166 8605 Harry Hines Greeley, CO 80632-1166 Dallas, TX 75235-0726 Phone: 970-330-6305 Phone: 214-902-6700

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HIAWATHA’S HIGH KNOLL FOOTPRINTS TRAIL CAMP

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6

APPX STARTING DATE: July 6 APPX STARTING DATE: Last week of June APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 3 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: First week of August

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/15 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 5/16

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking and canoeing TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Crews take weeklong backpacking trips to DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: the remote and scenic Grand Island National A weeklong backpacking trek takes Recreation Area or Pictured Rocks National participants to outpost camps with programs Lakeshore, and canoe several local rivers. such as rock climbing and rappelling, horseback riding, blackpowder rifle shooting, EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear logging skills, Appalachian culture, mountain biking, Indian lore, and wilderness survival. LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Hiawatha, near Munising, Michigan EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Food and cooking gear, horses and riding gear, REGION: Central mountain bikes

FOR MORE INFORMATION: LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Ottari near Radford, Hiawathaland Council No 261 Virginia 2210 US 41 South Marquette, MI 49855-9134 REGION: Southern Phone: 906-249-1461 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Blue Ridge Mountains Council No 599 PO Box 7606 Roanoke, VA 24019-0606 Phone: 540-265-0656

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HIGH SIERRA HIGHLANDER OUTBACK ADVENTURES PROGRAMS

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 9 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 9

APPX STARTING DATE: June 20 APPX STARTING DATE: June 16 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 18 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 17

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 5/12 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/12

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, mountain biking, TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing, backpacking sailing, rock climbing DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Activities include whitewater canoeing and Units and individuals choose from several kayaking on the Flint River, Class I-III ; different activities, including hiking, fishing, mountain biking over rugged terrain; fly fishing, sailing, rock climbing, and climbing and rappelling on a 50-foot tower or mountain bike treks. Each crew can design on natural cliffs; a Project COPE course with its own wilderness adventure in the High both low and high events; a 50-mile Sierras. A typical crew will hike 30 to 35 afoot/afloat trek; or combination treks. miles, and spend an afternoon rock climbing and another afternoon sailing or mountain EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Climbing and biking. rappelling gear, canoes, kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Food, tents, cooking mountain bikes, helmets, etc. gear, water filters, mountain bikes, helmets, all needed rock climbing LOCATION OF BASE: Canoe Base, approximately equipment 60 miles south of Atlanta and halfway between Columbus and LOCATION OF BASE: Huntington Lake in the Sierra Macon, Georgia National Forest, off Highway 168 near Lakeshore, REGION: Southern

REGION: Western FOR MORE INFORMATION: NO 95 FOR MORE INFORMATION: PO Box 173 No 30 Griffin, GA 30224-0173 2417 M Street Phone: 770-227-4556 Bakersfield, CA 93301-2341 Phone: 661-325-9036

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K-M VOYAGEUR PROGRAM LAGUNA STATION

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 and 10 days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 3

APPX STARTING DATE: June 13 APPX STARTING DATE: June 1 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 27 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 31

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 1/13 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 1/300

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing and mountain biking TYPE OF TREK(s): Sailing, island adventure, scuba certification, gulf fishing DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Canoeists enjoy scenic vistas and a relaxing, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: easy-going river experience retracing Lewis This program offers high adventure on the and Clark’s return trip down the wild and Texas Gulf coast including fishing, sailing, scenic Missouri River, on the only portion of scuba certification, and island adventure. the Missouri to be protected and preserved in Participants enjoy fun and sun in the surf. its natural, free-flowing state. Crews may (See the Laguna Station home page on the also travel by mountain bike through the World Wild Web at nearby mountains and plains. http://members.aol.com/lagunaBS/index.html

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Food, lodging, beds, bait, tackle, boats (captained), LOCATION OF BASE: K-M Scout Camp, 21 miles kayaks, boogie boards, scuba and north of Lewistown, Montana, gear, fishing lodge, beach located closer to Hilger, Montana huts

REGION: Western LOCATION OF BASE: South Padre Island, Texas

FOR MORE INFORMATION: REGION: Southern Montana Council No 315 820 Seventeenth Avenue South FOR MORE INFORMATION: Great Falls, MT 59405-5999 Rio Grande Council No 775 Phone: 406-761-6000 PO Box 2424 Harlingen, TX 78551-2424 Phone: 956-423-0250

