CCR Programs

The Programs offered at CCR

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Waterfront

The water front at CCR is spectacular. For the 1997 summer camp season there will be a sailing outpost offered, on a 26 foot sailboat recently acquired by the camp. For this we have a dedicated boat captain. The waterfront also has things for those who choose to do things besides spend four days on a sailboat. There is a smaller sailing program in which scouts can receive sailing merit badge, and information above and beyond the merit badge. The camp owns two 15 foot sailboats and 6 Snarks that are used by the sailing program. Another version of sailing that is offered at CCR is boardsailing, also known as windsurfing. The camp has 6 boards for the use of the scouts.

The boating beach also offers water-skiing and motorboating merit badges. For these camp has a 16 foot tri-hull larson with a 40 horsepower engine.

In addition, this portion of the beach program offers canoeing and rowing merit badges, with an adequate number of boats for each badge.

The separate swimming beach is also a scout favorite. In the summer of 1993 the boating and swimming beaches were separated to accommodate the expanding programs. The swimming beach offers swimming and lifesaving merit badges. In addition, the swimming beach also offers lifeguarding, first class swim, and an instructional swim for beginning swimmers.

Scoutcraft
It includes many of the merit badges related to traditional scouting: Cooking, Wilderness Survival, Pioneering, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, and Orienteering. New for the summer of 1995, the area that was handicraft will now be joined with Scoutcraft. This will add the merit badges of Indian Lore, Woodcarving, Leatherwork, Basketry, Art, and Sculpture to this area.

Ecology and Conservation (Nature)
The Ecology and Conservation area at camp has always been popular with scouts. It offers most of the natural science related merit badges such as Environmental Science, Oceanography, Soil and Water Conservation, Astronomy, Forestry, Mammal Study, Bird Study, Insect Study, Fish and Wildlife Management, Reptile Study, Geology, Weather and Nature.

Shooting Sports
Our shooting sports area offers three merit badges, Archery, Shotgun Shooting, and Rifle Shooting.

Health Lodge
Our Health Officer offers badges in his field of expertise. The Health officer helps scouts get First Aid and Emergency Preparedness merit badges. A course is also offered in CPR and the first aid knowledge that is required for rank advancement.

Other Programs and Advancement Opportunities

BADEN POWELL I

The Baden Powell I program is designed for the first year camper who is new to Scout camping. Any first year camper is eligible to participate. The Scout will work with experienced staff members on Tenderfoot through First Class requirements, on a daily schedule.

BADEN POWELL II

Baden Powell II is designed for the future leaders of your patrols and troop. Experienced staff members will work with Scouts selected by the scoutmaster. The skill sessions will be conducted on a daily schedule, put into practice within the troop program, evaluated, and discussed. A campwide competitive event, planned by the Baden Powell II participants will be conducted at week's end.

PROGRAM PLANING TIPS

While at Camp Castle Rock, Scouts should plan to work on those skills, which are required for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class and also merit badges. Part of the adventure of Scout camp is the time available for individual, patrol and troop activity. Plan your program with some room for new ideas. Really put into practice those skills or activities which will build patrol spirit and teamwork and boy leadership. As the week progresses, meet with your junior leaders and individual Scouts to check on progress, and other needs.

Be flexible. Use the help and guidance of the camp staff. They are willing to accommodate your needs. They will do their best.

REMEMBER: Consider individual, patrol, and troop needs

Be aware of the Scout skills and merit badges required for each rank, and for each Scout. Be sure each Scout can learn in the best way possible-- while also having fun.

Meals at CCR

Camp meals are prepared by the patrols in the patrol site. Camp staff members will be assigned as a guest of your patrols. Greet them at your entryway. Mealtime is great for building patrol spirit and teamwork. Use the patrol duty roster. Give a cheer, sing a patrol song, and say grace before meals. Encourage group effort in cleanup, to make it go more quickly.

All lunches, Sunday dinner, and Friday dinner will be served picnic style from the Commissary. A continental breakfast is served on Saturday. Two Scouts from each Troop are expected to remain after meals to assist with clean-up. These should be pre assigned during your pre-camp planning.

Consider the staff guest as a resource to help teach firebuilding, food preparation, cooking, and clean-up.

Menus will be provided Staples will be replenished on request. Please wash staple containers before refill.

Special food needs (for campers of guests) should be requested prior to camp.

Take the time to prepare some of the more difficult meals during your precamp training. This will help your patrols to begin to work together and gain an understanding of what will be expected of them at camp. And they will get to know each others skills a little better, making them more of a team.

A troop may bring their own special foods or condiments and store them in the camp cooler or freezer. Ice can be purchased at the Commissary.

DINING OPTION: troops selecting this option will be expected to provide two Scouts prior to meal time to set up for the meal, and two Scouts following the meal to cleanup both the dining area and the dishes.

REMEMBER: Food wastes attract unwanted guests, such as skunks and raccoons. Be sure your garbage is handled properly. Be sure your dishes are cleanly washed. Do not leave food in a cooler in the campsite. Return leftover foods (except staples) to the Commissary after each meal.

FLAG CEREMONIES

A campwide retreat will be conducted each evening. Troops will be asked to provide the color guard for the flag-lowering. The staff will train these Scouts in the appropriate skills. All Scouts should attend. Some Scouts and a leader may remain in camp to complete cleanup. Evening programs will begin after retreat, from the flagpole.

Each troop is expected to conduct a daily troopsite flag raising ceremony, and lowering their flag prior to the campwide retreat.

SERVICE TROOP

Troops will be assigned the tasks of cleaning the shower building, the Yellow Band Room, the sidewalks around the Commissary Building, and other special tasks as needed.

A SCOUT IS REVERENT

Camp Castle Rock provides a chaplain service. The many duties of the Chaplain include helping Scouts prepare for the religious award of their denomination, and asking for their assistance as Chaplain's Aide. Devotional minutes are scheduled. Help us all put into practice the 12th point of the Scout Law.

TRADING POST

The Trading Post will be open each day during the posted hours. The Trading Post has soft drinks, candy bars, ice cream, and other treats. It also stocks handicraft items and Scout literature.

Checks are accepted, with prior approval of the Camp Director.

ADVANCEMENT IN CAMP
Advancement is only one of seven methods of the Boy Scout program, yet it can get out of hand in Scout camp. Our intent is to focus on scout learning the skills he needs for a lifetime, and to concentrate on those skills he needs to get from Tenderfoot to First Class. These are important formative steps in a Scout's development.
We must remember that those little round patches are called "merit" badges. They are symbols of skills which a Scout can perform. They are rewards for the learning which the Scout has accomplished. They are something which the Scout has "merited".
Help us be sure your Scouts plan their week to accomplish the skills they needs, and that they have time to learn the skills they want to learn... even though it may not lead to a badge this year!

RECREATIONAL FISHING

Fishing equipment is available from the Commissary, but it is highly recommended that you bring your own. Good fishing can be had from the lakeshore. (It can be difficult to catch two varieties as required for the merit badge.)

OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIPS

Trips to outpost camping areas can be a special adventure for your troop. Canoe trips on the "mighty Wisconsin River" provide a mini-high adventure and will provide a lasting memory. Only "swimmer" qualified Scouts and leaders may participate in this activity. Two adult leaders are required but troops may combine for this activity. The staff is available to provide pre-trip instruction. The Safety Afloat guidelines must be followed.

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