The Kochemink Voyage

August 6-11, 2013 | Hanna Venture Base

“Outdoor adventure is the promise made to boys when they join Scouting.” In the outdoors, Scouts have the opportunity to learn skills that make them more self reliant. Exploration, meeting challenges and experiencing difficulty develops character. The Kochemink Voyage is specifically intended to sharpen and deepen those basic skills that Samoset Scouts have already acquired in their home units. Learning by doing is a hallmark of outdoor education. This course is designed to instill competence and confidence in youth Scouts by arming them with the in-depth knowledge and practical application of the core outdoor skills used in the BSA program.

In this 6 day action packed voyage, Scouts will spend 4 solid days of intense hands-on learning in four core skill areas: Field Cooking, Land Navigation, Pioneering and Realistic First Aid. While not a leadership course, a successful graduate will be inspired to take his outdoor adventures to new heights. Armed with the confidence of having no fear in taking on new challenges, the outdoor adventure question will change from “how?” to “how far?” Becoming a great leader requires personal skills – and The Kochemink Voyage is a great place to hone them in. The great outdoors will be the only classroom – and “fun” will be the order of the day.

Course Details:

Course Capacity is 32 participants, registration is available online beginning Feb 15.
Jump Start Day (August 5th): If you need to brush up or be introduced to basic outdoor Scout skills before the course begins, join us a day early for individual + instructor sessions that are catered to your needs. Knife sharpening, fire starting, knots and lashings...tell us what you
Registration fee is $150 (to attend Jump Start Day add $15)
Course is open to all Youth Boy Scouts, Youth Venture Males and Females, and all registered Adults in Samoset Council.
Youth Boy Scouts must qualify by being 1st Class before Course start date, and have camped 6 nights outdoors with their home unit. NOT recommended for 1st year Scouts.
Venture Crew Youth are recommended to have already experienced 6 nights of camping
Any Adult Leader attending is required to have completed Youth Protection Training
$50 non-refundable deposits due by April 20th, full payment due by June 1st, no refunds after July 1st.
Inquiries can be directed to: Course Director, George Lawless: or 715-650-0618

Please register online or through the Scout Center if you plan to attend!