2015–2016 Program guidebook - Glacier`s Edge Council, BSA

2015–2016
Program Guidebook
Glacier’s Edge Council BSA
This guide is designed to give important details and information regarding council program from
June 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016. The most up to date information can be found at one of our websites listed below.
All registration for all events is done through our online registration website. If you have any questions, please contact our program
phone at 608-310-7300.
www.glaciersedge.org | www.glaciersedgecamps.org | Registration Site: https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA620
CamP iNdiaN TraiLS
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CouNCiL Program
• Overview
• Work Days
• CIT Buildings and Rental Opportunities
ed brYaNT SCouT reSerVaTioN
• Council Recognition Dinner
TraiNiNg
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• Overview
• EBSR Buildings and Rental Opportunities
2015 Cub SCouT Summer ProgramS
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Day Camps
Tiger Trax
Webelos Shooting Sports
Cub Scout Resident Camps
Webelos Resident Camps
Webelos Long Term
Day Camp Pricing (Youth/Adult)
Resident Camp Pricing (youth/adult)
Cub Scout Camps Addresses
2016 Cub SCouT Summer ProgramS
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• Pow Wow*
• BALOO: Basic Adult Leader
Outdoor Orientation
• Troop Committee Challenge
• OWL: Outdoor Leader Skills
for Webelos Leaders
• Scoutmaster Training and
Outdoor Leader Skills
• Venture Leader Specific Training
• Wood Badge
Cub SCouT aCTiViTieS
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• Nature Trek
• Boo in the Woods*
• Adventure Loopy
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boY SCouT aCTiViTieS
Cub Scout Day Camps*
Cub Scout Resident Camps
Webelos Resident Camps
Webelos Shooting Sports
Webelos Long Term
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• Backpack Camporee
• 30th Annual Baraboo Circus Heritage
YaHara diSTriCT
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• Overview
boY SCouT Summer ProgramS
moHaWk diSTriCT
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2015 WiNTer CamPiNg
SouTHerN LakeS diSTriCT
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iNdiaN TraiLS diSTriCT
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• Overview
WiSCoNSiN riVer diSTriCT
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• Overview
What is the Order of the Arrow?
Troop Representative Program
2015–2016 Lodge Events
Lodge Executive Committee
FuNdraiSiNg iNFormaTioN
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• Overview
• EBSR Winter Resident Camp*
• CIT Winter
• Polar Bear*
order oF THe arroW
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• Overview
• Boy Scout Resident Camp – EBSR
• National Youth Leadership Training – CIT
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SCHooL NigHT For SCouTiNg
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• NEW – Cub Scout Overnighters
• NEW – Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
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madiSoN maLLardS eXPerieNCe
• 2015 Popcorn Timeline
• 2016 Camp Cards Timeline
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• Scout Night and the Ballpark
FamiLY CamPiNg oPPorTuNiTieS
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• Parent and Pal Weekends
• Family Camp Weekends
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* New and improved program.
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Welcome
As a youth growing up, there was nothing more exciting than when I
knew I had a Scout outing coming up. Whether it was a campout, or
a Klondike Derby, or an OA event, it was something I always looked
forward to.
I belonged to a Boy Scout Troop in which we went camping every
month, winter, spring and fall…rain or shine. Those weekends are some
of the most memorable times of my life and I will never forget them.
I was lucky, I had leaders that were dedicated to the Scouting program,
focused on making sure that the youth grew up in a unit that was focused on teaching them life skills, morals, and being a leader in everything that I did.
My reward from this was that I achieved the Eagle Scout Rank, but I also know it took all of
those leaders to help me get there. I wouldn’t trade those times and memories in my life for
anything. To this day I still keep in touch with some of those leaders and friends that I created
life-long friendships with.
I am telling you this story because Scouting is still the best program out there for the youth of today. As a leader and a parent, it takes each of you to create the memories for the youth of today
just like I am very fortunate to have.
As we look at Scouting today, it has also changed dramatically from when I was a youth. As
a Council we are laying the path to provide a program that the youth of today are excited and
enthusiastic about, and will create an unforgettable adventure for them.
As surrounding Council’s close their camps due to stagnant and declining attendance levels, in
addition to stale programs, we are investing in our programs at our camps. Last year we invested over $80,000 into our programs to make sure that they are in accordance with what the youth
of today want. Adventurous!
At both of the camps, we completely revamped the programs, implemented new high adventure
items such as ATV’s, installed a COPE course, and are implementing rotating STEM programs.
Yet our work is still not done and will be ever evolving. This year, we are adding Personal Water
Crafts (Jet-Ski’s is the “old school” terminology) and looking at a High-COPE course and zip
lines. Once these are installed, this makes GEC the most advanced Council Camp in the State
when it comes to program.
However, there comes a price to this. I urge the leaders and parents to come check the camps
out, see and know that the changes we have made are for the betterment of the program and to
assure that GEC camps are sustainable into the future. Support your Council, Glaciers Edge, not
some other Council where the money you spend is not reinvested-when you make the investment in Glaciers Edge, it allows us to reinvest in GEC’s program and future of this great Council.
