2012 Camp Barstow
High Adventure Opportunities
Program Costs
Island War Canoe Trek - $245 per participant
Lake Murray Sailing Adventure - $245 per participant
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High Adventure Sailors, please make sure that the following items are taken care of:
Bring gear in duffel bags with clothes in plastic bags- easier to stow on board; bring boat shoes- white non-skid sole, won't slip or scuff up deck; sun screen; hat; rain jacket; sun glasses; and $20 spending money for on the lake.
Island War Canoe (offered each week of Summer Camp)
Overview: This program was started in 2005 and has run successfully for the past 5 years. It consists of 12 to 14 individuals canoeing around Lake Murray in one of two Indian War Canoes. Upon arrival at Camp Barstow preparations begin immediately for this five day trek across the lake; it all starts with swim checks, gear packing, food selection and packing, deciding as a group which 10 islands out of 30 total to visit during the week, and finally choosing any merit badges that the group may be interested in completing while on the trek (the list of merit badges to choose from can be found on this page).
The group will then head out bright and early Monday morning from the Boat Docks at Camp Barstow to the open waters of Lake Murray; only to return Friday afternoon in time for supper. While on the trek the participants will prepare their own meals, camp in primitive settings, learn various leadership skills, hone in their outdoor living skills, and work as a team to paddle the War Canoe across the lake to each destination.
This adventure is sure to be fun filled for all participants involved and it promises to be an adventure that will not soon be forgotten!
Lake Murray Sailing Adventure (offered each week of Summer Camp)
Overview: This program started in 2008 and has run successfully for the previous two summers. It consists of 6 to 8 individuals sailing around Lake Murray in a racing style Sail Boat. Upon arrival at Camp Barstow preparations begin immediately for this five day trek across the lake; it all starts with swim checks, gear packing, food selection and deciding as a group the trail to blaze across Lake Murray. Each sail boat will have an experienced US Coastguard Certified Captain to teach the Scouts and Leaders the various workings of a sail boat, and will include a night time voyage on Lake Murray.
The group will then head out for the open waters of Lake Murray bright and early Monday morning only to return to Camp Barstow late Friday afternoon. During the trek participants will cook their own meals, camp in the Sail Boat as well as on various islands, learn how to operate as a team, and learn the in’s and out’s of open water sailing. This adventure is fun for all Scouts and Leaders ages 14 and up.
The Lake Murray Sailing Adventure promises to be an experience that will not soon be forgotten by Scouts, Leaders, or the staff that accompanies this Sailing Adventure Trek.
War Canoe and Sailing Adventure Schedule (subject to minor changes)
Sunday - Check-In, Swim Checks, Group Icebreakers, food packing, gear packing, specific route selection, and Opening Campfire.
Monday - Pack boats, Breakfast, Depart Camp. Paddle/Sail to Island(s), 2 Lessons, various games and songs, set-up camp.
Tuesday - Paddle/Sail to Island(s), 4 Lessons, various games and songs, set-up camp.
Wednesday - Paddle/Sail to Island(s), 4 Lessons, various games and songs, set-up camp.
Thursday - Paddle/Sail to Island(s), 4 Lessons, various games and songs, set-up camp.
Friday - Paddle/Sail to Island(s), 2 Lessons, various games and songs, return to Camp Barstow, Supper, Closing Campfire.
Saturday - Breakfast, Clean-Up, Group Debrief, Check-Out.