Summer Programs Book Final

lhc outdoor Programs 2019

From the Council Camping Chairman Dear Scouting Family, On behalf of our council camping committee and summer program staff, thank you for your interest in Laurel Highlands Council camps! In this brochure, you will find a full array of camping opportunities that are worthy of every Scout and skill level. We have it all: • Day and resident (overnight) camping for Cub Scouts from Tiger through Arrow of Light, for their families, dens, or pack; • For Scouts BSA who are just starting out, need some high adventure, want leadership training, or for that individual Scout who is looking for an extra week; • Venturers - we haven’t forgotten you - we have high adventure opportunities that are perfect for you as an individual or your entire crew. And all this at a great value! We have reviewed the pricing of our camping programs and compared them to other camps in our region; no one else is able to provide the programs we offer! At our camps, you will receive an awesome experience in a safe environment provided by an experienced staff, all brought to you at a great price. The 2019 pricing for Scouts BSA and Venturing participants did not change from 2018, and the Cub Scout participant prices are slighly lower. Get out this summer! Bring your enthusiasm for great outdoor adventure - sleeping out in God’s country - and having the experience of a lifetime with your friends. See you around the campfire! Sincerely, Ken Halliday Council Camping Chairman Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council2

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Contents Cub Scout Community Day Camp.......................................... 5 Cub Scout Adventures at Camp Independence....................... 6 Scouts BSA at Camps Liberty & Freedom............................... 8 C amp Seph Mack Cub Sc out s & Sc out s BSA ........................... 10 Eagle B ase High Adventure................................................................ 11 Family C amping..................................................................................... 12 Summer C amp St aff.............................................................................. 13 Financial Aid......................................................................................... 14 Guyasut a STEM Day C amp.................................................................. 15 Wood B adge........................................................................................... 16 National Youth L eadership Training/Twin Arrow (NYLT ).............. 17 B eaver Weekends and Order of the Arrow....................................... 18 Winter Weekends at Herit age Reservation..................................... 19 PROGRAM KEY Use this key to help know what programs are for which age group! CUB SCOUTS For youth ages 5-10 years of age SCOUTS BSA For youth ages 11-18 years of age VENTURING For youth ages 14-21 years of age4

Community Cub Scout Day Camps Dragons and Wizards 2019 Community Day Camps Cub Scout Day Camp is three days of fun, exciting program activities, andLocation Dates Days of the Week adventure at a location close to home with no overnight stay. Day Camp isMingo Creek Park June 12-14 Wednesday - Friday an introductory outdoor program for Tigers, Cub Scouts, and Webelos withCamp Seph Mack June 12-14 Wednesday - Friday little camping experience. Programs are run by highly trained volunteers and areBedford Rod and Gun June 19-21 Wednesday - Friday inspected and accredited annually by the Club Laurel Highlands Council.South Park June 19-21 Wednesday - FridaySettler’s Cabin Park June 19-21 Wednesday - FridayCamp Potomac** June 20-22 Thursday - Saturday Our 2019 summer theme, Dragons and Wizards, will run throughout theCamp Anawanna June 24-26 Monday - Wednesday daily program of challenge, adventure, creativity, and learning. Both daytime andBerlin Grove June 24-26 Monday - Wednesday evening “twilight” camp opportunities are available. Scouts, families, dens andCamp Guyasuta July 1-3 Monday - Wednesday packs can attend any camp that fits their schedule provided they have the requiredKeystone District July 10-12 Wednesday - Friday adult leadership. They are also welcome (TBA) to attend more than one day camp as each one is a little different.Camp Anderson** July 15-17 Monday - WednesdayCamp Baker July 17-19 Wednesday - FridayCecil Park July 29-31 Monday - Wednesday If you are not ready for the resident (overnight) camping experience at either** Denotes Twilight Camp Camp Independence or Camp Seph Mack, Day Camp is for you! Registration cost includes all crafts and activities, a Day Camp Shirt, and a patch. Lunches are not provided; please pack a lunch each day with your Scout’s name on it. TYPICAL DAY CAMP ACTIVITIES • Archery • Special Guests • BB Guns • Theme • Games • Crafts Activities • Nature • and More!COSTS2019 Community Paid in full by paid in full by paid in full Day Camps 4-1-2019 5-1-2019 5-2-2019 or after Scout $60 $70 $85Sibling $50 $50 $50adult $10 $10 $10 5

