Idaho Camp Bradley fundraiser - a Solar Eclipse

[RememberSchiff]

About 18 miles outside of Stanley, Idaho right in the middle of the path of the August solar eclipse is Camp Bradley.

 

"You don't have the town around you, you don't have the buildings, you have mother nature," SE David Kirk said.

 

When the council realized they were in a prime location they decided to rent out their campsite to people coming in for the event.

 

"You can always hit the hotels. You can't always hit this opportunity," Kirk said.

 

The proceeds from the weekend will go to the Snake River Council to support the scouts.

 

"It's a good fundraiser for us and it also helps the public get to see this special feature," Kirk said.

 

http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Boy-Scout-camp-opening-their-gates-for-solar-eclipse-428759733.html

 

Scout salute  and points for original, heads-up thinking to Snake River River Council

 

 

[Chadamus]

 

Scout salute  and points for original, heads-up thinking to Snake River River Council

Agreed. Glad to see there are 'viewing parties' across the country. Here's a link from my neck of the woods: http://nega-bsa.org/total-solar-eclipse/

[qwazse]

Sounds shady to me.

[RememberSchiff]

Besides Camp Bradley in Snake River Council, Idaho,  there are also three campgrounds in Grand Teton Council, Idaho available to the public during eclipse weekend, Aug. 18-21. Scout Hollow near Rigby, Treasure Mountain in Teton Canyon and Camp Little Lemhi in Swan Valley.

 

The eclipse will be visible at all three sites. Scouting executives also are considering opening Island Park Scout Camp during eclipse weekend.

 

“We can provide places where people can go have a nice camping experience in a family-friendly atmosphere,†Brown said. “And if people are worried about tree cover and stuff, we’ve checked out where the sun will be and there’s clear areas where people can watch from those sites.â€

 

Each campground includes water and garbage access, bathrooms and bear boxes. Scout officials also will provide instructions for safe camping in bear country.

 

Grounds are oriented toward tent camping. There is limited RV space, but no RV hookups, Brown said. No alcohol is allowed at the campgrounds.

 

Camp Little Lemhi and Treasure Mountain offer lake access where campers can fish. Canoes and rowboats likely will be available as well, Brown said.

 

Camping is $25 per person per night, or $35 per person for the entire weekend. Campsites can be reserved at eastidahoeclipse.net. Those interested also can call Director of Camping Services David Widdison at 208-709-1158.

“We’re not trying to gouge the public. We’re trying to keep prices in a place where most families can afford it,†Brown said.

 

There also will be an Eclipse EXPO event open to the general public at the Scout Hollow campground.

 

Astronomers will be present to educate attendees on solar eclipses. Booths with space-related activities and games also are expected.

 

The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day of the eclipse, Aug. 21. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at eastidahoeclipse.net

 

“The event will have a Scouting flavor,†Brown said. “If a local doesn’t want to camp, they have an opportunity to go do something eclipse-related that’s fun and family-friendly.â€

 

http://www.postregister.com/articles/solar-eclipse-news-todays-headlines/2017/06/20/scouts-offering-eclipse-activities

[clemlaw]

At my blog today, I have links to some other scout camps with special eclipse events.  Some of these appear to be for troops and crews, but some are available for individual scouts and their families, or for the general public:

 

http://onetuberadio.com/2017/06/24/eclipse-boy-scout-girl-scout-camping/