Boy Scout Resident Camp
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| - | * '''[[Swimming]]''', [[Canoeing]], [[Rowing]], [[Small-Boat Sailing|Sailing]], [[Motorboating]], | + | * '''[[Swimming]]''', [[Canoeing]], [[Rowing]], [[Small-Boat Sailing|Sailing]], [[Motorboating]], and '''[[Lifesaving]]'''. |
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* [[Climbing]] and [[COPE]] | * [[Climbing]] and [[COPE]] | ||
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* [[Cinematography]], [[Computers]], [[Photography]], and [[Space Exploration]]<br> | * [[Cinematography]], [[Computers]], [[Photography]], and [[Space Exploration]]<br> | ||
| - | '''New | + | '''New Scout Programs''' - focus on the life skills needed for [[Tenderfoot]], [[Second Class]], and [[First Class]] ranks |
* First Aid, Knots, Lashings, Swimming, Hikes, Map & Compass, Cooking, Fire Building, Plants, and much more | * First Aid, Knots, Lashings, Swimming, Hikes, Map & Compass, Cooking, Fire Building, Plants, and much more | ||
| + | '''Older Scout''' opportunities go beyond merit badges to areas such as | ||
| + | *[[Snorkeling BSA|Snorkeling]], [[Kayaking BSA|Kayaking]], and [[BSA Lifeguard]] | ||
'''''Ask what the summer camps in your area offer!''''' | '''''Ask what the summer camps in your area offer!''''' | ||
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However, regardless of the class format, each Scout must be reviewed individually by the counselor to ensure completion of the badge's requirements. | However, regardless of the class format, each Scout must be reviewed individually by the counselor to ensure completion of the badge's requirements. | ||
| - | Each counselor must maintain the exact standards as outlined in the merit badge requirements -- nothing deleted, nothing added -- and make himself or herself available at the time most convenient to the Scouts. Partial completion of merit badges should be credited to a Scout on the Application for Merit Badge and given to the Scoutmaster at the end of the week.|Advancement | + | Each counselor must maintain the exact standards as outlined in the merit badge requirements -- nothing deleted, nothing added -- and make himself or herself available at the time most convenient to the Scouts. Partial completion of merit badges should be credited to a Scout on the Application for Merit Badge and given to the Scoutmaster at the end of the week.|[[Advancement in Summer Camp]]}} |
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* '''71:''' Campers are exposed to an [[Order of the Arrow]] (OA) program activity during their stay. | * '''71:''' Campers are exposed to an [[Order of the Arrow]] (OA) program activity during their stay. | ||
* '''72:''' The aquatics program in Boy Scouting includes at least three of the following: [[swimming]], [[lifesaving]], boating, [[canoeing]], [[Small-Boat Sailing|sailing]], [[Boardsailing BSA|boardsailing]]], [[Scuba BSA|SCUBA]], [[Snorkeling BSA|snorkeling]], [[motorboating]], and [[Water Sports|waterskiing]]...n | * '''72:''' The aquatics program in Boy Scouting includes at least three of the following: [[swimming]], [[lifesaving]], boating, [[canoeing]], [[Small-Boat Sailing|sailing]], [[Boardsailing BSA|boardsailing]]], [[Scuba BSA|SCUBA]], [[Snorkeling BSA|snorkeling]], [[motorboating]], and [[Water Sports|waterskiing]]...n | ||
| - | * '''M-74:''' At least three programs are provided that emphasize participation by patrols and strengthen the patrol method... | + | * '''M-74:''' At least three programs are provided that emphasize participation by patrols and strengthen the [[patrol method]]... |
* '''75:''' At least two campwide program events are provided during each camp period to stimulate troop program... | * '''75:''' At least two campwide program events are provided during each camp period to stimulate troop program... | ||
* '''76:''' The camp program includes at least two special program opportunities for second-, third-, and fourth-year campers that are not available to first-year campers that are of an advanced nature... | * '''76:''' The camp program includes at least two special program opportunities for second-, third-, and fourth-year campers that are not available to first-year campers that are of an advanced nature... | ||
Revision as of 19:19, October 12, 2008
| Also see Cub Scout Day Camp and Cub Scout Resident Camp |
Summer camp is what many Scouts enjoy most. Camp programs provide numerous opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Resident Scout camping includes at least five nights and six days of fun outdoor activities.
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What is summer camp like?
Summer camp is FUN! Summer camps help boys develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness. Scouts learn and explore as they find adventure. Opportunities range from new Scout programs to more advanced challenges for older Scouts. Every summer camp is difference but typically offer a range of programs that might include:
- Aquatics
- Swimming, Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing, Motorboating, and Lifesaving.
- Climbing
Eagles Nest - other Eagle Required Merit Badges
- Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, and Communications
- Field Sports
- First Aid
- Handicraft
- Art, Basketry, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pottery, Sculpture, and Woodcarving
- Nature
- Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fishing, Forestry, Nature, Mammal Study, Reptile and Amphibian Study, and Geology
- Scoutcraft
- Camping, Cooking, Hiking, Pioneering, Orienteering, Wilderness Survival, and overnight Outposts
- Technology
New Scout Programs - focus on the life skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks
- First Aid, Knots, Lashings, Swimming, Hikes, Map & Compass, Cooking, Fire Building, Plants, and much more
Older Scout opportunities go beyond merit badges to areas such as
- Snorkeling, Kayaking, and BSA Lifeguard
Ask what the summer camps in your area offer!
Advancement in Summer Camp
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| — Advancement in Summer Camp |
National Boy Scout Resident Camp Standards
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| — 2008 National Resident Camp Standards |
