Thursday, October 9, 2008

Orienteering Event

The Webelos 1 group will be participating in the state DEP Orienteering event on Sunday October 19th. There is a $5 event fee, see below for details, all scouts are welcome.

Description: Using map and compass, participants will find several checkpoints. This meet is sponsored by the Western CT Orienteering Club
Date: 10/19/2008 Time:10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Sessions Woods WMA
Rt. 69
Burlington, CT
Accessibility: Handicapped parking, wheelchair accessible, info. call Laura, 860-675-8130.
Directions: http://www.ct.gov/dep/directions
Sponsor: DEP WildlifeFee:$5.00 per person
Registration: Registration is not required.
Contact: Laura Rogers-Castro-(860-675-8130)
Contact Email: laura.rogers-castro@ct.gov
Details: Additional information at bandjhenderson@sbcglobal.net

Update: The event on the 19th is not a class. It is a local Orienteering Event with 5 courses offered from Beginner to Advanced. Basic instruction and loaner compasses are available on the day of the event. Registration runs from 10:00 to noon. After brief registration and some instruction, you and your scouts can go out on the basic course which has controls located on or very near trails. Cost is $5.00 per scout.

Please let us know how many are interested. E-mail: Pack61easthartford@gmail.com

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