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Greater Pittsburgh Council, BSA
2008 Webelos Outdoor Weekend
Course Announcement
Location: Camp Anawanna in Amity, PA
Date: June 6th-8th, 2008
What is the Purpose of WOW? The purpose of WOW is to provide both current and future Webelos Leaders with an understanding of the Webelos Outdoor Program, to provide them with current information and hands-on skills training they can use to plan, organize and conduct an exciting and interesting outdoor program for Webelos Scouts that is consistent with the policies and health and safety guidelines of both the National Council and the Greater Pittsburgh Council, and to demonstrate that activities in the outdoors are FUN!
Why Should I Attend? The information and skills presented will help both current and future Webelos Leaders, as well as other adults interested in assisting in outdoor activities and advancements, put on an active and informative outdoor program that your Webelos Scouts will find both FUN and challenging, and help prepare them for Boy Scouting!
How Does WOW Fit With Other Webelos Training? The WOW program is designed to support the Webelos Program by providing information, guidance and teaching skills that will improve the knowledge and ability of Adult Leaders to conduct outdoor programs for Webelos Scouts. It’s also an awesome chance to go camping with your son!
What Topics will be covered at WOW? The following is a partial list of the topics that will be covered at WOW;
Webelos Outdoor Activities Camp Site Selection and Tenting Bedding and Weather
Sanitation Fire Building Outdoor Cooking
Use of Woods Tools Safe Swim Defense Knots and Ropes
First Aid for Outdoor Activities Planning Campouts Planning Campfires
Geologist Naturalist Forester
Outdoorsman Showman
Plan now to attend!
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