Summer Camp Activities
Troop 109 will be attending summer camp at Ransburg Scout Reservation July 5- 11. We'll be camping in the Pine Grove and Ridge Runner campsites.
In addition to summer camp, there are two day camp opportunities for scouts, Dan Beard and Baden Powell. Both are held at Camp Belzer. See below for more details.
In addition to summer camp, there are two day camp opportunities for scouts, Dan Beard and Baden Powell. Both are held at Camp Belzer. See below for more details.
Troop 109 Guide to Summer Camp at Ransburg (download)
- what to bring
- what to expect upon arrival
- typical daily schedule
- meals (dietary restrictions? let us Mr. Leser know ASAP)
- merit badge classes and other activities
- Firecrafter and Order of the Arrow activities
- safety procedures and health information
- driving directions, sending a letter and visiting camp
- Map
Additional links:
- Annual Health and Medical Record - complete all parts, obtain Dr. signature & submit original to Mr. Leser ASAP!
- Jungle Journal - download the daily schedule
- Dining Hall Menu (go to tab 2 for week 6) - what's for breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Ransburg Youtube channel - includes moviemaking merit badge videos
- Ransburg Scout Reservation website
- Ransburg map (2015) - campsite & activity locations
- Ransburg virtual tour - bird's eye view of the camp
- Ransburg activity schedule (2015) - merit badges times
- Camping Guide (2015) - everything you need to know to prepare for a great summer camp experience
- Ransburg Leaders Guide (2015) - everything you need to know to oversee the Troop
- Adult Leader Training Schedule (2015) - for adult attendees
- Aquatics Considerations for Leaders - details about swim checks, etc.
- 2015 Crossroads of America Council Camp flyer (2015)
- Dan Beard First Class Camp info and registration (2015)
Designed for younger Scouts who are working toward the rank of First Class. Scouts will have the opportunity to complete various requirements towards the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. This camp will emphasize the major skills needed in those three ranks. Scouts attending Dan Beard will also have the opportunity to earn the First Aid merit badge and Camper, the first rank of Firecrafter. Dan Beard Camp is located at Camp Belzer and operates Monday through Thursday from 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM. The cost is $135.00 per five day session. - Baden-Powell Merit Badge Camp info and registration (2015)
Class schedule
Prerequisites
Provides an opportunity to earn up to eight merit badges. This is an accelerated, intensive learning environment, so it is strongly recommended that Scouts be First Class or higher when taking the Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may be required to take classroom notes, tests, and/or have out of class assignments to complete merit badge requirements. Most of the classes have requirements which must be completed either prior to coming to Baden Powell or done afterwards. These requirements and prerequisites are listed with the schedule. Scouts will receive a partial when the prerequisites are not turned in or Scouts do not show proficiency in the open-book, open-note tests given in some classes. These tests are used to show that the Scouts have a good working knowledge of the merit badge. Completed merit badge cards will be given when Scouts have finished all the requirements. - Indiana State Fair - Boy Scout Base Camp