| 100th Anniversary Boy Scout Event |
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| Written by Justine Leininger | |
| Wednesday, 09 September 2009 00:21 | |
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Experience & Explore the Outside with Scout Troops at Abington Park on Saturday October 10th
Take the first step towards adventure by realizing that you can create it. Join the Boys Scouts of America to celebrate their 100th anniversary event at Abington Area Community Park on Saturday, October 10th. Experience the park in a new way. Discover a new outdoor skill! Campfire cooking,knot tying, nature hike, and backpacking are just a handful of the valuable lessons open to everyone that will be demonstrated by the Scouts in Troop 160. This fall, everyone is invited to make friends with the Boys Scouts of Abington Area and to accomplish more with the knowledge they offer. Discover the outside world to discover what's within. Demonstrations will be located at different stations from 10-Noon and 1-3PM. Come back at 7PM for family fun filled campfire activities- open to the public! Demonstrations include: · Leave no trace: includes a small trail hike explaining these principles along the way · Wilderness survival: includes shelter building, what to do when you are lost and the basic things you should have and what they are used for · First aid demonstrations · Orienteering: map and compass and a short orienteering course, how to find direction without a compass · Pioneering: lashings, knots, gadget building · Fire building and outdoor cooking: display of different types of fires, cooking over a fire, Dutch oven cooking · Backpacking: display and what to pack for a day and an overnight trip COME BACK AT 7PM for campfire activities open to all! There will be an information area for questions and materials, a display campsite. And more…. Why is it cool to be a Scout? “Scouting: It's the Adventure of a Lifetime! Scouting is more than just fun and games. It's a family centered program that builds character and good citizenship. Let me see –Scouting offers camping, rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, canoeing, summer camp. Trips to Gettysburg, Rhode Island , Washington DC , New Mexico…” Gary Katz, BSA Troop160 Scoutmaster “Troop 160 has been working closely with the AAJRB for some time now. In fact, many improvements at the park were completed as Eagle Scout projects. This event is a great way for members of the community to get a closer look at Scouting, at a great park that is right in their own back yard.” George Buckbee, BSA Troop 160 Executive Director
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 October 2009 22:59 ) |
