Camp Ondessonk is an outdoor, Catholic residential youth camp run by the Diocese of Belleville . It is located in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois , near Ozark, Illinois . The mission of the camp is "Exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages." Camp Ondessonk is accredited by the American Camp Association .
114-514: The Lincoln Heritage Council (LHC) is a local council of the Boy Scouts of America serving 64 counties in four states: Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee. The Lincoln Heritage Council is one of the oldest BSA local Councils serving both urban and rural areas in the United States. Their first charter was granted under the name Louisville Area Council in 1912. The council was then renamed to
228-570: A Project COPE course and a climbing tower. Camp Crooked Creek is also home to the Green River Trek and Frontier Town, which gives older Scouts the ability to learn new skills. Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation is located in Charlestown, Indiana . It includes the John Work House and Mill Site , a Registered Historic Place. Tunnel Mill held Boy Scouts summer camps as early as 1917 and yearly under
342-450: A Board of Review (with the exception of Scout Rank). To obtain a rank you must first acquire the rank previous to it, with the exception of Scout rank in which a Scout can earn at anytime once they have completed the requirements for it. The ranks are in the following order: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star Scout, Life Scout, and Eagle Scout. An increasing number of merit badges, as well as being in troop leadership positions,
456-434: A camping honor society. Campers at St. Philip spent their nights in one of five units; Marquette, LaSalle, Lalande, Brebeuf, and Hennepin. Led by a desire for a permanent location for a Catholic youth camp, Monsignor Robert DeGasperi oversaw the effort to gain leases of the land that would become Camp Ondessonk. Volunteer crews began construction at the current site in the spring of 1959. 481 campers and 52 staff attended over
570-477: A chance to learn Scout Skills in a safe, outdoor environment. The camp has sixteen campsites located on over four hundred acres of land and six miles of shoreline. Program focus includes, the First Year Camper (Eaglebound) program and a variety of aquatics activities—including sailing, water skiing, motor boating, swimming, canoeing, rowing, and fishing. Older Scouts have the opportunity to sail on Kentucky Lake,
684-619: A council-provided Kodiak leadership training program Order of the Arrow members may attend the National Leadership Seminar, run multiple times each year by each region. The Boy Scouts of America operates a National Camping School program which trains people how to run various departments or areas at the Scouts BSA summer camps . Some online training is offered, but most areas require an in-person week-long training program at one of
798-498: A four-week period that the camp was open. Campers were grouped into four units – Brebeuf, Chabanel, Goupil, and LaLande. Activities included swimming, archery, riflery, horseback riding, nature hikes, and camp crafts. In the 1960s, additional camping weeks were added to the schedule because of demand. More space was added with the construction of more units - Daniel, Garnier, Tekakwith, Amantacha, Ahatsistari and Lalemant. Some units were tents while others were cabins. An adventure program
912-511: A lifetime." The Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha is modeled after the honor camping society first established during Camp St. Philip in 1957. Induction into Lodge is open to campers, staff, and volunteers who demonstrate loyalty and dedication to camp in an exemplary way, and takes place each Thursday night during the summer in the Lodge ceremony. In order to be considered for Lodge, candidates much show these qualities as well as being at least
1026-425: A long bunkhouse style cabin as well as two smaller cabins. Frontier Dorms - fully enclosed bunkhouses. St. Noel - year-round lodging and retreat center. The dining hall is a modern facility that can serve all of camp at one time. The building is heptagonal and has a fireplace in the center. It is located away from main camp, on top of the same hill as the stables. Most meals are served family style. The dining hall
1140-575: A more in-depth experience through a two week program. The Pioneer Sessions led to the formation of Frontier Units in the 1970s. Although they were referred to as units, the Frontier program was a separate experience from camp, during which participants traveled to places offsite. In the late 1970s the Silver and Golden Frontier Program was added. Inspired by the original Frontier units, the Silver and Golden Frontier trips catered to adults wishing to travel around
1254-615: A part of the Middle Tennessee Council. The Wapiti District is the home of Camp Rotary at Temple Hill, run by the Rotary Scout Foundation. The camp was the former home camp belonging to the long-merged Cogioba Council. Rotary Scout Reservation provided the setting for the B-P Rover Crew's semi-annual Rover Scout Wee Moot, the longest-running Rover Scout Moot in the United States, which took place from 1953 to 1993, with
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#17328839288071368-571: A participant's spiritual welfare to the individual Unitarian Universalist congregation. The MOU also specifically includes within Unitarian Universalist chartered troops humanism as an acceptable form of spirituality as well as Earth-centered religions. In 2000, the Supreme Court ruled in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale that Boy Scouts and all similar, private voluntary organizations have
1482-406: A particular area for an entire week. The main areas of focus are horsemanship, rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, and canoeing. The programs take a limited number of campers and provide them with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills of a particular area. Campers are assisted by two or three specially trained staff members. High school students learn to become counselors at
1596-566: A person's sexuality. Gay rights groups hailed the decision, but vowed to press on until all gay members were accepted. Some churches and conservative members threatened to quit the Boy Scouts in response. On June 12, 2013, the Southern Baptist Convention passed non-binding resolutions urging the BSA not to change their policy. In September 2013, a new scouting group called Trail Life USA
