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This Page last updated
June 03, 2002
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Ca.P.S.
(Cachalot Program
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What is Cachalot Program Survive?
Ca.P.S. was
designed for the older boys in camp, who are looking for that certain
something fun to do. It was designed to challenge the older boys. It
focuses on the survival skills taught in many different program areas of
camp. It was designed to take those skills and tie them together in one
program, a survival skills program. The hope is to show the boys how to
use all the skills in a practical manner. The boys will spend the week
reviewing skills, then participate in a final event to test and tie it all
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involved in Ca.P.S.? |
What will they do in that
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| - Aquatics: |
Personal and group
survival skills in and around the water |
| - Nature: |
Wild edible plants,
drinking water, tracking, identification of poisonous plants and
animals |
| - Scoutcraft: |
Fire building, and
wilderness survival skills, survival kits |
| - Handicraft: |
Creating tools and
utensils |
| - Program staff: |
Team work |
| - Health Officer: |
Wilderness first aid |
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When is the Program being
offered?
- All 4 weeks at Cachalot Summer Camp 2002
- Classes will be taught all week in the various Program areas.
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COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING
CORPS
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What
is the Cachalot CIT Corps? It’s the training program for 14-year-old Scouts who
are serious about becoming future staff members. As a CIT, you will perform
many of the same duties assigned to Staff members. You will participate in
Campfires, ceremonies, cleaning details, some instructing responsibilities, and
many other duties along side veteran staff members. During the day, you will
train in various program areas and then spend the other half working towards
personal advancement in the form of merit badges, specialty programs like BSA
Lifeguard and Ca.P.S, as well as performing service hours to the camp. A CIT
must be at least First Class rank or above, have his Scoutmaster and Parents’
permission, and have a positive Scouting attitude.
Interested in the Corps?
The cost for the summer is $70.00 for the
first week and $35.00 for each week thereafter. While it may seem strange to
pay for a program where it appears you will be working all day. The Camp’s
supervision wants to assure you that the CIT Corps is a dynamic training program
which will challenge Scouts and expand there knowledge of Camp, Scouting, and
themselves.
Please contact
the Camp or Program Director if you want further information on this exciting
program.
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Mountain Biking
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Camp Cachalot
runs a mountain bike program for campers. We suggest that you plan a time of
riding within camp, on the State trails or an out of camp bike hike. Bicycle
rides can be planned as a patrol or troop event with the assistance of a leader.
Our Mountain bike director will be more than happy to assist you in your
planning. We do not allow individual trips.
Camp
Cachalot is located in Myles Standish State Forest, which has 125 miles of
bicycle trails. Troops are encouraged to sign up for a troop or patrol bike
hike. A bicycle trip could be planned for one day during your camp stay. Scouts
and leaders may make arrangements to bring their bicycles and helmets to camp
with them, but due to lack of secure storage, the camp cannot be held
responsible for theft or damage to your bikes and equipment. All bikes must be
stored in the mountain bike garage with the camp bikes, but remember this is
sometimes unlocked and bike locks should be considered. Leaders and Scouts are
encouraged to use the camp's equipment for this reason
Bikes cannot be used in the main camp areas. You may want to call ahead to
check availability and reserve some the week before you arrive. Please advise us
of the days you will be out of camp for these trips.
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Canoe Trips
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Plans for this event should be made with several
people and the proper forms made out. Two forms must be filled out 24 hours
prior to leaving. (This program will be fun if proper planning is done in
advance.)
See:
Waterfront Director for canoes, instruction and requirements.
Program Director for plans – “Trip Registration Form”.
Dinning Hall/Camp Director for food – “Trip Meal Request Form”.
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Eagle Week
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This
Eagle Course is designed to meet the very specific needs of attaining Eagle
and will focus on Eagle required badges and seminars. They will include:
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Eagle Required Badges |
Letter of Life Goals and
Purpose |
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How to Prepare an Eagle
Application |
The Paperwork Possess |
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How to Prepare an Eagle
Project |
Where to get help |
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Eagle Project Paperwork |
Uniform |
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Why letters of
Recommendation |
Preparation for the Board of
Review |
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Positions & Leadership
Opportunity |
What it means to be an Eagle |
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Cadre/Provisional Troop
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The Cadre Troop
is made up of a wide range of Scouts that either could not attend camp with
their troop or are attending Cachalot for a second time. If a Scout would like
to come back for a second week he may do so for a discounted cost of $209.00.
