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High Ad-VENTURING Get-a-Way-Summer 2008-Camp Sol Mayer
The Get-a-Way is limited to 50 Venturers and Advisors. We will have activities such as canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, astronomy, black powder, shotgun, rifle, pistol, horseback, climbing, rappelling, games, golf, Frisbee golf, leadership classes and more. It will be a fun weekend with lots of things to try and do. Plans include an overnight horse back and / or canoe trip. Check in will begin at 12:00 noon on Sunday June 29th and with a leaders meeting at 1:30 pm. We will conclude no sooner
than 5 pm on Wednesday, July 2nd. Crews must provide appropriate adult leadership according to the Guide to Safe Scouting. This week will be held at Camp Sol Mayer.
FEE INCLUDES: Nine Meals; Discover Scuba Training Costs; Program Materials essential to the Program; Custom High Ad-Venturing Camp Patch. YOU PROVIDE: Personal Gear; Spending Money. This "Get-a-Way" is designed to serve Venturing Crews in the Concho Valley Council and surrounding Councils. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Youth Registration Fee (Due May 30th) $125 per person* ; Adult Registration Fee (Due May 30th) $50 per person.
Reservation and Applications is available at the Council Website: www.cvcbsa.org under Upcoming events.
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Philmont 2009
What can be done at Philmont
- 12 days in the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range
- Hike trails across the 137,453 acres
- Backpacking adventure of a lifetime
- Trail Cooking - Freeze dried style
- Rock Climbing & Wilderness survival
- Archaeological excavation techniques
- Ride Western saddle horses
- Race pack burros & Pan for Gold
- Rappelling & Rock Climbing
- Climb 12,441' Mount Baldy, or
- 11,711' Mount Phillips
- Trout Fishing & Trail Conservation
- Explore old Gold Mines
- Cattle Roping
- Lumberjack Tree Climbing
- Nature Study
- Explore old Home site Ruins
- Learn ways of the Mountain Man
- Star gazing & Watch Buffalo graze
- Experience the Apache Sweat Lodge
- Visit Kit Carson Museum
- See Villa Philmonte & Black Powder
The Council Contingent Application for July 2009 is available  on the Council Website: www.cvcbsa.org. If your unit would like to apply for its own trek to Philmont or Double H, the Application process is also available from our website.
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2009 Council Sea Base Contingent
August 6-13, 2009
LET'S GO TO SEA BASE
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 Azure blue water, tropical breezes, and breath taking sunsets. Spend the day under sail and anchor at night in secluded harbors. Get the chance to troll for world class game-fish and snorkel the only coral reef system in the continental United States. If you have ever dreamed of taking the wheel of a sailing ship and
plotting your own course for adventure your opportunity has arrived ......
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WHAT WILL YOU DO AT SEA BASE
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During your week's adventure, home will be one of the 40+ foot sailing vessels that call Sea Base port. After the first day you will be sailing from key to key exploring along the way. Nights will be spent on the boat under the stars. Midway through the trip we will make port in Key West to take in the sites. The southern most city in the U.S. has an aquarium, pirate museum and plenty of shops with local flavor. The
return trip provides opportunities to hone your fishing skill and get in some more snorkeling. Upon our return to Sea Base we will have an evening luau and patch presentation, so you better practice your limbo.
You will: Visit historic Key West, Become skilled at sailing Sharpen your navigational skills, Troll for hard fighting game fish, Snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Get incredible views of the stars, Identify fish you catch
Study coral reef ecology, Hunt for spiny lobster, Make memories that will last a lifetime, & Probably get a little sunburned.
So if this sounds good to you join us for the Coral Reef Sailing Adventure. Applications and Contingent Information is available on our Council Website at www.cvcbsa.org or by calling Devin Koehler at the Council Office.
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