| Camp Program Schedule | |
| This is an alphabetical listing of all current camp program opportunities available, including merit badges and specialty programs. Please read through this section carefully, as the name for a particular program may be slightly different that you remember. | |
| This information is accurate as of the date it was produced. Camp program opportunities are often enhanced during staff development in early June, but we try as best as possible to adhere to the information available here. From time to time, the Boy Scouts of America modifies requirements for merit badges and other awards after this guide is made available. We do our best to follow the most current requirements. If you find that the information listed here appears out of date, please contact the Camp Director at the Council Service Center for the latest information or check the website for an update. | |
| Archery for Fun | |
| Location: | Archery Range |
| Times: | Open 3:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Friday |
| Allow at least 20 minutes | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Adult Leaders | |
| The archery range is open to all campers who wish to just have fun with the bow and arrow, as well as those who want to pursue the Archery Merit Badge. Range safety is strictly adhered to at all times. | |
| Archery Merit Badge | |
| Times: | 9:00 - 9:50 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| 10:00 - 10:50 a.m., Monday – Friday | |
| or 11:00 – 11:50 a.m., Monday – Friday | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $5.00 for materials plus arrow shaft or arrow pen |
| Prior archery experience is helpful in completing the shooting requirements for the Merit Badge. Scouts working toward the merit badge will also learn how to make bowstrings and arrows. We recommend that Scouts be at least 12 to work on the Archery Merit Badge; younger Scouts are encouraged to participate in Archery for Fun. All fees are payable in the Trading Post. | |
| Astronomy Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | 2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Monday - Thursday |
| 3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Monday - Thursday | |
| or 4:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday - Thursday | |
| Astronomy Overnighter on Tuesday Night | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| A few Requirements cannot be completed at camp, and it is advisable that they be done before coming to camp. Star study at night is not available when there is obstructing cloud cover, and this may further limit the requirements completed at camp. | |
| Astronomy Overnight | |
| Location: | Cholla Point Observation Site |
| Times: | Tuesday Night (TBA) |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy (Astronomy Merit Badge participants) |
| Adult Leaders | |
| Many of the requirements for the Astronomy Merit Badge require night sky observation. This is a fun way to accomplish these requirements and see some remote areas of Camp Rand. Warning - participants may be very tired on the following day. This may be rescheduled if the weather does not cooperate on Tuesday Night. | |
| Backpacking Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Scoutcraft Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| And Seton Outpost Thursday Night | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| A few Requirements cannot be completed at camp; it is advisable that they be done before coming to camp. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| More information on the Seton Outpost is included in this section. | |
| Baden-Powell Brigade | |
| (First-Year Camper Program) | |
| Location: | First-Year Camper Area |
| Times: | 9:00 – 11:50 a.m., Monday – Thursday |
| or 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday | |
| and 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday | |
| Sessions last all morning or all afternoon each day, please attend the same session each day - morning or afternoon | |
| There is an optional overnighter on Thursday Night | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Adult Leaders welcome to assist | |
| This program is excellent for Scouts who are new to your troop and just getting started on their trail to Eagle. The program here is designed to give Scouts the foundation of skills to complete Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. Because Scouts may work on the requirements for these three ranks simultaneously, we teach all the basic skills, the patrol method, and other things Scouts need to get started. | |
| Even if a Scout has already completed a few rank requirements, the BP Brigade is an excellent refresher. Scouts will have hands-on experiences with hiking, compass work, campfire building, tent-pitching, knot tying, first aid, cooking, swimming and much more. | |
| The staff will not sign-off rank requirements. However, we will provide a detailed list of what Scouts can earn if they attend every session and complete every activity. Troop leaders are invited on Friday to review and sign-off Scouts on what they have learned. | |
| Scouts participating in the B-P Brigade should have time for one or two merit badges - we suggest one of the craft badges. | |
