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What Is Cub Scout Adventure Camp?Cub Scout Adventure Camp will be the greatest three day, two night adventure you’ve ever had. You’ll do stuff you can’t do at home, and will probably get dirty doing

it. Where Is Cub Adventure Camp?This great adventure is at the J. Warren Cut-ler Scout Reservation (Camp Cutler), in the beautiful Bristol Hills near Naples. Cub Scout Adventure Camp is one of only a few “Cub Scout World” camps in the country and the

only one in Upstate New York.

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Where Will We Stay?You’ll stay in one of five themed villages – High Seas, Medieval Castle, Frontier Fort, Iroquois Longhouse or Mountain Man Encampment. Do We Have To Cook Our Own Food?No. You’ll eat delicious & nourishing food in the modern dining hall. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by a professional chef. What Kind Of Stuff Do They Have At Camp?Programs include a swimming pool, lake, archery range, shooting range, sports field, village-themed crafts, nature trails and campfire area. All of our programs are led by a team of trained camp staff members who will guide you on your adventure. We also have a big trading post where you can buy souvenirs and a first aid building staffed by

a full time healthcare provider.

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Who Can Go To Cub Scout Adventure Camp?Any boy or girl registered as a Cub Scout, Webelos or Arrow of Light can attend with their parent or guardian.

How To Come To CampThere are three ways to come to Cub Scout Adventure Camp – with your pack, with your den or individually with a parent. If you attend with your den or pack, you’ll be camping with your friends from home, as

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CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE CAMP - 2021 PROGRAMThe Adventure Camp For You With nine three day, two night sessions (July 9 through August 10), there is sure to be a Cub Scout Adventure Camp session to fit your schedule.

Enjoy fun in the water and on the water with swimming in our pool, rowboats, Corcls, kayaks, canoes, fishing and even sponge wars between the boats.

Hone your marksmanship skills at our popular shooting sports ranges. Per Ontario County law, Scouts age 9 and older can shoot BB guns while those age 8 and under will have fun with sling shots. Everyone will love hitting the target at our 16-station archery range. Learn about the wildlife, plants and trees that live at camp; play a fast-paced game of Gaga; and learn outdoor skills in our other program areas.

During open program and siesta time, you and your adult partner can participate in fun activi-ties like an overlook hike, fishing in boats, nature hike, open shoot at both ranges, outdoor skills training, cannon ball contest and much much more. What makes Cub Scout Adventure Camp different from any other Cub Scout camp around? Our campers are immersed in a themed village experience during their stay. You’ll live in the village, participate in age-appro-priate programs, earn your whittling chip (Bears) and activities in the village and interact with the costumed staff.

The Medieval Castle Scouts walk over a drawbridge and back into Medieval times. As a “Good Knight” or princess, you will create your own tunic or tiara, which you will need to participate in the royal tourna-ment. There you will test your strength, courage and teamwork skills by designing your own obstacle course. In the castle you are only limited by your own imagination.

High Seas Adventure Ahoy mates! Welcome to the High Seas! Grab your fishing pole and bathing suit because you are going on an adventure with your captain and first mate. Scouts will battle from ship to ship in a sponge toss, use a map and compass to the missing treasure, and enjoy pirate-themed fun all session long.

Native American Welcome to life before the settlers came to America. With a longhouse and a totem pole, you will hear the “Beat of the Drum” and feel as though you have stepped back in time. While in this village, Scouts will create crafts like dream catchers and bear claw necklaces. You will also learn about the beliefs behind the crafts. A game of lacrosse will sharpen your Native Ameri-can skills, and you will leave with a new appreciation for the Native American culture.

Pioneer Fort Howdy, partner! Get ready for life in the 1800s when you step inside Fort Radcliff to meet your sheriff. Scouts will spend their days as a settlers hiking throughout camp and making their own homemade butter. They will also sharpen their aquatics skills and head “Into the Woods” to learn about the plants and animals in the wilderness

Mountain Man Encampment (For Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts only) Welcome to the rugged life on the frontier. Try building your own campsite improvement with the other seven people in your brigade. As Arrow of Light Scouts entering the fifth grade in September, you will sharpen your fire building skills and cook your own dinner over a fire you have created! And don’t forget about our awesome Camp Cutler Mud Run. To round out this adventure, you will learn all about the amazing programs and adventures that await you as a Scout.

