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Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America

|CHALLENGE COURSE |[pic] |

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|INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION TRAINING, 2017 & ‘18 | |

INITIAL CHALLENGE COURSE TRAINING EVENTS

September 20, September 30 & October 1, 2017 at Camp Joy

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April 25, May 5 & 6, 2018 at S bar F Scout Ranch

A Wednesday night meeting and a weekend Initial Challenge training course are required to be eligible to become a qualified leader for our Challenge Courses. GSLAC has 3 courses: S bar F Scout Ranch, Beaumont Scout Reservation and Camp Joy. Each challenge course is different from each other but all offer the challenges that Scouts and Venturers enjoy. All programs and sites use the same policies and procedures.

When a Scouter takes their Initial Challenge Course Instructor training at either or Camp Joy or S bar F they then would be able to take a 1 day orientation course for the other courses.

WEEKEND INITIAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES: 1 at CAMP JOY and 1 at S bar F are offered; each teach the basic skills needed to become a Challenge Course Instructor. Course content is identical; you receive instruction about how to lead a safe and fun experience with sessions on equipment, game leadership and course management and the specifics of the S bar F or Camp Joy Challenge Courses.

1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING COURSES

After taking any of the Initial Weekend Instructor Training Courses Scouters may take the 1 Day Orientation courses for the other 2 Challenge Courses.

October 28, 2017: S bar F Scout Ranch and Camp Joy

October 29, 2017: Beaumont Scout Res.

June 10, 2018: Beaumont Scout Res.

You must have successfully completed the initial weekend training at Camp Joy or S bar F to be eligible for the one-day orientation at Beaumont, Joy or S bar F to become qualified as an Instructor for those additional courses.

INITIAL WEEKEND TRAINING SCHEDULES:

Camp Joy Training

Wednesday 9-20, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Emerson Center, downstairs, at Beaumont Scout Reservation or the Cohen Service Center in Belleville, IL. When making your reservation, you must inform the Camping Department what Service Center training you will be attending. If no one indicates that they will attend the Wednesday meeting at a Service Center no one from the Challenge Course Staff will be scheduled to be at that location for training. If you can’t make the Wednesday night meeting you will still be able to take the weekend training but you must call the Training Course Director. On Wednesday night everyone will receive a piece of 1” tubular webbing Swami Belt, knot training, a detailed equipment list, and training about equipment and what to bring for weekend training and Saturday night camping at the Camp Joy Challenge Course.

Saturday, 9-30, 2017: meet at the “O” Pavilion just off the main parking lot of Camp Joy at approximately 7:30 AM. We will hike out of the parking lot at 8:00 AM sharp – don’t be late; we leave at 8:00 with or without you.

Sunday 10-1, 2017: we will finish training at about 4:00 PM

S bar F Scout Ranch Training

Wednesday 4-25, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Emerson Center, downstairs, at Beaumont Scout Reservation or the Cohen Service Center in Belleville, IL. When making your reservation, you must inform the Camping Department what Service Center training you will be attending. If no one indicates that they will attend the Wednesday meeting at a Service Center no one from the Challenge Course Staff will be scheduled to be at that location for training. If you can’t make the Wednesday night meeting you will still be able to take the weekend training but you must call the Training Course Director. On Wednesday night everyone will receive a piece of 1” tubular webbing Swami Belt, knot training, a detailed equipment list, and training about equipment and what to bring for weekend training and Saturday night camping at the S bar F Challenge Course.

Saturday, 5-5, 2018: meet at the Nim’s Lake Overlook parking lot at S-F Scout Ranch at approximately 7:30 AM. We will hike out of the parking lot at 8:00 AM sharp – don’t be late; we leave at 8:00 with or without you.

Sunday 5-6, 2018: we will finish training at about 4:00 PM

1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING SCHEDULE:

Bring personal gear, lunch, Swami Belt, medical history form and manual. You must sign up in advance and pay a $5 fee. Courses finish at 4 PM. There is no class size limit.

October 28, 2017: S bar F Scout Ranch. Meet at 8am at the Nim’s Lake Overlook.

October 28, 2017: Camp Joy. Meet at 8am at “O” pavilion next to main parking lot

October 29, 2017: Beaumont Scout Res. Meet at the Emerson Center parking lot near the swimming pool.

June 10, 2018: Beaumont Scout Res. Meet at the Emerson Center parking lot near the swimming pool.

FEES:

INITIAL WEEKEND TRAINING FEE ~ $25

Includes bandana, notebook, two patches or $5 if you have taken Rock Climbing Training – bring your three ring binder. You will receive two patches and the inserts for Challenge Course Training. The Council does not send a receipt back to you unless you pay in person or on line.

1 DAY ORIENTATION FEE ~ $5

CLASS SIZE & PRE-REGISTRATION:

There is a class size limit for the Initial Weekend Training. Training reservations are on a first paid, first trained basis. Help us to prepare for training by registering. Best to do in advance but you can call at the last minute so we can make room for you. No limit for the 1 Day Orientation training but you must preregister.

HOW OLD MUST A SCOUTER BE & IS THE TRAINING STRENUOUS?

You must be at least 21 years old to take training. This training is very active and high energy – there is no sitting around and it is all outdoors (rain or shine). Don’t sign up thinking that this training is lecture and theories.

Mail or bring in the attached reservation sheet prior to training so we’ll know who is coming. Indicate on the sheet if you will attend the Wednesday night training. Remember to call the Challenge Course Training Director if you can’t attend the Wednesday night meeting. Be prepared for a great outdoor training experience so that your young people can have a super Challenge Course experience.

Off Belay!

Scott Shipley

Greater St. Louis Area Council

Challenge Course Trng. Director

C: 314-623-9837

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|Bring to any GSLAC Service Center or mail to: GSLAC, BSA; Camping Dept.; 4568 W. Pine Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108. Each Scouter must | |

|submit separate registration. Make checks payable to: Greater St. Louis Area Council, B.S.A. | |

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|Register and Pay on-line at the training section on the council website: | |

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|INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION for CHALLENGE COURSE TRAINING ’17 & ‘18 |[pic] |

|NAME: _______________________ Unit #: _____ | |

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|District: _______________________________________ | |

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|PHONE: (____) ___________ E MAIL: ________________________ | |

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INITIAL CHALLENGE COURSE TRAINING ~ 2017 & 2018

___ September 30 & October 1, 2017

___Will ___ will not attend evening orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at the following location:

___Emerson Center, Beaumont Res.or ___Cohen Service Cntr, Belleville, IL.

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___ May 5 & 6, 2018

___Will ___ will not attend evening orientation on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the following location:

___Emerson Center, Beaumont Res. or ___Cohen Service Cntr, Belleville, IL.

1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAININGS:

(Cannot register unless you’ve taken the initial weekend training at S bar F or Camp Joy)

____ 1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING ~ October 28, 2017 at S bar F

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____ 1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING ~ October 28, 2017 at Camp Joy

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____ 1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING ~ October 29, 2017 at Beaumont

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____ 1 DAY ORIENTATION TRAINING ~ June 10, 2018 at BEAUMONT

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