Sign up now for Boy Scout summer camps
Puxataunee Phil promised 6 more weeks of winter, and cabin fever has set in. Trade in that fever for fun this summer with camps offered by the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council. The boys who attend camp learn to safely use a bow and arrow, wood carve, tie knots and more, all while having fun at the same time. Twilight camps are offered for working parents, resident week long camps are offered for older boys, and tot lots are available at select camps for siblings.
“Outing is three-quarter of 'ScOuting,' and our summer programs are the laboratories of learning with age appropriate activities that help teach many life skills in a fun and exciting setting,” said Matt Ackerman, Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council.
Each day starts out with an opening ceremony. Scouts arrive prepared with rain gear, non breakable cup, a lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration. Camp is primarily outdoors, so proper attire is expected. Scouts participate in a campfire or ceremony in the afternoon with awards and recognition for a job well done.
The theme for this year's Day Camp Program is "Wild Wild West," and activities will be centered on this western theme to include challenging games, archery, crafts, sports and swimming at select locations.
Nationally certified camp directors administer the camp programs and key staff members are certified in the respective subject they instruct. Health and safety are priorities at all camps. All camp staff are trained to handle emergency situations that may arise. Camps are held at different locations, and cost varies. Early bird fees apply if paid in full by March 31, 2011.
All cancellations must be made in writing prior to the start of camp. Only a portion is refundable –see web site www.threefirescouncil.org for full refund policy or register online today!
DAY CAMPS
Locations/Prices vary by District – See District for Details
CHANONEE DAY CAMP Cantigny – Wheaton July 11-15
MARAMECH HILL DAY CAMP Plowman's Park - Big Rock July 11-15
SHABBONA/CHIPPEWA DAY CAMP Camp Big Timber – Elgin June 24-26
FOX VALLEY DAY CAMP Good Templar Park – Geneva
Tiger Cubs June 28-30; Cub Scouts July 11-15; Webelos July 18-22
TRAILBLAZER DAY CAMP Von Oven – Naperville – Weeklong Day Camp
Week 1 June 13-17; Week 2 June 20-24; Week 3 June 27-June 30
Two Day Webelos Program July 5-7
PATHFINDER-COUNCIL RUN DAY CAMP
Phillips Park, Aurora- July 18-22
SPECIAL NEEDS DAY CAMP
Camp Big Timber & 1 possible Field Trip Location, August 1-4
TWILIGHT CAMPS
NORTHERN TRAIL TWILIGHT CAMP
Nazos Park - Glendale Heights July 18-22
POTAWATOMI TRAILS TWILIGHT CAMP
Oakbrook Park District July 25-29
FOX VALLEY TWILIGHT CAMP
Good Templar Park – Geneva June 27-July 1
Note: If a camp indicates it is twilight, it runs in the late afternoon and evening to help accommodate leader/parent work schedules. Attend whichever camp is most convenient for you.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
KISHWAUKEE CUB-O-REE CAMP
Scout Adventure Camp- Rochelle, Ill. May 20-22
Overnight program for Cub Scouts and Adult Partners.
MARAMECH HILL Overnite
Plowmans Park-Big Rock May 20-21
Webelos Overnite
WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP
Camp Freeland Leslie – CFL- Oxford, Wis.
June 14 – June 17, June 22 – June 25
WEEKENDS IN ILLINOIS
Adventure Camp-Rochelle – Tiger-Wolf-Bear-Webelos
June 18 – June 19, June 25 – June 26, July 9 – July 10, July 16 – July 17, July 23 – July 24
Webelos specialty June 25 – June 26 & July 16 – July 17
$125.00 per Scout, $95.00 per Adult – Contact DesPlaines Valley Council for details
$25.00 Discount Coupon available expires February 26, 2011
Last summer over 3,700 boys attended Cub Scout and Boy Scout camps. This year, be sure your Scout gets to be one of them and bring a friend! For more information, please see the promotional video at www.youtube.com/user/ThreeFiresCouncilBSA#p/a/u/1/jBUzr8SwLpg, contact Rick Stewart at (630) 584-9250, or go to our website at www.threefirescouncil.org.
About the Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America:
The Three Fires Council serves over 37,200 youth throughout Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and parts of Will and Cook counties. Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. For more information please visit www.threefirescouncil.org or to find a Scout unit close to you, visit www.BeAScout.org!