This Troop traditionally attends summer camp the first session in June.  Our Troop encourages attendance at summer camp. A great deal of advancement is accomplished at camp and many of the requirements for advancement in this troop require attendance at summer camp. It is also a chance to obtain several of the required merit badges that are difficult to obtain at other times of the year.

Year One

The first year at camp, Scouts will earn 3 merit badges as well as other FCE advancement. They must take swimming, pioneering, and basketry.

Year Two

The second year at camp they are required to take life saving, environmental science and another craft merit badge of their choosing. Environmental science is one of the required merit badges for Eagle and is only taught in conjunction with summer camp.

Year Three

The third year requirements include cooking, camping, orienteering, and another water sports merit badge such as canoeing or rowing.

Other Achievements

If the Scouts continue to attend camp and finish the required merit badges in camping, waterfront, orienteering and canoeing, they can qualify for the Order of The Cool Cima Dude. This is an organization whose members are only from Troop 642. This organization is to honor those individuals for their attendance at camp and the successful completion of the many requirements of the Troop at summer camp. It is a special recognition that is eagerly pursued by the older Scouts in the Troop. Once members, they receive special hats and T-shirts at camp in recognition of their accomplishments. They also get to take Water Skiing Merit Badge the following summer while the Troop is at summer camp. This is one of the most sought after ventures in the Troop.

Scouts are tapped-out for the Order of the Arrow while at summer camp. This organization is comprised of Scouts chosen by their fellow Scouts in a secret ballot election in the Spring. It recognizes individuals who are respected by their fellow Scouts as being excellent leaders, campers and knowledgeable of Scout skills, as well as a willingness to serve. This ceremony is one of the most impressive and memorable of all activities in Scouting.