Council Event - Maple-Jack 2024

Join us for a fun day of Lumberjacking events! You will be sent a program guide upon registering

Maple-Jack 2024 April 13th, 2024

Western New York Scout Council

Camp Scouthaven
Freedom, NY

All proceeds to benefit WNYSC Campership Programs 

 

Combining the traditions and skills of Paul Bunyan and all the great lumberjacks of the world and
carrying on the tradition of maple sugaring in WNY, Scouts and Scouters will come to Camp
Scouthaven for a great weekend and loads of fun! There will be activities and challenges based on
skills only the true lumberjacks possess. Pack up your big blue ox and make plans to meet at
Scouthaven for this unique event!

Registration fee is $15.00 per youth and adult for all units registering by Friday, April 5, 2024.
After April 5th, the registration fee will be $20.00 ($15.00 plus $5.00 late fee) per youth and adult will apply.

All fees go to providing funds for our Campership Program!

Troops & crews are to supply their own meals and gear.

On Saturday 4/13 there will be all types of fun activities geared around the Maple-Jack theme. On Saturday night, there will be Lumberjack Camp "Friendship Fires" in your campsites. Please invite a unit.

We look forward to seeing all of you at Scouthaven for the 1st Annual Maple-Jack!!

General Information

What is Maple-Jack?
Maple-Jack is a Scouts, BSA skills and camping event that is a fundraiser for our Campership
Program. Cub Scouts may visit. The weekend involves overnight camping if a unit wishes, multiple
Scout Skills, Mountain Man style activities and competitions. When the Scouts arrive at the various
activity stations, they are timed and tested on their Scouting knowledge, teamwork and
problem-solving skills. Based on their skills and knowledge demonstrated at each station, the
Scouts will receive âۥpoints‖ to keep score and earn prizes at the evening campfire.

When is Maple-Jack?
Maple-Jack will be held April 13th, 2024. In case of foul weather Scouts/Ventures will have to make
do in the rain & mud. The Scouts never know exactly what they’ll be working with until the weekend
of the event, so they must be prepared for anything!

Who can attend the Maple-Jack?
All Western New York Scout Council Troops and Venture Crews are the ones for which this event is
intended, Cub Scouts are welcome to visit and enjoy the demos and fun where appropriate. If you are
not located in our Council, you are welcome too!!

Where is Maple-Jack?
Maple-Jack is being held at Camp Scouthaven which is located in Freedom, NY.

What are the Maple-Jack Activities?
All the activities for Maple-Jack are based on activities and skills of (you guessed it)
lumberjacks. Many of the skills of lumberjacks are similar to the skills we teach and learn in
Scouts, BSA. We are referring to these activities as âۥMaple-Jack Challenges.‖ Maple- Jack
activities have been designed to test the Scout's skill and knowledge and to be great fun.

Here is a sampling of the activities:

1) Ax Yard Knowledge
2) Log Lift
3) Log Toss
4) Tomahawk Throw
5) Log Sawing
6) Log Chopping
7) Maple Sap Boil
8) Log Splitting
9) Pancake Flip 10)Knots 11)Lashings 12)Scavenger Hunt

SBSA Patrol Gear List

✓ Compass
✓ Work Gloves
✓ Pen/paper
✓ Scout Handbook and/or Fieldbook
✓ Field level 1st Aid kit
✓ NO axes or hatchets needed-these will be provided at the stations.
✓ Water Bottle/Camelback
✓ Pocketknife

Rules and Regulations

The following rules were made to help us have a fun and safe camping experience. It is the
responsibility of the adults in charge to see that their Scouts know and understand these rules.
Anyone caught violating them may be asked to leave the camp.

CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

General Camping: Troops and Crews may arrive 5pm on Friday, April 12th to set up campsites like a
normal weekend.
Saturday Events Check-in: All units coming for the day or that stayed overnight and are
participating need to check-in with event staff at the CAMP OFFICE prior to 9AM.

REGISTRATION & FEES
There is a registration fee for Scouts of $15.00 per person. All participants must be listed and
registered online and submitted by April 5th, 2024. (Click on council calendar event to register)
The Senior Patrol Leader will submit an updated roster of all Scouts and Leaders at the Saturday
Morning Check-in.

CAMPING
Campers are responsible for the following:
o All meals
o Personal or Troop Tents
o Campsite & latrine cleanup
o Observe the Outdoor Code & follow the rules of Leave No Trace
o Camp safety and adherence to BSA policy found in âۥGuide to Safe Scouting

 FIRST AID
o Each troop is expected to have a First Aid Kit for minor injuries.
o Emergency medical care will be available for severe.
o injuries at the Health Lodge located on the main camp road south of the Camp Office.
o Water is available throughout the camp.

GENERAL CONCERNS
o Vehicle Speed – Drivers must exercise EXTREME caution when operating motor vehicles on camp
property. The speed limit is 10 MPH.
o Passengers are not allowed to ride in back of pickup trucks.
o Pets are not permitted on any camp property during the duration of this camp event.
o Please, no sheath knives (this includes adults).
o Tent trenching is not allowed.
o Open flames in tents are prohibited.
o Gasoline and white gas are not permitted in camp, nor is propane allowed in tents. However,
Liquid fuels, such as charcoal starter and Coleman individual propane type cook stove fuel is
allowed--- use with caution.
o Firearms and fireworks are not allowed in the camp.
o Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances are never permitted on camp property. Offenders will
be asked to leave the council property.
o Secure and store food to prevent attracting our little furry friends.
o All campers are to stay within the boundaries of the camp. We do not want scouts wandering away
from camp.
o No swimming allowed.
o Please enforce the Buddy System with your Scouts
o Each unit must have two-deep adult leadership.
o Please respect others during Lights Out. Scouts are not allowed out of their site after lights
out except for to and from the latrine.
o Due to the nature of most skills all Scouts must have earned their Totin’ Chip to participate in
Stations that utilize cutting tools.

 

Maple-Jack Event Schedule

Saturday, April 13

7:00 a.m.                         Reveille

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.       Breakfast with troop Activities Lunch/Rest time.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.    Activities/Events/Program

12:00 p.m.- 1:20 p.m.     Lunch with your Troop

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.      Activities resume

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.      Dinner with your troop

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.    Friendship Fires

11:00 p.m.                        Lights Out