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LENHOK’SIN LOG CABIN WILDERNESS HIGH ADVENTURE CAMP GATEWAY

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 4

APPX STARTING DATE: June 23 APPX STARTING DATE: July 20 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 11 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 17

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 12 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 15

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Participants backpack between camps with Camp staff available to plan and lead themes. The camp themes include backpacking trips. Also offered is a full horseback riding, foxfire crafts, chuck wagon, Project COPE course and classes in lumberjack, mountain man, Native American, backpacking stove operation and cooking wagon train, rock climbing, kayaking, caving, procedures, backcountry first aid, Project COPE and primitive camping. backcountry ethics, sanitation and water purification, and map and compass skills. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All specialty equipment; participants bring personal gear EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, stoves, cooking utensils, fuel, food LOCATION OF BASE: Outside Goshen, Virginia, 20 miles from Lexington, near LOCATION OF BASE: Lee Vining, California, near intersection of Interstate Highways and 64 and 81 Mono Lake

REGION: Northeast REGION: Western

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: National Capital Council No 82 Area Council No 33 9190 Wisconsin Avenue 233 Scout Way Bethesda, MD 20814-3897 Los Angeles, CA 90026-4995 Phone: 301-530-9360 Phone: 213-413-4400

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LOG CABIN WILDERNESS LONGHORN TREK

CAMP QUEST BEYOND THE EAGLE LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 14 Days APPX STARTING DATE: June 1 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 1 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 1

APPX STARTING DATE: July 6 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 14 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 20 COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/32 TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, Project COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No COPE, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, rock climbing, mountain peak climb, and ice-axe DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: travel This trek entails backpacking each day to specific program areas on Sid Richardson DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Scout Ranch. Participants spend one day This two-week high adventure program for each on Project COPE, canoeing, rock Eagle Scouts includes cross-country climbing, mountain biking and horsemanship. backpacking, peak bagging, a glacier climb, Project COPE course, and solo quest. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, stoves, cooking LOCATION OF BASE: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, utensils, fuel, food Bridgeport, Texas

LOCATION OF BASE: Lee Vining, California, near REGION: Southern Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake FOR MORE INFORMATION: Longhorn Council No 582 REGION: Western 4917 Briarhaven Road Fort Worth, TX 76109-4498 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 817-231-8500 No 33 233 Scout Way Los Angeles, CA 90026-4995 Phone: 213-413-4400

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MAINE HIGH MARENGO EXTREME

ADVENTURE BASE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7-10 Days # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 1 APPX STARTING DATE: June 6 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 3 APPX STARTING DATE: June 20 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 18 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 10/20

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/11 COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes TYPE OF TREK(s): Caving, rock climbing, canoeing, backpacking TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, whitewater and lake canoeing DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: The weeklong program includes three caving DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: expeditions, rock climbing inside a cave, The area encompasses Mount Katahdin, the canoeing the Blue River, and backpacking in Allagash Waterway, a portion of the a state forest. The base camp has a hot Appalachian Trail, and the Penobscot and shower and swimming pool. Kennebec rivers, totaling more than 10,000 square miles of wilderness that remains EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Cooking gear, food, much as Henry Thoreau saw it 140 years local transportation, canoes, caving ago. Wilderness experiences include and climbing gear backpacking a portion of the Appalachian Trail, including Mount Katahdin, and LOCATION OF BASE: Southern Indiana, 30 miles whitewater and lake canoeing in northern north of Louisville, Kentucky Maine. REGION: Southern EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear FOR MORE INFORMATION: LOCATION OF BASE: Matagamon Base, north No 205 entrance of Baxter State Park, 37 12001 Sycamorestation Place miles west of Interstate Highway 95 Louisville, KY 40233-6273 (Patten-Sherman exit in Maine) Phone: 502-361-2624

REGION: Northeast

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Pine Tree Council 131 Johnson Rd Portland, ME 04102 207-797-5252

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MEAD WILDERNESS BASE MT ALLAMUCHY

VOYAGER TREKS

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: June 23 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 12 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 11 APPX STARTING DATE: July 6 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/12 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 9