1710-578: A reunion held in 1999. The council is organized into four geographical service areas: Southern Indiana, Central Kentucky, Metro Louisville and Western Service Area. (* - The parts of Christian and Trigg counties that are contained within Fort Campbell, KY (US Army base) are served by the Middle Tennessee Council .) The Harry S. Frazier Jr. Scout Reservation is located in Clermont, Kentucky . It
1824-420: A second year camper or staff member. Participants of both traditional camp and adventure programs are eligible. Members are divided geographically into councils for administrative purposes to give back to Ondessonk through fundraisers or service. Members of Lodge may also attend Fall and Spring Lodge Reunions each year. A member of Lodge is signified by a sash they wear, containing a patch of a simplified version of
1938-431: A series of tests of strength, agility, coordination, and problem-solving, individually and within groups. Scouts see nature as an adventurous place, and it is expected that when they get older the experience from their youth will make them nature lovers. Scouts envisage nature as a heritage. "On breaking up camp leave two things behind you: 1. Nothing. 2. Your thanks." — Lord Baden-Powell in 1919. The National Council
2052-747: A summer program in 1957. Known as Camp St. Philip, the program is part of the Diocese of Belleville. Having no facilities of their own, camp administrators rented out Camp Piasa in Grafton, Illinois in 1957 and Camp Vandeventer in Waterloo, Illinois in 1958. Each summer, the camps were staffed by seminarians and college students all under the direction of Monsignor John T. Fournie. Camp St. Philip offered participants outdoor activities such as riflery, archery, swimming, and handicrafts, as well as other activities such as cooking, housekeeping, and axmanship. The camp also offered
2166-679: A unit choice. Coed sessions were added in 1989. Specialty Camps were introduced in the summer of 1992. In 1995, Teondecoren was reintroduced as a tepee unit for one summer. In 1996, the camp was accredited by the American Camping Association (later renamed the American Camp Association). A minicamp program was introduced for younger campers in 1999. Camp Ondessonk was also accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association in 2003. A new dining hall
2280-573: A unit made up of other Lodge members and led by a Lodge Official on staff. As part of their experience Lodge Campers participate in rock climbing at Pakentuck, the High Challenge Course, and an extended horseback ride. They also perform a service project for Camp. Campers must be a member of the Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha in order to be eligible to attend. The program is open to campers meeting this requirement ages 11–16. Beginning in
2394-521: Is Wood Badge , focused on helping participants develop leadership skills while participating in an outdoor program over five days. Some councils offer high-adventure training for adults using the Powder Horn program. Leaders can also take the Seabadge advanced leadership and management course. Scout youth leaders may attend the unit-level Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. Local councils offer
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#17328839288072508-460: Is a boulder in a stream that is popular for cannonball and other jumps into the water. Pine Lake and Kane Lake are locations for swimming and camping. Phantom's Canyon is near the west camping areas. Program areas include an archery range, riflery range, handicrafts building, stables for horseback riding, a boating area for canoeing and kayaking, a swimming lake, a chapel, and other outdoor clearings for other programs such as woodsmanship. Many of
2622-651: Is a gathering of Scouts and Venturers from across the US. It is usually held every four years, with some adjustment for special years such as the 2010 National Scout Jamboree that celebrated the BSA centennial. The first jamboree was held in 1937 at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. There were 27,232 Scouts and Leaders present at the first National Jamboree. In 1950, the Boy Scouts of America hosted their second National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania . The event
2736-516: Is a natural area that includes a waterfall and the remnant of a Boy Scout camp. Cedar Falls is the largest single, free-flowing waterfall in Illinois. The Pakentuck name comes from a Boy Scout group from Paducah, Kentucky . Lake Echon drains via a small waterfall known as the Spillway. Formerly known as St. Catherine falls after St. Kateri Tekakwitha who took St. Catherine of Siena as her patron when she
2850-426: Is air conditioned, and has windows on all sides to allow for ventilation. It is decorated with art work depicting camp that was created by current and former staff members as well as friends of camp. The dining hall had air conditioning installed for the summer of 2013. The Health Center is equipped to handle guests throughout the year. It is staffed by medical professionals and on-call pediatric physicians every day of
2964-625: Is required for the latter 3 ranks, plus other requirements. Certain ranks require specific merit badges and leadership positions. Eagle Scout is the highest rank one can receive in Scouts BSA. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million youth. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership, all before or by age 18. This includes an extensive service project that
3078-638: Is strongly encouraged to complete a general overview training called This is Scouting , and a Fast Start training specific to his/her program level. Position-specific training is required for all direct-contact leaders. Upon completion of basic training, a leader may wear the Trained emblem on his/her BSA uniform. Supplemental skill-specific training is also available to BSA volunteers to gain knowledge in outdoors skills including camping, hiking, first aid, Leave No Trace, swim safety, climbing safety, hazardous weather, and other skills. The highest level of BSA training
3192-740: Is the corporate membership of the Boy Scouts of America and consists of volunteer Scouters who meet annually. The day-to-day operations of the National Council are administered by the Chief Scout Executive and other national professional staff. National Council members include volunteers who are elected national officers and executive board members, regional presidents, the local council representatives, members at large, and honorary members. The national headquarters has been in Irving, Texas since 1979. Camp Ondessonk Camp Ondessonk started as
