Update on Projects / Upgrades at CRK

Below is an update, from CRK staff, regarding projects and upgrades at the camp that have gone on since last summer:

Although you can't tell from looking at the weather outside, but the end of the year is almost upon us and we've been busy planning for your troop's next summer camp adventure at Raven Knob.  We look forward to having you and your Scouts join us in 2012 for a full-tilt Scouting experience! 

The mild weather has allowed our ranger staff and camp volunteers to make tremendous progress on several projects now underway throughout the camp property.  I wanted to take a moment to update you on these exciting developments and what you can expect for 2012!

Health Lodge Update: We are preparing to raze the current Health Lodge at camp, and replace it with a new facility.  With multiple treatment rooms and a dispensary window for routine medications this new Health Lodge will be light years beyond our current facility.   The new facility should be up and running by June 1st.

Action Archery Arrives:  With the generous support of Troop 934, we will introduce Action Archery at camp in 2012.  Scouts will walk along a trail where they will engage multiple life size foam wildlife targets.  This new activity, which is laid out adjacent to the current Archery Range, is designed to enhance the overall shooting skills of our Scouts.

Rifle Range Phase 1:  We are taking steps to build the new Rifle Range at CRK, to be located beside the current Shotgun Range. We have long needed an improved Rifle Range at camp, and while it will not be complete this summer, it is expected to be online for 2013.  The new range will feature 24 shooting positions for Rifle Shooting (compared to our current 8), plus an additional 8 positions dedicated to Handgun shooting.  At this point, we are preparing the land for timbering and grading.  We will start construction on the range in late 2012.

New Latrines: Campsites on the "hill area" have now been closed to weekend camping while we work to install new latrine facilities in Deer Valley, Knoll, Hilltop and Trails End campsites.

Atwell Cottage Improvements:  The Atwell Cottage is located just inside the camp gate and serves as home base for our weekend Campmasters and our Summer Camp Director.  This year, the Atwell Cottage has received a new roof and new flooring.  Next up will be new exterior siding.

Josh Davis Shelter:  Josh Davis was an outstanding young man who was ingrained into the very fiber of Scouting at Raven Knob.  Although we lost Josh in the spring of 2008, his involvement in Native American Dancing, the Order of the Arrow, Camp Staff, and his local community left an indelible mark on the lives of so many.  With the support of his friends and loved ones we will build a new instructional shelter at camp in his honor.  The shelter will be located adjacent to the Wahissa Lodge Building and will serve Scouting programs year round.

Well those are the hot topics at camp right now.   Your continued support of Scouting at Raven Knob has helped to make these projects possible.  We will forward other updates by email as we move forward, and on-going updates will be posted at ravenknob.com, so stay tuned!

Introduction - Camp Raven Knob July 1 – July 7, 2012

Join us this year for another fun filled week of summer camp at Camp Raven Knob (CRK). 

Troop 210 will be going to Camp Raven Knob July 1 – July 7, 2012.

This is sure to be a great time and is an excellent opportunity for all scouts to work on rank advancement.

Activities at CRK include: Aquatics, Handicrafts, Nature, Raven Scouts, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, Trail to Eagle, Outback (Mountain Man), and High Adventure (Rampage) programs.

We anticipate camp fees for this year will be approximately $300 per camper.  The fees cover registration, meals, and transportation for the week.  (Additional fees may be required for specific merit badges) You will NOT find a better deal (non-Boy Scout) for summer camp anywhere else!!!

We are also looking for Old Goats to go with the Troop to camp this year. If you are interested please email John Young at john_young@cree.com

Much more information to come, but below is a timeline for Camp Raven Knob registration

·         $100 Deposit Due – February 20th

·         Merit Badge choices and final payment – May 16th

·         Class A medical form (parts A, B, and C) turned in – June 14th

Camp Raven Knob website:  http://www.ravenknob.com/

CRK Summer Camp Coordinator for 2012:

John Young john_young@cree.com