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Taking place the first and last night of the week, the Cole flag retreat allows Scouts and leaders to experience a respectful retreat of the flag of the United States, as well as any other flags being flown on the J. Chutorash flag pole. Upon arrival during staff week, a special team, the [[color guard]], is formed with the sole responsibility of conducting the flag ceremonies. This team, referred to as the "A Team", consists of 8 to 10 staff members, a number which varies depending on the number of flags being flown, plus the “barker,” whose job it is to give facing commands. |
Taking place the first and last night of the week, the Cole flag retreat allows Scouts and leaders to experience a respectful retreat of the flag of the United States, as well as any other flags being flown on the J. Chutorash flag pole. Upon arrival during staff week, a special team, the [[color guard]], is formed with the sole responsibility of conducting the flag ceremonies. This team, referred to as the "A Team", consists of 8 to 10 staff members, a number which varies depending on the number of flags being flown, plus the “barker,” whose job it is to give facing commands. |
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| Detroit Area Council | |||
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| Owner | Boy Scouts of America | ||
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan | ||
| Country | United States | ||
| Coordinates | 42°20′50″N 83°04′58″W / 42.34722°N 83.08278°W | ||
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| Website http://www.bsadetroit.org | |||
Detroit Area Council serves Scouts in southeast Michigan.
Organization
- Huron District
- Lakeshore District
- Michigami District
- Motorcity District
- North Trails District
- Northridge District
- Sunset District
- Three Rivers District
Camps
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
| D-bar-A Scout Ranch | |||
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| Location | Lapeer, Michigan | ||
| Founded | 1950 | ||
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| Website http://www.bsadetroit.org/camping/camping-about-dbara.shtm | |||
D-bar-A Scout Ranch (Formally known as D-A Scout Ranch) is a Boy Scout ranch located in Metamora, Michigan. D-bar-A Scout Ranch is one of two camps owned by the Detroit Area Council.
Geography
D-bar-A Scout Ranch is approximately 60 miles (97 km) north of Detroit just south of Lapeer, Michigan located on the southern border of Lapeer County. The camp measures approximately 1,700 acres (7 km2) of wilderness. The Flint River runs through the western side of camp through the camporee field.
History
Originally opened in 1950, D-bar-A Scout Ranch was opened and operated for a full year before conducting its first summer camp program, since then D-bar-A-Scout Ranch has been providing quality Scouting experiences for Scouts from Southeast Michigan and around the Midwest.
In 2007, Detroit Area Council announced its "Go Green" campaign. This project started at D-bar-A and will continue into the rest of the council's projects. They will no longer be using disposables in the dining facilities, among other earth saving projects.
Campsites
D-bar-A Scout Ranch has 28 heated cabins and 13 tent sites, each including a flagpole, fire ring, and latrine.
The cabin sites are : Arrowhead, Beaver Creek, Chippewa, Christoph, Clearwater, Dan Beard, Draper, Eagles Nest, Fair Oaks, Forest Edge, Frischkorn, High Point, Hill Top, Hunters Creek, Indianwood, Jack Lord, James E. West, Johnstone, Lakeview, Lang, Little Prairie, Meadows, Oakridge, Rawhide, Shady Oaks, Tall Timbers, Trout Lake and Williams.
The tent sites are: Aspen Grove, Cow Camp, Eastwood, Forester, Grandview, Hawthorne Hill, Highland, Migisi, Ribble House, Riverside, Skyline, Treasure Oaks, Wispering Trees and Brookside.
Lockwood Lake is the largest of the three lakes on the property along with Trout Lake and Beaver Lake and it is used by the Scouts for all of their aquatic activities. Although cabins exist in the Lockwood Lake region, the Scouts often shelter in tents, except for winter events. Facilities also exist for shooting sports, ecology conservation, and aquatics.
The Jack Lord area is used primarily for Boy Scouting and Cub Scouting summer camp activities including swimming, canoeing, archery, BB guns, rifle & shotgun, nature & conservancy education, crafts, climbing & bouldering, and Suttler's Trading Company (trading post). A number of cabins, and tent sites are located in this area, as well as a new shower house and the James Hay pavilion and dining hall. The Jack Lord fire bowl hosts special events, skits' and the end of camp bonfire. In 2009, Migisi Opawgan, the Detroit Area Councils Order of the Arrow lodge, will be building a new fire bowl, that will sit right on Lockwood Lake.
