VALOR Council Pax Terra at Meyersdale, PA.
We are excited to connect, encourage, equip, and charge on the VALOR venture 13-16 June.
If you are interested but have not committed, invitation will remain open until 1 week prior (6 June).
Please advise if coordination for shuttle pickup from PIT, IAD, BWI or other travel arrangement support is needed.
Encourage you to read (or listen to) “Just a Bartender: Unexpected People Change the World” by Paul Louis Cole.
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Packing list
Sleeping system/mat (Camping under stars, inclement weather plan of tents and rain fly will be available on-site)
Closed toed shoes/boots (hiking/equestrian/sporting events)
Gloves
Sunglasses
Long work-pants
Light jacket/sweatshirt
Water bottle
Hat
Swimwear
If participating in aquatics bring goggles and non-denim pants for inflation
Flashlight
Hygiene kit
Optional
Knife/utility tool
.22 cal firearm / air rifle
Personal hearing protection and glasses (Foam ear plugs will be available)
All food and drinking water will be provided.
Campsite will be off grid w/ only occasional ability to access running water and electricity.
This venue is intended for boys and men as a mentoring, apprenticeship style event. Ages targeted for VALOR events are young men ages 10-22, however younger boys/sons can absolutely attend. The intent is that young men are comfortable and capable to participate in solo activities and are detached from father figures to allow relationships to mold with mentors.
Instructional Activities offered :
Survival - (min age 13yrs). off grid intended to instruct on foraging, trapping, fire starting, water filtration, land navigation, shelter prep, weather reading, and signaling.
Equestrian - Opportunity to build confidence around large animals instructing on grooming, tack setup, horse care, and riding.
Aquatics - swimming and small boat craft in fresh water. Building swimming stamina in deep water with instruction on strokes, breath control, and floating techniques.
Marksmanship/Archery - Instruction on safety, weapon handling, small game hunting, and aiming techniques.
Medical - Basic first aid taught and life stories shared from a doctor’s and field medic’s perspective.
The emphasis on all activities is functional utility, the goal is to cultivate recognition of intrinsic value through simple challenges and an environment where margin to grow is given.
We are planning to campout, bring gear if you are able, temperature lows at night may dip into 50’s. Cots, tents, bedding can be provided, please advise early if needed.