Camp Kern
| Camp Kern | |||
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| Owner | Southern Sierra Council | ||
| Headquarters | Bakersfield, CA | ||
| Location | Lakeshore, California | ||
| Country | United States | ||
| Coordinates | 37°15′07″N 119°10′18″W / 37.2519783°N 119.1717875°W | ||
| Founded | 1939 | ||
| Camp Director | Unknown | ||
| Program Director | Unknown | ||
| Scout Executive | Jesse Lopez | ||
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| Website www.sscbsa.org | |||
Camp Kern is a Boy Scout summer camp owned and operated by the Southern Sierra Council. Camp Kern is located along the south eastern shore of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, California.[1]
BSA Camp Requirements
The BSA requires the following for Scouts and Adults to attend
Scouts
- Be younger than 18 years of age
- Registered member of Scouts BSA troop or Venture Crew
- Provide BSA Medical Form Parts A, B, and C,[2] part C must be signed by a medical professional
Adults
- Be over 18 years of age
- Be a registered member of Scouts BSA troop or Venture Crew
- Provide BSA Medical Form Parts A, B, and C,[2] part C must be signed by a medical professional
- Be trained in Youth Protection Training (available at my.scouting.org)
Program Areas
Camp Kern like many Scouts BSA summer camps divide activities into different program areas[3], each with its own staff members (16+) and a director (21+) trained at National Camp School a Boy Scouts of America ran program.[4]
- Waterfront
- Swimming
- Boating (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing, Dingy Sailing (Sunfish and Hobie 12), Catamaran Sailing (Hobie 14, Hobie 16, and Hobie 18)
- Nature
- Outdoor Skills
- Shooting Sports
- Shotgun Shooting
- Rifle Shooting
- Archery[5]
Merit Badges Offered
In its 2019 season Camp Kern is offering the following merit badges in its program areas listed above[6]. All merit badges are taught by well trained staff following all policies in the Boy Scouts of Americas Guide to Advancement[7]
Closed Time Merit Badges
Waterfront
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Lifesaving
- Motor-boating
- Rowing
- Small Boat Sailing
- Swimming
Shooting Sports
- Archery
- Rifle Shooting
- Shotgun Shooting
Nature
- Astronomy
- Environmental Science
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Photography
- Sustainability
Outdoor Skills
- Art
- Basketry
- Cycling
- First Aid
- Leather Work
- Pioneering
- Sculpture
- Trail to First Class (TTFC)
- Wilderness Survival
- Woodcarving
- Welding
Open Time Merit Badges
The Merit Badges above are available both during open and closed time (see camp schedule) in the corresponding program area.[8] The merit badges below are offered during open program time [9]in various areas and do not correspond to a specific program areas.
- Citizenship in the Community
- Citizenship in the Nation
- Citizenship in the World
- Communications
- Indian Lore
- Personal Fitness
- Sports
- Weather
Adult and Youth Trainings and Awards
Camp Kern offers a variety of trainings for both older scouts (15+) and adults (18+)[10]
- BSA Lifeguard
- Leave No Trace Awareness
- Tread Lightly
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
References
- ^ http://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/guide-to-cool-camps-2/coolcamp_kern/
- ^ a b "BSA Medical ABC" (PDF).
- ^ "Southern Sierra Council- Camp Kern".
- ^ America, Boy Scouts of. "National Camp School".
- ^ "Camp Kern- Program Guide" (PDF).
- ^ "Camp Kern Merit Badge List" (PDF).
- ^ "Guide to Advancement" (PDF).
- ^ "Week at Glance" (PDF).
- ^ "Open Time Program Schedule" (PDF).
- ^ "Adult and Youth Trainings" (PDF).
External links
- Camp Kern - official site at Southern Sierra Council]