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Arrow of Light Week August 2 - August 6

For Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts only.

This five-day program is the ultimate experience for older Cub Scouts. You’ll learn essential survival and pioneering skills that you can take with you to a Scout troop. Your group will take outpost trips to some of the most beautiful areas of camp You’ll set up your own campsite and build the fire on which you’ll cook your meals.

As part of your outpost adventure, you’ll also make the camp a better place by helping with a conservation project to preserve the environment. Arrow of Light Week prepares you for Scouts by teach-ing you all about the Scout BSA program.

CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE CAMP SESSIONS 2021 Session 1: July 9 - July 11 Session 2: July 12 - July 14 Session 3: July 16 - July 18 Session 4: July 19 - July 21 Session 5: July 23 - July 25 Session 6: July 26 - July 28 Session 7: July 30 - August 1 Session 8: August 2 - August 4 Session 9: August 8 - August 10 Webelos/AOL Week August 2 - August 6

CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE CAMP 2021 PRICING:Early Bird: $195Regular (May 1): $225Webelos Early Bird: $300Webelos Regular (May 1): $330Adults: $160

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Experience the ADIRONDACK ADVENTURE of a LifetimeEnjoy traditional Scout activities and outpost adventures without ever leaving Massawepie. Venture off-property for un-forgettable adventures in the 46 high peaks and deep lakes that make the Adirondack

Mountains one of the wonders of the world. In-Camp Programs Work on merit badges, especially those that are hard to earn at home. In your free time, try your hand at one or more of the special areas you want to become more proficient at –areas like shooting sports, aquatics and scoutcraft. New activities are added each year.

Outpost Camping & Treks You can explore the camp’s 3,769 acres, 17 miles of trails, 15 outposts, mile long lake and eight ponds by canoe, kayak, mountain bike or backpacking. You can also add a three-day off site Adirondack trek before or after your Massawepie adventure

([email protected]). Special ProgramsTrail Blazers helps first year campers build the skills to advance to Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. Learn camp craft, camp

cooking, hiking, First Aid and much more.

Bark Eater, based on Adirondack lore, will challenge you to discover the history and legends of Massawepie, as well as experi-ence life in the Adirondacks. Each year, you will earn a new level of recognition.

Mountain Fox is for older Scouts. Using Massawepie as a base camp you will leave daily on adventures ranging from mountain hikes (including some of the 46 high peaks) to canoeing, fishing, floating to white water rafting.


MASSAWEPIE CAMP SESSIONS 2021 Week 1: July 5 - July 11 Week 2: July 12 - July 18 Week 3: July 19 - July 25 Week 4: July 26 - August 1 Week 5: August 2 - August 8 Week 6: August 9 - August 15 Family Camp August 21 - August 28 Family Camp Auust 29 - September 4 Labor Day Spetember 5 - 7

MASSAWEPIE CAMP 2021 PRICING: Early Bird: $410Regular (May 1 - 15): $445Late (After May 15): $485Adults: $200 (for the week) $41 (a day)

Special Programs:

• Arial Archery

• BMX challenge course.

• Log rolling on the lake.

• Two gaga ball kits.

• Pavilion for trailblazer program

• Tomahawk throwing

• Natural rock face climbing

Merit Badge Oppertunites Earn outdoor merit badges during your stay at Massawepie. More than 40 merit badge counselors will work with you on aquatics, shooting sports, environmen-tal conservation, Scoutcraft, sports and other areas, including many required for Eagle. For a full listing of our merit badges, download the merit badge catalog at senecawaterways,org.