| Scouts who are or almost Second Class are welcome to participate in the Baden-Powell Brigade, but they may want to consider working on individual rank requirements and other achievements or merit badges instead enrolling in the Baden-Powell Brigade. | |
| Basketry Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Crafts Shelter |
| Times: | Anytime 9:00 - 11:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| Allow an hour on first day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | About $20.00 for kits |
| This badge is ideal for the first-year Scout to work towards. The two requirements are to make a footstool and make a basket. Kits for each are available in the Trading Post. | |
| Camping Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Scoutcraft Area |
| Times: | Open Session from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| And Seton Outpost on Thursday Night | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| This merit badge is geared for Scouts who have been in the troop for at least a year. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| More information on the Seton Outpost is included in this section. | |
| Scouts CANNOT complete all requirements during summer camp. | |
| Chimayo Golf Classic | |
| Location: | Start at Dining Hall |
| Times: | 10:00 a.m., Thursday |
| Allow 90 minutes | |
| Activity: | Adult Leaders |
| FORE! The Chimayo Golf Classic for Adult Leaders is, put simply, a hoot. Leaders must construct their own balls, clubs, and recruit their own caddy for this romp through our wilderness course. Can you say “rough???” Our Camp Commissioner is the “Starter” for this event. This is the toughest course west of the Pecos. | |
| Climb On Safely | |
| Location: | Dining Hall |
| Times: | 9:45 a.m., Friday |
| Allow about an hour | |
| Activity: | Adult Leader Training & Activity |
| “Climb On Safely” provides a basic orientation to the Boy Scouts of America’s policies and regulations related to climbing and rappelling. Because climbing and rappelling are very popular among Scout-age boys, all leaders should plan to attend “Climb On Safely.” | |
| Climbing Encounter | |
| Location: | Check-In Shelter (meet) |
| Times: | 8:45 a.m. – 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday |
| For the entire morning | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $7.00 per session (day) |
| This is for youth who want to try climbing and rappelling, but who aren’t ready for the merit badge. Make a reservation with the Climbing Staff for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and enjoy a great morning on the Rock. There is an additional $7.00 fee per person for this encounter, payable in the Trading Post. | |
| Climbing Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Check-In Shelter (meet) & Eagle Crag |
| Times: | 1:45 – 5:15 p.m., Monday - Friday |
| For the entire afternoon each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $20.00 per week |
| While we recognize that any Boy Scout may participate in the Climbing Merit Badge program, please understand that the advanced nature of this badge and the half-day time commitment make it more focused towards older Scouts. Because of the limited number of participants that can be accommodated safely, preference will be given to older Scouts who might not have another opportunity to earn this merit badge. Our experience has shown that Scouts should have earned least First Class, be at least 13 years old, have previous climbing/rappelling experience, and we well-versed in climbing knots prior to taking this badge. There is an additional $20.00 fee per person for this merit badge, payable in the Trading Post. | |
| Conservation Projects | |
| Location: | See one of the Rangers |
| Times: | By appointment |
| Schedule at least two hours any morning, afternoon, or evening | |
| Activity: | Troop or Patrol, Groups of Adult Leaders |
| Merit Badge Classes | |
| Many nature-related merit badges have a requirement to conduct a conservation project. Camp Frank Rand has abundant opportunities to do this. Please consult one of the Rangers for conservation-turn projects. | |
| CPR Class for Adults | |
| Location: | Dining Hall |
| Times: | All Day on Wednesday |
| (You must sign up and pay in the Trading Post no later than noon on Tuesday.) | |
| Activity: | Adult Leaders |
| Cost: | TBA |
| CPR training is required for many activities in Scouting. Now, adults have the opportunity to receive their CPR training at Summer Camp. Our American Heart Association trainers are some of the best around. This one is well worth it! | |
| Day Hikes | |
| Location: | Checkout with Camp Office before you hit the trail. |
| Times: | Anytime, but consider meals and daylight |
| Activity: | With Buddies (four minimum), Patrol, or Troop Groups of Adult Leaders |
| Chimayo Canyon Hike (2 – 3 hours) | |
| Mica Mine Hike (1.5 – 2 hours) | |
| Nambe Hill Hike (1 – 1.5 hours) | |
| North Wellhead Hike (1 – 1.5 hours) | |
| Radio Tower Hike (1.5 – 2 hours) | |
| Sacrifice Rock Hike (2.5 – 3.5 hours) | |
| Southwest Corner Hike (3+ hours) | |
