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WHO CAN ATTEND

Entire families, not just Scouts and parents, bring along grandparents, older and younger siblings, pets (on leash and with immunization records), best friends and their families and other relatives who enjoy the great outdoors.

WHEN and WHERE

The weekends always happen on Memorial Weekend and Labor Day Weekend at Lost Lake Scout Reservation in Lake, MI   (4930 S. Lake Station Ave., Lake, MI 48632) located just North of Clare, MI.

TYPES OF CAMPING (Facility)

  1. Cabins: Each cabin sleeps four people.  Each cabin includes heat, electricity, two sets of bunk beds, and a desk and chair (NO COOKING inside of cabins).  Includes centralized shower / bath house and a large fire ring (adult supervision required when fire present).  Fire must be OUT when not monitored by adult.

  2. Camper Sites: Camper sites include water connections and electricity on each site and include use of a centralized shower/bath house.  These sites are located in the Stillwell Family Camp.

  3. Tent Sites:  Each tent site includes picnic tables, fire ring and a latrine.  Showers can be used in the cabin area, family camp area or the camp showers.

REGISTRATION

Camp fees are per person and depend on the facility used (see above).

Cabins $12.00 per night per person must register for 3 nights
Camper Sites $10.00 per night per person
Tent Sites $6.00 per night per person

Online registration is now open

ACTIVITIES

Rappelling/Climbing Tower: must be age 11 or older
Aquatics at the waterfront: fishing, swimming, boating and canoeing
Nature: guided tours available or wander by yourself or visit with the nature director
Crafts: craft directors are available with crafts or you can bring something special to work on
Shooting Sports: Archery
Rifles
 
bb guns        [Cub Scout age: 6-10 years old]
22’s             [Boy Scout age or adults: 11 years and older]
Shotgun        [Boy Scout age or adults: 11 years and older]
Muzzle Loader [Boy Scout age or adults: 11 years and older]
Pistol Shooting [Venture age or adults: 14 and older]
Scout craft: learn what fun you can have with ropes
Hay Rides                                
Bennett Lodge Tours (30 per tour)
Night at the Movies (both Saturday and Sunday evening)
Euchre (Saturday evening)
Family Fun Night (Sunday evening)
Campfire Program (Sunday evening)
Numerous other activities are available for all to enjoy
Tot Lot: available for your younger children (age 5 and under)
Trading Post is open daily

VITIES

HEALTH HISTORY FORMS

A Health History Form is required for every person in camp (all children and adults)Bring these forms with you to camp.  DO NOT mail them to the office.

MEALS

Cook your own meals, purchase meals and eat at the dining hall or utilize both options.

Fees

Breakfast $4.00 per person   (age 11 years and older)
Lunch $5.50 per person   (age 11 years and older)
Dinner $8.50 per person  (age 11 years and older)

Ages 6 through 10 are half price
Ages 5 and under are free

Meals must be paid for at the council office or at check-in.

Experienced staff will cook all meals and it is NOT camp food.

Menu

Sat. Breakfast  French Toast, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, cereal, and Juice
Sat. Lunch Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Mac n’ Cheese, chips and cookies
Sat. Dinner Pasta Bar (1 pasta, 3 types of sauce and 2 types of meat), Salad, Bread and ice cream sundaes (make your own)
Sun. Breakfast Pancakes, Bacon, Biscuits and Gravy, cereal and Juice
Sun. Lunch Subs, Soup, chips and cookies
Sun. Dinner Steaks/Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Rolls and pie
Mon. Breakfast Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Biscuits and Gravy, cereal and Juice
Mon. Lunch Leftovers
Coffee, tea, bug juice and peanut butter/jelly are available at all meals.

For Additional Information

  1. Call Clinton Valley Council at 248-338-0035
    • Ask for Jay Soucy or Amy Dubovik
  2. Call Jean Cox at 248-363-0717

REFUND POLICIES

Refund requests in writing will be honored until three weeks before the start of camp, minus a $15 processing fee.  From that point on, unless there is a hardship involved, camp fees are not refundable.  Hardships are qualified as: relocations, family or school circumstances or illness with a physician’s note.

There are no refunds due to inclement weather, unless the entire camp is closed by the decision of Clinton Valley Council.

Refund requests are processed through the Clinton Valley Council Program Department.

2008 Camp Dates

Memorial Day: May 23-26 - REGISTER
Labor Day: Aug 29-Sep 1 - REGISTER

Camp Forms & Fliers

Guidebook
Adult Health Form
Youth Health Form
CVC Refund Request Form and Policy

Camp Rules

(Required for your own protection)

  1. Walking is the preferred method of transportation (special needs can be arranged through the Camp Director)
  2. Bicycles are permitted with the use of helmets. NO HELMET/NO BIKE
  3. Pets are allowed in camp, however, must be on leash and have immunization record available. Remember to be considerate of your neighbors; a barking dog can be annoying.
  4. Closed toe shoes are a MUST. Remember you are at camp and there are hazards to bare feet.  Flip-flops or sandals are okay for the shower but that is the only time.
  5. Waterfront is available only during program hours. Fishing may be done from the shoreline or fishing dock (not permitted in swimming area) and is available at all hours as long as an adult is present.
  6. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ILLEGAL DRUGS, FIREWORKS, AND FIREARMS ARE ALLOWED ON THE CAMP PROPERTY. (Rifle range firearms are permitted and must be checked with the range instructors)
  7. Do not cut down any standing timber, any timber found on the ground may be used.
  8. Cars may be parked at each site (except cabin area where they must be parked in parking areas); however, walking is the preferred method of transportation.
  9. NO guns, ammo or archery equipment may be brought into the camp.  (This includes, shotguns, rifles, bb guns, paintball guns, air soft guns, pellet guns, ammo, bows, and arrows)
  10. Checkout will not happen during meal times.

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