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Based on the success of the 2011 event and in consultation with key volunteers, leadership and staff, and after careful consideration, we are excited to announce that MountainFest will be returning to the Laurel Highlands Council in September 2013. This fall activity will offer the best opportunity for us to come together as one council and continue to build the union that started in 2011.
To offer a Jamboree like experience, celebrate 100 years of organized Scouting in our council and to renew friendships and make new connections we invite all Scouting units and members to attend a very exciting Laurel Highlands Council Camporee held at Heritage Reservation, near Farmington, Pennsylvania, September 20 – 22, 2013. We kindly ask that every Pack, Troop and Crew “Save the Date” NOW and make every attempt to attend what will be an event that every member of the Laurel Highlands Council, youth and adult, will not forget.
Just like the 2011 event that hosted 2,300 participants, there will be a wide array of activities for all ages including aquatics, fishing, shooting sports, climbing, COPE, Scout skills, camping, cooking, games, inflatables, evening show and much more. We are sure these activities will build new and strengthen old bonds within our Council. To see what MountainFest 2011 included, click here. To see all the great program for MountainFest 2013, scroll down for more information!
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MountainFest Arena Show
Saturday night at MountainFest will cap off the weekend with two specific arena shows.
Boy Scout Show will feature an interactive history of local Scouting and a laser show by Lightwave International!
Cub Scouts Show will feature Bacchanal Promotions in an exciting carnival atmosphere!
Activities
Activities will be continuously added and this year will include World War II Reinactors, the Cedar Creek Aviation Club, Ham Radio operators and demonstrations and DCNR, just to name a few. We'll have enough fun activities to keep 5,000 Scouts and Scouters busy throughout the day!
Cub Scout ActivitiesBeltloop MidwayWork on beltloops in an area packed with acitvities and fun! Inflatable Obstacles and GamesTackle the obstacle course, bungee run and try out the surf board simulator, as these popular attractions return. FishingOver six miles of shoreline await you at Heritage Reservation. Multiple fishing docks are scattered around the perimeter of Lake Courage, or follow the Courage Trail to find the perfect spot. Lake Courage is home to bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. No live bait (aside from worms). Compete to catch the biggest fish and win a trophy! ArcheryArchery for every age level! Cub Scouts and Webelos have the chance to shoot at the Camp Independence Archery Range, and then test their skills at Action Archery: a trail that weaves its way through the forest with shooting stations. BB GunsCub Scouts can shoot at our BB gun range. Trained instructors will be on hand to help you hit the bulls eye! ClimbingWebelos can climb our 30-foot mobile climbing tower and tackle the bouldering wall and course. BMXWebelos can pedal their way around our BMX track, complete with ramps and other obstacles. Bikes and helmets are provided, just show up and tackle the course! KayaksHop in a kayak and paddle around Lake Courage. Take the opportunity to examine some of the harder to reach areas of shoreline and Latham’s Cove. CookingDemonstrations and interactive activities will be going on throughout the day. Stop by to test your culinary craftiness and sample some delectable desserts. Find some new recipes to take back to your unit! CanoeTake our aluminum canoes out onto the waters of Lake Courage. Paddle around the lake and practice for the Iron Man competition next summer. Scout SkillsPut your Scout skills to the test. Practice and compete in various areas including pioneering, orienteering, first aid and nature identification. SwimmingSwimmers of all ability groups are invited to Lake Courage to take a dip in the cool waters. Dive off our floating dock, or just relax on the sandy beach. Sponge WarsIt’s an all-out battle at the fort! Grab a sponge and protect the fort from invading forces. Two stories of action and adventure! HandicraftStop down to our Handicraft areas to work on leather and woodcarving projects. Spend some time personalizing your MountainFest totem necklace to commemorate this special event! |