Cub Scout AdventuresCamp Independence, Heritage Reservation Knights of the RoundtableCamp Independence is all about every Cub Scout having the best The theme for thissummer camp experience possible! Camp Independence offers five summer is Knightsdifferent overnight camping opportunities: of the Roundtable:• Rookie Camp - a one-night experience, perfect for Tigers and Special theme- brand-new Scouts with little to no camping experience. Rookie related activities Camp provides a taste of the Camp Independence experience.• Cub Scout Resident Camp - aimed at Wolves and Bears, Cub Scout will be offered Resident Camp is a three-night camp focused on Wolf and Bear in addition advancement along with fun, age-appropriate activities.• Webelos Resident Camp - these three night camping experiences to traditional are geared toward Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts. Program programs. takes a step up from the Cub Scout Resident Camp program. Four- day attendees get to experience additional special programs like a campsite cookout and a hike to Heritage Reservation’s Scouts BSA camps.• Pack Camp* - introduced in 2018, Pack Camp provides a program for all age groups in the pack at the same time. Pack Camp is perfect for families with multiple Scouts.• Family Adventure Camp - bring the whole family for this two-night adventure!At Camp Independence, Cub Scouts and their parents will stay in walltents on platforms with cots and eat in our full-service dining hall.Camp Independence provides a safe and fun way to experience thegreat outdoors, even if your Scout - or you - have never gone campingbefore. Create memories that will last a lifetime!Camp Independence, Heritage Reservation300 Heritage Road, Farmington, PA 15437*Four night sessions are an option during Pack Camp sessions 2 and 36

Session Dates - Camp IndependenceSession Dates Days of the WeekRookie Camp (1 Night) June 22-23 Saturday - SundayCub Scout 1 (3 Night) June 23-26 Sunday - WednesdayWebelos 1 (3 Night) June 28-July 1 Friday - MondayPack Camp 1 (3 Night) July 5-8 Friday - MondayPack Camp 2 (3 Night*) July 12-15 Friday - MondayPack Camp 3 (3 Night*) July 19-22 Friday - MondayWebelos 2 (3 Night) July 25-28 Thursday - SundayCub Scout 2 (3 Night) July 28-31 Sunday - WednesdayFamily Adventure August 2-4 Friday - Sunday ACTIVITIES (2 Night)Session Dates - Camp Seph Mack • Archery • Sponge WarsSession Dates Days of the Week • Swimming • CraftsCub & Webelos • BB Guns • Games (3 Night) July 28-31 Sunday - Wednesday • Row Boats • Kayaking • Slingshots (Webelos Only)*There is an additional day option that is available to Webelos only. Webelos would arrive on • Rock Throwing • Pellet Gunsthe Thursday before the session and participate in more challenging activities specifically forWebelos. • Campfires (Webelos Only) • Fishing • BMX Bikes 2019 Costs • Nature Hikes (Webelos Only) Paid in full • Scout Skills • Climbing 6-2-2019 Cub/Webelos Paid in full Paid in full • Fishing (Webelos Only) Scout by 4-1-2019 by 6-1-2019 or after • BoulderingResident Camp Scout Adult Scout Adult Scout Adult www.lhcscouting.org/Rookie Camp $55 $25 $65 $35 $75 $45 campingFamily Adventure $120 $60 $130 $70 $140 $80 412-471-29273 - Night Camp $185 $95 $195 $105 $205 $1154 - Night Camp $250 $130 $260 $140 $270 $150 7