3306-568: Is the name that the Huron gave to St. Issac Jogues when he was serving among them as a Jesuit missionary, because of his black robe. Jogues came to this country from France in the early 17th century in an effort to bring the Gospel to the American Indians. He ended up giving his life to this task when he was tortured and later martyred. Several Jesuit missionaries were martyred while working among
3420-472: The 2013 National Scout Jamboree . The Boy Scouts of America operates several high-adventure bases at the national level. Each offers a wide range of programs and training; a typical core program may include sailing, wilderness canoeing or wilderness backpacking and camping trips. These bases are administered by the High Adventure Division of the National Council. Current high-adventure bases of
3534-474: The Boy Scouts ) is one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 1 million youth, including 176,000 female participants. The BSA was founded in 1910; about 130 million Americans have participated in its programs, which are served by 477,000 adult volunteers. BSA became a founding member organization of the World Organization of
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3648-549: The Red Cross , Little League Baseball , and the National Academy of Sciences . The federal incorporation was originally construed primarily as an honor; however, it does grant the chartered organization some special privileges and rights, including freedom from antitrust and monopoly regulation and complete control over the organization's symbols and insignia, though it neither implies nor accords Congress any special control over
3762-1044: The Scout method is part of the program to instill typical Scouting values such as trustworthiness, good citizenship, and outdoors skills, through a variety of activities such as camping, aquatics, and hiking. To further these outdoor activities, the BSA has four high-adventure bases : Northern Tier ( Minnesota , Manitoba , and Ontario ), Philmont Scout Ranch ( New Mexico ), Sea Base ( Florida Keys , US Virgin Islands , and Bahamas ), and Summit Bechtel Reserve ( West Virginia ), as well as nearly 100 camps and reservations dedicated to scouts. The main Scouting divisions are Cub Scouting for ages 5 to 11 years, Scouts BSA for ages 10 to 18, Venturing for ages 14 through 21, and Sea Scouts for ages 14 through 21. The BSA operates Scouting by chartering local organizations, such as churches, clubs, civic associations, or educational organizations, to implement
3876-409: The Scout method , with variations that are designed to be appropriate for the age and maturity of each membership division. Cub Scouts wear a uniform that gives each Scout a level of identity within the den, the pack and the community. The Scouts learn teamwork by meeting and working together in a den of four to ten boys or girls under adult leadership. They learn and apply the ideals codified in
3990-748: The Woodcraft Indians started by Ernest Thompson Seton in 1902 in Cos Cob, Connecticut , and the Sons of Daniel Boone founded by Daniel Carter Beard in 1905 in Cincinnati , Ohio. , two notable independent scouting predecessors of BSA within the United States. In 1907, Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouting movement in England using elements of Seton's works among other influences. In 1909, Chicago publisher W. D. Boyce
4104-423: The 1,400-member BSA National Council voted to remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation while emphasizing that any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, is not allowed. The resolution went into effect on January 1, 2014, but Scout leaders who were "open and avowed homosexuals" were still prohibited. The policy specifically states that BSA does not inquire into
4218-613: The Arrow Conference held at Purdue University and came together that fall for a joint Fall Fellowship weekend at Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation. The totem for Talligewi Lodge #62 was a Mandan Indian. The Talligewi were an ancient tribe that was thought to have been wiped out at the Battle of Sand Island at the Falls of the Ohio River between Clarksville, IN and Louisville, KY. A brief history of
4332-671: The Audubon Council and White Feather Lodge #499 of the Four Rivers Council. White Horse Lodge was selected as the name of the replacement lodge as (i) the horse was important to the Native American, and (ii) white was arguably part of both predecessor lodges (as Wapiti meant American, or white, elk and the former White Feather Lodge). Wapiti Lodge was first chartered in 1949 and its totem was the American Elk. Wapiti means elk in
4446-690: The Audubon Council. The Four Rivers Council originally served youth within the area bounded by the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers, the Tennessee state line except for South Fulton, TN and the river counties in Southern Illinois. Audubon originally served youth within a jagged border formed by the Ohio, Rough, Tennessee, and Barren Rivers. In 1951, the Cogioba Council, headquartered in Bowling Green merged with
4560-473: The BSA announced that girls would be allowed to become Cub Scouts, starting in 2018, and be a part of the Scouts BSA Program, starting on February 1, 2019. BSA's religious requirements of its members have been controversial and inconsistent. Many volunteers within the BSA organization believe that atheists and agnostics are welcome, and because of this, in many troops they are. However, in 2018,
4674-472: The BSA's Learning for Life, membership in the regular BSA programs had been more restricted and controversial. Until the late 2010s, Cub Scouting or the program then-named Boy Scouting was open to boys only, but girls were permitted to join the Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Explorers programs in 1970. Women could also serve as adult volunteers in all programs in approximately the same time frame. On October 11, 2017,
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4788-542: The BSA's mission: "Each generation as it comes to maturity has no more important duty than that of teaching high ideals and proper behavior to the generation which follows." The current mission statement of the BSA is "to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law." At its peak, Boy Scouts had an active membership of over 4 million youth in 1973. Today, popularity in outdoor events has waned and membership has dropped. However, BSA remains
