SUMMIT BECHTEL RESERVE PAUL R. CHRISTEN NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE BASE

∗ Summit is a BSA National High Adventure Base (like Philmont, Sea Base and Northern Tier) where you can participate in action and adventure sports:

∗ Zip Lining/Canopy Tours ∗ Rock Climbing ∗ Kayaking/White Water ∗ Mountain, BMX Biking ∗ Skateboarding ∗ Shooting Sports

What is Summit?

∗ Summit is located near the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia (~9 1/2 hour drive from Long Island)

Where is Summit?

∗ We are a High Adventure Troop (Harriman, Philmont, Sea Base)

∗ High Adventure adds a new dimension to the Scouting experience – it pushes you beyond what you think you can do

∗ Be the first scout in Troop 201 history to earn a High Adventure Triple Crown or Grand Slam Award!

Why go to Summit?

Why go to Summit?

∗ Summit Experience: ½ day introduction to all program areas ∗ Focus Programs: (3 full days dedicated to specialty, 2 days

elective) ∗ The River (kayaking/rafting) – ride Class II to IV rapids! ∗ Helmets & Harnesses (climbing) – zip lines and rappelling! ∗ The Marksman (shooting sports) -.22, .223 and .308 caliber rifles and

shotguns ! ∗ Tires & Trails (mountain biking) – ride 35 miles of trails! ∗ Berms & Bars (BMX biking) – beginner thru expert tracks! ∗ Ramps & Rails (skateboarding) - bowls, rails, rollers and a jump pit!

∗ Advanced Programs: (5 full days dedicated to specialty) ∗ Advanced Climbing, Advanced Kayaking, Advanced Mountain Biking ∗ Adventure Photography

What is there to do at Summit?

What is it like at Summit?

Overview: BSA_TopHandsSizzler_H264_1920x1080\BSA_TopHandsSizzler_H264_1920x1080.mp4

Canopy Tour: BSA_CanopyTourCommercial_H264_1920x1080\BSA_CanopyTourCommercial_H264_1920x1080.mp4

Rock Climbing: BSA_Jamboree_TheRocks_H264_1920x1080\BSA_Jamboree_TheRocks_H264_1920x1080.mp4

River Activities: BSA_Jamboree_TheRiver_H264_1920x1080\BSA_Jamboree_TheRiver_H264_1920x1080.mp4

Skateboarding: BSA_SkateboardingCommercial_H264_1920x1080\BSA_SkateboardingCommercial_H264_1920x1080.mp4

∗ Registered Boy Scout or Adult Leader ∗ Age Requirements ∗ Summit and Focus Programs - 13yrs old by September 1,

2016 ∗ For The Marksman –13 yrs and graduated from the 8th grade

or fourteen (14) years old to participate in pistol option

∗ Advanced Programs – 16 yrs old (and other requirements)

∗ Kayaking/rafting - Must be able to swim 100 yards and stay afloat for one (1) minute (official BSA swim test).

∗ All participants must know and use the Scout Oath and Law as their guide to appropriate behavior at Summit

Who can go to Summit?

∗ Weekly Adventures: Sundays to Saturdays beginning June 12, 2016. Last session begins July 31, 2016 (SOLD OUT).

When can you go to Summit?

Troop 201 planned session is July 24-30, 2016

What does it cost to go to Summit*?

*Estimate additional ~$200-$250 for travel to/from Summit

∗ Summit Experience: $759 ∗ Focus Programs:

∗ The River (focus on kayaking/rafting) $939 ∗ Helmets & Harnesses (focus on climbing) $939 ∗ The Marksman (focus on shooting sports) $939 ∗ Tires & Trails (focus on mountain biking) $829 ∗ Berms & Bars (focus on BMX biking) $779 ∗ Ramps & Rails (skateboarding) $779

∗ Advanced Programs: ∗ Advanced Climbing, Advanced Kayaking $1199 ∗ Advanced Mountain Biking $879 ∗ Adventure Photography $779

How do I sign up for Summit?

*Minimum of 7 participants, including 2 adults are required for a crew. There is no maximum.

∗ Go online to www.summitbsa.org and review high adventure programs (check out fact sheets, videos)

∗ Submit $100 non-refundable check with your top 3 program choices by next troop meeting. (Sessions are subject to availability and first come first serve)

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