BSA TROOP 189 DEVON 50

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1 BSA TROOP 189 DEVON 50 EVENT GUIDEBOOK October 2016 Camp Jarvis (Troop Devon 50) 914 N Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA Sunset 6:03 PM, Sunrise 7:28 AM Average High 63F, Average Low 44F POC: Jeff Scofield, ASM, jeffrey.scofield1@gmail.com

2 CONCEPT Devon 50, a Pennsylvania troop from Devon, PA, built a cabin on a plot of land in the early 1900s that they rent out to visiting troops throughout the year they have more recently built another cabin that is solely for their use. This has been a tradition with Troop 189 for well over 10 years. Much scouting history is on the walls of their cabin. They have a wood-burning stove for heat and a kitchenette to prep meals. There is electricity and in the past we have brought a projector and laptop for an evening movie. Go to this link for more information and pictures: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 04 October: Commitment deadline permission slips due 25 October: Grub fee due Friday, 28 October Pre-1730: Dinner before linkup 1730: Linkup 1800: Depart Pattie (three-hour trip) 1803: Sunset 2100: Arrive 2130: Cracker Barrel and Program Review 2200: Lights out Saturday, 29 October 0728: Sunrise 0730: Breakfast 0800: Philly hikers depart (30 minutes 22 miles) 0830: Valley Forge Hikers depart (3 minutes miles) 0900: Valley Forge Historic Film at Visitors Center : 30-minute lunch stop sometime between : Valley Forge Hikers depart to Philly Dinner (28 min mi from VF) 1745: Dinner at Bridgids 1802: Sunset 1900: Dinner (non-haunted State Penitentiary crew) Sunday, 30 October 0729: Sunrise 0800: Breakfast (all) 1100: Depart Devon, PA Lunch: 45 min stop enroute 1500: Return to Pattie ES 2

3 TRANSPORTATION This drive takes approx 3hrs and 25 min and approx $15 each way in tolls. This is not reimbursable via troop funds (but if you take more than your son, miles at least are tax deductible). Refer to appendix 2. BASE CAMP AND HIKES Our base camp at Devon 50 is approx min away from our hiking event at Valley Forge National Park. Valley Forge Hike All scouts going on this campout the first year will take part in a 10-mile hike through historic Valley Forge learning navigation skills along the way as well as immersion in the history of General George Washington s Continental Army. With a question and answer booklet filled out, each scout can earn a cool medal to be worn on their scout sash. The normal method is to have a contingent of at least two adults drive the group down and back returning to the cabin by 6:00pm or so. This group is the one that the grubmaster (both adult and scout) is picked from - this ensures a timely meal. All scouts going on this campout for the second year will lead this 10-mile hike through the battlefield. This gives them practice with navigation, and exercises their leadership skills among their peers, as well perhaps the most valuable of lessons this weekend. Philly Hike Any scout who attends this campout for a 3rd time or more, will have the option of going on a 7-mile hike through the city of Philadelphia instead of the 10-mile hike through Valley Forge. This will entail immersion in historic sites and learning cultural history and pop history not to mention some great eats. The normal method is to have a contingent of at least two adults drive the group down and back returning to the cabin by 7:00pm or so. This trip does require the scout to bring funds for food and entry into select attractions as this is not provided by the troop. 3

4 The Eastern State Penitentiary This year we are repeating something special. The Eastern State Penitentiary has a haunted house that we are going to go through. The Valley Forge scouts will join the Philly crew for dinner as a group close to the Penitentiary and then attend the event at approx Those who choose not to attend the Halloween event for any reason will relax back at Devon 50 cabin with two or more adults; play cards, watch a movie, etc. Dinner for the cabin group is provided as part of the grub plan. ****ATTENTION Scouts and Parents***** This haunted State Penitentiary is considered by some travel sites as one of the top 15 in the country for their scare factor. This is not recommended for those under 13. Scouts under 13 who wish to attend should have a parent along. All children under 18 need a signed waiver (by parent) before admittance is allowed (refer to appendix 4). There will a charge of $39/ person for entry to the event plus funds for dinner. A link for this site shows details and FAQ. Dinner at Bridgids Dinner, at Bridgids, will start at approx Refer to Appendix 3. All attending the dinner and haunted State Penitentiary, both Philly and Valley Forge hikers, need to have a ride secured back to Devon 50. 4

