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January 21, 2001
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  • STAFFED PROGRAM INFORMATION

    The following programs are conduced by the HSR Staff:
    Canoeing
    Trapper's Cabin
    Survival Instruction
    Sailing
    Riflery
    Hiking
    Kayaking
    Archery
    Rappeling
    A summary of staff instructed programs activities available at HSR.
    Program Booking & 
    Scheduling Info
    Special Notes
    Canoeing
    Basic canoing lessons are required of all campers before canoes are provided. A barge will pick up your group at your campsite. Canoe lesson times on Sunday morning, are assigned when you check in on Saturday.  Please Note: The number of canoes allocated to your site is dependent on the number of campers at the Reserve that week.

    Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's) must be worn in watercraft at all times. These are issued at camp, however larger sized adults and youth are encouraged to bring their own government approved PFD.

    Sailing
    Sailing lessons may be booked for morning or afternoons Monday to Friday except Thursday afternoons during the Regatta.  The sailing program uses 14 ft CL sailboats. Sailboats may be booked in the evenings after your Group has participated in the Sailing lesson.
    Kayaking
    The one hour lesson includes basic skills, safety and some fun games to practice with.  Kayaks may be booked in the evening after your group has participated in the Kayaking lesson.
    Riflery
    .22 Calibre rifles are fired on a 25 yard range. One hour session includes a safety lesson and hints on marksmanship. 

    There is a charge for ammunition which can be billed to your site's account. 

    Friday afternoons each troop is invited to send one Scout and/or Venturer for the Rifle Shoot-Off Competition to find the best shot in camp! The winners are announced at the Friday night campfire.
    Archery
    Archery is offered in one hour lessons except during regatta and shoot offs time frames. 

    Since the archery and rifle ranges are located together north of East Point, you may want to book these programs one after the other. 

    Friday afternoons each troop is invited to send one Scout and/or Venturer for the Archery Shoot-Off Competition to find the best shot in camp! The winners are announced at the Friday night campfire.
    Trapper's Cabin
    An authentic trapper's cabin is the site for this one hour session on the history of trapping and logging in the area. Traps and logging tools are on display.  Located on the south shore of Kennabi Lake between Little Chip and Ojibway Rock Campsites.
    Survival Instruction
    This one hour program is located on Pine Island. Reviews basic survival skills such as survival psychology, shelter building, water and food gathering and survival kits.  Ask the survival instructor for opportunities for survival overnight locations in the Kennabi Lake area.
    Hiking
    With the help of the HSR Staff Alumni, we maintain over 35 km of hiking trails forming a trail network on the Reserve and surrounding property. With the advice of the Staff Outtripper, choose a day hike for everyone or an overnight hike for a greater challenge.  Pikes Peak - Click for a larger version.View from Pike's Peak.

    Check out our Trail Guide which can be purchased for a nominal cost at the Snack Shack on Saturdays or from the Country Store.

    Rappeling
    This is the newest addition to our programme, introduced in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Haliburton Scout Reserve. A "Must-Do" during your week of activities. A second rappel lane was opened in 1999 to provide more opportunities!

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