NON MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS

THE POLAR BEAR CLUB

Do you have trouble waking up in the morning? A quick dip in the pool might solve all that.

The Polar Bear Club meets every morning at 6 a.m. at both pools. You’ll also learn how to walk, talk, hunt, swim, and tan like a Polar Bear. For those who can handle four morning meetings (or three, plus the Tenderfoot Run) you’ll receive a membership card in the Polar Bear Club, which allows you to purchase a special patch at the trading post.

The Polar Bear Club is open to both Scouts and adult leaders – but it’s not for the faint of heart!

TENDERFOOT RUN

Once a week, Scouts and adult leaders get the chance to show off their fancy footwork while completing a 2¼ mile jog around camp. There’s nothing like seeing Lost Valley in the crisp, early hours of the morning. For the finishers, a completion card will be issued, allowing them to purchase of a special patch at the trading post.  Talk to the Scout Skills Staff for more information. The Tenderfoot Run will count as one day for the Polar Bear Club.

POLAR BEAR BIKE

For those of you who don’t want to swim, but still enjoy waking up early try the Polar Bear Bike ride.  We will depart from the Bike Lair at 6 a.m. and ride up to the Cat Gate or similar trail at the North end of camp.  Help to wake up the campers in Grace as you ride around with fellow Scouts.  Polar Bear Bike counts for one day of Polar Bear Club, two if campers participate both Tuesday and Thursday. 

BEAD and FEATHER PROGRAMS

Each program area at Lost Valley offers Scouts a chance to earn special participation beads.  Check with them to find out the different beads they offer, and what the requirements are to earn them.  If Scouts earn seven beads by Friday, they can get their belt fob, available at the Trading Posts, branded with the LV brand at our Western Carnival on Friday night.

THE FEATHER PROGRAM

The Lost Valley Feather Program is designed to foster Patrol growth by allowing your Scouts to participate in activities as a Patrol.  Many program areas have feathers; ask at each area to find out the different requirements to earn a feather for your Patrol.  Feathers are also available for patrol flags, yells, and other special activities.  

DUTY TO GOD AWARD

While at Lost Valley, Scouts can work toward a special Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley Duty to God Award.  Recognition patches are available for purchase in the Trading Posts.  See the Camp Chaplin to schedule this rewarding program.

ADULT LEADER PROGRAMS

Scouts aren’t the only ones who can learn something new at Lost Valley. We offer Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Swimming and Water Rescue Training, and Climbing Instructor.  There’s also the Tri-Range tournament at the Field Sports ranges on Friday afternoon, Project COPE, our hiking program, and many other activities open for adult participation.

Other adults might want to help out in their favorite program areas during the week.

And, we’re always looking for volunteer commissioners to help out for any week of the summer.

Talk to our Reservation Director for more details.

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