Camping this Fall at Camp Rock Enon

So, what are your camping plans for this month?

16-18 SEP:  Boy Scout Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee
24-25 SEP:  Cub Scout Family Camp and Loopapalooza
01-02 OCT:  Webelos Woods for all first-year Webelos Scouts

Don't miss the exciting events coming to Camp Rock Enon!  Get those registrations in!

Save the Date: 16-18 SEP Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee

Who:  All Boy Scouts
What:  Mountain Man Rendezvous Fall Camporee
When:  16-18 SEP 2011
Where:  Beautiful Camp Rock Enon

Details:  Registration details!  Events include canoe obstacle course, tomahawk throw, pioneering competition and more.  Registration deadline is 13 SEP 2011.

Scuba slots going fast!

Scuba Diving Merit Badge

SCUBA!

This fantastic opportunity awaits you at Camp Rock Enon starting July 24, 2011. 

Only a few spaces remain, jump into the water now for this amazing training.

Registration information is available at www.sac-bsa.org!

Once you have your SCUBA PADI open water certification, join the Council Contingent for day and night dives in the Florida Keys at Seabase 2012!

...and don't forget the new Scuba Diving merit badge, too!

New Merit Badge: Robotics

The new Robotics Merit Badge will launch 12 APR 2011 at National Robotics Week.

Boys' Life website to launch the Robotics resource center on the same date.

ScoutStuff.org is offering a robotic bug kit, too.

Who will be the first Scout in the Shenandoah Area Council to earn it?

Need more information?  Coming soon...

Save the Date: 06-08 MAY 60th Venture Weekend

Who: All Venturing Crews (including from outside the council!)
What:  60th Venture Weekend
When:  06-08 MAY 2011
Where:  Camp Rock Enon

Details:

Calling All Crews!  

Come join in the fun at Camp Rock Enon in Gore, VA where the Shenandoah Area Council’s Venturing Program will be hosting our 60^th Venture Weekend.  

There will be many activities including Crew competitions, shooting sports, climbing/rappelling, knots/lashing, “scavenging”, advancement opportunities, and other exciting activities.***Cameras are a MUST for the scavenger hunt***  

You may choose cabin, first come first serve, or tent camping. Tents need to be brought to camp. 

Costs will include a patch, T-shirt, food for the weekend, awards and a fun filled program!  

Cabin Camping: $45 per person for the weekend Tent Camping: $35 per person for the weekend  

You need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping pad, toiletries, extra clothing, tour plan, medical forms A and C filled out, any medications you’re taking, a camera, a smile, and a GREAT attitude!

Save the Date: 01 OCT 2011 Valley Rally Bike Ride

Who:  Everyone who can ride a bike!
What:  Valley Rally Bicycle Ride
Where:  Details to come...keep up on Facebook too!
When:  01 OCT 2011

Save the Date: 14-15 MAY Fun with Son Camp

Who: Cub Scouts and an Adult Partner
What:  Fun with Son Camp
When:  14-15 MAY (Registration due 15 APR--late fee after that!  No walk-ins!)
Where:  Beautiful Camp Rock Enon!
How:  Complete registration form and make payment prior to 15 APR!

Details:
Archery, BB's, Craft, Fishing, Rubber Duck Races, Raingutter Regatta, Sailing Activities Bazaar
All meals provided!

Questions:  Marc Houde (contact information on the registration form)