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Adult Adventure Weekend Program Guide and Planning Information Event brought to you by: The National Jamboree and BSA Outdoor Adventures Teams 2 | P a g e Welcome Letter – Adult Adventure Weekend BSA Outdoor Adventures 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane Irving, TX 75038 Dear All Adult Volunteers, Unit Leaders, and BSA Staff, THANK YOU for providing youth with the opportunity to participate in the grand Adventure that is Scouting! Your significant contributions of energy, resources, and time are responsible for creating meaningful growth, leadership, and purpose in the lives of our future leaders! In an environment where it may sometimes seem like “it’s all about the youth, it’s all about the youth,” The National Jamboree and BSA Outdoor Adventures Teams would like to say THANKS for your commitment and service by providing a chance for YOU to get in on the FUN! The focus for the first Adult Adventure Weekend is simple… it’s YOUR turn to ride the zip lines, climb rocks, shoot guns, ride bikes, fish, tour, eat great food, hang out with friends, and experience Adventures that are normally reserved for youth – both at the Summit and in the New River Gorge! The Adventure will continue with evening programs that are focused towards the shared goal of growing Scouting, by exploring how we provide more Outdoor Adventures for more Scouts in the future. Partnering with YOU, we will work together increase membership, retention, and camping opportunities in your Councils! Whether you are creating Adventures for youth in your Council, preparing for trips to the BSA’s High Adventure Bases, or helped plan/lead/staff the 2017 National Jamboree, this event is for you! We are excited to share THANKS and serve YOU this coming June! Come make yourselves at home and Be Prepared to for an Adventure of a lifetime! Toby Capps Al Lambert Chairman Assistant Chief Scout Executive Adult Adventure Weekend BSA Outdoor Adventures Weekend Schedule – Overview 6/20 – Wednesday – Arrivals, Base Camp Welcomes, Dinner served until 6:30PM 6/21 – Thursday – Arrivals Continue 6:30 AM 8:15 AM Breakfast 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Welcome, Weekend Logistics, Program Updates 8:30 AM 12:00 PM AM Adventure Program Session 1 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM 5:00 PM AM Adventure Program Session 2 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Dinner 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Evening Session 1 - Defining Adventure 8:30 PM 11:00 PM Chat and Chew 6/22 – Friday 6:30 AM 8:15 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM 12:00 PM AM Adventure Program Session 3 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM 5:00 PM AM Adventure Program Session 4 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Dinner 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Evening Session 2 - Preparing for Adventure in Your Council 8:30 PM 11:00 PM Chat and Chew 6/23 – Saturday 6:30 AM 8:15 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM 12:00 PM AM Adventure Program Session 5 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM 5:00 PM AM Adventure Program Session 6 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Dinner 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Evening Session 3 8:30 PM 11:00 PM Chat and Chew 6/24 – Sunday 6:30 AM 8:15 AM Breakfast and Departure 8:30 AM 9:15 AM Optional Chapel Service 4 | P a g e Program We’re excited for you to attend the first Adult Adventure Weekend at the Summit Bechtel Reserve! You will enjoy participating in a wide variety of half day Adventure experiences, both at the Summit and in the New River Gorge! Evening workshops will be filled with Adventure as well – focused on the shared goal of growing the Boy Scouts of America. Partnering with you, we will take more Scouts on more Outdoor Adventures in the future and add value to all Units, and Councils in the process! Program Overview Summit Bechtel Reserve – Onsite Adventures If you have brought Scouts to the Summit during the summer, staffed a Jamboree, or are simply excited to learn about all of the World Class facilities that are onsite – YOU will find Adventure and FUN at the Summit! • Aerial, Wheel, Water, & Shooting Sports. See Details Below. New River Gorge – Offsite Adventures You will also have an incredible opportunity to connect to the New River Gorge and surrounding areas to learn more about what makes the Summit such so incredible. World Class Facilities, yes, but – Location, Location, Location – well… and Adventure! You will also have a sneak preview into exciting several new High Adventure and Trekking program opportunities that your Scouts might be interested in signing up for when you return home and share stories about your Adventures in the New River Gorge! • Rafting, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, & Fishing. See