Date(s)	Description
August 13-15, 2004	Makahiki - Warsaw, IN Competetive gathering of Venturers, Sea Scouts, Senior Girl Scouts, Mariners & Leo Clubs. Aquatic & land sporting events & fellowship with others from the midwest. COST: $24 ($2 discount if before July 1) E MAIL: Jim Molebash PHONE: (574)267-3601(home) (574)267-7677
August 15, 2004	Thomas R. Smith Sea Scout Regatta - Belmont Station, Chicago, IL URL: http://www.chicagoyachtclub.org/SmithSeaScoutRegatta/
August 17, 2004	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Galyan's Schaumburg ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited Goal is to have at least one representative from each crew in attendance CONTACT: Kevin 847-991-3205 Please RSVP!
August 21-22, 2004	O-Sa-Wan PowWow with Crew 476 - Belvediere, IL Boone County Fairgrounds Contacts: Mike Hayford 847-721-6891 Chris Stoltman 630-353-1698 Cost: $3 one-day admission, $4 weekend admission - camping free Native American Dancing, Craft & Food Vendors Flyer:Osawan.pdf
August 20-22, 2004	Rainbow Adventure Camp - Morris, IL COST: $35 E MAIL: Sean Denoyer phone (815) 942-4450 or Sue Gregory phone (815) 725-2534 URL: http://www.rainbowcouncilbsa.org/OutdoorProgram/venture.htm

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Northwest Suburban Council offers several High Adventure opportunities: for Canoeing, Climbing, Backpacking, Biking, Kayaking and SCUBA, see: NWSC Blue Goose High Adventure 2004 (pdf)

Northwest Suburban Council contingent National High Adventure opportunities: for trips to Florida on a boat, New Mexico on foot or on horseback or Canada in a canoe, call council at 847-824-6880 for information on the council contingents for the following trips: Florida Sea Base, Philmont Trek, Philmont Cavalcade, Northern Tier Canoe Base

2005 Philmont Trek - NWSC Council Contingent - summer, 2005 see the 2005 Philmont Trek (pdf) flier

2005 Sea Base - NWSC Council Contingent - summer, 2005 see the 2005 Sea Base (pdf) flier

ScoutCampsUSA offers at-a-glace charts for Scout camps throughout the US and includes a Venture program column. It is available at the NWSC Scout Shop or see ScoutCampsUSA online to order.

2003 Nature Of Leadership training for Venturers For an unsurpassed experience and training opportunity, see the Venturing-Mag's resource page for information on the 2003 Nature Of Leadership training for Venturers.

August 1-8, 2004 - Michigan International Camporee 2004 Sponsored by Chief Okemos Council, BSA For Boy Scouts & Venturers (12-18) - older Venturers participate as adults. see the website for more information

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Western Region summer camps for Venturers URL: http://www.sageventure.com/venturing/activities.htm

Greater Alabama Council Xtreme Adventure Base in NE Alabama URL: http://www.1bsa.org/lgxab2.htm

Quapaw Area Council, Little Rock, Arkansas First Responder Training (Ranger First Aid Elective #2) July 18-24, 2004 at Blass Scout Reservation URL: http://www.quapawbsa.org/db/uploads/1077131798_Local_firstresponder.pdf

Quapaw Area Council Venuring Ranger Week - August 1-7, 2004. URL: http://www.quapawbsa.org/db/uploads/1077131373_Local_rangerweek.pdf

Venturing Summer Blast - Bartle Scout Reservation in Iconium, MO Heart of America Council, BSA - August 13-16, 2004 Cost: $75 Venturers $50 adults by July 21 see the website for more information

Northeast Pennsyvannia Council Venturing URL: http://www.jkuhar.com/bsa/index2.html

Sycamore High Adventure Camp URL: http://www.grandcanyonbsa.org/sycamore.html

Greater Pittsburgh Council Ranger Quest at Camp Heritage in Farmington, PA E MAIL: Rob Matuska URL: http://www.gpc-bsa.org/programs/venturing/rangerquest.asp

Hanna Venture Base in Rhinelander, WI URL: http://www.samosetcouncil.org/hanna/

Greater St. Louis Area Council - Swift Explorer Base in Knob Lick, MO E MAIL: Director of Camping Pat Martchink - Phone: 314-361-0600 URL: http://www.stlbsa.org/Camping/Summer+Camps/Venturing/

Cape Cod & Islands Council - Maritime High Adventure Program E MAIL: Kevin M. Medeiros - Phone: (508) 362-4322 URL: http://www.scoutscapecod.org

September 2004

Date(s)	Description
September, 2004	HOLD AN OPEN HOUSE THIS MONTH Invite friends, classmates, etc. to join your crew
September 17-19, 2004	OA Fall Fellowship - Woodstock, IL COST: General: $15 by 9/15 CONTACT: Randy Toland (824-6859), Robert Carlson (873-0311) URL: OAFF0917.pdf
September 17-19, 2004	Fall Fun Rally - St. Louis, MO COST: $10 (includes a t-shirt!) E MAIL: Jeff Abernathy FORMS: www.gslac.org/ffr2004/paket.pdf
September 23, 2004	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Galyan's Schaumburg ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited Goal is to have at least one representative from each crew in attendance CONTACT: Kevin 847-991-3205 Please RSVP!
September 26, 2004	Chicago Cruise - Chicago, IL 1 & 1/2 hours educational/working cruise on "The Windy" tall ship (88' above the water-145' long) COST: $10 FORMS: Windy Flyer.doc E MAIL: Louise Glon Phone: 815/389-9763
September 29, 2004	Whirly Ball with Crew 601 7pm-9pm in Lombard, Il COST: $20 per person - limited to first 50 paid registrations CONTACT: Travis 847-352-5150 FORMS: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/Whirly Ball Flyer.doc http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/Whirly ball permission slip.doc

