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Welcome to the new and improved Cole Canoe Base App. Scroll down for the most common resources, and use the menu at the bottom to navigate to other resources. If asked to "install", "add to home screen" or "allow notifications", say YES. Resources --> App Install Guide

Traffic Note!

The I-75 ramp to M-33 will be closed until at least June 21. Please use exit 212 if coming from the north or exit 195 if coming from the south

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Guides and Forms

Food Manual
Download the Food Manual for menu and preparation guidelines.
Menu
Download Menu PDF below
Forms to Bring to Camp
Youth Forms
Schedule of Events
2025 Cole Canoe Base Schedule (online version)
T-Shirt Order Form - 2025
Order your t-shirts with the form below.
Packing List for Scouts
Download the PDF printable packing list to distribute to your Scouts attending Summer Camp
Cole Canoe Base Map

River Store

04/03/2025
River Store Hours
2025 River Store Hours
06/13/2025
Assorted Books
New this year!
06/13/2025
Cole Hawaiian Shirt
New this year!
06/13/2025
Reusable Shopping Bags
New this year!
06/13/2025
Dinosaur Stress Balls
New this year!
06/13/2025
Dinosaur Plush
New this year!

Upcoming Camp Events

27Jul
ATV Week
Jul 27 - Aug 2
28Jul
Great Lakes Kayak Adventure
Jul 28 - Aug 2
30Aug
Family Getaway Weekend - Labor Day
Aug 30 - Sep 1

Our Summer Programs

Arrow of Light Camp
AOL Overnight Camp is an amazing adventure for any Webelos/Arrow of Light. Similar to Cub Scout Overnight, AOL register, attend and camp with their Pack. Depending on the camp, Cub Scouts may participate in fishing, swimming, archery, BB gun, bouldering wall, crafts, hikes, and of course – camping!
Scouts BSA Summer Camp
Edward N. Cole Canoe Base is a 1,489 acre piece of wilderness, nestled along the banks of the beautiful Rifle River in Ogemaw County, Michigan. We are one of the premier summer camping destinations for thousands of youth and adult leaders from all over the Midwest for over 50 years. We are owned and operated by the Michigan Crossroads Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
High Adventure
What’s great is that there are High Adventure opportunities close to home, right here in Michigan.
Great Lakes Sailing Adventure
Come set sail aboard Michigan Crossroads Council’s sail training vessel Retriever!
Great Lakes Kayak Adventure
Great Lakes Kayak Adventure
ATV Trail Adventure
For Scouts age 16+ and Adults, the ATV Trail week will feature 5 days of trail riding for experienced ATV riders.
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