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/12

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, rock climbing, COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes mountain biking, sea kayaking, lake and river canoeing TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, rafting

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Mead Wilderness Base, located in the heart Groups hike the Appalachian Trail or ride the of the White Mountains National Forest, waters of the Delaware River on customized customizes backpacking, mountain biking, treks into the Adirondack wilderness. Treks rock climbing, river and lake canoeing, and of varying difficulty challenge participants in sea kayaking treks in New Hampshire and camping, hiking, climbing and rappelling. A Maine to meet the needs of groups. Voyageur guide accompanies each trek group from arrival to departure and arranges EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear; for food, equipment and program services personal equipment rentals available provided by Camp Somers.

LOCATION OF BASE: White Mountains National EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, canoes, personal Forest, Sandwich, New Hampshire flotation devices, paddles, stoves, trail food, cook kits and local REGION: Northeast transportation

FOR MORE INFORMATION: LOCATION OF BASE: Mt Allamuchy Scout No 330 Reservation, Stanhope, New Jersey 571 Holt Avenue Manchester, NH 03103-1892 REGION: Northeast Phone: 603-625-6431 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Patriots Path Council 222 Columbia Turnpike Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9322

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NORTH IDAHO HIGH OCCONEECHEE ADVENTURE BASE CHALLENGE TREKS

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 3

APPX STARTING DATE: June 24 APPX STARTING DATE: June 20 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 18 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 5

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 10/14 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 24

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, whitewater TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking and whitewater rafting, and scuba canoeing

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Backpacking trips are 50 miles into Selkirk Participants choose from among three treks Crest, the Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area, and offered: a backpacking trek of more than 50 the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness Area. miles on the rugged Appalachian and other Some trips have the option of adding trails, a 50 mile whitewater canoeing trek on mountain climbing. Whitewater rafting is on the scenic New River in the mountains of the St Joe, Lochsa, and Salmon Rivers, which North Carolina and Virginia, and a “second- have rapids to Class III+. One week in year” whitewater canoeing trek on the August, the base has an all-aquatics week French Broad River for those who have the that features a Professional Association of Whitewater merit badge or equivalent skills Diving Instructors (PADI) certification course. and experience. Merit badge is incorporated into the program. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All activity equipment, transportation from base to activity EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, paddles, area, food personal flotation devices, food and local transportation LOCATION OF BASE: Coeur d’ Alene Lake, 20 miles southeast of Coeur d’ Allene, LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Durant in Moore Idaho, on Highway 97 County, North Carolina

REGION: Western REGION: Southern

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Inland Northwest Council No 611 No 421 West 411 Boy Scout Way PO Box 41229 Spokane, WA 99201-2243 Raleigh, NC 27629-1229 Phone: 509-325-4562 Phone: 919-872-4884 or 800-662-7102

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ODYSSEY ADVENTURE OKLAWAHA

CANOE TREK

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 9 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: June 23 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 18 APPX STARTING DATE: June 16 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 10 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 3

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/12

TYPE OF TREK(s): Sailing COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing This weeklong cruise on a 90 foot sailing vessel through the San Juan Islands and DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: scenic offers a hands-on sailing A 62.5 mile tropical canoeing trek down the experience on a tall-mast schooner. Oklawaha River tests the physical abilities of participants on the crystal-clear waters of the EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear Silver River, long paddles to Eureka Dam and Rodman Dam on lake Oklawaha, and finally a LOCATION OF BASE: Friday Harbor, San Juan beautiful through a dense river Islands, Washington swamp and across the St Johns River to Welaka, site of a national fish hatchery. REGION: Western EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, paddles, FOR MORE INFORMATION: personal flotation devices Pacific Harbors Council No 612 1722 South Union Avenue LOCATION OF BASE: La-No-Che Scout Ranch, east Tacoma, WA 98405-1930 central Florida Phone: 253-752-7731 REGION: Southern

FOR MORE INFORMATION: No 83 Council Camping Office PO Box 531084 Orlando, FL 32853-1084 Phone: 407-889-4403

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OZARK PACIFIC NORTHWEST MOUNTAIN TREK HIGH ADVENTURE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 3 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8