Summer camp
Merit badges
During the week-long programs, each of the various activity areas offers instruction in various merit badges, as well as other certifications. Please check with official Detroit Area Council sources for the most up to date information regarding its current merit badge schedule.[1].
| Activity Area | Merit Badges |
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| Aquatics | Canoeing, Lifesaving*, Motorboating, Rowing, Small Boat Sailing, Swimming*, (Certifications) BSA Lifeguard, Mile and 2 Mile Swim, |
| Outdoor Adventure | Backpacking, Camping*, Cooking, Cycling*, Hiking*, Indian Lore, Orienteering, Pioneering, Sports, Wilderness Survival, Climbing, Fly-fishing, |
| Ecology and Conservation | Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science*, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Forestry, Geology, Mammal Study, Nature, Oceanography, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Soil and Water Conservation, Weather |
| Shooting Sports | Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting |
| Crafts | Art, Basketry, Leatherwork, Woodcarving, Music, |
| Eagle's Corner | Citizenship in the Community*, Citizenship in the Nation*, Citizenship in the World*, Communications*, Fingerprinting |
| M*A*S*H 949 | First Aid, Medicine, Public Health, Safety |
| Wall Street | Business American Business, Entrepenuership, Salesmanship |
* indicates an Eagle-required merit badge
Programs and activities
Flag Ceremonies take place before breakfast and before dinner every day of the week, allowing Scouts and leaders to experience a demonstration of respect of the flag of the United States, as well as any other flags being flown on the flag pole. Staff or troops are asked to do a skit or interactive song before the ceremony starts. This usually occurs 10 to 30 minutes before the ceremony if indeed a troop arrives for the ceremony that far in advance. During the ceremony, the majority of the staff lines up in front of the Jack Lord administration building facing the Hay Pavilion. The "A Team" lines up in two ranks perpendicular to the staff, facing the flag pole. The units visiting the camp line up by unit on the north side of the flag pole facing the Jack Lord administration building parking lot and flag pole. Following the raising of the flag, the units and staff are given the order to stand "at ease," and the Program Director makes his way to the units for various announcements. On the first day of camp, this is to welcome everyone to camp. On the last day of camp, he steps forward to thank the units for attending camp and provide other relevant information. The flags usually flown include the United States flag and the D-bar-A Scout Ranch flag.
Western day is a ranch traditional festivity held every Wednesday evening in the Jack Lord Field area. There are cooking demos, corral rides, wheel barrow races, horse drawn wagon rides, branding, religious awards display, & Order of the Arrow display. Other activities include the BB gun range, bull wrangling, and tug-o-war. Campers and guests at Western Day decide who is the next D-bar-A Scout Ranch Iron Chef, in an Iron Chef-like event.
Silent Swim is an aquatic obstacle course held at Lockwood Lake. During the Teddy Bear Swim, Scouts and Scouters swim in the lake at 6:30am, much earlier than is normally permitted. A fishing derby takes place on Tuesday evening.
The Pedro Trail is seven miles long with two optional loops that bring the total length to ten miles. Upon completion, trail medals and patches may be purchased at Suttler’s Trading Company.
Flu-flu archery demonstrations are held at the archery range, demonstrating the use of Flu-Flu Arrows to hit moving targets.
During the Explosion of the Arts, Scouts bring their stories, poems, instruments, and voice to the crafts area. They will be able to share a poem, play an instrument, or tie-dye shirts. On Tuesdays, Scouts travel down the camp road to the Martorona Pavilion for art and craft explosion.
The competition for the Longhorn Award lasts the duration of the week-long summer camp. It is awarded to the unit judged to have the most spirit. Carrying unit flags, displaying patrol flags, giving the patrol yell, singing songs, and engaging in other demonstrations of enthusiasm all contribute to a troop's chances for success.
Marsh Madness is part of the Eco/Con merit badges, where Scouts investigate the bio-system of the marshes in camp. This event usually leads to all involved being covered in muck from the bottom of the marsh. Originally called the "Swamp Tromp," the name was changed when it was determined that the camp did not have swamps, but rather marshes. Eco/Con LIVE is an outdoor activity that takes place Sunday evenings at the Carl Piel Chapel, immediately following the Vesper service. The Eco/Con Staff shows various reptiles and their abilities.
