Are you ready to paddle through pristine waters, explore rugged terrain, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the great outdoors? Look no further than the 2024 Northern Tier High Adventure Base Trek Opportunity at the Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base in Ely, Minnesota. From August 11th to 18th, 2024, you can join a thrilling […]
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Basic Adult Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
This in person course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to a comprehensive hands-on in person practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary […]
Cub Scout Winter Carnival
When: February 19th – 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Clifton Park Elk’s – 695 MacElroy Rd, Ballston Lake Sign in: Starts at 7:45 a.m. Cost: $7 Come join us for fun in the snow. Bring your sleds and enthusiasm to enjoy a trek through Alaska. We will have snow fort building, snow snake races, […]
Ice Fishing Tournament
Twin Rivers Council is hosting the an Ice Fishing Tournament at Camp Wakpominee on Sly Pond in Fort Ann, NY. Sly Pond encompasses 44 acres and is up to 70 ft. deep. Early registration is $30 person for 2 person team main tournament. There is also a side pot registration for $25 per person or […]
OKPIK Training
Okpik (Ook’pick) is the Inuit name for a Snowy Owl. The Okpik course aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to enjoy an outdoor experience in cold weather; to help Scout units extend their outing season to all 12 months of the year; and to share their acquired knowledge and skills with their […]
Turning Point Klondike Derby
When: February 12th 8:00 a.m. – February 13th 10:00 a.m. Where: Camp Wakpominee Cost: $15 Contact: John Vanmarkwyk The Klondike Derby is the premiere outdoors event for all Scouts from Cubs to Scouts BSA to Ventures. Come and test yourself and your den, patrol or crew in a bunch of wintertime events and competitions Register […]
Den Leader Training
WHO: This is for all Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, & anyone else interested in a great Cub Scout Den! WHEN: February 8th from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM February 15th from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Both sessions are required) WHERE: Via Zoom (Meeting details will be provided after registering)CONTACT: Mike Langer at fortorangetraining@gmail.com […]
Yankee Doodle Klondike
When: January 29th 8:00 a.m. – January 30th 10:00 a.m. Where: Rotary Scout Reservation Cost: $10 The Klondike Derby is the premiere outdoor event for all Scouts from Cubs to Scouts BSA to Ventures. Come and test yourself and your den, patrol or crew in a bunch of wintertime events and competitions. PRE-REGISTRATION: Troops must […]
Mohawk Klondike – Deep Freeze
We regard the Mohawk Klondike derby as the premier event in the Northeast, focusing on outdoor winter survival skills in a patrol/crew setting. Events include orienteering, survival shelter building, wilderness first aid, fire building, ice rescue as well as an old fashioned sledge race. Patrols/crews that prepare for and compete in this event will be […]
Fort Orange Klondike Derby
This year’s Klondike Derby will be a test of Scouting Skills ,Team work, and gamesfrom scouting years past. Are you ready? Your first task will be to pass a Sledinspection checkpoint. In your sled will be all the materials you will need to besuccessful in your journey Throughout the day. Are you prepared? Let’s find […]