APPX STARTING DATE: June 16 APPX STARTING DATE: June 21 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 6 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 9

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/16 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/10

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, caving TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: mounting climbing This program offers 50 miles of hiking and canoeing in the Mark Twain National Forest. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Participants may canoe down the Courtois, Participants choose from sea kayaking, Huzzah, and Meramec rivers to Onondaga mountain biking, backpacking, mountain Cave and camp overnight. climbing, and canoeing treks in northwestern Washington, in settings that stretch from the EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear snow-capped mountains of the Cascade Range to the Olympic National Forest and LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Sunnen, 8 miles west the waters of Puget Sound. on Highway 8 from Potosi, Missouri EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, kayaks, REGION: Central mountain bikes (for a fee), climbing gear, cooking equipment FOR MORE INFORMATION: Trails West Council No 112 LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Sheppard, southeast 1055 Harrison of , Washington, Wood River, IL 62095-1895 approximately 26 miles from Phone: 618-259-2145 Enumclaw

REGION: Western

FOR MORE INFORMATION: No 609 PO Box 440408 Seattle, WA 98114-9758 Phone: 206-725-5200

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PACKARD HIGH PAUL BUNYAN ADVENTURE BASE SCOUT RESERVATION

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 4

APPX STARTING DATE: June 8 APPX STARTING DATE: July 6 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 27 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 27

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 20 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 12

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, whitewater TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing rafting, mountain biking, rappelling, and fishing DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Groups tailor a weeklong program of DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: canoeing and/or hiking to include as many Participants enjoy whitewater rafting on the days of each activity as desired. Guides are Arkansas River, hiking the Colorado Trail provided. (climbing above 14,000 feet on some peaks), mountain biking the backcountry, rappelling, EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, patrol and fishing for rainbow trout. equipment

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear LOCATION OF BASE: Rose City, Michigan (backpack and sleeping bag) REGION: Central LOCATION OF BASE: South of Poncha Springs, Colorado, on Chaffee County Road 115 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Lake Huron Area Council No 265 REGION: Western PO Box 129 Auburn, MI 48611-0129 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 989-695-5593 Rocky Mountain Council No 63 411 South Pueblo Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81005-0292 Phone: 719-561-1220 [email protected]

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PENDOLA HIGH PHILLIPS SCOUT ADVENTURE BASE, CAMP RESERVATION HIGH JOHN MENSINGER ADVENTURE BASE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7

APPX STARTING DATE: June 22 APPX STARTING DATE: June 15 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 3 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 1

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 2/20 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/12

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Mountain biking, caving, TYPE OF TREK(s): canoeing, sea kayaking, kayaking backpacking

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Participants enjoy a mountain biking trek that Participants enjoy sea kayaking on Lake begins at the Pendola High Adventure Base. Superior; canoeing on the Brule, Flambeau, Activities include Project COPE, rock climbing, Namekagon, and St Croix Rivers; and cycling, caving and kayaking over six days. backpacking in the Rainbow Lakes Wilderness Area or on the Ice Age Trail. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All except personal gear (sleeping bag, clothes) EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear

LOCATION OF BASE: Stanislaus National Forest LOCATION OF BASE: Haugen, Wisconsin, north of above Beardsley Reservoir, Highway 10B, Eau Clair and northeast of California Minneapolis-St Paul

REGION: Western REGION: Central

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Yosemite Area Council No 059 Chippewa Valley Council No 637 1324 Celeste Drive 710 South Hastings Way Modesto, CA 95355 Eau Claire, WI 54701-3425 Phone: 209-545-6320 Phone: 715-832-6671

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PIGEON RIVER TREK PREVAILING WINDS II

SAILING ADVENTURE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: June 22 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 11 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 26 APPX STARTING DATE: June 8 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 4/12 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 10

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 18

TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: TYPE OF TREK(s): Sailing Crews canoe through several northern Indiana lakes, fishing for dinner as they go, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: portaging around dams, and camping on the Most trips take participants into the river. Stops include the Pigeon River State waters of northern Lake Huron, sailing on a Game Preserve and a campsite that offers 47-foot ketch. The Prevailing Winds II is horseback riding and other features. licensed by the State of Michigan as a Participants can qualify for the Anthony traveling long-term camp. Wayne Reservation High Adventure Patch and the 50-Miler Award. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Cooking equipment, eating utensils, refrigeration, maps, EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, canoes, paddles, buckets personal flotation devices, local transportation LOCATION OF BASE: Rogers City, Michigan

