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1 - 26 Special Programs at ASC Special programs offer the chance to try something a little different. These programs are available to most of your boys. You as the camp leader must guide boys in the selection of activities at camp. A boy may wish to put his entire time working on Merit Badges, but on the other hand there are boys who wish to concentrate on nothing but special activities. We encourage you to try to limit the Scouts to three to four merit badges so they have the extra time needed to participate in all programs. Conservation Projects: Each troop is encouraged to participate in a conservation project and add their troop numbers to the conservation role. A list of conservation projects has been compiled according to the camp conservation plan and the Ecology Director will be happy to supply you with the material needed to complete this project. Projects include erosion control, stream improvement, forestry and wildlife habitation. You may also pick a project in your own troop site such as building a new fire altar or rotating a patrol site. Make sure these are cleared with the Camp Director and the Property Superintendent. Through this program we hope Scouts will be encouraged to improve their camp and at the same time learn something about conservation practices in the Adirondacks. These projects will also address camp needs that are often overlooked. Here are some projects in more detail Erosion Control: Steps Retaining walls Planting a ground cover Riprap Stream Improvement: Dams Clean up of unnatural litter Forestry: Brush Clearing Tree Thinning Firewood Cutting Wildlife Projects: Building Bird Houses Building Bird Feeders Wildlife Brush Piles Den Boxes Building Deer enclosures and Building Fish Shelters World Conservation Award You can earn this award by earning the following Merit Badges: Environmental Science, either Soil and Water Conservation or Fish and Wildlife Management, and Citizenship in the world. Mountain Bikes You will have an opportunity with your troop to use our Mountain Bikes for an out of camp experience led by our camp staff. Bikes will not be available to unit leaders to borrow during times when the bikes are not in use.
1 - 27 Wilderness Survival: The exciting Program gives scouts the basic knowledge and skills needed to survive in the wild and how to feel at home in the woods. Scouts will receive expert instruction in fire building, shelter building, water purification, rope making, and other survival skills. Successful completion will earn the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, but if a scout wants to participate and not earn the badge they are welcome. The program culminates in an overnight stay in a self built shelter. Paul Bunyan Award: See the requirements in the latest edition of “Boy Scout Requirements” book and make plans with Camp Director upon arrival at camp. This award is encouraged, so please ask. * For Extended Treks please refer to the Trek Section of this guide. Challenge Valley This course was first developed for the National Jamboree and was one of the most popular activities of the 1989 Jamboree. There are ten exciting stations for the scout who likes a challenge. Activities include, water walk, monkey bar, mud crawl, sky walk, water drop, commando climb and tunnel crawl. At the end you will be encouraged to take a hot shower located nearby. Leaders are encouraged to help and act as spotters along with our staff. Rock Climbing: Activities at Spring Pond Rock at Sabattis have been designed to give a Scout the training necessary to participate in a safe but exciting experience. A basic climb may be scheduled for your entire troop. Kayaking: This program provides a safe, flat water experience for all Blue Tag Swimmers. Basic instruction and demonstration will be provided by a trained aquatics staff member. Open Kayaking is available in the evening. Small Boat Sailing: Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge is offered at camp. Open sail will be held Monday through Thursday from 3:00 till 4:00pm at the trip center. Please bring your buddy tags from the waterfront and of course a buddy! BSA Lifeguard: This award is the most advanced BSA Aquatics program offered. The purpose of BSA Lifeguard is to train youth and adults to safely operate swimming and boating programs for their troop. In order to complete this program, participants must have a current certification in CPR and First Aid from the Red Cross, American Heart Association, or the National Safety Council. You are encouraged to complete the required certification before you arrive in camp. If you like the waterfront, this program will give you the chance to spend lots of time there. Mile Swim: This challenging program feature offers a chance to push your body to the limit. See requirements in the latest edition of “Boy Scout Requirements”. Other programs: See the sections on Sabattis for other programs that will be unique for each camp.
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