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Jul 12-17, 2012

Summit Shakedown for Boy Scouts

Jul 12-17, 2012

Summit Shakedown for Venturers

The Summit Shakedown

Registrations are now open for Boy Scouts and Venturers interested in attending the Summit Shakedown,  There will be 36 slots available for Boy Scouts and 8 available for Venturers (and a waiting list).  In addition, there will be 4 slots available for Boy Scout Leaders and 2 Slots available for venturing leaders.  Youth may register online.  Interested adults may apply by sending an e-mail to Bob Steele (Robert.Steele @ Scouting.org).

Help us test the Summit! This is an exciting opportunity for youth and adults to be among the first to camp at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and to play an important role in the final planning process for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

The purpose of the 2012 Summit Shakedown is to test various components of the new jamboree model on-site at the Summit with a manageable but meaningful number of staff and participants. The format will be a "long weekend," starting on Thursday morning, July 12, and ending on Tuesday Evening, July 17.

This would be a great opportunity for the youth leadership (Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, etc.) already planning to attend the Jamboree, to experience the Summit in advance of 2013.

Please note, we must send full contingents (a Troop of 36 Boy Scouts and 4 Adults and/or a patrol of 8 Venture Scouts and 2 Adults).  All individuals must be paid in full by 12/13 (a Registration is not considered eligible until paid in full).

• Transportation and meals to and from the Summit Bechtel Reserve
• All meals, beginning with lunch the day of arrival and ending with breakfast on the day of departure.
• Tents, equipment, supplies, etc., similar to what will be provided at the 2013 jamboree.
• Participants and staff will bring only their personal gear, as is intended for the 2013 jamboree.
• Uniforms will be worn for travel to and from the Summit but will not be required during the on-site or off-site program activities.

• The particular program elements to be included will primarily be those that are new to the Summit jamboree model and are not intended to represent all of the program elements to be offered in 2013.
• High adventure program by patrols. Possible program elements (subject to change) are climbing, rappelling, canopy tour, zip lines, BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, shooting sports, and archery. No aquatics activities will be available on-site.

• 40 Scout troops composed of 36 youth and four adults each ( our Council will provide one)
• 40 Venturing patrols composed of eight youth and two adults each. (Venturing patrols may be coed.)
• Off-site high adventure program by patrols. Possible program elements (subject to change) are white-water rafting and technical rock climbing. All off-site costs are included in the fee.
• All staff and participants will be required to participate in a detailed evaluation process before, during, and after the event to provide important feedback to the jamboree team to be used in the final planning process for the 2013 jamboree.

• The registration requirements and leadership guidelines for the 2012 Shakedown are the same as for the 2013 jamboree. Details can be found at www.bsajamboree.org.
• Registration for the Shakedown will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
• Individuals will be notified by Feb. 25, 2012, of their registration status.
• Financial assistance will not be provided by the BSA National Council, the Summit Bechtel Reserve or the Connecticut Rivers Council.
• Staff participation is by invitation only. Interested persons may submit an application to the Summit Jamboree team and must already be registered to attend the 2013 National Jamboree as a staff member or adult leader. NO EXCEPTIONS. Participation will be contingent on payment of fees, approved medical status, and completion of any required training specific to the assigned task.

• Attendees are required to complete a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. All completed forms should be submitted to the unit leader to have in their possession while traveling and at the Shakedown.
• It is not required to pre-submit a completed medical form to the Jamboree or Summit team. This allowance is for the 2012 Summit Shakedown exclusively and does not apply to the 2013 Jamboree. www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/part_c.pdf  
• Please make sure that all participants and adults meet the BMI standards as outlined on the jamboree website: www.summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/Be-Prepared.aspx