Updates for summer 2024 plus some other misc. changes.

2024.md

@@ -5,80 +5,59 @@ title: Summer 2024 @ Workcoeman
 keywords: "Boy Scout, Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, summer camp, day camp, overview, Scouting, Summer 2024, Overnight Camping, Merit Badges"
 ---
 
-<div class="alert alert-info">
-A brief overview and schedule of summer 2024 programs at Camp Workcoeman is provided below; additional information and registration links will be posted in the coming months.
-</div>
-
-**Goal**: To provide summer Scouting opportunities for Scouts and units that either augments a traditional summer program or provides opportunities for those who are unable to participate in the traditional program.
-
-
-Building on the success of the past few seasons, Camp Workcoeman will continue to offer a variety of short-term opportunities for both Scouts BSA and Cub Scout participants throughout the summer of 2024. This includes day and family camp for Cub Scouts and one and two day merit badges, a la carte activities/rentals, scuba certification, and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) for Scouts BSA. In addition, overnight unit and family camping is available all summer.
-
-# 2024 Summer Program Calendar
-
-July 1--5, 2024: **Outdoor Skills and More**
-
-- Environmental Science, Wilderness Survival, Orienteering, etc.
-- Merit Badges offered as part of a one or two day program
-
-July 7--13, 2024: **National Youth Leadership Training**
-
-- Excellent training for youth leaders
-- Every unit should send a Scout each year
-- (Another course is offered the week of August 5, 2024 at J.N. Webster)
-
-July 8--12, 2024: **Aquatics and More**
-
-- Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Climbing, etc.
-- Merit Badges offered as part of a one or two day program
-- SCUBA certification program & merit badge (Monday--Thursday)
-
-July 15--19, 2024: **Cub Scout Day Camp**
-
-- Day camp program with unit overnight camping opportunities
-
-July 22--26, 2024: **Outdoor Skills and More**
-
-- Environmental Science, Wilderness Survival, Orienteering, etc.
-- Merit Badges offered as part of a one or two day program
-
-July 29--August 2, 2024: **Aquatics and More**
-
-- Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Climbing, etc.
-- Merit Badges offered as part of a one or two day program
-- SCUBA certification program & merit badge (Monday-Thursday)
-
-August 2--4, 2024: **Baloo's Cub/Parent Weekend**
-
-- Weekend for Cub Scouts and their families to camp out and experience the many programs that summer camp offers
-- Meals will be provided
-- Programs include swimming, boating, archery, BB shooting, sports, campfires, etc.
-
-August 5--9, 2024: **Cub Scout Day Camp**
-
-- Day camp program with unit overnight opportunities
-
-**Cooking Merit Badge**<br>
-This three-day Merit Badge program will cover the 'patrol cooking' and 'trail cooking' components of Cooking Merit Badge. The 'home cooking' portion can be completed at home; participants can send pictures to the counselor to earn a completion.
-
-There will be a Zoom meeting the week before to plan menus and discuss requirements.
-
-The course will be offered during each Scout BSA program weeks:
-
-- July 1--3, 2024
-- July 8--10, 2024
-- July 22--24, 2024
-- July 29--31, 2024
-
-**À La Carte Program**<br>
-Units may rent campsites at Camp Workcoeman for any number of nights throughout the summer. During this experience they can schedule to utilize any of the following programs or order meals served from the dining hall (please plan in advance):
-
-- Swimming
-- Boating
-- Archery
-- Rifle Shooting
-- Shotgun Shooting
-- Biking
-- Climbing Wall
-- Fishing Docks
-
+Building on the success of the past few of seasons, Camp Workcoeman will continue to offer a variety of short-term opportunities for both Scouts BSA and Cub Scout participants throughout the summer of 2024. This includes day and family camp for Cub Scouts and one and two day merit badges, a la carte activities/rentals, and scuba certification for Scouts BSA. A week-long National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course will be offered. In addition, overnight unit and family camping is available all summer.
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="{{ site.url }}/cub-scouts/day-camp/" class="list-group-item">2024 Cub Scout Summer Programs</a>
+> <a href="{{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/summer-programs/" class="list-group-item">2024 Scouts BSA Summer Programs</a>
+> <a href="{{ site.url }}/summer-camp/overnight-camping/" class="list-group-item">2024 Unit and Family Camping</a>
