TREK 2019

July 6, 2019 -

July 17, 2019

Or

2020 interest

Jayhawk Area Council

Presents

Blacksmithing

On the trail

Crew 630M - 2012 Top of Baldy Mountain

Pole climbing

Rock Climbing

What kind of training will we do? To ensure the success and enjoyment of the Philmont Trek, we will institute a training program that will involve Crew and personal physical conditioning and several pre-trek backpacking experiences to prepare each member physically and mentally. Participation in the conditioning is recommended. Participation in two training campouts and the pre trek shakedown is mandatory to mold the unit into an efficient camping crew. These campouts are tentatively set for the first weekend of April and May 2019. This Philmont Trek will involve hiking with a 35-50 lbs. backpack between 6,500 and 12,500-ft. elevations. Philmont recommends that participants carry a pack weighing no more than 20-30 percent of their body weight.

How to prepare? The Crew will elect a Crew leader and use the patrol method to make decisions and share responsibility. All pre-treks will try to simulate the Philmont experience allowing the Crew members to get a feel for another and hone their skills on the trail. The crews ability to work efficiently together to select and plan the trek, prepare and clean up meals, set a good pace on the trail, physi-cally able to withstand the rigors of long miles and high elevation, and develop crew spirit will maximize their enjoyment of the entire experience.

Scholarships All Scouts in a Council Contingent are eligible for the Waite Phillips Scholarship, based on need. Up to 2 Scouts per crew may be awarded the Waite Phillips Scholarship. In addition, the Jayhawk Area Council was selected for the Bovay Philmont Scholarship Fund. Each participating Scout may receive up to $700 from the Bovay Philmont Scholarship. In order to qualify for the scholarship, the participating Scout must have a deposit of $700 by August 1st, 2018. The deposit is non-refundable, but if a Scout cannot attend, they may trans-fer their slot to another Scout. For More information contact : Alex Mosakowski—alex.mosakowski@scouting.org or 816-877-4326

What is Philmont? Philmont is 137,493 acres of challenging Scout adventure set in among the mountains and mesas of northeastern New Mexico. Explore the Philmont high-country on a 12- day and over 50 mile backpacking expedition. Experience the thrill of climbing mountains over two miles high. Learn technical rock climbing, archaeological excavation tech-niques, and blacksmithing. Relive the by-gone days of the Old West as you ride a western saddle horse, learn the ways of the mountain man, pack burros, and pan for gold in a clear mountain stream. Discover the wonder of Scouting’s Paradise as over 1,000,000 Scouts, Explorers, and leaders have since 1939. Philmont Scout Ranch is located in the beautiful and rugged Sangre de Christo mountain range of northeastern New Mexico near Cimarron.

When are we going? We currently have 1 crew reservation for June 24 to July 6, 2019. Each crew may consist of up to 10 youth and at least 2 adult advisors. The crew can be Co-ed if all participants are reg-istered members of the Boy Scouts of America and Co-ed advisors are available.

Who can attend?

•Participants must be a registered member of BSA and be at least 14 years of age by January 1, 2019, or have com-pleted the 8th Grade AND be at least 13 years of age prior to the date of the trek.

•Been active in your Troop, Crew or Post.

•Have the recommendation of your Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor or Post Advisor.

•Commit yourself to participate in pre-treks training week-ends and pre-trek meetings.

How much will this cost? The total cost will be approximately $1,400 which will include the Philmont trek fee, travel from Topeka, Kansas to the Philmont Scout Ranch and back, administrative expens-es, training costs and promotion contingency fees. Payment schedule: $200 due at time of application $300 April 1st, 2018 $300 Aug. 1st, 2018* $300 Jan. 1st, 2019 $300 May 1st, 2019** *Youth Participant must have a deposit of $700 by Aug. 1, 2018 to receive the Bovay Scholarship. The $700 deposit is non-refundable but transferable if another youth takes that slot.

**Final Payment is an estimate. Actual payment will be based on actual travel costs. Additional costs include personal backpacking gear, pocket money for food during travel, snacks, and souvenirs, etc.

I am applying for

2019 Philmont Trek ________ Or 2020 Interest ________ Name ______________________________ Age on 1/01/2019 _________________ Grade completed by 7/1/2019 ___________ DOB (Youth) _________________ Gender: M F Address ____________________________ Town ______________________________ State: _________Zip: _________________ Home Phone: ________________________ Email Address: _______________________ Troop/Crew/Post/Team _______________ Rank:_______________________________ Parent’s Name ________________________ Parent’s Phone:_______________________ Parent’s Email:________________________ Prior Philmont Trek: Y N Year_______ Other backpacking experience: _____________________________________ Make checks payable to “Jayhawk Area Council” and mail return to: Jayhawk Area Council 1020 SE Monroe Topeka, KS 66612-1110