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Aquatics
COPE & Climbing
Eagle Quest
Ecology / Conservation
Handicraft
Micro Treks
Order of the Arrow
Personal Wellness
Scoutcraft
Shooting Sports
Trades

 

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Advancement Schedule
Daily Program Schedule
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Leader Programs
     

With everything in store for the “big kid” campers, there should be no reason why you shouldn’t have even more fun than the Scouts!

Leader Meetings
• These daily meetings will consist of the camp staff leadership giving you a run-down of all the day’s program information and other little items of business to help your Unit’s week run as smooth as possible.
• Only one Leader is required to attend these meetings as we encourage the others to help out the Scouts in Eagle Quest or in merit badge sessions.

Meeting Locations
Sunday: after supper, Program Center
Monday: 9:30 am, Eagle Quest
Tuesday: 9:30 am, COPE/Climbing

Wednesday: 9:30 am, Eco/Con
Thursday: 9:30 am, Personal Wellness
Friday: 9:30 am, Waterfront

Get Involved

We understand that your own Unit’s interests are the number one priority, but we welcome your assistance to make Tesomas even better. We ask that you help contribute to the camp with any special skills that you have. Help is always appreciated within program areas, guarding on the Waterfront, and maintenance.

Training

We offer a variety of training to support you and your Troop in your year-round activities. Please use the online system to register for these courses, see page 17 for specific instructions.

 

Climb On Safely

Monday, 7:45-9:00 PM, Hanna Venture Base: Adult leader training which outlines the procedure for organizing BSA climbing/rappelling activities at a natural site or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower.

 

CPR, AED & First Aid Certification

Monday - Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Hanna Venture Base: Designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life. You must pass a test at the third session to receive your certification. The course costs $30.

Hanna Climbing Wall Instructor Certification

 

Thursday, 7:45-9:00 PM, Hanna Venture Base: Allows a unit to use the Hanna Venture Base indoor climbing wall. Leaders are required to attend Climb on Safely on Monday Certification is good for one year.

 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Eagle Quest: Designed to sharpen camping and other outdoor skills so that leaders can deliver the outdoor portion of the scouting program. Is required for new scoutmasters and assistants to be considered “Trained”. The course prepares leaders to teach the outdoor skills that scouts need for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. This course is also highly recommended for troop committee members, Webelos leaders, and leaders of venturing and varsity units.

 

Safe Swim & Safety Afloat

Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Tesomas Waterfront: Learn what it takes to safely operate aquatic programs within your troop.

 

Trek Safely

Tuesday, 5:00 - 5:45 PM, Program Center: Designed to help youth and adult leaders plan and carry out a safe trekking experience for the members of their unit. Trek Safely applies to all types of outdoor experiences that involve trekking, including hiking, backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding, caving, rafting, kayaking, sailing, ski touring, mountain climbing, and mountain biking.

 

Youth Protection

Friday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Program Center: The BSA places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. All Cub Scout and Boy Scout adult volunteers should take this course. It covers the BSA’s Youth Protection policies, kinds of abuse, signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosure of abuse, and proper reporting procedures.

 

Geezer Merit Badge
Have you always wanted to earn your own merit badge? Pick up a list of the requirements in the Program Center to get started. This program takes place throughout the week and will be be an explosion of fun.

Challenge the Staff
Throughout the week, Units (including adults and Scouts) are welcome to challenge the staff or other Units to some kind of competition. Anything from volleyball, chilly-willys, cook-offs, ultimate frisbee, etc. are fair game.

 

See How You Can Help for additional ways to help Tesomas and the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation!

     







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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