BSA TROOP 189

DEVON 50

EVENT GUIDEBOOK 28-30 October 2016

Camp Jarvis (Troop Devon 50)

914 N Valley Forge Rd

Devon, PA 19333

Sunset 6:03 PM, Sunrise 7:28 AM

Average High 63F, Average Low 44F

POC: Jeff Scofield, ASM,

jeffrey.scofield1@gmail.com

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CONCEPT

Devon 50, a Pennsylvania troop from Devon, PA, built a cabin on a plot of

land in the early 1900s that they rent out to visiting troops throughout the year – they have more recently built another cabin that is solely for their use. This has been a tradition with Troop 189 for well over 10 years. Much scouting history is on the walls of their cabin. They have a wood-burning stove for heat and a kitchenette to prep meals. There is electricity and in the past we have brought a projector and laptop for an evening movie. Go to this link for more information and pictures:

http://lists.devon50.org/rentjarvis/rentjarvis.htm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

04 October: Commitment deadline – permission slips due 25 October: Grub fee due Friday, 28 October

Pre-1730: Dinner before linkup 1730: Linkup 1800: Depart Pattie (three-hour trip)

1803: Sunset 2100: Arrive 2130: Cracker Barrel and Program Review 2200: Lights out

Saturday, 29 October 0728: Sunrise 0730: Breakfast 0800: Philly hikers depart (30 minutes – 22 miles) 0830: Valley Forge Hikers depart (3 minutes - 1.4 miles) 0900: Valley Forge Historic Film at Visitors’ Center 1100-1300: 30-minute lunch stop sometime between 1100-1300 1700: Valley Forge Hikers depart to Philly Dinner (28 min - 20.3 mi from VF) 1745: Dinner at Bridgids 1802: Sunset 1900: Dinner (non-Haunted State Penitentiary crew)

Sunday, 30 October 0729: Sunrise 0800: Breakfast (all)

1100: Depart Devon, PA Lunch: 45 min stop enroute 1500: Return to Pattie ES

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TRANSPORTATION This drive takes approx 3hrs and 25 min and approx $15 each way in tolls. This is not reimbursable via troop funds (but if you take more than your son, miles at least are tax deductible). Refer to appendix 2.

BASE CAMP AND HIKES Our base camp at Devon 50 is approx 30-40 min away from our hiking event at Valley Forge National Park. Valley Forge Hike All scouts going on this campout the first year will take part in a 10-mile hike through historic Valley Forge learning navigation skills along the way as well as immersion in the history of General George Washington’s Continental Army. With a question and answer booklet filled out, each scout can earn a cool medal to be worn on their scout sash. The normal method is to have a contingent of at least two adults drive the group down and back returning to the cabin by 6:00pm or so. This group is the one that the grubmaster (both adult and scout) is picked from - this ensures a timely meal. All scouts going on this campout for the second year will lead this 10-mile hike through the battlefield. This gives them practice with navigation, and exercises their leadership skills among their peers, as well – perhaps the most valuable of lessons this weekend. Philly Hike

Any scout who attends this campout for a 3rd time or more, will have the option of going on a 7-mile hike through the city of Philadelphia instead of the 10-mile hike through Valley Forge. This will entail immersion in historic sites and learning cultural history and pop history not to mention some great eats. The normal method is to have a contingent of at least two adults drive the group down and back returning to the cabin by 7:00pm or so. This trip does require the scout to bring funds for food and entry into select attractions as this is not provided by the troop.

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The Eastern State Penitentiary This year we are repeating something special. The Eastern State Penitentiary has a haunted house that we are going to go through. The Valley Forge scouts will join the Philly crew for dinner as a group close to the Penitentiary and then attend the event at approx 1830 - 1900. Those who choose not to attend the Halloween event for any reason will relax back at Devon 50 cabin with two or more adults; play cards, watch a movie, etc. Dinner for the cabin group is provided as part of the grub plan.

****ATTENTION Scouts and Parents***** This haunted State Penitentiary is considered by some travel sites as one of the top 15 in the country for their scare factor. This is not recommended for those under 13. Scouts under 13 who wish to attend should have a parent along. All children under 18 need a signed waiver (by parent) before admittance is allowed (refer to appendix 4). There will a charge of $39/ person for entry to the event plus funds for dinner. A link for this site shows details and FAQ.

https://www.easternstate.org/halloween

Dinner at Bridgids Dinner, at Bridgids, will start at approx 1700. Refer to Appendix 3. All attending the dinner and haunted State Penitentiary, both Philly and Valley Forge hikers, need to have a ride secured back to Devon 50.

