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How to make a reservation?To make a reservation for Summer Camp, contactyour Unit Leader first. If your Unit is not attendingSummer Camp, Scouts can attend as an individual.Contact the Council Office for more information.

New Birth of Freedom CouncilATTN: Camping Services

1 Baden Powell LaneMechanicsburg, PA 17050

(717) 620-4525

Camp Open Houseand ToursSaturday, May 3, 2014

1 pm to 2:30 pm

Adult Supervision is Required:The Boy Scouts of America require a minimum of

two Adult Leaders to be in camp with each Unit atall times.

Camp Refunds:*After April 1, the $60 deposit per Scout or Adult

will be non-refundable & non-transferable. Allrefunds will be sent to the Unit after your SummerCamp Session has ended.

Find all of your Registration Forms and other helpfulitems on the Resources page on our website!

Please visit our website for more information.http://newbirthoffreedom.org/tuckahoe

Follow us on Facebook!www.facebook.com/tuckahoe.bsa

CAMPTUCKAHOECamp Tuckahoe consists of more than 1,300 woodedacres, a mountain stream, and a private lake. On topof these natural attractions, we recently investedclose to Five Million Dollars to update and expandour Facilities. A swimming pool & bath house(complete with private individual shower facilities)

as well as an air-conditioned Dining Hall capable ofcomfortably seating 500 campers at a sitting are justtwo of the premier Facilities you will enjoy.

The reasons for attending Camp Tuckahoe may be asdiverse and numerous as our Campers, but one thingis certain the best memories are often those weshare with friends! Camp Tuckahoe provides manyprogram opportunities for groups to enjoy like

Cardboard Canoe Race Water Carnival Vespers Chapel Service Campfires and Cook-Off Mountain Biking Geocaching Sports & Games Competitions Fitness Challenges Order of the Arrow Activities Leave No Trace Training Pioneering Gateway Competition

Polar Bear Swim

Will there be opportunitiesto visit our Scout?Families are encouraged to visit their Scout on thelast afternoon of their Scouts stay. Join us for a

barbecue and stay for t he closing campfire! Guestschoosing to attend the barbecue should arrange topurchase BBQ Tickets in advance through their

Scout Units.

First Year Camper ProgramThe Buffalo Braves Program is specially designed tohelp a new Scout on his path toward First Class.Daily classes will allow him to practice basicScouting skills and experience most of what asummer camp has to offer. Ambitious campers willeven have time in their schedule to work on a Merit

Badge or two!COPE

COPE stands for Challenging Outdoor PersonalExperience and it certainly fulfills its promise! Thisprogram provides a high adventure experience youllnever forget!

COPE progresses through three different phases

throughout the week

Phase Oneincludes initiative games & team-building activities.

Phase Twoincludes puzzles and low obstaclesdesigned to foster teamwork, trust, and problem-solving skills.

Phase Three, the High Course Phase, is the mostfamous part of COPE!

Participants climb on, over, and through elements ashigh as FIFTY FEET OFF THE GROUND all whilesafely anchored to a rope belay system. Theseelements require balance, courage, and trust inyourself and in your team.

This program will cost $20 per person to cover thecost of additional Staff training and climbingequipment.

Space is limited to 36 participants for each Session.

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Merit BadgesCamp Tuckahoe offers nearly FORTY Merit Badges,including all of the traditional outdoor badges, many

badges required for Eagle, and a host of others!In 2014, we are pleased to be introducing ...Fire Safety, Pulp and Paper, and Sculpture !

Archery Astronomy

Basketry Bird StudyCamping CanoeingChess Emergency PreparednessCooking Environmental ScienceFingerprinting Fire SafetyFirst Aid Fish & Wildlife ManagementFishing ForestryGeocaching GeologyGolf Kayaking

Leatherwork LifesavingMammal Study Metalworking

Nature OrienteeringPersonal Fitness PioneeringPulp & Paper Reptile & Amphibian StudyRifle Shooting RowingSculpture Search & RescueShotgun Shooting Soil &Water ConservationSpace Exploration SwimmingTextile Weather

Wilderness Survival Woodcarving

Discover ScubaCamp Tuckahoe has partnered withthe Harrisburg Divers to enableScouts the opportunity to receive theScuba BSA Award!This program will cost $35 per person

which covers additional instruction and equipmentrentals.

Baden-Powell Troop AwardCamp Tuckahoe proudly bestows its Baden-PowellHonor Troop Award on those Troops which exceedordinary expectations for Troop activities in camp.

Boy ScoutSummer Camp

ALL of our ResidentCamp Programs are

accredited annually toensure we meet or exceed

the highest standards ofsafety and service.

Camp Tuckahoe400 Tuckahoe RoadDillsburg, PA 17019

To make a reservation call

(717) 620-4525http://newbirthoffreedom.org/tuckahoe

Summer Camp DatesTuckahoe offers multiple sessions throughout thesummer, giving you flexibility.

Boy Scout SessionsWEEK1 July 6 12WEEK2 July 13 19WEEK3 July 20 26WEEK4 July 27 August 2

How much does camp cost?BOYSCOUTRESIDENTCAMPFEES

Special Camp Patch:All Youth and Adults who make a $60 deposit* byApril 1 will receive a special Limited Edition SummerCamp Patch!

Discount Camp Fee:Save $25 by paying in full by May 1!

Free LeadersIf a Unit brings eight Scouts, TWO Adults may campfor FREE! For every additional eight Scouts thatattend, one additional Adult may camp for free!Camperships:Families requesting financial assistance (up to 50%of the Camp fee) must Campership Application by

April 1.

Save 25%Scouts attending more than one week at a New Birth

of Freedom Councils Summer Camp receive a 25%discount on the second week!

Paid in Full beforeMay 1st

Paid in Full afterMay 1st

Scouts $295 $320Adults $115 $140