SCOUTS BSA RESIDENT CAMP AT HERITAGE RESERVATIONSituated on over 2,000 acres in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, HeritageReservation provides Western Pennsylvania’s premier Scouts BSA Resident Campexperience. The 270-acre Lake Courage provides beautiful vistas and the perfect placeto canoe, kayak, and water-ski. With nearly 60 merit badge offerings, numerous specialprograms, leader training opportunities, and the Eagle Base Day Trek program for olderScouts, Heritage Reservation has somthing for everyone!Heritage Reservation is home to two unique Scouts BSA Resident Camps:• Camp Freedom - A full service Scouts BSA Resident Camp, Camp Freedom features meals in a dining hall so you can kick back and relax.• Camp Liberty - Camp Liberty is all about the patrol method. At Camp Liberty, patrols pick up their food from the camp commissary and cook it themselves in their campsite. This provides a unique experience that reinforces the patrol method and youth leadership like no other.2019 Session DatesSession Dates Week 1 June 23-29 Week 2 June 30-July 6 Week 3 Week 4 July 7-13 Week 5 July 14-20 Week 6 July 21-27 July 28-August 3 Heritage Reservation 300 Heritage Road Farmington, PA 15437 www.lhcscouting.org/ camping 412-471-29278

• Nearly 60 merit badge opportunities including nine Eagle required.• First Year Camper Program: designed specifically for those Scouts who have just joined the troop, focusing on Scout through First Class rank skills.• Shooting Sports: rifle, shotgun, archery, 3D archery, sporting arrows, chalk ball, tomahawk and knife throwing.• Aquatics: c anoing, kayaking, SUP, motor boating, snorkeling, sailing, water-skiing, mile swim, iceberg climb, keylog rolling, and more!• Day Trek - daily high adventure excursions for older Scouts and the ATV Adventure program• BSA Certified Angler fishing instruction program taught by BSA and PA Fish Commission certified instructors.• Adult leader training including Scoutmaster Specific and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills.• Much, much more! 2019 CostsScouts BSA Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full Resident by 4-1-19 by 6-1-19 6-2-19 or after Camp Scout Adult Scout Adult Scout Adult Heritage $370 $200 $395 $210 $420 $220Day Trek $420 $420 $445 $445 $470 $470 * Free adult ratio - 1 free adult for every 6 Scouts 9

CAMP SEPH MACK SCOUTS BSA AND CUB & WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMPCamp Seph Mack is located in Yellow Creek State Park east of Indiana, PA , on the banksof the 720-acre Yellow Creek Lake. With over 4,000 feet of lake frontage, Camp SephMack offers many of the same programs as larger camps in a smaller, more intimatesetting. Fully equipped with a dining hall and other modern facilities, Camp Seph Mackhas a long history of providing the best in Scout summer camping.At Camp Seph Mack, you will stay in wall tents on platforms with cots and eat in ourfull service dining hall. Camp Seph Mack provides a safe and fun way to experience thegreat outdoors! CAMP SEPH MACK CUB AND WEBELOSSCOUTS BSA RESIDENT CAMP RESIDENT CAMPScouts attending Camp Seph Mack Cub and Webelos Scouts cancan challenge themselves with over also come to Camp Seph Mack40 merit badge offerings, morning for a memorable three-nightand evening programs, as well as the camp experience. Shoot, swim,Mountain Man older Scout program. hike, learn about nature, and much more at Camp Seph Mack. 2019 Session Dates 2019 Session Dates Session Dates Session Dates Days of the Week Week 1 June 23-29 Cub & Webelos (3 night) July 28-31 Sunday - Wednesday Week 2 June 30-July 6 Week 3 July 7-13 Week 4 July 14-20 Week 5 July 21-27 2019 Costs Camp Seph Paid in full Paid in full Paid in full Mack 6-2-19 or after by 4-1-19 by 6-1-19 Scout Adult Scouts BSA $420 $220 Resident Camp Scout Adult Scout Adult Cub/Webelos $205 $115 Resident Camp $370 $200 $395 $210 $185 $95 $195 $105 * Free adult ratio - 1 free adult for every 6 Scouts Camp Seph Mack 1590 Ray Rd. Penn Run, PA 15765 www.lhcscouting.org/camping10