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TRIP COORDINATING INFORMATION

Support Required -- Grub Master:

--Valley Forge & Haunted State Penitentiary (breakfast, lunch (packed), breakfast #2) --Philly crew (breakfast, lunch (packed), and breakfast #2) --Valley Forge only crew (breakfast, lunch, dinner, breakfast #2)

-- POC to lead the crew and unlock the cabin -- Need one person to make sure grub master brings the breakfast meat -- Need two people to bring electric griddle

Projected Costs -- Philly Only Approx $110

--$65 [dinner (refer to App 3) and tickets to the attraction] --$10 for drinks and tip at dinner (not included) --$15 for lunch at Reading Market --$10 for admission to the Penitentiary daytime tour --$10 for grub fee.

-- Valley Forge Only Approx $10

-- Grub cost determined by the assigned grubmaster

-- Valley Forge and Haunted State Penitentiary Approx $85 --$65 [dinner (refer to App 3) and tickets to the attraction] --$10 for drinks and tip at dinner (not included) --$10 grub fee

Safety & Emergency Procedures Buddy Team & Youth Protection

Leader, Senior Patrol

Leader, &/or Scoutmaster if they are departing the Troop’s immediate area for

any reason

-Scout youth participating in Troop activities must be supervised by their

parent or guardian

child(ren)) require current BSA Youth Protection Training found at

https://myscouting.scouting.org

Tornado

(bathroom or closet if

possible)

d on, & stay there until

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the danger has passed

protect your head

Lightning

ng a lightning storm is inside a relatively large, fully

enclosed building

small shelters in

open areas, & metal objects

ate area, crouch down with feet

close together,

keep your head down, & cover your ears to minimize hearing damage from

thunder

from

Injuries

Scouts treat minor injuries using their individual first aid kit

perform immediate aid, & call for

assistance with three short whistle blasts

provides additional immediate aid as

required, & determines whether medical evacuation is required by ambulance

(911) or troop vehicle

Nearest hospital emergency room to Camp Jarvis

17 minutes/7.4 miles

Bryn Mawr Hospital

130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3160

Nearest hospital emergency room to Valley Forge National Historical Park

6 minutes/3.2 miles

Phoenixville Hospital

140 Nutt Road

Phoenixville, PA 19460

to Penn’s Landing

12 minutes/1.3 miles (public transit for non-emergent) – 911 (emergent)

Jefferson Hospital

833 Chestnut St

Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Appendix 1: Gear & Support

All Scouts bring the following:

o Class A uniform (for travel) o Backpack that holds:

o BSA Handbook, paper, & writing utensil in waterproof bag o BSA 10 Essentials + whistle, with emphasis on:

o Compass o 2 liters of water minimum o Headlamp with spare batteries o Change of clothes (layers of wicking, no cotton!) in waterproof bag

o Sleeping bag & pad o Mess kit with eating utensil o Toiletries o Camera (optional) – if electronic, no use inside cabin.

o No junk food or electronics o Money for lunch on the way back

Grubmasters plan the following meals for their patrols:

o 2 x breakfast (for both crews) o 1 x trail lunch (for both crews) o 1 x dinner (for those who do not wish to attend the haunted prison)

The Troop provides:

o Reservation fee of Camp Jarvis o Tour plan o Troop first aid kit o Cookware, electric griddle, dutch oven handlers & mitts, & utensils

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Appendix 2: Directions to Devon 50

1. Depart Pattie Parking 2. Take the 1st left onto VA-234 S/Dumfries Rd

go 2.5 mi - About 5 mins total 2.5 mi

3. Turn left to merge onto I-95 N toward Washington go 16.4 mi - About 17 mins total 18.9 mi

4. Keep right to continue on Henry G Shirley Memorial Hwy/Interstate 395 Connector N/ Interstate 95 Connector N, follow signs for Interstate 395 N/Interstate 495 N/ Washington/Tysons Corner

go 1.7 mi - About 2 mins total 20.6 mi

5. Continue onto I-395 N Entering District of Columbia. go 10.8 mi - About 12 mins: total 31.4 mi

6. Keep left to continue on I-695. go 1.9 mi - About 3 mins total 33.3 mi

7. Take the exit onto District of Columbia Hwy 295 - Entering Maryland go 4.8 mi - About 6 mins total 38.1 mi

8. Continue onto MD-295 N (signs for Interstate 95/Baltimore-Washington Parkway N/Baltimore) go 27.5 mi - About 28 mins total 65.6 mi

9. Take the Harbor Tunnel Thrwy/I-895 N exit - Toll road go 0.2 mi total 65.8 mi

10. Merge onto I-895 N - Partial toll road go 10.4 mi - About 11 mins total 76.2 mi

11. Merge onto I-95 N - Partial toll road. Passing through Delaware. Entering Pennsylvania go 77.8 mi - About 1 hour 11 mins total 154 mi

