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Home >MOUNTAINFEST 2011

Registration includes free dinner on Saturday, a full day of activities, commemorative, genuine-leather totem and arena show.

In consultation with key volunteers, leadership and staff, and after careful consideration, we are excited to announce that this fall will offer the best opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the union of our two great Councils into the new Laurel Highlands Council.

To commemorate our merger we invite all Scouting units and members to attend a very exciting Laurel Highlands Council Camporee held at Heritage Reservation, near Farmington Pennsylvania, September 16 – 18, 2011. We kindly ask that every Pack, Troop and Crew “Save the Date” NOW and make every attempt to attend what will be an event that every member of the Laurel Highlands Council, youth and adult, will not forget.

There will be a wide array of activities for all ages including aquatics, fishing, shooting sports, climbing, COPE, Scout skills, camping, cooking and much more. We are sure these activities will build new and strengthen old bonds within our Council.

Registration

Registraton is available online here or call the Camping Department on (412) 325-7921 to register over the phone. Please note the following:

• Participant (Heritage wall tent) is primarily for Cub Scout Packs as most do not have camping gear.
• Participant (unit provided tent) is primarily for Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews that have their own tents.
  • This will allow as many Cub Scout Packs to attend as possible without excluding them because they don't have tents.

MountainFest Totem

Upon arrival, each participant, youth and adult, attending MountainFest will be given a Totem, as well as a supply of colored beads; each District will have their own color bead. To help commemorate the formation of the Laurel Highlands Council, participants are asked to meet members from each District, and trade beads, completing the spectrum of beads on their own Totem. Additionally, participants can go to the Handicraft areas of each camp to further customize their Totems, making them a fond reminder of MountainFest for years to come.

MountainFest Arena Show

Saturday night at MountainFest will cap off the weekend with an arena show. For the first time, youth and adults from all corners of the newly formed Council will come together to enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship. A presentation of the new council flag, unveiled by the Council President and Order of the Arrow Chief, will be followed by bands and entertainment throughout the night.

A rededication ceremony, for all age groups will also be led, reminding us all of our shared purpose and sense of adventure. Different presentations, led by the Order of the Arrow, will also help us to remember the formation of the Laurel Highlands Council, while enjoying world-class entertainment during the evening.

The show will end with a concert by Stereotype and a fireworks extravaganza, capping off a weekend filled with amazing program, new friendships and recommitted bonds to the ideals of Scouting.

Life in Camp

The majority of Cub Scout activities will take place at Camp Independence.

The majority of Boy Scout and Venturer acstivities will take place at Camps Liberty and Freedom

Cub Scout Activities Inflatable Obstacles and Games Tackle the obstacle course, bungee run and try out the surf board simulator, as these popular attractions return. Fishing Over six miles of shoreline await you at Heritage Reservation. Multiple fishing docks are scattered around the perimeter of Lake Courage, or follow the Courage Trail to find the perfect spot. Lake Courage is home to bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. No live bait (aside from worms). Compete to catch the biggest fish and win a trophy! Archery Archery for every age level! Cub Scouts and Webelos have the chance to shoot at the Camp Independence Archery Range, and then test their skills at Action Archery: a trail that weaves its way through the forest with shooting stations. BB Guns Cub Scouts can shoot at our BB gun range. Trained instructors will be on hand to help you hit the bulls eye! Climbing Webelos can climb our 30-foot mobile climbing tower and tackle the bouldering wall and course. BMX Webelos can pedal their way around our BMX track, complete with ramps and other obstacles. Bikes and helmets are provided, just show up and tackle the course! Kayaks Hop in a kayak and paddle around Lake Courage. Take the opportunity to examine some of the harder to reach areas of shoreline and Latham’s Cove. Cooking Demonstrations and interactive activities will be going on throughout the day. Stop by to test your culinary craftiness and sample some delectable desserts. Find some new recipes to take back to your unit! Canoe Take our aluminum canoes out onto the waters of Lake Courage. Paddle around the lake and practice for the Iron Man competition next summer. Scout Skills Put your Scout skills to the test. Practice and compete in various areas including pioneering, orienteering, first aid and nature identification. Swimming Swimmers of all ability groups are invited to Lake Courage to take a dip in the cool waters. Dive off our floating dock, or just relax on the sandy beach. Sponge Wars It’s an all-out battle at the fort! Grab a sponge and protect the fort from invading forces. Two stories of action and adventure! Handicraft Stop down to our Handicraft areas to work on leather and woodcarving projects. Spend some time personalizing your MountainFest totem necklace to commemorate this special event!