| Camp Rand and the Chimayo Scout Reservation offer diverse and sometimes challenging terrain to explore. We strongly encourage day hiking, but remember to hike safely. Carry all necessary gear in a substantial Day Pack: map, poncho or rain suit, 2 one-quart water bottles, individual first aid kit, small flashlight, compass, pocket knife, trail cup, small supply of toilet paper, small notebook and pencil, light wool or synthetic sweater in a plastic bag, sunglasses, and waterproof matches. | |
| Wear the proper clothing: wide-brimmed hat, lightweight and light-colored long-sleeved shirt, light-weight long pants, proper inner and outer socks, broken-in hiking boots, windbreaker, and a handkerchief. | |
| Environmental Science Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | 9:00 - 9:50 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| 10:00 10-50 a.m., Monday – Friday | |
| or 11:00 - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Friday | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| This is an advanced merit badge. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| This is not recommended for first-year Scouts. | |
| Family Night Campfire | |
| Location: | Council Ring (Assemble at Main Flagpole) |
| Times: | 8:30 p.m., Friday |
| Activity: | Camp-wide |
| This is the final celebration of the week’s activities at camp. Parents and family members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This campfire will feature the best of the best from the Troop Talent Campfire, awards from the week’s competitions, and many other recognitions. The Order of the Arrow Call-Out Ceremony concludes this campfire. Please assemble at the main flagpole at 8:20 p.m. | |
| Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| A few Requirements cannot be completed at camp, and it is advisable that they be done ahead of time. This is an advanced merit badge. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Forestry Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Geology Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Good Turn Projects | |
| Location: | See the Program Director |
| Times: | By appointment |
| Schedule at least two hours any morning, afternoon, or evening | |
| Activity: | Troop or Patrol, Groups of Adult Leaders |
| Merit Badge Classes | |
| Conducting "good turns" has always been a part of Scouting. Time in your unit's schedule should be made for one of Scouting's biggest character developing tools. Each troop is encouraged to complete a good turn project for the camp community. Please consult the Trail Boss good-turn projects. | |
| Honor Troop Award | |
| The award is presented to troops that meet the following requirements: | |
| 1. Camp SPL Council meetings: SPL attends at least 4 out of 5. | |
| 2. Camp Flag Ceremonies: Conduct one and participate in all camp-wide flag ceremonies. | |
| 3. Campfires: Attend Opening, Troop-Talent, and Family Night campfires and perform a song or skit at the Troop-Talent Campfire. | |
| 1. Project: Perform a camp service project. | |
| 2. Advancement: Each Scout must advance in rank or earn at least one merit badge. | |
| 3. Promotion: Conduct a camp promotion before camp, including the parents of the scouts. | |
| 4. Training: At least one adult leader completes 3 of the following: CPR, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training. | |
| 5. Patrol: Each patrol completes a patrol activity. | |
| 6. Activities: Participate in at least 3 camp-wide games or activities. | |
| 7. Patrol Method. The PLC meets during camp and the troop utilizes the patrol method in the way it operates. | |
| Indian Lore Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Crafts Shelter |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | Total cost is $5.00 - $25.00 or more, depending on personal choice of kits. |
| This badge is ideal for the first- or second-year Scout to work towards. Not all options are available at camp; but the badge can be completed at camp. A variety of kits are available in the Trading Post. | |
| Insect Study Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| A few Requirements cannot be completed at camp, and it is advisable that they be done before coming to camp. This is an advanced merit badge. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Inter-Troop Campfires | |
| Location: | Two locations in camp (TBA) |
| Times: | 8:15 p.m., Wednesday |
| Activity: | Inter-Troop |
| Here it is! An opportunity for troops or patrols to show their stuff – skits, songs, cheers, and so on. The best performances will be asked to encore at the Family Night Campfire on Friday. Please assemble at the main flagpole at 8:00 p.m. | |
| Leader Roundtables | |
| Location: | Check-In Shelter |
| Times: | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday (1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Monday of Week 4) |
| Activity: | Scoutmasters & Adult Leaders |
| Location: | Dining Hall |
| Times: | 10:00 a.m., Monday, allow about an hour |
| 9:00 a.m., Tuesday – Friday, allow about 30 min for the Roundtable and additional time for post-meeting activities | |
| Activity: | Scoutmasters & Adult Leaders |
| Open communication is a priority to us at Camp Frank Rand. The Camp Commissioner is the primary link between troop leaders and the camp administration. These meetings will help keep you informed of camp-wide developments and issues, as well as expedite problem solving. | |