+> <a href="{{ site.url }}/summer-camp/a-la-carte-programs/" class="list-group-item">2024 Summer À La Carte Programs</a>
+
+## Calendar
+
+<link href='/css/fullcalendar-main.min.css'/ rel="stylesheet">
+<script src='/js/fullcalendar-main.min.js'></script>
+<script>
+
+  document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
+    var calendarEl = document.getElementById('calendar');
+    var calendar = new FullCalendar.Calendar(calendarEl, {
+      initialView: 'dayGridMonth',
+      themeSystem: 'bootstrap',
+      //validRange: {start: '2024-07-01', end: '2024-08-31'},
+      initialDate: '2024-07-01',
+      headerToolbar: {start: 'title', center: '', end: 'prev,next'},
+      height: 775,
+      //eventClick: function(info){https://campworkcoeman.org/},
+      events: [
+          {title: 'Cub Scout Day Camp — Week 1', start: '2024-07-15', end: '2024-07-20', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-80910-195797', color: 'DarkSlateBlue'},
+          {title: 'Cub Scout Day Camp — Week 2', start: '2024-08-05', end: '2024-08-10', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-80910-195798', color: 'DarkSlateBlue'},
+          {title: 'Baloo\'s Cub & Family Camp', start: '2024-08-02', end: '2024-08-05', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-81628', color: 'DarkSlateBlue'},
+          {title: 'Unit and Family Camping', start: '2024-07-01', end: '2024-08-10', url: 'https://campreservation.com/066/Camps/636', color: 'DarkGreen'},
+          {title: 'Outdoor Skills & More — Week 1', start: '2024-07-01', end: '2024-07-06', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Scuba Certification Camp — Week 1', start: '2024-07-08', end: '2024-07-12', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-81016', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Aquatics & More — Week 1', start: '2024-07-08', end: '2024-07-13', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Outdoor Skills & More — Week 2', start: '2024-07-22', end: '2024-07-27', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Scuba Certification Camp — Week 2', start: '2024-07-29', end: '2024-08-02', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-81016', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Aquatics & More — Week 2', start: '2024-07-29', end: '2024-08-03', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Advanced Scuba Certification Camp', start: '2024-08-02', end: '2024-08-05', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-81016', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)', start: '2024-07-07', end: '2024-07-14', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-80412', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Cooking Merit Badge — Session 1', start: '2024-07-01', end: '2024-07-04', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-82179', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Cooking Merit Badge — Session 2', start: '2024-07-22', end: '2024-07-25', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-82179', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Cooking Merit Badge — Session 3', start: '2024-07-29', end: '2024-08-01', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-82179', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Fly Fishing Merit Badge — Session 1', start: '2024-07-02', end: '2024-07-03', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-82178', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Fly Fishing Merit Badge — Session 2', start: '2024-07-23', end: '2024-07-24', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-82178', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Fly Fishing Merit Badge — Session 3', start: '2024-07-30', end: '2024-07-31', url: 'https://scoutingevent.com/066-82178', color: 'DarkRed'},
+          {title: 'Summer Centennial Celebration: Alumni Reunion', start: '2024-07-20', end: '2024-07-21', url: '{{ site.url }}/about/history/centennial/', color: 'DarkGray'},
+        ]
+    });
+    calendar.render();
+  });
+
+</script>
+
+Below is a calendar of this summer's events at Camp Workcoeman. Cub Scout activities are <span style="background-color: DarkSlateBlue; color: white; padding: 2px; border-radius: 2px">blue</span>, Scouts BSA activities are <span style="background-color: DarkRed; color: white; padding: 2px; border-radius: 2px">red</span>, and unit and family camping is <span style="background-color: DarkGreen; color: white; padding: 2px; border-radius: 2px">green</span>. Click on the event to reach the registration page (Note: select Tee Pee campsite for family camping reservations or any other campsite for unit camping reservations).
+
+<div id='calendar'></div>
+
+<p>

