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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

Lenhok’sin Outpost Update

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We have a Lenhok’sin Outpost changeup this summer. Due to lack of popularity, Mountain Biking will be closing this summer. Replacing it is, new for 2022, the Search and Rescue outpost.

Search & Rescue: Take part in a staff-led search and rescue scenario and learn about how to treat some of the backcountry’s most common injuries, including sprains, environmental emergencies, and more.

Also, based on best practices from the National Speleological Society and the National Park Service, Caving will unfortunately be closed again this summer due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about Lenhok’sin High Adventure at www.gotogoshen.org/lenhoksin

Get Wilderness First Aid Certified with NCAC

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The Outdoor Preparedness Initiative (OPI) offers Wilderness First Aid certification with CPR/AED. OPI aims to prepare Scouts, Scouters, and outdoor enthusiasts for high adventure activities and other outdoor adventures. Certification is provided through the American Red Cross. Courses are being offered at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, VA on the weekends of November 20-21 and December 18-19.

When attending national and local high adventure bases, at least one member of the crew needs to be certified in Wilderness First Aid. Please check out the information for the high adventure base you are attending to learn more about their specific requirements.

Register now! https://scoutingevent.com/082-52255

Let’s Get Camping Webinar Series: High Adventure at Summer Camp

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March 25, 2021: High Adventure at Summer Camp Webinar

Missed the webinar? You can view a recording of it below.

In this webinar, we give units planning for Summer 2021 and future summers an overview of our local Lenhok’sin High Adventure, as well as the National High Adventure bases and our Council-sponsored trips there. In addition the overview, we also talk a little about the different COVID-19 protocols at the different camps.

Download the slides from the webinar here: High Adventure at Summer Camp slides [PPTX]

Get more information on the various high adventure opportunities:

You can find the whole series of Let’s Get Camping Webinar recordings on our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5x999ziTZaU6Kr1lqS6tbNqgYTzjcBRf

The remaining upcoming webinar will be on Scouts BSA Camping Options on April 1 at 6pm EST. Register in advance at https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K297JI5zTrOSqIcHr9mpVw

Upcoming Webinar Series: Summer Camp 2021

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Join the staff of the different NCAC Summer Camps & Programs for informational webinars and get all your summer camp questions answered! There will be representation from Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp Snyder, District Day & Twilight Camps, Camp Catoctin BSA, and the High Adventure Committee. Let’s get camping in Summer 2021!

March 4: Camping & COVID

Camp is going to look a little different this year. Learn what Goshen and Snyder are
doing to keep camp both safe and fun this summer.

March 11: Scouts BSA Camping Options

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

March 18: Cub Scouts Go to Camp

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

March 25: High Adventure at Summer Camp

Looking for adventure? Check out Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure or one of the
High Adventure Committee’s trips to a National High Adventure Base.

Webinars will begin at 6pm EST.

Register in advance at: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K297JI5zTrOSqIcHr9mpVw

Troop 58 Takes on Northern Tier High Adventure!

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On July 18th, 2020, a crew of 2 adults and 6 scouts from Troop 58 in Ashburn, VA went to Northern Tier in Ely, Minnesota. Over 5 days and 4 nights, they canoed and portaged over 50 miles. Traveling from lake to lake, river to river, they shared stories and laughter. Every day was a new adventure for these S  couts as they explored the wilderness. From wading through swamps to putting on wet socks, they truly experienced a high adventure out in the Boundary Waters. Their most memorable moments were seeing unique landmarks and cave drawings that represented the history of the native tribes that lived there. Through restless nights and rainy days, the crew persevered and made memories that would last a lifetime.