●    Summer camp is not a merit badge mill, where you pay a fee and automatically receive six merit badges. We suggest
           that you plan on a maximum of five merit badges per boy per week of camp.

●    The most difficult merit badges to earn are those that require great amounts of physical strength, stamina and coordination i.e. canoeing, climbing, lifesaving, rifle shooting, rowing, shotgun shooting, swimming, and archery.

●    Review the merit badge requirements of each merit badge for each boy. Scouts should take merit badges that are age and skill level appropriate.

●    Complete the prerequisites before coming to camp. Most of the prerequisites are written assignments, and are not fun to work on while in camp.

●    Pay attention to the distance between the program areas when selecting merit badge sessions. It is a mile to the waterfront from the main part of camp. The shotgun range is a good distance away from the other program areas as well. Scouts only have ten minutes between sessions.

●    We realize that some of the tents smell of mildew, but please do not use spray or roll-on deodorant in the tent to “freshen it up” – we would hate to have to sell you the tent.  The chemicals in those products destroy the fabric of the tent and its ability to stay waterproof. 

●    Be flexible. Each week nearly 300 boys attend camp and while the staff is there to meet everyone’s needs, a scout is friendly, cheerful, and courteous. We need to practice the Scout Law in camp while dealing with others.

●    Communicate! If you have a special need or want to do something spectacular, tell us about it and we will give it our best shot.

●    CONDUCT YOUR OA ELECTION BEFORE COMING TO CAMP. ELECTION RESULTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER BEFORE MAY 31, 2006.