EAGLE BASE HIGH ADVENTUREEagle Base is the Laurel Highlands Council’s premier adventuredestination. Based out of Heritage Reservation, Eagle Basetakes older Scouts and Venturers on the adventure of their livesthroughout the Laurel Highlands!EAGLE BASE RESIDENT CAMPER EAGLE BASE DAY TREK PROGRAM PROGRAMPerfect for your co-ed Venturing crew The Eagle Base Day Trek program isor older Scout patrol, the Eagle Base for older Scouts who want to attendresident camper program is a base summer camp with their troop at Campcamp experience with a choice of day Liberty or Freedom but are looking forand evening high adventure activities something more than merit badges. Daycoordinated jointly by professional Trek participants camp with their troop,partner vendors and our outstanding then head out for adventure during thestaff. day, returning by dinner to participate in evening camp program with their troop. Day Trek participants participate in daytime Eagle Base programs only. 2019 Session Dates EAGLE BASE PROGRAM OFFERINGS Session Dates Daytime Programs Week 1 June 23-29 Week 2 June 30-July 6 Caving | ATV Adventure | Whitewater Rafting | Sporting Clays | Week 3 Canoeing | Fly Fishing | More! Week 4 July 7-13 Week 5 July 14-20 Evening Programs Week 6 July 21-27 July 28-August 3 Sunset Kayaking | Rifle Shooting | Pontoon Fishing |Water Skiing | Pistol Shooting (Venturers Only) | Zip Line | Climbing | More! Eagle Base Paid in full Paid in full Paid in fullResident and by 4-1-19 by 6-1-19 6-2-19 or after Day Trek Scout Adult Scout Adult Scout Adult $420 $420 $445 $445 $470 $470*Adult Discount - $180 adult discount for every 6 Eagle Base registrants www.lhcscouting.org/camping 11

FAMILY CAMPINGFamily camping is an outdoor camping experience, other than residentcamping, that involves Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, or Venturing programelements in overnight settings with two or more family members,including at least one BSA member of the family.The Laurel Highlands Council will be offering five opportunities forScouting families to camp together in 2019! Stay tuned for moreinformation about how to sign up by visiting the council’s website or inthe council’s e-newsletter. For more information, visit: www.lhcscouting.org/camping 2019 Session Dates Session Dates Camp Seph Mack May 18-19 Camp Potomac June 15-16 Camp Baker July 20-21 Heritage Reservation August 2-4 Camp Anawanna August 3-4 Camp Twin Echo October 19-2012

SUMMER CAMP STAFF JOIN OUR TEAM...JOIN THE FUN! Did you know that the Laurel Highlands Council operates five camps that provide multiple opportunities and activities that serve Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venuturing units? Have the summer of your life and make new friends all while enjoying the great outdoors! The Laurel Highlands Council is looking for energetic, motivated, caring individuals to serve on its summer camp staff at Heritage Reservation and Camp Seph Mack. Summer camp staff positions are perfect for current Scouts 14 and older, college students, teachers, retired inviduals, and anyone else with their summers available. No previous Scouting experience is required! We will provide you with the necessary training for your position, room, board, and pay. Positions available at Camp Guyasuta are hourly and do not require an overnight stay. Internship opportunities are available.WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR A CAMP STAFF JOB?• To make lots of new friends in your area and other states!• To be part of an effective and rewarding team!• To learn how to lead others!• To acquire experiential education and new skills!• To serve others!• To be paid and receive room and board!• To build your resume!• TO SPEND A SUMMER IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS! AVAILABLE CAMP STAFF POSITIONS • Management • Business • Lifeguards • Shooting Sports • Ecology • Handicraft • COPE/Climbing • Photographer / Videographer • More! For more information visit: www.lhcscouting.org/campstaff 13

