PENFIELD – This fall Parker Dam State Park will again be offering programs for Webelo and now Arrow of Light. Cub Scouts interested in completing the requirements for the elective activities “Into the Wilds” and “Into the Woods.”
Requirements for each of the awards will be covered during each of the individual programs; but parents or den leaders will need to sign off on the completion of individual scouts’ requirements.
The “Into the Wilds” program will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. The “Into the Woods” program will also be offered on Saturday, Oct. 8, but starting at 1 p.m.
Participants of each individual program will meet at the Environmental Education Classroom, located next to the Park Office, at the time listed and should be prepared for each program to last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
Participants should also be prepared for several outdoor activities, rain or shine. Parents and den leaders are welcome to stay during the programs, but are not required to do so.
Participating scouts must be pre-registered for the “Into the Wilds” or “Into the Woods” programs. To pre-register and to pay the $3 program fee, parents or den leaders must call the Park Office at 814-765-0630 during office hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with extended hours on Friday until 8 p.m.
Please do not register scouts that you do not know for sure are planning to participate because space is very limited.
Registration is not complete until the fee is paid, and uncompleted/unpaid registration spaces will be forfeited to scouts on the waiting list seven days prior to the scheduled program.
Registration fees are also not refundable within seven days of the registered program. If you have any questions, please contact the Park Office at 814-765-0630, or parkerdamsp@pa.gov.