4902-595: The BSA, which remains free to function independently. Boy Scouts of America uses four primary programs to achieve its aims in Scouting: There are about 100,000 physically or mentally disabled Scouts throughout the United States. Anyone certified as disabled "may enroll in Scouting and remain in its program beyond the regulation age limits. This provision allows all members to advance in Scouting as far as they wish." The Boy Scouts of America offers several other programs and subprograms beyond regular membership: Unlike
5016-406: The Boy Scouts of America include Philmont Scout Ranch , Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases , Florida National High Adventure Sea Base , and The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve . The BSA offers a wide variety of mandatory and optional training programs in youth protection, outdoor skills and leadership. Every adult leader must complete Youth Protection Training , and then
5130-454: The Boy Scouts of America National Executive Board "reaffirm[ed] its unequivocal commitment to the Declaration of Religious Principle as a fundamental component of the mission of the Boy Scouts of America". At the same meeting, it also stated that "[t]he recognition of God as the ruling and leading power in the universe and the grateful acknowledgement of His favors and blessings are necessary to
5244-505: The Boy Scouts of America announced that girls would be welcomed into Cub Scouts beginning in late 2018, with an early adopter program beginning on January 15, 2018, in councils that wished to participate early. The announcement included the statement that girls in Cub Scouting will simply be called "Cub Scouts". The flagship program of Boy Scouts of America, previously known as "Boy Scouting", became known as Scouts BSA on February 1, 2019, when
5358-580: The Four Rivers Scout Camp or Reservation), having changed its name in 1979 to honor Roy C. Manchester . From 1973 to 1983, Camp RCM took advantage of the BSA's attempt to create regional Outdoor Adventure ("High Adventure") bases around the nation. A "first year camper" program offered at the camp was featured in the March/April 1981 issue of Scouting magazine, which resulted in similar programs being offered in all BSA camps nationally. The Land Between
5472-536: The Huron and Iroquois people. These saints and their American Indian companions are honored and remembered at Camp Ondessonk with the camp units, lakes, and major land forms named after them. The lives of the martyrs and other namesakes of the camp serve as an inspiration for Christian living. The North American Martyrs are: The feast day for the North American Martyrs is celebrated as a Memorial on October 19 for
5586-631: The Lakes National Outdoor Adventure Center was a cooperative effort between the BSA and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The BSA officially abandoned the National base but permitted the Four Rivers Council to continue to offer high adventure-related facilities for sailing, canoeing, kayaking and U.S. Coast Guard approved Sailing training. RCM has been used for summer camp since August 1956. Prior to 1957, summer camp
5700-670: The Lodge came as a result of the merger between Tseyedin Lodge #65 of the George Rogers Clark Area Council and Zit-Kala-Sha Lodge #123 of the Old Kentucky Home Council. A merger committee of four advisers and six youth from each lodge and the OA Staff Advisor met several times in the late Spring and Summer of 1994 to work out details of the merger. Both lodges interacted somewhat at the National Order of
5814-491: The Lodge service organization, and the community. The John de LaLande Award is presented to a non-Lodge Member who is part of the Camp Ondessonk staff and feels that they do not meet the proper requirements for membership into the organization but have rendered meritorious service to Camp Ondessonk and the community. Lodge Camp allows campers to participate in traditional camp members with fellow Lodge members. Campers stay in
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#17328839288075928-538: The National Camping Schools. After successfully completing a week-long program, a person is entitled to wear the National Camping School patch. The regular-size patch may be worn on the right breast shirt pocket, in the temporary patch spot. National Camping School certification is valid for five years. COPE, which stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, is a program that consists of
6042-701: The Northeast presented a resolution that "would allow individual units to accept gays as adult leaders". However, in July 2012, at the culmination of a review started in 2010, an 11-person committee convened by the BSA reached a "unanimous consensus" recommending retaining the current policy. Intel , UPS , and Merck cut financial ties with the BSA over the policy decision. Within the BSA National Executive Board, members James Turley, CEO of Ernst & Young , and Randall Stephenson , CEO of AT&T and who
6156-758: The Old Kentucky Home Council. In 1992, the George Rogers Clark Council merged with the Old Kentucky Home Council, forming the Lincoln Heritage Council. In 2012, the territory of the Shawnee Trails Council was transferred to the Lincoln Heritage Council, becoming the Western Service Area in the Lincoln Heritage Council Shawnee Trails Council was formed from the merger of the Four Rivers Council and
6270-436: The Pope. They also spent New Year's Eve in Venice. The 1970 trip scheduled to tour the Middle East was canceled due to conflict in the region. The trips were eventually discontinued. Camp Ondessonk is open year-round for camping, hiking, retreats, horseback trail rides and outdoor education programs for scouts and school groups. The camp also sponsors themed weekend events such as a father/son and mother/daughter camping events,
6384-482: The Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight." -Scout Oath "A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent." -Scout Law The objectives of the BSA are referred to as the Aims and Methods of Scouting : Character, Citizenship, Personal Fitness, Leadership. The BSA pursues these aims through an informal education system called
