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Winnebago Scout Reservation Summer Camp Schedule

This schedule is from last year - an updated Summer Camp Schedule will be provided to you at the Leaders Meeting.

Aquatics

           The Waterfront on picturesque Durham Pond provides Scouts and leaders alike with the tools to be skillful and at home in the water, and relaxed and confident in their ability to swim well.  Instruction is provided in self-preservation, methods of aiding others when necessary, and properly using and caring for aquatic equipment.  Scouts will have fun in and out of the water, develop strong and coordinated bodies, and be provided with activities that will have recreational values later in life. 

Other Aquatics Programs

*BSA Lifeguard is a very long course and requires extensive pre-camp work.  Anyone interested in this certification (youth and adult alike) should obtain an application at the Florham Park Service Center as soon as possible and review the requirements.  Prerequisites:  Scouts must be 14+ years old, have First Aid merit badge or certification, current CPR certification, and Rowing and Lifesaving merit badges, or equivalent.  Please note:  AT WSR THIS IS A 5 DAY COMMITMENT.

Shooting Sports

          There is nothing more exciting to a Scout than to shoot a rifle, shotgun or bow and arrow for the first time.  The only thing more exciting is actually hitting your target that first time.  Our Shooting Sports program gives Scouts the opportunity to achieve that excitement.  We have added more free and open shooting times for Scouts to shoot that are not in the badge.  We hope to see you at the new open times at the range.  See how well you can shoot in our three areas.  Test your skill against your buddies, or even your Scoutmaster.

Other Shooting Sports Programs

* Open shooting is for all scouts regardless of ability level. Skill can be practiced and developed. Merit badge requirements can be completed or Scouts can learn to shoot for the first time. Shooting sports merit badges require proficiency in the skill, which is developed with practice.

Rifle Range NRA classifications, NRA/BSA postal match, special awards shooting will be conducted in open shooting.

   NRA  classifications  are awarded for a series of ten  targets fired for progressively higher scores. Certificates are presented and patches pins or medals may be purchased for each level.

   NRA/BSA postal match consists  targets fired for high score  each week representing  the shooter and Winnebago against  scouts in camps all across the country. Hat pin, belt buckle  and trophy plaque are awarded to high scorer each week, and for the season.

   Can you earn a TOP GUN award?? Come to the Rifle Range during open shooting and try.

Shotgun Range shooting after the merit badge session is OPEN SHOOTING

            Shoot for the first time, Earn a TOP GUN award, Shoot qualifying targets for the merit badge. The range is open to everyone so come try shotgun.( easy to access  off the parking area)

Archery Range:  Which like the other shooting sports  ranges has OPEN SHOOTING after the merit badge sessions. If you have never shot before, come during OPEN SHOOTING and see what archery is about. Last year ICE CREAM was the special award for shooters at Archery.

Rifle and Shotgun Shooting merit badge scouts will meet Sunday night after boating instruction before the campfire. Any scout interested in these merit badges should attend. Rifle and Shotgun Shooting merit badge will meet in the evening after the ranges close to cover the non-shooting merit badge requirements. MTWT.

This additional instruction is offered as a supplement to the daily sessions and anyone interested in the shooting sports. Wildlife conservation, history and safety of shooting sports are some of the areas covered in these discussions.

All scouts beginning the shooting sports merit badges are advised to read the merit badge book and become familiar with the requirements and material prior to summer camp. This applies to all merit badges to enable him to make the most of the very limited time available in this exciting outdoor setting.

Muzzle Loading black powder demo and shoot  happens after lunch. The adult leader Old Man of the Mountain also is an after lunch event. Briar patch Challenge is an SPL event at the Shotgun range…..After lunch.

Scoutcraft

          Winnebago’s Scoutcraft Area will bring you back to the Baden-Powell days of Scouting.  Scoutcraft will help Scouts develop basic hiking and camping skills, teach them to appreciate and understand the outdoors by making the best use of their own faculties and their natural surroundings, and provide them with the knowledge of health and safety practices so they may develop healthy mental attitudes and physical fitness.  The Scoutcraft Area awaits all those who think they have what it takes to survive.

Scoutcraft Merit Badges

*Camping Merit Badge has new requirements.  Requirement 9a (formerly Requirement 8) – 20 days

and nights of camping – is a prerequisite.  Requirement 9b requires a more involved

overnight than in the past.  We will offer 2 outpost opportunities to complete this

requirement.  Scouts who do not attend the Outpost must complete the requirement as a

prerequisite if they wish to complete the badge.

**Cooking Merit Badge has been revised to such an extent that it cannot be completed in camp.

***First Aid Merit Badge requires a lot of preparation prior to camp and time devoted to practicing

skills outside of class.

Additional Scoutcraft Area Programs:

          The Scoutcraft Area is the place where Scouts come to learn, practice, hone and test their Scout and survival skills.  For the novice or experienced camper, we offer programs and activities where you can test your knowledge and abilities and have fun doing it!  Check the schedule below for our Scoutcraft-related competitions and other programs.

Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award  - Bring your Totin' Chip card to participate!

Outpost with Scoutcraft:

          As part of Scoutcraft, several Outpost opportunities are offered to fulfill Merit Badge requirements or just to have a great time!  It’s also a great opportunity for Troops and Patrols to do something together as a Unit.  It’s also a great way for Scouts to get a taste of hiking.  Winnebago Scout Reservation has so much to offer those who want to enjoy nature.  Check the schedule below for times, what to bring, and other important information regarding Outposts.

          Our Scoutcraft/Outpost Staff is here to serve you and your Troop.  Please contact the Program Director prior to camp or the Outpost Staff in camp to arrange ANY hike/overnight that you desire!  Please note that in order to comply with 2-Deep Leadership, we may need your help.

Outpost Equipment List:

           G Backpack or duffel bag with                           G Boy Scout Handbook

     cover (trash bag will suffice)                        G  Flashlight with extra batteries

           G Sleeping bag with cover                                 G Toiletry kit (washcloth, towel, soap, comb,

     (trash bag will suffice)                                       toothbrush, toothpaste)

          G Poncho or rain suit                                          G Canteen or water bottle

          G Mess Kit with cup (plastic or metal)                 G  Pocket knife – NO SHEATH KNIVES

          G Knife, fork, spoon (plastic or metal)                  G  Lightweight jacket or sweat suit

          G Tent (preferably one your Troop uses)              G 6 foot rope

          G Ground cloth for under the tent

Handicraft

          Winnebago’s Handicraft Area addresses the Scout’s desire to make something with his hands.  The projects available answer the creative urge in boys to make something, and to improve their environment by making things of beauty and usefulness from nature’s materials.  The Troop and Patrol can also benefit because skills learned and interests peaked can become part of the year-round program, giving the Scouts a foundation in handicraft materials to work with, tools, and how to improvise.