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20161027 - Rock Climbing

PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 5:32 pm
by PeterSmith
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Cubs wanted to do rock climbing rather than a Halloween party.

*** Scout Popcorn forms and payments due tonight ***



Times:
7pm (arrive early) to pay and register
- parents bring and pickup their Cub from Coyote Rock Gym
climbing until ~8:15pm
short walk outside
8:30pm pickup

Location:
Coyote Rock Gym
1737B St Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa, ON K1G 3V4
613-739-4074

Cost:
$10 for climbing
$5 harness, if doing the wall climbing
$5 shoes, if you don't have good sneakers

Things to bring, as discussed:
    water bottle
    good sneakers
    red activity shirt or t-shirt
    shorts/yoga pants/loose comfortable pants/shorts
    *** no neckers
    *** no dues required
    $ for climbing
    jacket for the walk

Hopefully we'll be able to complete #1 and #2 of the OAS Vertical Skills. Here are the requirements:
1.1 I know the safety rules for climbing on rocks, trees, fences and man-made structures.
1.2 I have been to a jungle gym playground and know how to play safely and cooperatively with others.

2.1 I have been climbing on an artificial wall or natural rock formation.
2.2 I know the safety rules for being at the top of or the bottom of a cliff face.
2.3 I can properly put on a climbing helmet.
2.4 I can identify and name the parts of a carabineer.