_includes/announcement.html

@@ -3,10 +3,9 @@
 <div class="col-sm-12">
 <div id="announcement">
     <div class="alert alert-warning">
-    <p><em>1 Feb 2024</em> &mdash; Please see <a href="{{ site.url }}/about/news/2024/02/01/a-message-from-camp-director-lou-seiser/">a message</a> from Camp Director Lou Seiser regarding operational updates to the maintenance of Council camps.</p>
     <h3 class="list-group-item-heading">Upcoming Programs at Camp Workcoeman</h3>
+    <p><em>09 Mar 2024</em> &mdash; Most pages of the camp website have been updated with info on the <a href="{{ site.url }}/2024/">2024 summer season</a>, and registration is now open for most summer programs.</p>
     <p><em>14 Feb 2024</em> &mdash; Several additional Scouts BSA events have been added to the <a href="{{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/year-round-programs/">spring schedule</a>.</p>
-    <p><em>18 Nov 2023</em> &mdash; Camp Workcoeman has a variety of programs taking place this winter and spring for both <a href="{{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/year-round-programs/">Scouts BSA</a> and <a href="{{ site.url }}/cub-scouts/year-round-programs/">Cub Scouts</a>. In addition, <a href="{{ site.url }}/training">training opportunities</a> and <a href="{{ site.url }}/short-term-camping/">campsite/facility rentals</a> are available. We hope to you at camp!</p>
 </div>
 </div>
 </div>

_yrpevents/2024-02-17-centennial-hike.md

@@ -17,3 +17,4 @@ Registration closes as 11:59 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
 