6498-509: The Scout Movement in 1922. The stated mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to "prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law." Youth are trained in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations. For younger members,
6612-408: The Scout Oath and the Scout Law through an advancement system using age-based ranks earned by completing required and elective adventures. Some advancement is done in the home and is intended to involve the entire family and many Cub Scout activities include family members. In the Scouts BSA program, Scouts learn to use the ideals spelled out in the Scout Oath , the Scout Law , the Outdoor Code ,
6726-543: The Scout motto ("Be prepared"), and the Scout slogan ("Do a good turn daily"). They wear a uniform and work together in patrols of four to ten Scouts with an elected patrol leader, who then appoints an assistant patrol leader. Scouts share responsibilities, apply skills learned at meetings and live together in the outdoors. The advancement system provides opportunities for personal growth and self-reliance. Scouts interact with adult leaders who act as role models and mentors, but they are expected to plan their own activities within
6840-414: The Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements. Upon the introduction of girls into Scouts BSA in February 2019, a temporary time extension for Eagle rank
6954-697: The Scouting program for youth within their communities. Units are led by volunteers appointed by the chartering organization, who are supported by local councils using both paid professional Scouters and volunteers. Additionally, Learning for Life is an affiliate that provides in-school and career education. In 2019, the Boy Scouts of America renamed its flagship program, Boy Scouts, to Scouts BSA to reflect its policy change allowing girls to join separate, gender-specific troops. In 2023, BSA agreed to pay $ 2.46 billion to settle claims by some 82,000 former Boy Scouts who said they had been sexually abused by BSA officials and volunteers. On May 7, 2024, BSA announced that
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#17328839288077068-446: The Shawnee language. Land of the Big Caves Lodge #405 of the Mammoth Caves Council was first chartered in 1949 and changed its name to Walah Elemamekhaki Lodge #405 in 1950. Its totem was a Kodiak Grizzly Bear. The lodge was absorbed by Wapiti Lodge #367 in 1952. A precursor to the lodge, called the White Feather Society, was founded at Camp Pakentuck (a combination name of Paducah and Kentucky) in southern Illinois in 1951. The Society
7182-444: The Talligewi Indian tribe can be seen here. Tseyedin Lodge #65 was chartered in 1932. The totem for Tseyedin Lodge #65 is the raccoon. Tseyedin means cliff dweller as represented on the original round patches. The two arrowhead and first flap have a poor representation of the raccoon (not a fox as has been misrepresented at times) The raccoon which was on the first solid flap and since came about by an actual raccoon skin being sent to
7296-451: The US, Boyce was inspired by his experience and incorporated the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. Edgar M. Robinson and Lee F. Hanmer became interested in the nascent BSA and convinced Boyce to turn the program over to the YMCA for development in April 1910. Robinson enlisted Seton, Beard, Charles Eastman , and other prominent leaders in the early youth movements. Former president Theodore Roosevelt , who had long complained of
7410-405: The United States. In Canada, the North American Martyrs is celebrated as a Feast on September 26. Most campers stay in cabin groups called units. There is no electricity in most of the units. Each unit has potable water, an outhouse and campfire ring. Units are one of four designs - tree house, cabin, cave or A-frame. Tree house units have 3 walls and an open entrance with catwalks connecting
7524-422: The Venturer to teach what they have learned to others, thereby returning the skill and knowledge back to the community and enabling the Venturer to master those skills. In October 2012, the National Council announced that, as a result of the findings and recommendations of a select committee made up of volunteer Scouters, the Cub Scout and Venturing programs would transition to use of the Scout Oath and Law, and in
7638-431: The West Kentucky Area Council to form the Audubon Council serving a good third of Kentucky. In the early 1990s, Audubon merged with the Paducah based Four Rivers Council, adding the additional counties on the other side of the Tennessee River as well as counties in southern Illinois and northwestern Tennessee with the exception of the Fort Campbell military reservation in southern Trigg and Christian counties, which remained
7752-425: The activities of traditional camp. Some activities are modified to account for mini campers' age. The mini campers stay in enclosed cabin units, Aonnetta (girls) and Chiwatenwha (boys). Participants of the program stay in one of the units and are accompanied by extra staff members at all times. Mini camp explorers is for more adventurous 8 and 9-year-olds who feel capable of spending the entire week at camp. Because of
7866-533: The advanced National Youth Leadership Training and the National Council offers the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience conducted at Philmont Training Center. The Boy Scouts of America also offers the NYLT Leadership Academy which trains youth staff members from across the country for council-level NYLT courses. Venturers and Sea Scouts may attend the unit-level Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Introduction to Leadership Skills for Ships. Crew officers can attend Crew Officer Orientation, and then
7980-418: The ages of 11 - 15. Campers arrive on Sunday and depart the following Saturday. Some programs have minimum age requirements. Activities are done in a centralized format where the entire unit typically participates together. Designed with 8 to 10 year old campers in mind, mini camp is meant to be an introduction to the camp experience. The program is three days and three nights long while still including many of
8094-437: The best type of citizenship and are wholesome precepts in the education of the growing members" . This position is inconsistent with the fact that the BSA has had Buddhist troops since 1920, and Buddhism is a nontheistic religion which does not assert belief in a creator God . The BSA also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Unitarian Universalist Association in 2016 which specifically gives ultimate authority over