| Leatherwork Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Crafts Shelter |
| Times: | Anytime from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $6.00 - $20.00 or more |
| This badge is ideal for the first- or second-year Scout to work towards. Kits are available in the Trading Post. | |
| BSA Lifeguard | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | 9:00 – 11:50 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Friday, |
| All Day, Everyday - Requires 30 hours to complete | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Adult Leaders | |
| Participants must be very proficient in swimming and lifesaving techniques and must be blue swimmers. For youth to participate in BSA Lifeguard, Camp Rand requires that they have completed Lifesaving Merit Badge before camp. | |
| Street Clothes are required for Lifesaving Merit Badge. Scouts will need low shoes, socks, underwear (or swim trunks), long pants, belt, and long-sleeve shirt. A jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt also may be worn. WARNING! These items will get soaking wet! | |
| Lifesaving Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | 9:00 - 10:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| or 2:00 - 3:50 p.m., Monday - Friday | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Participants must have earned the Swimming Merit Badge and be a Blue Swimmer to begin. | |
| Street Clothes are required for Lifesaving Merit Badge. Scouts will need low shoes, socks, underwear (or swim trunks), long pants, belt, and long-sleeve shirt. A jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt also may be worn. WARNING! These items will get soaking wet! | |
| Mammals Study Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Mile Swim BSA | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | 6:00 a.m., Monday –Friday |
| Allow about an hour each day (less on Monday, more on Friday) | |
| Activity: | Troop, Patrol, Buddy, or Individual |
| Adult Leaders | |
| Participants must be Blue Swimmers. | |
| Mile Swim BSA is awarded to the strong and the strenuous swimmers. Participants must complete practice or conditioning swims on each of the days leading up to the Mile Swim. The Mile Swim is held at 6:00 a.m. Friday morning. Participants surely earn a "hearty breakfast." | |
| Mountain Bike Encounter | |
| Location: | Old Corrals |
| Times: | 9:00 – 11:50, Tuesday –Thursday |
| Activity: | Troop, Patrol, Buddy, or Individual |
| Adult Leaders (Scouts must be at least 13 years old) | |
| Mountain Bikes are provided, but in a limited number. Different sizes are available. | |
| Cost: | $5.00 per session (day) |
| This is for youth and adults who want to try mountain biking, but who aren’t ready for the hard-core sport. Make a reservation with the Biking Staff for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and enjoy a great morning on the Trails. Yes, we even have a program for the adults that just want to go for a ride. There is an additional $5.00 fee per person per day for this encounter, payable in the Trading Post. | |
| Mountain Biking Program | |
| Location: | Old Corrals |
| Times: | 2:00 – 4:50 Monday – Thursday |
| Activity: | Troop, Patrol, Buddy, or Individual |
| Adult Leaders (Scouts must be at least 13 years old) | |
| Mountain Bikes are provided, but in a limited number. Different sizes are available. | |
| Cost: | $10.00 per week |
| This program is Not offered as a Merit Badge class, but scouts may work on the requirements for Cycling while participating in this program. Many Requirements of the Cycling Merit Badge cannot be completed at camp. This program is designed as part of our High Adventure program and focuses on the more advanced, older scout. There is an additional $10.00 fee per person for this program, payable in the Trading Post. | |
| Nature Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| A few Requirements cannot be completed at camp or are very tough to complete at camp; it is advisable that they be done before coming to camp. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Nature Trail | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| The camp maintains an interpretive Nature Trail for outdoor education purposes. Many of the programs offered through the Nature Area make much use of this trail. It is open to anyone anytime. Please help us to maintain the trail and trail markers by being good Scouts. | |
| Oceanography Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Yes, we offer Oceanography in the high desert! A few Requirements cannot be completed at camp; it is advisable that they be done before coming to camp. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Opening Camp Fire | |
| Location: | Council Ring |
| Times: | 8:30 p.m., Sunday (Monday for Week 4) |
| Activity: | Camp-wide |
| A spectacular and exciting program put on by our camp staff for your troop’s enjoyment and to welcome you to Camp Frank Rand. Please assemble at the main flagpole at 8:30 p.m. | |
| Order of the Arrow Unit Elections | |
| Location: | Your Campsite |
| Times: | By Appointment with OA Camp Chief |
| Activity: | Troop |
