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SBJ05 Program Activities

Code Program Description User Pay Fee

Quest for the Land

001 Pirates of Camp Impeesa:
Avast mateys! The hunt is on for hidden treasure caches but ‘X’ does NOT mark the spot. You and your crew will use global positioning system (GPS) satellite receivers and secret codes to search for the ‘gold’. No

002 Wilderness Adventure:
(obstacle course) Many heroes braved the vast, frontier to create Saskatchewan and Alberta. They overcame countless obstacles daily as they toiled across the roadless land. To challenge these SBJ’05 wilderness obstacles you will need: the facility of the first nations, the energy of the explorers, the flexibility of the fur traders, the perspicacity of the prospectors, the range of the ranchers and the stamina of the settlers that preceded you. Have YOU got what it takes to be a successful scout squad? No guts. No glory. No

003 Frontier Survivor “Pioneering in the Frontier”:
How did people build structures before duct tape and nails? Build your own structures using poles and rope. You’ll be amazed at the tall towers and unique bridges you can create. You’ll learn to tie knots, follow a plan and work together to do what none of you do alone. Knot Boring- Not. No

004 Bushman Rendezvous:
Here a chance to test your skills at what the pioneers did for fun when they had gatherings. Try your hands at building a travois and then racing it. How about learning on how to throw a tomahawk, flour sack races and see if you can get rich at gold panning. No

005 Homesteading:
Here a chance to make a rope, catch a calf and brand it or whittle a tool. You will leave SBJ 05 with a couple of souvenirs that you have handcrafted on your own. No

006 Table Mountain Climbing Tower :
Fingers of steel, courage and stamina - that's what you will need to traverse the 8-foot bouldering wall and 30-foot climbing towers. You'll strap on harness and helmet, climb the central tower, and rappel 30 feet of terror, hanging by a rope - and a prayer. Fully qualified instructors will teach you how. No

007 Robin Hood:
Journey back in time and come to Sherwood Forest. Join Robin Hood and his merry men as they hone their skills with the Long Bow. Enjoy the thrill of hunting in the forest and try your hand at Medieval Games. Be on your best behavior or you might spend some time in the stocks. No

008 Top Scout Challenge:
The Top Scout Challenge will be a series of three to four timed challenges. Basic scout skills; map and compass, first aid, fire lighting, knots, pioneering, code work, and tracking, could be required in order to successfully complete the challenge. The skills will be based on those in practice when the Scouting movement began (1907).

Challenge A will require map and compass skills. The participants will be sent off to find and collect hidden clues that will solve the puzzle. The faster the task is completed the more points that will be awarded.

Challenge B will challenge the participants to build a fire and boil water and make tea. Extinguish the fire, douse the fire, and clean everything up. Again the fastest team will win. No matches allowed. Flint and steel and/or bow drills will be used to start the fires.

Challenge C will require the teams to rescue an injured companion. Use tracking skills to find the victim and first aid skills to stabilize his injuries. Once that is done it is time to build a stretcher and transport him back to the hospital. Time is important but so is doing things right. Bonus points awarded for victims whose injuries are treated correctly.

Challenge D will test the participants’ knowledge about knots. Knot tying and identification skills will be required. This challenge will look easy at first glance but there will be lots of twists involved. A reef knot might be easy but try to tie one standing on your head.

No

009 Leave No Trace:
Are you up to the ultimate challenge in Scouting? Could you be a real Scout and move through nature without Leaving a Trace? Find out if your skills measure up with the Leave No Trace Trail. No

010 Survival - AK '05":
A wide game involving real survival in the wilderness. You become the hunted or the hunter in this exciting game of stealth, attack, food & water…all parts of the real world of animal survival. Team up in packs, herds, or be on your own…but survival is your one and only goal. Brand new for 2005! Dress for the weather, and to blend into the environment; bring a water bottle, your wits and your courage. No

011 Frontier Games:
Games of skill, teamwork and intelligence as played by early natives and pioneers of the Rocky Mountains. Lacrosse, sled-log races (yes, sled-log) and pioneer games will await your patrol, or you may be set into larger teams. Rotating through game-sites, you’ll need water and to be dressed for athletic activity (and the weather). Specialized equipment is provided, but you provide the know-how and courage to play these games that were part of our western heritage. No