5 TRIP COORDINATING INFORMATION Support Required -- Grub Master: --Valley Forge & Haunted State Penitentiary (breakfast, lunch (packed), breakfast #2) --Philly crew (breakfast, lunch (packed), and breakfast #2) --Valley Forge only crew (breakfast, lunch, dinner, breakfast #2) -- POC to lead the crew and unlock the cabin -- Need one person to make sure grub master brings the breakfast meat -- Need two people to bring electric griddle Projected Costs -- Philly Only Approx $110 --$65 [dinner (refer to App 3) and tickets to the attraction] --$10 for drinks and tip at dinner (not included) --$15 for lunch at Reading Market --$10 for admission to the Penitentiary daytime tour --$10 for grub fee. -- Valley Forge Only Approx $10 -- Grub cost determined by the assigned grubmaster -- Valley Forge and Haunted State Penitentiary Approx $85 --$65 [dinner (refer to App 3) and tickets to the attraction] --$10 for drinks and tip at dinner (not included) --$10 grub fee Safety & Emergency Procedures Buddy Team & Youth Protection Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, &/or Scoutmaster if they are departing the Troop s immediate area for any reason -Scout youth participating in Troop activities must be supervised by their parent or guardian child(ren)) require current BSA Youth Protection Training found at Tornado (bathroom or closet if possible) d on, & stay there until 5

6 the danger has passed protect your head Lightning enclosed building ng a lightning storm is inside a relatively large, fully small shelters in open areas, & metal objects ate area, crouch down with feet close together, keep your head down, & cover your ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder from Injuries Scouts treat minor injuries using their individual first aid kit perform immediate aid, & call for assistance with three short whistle blasts provides additional immediate aid as required, & determines whether medical evacuation is required by ambulance (911) or troop vehicle Nearest hospital emergency room to Camp Jarvis 17 minutes/7.4 miles Bryn Mawr Hospital 130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA Nearest hospital emergency room to Valley Forge National Historical Park 6 minutes/3.2 miles Phoenixville Hospital 140 Nutt Road Phoenixville, PA to Penn s Landing 12 minutes/1.3 miles (public transit for non-emergent) 911 (emergent) Jefferson Hospital 833 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA

7 Appendix 1: Gear & Support All Scouts bring the following: o Class A uniform (for travel) o Backpack that holds: o BSA Handbook, paper, & writing utensil in waterproof bag o BSA 10 Essentials + whistle, with emphasis on: o Compass o 2 liters of water minimum o Headlamp with spare batteries o Change of clothes (layers of wicking, no cotton!) in waterproof bag o Sleeping bag & pad o Mess kit with eating utensil o Toiletries o Camera (optional) if electronic, no use inside cabin. o No junk food or electronics o Money for lunch on the way back Grubmasters plan the following meals for their patrols: o 2 x breakfast (for both crews) o 1 x trail lunch (for both crews) o 1 x dinner (for those who do not wish to attend the haunted prison) The Troop provides: o Reservation fee of Camp Jarvis o Tour plan o Troop first aid kit o Cookware, electric griddle, dutch oven handlers & mitts, & utensils 7

8 Appendix 2: Directions to Devon Depart Pattie Parking 2. Take the 1st left onto VA-234 S/Dumfries Rd go 2.5 mi - About 5 mins total 2.5 mi 3. Turn left to merge onto I-95 N toward Washington go 16.4 mi - About 17 mins total 18.9 mi 4. Keep right to continue on Henry G Shirley Memorial Hwy/Interstate 395 Connector N/ Interstate 95 Connector N, follow signs for Interstate 395 N/Interstate 495 N/ Washington/Tysons Corner go 1.7 mi - About 2 mins total 20.6 mi 5. Continue onto I-395 N Entering District of Columbia. go 10.8 mi - About 12 mins: total 31.4 mi 6. Keep left to continue on I-695. go 1.9 mi - About 3 mins total 33.3 mi 7. Take the exit onto District of Columbia Hwy Entering Maryland go 4.8 mi - About 6 mins total 38.1 mi 8. Continue onto MD-295 N (signs for Interstate 95/Baltimore-Washington Parkway N/Baltimore) go 27.5 mi - About 28 mins total 65.6 mi 9. Take the Harbor Tunnel Thrwy/I-895 N exit - Toll road go 0.2 mi total 65.8 mi 10. Merge onto I-895 N - Partial toll road go 10.4 mi - About 11 mins total 76.2 mi 11. Merge onto I-95 N - Partial toll road. Passing through Delaware. Entering Pennsylvania go 77.8 mi - About 1 hour 11 mins total 154 mi 12. Take exit 7 for Interstate 476 N toward Plymouth/Meeting go 0.8 mi - About 1 min total 155 mi 13. Merge onto I-476 N go 15.8 mi - About 15 mins total 171 mi 14. Take exit 16B to merge onto I-76 W toward Valley Forge go 4.1 mi - About 5 mins total 175 mi 15. Take exit A-328B for US-202 N toward US-422 W/King of Prussia/W Chester/ Pottstown go 0.1 mi total 175 mi 16. Take exit 328A on the left to merge onto US-202 S toward W Chester go 2.7 mi - About 3 mins total 178 mi 8

