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Program Areas 1 - 24 Aquatics Safe Swim Defense Practice: Scoutmasters must review the Safe Swim Defense plan with the Aquatics Director. After the leader has their orientation, troops may practice their Safe Swim Defense skills at the designated areas. Open Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking: Open boating times will be available throughout the week. Swimming Instruction: Staff members will provide instruction for those who need to sharpen their swimming skills. Polar Bear Swim: For early risers, a quick dip before reveille, supervised by our Aquatics Staff, Monday through Friday, at the waterfront 6:30 am sharp. Windsurfing: Those of you with a great sense of balance and wanting some super fun can try their hands at Windsurfing at the Trip Center at Sabattis. Handicraft Leathercraft: With instruction you can create a leather project to be proud of. Basketry: With some assistance from our Handicraft Staff you will successfully make a basket to take home with you. Woodcarving: With the assistance of our staff you can find a piece of wood and carve anything you want out of it. Tote N’ Chip is a must for this badge. Nature, Ecology, and Conservation Nature Hikes and Demonstrations: Trained Staff will lead your troop to an area best suited for the topic at hand. Topics include, but are not limited to, edible plants, tree identification, beaver and beaver house, bog environment and general nature. Lengths of these hikes vary so ask your counselor. Fishing: Try the lakes and ponds of the Adirondacks for plentiful pan fish and Largemouth Bass. Adirondack Wildlife: At camp you will experience wild life at its finest, from deer, bear, raccoon, and beavers just to name a few. Shooting Sports Troop Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun: Troops may reserve the ranges to try their hand at Archery and Rifle Shooting. Expert staff instruction will be provided. Note: you must be 12 years old to participate in the Rifle Program and 13 for the shotgun. Archery and Rifle Competition: Weekly contests are held to determine who the best shooters in camp are.
1 - 25 Scoutcraft Area Pioneering: With the help of trained staff you can perfect your knot tying skills and complete project like monkey bridges, signal towers and whatever other camp gadget you can come up with. Demonstrations: Demonstrations in backpacking, cooking, Dutch oven Cooking, orienteering and much more will be done evenings at designated times and locations. Camp Wide Programs: Each camp offers unique camp wide programs in field sports, commissioner games, Scout craft and aquatics games. Details will be given out during leaders meetings in camp. In addition on Friday will be our camp-wide woodsmen’s competition where you troop/patrol can compete against other troops/patrols in old time woodsmen’s games. Events include: Timber hitch and drag, bow saw event, choker throw and set, pulp toss, ax throw, fire building, and always a favorite the two-man saw. <strong>Camps</strong>ite Inspections At ASC all campsites will be inspected daily by the Camp Commissioners. Areas that are of concern will include: neatness, safety, Scout Honor and Spirit, gateways, use of camp gadgets, organization, information on bulletin boards, and overall appearance of the site.
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