012 Beside The Rails:
A good ear. A delicate touch. You need both to send and receive messages using wires, electricity and Samuel Morse’s new system of dots and dashes. Today’s modern railroads need good people with these skills to ensure the safe operation of their rail systems and to meet the general publics’ growing demand for faster communications with friends and relatives across this great nation we call Canada. This is your opportunity to show that you have the “right stuff” to join this elite core of skilled tradesmen. Your mission, build and operate your own telegraph system. Send, interpret, and respond appropriately to messages send using Samuel Morse’s code. No

013 Wagons West:
Come and join us for a taste of the Wild West …… Scouting style. Do you and your troop have what it takes to go head to head with another group in a pioneering challenge? Take a trip back in time and experience a few of the challenges that your forefathers had to deal with as part of their daily lives.

Transportation – no planes, no automobiles, no motorcycles, no problem. You are going to build your own covered wagon complete with your own custom canvas backdrop. Better make it sturdy, as you will need it to gather things that you will need and want.

Safety – early settlers were exposed to all sorts of outside dangers and had to deal with them safely. Their solution was to build a walled settlement or fortress. Come prepared to construct a portion of a working fortress that will have to withstand your enemy’s attack.

Defense – your enemy is attacking and you had better be able to defend your fortress, your wagon, and yourselves. Fight back with your own catapult and see what damage you can inflict on your enemy while protecting yourselves.

You are going to accomplish all this with ropes and spars. Using four or five standard lashing and knots and about two miles of rope (I’m knot kidding), you will accomplish all of the above. For those experienced lashers you are off and running. For those individuals and troops that have not done much lashing you will be solid lashers by the end of the program. Come and enjoy some competition, learn and improve some valuable Scouting / pioneering skills, and above all HAVE FUN.

There is no special equipment required, dress appropriately for the day (hats, rain slicker, sunscreen, gloves, insect repellent, etc), bring a folding pocketknife or leatherman if you have one, and your own water bottle.
No

Quest for the Lakes

030 Canoeing:
The fur traders and explorers relied on the canoe for transportation. Learn paddling skills and more while you explore Lake Impeesa. No

031 Sourdough Tubular Challenge:
Launch an inner tube into the tropical waters of Beaver Mines Lake and play a variety of team games. Note that participants in this activity also get to experience the famous Camp Impeesa aerial tram. No

032 Cardboard Boat Races:
Stuck on the shore with no boat? There is a solution. You can build your own sturdy craft from cardboard and then participate in sea trials. No

033 Rafts and Catapults:
The pioneers also used rafts to ford mighty rivers and move goods along the shoreline. Build a raft and escape the invaders who are firing upon you with catapults. No

Quest for the Peaks: SBJ05 Pioneer Hiking Program

Follow the steps of the earlier Pioneers and discover the surroundings in the Beaver Mines Lake area. The Pioneers worked their way up the mountain peaks and down the river valleys to see how they could get through the valley and find areas to settle. These hikes will take you to alpine lakes where if you dare you can dip you feet or your body in a cold refreshing lake, to mountain peaks where you can over look the valley. You will also see old sawmills and buildings left from the past. A trip around the Beaver Mines Lake will show the backside of some of the mountain peaks and give you an opportunity to see animal tracks and plot you route on the map. Or may be you would like to discover a series of small meadow lakes hidden in the trees.
Some of the hikes will be an all-day adventure leaving at 9:00 am and returning at 5:00 pm; other hikes will be half-day hikes and will leave at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and returning to camp at 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm. On the all-day hike you will need to bring a lunch and appropriate cooking items. On all hikes, you will be required to bring your own water, extra clothing; to include rain gear, sun screen and hat. And don’t forget your camera and drinking water.
No

050
Beaver Mines Lake Loop:

This half-day hike that will start and finish at the jamboree site. You will follow trails that pass by the backside of Table Mountain and will have an opportunity to plot your course on the map. A lot of animals use this route so the possibility of seeing animal’s tracks is good. We will use the compass to find our way so you will need to bring a compass with you. This hike is suitable for younger youth and beginner hikers.
No

