Camp Whitsett - Summer Camp

Camp Whitsett Summer Program

Scout Rank Advancement with 2010 updates just CLICK on the picture for the requirements

Scout
Oath .

Scout
Law

Scout
Motto

Scout
Slogan

Outdoor
Code

Merit Badges offered

2010 Merit Badge changes in RED

SCOUTS SHOULD READ THE MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS POSTED HERE
OR READ THE MERIT BADGE BOOK BEFORE COMING TO CAMP

We use the most recent requirements at camp

Click on the Merit Badge Picture for the requirements for each Badge

Camp Use Documents for Download

EVENT NET

Use this online file to sign your Scouts and Leaders up for their camp program

Make sure to enter ALL Scouts and ALL Leaders in the file - adults & boys
even if adults are taking no program items - this is also your in-camp Roster

Many Merit Badges are too hard physically for most younger Scouts, or a Scout has to pass advancement items in the Tenderfoot, Second, and First Class Advancement Program. We ask you to PLEASE make sure the Scout is able to complete a Merit Badge before he takes up a class space. Nothing is more disappointing then NOT completing a Merit Badge because one is not large enough or does not have the experiences received when passing rank advancements, unless it's not being able to get into a class because of overcrowding.
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It is recommended that a Scout just ENJOY being at Camp Whitsett; enjoy all the camp areas. A Scout should take 2 or 3 Merit Badges AT THE MOST in order to be able to "get his money's worth" with the wide range of Camp Whitsett's unique features. Don't judge a Scout's success at camp by the number of Merit Badges he brings home, but by the number of pleasant memories he has after taking part in a variety of activities. Camp offers fun and exciting activities that can't be found at any cost back home.

Just for older Scouts --- a High Adventure program for Scout 14 years of age and older
that will take up ALL your time at Whitsett, just "click" to get a preview

Name of Merit Badge
Click on the badge for Requirements

Area Offered

Difficulty
level

Scheduled
Times

.. Notes

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Archery

Archery Range

Hard

9, 10, 11, 2

very difficult for smaller Scouts

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Art

Handicraft

Medium

9, 10, 11, 2, 3

see Handicraft staff

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Astronomy

Nature Lodge

Hard

9

Only partials can be earned at camp due to 2005 changes.
5b, 6, 7b, and any of requirement 9 cannot be completed in camp.

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Basketry

Frontier Area

Easy

9, 10, 11, 2, 3

see Handicraft staff - some extra supply costs, $5-$15

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Camping

Scoutcraft

Medium

9, 11, 2

needs pre-requisites, check HERE

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Canoeing

Waterfront

Hard

9 & 10:30

Very difficult for smaller Scouts -
1 1/2 hour sessions Note different time schedule

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Climbing

High Adventure

Medium

9 - 11:30

see High Adventure staff

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Environmental Science

Nature Lodge

Hard

9, 11, 2

Lots of time and projects - Normal Schedule - New Requirements - Start and finish in camp. NO Pre-Requisite (4a).

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Fish and Wildlife Mgt.

Nature Lodge

Hard

9

see Nature staff

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Fishing - 2010 update

Nature Lodge

Medium

2, 3

if 16 or older, must have CA. fishing license
Recommended to bring own fishing gear.

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Fly Fishing - 2010 update

Nature Lodge

Medium

3

if 16 or older, must have CA. fishing license
Recommended to bring own fishing gear.

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Forestry

Nature Lodge

Hard

2

see Nature staff

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Geology - 2010 update

Nature Lodge

Hard

10

needs pre-requisites, check M.B. book

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Horsemanship

Horse Corral

Medium

9 to 12

14 and over have first choice for class positions
- takes a lot of time, extra cost - see Horse staff

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Indian Lore

Frontier Area

Medium

9, 11, 2, 3

Costs about $20 extra for kits

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Leatherwork

Handicraft

Medium

9, 10, 11, 2, 3

see Handicraft staff

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Lifesaving

Waterfront

Hard

9, 10, 11

2nd & 1st class swimming requirements must be passed
before STARTING, (clothes NEEDED for requirement 7e)

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Mammal Study

Nature Lodge

Medium

10, 11, 2

lots of research and study for projects

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Nature

Nature Lodge

Easy

10, 3

needs pre-requisites, check HERE

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Orienteering

Scoutcraft

Medium

10, 2

lots of fun too

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Pioneering

Scoutcraft

Medium

9, 10, 11

Must know basic knots & lashings beforehand

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Pottery

Handicraft

Hard

9 to 11, 2 to 4

see Handicraft staff, costs about $20 extra

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Reptile & Amphibian Study

Nature Lodge

Medium

11

see Nature staff

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Rifle Shooting

Rifle Range

Medium

9, 10, 11, 2

Difficult for younger Scouts, costs about $15 extra

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Rowing

Waterfront

Hard

9 & 10:30

Mon-Thurs - Very difficult for smaller Scouts -
1 1/2 hour sessions. Different time schedule

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Shotgun Shooting

Rifle Range

Hard

9, 10, 11, 2

Difficult for younger Scouts

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Small Boat Sailing

Waterfront

Hard

1:30 to 3

Reserved for 14-years or older, check with staff - Note time
schedule - pre-reqs. needed, check HERE

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Soil & Water Conservation

Nature Lodge

Medium

3

project oriented - pre-reqs. needed, check HERE

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Swimming

Waterfront

Medium

9, 10, 11, 2

Need First Aid rank advancement requirements and basic CPR knowledge BEFORE camp

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Weather

Nature Lodge

Medium

11

long term project

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White Water

Kern River

Hard

1 day a week

Merit Badge is subject to cancellation ... check back here before camp. Additional cost of about $100.

