Many Point Rendezvous
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Many Point is always inventing new programs to get scouts and adults involved all over camp. Tonight was the First Annual Many Point Rendezvous were scouts and adults participated in a ton of activities. Scouts and adults from all sub camps got involved at the beach, log rolling, or learning how to shear lash at Outdoor Skills. One of the most popular places at the Rendezvous was the climbing tower, where scouts learned how to be lumberjacks. With each activity scouts could earn points for their respective camp, at the end of the night scouts from each camp battled in a camp v. camp tug of war.
A list of the activities you can do at Many Point Rendezvous
Log roll
Log pull
Flapjack cooking
Shear Lashing
Fried Frog Legs
Tea Making
Voyageur Canoeing
Live Music (talent show)
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Campfire Lights
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Experiencing a closing campfire is a great ending to a week at Many Point. Laughing with friends, planning skits and getting awards presented. However, there is always a different way to view a campfire so I decided to take timed exposures of the campfire and the events following. The photos above are the best of the campfire.
Fishing
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Connor and Sam were fishing near Voyageur beach when Connor started reeling a fish in. The first catch of the day was a good one so Connor wanted to keep at it. Just as soon as Connor cast his line another fish was ready to be caught. Connor reeled the fish in, it was a nice big sunny another great catch for the day. The scouts and adults continued to fish as the sun began to set another sunny day at Many Point Scout Camp. The scouts and adults traded places to see which fishing spot was the best, as well as trading fishing lures, tips and tricks. At the end of the evening the scouts were able to learn valuable fishing skills, while having a blast fishing.
Just One Day of Camp
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Imagine all you can accomplish in one day, all the places you can travel, everyone you could meet. At camp, scouts experience new activities, meet new friends and learn news things every minute.
Today I got a chance to travel around camp and take pictures of as many active scouts and leaders as possible. My first stop was at an Ethics in Action session at Voyageur, where I met Troop 346 and watched them work together to solve problems. All the scouts in the group were discussing and collaborating together to solve the problems they were assigned. ( I do not want to give too much away – you will have to come to camp to find out more!)
My picture adventure took me around the lake to Family Camp, where the beach was the place to be. Zach F. the Family Camp beach director was excited to show me all that was happing at the beach, Sand castle building, snorkeling, sailing, swimming – no one could get enough of the lake!
Just one day of camp can give scouts and adults the experience of a lifetime.
Your Experience
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I have listed the activities you can participate in and the endless lessons that can be learned at camp. But nothing can compare to experiencing camp first- hand. Catching the fish, screaming at the top of your lungs at an opening campfire, swimming a mile, sailing on a Sunfish and learning something new at camp… The pictures above can give you only a preview of all that camp offers.
I urge you to find your own camp experience at Many Point Scout Camp today!!!
Campfire to Campfire!!!
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There is not just one moment or event that camp is made of. Camp starts when you enter the gates and staff greet you. From there you become a guest of Many Point Scout Camp, and the staff are here to help make your experience at camp memorable. As staff prepare swim qualifications, give swim tests, and the scouts set up camp, the energy of the day builds. Then the sun sets and the staff prepare their campfire skits and songs.
Campfire begins with a huge round of applause, and the week begins. The week begins to move faster and faster with merit badges and activities. Suddenly without warning, it is Friday and time for another campfire.
There is no way to describe in words all that a week of camp can entail. Come to Many Point Scout Camp to experience every moment and every campfire for yourself!!!
At the beach
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“What are you doing tonight?” one scout asks another.
“We’re hanging at the beach and going kayaking, because it’s sweet.”
Staff member Matt B. assist scouts coming down to the beach during open program with anything related to boats. ”It’s a great day to kayak or canoe, the sun is out and the lake is calm,” Matt says as he let more scouts in the beach. During that night, the kayaking scouts traded boats with canoeurs so it was another busy night on the Many Point beaches.
Open program is scheduled between 7-9 PM in our program sub camps (Buckskin, Ten Chiefs, Voyageur) every week night. During that time, scouts can go to any program area and participate in activities ranging from shotgun, archery, snorkeling, canoeing, and climbing to cooking. There is always something to do or learn during open program.
Welcome to Camp!
