The Leave No Trace Level 1 Course is a two-day program that teaches the ideals and practices of Outdoor Ethics. Youth and adult participants will learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and the skills necessary to implement these ethics while in the outdoors. The course also includes basic teaching techniques and, as such, will help a scout to serve as an Outdoor Ethics Guide. Participants should be prepared for a short backpacking trek and to give a brief presentation on a Leave No Trace topic.
In addition to weather-appropriate attire, all participants must bring a copy of Parts A & B of the Scout medical form.
Time: September 6 8:30 AM – 7 1:00 PM
Scout Cost: $50
Adult Cost: $50
Contact: Joe Conaci, [email protected]
Scouts will have the opportunity to finish any incomplete ‘partial’ merit badges during this program at Camp Workcoeman. Scouts must list the badges they would like to work on when registering. Please know that merit badges appropriate for a camp setting in late summer are appropriate for this program. Contact Jeff Seiser should you have any questions on whether a merit badge can be worked on as part of this program. This is a morning program only, concluding at 12:00 noon. No meals are provided.
Time: September 6, 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Scout Cost: $20
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Western District Den Chief Training
The Western District is offering training for Scouts BSA youth looking to be of assistance to younger Cub Scouts as a Den Chief. This training is designed to help Den Chiefs understand their role, the Cub Scouts they work with, the Den Meeting, and how to lead activities. The course fee provides for a Den Chief guide, a Den Chief position patch, and a “Trained” patch showing completion of the training. Den Chief is a leadership position that qualifies for rank advancement in Scouts BSA.
Time: October 4 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Scout Cost: $20
Contact:
Shannon Smith, [email protected]
Scouts can select one merit badge being offered connected to sportsman activities to work on during this day. Depending on the merit badge, the Scout may be able to complete all requirements during this day or may need to communicate with their counselor to complete afterwards.
There is a cap of 15 Scouts per badge, so be sure to sign-up early.
Check-in starts at 8:30 AM, with closing at 4:30 PM. Lunch and merit badge supplies will be provided.
Badges include:
Cost: $50 per Scout
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Scouts can work on a merit badge required to become an Eagle Scout. Depending on the specific merit badge, Scouts may have the chance to complete it during this session or by communicating with the counselor afterward.
This program includes the merit badge session, lunch, and a presentation on the requirements to become an Eagle Scout, with particular emphasis on the Eagle Project. This program is restricted to Scouts ranked Second Class and above.
Merit Badges Offered (Max of 20 for each class):
* See prerequisite forms (below)
Time: December 6, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Scout Cost: $50
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Camp Workcoeman is located in the hills of northwest Connecticut in scenic New Hartford and Barkhamsted. The camp consists of approximately 427 acres on the shore of beautiful West Hill Pond, possibly the cleanest in Connecticut.
Established in 1924, it is one of the oldest continuously operated Scout camps in the country. For 101 years, thousands of Scouts and Scouters have had unforgettable Scouting experiences at Camp Workcoeman. This fine tradition of Scouting continues today.