Popular Programs:

• Mountain Biking

• Swimming

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

• Sailboats

• Archery

• Shotgun

MOUNTAIN FOX Using Massawepie as a base camp, Scouts 14 years and older leave daily on adventures ranging from mountain hikes (including some of the 46 high peaks) to canoeing, fishing, COPE and floating.

At the beginning of the week, you and the other participants will decide on what activities you want for the week. The only fixed activity is white water rafting on the Oswegatchie River each Thursday.

• Rifle

• COPE

• Climbing wall

• Frisbee golf course

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Outpost Camping

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Massawepie’s Adirondack Trek Center is

where young men and women can test their

high adventure skills on one of 17 Adiron-

dack Mountain treks. Led by experienced

Voyageur Guides, there is a trek for every

skill level. Each trek can be customized to

meet your group’s specific interests. Treks at

Massawepie provide a hassle free high ad-

venture experience and tremendous value

for your adventure.

Treks are organized by individual Scout

units or councils. The size of each trek group

is determined by itinerary and is subject to

restrictions by the New York DEC. Two lead-

ers must be 21 years of age and participants

must be 13 by January of trek year. Voya-

geur guides are certified as meeting all New

York State requirements.

Three Day Trek vs Six Day Trek Thousands of Scouts attend Camp Pioneer

at Massawepie Scout Camps each summer

for a traditional resident camp experience.

Three day trek may be added to the begin-

ning or the end or beginning of your unit’s

time at camp. Six day treks are complete

summer camp experiences. The only bad

choice is choosing not to go.

Treks are rated on their degree of difficulty

(physical endurance and outdoor skills

needed).

Ratings: 1 = easy to 10 = very difficult

Each trek is assigned a wilderness rating co-

inciding with human activities encountered

along the way rather than physical difficulty.

Ratings: 1 = see other groups and signs of

civilization to 10 = total solitude

We have two styles of treks that ensure the

maximum enjoyment for your group. They

are Exploratory and Destination treks. Each

provide different opportunities and experi-

ences. An Exploratory allows for slightly

less structure and a greater opportunity to

take a variety of day trips and possible day

hikes. Much of this can be planned as you

go, and allows scouts to help plan their trek.

Destination treks are more structured and

involve a start point and end point. This

often is preferred by older scouts who want

to cover a lot of miles. Both provide a great

opportunity to see the pristine wilderness

of the Adirondacks.

Scouting’s Adirondack High Adventure Base Camp

A Long Tradition of Unsurpassed AdventureEver since Massawepie Scout Camps

opened in 1952, it has been the base

camp for one of the greatest adventures

in Scouting – trekking New York’s beauti-

ful Adirondack Mountains. Young men and

women can test their skills on one of 11

high adventure treks.

MASSAWEPIE ADIRONDACKTREK CENTER

Canoeing Treks - 6 Day:Noah John Destination TrekDifficulty: 2 Wilderness: 4 Max Group Size: 11 Paddle downstream from Long Lake for a leisurely canoe trek. Continue on down-stream on the Raquette River, with one carry for, hiking, fishing and camping at Tupper Lake. One of the classic canoe routes in the Adirondacks George “Nessmuk” Sears Destination TrekDifficulty: 4-5 Wilderness: 3 Max Group Size: 11 Trek starts on Long Lake and continues down the raquette river to carrying around the falls and towards Stony Creek Ponds to carry into the Saranac watershed, Picking up at Follensby Clear Pond, this trek offers pad-dling on rivers ponds and lakes. Paul Smith Destination or Exploratory TrekDifficulty: 5-8 Wilderness: 7 Max Group Size: 7 Cross a variety of lakes and small ponds in the trek that takes you into the St. Regis canoe area, which is one of the most remote areas of the Adirondacks. Enjoy natural, shore-side campsites, clear-water, solitude and test your hand at brook trout fishing. There is potential day trips, including hiking St Regis Mountain.

