Sept – Horseback riding

Sept 16-18th we will be horseback riding. We will have a 45 minute class where Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the Horsemanship Merit badge and then go on a ~2 hour trail ride.

Salt Creek Ranch release form
Salt Creek Ranch Horseback riding 9-16-16 – Consent Form

For the August Camp out, we need to get a solid number attending (boys & adults) in order to make a reservation. There is a minimum number needed to get their discounted rate. The sooner we make our reservation, the better chance of securing spots at Camp Kern. We want to get this taken care of BEFORE summer camp to hopefully ensure success.
August 19-21

Camping is at Morgan’s Canoe in Ft. Ancient
Activities will be at Camp Kern (Tango Tower and Mine Shaft)
Attached are the TWO forms that need to be returned no later than Tuesday July 5. If for some reason you/your son are unable to be at the next two Troop meetings but want to go on the August campout, please let Fitz know via e-mail

Double X Tango Tower
The only one of its kind in the world! Challenge your group to our 55 foot climbing tower with 9 different climbing elements, including the Vertebrate, Giant’s Ladder, Rope X, and Cowboy Up!

The Mineshaft
Speed down a 200 ft tube in pitch black at 20 mph!

Consent Form – Camp Kern tango tower & mineshaft Aug 2016
YMCA Camp Kern Waiver

BOTH FORMS DUE TOMORROW JUNE 14

Thank you for your patience as we worked out the details of the alternative to the rafting trip that was planned for this weekend.  Per my previous e-mail, we will be going canoeing/kayaking this coming weekend at Morgan’s Canoe Livery in Brookville, IN. This will be a regular campout where we will leave on Friday and return on Sunday. The details are in the permission form.
We MUST have final headcount numbers Tuesday night so all forms (2) are due at the troop meeting tomorrow. Each person will need to have completed the Morgan’s Waiver form.Consent Form –

Consent Form – Morgan’s Canoe – June 2016
Morgan’s Waiver

BOTH FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN TUESDAY JUNE 7^th

Whitewater Rafting
OhioPyle, PA
Leave — Saturday June 18
Return — Monday June 20
Cost — $95, includes rafting, camping, 5 meals and tip for rafting guide

We will be doing only the medium-high intensity trip as only one person responded to my recent e-mail about the lower intensity trip. All boys must be at least 12 yelower_yough liability formars old OR 70 lbs/24 inch chest. We chose to pay a little extra to include a professional guide in each raft (safety over cost). We also chose to raft on Sunday to save $13/person.
Note – the lower youth liability form needs to be signed by both the boy and parent (if under age 18)

Consent Form- Ohiopyle rafting June 2016
lower_yough liability form

As mentioned at the Court of Honor on Tuesday, our June campout is scheduled for a Rafting Trip.

Here are the general details, more specifics later.

Depart – SATURDAY morning June 18
Raft – SUNDAY June 19 (this reduces the overall cost by $13/person)
Return – MONDAY June 20
Cost – between $90-$100/person

1. We are planning to go to Ohiopyle, PA (5 hour drive), adults attending will need to take off work on Monday instead of Friday.
2. The trip we want to take is the lower yough (yok), 5 hours on the water, med-high intensity
3. The lower yough has a minimum age of 12 but have waived the age IF a boy is 70 lbs and 24 inches around the chest
4. There is another rafting option at the same location that is lower intensity and thus the age doesn’t apply

PLEASE, respond to the e-mail sent by Mr. Fitz by Monday May 23 IF:

1. Your son intends to go on the June campout AND
2. He is younger than 12 & doesn’t meet the 70lbs/ 24 inch chest
3. OR You want him going on a less intense rafting trip  (regardless of age)

If we have enough boys to go on the lower intensity trip, we will try to accommodate this trip, otherwise there will not be a rafting trip available to them.

We apologize for this but the Troop needs a quick turnaround on these forms. The Troop needs to be able to give the climbing company a firm headcount on May 4^th so Mr. Fitzgerald needs to know who is going this Tuesday, if your son is unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting to turn in the form, please e-mail Mr. Fitzgerald BEFORE Tuesday so he can put him on the list of attendees.