12. Take exit 7 for Interstate 476 N toward Plymouth/Meeting

go 0.8 mi - About 1 min total 155 mi

13. Merge onto I-476 N go 15.8 mi - About 15 mins total 171 mi

14. Take exit 16B to merge onto I-76 W toward Valley Forge

go 4.1 mi - About 5 mins total 175 mi

15. Take exit 327-328A-328B for US-202 N toward US-422 W/King of Prussia/W Chester/ Pottstown

go 0.1 mi total 175 mi

16. Take exit 328A on the left to merge onto US-202 S toward W Chester

go 2.7 mi - About 3 mins total 178 mi

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17. Take the exit toward PA-252 N/Valley Forge Rd go 0.1 mi total 178 mi

18. Merge onto E Swedesford Rd go 0.2 mi total 178 mi

19. Turn left onto PA-252 S/Valley Forge Rd. Continue to follow Valley Forge Rd go 0.5 mi - About 3 mins total 179 mi

Arrived N Valley Forge Rd South from Rte 202 on N Valley Forge Rd, past Duncan's Farm on the right. Just before crossing the bridge, the Baptist Church is on your left. Across the street (on your right) are two driveways right next to each other, by a mailbox for 914 Valley Forge Rd. The first driveway goes down into the woods and is not paved. It leads to Camp Jarvis.

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Appendix 3: Dinner Menu

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Appendix 4: Haunted State Penitentiary

Welcome to Terror Behind the Walls Eastern State Penitentiary is a ruin. It was abandoned in 1971. While historic ruins and haunted attractions are fun,

they can pose dangers to visitors. The City of Philadelphia therefore requires visitors, staff and volunteers to sign

this release. Your support is essential to save this National Historic Landmark. Thank you!

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

The City of Philadelphia (the “City”) is the owner of the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site located on the north side of

Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian Avenue and 22nd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the “Property”). Eastern State

Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc. (“ESPHS”) is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation that conducts Terror Behind The Walls

(“Event”). The Event employs strobe lighting, fog machines, startling noises and props, and other special effects designed to

startle and disorient visitors.

In consideration for being permitted to enter the Property and to attend and participate in all aspects of the Event, and intending

to be legally bound by this Release under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I agree as follows:

1. Notice of Condition. I have been informed that: (A) the Property and all personal property used in or about the Property may

be in an unsafe or hazardous condition; (B) the City and ESPHS make no representation as to the condition of the Property and

related personal property and assume no responsibility therefor; and (C) attendance at and participation in the Event may cause

personal injury (including death, bodily harm, and property loss).

2. Assumption of Risk. I voluntarily assume all risk of loss, damage, or injury (including death) that may result from: (A) the

Property and related personal property; and (B) my attendance and participation in the Event, whether occurring before, during,

or after entrance to the Event.

3. Release and Indemnification. For myself and for my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, I waive, release, and forever

discharge the City and its successors, assigns, officers, boards, employees, agents, commissions, and representatives (acting

officially or otherwise) (each a “City Indemnified Party”) and ESPHS and its successors, assigns, representatives, directors,

officers, agents, contractors, employees, attorneys, sponsors, advertisers, and volunteers (each an “ESPHS Indemnified Party”),

from and against any losses, costs (including, but not limited to, counsel fees and litigation costs), claims, suits, actions, damages,

liabilities, and expenses, of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, (collectively “Claims”) arising

out of or by reason of any activities relating to the Property and related personal property or my attendance at and participation in

the Event including, without limitation, any illness or injury (including death), even if any such Claim is caused in whole or in

part by a City Indemnified Party or an ESPHS Indemnified Party.

I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless a City Indemnified Party and an ESPHS Indemnified Party from and

against any Claims by third parties arising out of my presence on the Property or my attendance at and participation in the Event.

4. Representations. I represent that I am at least 18 years of age and legally competent to enter into this Release. To the best of

my knowledge, there is no health-related impediment to my presence on the Property or my attendance at and participation in the

Event.

5. Photographs and Other Media. I authorize the City and ESPHS and their respective successors and assigns, to photograph,

audiotape, videotape, or otherwise record me as an attendant at or participant in the Event and grant the right to the City and

ESPHS and their respective successors and assigns, to use such photographs, audiotapes, films,

tapes, or other recordings, including reproductions thereof or likenesses based thereon, with or without my name or with a

fictitious name, in any legal manner, in all means or media now known or later invented, and the right to copyright same. I waive

all right of inspection and approval and release each City Indemnified Party and each ESPHS

Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of the exercise of these rights.

