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Boy Scouts of America Non-Profit Org. 3231 Atlantic Avenue U.S. Postage Raleigh, NC 27604 PAID Raleigh, NC Permit # 266 Occoneechee Council 2018 Outdoor Programs Discover the Fun & Adventure! Come With Us andBuildLeaders Us Come With OCCONEECHEE COUNCIL OCCONEECHEE Outdoor Programs 2018 Table of Contents October 12-14, 2018 Cub Scout & Webelos Programs…………………………………….. 3-5 Camp Durant - Carthage, NC Boy Scout Programs…………………………………………………… 6-14 Proudly Serving the world National Youth Leadership Training………………………………….. 7 for 110 years! Programs at a Glance………………………………………………….11-12 The Theme is: Servant Leadership Day of Service - All Levels of Scouting!........................................... 13 New Camp Durant Event - Winter Blast Winter Camp! ...…………. 14 Venture Programs…..………………………………………………….15-16 OA Lodge 104 Events…………………………………………………. 18 Leader Programs & Training…….……………………………... 8, 19 & 20 Occoneechee Council will be putting on a Council-wide Camporee open to Boy Scout Troops & Venture Crews and Ships! We are all excited for this to be the best Camporee you have ever been to with amazing activities planned along- side exhibits showcasing American Indian Affairs, outside or- ganizations, Scout skills & much, much more spread across Camp Durant & Camp Reeves! Follow us on: www.facebook.com/pg/occoneecheecamporee Join our Google Group at: https://groups.google.com.d.forum/2018_oc_camporee Boy Scouts of America - Occoneechee Council 3231 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27604 Questions? Contact us via: [email protected] (919) 872-4884 ♦ www.ocscouts.org 1 22 Powder Horn 2018 First Weekend - September 21-23, 2018 Second Weekend - October 5-7, 2018 Dear Volunteers, Parents Camp Durant - Carthage, NC and Scouts, The Powder Horn course is designed to help the troop, team, or crew by ex-posing Venturers, and adult leaders to On behalf of the Occoneechee safely conducted outdoor/ high-adventure activities of a fun Council we hope that you make and challenging natur The course pro an introduc- 2018 the best scouting year yet. tion to the resources needed to successfully lead youth through a program of outdoor adventure and is based upon This guide is produced to assist giving participants an exposure to some outdoor/high- you in your Unit and individual adventure activities. The course presenters are expert planning. There are many exciting consultants, from inside and outside of Scouting, in each activities and camping programs to outdoor high adventure activity. It is not a certification event choose from and we feel this planning for individual high adventure activities, but rather an over- guide will benefit you. Turn the page view of various disciplines. and let this year be the year that Registration Fee: $ 250 you and your family have the best For more information: www.campdurant.com possible scouting experience! Questions? - Contact Tom Taylor - [email protected] or Stan LaPerriere - [email protected] Henry Goodson - Camping Director Kenna McIntire - Program Director Lauri Gillie - Program Assistant 21 2 Cub Shooting Occoneechee Council Sports Days Outdoor Ethics Program November 11, 2017 Website: www.ocoutdoorethics.org March 10, 2018 Facebook: Occoneechee Council Outdoor Ethics September 8, 2018 Outdoor Ethics Orientation Course November 10, 2018 This course introduces the concept of Outdoor Ethics to a Camp Durant, Carthage, NC group with little experience in outdoor ethics in a fun and Every Scout loves to spend a day on the range. This event engaging way. It should help youth and adults at all program is designed specifically for our Cub Scouts to experience the levels understand the general principles behind Scouting’s outdoor ethics joys of shooting on the BB, Archery and Slingshot Ranges. program. This course is designed to get participants started on their ad- ventures in Outdoor Ethics. Pick a time slot that is convenient for you, either 9-12 or 1-4. Dates: Check the OC Outdoor Ethics website for dates/locations The ranges are run by trained BSA Shooting Sports in- structors. Fees cover a patch and pin for each sport. Outdoor Ethics Guide Course Registration Fee: $15 per youth The Outdoor Ethics Guide is a junior leadership position To register: www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/ which qualifies as a leadership position for Star, Life & Eagle rank advancement. While there is currently no re- Contact Alicia Embrey for more information at [email protected] quired training for this position, this course is highly recommended as a basis of knowledge in order for the youth to better serve their unit. Council Cuboree Dates: Check the OC Outdoor Ethics website for dates/locations April 13-15, 2018 Camp Durant, Carthage, NC Tread Trainer Course Registration Deadline: Tread Trainers have gone a step further and have 3/30/18 decided they want to help others learn to be responsi- ble stewards. They have taken a Tread Trainer course and can hold A fun weekend activity with an over- informational trainings and seminars for the