Buckskin Program

The purpose of the Buckskin Program is to provide a structured, basic skills, summer camping program to fulfill the needs of the first year camper following the First Class emphasis program.

Objectives:

To teach basic Scout skills
To teach the patrol method through practical application
To work on selected requirements
To teach the Boy Scout advancement program
To make learning and advancement fun
To increase the tenure in Boy Scout troops
Build confidence through achievement
Teach the Scout Oath and Law

The Buckskin program is designed to prepare new Scouts for the requirements of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Also included in the program is instruction on First Aid and Swimming Merit Badges.

Your Scouts will be organized using the Patrol Method. They will either be in their own patrols or introduced to other Scouts and form new patrols for the Buckskin Program. The units are to provide an adult to accompany the Patrols each day.

This is a full day program - Monday thru Friday. Scouts involved in this program will not be able to sign up for any other programs during the day except for the Fine Arts Department's Merit Badges offered between the hours of 4 - 4:50. Scouts will have special CPR instruction in First Aid Class.

Required to bring by Scouts
Scout Handbook
Notebook/Pencil
Long Sleeve Shirt
Long Pants
Bathing Suit
Shoes that can get wet
2 one-liter water bottles/Canteen
Compass
Personal First Aid Kit

Camp Will Provide
First Aid Merit Badge Book
Swimming Merit Badge Book
Scout Stave
6' Length of Rope
Tot'n Chip Card
Firem'n Chit Card
Special Pocket Flap
Instruction