LOCATION OF BASE: Means Canoe Base, Angola, REGION: Central Indiana FOR MORE INFORMATION: REGION: Central Tall Pine Council No 264 202 East Boulevard Dr FOR MORE INFORMATION: Flint, MI 48503-1894 Anthony Wayne Area Council No 157 Phone: 810-235-2531 3635 Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802-4797 Phone: 219-432-9593

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SABATTIS HIGH SALMON RIVER HIGH ADVENTURE CAMP ADVENTURE BASE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 4-6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 4 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8

APPX STARTING DATE: July 1 APPX STARTING DATE: July 7 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 1 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 1

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/12 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: Up to 40

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing, backpacking, high- TYPE OF TREK(s): Whitewater rafting, kayaking peak hiking DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: This program offers whitewater rafting or The Adirondack Mountains challenge trekkers kayaking on the River of No Return, the main with more than 2,500 miles of backpacking fork of the Salmon River. Other activities trails and 1,500 miles of lake and river include rappelling and mountain bike riding. waterways for canoeing. For climbers, the Adirondacks offer rugged hiking and climbing EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Watercraft, personal on 46 peaks above 4,000 feet. flotation devices, helmets, and rappelling gear EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, paddles, personal flotation devices, trail food, LOCATION OF BASE: 18 miles up the main fork of ropes for lashings, tents if necessary the Salmon River from Riggins, Idaho LOCATION OF BASE: 18 miles from Long Lake, New York REGION: Western

REGION: Northeast FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ore Ida Council No 102 FOR MORE INFORMATION: 8901 West Franklin Road Patriots Path Council Boise, ID 83709-0638 222 Columbia Turnpike Phone: 208-376-4411 Florham, NJ 07932 973-765-9322

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SUMMIT HIGH TAPICO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BASE ADVENTURE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8-9

APPX STARTING DATE: July 7 APPX STARTING DATE: June 29 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 10 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 9

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/11 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/12

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, mountain biking DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Weeklong backpacking or canoeing treks DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: anywhere in the six million acre Adirondack Crews backpack in and around Tapico Scout Park. Experts work with each crew to tailor- Reservation in rolling hills and valleys, fish make an experience that fits the group’s for trout in premier trout , canoe to desires and experience level. Lake Huron on the Au Sable River and mountain bike to Sleeping Bear Dunes and EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Cooking equipment, Mackinaw Island. canoes, personal flotation devices, paddles, tents, and local EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Mountain bikes, canoes; transportation can provide tents and backpacks

LOCATION OF BASE: Brant Lake, New York, in the LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Tapico, Kalkaska, Adirondack Park approximately 30 miles Michigan north of the village of Lake George REGION: Central REGION: Northeast FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Tall Pine Council No 264 Westchester Putnam Council No 38 202 East Boulevard Drive 41 Saw Mill River Road Flint, MI 48503-1894 Hawthorne, NY 10532-1519 Phone: 810-235-2531 Phone: 914-773-1135

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TEN MILE RIVER TREK TETON HIGH

ADVENTURE BASE

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: July 7 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 35 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 18 APPX STARTING DATE: June 23 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 15 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 23

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 12/48

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, whitewater rafting COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes and canoeing, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, horseback riding TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, canoeing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: In this flexible program, groups schedule DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: backpacking, whitewater canoeing, overnight Challenging treks include canoeing and horseback riding, and mountain biking trips. rafting through Grand Teton National Park Each trek is designed for a maximum of 15 for more than 65 miles, and backpacking and people either from one unit, or as part of a mountain biking in the Bridger-Teton Ten-Mile River provisional group. National Forest.

