Description and Support
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Acahela Letterboxing CoursePart of the four elements making up the Acahela Compass & Navigation Award, Letterboxing combines the compass skills used in the Compass Game and the map reading skills used on the Orienteering Course to find hidden caches that contain a unique rubber stamp. A scorecard is stamped by the participant at each of the four target locations once the caches are found, and the completed scorecard is returned to the leader to receive credit for completing the course. This activity accurately demonstrates what can be found "out in the real world", so that participants get an accurate idea of what the sport is all about and what kind of caches they can expect to find. (To return to the Camp Acahela Compass & Navigation Award Main Page, click here). Support provided:Unit leaders will be provided with all the materials needed to do the course including leader's briefs that explains the activity so that you can answer any of your Scout's questions. Additional Camp Staff leadership can be provided if you feel additional help is needed. This is currently supported at Camp Acahela (and is under development at Goose Pond). We will provide compasses, score sheets, and any other materials needed for this course. This activity can be completed in 2 to 4 hours, depending on the effort applied by the unit. Class size: No restrictions Advance notice needed: Two weeks is preferred. Cost to the unit is: $6.00 per participant and includes the patch. Additional patches for the completed Compass & Navigation Award are available at a cost of $2.75 each and can be purchased at Camp Acahela or at the Scout Service Center's Scout Shop
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On-Line and Additional Support
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RequirementsAdditional details about the Acahela Compass & Navigation Award can be found at the following URLs (Click on the Course name): If you have any questions or need further guidance or help, we're here for you! Contact Ranger Tim Bongard at (570) 335-0283 or e-mail him at tbongard@nepabsa.org . |