Simon Kenton Council Rappelling

Rappelling in the Simon Kenton Council is ACTIVE this year! We have had 2 training sessions, 1 Camporee, and 4 outings so far this year. We also have 9 outings and Webelos in the Woods on the schedule for the rest of the year. That's a LOT of outings! If your troop wants an outing, start planning now for 2025. If you want to help make these outings continue to happen, plan to get trained in 2025. If you're already trained, we still need commitments for help on 7 of the outings scheduled (1 in July, 1 in August, 4 in Sept., 3 in Oct.). Questions, contact [email protected]

In fewer than 60 days (May 11, 18) we will be training Level I Climbing Instructors. We're looking for a few more registrations. This training will enable participants to help with rappelling outings for troops. We need instructors to continue to offer these outings for scouts. Previous experience with climbing or rappelling is helpful but not necessary. If you want outings like these to continue to be available to scouts, consider registering for the training. If not you, who?

Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/441-2024_Level1_BSA_Climbing_Instructor

Questions? Contact John Church ([email protected])

Take your scouts rappelling! If your troop hasn't been on a rappelling outing, you need to take them! If they've gone, they want to go again! It's a great adventure and confidence builder. They can do it as a day outing or part of a camping weekend - either at Camp Falling Rock or in the Hocking Hills. No experience is necessary and all necessary equipment is provided.

Groups should be at least 15 participants (scouts plus adults) and up to as many as 40. Schedule an outing while there are weekends available! Send an email to [email protected] for more information or to request an outing.

We are planning to again offer Level I Climbing Instructor training in May, probably May 13 and May 20 (both Saturdays required). If you're interested in helping to sustain this program, stay tuned for more information.

If your troop hasn't been on a rappelling outing, you need to take them! It's a great adventure and confidence builder. They can do it as a day outing or part of a camping weekend - either at Camp Falling Rock or in the Hocking Hills. No experience is necessary and all necessary equipment is provided.

Fall is a great time to schedule an outing, but you should do it now because weekends are limited and we need to know ahead of time how large a group will be so we can line up enough help. Groups should be at least 15 participants (scouts plus adults) and up to as many as 40. Schedule an outing while there are weekends available! Send an email to [email protected] for more information or to request an outing.