Arrow of Light Weekend- Sept 16-18, 2011

Dinner on Saturday night is provided in the Wah-Tut-Ca dining hall in a Boy Scout Camp style meal. The den is responsible for purchasing all other meals and preparing them in the campsite. Meal planning should be part of the camping experience. Involve your Webelos in creating the menu, creating a budget, purchasing food, cooking, and cleaning up.

Remember to store your food and trash responsibly to avoid uninvited guests.

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AOL Weekend Youth Chairman:

Timothy Lawrence-Clark

Adult Adviser:

Chris Eckelkamp ceckelkamp@comcast.net

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An Event For Webelos II

A significant part of any Order of the Arrow Lodge is it's commitment to Webelos Program and Nanepashemet Lodge is no different. A Webelos Scout is a Cub who is at a point of transition into the Boy Scout ranks. At this time in a Cub's journey, learning leadership skills basic Scouting skills are important for growth. The Arrowmen of Nanepashemet, being honor campers, pass on their knowledge to these growing cubs in hopes they too will some day pass on their skills. One program that is critical for the growth of a Webelos Scout is the Arrow of Light Weekend. The cubs are provided a weekend staffed by experienced OA members of the lodge. An exciting and vigorous program has been planned for the whole weekend. The weekend will include some of the skills and requirements needed for the Arrow of Light Award as well as the Webelos Outdoorsman and Readyman Activity Badges.

AOLTUG Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation serves as a place to incorporate teamwork and fellowship. The weekend will also give the boys a taste of the ultimate Scouting experience: Summer Camp. We're planning a true Wah-Tut-Ca style Dining Hall experience, and many other activities in and around camp. Hands on activities and games encourage the Webelos Scouts to put their heads and their hands together to make light work and problem solve. Allowing the Webelos to understand teamwork, brotherhood, scout spirit, and most importantly, fun, makes for a great start in their Boy Scout endeavors. This weekend serves as and introduction to the concept of "youth led" as opposed to "adult led". It is our goal to foster a desire in these young scouts to continue in the Scouting program and become tomorrow's leaders.

AOLKIDS This weekend has been specifically designed for the 2nd year Webelos Scout (Webelos II) who will be transitioning to a Boy Scout Troop in the spring of 2011. We hope that by choosing Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation as our setting the Webelos II scout will be encouraged to sign up for Summer Camp with their troop in the summer of 2011.

Program Informatioin

During the check in on Friday night your den will be assigned to a campsite and an Arrowman guide will assist you and help you set up.

This weekend has both fun and advancement planned. We highly encourage you to give credit to your Webelos for the events they participate in toward advancement requirements. It is up to you to determine if your Webelos have completed the requirements outlined in the Webelos Scout Book. We will give you a list of the requirements they may have met at this event. Below are some of the program activities planned for the weekend. Subject to change. Here is some of the program activities planned for the weekend; First Aid, BBs, archery, Indian lore, showmanship, boat making, knots, and Scouting Knowledge.

During the weekend Webelos will be given the opportunity to earn the following requirements:

Arrow of Light requirements- 2, 4(Boy Scout oriented activity), and 5.

Outdoorsman requirement- 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12

The camp also affords opportunities to earn requirements from the Forester, Naturalist, and the Readyman Activity Badges, although they will not be part of the formal program for the weekend.

CampfireWTCSR The weekend opens with a Wah-Tut-Ca style Campfire in the Clayton Lane Stockade led by the Arrowmen and ends with a campfire with participation from all the Webelos dens attending. So remember to bring your ideas for a song skit or cheer.

Parking

Due to the popularity of this event parking will be at a premium at Wah-Tut-Ca. Car Pooling
is strongly encouraged. Upon arriving at Camp you will be sent to a designated parking area. Please come prepared to hike to your assigned campsite. Trucks will also be available to shuttle den gear such as food and tents. You will not be able to drive your car all the way to your campsite.

Medical Forms

A health history form is required for all participants and should remain in the possession of the den leader. This does not require a physical exam.

Campfires In Campsites

Campfires are a great part of Scout camp and the AOL Weekend. We ask that you follow a few simple guidelines. For cub events, fires in campsites must be attended by an adult at all times. Fires and the use of woods tools: (saws, axes, and hatchets) should be in accordance with BSA Guide to Safe Scouting. There is no cutting of standing trees at WTCSR. Contain fires to the fire pits already in the campsite. Fires must be out cold when you leave your campsite or retire for the night.

Cars in Camp

For emergency access and to preserve the outdoor experience, we do not allow cars in campsites or parking along the camp road. Due to the number of participants and the nature of our camp roads, we cannot allow cars to go to the campsites to drop off gear. We do provide a gear shuttle on Friday night and Sunday morning. A truck will help take your gear from your car to your campsite. Please pack your gear accordingly. Please observe the camp speed limit of 10 MPH. Thank you for your cooperation.

Arrow of Light Weekend Schedule AOLLOGO

Schedule

Friday:

6:30-8:00PM Cub Scouts Arrive

9:00PM Campfire at the Stockade

(Program by Nanepashemet Lodge)

10:00PM Lights out.

Saturday:

7AM Wake up in campsites and cook breakfast.

8:00AM Everyone to the dining hall for morning colors and official opening.

8:30-11:20AM Program Sessions

11:30 AM Lunch

12:30-5:20PM Program Sessions

6:00PM Dinner at Dining Hall (Wear your Uniform)

9:00PM Campfire (Program by Webelos Dens)

10:30PM Lights out

Sunday:

7:00AM Wakeup and Breakfast

8:30AM Closing Ceremony and Colors at Dining Hall

Camp closes at 11:00AM. Remember to haul out your trash.

What To Bring AOLREAD

Personal Gear

_ Class "A" Webelos Uniform

_ Webelos Handbook

_ Tent & Ground cloth

_ Backpack or Appropriate bag to carry gear

_ Weather appropriate clothes
(sweatshirt, wind breaker, puffy goose down winter coat, gloves etc.)

_ Water bottle or camelback (lots of water)

_ Plate/Bowl/Mess kit (eating utensils)

_ Sturdy shoes

_ Rain Gear

_ Sun block

_ Bug spray

_ Rope (a Scout always comes prepared with rope.)

_ Flashlight (It will be getting dark when you are setting up your campsite).

_ Hat

_ Small notebook and pen

_ Enthusiasm

Den/Pack Gear

Rain or dining fly
Trash Bags (Trash must be hauled out and discarded at home)
Food for Weekend in appropriate containers (may require coolers)
Camp Stove if required to prepare food
Cook kit and Utensils to prepare food
Containers to Carry Water

Please pack your food appropriately so it can be shuttled. Coolers or Rubbermaid containers work well. Shopping bags from the supermarket do not.

- Drinking water, flush toilets, and showers will be available in the Camp.

- Trash must be hauled out and discarded at home. Camp dumpsters cannot accommodate the volume of trash for this event.

Check with your local Boy Scout troop for the possibility of borrowing camping gear; most troops will gladly accommodate a Webelos Den or Cub Scout Pack when it comes to camping. They should have tents and outdoor cooking gear.