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Event Details
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Most of your questions about payment, start and end times, and where to be are explained beneath the list of badges on this page.
Please read everything we've included in the event description. If you still have questions, contact the event manager by clicking this button.
Email Mrs Krystal Grant (scraplink@yahoo.com), the Event Manager
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Due to FLOODING concerns, APE VIII has moved to October 17-18, 2015
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Description |
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WHAT IS IT?
Boy Scout Troop 158 in Simpsonville, SC is holding our 8th annual Activity Pin Extravaganza (A.P.E.) and we invite all local Southbounder District 1st and 2nd year Webelos to Go APE with Troop 158!!!
A.P.E. is an all day event and overnight campout with our Troop in which Webelos Scouts will have the opportunity to:
• Complete the Arrow of Light requirement for attending a Boy Scout oriented outdoor activity (requirement 4)
• Complete the Arrow of Light requirement for participating in a Webelos overnight campout (requirement 5)
• Meet our Boy Scout Troop and see what we are about
• Fully or significantly complete up to 4 Webelos activity pins
WHEN IS IT?
Date: October 17-18, 2015
Check-In: Between 7:30 am & 8:30 am on Saturday, October 18th
Opening: Opening assembly will start at 8:30 am
Activities: Activity/Adventure Pin sessions will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 1 hour lunch break (see attached schedule for a list of Sessions being offered)
Dinner: 6:00 pm with the campfire and a Flag Retirement ceremony to follow
Camping: While you do not have to camp overnight, we certainly hope you will since this will satisfy one requirement for either the Outdoorsman activity pin or the Arrow of Light. The grounds will need to be vacated by 10:30 am on Sunday morning to accommodate the normal worship service gathering.
WHERE IS IT?
This year’s event will return to our original location: Simpsonville United Methodist Church at 215 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC. All activities (pin sessions, camping, etc) will be on property. Please note this is a location change from last year.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Don’t you know that it doesn’t rain on scouting events?! This event will be held rain or shine. Be Prepared! Violent weather will be cause for cancellation. In the event of extreme, overnight cold temperatures, the bedding of Scouts will be moved indoors to the sanctuary. Be cognizant of the weather/temperatures for the weekend and dress accordingly. The sanctuary will serve as our gathering point in case of emergency.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The cost of this Activity Pin Extravaganza is $20* for each scout and for each registered adult. For this fee you will receive:
- All day Activity Pin sessions with opportunity to earn or significantly complete 2 to 4 pins
- Dinner and Cracker Barrel on Saturday night for all registered participants
- An event patch and event t-shirt
*an additional fee of $3 will be charged for sizes 2X and larger due to increased cost to the Troop
WHEN IS REGISTRATION?
We will accept online registrations through this website from September 4 - September 21, 2015. Space is limited in each session, so in order to have the best chance of getting your first choice in classes…REGISTER EARLY. NEW: Southbounder District Webelos may register September 4 - 21. Webelos outside of Southbounder District may registered September 15 - 21.
WHAT DO I BRING?
The following is a short list of notable items:
• Enough adults to satisfy BSA requirements for your Den’s rank
• The usual BSA paperwork for an overnight campout (tour permit, permission forms, etc)
• 2-3 possible skits for your Den to perform at Saturday night’s campfire (You will sign up for one at check-in that has not already been selected by another Den)
• Usual camping gear for an overnighter (tent, chairs, personal gear, etc)
• Water bottle – stay hydrated !!!
HOW ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE?
We ask that in service to our community food banks, a minimum of one (1) non perishable food item for each of your unit’s participants be brought for collection at our base camp during the day’s events.
Event Rules
CHECK IN:
A representative from your unit must check in at the registration station prior to the event. You will be expected to have your tour permit, permission forms and medical forms in your possession. Each registered participant will be issued a wristband to wear during their time on the property.
PARKING:
Primary parking will be in marked areas of the church parking lot.
