“We have shifted the date of our Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Encampment from September 13-15 to September 27-29.
“Camping will still be available at the Spangler Farm that weekend. With plenty of gently sloped space and a short walk from the park’s Visitor’s Center, Spangler Farm will be a great “home” for all campers.
_____ Medications with Instructions _____ Class B Uniform – Wear it when we meet on Friday Class A Uniform – Bring it for Smithsonian & Sunday Mass _____ Sleeping Bag _____ Weather-appropriate clothing & comfortable walking shoes _____ Backpack & Water Bottle _____ Flashlight _____ Personal First Aid Kit (see Boy Scout Handbook) _____ Toothbrush, Toothpaste _____ Mess Kit _____ Camera* & Souvenier Money (optional) _____ Boy Scout Handbook
NO POCKETKNIVES ARE PERMITTED ON THE METRO OR AT THE MUSEUMS
Please Note:
Food and drink other than bottled water are not permitted inside the Museums; Eating & Drinking are not allowed on the Metro.
Please find an Itinerary/Packing List and Permission Slip for the upcoming Climbnasium & Orienteering weekend (March 15-17, 2013).
Many thanks to John & Lois Zinn for generously offering their cabin. Thanks also to the Seymours for scheduling our Climbnasium visit and arranging the Orienteering Course at Kings Gap, to all accompanying adults for supervision, and to Jeff Evich for volunteering to be in charge.
Flower sale bulletin stuffings will take place on Saturday, March 9, at 9:30am in the Bishop Daley Center. Please come and help, we should be done within an hour or less. Scouts will receive 10 flyers each to take home and distribute to neighbors, friends, coworkers, etc. to help advertise the sale.
If you are looking for an up-close, hands-on educational adventure, then the Eco Adventure is for you. Your crew’s home and base of operation for the week will be two 40’ – 45’ sailboats. From there you will launch into your undersea world of exploration by means of snorkel, mask and fins; kayak; fishing pole and glass-bottom viewer. It is here that you will discover and explore the wildlife and ecosystems of the four major marine habitats of the Florida Keys, study the plant and wildlife, and understand their delicate balance. Scouts will return to civilization with a greater appreciation of the undersea world and their roles as stewards of this amazing environment. Crew size 10-12.
Packing your Gear: All your gear (except sleeping pad) must fit in a 24” duffel bag (issued at check-in). No suitcases or frame backpacks can be used. You will be living on a sailing vessel during the entire adventure. Space is limited so you must only bring what you need.
1 Pad lock per crew for storage
1 Set Field or Activity uniforms
2 T-shirts
Lightweight rain gear (optional)
Sunglasses with strap (Polarized are best)
1 pair walking shoes for Key West (Sea Exploring Only)
1 pair of inexpensive water shoes (Coral Reef and Eco Adventures)
16 oz of non-oily, non-aerosol, waterproof, SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion
Large-mouth water bottle with plastic clip, (If you like coffee, a mug in addition is good)
One sheet or light blanket (summer) or warm blanket or a sleeping bag (winter and spring)
Sleeping pad – Backpacking type
1 Swimsuit (modest style)
1 towel and a small pillow
Insect repellant
Prescription Medication
Proof of age/photo ID
Copy of Medical Insurance information
DO NOT BRING
MP3/iPod/video game player
Fireworks
Skateboards
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Hawaiian style shirt (Luau)
Camera (waterproof if possible)
Personal snorkel gear
Extra money ($100-$125)
Bonine® (for seasickness)
(crew photo – $6 per copy)
NOTE
Make sure you can successfully pass the BSA swim test.
Make sure your name is on the crew roster your leader is going to send us.
Don’t forget to bring a photocopy of the front and back of your insurance card.
SHIP’S STORE
Most of the items on the “what to bring list” are carried in our Ship’s Store with the exception of shoes, socks, and sleeping gear. About $100 to $125 is adequate spending money unless you want to buy a lot of souvenirs.
BEING PHYSICALLY FIT
Every participant in the Florida Sea Base High Adventure program needs to be physically fit for the strenuous demands that will be placed on their body. The Sea Base programs are PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING. Get in shape! Stay in shape! You will be in the water a great deal, so go swimming with your crew at your local pool often. Do some light exercises to increase your stamina. You will be frequently lifting your body in and out of the water to boats and docks. You have dedicated a lot of your personal time and resources to come to Sea Base. Get the most out of your experience by being ready – physically and mentally. All participants must be in good health evidenced by a BSA Health and Medical Recordfilled out and signed by you doctor within the past 12 months. A regular medical is not acceptable, nor is another “sports” medical or anything other than a BSA Health and Medical Record. The unique tropical environment has very different requirements from most Scouting and outdoor activities. All participants should note the suggested weight to height guidelines, which are listed in the BSA Health and Medical Record. All programs involve snorkeling and entering and exiting a vessel via ladders rated to only 295 pounds. People weighing 295 pounds or over are not allowed to participate in Sea Base High Adventures. Participants not meeting this requirement will be sent home at their own expense.
MAIL
Parents: Do not send mail. Sea Base offers programs to hundreds of Scouts on the sea, on the land, and on the island. We will not deliver mail from home to Scouts unless it is mail of urgency, i.e. glasses, medicine, etc., left at home.
Please join us this coming Saturday morning (Feb. 23rd) at 7:30 a.m. if you are able. We’ll be stapling church bulletins in the Bishop Daley Center to benefit the Holy Name Society (our sponsor organization). Please bring a stapler if you have one. Many hands make light work.
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