051
Table Mountain:

This is a full day hike which will start at the Jamboree site and work its way up the valley on the back side of Table Mountain, the climb is steep as the elevation gain is 730meters. The trek is on established trails and scree slopes so good footwear is required. Just as the earlier pioneers did you will work your way up to the top in order to see what is in the valleys below. A lunch suitable for eating on the trail is required for this trip Bring extra water as there is none on the route. This hike is for experienced hikers.
No

052
Whistler Fire Lookout:

This is a full day hike which will start from camp and cross a creek and follow an old access road; you will then climb 730 meters in elevation to the site of an old Fire Lookout. From there you will see the valley on the other side of the Table Mountain. You will look down the valley and plot your trip the same way the Pioneers did many years ago. You will require a lunch and water for this trip as well as your extra clothing for the weather conditions that we may have.
No

053
Syncline Lakes Loops:

This is a half-day hike. You will leave the Jamboree site for a short bus trip to the trailhead. This hike follows cross country skill trails and the river. You will leave the river and follow a route through the trees to a series of small lakes; here you will see many animals’ tracks. This is a good spot to sit and relax and look at the mountain peaks you may want to check the lake for tadpoles. This hike is suitable for new hikers.
No

054
Haig Lake via Ski Hill:

This is an all day hike requiring a buss trip to get you to the Tail head. The trek starts at the base of the ski hill and follows the side of the mountain and the creek valley. You will gain a lot of elevation on this trip as you work your ay up the alpine lake at the base of Haig Mountain. When you reach the lake this will be a good spot to have the lunch that you have brought with you, you may want to soak your tired feet in the cool lake, the adventure some may want to take a dip in the water. If you are going into the water you will need extra sneakers and clothes. The water will be very cold. After lunch you work you way out of the lake basin and up to the trail on the other side of the creek you come up and then back down to the road. This hike will require good footwear and is suitable for the experienced hiker.
No

055
Haig Lake via Creek:

This is an all day hike; you will be bused to the trailhead at the West Castle Ski area. To start the hike you will cross the creek that flows from the lake at the top. Right away you will start to climb up a steep trail that will take you into the trees, there is a view of the creek valley and the trail on the other side of the creek that is used for hike # 23.The trail will level off and then drop down in the valley only to climb again to the peak above the lake, the lake cannot be seen until you are almost there. When you arrive at the lake you will be able to enjoy that lunch that you have packed with you. Those sore feet may enjoy a cool dip in the lake, those that are more adventuresome may want to take a quick, but remember that the water is very cool. If you take a dip you will require extra sneakers and a change of clothes. After your lunch you will work your way down the opposite side of the creek back to the base of the ski hill. This hike is suitable for the experienced hikers and requires good footwear.
No

Quest for Adventure: (Additional fees apply)

070 Exploring on Horseback:
Ride the trails of the Camp Impeesa area with cowboys of yesteryear. Wild animals, relics of bygone years, flora and fauna will all be part of your experience as you trail ride through the open flats with towering mountain vistas, and the deep cool forest. No experience is necessary, as we’ll teach you how to ride. Experienced riders may end up on the saddle of “Midnight” (from the Calgary Stampede). A big hit at past jamborees! $30

071 Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump Tour:
Join a bus tour to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. Feel the history. Imagine. Learn about Indian lore, take a swim; and buy some ice cream. Lunch is provided. $30

072 Underground Tours:
Join the men of the deep. Tour the Bellvue Mines and the tunnels under the Town of Coleman. $30

073 Caving Adventure:
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a cave looks like, way back inside the earth? Do you know how dark it is? Find out for yourself. Join the SBJ caving expedition. This adventure includes an overnight campout, leaving 8 am and returning the following morning. $35

074 Bike and Hike Trail:
The Crow’s Nest Pass offers some of Canada’s finest mountain hiking and biking. Join a program that lets you explore on foot and on two wheels. You’ll see downed planes and drowned trains. The bikes are provided. $35