9 17. Take the exit toward PA-252 N/Valley Forge Rd go 0.1 mi total 178 mi 18. Merge onto E Swedesford Rd go 0.2 mi total 178 mi 19. Turn left onto PA-252 S/Valley Forge Rd. Continue to follow Valley Forge Rd go 0.5 mi - About 3 mins total 179 mi Arrived N Valley Forge Rd South from Rte 202 on N Valley Forge Rd, past Duncan's Farm on the right. Just before crossing the bridge, the Baptist Church is on your left. Across the street (on your right) are two driveways right next to each other, by a mailbox for 914 Valley Forge Rd. The first driveway goes down into the woods and is not paved. It leads to Camp Jarvis. 9

10 Appendix 3: Dinner Menu 10

11 Appendix 4: Haunted State Penitentiary Welcome to Terror Behind the Walls Eastern State Penitentiary is a ruin. It was abandoned in While historic ruins and haunted attractions are fun, they can pose dangers to visitors. The City of Philadelphia therefore requires visitors, staff and volunteers to sign this release. Your support is essential to save this National Historic Landmark. Thank you! ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY The City of Philadelphia (the City ) is the owner of the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site located on the north side of Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian Avenue and 22nd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the Property ). Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc. ( ESPHS ) is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation that conducts Terror Behind The Walls ( Event ). The Event employs strobe lighting, fog machines, startling noises and props, and other special effects designed to startle and disorient visitors. In consideration for being permitted to enter the Property and to attend and participate in all aspects of the Event, and intending to be legally bound by this Release under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I agree as follows: 1. Notice of Condition. I have been informed that: (A) the Property and all personal property used in or about the Property may be in an unsafe or hazardous condition; (B) the City and ESPHS make no representation as to the condition of the Property and related personal property and assume no responsibility therefor; and (C) attendance at and participation in the Event may cause personal injury (including death, bodily harm, and property loss). 2. Assumption of Risk. I voluntarily assume all risk of loss, damage, or injury (including death) that may result from: (A) the Property and related personal property; and (B) my attendance and participation in the Event, whether occurring before, during, or after entrance to the Event. 3. Release and Indemnification. For myself and for my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, I waive, release, and forever discharge the City and its successors, assigns, officers, boards, employees, agents, commissions, and representatives (acting officially or otherwise) (each a City Indemnified Party ) and ESPHS and its successors, assigns, representatives, directors, officers, agents, contractors, employees, attorneys, sponsors, advertisers, and volunteers (each an ESPHS Indemnified Party ), from and against any losses, costs (including, but not limited to, counsel fees and litigation costs), claims, suits, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses, of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, (collectively Claims ) arising out of or by reason of any activities relating to the Property and related personal property or my attendance at and participation in the Event including, without limitation, any illness or injury (including death), even if any such Claim is caused in whole or in part by a City Indemnified Party or an ESPHS Indemnified Party. I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless a City Indemnified Party and an ESPHS Indemnified Party from and against any Claims by third parties arising out of my presence on the Property or my attendance at and participation in the Event. 4. Representations. I represent that I am at least 18 years of age and legally competent to enter into this Release. To the best of my knowledge, there is no health-related impediment to my presence on the Property or my attendance at and participation in the Event. 5. Photographs and Other Media. I authorize the City and ESPHS and their respective successors and assigns, to photograph, audiotape, videotape, or otherwise record me as an attendant at or participant in the Event and grant the right to the City and ESPHS and their respective successors and assigns, to use such photographs, audiotapes, films, tapes, or other recordings, including reproductions thereof or likenesses based thereon, with or without my name or with a fictitious name, in any legal manner, in all means or media now known or later invented, and the right to copyright same. I waive all right of inspection and approval and release each City Indemnified Party and each ESPHS Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of the exercise of these rights. 6. Admission Ticket. Any violation of law or any other inappropriate behavior by me while on the Property or during the Event may result in revocation of my ticket to enter the Property and attend the Event, and I may be removed from the Property. In such case, I am not entitled to a refund of the purchase price or any associated charges. I understand the terms of this Release and I have willingly signed it as my own free act and intend to be legally bound. Name: (please print) Signature: Date of Signature: For Participants Under Age 18: I am the parent or legal guardian of a minor child. My child is at least seven years of age. I intend to be legally bound by the foregoing agreements with respect to any of my minor children who enter the Property and attend or participate in the Event. Name of Child: Name of Parent or Legal Guardian: Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: Date of Signature: 11