CAMPSITES:
We'll be camping in the field behind the church. Campsites will be available for set up anytime. Each unit is responsible for the condition of their campsite and is expected to observe proper camping procedures in compliance with the Outdoor Code and good camping policies. Please demonstrate “Leave No Trace”. Campsites will be disassembled after Sunday morning worship service. Your unit will be responsible for removing all trash, gear, supplies, etc from your campsite upon departure. Please leave your campsite in better condition than when you arrived. The posting or display of unit colors or Pack flags is encouraged.
COOKING / FIRES / FIREWOOD:
Ground fires are not permitted. The use of above ground fire pits is permitted. If your unit is using an above ground fire pit, bring your own firewood and have two (2) filled water containers for fire prevention. If your unit will be cooking (breakfast and/or lunch), all cooking is to be done over gas fires or above ground fires and must be done under the supervision of an adult scouter.
WATER:
Water will be available from the property. Water containers will not be. Bring your own.
ELECTRONICS, GENERATORS, ETC:
No electronics (iPods, Gameboys, boomboxes, etc.) or generators are allowed in the campsites. If a generator is required for medical support, please inform the event staff at check in.
MEALS:
Saturday breakfast – eat prior to arrival
Saturday lunch – each unit is responsible for providing lunch for their unit’s attendees
Saturday dinner / dessert – to be provided, for all registered participants, by Troop 158
Sunday breakfast – each unit is responsible for providing breakfast for their unit’s attendees
If any member of your registered contingent has any food related allergies, please inform the event staff at the time of check in. An alternative solution for those affected participants may have to be decided.
CAMP SAFETY / FIRST AID:
Regular BSA camping safety guidelines apply. Each unit should have their own first aid kit. In addition, Troop 158 will have a first aid area located at their “base camp”. All medical emergencies and first aid cases must be reported to the Event Director (Mark Smith) or the Event Coordinator (Krystal Grant).
UNIFORM OF THE DAY:
Field dress uniform (commonly referred to as “Class A”) is required at morning assembly, evening assembly, dinner, campfire and Sunday morning worship service. Activity uniforms (commonly referred to as “Class B”) or A.P.E. event t-shirt are to be worn during the event activities.
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE:
A non-denominational, Scout-led worship service will be conducted on Sunday morning for all units who wish to attend.
EVENT ACTIVITIES:
Scouts will be participating to complete all the requirements or most of the requirements for the Activity Pins offered. A check sheet, for each station, will be included in your exit packet.
DISCIPLINE:
Unit leaders have the ultimate responsibility for the behavior of their Scouts. Please insure that Scouts have adequate adult supervision with them at all times during the Event.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TOBACCO & DRUGS:
Alcoholic beverages of any type or the use of illegal drugs will NOT be permitted on the premises. No Scout, Scouter, visitor or accompanying adult, registered or not, shall be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the Event. Violators will be immediately escorted off property with no refund issued. BSA policy disallows smoking or chewing tobacco in the presence of Scouts while in uniform. Adults are to refrain from using these products in the presence of youth. We request that this be self-imposed.
KNIVES, FIREARMS, ETC:
All knives must be of the folding type. All Scouts carrying knives should have their Totin’ Chip card (Boy Scouts) or Whittlin’ Chip card (Cub Scouts). Any knives being used in a careless or dangerous manner will be confiscated and turned over to the Scout’s unit leader. Firearms, fireworks and sheath knives are strictly prohibited.
BATHROOM FACILITIES:
Port-A-Potty’s will be available on site for all male participants. Instruct your Scouts in the proper use. (Please explain to the Scouts what the ‘funnel’ on the left side is for.) Females will be able to use the Port-A Potty’s, and they will also have access to the indoor bathroom facilities if desired.
TRASH:
All units are responsible for disposing of their trash and recycling in the designated area onsite.
CHECK OUT:
Prior to leaving the Event property, please see one of the Event staff to check your campsite for the OK to leave.
PETS:
No animals will be allowed on the property during the Event. The only exception will be for guide dogs and owners will be required to clean up after them.