Code	Program Description	User Pay Fee
Quest for the Land
001	Pirates of Camp Impeesa: Avast mateys! The hunt is on for hidden treasure caches but ‘X’ does NOT mark the spot. You and your crew will use global positioning system (GPS) satellite receivers and secret codes to search for the ‘gold’.	No
002	Wilderness Adventure: (obstacle course) Many heroes braved the vast, frontier to create Saskatchewan and Alberta. They overcame countless obstacles daily as they toiled across the roadless land. To challenge these SBJ’05 wilderness obstacles you will need: the facility of the first nations, the energy of the explorers, the flexibility of the fur traders, the perspicacity of the prospectors, the range of the ranchers and the stamina of the settlers that preceded you. Have YOU got what it takes to be a successful scout squad? No guts. No glory.	No
003	Frontier Survivor “Pioneering in the Frontier”: How did people build structures before duct tape and nails? Build your own structures using poles and rope. You’ll be amazed at the tall towers and unique bridges you can create. You’ll learn to tie knots, follow a plan and work together to do what none of you do alone. Knot Boring- Not.	No
004	Bushman Rendezvous: Here a chance to test your skills at what the pioneers did for fun when they had gatherings. Try your hands at building a travois and then racing it. How about learning on how to throw a tomahawk, flour sack races and see if you can get rich at gold panning.	No
005	Homesteading: Here a chance to make a rope, catch a calf and brand it or whittle a tool. You will leave SBJ 05 with a couple of souvenirs that you have handcrafted on your own.	No
006	Table Mountain Climbing Tower : Fingers of steel, courage and stamina - that's what you will need to traverse the 8-foot bouldering wall and 30-foot climbing towers. You'll strap on harness and helmet, climb the central tower, and rappel 30 feet of terror, hanging by a rope - and a prayer. Fully qualified instructors will teach you how.	No
007	Robin Hood: Journey back in time and come to Sherwood Forest. Join Robin Hood and his merry men as they hone their skills with the Long Bow. Enjoy the thrill of hunting in the forest and try your hand at Medieval Games. Be on your best behavior or you might spend some time in the stocks.	No
008	Top Scout Challenge: The Top Scout Challenge will be a series of three to four timed challenges. Basic scout skills; map and compass, first aid, fire lighting, knots, pioneering, code work, and tracking, could be required in order to successfully complete the challenge. The skills will be based on those in practice when the Scouting movement began (1907). Challenge A will require map and compass skills. The participants will be sent off to find and collect hidden clues that will solve the puzzle. The faster the task is completed the more points that will be awarded. Challenge B will challenge the participants to build a fire and boil water and make tea. Extinguish the fire, douse the fire, and clean everything up. Again the fastest team will win. No matches allowed. Flint and steel and/or bow drills will be used to start the fires. Challenge C will require the teams to rescue an injured companion. Use tracking skills to find the victim and first aid skills to stabilize his injuries. Once that is done it is time to build a stretcher and transport him back to the hospital. Time is important but so is doing things right. Bonus points awarded for victims whose injuries are treated correctly. Challenge D will test the participants’ knowledge about knots. Knot tying and identification skills will be required. This challenge will look easy at first glance but there will be lots of twists involved. A reef knot might be easy but try to tie one standing on your head.	No
009	Leave No Trace: Are you up to the ultimate challenge in Scouting? Could you be a real Scout and move through nature without Leaving a Trace? Find out if your skills measure up with the Leave No Trace Trail.	No
010	Survival - AK '05": A wide game involving real survival in the wilderness. You become the hunted or the hunter in this exciting game of stealth, attack, food & water…all parts of the real world of animal survival. Team up in packs, herds, or be on your own…but survival is your one and only goal. Brand new for 2005! Dress for the weather, and to blend into the environment; bring a water bottle, your wits and your courage.	No
011	Frontier Games: Games of skill, teamwork and intelligence as played by early natives and pioneers of the Rocky Mountains. Lacrosse, sled-log races (yes, sled-log) and pioneer games will await your patrol, or you may be set into larger teams. Rotating through game-sites, you’ll need water and to be dressed for athletic activity (and the weather). Specialized equipment is provided, but you provide the know-how and courage to play these games that were part of our western heritage.	No
