2010 Guidebook Available
The web version of the 2010 Guidebook is available for download. The document is at the printers and will be mailed out in late March to all registered units and key unit leaders in the Greater Pittsburgh Council.
Most Recent Newsletter
- Early Bird Registration - EXTENDED TO APRIL 15
- Heritage Ball Cap Order
- Campership Request - EXTENDED TO APRIL 15
- Independence Dining Hall to be Rebuilt for 2010
- Early Eagle Base High Adventure Discount
- Boy Scout Advancement Registration Open April 15
- Camp Promotion Visit
- Camp Staff Referral
- 2010 Guidebook and Advancement Schedule
High AdventureIf you are ready to experience true high adventure, then our week long treks are for you! Offered weekly from mid-June through mid-August; sessions start Sunday afternoon and end Saturday morning. These unique treks are available for Boy Scouts and Venturers 14 years of age or older. Your entire patrol or Crew can participate together, or sign up on your own to participate with other Boy Scouts and Venturers. Treks allow 12 participants (youth and adult) with a minimum of one 21 year old adult from each participating unit. Per National BSA Standards, Venture Crews with female participants must have one adult female leader. Venture Crews with male participants must have one adult male leader. |
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All treks will be led by experienced Trek Guides meeting Pennsylvania and BSA Trek Leader guidelines. All program gear needed for the treks is provided. Bring your personal belongings, a great attitude and be ready for the experience of a lifetime.
Besides loads of fun adventures, all Trek Programs will offer Leave No Trace instruction, GPS
navigation skills, challenge and team building elements, map and compass skills, first-aid skills, trail cooking and wilderness camping.
Micro-Trek
Perfect for the novice and experienced High Adventure camper, Micro-Trek is a base camp experience with five highlight activities during the day and various free time activities in the evenings. Campers are introduced to trail cooking, wilderness camping and trail equipment.
Trek: Backpacking Adventure
Be ready for the challenge of a five-day hiking Trek along the Laurel Highlands Trail. Everyday your packs will get lighter and the trail will get more exciting. Your Trek Guide will teach important outdoor skills to become your own guide in the outdoors.
Trek: Mountain Biking Adventure
Be ready for the challenge of a five-day mountain biking Trek along the Great Allegheny Passage. Every day your bikes will get lighter and the trail will get more exciting. Your Trek Guide will teach important outdoor skills to become your own guide in the outdoors.
