a

Full Week, Full Day Program

Lifesaving (BSA Lifeguard)
·        Full week, all day

Use your time at V-Week to complete the BSA Lifeguard Course. Once you’ve passed all requirements (including swimming tests) you’ll be certified, same as the Red Cross Lifeguard certification, to work as a lifeguard.

Pre-requisite: must be able to swim
Equipment: none
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/10
Additional cost:  none

Full Week, 1/2 Day Program

Project COPE
·        Full week, AM session

Complete the BSA Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) at Camp Horseshoe’s low and high ropes course.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes and long pants (required for some activities)
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  6/12
Additional cost:  $20

 b

2-Day, Full Day Programs

Handgun Certification
·        Monday/Tuesday, all day

Here’s your chance to be trained in the proper use of pistols and start to gain some experience on the range using them. You will earn NRA Handgun Safety certification as part of this program, then work toward the NRA Expert Marksmanship Award through practicing and demonstration of your shooting skills.

Pre-requisite: none
Equipment: will be provided
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/10
Additional Cost:  $60
 

Rifle & Shotgun
·        Wednesday/Thursday, all day

Explore the shooting sports, learn gun safety, and improve your precision, as you work toward NRA Marksmanship and Fast Start certifications, as well as the requirements of the Shooting Sports Ranger Elective. Rifles, Shotguns, and Black Powder will be available.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: will be provided
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/10
Additional cost:  $60

 c d

2-Day Modules

Archery
·        AM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Spend two days working with the bow and arrow (in its many forms). Learn how to handle the equipment safely and work on your skills as you begin to master this area of the shooting sports. Participants will work toward the Archery Shooting Sports elective.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: none
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/10
Additional cost:  none

Climbing and Rappelling
·        AM Session, Wednesday/Thursday

Climbing the face of a mountain requires special skills and teamwork. Learn how to belay, climb, and rappel back down as well as “the ropes” of safe climbing.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes and long pants (required for some activities)
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/12
Additional cost:  $10

Mountain Biking
·       PM Session
              Monday/Tuesday - beginner (use our bike if you do not have one)
              Wednesday/Thursday - intermediate+ (bring & use your own bike)

Explore the trails at HSR as you work on your mountain biking skills. Each day features a different ride through varied remote areas!

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: Mountain Bike and helmet
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/10
Additional cost:  $10 to use camp bike/$4.50 to use personal bike (includes expense to travel offsite)

V-Cooking
·        PM Session, Wednesday/Thursday

Tired of that same old food on camping trips? Want to impress your friends with some new outdoor cooking techniques and recipes? On the first day, learn some new cooking skills.  Participate in the V-week Iron Chef competition on the second day.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: will be provided at camp
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  4/15
Additional cost:  none

 
V-Camping
·        AM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Learn basic camping skills.  Provides a great opportunity to improve upon what you already know or learn new skills if you are new to camping.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: will be provided at camp
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  4/15
Additional cost: none

 Metalworking
·        PM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Work with a metal sculptor to explore your creative side in the medium of metal. Learn some techniques for shaping of metal (casting, soldering, hammering, for example) while creating a “masterpiece” to take home.

Prerequisite: none
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Equipment: none
Additional cost:  $10.50

Blacksmithing
·        PM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Learn the basics of blacksmithing and its history.  Explore your creative side while using the skills you have learned.

Prerequisite: none
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Equipment: none
Additional cost:  $20

Kayaking

·        PM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Spend the afternoons learning basic kayaking skills on the Octoraro.  During "field trip Friday" there is an opportunity for a daylong excursion.

Prerequisite: must be able to swim
Equipment: will be provided
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/10
Additional cost:  none

Digital Photography
·        PM Session, Monday/Tuesday

Working with a professional photographer, explore your creative side through the eye of a digital camera. Learn new techniques and hints for better photographs. Then learn how to use a digital imaging program to improve raw photographs.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: digital camera and USB cord to download to a computer
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Additional cost:  none

Graphic Design
·        PM Session, Wednesday/Thursday

Using the photographs from the digital photography module, learn how to use graphic programs to create flyers and posters, as well as how to enhance the photographs further using digital/graphic design programs.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: digital camera and USB cord to download to a computer
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Additional cost:  none

Basic First Aid/CPR
·        AM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Here’s an opportunity to take the American Red Cross Basic First Aid/CPR course. Learn how to respond if someone is injured. This course is a prerequisite for Life Preserving and Wilderness Survival. It is also a core requirement for any of the Bronze Awards.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: none
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Additional cost:  $40

Ranger Wilderness Survival

·        PM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Learn how to survive in the wilderness at Horseshoe Reservation’s primitive area while completing the core requirements of the Outdoor Bronze Award and Ranger Award.

Prerequisite: Basic First Aid/CPR
Equipment: none
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Additional cost:  none

 Geocaching/Land Navigation

·        AM Session, Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

Try your hand at Orienteering and Geocaching. Learn how to use a topographical map, compass, and/or a GPS unit to find your way. Fulfill the core requirements of the Outdoor Bronze Award and Ranger Award.

Prerequisite: none
Equipment: none
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Additional cost:  none 
  

Horseback Riding
·       PM Session
              Monday/Tuesday - beginner
              Wednesday/Thursday - intermediate+

Horseback riding and horse care are featured as part of this beginning course to the world of equestrian sport. Day one features the opportunity to learn about horses, grooming, and tacking, plus a short ride on a horse. Day two features a trip to a stable to learn about stable care and a trail ride.

Prerequisite: a waiver, signed by a parent, if under the age of 18
Equipment: LONG PANTS and shoes or boots with hard soles & a small heel; t-shirt (NO tank tops permitted for riding).  Helmet will be supplied, but bring your own if you have one.
Minimum/Maximum Participants:  3/15
Additional Cost:  $55

<< About V Week     Field Trip Friday >>

Download the V-Week registration form here
 

Download the adult registration here

Download the V-Week Guide here

V-Week Photo Gallery