Haunted Woods 3

The 3rd Annual Haunted Woods is coming to Camp Rock Enon!

Dates, times, and pricing.  Special pricing for seniors and young children!

Make this Halloween special, and come see what is haunting the Rock...

A Scout is brave...

Right?

Save the Date: 01-02 OCT Webelos Woods

Who:  All first year Webelos Scouts
What:  Webelos Woods
When: 01-02 OCT 2011
Where:  Camp Rock Enon, Gore VA
Why:  Get a jump on being a Webelos Scout and beginning the change from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting.

More details:  Registration form Deadline is 16 SEP 2011, and 175 Scouts.

More information: Contact Bev Rumpf

Save the Date: 24-25 SEP Family Camp Loopapalooza

Who:  All Cub Scouts and their families

What:  Family Camp and a Loopapalooza!
Where: Beautiful Camp Rock Enon, Gore VA
When:  24-25 SEP 2011
Why:  Come experience the joy of Camp Rock Enon.  This is one of the few times of the year that families get to experience all of the fun and excitement that a Boy Scout camp can produce.

Details:  Register online! Deadline is 09 SEP 2011.

Questions?  Contact Mike Judson.

Work Day at Camp Rock Enon--28 MAY

As most of you know, we are trying to make improvements to our wonderful camp.  Please come out and help us make Camp Rock Enon the best camp in the region.

 28 MAY 2011 @ 8 AM

There is a list of projects that need to be completed before the opening of summer camp.  Lunch will be provided.   Bob Hickel will be heading up this work day.  Please contact him  and let him know if you are coming and what you have to offer (tools, equipment, materials or donations).

Thanks in advance for your service to Camp.

PADI SCUBA certification at Camp Rock Enon

Man on Fire Sculpture

SCUBA!

The only way to ever see this underwater museum is to obtain your PADI SCUBA certification.

This fantastic opportunity awaits you at Camp Rock Enon starting July 24, 2011. 

Only a few spaces remain, jump into the water now for this amazing training.

Registration information is available at www.sac-bsa.org!

Once you have your SCUBA PADI open water certification, join the Council Contingent for day and night dives in the Florida Keys at Seabase 2012!

...and don't forget the new Scuba Diving merit badge, too!

Serious Adventure

Are you looking for some extra fun, excitement and adventure for your Boy Scout or Venturer? If you answered YES, then Camp Rock Enon has the answer. We have several High Adventure programs being showcased for the older Boy Scout or Venturers.

If your Scout or Venturer wants to push themselves to the extreme or just have some fun, you need to check out our High Adventure programs that include;

·        Venture Crew Adventure/Service Week

·        Extreme Adventure

·        Scuba (get PADI certified so you can sign up to go on the 2012 council contingent to the Florida Sea Base for the Scuba Live Board program.

·        Zeb High Adventure

Summer 2011 High Adventure Programs: Register for the same week your unit is in camp or come as a provisional Scout;

·        Zeb: An introduction to High Adventure for Scouts and Leaders age 13 or older. Will be offered:

o   July 3—9

o   July 17—23

o   July 31—August 6

·        Scuba: Scuba Merit Badge and PADI certification can be earned for Scouts age 13 or older. Will be offered July 24—30

·        Extreme Adventure: The name says it all—for Scouts and Leaders age 14 or older. Will be offered

o   June 26—July 2

o   July 10—16

·        Ad-Venture Service Week: A little work and a lot of play for Venture Scouts and Leaders. Will be offered June 19—24

Service Projects at the Rock!

Ranger Frank has a list of many projects which need to be completed to ensure that Camp Rock Enon is truly a “Scouter’s Paradise” and to make the camp ready for the upcoming camp seasons.  Some projects require no specialized skills or tools, while others can only be properly completed by skilled artisans with specialized tools and materials.  The projects also vary in the number of participants and manhours needed for completion.

If you would like to work on a service project for Camp Rock Enon, whether as part of a weekend camping trip or just by coming to camp for the day, please contact Ranger Frank at (540)336-6493 and ask for a project.  If you have a suggestion for a project that is not already on the list, please mention it at that time.

Many supplies needed for these projects may not normally be available at the camp, so plans for service projects must be discussed with Ranger Frank and approved at least two weeks in advance to obtain purchase orders to ensure availability of materials.  Of course, any donations of materials by individuals and units toward these projects will be gratefully appreciated.

2011 Cub Resident Camp Leader Guide available

[OK, a little snowy in this picture, but it sure won't look like this in June!]

