Guiding Our Youth Into the Future – 70 Years of the Outdoor Code
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September 12-15, 2024
Pre-Conference Courses Sept 9-12
Camp Tracy, Salt Lake City, Utah
News / Updates
Registration is now live – review the options under Cost below before you Register.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Camp Tracy in September!
NOTE – There will be some roadwork close to the mouth of the canyon leading to the camp and we will have up-to-date detour information listed here.
General Information
The National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Conference is Scouting’s largest gathering of volunteers and professionals in the areas of Outdoor Ethics and Conservation within the BSA. It is two days of elective sessions, an outstanding keynote speaker, exhibits with ideas to take back with you, an opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly!, contests, and fellowship with Scouting’s many great outdoor leaders.
Schedule Overview
- Pre-Conference courses Tuesday – Thursday
- Conference Check-In will open at 1:00pm on Thursday
- Conservation Good Turn Award Project – after lunch
- Conference events start Thursday evening
(evening meal at 6:00, Conference Grand Opening at 7:00) - Conference sessions all day and evening on Friday and Saturday
- Conference ends Saturday evening (around 9:15)
- Participants in the all-day pre-conference courses should plan to arrive the evening before their course starts.
- Preliminary Schedule
- (OEC Subcommittee members are encouraged to stay for the OECS meeting Sunday morning.)
Conference Program
The overall conference program is shaping up:
- Keynote Address – Julie Seton – granddaughter of Ernest Thompson Seton
- General Sessions
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- Updates on BSA OE & Conservation Program and Futures
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- Lots of great Workshop Sessions to choose from on Friday and Saturday.
- Prayer/Display/Gameboard Contests
- Representatives from National BSA, Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly! and land management agencies.
- Region Meet and Greet
- Optional courses before the conference:
- Risk Management – Tuesday or Wednesday
- Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate – Wednesday and Thursday
- Distinguished Conservation Service Award Adviser
- Tread Lightly! Master Trainer – Wednesday
(See Course List for descriptions)
- Plenty of time for networking.
- … and more
Conservation Good Turn
Our Conservation Good Turn Award project starts after lunch on Thursday and will last a few hours. This activity will provide you with first-hand experience on how to use this award with the units you serve. Certificates will be provided and the intention is for you to be able to purchase the patch on site. If you plan to be part of the project please send an email to oec-conference@outdoorethics-bsa.org and let us know so we can have enough of the awards on-hand. Thursday lunch is included in your conference fees anyway so you don’t want to miss out on this fun activity while you have a few free hours.
Keynote Address – Julie Seton
Julie Seton is the youngest granddaughter of Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) who was an internationally renowned conservationist, naturalist, writer, artist, storyteller, and outdoor educator.
Accommodations
- At Camp Tracy:
- Shared men’s and shared women’s cabins w/ bunk beds, space limited
- BYO Tent sites
- Nearby: Nearly 100 hotels/motels within 20 miles (browse map), or ski resorts (30+ miles)
- Home at night – locals
- Cabins have mattresses, a heater, and an outlet. Bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
- Tents have no electricity or heating. Bring your own warm bedding.
- Showers are located by the pool and segregated by gender, bring your own towel, washcloth, soap ….
- Bathrooms: KYBO’s for tent campers and those staying in cabins. Flush toilets in the Lodge and by the pool.
Conference Cost
| Conference Registration – 9/12-9/15/2024 | Meals Included |
| $200 before 6/1/2024 $225 after 6/1/2024 |
Thursday Lunch through Sunday Breakfast |
| + Lodging | |
| Offsite $0 | |
| Onsite with your own tent $0 | |
| Shared rustic cabin onsite $25 – Entire week | |
| + Pre-Conference Options (See Course List for Descriptions) |
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| Tuesday Classes – 9/10 | |
| Risk Management – $50 (only for those who take a different course Wednesday) |
Monday – Dinner Tuesday – Breakfast, Lunch |
| Wednesday Classes – 9/11 | |
| Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate – $70 (Wednesday 9/11 through Thursday noon) |
Tuesday Dinner through Thursday Breakfast |
| Distinguished Conservation Service Award Adviser – $70 | |
| Risk Management – $70 | |
| Tread Lightly! Master Tread Trainer – $100 |
Registration
- Register Now
- Registration closes August 1, 2024.
- The cancellation fee is $100, and there are no refunds after August 1.
Camp Information
- Camp Tracy is the Council Training Center for the Crossroads of the West Council.
- The camp is located in Millcreek Canyon, east of Salt Lake City, at an elevation of about 5600′.
- Map
Transportation
- Camp Tracy is less than 30 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. (Directions)
- If you indicate on your registration that you are interested in carpooling, from the airport or other parts of the country, we will put you in touch with others.
Tour
- Plan some time before or after the conference to see the area.
- Things to Do
Health and Safety
Every participant must submit a copy of his/her current Annual BSA Health and Medical Record, Parts A, B and C.
There will be a doctor on-site.
Please contact us at oec-conference@outdoorethics-bsa.org if you have questions, concerns or requests related to:
- Food sensitivities
- CPAP or electrical device
- Refridgerated medicines
- Sign language, interpreter for the blind, service animals
- Other medical needs
Miscellaneous
- Conference jackets, shirts, hats, and bags are now available. Extra patches will be available.
- What to Wear: Field uniforms are not required but always welcome, conference branded apparel is good too. Bring layered clothing that will allow you to adjust for daytime temperatures in the 60s or 70s and nighttime temperatures in the 40s or 50s.
More Information
Still have Questions? Email oec-conference@outdoorethics-bsa.org.
