What: Mountain Biking/Canoeing/Hiking/Fossil Hunting at Caesar’s Creek State Park, in Ohio, and NOT in Kentucky. Lots of things to do at Caesar’s Creek.

Where: Caesar’s Creek State Park, in Ohio

When: Leave the Church on Friday October 19 at 9AM (that is a day off from school for most public schools) and return on Sunday October 21 at 12:30PM.

Cost: Cost will be $35 — includes transportation, camping fee, food and canoe/kayak rentals.

Bring: Regular weekend camping gear for 3 days/2 nights camping; Scout handbook; proper clothing for the weather; mountain bike.

We still need 2 adults who are willing to bike with the bikers (we have the adults who are willing to canoe with the canoers).

What: Canoe Clinic programs are designed to teach your Scouts paddling competency and tripping skills, as well as including all requirements for the Canoeing merit badge and ACA Introduction to Canoeing course. Clinics fill up quickly: sign up early! Canoeing clinic registration is limited to 32 Scouts.

Where: Camp Lazarus / Alum Creek
4422 Columbus Pike , Delaware, OH

When: Friday, September 14, 2012 – Sunday, September 16, 2012

Cost: $20.00 (which includes instructional fees, books and patch)

Contact: Steve Park, Clinic Lead, 614.578.1920
Michael Hock, Emeritus Clinic Lead, 614.888.4703

What: Our first campout this fall is back by popular demand, KELLEY’S ISLAND! If biking, fishing, sight-seeing and camping skills-learning are for you, then you need to sign up. A sign up sheet will be at the Fall Court of Honor, and we will need to know 1) are you going? and 2) with or without your bike!

Where: Kelley’s Island, camping at East Harbor State Park.

When: Friday, September 21, 2012 – Sunday, September 23, 2012

Cost: $35.00 – includes all food, campground fee, ferry ride and transportation costs.

There will be more information and a handout at the Fall Court of Honor. If you are an adult with a vehicle with a hitch and can haul a trailer, please contact Gary Meyer 885-0109.

What: Rappelling, of course! Or “abseiling” if you’re German~~ The art of dangling on a rope over a cliff. Our qualified Rappelmasters teach you the right way/ the safe way. If you are 13 and younger, you get to do so only in the presence of your parent or other guardian (not necessarily on the rope, just topside). Find out how many times you have to do it to earn the coveted rappelling knot– Scouts and adults. Back at camp, work on some of those outdoor skills you’ve been wanting to become proficient at, including cooking in a dutch oven.

Where: Camping at the Prosser Family Farm in Hocking Hills; Rappelling at Conkle’s Hollow.

When: Friday, August 10, 2012 – we meet at the Church at 6PM; leave soon thereafter.
Sunday, August 12, 2012 – we return to the Church by 12:30PM.

Bring: Bring long pants, heavy duty work gloves and sturdy boots. Scout essentials (see your handbook) and other overnight gear (sleeping bag, pad, mess kit, etc.).

Cost: $25.00– covers transportation, food, supplies. Camping is FREE-(Thanks, Prossers!).

Rappelling Fall Campout 2012 Handout

What: The Simon Kenton Council Sea Scout Rendezvous (COUNCIL VENTURING EVENT)

Do you enjoy sailing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing and just about any other activity that involves water? Then this is for you. Lots of fun water activities and fellowship for all. Mark your calendars now for the date. We will be doing the potluck again for the Saturday evening meal with the event supplying the meat for sandwiches.

When: August 17-19, 2012  (7:00 PM – 12:00 PM)

Where: Alum Creek State Park, Group Camping Area, 3615 S. Old State Rd, Delaware, Ohio

Cost: $20, $25 after August 3rd. Registration is available online at skcbsa.org.

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What: Canoeing!!! Fishing!!! Swimming!!! Anything else done in the water! This will be at the Schmidt’s private farm, with a swimming pond, and other water activities at nearby Pike Lake.

Who: Scouts, Leaders, and Parents – those who want to get wet!

When: Friday, June 22, 2012 – we meet at the Church at 5PM; leave at 5:01PM
Sunday, June 24, 2012 – we return to the Church at 12:30PM

Bring: Scout essentials (see your handbook); other overnight gear (sleeping bag, pad, mess kit, etc.); swimsuit, fishing gear, and your “water safety smarts”!

Cost: $25.00 – covers food and transportation and all activities.

Water Sports Campout 2012 Handout

2012- 2013  OUTDOOR PROGRAM

Outdoor Program 2012-2013 Handout

The Rappelling Spring 2012 outing schedule for May 12th has been cancelled due to lack of participation.