Boy Scout Activities Order of the Arrow Service Corps Serve two hours at MountainFest and receive the first-issue Lodge flap of Allohak Menewi. Shotgun Shooting Older Boy Scouts and Venturers can head to our shotgun range at Discovery to experience an entirely different type of shooting. Clay birds go flying past, propelled from our mechanical throwers, as you try to hit as many as possible. Black Powder Shoot black powder rifles, just like they did in the days of yore. Inflatable Obstacles and Games Tackle the obstacle course, bungee run and try out the surf board simulator, as these popular attractions return. Rappelling Boy Scouts can rappel down our climbing tower, learning the basics of what is for many, a life-long passion. Project C.O.P.E. Join members of your patrol, or make new friends as you work you way through our Project C.O.P.E. course, 20 feet in the air. Give the initiative games and low challenge elements a try too! Rifle Shooting Boy Scouts and Venturers can join the competition at our Rifle Ranges. .22 Rifles will be provided, and our trained instructors will be there to help you with your aim and increase your score Mountain Biking Boy Scouts and Venturers can take our mountain bikes around Lake Courage. See beaver lodges, Point Spear, Latham’s Cove and bridge our dam. Fishing Over six miles of shoreline await you at Heritage Reservation. Multiple fishing docks are scattered around the perimeter of Lake Courage, or follow the Courage Trail to find the perfect spot. Lake Courage is home to bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. No live bait (aside from worms). Compete to catch the biggest fish and win a trophy! Archery Boy Scouts and Venturers can hone their skills with our compound bows. Climbing Try to reach the top of our 30-foot climbing tower. Three different sides, two with varying degree of difficulty, provide challenges for everyone. Sailing Take out our sailboats on 270 acres of water: your opportunity to sail all of Lake Courage. Let the winds guide you around the beautiful lake as you take in the scenery that only the Laurel Highlands can offer. Handicraft Stop down to our Handicraft areas to work on leather and woodcarving projects. Spend some time personalizing your MountainFest totem necklace to commemorate this special event!

Venturing Activities Pistols Venturers can shoot our .22 pistols at our range, working on marksmanship. Shotgun Shooting Older Boy Scouts and Venturers can head to our shotgun range at Discovery to experience an entirely different type of shooting. Clay birds go flying past, propelled from our mechanical throwers, as you try to hit as many as possible. Black Powder Shoot black powder rifles, just like they did in the days of yore. Rappelling Boy Scouts can rappel down our climbing tower, learning the basics of what is for many, a life-long passion. Inflatable Obstacles and Games Tackle the obstacle course, bungee run and try out the surf board simulator, as these popular attractions return. Project C.O.P.E. Join members of your patrol, or make new friends as you work you way through our Project C.O.P.E. course, 20 feet in the air. Give the initiative games and low challenge elements a try too! Rifle Shooting Boy Scouts and Venturers can join the competition at our Rifle Ranges. .22 Rifles will be provided, and our trained instructors will be there to help you with your aim and increase your score Mountain Biking Boy Scouts and Venturers can take our mountain bikes around Lake Courage. See beaver lodges, Point Spear, Latham’s Cove and bridge our dam. Fishing Over six miles of shoreline await you at Heritage Reservation. Multiple fishing docks are scattered around the perimeter of Lake Courage, or follow the Courage Trail to find the perfect spot. Lake Courage is home to bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. No live bait (aside from worms). Compete to catch the biggest fish and win a trophy! Archery Boy Scouts and Venturers can hone their skills with our compound bows. Climbing Try to reach the top of our 30-foot climbing tower. Three different sides, two with varying degree of difficulty, provide challenges for everyone. Sailing Take out our sailboats on 270 acres of water: your opportunity to sail all of Lake Courage. Let the winds guide you around the beautiful lake as you take in the scenery that only the Laurel Highlands can offer. Handicraft Stop down to our Handicraft areas to work on leather and woodcarving projects. Spend some time personalizing your MountainFest totem necklace to commemorate this special event!