| Troops are encouraged to hold their annual unit elections for the Order of the Arrow prior to arrival at camp, but elections at camp are available for troops who wish to do so. Each chapter in the Yah-Tah-Hey-Si-Kess Lodge stands ready to assist in this process. Contact your Chapter Adviser or District Executive to arrange for an election. Many chapters conduct elections and call-outs at Spring Camporees. | |
| The OA Ceremony Notification form, found in the appendix, should be completed prior to camp and turned-in at the first Leaders Roundtable on Opening Day. | |
| In order to participate in elections, call-outs, or ceremonies, out-of-council units will need to obtain written permission from their home lodge. | |
| Scouts complete the Ordeal at one of the two Conclave Weekends held each year. The first opportunity after camp is the OA Fall Conclave in September. If they were elected at summer camp, candidates may also opt to attend the Ordeal during the OA Spring Conclave, held the following May. Candidates have only twelve months in which to complete the Ordeal after election. | |
| Order of the Arrow Call-Out Ceremony | |
| Location: | Council Ring |
| Times: | 9:30 p.m. Friday (during Campfire) |
| Activity: | Camp-wide |
| Call-outs for the Order of the Arrow will be conducted near the closing of the Troop Talent Campfire on Wednesday evening. These Call Outs are for troops who held their election in the spring, but the individual was not called-out, or for troops holding their election at summer camp. | |
| The OA Ceremony Notification form, found in the appendix, should be completed prior to camp and turned-in at the first Leaders Roundtable on Opening Day. | |
| In order to participate in elections, call-outs, or ceremonies, out-of-council units will need to obtain written permission from their home lodge. | |
| Ordeal Ceremony for New Candidates | |
| We do not offer an opportunity to complete the Ordeal while at Summer Camp. Yah-Tah-Hey-Si-Kess Lodge offers two opportunities each year to do this: at the Spring Conclave in mid-May, and at the Fall Conclave in mid-September. Ordeal Candidates have twelve months to complete the Ordeal from the time of their election, or they must be re-elected. | |
| Order of the Arrow BrotherhoodCeremony | |
| Location: | Council Ring |
| Times: | 8:30 p.m., Wednesday (meet at Main Flagpole) |
| Activity: | Order of the Arrow |
| Cost: | $20.00 Brotherhood Fee |
| Order of the Arrow members who have been Ordeal Members for at least ten months are highly encouraged to seal their membership in the Order of the Arrow by becoming brotherhood members. Yah-Tah-Hey-Si-Kess Lodge believes that this is extremely important, and wants to provide as many opportunities as possible for Ordeal members to become Brotherhood members. The current requirements for Brotherhood can be found in the Order of the Arrow Handbook or by visiting www.lodge66.org on the web. There is a $20 fee for Brotherhood Candidates to cover the cost of new sash, flap and other ceremony items. | |
| This activity is for Brotherhood Candidates (Ordeal members with at least ten months tenure who wish to seal the membership in the Order of the Arrow), Brotherhood members and Vigil Honor members of the Order of the Arrow. | |
| The OA Ceremony Notification form should be completed prior to camp and turned-in at Check-in with the Camp Director. | |
| In order to participate in elections, call-outs, or ceremonies, out-of-council units will need to obtain written permission from their home lodge. | |
| Order of the Arrow Crackerbarrel | |
| Location: | Dining Hall |
| Times: | 9:30 p.m., Wednesday |
| Allow about a half hour | |
| Activity: | Order of the Arrow |
| All Arrowmen, including Ordeal members, are invited to a special snack on Wednesday evening (after campfire) at the Dining Hall. This is a time to rekindle the spirit of the OA in the hearts of all Arrowmen and welcome our new Brotherhood members. | |
| Orienteering Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Scoutcraft Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day, plus several hours Friday Afternoon | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| This merit badge is very difficult, and many boys are not able to complete the requirements. If you do attempt it, we highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet and practicing your orienteering skills before camp. Allow more than one hour each day! | |
| Pioneering Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Scoutcraft Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| This merit badge is very difficult for those who do not know their knots, lashings, and splices. If you do attempt it, we highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet and practicing your rope skills before camp. | |
| Pottery Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Crafts Shelter |
| Times: | Anytime from 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $6.00 - $10.00 or more |
| This badge is ideal for the first- or second-year Scout to work towards. Not all requirements can be completed at camp. Clay is available in the Trading Post. We use non-firing clay, as we do not have a kiln at present. | |
| Movie Star Scoutmaster Contest | |
| Location: | Main Flagpole |
| Times: | 8:30 p.m., Tuesday |
| Activity: | Camp-wide |
| Game and Movie Night | |