May 13-15 – We are going to the Red River Gorge area, we will be camping on private property near RRG. The camping property is outstanding and is generously open to us at no charge by a NKY business owner who owns it. Saturday we will be going climbing at Torrent Falls. Check out this website for more information, it is a really fun time and an experience you won’t want to miss. http://torrentfalls.com/viaferrata/torrent-falls-via-ferrata/

We will need BOTH forms returned on Tuesday May 3^rd. Below is a link to the climbing form. Please, Please pay attention to completing this correctly. They are VERY strict with their forms.

• Climbing Waivers:  http://torrentfalls.com/wp-content/uploads/Torrent-Falls-Climbing-Adventure-Waiver.pdf
• Rules/regulations:
  • Youth will need to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Participants of the via ferrata must be 10 years of age or older.
  • Only 1 form per participant.
  • If you make a mistake, please draw one line through the error, and add correction above or below with your initials.
  • Any modifications to our waiver form will not be accepted.
  • Your emergency contact cannot be any one participating.
  • Must go through 30-45 min training course prior to climbing.
• What to bring:
  • Clothing that is comfortable to climb in. Long pants are recommended. Shorts can be worn; however it is easy to scratch knees. If it is going to be cold, dress in layers, you can become hot while climbing. If it is going to rain, bring a rain jacket.
  • Closed-toed shoes – Tennis shoes or hiking boots work best. No flip-flops.
  • Adults – An adult is considered 18 years of age or older. For the Via Ferrata an adult is needed to participate with youth ages 10-14 in a 1:5 ratio of adult to youth. For guided rock climbing, an adult is required to be present for youth ages 14 and under. The adult may not have to participate but may be required wear a harness and helmet to aid the guide with rope set up. An adult doesn’t have to pay if not participating, but will be required to sign a waiver.
  • Water can be taken with you during your climb. You may want to bring a water-bottle holder (such as a Camelbak or fanny-pack).
  • Food is not provided. We recommend a lunch and a few snacks.
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Fingerless Gloves are recommended but not required for the via ferrata only. A fingerless glove such as a weight lifting or cycling glove works well. If full fingered, make sure the glove fits snugly so the finger tips do not get in the way of working our via ferrata clips. Gloves are not provided but can be purchased on site. If rappelling, you will be provided with gloves. For all other activities, gloves are not recommended

RRG Via Ferrata May 2016 – Consent Form

Our April campout is quickly approaching, April 22-24. BOTH of the attached forms AND a copy of a parents driver’s license must be turned no later than Tuesday April 19^th.

We will be camping on-site at the Farm. Our Zipline package (2.5 hours) includes 13 ziplines and 5 high rope challenges.  We will finish with the Extreme-zipline which goes out over the pond.  Total cost per person: $55.

Normal Cost of camping: $5/tent/night, however, they are waiving this cost since we will be doing a service project (bring gloves).

All Adults who plan to attend, please e-mail be directly by Wednesday 4/13. Since this trip is outside of the Council area, we must submit a Travel Plan to Council this week with names of adults attending.

Requirements for anyone who plans on ziplining:

o     1.) Every participant must sign a Waiver (attached). Participants under the age of 18 must have a signed waiver by a parent. If the parent is not present, a photocopy of the parent’s driver’s license must accompany the signed waiver.

o     2.) The zipline canopy tour is designed for use by participants of average mobility and strength, and who are in reasonably good health.

o     3.) The minimum age is 7 years old main canopy course. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, but must be able to participate independently of the adult.

o     4.) Closed toed shoes are required.

o     5.) Maximum weight for main canopy course is 250 pounds, this is a guideline. Please call if you have any questions.

o     6.) Each participant must be physically able to control the speed of their travel along the zip lines by grasping the cable with leather gloves.

o     7.) Each participant must be able pull themselves along the zip cable a few feet in the event they lose momentum before reaching any given landing platform.

o     8.) There is a 1500 foot unpaved nature trail to the training area at the beginning of your adventure. Each participant must be able to complete this walk.

o     9.) Pregnant women, people with heart, leg, or back problems, or other serious illnesses will not be allowed to participate in the tour.

Anyone who is not actively ziplining is welcome to take advantage of the catch-and-release fishing pond on the property.

Waiver Forms:

Markin Farms Waiver Agreement

Markin Farms Ziplining April 2016 – Consent Form(1)