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Goshen Scout Reservation Leader Update
Hello Goshen leaders!
Its that time of year again! We are reaching out today to check in and remind you that registration for summer of 2022 is now open! If you had already reserved your spot in 2021, then you’re good to go! If you have not, now is the time! We are accepting deposits at the rate of $420 for one youth to attend camp. Please make your reservation soon to lock in the week that your unit wants! Spots are already starting to fill up earlier in the summer. Youth and adult fees are here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/registration/
On a different note, we are looking for some stories on your experiences at camp this summer to chat about on our council blog as we build excitement for next summer! Please do feel free to share those with me or post directly to WeOwnAdventure here https://weownadventure.com/submit/ .
Finally, if you have any new programs, badges, etc. that you’d like to see for next year, please don’t hesitate to mention it to me. We are compiling the information from your surveys to build the best possible program for your scouts and additional feedback is always welcome.
Please let us know if you have any questions! Is it time for summer yet?
-Phil Barbash
Save the Dates: Goshen 2022
Save the dates for Goshen Scout Reservation Summer 2022!
We will be offering five weeks of summer camp at all our Webelos and Scouts BSA/Venturing resident camps and four weeks of backpacking program and river trekking program at Lenhok’sin High Adventure.
Week 1: June 26 – July 2, 2022
Week 2: July 3 – July 9, 2022
Week 3: July 10 – July 16, 2022
Week 4: July 17 – July 23, 2022
Week 5: July 24 – July 30, 2022
Goshen 2021 units that reserved their spot at camp will get a confirmation email in late August with their new registration number.
Registration opens for the general public on September 1, 2021. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information as we get ready for Summer 2022!
Goshen Scout Reservation Leader Update-04-13-2021
Hello Goshen leaders!
Phil Barbash here, with a couple of quick updates:
- The early bird payment deadline is this Friday, the 16th at 11:59PM. At midnight, the price will switch over to $440/youth and $265/adults. Please make every effort to get your youth and adults signed up!
- For Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted: Merit badge registration will open at 9AM on Friday morning the 16th. It is first come first served, but please do not fret too much if you have to waitlist youth for certain heavier traffic badges. There is going to be wiggle room for us to adjust our staffing and open up additional sections of merit badges as needed. Please do register those youth for the waitlist if they desire to take that badge, and remember that youth must register with at least one merit badge buddy. Multiple members of the same cohort developing similar schedules is preferable.
- Please continue to reference our pandemic protocols here as they continue to evolve here: www.gotogoshen.org/coronavirus. The latest updates centered around the use of cohorts, merit badge buddy requirements, and pre-screening procedures – a mandatory 14 day symptom screening before arrival at camp OR a negative PCR test within 7 days prior to your arrival at camp.
- If you have adults splitting the week (one coming down the first half, one coming down the second half), you can get details about how to register them here: www.gotogoshen.org/registration/registration-tips-splitting-adults/.
If you ever need to reference any of my previous emails, they are here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/information/latest-news/ . Please let us know if we can help!
-Phil
Let’s Get Camping Webinar Series: Scouts BSA Camping Options
April 1, 2021: Scouts BSA Camping Options
Missed the webinar? You can view a recording of it below.
In this webinar, we go over the different summer camps available for both Troops and for individual scouts (aka provisional scouts) at the various places in NCAC – from Thurmont, MD to Haymarket, VA to Goshen, VA. We go over how camping and program are going to work at the Virginia camps, given the Governor’s order concerning COVID-19 protocols.
Download the slides from the webinar here: Scouts BSA Camping Options slides [PPTX]
Get more information on the various Scouts BSA Summer Camps:
- Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted at Goshen Scout Reservation: www.gotogoshen.org
- Scout Specialty Week at Camp Snyder: www.gotosnyder.org/summer-camp/specialty-week/
- Camp Catoctin BSA: campcatoctinbsa.org
- Provisional Camp at Goshen Scout Reservation: www.gotogoshen.org/provisional
Stay up to date on the camp COVID protocols:
- Goshen camps: www.gotogoshen.org/coronavirus
- Camp Snyder: www.gotosnyder.org/coronavirus
Find the whole series of Let’s Get Camping Webinar recordings on our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5x999ziTZaU6Kr1lqS6tbNqgYTzjcBRf
Goshen Scout Reservation Leader Update – 04/01/2021
Hello Goshen leaders!
