The Northern NeXus Of Adventure Issue 2 | Page 16

We’ve Got Another Great Adventure For You! Boston MA • Oct 8-10, 2016 The Spirit Of Adventure Council of the Boy Scouts of America was founded with the goal to make Scouting thrive in our towns and cities. On October 8-10, 2016 it is time to show the world that you and your unit has the Spirit Of Adventure. On this weekend over 10,000 Scouts and leaders will gather on the banks of the Charles River for a weekend of great Scouting. Campsites will be provided along the banks of the Charles River. Troops and Crews are encouraged to campout for the weekend bringing and preparing their own meals. Very strict security will be provided all day and night by the State Police and other agencies.Restroom and water facilities are provided. Concession stands will be available onsite. Cub Scouts attend the event as day visitors on Sunday. Webelos have the option to camp overnight with Troops that host, and pre-register, them in advance. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Hundreds of watercraft (canoes, kayaks, white water rafts, war canoes) on site for use in the river. Zip lines, monkey bridges, climbing poles, fishing, tomahawks- all kinds of cool Scout stuff. Live entertainment on stage throughout the weekend, capped off with a fireworks display on Sunday night. The event is open to units from ANY Council, any state, any country. We do expect units from England and Canada to attend. Christian Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02134 Two Miles of Shore and 100 acres of Adventure. Three activity villages for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing with over 250 activities.