8208-407: The cabins. The cave unit consists of platforms on the ground with no walls (two tree house style buildings are also in this unit). The A-frame unit has three buildings with screened in windows and doors. There are two different styles of cabin units. Lodges Teondecoren and Couture were originally designated as primitive units that gave campers an experience away from camp during which they lived off
8322-656: The camp by participating in the Ondessonk Wisdom in Leadership (OWL) program and the Counselor In Training program (CIT). According to the camp's website, these programs are designed "for high school students who want to use their experience to grow socially and emotionally at Camp and beyond. Participants have the opportunity to learn about leadership styles, communication techniques and share and identify their own ideas and values. Participants will learn skills that last
8436-604: The case of the Venturers, the Boy Scout three-finger salute and sign as well. The Venturing change occurred in May 2014; and the Cub Scout change in mid-2015. There are seven ranks that a Scout in the Scouts BSA program may attain (note that Eagle Palms are not considered ranks ). To obtain a rank, a Scout must complete the requirements for that rank, as well as have a Scoutmaster Conference and
8550-560: The constitutionally protected right under the First Amendment of freedom of association to set membership standards. In 2004, the BSA adopted a new policy statement, including a "Youth Leadership" policy that disallowed members to continue in leadership positions in the event they were to hold themselves out as "open and avowed homosexuals. At the Scouts annual meeting in April 2012, a leader from
8664-451: The country. To help with the expanding interest, Ahatsistari and Lalemant were built as cabins in order to accommodate more campers. The camp program was expanded to include an all-day exploration to give the campers the chance to explore the land around them. A marathon competition was added as well. The Garnier tree houses were built up shore from the original cabins and the Amantacha bridge
8778-703: The decline in American manhood, became an ardent supporter. In January 1911, Robinson turned the movement over to James E. West who became the first Chief Scout Executive and Scouting began to expand in the US Among other programs in the US, the Woodcraft Indians and Sons of Daniel Boone, eventually merged with the BSA. The BSA's stated purpose at its incorporation in 1910 was "to teach [boys] patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values." Later, in 1937, Deputy Chief Scout Executive George J. Fisher expressed
8892-491: The direction of the George Rogers Clark Council (after it was formed) from 1928 - 1992. After merging into the Lincoln Heritage Council in 1993, it has been used regularly for Cub Scout Day camps, Webelos camps, and various camporees and Order of the Arrow activities, while still being utilized for various unit activities when camp schedules permit. Pfeffer Scout Reservation is located on the shores of Kentucky Lake near Aurora . It hosts Camp Roy C. Manchester (RCM; formerly
9006-422: The early 20th century. With the migration of families from farms to cities, there were concerns among some people that young men were no longer learning patriotism, self-reliance, and individualism. Several groups attempted to fill this void. The YMCA was an early promoter of reforms for young men with a focus on social welfare and programs of mental, physical, social and religious development. Others, included
9120-466: The extended nature of their stay, campers are able to participate in all the activities of traditional camp in a modified form for their age and abilities. Campers spend their nights in either Chiwatenwha or Aonnetta with staff trained to take on the challenges of younger campers experiencing their first week-long sleepaway camp stay. Camp Ondessonk offers specialized programs, referred to as adventure camp, that allow campers to focus on one set of skills in
9234-431: The land for the week. Teondecoren was later made into a tree house unit in 1973, then as a tepee unit in 1995. Couture was a tent unit as needed based on session enrollment. BOQ - officially Bachelor Officers' Quarters but colloquially called "boys only quarters," though it can be used for campers and staff, male or female. This building is a fully enclosed cabin at group level and has electricity. Lakeside - consists of
9348-714: The larger Camp Ondessonk . RCM was originally named the Kentucky Lake Scout Reservation, which was later changed to the Four Rivers Scout Camp (frequently called the Four Rivers Scout Reservation in earlier years), with a final change to its current name in 1979. Camp Roy C. Manchester was also the home camp of the former White Feather Lodge, Order of the Arrow and White Horse Lodge, Order of the Arrow. While participating at summer camp, Scouts take part in traditional flag raising and lowering ceremonies. Summer camp at Camp Roy C. Manchester offers Scouts
9462-485: The largest scouting organization and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with about 1.2 million youth participants and about one million adult volunteers as of 2021 . The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in scoutcraft , and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using
9576-617: The largest artificial lake by surface area east of the Mississippi River. Current programs for older scouts include High-Adventure Sailing, a week-long sailing experience. Camp Wildcat Hollow and the Badget Scout Reservation was a 1,200 acres (4.9 km) camp located in Russellville, Kentucky . Camp Wildcat Hollow served as the Audubon Council summer camp until the program was moved to Camp Roy C. Manchester in 1995 as part of
9690-612: The matter to the National Executive Board. On July 27, 2015, the Boy Scouts of America National Executive Board voted to lift the organization's blanket ban on openly gay leaders and employees. Local chartering organizations are still permitted to set their own standards based on religious principle for selecting the adult volunteers for their unit. On January 30, 2017, the Boy Scouts of America announced that transgender children who identify as boys would be allowed to enroll in boys-only programs, effective immediately. Previously,
