COLD RUSH IS COMING!
February 11, 2012
SCHEDULE:
Arrive at Camp and set up your campsite.
8:00 p.m. ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY – Finding your way at night (per Boy Scout Handbook). Meet at Pool Shelter. Bring a compass and a flashlight!
SATURDAY
9:30 FLAG RAISING AND OPENING – No announcements
10:00 SESSION 1 (90 minutes)
11:45 LUNCH at the DINING HALL. Klondike Dan will provide spaghetti, garlic cheese biscuits, and a layered salad. YOU provide your own drinks. We also need some spaghetti sauce (if you have a good recipe).
1:00 SESSION 2 (90 minutes)
2:30 SESSION 3 (90 minutes)
4:15 GREAT SLED RACE – We have opted for a “NO SLED” Sled race this year due to the warm temperatures and plentiful rain at Camp Roland this winter (too much MUD!). We will instead have a Scouting Skills challenge. Your Scouts should practice their straight lashing skills, all required knots through the rank of first class, the 2-man carry, building a fire with flint and steel (we will provide the flint – you need to bring some steel).
5:00 CLOSING and AWARDS
What you need to bring:
- Please bring a shovel to dig a fire pit for a no trace campfire
- You will need a frying pan suitable for cooking an egg… or a fried pie
- Your team will need a compass and someone with a pocket knife (and totin’ chip certification)
- You need to bring water and toilet paper (no water at Camp Roland in winter)
- Warm clothing – in layers because the February weather is unpredictable
- We will be building a no trace camp fire with flint and steel during one session. We will also be making “char-cloth” to aid you in building a fire. We will also discuss firem’n chii certification.
- Another session will involve knot tying, compass reading and orienteering.
- Finally, we will have a session relating to service to Camp Roland.
Cost for this event is $5 for Boy Scouts, Webelos, Explorers, and Venture Crew members. Adult cost is $2 whether you participate or not. If you come to Camp Roland for this event YOU MUST REGISTER AND YOU MUST PAY. Patches will be provided. Portable toilets will be available.
For more info contact Klondike Dan via email (dantrent@comcast.net)
No matter where in the world you are, get on Interstate 77 "between the tunnels" in beautiful Bland County Virginia. Travel to the BASTIAN exit (EXIT 58). From Exit 58 turn toward downtown Bastian (if coming from the south {Wytheville}turn left at the end of the ramp. If coming from the north {Bluefield/Princeton} turn right at the end of the ramp), passing the Marathon gas station on your left. STOP at the stop sign. When clear, turn left and travel about 100 yards on U.S. Route 52. After 100 yards turn RIGHT on State Route 714. After winding down this road for about 3 miles, look for a RED CABOOSE on your left. Turn left down the gravel driveway just before reaching the caboose. Don't worry about the barking dogs at the little white house at the camp entrance... they've almost all had their shots!
A MAP showing Mountain Dominion Scout Units and Camp Roland is HERE. Thanks to Thomas Kozikowski