Summer Camps 2007 Ockanickon Scout Reservation
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2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Summer Camps 2007 Ockanickon Scout Reservation June 17- 23, 2007: Bucks County Boy Scout Council 5787 State Park Road Pipersville, PA 18947 http://www.Ockanickon.org and Rodney Scout Reservation July 8-14, 2007 Delmarva Boy Scout Council 400 Rodney Scout Road NorthEast, Maryland 21901 http://camping.delmarvacouncil.org/Rodney.htm Page 1 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Ockanickon Scout Reservation June 17- 23, 2007: Ockanickon Scout Reservation Bucks County Boy Scout Council 5787 State Park Road Pipersville, PA 18947 http://www.Ockanickon.org The camp is located in the beautiful Tohickon Creek Gorge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania near the Delaware River, on 222 acres bordered by Tohickon Valley County Park and Ralph Stover State Park. Payment Options: Discount payment of $278 due on Tuesday, Feb. 13th Or Standard payment of $294 due on Tuesday, April 10th. Or Late payment of $316 due on Tuesday, May 22nd. Or Walk in Rate of $330.75 due anytime after May 22nd and prior to June 17th Webelos Crossovers: $278.25 by June 1; payment must be provided to the troop two weeks earlier (May 18) Page 2 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Ockanickon Program Highlights: New Scouts: Dan Beard Program consisting of 3 Merit Badges (Swimming, Textiles & Mammal Study), covering 19 requirements from Tenderfoot, Second Class & First Class ranks, Totin’ Chip, etc. See Detail Schedule that was offered last year: http://www.ockanickon.org/06guide/PrintableVersions/Dan%20Beard%20Sched.pdf Dan Beard Open Program Schedule (By Appointment Only) While Dan Beard is focused on patrol development and comprehensive work on rank advancement, there are still opportunities to finish particular requirements Time (all sessions are Activity Requirement 1 hour long) Monday 9:00 AM Whip and Fuse the Ends of a Rope Tenderfoot 4A 10:00 AM First Aid: Hurry Cases Second Class 6A 11:00 AM Timber and Clove Hitches and their Uses First Class 7B 2:00 PM First Aid: Heimlich Maneuver Tenderfoot 12A 3:00 PM One-hour Service Project Second Class 4 4:00 PM Square, Shear, and Diagonal Lashings First Class 7B Tuesday 9:00 AM Two Half and Taut-line Hitches and their Uses Tenderfoot 4B 10:00 AM How a Compass Works, Orienting a Map, and Map Symbols Second Class 1A 11:00 AM Orienteering Course First Class 2 2:00 PM Rules of Safe Hiking and What to Do When You Are Lost Tenderfoot 5 3:00 PM First Aid: Objects in the Eye Second Class 6C 4:00 PM Useful Camp Gadget (Due on Thursday from 3-4) First Class 7C Wednesday 9:00 AM How to Display, Raise, Lower and Fold the Flag Tenderfoot 6 10:00 AM Participate in a Flag Ceremony Second Class 3 11:00 AM Bowline and Several Uses First Class 8A 2:00 PM Why We Use the Buddy System in Scouting Tenderfoot 9 3:00 PM When to Use a Cooking Fire and Lightweight Stove Second Class 2E 4:00 PM First Aid: Bandaging First Class 8B Thursday 9:00 AM First Aid: Simple Cuts and Scratches Tenderfoot 12B 10:00 AM How to Light a Fire and Using a Light-Weight Stove Second Class 2F 11:00 AM When You Should and Should Not Use Lashings First Class 7A 2:00 PM Open Activity 3:00 PM Review Useful Camp Gadgets (cont’d from Tuesday, 4:00 PM) First Class 7C 4:00 PM First Aid: Transport from a Smoke-Filled Room First Class 8C Friday No Open Program is offered on Fridays Page 3 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Ockanickon Program Highlights for Other Scouts: See attached listing of almost 60 Merit Badges, including those taught in Scouting’s first Science & Technology Center (Chemistry, Astronomy, Electricity, Electronics, Nuclear Science, Space Exploration & Weather), along with many Eagle-required Merit Badges, High Adventure Activities, etc. The Ockanickon Program Schedules: The Master Schedule Aquatics Department Ecology Department Rock Climbing Department Polar Bear Swims Environmental Science. MB Climbing MB Swimming MB Forestry MB Climb on Safely Certification Lifesaving MB Nature MB Belay Certification Canoeing MB Fish/Wild Mgt. MB Bouldering Class Rowing MB Energy MB Red, Blue & White Runner BSA Lifeguard Oceanography MB Snorkeling BSA Reptile & Amphibian Study MB Shooting Sports Department Safe Swim Defense Fishing MB