Camp Medicine Bow

2008 Camp Program Highlights

Weekly Theme (Week 3) - OUTER SPACE WEEK
This camp season there is a new and exciting program to offer scout and adult leaders.  The weekly themese will set the stage for all programs hapenning during our stay at Camp Medicine Bow.
Get ready to explore the universe!  Discover the cosmos, fly where no one has flown and make the impossbile possible!  To infinity and beyond!
 
DAILY TROOP ACTIVITIES
Monday: Flag Raising and lowering start five minutes before Breakfast and Dinner.  Monday Night Welcome Campfire - Starts in the Medicine Bow Amphitheatre at 8:00 pm.  Come on down and watch the great songs and skits put on by the Medicine Bow Staff.
Tuesday: Campsite inspections begin at 9:00am and run each morning through Saturday.  SPL/Silver CY Crackerbarrell starts in the Rathom Lodge at 8:30 pm.  Troop Tournament begins after Lunch and carries on through the week until Saturday.
Wednesday: Dessert Baking Contest is judged at dinner.
Thursday: Scavenger Hunt - Starts in the Rathom Lodge at 8:00pm.  Costume Night! - Dress up as your favorite weekly themed character for dinner.
Friday: OA Night- Wear your OA sashes to dinner to be recognized for such a great achievement.  Sailing Regatta - After Dinner at the Ashaway Aquatic Center.
Saturday: Swim Carnival after Lunch.  Scoutmaster and SPL events held aftrer the Swim Carnival.
Inter-Troop Challenges - Senior Patrol Leaders may announce pre-arranged troop challenges at meals.
 
SCOUTING ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS
Climb on Safety, Youth Protection Training, Basic Leader Essentials, Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense, Trek Safety, Scoutmaster Specifics, Outdoor Leadership Training (OLS), Leave No Trace, CPR, and Instructor Certificates.
Specific times for all training programs will be posted in the campsite or talk to your PC.
 
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Troop Tournament and scheduling will be discussed at the Monday Senior Patrol Leader Meeting.
Senior Patrol Leaders should bring a list of events that were not available to pre-schedule at the Tuesday Night Barbecue, and Program Request Sheets, with them to the Monday Senior Patrol Leader Meeting.
If there are any questions about scheduling or events throughout the week, the Program Comissioner will be able to help during Sunday check-in