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, personal flotation devices, paddles, mountain bikes, LOCATION OF BASE: Ten-Mile River Scout Camps backpacking tents

REGION: Northeast LOCATION OF BASE: 12 miles from Jackson, Wyoming FOR MORE INFORMATION: Greater New York Councils No 640 REGION: Western 345 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014-4588 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 212-242-1100 No 590 525 Foothill Boulevard Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1199 Phone: 801-582-3663

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TINNERMAN WILDERNESS CANOE ULTIMATE ZONE BASE “GREAT SMOKY

MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE”

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 7 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: Mid June # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: Early August APPX STARTING DATE: June 22 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 5/12 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 27

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 5/20

TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing and sea kayaking COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: TYPE OF TREK(s): Whitewater rafting, Participants canoe 50 miles in six days, on backpacking, climbing and rappelling, the French River through Canadian horseback riding, Project COPE waterways once traveled by French explorers and traders. Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Base offers the beauty of the Canadian north This weeklong adventure includes whitewater and the splendor of a wilderness river. rafting on the Nantahala River, hiking the Appalachian Trail, horseback riding, a EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, sea kayaks, rappelling/climbing tower, and a Project paddles, cooking gear, tents COPE high events course.

LOCATION OF BASE: On the French River near EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, stoves (if Sudbury, Ontario, , five hours needed), and other program equipment north of Niagara Falls LOCATION OF BASE: Northern Georgia REGION: Central REGION: Southern FOR MORE INFORMATION: Greater Cleveland Council No 440 FOR MORE INFORMATION: East 22 nd Street at Woodland Avenue No 92 Cleveland, OH 44115 100 Edgewood Avenue NE Phone: 216-861-6060 Fourth Floor Atlanta, GA 30303-3068 Phone: 770-989-8820

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VOYAGUER WILDFIRE

TREK OUTPOST

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 2

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 APPX STARTING DATE: August 4 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 11 APPX STARTING DATE: June 23 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 28 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 20

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/12 COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, caving, rock climbing and rappelling, Project TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing and backpacking COPE

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Participants canoe the Delaware River for the This program offers a caving expedition to first half of the weeklong program, then wet and dry caves, a 20-mile backpacking backpack on the Appalachian Trail during the trek to Massachusetts’ highest mountain, second half. Groups can work toward rock climbing and rappelling on a 200-foot earning the BSA 50-Miler Award. cliff face, and Project COPE low and high course events. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, paddles, personal flotation devices, food and EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear; cooking equipment participants need gloves and boots

LOCATION OF BASE: Approximately one-quarter LOCATION OF BASE: Chesterfield Scout mile from the western shore of Lake Reservation, Chesterfield, Massachusetts Wallenpaupack in northeastern Pennsylvania REGION: Northeast

REGION: Northeast FOR MORE INFORMATION: Great Trails Council No 243 FOR MORE INFORMATION: 88 Old Windsor Road Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Dalton, MA 01226-1398 1 Bob Mellow Drive Phone: 413-684-3542 Moosic, PA 18507 570-207-1227 Fax (570) 207-1232

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CAMP BUCK TOMS SPECIALTY MOUNTAIN-MAN TREK

ADVENTURES LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 5 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6

The following programs do not fully meet the criteria APPX STARTING DATE: June 8 for council high-adventure programs. In most cases, APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 13 these “specialty adventures” are less than six days in length, offer training only, or have been in operation MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/15 for less than two years. High-adventure crews should consider these opportunities. They offer COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes excellent training and preparation, and they may be reclassified as council high-adventure programs in TYPE OF TREK(s): Rock climbing, rappelling, the future. spelunking, whitewater rafting

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Five days of adventure take participants to a ALLEGANY OUT TRIP climbing wall, rappelling tower, and Project COPE high course, followed by spelunking near Jamestown, Tennessee; free rappelling LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 4 Days over Ozone Falls, a 160-foot ; whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River; and # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 3 rock climbing and rappelling near the Hiwassee River, south of Athens, Tennessee. APPX STARTING DATE: June 16 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 4 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal tentage and backpacking gear MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 10 LOCATION OF BASE: Near Rockwood, Tennessee, COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No west of Knoxville on Watts Lake

TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking REGION: Southern

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: FOR MORE INFORMATION: This trek is for First Class Scouts with two Great Smoky Mountain Council No 557 long-term camping experiences. Participants 6440 Papermill Road arrive at Camp Manatoe on Sunday, have PO Box 51885 outdoor skills training on Monday, leave for Knoxville, TN 37950-1885 Cooks Forest, Allegheny National Park on Phone: 865-588-6514 Tuesday and return on Friday.

