2012 St. George Paddle Trek

Catholic Committee on Scouting, Archdiocese of Cincinnati

• Wednesday, March 28: Postmark deadline for applications
• Tuesday, April 3rd: – Crew Section emails sent
• Saturday, May 5th: Initial crew meeting and gear check – all day, Beavercreek, OH
• Saturday, June 16th: Crew provisioning meeting – all day, Beavercreek, OH
• Saturday, July 28th: Depart for trek, 8:00 AM, Beavercreek, OH
• Sunday, August 5th: Return from trek,≈ 5:00 PM, , Beavercreek, OH

$350.00 total, includes $150 application fee, due with application. Application fee checks will be returned voided to candidates not selected. Make checks payable to: Archdiocese of Cincinnati

1) Read the Trek description and attached risk summary, then complete the application form, including two short essays.

2) Obtain your unit leader’s and pastor’s signature on the application, and your parent’s signature (if under 18) on the appropriate release/power of attorney form.

3) Attach a completed* BSA Annual Health & Medical form, parts A, B, C – provide the attached risk form to your health care provider completing part C. BSA forms may be downloaded from: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx

4) Enclose: $150 Application and mail, postmarked NLT March 28, 2012 to: Archdiocese of Cincinnati -- St. George Paddle Trek • Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry • 1436 Needmore Rd.• Dayton, OH 45414

The St. George Paddle Trek is an immersive Catholic retreat in the wilderness setting of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Each crew is limited to nine total, youth and adult, including a spiritual director (priest, deacon or seminarian) and adult leaders/guides. This is a serious wilderness trek with intense physical demands: please read and understand the risk statement attached to this application and provide it to your health care provider. Participants will participate in daily scripture readings and guided introspection into their role as a Catholic young adult. Daily periods of silence and prayer will be interspersed with the demands and camaraderie of a wilderness trek. Participants, as in any High Adventure trek, must possess solid camping skills, including the principles of Leave No Trace. Participants must also obtain suitable personal clothing and equipment for this trek. Use the gear list attached for guidance. Adult leaders/guides have the final say on the suitability of personal equipment. Trek departs and returns to the Dayton area, and includes a two-day drive to the BWCAW, five days on the water, and a 2 day drive back.

If you have questions, or are an adult interested in participating in this trek, please contact:

Mr. Harry Heaton

harryheaton@me.com

(937) 429-5372

St. George Paddle Trek Application.pdf