The below PDF includes the Programs section of the Leaders Guide. It includes descriptions of many of the evening events, as well as other week-long experiences (Tubing/Rump Bumping, Honor Troop, OA, Service Projects and Conservation Projects, etc.).
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Service Projects and Conservation Projects
Engaging in service and conservation projects at camp provides Scouts with a unique opportunity to take
ownership of their camp. Whether it’s trail maintenance or giving a fresh coat of paint to a building, the
impact of CCB Scouts’ work is enduring. They return in subsequent years, and even decades later, to witness
the improvements they’ve contributed to.
Our staff is dedicated to finding projects that align with your unit’s specific needs. Larger troops with older
Scouts may choose more challenging endeavors, such as eradicating invasive plant species from the lake,
reinforcing erosion control along a hiking trail, or establishing a new axe yard near a campsite. On the other
hand, younger units may prefer simpler tasks like raking leaves in a program area or creating brush piles for
wildlife habitat. The opportunities for your Scouts to make a difference are abundant.
Please note: As service projects necessitate supplies, equipment, and staff coordination, it’s essential for your
unit to schedule their service project or conservation project with our staff by Tuesday evening. Historically,
some units have waited until Thursday or Friday to express their interest in service projects, which can limit
the staff’s capacity to support multiple projects that late in the week.
ADULT LEADER TRAINING
The CCB Training Committee is proud to offer adult leaders an opportunity to complete BSA training programs
to improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program to their Scouts. Training course will vary by year, but
in 2024 we offered:
• Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training • Safe Swim Defense
• Troop Committee Challenge • Safety Afloat
• Merit Badge Counselor • Paddle Craft Safety
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills • Swimming & Water Rescue
Adults can register for these training sessions at camp during the Sunday night Program Expo. More
information will be available during the pre-camp webinars.
Beast Feast
As featured in Scouting Magazine, Cole Canoe Base is home to “The Largest Outdoor Cooking Demonstration
in Scouting.” A ginormous potluck of everyone in camp, Monday dinner at Outdoor Skills is a staple CCB tradition and one of our highest rated programs. Each unit is asked to bring at least one dish for the Cooking Contest to provide samples to at least 25+ people. We encourage units to bring multiple dishes for the other judged categories, including Main Entrees, Side Dishes / Appetizers, Drinks, Special Diet Dishes, and (most importantly) Deserts. Creativity with dishes is encouraged and adds to the fun! There is even a contest for the best decorated table theme. More information
will be provided during pre-camp communications in the spring.
River Rat Rodeo
Our Friday afternoon water carnival on Bosco Lake. One of the most exciting events of the week; canoe events, rowboat events, war canoe races, rump bumping. Your week at Cole prepares your unit for the rodeo.
Rump Bumping/Tubing
Try our river tubes for an awesome troop activity. The standard Base Camp trip lasts about 45 minutes, and your unit can sign up for a 2-hour float at the Program Expo. Quiet, relaxing, gentle, float down the river Mark Twain style.
