Oncor Pedal and Paddle High Adventure Program A new adventure for older scouts at Camp Constantin/Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base 2013 Information Guide
Oncor Pedal & Paddle High Adventure Program General Information The Oncor Pedal & Paddle High adventure program is an outpost activity for scouts both male and female, age 14 and up. It is an opportunity that combines the fun and adventure of traveling by kayak and mountain bike through some of the most beautiful terrain that Central Texas has to offer by combining the disciplines of kayaking and mountain biking. The program is offered on a weekly basis starting June 16 and runs for the following six weeks. This is an outpost/trek experience - meaning that participants will be staying in their own backpacking tents, traveling and carrying all of their supplies with them. Cost will be $330 for Circle Ten Scouts and $340 for Non-Circle Ten Scouts. If you are registering and attending with your troop you will need to pay your regular camp fee ($230 - C10 Members, $240 - Non-C10 Members) with your troop payment and then an additional $100 with your application for Pedal & Paddle. Adults also have an opportunity to participate. In fact, we are looking for adventurous adult leaders (both male and female) to assist our four full time male and female staffers in supervision of the crews. Every session there will be four slots made available for adult volunteers FREE OF CHARGE. Positions will fill on a first come, first serve basis. 2013 Pedal & Paddle Information Guide 2
Like all new programs, Pedal and Paddle has continued to evolve in new directions as we continue to work out the details of the equipment and the logistics for this all new program at Camp Constantin/Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base Day to Day Overview: Participants arrive on Sunday, meet the Pedal & Paddle Staff and go through swim check etc. Individual participants will meet Sunday evening prior to camp fire o Meet and greet fellow crew members o Discuss specific itinerary o Get fitted for PFD s, paddles, and buddies o Pack council provided kayaking dry bags Monday morning breakfast with unit in the Dining Hall Depart camp after breakfast. Crew A will depart via Kayaks from the waterfront, Crew B will depart from Waterfront via mountain bike Philmont style trail meals from here on Crew A will carry gear with them and kayak on Possum Kingdom Lake all day Monday, Tuesday and arrive at North D&D recreation area on Wednesday morning Crew B will have their gear delivered to North D&D recreation area which will serve as their Base Camp. They will ride the Possum kingdom Hike & Bike Trail system all day Monday and Tuesday spending each night at North D&D campgrounds Wednesday the two crews will come together for a service project and a cookout lunch Crew B will transition to kayaks and depart Wednesday afternoon and travel back to camp on Thursday and Friday Crew A will transition to mountain bikes/base camp and ride Thursday and return to camp on Friday Participate in the afternoon/evening festivities with their troops Head home Saturday morning with the unit that they arrived with GT Avalanche 4.0 Jackson Kayaks Journey 13.5 2013 Pedal & Paddle Information Guide 3
Sunday Proposed Itinerary CREW A CREW B arrive & check in Arrive & check in am with unit with unit 6pm Meet and greet Meet and greet Sleep at Unit campsite Unit campsite Monday 9am Leave in Kayaks Leave on Bikes pm Kayaking Mountain Biking Sleep at Bug Beach North D&D Tuesday am Kayaking Mountain Biking pm Kayaking Mountain Biking Sleep at Sandy Beach North D&D Wednesday am Kayaking Service Project LUNCH TOGETHER pm Service Project Kayaking Sleep at North D&D Sandy Beach Thursday am Mountain Biking Kayaking pm Mountain Biking Kayaking Sleep at North D&D Bug Beach Friday am Mountain Biking Kayaking Arrive back in Arrive back in pm camp camp Sleep at Unit campsite Unit campsite Saturday am Depart with unit Depart with unit This is the tentative schedule. Subject to change prior to the opening of 2013 camping season. 2013 Pedal & Paddle Information Guide 4
Pedal & Paddle Application This application is to be submitted by individual participants in Pedal and Paddle. Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis and all applicants must be registered members of the BSA. PLEASE PRINT NEATLY Attending week: Week 1 June 16-22 Week 2 June 23-29 Week 3 June 30-July 6 Week 4 July 7-13 Week 5 July 14-20 Week 6 July 21-27 Participant s Name: E-mail Address: Participant is a Male Female Phone H: C: Age on June 3, 2012: Parent s Name: E-mail Address: Phone H: C: W: Address: City/State/Zip: You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your application has been accepted Send all receipts, confirmations, and additional information to: Unit leader listed on reservation Parent s address listed above FOR SCOUTMASTER, PARENT/GUARDIAN, and PARTICIPANT: Pedal and Paddle participants must be registered Scouts and at least 14 years of age. Each participant must be able to pass the BSA swim test and have a completed copy of the new BSA Annual Health and Medical Record completed by parents or guardian and supported by a medical evaluation completed within the last 12 months by a physician licensed to practice medicine. All Scouts in camp are required to have a parental signature in the Parental Permission signature block giving permission to treat in an emergency. Use the current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. We have discussed with our Scout the meaning of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. He understands his responsibility to do his best to follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law during his stay at Camp Constantin/Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base. We give our permission for the above listed scout to participate fully in the itinerary listed on page 4 of the Pedal & Paddle Information Guide. Scoutmaster s Signature Date Parent/Guardian s Signature Date Print Name Print Name Please submit completed form with fee to either C10 office or mail to: Circle Ten Council ATTN: Pedal & Paddle 8605 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, TX 75235 Please direct all inquiries to Scott Arrington, Camping Director- 214-902-6778, scott.arrington@scouting.org 2013 Pedal & Paddle Information Guide 5
Pedal and Paddle Equipment As part of the program you will be issued and be responsible for the care of several pieces of equipment. Feel free to bring your own bike but there is no additional charge for using ours. Remember to pack light as you will have to carry everything with you in the Kayak. The council provided bicycle will be a GT Avalanche 4.0 with the following specifications: Choice of 15, 17, 19, or 21 mountain bike frame Suntour XCM-V3 fork w/ 100mm of travel (front suspension) Shimano SL-M310 rapid fire shifters Shimano Altus front derailer The council will also provide a Jackson Kayaks Journey 13.5. 13 6 long 24 wide 15 Bow Height 36 cockpit length Bow & stern bulkheads for gear storage Other equipment provided by the council will include (personal equipment will be allowed) Dry bags for kayak portion Paddles Personal Floatation devices Cooking stoves Helmets for Bicycle section Please refer to the personal equipment list on page 30 of the 2013 Leaders Guide to Summer Camp for a complete listing of gear that you will need. Other specific things that you will need to provide will be: Backpacking tent Lightweight close toed shoes (for paddling) Personal Mess Kit (plate, bowl, cup, spoon, fork, knife) Cross Trainer tennis shoes or Mountain bike Shoes (for peddling) Camel-bak style backpack canteen Biking gloves (optional) Lightweight sleeping bag Sleeping pad 2013 Pedal & Paddle Information Guide 6