This year brings a new opportunity to older boys in your troop. Activities for older boys will now be available everyday in all program areas! This permits experienced Scouts the opportunity to explore different activities in different areas and to work on their own advancement. In addition, the climbing tower will open this summer as a new and exciting experience for all Scouts. COPE will continue to be a program opportunity for older Scouts. Some of the opportunities available each day include:

Aquatics

Scouts can work on and obtain BSA Guard certification. This is an intense training and certification program designed to provide Troops with certified lifeguards for year round troop aquatic activities. Older boys may also enjoy kayaking on Thorndike Pond. Motor Boating merit badge will be an opportunity for older boys to enjoy a new skill.

Scoutcraft & Ecology

Boys can learn about the Leave No Trace program, and advanced camping skills instruction. Scouts can also work on Pioneering skills or earn the Hornaday Award by completing a rigorous set of ecology related requirements. Scouts can also traverse Mount Monadnock by going on the Sunset Summit.

Climbing Tower

The brand new Climbing Tower will offer several opportunities for Scouts to enjoy the skills and fun that it has to offer. Scouts will have the opportunity to take Climbing Merit Badge or enjoy open climbing in the afternoon.

Project C.O.P.E.

Project COPE stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. It is an outdoor experience that includes group initiative games, low course elements (12 feet above the ground and under), and high course challenges (between 15 and 40 feet off the ground). Some of the activities involve a group challenge, while others test individual skills. Participants climb, jump, balance, swing, and find many solutions to a variety of challenges. Group activities are ideal for emphasizing the patrol method and developing teamwork and leadership skills. Individual challenges build confidence and self-reliance. The activities are not designed to be competitive, or to be a race against time. More important goals such as leadership, trust, teamwork, self- esteem, problem solving, communication, and decision making are emphasized. Project C.O.P.E. is an excellent opportunity for those older Scouts (Age 13 and up) who come to camp.