ManyIrons 10 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Can anyone tell me if the National Camping Award is still active/available? It's discussed in the Scoutmaster Handbook, but I can't find any information about it on the BSA or Scoutstuff websites. Link to post Share on other sites
peewee 10 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Well it's still active in our council-- we receive the application with our recharter packet-- BSA #33690a -- It's called "our camping log" it lists all the awards for total days and nights of camping for the year---- ( unit, bronze, silver,and gold awards and lists all the #s to order the ribbons/ patches)call your council office--- RM Link to post Share on other sites
FScouter 24 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 As Roger indicated, the Camping Log is #33690A. It is available at the Scout Shop or through the catalog (call the 800 telephone number). The award descriptions and application is included. Link to post Share on other sites
KA6BSA 10 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I know someone who just recently completed a Wood Badge ticket item which was to have his whole troop earn the Nat'l Camping Award here in San Diego. Link to post Share on other sites
ManyIrons 10 Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 RM and FS: thanks for the BSA #. I'll contact the council office. BTW, does the packet contain info on the individual award or just the troop award? KA6BSA: Whoa! I hope it was the 10-day/night award! Link to post Share on other sites
FScouter 24 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 The individual awards (a patch) are for 100, 250, 500, and 1,000 nights cumulative. The troop awards (a streamer) are for 10, 20, 30, or 50 nights in one year, or 100, 250, 500, or 1,000 nights cumulative. The requirements are printed on the camping log. Link to post Share on other sites
ManyIrons 10 Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Thanks, you've been a great help! Link to post Share on other sites
SMT376Richmond KY 10 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 How do most of you count up the days? Our Troops new and have had 7 weekend Friday-Sunday outings since forming in March this year. We have been leaving Friday at5PM and return Sunday after noon at 2PM. Link to post Share on other sites
acco40 95 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Most, as we do, go by "nights" camping. Therefore, your example would be 2 nights (or two days if you prefer). As for the old question of "do you count cabin camping" I believe that is a SM discretion item. I'll admit I don't know the strict definitions for the National Camping Award. Link to post Share on other sites
peewee 10 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Our troop count the nights that we camp outside we don't cabin camp much-- it's about sending quality time with your troop RM Link to post Share on other sites
SMT376Richmond KY 10 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 I don't see why a Troop would count cabin camping. We have not done this yet but the PLC last week voted to look into one of the cabins at our Scout reservation. It's all about the outdoor program anyway. They boys still have a duty roster, cook,sleep in sleeping bags, carry a pack, collect firewood and chop it, we'll probably go on a hike and work on an outdoor skill or two. Everything we do when we tent camp only thing difference is the shelter. I have herd this at roundtable also. That cabin camping isn't camping cause it isn't in a tent. Then to use this logic neither is sleeping in a cave. I had some very good trip caving as a scout the ones that had overnighters were by far the best. Link to post Share on other sites
SMT376Richmond KY 10 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 OOPS I missed a letter or two in my last post. I meant to say why wouldn't you count cabin camping. Link to post Share on other sites
acco40 95 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Heck, I count the OA Ordeal as a night of camping and we all know they don't sleep in a tent! There is cabin camping and there is cabin camping. I've "camped" in cabins that were nicer than my home with flush toilets, restaurant quality kitchens, huge fireplaces, bunks, TVs, air conditioning, etc. I've seen outings concentrate on video games, movies, JLT training, i.e. practically all indoor type activities. I have no problem with outings like these, I just generally don't count them as "camping." On the other hand, we've had outings where we prepare, cook, eat and clean up outside, go on hikes, i.e. do most of our activities outside but at the end of the day sleep in a rustic cabin. Those I generally count as "camping." Again, I believe the SM has the discretion to determine what constitutes camping (see TroopMaster). Link to post Share on other sites
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