Q: WHAT THE HECK IS A DEN GUIDE?

A Den Guide is someone who volunteers their time to spend a week (or more) at Camp Split Rock helping out with our dens

Q: WHO CAN BE A DEN GUIDE?

Any registered adult within a Pack, Troop, Crew or Post in Nashua Valley Council and over the age of 18

Q: WHAT WOULD I BE DOING?

• Aiding our Den Chiefs
• Working with home sick camper within the den
• Distracting the campers that are distracting the den
• Helping out in the different program areas while your den is there
• Leading by example
• Be a positive role model
• Above all HAVING FUN!

Q: WHEN CAN I DO THIS?

Any week that camp is in session

• Week 1 – July 6-10
• Week 2 – July 13-17
• Week 3 – 20-24

Q: CAN I BE A DEN GUIDE FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK?

Of course.

Q: WHY WOULD I WANT TO DO THIS?

• Its FUN and memorable and you’ll have a great time
• You get to spend a week outdoors
• You get to spend a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life
• You get to spend some quality time with your son

Q: HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST ME

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING in fact we will even give you a discount on your sons camp fee if you choose to be a Den Guide – camp normally costs $215 but as a Den Guide your son will be able to attend camp for only $165. You also will receive a 2009 Patch

Q: THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT BUT I DON’T KNOW IF I HAVE THE RIGHT TRAINING

• That’s ok we will train you
• There are two training dates scheduled, we have set these up to help you to better understand how camp works, and what you would be doing during your week(s) at camp
• June 26th  (Friday) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Nashua Valley Council Office
• June 27th (Saturday) from 9:30am to 11:00am at Camp Split Rock.

Q: DO I HAVE TO ATTEND BOTH TRAINING SESSIONS?

NO you do not have to attend both but it is required that you do attend one or the other.  Arrangements need to be made ahead of time if you cannot make it to the training session

Q: THIS SOUNDS GREAT WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

• Call the Nashua Valley Council Office at 978-534-3532
• Email Christine the Camp Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it