Details Below. Evening Workshops Preparing For Adventure Begins With YOU! By Partnering With YOU – We Will Work to… • Understand how every youth in America defines “Adventure.” • Optimally position the BSA to provide every youth in America with Adventures that advance their skills, confidence, and leadership in the outdoors. • Partner with you to build a team that delivers the highest caliber Outdoor Adventures of any youth serving organization in the country! Program Schedule Six Adventure Sessions Whether participating in Adventures at the Summit Bechtel Reserve or the New River Gorge, there will be 2 Adventure Sessions per day, totaling 6 – 1/2 Day Adventure Sessions! Thursday Friday Saturday AM Adventure Session 1 Adventure Session 3 Adventure Session 5 PM Adventure Session 2 Adventure Session 4 Adventure Session 6 On the next page, you will find an example of what your sessions could look like. Scheduling will be based on the preferences that you identify during registration, but everyone will have a great opportunity to select at least 1 Summit Center Session and 1 Self-Guided Session in the New River Gorge or onsite at the Summit. 5 | P a g e Draft Schedule Thursday Friday Saturday Scheduled Summit Adventure Summit Center or New River AM Summit Center (or Rafting) Gorge Adventure Scheduled Summit Adventure PM New River Gorge Adventure Scheduled Summit Adventure (or Rafting) 21 Adventures Selecting your Adventures Below is a list of 21 exciting Adventures! (Everyone will have an opportunity to schedule 1 Summit Center and 1 Self- Guided session in the New River Gorge or at the Summit. Additional details can be found in the registration link.) 21 1/2 Day Adventures at The Summit Bechtel Reserve and New River Gorge Summit Bechtel Reserve 1 The Barrels Rifle and Shotgun Activities 2 The Bows Target, 3d, and Sporting Archery 3 The Canopy Canopy Tours 4 Low Gear Cross Country Mountain Biking - Onsite 5 The Park Skateboarding 6 The Rocks Climbing, Rapelling, and Bouldering 7 The Ropes High Ropes Challenge Course 8 The Trax BMX Biking 9 The Zip Big Zip (Summit Center Zip Lines will also be available in the evenings) 10 Fishing Goodrich Lake Onsite Summit Fishing at Goodrich Lakes Hike to Garden Ground Climb to the summit of the Summit on a hike to Garden Ground Mountain! This 11 Mountain time can also be used to explore other areas at the Summit on foot. Wide Variety of Exciting Adventure Programs without the walk! Boulder Cove, C.O.P.E, Action Point Canopy, Crafton Shooting Complex, Harvey Mountain Biking 12 Summit Center Open Period Tails. (There's a lot to do… you can schedule multiple Summit Center Open Periods onsite if you wish.) 13 Tour of The Summit Guided Tour of the Summit 14 Water Activities Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Lake Kayaking, Water Obstacle Course New River Gorge and Nearby Area 15 NRG Biking Mountain Biking along the New River from Thurmond to Cunard 16 NRG Fishing Self Guided Fishing the New River and local feeder streams 17 NRG Hiking Incredible hiking opportunitites in the New River Gorge NRG History and Scenic Driving Driving Tour - Learn about the New River Gorge, Thurmond, Nuttallburg, and 18 Tours Fayetteville's rich history! - Read a Book, Drink Coffee, and Relax! 19 NRG Rock Climbing World Class Rock Climbing Experience in the New River Gorge 1/2 Day New River Rafting Trip. Class 3 to 5 rapids. (Only $75 fee, $370 Total. What 20 NRG White Water Rafting a deal! Typically a $119-$149 fee through local outfitters.) Hands-on opportunity to learn about the area's mining history by riding 21 Underground Mine Tour underground with veteran WV miners! (Additional fee of $20.) 6 | P a g e Program Elements Adult Adventure Weekend will be filled with the Summit’s Adventure Zones, Summit Center, Garden Ground Mountain, and opportunities to connect to the New River Gorge! When selecting your programs, please take a look at the Summit maps (available for download at this link) to schedule programs at times and locations that will facilitate an easy transition from morning to afternoon sessions. Summit Bechtel Reserve Onsite Adventures Half Day Experiences in the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base Experience the Summit’s “Adventure Zones,” that are typically reserved for youth. Each participant will be able to choose their preference of Adventures using the online registration system. Adventure Valley Adventure Valley is home to The Rocks (rock climbing), Low Gear (cross-country mountain biking), High Gear (downhill mountain biking), The Ropes (challenge courses), The Zip, and lake kayaking. Low/High Gear Progress through 19 miles of green, blue, and black beautiful single track cross-country mountain bike trails! The Rocks Set a goal and work to send over 100 different climbing routes and boulder problems varying in difficulty from 5.4 to 5.11.