 > %list-group%
 > <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066-78368" class="list-group-item">Register for Start of the Centennial: 5 Mile Hike</a>
+> <a href="{{ site.url }}/about/news/2024/02/18/centennial-hike-postscript/" class="list-group-item">Start of the Centennial: 5 Mile Hike Postscript</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-01-cooking-merit-badge-session-1.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: Cooking Merit Badge (Session 1)
+tag: scouts-bsa
+dates: July 1–3, 2024
+---
+
+See the Scouts BSA [Summer Programs]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/summer-programs/) page for more information.
+
+The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Through taking this merit badge, Scouts will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation and will review the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
+
+While at camp for these three days, Scouts will complete the 'Camp Cooking' and 'Trail Cooking' components of this merit badge. To earn a completion, they will need to email their menu and photos of them cooking to the camp staff. There will also be a Zoom meeting on the Tuesday evening of the week prior to this merit badge---all participants will be required to attend this Zoom meeting.
+
+Please note the classes run each day from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Units can coordinate an overnight stay, with food and program options; a campsite must be reserved separately. Scouts may not, however, stay overnight unattended without parent or unit supervision.
+
+Recommended for Second Class Scouts and above.
+
+Time: 8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM each day
+
+Scout Cost: $100 per Scout
+
+Contact: Daron Colgan, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066-82179-197791" class="list-group-item">Register for Cooking Merit Badge &mdash; Session 1</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-01-outdoor-skills-week-1.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: Summer Outdoor Skills & More Merit Badge Program (Week 1)
+tag: scouts-bsa
+dates: July 1–5, 2024
+---
+
+See the Scouts BSA [Summer Programs]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/summer-programs/) page for more information.
+
+Time: 8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM each day
+
+Scout Cost: $75 per Scout for two-day programs; $50 per Scout for one-day programs.
+
+Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066" class="list-group-item">Register for Summer Outdoor Skills & More Merit Badge Program &mdash; Week 1 (Coming Soon)</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-02-fly-fishing-merit-badge-session-1.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: Fly Fishing Merit Badge (Session 1)
+tag: scouts-bsa
+---
+
+See the Scouts BSA [Summer Programs]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/summer-programs/) page for more information.
+
+Fly-fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Because it is so rich with tradition, it is a passion for millions of people. The beauty of the water, the solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have made fly-fishing very important in the lives of many notable people. Come out to camp to take part in this badge this summer.
+
+Scouts will participate in Fly Fishing Merit Badge, which includes learning how to cast, tie flies, gut and cook a fish, and much more. Program includes lunch and equipment.
+
+Time: 8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM
+
+Scout Cost: $50 per Scout
+
+Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066-82178-197788" class="list-group-item">Register for Fly Fishing Merit Badge &mdash; Session 1</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-07-nylt.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
+tag: scouts-bsa, training
+dates: July 7–13, 2024
+---
+
+See the [NYLT]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/special-programs/nylt/) page for more information.
+
+National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the BSA's premier youth leadership development program at the Council level. It's  an exciting 7-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life.
+
+Time: 12:00 noon, Sunday, July 7 -- 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 13
+
+Cost: $400 per Scout
+
+Contact: Jeff Seiser, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066-80412" class="list-group-item">Register for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-08-aquatics-week-1.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: Summer Aquatics & More Merit Badge Program (Week 1)
+tag: scouts-bsa
+dates: July 8–12, 2024
+---
+
+See the Scouts BSA [Summer Programs]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/summer-programs/) page for more information.
+
+Time: 8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM each day
+
+Scout Cost: $75 per Scout for two-day programs; $50 per Scout for one-day programs.
+
+Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066" class="list-group-item">Register for Summer Aquatics & More Merit Badge Program &mdash; Week 1 (Coming Soon)</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-08-scuba-week-1.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: SDI Open Water SCUBA Certification and Merit Badge Program (Week 1)
+tag: scouts-bsa, training
+dates: July 8–11, 2024
+---
+
+See the Scouts BSA [Scuba]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/special-programs/scuba/) page for an overview of all scuba programs.
+
+This entry level SCUBA Certification course is designed to give participants the qualifications and skills necessary to safely conduct open water dives. Participants will learn about buoyancy, applying weights, marine conservation, equipment, and more. There will also be an online training section that participants must complete before the onsite training at camp. Details will be sent to all who register. This program includes meals from Monday lunch through Thursday lunch and overnight camping. It also includes all instruction, equipment, and certification.
+
+Participants will be contacted by the [Connecticut Scuba Academy](https://ctscuba.org/) beforehand with information on medical forms, pre-learning, and more. Participants can either come for the day or stay overnight; evening activities will be available for those staying overnight.
+
+Time: 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM each day
+
+Cost: $450 per participant
+
+Contact: Jeff Seiser, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066-81016" class="list-group-item">Register for SDI Open Water SCUBA Certification and Merit Badge Program &mdash; Week 1</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-15-day-camp-week-1.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: Cub Scout Day Camp (Week 1)
+tag: cub-scouts
+dates: July 15–19, 2024
+---
+
+See the Cub Scout [Day Camp]({{ site.url }}/cub-scouts/day-camp/) page for more information.
+
+Time: 8:30 AM -- 4:00 PM each day
+
+Scout Cost: $295 per Scout
+
+Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066-80910-195797" class="list-group-item">Register for Cub Scout Day Camp &mdash; Week 1</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-22-cooking-merit-badge-session-2.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: Cooking Merit Badge (Session 2)
+tag: scouts-bsa
+dates: July 22–24, 2024
+---
+
+See the Scouts BSA [Summer Programs]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/summer-programs/) page for more information.
+
+The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Through taking this merit badge, Scouts will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation and will review the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
+
+While at camp for these three days, Scouts will complete the 'Camp Cooking' and 'Trail Cooking' components of this merit badge. To earn a completion, they will need to email their menu and photos of them cooking to the camp staff. There will also be a Zoom meeting on the Tuesday evening of the week prior to this merit badge---all participants will be required to attend this Zoom meeting.
+
+Please note the classes run each day from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Units can coordinate an overnight stay, with food and program options; a campsite must be reserved separately. Scouts may not, however, stay overnight unattended without parent or unit supervision.
+
+Recommended for Second Class Scouts and above.
+
+Time: 8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM each day
+
+Scout Cost: $100 per Scout
+
+Contact: Daron Colgan, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066-82179-197792" class="list-group-item">Register for Cooking Merit Badge &mdash; Session 2</a>

_yrpevents/2024-07-22-outdoor-skills-week-2.md

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+---
+published: true
+layout: event-item
+title: Summer Outdoor Skills & More Merit Badge Program (Week 2)
+tag: scouts-bsa
+dates: July 22–26, 2024
+---
+
+See the Scouts BSA [Summer Programs]({{ site.url }}/scouts-bsa/summer-programs/) page for more information.
+
+Time: 8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM each day
+
+Scout Cost: $75 per Scout for two-day programs; $50 per Scout for one-day programs.
+
+Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+> %list-group%
+> <a href="https://scoutingevent.com/066" class="list-group-item">Register for Summer Outdoor Skills & More Merit Badge Program &mdash; Week 2 (Coming Soon)</a>