FINANCIAL AID / PROVISIONAL CAMPERS FINANCIAL AID Through the generous gifts of council donors, financial aid grants (a.k.a. camperships) are available to Laurel Highlands Council Scouts who are in need of financial assistance to attend a summer resident camp program. This program is only available for LHC Scouts attending an LHC resident camp. Grants are given to those Scouts who demonstrate need and are maxed at 50% of the price of the camp they wish to attend. Applications are due no later than March 1, 2019. For an application or more information, contact the LHC Camping Department at 412-325-7921 or go to www. lhcscouting.org/camping. PROVISIONAL CAMPER OPPORTUNITIES Want to attend camp a second time? Can’t attend camp with your troop or crew? Not a problem! Contact the LHC Camping Department and we can help connect you with another unit so you can still attend camp! We have lots of provisional campers every year and do our best to get them matched up with a great unit to spend the week with. Don’t let anything stand in the way of having a great time this summer! Give us a call at 412-325-7921! REFUND POLICY A Summer Camp Refund Request form (available at www.lhcscouting.org/camping) must be completed for each individual requesting a refund. The form must be completed and submitted to: Laurel Highlands Council, BSA ATTN: Camping Department 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 1521914

GUYASUTA STEM DAY CAMPThis summer, Camp Guyasuta will offer six weeks of awesomeday camps that are co-ed and open to all youth. Theseprograms will be a “drop off” format, with early arrival andlate pick up options available. This arrangement allows youthof working parents the ability to attend an adventure of alifetime, while not distrupting work schedules.Ages 6-10 2019 Session Dates$205 per week - swimming, shooting Session Datessports, climbing, games, hikes,STEM activities and more! Week 1 June 10-14 Week 2 June 17-21 Ages 11-14 Week 3 June 24-28 Week 4 July 8-12 $255 per week - swimming, shooting Week 5 July 15-19 sports, climbing, zip lines, kayaking, Week 6 July 22-26 games, hikes, STEM activities and For more information or toS more! make a reservation, visit: www.campguyasuta.org Camp Guyasuta300 23rd Steet Ext. Sharpsburg, PA 15215 412-782-2669 | www.lhcscouting.org 15

WOOD BADGE August 23-25 & Wood Badge is Scouting’s advanced September 20-22 leadership training course for all adult leaders: Cub Scout, Scouts BSA,(must attend both full three-day Venturing leaders, district and council weekends) volunteers, and professional Scouters. Wood Badge provides a common Camp Twin Echo foundation for the BSA program, incorporates the most modern 115 Twin Echo Drive leadership practices and increases New Florence, PA 15944 the quality of the program for our youth. This is a “must take” course forhtt p s ://s c outingevent .c om/5 2 7- all Scouters WoodBadge2019 Wood Badge has the goal of expanding on the basic training you completed for your Scouting position, you will: • Develop additional leadership skills; • Gain knowledge; • Have a great experience; • Enjoy fellowship and have FUN, all while learning how to bring the Scouting program to our youth.16

NYLT - TWIN ARROW TWIN ARROW NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT )National Youth L eadership Training (NYLT )is an exciting, action-packed programdesigned to provide Scouts BSA andVenturers with leadership skills andexperience they can use in their hometroops and crews, as well as in othersituations demanding leadership of selfand others.T he NYLT c ourse c enters around theconcepts of what a leader must BE, whatthey must KNOW, and what they must DO.The key elements are then taught with aclear focus on HOW TO. The skills comealive during the week as the patrol goes ona quest for the meaning of leadership.NYLT is a six-day course. Content isdelivered in a troop and patrol setting withan emphasis on immediate applicationof learning in a fun environment.Interconnecting concepts and workprocesses are introduced early, built upon,and aided by the use of memory aids,which allow participants to understand andemploy the leadership skills much faster. June 16-22 Camp Twin Echo 115 Twin Echo Drive New Florence, PA 15944http s ://s c ou tin gevent .c om/527- T w i n A r r o w N Y LT 17