Vespers is a service held on Sunday evening at the Carl Piel Chapel or Hay Pavilion in case of inclement weather. This consists of a non-denominational Christian Scripture service. Many Scouts and staff attend vespers.
On Monday, a movie is played for Scouts and Scoutmasters to enjoy. New releases haven't been the theme of Monday Movie Night in recent years, and the camp usually chooses one movie and repeats that movie for the entire course of the summer.
The Friday Camp Wide Activity is a Friday tradition. Down at Lockwood, activities such canoe pull, watermelon scramble, and various other water based fun. The entire event is not complete until the Lockwood Regatta is held, where units build a raft out of material found only at camp. One of the riders on the raft, must be at least 18, and be in full complete uniform.
Following the closing flag retreat, troops process out to the Jack Lord Fire bowl for the celebratory closing campfire. This closes the week at camp, and troops break camp and return home the following morning.
Edward N. Cole Canoe Base
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Edward N. Cole Canoe Base is a Boy Scout Camp and Canoe Base for the Detroit Area Council in Ogemaw County, Michigan. Edward N. Cole Canoe Base is the second of two pieces of property owned by the Detroit Area Council.
Cole has been a Nationally Accredited “A” Rated summer camp facility since 1980[2], and its staff continues a tradition and commitment to service and excellence, in fact it boast one of the highest unit return rates in the nation.[2]
Geography
Cole is approximately 170 miles (270 km) north of Detroit just outside of West Branch, Michigan located on the southern border of Ogemaw County. The camp measures approximately 1,480 acres (6 km2). The Rifle River runs through the main part of the camp and provides an excellent opportunity for units to canoe and tube down the river. The majority of the camp structures, campsites, and program areas are condensed into the northeast portion of the property, leaving the remainder as wilderness on the west side of the Rifle River. After crossing the foot bridge over the Rifle River Scouts have miles of uninterrupted trails and wilderness to explore and hike. The general terrain of the camp is flat, with only a few hills as one descends into the river valley.
History
Originally purchased in 1964[3], Edward N. Cole Canoe Base was opened and operated under the name of the Rifle River Scout Canoe Base until 1977 when the name was changed to reflect the dedication of Edward N. Cole to Scouting in the Detroit Area.
The first summer camp was held in 1968 at the Rifle River Scout Canoe Base, and has since operated a first rate summer camp experience for young men and women looking to experience all that Scouting and the Detroit Area Council has to offer. Since its name change in 1977 Edward N. Cole Canoe Base has been colloquially referred to as Cole Canoe Base or Cole by its many visitors, and simply The Base by its dedicated staff.
| Year | Events |
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| 1964 | Purchased from Bob and Wilma Foresman |
| 1967 | Purchased two 40-acre (0.16 km2) parcels from Consumers Power Company |
| 1968 | Purchased river frontage at base camp from Consumers Power Company. Built five campsites: Deer Run, Lucky Portage, Silver Creek, Broken Paddle, and Maple Flats |
| 1969 | First summer camp at what was then called Rifle River Scout Canoe Base |
| 1974 | Shop built |
| 1975 | Ranger's house built |
| 1976 | Suspension bridge erected across the Rifle River and shower building built by Bolivian Peace Corps Training Units. Bosco Lake developed and filled by Army Corps of Engineers |
| 1977 | Camp renamed Edward N. Cole Canoe Base by funds donated by Edward Nicholas Cole, President of General Motors Corp and Detroit Area Council President in 1962. Service building and Bosco Lake completed. |
| 1978 | Tenth anniversary of Cole Canoe Base |
| 1979 | Health lodge and rifle range built |
| 1979 | Memorial flag pole at service building dedicated |
| 1980 | Nationally accredited "A" Rated Camp for the first time, and has been so every year since |
| 1983 | First full service season of summer camp, also first 100% national inspection. Pavilion built and dedicated by Troop 191, DAC Thunderbird District |
| 1985 | Front entrance built and dedicated to Ken Poulson |
| 1986 | Purchased 640 acres (2.6 km2) from the Greenwood Sportsman Club by the Martins and Slaviks |