Understand that we are also looking differently at our training and advancement programs to
assure that you, as a leader or a parent, can support your youth and the unit that provides the
program. We want to make sure that every youth receives the best program that we can offer,
but we also know that you must be comfortable in implementing that program. Without your support and knowledge the program will not be successful.
Lastly, I also understand that we each have limited time to be able to give to Scouting every
week, and I thank you for the time that you do give. I would also encourage you, whether you are
a parent or a current leader-to either get involved, continue to be involved, and get other individuals involved that are currently not involved. What you do each and every time you interact with
the youth is amazing and it is creating those life-long memories.
Brad Gulbrandson
VP Program, Glacier’s Edge Council
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Allen Hall
Camp indian Trails
5801 N River Rd Janesville, WI 53545
oVerVieW
Chemokemon Lodge
Camp Indian Trails (CIT) is comprised of apx 173 pristine wooded acres nestled 7 miles northwest of Janesville. The camp sits on the shores of the Rock River bordering Blackhawk County.
In 2015, construction will begin on the 6 acre Glass Pond.
CIT is our primary Cub Scout Summer camp, and is open year round for weekend reservations.
Work daYS
Twice a year, CIT opens up for Volunteers to come volunteer their time and talent to camp. This
day is dedicated to ongoing maintenance at camp as well as new projects. Volunteers are fed
lunch on this day. Works days for 2015–2016 are Nov 7, 2015, and May 14, 2016.
WHaT abouT bob
Campsite
Hi, my name is Bob Broomfield and I am the Ranger at CIT. I have been involved in
Scouting since I was a Tiger Cub and earned my Eagle Scout in 2004.
I began working for the Boy Scouts as Camp Staff at Camp Tapico in 2007. I have
also worked at D-bar-A Scout Ranch and the Florida Sea Base. I began as Ranger at
CIT in April of 2014.
CiT buiLdiNgS aNd reNTaL oPPorTuNiTieS
CIT is open 38 weekends a year for units to reserve cabins and campsites. For the most up to
date information head to https://campreservation.com/crs.php?OrgKey=BSA620 to
make a reservation. The QR code at right brings you there too!
buiLdiNgS
Allen Hall, Brace Lodge, Chemokemon Lodge, Clark Lodge, Holt Lodge, 14 scenic campsites
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Trapper Cabin
ed bryant Scout reservation
N6960 County Rd G, Mauston, WI 53948
oVerVieW
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR) is 200 acres located on the beautiful 13,000 acre
Castle Rock Lake in Central Wisconsin. EBSR opened in 1959 as Camp Castle Rock
and has served the council as the primary Boy Scout camp every summer since. In
2002, we opened Fellowship Hall, our beautiful dining hall facility.
Small Cabins
gordY
Gordy Moll is our Ranger at EBSR. Gordy has spent 31 dedicated years at EBSR serving as our
year round Ranger. In addition to ranger duties, he has spent numerous summers as the Camp
Director at EBSR.
ebSr buiLdiNgS aNd reNTaL oPPorTuNiTieS
EBSR is open 38 weekends a year for units to reserve cabins and campsites. For the most up
to date information head to https://campreservation.com/crs.php?OrgKey=BSA620 to
make a reservation. The QR code at right brings you there too!
Fellowship Hall
buiLdiNgS
Fellowship Hall, Tichora Lodge, 10 log cabins, Trapper Cabin, Nelson Lodge, Oscar Mayer
Lodge, Castle Rock Lodge
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2015 Cub Scout
Summer Programs
daY CamPS
June 12–13
June 15–17
June 19–20
July 6–10
July 20–24
July 27–31
August 3–7
Camp Carlson
Token Creek
Camp Brigham
Camp Indian Trails
Camp Indian Trails
Camp Indian Trails
Camp Indian Trails
Day Camp is targeted at Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Scouts. Webelos
are encouraged to attend and act as Den Leaders in preparation for their Boy Scout career. This program consists of 2–5
days of structured programing revolving around learning Scout
skills as well as an optional overnight camp on the evening of
the fourth day (CIT Only). During Day Camp, your Scouts will
have the opportunity to experience all of the program areas that Camp Indian Trails has to offer:
Scout Skills, Team Building, Swimming, Archery, BB-Guns, and Nature. Parents and Leaders
are encouraged to participate in the learning process at each program area, while allowing the
Camp Staff at each area to run the program.
Camp Indian Trails are 5-day, day camps
Token Creek is a 3-day, day camp
Camp Carlson and Camp Brigham are 2-day, day camps
Check-in runs from 7:30–8:30 a.m. every morning and program ends at 4:00 p.m.
Tiger TraX
June 16–17 Token Creek
July 10 Camp Indian Trails
July 13 Camp Indian Trails
Tiger Trax is an introduction to Cub Scouting and is open to those boys entering first grade in
the fall. This high energy camp gives parents and future Scouts the opportunity to connect with a
Pack in their area as well as an opportunity to see what Scouting has in store.
