Ockanickon
Scout Reservation
(These schedules subject to change based on staff availability)
Handicraft Department
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BADGE NAME |
TIME |
PREREQsReq No. |
ITEMS TO BRING |
AGES AND STAGES |
Art |
3-4 pm |
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Any artwork that qualifies for requirements |
Any age scout |
Basketry |
10-11 am 11-12 noon |
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money for kits approx $4.50-$11 |
Any age scout |
Indian Lore |
9-10 am 4-5 pm |
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Any completed crafts, garments, activities or other requirements |
Any age scout |
Fingerprinting |
Mon (Demo) & Tues. 9-10 am Wed (Demo) & Thur. 3-4 pm Tues Night 7:15-8:45 |
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Any age scout |
Leatherwork |
2-3 pm |
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money for vegetable tanned leather kit |
Any age scout |
Pottery |
11-12 noon 2-3 pm |
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There is a $1 charge per project |
Any age scout |
Textile |
Mon (Demo) & Tues. 2-3 pm Wed (Demo) & Thur. 11-12 noon |
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Any age scout |
Woodcarving |
9-10 am |
Totin' Chip *See notes in the margin |
Money for wooden neckerchief slide |
13 and up |
OSR CRAFTER |
2
projects per day different projects each day |
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Inexpensive and/or Free Crafts every Session |
Any age scout |
schedule subject to change based on staff
availability |
Scoutcraft Department
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BADGE NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITES Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMP |
AGES & STAGES |
Backpacking |
By Appoint-ment |
8c, 9bcd, 10, 11ab |
Note from scoutmaster for prerequisites |
14 and up Must have some previous experience |
Camping |
10-11am3-4pm |
5e, 7c, 8c, 9ab |
Note from scoutmaster for prerequisites, pen & paper |
12 and up, previous camping experiences with your troop |
Cooking |
10-11 am |
6a,b,c |
Pen/Paper |
12 and up, previous cooking experiences with your troop |
Hiking |
By Appoint-ment |
5, 6, 7 |
Note from scoutmaster for prerequisites |
14 and up must have some previous experience |
Orienteering |
9-10am |
7a |
Note from scoutmaster for prerequisites |
13 and up |
Pioneering |
2-3pm |
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1st Class some knowledge of basic lashings |
Wilderness Survival |
9-10am |
Overnighter is Tuesday night |
Survival Kit |
13 and up |
schedule subject to change based on staff
availability |
Aquatics Department
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BADGE NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITES Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING |
AGES & STAGES |
Canoeing |
9-10:30am2-3:30pm |
3-must pass swimmer’s test |
knee pads(optional), shoes to get wet |
12 and up |
Lifesaving |
9-11am |
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Long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, shoes, belt |
13 and up or good Swimmer |
Rowing |
3:30-5pm |
3-must pass swimmer’s test |
shoes to get wet |
13 and up |
Swimming |
9-10am10-11am11-12noon |
Must be able to do or have done:2nd Class 7abc1st Class 9abcd |
Long sleeve buttoned shirt, long pants |
any age scout |
Other Activities |
Water Carnival Wed. Night |
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B.S.A. Lifeguard |
9am-12noon+ other times scheduled by instructor. |
This will take approx. 30 hours |
Current CPR cert. or $20 to take class at camp |
14 and up, strong swimmer |
Clothes Inflation |
7:30 pm (Mon) |
This is for Swimming MB |
Long sleeve buttoned shirt, long pants |
Any age scout |
Discovery SCUBA |
7:30-8:30 pm (Tues or Thur) |
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Cost of $5 (approx.) |
Any age and swim ability |
Introduction to SCUBA |
6:30-7:30 pm Friday |
Must be a swimmer |
Cost of $20 |
Any age and swim ability |
Instructional Swim |
11-12noon |
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Any age scout |
Mile Swim Practice |
4-5pm |
Need to complete qualifying laps |
Actual Mile swim is on Friday |
Any age scout |
Polar Bear |
7-7:30am |
Attend 3 out of 5 sessions to earn the certificate |
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Any age scout |
Snorkeling |
4-5pm(Mon-Thurs) |
Must be a swimmer |
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Any age scout |
schedule subject to change based on staff
availability |
Shooting Sports Department
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BADGE NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITE Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMP |
AGES & STAGES |
Archery Class |
Lecture
Time: Shooting
Times: |
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merit badge book $1.50 for arrow kit |
Able to pull back a 30 pound bow |
Rifle Class |
Lecture Times: 6:30-7:30pm(Sun) 7:30-8:30pm (Mon, Tues) Shooting Times: 9-12noon 4-5pm |
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merit badge book |
Any age scout |
Shotgun Class |
Lecture Times: 6:30-7:30pm (Sun), 7:30-8:30 (Mon & Tues) Shooting Times: 2-4pm |
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merit badge book$0.75/2 rounds. Purchase tickets at the Trading Post |
Any age scout |
schedule subject to change based on staff
availability |
Ecology Department
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BADGE NAME |
TIME |
PREREQS. Req No. |
ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMP |
AGES & STAGES |
Bird Study |