Phil Barbash here, with Goshen Scout Reservation. A couple of updates for this summer:
- We have the last installment in our series of webinars tonight at 6PM EST. This was the webinar on Scouts BSA camp that was originally postponed. We will run through some of the changes as it relates to pandemic protocols, and also highlight some of the programs going on in our camps this summer. You can register here: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K297JI5zTrOSqIcHr9mpVw?fbclid=IwAR0Q1ZHhDgVTU_Z0Whn6_Sq3wh3FYRQx93ZPr0WPCPCrL6jP617c2Ckn03Y
- If you missed our previous webinars on Cub Scout and High Adventure camps, you can watch recordings and download slides both on our website and on the Scouter’s Digest. Cub Scouts here: https://weownadventure.com/lets-get-camping-webinar-series-cub-scouts-go-to-camp/ and High Adventure here: https://weownadventure.com/lets-get-camping-webinar-series-high-adventure-at-summer-camp/
- Our early bird payment deadline is right around the corner! Please ensure that you sign up all of your youth by 11:59PM on April 16th to avoid the added $40 fee.
- If you are wondering how to sign up your campers, be sure to check out our blog post: www.gotogoshen.org/registration/registration-tips-how-to-add-more-campers/
- Need information on how to register adults splitting the week? We have a blog post for that, too: www.gotogoshen.org/registration/registration-tips-splitting-adults/
- Merit badge registration will go live on April 16th at 9am. Schedules are available online for each individual camp at www.gotogoshen.org. Tune into the webinar tomorrow to get details on how program is going to work and some basics about sign ups.
- You can also continue to find updated information about our pandemic protocols here: www.gotogoshen.org/coronavirus
- Lastly, we do still have funds available for camperships. Applications can be found here: www.gotogoshen.org/camperships
Its getting close to camp. I can taste it! Take care and please do reach out with any questions.
-Phil
Let’s Get Camping Webinar Series: High Adventure at Summer Camp
March 25, 2021: High Adventure at Summer Camp Webinar
Missed the webinar? You can view a recording of it below.
In this webinar, we give units planning for Summer 2021 and future summers an overview of Lenhok’sin High Adventure, as well as the National High Adventure bases and our Council-sponsored trips there. In addition the overview, we also talk a little about the different COVID-19 protocols at the different camps.
Download the slides from the webinar here: High Adventure at Summer Camp slides [PPTX]
Get more information on the various high adventure opportunities:
- Goshen’s own Lenhok’sin High Adventure: www.gotogoshen.org/lenhoksin
- NCAC’s High Adventure Committee & sponsored expeditions: www.ncacbsa.org/high-adventure
You can find the whole series of Let’s Get Camping Webinar recordings on our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5x999ziTZaU6Kr1lqS6tbNqgYTzjcBRf
The remaining upcoming webinar will be on Scouts BSA Camping Options on April 1 at 6pm EST. Register in advance at https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K297JI5zTrOSqIcHr9mpVw
Let’s Get Camping Webinar Series: Cub Scouts Go To Camp
March 18, 2021: Cub Scouts Go To Camp Webinar
Missed the webinar? You can view a recording of it below.
You can also download the slides from the webinar here: Cub Scouts Go To Camp slides [PPTX]
Looking for the latest information on Summer Camp 2021 and COVID-19 protocols?
You can find the whole series of Let’s Get Camping Webinar recordings on our playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5x999ziTZaU6Kr1lqS6tbNqgYTzjcBRf.
Upcoming webinars in the series include High Adventure at Summer Camp on March 25 and Scouts BSA Camping Options on April 1. All webinars begin at 6pm EST. Register in advance at https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K297JI5zTrOSqIcHr9mpVw.
Goshen Leader Update 03/11/21
Phil Barbash here, checking in with a couple of updates:
- The webinar scheduled for tonight 03/11 on Scouts BSA summer camp is POSTPONED TO APRIL 1 AT 6PM. We are going to reevaluate the governor’s mandate on the use of cohorts at summer camp, as we develop our plans for merit badge registration. Please be mindful that the webinars on Cub camping and High Adventure will continue on the dates/times as planned.
- We will also be postponing the beginning of merit badge registration to April 16th at 9AM. At that time, we will open our merit badge registration with whatever adjustments need to be made to ensure compliance with the governor’s order.
- We have past the deadline for camperships, but please do continue to apply as you have requests. We will aim to fill all requests that come in as funds are available.
- If you missed our first webinar on Camping and COVID, you can find the recording and slides here: www.gotogoshen.org/general/lets-get-camping-webinar-series-camping-covid/.
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we navigate the challenges of getting camp back open while slowly pulling out of the pandemic. Please let us know if you have any questions.
-Phil