At Camp Indian Trails, Tiger Trax consists of archery, bb-guns and crafts as well as dinner
and a campfire program. All family members are encouraged to attend.
At Token Creek County Park, the program will consist of many activities including crafts
and team games. Campers are responsible for eating before program starts.
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WebeLoS SHooTiNg SPorTS
June 14
June 15–16
June 16–17
June 21
Camp Carlson
Token Creek Session 1
Token Creek Session 2
Camp Brigham
Webelos Shooting Sports Camps are geared towards boys who will be Webelos II in the fall.
Throughout the program, the boys attending this camp will move between the two ranges as well
as participant in a workbook session in order to ensure the maximum amount of training and
achievement. At the end of the day, boys will be recognized for what they have earned.
Cub SCouT reSideNT CamPS
June 28–30 Camp Indian Trails
July 11–13 Camp Indian Trails
Cub Scout Resident Camp is targeted at Cub Scouts who are Wolf through Webelos rank along
with their parents and/or leaders. This fast-paced three-day, two-night camp offers a variety of
structured programs for all to enjoy. As an introduction to the Boy Scout Program, Cub Scout
Resident Camp revolves heavily around traditional Scout skills. Check-in will run from 1:00–3:00
p.m. on the first day and will conclude with a campfire ceremony on the third day at 8:00 p.m.
WebeLoS reSideNT CamPS
July 16-18 Camp Indian Trails
August 9–11 Camp Indian Trails
August 12–14 Camp Indian Trails
Webelos Resident Camp is open to Webelos Scouts, their parents and/or leaders. With both
structured and open program times, Scouts will have freedom to choose which activities they
want to participate in including Activity Badges and other requirements, which they can register for upon arrival at camp. Camp-wide games, campfire programs, and pioneering are just a
couple things to look forward to at Webelos Resident Camp.
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WebeLoS LoNg Term
June 27–30 Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
This second year Webelos program focuses on the transition to Boy Scouts and the program
opportunities ahead. Day one at Webelos Long Term focuses on getting settled into a long term
camping environment. Once settled, the day concludes with an Order of the Arrow campfire.
On day two, you and your Scouts will rotate through program areas in camp. Scouts will receive
recognition beads at each of the stations they complete. By the end of the rotation they’ll be able
to put together a Native American necklace. Day three transitions Scouts to an open program
concept and allows them to pick their activities. The day concludes with a campfire performed by
the Scouts.
daY CamP PriCiNg (YouTH/aduLT)
2–3 day, Day Camps: $70
5-day, Day Camps: $125/$15
5-day, Camp with Overnight: $140/$30
Tiger Trax: $10/$5
reSideNT CamP PriCiNg (YouTH/aduLT)
Cub Scout Resident: $135/$50
Webelos Resident: $145/$50
Webelos Long Term: $155/$50
Cub SCouT CamPS addreSSeS
Camp Carlson, 7849 Hwy 188, Sauk City, WI 53583
Camp Brigham, 3160 County F, Blue Mounds WI 53517
Token Creek, 6200 US Hwy 51, DeForest, WI 53532
Camp Indian Trails, 5801 N River Rd, Janesville, WI 53545
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2016 Cub Scout
Summer Programs
2016 Theme: Scouting Around the World
Cub SCouT daY CamPS*
June 16–18
June 19–21
June 23–25
June 26–28
July 11–15
July 18–22
July 25–29
Wisconsin River Area
Token Creek
West Madison Area
Location TBD
Camp Indian Trails
Camp Indian Trails
Camp Indian Trails
Cub SCouT reSideNT CamPS
June 23–25
June 28–26
July 31–Aug. 2
Aug. 4–6
Camp
Camp
Camp
Camp
Indian
Indian
Indian
Indian
Trails
Trails
Trails
Trails
WebeLoS reSideNT CamPS
June 30–July 2 Camp Indian Trails
Aug 7–9 Camp Indian Trails
Aug 11–13 Camp Indian Trails
WebeLoS SHooTiNg SPorTS
June 19–21 Token Creek
WebeLoS LoNg Term
June 23–26 Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
* New and improved program.
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boy Scout Summer Programs
boY SCouT reSideNT CamP – ebSr
2016 Summer Camp Dates
June 19–25
June 26–July 2
July 3–9
July 10–16
July 17–23
July 24–30
July 31–Aug. 6
Week
Week
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We are currently accepting Site Deposits for the 2016 summer. The 2016 site deposit is $250.
Come experience the exciting adventures awaiting you at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR).
Our dynamic staff, facilities, and outstanding program spread over 10 program areas. New improvements since 2014 include: Low COPE Course, Inflatable Iceberg, Water Trampoline, ATVs,
Jet Skis, and more! 2016 is gearing up to be the best summer yet!
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation is continually seeking motivated and qualified staff. If you are interested, contact the Madison Service Center at 608-310-7300.