PRE-EXTRAVAGANZA PREPARATIONS:
To ensure a complete weekend of activities that everyone can enjoy, Troop 158 would like to ask for your units to come prepared to have fun during the Event. All supplies and materials used during the instruction of the Activity Pins offered will be supplied. Please encourage your skits to read over the relevant activity pin material in their Webelos handbook prior to arriving at APE. We do ask that you monitor your Scouts at all times. Also, your unit needs to prepare one 2-3 skits (Scouting appropriate) for presentation at the Saturday night campfire. The registrar will ask for the title of your skit upon check-in, and will ask you for a different skit if that one has already been chosen by another unit.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Send us an e-mail at ape@sctroop158.org or stay updated by going to our website at www.sctroop158.org and clicking on the APE link. Or you can contact the following:
Mark Smith Krystal Grant
Scoutmaster, Troop 158 ASM, APE Event Coordinator, Troop 158
Cell 864.567.9656 Cell 864.918.8960
Troop 158 looks forward to hosting your Scouts at the 8th annual Activity Pin Extravaganza! .........................................................................................................
2015 Schedule of Events SATURDAY – OCTOBER 17, 2015
07:30 am – 08:30 am Check-in
08:30 am – 09:00 am Morning Assembly at the Flagpoles – Event Opening (Class A)
09:00 am – 12:00 pm Activity/Adventure Pin Sessions (Class B)
12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Lunch (not provided)
01:00 pm – 04:00 pm Activity/Adventure Pin Sessions
04:00 pm – 05:30 pm Camp Set-up/skit preparation
05:30 pm – 06:00 pm Evening Assembly at the Flagpoles (Class A)
06:00 pm – 07:30 pm Dinner (provided) / Campfire Prep
07:30 pm – 09:00 pm Campfire / Evening Program (Class A)
09:00 pm – 09:30 pm Flag Retirement Ceremony (Class A)
09:30 pm – 11:00 pm Cracker Barrel / Visitation
11:00 pm Call to Quarters / Lights Out
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18, 2015
07:00 am – 08:00 am Reveille / Camp Breakdown / Prep for Worship Service
08:00 am – 08:30 am Non-Denominational, Scouts Own Worship Service
08:30 am – 10:30 am Breakfast (not provided) / Break Camp / Check Out
10:30 am Vacate Premises It’s time to GO APE WITH TROOP 158 !!!
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Unit Sign-up Instructions |
Den Leaders need to register their Webelos as a unit.
The scouter responsible for the unit (den leader) must complete registration for the unit as a whole and each attendee individually.
Individual registrations are not accepted.
All communication from Troop 158 will be directed to the unit scouter.
The den or unit leader is responsible for collecting individual payments and submitting payment as a whole to Troop 158.
One or more dens in a pack may register as one unit. Each unit must plan to have the proper number of adult attendees to satisfy BSA requirements Webelos camping. All adults planning to remain on-site for the event must be registered and pay the event fee. (Siblings must remain with their parent throughout the event, and must register and pay the event fee in order to receive event food, t-shirt, and patch.)
If the den leader is not planning to attend the event, they should still register for their scouts, and designate an adult attendee to handle check-in and communications at the event.
Each scout in the unit can select different class sessions. It is not necessary for the entire unit to have the same schedule.
Fees are transferable to another scout but are not refundable.
Have the following information ready for each attendee:
- Name
- Emergency Contact Phone
- E-mail
- T-shirt size
- Activity/Adventure pin preferences
It is advisable to also have a list of activity/Adventure pins each scout has already completed, so that in the event their choice of classes is full, you can select an acceptable alternative.You will be able to add to or make changes to your registration through the cutoff date of September 21.Don't forget to select a shirt size for each attendee!!!!
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Payment Instructions for the Unit |
Payment is as a unit. Den leaders should collect individual attendee fees and send one check to Troop 158. Payment is due upon completion of registration, and should be mailed by September 22.
Checks should be made out to Troop 158 and mailed to:
BSA TROOP 158, c/o Krystal Grant, 3911 West Georgia Rd, Pelzer, SC 29669
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Directions to the Event |
EVENT LOCATION:
Simpsonville United Methodist Church
215 SE Main St.
Simpsonville, SC
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