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Every Sunday during the camping season, scouts arrive at the Many Point Scout Camp Administration Building. Here scouts meet the staff who assist leaders with check in. Scouts are able to play games and burn some energy off from the long drive to camp. Scout also have the opportunity to interact with the Frontier staff who are from an 1800′s logging camp. The characters of William Thompson and Fred Peake, dressed in typical logging garb of the 1800′s, inform scouts about the Frontier program they could participate in at camp.
Because Many Point believes that customer service is very important, first impressions is something we work on everyday. Prepared, presentable, and helpful staff is what you will find when you enter Many Point Scout Camp.
Campfire!
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On Sunday nights, the Many Point staff prepare as scouts gather at their campfires.
The crowd begins to get restless, and the staff jump into action.
“We are going to start this campfire like we start all Many Point campfires,” a staff member yells as he begins to sing the Many Point Rouser! The rest of the staff runs out and joins in the singing of the rouser.
Next is the most popular part: the skits where staff get to demonstrate their acting abilities. Campfires are just one part of the Many Point experience, every moment can be memorable at Many Point Scout Camp.
Polar Bear!
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One day every week in the early morning hours, scouts and staff wake up to participate in a tradition like no other. A staff member with great story telling ability, tells the story of Polar Bolarinski and his misadventures, which leads to running into the (refreshing ) lake in the early morning hours. Staff does not jump into the water once but up to three times, just to make sure you’re up. Be sure to participate in your Polar Bear when you come to Many Point this summer!
Opportunity Everywhere
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“You have the best job in camp” a scoutmaster says in passing. Every time I hear that it does remind me of how fortunate I’m to work with other dedicated individuals and scouts for summer fun and learning opportunities. I do enjoy my job, but my fellow staff work tirelessly to plan the programs that create these special moments. Today my goal was to visit all the beaches in camp and capture scouts having some summer fun. It was partly cloudy and 81 degrees, so perfect. As I enter Buck beach there where scouts preparing to sail, scouts on the aqua trampoline, kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling. I did not have enough time to capture all the pictures I wanted but the moments I did capture are above for your enjoyment. The following moments are brought to you by the staff, and adult leader volunteers who enjoy scouting and want to share these moments with everyone.
Ready, Aim…..Learn!!!
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Scouts learn through experiencing camp from all different activities. Archery is one of the most popular and skilled driven activities scouts can participate in, with no additional cost. A scout does not have to be a marksman archery or have any prior experience, just a willingness to learn. The staff is excited to guide scouts to not only become better archers but better scouts and leaders. The goals of Many Point, give scouts and staff the opportunity to learn from every experience while having a lot of fun. This week is another testament to the spirit of Many Point and how it inspires everything we do here. As I was entering the archery range last evening, three scouts were preparing to shoot, I got a great opportunity to grab some quick shots of the scouts as they let loose.
New Heights
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“This is so cool” A young scouts tells a staff member as they were having a friendly climbing competition with there fellow scout. The scouts arrived first to the tower ready to climb. The staff was excited to help them get ready. Steven one of the scouts asked if they could climb on the same side of the tower. Without hesitation Brian the climbing tower director and the staff got another rope set up and ready to go. In no time the scouts were climbing there way to the top. During the climb a scout climbing out of the “cave” lifted himself out with only one arm. Shocked the staff and scouts erupted in cheers and continued to encourage the scouts. Everyday scouts come to Many Point and experience new adventures and challenges. This year is no different. The staff are trained and ready to meet scouts and guide them in the skills and adventure that can only be found at Many Point.
4th of July Fireworks
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The Many Point staff and scouts kicked off another week of program with a forth of July Celebration that culminated with a fireworks demonstration. Scouts from each sub camp including our wonderful family camp guests gathered at their beaches to participate in campfires. The campfire program’s included patriotic songs along with historical readings about our flag and country. At the end of which the fireworks began at Voyageur then proceeded through each of the three sub-camps. The above pictures captured some of the most spectacular moments of all the fireworks shows.
Call of the Loon
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Hello blogging world, this is Many Point Scout Camp. We have 2,400 acres of northern Minnesota on Many Point Lake. Here, scouts learn valuable life lessons while practicing scouting skills.
Many Point was the first camp in the nation where Scouts attended camp as troops and not as individuals. Today we still continue to emphasize the growth of the entire troop as our chief objective.
The 2010 camping season is in full swing-hope to see you up here!