012	Beside The Rails: A good ear. A delicate touch. You need both to send and receive messages using wires, electricity and Samuel Morse’s new system of dots and dashes. Today’s modern railroads need good people with these skills to ensure the safe operation of their rail systems and to meet the general publics’ growing demand for faster communications with friends and relatives across this great nation we call Canada. This is your opportunity to show that you have the “right stuff” to join this elite core of skilled tradesmen. Your mission, build and operate your own telegraph system. Send, interpret, and respond appropriately to messages send using Samuel Morse’s code.	No
013	Wagons West: Come and join us for a taste of the Wild West …… Scouting style. Do you and your troop have what it takes to go head to head with another group in a pioneering challenge? Take a trip back in time and experience a few of the challenges that your forefathers had to deal with as part of their daily lives. Transportation – no planes, no automobiles, no motorcycles, no problem. You are going to build your own covered wagon complete with your own custom canvas backdrop. Better make it sturdy, as you will need it to gather things that you will need and want. Safety – early settlers were exposed to all sorts of outside dangers and had to deal with them safely. Their solution was to build a walled settlement or fortress. Come prepared to construct a portion of a working fortress that will have to withstand your enemy’s attack. Defense – your enemy is attacking and you had better be able to defend your fortress, your wagon, and yourselves. Fight back with your own catapult and see what damage you can inflict on your enemy while protecting yourselves. You are going to accomplish all this with ropes and spars. Using four or five standard lashing and knots and about two miles of rope (I’m knot kidding), you will accomplish all of the above. For those experienced lashers you are off and running. For those individuals and troops that have not done much lashing you will be solid lashers by the end of the program. Come and enjoy some competition, learn and improve some valuable Scouting / pioneering skills, and above all HAVE FUN. There is no special equipment required, dress appropriately for the day (hats, rain slicker, sunscreen, gloves, insect repellent, etc), bring a folding pocketknife or leatherman if you have one, and your own water bottle.	No
Quest for the Lakes
030	Canoeing: The fur traders and explorers relied on the canoe for transportation. Learn paddling skills and more while you explore Lake Impeesa.	No
031	Sourdough Tubular Challenge: Launch an inner tube into the tropical waters of Beaver Mines Lake and play a variety of team games. Note that participants in this activity also get to experience the famous Camp Impeesa aerial tram.	No
032	Cardboard Boat Races: Stuck on the shore with no boat? There is a solution. You can build your own sturdy craft from cardboard and then participate in sea trials.	No
033	Rafts and Catapults: The pioneers also used rafts to ford mighty rivers and move goods along the shoreline. Build a raft and escape the invaders who are firing upon you with catapults.	No
Quest for the Peaks: SBJ05 Pioneer Hiking Program
	Follow the steps of the earlier Pioneers and discover the surroundings in the Beaver Mines Lake area. The Pioneers worked their way up the mountain peaks and down the river valleys to see how they could get through the valley and find areas to settle. These hikes will take you to alpine lakes where if you dare you can dip you feet or your body in a cold refreshing lake, to mountain peaks where you can over look the valley. You will also see old sawmills and buildings left from the past. A trip around the Beaver Mines Lake will show the backside of some of the mountain peaks and give you an opportunity to see animal tracks and plot you route on the map. Or may be you would like to discover a series of small meadow lakes hidden in the trees. Some of the hikes will be an all-day adventure leaving at 9:00 am and returning at 5:00 pm; other hikes will be half-day hikes and will leave at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and returning to camp at 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm. On the all-day hike you will need to bring a lunch and appropriate cooking items. On all hikes, you will be required to bring your own water, extra clothing; to include rain gear, sun screen and hat. And don’t forget your camera and drinking water.	No
050	Beaver Mines Lake Loop: This half-day hike that will start and finish at the jamboree site. You will follow trails that pass by the backside of Table Mountain and will have an opportunity to plot your course on the map. A lot of animals use this route so the possibility of seeing animal’s tracks is good. We will use the compass to find our way so you will need to bring a compass with you. This hike is suitable for younger youth and beginner hikers.	No
