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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, Climbing Course, or just take it easy and relax during
your stay.
Take a look below and check out the awesome activities at Camp Blue
Heron!
WOODSMAN PROGRAM
For Scouts under First Class - 10 ˝ -12 years old
First year Scouts are challenged by the WOODSMAN PROGRAM a daily three
hours 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 1st of the year of participation. 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.
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.
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CAMP BLUE HERON