12 Appendix 5: Attendee Lists A. Hikers -- Valley Forge and Haunted State Penitentiary (1st and 2nd year) total of -- Philly Hike total of -- Valley Forge Hike ONLY (1st and 2nd year) total of B. Drivers (additional seatbelts) -- Pattie to Devon 50 (Camp) Friday PM leg -- Devon 50 to Valley Forge Hike (and Haunted State Penitentiary) Saturday -- Devon 50 to Philly Hike Saturday -- Devon 50 to Valley Forge Hike ONLY (back to cabin) Saturday 12

13 Appendix 6: Archived Attendee Lists (2015 Devon 50 attendees) A. Hikers -- Valley Forge Hike (1st or 2nd year) (total - 11) Matt Carter Paul Roques Logan Choplin Mark Stoops Derrick Dabney Justin Iber Justin Kissiar Adrian Sanchez Connor Orille Mason Scofield Jeff Scofield (adult) --Valley Forge to Haunted State Penitentiary (total - 3) Nate Haskovec Tommy Haldeman Zachary Washburn -- Philly Hike (total - 9) Nick Buie Daniel Tainter Alex Haskovec Charlie Wilson Simon Antaya Dylan Cameron Dotson Joseph Bugge Kevin Treat Ryo Murasaki B. Drivers (additional seatbelts) -- Valley Forge Hike Vincent Carter & Matt (2) Steve Stoops & Mark (3) Chris Iber & Justin (5) -- Valley Forge to Haunted State Penitentiary David Haldeman - Tommy (3) -- Philly Hike Peter Antaya - Simon (4) Chris McDonald - Dylan Mike Bugge - Joseph (2) Mike Treat - Kevin (5) 13

14 Troop 189, Montclair, VA Event Information Flyer & Permission Slip Devon 50: Oct 2016 Valley Forge and Philadelphia Hikes Who: Troop 189 Scouts & Scouters What: Valley Forge and Philadelphia Hikes Where: Drop off & pick up at Pattie Elementary School, Dumfries, VA. Devon, Valley Forge, and Philadelphia, PA When: From 18:00 Friday, 28 August 2016 to 15:00 Sunday, 30 October 2016 Why: Historical immersion in our Revolutionary War period. Historical sites that commemorate our fight for independence. Weather & Light Data: Monthly averages: High 63F, Low 44F; Sunset 6:03PM, Sunrise 7:28AM With: Per Equipment & Support Requirements (see gear list); cash for dinners and sites. Eat dinner prior to link up Friday night; completed permission slip due no later than 04 October 2016 to the SPL. Grub fee due no later than 25 October to grub master. Uniform: Travel to and from camp in Full Class A Uniform cut here, keep the upper portion, & turn in lower portion with your fees BSA T189 Devon 50: October 2016 As the parent or legal guardian of, I hereby give my permission for this child to participate in an outing with Troop 189, linking up on Friday, 28 October 2016 at Pattie Elementary School at 17:30, camping two nights at Camp Jarvis, Devon, PA, & returning Sunday, 30 October 2016 at approximately 15:00 to Pattie Elementary School. I give permission to the leaders of the above unit to render First Aid, should the need arise. In the event of an emergency, I also give permission to the physician, selected by the Adult Leader in charge, to hospitalize, secure proper anesthesia, order injection, or secure other medical treatment, as needed. I further agree to hold the above named unit & its leaders blameless for any accidents that might occur during this outing except for clear acts of negligence or non-adherence to BSA policies & guidelines. In case of an emergency, I can be reached by phone at: or. In the event I cannot be reached, please contact at. Printed name of parent or guardian:. Signature or parent or guardian:. Date: 14