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Our goal is to build an innovative and fun program for older scouts.
Click the suggestion box to make a suggestion of how we can attain that goal in 2025 and beyond.
Is there a program we should offer? Is there something we can do to enhance the older scout experience?
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Earn the Duty to God Promotion Patch
The patch is a four-segment “puzzle” type patch. Only one segment is offered in any given year. Participants are encouraged to earn all four segments over a four-year span.
The Troop Chaplain Aide is provided with a book of suggested daily devotions and the requirements for each scout and adult in the troop to earn the Duty to God award.
Interested? Attend Chaplain's Aide training or talk to Chaplain David Rice.
Click Above to be a Counselor in Training
Click Above to apply for 2025
Scouts BSA Resident Camp Staff
and/or
Cub Scout Resident Camp Staff
Merit Badges Specifically Recommended for the Older Scout (see here for the schedule)
Shotgun Shooting
Lifesaving
Small Boat Sailing
Kayaking
Motorboating
First Aid
Signs, Signals and Codes
Metalworking
Climbing
Pre-camp signup for this event is available through the Troop’s on-line account.
Don't miss the Cowboy Action Shoot
Join our Shooting Sports staff at the Rifle Range on Wednesday night for the Cowboy Action Shoot. Participants will have the opportunity to shoot a .22 caliber revolver, a .22 caliber lever action rifle, a double-barreled shotgun, and a black powder musket. There is an added fee for this event and participation is limited to forty campers with Scouts taking priority over adults.
Are you a Star or Life Scout or adult leader helping your youth become Eagle?
Are you a Star or Life Scout or adult leader helping your youth become Eagle?
Attend the Life to Eagle Presentation
The Great Trail Council Advancement Committee hosts an information session Wednesday evening for Star and Life Scouts, and adult leaders interested in learning more about topics related to Eagle Scout advancement and procedures.
Are you an Eagle Scout?
Are you an Eagle Scout?
Attend a Gathering of Eagles
A gathering for all Eagles in Camp during your week. Sponsored by the Great Trail Council Eagle Scout Association.
Attend this gathering at 8:15 Thursday night.
To Join click here.
(See the calendar for the correct date and time for your week)
Gathering of Eagles Flier 2024 v4-29-24.pdfAre you in the OA or an adult wanting to learn more about Scouting's Honor Society?
Are you in the OA or an adult wanting to learn more about Scouting's Honor Society?
Attend the OA Ice Cream Social
Learn about the OA at marnoc.org.
(See the calendar for the correct date and times for your week)
Amazing opportunities for Arrowmen, candidates, and more! these include:
OA 101 sessions (Monday 3:30 - 4:15 & Tuesday 3:45 - 4:30)
Cheerful Service! (Tuesday 2:30 - 3:30 - Meet at BV cabin)
Brotherhood Activities/Team Building (Tuesday Night 7:30 - 9:00)
Brotherhood Review session (Wednesday Lunch)
Callout Ceremony (Wednesday 6:30)
Ice Cream Fellowship (Wednesday 7:00)
Cheerful Service (Thursday 2:30 - 4:30 - Meet at Nature Lodge)
Training Opportunity (Friday 2:30 - 3:30)
I also want to ensure everyone gets a chance to let me know what they want to see and do this summer, so please fill out this form to help me figure out what you want to do at summer camp!
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Lily J. Matthews | Lodge Chief
Older Scout and Adult Training (see here for details)
BSA Aquatics Supervision
BSA Lifeguard
BSA Paddlecraft Safety
Chaplain Aide Training (not restricted to older)
Den Chief Training (not restricted to older)
(See the calendar for the correct date and time for your week)
Lead your troop in earning the Retreat Banner.
Trade Patches
A favorite activity among Scouts and Adult leaders, patch traders can bring their collections to Scoutcraft on Monday afternoon for an opportunity to trade patches with fellow collectors.
(See the calendar for the correct date and time for your week)
Activities you can organize
Play Gaga Ball, Basketball, Go swimming, go boating and climbing, visit our ranges. Make something at the forge. Get a slushie. There is more at Manatoc than you can do in a week, so plan wisely and don't miss out.
Attend Commissioner led Seminars
Council Commissioner-Led Seminars
Council Commissioner-Led Seminars
Older youth, 16 and up, are welcome to attend and participate in discussions with a member of the Great Trail Council Commissioner Service Team designed to assist adult leaders in improving the strength of their troop. These seminars are opportunities to learn new skills and techniques and a great way to exchange information and practical, real-world experiences.
Building a Program to Keep Older Scouts (Retention)
Building a Program to Keep Older Scouts (Retention)
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Lewis Family Conference Center
What specifically do you do for your older scouts? Do you have a robust older scout program? Let's make a plan.
Women in Scouting Fireside Chats
Women in Scouting Fireside Chats
Tuesday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Training Lodge
Join us for discussions, support, and networking.
Building a Stronger Troop Through Recruiting and Planning
Building a Stronger Troop Through Recruiting and Planning
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - LFCC
Size and growth matter, but troops cannot grow without an effective program plan and a well-thought-out recruiting strategy.
(See the calendar for the correct date and time for your week)
Get into Nature
Attend the Early Morning Nature Walk
Attend the Evening Nature Hike
Participate in the Cairn Awards Program
The Manatoc Cairns (pronounced “karens”) are historical landmarks found throughout the entire Manatoc Reservation. Back in the 1920’s and 30’s these were marked by heaps of stones the Scouts would leave. Today they are marked with Native-American symbols and there are more than fifty cairns. While a Scout must visit cairns each year they are at summer camp to earn a Good Camper Award, these awards are separate from the Good Camper program and are designed for Scouts who are at least second year campers or all adult leaders. There are four award levels, and the Cairn Awards must be earned in order: Brave, Chief, Spirit, Cairn Master. A booklet defining the requirements for each level and for recording a participant’s progress is available at the Administration Building or the Red Oak Nature Center. Booklets are due at 7:00 PM on Thursday night and must be submitted at the Red Oak Nature Center for review. Cairn location maps are available for purchase in the Trading Post.
(See the calendar for the correct date and time for your week)
Hike the Color Trails and Nature Trail
There are six color trails found in the Manatoc Scout Reservation. These trails were established beginning in the 1960’s and are a challenging and fun way for Scouts to explore the over 600 acres of reservation property. Each trail is blazed with a color (red, white, blue, yellow, green and orange) in both directions. Color trail maps and hiking staff stickers for each color trail are available at the Trading Post. Additionally, campers can learn about modern conservation and sustainability practices by hiking the interactive Natural Trail that was established and dedicated in 2023 through the efforts of a Scouter as part of their Wood Badge ticket in conjunction with the Great Trail Council SCAT (Sustainability, Conservation and Trails) Committee. All trails begin at the kiosk found near Scoutcraft.
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