CCB Summer Camp Pocket Guide

Version 3
Photos by W. Garth Dowling & S. Foster
Edward N. Cole Canoe Base
1356 E. Greenwood Rd.
Alger, MI 48610
989-873-1516
www.michiganscouting.org
ColeCanoeBase.com
Facebook.com/ColeCanoeBase
Edward N. Cole Canoe Base
Memories of Cole Canoe Base
Located approximately three hours north of the City of Detroit
-- near Alger, Michigan -- Edward N. Cole Canoe Base has a
history dating back to the mid 1960’s. From what began as
just a rack of canoes sending people out on the Rifle River,
Cole has grown to become a full-featured BSA camping facility; offering a summer camp program second to none. We
continue to improve every season thanks to the Boy Scout
Troops and Venturing Crews that camp with us from across
the region; and the outstanding staff that make this camp their
home away from home.
Cole Canoe Base welcomes all! Our staff will do everything within our power to assist you with any training or advancement, while insuring a safe and outstanding camping
experience. We are also proud to offer Scouts with incredible
High Adventure opportunities; including 50 mile, 75 mile, and
100 mile canoe trips on the Rifle, Au Sable, and Fox/
Manistique Rivers. We also feature Pictured Rocks 50 mile
Backpacking Treks and our Grand Island Adventure. Our program is always evolving, and we look forward to inviting you
through our gates and welcoming you home.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PROGRAM FEATURES
The River Rat Rodeo
It’s our Friday afternoon water carnival on Bosco Lake. One of
the most exciting events of the week; we have relays races,
Bosco Battles, War Canoe races and so much more. Everyone
in your troop will have the opportunity to get involved regardless of swimming ability. As a team, your Unit will reign supreme.
The Fabulous Friday Night Campfire
At Cole Canoe Base, there will be absolutely the best closing
campfire program you have ever seen – guaranteed! Bring
the whole family and your camera and enjoy! Be part of the
fun. Please bring a skit or song to share. Don’t forget to be at
the Cosgro Campfire Arena on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m.
Beast Feast
The Beast Feast is a super-sized cooking demonstration and
camp-wide meal held in the Outdoor Skills Area on Monday
evening. Included is the camp-wide cooking contest, one of
the best you’ll ever see! Past Beast Feasts have included turkey, onion rings, battered mushrooms, cobblers, cakes, Dutch
oven stew, hot rock chicken, buffalo stew, roast venison, bread
on a stick and much more. Don’t forget the pie-eating contest!
It keeps getting better every year! This event is so spectacular, it was featured in Boy’s Life and Scouting Magazines!
Beast Feast i Don’t miss out on any mouthfuls of fun food and
just plain good eating.
Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Festival
Participate in the camp-wide Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Festival
featuring lumber camp events. Fun and challenging and everyone wins! This event is held on Thursday evening and is
unique, fun, and something you’ll talk about all year.
Fun Food Events
Root beer guzzling for the big kids! Pie eating contest? WOW
what a mess! Don’t forget the Flapjack eating contest at the
Lumberjack Festival. Our Ice Cream Social is still the best!
The program at Cole Canoe Base is sure to have something for your
youth! Whether you’re looking for a traditional Boy Scout week at camp,
a week of rugged river life, or a provisional camp, Cole Canoe Base has
it all. Cole is your destination for your total Scout Experience!
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Over 100 Merit Badges!!
Upper Peninsula High Adventure Expeditions
50, 75, & 100 Mile Canoe Trips – Grand Island Adventure
Pictured Rocks 50 mile Backpacking Trek
In-Camp River Program
Rump Bumping/Tubing
ATV Rider Safety Course
Open Swimming, Boating, Shooting Sports
Climbing, Bouldering & Zip Line
Broken Paddle Hiking Trail
1st Year Camper Program
Main Street USA, specialty MB program
Hunter’s Safety, DNR Certification
Boater’s Safety, DNR Certification
The
as featured in “Scouting” Magazine
Crafts on Fire and Game Night
Eco/Con Live!
Ice Cream Social and Dance Party
Ranger’s Corner (Vocational programs)
Low Impact Camping Training
L.O.S.T. (Legendary Outdoor Skills Tournament)
Great Fishing in camp and on the Rifle River!
BSA Lifeguard
Snorkeling BSA
Scuba BSA
Kayaking BSA
Mile Swim & Two Mile Swim
Paintball Course
Cosgro Production Co./STEM Program
THE FABULOUS FRIDAY NIGHT CAMPFIRE
American Business*
American Cultures
American Heritage
Archaeology
Archery
Art
Astronomy
Athletics
Automotive
Maintenance
Backpacking
Basketry
Bird Study
Bugling
Camping
Canoeing
Chemistry*
Chess
Citizenship in the
Community
Citizenship in the
Nation
Citizenship in the
World
Climbing
Coin Collecting*
Collections
Communications
Composite Materials
Cooking
Crime Prevention
Cycling
Digital Technology
Disabilities Awareness
Dog Care*
Electricity
Emergency
Preparedness
Energy
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Family Life
Fingerprinting
Fire Safety
First Aid
Fish and Wildlife
Management
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Forestry
Game Design
Genealogy*
Geocaching
Geology
Golf
Graphic Arts
Hiking
Home Repairs
Indian Lore
Insect Study
Inventing
Journalism
Kayaking
Law
Leatherwork
Lifesaving
Mammal Study
Medicine
Model Design &
Building
Motorboating
Moviemaking
Music
Nature
Nuclear Science*
Oceanography
Orienteering
Painting
Personal Fitness
Personal Management
Pets*
Photography
Pioneering
Plant Science
Plumbing
Programming
Public Health*
Public Speaking
Pulp and Paper
Radio
Reading
Reptile and Amphibian
Study
Rifle Shooting
Rowing
Safety
Salesmanship
Scholarship*
Scouting Heritage
Sculpture
Search and Rescue
Shotgun Shooting
Signs, Signals, & Codes
Small-Boat Sailing
Soil and Water
Conservation
Space Exploration
Sports
Stamp Collecting*
Sustainability*
Swimming
Theater
Traffic Safety*
Truck Transportation*
Water Sports
Weather
Welding
Whitewater*
Wilderness Survival
Wood Carving
Woodwork
Counselors for Merit
Badges not listed may be
available and may vary by
week. Check with Main
Street, USA Staff on Sunday night during special
event sign-up for more!
*denotes a merit badge in
which a counselor is
available to assist with
requirements. However
this badge requires
extreme planning and
preparation prior to
arrival.