BSA, general public or out- night camping experience provides door enthusiast groups. They can also represent Tread Lightly! At the opportunity to spend some quality time with your son as he partici- events like sportsmen’s expos, OHV events and more. pates in a variety of activities including BB gun shooting, climbing wall, games and other activities in the outdoors. Dates: February 17, 2018 Bring your own camping equipment. Saturday lunch and dinner will be offered in the Grand Lodge for an extra fee. Leave No Trace Trainer Course The Leave No Trace Trainer course provides students Registration Fee: $15 for Lions/Tiger/Wolf & Bear an opportunity to develop a high level of understanding $ 25 for Webelos (this includes lunch) of the seven principals of Leave No Trace. Those who $ 10 for each Adult successfully complete the course will have the skills to conduct LNT No Fees for Siblings educational programing to their own classes. To register: www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/ Opens 2/1/18 - Closes 3/30/18 Dates: April 6-8, 2018 and October 5-7, 2018 For Questions - contact - Karen Goldstein - [email protected] 3 20 Occoneechee Council’s Cub/Webelos Resident 15th Annual July 22-25, 2018 Camp Durant, Carthage, NC University of Scouting Registration Deadline: 7/1/2018 November 3, 2018 This is a multi-night summer Wake Technical Community College camping experience filled with fun Raleigh, NC and adventure for Cub Scouts of all ages. Located at Occoneechee If you are looking for some new ideas or need training for Scout Reservation on 2400 acres your Scouting position this is the event for you. of majestic forest in Moore Coun- The University of Scouting is a fun filled, hands-on training ty. There’s an unlimited supply of event and an opportunity to network with other Scouters. opportunities to make your stay an This one day training event is designed for ALL Cub Scout, experience of a Boy Scout, Sea Scout and Venture Leaders. In addition we Activities include swimming, have training opportunities for Venture youth and Boy shooting sports, boating, knot & Scouts 14 years and older in the Venture Youth College knife skills, arts & crafts, rock wall climbing, nature, camp games, and the Sea Scout College. hiking, outdoor skills, first aid and so much more. Colleges Offered - Cub Scout College Registration F $100 per youth / $50 per adult Boy Scout College To register: www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/ General Studies College Venture Youth College Sea Scout College Webelos/OA Weekend Outdoor Ethics College March 16-18, 2018 For more information: www.ocscouts.org Camp Durant, Carthage, NC Registration Deadline: 3/1/2018 This overnight camping oppor- tunity allows our Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts to experi- ence what the Order of the Ar- row is all about, service. The younger Scouts will get to expe- rience Indian Dancing/Singing, crafts and even a POW WOW. Limited to 115 Webelos Registration Fee: $15 To Register: https://shop.lodge104.net/collections/new- additions/products/2018-webelos-oa-weekend-ticket 19 4 Cub Scout Summer Activities June, July & August OA Events Occoneechee Council Occoneechee Council and Districts are offering many opportunities Occoneechee for your Cub Scouts to stay engaged in Scouting year-round. Lodge 104 These Summer Activities are varied in length and location to best serve your Scout. Activities are varied at different locations but can include archery, bb’s, fishing, swimming, music, games and art & crafts. Awahili: STEM Day - June 23, 2018 Spring Pow-Wow March16-18, 2018 Shooting Sports Day - July 14, 2018 Sea & Space Exploration - August 11, 2018 Conclave April 20-22, 2018 Black River: Twilight Camp - Fuquay-Varina - June 18-22, 2018 Crosswinds: Day Camp - Optimist Farm - August 6-10, 2018 Spring Inductions May 18-20, 2018 Dogwood: Time, Date, Location, -TBD Trade-O-Ree August 24-25, 2018 Highlander: Day Camp - Fayetteville - June 18-22, 2018 Impeesa: Day Camp - Raleigh - July 2-6, 2018 Fall Fellowship September 14-16, 2018 LaFayette: Day Camp, Fayetteville - June 25-29, 2018 Vigil Gathering October 20-21, 2018 Mawat: Twilight Camp - Durham - June 21-23, 2018 Neuse River: Twilight Camp - Knightdale - June 18-22, 2018 Lodge Leadership November 16-18, 2018 Twilight Camp - Wake Forest - June 25-29, 2018 Development Shakori: Time, Date, Location, - TBD Winter Banquet December 1, 2018 To register: www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/ Website: www.lodge104.net 5 18 Open COPE/Climbing Camp Durant, Carthage, NC December 9, 2017 February 10, 2018 March 10, 2018 May 12, 2018 August 11, 2018 September 8, 2018 November 10, 2018 Registration Fee: $5.00 Who can Participate: Boy Scouts, Venture & Sea Scouts To register: www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/ Contact Kevin Blackwood for more information at: Camp Durant Summer Camp Staff [email protected] Join a dedicated family of over a hundred Scouts and Scouters in Open Shoot making Camp Durant home to Scouts from across the state for March, 3, 2018 the summer.