Welcome all! I am very excited about overseeing Cub Resident Camp, and I hope everyone is looking forward to an exciting time at Cub Resident Camp this summer. Let’s face it; the highlight of the Scouting year is summer camp. It is time to learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy the outdoors. Scouts from all over the council will meet at camp looking for a fun filled program for either a few nights or an entire week. Our Staff has been preparing a fantastic summer program that is filled with memories to last a lifetime.

Did you know that if your pack attends a summer camp your Scouts are more likely to stay involved in the Scouting program? Please take time to prepare for your adventure at camp. Remember that it’s not so much the amount of requirements completed as it is to gain knowledge, develop confidence, appreciate our natural environment and ensure its survival. For more information and forms please visit www.sac-bsa.org. I look forward to meeting all of you this summer at camp!

To help make sure you and your Scouts are prepared for camp we have prepared this in-depth guide of everything you need to know for camp. Please take time to read this guide from cover to cover, absorb all of the information in it and pass it along to your other leaders and your Scouts. Remember it is each pack’s responsibility to organize their leadership in a way that allows the boys to attend camp.

In order to ensure you have trained leader we will be offer BALOO training each week of Cub Camp.

Let’s put the "outing" back in Scouting! Celebrate America and its history with us this summer.

Rachel Ringler

Cub Resident Program Director

Staff and CIT--do you have what it takes?

Camp Rock Enon needs you!

Time to step and be counted...for STAFF at Camp Rock Enon.

Interviews will be at the Council Office on 08 JAN 2011--please call and make your appointment right away:  540-662-2551

Both paid positions and CIT (counselor-in-training) positions will be considered.

Haunted Woods 2...A Scout is Brave

Wind whistling...leaves rustling...mammals bustling...

Or is it something else?

Camp Rock Enon will be crawling with creepy-crawlies all Halloween weekend but they need your help to pull off the Haunted Woods event.

Everyone is welcome to help make it happen.  Camping all weekend is an option, meals will be provided.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact Sharon Winsatt for more details.

Unless you are...scared...

Family Camp at Camp Rock Enon!

Native American Family Camp begins in just a few days at Camp Rock Enon!

25-26 September beginning at 8AM (yes, the form says 10AM...trust me--8AM).

Do you have your registration in yet?  Completed your medical form?  Invited Grandma to come?

If not, now is the time to GET BUSY!  We want you at the Rock!

Ready for Ad-Venture?

Coming soon to an October near you...

Whispering Rock--04 AUG 2010

The Whispering Rock

“The spirit is there in every boy; it has to be discovered and brought to light.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Slip 'n' Slide (Parade Field)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Water Carnival (Aquatics) and Scoutmaster v. Staff Softball (Activity Field)
8:30 Video Game Night (Bowman)

Do you know who the Dining Hall is dedicated to?

Horseshoes Challenge
Troop 36 had an impressive showing of sportsmanship as they joined Pooh for the Horseshoe Challenge. But alas the team of Garith & Greg beat the team of Rich and Pooh. Although Pooh lost he was grateful for the fun time and congratulates Troop 36 on a job well done.

HISTORY OF THE ROCK (Pt. 2)
The resort survived the American Civil War and continued to draw Virginia's elite. It changed owners several times until, in 1919, it was purchased by Fred Glaize, Sr. and Lee Herrellin who tore down several buildings and the original wing of the hotel. The resort continued to lose business until 1944 when the Glaize Family sold the resort to the Shenandoah Area Council.

Today's Pooh Challenge: Archery
Today the brave of heart can meet with our fearless camp director in an attempt to best him with the bow and arrow. Meet at the Archery Range at 1 pm if you are courageous enough to accept the challenge!

Whispering Rock--03 AUG 2010

The Whispering Rock

“We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 7 mph.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Are You Smarter Than a Scout (For leaders at Dinning Hall)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 Ultimate Frisbee & Orienteering Course
9:00 OA Social (Dinning Hall)
10:30 Astronomy Outpost (Starts on Parade Field, then proceeds to Chapel Hill to spend the night.)

Polar Bear Plunge!
For the daring and brave at heart only! Tomorrow morning (Wednesday) from 6:00 to 6:15 you are welcome to take an invigorating dip in Miller Lake during the Polar Bear Plunge. Just remember to bring a towel for afterward and that this is a plunge, not a free swim. We hope to see you there!