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Food

LOCATION OF BASE: 20 miles from Akron

REGION: Central

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Great Trail Council No 433 PO Box 68 Akron, OH 44309-0068 Phone: 330-773-0415

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CLAYTON LAKE DAVY CROCKETT AQUATICS BASE ADVENTURES

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 3-5 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6

APPX STARTING DATE: Last week of June APPX STARTING DATE: June 15 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: 2nd week of August APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 20

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: Up to 40 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 10/60

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Sailing, water-skiing, TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking, sailing, motorboating whitewater rafting

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Campers participate in sailing, water-skiing Participants may choose between and motorboating. backpacking and sailing. Whitewater rafting concludes the week. Participants may also EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All specialized choose any one of the activities. equipment; participants bring personal gear EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Boats, rafts, personal flotation devices, helmets LOCATION OF BASE: Clayton Lake, near Radford, Virginia LOCATION OF BASE: Whitesburg, Tennessee

REGION: Southern REGION: Southern

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Blue Ridge Mountains Council No 599 Sequoyah Council No 713 PO Box 7606 PO Box 3010 CRS Roanoke, VA 24019-0606 Johnson City, TN 37602-3010 Phone: 540-265-0656 Phone: 423-952-6961

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GRAND LEDGE TREK JOHN H STEMLER,

JOURNEY OF THE LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days DIAMOND

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 5 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 5 Days APPX STARTING DATE: June 22 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 21 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 4/12 APPX STARTING DATE: June 22 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 6 COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 6/10 TYPE OF TREK(s): Rock climbing COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Crews train on a climbing tower and a TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking and canoeing Project COPE course to receive certification before being bused to Grand Ledge, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Michigan, for climbing on the cliffs Features of this program include hiking overlooking the Grand River. (approximately four to five miles), Project COPE, river canoeing, backcountry first aid EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, cooking gear and sessions, and an Indian village. Participants climbing gear including ropes, can earn the TRAIL Boss award. helmets, hardware, harnesses EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, trail tools, LOCATION OF BASE: Grand Ledge, Michigan Project COPE gear

REGION: Central LOCATION OF BASE: Bert Adams Scout Reservation, Covington, Georgia FOR MORE INFORMATION: Anthony Wayne Area Council No 157 REGION: Southern 3635 Portage Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802-4797 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 260-432-9593 Atlanta Area Council No 92 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE Fourth Floor Atlanta, GA 30303-3068 Phone: 770-989-8820

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LEWIS AND CLARK CANOE NANTICOKE WATERSHED TREK ECOTOUR

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 5 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 5 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 6 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 3

APPX STARTING DATE: June 16 APPX STARTING DATE: June 28 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 28 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 12

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/14 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: Scouts may participate provisionally COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing TYPE OF TREK(s): Cross-country canoe/bicycle DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: trek Crews canoe down the Niobrara River into the Missouri River, with a tour of the Gavins DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: Point Dam. The combination tour through the pristine woodlands and wetlands of the Nanticoke EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, paddles, food, River watershed includes field visits to cooking gear, personal flotation private, state and federal facilities including a devices managed forest, a wildlife refuge, and an center. Participants LOCATION OF BASE: 10 miles west of Yankton, complete requirements for the Environmental South Dakota Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Soil and Water Conservation, and Forestry merit REGION: Central badges, as well as many of the requirements for the Cycling, Camping, and Cooking merit FOR MORE INFORMATION: badges and . Sioux Council No 733 3200 West 49 th Street EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear Sioux Falls, SD 57106-2331 Phone: 605-361-2697 LOCATION OF BASE: Henson Scout Reservation, Camp Nanticoke, Eastern Shore of Maryland east of Washington, DC

REGION: Northeast

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Del-Mar-Va Council No 81 901 North Washington Street Wilmington, DE 19801-1597 Phone: 302-622-3300

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NEW RIVER ADVENTURE RANGER CAMP

PROGRAM LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6 Days # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 1

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 7 APPX STARTING DATE: June 22 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: June 22 APPX STARTING DATE: Last week of June nd APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: 2 week of August MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: Up to 150