| 1987 | Dedication of the Don and Olive Martin Wilderness property |
| 1987 | Dedication of the Joseph F. Slavik and Stephen F Slavik, Sr. Wilderness property |
| 1988 | Twentieth anniversary of Cole Canoe Base |
| 1992 | Claycomb Ecology and Conservation (Eco-Con) Pavilion opened and dedicated in July |
| 1993 | Eco-Con learning center opened and vehicle storage building built |
| 1994 | New Broken Paddle Campsite opened. New shotgun range opened. Rifle range pavilion built and archery range remodeled |
| 1995 | Otto F. Kamman shotgun range built and dedicated |
| 1996 | Big pavilion addition, new trading post and new crafts pavilion built. Waterfront Borich flagpole dedication. Bosco lake boating area pavilion built |
| 1997 | Cosgro campfire arena dedicated. Lucky Portage, Aspen, Deer Run and Broken Paddle campsites adopted. Michael Wearn Chapel opened and dedicated. New latrines in Broken Paddle and High Banks |
| 1998 | Thirtieth anniversary of Cole Canoe Base. Electrical power to Eco-Con and second Eco-Con learning center opened. Deer Run, Maple Flats, and Silver Creek campsites adopted. New gateway built, Rifle River campsite enlarged and adopted. Archery pavilion built. Sporting clays event added at the Otto F. Kamman Shotgun Facility |
| 1999 | Electrical power to Eco-Con, Rifle Range, and Cosgro Campfire Arena. Rifle Range rebuilt and expanded |
| 2000 | New shower building built and opened. New latrines in Rapids, Archery/Rifle River and North Landing |
| 2001 | New Latrine built in Aspen. Two new campsites developed south of Silver Creek |
| 2002 | New outpost campsite, Whispering Pines developed west of the Rifle River. OKPIK cold weather camp developed. New latrine at Deadwood/Deadwood Oaks; Deadwood adopted. |
| 2003 | Kamman Administration Center remodeled and dedicated. New latrine in Maple Flats. Crafts and Outdoor Skills pavilions expanded. Bouldering Wall built in Climbing Area. Flagpole added to Rifle Range. Jacket and Paddle Building rebuilt |
| 2004 | Main Pavilion expanded and dedicated to John Dumas. Cosgro Campfire Arena expanded. New latrine at Lucky Portage. In September, the vehicle storage building burns down and is rebuilt |
| 2005 | Climbing Wall constructed in the climbing/bouldering area during August. Main span of swimming dock replaced. Interior of Kamman Center refurbished. Old refrigeration unit removed and a larger one is built onto the Kamman Center. Rapids campsite adopted. Archery range rebuilt and dedicated to the late Frank DeDene, a lifelong lover and volunteer of Cole |
| 2006 | First arm of swimming dock replaced. Overhang added to Rifle Range. Aspen campsite expanded to the east. Deer Run and White Pines latrines torn down and rebuilt. New pavilion at Deadwood built and donated by Troop 1736. |
| 2007 | Aquatics latrine torn down and rebuilt. New kayak storage racks built. New pavilion in Aspen built by Troop 86. Last leg of swimming dock replaced. Bathrooms in the Kamman Center gutted and refurbished. CCB is the first high adventure camp to host a National Camp School. |
| 2008 | Fortieth Anniversary of Cole Canoe Base. New Bridgeview latrine built. Silver Creek campsite expanded. Trading Post expanded in memory of Dawn Chutorash. Fortieth Anniversary gateway built. |
| 2009 | Trading Post expansion completed. |
Campsites and facilities
Cole Canoe Base has 16 campsites, each including a flagpole, fire ring, and latrine. The campsites are: Aspen, Bridgeview, Broken Paddle, Buckhorn, Deadwood, Deadwood Oaks, Deer Run, High Banks, Island Rapids, Lucky Portage, Maple Flats, Maple Highlands, Rapids, Rifle River, Silver Creek and White Pines.
Cole also has one cabin available year round. The White Pines cabin located on the west side of the Rifle River is available for units to rent year round. However, during the summer months the cabin is utilized by the permanent adult staff members as their summer residence. The White Pines cabin also houses the additional rotating staff members that come up throughout the summer to volunteer their time.
A second structure located on the far northwest end of the property is the camp director’s residence. Though this structure has no official name, the staff jokingly refers to it as "The White House". The White House houses many of the camps archives, valuable animal mounts, and of course functions as a residence for the Camp Director and other executives visiting Cole all year round.