Archery MB Safety Afloat Geology MB Rifle MB Kayaking BSA Mammal Study MB Shotgun MB SCUBA BSA Soil & Water Cons. MB Open Swims Archeology MB Woodburning Bird Study MB Open Burning 9-12 and 2-5 Science Department Genealogy MB Electricity MB Insect Study MB Golf Space Exploration MB Plant Science MB Golf MB Nuclear Science MB Weather MB Handicraft Department Horseback Riding Chemistry MB Pottery MB Horsemanship MB Astronomy MB Textiles MB Electronics MB Woodcarving MB Sailing New mandatory age requirements Basketry MB More information at the May 5th for Science Badges are posted Indian Lore MB Leaders’ Meeting under the Science Department Leatherwork MB Schedule. Fingerprinting MB Art MB Open Activities Eagle Department Opening & Closing Campfires American Heritage MB Scoutcraft Department Water Carnival Citizenship in the World MB Camping MB Volleyball Tournament Citizenship in the Nation MB Cooking MB O.A. Social Citizenship in the Community MB Pioneering MB Snorkeling BSA Communications MB Wilderness Survival MB SCUBA BSA First Aid MB Overnighters Mile Swim Emergency Prep. MB Open Crafts Personal Fitness MB Photography Department Open Swims & Boating Personal Management MB Photography MB CPR Training Public Speaking MB Sunday Troop Photos Open Shooting Discover SCUBA Dan Beard Department Spoke n' Rope Department Ajapeu Award (open to all campers) As part of the full day program C.O.P.E. Low Course Tenderfoot Requirements C.O.P.E. High Course Second Class Requirements Mountain Biking Treks First Class Requirements Mountain Biking Overnighters Overnighter Mountain Boarding Also Offered Wilderness Overnighters Totin’ Chip Open Session by Appointment only and must be submitted by Dinner Sunday All Day Closed Session Sign Up on Sunday Night Page 4 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Ockanickon Scout Reservation Tohickon Creek Valley Rifle Range Trail Rifle Range Trail Wilderness Survival The Breezeway The Health Lodge Staff Inside the Health Lodge Volleyball & Totem Lodge Rudy Way Two Man Wall Tent Camp Office Field Camp Office Porch Aquatics - Lake Staff The Boat Yard The Totem Pole Knot tying & lashing l Rifle & Shotgun Our Trading Post Salad & Fruit Bar Page 5 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 6 Person Adirondak Our Science Center The Science Center Model Rocketry The Science Center Water Carnival Time Water Carnival Water Carnival C.O.P.E. Program View from High Rocks Rock Climbing Rock Climbing Dan Beard Program Closing Flag Ceremony Troops Passing in Review 2003 Summer Staff Page 6 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Rodney Scout Reservation July 8-14, 2007 Delmarva Boy Scout Council 400 Rodney Scout Road NorthEast, Maryland 21901 http://camping.delmarvacouncil.org/Rodney.htm Payment Options: Deposit of $25 for all scouts attending is due by Tuesday, January 23rd. Final payment of $240 (remaining balance) is due on Tuesday, April 17th. This is a total cost of $265. $290 after May 1; payment needed one week earlier (April 24) Program Highlights: New Scouts: Brownsea Program consisting of 3 Merit Badges (Swimming, Basketry & Nature), covering many requirements from Tenderfoot, Second Class & First Class ranks, knots, lashings, Totin’ Chip, Fireman Chit, first aid, CPR, cooking, etc. See the following page providing more details about the program. Other Scouts: See attached listing of 40 Merit Badges. The Camp is located on 900 acres of rolling upland woodlands at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, boasting nearly 3/4 of a mile of prime bay frontage, in Elk Neck State Park in Cecil County, Maryland. Page 7 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Page 8 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Page 9 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Page 10 of 11 2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007 and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007 Camp Rodney Photos Arrival and Check-In Opening Ceremonies Rifle Range Indian Lore Merit Badge Shotgun Merit Badge Brownsea Program Undefeated Volleyball Campsite Activities Champions The Nature Center Camp wide Games Motor boating Sailing Merit Badge Polar Bear Swim and Life Pottery Merit Badge Closing Ceremonies Roll Call Saving Merit Badge Archery Merit Badge Retreat Metalworking Merit Badge Climbing Merit badge Page 11 of 11 .