2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007

and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007

Page 1 of 11

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

2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007

and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007

Page 2 of 11

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)

2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007

and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007

Page 3 of 11

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 1 hour long)

Activity Requirement

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

2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007

and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007

Page 4 of 11

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 ScheduleAquatics Department

Polar Bear Swims Swimming MB Lifesaving MB Canoeing MB Rowing MB

BSA Lifeguard Snorkeling BSA

Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat

Kayaking BSA SCUBA BSA Open Swims

Science Department

Electricity MB Space Exploration MB Nuclear Science MB

Weather MB Chemistry MB Astronomy MB Electronics MB

New mandatory age requirements for Science Badges are posted under the Science Department

Schedule.

Eagle DepartmentAmerican Heritage MB

Citizenship in the World MB Citizenship in the Nation MB

Citizenship in the Community MB Communications MB

First Aid MB Emergency Prep. MB Personal Fitness MB

Personal Management MB Public Speaking MB

Dan Beard Department

As part of the full day program Tenderfoot Requirements

Second Class Requirements First Class Requirements

Overnighter Also Offered Totin’ Chip

Open Session by Appointment only and must be submitted by Dinner

Sunday

All Day Closed Session Sign Up on Sunday Night

Ecology Department Environmental Science. MB

Forestry MB Nature MB

Fish/Wild Mgt. MB Energy MB

Oceanography MB Reptile & Amphibian Study MB

Fishing MB Geology MB

Mammal Study MB Soil & Water Cons. MB

Archeology MB Bird Study MB Genealogy MB

Insect Study MB Plant Science MB

Handicraft Department

Pottery MB Textiles MB

Woodcarving MB Basketry MB

Indian Lore MB Leatherwork MB

Fingerprinting MB Art MB

Scoutcraft Department

Camping MB Cooking MB

Pioneering MB Wilderness Survival MB

Overnighters

Photography DepartmentPhotography MB

Sunday Troop Photos

Spoke n' Rope Department C.O.P.E. Low Course C.O.P.E. High Course Mountain Biking Treks

Mountain Biking Overnighters Mountain Boarding

Wilderness Overnighters

Rock Climbing Department Climbing MB

Climb on Safely Certification Belay Certification Bouldering Class

Red, Blue & White Runner

Shooting Sports Department Archery MB

Rifle MB Shotgun MB

Woodburning

Open Burning 9-12 and 2-5

GolfGolf MB

Horseback RidingHorsemanship MB

Sailing

More information at the May 5th Leaders’ Meeting

Open Activities

Opening & Closing Campfires Water Carnival

Volleyball Tournament O.A. Social

Snorkeling BSA SCUBA BSA

Mile Swim Open Crafts

Open Swims & Boating CPR Training

Open Shooting Discover SCUBA

Ajapeu Award (open to all campers)

2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007

and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007

Page 5 of 11

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

2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007

and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007

Page 6 of 11

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

2007 Summer Camps Ockanickon on June 17- 23, 2007

and Camp Rodney on July 8-14, 2007

Page 7 of 11

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.

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

Page 11 of 11

Camp Rodney Photos

Arrival and Check-In

Opening Ceremonies

Rifle Range

Indian Lore Merit Badge

Shotgun Merit Badge

Brownsea Program

Undefeated Volleyball Champions Campsite Activities

The Nature Center

Camp wide Games

Motor boating Sailing Merit Badge

Polar Bear Swim and Life

Saving Merit Badge

Pottery Merit Badge

Closing Ceremonies

Roll Call

Archery Merit Badge

Retreat

Metalworking Merit Badge

Climbing Merit badge