Summer camp
The first week of June marks the end of the spring camping season, with the annual Mix-Fix. The majority of the staff arrives the second week in June to begin “Staff Week”, and the unofficial start of summer camp. This week provides the staff an opportunity to prepare Cole for the summer camp season, but also provides the time necessary to provide the mandatory staff training time. Though the vast majority of the summer camp setup occurs during this week time frame, several of the dedicated staff members make trips throughout the fall, winter and spring to help maintain the property, and develop new programs and ideas.
The Cole summer program has several parts. The traditional summer camp program provided by all Scout camps around the country that includes merit badges, nightly program opportunities, first year camper experience, and other age appropriate activities to keep all age levels of Scouts and Scouters interested in the Scouting movement.
In addition to its traditional summer camp experience that Cole provides it also has several unique programs not offered at every camp. Making use of the Rifle River and Cole’s 132 canoes, Cole Canoe Base offers a variety of river trips to its many visitors.
Utilizing the Rifle River Cole offers 1 Day, 2 Day, 3 Day, and the 4 day 50 miler. Each trip can be scheduled to fit each unit's individual needs and requests. In addition to the 132 canoes Cole has available to units, it also maintains 16 open top river kayaks and 100 tubes for units to use on the river.
In the recent years Cole’s High Adventure Staff has branched out to make more High Adventure opportunities available to its units and visitors. Cole started by expanding to the Au Sable River. Cole now also offers a 4 day 75 miler on the Au Sable River to the units that visit Cole. Both the Rifle River and Au Sable canoe trips can be scheduled after arrival at summer camp.
The newest addition to the river programs available is the Fox-Manistique 100 miler. Taking place over 5 days in the beautiful woods and waters of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula units will canoe and explore all that nature has to offer. Due to permits and other arrangements made with local and state offices units must register for this high adventure activity at least 2 months in advance prior to their arrival at summer camp. Contact the Detroit Area Council office for more information.
Currently in development is a 7 day 125-150 mile canoe trip to challenge even the most seasoned canoeist.
In addition to the river programs, Cole also offers several other High Adventure activities both in camp and out. These include SCUBA, Pictured Rocks 50 Mile Hike, Climbing, Rappelling, Bouldering, Isle Royal 50 Mile Hike, Trail Boss, and River Ranger.
Merit badges
During the week-long programs, each of the various activity areas offers instruction in various merit badges, as well as other certifications. Please check with official Detroit Area Council sources for the most up to date information regarding its current merit badge schedule.[1].
*indicates an Eagle-required merit badge
Programs and activities
Taking place the first and last night of the week, the Cole flag retreat allows Scouts and leaders to experience a respectful retreat of the flag of the United States, as well as any other flags being flown on the J. Chutorash flag pole. Upon arrival during staff week, a special team, the color guard, is formed with the sole responsibility of conducting the flag ceremonies. This team, referred to as the "A Team", consists of 8 to 10 staff members, a number which varies depending on the number of flags being flown, plus the “barker,” whose job it is to give facing commands.
During the ceremony, the majority of the staff lines up single file in front of the administration building facing the parking lot. The "A Team" lines up in two ranks perpendicular to the staff, facing the flag pole. The units visiting the camp line up by unit in the parking lot facing the administration building and flag pole.
The “Barker” asks for each campsite to report individually. Each unit present responds accordingly, often in a manner unique to that group or representing national identities present in the unit, before the “Barker” moves on to ask the staff to report. Immediately following the staff's report, the spoken command, "lower the colors", orders the "A Team" to move forward to the flag pole and begin the retreat of the flags. Before the flags begin to descend the pole, the order is given to "salute," at which time a 10 gauge black powder cannon blast is fired. After the flags are removed from the pole, they are ceremoniously folded in the traditional manner, which varies for each flag, before being presented to the senior camp leadership, who are lined up on the porch of the administration building, with the American Flag being presented to the Camp Director.
The units and staff are given the order to stand "at ease," and the Camp Director makes his way to the units for various announcements. On the first day of camp, this is to pray grace for the upcoming meal. On the last day of camp, he steps forward to thank the units for attending camp and provide other relevant information. This is then followed by announcements and awards from various program areas within the camp. The flags usually flown include the United States flag, the Michigan state flag, the Detroit Area Council Flag and the Cole Canoe Base Flag. If a troop comes to CCB from out-of-state, their state flag will normally be flown as well. Additionally, if someone attending camp or a staff member is from a foreign country, that nation's flag will also be flown, with the tradition being that the "A Team" will present the flag to the foreign Scout in that Scout's native language.