Boy Scout ActivitiesOrder of the Arrow Service CorpsServe two hours at MountainFest and receive the first-issue Lodge flap of Allohak Menewi. Shotgun ShootingOlder Boy Scouts and Venturers can head to our shotgun range at Discovery to experience an entirely different type of shooting. Clay birds go flying past, propelled from our mechanical throwers, as you try to hit as many as possible. Black PowderShoot black powder rifles, just like they did in the days of yore. Inflatable Obstacles and GamesTackle the obstacle course, bungee run and try out the surf board simulator, as these popular attractions return. RappellingBoy Scouts can rappel down our climbing tower, learning the basics of what is for many, a life-long passion. Project C.O.P.E.Join members of your patrol, or make new friends as you work you way through our Project C.O.P.E. course, 20 feet in the air. Give the initiative games and low challenge elements a try too! Rifle ShootingBoy Scouts and Venturers can join the competition at our Rifle Ranges. .22 Rifles will be provided, and our trained instructors will be there to help you with your aim and increase your score Mountain BikingBoy Scouts and Venturers can take our mountain bikes around Lake Courage. See beaver lodges, Point Spear, Latham’s Cove and bridge our dam. FishingOver six miles of shoreline await you at Heritage Reservation. Multiple fishing docks are scattered around the perimeter of Lake Courage, or follow the Courage Trail to find the perfect spot. Lake Courage is home to bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. No live bait (aside from worms). Compete to catch the biggest fish and win a trophy! ArcheryBoy Scouts and Venturers can hone their skills with our compound bows. ClimbingTry to reach the top of our 30-foot climbing tower. Three different sides, two with varying degree of difficulty, provide challenges for everyone. SailingTake out our sailboats on 270 acres of water: your opportunity to sail all of Lake Courage. Let the winds guide you around the beautiful lake as you take in the scenery that only the Laurel Highlands can offer. HandicraftStop down to our Handicraft areas to work on leather and woodcarving projects. Spend some time personalizing your MountainFest totem necklace to commemorate this special event! |
Venturing ActivitiesPistolsVenturers can shoot our .22 pistols at our range, working on marksmanship. Shotgun ShootingOlder Boy Scouts and Venturers can head to our shotgun range at Discovery to experience an entirely different type of shooting. Clay birds go flying past, propelled from our mechanical throwers, as you try to hit as many as possible. Black PowderShoot black powder rifles, just like they did in the days of yore. RappellingBoy Scouts can rappel down our climbing tower, learning the basics of what is for many, a life-long passion. Inflatable Obstacles and GamesTackle the obstacle course, bungee run and try out the surf board simulator, as these popular attractions return. Project C.O.P.E.Join members of your patrol, or make new friends as you work you way through our Project C.O.P.E. course, 20 feet in the air. Give the initiative games and low challenge elements a try too! Rifle ShootingBoy Scouts and Venturers can join the competition at our Rifle Ranges. .22 Rifles will be provided, and our trained instructors will be there to help you with your aim and increase your score Mountain BikingBoy Scouts and Venturers can take our mountain bikes around Lake Courage. See beaver lodges, Point Spear, Latham’s Cove and bridge our dam. FishingOver six miles of shoreline await you at Heritage Reservation. Multiple fishing docks are scattered around the perimeter of Lake Courage, or follow the Courage Trail to find the perfect spot. Lake Courage is home to bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. No live bait (aside from worms). Compete to catch the biggest fish and win a trophy! ArcheryBoy Scouts and Venturers can hone their skills with our compound bows. ClimbingTry to reach the top of our 30-foot climbing tower. Three different sides, two with varying degree of difficulty, provide challenges for everyone. SailingTake out our sailboats on 270 acres of water: your opportunity to sail all of Lake Courage. Let the winds guide you around the beautiful lake as you take in the scenery that only the Laurel Highlands can offer. HandicraftStop down to our Handicraft areas to work on leather and woodcarving projects. Spend some time personalizing your MountainFest totem necklace to commemorate this special event! |
Life in Camp
MountainFest 2013 features meals included for all campers at your Sub Camp. Units have the option of camping at five different sub-camps at Heritage Reservation: Independence, Liberty, Freedom, Eagle Base or Valley Forge.
Adult leadership needing a break from all the fun and activities can attend training sessions, covering a variety of topics.
Registration
Registraton is available online here or call the Camping Department on (412) 325-7921 to register over the phone.