9804-482: The merger with Four Rivers Council. Camp Wildcat Hollow was used by Shawnee Trails Council and later by Lincoln Heritage Council as a training facility, Cub Scout day camp, and camporee site, and for OA events. Camp Wildcat Hollow was also the home camp of the former Wapiti Lodge. Camp Wildcat Hollow and the Badget Reservation was unsuccessfully offered for sale to a local government for use as a public park and then
9918-510: The methods that were in common use by boy scouts on June 15, 1916. 36 U.S.C. § 30902 The BSA holds one of the comparatively rare congressional charters under Title 36 of the United States Code . On behalf of the BSA, Paul Sleman, Colin H. Livingstone, Ernest S. Martin, and James E. West successfully lobbied Congress for a federal charter for the BSA which President Woodrow Wilson signed on June 15, 1916. One of
10032-559: The mid-1960s, Camp Ondessonk began organizing trips to destinations around the world as a reward for members of the Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha who sold specific quotas of advertisement space for the annual yearbook. Members were notified by a letter inviting them to participate free-of-charge. The trips took place over the Christmas holidays and went to places like Europe, Africa, and the Bahamas. They were usually 10 to 14 days long. In 1964
10146-404: The natural areas noted above are visited during daytime and overnight hikes. Evenings include campfires, large group games, camping out overnight away from units, and an honor society ceremony. The first and last evenings of the summer program are held under a natural grotto. Mass is celebrated on Sunday evening during the summer program. Most summer programs serve children and teenagers between
10260-420: The organization will change its name to Scouting America . While the name change will officially go into effect on February 8, 2025, on its 115th anniversary, all are encouraged to use the name immediately. The Scout Oath, Law and program will remain unchanged. The uniforms will also remain the same but will be embroidered with the new name. The progressive movement in the United States was at its height during
10374-481: The patch manufacturer so they could correct the design. Zit-Kala-Sha Lodge #123 was chartered in 1938. The totem for Zit-Kala-Sha Lodge #123 was the cardinal since this bird is so prevalent throughout Kentucky and the lodge's name translates to “Red Bird” in the Sioux language. White Horse Lodge #201 was first chartered on January 1, 1996. The creation of the Lodge came as a result of the merger between Wapiti Lodge #367 of
10488-638: The principal reasons for seeking a congressional charter was to deal with competition from other Scout organizations including the United States Boy Scouts and the Lone Scouts of America . The 1916 statute of incorporation established this institution among a small number of similarly chartered patriotic and national organizations, such as the Girl Scouts , Civil Air Patrol , the American Legion ,
10602-461: The program opened to girls. Members of Scouts BSA are known as "Scouts BSA" or "Scouts". On November 6, 2018, the GSUSA filed a federal trademark lawsuit seeking to block the BSA from rebranding itself simply as "Scouts"; this is not the first time the two organizations have legally contested the use of the term scout . "On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, and to obey
10716-578: The role of Allowat Sakima during the ceremony. In 1957, the lodge changed its home camp to Camp Roy C. Manchester on Kentucky Lake . Thomas Fielder, of Paducah, Kentucky , was elected National Conference Chief in December 1968 at the Order of the Arrow national committee meeting for a 2-year term. After his election, White Feather Lodge created the first patch to honor a National Chief. Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America ( BSA , colloquially
10830-456: The sex listed on an applicant's birth certificate determined eligibility for these programs; going forward, the decision would be based on the gender listed on the application. Joe Maldonado became the first openly transgender child identifying as a boy to join the Scouts on February 7, 2017. In 2016, he was rejected from the Boy Scouts for being transgender, but the policy was changed after his story became nationally known. On October 11, 2017,
10944-433: The summer. This facility has air conditioning. The Old Dining Hall is still used for various programming including breakfast on the last day of each summer session and as a rainy day location. The Trading Post sells food and items such as toiletries, camp gear, camp paraphernalia, ice cream and candy. The St. Noel Lodge hosts the administrative offices of the camp and is also used for guest lodging year-round. Pakentuck
11058-488: The symbol of Camp Ondessonk. General members wear red and blue sashes. Both are more simply referred to as Lodge members. After being absent since the 1970s, the Lodge arrowhead was reestablished in 2007 and can be earned by Lodge members over time through dedication to Lodge. There are also two other honors awarded by the Lodge of Ondessonk and Tekakwitha. The St. John de Brebeuf Award is given to an active or associate member for rendering meritorious service to Camp Ondessonk,
11172-405: The top and seven stars surrounding it representing the eight North American Martyrs . The circle represents an ‘O’ for Ondessonk, a name given to one of the eight martyrs, St. Issac Jogues , and it also represents the world. The other seven martyrs are represented with stars on the camp's symbol. The two stars on the top left represent St. Jean de Brébeuf and St. Gabriel Lalemant . The star on
11286-419: The top right represents St. Jean de Lalande . The four remaining martyrs and represented with stars on the bottom right, St. René Goupil , St. Antoine Daniel , St. Noël Chabanel , and St. Charles Garnier . The cross represents a world dedicated to Christ. It also serves as a reminder of Camp Ondessonk's mission as a Catholic camp for children. The name "Ondessonk" is the Huron word for "Bird of Prey." It
11400-517: The trip left from Miami, Fl., on a yacht and sailed to the Bahama Islands for a Christmas vacation of swimming, beach combing, shopping, and relaxation. The 1971 trip took participants on an Iberian tour through Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. During one Lodge trips, which was in 1968 and went to Italy and Switzerland, the group attended Christmas Mass with the Pope and sat in ambassador seats just 20 feet from
