Located in Sequoia National Forest,
Camp Whitsett offers an outstanding venue for long-term camp. Camp Whitsett
is situated at an elevation of 4,300 feet with its own lake. The camp is
located approximately 4 hours north of the San Fernando Valley. It is north
east of Bakersfield and 35 miles north of Lake Isabella.
The program facilities and equipment at Whitsett cannot be matched. Camp
Whitsett offers a variety of programs, choice of central or jamboree style
dining, with facilities and advancement opportunities that are second to
none. Scouts can work on the lower ranks toward first class, earn merit
badges and participate in exciting, fun activities.
Strict health and safety standards are maintained in camp at all times,
emergency facilities are available, and medical checks by trained medical
supervisors are enforced.
This will be an unforgettable experience for Scouts. If you are looking for
leadership development, self confidence building, advancement opportunities,
or just plain fun, as part of a superb program set in a mountain top forest
location, Camp Whitsett is the place for you.
Total camp cost $550.00, however, cost adjustments
will be made with fund raising credits from Popcorn & Scout-O-Rama Sales).
| Camp Fee |
$370 |
|
Transportation Fee |
$110 |
| Merit Badge
and Spending Monday |
$ 50 |
| Troop
Supplies |
$ 20 |
|
TOTAL |
$550 |
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Pay in the full amount of $550.00 or
pay in 3 monthly installments of $170.00 each.
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Next Payment of $170.00 due Monday,
April 21st or $340.00 to bring your account current.
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Third payment of $170.00 due Monday,
June 23rd.
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Note: After July 1st a late fee of 10%
will be charged on any unpaid balance.
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Please make checks payable to Troop
801 and give your payments to Troop Treasurer Dave Nunley.
Merit Badges offered:
Archery, Basketry, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Cooking, Environmental
Science, Forestry, Hiking, Horsemanship, Indian Lore, Leather craft,
Lifesaving Mammals, Nature, Orienteering, Rowing, Pioneering, Rifle and
Shotgun Shooting, Wood Carving, Soil and Water Conservation, Swimming,
Wilderness Survival and Small Boat Sailing.
For the schedule of when Merit Badges training is
being held in camp, click here.
For information on the difficulty of each Merit Badge,
click here.
Special Programs Offered: Horse Trail Rides, Carver Ranch
Overnight, Kayaking, Mile Swim BSA, Mountain Bikes, NRA Shooting Awards,
Project C.O.P.E., Sentinel Peak, Water Volleyball, Whitewater Rafting, BSA
Lifeguard.
Required Forms: (click on form to download)
1.
Class 1 Medical Form
(PDF, 159k) - ALL Participants must complete this form.
2.
Class 2 Medical Form
(PDF, 92k) - for most youth and adults under 40.
3.
Class 3 Medical Form
(PDF, 39k) - Adults 40 and older AND ANYONE participating in Rugged E.
3.
Youth Permission Form
(PDF, 94k) - ALL minors must have their parents complete this form
(includes permission to treat injuries, consent to participate, permission
to use firearms, photo release, and release of minor).
For additional information on completing these
forms,
click here.
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