CSR 2020 | Cherokee Summer Encampment Registration Opens

Cherokee Scout Reservation is excited to offer Cherokee Summer Encampments as an opportunity to support your troop’s summer outdoor program and provide Scouts with an opportunity for advancement and fun outside.
 
Think if Cherokee Summer Encampments as a unit camping trip with access to summer camp programs, trained staff, and facilities for Saturday’s adventure.
 
COVID-19 Mitigation
The mindset outlined below is essential to our COVID-19 mitigation plan for the weekends.

• Priority 1: Reduce mixing of groups as much as possible
• Priority 2: Maximize space between groups as much as possible
• Priority 3: Reduce use of shared spaces/equipment as much as possible
• You can review the COVID-19 mitigation plan for the weekends on the Encampments FAQ page.
• The three priorities listed above directed the development of the weekend schedule and program delivery.
• We also attempted to provide access to merit badges/programs that units may not be able to do without camp support.

 
Registration
Cherokee Summer Encampments are available for four weekends for units:
1.July 10 – 12
2.July 17 – 19
3.July 24 – 26
4.July 31 – August 2
 
Cherokee Summer Encampments are available to Day Campers for four weekends:
1.     Saturday, July 11
2.     Saturday, July 18
3.     Saturday, July 25
4.     Saturday, August 1
 
Scouts may attend more than one encampment weekend.
 
Cost

• The weekend costs $90.
• There is a $25 program fee for ATV PowerSports.
• For your fee, Scouts can expect plenty of outdoor fun, a merit badge program, a limited-edition camp patch (2020 summer camp patch), time with your troop, an awesome campfire show, and a trained and energetic camp staff.
• The fee is the same for unit camping and day campers.

 
Merit Badges/Programs Available
Scouts may choose from the following merit badges/activities.

• Swimming
• Kayaking
• Citizenship in the Nation
• Citizenship in the World
• First Aid
• Emergency Preparedness
• Chemistry & Nuclear Science (a combination)
• Robotics
• Geocaching
• Automotive Maintenance
• Archery
• Rifle Shooting.
• ATV PowerSports

 
Registration & Merit Badge Enrollment Process
1.     Unit leaders will register the troop using the DoubleKnot links posted above.
2.     We are using DoubleKnot to collect payment and additional information such as campsite preferences and desire to participate in the OA call-out ceremony on Saturday night.
3.     Once unit leaders submit payment via DoubleKnot, Camp Director Bud Harrelson will receive an email.
4.     At this point, Bud will activate your unit in Summer Camp Systems - the online tool we use to manage merit badge enrollment.
5.     Once your troop is activated in Summer Camp Systems, you can enroll your Scouts in merit badges.
6.     Bud will alert you via email once you have been activated in Summer Camp Systems.
7.     This is not an automated process. There will be some delay between paying on DoubleKnot and having access to Summer Camp Systems.
8.     Units will be activated in Summer Camp Systems in the order in which they pay on DoubleKnot.
9.     Day Campers will indicate their merit badge preferences during registration on DoubleKnot.
10.  Bud will enroll day campers in merit badges.
11.  Merit badge enrollment confirmation will be sent to day campers via email.
 
Campsite Selection

• When the unit leader registers the troop on DoubleKnot, they will list the unit's top three choices for campsites.
• The camp leadership will do its best to honor the unit's wishes, but may not be able to.
• Campsite assignments will be made to increase the distance between units.
• All campsites feature electricity and running water. All campsites have a shelter (sizes vary). All campsites are close to a shower house.

 
OA Call-Out Ceremony

• The OA will conduct a call-out ceremony as part of the Saturday closing campfire.

 
Other Camping Opportunities for Summer 2020

• If your unit is interested in reserving Cherokee Scout Reservation beyond the timeframe of the weekend encampments, you are welcomed to do so.
• Several units have inquired about reserving the camp for a week or extended weekend between encampments.
• Everyone is welcomed to do so. Facilities usage fees will apply. Program staff will not be available.
• If you are interested in reserving CSR for weekday use, please contact Bud Harrelson (bud.harrelson@scouting.org) directly.
• Units are also encouraged to consider Hemric Scout Reservation, Hagan Sea Base, Woodfield West, and Woodfield Cub World for week-long, weekend, and extended weekend camping.
• Units can reserve space at Hemric, Hagan, and Woodfield by submitting a facilities use request form.