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October 2004

Date(s)	Description
October, 2004	HOLD AN OPEN HOUSE THIS MONTH Invite friends, classmates, etc. to join your crew
October 1-3, 2004	Devil's Lake Hike - Devil's Lake State Park, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/
October 13, 2004	Venturing Officer Training for Crews - Galyan's Scahumburg All Venturing officers should attend this session All crew members and advisors also encouraged to attend COST: $5 by 10/6 - $10 after FORM: VCT101304.doc CONTACT: Doug for more info
October 16, 2004	Ghost Hunt Road Rally - starting from Woodfield Mall URL: www.wheelsrallyeteam.com/page31.html
October 21, 2004	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Galyan's Schaumburg ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited Goal is to have at least one representative from each crew in attendance CONTACT: Kevin 847-991-3205 Please RSVP!
October 23, 2004	Halloween party with Crew 401 Location: Kingswood United Methodist off of Dundee Road, time: 4PM Entertain the cub scout Packs in the area Crews are invited to help with ideas for the event games and help entertain the children that day. CONTACT: Ben or Jonathan
October 29-30, 2004	Haunted Hike - Hill Street Park in Mt. Prospect This is sponsered by the Order of the Arrow, but you might contact the advisors to see if your crew can assist in any way. CONTACT: Randy Toland (824-6859), Robert Carlson (873-0311) URL: http://www.nwsc.org/hh1029.pdf
October 29-31, 2004	CreepORee - Long Lake Camp, WI This is sponsered by Potawatomi Area Council, 282-544-4881 COST: $8.50 before 10/5, $11 after CONTACT: Gwen Kieso 262-542-3590 captaink@wi.rr.com URL: http://www.pacbsa.org/Forms/CreepORee2004.pdf

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November 2004

Date(s)	Description
November 6, 2004	Football Barn Bash - Rockford, IL Football themed event with a tailgate dinner and a dance CONTACT: Lori Farris, partof5@aol.com
November 13, 2004	ScoutFest - Notre Dame High School, Niles All Advisors invited to learn more about Venturing & other Scouting programs Venturers & Advisors also encouraged to offer time & skills CONTACT: council at 847-824-6880 for more info or Bob URL: http://www.nwsc.org
November 16, 2004	High Adventure EXPO - Kane County Fair Grounds Midway of Vendors & High Adventure ops COST: free CONTACT: Ed Gacek, 815-786-8182 or e-mail backcb@indianvalley.com
November 18, 2004	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Galyan's Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited Goal is to have at least one representative from each crew in attendance CONTACT: Kevin 847-991-3205 Please RSVP!
November 20, 2004	Venturing Leader Specifics - Galyan's Schaumburg All Advisors not yet trained should attend this session Scoutmasters & other adults also encouraged to attend COST: $6 CONTACT: council at 847-824-6880 for more info URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training
November 20, 2004	Chicago Wolves Hockey Game COST: $16 (ticket only) by 11/10 - there are other packages CONTACT: council 847-824-6880 URL: http://www.nwsc.org/wolves1120.pdf
November 21, 2004	Modern Day Jousting with Crew 357 - 1-4pm Location: Sunset Park in Schaumburg (Meinecke Park if raining) Try out some modern day jousting Dress in layers, bring a water bottle, all equipment provided COST: $0 CONTACT: Reggie Lithgow at 847-352-1948 for more info
November 21, 2004	the Lakota Experience with Crew 476 - 6-9pm Location: St. Paul United Church of Christ in Palatine Make a Native American choker, See & Hear Native crafts & customs, Learn about Pow Wows - Refreshments served COST: $0 CONTACT: Kevin at 847-991-3205 or Mike at 847-882-1644 for more info

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December 2004

Date(s)	Description
December 3, 2004	Helping to Restore Paradise - with Crew 175 7PM - 10:30PM St. John Brebeuf Parish Ministry Center, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL Dance contests & Door Prizes - Admission will be $ 5.00 Entertainment will be provided , food & drink will be available for nominal charge All Income/Donations to the Fund will be forwarded to relief organizations providing assistance to the many folks affected by recent natural tragedies in Florida. CONTACT: Bob for info FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/paradiseflyer.doc
December 11, 2004	Ecology Team at Busse Woods Contact Bill Goffinski (847)882-6579.
December 12, 2004	Dodgeball Tournament - with Crew 690 - 11am-5:30pm Buehler YMCA, 1400 Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL COST: small fee plus canned food collection Contact: Greg (847)358-2848
December 16, 2004	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Galyan's Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited Goal is to have at least one representative from each crew in attendance CONTACT: Kevin 847-991-3205 Please RSVP!
December 17-19, 2004	Eagle Cave Outing - Blue River, WI Explore the many tunnels and caverns of Eagle Cave, Wisconsin's Largest Onyx Cave Registrations due mid-November FORM: Eagle Cave.doc CONTACT: Louise Glon, Skipper, MSS Star of Geneva, TEL: (815)+389-9763
December ???, 2004	VAC Game Night Watch here for future details, attend a VAC meeting, a NWSC Venturing event or sign up for the nwscventuring newsletter CONTACT: Hahnz to volunteer to organize

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