Cherokee High Adventure Programs

Want something exciting to do this summer? Looking for a challenge? Then we have just what you are looking for! Cherokee Scout Reservation would like to invite YOU to participate in a stupendous new High Adventure program called the Cherokee Mountain Adventure

This intense, week-long high adventure program will take place in the mountains of North Carolina near Boone.  Each day will present a unique opportunity to develop a young man’s self confidence through participation in various high adventure activities.  Please A-24 for an application.

 

Day 1:  fly fishing instruction and fly fishing on a mountain stream

Day 2:  Whitewater rafting

Day 3:  Cave Exploration

Day 4:  Backpacking at Grandfather Mountain

Day 5:  Gem Mining followed by lunch at Shatley Springs.

 

This program will begin at 10:00 AM Sunday morning and will end on Friday evening at Camp Cherokee.  There will be a parent supplied covered dish meal along with a program and slide show.  The program will have a limit of 12 Scouts each week and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Participants must be at least 14 years old by the departure date, passed a swimmers test and have approval from their Scoutmaster.

 

This program is not a regular camp program, and has a total fee of $375.00.  A $100.00 deposit is required at the time you sign up.

 

This trip is for individual scouts, and therefore you do not have to sign-up as a unit!   

 

 

 

Below is a list of required gear.  We will be camping at a campground near Boone and will leave from that base camp for all of our activities.  Please keep in mind that we will be spending the week in the mountains of North Carolina, which means we can see temperatures in the 40’s at night.    

 

	Backpack		Sleeping Bag
	Personal Tent		Ground Pad
	Day Pack		Raincoat or Poncho
	Closed-toe shoes		Hiking Boots
	Water bottles (2)		Tennis Shoes
	Personal First Aid Kit		Shoes for whitewater
	Pocket Knife		Flashlight
	Lightweight Jacket		Toiletry Kit
	Sunscreen		Towels (3) and washcloths
	Swim suit		Shorts
	T-shirts		Fishing rod
	Socks		Personal cup, utensils, plate
	Spending Money		4 large garbage bags
	Old long pants, long sleeve shirt and tennis shoes for caving		Scout Uniform (on hanger, covered with plastic bag)
			Camera (Optional)

 

 

 

In 2008, Cherokee Scout Reservation will be the base camp for the Whitewater Canoe Adventure Program that in previous years has been operated from Charles T. Hagan, Jr. Sea Scout Base.

Whitewater Canoe Adventure

Our Whitewater Canoe Adventure is for those looking for a challenging, high adventure program where you run whitewater rivers not in a raft or kayak, but in an open whitewater canoe.  We will paddle the Green, Pigeon, Tuckasegee and the Nantahala and as we go from river to river, the challenge increases.  Come out and run the rapids in our fully outfitted whitewater canoes and enjoy the fun.  Boy Scouts will have the opportunity to earn Whitewater Merit Badge.

During the week, participants will stay in a mountain cabin, complete with electricity, bunk beds, bathrooms with hot showers and cable TV.  This is a very relaxing trip and you will have plenty of time to play cards, volleyball or just rest.  You will eat great on this trip as well, by having a kitchen in the cabin along with refrigeration, our options for meals is greatly expanded.                      

Program Facts

·         You can participate in this program with or without other members of your Troop or Crew with Scoutmaster or Advisor approval

·         You can participate in this program with or without adult leaders from your Troop or Crew *(see below)

·         Limited to 10 participants

·        Be at least 14 years old by June 1, 2008

·        Be a registered Boy Scout or Venturer

·        Must have completed a Class 3 Medical Form within the past 12 months

·         Must have successfully completed the Swimmers Test within the past 12 months

·         Boy Scouts must have previously earned canoeing merit badge; Venturers must be able to demonstrate basic canoe handling skills

 

Cost per Person

·         $350 per person

·         Fees include cost of staffing / instruction, transportation, food and equipment, weeklong stay in a mountain cabin

 

Weeks this Program is Offered – ONLY TWO WEEKS

·        June 29 – July 4

·        July 6 – 11