NaTioNaL YouTH LeaderSHiP TraiNiNg – CiT
2015 Dates
June 21–27 Session 1
July 26–Aug. 1 Session 2
2016 Dates
TBD
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to
provide all youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience
they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
The training of the youth leadership of a unit is very important. The course is open to eligible
Scouts and Crew members and will be co-ed. To develop a youth’s full potential during NYLT, the
youth must have attained a certain maturity and mastered basic camping skills.
Cost is $200 per youth and includes a participant T-Shirt.
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2015 Winter Camping
ebSr WiNTer reSideNT CamP*
Dec. 27–30 Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
Come join us for our first annual EBSR Winter Resident Camp. This 4 day, 3 night program
designed for Boy Scouts will include ice skating, xc skiing, ice fishing, snowshoe baseball, winter
wilderness survival, art, geocaching, astronomy, and more! This camp is set up to accommodate
both provisional youth and troop reservations. We will sleep indoors!
Youth: $150; Adults: $60
CiT WiNTer
Dec. 21–23 Session 1
Dec. 28–30 Session 2
2015 is our 2nd annual Winter Day
camp at CIT. This is a 8 a.m.–
4 p.m. day camp with lunch included.
Scouts will have a good mix of inside
and outside time in this program.
Scouts are grouped into program
groups each day and rotate through
all the program offerings. Highlights
from last year include the sledding
couch, building cardboard forts, science experiments, and great food!
Youth: $90; Adults: $20
PoLar bear*
How Below can you go? 200, 300, 400? Maybe 500?
The way our new Polar Bear Winter Camping Program will work is based on a
points system. When you wake up, take the temperature. Every degree below
freezing is worth 1 point (example: 20 degrees would be worth 12 points).
Points will be cumulative throughout the Winter Camping Season, which is from
August 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016. Let’s face it, this is Wisconsin and sometimes its colder in October than in December! Which “Below” club will you be in?
reQuiremeNTS
1) Camp outside in a tent, tarp, lean-to, or improvised shelter anytime during August 1,
2015–March 31, 2016.
2) Recorded temperatures should be taken near sunrise.
3) Each degree below freezing is worth 1 point. Have the Scoutmaster (or appointed person)
record points for each Scout throughout the season.
4) Two adult leaders must be in camp when Scouts qualify and are responsible for their safety
and welfare.
5) The Scoutmaster will submit a completed worksheet to the Council Office no later than April
15, 2016. Patches will be available for purchase at that time.
Worksheets can be obtained and submitted to Callie Fritchen in the Madison Office or
callie.fritchen@scouting.org.
* New and improved program.
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order of the arrow
WHaT iS THe order oF THe arroW?
Glacier’s Edge Council is the home of the Takoda Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. The Order of
the Arrow (OA) is Scouting’s National Honor Society. The OA is based on the principles of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service. Its membership fulfills the Order’s purpose of recognizing
those who exemplify Scouting’s values, promoting responsible outdoor adventure, developing
young leaders, and crystallizing the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in
cheerful service to others.
Established in 1915, the OA emphasizes service to the unit. In this way, Arrowmen give back to
their troops with the leadership skills and values of service learned through the Order. The Order’s program complements the troop’s, providing valuable leadership training programs, worldclass high adventure opportunities, and exciting national conferences. Members of the Order of
the Arrow are chosen by their fellow scouts through an election process at a troop meeting. To
get your unit introduced to the Order of the Arrow, contact our Lodge and arrange for an elections team to visit.
CoNTaCTS
Anthony Malisch, Lodge Chief, chief@takodalodge.org
Eugene Woehrle, Lodge Adviser, adviser@takodalodge.org
The Lodge Chief is the head of the Lodge, and is a youth elected position within the OA. The
elections for the 2015–2016 Lodge Chief will be held at Fall Conference, Aug. 28–30, 2015.
Contact Lodge Adviser, Eugene Woehrle, if interested in any youth elected position! Are you
ready to lead the Lodge?!
TrooP rePreSeNTaTiVe Program
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth serving his troop
as the primary liaison to the troop’s Lodge and Chapter. He meets the unit’s
needs by providing a communication and programmatic link to and from all
Arrowmen, Scouts who are not presently members of the Order, and adult
leaders. These efforts are meant to assist the unit and its members in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and at the same time fulfilling the Lodge’s role in
the Strategic Plan of the Order of the Arrow of being an integral part of the Council. By setting a
good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit (www.oa-bsa.
org/pages/content/troop-representative).
This is a great way to serve your Troop and Lodge, while working in a leadership role for rank
advancement. There are also opportunities for adults to serve as the Troop Representative Adviser for their Troop, while also serving in your role as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Any questions, please contact Lodge Adviser, Eugene Woehrle, at adviser@takodalodge.org.