| “Adrian! Adrian!!” “I’ll Be Back” “One Million Dollars”. Scoutmasters will compete for the pride of being crowned the Movie Star Scoutmaster of the Week. State decency laws will be stretched to the limit as Scoutmasters are permitted to apply “make up” (or down) to improve on their Movie Star persona. Any adult leader may compete. | |
| Pulp and Paper Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| A few Requirements cannot be completed at camp; it is advisable that they be done before coming to camp. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Anytime from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| A few Requirements are tough to complete at camp and a couple requirements cannot be completed at camp; it is advisable that they be done before coming to camp. We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Rifle Shooting for Fun - .22 Caliber or Black Powder | |
| Location: | Rifle Range |
| Times: | 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. for .22 Caliber, Monday - Friday |
| 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. for Black Powder, Monday - Friday | |
| Allow 15 -20 minutes to shoot | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | 25¢ for five shots with the .22 caliber rifle |
| 75¢ per shot with the Black Powder rifle | |
| Scouts enrolled in the Rifle Merit Badge may shoot during the afternoon at no additional cost, if they are working on qualification. | |
| Come shoot a .22 caliber or black powder rifle. This is an open-time activity or for those who need some additional time to qualify for the merit badge. Everyone must know proper safety rules before shooting. Shooting tickets may be purchased in the Trading Post. Best-Shot competitions will be held for boys and adults. | |
| Rifle Shooting Merit Badge - .22 Caliber Option | |
| Location: | Rifle Range |
| Times: | 8:50 - 9:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| 9:10 - 10:10 a.m., Monday - Friday | |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Monday - Friday | |
| 9:50 - 10:50 a.m., Monday - Friday | |
| or 10:10 - 11:10 a.m., Monday - Friday | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $10.00 |
| Safety is first and foremost at our rifle range. Scouts and adults may only shoot under the supervision of our adult, NRA Instructor Certified, range officer. Merit badge work is available for the most advanced shooters - this is a very hard badge to earn. Scouts may use the modern cartridge (.22 caliber) option or the muzzle-loading (black powder) option to complete the merit badge. Scouts who already have the merit badge may complete one of the other options just for fun if space permits. Everyone must know proper safety rules before shooting. The $10.00 fee may be paid in the Trading Post. | |
| Rifle Shooting Merit Badge - Black Powder Option | |
| Location: | Rifle Range |
| Times: | 10:30 - 11:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $15.00 |
| Safety is first and foremost at our rifle range. Scouts and adults may only shoot under the supervision of our adult, NRA Instructor Certified, range officer. Merit badge work is available for the most advanced shooters - this is a very hard badge to earn. Scouts may use the modern cartridge (.22 caliber) option or the muzzle-loading (black powder) option to complete the merit badge. Scouts who already have the merit badge may complete one of the other options just for fun if space permits. Everyone must know proper safety rules before shooting. The $15.00 fee may be paid in the Trading Post. | |
| Safe Swim Defense Training, Safety Afloat Training | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | 10:00 a.m., Wednesday |
| Session last about an hour | |
| Activity: | Adult Leader Training |
| Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat classes are required for all adults to attend. The Boy Scouts of America wants all troop aquatic outings to be under "qualified adult supervision." This special session is offered at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. | |
| Scoutmaster Bead Program | |
| Location: | All over Camp |
| Times: | Anytime |
| Activity: | Adult Leaders |
| It is truly amazing what grown people will do for a little plastic bead. We give out beads for hiking to strange places (see the Day Hiker program) and for visiting various program areas and participating in some way. Collect them all. | |
| Senior Patrol Leader Meetings | |
| Location: | Crafts Shelter |
| Times: | 8:15 a.m., Monday – Friday |
| Meetings last about 30 minutes each day | |
| Activity: | Senior Patrol Leaders |
| Many camp-wide activities and competitions are planned by the Camp Senior Patrol Leaders Council. Every troop should have its SPL or designee attend all SPL meetings. | |
| The following are some of the types of events that may or may not be planned by the Camp Senior Patrol Leaders Council: | |
| Camp Jeopardy | |
| Ironman Competition | |
| Patch Trading Extravaganza | |
| Treacherous Triathlon | |
| Volleyball Tournament | |
| Water Polo Tournament | |
| Seton Outpost Overnighters | |
| Scouts participating in camping, backpacking, and wilderness survival merit badges will be taking an overnight excursion to the Seton Outpost Camp on Thursday evening. This overnight excursion will seek to test the skills that Scouts have learned throughout the week. Scouts must bring a Backpack or Daypack with the following items: | |