The Beast Feast is a traditional festivity held every Monday evening in the Outdoor Skills program area. Every troop brings in a dish for everyone to try out. There are cooking awards in several areas, and the staff themselves prepare all kinds of different foods, from pigeon to cookie dough to salmon.
Crafts on Fire was introduced to Cole Canoe Base during Summer Camp 2004 by then crafts director Andy Linn. Immediately after Beast Feast on Monday, Scouts travel down the camp road to the Crafts Pavilion for art and craft activities by candlelight.
The Leave No Trace Wilderness Excursion is a new activity introduced in 2009. It takes place directly after the Beast Feast and Crafts on Fire on Monday evenings. Interested Scouts who attend the Leave No Trace Training Program on Monday afternoon will hike over to the other side of the river with Eco/Con staff for an overnight stay at one of the wilderness sites located there. At this site, they will have the opportunity to put Leave No Trace fundamentals into practice while exploring the wilderness of Cole Canoe Base.
Vespers is a service held on Sunday and Tuesday evening at the Michael Wearn Memorial Chapel or John Dumas Pavilion in case of inclement weather. This consists of a non-denominational Christian Scripture service, as a parallel to the Catholic Liturgy of the Word, followed by a homily, or sermon, and the Lord's Prayer. Following this, Catholic attendees may stay for the Liturgy of the Eucharist, thus completing a full Mass. The camp is able to offer this because the chaplain is a Roman Catholic priest; however, if he is not able to be in camp for a week, another minister will be invited to preach and this setup may differ. Many Scouts and staff attend both services.
Eco/Con Live! is an outdoor activity that takes place Wednesday evenings at the Claycomb Ecology Conservation Center. The Eco/Con Staff show various animals of the wild, and in the past there has been a falconer with his/her falcons.
L.O.S.T. (Legendary Outdoor Skills Tournament)is an event also on Wednesday at Outdoor Skills that is subjected to Orienteering. An orienteering course is built within the area and Scouts are given a variety of different team-building tasks. This was also introduced in 2006.
Scuba and snorkeling certifications are obtainable at the Bosco Lake Aquatics Area, or these activities can be completed just for fun. Experienced swimmers receive several days of lessons before heading out into the lake to view several sunken treasures, including a sailboat, a canoe, a kayak, and a payphone sign complete with a phone.
Movie Night is an event that also falls on Wednesday. A movie is played for Scouts and Scoutmasters to enjoy. This program developed as part of a plan to host a campwide program in the event of a rainout Thursday night. Due to its popularity it was moved to a regular camp event in the summer of 2002.
The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Festival is a Thursday tradition. Down at Bosco Lake, activities such as a tomahawk throw and crosscut sawing competition occur. In previous years, a root beer chug has been included in the lumberjack events. The Ice Cream Social happens immediately following the Lumberjack Festival. This event takes place at the Wm. Kamman Administration Center. Scouts are able to choose from vanilla, chocolate, blue canoe (blue moon), and SuperGus ice cream. The "Scoutmaster Special", a includes each flavor with a blue cherry on top.
The River Rat Rodeo is a Friday festivity that happens during midday. Troops compete in water activities such as war canoes, log rolling, canoe races, and rump bumps.
Following the closing flag retreat, troops process out to the Cosgro Campfire Area for the celebratory closing campfire. Most viewers agree that this is one of the most spectacular closing campfires offered at any camp, and to many it seems that it only improves each year. After performances including skits, songs, and jokes by the staff and campers, new Eagle Scouts are honored for their achievements. All Eagle Scouts in attendance are recognized as well. Also, a John Wayne rendition of the history of the song 'Taps' is played, followed by 'Taps' done by bugle. Scouts and staff who serve in the military are often given special mention for their patriotism, and a moment of reflective silence to gave thanks for the nation of the United States is observed. The campfire is closed with a photo slideshow remembering the week at camp and a fireworks display. This closes the week at camp, and troops break camp and return home the following morning.
Migisi Opawagan Lodge
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References
- ^ a b Chutorash, Gus (2007). "CCB-Summer-Camp-Leaders-Manual". Detroit Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. Retrieved 2007-06-20. Cite error: The named reference "Chutorash" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b http://www.bsadetroit.org/camping/camping-ccb-timeline.shtm
- ^ http://www.bsadetroit.org/camping/camping-ccb-timeline.shtm