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2015–2016 Lodge eVeNTS*
Spring Conference: June 5–7, 2105, Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
• Lodge’s official 100th Anniversary Celebration, prepare EBSR for summer camp, Lodge
Induction weekend (Ordeal & Brotherhood Candidates)
Summer Camp Programs: June–Aug., 2015, Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
• OA call out ceremonies, Ordeal & Brotherhood Inductions (Wed.–Thurs.) every week
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC): Aug. 3–8, 2015,
Michigan State University
• A contingent will be attending this year’s national conference with over 14,000 other
Arrowmen
Fall Conference: Aug. 28–30, 2105, Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
• Lodge & Chapter Officer Elections, Lodge Induction Weekend (Ordeal & Brotherhood
Candidates)
Lodge Leadership Development Conference: Sept. 18–20, 2015,
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
• This weekend conference trains new officers & committee chairs (Lodge and Chapters)
in their responsibilities
Fall Work Day: Nov. 7, 2015, Camp Indian Trails
• Join your Brothers in a day of service to help CIT prepare for the upcoming winter season
Winter Banquet:
Jan. 9, 2016, location TBD
Spring Work Day:
May 14, 2016, Camp
Indian Trails
Spring Conference:
June 17-19, 2016, Ed Bryant
Scout Reservation
* More 2016 events will be
posted in next year’s program guide. Please check
out our website at takodalodge.org for more details.
Lodge eXeCuTiVe CommiTTee
The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) consists of the elected Lodge and Chapter Officers,
and Lodge Committee chairman appointed/selected by the Lodge Chief. These youth lead the
Lodge, plan and run the program, induct new members, and guide the Lodge in all that it does to
support the Council and the Camping program.
LEC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Sunday of every month beginning at 2:0 p.m. at the
Madison Scout Service Center. All members of the LEC and their advisers attend these meetings, but any interested youth Arrowman is welcome to attend. There are lots of ways to get
involved with your Lodge and Chapter!
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Fundraising information
2015 PoPCorN TimeLiNe
Pre-SaLe daTeS
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Aug. 10 – Janesville Area Popcorn Kickoff
Aug. 11 – Madison Area Popcorn Kickoff
Aug. 14 – Commitment Forms Due
Sept. 4 – Show and Sell Orders Due
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Sept. 18–19 – Show and Sell Pickups, Sale Begins
Nov. 5 – Sale ends, Show and Sell Items Returned, Take Orders Due
Nov. 20–21 – Take Order Pickup
Dec. 2 – Online Prize Orders Due
Dec. 15 – Popcorn Paments Due
PriZe draWiNg daTeS
Prize forms can be submitted until 5 p.m. on the drawing day to
glaciersedgepopcorn@scouting.org
• Oct. 3
• Oct. 10
• Oct. 17
• Oct. 24
2016 CamP CardS TimeLiNe
Camp cards are the best way for your unit to pay for camp. They are a plastic card
with discount offers on them. The process is very simple, make an order for 5–10
cards per Scout in your unit. Cards cost $5 and your unit makes 50% commission
per card sold! At the end of the sale, simply return any unsold cards and $2.50 per
card sold!
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Jan. 9 – Camp Card Orders Due
March Roundtables – Camp Cards Distributed
March–May 15 – Camp Card Sale
April 29 – Summer Camp Payments Due
May 15 – Camp Card Sale Ends, Cards and Money due
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Family Camping opportunities
PareNT aNd PaL WeekeNdS
July 25–26 2015 Mom and Me at Camp Indian Trails
July 9–10 2016 Mom and Me at Camp Indian Trails
Aug. 1–2 2015 Dad and Lad at Camp Indian Trails
July 23–24 2016 Dad and Lad at Camp Indian Trails
Parent and Pal weekends are targeted at Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Scouts and their respective parent. This program is a two-day, one-night overnight experience for a parent and their Scout(s).
Over the course of this program, parents and Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in
many activities together including: shooting sports, crafts, and climbing. Parent and Pal Weekends offer a unique experience for a mom and her Scout to share in the Scouting experience
together! Food is included in the price.
Youth: $55; Adults: $35
FamiLY CamP WeekeNdS
May 22–25 2015 Memorial Day at Camp Indian Trails
May 27–30 2016 Memorial Day at Camp Indian Trails
Sept. 4–7 2015 Labor Day at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
Family Camp Weekends offer a place for Scouting Families to camp away from the State Parks
in a safe and family friendly environment. We offer two family camp weekends each year, Memorial Day is at Camp Indian Trails and Labor Day is at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation. Family camp
offers some programs during the day can could include: Shooting Sports, Climbing, Fishing,
swimming, movie night, and Campfire programs. On Sunday morning each family camp will host
an interfaith service in the Dining Hall at each camp. Cost is $15/person with a $75 max cost per
family. RVs welcome, no hookups provided.
Council Program
CouNCiL reCogNiTioN diNNer
March 19, 2016
Madison Marriott West
1313 John Q Hammons Dr
Middleton, WI
This event is open to everyone who wishes to help honor
the dedicated 2015 Eagle Scouts and Silver Beaver award recipients. Family, friends and other guests are invited to attend. 2015 Eagle
Scouts and those receiving the Silver Beaver Award will be guests of the
Glacier’s Edge council. 2015 Eagle Scouts in attendance will receive a
special Eagle medallion and 2015 Eagle council strip.
