Camp Chawanakee June 25 – July 2 2011
Dear Troop 11 Scouts and Parents!
Summer camp is going to be a real treat! We have reservations for June 25-July 2, 2011 at Camp Chawanakee. Since Troop 11 will be changing summer camp locations each year, this is a unique chance to experience one of the great camps California has to offer. Some of the highlights of Camp Chawanakee are Eagle-required merit badges, a lake with sailing and and other fun events, a 52-foot climbing tower, fishing, shooting, horseback riding, High-Adventure programs, and much more. The camp is located northeast of Fresno in the Sierra National Forest at Lake Shaver.
Camp cost is $375 per Scout, a second scout in the family gets a $25 discount. Adults pay $285.
First Payment: January 12, 2011 – $100 per person (Scout and Adult)
Second Payment: February 23, 2011 – $100 per person (Scout and Adult)
Third Payment: March 30, 2011 – $100 per Scout and $85 per Adult)
Final Payment: May 4, 2011 – $75 per Scout
Payments are due to our treasurer Mr. McGloin or summer camp coordinator Mr. Hall.
If the payment schedule creates a problem please let me know.
The experience and knowledge gained during summer camp is immeasurable and will stay with the scouts for life. Registrations and sign-ups have to be in by January12, and with the holidays there is not really that much time left….Please sign up your scout as soon as possible for this once-a-year opportunity. We have 30 openings for the kids and the slots fills up quickly!
You can reply via email or sign up on the signup sheet we will have at our meetings. Any questions? Please email me or call me.
Merit Badges offered
| Eagle Point
Citizenship in the World Communications First Aid Trail to First Class Trail to Second Class Trail to Tenderfoot |
Handicrafts
ArtBasketry Indian Lore Leatherwork Photography Pottery Wood Carving |
Shooting Sports
Archery Rifle Shooting Shotgun Shooting High Adventure C.O.P.E. Adult C.O.P.E. Climbing |
| Nature
Astronomy Environmental Science Fish and Wildlife Management Forestry Geology Mammal Study NatureReptile and Amphibian Study Soil and Water Conservation Space Exploration Weather |
Scout Craft
Backpacking Camping Cooking Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety Fishing Hiking Orienteering Pioneering Wilderness Survival |
Waterfront B.S.A. Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving Rowing Small Boat Sailing Swimming Horse Corral Horsemanship |
Background on Summer camp selection:
The troop committee selected next year’s camp according to these criteria:
- give the scouts a chance to experience a different camp every year (no repeats in five years)
- select camps with a different emphasis (this year was mountains, next year will add water activities at Shaver lake)
- pick a camp that has below-average cost
- pick a camp that is not local to give folks to experience a new environment.
- pick a camp that promises a good merit badge program but also allows the kids to pick a lot of additional fun activities.
Camp Chawanakee is a great match and will be a real treat for the scouts.