Hanna Venture Base Treks

High Adventure Programs

Registration and Cost

• Standard Trek (Wisconsin River, Porcupine Mountains) - Tesomas youth fee + $13
  
• Extreme Trek (Apostle Islands, Scuba) - Tesomas youth fee + $133

The trek cost includes all food, activity and camping equipment, transportation, recognitions, and trained adult staff. Units may reserve a trek and week for $250 ($300 in 2009) which will be applied toward your first five (six in 2009) camper deposits. Individuals can reserve a space with a $50 deposit (nonrefundable, but transferable) after January 1st. Remaining fees are due May 15th. See payments and fees for how to pay and information regarding our refund policy.

High Adventure Trek Timeline

Summer/Fall

• Obtain promotional materials about high adventure treks at Tesomas by contacting the Scout Center at 715-355-1450 or camp@samoset.org.
• Talk with older Scouts about participating in a high adventure activity next summer and show them the information you gathered.
• To reserve a week for trek, send a $250 ($300 in 2009) deposit to the Scout Center or submit while at camp. This will be applied toward your first five (six in 2009) camper deposits. Treks will be filled on a first come first served basis from when the deposit is received. See page 14 for information on 2009 treks.

December

• Select your trek destination by December 15th to ensure we have enough time to reserve campsites, equipment, and begin designing a program specific to your group.
• Begin collecting camper deposits from interested Scouts.
• Distribute Class 3 medical forms and set a date when they are due.

March

• Send a $50 camper deposit for each additional person beyond the first 5 (6 in 2009) campers (those deposits were covered in your reservation deposit) to the Samoset office.
• Campers registered after March 1st will pay a $10 late fee.

May

• Send out final High Adventure Trek notice to parents.
• Collect Class 3 medical forms from all participants. Make sure they are dated, signed by a doctor and parent. Make copies of each form.
• All remaining trek fees are due to the Samoset Office by May 15th after which a $10 late fee applies. See payments and fees for more information.

Two Weeks Before Camp

• Send copies (NOT originals) of all Class 3 medical forms to camp to speed up check-in.
• Hold an inspection of personal packs and equipment. Also, prepare Unit equipment for camp.
• Plan to arrive at Tesomas between 12:30 and 1:00 pm. Check-In will begin at 1:00 PM for all treks except Scuba which is at 2:00 PM.

Right Before you Depart

• Collect any remaining medical forms and ensure everyone has their medications in their original containers with a label containing the Scout’s name and Unit number. The Trek Leader, who is American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies certified will be responsible for distribution.
• Make sure rides will be at Tesomas to pick Scouts up the following Saturday by 11:30 am.

Weight Guidelines

Any participant who exceeds the maximum weight limits on the weight chart may want to reconsider participation in our Trek program. Anyone who exceeds these limits is at extreme risk for health problems. Participants who fall within the guidelines are more likely to have an enjoyable program and avoid incurring health risks. The absolute weight limit for our programs is 300 pounds.

This table is based on the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services.