| Pair of long pants | |
| Long-sleeved shirt | |
| Hat | |
| Rainwear - poncho or parka | |
| Pocket-sized Rescue Blanket (thermal reflective) | |
| Wool or synthetic sweater in plastic bag | |
| Windbreaker | |
| 2 one-quart plastic canteens or water bottles | |
| Pocket knife | |
| Compass | |
| Flashlight with fresh batteries (at least 2 AA size) | |
| Individual First Aid kit | |
| Whistle with neck cord | |
| Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Shotgun Range |
| Times: | 2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Monday - Friday |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Cost: | $35.00 |
| Participants should be older and have previous experience firing shotguns. There is a $35.00 fee, payable in the Trading Post, to cover ammunition and clay targets. Everyone must know proper safety rules before shooting. | |
| Shotgun Shoot | |
| Location: | Shotgun Range |
| Times: | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Monday or Thursday |
| Activity: | Troop Activity (schedule with Shooting Sports Director) |
| Cost: | 75¢ per shot |
| Adults and Scouts will have the opportunity to experience the Shotgun Shoot. This is simply a brief introduction to shotgun shooting, not the Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge. Everyone must know proper safety rules before shooting. Shooting Tickets may be purchased in the Trading Post. | |
| Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Nature Area |
| Times: | Open Session from 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday |
| Allow about an hour each day | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| We highly recommend reading the entire merit badge pamphlet before camp. | |
| Snorkling BSA Award | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | 10:00 - 10:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| or 3:00 -3:50 p.m., Monday - Friday | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Participants must be Blue Swimmers to begin. This is not a merit badge, but a BSA award that can be worn on swim trunks. | |
| Special Merit Badge Opportunities | |
| From time to time there are adult leaders in camp with special skills who can offer counseling in outdoor-oriented merit badges not normally offered in camp. Information on such opportunities will be made available at the Sunday Evening Leaders' Roundtable. If you are an adult leader who possesses a special skill, and you would like to counsel boys on that skill, please let us know in advance. | |
| Swimming for Fun (Free Swim) | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | 11:00 - 11:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| and/or 4:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday - Thursday | |
| Activity: | Troop, Patrol, Buddy, or Individual |
| There is no scheduled instruction time, but staff members are available to assist those who need or want special help. One lane of the pool is set aside for those who wish to swim laps, just for exercise or for preparation for the Mile Swim. We use the Safe Swim Defense Plan to ensure safety in all aquatic activities. Be prepared for Buddy Checks. | |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | 9:00 - 9:50 a.m., Monday - Friday |
| or 2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Monday - Thursday | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Swimming Lessons are available for Scouts who wish to improve on their swimming ability. Non-swimmers (white) and beginners are highly encouraged to attend Swimming Lessons and try to move up to the next classification. Our goal is to have every Scout a "blue" swimmer or an improved swimmer. Attendance at all sessions is not required. | |
| Swimming Merit Badge | |
| Location: | Swimming Pool |
| Times: | Four sessions available: |
| 9:00 - 9:50 a.m., Monday – Thursday; 10:00 - 10:50 a.m., Monday - Thursday | |
| 2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Monday – Thursday; or 3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Monday - Thursday | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| Participants must be Blue Swimmers to begin. | |
| Street Clothes are required for Swimming Merit Badge. Scouts will need low shoes, socks, underwear (or swim trunks), long pants, belt, and long-sleeve shirt. A jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt also may be worn. WARNING! These items will get soaking wet! | |
| Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class Rank Requirements | |
| Location: | Scoutcraft |
| Times: | Open Sessions from 9:00 - 11:50 a.m., Monday - Friday, |
| or 2:00 - 4:50 p.m., Monday - Thursday | |
| Allow as much time as needed | |
| Activity: | Individual or with Buddy |
| For Second-Year Campers who have not yet reached First Class, the staff will be available to help with specific rank requirements, Totin' Chip, and Firem' Chit. Scouts with only a few rank requirements to complete should probably use this option, rather than the full Baden-Powell Brigade program. | |
| Troop leaders are encouraged to review and sign-off Scouts on what they have learned. The staff will not sign-off rank requirements. | |