Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Poll for next summer

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There are four different options we're looking at for summer of 2020. See below for information on each of them, and then take the poll. While there will still be at least one summer camp opportunity, this is something special that scouts could do (based on ability). Be thinking about your first, second and third choices.



Pictured Rocks NP, MI -> Hiking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmIgTJDJ4Bg Long but interesting perspective

Isle Royale NP, MI (we would go through Grand Portage, MN) -> Hiking

Apostle Islands, WI -> Sea Kayaking
This should probably be a guided trip.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area -> Canoeing
https://www.vnorth.com/ This is the outfitter that Trevor Burke has used. They have bunk houses, showers, offer discounts to scouts, etc. They would be great telling us which sites are good for bigger groups and routes for relatively inexperienced canoers.
https://bwca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.bwca_permit_videos These are videos that are required to watch before receiving a permit. Its really meant for Leave No Trace, but also show the area and a little about what to expect.

Complete the SURVEY

Space Camp

A few of our scouts have gone to  Space Camp in Hutchinson, KS for the last several Summers and have had a great time.  We would encourage a...