HISTORY OF THE ROCK (Pt. 1)
Rock Enon Springs Resort was built up around a mineral water spring and was originally called Capper Springs after an early settler, John Capper. In 1856,William Marker bought the property and built a hotel to accommodate guests at the springs. During the mid-19th century, it became very popular as a place for people to heal various ailments by soaking in the spring's "medicine" waters.

Are You Brave Enough to Accept the Pooh Challenge?
Over the course of this week, our fearless Camp Director will accept any leaders that wish to challenge him in a variety of skills. To the winner goes the glory and praise in this periodical.

• Tuesday – Horseshoes – 1pm – Akela Lodge
• Wednesday – Archery – 1pm – Archery Range
• Thursday – CRE Golf – 3pm – Trading Post (make your own clubs from natural materials)

Today's Meals

• Tuesday Lunch: Cold Cut Sandwiches Chips Fruit
• Tuesday Dinner: Spaghetti Mixed Vegetables Applesauce Bread Sticks
• Wednesday Breakfast: Pancakes Bacon Cereal Milk Fruit Juice

Whispering Rock--29 JUL 2010 PM Edition

WHISPERING ROCK: EXTRA EDITION

SOFTBALL
With great enthusiasm the Scouts from Athletics, Scout leaders and staff played a rousing game of round robin softball. For one hour everyone hit repeatedly and ran around aimlessly. The only complication was how many pitches/strikes Coleslaw should have had. As a highlight Darina did not permanently hurt anyone even though she threatened to. Thanks everyone for a fun time!

WATER CARNIVAL

• CANOE SWAMP: Troop 165 – 14 Scouts
• WATERMELON: Troop 427

SCOUTMASTER COMPETITION

• Biggest Splash: Jeff (Troop 165)
• Best Dive: 4-way Tie between John (427), Mark (212), Jeff (165), and Shane (Staff)
• Belly Flop: Frank (58)
• Most Creative: Shane (Staff)

Thanks to all participants for a fun time!

Whispering Rock--29 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“For those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, the forest is at once a laboratory, a club and a temple.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Bird on a Stoop (Parade Field)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Iron Man (Parade Field)
Immediately Following Iron Man: Frontier Outpost Leaves (Buttress)

Trivia Question Answers

• Sunday:  Venturing
• Monday:  1944
• Tuesday:  The World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM)
• Wednesday:  Gordon D. Bowman

We hope you learned a little about Scouting and CRE this week.

Pooh's Archery Challenge
In an exciting challenge, Pooh was defeated by John McConnell from Troop 427. John obtained a top score of 47 out of 50 to Pooh's 44. The rest of the challengers were all from Troop 212. Their results were Sid Barteau (44), David Perdue (44), Tom Routhier (43), Charles Kim (42), and Jerry Sellers (self-proclaimed honorable mention).
In the “shoot the orange” challenge another Troop 212 leader, Doug Gardner won. Congratulations and thanks to all for a great time. We hope to see you today at 3 pm for the golf challenge in front of the Trading Post.

HISTORY OF THE ROCK (Pt. 3)
The Main Hotel was located on the Parking Lot of Camp Rock Enon. Lumber from the old hotel was used to build Buffalo Lodge.  Rock Enon Springs had a station along the Winchester and Western Railroad until the 1930s, when the railroad was shortened to Gore.

One of the most famous guests was John Phillip Sousa, the composer of many marches like “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

If you would like to see what Rock Enon Springs Resort might have looked like turn left on Back Creek Road and go to Capon Springs Resort which is still in business today.

Whispering Rock--28 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“We are not a club or a Sunday school class, but a school of the woods.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 90. West wind between 3 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Slip 'n' Slide (Parade Field)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Water Carnival (Waterfront) & Scoutmaster/Staff Softball (Activity Field)
9:00 Video Game Night (Bowman Lodge)

Do you know who is Bowman Lodge named after?

Pooh's Challenge 1: The Results
Yesterday's competition for the glory of beating Pooh was a bit confusing. Due to the fact that NO LEADERS showed up the game of horseshoes resulted in David Meade, a CIT, and Shawn Kohlhaas, Kitchen Staff, played. Shawn claims victory but David managed one ringer. Luckily, no one was injured. We hope that some Leaders will show up today and show us their archery skills.

Results of Are You Smarter Than a Scout?
Yesterday at approximately 4:30pm a meeting of the minds was held in the Dining Hall in the academic competition of Are You Smarter Than a Scout? The results may shock you, but the winner was Jerry Sellers of Troop 212. His intelligence and knowledge has astounded us all.