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Training
PoW WoW*
NoVember 14, 2015
Join us for a Scout Training experience like no other!
The All Scouter Pow Wow is a single day packed with a year’s worth of fun, program ideas, and
hands-on experiences that will enhance your ability to deliver and support a fun-filled, exciting
program for your Scouts. This event includes topics of interest for all Scouting volunteers in Cub
Scouting, Boy Scouting, Exploring and Venturing, and for Commissioners and District Committee members as well. In addition to the many resources Pow Wow provides, participants have a
chance to meet Scouters from all over our Council and complete basic and supplemental training courses. We are adding new classes this year so there will be something for everyone!
Check out our website at: http://glaciersedge.org/training/supplemental/all-scouter-pow-wow
baLoo: baSiC aduLT Leader ouTdoor orieNTaTioN
Get BALOO Trained Now! The new Cub Scout program has a bigger
focus on getting Cubs outdoors. That means your Pack will need
trained BALOO leaders to plan and attend fun and safe overnight outings for Dens and Packs.
BALOO is an 8 hour training course for all Cub Scout Leaders. This
course is required for all Cub Leaders prior to taking boys and their
families on outdoor activities. Participants acquire the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout level
overnight activity and understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of
the BSA.
At least one member of the Pack must be BALOO trained prior to a Pack being granted a tour
plan and permission to conduct its own overnight campout. This person must be in attendance
at the event. Therefore it is suggested that Packs have several BALOO trained leaders!
TrooP CommiTTee CHaLLeNge
The Troop Committee Challenge training helps troop committee members
better understand their roles and responsibilities. When all of the troop
leaders, the committee and parents take this training together as a group,
the troop is strengthened exponentially. Troops may request in-person Troop
Committee Challenge training at the unit level. Please contact the Council Service
Center in Madison for details. It is also available online at www.my.scouting.org.
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oWL: ouTdoor Leader SkiLLS For WebeLoS LeaderS
This fun-filled overnight training course is for all Bear and Webelos Leaders and those involved
in delivering the Webelos program. While concentrating on the Webelos outdoor program, this
training will also show you how to keep boys interested in Scouting so that they obtain the Arrow
of Light and move to a troop. Incorporating the adage “3/4 of Scouting is Outing”, the course
is conducted out-of-doors, rain or shine. Outdoor skills of Cooking and Sanitation, Campfires,
Knots, Woods Tools, Naturalist, Forester, First Aid, Fire Building, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Selecting Campsites, Tents, Bedding, and Weather are taught in the program. The emphasis is on
Hands-on Training. It also prepares the leader to conduct Webelos overnight camping with the
boys and parents of the den.
Prior to attending this training completion of Webelos Leader Position Specific training is recommended. Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders is a supplemental training required to earn
your Webelos Leader Training Award.
SCouTmaSTer TraiNiNg aNd ouTdoor Leader SkiLLS
The Scoutmaster Specific Training course addresses the needs of adults who accept the responsibility of delivering the Scouting program to youth by serving as Scoutmasters and Assistant
Scoutmasters. For many, this will be an introduction to the rewards and challenges of troop leadership. Others may have held leadership positions in Cub Scouting, Venturing, or on a troop, district,
or council committees, and have come to the training well versed in what Scouting has to offer.
The sessions of Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training are thorough, comprehensive, and fun.
Participants will discover the essentials of their leadership positions and realize that they can
easily become successful Scout Leaders. Discussions, group activities, and video clips keep the
sessions lively and create a fellowship of learning.
This training can be taken in a stand-alone setting, but it is recommended
that you take the weekend training where it is combined with Introduction to
Outdoor Skills.
The Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills training allows leaders to work in patrols as they
learn the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the outdoors. Upon completion,
leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills they need to earn the ranks
of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. This training is held in an outdoor setting where
participants can experience and practice these skills first-hand.
WHaT To briNg
The majority of this course is taught in an outdoor setting, and in Wisconsin anything can happen! Bring clothing and outerwear that are appropriate to the weather. NOTE: The Annual
Health and Medical Record Form (sections A,B) is required for all participants. Also bring:
• Scoutmaster Handbook (BSA item# 33009)
• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Tent, Ground Cloth
• Sleeping Bag, Sleeping pad
• Pocket Knife, Compass, Flashlight
• Personal First Aid Kit, Sun Protection
• Uniform and Extra Clothing
• Rain Gear
• Water Bottle
• Matches and Fire Starters
• Backpack or Duffel Bag
• Plate, Bowl, Cup, utensils
• Soap, Washcloth, Towel
• Toothbrush, tootpaste, dental floss
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VeNTure Leader SPeCiFiC TraiNiNg
This training course introduces the new adult crew leader to Venturing by
providing basic information needed to successfully operate a crew. This
information includes the purpose and mission of Venturing; characteristics of Venture-aged youth; organization and leadership of the crew;
and program planning and officer training. Venturing youth protection
training will be included.