Oswegatchie River Destination TrekDifficulty: 8-9 Wilderness: 8 Max Group Size: 7 Begin this trek with a scenic paddle to the west end of Low’s Lake into a long carry to the headwaters of the Oswegatchie River. The carry is broken up by a short paddle on big deer pond. Total Mileage 3.3 miles one way. While canoeing toward Cranberry Lake, check out several beaver dams, waterfalls


and rapids in some of the most remote areas of the Adirondacks.

Saranac Chain Destination or Exploratory Difficulty: 4-5 Wilderness: 3 Max Group Size: This classic Adirondack paddling route fol-lows the Saranac chain of lakes, starting in Fish Creek Ponds through the Upper, Middle and Lower Saranac, Oseetah and out in to the scenic village of Saranac on Lake Flower. This route offers a unique opportunity to pass through the lower and upper locks separating the waters, along with awesome island camping. Notice: Do to the permit system, campsites must be reserved.

Whitney Wilderness Destination or Exploratory TrekDifficulty: 8 Wilderness: 9 Max Group: Size 7 This canoe trip explores the Whitney C Wilderness Area on little Tupper lake, along with the surrounding ponds via a series of carries. Includes Lake Lila and Rock Pond. Points of interest include deep wilderness, great backcountry fishing and a day hike up Franconia Mountain to view Lake Lila and the week’s progress.

Lowes lake Exploratory TrekTrek difficulty: 2-3

Wilderness: 6 Max Group Size: 7 A classic wilderness canoe route of the Adirondacks, great for new Trekkers. With premier lakeside camping, a floating bog, and a deep history to investigate, this area is a “paddlers playground.” Trek starts through the gentle bog river flow at the lower dam and continues over the upper dam with a short carry and onto the lake.

Combo Treks - 5 Day:Cranberry Combo Exploratory or Destination TrekMassawepie - Cranberry Lake (Wanakena) Max Group Size: 11

This popular trek allows for great hiking and fantastic canoeing on the second largest lake in the Adirondaks. Hike from the Mas-sawepie property through some of the most remote areas of the Western Adirondacks. On Cranberry Lake, you’ll be stay at pristine sites, including Joe Indian Island and end at Wanakena at one of the lake’s inlets.

Massawepie Own Exploratory Difficulty 2-4 Wilderness: 7 Max Group Size: 11 Ideal for groups new to wilderness camping, this short trek is contained on the nearly 4000 acres of Massawepie Scout Camps property. Explore the famous Massawepie Mire, navigate the trail network or fish and enjoy our many undeveloped lakes or ponds. Set up camp on a different body of water each night or opt to stay overnight on a nearby mountain campsite.

Hiking Treks - 5 Day:Cranberry 50 Destination TrekDifficulty: 4-6 Wilderness: 7-8 Max Group Size: 11Complete your Cranberry 50 as part of a fantastic trek around the third largest lake in the Adirondacks. This trek will take you through some of the most remote sections of the Adirondacks. At the end of your week, you will earn your Cranberry 50 patch.

Old Mountain Phelps Exploratory Difficulty: 3-8 Wilderness: 3 Max Group Size: 7 Take on some of the most dramatic and wildest topography in the Adirondacks. The High Peaks region consists of over 40 summits with altitudes of greater than 4,000 feet. Exposed ridges, steep ascents, varying weather conditions and the remote location make this trek both challenging and exhilarating. Customize the trek to your group’s abilities and skill level.

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Northville Placid Trail DestinationDifficulty: 7 Wilderness: 8 Max Group Size: 7 Hike a portion of the historic Northville Placid Trail from the village of Long Lake to Lake Placid through the high peaks wilder-ness. This roughly 40 mile section offers the highest point on the trail at over 3,000 ft., along with views of waterfalls on the Cold and Chubb rivers. This hiking route provides a great backcountry training opportunity for crews headed to Philmont

Three Day Treks:Raquette to Tupper Destination or Exploratory Difficulty: 2 Wilderness: 3 Max Group Size: 11This shorter trek offers a great opportunity to explore the waterways around the village of Tupper Lake, including the Raquette River, Simons Pond and Tupper Lake, This exploratory trek offers an introduction into canoe camping and travel. Areas of interest include Bog Falls and Goodman Mountain, along with the many twists and turns of the Raquette River as it makes its way into Tupper Lake