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Wilderness Survival

Scoutcraft

Hard

9, 11, 2

Requires an overnighter in camp

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Wood Carving

Handicraft .

Easy

9, 10, 11, 2, 3

see Handicraft staff.

Merit Badges meet DAILY at the indicated time
. Read your Merit Badge for necessary pre-requisites (long term projects, etc.) before camp.
. Leaders sign Scouts up for Merit Badges using the On-Line system . .
. Click HERE for a printable PDF "checklist" of Merit Badge info and times.

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Scheduled and Unscheduled Activities

Sign up for these activities in the area in which they are held
[or see the Program Director or your Camp Commissioner]

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2nd Class - 5 mile
Needles Lookout
[click picture for info]
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Advancement oriented
. Archery qualifying (any time, Archery Range)
Beaver Award (any time)
Conservation projects (any time, see Commissioners)
First Class Requirements - 1st Year Program
Flag Raising (see Commissioners)
Flag Retreat (see Commissioners)
Flying "W" Award (any time)
Hikes (any time)
Knot board (any time, Scoutcraft)
Knot Tournaments (any time, Scoutcraft)
Lashing (any time, Scoutcraft)
Merit Badge work
Mile Swim [practices needed Mon-Thu, swim Th & Fri]
Nature Hikes (any time, Nature)
Order of the Arrow projects (any time, Indian Lore)
Order of the Arrow program (Tuesday night)
Paul Bunyan (any time, Scoutcraft)
Pioneer projects (any time, Scoutcraft)
Rifle qualifying (any time, Range)
Rope work (any time, Scoutcraft)
Safe Swim Defense [adult leaders - see Aquatics area Director]
Safety Afloat [adult leaders - see Aquatics area Director]
Scout Requirements - 1st Year Program
Second Class Requirements - 1st Year Program
Service projects (any time, see Commissioners)
Shotgun qualifying (any time, Range)
Star Hikes (night, check with Nature area)
Tenderfoot Requirements - 1st Year Program
Trail to 1st Class (any time, Scoutcraft)
Totin' Chip (any time, Scoutcraft)
Youth Protection Training [adult leaders-on line, check with Commissioner]
Zoo Animals on display (any time, Nature)

BSA LIFEGUARD
Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing & Canoeing merit badges
needed before camp; two hours mornings + three hours
afternoons = 30 hours total see Aquatics Staff

Just Pure F U N
. Archery shooting (any time, Range)
Bear Run (Thursday morning, 7 am)
Black powder shooting (Rifle Range
Campfires (Sunday and Friday Night)
Campsite Awards
Canoeing (afternoons, at the Lake)
Cat Eye Trail (evenings - Scoutcraft)
Climbing (several evenings - at Indian Rock) [from youngest beginner to oldest experienced climber] Cobbler (Troop leader sign-up on Sunday)
Craft projects (anytime, Handicraft)
Flag Raising Attendance (morning, 7:50 am)
Flag Retreat Attendance (evening, 6:40 pm)
Gold Panning (afternoons, Mountain Man)
"Hawk" throwing [tomahawk] (anytime, Mountain Man)
Horseback Rides [extra fees - check at camp]
Horseshoe game (anytime, at the Lake)
Ice Cream making (Troop leader sign-up on Sunday)
Initiative Games (Older Scouts & Leaders, C.O.P.E.))
Kayaking (afternoons, at the Lake)
Knot Tournaments (ongoing, Scoutcraft)
Lead Ball casting (some afternoons, Mountain Man)
Mountain Bike trail riding (most days, Bike Shack)
Mountain Man village (ongoing, all day)
Nature Hikes (anytime, see Nature)
Otter swim (some mornings, check with Aquatics)
Project C.O.P.E. [older Scouts, 14+]
Project C.O.P.E. [adult leaders]
Rifle shooting (some afternoons & evenings, Range)
Rock Climbing (several evenings - at Indian Rock) [from youngest beginner to oldest experienced climber] Row Boating (afternoons, at the Lake)
Scout Leader Shoot [adult leaders] (see Rifle Range)
Sentinel Peak [EARLY morning] (sign-up with Sentinal Staff)
Shotgun shooting (afternoons, see Range)
Snorkeling (afternoons, at the Lake)
Swimming (afternoons, at the Lake)
Trading Post (open lots of times, bring $$$ - Ha Ha)
Uncle Steve Patrol Award (all week - see Program Director)
Sierra CPT (Individual High Adventure Program for older Scouts)
Visit Dome Rock [adult leaders-Friday]
Water Polo (afternoons, at the Lake)
Water Volleyball (afternoons, at the Lake)
Wilderness Swim (afterfoons, Leader sign with Aquatics)

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Special Patches and Awards
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Beaver Award ..
1. Attend Camp Whitsett for 6 days and 5 nights.
2. Complete a one hour service or conservation project.
3. Pass 5 rank advancements or one merit badge.
4. Put the Scout Oath and Law into daily use.
5. Do your share of the patrol duties.
6. Participate in a troop, "free time" activity.
.   .- or -
7. Complete assignments given to you by your leader.
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. the Flying "W" Award .
1. Complete the Beaver Award requirements.
2. Complete an additional 2 hour service project.
3. Complete 8 of the following:
.   .a) Tie 5 of the basic 8 knots.
.   .b) Complete one handicraft project.
.   .c) Teach a skill to two or more Scouts.
.   .d) Complete one additional merit badge.
.   .e) Find, prepare, and eat an edible plant (see Nature)
.   .f)   Point out 4 constellations.
.   .g) Participate as a leader in a troop activity.
.   .h) Complete the quarter mile swim.
.   .i)   Shoot a score of 40 or better at the Rifle Range.
.   .j)   Shoot a score of 20 or more at the Archery Range.
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4. Complete an assignment given to you by your leader..

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