Contact Luann Rece, Council Venturing Training Chair, at orchidscout@
gmail.com for further information or unit training needs.
Wood badge
Wood Badge is an advanced adult leadership training program for all leaders in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. Over six days,
Scouters participate in intensive team building training and use the
patrol model. Once this portion is complete, the practical portion begins: completing the Wood Badge ticket. Over a period up to eighteen
months, participants complete various projects of their choosing in
service to others, service to their unit or district, and personal growth.
Leaders desiring a deeper dedicated involvement in the Scouting program will find this advanced training highly rewarding.
You will learn skills and concepts that underscore the five Themes of Wood Badge:
• Bringing the Vision to Life
• Models for Success
• Tools of the Trade
• Leading to Make a Difference
• Living the Values
Reflecting on the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, Wood Badge also draws upon
the most current leadership models being used by corporate America, academic circles, and
successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the country.
A listing of Wood Badge courses offered around the country can be found at www.woodbadge.org.
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Cub Scout activities
NaTure Trek
September 19, 2015
Plan now to put the Outing in Scouting for all your pack’s new Tiger Scouts and Cub Scouts on
September 19 at Camp Indian Trails (CIT). Events stops will include nature, climbing, games,
crafts, and more. This is a big event with hundreds of cubs and their families participating. The
event will run from Noon to 4:00 p.m. and is GREAT for new cub Scouts!
boo iN THe WoodS*
October 16–17, 2015
October 23–24, 2015
October 30–31, 2015.
Come get into the Halloween Spirit at Boo in the Woods
at CIT. Camp will be open from 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. each
weekend and will feature our gigantic Haunted House! The
weekend events are open to the public and admission is
$10 per person with a $30 max per family. In addition to the
Haunted house, concessions will be available.
October 24 will be Scout Day at Boo in the Woods. This
program will run from 1:00–6:00 p.m. and conclude with a
5:00 p.m. Campfire program led by Boo in the Woods Staff.
Program highlights from last year include: Haunted Hay Ride,
Pumpkin Bowling, Halloween Crafts, Haunted Trail, and more!
To make this event a success, we employ volunteer troops to man the haunted house on both
the weekends and Scout Day. If you troop is interested in manning the Haunted House, contact
the Madison Office at 608-310-7300.
adVeNTure LooPY
October 9–10, 2015
Adventure Loop is designed for Cub Scouts, both new and old to come to Camp Indian Trails
and earn some Adventure Loops. Last year nearly 250 Cub Scouts attended and had a blast!
Units are available to stay for all Saturday and overnight to Sunday, or come just for Saturday!
* New and improved program.
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boy Scout activities
baCkPaCk CamPoree
April 22–24, 2016
Location and Price TBD
We will host the 8th annual Glacier’s Edge Council-Wide Backpack Camporee. This camporee
will give scouts/scouters a chance to learn basic to advanced backpacking skills (water filtration, light weight stove usage, and backpack food demonstration), basic to ultra-light equipment
demonstrations, Leave No Trace camping, and Wilderness
First aid. There will be plenty of opportunities to have fun and
it is encouraged to share your troop’s/crew’s adventures with
other scouts/scouters.
The Backpack Camporee is designed for Boy Scout Troops
and Venture Crews, please no Cub Scout packs.
Your backpacking experience will include having your troop/
crew set-up camp on Friday night and pack up/move to a different site on Saturday (this replicates many high adventure
backpacking outing situations). There will be an option for
less experienced backpackers to set up one site for the entire
weekend. Camp sites will have GPS coordinates, so if you
have GPS units, feel free to bring them. A very limited supply
of GPS units will be available for use.
Each unit is responsible for its own food. Bear bag policy for
Troop/Crew food/smellables will be mandatory!
Start or finish working on their Backpack merit badge or 50 Miler Award. Merit badges can be
given if all the completed work is finished prior to or will be finished at the closing of day activities
on Saturday evening. Merit badge is offered through an outpost program geared for older scouts
with some backpacking experience. This would include attending previous BP Camporees.
