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Camp Long Lake offers
a wide variety of program opportunities for Scouts of
all ages. Below is the list of the programs Camp Long
Lake offers. Information is also provided on requirements
that must be met before partaking in the program.
Merit Badges
Camp Long Lake offers
several merit badge opportunities during the week. Some
merit badges do require a few requirements to be completed
before camp. The list below lists the merit badges offered
during the week as well as any information you may need
to know before taking them at camp.
Merit badges listed with a † next to the name and in blue signify the merit badge book is required.
Merit badges listed with a ‡ next to the name and in green signify the merit badge is only taught 6th and 7th week and the merit badge book is required.
| Merit Badge |
Notes |
| Archery |
Cost: $5 |
| Astronomy† |
Complete before camp: 6 |
| Basketry |
Cost: ~$20 |
| Bird Study |
Complete before camp: 7, 8 |
| Camping† |
Complete before camp: 8c, 8d, 9a, 9b, 9c |
| Canoeing |
BSA Swimmer Test |
| Citizenship in the Nation† |
Complete before camp: 2, 8 |
| Citizenship in the World† |
Complete before camp: 7 |
| Climbing |
Age: 13+ |
| Cooking |
Complete before camp: 7, Cost: $5 |
| Emergency Preparedness‡ |
Complete before camp: 1, 2c, 8c |
| Environmental Science† |
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| First Aid† |
Complete before camp: 1, 2b |
| Fish & Wildlife Management† |
Complete before camp: 7d |
| Fishing |
Bring Fishing Pole |
| Forestry |
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| Geology |
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| Golf |
Bring Clubs, Cost: $20 |
| Indian Lore |
Complete before camp: 1 Cost: ~$12 |
| Leatherworking |
Cost: ~$20 |
| Lifesaving† |
Complete before camp: SC 7a-7c, FC 9a-9c |
| Mammal Study |
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| Medicine† |
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| Motorboating† |
Pass BSA Swimmer Test, Cost: $5 |
| Nature |
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| Orienteering† |
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| Personal Fitness† |
Complete after camp: 8 |
| Personal Management‡ |
Complete before camp: 1, 10, 2 (after) |
| Photography† |
Camera, Cost: $10 |
| Pioneering† |
Complete before camp: T4a,4b and FC 7a, 7b, 7c |
| Reptile & Amphibian Study† |
Complete before camp: 8 |
| Rifle |
Cost: $10 |
| Rowing |
Pass BSA Swimmer Test |
| Shotgun |
Weight 110+ Cost: $12.00 |
| Small Boat Sailing |
Pass BSA Swimmer Test |
| Soil & Water Conservation† |
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| Swimming† |
Complete before camp: SC 7a-7c, FC 9a-9c |
| Water Sports |
Cost: $3.00 per trip ($12.00 per week) |
| Weather |
Complete before camp: 8 |
| Whitewater‡ |
Pass BSA Swimmer Test, Earn Kayaking BSA, Cost: $60 (Outpost) |
| Wilderness Survival† |
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| Woodcarving |
Cost: ~$15.00 |
Awards
Some programs are not considered merit badges in the Boy Scouts of America, and instead they are called awards. Below is a list of awards that are offered at Camp Long Lake.
| Award |
Notes |
| Boardsailing BSA |
Pass BSA Swimmer Test |
| BSA Lifeguard |
$25 for CPR books |
| Mile Swim BSA |
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| Snorkeling BSA |
Pass BSA Swimmer Test |
| Kayaking BSA |
Pass BSA Swimmer Test |
Outpost
The outpost program is for boys who are at least 13 years old. Each outpost Scouts
will leave camp for one night to do activities. Camp Long
Lake offers two outpost programs. They are a canoe outpost
and a rafting outpost. The rafting outpost is offered only during Weeks 6 & 7 and
leaves Monday
evening and returns Tuesday evening. Scout will camp out
on a scenic riverside campground Monday night. Then whitewater
raft down the Peshtigo River for an exciting three hour
adventure. Only one day's worth of merit badge program
will be missed with the planned schedule. Experienced
guides from Wildman Whitewater Ranch will be assisting
all Scouts. Safety equipment will be provided. Scouts
will need to bring swimwear and river shoes. Camp Long
Lake will staff the transportation and adult supervision.
The trip cost is $60.00 before May 20th or $70.00 after
May 20th. All Participants must be competent swimmers.
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