Cadre Scouts
must be currently registered with and participating in a local troop. They must
have a letter of recommendation from their Scoutmaster stating that they are not
a discipline problem and that the Scoutmaster recommends them for Camp. Cadre
Scouts not meeting the normal guidelines for Scouting will be asked to leave
camp.
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Magee Night / Campwide Game
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Hiking
Program
| HIKING MERIT BADGE: |
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The Scoutcraft area offers the hiking merit badge from 10:00 a.m. until
12:00 a.m. and will be hiking daily and through lunch. There will be
bagged lunches for everyone that signs up for the trips, including all of
the merit badge students. |
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NATURE HIKES:
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The Nature Area offers a
variety of hikes, which are designed to be fun as well as to help Scouts
understand a little about nature. These hikes may be done on an
individual basis or as a group, such as a patrol activity |
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BOTANY HIKES:
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A
botany hike focuses on plants that live in New England. Edible, useful and
poisonous plants are identified. Botany hikes are short and are a good way to
see Camp Cachalot. Check with the nature area director for a time for these
hikes. |
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Mile Swim B.S.A.
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This award is
offered to encourage the development of physical fitness and stamina through
swimming. The requirements of the award specify that the Scout prepare for
a distance swim and swim a continuous mile. The swimming may be done using
any stroke and has no time requirement. The swimmer may rest in the course
of the swim by floating or treading in deep water without assistance. The
mile maybe done over open water accompanied by a rowboat with at least two
occupants or by laps in an enclosed and protected area.
The
Mile Swim Patch is NOT worn on the uniform. It is worn on the left side of the
swim trunks.
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Scuba
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Certification
Specialty Camp |
| This year we are offering
a Scuba Certification course during week 5. This program will be limited
to 12 participants and must have at least 6 people signed up by June 3rd
to begin. This course can be taken on a daily basis or as a camper. The
cost of this program will be $200. Look for more information to follow on
this course. You can contact the Scout Office or the Camp Director for
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Firem’n Chit
| This certificate grants a
Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires. This
certificate is being taught in the Eagle Quest Area. |
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Totin’ Chip
| This certificate grants a
Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. This certificate is
being taught in the Eagle Quest Area. |
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Paul Bunyan Woodsman
| Must study the Scout
Handbook and the Camping Merit badge pamphlet and have earned Totin’ Chip.
This is being offered in the Scoutcraft Area. |
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Merit-Badge-Midway
| What is the Merit Badge
Midway? New for 2002, the Merit Badge Midway is a unique area that
will open up even more merit badges to your Scouts. How?
Simple, we ask you the Scout Leaders along with the Merit Badge counselors
in your Troop to offer classes during the day or evening. The camp
will provide any needed materials and supplies whenever possible.
We’ll also provide you with an area near the Commissioner’s shack to teach
your classes. Do you have special equipment you need stored?
We’ll provide a secure location for you to safely store your paraphernalia
and supplies, anything that will make teaching your badge easier. |
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Badge Midway was the brainchild of former staff member Jason “Manny” Oliveria. Originally, Manny wanted to call the area “Mannyland”.
While the name has changed the concept certainly hasn’t. His vision was of an
area where older Scouts, who were bored of the same old program, could come in
contact with Merit Badge Counselors who taught a multitude of badges. Often
Scouts are interested in a badge, but they don’t have a counselor available in
their area. Here, Scouts have an opportunity to meet knowledgeable counselors,
while counselors can teach their favorite skills, hobbies, and interests with
eager and enthusiastic Scouts. |
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| If you or any adult member
of your Troop would like to teach a class at the Midway, please let us
know before the Tuesday night Scoutmaster’s meeting a week prior to your
arrival at camp. If you have any special requests, please let us
know then. This gives us time to put together a schedule for
everyone at camp to enjoy. Please help us, help the Scouts of our
Council and make “Mannyland” success. The following are the merit
badges that are not regularly offered at camp. |
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Snorkeling B.S.A.
| The Snorkeling,
BSA, requirements have been developed to introduce Scout age children to the
special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with snorkeling; to
encourage the development of aquatic skills that promote fitness and recreation;
and to provide a solid skills and knowledge foundation for those who later will
participate in more advanced underwater activity. |
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The
Snorkeling, BSA Patch is NOT worn on the uniform. It is worn on the
left side of the swim trunks. |
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B.S.A
Lifeguard
| The purpose of
BSA Lifeguard is to provide a training program in aquatics safety at the unit
level available to qualified older Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Ventures, and
adult leaders. Training is for three years, after which it must be repeated. A
patch and pocket certificate are available. |
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The BSA Lifeguard Patch is NOT worn on the uniform. It is worn on the right side of
the swim trunks. |
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