For more information visit:
http://zbase.camp/2019-summer-programs/
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918-743-6125
Many of you have heard about the ongoing development of the Jack Zink High
Adventure Base (ZBASE) at the Zink Ranch. We are now able to offer a full program
of unique outdoor adventures for you to take part. These programs will highlight the
newly developed Adventure Areas, our leadership trek concept, and much more. We
are positive this will peak your taste for adventure!
This adventure packet will act as your compass to help guide you to all the programs
offered in 2019. Planning and preparation are paramount when planning for any
adventure. Many of the programs offered have maximum attendance and registrations
fill up fast, so be sure to sign up early.
Again, we are excited to have you and can’t wait for 2019!
Venture Onward!
Scott Thiessen
ZBASE Director
918-743-6125
Dates: April 12-14
Times: Weekend training- all food provided & overnight
accommodations at Zink Lodge
Age requirement: minimum of 15 years’ old registered BSA members
Open to: Scouts, BSA, Venture Crew Members, Explorers,
Registered Adult Leaders.
Max attendance: 50 total people
Cost: $60
About: This BSA Camping School level training helps train people to
lead and execute fishing programs at the council, district, also this unit
level and is the official certification for Fishing & Fly Fishing Merit Badges. Participants get insight and training how to
deliver top notch fishing programs to Cub Scouts, Scouts, BSA, Venturing Crews, and how to execute fishing programs on
a unit or council level.
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/488-CAI
Dates: May 17 – May 19
Times: 6PM (5/18) – 7PM (5/20) (all food provided & overnight
accommodations at Zink Lodge)
Age requirement: Must be a registered BSA members and minimum of
15 years’
Open to: Scouts, BSA, Venture crew members, Explorers, Registered
Adult Leaders.
Max attendance: 40 total people
Cost: $80
About: Looking to obtain your lifeguard certification? Then look no
further than ZBASE! The course is an intensive 3-day course, which
will take a scout or adult that registers to receiving BSA lifeguard certifications credentials. Once obtained, the
certification will assist the individual in volunteering at the unit level for swim and boating programs, plus can lead to
employment positions at Hale Scout Reservation or ZBASE!
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/488-BSALifeguard
Dates: May 27 – June 1
Open to: Order of the Arrow members
Max attendance:
Cost: $85 per person
About: 2019 OA Z Base Trail Crew Project which will take place May 27-
June 1, 2019 and will help to establish the 16 miles “Lake to Lake” Trail at
ZBASE. OAZBTC is sponsored by Ta Tsu Hwa Lodge of Indian Nations
Council in Tulsa OK.
Register and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-z-base-2019-tickets-46074707691
Dates: June 1 - July 6 Times: 7 day high adventure trek
Open to: Scouts/ Venturers 14+ that have formed a ZBASE Crew.
Age requirement: 14+.
Cost: $550 per person
About: Be one of the first to try out ZBASE High Adventure Program!
Crews will embark on a 6-day, 5 night adventure and experience all the
new Adventure Areas then give your feedback to help make ZBASE THE
premier high adventure destination! Only select and invited groups will have crews selected. If interested, please contact
us at [email protected].
Register: [email protected]
Dates: July 5 – 7 & July 12 – 14
Times: Weekend adventure (all food provided & overnight
accommodations at Zink lodge)
Open to: Webelos Scouts and Parents/ Guardians
Age requirement: must be a Webelos Scout going into the 4th or 5th
grade in the fall of 2019
Max attendance: 60 people per session.
Cost: $100 per youth & $100 per adult
About: Spend a long weekend poolside! The Webelos Aquatics
Camp is geared towards those Webelos looking for something
different for their summer adventure we have found it! Program geared toward new aquatics adventure loops and fun.
Pack your swim trunks and sunscreen…. you’re going to need them! Minimum leadership requirement is 1 adult for every
5 scouts. Adults will participate alongside their scouts so bring your swim gear as well and get ready to get splashed
alongside your scout and have fun!
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/488-wac
Dates: July 19 -21
Times: Weekend adventure (all food provided & overnight
accommodations at Zink lodge)
Age requirement: Must be a registered Scout between ages 11 -17
Cost: $60 per Scout; $20 per Adult
Max attendance: 50 scouts
About: If you’re a Boy Scout looking to earn some of those hard-to-
obtain Aquatics merit badges such as Swimming and Lifesaving,
then this is your spot! This allows a scout flexibility during summer camp to choose other merit badges while still having
the opportunity to earn these vital (Eagle Required) badges in a focused setting. Scouts must be accompanied by a Unit
Leader.
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/488-16649
Dates: July 26-28
Times: Resident adventure (all food provided & overnight
accommodations provided in Zink lodge)
Age requirement: Must be a registered Scout between 11 -17
Cost: $60 per Scout; $20 per Adult
Max attendance: 50 scouts
About: If you’re a Boy Scout looking to earn some of those hard-to-
obtain Aquatics merit badges such as Canoeing/ Kayaking, then
this is your spot! This allows a scout flexibility during summer
camp to choose other merit badges while still having the opportunity to earn these important watercraft badges in a
focused setting. Scouts must be accompanied by a Unit Leader.
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/488-16671
Dates: August 17th
Times: All Day Saturday event
Age requirement: Registered Scouts, BSA age 11-17 or
Venturer 14-21
Open to: Scouts, Venture crew members, Explorers,
Registered Adult Leaders.
Cost: $16 per Scout $5 per Adult
About: A sporting clay challenge for Venture Crews and
take on the all new Jack Graves Sporting Clays Course
meeting the challenge of 60 shots at 15 stations. Venture
Crews and Scout Troops will register as one or more teams of 4-5 shooters. Additional shooters will be assigned with
other individual shooters to form a team of 5. Register: https://scoutingevent.com/488-21396
Dates: September 14 - 16
Times: Weekend training- all food provided & overnight
accommodations provided at Zink Lodge
Age requirement: Registered Scouts, BSA age 11-17
Open to: Scouts, BSA, Venture crew members, Explorers,
Registered Adult Leaders.
Max attendance: 60 total people
Cost: $40 per Scout $20 per Adult
About: This is a weekend long event where Scouts can
earn most or all Fishing, Fly Fishing, & Fish and Wildlife
Merit badges (all 3 are earned receive the BSA Complete Angler Award). Get hands on instruction for fly fishing, fly tying,
fishing as well as cleaning and cooking your own fish. Lodging will be inside the Zink Lodge with bunk beds, all meals
and snacks are included for the weekend. Fishing will be from the docks, banks and boats. All fishing gear is provided for
use (you may still bring your own). Scouts must be accompanied by a Unit Leader.