BEAVER DAYSBeaver Days are an important time each year at Camp SephMack, Heritage Reservation, and Camp Anawanna to helpprepare camp for visiting Scouts, Scouters, and parents. OlderScouts, Scouters, and parents are invited to participate inBeaver Day events. Scouters with skills in carpentry, electrical,plumbing or other trades are especially encouraged to attend.This council-wide event is a time to do major work projects atcamp to keep our camps ready to engage Scouts throughoutthe year. Beaver Day and Weekend Opportunities Camp Seph Mack Beaver Day April 27, 2019 https://scoutingevent. (Saturday Only) com/527-19CSMBeaverDay Heritage Reservation Beaver May 31 - June 2, 2019 https://scoutingevent. Weekend com/527-2019HRBeaverWknd Camp Anawanna Beaver Day August 10, 2019 https://scoutingevent. com/527- 19AnawannaBeaverDay ORDER OF THE ARROWFor over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow Allohak Menewi - 2019 Schedule(OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouterswho best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law January 18-20 Winterfest 2019 at Heritage Reservation Bin their daily lives. This recognition provides March 8-10 Chapter Weekend at Camp Potomac Bencouragement for others to live these ideals April 12-14 Lodge Service Weekend at Camp Twin Echo O-B-Vas well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining April 26-28 Lodge Service Weekend at Camp Seph Mack O-Bcamping traditions and spirit, promoting year- May 17-19 Lodge Service Weekend at Heritage Reservation O-Bround and long-term resident camping, and May 31-June 2 Chapter Weekend at Camp Potomac O-Bproviding cheerful service to others. OA service, May 31-June 2 Beaver Weekend at Heritage Reservationactivities, adventures, and training for youth June 7-9 Section Conclave at Camp Seven Mountainsand adults are models of quality leadership August 16-18 Puma Games at Camp Seph Mack Bdevelopment and programming that enrich andhelp to extend Scouting to America’s youth.Current members can follow the link below topay their 2019 dues:https://scoutingevent.com/527-2019OADues2019 annual passes are available! Please visit September 20-22 Lodge Service Weekend at Heritage Reservation O-Bthe link below to learn more and to purchase: October 4-6 Chapter Weekend at Camp Potomac Bhttps://scoutingevent.com/527- October 18-20 Chapter Weekend at Camp Anawanna O-B19OAAnnualPass November 10 Lodge Family Banquet at Stratigos, North HuntingdonVisit www.lodge57.org for more information O Ordeal Ceremonial B Brotherhood Ceremonial V Vigil Ceremonialabout our lodge and all upcoming events.18

WINTER WEEKENDS AT HERITAGE RESERVATION 2019 Winter Program ScheduleJanuary 4-6 Scouts BSA & Venturing Ski WeekendJanuary 11-13 Cub Scout Winter Weekend 1January 18-20 OA WinterfestJanuary 25-27 Cub Scout Winter Weekend 2February 1-3 Cub Scout Winter Weekend 3Februaray 8-10 Cub Scout Winter Weekend 4February 15-17 Cub Scout Winter Weekend 5February 22-24 Cub Scout Winter Weekend 6 Nemacolin Ski and Snowboard Dates are posted!Back by popular demand, Heritage Reservation Cub Scout Winter Weekends offer anincredible opportunity for parent and Scout teams to experience the magic and fun ofWinter! Activities will include broomball, sledding, snow shoeing, archery, and more. Ifwe do not have snow, an alternate program will be provided. Participants stay in HeritageReservation’s Potomac Homes and eat meals at Pathfinder Lodge.Six Cub Scout Winter Weekend sessions will be offered in 2019! Registration opens November 1,2018 and space fills quickly. Register early so you don’t miss out!Visit https://scoutingevent.com/527-CSWinterWeekends19 to register.Order of the Arrow members - don’t miss out on Winterfest! Join the brothers of Allohak MenewiLodge for fun, food, and fellowship at Heritage Reservation. Participation is limited to the first 200registrants.Visit https://scoutingevent.com/527-2019OAWinter to register.Scouts BSA and Venturers are invited to come kick back and relax at the Scouts BSA & VenturingSki Weekend. Stay at Heritage Reservation and go participate in world-class skiing, snowboarding,and snow tubing just down the road at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.Visit https://www.scoutingevent.com/527-19ScoutsBSAandVentSkiWkend to registerAll Scouts and their families are invited to check out Nemacolin Woodlands Ski and SnowboardDays! Don’t miss these great rates for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and lodging atNemacolin. Dates and rates to be announced by Nemacolin.Visit www.lhcscouting.org/NemacolinSkiWeekends for dates and the link to register! For more information go to: www.lhcscouting.org/camping Questions? Contact Mike Manner, Director of Camping, 412-325-7914 or [email protected] 19

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