Floodwood Loop Exploratory TrekDifficulty: 3 Wilderness: 4 Max Group Size: 11This trek, beginning at Floodwood Access, explores a collection of ponds and streams within the Saranac Lakes Wild Forest area, This leisurely trek offers optional fishing and shoreline camping on refreshing Adiron-dack water. Providing an open ended ticket to canoe based exploration, this trek may go as far as Upper Saranac Lake or into the St Regis canoe wilderness for day paddle exploration

Camp Santanoni Hiking Exploratory TrekDifficulty: 3-4

Wilderness: 5-6 Max Group Size: 7Admire one of the Adirondack Great Camps, which is currently being preserved for the benefit of the public. Explore and camp on one of the pristine former great camps in the region. Built during the turn of the cen-tury, the camp once reached 13,000 acres before it was donated to the state in the 1970s. This trek will allow you to step back in time, taking you on hikes throughout the once private escape and into the great camp complex.

Oswegatchie River to High Falls/ Five Ponds Destination Trek Difficultly: 4-5 Wilderness: 8 Max Group Size: 7This location-focused trek offers the goal of getting to the epic high falls on the Oswegatchie River south of Tupper Lake. A second more adventurous option includes a day in the five ponds south of the river.

Customizable TrekDifficulty: ?? Wilderness: ?? Max Group Size: (varies based on destina-tion)Work with our trek director to create the ex-perience of a lifetime. Our experienced staff will work with your unit to determine the best possible trek your Scouts can imagine. Do all canoeing, all backpacking or some-thing completely different. The best treks start with the phrase “What if…”

How Long Do You Want To Trek? Six-day treks are unforgettable summer camp experiences. Units that participate in the six-day trek program come to camp knowing that their trip will be the best guided adventure available in the Adiron-dacks.Three-day treks are designed to be added to the beginning or end of the unit’s tradi-tional time at camp. Head to camp three days early and explore the Adirondacks or

head out on a three-day trek to top off your summer experience.Both three-day and six-day treks provide a safe and exciting program. The only bad choice is choosing not to go. Just pick the option that works best for your group.Choose from one of the pre-planned treks or work with Trek Center staff to customize a trek for you.

Trekking On Your Own If you are experienced Scout trekkers, you can obtain supplies and equipment from Massawepie Outfitters at the Adirondack Trek headquarters, rather than from more expensive private outfitters. We can even transport you to the drop-off point and back from the pick-up point.

Who Can Trek?• The size of each trek group is determined by the itinerary and is subject to state con-servation law group limits. • Leaders must be 21 years of age and ap-proved by their local council. Co-ed groups are required to include one male and one female leader.• Voyageur guides are assigned to each trek group and are certified as meeting all New York State requirements. If you have only one adult leader over 21, our Voyageur guide can act as the second leader.• Trek participants must be age 13 by Janu-ary 1 of the trek year; registered as a Scout, Venturer or Explorer; and have group camp-ing experience. • Girls who are registered Scouts who have completed the eighth grade and have over-night camping experience may participate in the high adventure program. All Scout groups will adhere to safety requirements for canoe trips.• All participants in canoeing treks must pass the National BSA swimmer test. At least one leader participating in the trek is en-couraged to be certified in Wilderness and Remote First Aid, or equivalent. All groups are required to follow all National BSA safety guidelines and wilderness use policies.

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2021Family Camp Adventure For The Whole Family Massawepie Family Camping is one of the best kept secrets in the Adirondacks. The family camp period is five weeks at Camp Mountaineer plus two one-week sessions and one Labor Day weekend session at Camp Pioneer. Families can camp at Mas-

sawepie Scout Camps in a tent, RV, cabin or

lodge.

Enjoy The Most From Family CampEnjoy the wilderness of Massawepie and the Adirondacks. Go hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, nature watching or use Mas-sawepie as a base camp for bigger adven-tures in the Adirondack park.