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: None COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes TYPE OF TREK(s): Climbing, rappelling, backpacking TYPE OF TREK(s): Whitewater rafting, canoeing, caving, Project COPE, mountain biking, rock DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: climbing, rappelling This weeklong program is a chance for older Scouts and Explorers to learn basic DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: mountaineering skills. The expedition This program combines teamwork, encompasses climbing, rappelling, and leadership, and confidence building. backpacking. The camp also provides an Participants camp in one location and introduction to the military lifestyle and a participate in the activities listed above. view of what it takes to be a US Army Merit badges are not offered. Ranger. Participants live in barracks and eat in the camp’s dining facility. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All specialized equipment provided; participants bring EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All climbing and personal gear rappelling gear, ropes, compasses, helmets, etc.

LOCATION OF BASE: Camp Pawkatan, near LOCATION OF BASE: US Army Camp Frank D Pulaski, Virginia Merrill, near Dahlonega, Georgia

REGION: Southern REGION: Southern

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Blue Ridge Mountains Council No 599 Northeast Georgia Council No 101 PO Box 7606 PO Box 6049 Roanoke, VA 24019-0606 Athens, GA 30604-6049 Phone: 540-265-0656 Phone: 706-693-2446

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SALMON RIVER SPANISH PEAK HIGH ADVENTURE BASE SCOUT RANCH

LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 3 Days LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 3-5 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 14 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 4

APPX STARTING DATE: Mid-June APPX STARTING DATE: July 1 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 1 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 31

MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: Up to 75 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 8/10

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes

TYPE OF TREK(s): Kayaking TYPE OF TREK(s): Backpacking

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: This challenging whitewater experience Crews hike around both the East Spanish offers a three-day kayaking program on the Peak (elevation 12,708 feet) and the West mighty Salmon River. Groups learn the Spanish Peak (elevation 13,623 feet). basics of kayaking and also whitewater Summit assaults are possible. rafting. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Tents, cooking gear, EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal water bottles, camping equipment equipment; participants should bring river shoes LOCATION OF BASE: 16 miles southwest of Walsenburg, Colorado LOCATION OF BASE: On the Salmon River, 35 miles from Salmon, Idaho and 12 miles REGION: Central from North Fork, Idaho FOR MORE INFORMATION: REGION: Western Santa Fe Trail Council No 194 304 North Main FOR MORE INFORMATION: Garden City, KS 67846-5427 Grand Teton Council No 107 Phone: 620-275-5162 574 Fourth Street Idaho Falls, ID 83401-3988 Phone: 208-522-5155

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SUPER CAMP ZINK AQUATIC

SPORTS CENTER LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 6-7 Days

# OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 3 LENGTH OF SESSIONS: 5 Days

APPX STARTING DATE: June 23 # OF SESSIONS PER YEAR: 8 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: July 21 APPX STARTING DATE: July 7 MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 20 APPX LAST ARRIVAL DATE: August 4

COED GROUPS PERMITTED: Yes MIN/MAX CREW SIZE: 1/40

TYPE OF TREK(s): Canoeing, backpacking, COED GROUPS PERMITTED: No mountain biking TYPE OF TREK(s): Sailing, water sports, mountain DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: biking, and blackpowder shooting Treks originate at Camp Durant on Sunday afternoons and return for the Friday evening DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: campfire. Activities take place in remote Located on Lake Skiatook, the Zink Aquatic locations within 200 miles of Camp Durant. Sports Center offers the opportunity to learn Each trek features a different activity, either the skills and techniques of sailing, with river canoeing, flatwater canoeing, mountain complete sailing instruction on 22-foot boats. biking or backpacking. Other activities include mountain biking and blackpowder shooting. Participants sleep in EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Canoes, paddles, air-conditioned crew quarters. personal flotation devices EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: All but personal gear LOCATION OF BASE: 8 miles west of Carthage, North Carolina LOCATION OF BASE: 30 miles northwest of Tulsa, Oklahoma on Lake Skiatook REGION: Southern REGION: Southern FOR MORE INFORMATION: Occoneechee Council No 421 FOR MORE INFORMATION: PO Box 41229 Indian Nations Council No 488 Raleigh, NC 27629-1229 3206 South Peoria Phone: 919-872-4884 Tulsa, OK 74105-2027 Phone: 918-743-6125

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