CSR 2020 | Scouts BSA Summer Camp 2020 + UseLetter 11 – Summer Camp Cancelled + Announcing New Camping Opportunities

It is with great sadness and disappointment that we announce the cancellation of Summer Camp 2020, at Cherokee Scout Reservation, due to continued decreases in participation.
 
With the reduced participation and lack of payments, we do not have the cash in-hand to pay our bills; therefore, we cannot successfully operate camp.
 
Please share this information with your Scouts, leaders, and families.
 
Full refunds of all fees paid will the processed within the next thirty days. Unit leaders do not need to take any action regarding refunds.
 
We will refund the full amount paid via check. Refund checks will be mailed on Friday, July 3. For in-council units, refund checks will be mailed to the Scoutmaster. For out-of-council units, refund checks will be mailed to the address on file.
 
Memorabilia pre-orders: Memorabilia has been ordered. Some has arrived at camp. We will send memorabilia orders to the unit leader for distribution to the unit.
 
Direct questions regarding refunds to Kristina Edmondson at 336-378-9166 or Kristina.edmondson@scouting.org.
 
We will announce the campsite reservation process for 2021 by July 3.
 
We look forward to you and your Scouts joining us at Cherokee for Summer Camp 2021.
 
Future Program Opportunities at CSR
We are excited to provide units, Scouts, and families two new camping opportunities at Cherokee – Summer Encampments and Winter Camp.
 
Cherokee Summer Encampments

• Cherokee Summer Encampments allow units and Scouts to enjoy Cherokee Scout Reservation’s facilities and program during a weekend setting.
• Units may camp for the weekend.
• Scouts may come as day campers.
• The fee is $100.
• Scouts may participate in one activity/merit badge on Saturday.
• Merit badge/activity offerings may include, but not limited to:
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Shotgun Shooting
  • Rifle Shooting
  • Archery
  • First Aid
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Environmental Science
  • Welding
  • Automotive Maintenance
  • Woodworking
  • Citizenship in the Nation
  • Citizenship in the World
  • ATV PowerSports ($25 program fee)
• There are 4 Cherokee Summer Encampment Weekends:
  • Weekend 1: July 10-12
  • Weekend 2: July 17-19
  • Weekend 3: July 24-26
  • Weekend 4: July 31 – August 2
• Units/Scouts may attend more than one encampment.
• Scouts will need a medical form, Parts A and B.
• Registration links coming soon.

 
 
Winter Camp 2020

• We will offer a winter camp the week between Christmas and New Years in 2020.
• Scouts will arrive on the afternoon of Sunday, December 27.
• Scouts will depart at the end of program on Wednesday, December 30.
• Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in at least three merit badges/activities.
• Merit badge and activity offerings include, but are not limited to:
  • ATV PowerSports ($25 program fee)
  • Muzzle Loading Shooting
  • Wilderness Survival – with a winter season spin
  • Search and Rescue
  • Scouts BSA Pistol Shooting
  • Electronics
  • Drafting
  • Engineering
• The fee will include meals starting with supper on Sunday, December 27 through lunch on Wednesday, December 30.
• Scouts may come with their unit.
• Scouts may come as Provisional campers.
• Scouts will need a current medical form, Parts A, B, and C.
• The fee is $165.
• If payments are paid in full by Friday, November 13, Scouts will receive a $15 discount.
• Registration and promotional materials coming soon.

 
Links to previous Summer Camp Updates

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