Trexler Scout Reservation - Settlers Camp

2011 Program Resources

Settlers Camp 2011:

2011 Program Highlights

  • NEW in 2011! New Afternoon Program Period. Featuring the Junior CCSI (Camp Crime Scene Invesitagtion) and T- 4 Research Center.
  • Sunday Night Family Barbeque and family style dining hall meals the rest of the week.
  • Older Scout Program – a phenomenal experience designed for Senior Scouts (Age 15+); day/night adventures not found at any other Scout Camp.
  • A Full Range of Merit Badges including a variety of Eagle Required Merit Badges
  • Scout Leaders Program - A first-rate assortment of programs for Leaders
  • Waterfront activities: BSA Lifeguard, Mile Swim, BSA Snorkeling, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, BSA Kayaking.
  • Daily Vesper & Wednesday Chapel Service
  • Wednesday Order of the Arrow Call Out Ceremony
  • Scoutcraft Activities: Paul Bunyan Woodsman, Tote n’ Chip, Fireman Chit ,Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics, and NEW for this year a GPS Course and Geo-caching.
  • Athletics events: Mountain Biking Treks, Triathlon, Frisbee Golf, and Sports Fields
  • C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience), offering the weeklong course(A.M. and P.M. Sessions), Climb on Safely Training and Open Climbs.
  • Econ, Handicraft, Archery & Action Archery and Rifle Ranges– all run by great teachers and leaders.
  • PATCH TRADING NIGHT @ AREA 7 - There will be seperate areas for Youth and Adults to trade.

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Downloads/Forms*:
2011 Staff Application | CIT Application| 2011 Leaders Guide | O.F.C. Manual | O.F.C. Attendance Sheet | C.O.P.E. Registration | Camp Medical Form | Routine Medical Form | Adult Leader Resource Form | Parental Camper Release Form | Settlers Camp Map | Promotional Brochure | "We Can & Will" Award | Refund Policy | Order of the Arrow in Camp Information Letter |

*All forms require Adobe Acrobat/Reader or other PDF reader application.

Here is a sampling of the Settlers Program and Facilities Upgrades:

  • Environmental Conservation
    • New Nature Center
    • SENTAR (New Program Area)
  • Authentic Scoutcraft
  • Handicraft
  • Waterfront
  • This Old Camp (T.O.C)
  • Shotgun
  • .22 Rifles
  • Black Powder Rifles
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Sports Field
  • Climb On Safely Training
  • Lifeguard BSA
  • Mile Swim
  • Paintball Range
  • Many More Skills and Adventures!
  • 78 New Tents
  • 73 New Cots
  • Sheds in remaining sites
  • New Look to Site Latrines
  • Upgrades to the Settlers Pump House
  • New Bridge Across Dam at Lake Trexler


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