051	Table Mountain: This is a full day hike which will start at the Jamboree site and work its way up the valley on the back side of Table Mountain, the climb is steep as the elevation gain is 730meters. The trek is on established trails and scree slopes so good footwear is required. Just as the earlier pioneers did you will work your way up to the top in order to see what is in the valleys below. A lunch suitable for eating on the trail is required for this trip Bring extra water as there is none on the route. This hike is for experienced hikers.	No
052	Whistler Fire Lookout: This is a full day hike which will start from camp and cross a creek and follow an old access road; you will then climb 730 meters in elevation to the site of an old Fire Lookout. From there you will see the valley on the other side of the Table Mountain. You will look down the valley and plot your trip the same way the Pioneers did many years ago. You will require a lunch and water for this trip as well as your extra clothing for the weather conditions that we may have.	No
053	Syncline Lakes Loops: This is a half-day hike. You will leave the Jamboree site for a short bus trip to the trailhead. This hike follows cross country skill trails and the river. You will leave the river and follow a route through the trees to a series of small lakes; here you will see many animals’ tracks. This is a good spot to sit and relax and look at the mountain peaks you may want to check the lake for tadpoles. This hike is suitable for new hikers.	No
054	Haig Lake via Ski Hill: This is an all day hike requiring a buss trip to get you to the Tail head. The trek starts at the base of the ski hill and follows the side of the mountain and the creek valley. You will gain a lot of elevation on this trip as you work your ay up the alpine lake at the base of Haig Mountain. When you reach the lake this will be a good spot to have the lunch that you have brought with you, you may want to soak your tired feet in the cool lake, the adventure some may want to take a dip in the water. If you are going into the water you will need extra sneakers and clothes. The water will be very cold. After lunch you work you way out of the lake basin and up to the trail on the other side of the creek you come up and then back down to the road. This hike will require good footwear and is suitable for the experienced hiker.	No
055	Haig Lake via Creek: This is an all day hike; you will be bused to the trailhead at the West Castle Ski area. To start the hike you will cross the creek that flows from the lake at the top. Right away you will start to climb up a steep trail that will take you into the trees, there is a view of the creek valley and the trail on the other side of the creek that is used for hike # 23.The trail will level off and then drop down in the valley only to climb again to the peak above the lake, the lake cannot be seen until you are almost there. When you arrive at the lake you will be able to enjoy that lunch that you have packed with you. Those sore feet may enjoy a cool dip in the lake, those that are more adventuresome may want to take a quick, but remember that the water is very cool. If you take a dip you will require extra sneakers and a change of clothes. After your lunch you will work your way down the opposite side of the creek back to the base of the ski hill. This hike is suitable for the experienced hikers and requires good footwear.	No
Quest for Adventure: (Additional fees apply)
070	Exploring on Horseback: Ride the trails of the Camp Impeesa area with cowboys of yesteryear. Wild animals, relics of bygone years, flora and fauna will all be part of your experience as you trail ride through the open flats with towering mountain vistas, and the deep cool forest. No experience is necessary, as we’ll teach you how to ride. Experienced riders may end up on the saddle of “Midnight” (from the Calgary Stampede). A big hit at past jamborees!	$30
071	Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump Tour: Join a bus tour to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. Feel the history. Imagine. Learn about Indian lore, take a swim; and buy some ice cream. Lunch is provided.	$30
072	Underground Tours: Join the men of the deep. Tour the Bellvue Mines and the tunnels under the Town of Coleman.	$30
073	Caving Adventure: Have you ever wondered what the inside of a cave looks like, way back inside the earth? Do you know how dark it is? Find out for yourself. Join the SBJ caving expedition. This adventure includes an overnight campout, leaving 8 am and returning the following morning.	$35
074	Bike and Hike Trail: The Crow’s Nest Pass offers some of Canada’s finest mountain hiking and biking. Join a program that lets you explore on foot and on two wheels. You’ll see downed planes and drowned trains. The bikes are provided.	$35