2-3 pm |
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Binoculars, notebook, pen, bird field guide |
Older Scouts 14 and up |
Energy |
3-4 pm |
5, 6, 7, 8 |
Notebook and pen |
Older Scouts |
Engineering |
4-5 pm |
2 |
Notebook and pen |
Older Scouts |
Environmental Science |
9-10 am |
3e (#1 or #2) 4,6,7 |
Notebook, pen, Bottled eco-system |
Older Scouts |
Fish and Wildlife Management |
10-11 am |
5, 6, 7 |
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14 and up |
Fishing |
9-10 am |
7 |
bring pictures of 2 fish you have caught |
Any age scout |
Forestry |
9-10 am |
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Any age scout |
Geology |
3-4 pm |
2 |
rock collection |
Any age scout |
Landscape Architecture |
4-5 pm |
2 |
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13 and up |
Mammal Study |
11-12 noon 3-4 pm |
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Any age scout |
Nature |
11-12 noon |
5 |
Information for |
Any age scout |
Oceanography |
10-11 am |
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13 and up |
Reptile & Amphibian Study |
10-11 am |
8 |
notebook and req. 7 information |
Any age scout |
Soil and Water Conservation |
4-5 pm |
7 |
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13 and up |
Reptile & Amphibian Walk |
7:30-9 pm |
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Flashlight, notebook, pen, walking shoes |
Any age scout |
By
Appointment Only |
Archeology, Genealogy, Insect
Study, Plant Science |
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schedule subject to change based on staff availability |
Eagle Department
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BADGE NAME |
TIME |
PREREQS Req No. |
ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMP |
AGES & STAGES |
Citizenship in the Community |
11-12 noon |
1,2,4,5,7 |
History, map, and budget of Community.
Signed proof of req. |
14 and up |
Citizenship in the Nation |
10-11 am |
4, 5 |
Copy of letter for 5, signed proof of 4 |
14 and up |
Citizenship in the World |
9-10 am |
9 |
Signed proof of completion for 9 |
15 and up |
Communications |
10-11 am |
4a, 5, 6, 7, |
Copies of 6a & 7signed copies of 6b or signed note for 4a |
13 and up |
Emergency Prep |
9-10 am |
1(must have First Aid M.B.), 8c |
Personal emergency kit |
Must have First Aid merit badge |
First Aid |
9-10 am |
1, 2 |
Personal First Aid Kit |
First Class |
Personal Management |
11-12 pm 4-5 pm |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
See margin for details about signed notes. Bring copy of 3a or b |
15 and up |
schedule subject to change based on staff
availability |
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BADGE NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITES Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMP |
AGES & STAGES |
Astronomy |
3:30-5pm |
Ability to identify constellations
in planetarium/outdoors |
Paper/Pen |
13 and up |
Atomic Energy |
10:30 - |
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Paper/Pen |
13 and up |
Computers |
2-3:30 pm |
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Paper/Pen |
13 and up |
Chemistry |
2-3:30 pm |
Tour on Thurs. 1-6pm (required) |
Paper/Pen |
13 and up |
Electricity |
9-10:30 am |
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Paper/Pen |
13 and up |
Electronics |
3:30-5 pm |
May need
extra time to soldering |
Paper/Pen Money for kit |
13 and up |
Space Exploration |
9-10:30am |
Rocket Launch on Fri. |
Paper/Pen Money for rocket |
13 and up |
Weather |
10:30-12noon |
Extra
time to do talk |
Paper/Pen |
13 and up |
Other Activities |
By Appointment |
Exploration Station is available all day (depending on
available space) Must sign-up for evening activities |
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any age scout |
Planetarium |
7-9pm |
Mon, Tues, Thurs. Scouts not taking Astronomy MB must sign-up with director |
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any age scout |
Telescope Observations |
9-10pm |
weather permitting(no clouds) |
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any age scout |
Troops may arrange a special activity with the Science Director |
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schedule subject to
change based on staff availability
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ACTIVITY NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITES Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING |
AGES & STAGES |
C.O.P.E. |
9-12 am Mon-Fri |
None |
Soft-Soled shoes, water, blank
T-shirt |
13 and Up
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A weeklong
program involving all of the COPE Challenges (including the newly expanded
COPE High Course) |
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C.O.P.E. Low |
½ Day Program
TBA |
None |
Soft-Soled
shoes, water |
Any age
scout |
3 hour team building and leadership development program
utilizing the COPE Low Course. |
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C.O.P.E. High |
½ Day
Program TBA |
Completed C.O.P.E. |
Soft-Soled shoes, water |
13 and Up |
3 hour
Challenge on high ropes course, focusing on personal challenges and comfort
zones, group support systems, and goal/accomplishments |
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Mountain Biking |
½ Day
Program TBA |
None |
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13 and Up |
Take a half-day
trek in and around camp using OSR’s mountain bikes. Trips are three hours long covering mixed terrains (trails,
roads, logging accesses). Varied
skill levels are offered, scheduled by route difficulty. Many treks stop for an ice cream cool down!