6. Admission Ticket. Any violation of law or any other inappropriate behavior by me while on the Property or during the Event

may result in revocation of my ticket to enter the Property and attend the Event, and I may be removed from the Property. In such

case, I am not entitled to a refund of the purchase price or any associated charges.

I understand the terms of this Release and I have willingly signed it as my own free act and intend to be legally bound.

Name: (please print) _______________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date of Signature: __________________

For Participants Under Age 18: I am the parent or legal guardian of a minor child. My child is at least seven years of age. I intend

to be legally bound by the foregoing agreements with respect to any of my minor children who enter the Property and attend or

participate in the Event.

Name of Child: _____________________________ Name of Parent or Legal Guardian: _____________________________

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: __________________________________ Date of Signature: __________________

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Appendix 5: Attendee Lists

A. Hikers

-- Valley Forge and Haunted State Penitentiary (1st and 2nd year) – total of ___ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

-- Philly Hike – total of ___

_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

-- Valley Forge Hike ONLY (1st and 2nd year) – total of ___ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

B. Drivers (additional seatbelts)

-- Pattie to Devon 50 (Camp) – Friday PM leg _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

-- Devon 50 to Valley Forge Hike (and Haunted State Penitentiary) – Saturday

_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

-- Devon 50 to Philly Hike – Saturday

_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

-- Devon 50 to Valley Forge Hike ONLY (back to cabin) – Saturday _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

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Appendix 6: Archived Attendee Lists (2015 Devon 50 attendees) A. Hikers

-- Valley Forge Hike (1st or 2nd year) (total - 11) Matt Carter Paul Roques Logan Choplin Mark Stoops Derrick Dabney Justin Iber Justin Kissiar Adrian Sanchez Connor Orille Mason Scofield Jeff Scofield (adult)

--Valley Forge to Haunted State Penitentiary (total - 3)

Nate Haskovec Tommy Haldeman Zachary Washburn

-- Philly Hike (total - 9)

Nick Buie Daniel Tainter Alex Haskovec Charlie Wilson Simon Antaya Dylan Cameron Dotson Joseph Bugge’ Kevin Treat Ryo Murasaki

B. Drivers (additional seatbelts)

-- Valley Forge Hike

Vincent Carter & Matt (2) Steve Stoops & Mark (3) Chris Iber & Justin (5)

-- Valley Forge to Haunted State Penitentiary David Haldeman - Tommy (3)

-- Philly Hike Peter Antaya - Simon (4) Chris McDonald - Dylan Mike Bugge’ - Joseph (2) Mike Treat - Kevin (5)

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Troop 189, Montclair, VA

Event Information Flyer &

Permission Slip

Devon 50: 28-30 Oct 2016

Valley Forge and Philadelphia Hikes

Who: Troop 189 Scouts & Scouters

What: Valley Forge and Philadelphia Hikes

Where: Drop off & pick up at Pattie Elementary School, Dumfries, VA.

Devon, Valley Forge, and Philadelphia, PA

When: From 18:00 Friday, 28 August 2016 to 15:00 Sunday, 30 October 2016

Why: Historical immersion in our Revolutionary War period. Historical sites that

commemorate our fight for independence.

Weather &

Light Data: Monthly averages: High 63F, Low 44F; Sunset 6:03PM, Sunrise 7:28AM

With: Per Equipment & Support Requirements (see gear list); cash for dinners and sites.

Eat dinner prior to link up Friday night; completed permission slip due no later

than 04 October 2016 to the SPL. Grub fee due no later than 25 October to grub

master. Uniform: Travel to and from camp in Full Class A Uniform.

------------------------------------------------ cut here, keep the upper portion, & turn in lower portion with your fees ----------------------------------------

BSA T189 Devon 50: 28-30 October 2016

As the parent or legal guardian of ____________________________________________, I

hereby give my permission for this child to participate in an outing with Troop 189, linking up

on Friday, 28 October 2016 at Pattie Elementary School at 17:30, camping two nights at Camp

Jarvis, Devon, PA, & returning Sunday, 30 October 2016 at approximately 15:00 to Pattie

Elementary School. I give permission to the leaders of the above unit to render First Aid, should

the need arise. In the event of an emergency, I also give permission to the physician, selected by

the Adult Leader in charge, to hospitalize, secure proper anesthesia, order injection, or secure

other medical treatment, as needed. I further agree to hold the above named unit & its leaders

blameless for any accidents that might occur during this outing except for clear acts of

negligence or non-adherence to BSA policies & guidelines.

In case of an emergency, I can be reached by phone at: _______________ or _______________.

In the event I cannot be reached, please contact _________________ at ___________________.

Printed name of parent or guardian: ________________________________________________.

Signature or parent or guardian: ___________________________________________________.

Date: ___________________________