11514-715: The troop and to participate in community service. Venturers are expected to know and live by the Scout Oath and Law. Before May 2014, members of the Venturing program followed the now discontinued Venturing Oath and Venturing Code . Venturers associate and work directly with adults advisors, but the crew is led by elected youth officers who are given opportunities to learn and apply leadership skills. Venturers plan and participate in interdependent group experiences dependent on cooperation. An emphasis on high adventure provides opportunities for team-building and practical leadership applications. A series of awards provide opportunities for recognition and personal growth. Each award requires
11628-399: Was added to replace the various methods of getting campers across Lake Echon. Chabanel was moved to its current location in 1979. The Lalande cabins were rebuilt into tree houses in 1981. Other units were rebuilt in this period as well. A new barn was added in 1983 and a new health center was added in 1986. By 1989 the units of Teondecoren and Ahatsistari were no longer available to campers as
11742-753: Was allowed for up to 2 years for all scouts who were older than 16 but not yet 18 years of age on February 1, 2019. Of the 21 merit badges Eagle Scouts are required to earn, 14 of the badges must include: First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in Society, Communication, Cooking, Personal Fitness, Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, Environmental Science OR Sustainability, Personal Management, Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, Camping, and Family Life. The National Scout Jamboree
11856-552: Was at Camp Pakentuck (named as a contraction of Paducah, Kentucky) in Southern Illinois. Summer Camp was held in both locations in 1956, first at Camp Pakentuck and then three weeks of rough "outpost" camping in early August at Kentucky Lake. Camp Pakentuck was owned by the Four Rivers Council but was also used by the Egyptian Council of Southern Illinois, and was sold to the Catholic Diocese of Belleville where it became part of
11970-446: Was baptized. Split Rocks are common hike destinations. One of the split rocks is Augustine's Agony. Some others are Big Split, Little Split and Fat Man's Misery. Hogg's Bluff is natural, stone peak jutting high above a lake. It was allegedly used as a trading post for Native Americans. Bush's Garden is swimming hole downstream from the Spillway, popularized by a counselor with the last name Bushong, nickname Bush. Cannonball Rock
12084-494: Was based in the unit of Teondecoren. The swimming lake – Lake St. Isaac – was added as well as Lake Echon, a separate lake for watercraft. A bridge was built over Lake Echon and was dedicated to the memory of Larry Garner, a former staff member who was killed in action in Vietnam. Awards in the form of arrowhead-shaped patches were added for skills mastery for the various activities. Pioneer sessions were introduced in 1965 to give campers
12198-457: Was created, in support of what founders call "traditional, Christian" scouting. Subsequently, some Christian denomination congregations replaced their Boy Scouts of America troops with those of Trail Life USA. In May 2015, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates said it was time to end the ban on gay leaders. Gates said it "cannot be sustained" any longer. On July 10, 2015, the Boy Scouts of America Executive Committee agreed, and referred
12312-460: Was modeled after Blackhawk Lodge from Illinois, as the camp director at the time had been active in the Blackhawk Lodge. The Society issued a red ribbon with a white feather silk screened on it. A few neckerchiefs with the white feather silk screened on them are known to exist. The society was converted into an OA lodge in 1953 via a ceremonial team from Zit-Kala-Sha Lodge #123. Don Thom performed
12426-453: Was opened for the summer of 2004. Camp Ondessonk acquired an American Black Bear named Tommy 1966 from Omar's Bikini Club near East St. Louis. Tommy lived at the camp for 28 years. The camp acquired another bear in 1995 and named him Yonah. "Yona" in Cherokee means "bear." Yonah lived at the camp until his death in 2001. The symbol of Camp Ondessonk is a circle with a cross coming out of
12540-549: Was originally created as the Old Kentucky Home Scout Reservation. Its primary draw is its week-long summer camp, Camp Crooked Creek, which offers advancement opportunities to both Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts. It offers the following program areas in which Scouts can advance: Shooting Sports, Ecology, Citizenships, Handicraft, Aquatics and Outdoor Skills. The camp features a first year camper program known as Dan Boone Hill as well as two elements for older Scouts:
12654-512: Was sold to a private owner and is no longer open to the public. The council currently is served by the Nguttitehen Lodge #205. The lodge was formed in the merger between White Horse Lodge #201 and Talligewi Lodge #62 in 2012. The lodge totem is a fire, representing the fire of cheerfulness. The lodge name is Lenni-Lenape meaning "to be of one heart and one mind:". Talligewi Lodge #62 was first chartered on January 1, 1995. The creation of
12768-550: Was then "on track to become president of the Scout's national board in 2014" and later was, publicly opposed the policy and stated their intention "to work from within the BSA Board to actively encourage dialogue and sustainable progress" in changing the policy. On January 28, 2013, the BSA announced it was considering rescinding the ban on homosexuals, allowing chartered organizations to determine local policy. On May 23, 2013, over 60% of
12882-432: Was to commemorate the organization's 40th anniversary. Since then, jamborees have been held in varying locations. From 1981 until 2010, the jamboree was held at Fort A.P. Hill , Virginia . A permanent location owned by the BSA was sought in 2008 for future jamborees, high adventure programs and training. The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia , is now the permanent site beginning with
12996-567: Was visiting London, where he encountered a boy who came to be known as the Unknown Scout . Boyce was lost on a foggy street when an unknown Scout came to his aid, guiding him to his destination. The boy then refused Boyce's tip, explaining that he was a Boy Scout and was merely doing his daily good turn. Interested in the Boy Scouts, Boyce met with staff at the Boy Scouts Headquarters and, by some accounts, Baden-Powell. Upon his return to
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