Thanksgiving Holiday Closing
The Council Office, Scout Shop and all Camps will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays Wednesday, November 25 thru Friday, November 27.
Summer Camp Training
Fellow Scouters:
Well summer camp has come and gone along with Philmont, popcorn, and Conclave. I hope everyone had fun because it’s time to start thinking about summer camp 2010. This last year Camp Dierks expanded its program in a few key areas and as a result we had a 25% increase in attendance at camp. One area that was expanded was the Aquatics program. They awarded the following MB and BSA awards for the 09 season:
BSA Lifeguard 6
Canoeing 31
Swimming 74
Rowing 13
Lifesaving 21
BSA Kayaking 24
Whitewater 11
The Whitewater program kicked off this year at camp Dierks and it was a huge success for NeTseO Trails. The Army Corps of Engineers played a major part in the program by providing the whitewater needed at a time during the year when fast-flowing water is hard to find.
Expansion of the Aquatics program will only happen with the help of volunteers ages 16 thru 106. The scouts, scouters and camp staff who attended this year were excited about all the new programs. We need to keep the momentum going and the interest high.
There will be a one of a kind 2 hr. meeting with a 30 minute break out session:
November 24th 2009
Location: Scout Office
Time: 6:30 PM
If you are a member of the Camping, Program, or Properties committees, I would like to invite you personally to attend and participate in this unique meeting. If you are a person interested in the Aquatics program, please come out and learn how you can help.
Topics of discussion:
Learn to swim
Special interest classes in advanced aquatics skills
Snorkeling, BSA
District swim meets or carnivals
Small craft handling and safety instructions for both youth and adults
BSA Lifeguard training pools, rivers and lakes
Webelos Scout aquanaut program
Cub Scout swim activity
Boardsailing BSA instructions
Mile swim, BSA
Camp Dierks River Rat program
50 Milers, BSA
Team events i.e. rowing or sailing
Aquatics Committee
Maintenance or materials supporter
Technical expert consulting
River Guide
Merit badge courses:
Swimming
Rowing
Whitewater
Canoeing
Kayaking
Lifesaving
Small boat sailing
Motor boating
Water sports
Waterskiing
Other
Winter Camp December 27 - 31
For winter camp guide, go to camping, then winter camp. You can download the entire guidebook.
NOTE: CABIN CAMPING, no tents! MEALS PROVIDED!
RESERVATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE DECEMBER 15, 2009
MERIT BADGES GALORE WILL BE TAUGHT - NO MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY IN 2010