The following Council-sponsored weekend events for August have all been adjusted to comply with the COVID-19 protocols that are keeping summer camp safe.
Click on the title of each event more additional information.
August 7-9: The Family Scouting Outing at Bear Paw Scout Camp
A weekend designed for you and the family to explore Bear Paw and the greater Mountain area. Bring your tents, camper or RV to set up in one of our campsites. Your Scout and family can participate in our planned weekend activities or explore the forests in and around Bear Paw.
August 8-9: Fall Whitewater Weekend at Wausau and Gardner Dam
The August event will take place at Wausau Whitewater Park and on September 18-20, it will be held at Gardner Dam Scout Camp. Open to all Venturing Crew and Scouts BSA members. Leaders and parents are always welcome to participate as well. Participants are taught the techniques and safety of kayaking on a whitewater river. In addition, the weekend includes time for movies, campfires and getting to meet new friends.
August 14-16: Bay Jammer is at Bear Paw Scout Camp
One of the nation’s oldest and most premier summer events. Bay Jammer is open to Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorers, Sea Scouts, Senior Girl Scouts, Ambassador Scouts, and Mariner Ships. Participants must be 13 years old to attend. It is series of competitions that build on the values of Scouting, encourages teamwork among youth, tests one’s Scouting knowledge and perseverance, and even includes a dance!
August 21-23: Dadventure is a Go at Bear Paw
Adjusted to the health and safety protocols, Dadventure still packs lots of fun into a “tiny” weekend. Campers will be groups to move from event to event. Learn about chemical reactions, gaze at the stars and make your own amazing slime! Also included are some of our tried and true favorites: branding iron, Akela Warrior Challenge and 2 person saw. Many of the activities count towards Advancement Requirements. Get the early bird discount with your registration before Aug. 1.
August 23: Scout Day at the U.P State Fair in Escanaba
Scouters get free admission when in uniform! Units can put on a Scouting activity in the Big Tent area to showcase Scouting to the UP.
August 28-30: Kon Wapos Lodge Gathering at Bear Paw Scout Camp
Ordeal candidates will complete their Ordeal and join our brotherhood, as well as Ordeal members sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members. Those who were selected to be Vigil honor members will also hold their vigil on these weekends. For those not doing their Ordeal, the weekend will be filled with service projects to get our camps ready for the fall, as well as fellowship for everyone. Another focus is the election of the new Lodge Leadership.
And that is just August! You can find more events right here. (Hint, in the upper left, click on grid view for easier viewing.)