History of the Rock (Pt. 2)
The resort survived the American Civil War and continued to draw Virginia's elite. It changed owners several times until, in 1919, it was purchased by Fred Glaize, Sr. and Lee Herrellin who tore down several buildings and the original wing of the hotel. The resort continued to lose business until 1944 when the Glaize Family sold the resort to the Shenandoah Area Council.

Whispering Rock--27 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Are You Smarter Than a Scout (For leaders at Dinning Hall)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 Ultimate Frisbee & Orienteering Course
9:00 OA Social (Dinning Hall)
10:30 Astronomy Outpost (Starts on Parade Field, then proceeds to aaaaaChapel Hill to spend the night.)

Polar Bear Plunge!
For the daring and brave at heart only! Tomorrow morning (Wednesday from 6:00 to 6:15) you are welcome to take an invigorating dip in Miller Lake during the Polar Bear Plunge. Just remember to bring a towel for afterward and that this is a plunge, not a free swim. We hope to see you there!

HISTORY OF THE ROCK (Pt. 1)
Rock Enon Springs Resort was built up around a mineral water spring and was originally called Capper Springs after an early settler, John Capper. In 1856,William Marker bought the property and built a hotel to accommodate guests at the springs. During the mid-19th century, it became very popular as a place for people to heal various ailments by soaking in the spring's "medicine" waters.

Are You Brave Enough to Accept the Pooh Challenge?
Over the course of this week, our fearless Camp Director will accept any leaders that wish to challenge him in a variety of skills. To the winner goes the glory and praise in this periodical.

• Tuesday – Horseshoes – 1pm – Akela Lodge
• Wednesday – Archery – 1pm – Archery Range
• Thursday – CRE Golf – 3pm – Trading Post (make your own clubs from natural materials)

Whispering Rock--26 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“The man who is blind to the beauties of Nature has missed half the pleasure of life.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Evening Schedule
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:45 Assembly for Campfire (Parade Field)
8 – 9:30 Campfire
9:30 – 10:00 Eagle Scout Social/Cracker Barrel (Dinning Hall)

Do you know what year CRE opened as a Boy Scout Camp?

MERIT BADGE CLASSES
Your week of merit badge and fun at Camp Rock Enon begins today shortly after breakfast. Please be prompt to all your classes; if you aren't sure where your class is look at the back of yesterday's newsletter (or ask a Staff member). Also, please bring your blue cards to class. This is to ensure that your counselor can keep accurate records.

Lost and Found
If you lose something over the course of the week, be sure to check the lost and found located in Buffalo Lodge. As you walk in from the front porch it is a black footlocker immediately to your left. Valuable objects (knifes, phones, keys, cameras, etc.) should be turned into an administrator for safe keeping.

Emergency Procedures
Do you know where to go in case of an emergency?
Red sites (Big Oaks, Hilltop, Lowery, Pinecrest, Pinnacle, Sleepy Hollow, and Tall Timbers) go to the Dining Hall in the event of an emergency.
Blue sites (Cooper, Hickory Ridge, Hepner, Indian Village, Laurel Ridge, Rowe, Sutton,, and Zeb) go to Bowman Lodge.
Please listen to the Staff at the location and assemble quickly and quietly. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Whispering Rock--25 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens.

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

WEATHER
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. West wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

WELCOME TO THE ROCK!
A Note From Pooh:
When I decided to join Staff in 1996 I never thought it would be such a long term commitment. But I am thrilled to be here and look forward to serving you this week.
As you go throughout this week I want you to look for opportunities to show the Scouting Spirit. If you see a piece of trash “Be Clean” and pick it up and throw it away. If you see someone that looks like they are having a bad day “Be Cheerful” and help them be happy. Do you get the idea? I hope so.

David “Pooh” Winsatt

Camp Director

Trading Post
Open Sunday Evening
7:45-9:00 pm
Don't forget to buy your Merit Badge Kits tonight!
They will be delivered for you Monday.
If you don't see it in the Trading Post—ASK!

This Evening's Schedule
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Vespers (Assemble at Parade Field)
7:30 Program Fair (Parade Field) & Scoutmaster Meeting (Bowman)
8:30 Movie Night (Bowman)

Areas to Avoid

• Crags – On the right side of the trail to Nature
• Spillway
• Dam
• HILLSIDE ACROSS LAKE
• WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
• Climbing, Waterfront, or Shooting Sports Areas without Staff Supervision
• OTHER CAMPSITES – Do not enter without permission
• Scout Leader Lounge – Leaders Only
• ROAD OUTSIDE OF FRONT GATE
• Staff Living Quarters