Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. Pre-Camp Leaders Meeting

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1 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Pre-Camp Leaders Meeting

2 Camp Leadership Ben Miller - Reservation Director CJ Gavin - Council Program Director Ed Wigton - Algonkin Program Director Dan Nesbitt - Akela Program Director

3 Early Bird Gifts Available Now!

4 Registration Must be completed online prior to camp All fields completed accurately Contact Info

5 Payments All payments can be made online Must be paid in full prior to camp Refunds $50 Deposit Non Refundable/ Transferable Refund By Dates

6 Online Material - Roster - Form 10 - Financial Forms - Leaders Guide - Program Guide - MB Schedule - Pre-reqs

7 Online Trading Post - T-shirts - Hats with name - Program fees - Food - Ice cream orders - CPR - Guest meals - Ice - MB books

8 On My Honor...

9 Aquatics Director: Josh Harris Merit Badges Swimming Lifesaving* Canoeing Kayaking Rowing Small Boat Sailing

10 Aquatics Special Programs Mile Swim Polar bear swim Learner/ beginner class Aquatic Supervision Fishing derby Homemade boat racing

11 Aquatics Learner/ Beginners Any scout that is not a swimmer will have the opportunity to improve his swimming ability in this class. This is also good for scouts who need to get their lengths in. Offered Monday - Friday

12 Aquatics Aquatic Supervision The adult leaders will be given the opportunity to learn all the skills needed for a safe swim and a safe boat trip.

13 Aquatics Fishing Derby A competitive fishing challenge, where Scouts will have the opportunity to showcase their angling skills either from shore or boat. Winners of the competition will be presented with an unique award to commemorate the occasion.

14 Aquatics Homemade Boat Race - Scouts will have the chance to build a raft and race it against others out on the lake. Troop will need to provide materials. Built in camp

15 Aquatics Homemade Boat Race Scouts Fishing Derby

16 C.O.P.E. Director: Jeff Gantz Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience -- Leadership, Team building, Communications, and FUN!!!

17 C.O.P.E. Programs Twilight COPE Field Games Open COPE Site Games Family Night Fun Adult COPE Climb & Trek on Safely

18 Advanced Leadership Experience Adults solving problems Youth working together

19 Ecology Director: Chris Leymarie Merit Badges Astronomy Mammal Study Bird Study Nature Chemistry Reptile/Amphibian Study Energy Soil/Water Conservation Environmental Science Space Exploration Forestry Weather Geology

20 Ecology Special Programs John Burrough s Award Nature Hikes Environmental Interpreter Strip Star Study Extended Burrough s Hike

21 Ecology Chemistry Merit Badge 7R OPS - Oceanography and Plant Science Introduction to the Universe Designed to offer a foundation for learning about the universe around us. Will take place one afternoon at Eco and is open to both youth and adults. Not designed to replace Star Study.

22 Field Sports Director: Mike Devine Merit Badges Rifle Fishing Shotgun Archery Open Program Darts Hawk Throwing Horseshoes

23 Handicraft Director: Brian Botti Merit Badges Basketry Leatherwork Woodcarving Indian Lore Fingerprinting* Art Lights! Camera! Action! NOTE: All Handicraft badges with the exception of Fingerprinting will require the purchase of a project kit from the Trading Post.

24 Special Programs Lights! Camera! Action! The Ultimate Turk s Head Challenge of Ultimate Destiny #EverydayImWoggling Campfire Programming 101 Craftsman Award

25 Lights! Camera! Action! (LCA) Three Merit Badge program, back for the first time since 2009! All Morning Includes Theater, Photography & Moviemaking badges $10 Fee Suggested bring own digital camera Camera phone

26 Turk s Head Challenge Week-long competition in the art of the Turk s Head Contestants will be graded for speed and accuracy #EverydayImWoggling

27 Campfire Programming 101 New program to teach the basics of running a successful campfire, Court of Honor, etc. Aims to get participants comfortable with being on stage. Introduces participants to a variety of skits and songs. Open to both Youth and Adults Mon Thurs, 3:45 5:15 at Bridge Builders Amphitheater

28 The Craftsman Award Revamped Pinnacle Award for Handicraft Department, similar to Burroughs Award Tests participants at the highest level of Handicraft skills Info Packets available!

29 Handicraft experience? See me. Basketry Leatherwork Wood Carving Indian Lore Art Theater Photography Moviemaking Pottery Sculpture Music Textile Model Design & Building Metalwork Robotics

30 Trading Post Manager: Linda Devine Items For Sale: Refreshments Camping equipment Souvenirs Craft materials Scouting literature Payment Options: Cash Checks Credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, and Discover

31 F.R.O.G. Fundamental Requirements of Outdoor Growth Director: Allie Miller One session offered in the morning 9:00-11:50 Requirements: Patrol method/scout spirit Flag Folding/method Leave no trace First aid Knot tying and Lashing Fire building Identifying plants/wild life Basic swimming methods and survival/rescue NEW FOR 2016: Fingerprinting Merit Badge will be earned as part of the F.R.O.G. curriculum

32 Outdoor Skills Director: Joe McCullough Merit Badges Camping First Aid Emergency Preparedness Wilderness Survival Pioneering Search & Rescue Fire Safety Orienteering Geocaching

33 Outdoor Skills L.O.S.T. Leadership Outdoor Survival Techniques Monday-Thursday away from main camp Merit Badges Orienteering, Search & Rescue, Wilderness Survival COPE visit Prereqs: First Class 14 Years of age

34 Outdoor Skills Special programs Totin Chip Firem n Chit Chemical Fuel Chit Frisbee golf Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award

35 Programs for 2016 Mountain biking NOVA - Shoot! 7R Triathlon Hutch s Run Mile Swim Mountain Biking Program

36 Spend a week at the Summit! July 4th-8th Travel with members of the camp staff to the Summit. Transportation provided from camp. $500 per participants Anyone interested in spending a week of adventure including: whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and so much more! Not eligible for Pipestone, great option for second week of camp. Register online

37 Merit Badge Registration Opens May 1st Same process as previous years Must have completed contact information and registration done online BEFORE signing up for Merit Badges.

38 Interested in Teaching? Talk to me afterwards!

39 QUESTIONS