30TH aNNuaL baraboo CirCuS HeriTage
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Yahara district
oVerVieW
District Executive: Preston Irving, preston.irving@scouting.org,
608-335-2243
Roundtable: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., Jesus Christ
of the Latter Day Saints, 5602 Irongate Dr. Madison, WI 53716
District Committee: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.,
Madison Service Center
Yahara Camporee: Sept. 25–27, 2015
Webelos Activity Pin Day: Dec. 5, 2015
Yahara Ice Fisheree: Jan. 16, 2016, DNR free fishing day, Lake Ripley, Cambridge, WI
Klondike: Jan. 30–31, 2016
Winterfest: Feb. 20, 2016, $10
District Pinewood: March 5, 2016, East Side Toyota
District Dinner: April 16, 2016
mohawk district
oVerVieW
District Executive: Aaron Ware, aaron.ware@scouting.org, 608-770-8683
Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m., Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints,
4505 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
District Committee: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church West Campus, 7291 County Hwy PD, Verona, WI 53593
Winterfest: Feb. 13, 2016, location TBA, district annual winter event for Cub Scouts, $10
Klondike Derby: Feb. 12–14, 2016, location TBA, $10/day, $15/weekend
District Pinewood Derby: March 5, 2016, Smart Motors, 5901 Odana Rd, Madison 53719, $7
District Dinner: April 21, 2016, location TBA, $25
Spring Camporee: May 13–15, 2016, location TBA, $20
Southern Lakes district
oVerVieW
District Executive: Vacant
Roundtable: 1st Thursday of the month 7:00 p.m., Whitewater Middle School,
401 S. Elizabeth St., Whitewater
Fall Camporee with IT: Sept. 11–13, 2015
Klondike Derby: Feb. 6, 2015
Scout Run: April 9, 2016
District Dinner: April 16, 2016
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indian Trails district
oVerVieW
District Director: Andrew Olsen, andrew.olsen@scouting.org, 608-289-9671
Roundtable and District Committee Meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m.,
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1236 E. Racine St., Janesville, DC starts at 6 p.m.
Fall Camporee with SL: Sept. 11–13, 2015
Spaghetti Dinner: Oct. 23, 2015
• The 8th Annual District Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, from 4:00–8:00 p.m.
at St. Williams Catholic Church in Janesville located at 1822 Ravine Street.
This great community event is where the scout prepares and serves the meal. Funds raised
at this event are used to support scouts of social and economic need.
Also occurring at this event is the New Scout Pinewood Derby. Come join in with 100 new
scouts as they proudly race their first Pinewood Derby car. The race is free to all new scouts.
Registration: 4:00–6:00 p.m.; Race: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Ice Fishing Derby: Jan. 16, 2016
• This is the first time we have offered this event but it’s sure to be a great learning experience for all scouts who attend. If you have never ice fished this will be your chance to learn.
Many of the details are being worked out as this book goes to print, but mark your calendar
for January 16, 2016, which is free fishing day, no licenses needed in the state of Wisconsin.
Plans are to hold this event at Gibbs Lake near Evansville. Dress warm and we will see you
there.
Klondike Derby: Feb. 6, 2016
Life to Eagle: March 15, 2016
• The Indian Trails District Life to Eagle workshop will occur on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. The
cost of the workshop is free. This workshop is designed to walk you and your family through
the steps to completing your Eagle project. That’s right, bring your parents to this as District
Eagle Chairman John Kordatzky guides you through this process. Place and time have yet to
be determined. Please refer to the Indian Trails District web page for future information.
District Dinner: April 21, 2016
• The Indian Trail District Dinner will be held April 21, 2016, at the Orfordville American Legion.
This event recognizes adult scouters for Lifetime Achievement Award, Distinguished Unit
Leader, Unit Light Leader, Tin Toad, and the highlight of the evening is all Eagle Scouts of
2015 who attend will receive a laser engraved plaque signifying their accomplishments. Cost
for this event is $20 and includes supper choice of Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Wisconsin river district
oVerVieW
District Director: Clarence Renfroe, clarence.renfroe@scouting.org, 608-772-8939
Round Table: 1st Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac
District Committee Meeting: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m.,
Eagle Inn Restaurant, Prairie du Sac
Polar Prowl: Feb. 6, 2016, Black Hawk Lake, Cobb, WI
Pinewood Derby: March 28, 2016, location TBA
Boy Scout Spring Camporee: April 17, 2016, location TBA
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School Night for Scouting
NeW – Cub SCouT oVerNigHTerS
Yahara District: Sept. 26–27, 2015
Mohawk District: Oct. 17–18, 2015
Southern Lakes District: Oct. 9–10, 2015
Indian Trails District: Oct. 9–10, 2015
Wisconsin River District: Oct. 17–18, 2015
In October, the District holds a special overnighter for all new Cub Scouts and their families. Not
a new Cub Scout? No problem! All Scouting families are welcome to join us for an evening of
camping.
NeW – Cub SCouT PiNeWood derbY
Yahara District: Nov. 7, 2015, Matt Kenseth Museum Cambridge
Mohawk District: Nov. 7, 2015, Smart Motors 5901 Odana Rd, Madison
Southern Lakes District: TBA
Indian Trails District: Oct. 23, 2015, St. Williams Catholic Church, Janesville
Wisconsin River District: TBA
As part of the School Night for Scouting program, each boy that joins Cub Scouts at a School
Night For Scouting in September and October will receive a FREE pinewood derby kit. In November, the District hosts a special Pinewood Derby for the new Scouts. The race is free and
each new Cub Scout that participates will receive a patch and be eligible to win trophies!
madison mallards experience
SCouT NigHT aNd THe baLLPark
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
7:05p.m., Warner Park
Sunday, July 12, 2015
4:05 p.m., Warner Park
All Scouts receive an official
Mallards hat and patch!
To purchase tickets, go to
www.mallardsgroups.com and use
“glaciersedge” as group password.
Cost is $12/person.
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