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Goshen Vets: Older Scout Adventures

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Offered to Scouts at Camp Bowman, Camp Marriott, and Camp Olmsted, the Goshen Vets program is Goshen’s sampler plate program for Older Scouts. For Scouts that have done most of the Merit Badges offered at camp, Vets is an all day opportunity for those seeking an extra challenge. Each week, the Scouts signed up for Vets create their own schedule from a variety of activities offered all around the lake.

Based out of Camp Bowman, Vets is recommended for Scouts ages 14 and up. Activity options range from competitions between Vets in a chili cook off or a canoe race, exploring Goshen with day hikes or visiting outposts with a Taste of Lenhok’sin, or just hanging out with new friends on an overnighter.

Get the Goshen Vets Activity Menu for Summer 2022 and learn more about the Vets program in Goshen’s Scout Camp General Downloads: www.gotogoshen.org/forms

Camp Catoctin BSA – 2022

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Camp Catoctin BSA is officially launching into the 2022 camping season. We know you will have an exciting time while completing requirements for your rank and merit badges as you continue on your trail to Eagle.

NEW! for Summer 2022

  • Climbing Merit Badge
  • Health Care Professionals Merit Badge
  • Movie Making Merit Badge
  • Public Health Merit Badge

The Camp Catoctin BSA staff have worked hard to bring you the high-quality program you expect. We will be operating out of beautiful Camp Round Meadow located in Catoctin Mountain Park, NPS.

Be sure to check out our 2022 Camp Catoctin BSA Camp Guide, and visit campcatoctinbsa.org for more information. Be sure to follow us on social media!

If you have any questions, our staff are ready to assist:

Campership Information: info@campcatoctinbsa.org
Program Information: program@campcatoctinbsa.org
Leadership Information: director@campcatoctinbsa.org

Goshen Scouts BSA Program Guide Posted

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Merit Badge & Activity Sign Ups for Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted are coming up on March 31st at 9am. Get details on Merit Badges and other activities in the 2022 Scouts BSA Program Guide. The Guide includes descriptions, recommendations for both new Scouts and older Scouts, any costs, and any prerequisites. Be sure to check out the updated prerequisites!

Get a copy of the Program & Prerequisites Guide along with your camp’s program schedule in your camp’s downloads section or at www.gotogoshen.org/forms

As of March 14, scouts attending Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted may sign up for activities as individuals. They are not required to have a buddy from their unit, although it may be recommended for some activities.

Getting ready to sign up for badges and activities? Be sure to check out our How to Guide blog post – updated for Summer 2022: www.gotogoshen.org/general/how-to-merit-badge-activity-sign-ups/

Attending Camp Ross? Sign ups will occur at camp. Trekking at Lenhok’sin High Adventure? Rather than activity sign ups, be sure to fill out your crew survey by May 7th, found here: www.gotogoshen.org/lenhoksin/#downloads

Camp Marriott Program Update: Revised Schedule

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There are some last minute changes to the Camp Marriott Program Schedule. Be sure to get the latest version as you plan your daily schedule for your week at camp!

Learn more about Camp Marriott and get the latest schedules at www.gotogoshen.org/marriott

Below is a summary of the changes:

AQUATICS

  • Open Boating was added for Evening Program.

EAGLE’S EYRIE

  • Archaeology has moved back to its previous home, Ecology.
  • Salesmanship/Entrepreneurship combined Merit Badges will take the 4pm block slot.
  • Check out the new Goshen History time in the Evening. Listen to stories and learn about the history of Goshen and Camp Marriott!

ECOLOGY

  • Archaeology will be at 11am.
  • Geology, which was previously filling that spot, is going to be combined into Geology/Mining in Society at 4pm.

SCOUTCRAFT

  • Pioneering (10am) was shortened to 1 block (was previously 2 blocks).
  • Radio/Signs, Signals, & Codes was added at 11am.

Upcoming Webinar Series: Summer Camp 2022

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Join the staff of the different NCAC Summer Camps & Programs for information webinars as you prepare for Summer Camp 2022. These webinars are perfect for new leaders looking for an orientation to camp, units bringing their scouts to that camp for the first time, or for returning leaders that want the latest update. There will be representation from Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp Snyder, District Day & Twilight Camps, and Camp Catoctin BSA. Let’s get camping in Summer 2022!

Webinars will begin at 7pm EST.

March 14: High Adventure

Looking for adventure? Get the information for Summer 2022 on Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure or one of the High Adventure Committee’s trips.

Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QiROY7zLRp2nLtowORDp1Q

March 21: Scouts BSA Camps

Get information about programs for both Troops and individuals at Goshen’s Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted; Goshen’s Provisional Camp program; Snyder’s Specialty Week; and Camp Catoctin BSA.

Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_De66k8skTT-OaNnoAmhYSw

March 28: Cub Scout & Webelos Camps

Get all the details on day camps and overnight camps at Camp Snyder, Goshen’s Camp Ross, and District Day & Twilight Camps.

Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HXQoSBO5RJ-JHf93A181QA

Canoe Trek: Looking for campers!

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The NCAC High Adventure Committee is sponsoring a Provisional Crew to Lenhok’sin High Adventure’s River Trek on the James River. Dates are July 17 – 23, 2022 (Goshen’s Week 4).

Lenhok’sin High Adventure is the high adventure base at Goshen Scout Reservation. It offers both backpacking and canoe treks. The River Trek takes participants paddling down one of Virginia’s most scenic rivers, the James River, on a 5 day, 4 night canoeing trek. Experience 61 miles of the historic upper James River in Virginia from the headwaters at Iron Gate to the Snowden Dam. Navigate over 100 Class I rapids, 20 challenging Class II rapids, and the infamous Balcony Falls rapid. Bring your fishing pole and pick up dinner along the way. Camp nightly at wilderness riverside locations. Add an optional river clean up service project to work towards your River Trek and 50 Miler Awards.

This crew is for individual Venturers and Scouts, ages 14+. Interested individuals who are 12 (13 by September 1, 2022) or 13 years old should contact the trek leaders first for information on attending.

Cost is $420/youth and $225/adult. Prices increase after the Early Bird deadline on April 15. Camperships are available on the Goshen website: www.gotogoshen.org/camperships

Learn more about Lenhok’sin High Adventure and the James River Canoe Trek at www.gotogoshen.org/lenhoksin

Register and get contact information for the NCAC High Adventure Committee River Trek Provisional Crew at scoutingevent.com/082-55220

Learn more about the NCAC High Adventure Committee and other high adventure trips for Summer 2022 at www.ncacbsa.org/high-adventure