THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME IS AWAITING YOUR ARRIVAL AT CAMP BLUE HERON IN 2008

PROVISIONAL WEEKS OF OPERATION

Session #2 - June 29 - July 5, 2008

Session #3 - July 6-12, 2008

Camp Blue Heron offers a wide selection of activities for First and Second Year Campers as well as for the Older Camper. In addition to the comprehensive list of Merit Badges offered, Scouts at Camp Blue Heron can also participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. No matter how old you are, there will be plenty of exciting opportunities in store for you on the trails at Camp Blue Heron.

Located southeast of Riceboro, Georgia, our 300-acre camp is rich with history and southern woodland beauty. As you explore the trails, you’ll be following the footsteps of the ancient Creek Indians, woodland explorers, Colonial and Civil War soldiers, and be taken by the awesome beauty of the natural wildlife that inhabits the local area. In the cool of the evenings, take advantage of the starlit skies as you study Astronomy and star identification.
You’ll have a chance to earn as many Merit Badges as you can, participate in camp-wide events, field trips, enjoy the challenge of our High Adventure Programs. Test your skills and abilities on the C.O.P.E. Course, Extreme COPE Challenge, Climbing Course or just take it easy and relax during your stay.

This information was specifically gathered for you, to inform you of the excitement waiting for you at Camp Blue Heron. Remember that you can attend camp with your Troop or attend as a Provisional Camper for $205 and lodge at our Provisional Troop campsites. Attend a second week of camp for only $185. So begin making your plans for your “GREAT ADVENTURE" now and tell your Scoutmaster that you are ready to GO TO CAMP BLUE HERON in the summer of 2008!

                                    WOODSMAN PROGRAM

                    For Scouts under First Class - 10 ½ -12 years old

First year Scouts are challenged by the WOODSMAN PROGRAM an all day program giving first year scouts a chance
to learn all the basic outdoor skills required for ranks through First Class. Scouts who already are good swimmers should be able to earn the Swimming and First Aid Merit Badges. The program is filled with many special activities to make learning fun and to reinforce the Learning Activities.

PROJECT C.O.P.E., an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. All participating Scouts must have reached their 13th birthday by January 1, 2007. This thrill packed encounter will stretch physical abilities and enhance self-esteem as it encourages the Scout or Adult Leader to accomplish more than they believed could be possible. This difficult, yet challenging experience should be reserved for the older more experienced Scouts and Adult Leaders. This program is sure to
please with the addition of our new 60 feet Climbing and rappelling tower! The Coastal Empire Council began this national program of the BSA in 1985, which has been successful in teaching skills to improve teamwork, trust, self-confidence, decision making, problem solving, and communication skills, while enhancing self-esteem in hundreds of Scouts and Leaders. Sturdy, well-constructed athletic shoes, or hiking shoes, leather work gloves, athletic supporters (option), jeans or other sturdy long pants with pockets, are necessary items. A special C.O.P.E. T-shirt and C.O.P.E. certificate will be presented upon completion of this course. There is a $20 fee to participate in Project C.O.P.E. Offered every week during the Summer Camp Program.

Extreme COPE Challenge - Began during the summer of 2007! This program has been designed for adventurous Scouts and Leaders looking for a great challenge. We have selected several Cope and camp related activities that will be conducted at night for a greater challenge of High Adventure. There is a $15 fee to participate in this extreme adventure.

Climbing Merit Badge Program - Camp Blue Heron will be offering a 2-hour Climbing Merit Badge course each afternoon for Scouts 13 years old and up. Learn new rope and knot tying skills beyond the eight basic. There will be a $15 course fee. Earn your special Patch and certificate this summer!

Make a Big Splash at our Olympic Pool and Lake Bryant! Do you like the water, boating, sailing, canoeing, snorkeling and swimming? If so, come on and join in on the fun at beautiful Lake Bryant and Camp Blue Heron's Olympic Pool. Improve your basic swimming skills and earn your Swimming Merit Badge. Already a good swimmer? Then try earning the BSA Mile Swim Award. Enjoy the beauty of the lake while you try your hand at earning other waterfront Merit Badges like Lifesaving, Rowing, Small Boat Sailing and other awards. Sign-up for our awesome Aquatics Program and you can earn the BSA Lifeguard Certification.

                           BSA LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

All day – everyday. A review of all Aquatics skills needed to be an Official BSA Lifeguard. Classes will be offered for both Scouts and Leaders. Participating Scouts must be 14 years old or have passed the 8th grade. Adults must be in good physical condition and have a strong aquatics background. Certification patch earned is worn on swim trunks.

                                      MERIT BADGE ACTIVITIES

Archaeology, Archery Astronomy, Atomic Energy, Basketry, Camping, Climbing, Cooking, Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Fingerprinting, Fire Safety, First Aid, Fishing, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Lifesaving, Orienteering, Personal Fitness, Pioneering, Pulp & Paper, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Rifle Shooting, Rifle Shooting (Blackpowder), Rowing, Shotgun Shooting, Small Boat Sailing, Space Exploration, Swimming, Wilderness Survival, Wood Carving.

                             BSA AWARDS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

BSA Mile Swim, BSA Lifeguard Training, BSA Snorkeling, Project COPE.