Skiiing at Swiss Valley, Feb 24
Troop 103 has invited us to join their ski trip to Swiss Valley in Jones, MI for a day of skiing or snowboarding and the opportunity to earn the Snow Sports merit badge.
Swiss Valley is a smaller ski & snowbard area hosting a Scout Day on Feb 24 with reduced rates for scouts showing their BSA ID card ($26 for lift ticket, $18 equipment rental = $44) for passes, about a $20 savings. Dan Harrison, troop 103 scoutmaster, is an accomplished ski instructor and will be offering lessons to our scouts and adults on skiis. Group snowboard lessons are available from the facility for $10/per person.
This will be a (long) day trip starting at 6a from the Marcos parking lot and returning around 9:30p to the same location. Full details follow.
Merit Badge:
The Snow Sports merit badge (workbook) is available if you complete the pre-requisites. From Dan: “Pre-requisites for the MB: Items 1-6, Item 7 subsets where is asks them to explain, have each candidate write down their answers. All “demonstrates” we will accomplish towards the end of the day after they have had the opportunity to practice. I will coordinate a specific time to meet and finish up.”
Details:
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Driving:
- Depart 6am Marcos parking lot across from Episcopal Church
(we will arrive close to the facility open time)
- Return 9:30pm (or so) to same. We will depart Swiss Valley at 6p at the latest
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- Another YPT-trained adult will be required at this event.
- Sufficient drivers will be required. Please identify if you can drive.
- Depart 6am Marcos parking lot across from Episcopal Church
- Fee: $44
(meals not included)
- Meals:
- Arrive having eaten (or carrying breakfast). Pack a lunch or purchase at the on-premise restraunt. Dinner will be a fast-food stop on the way home.
- Bring money for lunch and dinner ($20 recommended, vary by the scout’s appetite!)
Adult Leader: Tim Sherrill (317) 847-5249
Scout Leader: TBD
RSVP: Scoutbook Event
Permission Slip:
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| SwissValleySkiingPermissionSlip.pdf | 117.91 KB |