FAMILY CAMP DATESFamily Camp August 20 - August 27 Family Camp Auust 28 - September 3 Labor Day Spetember 4 - 6

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONSign up for one or all of the sessions. Spaces fill fast so register early! Visit: http://senecawaterways.org/familycamp for information and a registration form, or call 585.241.8545.

2021 Babcock-HoveySpecial Camp ProgramsEagle Flight – August 1-7If you are on the trail to Eagle, you won’t want to miss the great opportunity to binge out on merit badges. At Eagle Flight camp, you will concentrate on required badges that are hard to earn at home while also enjoying all the other activities Babcock-Hovey offers, including swimming water-front, shooting sports, star gazing and much

more.

First Responders Camp – August 1-7This special First Responders Camp is a special experience for explorers and other young men and women interested in learn-ing more about careers in law enforcement, fire service and emergency medical service.


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volleyball, gaga ball pit, tetherball and giant chess.• Amphibian pond.• Scouts own service.• Camp museum.• Small, personable merit badge classes.• Wi-Fi, cell service throughout camp. • Hot showers and flush toilets.• Electricity in every campsite, well-stocked trading post and climate-controlled Sci-Tech

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Babcock-Hovey At A Glance• An hour southeast of Rochester on the east side of Seneca Lake.• STEM and NOVA activities.• Waterfront activities include wakeboard-ing, waterskiing, tubing, knee-boarding, stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, water trampoline, iceberg and more.• Family-style dining with homemade food (no “heat and eat”) and a salad bar.• Swimming pool, illuminated shotgun, rifle, BB guns and archery ranges, bouldering

wall, outdoor Scoutcraft kitchen and more.• Remodeled personal fitness area with sand

Finger Lakes ScoutingAdventures Since 1937

Premier Boy Scout Camp of the Finger Lakes Introducing Camp Babcock-Hovey. With a half mile of lakefront on the east side of Seneca Lake, miles of hiking trails through ravines, and a stocked fishing pond, Babcock-Hovey offers much more than just a traditional summer camp experience. The well-trained staff, many with more than 20 years experience, will support Scouts in all their adventures and is large enough to

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BABCOCK-HOVEY CAMP SESSIONS 2021 Week 1: July 11 - July 17 Week 2: July 18 - July 24 Week 3: July 25 - July 31

Eagle Flight & First Resconders Camp - August 1 - August 7

BABCOCK-HOVEY CAMP SESSIONS 2021 PRICING:Early Bird: $410Regular (May 1st - 15th): $445Late (After May 15th): $485Adults: $200 (for the week) or $41 (a day)

Personal Fitness. For a merit badge or just for fun, play Gaga ball, volleyball, soccer, bouldering wall and other sports in our newly renovated per-sonal fitness area.

Nature. This is your opportunity to earn any or all of the nature merit badges, many of which are required for Eagle. Explore the ravines and waterfalls on staff-led hikes or walk the na-ture trail. Eight hking trails are maintained for your hiking pleasure. The Owl Trail is a self-guided trail

Native American Culture (Footsteps of Hiawatha). Learn all about the people who lived on this site centuries ago. You may even earn one or more merit badges. And, you can stay overnight in a Native American shelter at an outpost camp.

Leatherwork, Indian Lore, basketry, wood-workiing, arts and sculpture are popular and First Year Camper activities take place every afternoon.

ATV Safety. All-terrain vehicles are fun to ride. On the trail, you can see so much more in a day, covering so many more miles than you can hiking. Safety is the key to an enjoyable ride, and you can learn ATV safety during your week at camp. You’ll learn the rules for safe riding and then put them into practice aboard the camp’s fleet of Polaris ATVs.

Aquatics. If you’re into aquatics, Camp Babcock-Hovey offers just about everything you can do in or on the water. Swim in a large pool and boat on Seneca Lake. Canoe, kayak, row-boat, sail, power boat, sailboard, tube and paddleboard. Take the Polar Bear Challenge and the Mile Swim. This is the place to earn those aquatic merit badges that are hard to earn at home.

