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WHO:
ALL Boy Scout, Varsity, (Venture and Sea Scout)** Leaders who strive to complete the BASIC Training Requirements and wear the TRAINED patch. ** Crews with Outdoor Programs only
WHAT:
This course meets the Outdoor Requirements for ALL Boy Scout, Varsity and Venture Leader BASIC Training. This “hands-on” training is a Wood Badge prerequisite. The instruction will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools and about ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and backpacking techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. This outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Boy Scout Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will increase your comfort level and give you confidence as a trained, skilled leader. The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout Leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.
WHEN:
5:30 PM Friday September 16 until 5:30 PM Saturday September 17, 2011.
WHERE:
Tracyton Scout Hall (Troop 1506)
5074 Bunker St
Tracyton, WA
COST and Contact information:
$10 (Saturday Breakfast and Lunch).
PRE- REGISTRATION is requested, please send all registrations to the Bremerton Scout Shop.
1900 Austin Drive, Bremerton, WA 98312. Phone: 360-373-2569; Fax: 360-479-1086
Course Advisor:
John Strong, Orca District; 360-779-1839(H) 360-271-7703(C); john.strong@wavecable.com
BRING:
Your backpacking dinner for Friday night. A Boy Scout Handbook and program appropriate Leader’s Handbook, note-taking materials, Tent, Personal Camping Equipment (see below), and wear your uniform. We will be camping outside, and some of the classes will be held inside the Hall. Please bring a favorite skit &/or song to share @ Campfire Friday night.
Recommended Personal Equipment Lists:
Boy Scout Handbook
http://www.scoutlists.com/Fall/Mild-or-Coastal/Weekend-Backpacking-Trip.aspx
DIRECTIONS: From Wheaton Way in East Bremerton head west on Riddell Road, then right on Bunker St. Scout Hall is directly across the street from the Little League Baseball Field.