(Be prepared) |
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Cycling Merit Badge |
By
Appointment |
8, 9 |
Notes
from rides for 8, 9. Copy of state
laws |
13 and Up |
Troop Evening Biking |
By
Appointment |
Take a
short ride between dinner and dusk.
Routes may be designed around your desires (roads, trails, hills,
etc.) |
13 and Up |
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Biking Overnighter |
Under
development (TBA) |
None |
Sleeping
gear and pack |
13 and Up |
Grab a bike and leave camp for the evening with the Spoke
‘n Rope Department. Bike, helmets,
and water will be provided.
Participants must be ready to carry their own sleeping and shelter
supplies. This program is under
development. More information will be
available at the May Leader’s Meeting |
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schedule subject to change based on staff
availability |
Rock Climbing Department
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ACTIVITY NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITES Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING |
AGES & STAGES |
Belay Certification |
Monday AM: 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, PM: 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 |
None |
Soft
soled shoes, water |
13 and up |
Bouldering Class |
Tuesday
9-12 noon |
None |
Soft soled shoes, water |
13 and up |
Red Runner (Easiest) |
Tues & Thur: 2-5 pm |
Belay Certification |
Soft soled shoes, water |
13 and up |
Blue Runner (Moderate) |
Wed: 2-5 pm |
Belay
Certification Red Runner or Climbing Merit Badge |
Soft soled shoes, water |
13 and up |
White Runner (Advanced) |
Friday |
Belay Certification, Blue Runner Program |
Soft soled shoes, water |
13 and up |
Climbing Merit Badge |
Mon: |
#1, (Belay Certification), #2 (attend Mon &
Tues night class), #3 (Complete Red Runner) |
Soft soled shoes, water |
13 and up |
schedule subject to
change based on staff availability |
Sailing Department
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ACTIVITY NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITES Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING |
AGES & STAGES |
Small Boat Sailing |
9-12 noon |
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Water & hats |
(need to be able to flip a sailboat) |
Open Sailing |
2-5 pm |
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Chance to go fishing |
Any age scout |
Evening Sailing |
7:15-9 pm |
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Water & sweatshirt |
Any age scout |
Potential Open Sail |
9-12 noon |
If there is room in the merit badge session |
Water & hats |
Any age scout |
NOTE: All Open Sail times are flexible. 2 hours is a recommended time limit |
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schedule subject to
change based on staff availability |
Woodburning Department
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ACTIVITY NAME |
TIME |
PREREQUISITES Requirement No. |
ITEMS TO BRING |
AGES & STAGES |
Morning Open Woodburning |
9–12 noon |
None |
Money for the purchase of wood |
Any age scout (or adult) |
Afternoon Open Woodburning |
2-5 pm |
None |
Money for the purchase of wood |
Any age scout (or adult) |
schedule subject to
change based on staff availability |
Additional Programs for 2004
(More Information at the May Leader’s Meeting)
SCUBA
BSA
The Boy Scouts of America has recently introduced this new award program and in
conjunction
with certified instructor Ockanickon will be offering this program this summer.
MOUNTAIN BOARDING
Another exciting new program being offered this summer is Mountain
Boarding. This program
is new to Ockanickon and we look forward to telling you more about it at the
Leader’s Meeting.
Ockanickon Scout
Reservation
Bucks County Council, BSA
This page last updated December 30, 2003