Sci-Tech. Babcock-Hovey is one of the only Scout camps in the area with such an extensive science and technology program. Inside our climate controlled Eagle Lodge, you can build a robot, hone your computer skills and participate in other technical experiences. Outdoors on a clear night, you can view the stars through our professional quality telescope from our observatory.

Shooting Sports. These are the most popular activities at Bab-cock-Hovey. Learn to shoot shotguns, rifles, black powder muskets, BB guns and archery. Don’t miss this chance to earn one or more of the shooting sports merit badges, or to sharpen your skills.

Scoutcraft. Earn merit badges that are fun and some, including cooking, that are required for Eagle. Besides cooking, you’ll learn the safe and proper use of hand tools from axes to cross cut saws, wilderness survival, as well as how to make the lashings needed when you have to build out in the forest. Don’t miss out on knife and tomahawk tosses.Explore 300 acres with seven marked orienteering courses and five geocaches.

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CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS 2021: Week 1: August 8 - August 10 Week 2: August 12 - August 14

CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP PRICING:Early Bird: $195Regular (May 1): $225Adult: $120

Great Program, All Volunteer StaffExperienced volunteers staff Cub Scout Resident Camp. Veteran staff members work with children and grandchildren of the campers with whom they worked when

they first volunteered.

Who Can Go To Camp?Any boy or girl registered as a Cub Scout, Webelos or Arrow of Light, and their adult partner, can attend Cub Scout Resident Camp.

How To Come To CampThere are three ways to come to Cub Scout Resident Camp – with your pack, with your den or individual Cub Scouts and a parent. If you come with our den or pack, you’ll be camping with your friends from home as well as making new friends in camp. You can register online at:

www.senecawaterways.org

Cub Scout Resident Camp

What Is Cub Scout Resident Camp?Cub Scout Resident Camp is three days and two nights of non-stop fun. Best of all, while you are having lots of fun, you will also learn some new skills and do things you have never done before.

Where is Cub Scout Resident Camp?This great adventure is at the 350 acre Camp Babcock-Hovey, in the town of Ovid on the east shore of Seneca Lake, one of New York’s most scenic Finger Lakes.

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Come join us for Cub Chronicles pack build-ing activities, physical and mental challeng-es, scavenger hunts and loads of fun.

Choose either of the two sessions

August 8 to August 10 or August 12 to August 14., 2021

Enjoy all of your favorite programs like Nature, Archery (Stationary and Action), BB Guns, Swimming, Cooking, Crafts, Boulder-ing, Gaga, Fishing, Battle Boats and the Rope Bridge!

Fill up on delicious, nutritious meals pre-pared by our kitchen staff. Also visit the Trading Post for Slushies or ice cream treats on those hot summer days.

Cool off at our new misting station and then sing songs and tell stories around your campfires at night.

When you are good and tired (a nightly guarantee), snuggle into your nice warm sleeping bags on comfortable cots in canvas tents, or one of our camp lean-tos. You can even bring and stay in your own tent.

Unique programs to fit our theme are being developed and are sure to amaze you.

Provisional Cub Scouts are welcome and will be placed with an experienced campsite leaders. Provisional Scout is a Scout that at-tends camp without being accompanied by their own Pack or Troop.

Parents: You are encouraged to attend and make a lifetime of memories with your Cub Scout.

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All Seneca Waterways Council camps are staffed by National Camp School trained and certified staff members. Many have years of experience and great pride in our camps.

All Seneca Waterways Council camping properties have been continuously accredited by the Boy Scouts of America and are inspected by the New York Department of Health.

For more information call the council camping office at 585.241.8545 or visit www.senecawaterways.com/camping.

A Special Word To Parents

Seneca Waterways Council, BSA2320 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd.

Rochester, NY 14623585.244.4210

senecawaterways.org

with us for summer 2021enjoy fun in the water and on the water with swimming in our pool, rowboats,...

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