VALOR Council Pax Terra at Meyersdale, PA.
We are excited to connect, encourage, equip and get feedback on the VALOR Foundation venture on Juneteenth weekend.
If you are interested but have not committed, invitation will remain open until 1 week prior (9 June).
Please advise if coordination for shuttle pickup from PIT, IAD, BWI or other travel arrangement support is needed.
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
Flashlight
Hygiene kit
Tent
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 - Instruction on firearm safety, weapon handling, small game hunting, and aiming techniques.
Orienteering - Land navigation, reading topographic maps, compass use, and plant/tree identification.
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.
UPDATED Sequence of Events
Friday, June 16th
*AM- Rock wall project (Early arrivals)
1030AM - Orienteering pace count
6PM - Arrival / Pizza
830PM - VALOR Welcome
Saturday, June 17th
645AM - Reveille
7AM - Physical Training
8AM - Breakfast
9AM - Farm activity
* Survivalists depart
1PM - Lunch
2PM - Instructional Activities (Orienteering & Marksmanship)
6PM - Dinner
7PM - Message - Judges 6-7
9PM - Bonfire
Sunday, June 18th
530AM - Reveille
545AM - Sunrise Walk
7AM - Worship Service and Messages
10AM - Brunch
11PM - Instructional Activities (Equestrian & Aquatics)
3PM - Survivalists return for Message
4PM - Aquatics Race
5PM - Veteran Reception
6PM - Dinner
7PM - Veteran Appreciation
8PM - Relocate camp to the back pond
9PM - Bonfire
Monday, June 19th
8AM - Breakfast to go / Breakdown camp
9AM - Camaraderie competition
11AM - Framework of VALOR/Closeout/Challenge
12PM - Departure
*Late departures have access to farm/outdoors
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.