Dear Unit Leader:

THANK YOU for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us for our 2024 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Kickoff Webinar last Wednesday. If you are receiving this email and were unable to make the webinar, below is a summary and some links to assist in your summer camp planning:

Your 2024 Summer Camp Team:

Our team is here to assist YOU in making sure that your 2024 Summer Camp experience is GREAT! If at any time you need assistance, please reach out to the appropriate team member below –

Building Legendary Camp Service, Our Commitment to You:

The Camp Leadership and Staff of the Michigan Crossroads Council are dedicated to providing our customers and guests with legendary camp service while participating in our life-enhancing year-round outdoor programs!

We are committed to providing the facilities, programs, services, and camp leadership that will consistently exceed the expectations of our customers and guests. Our scout camps will be safe havens for experiencing the best of the adventures and values of the Boy Scouts of America.

Pre-Camp Communication Schedule:

NEW! Summer Camp Video Resource Library:

As you can see from the Pre-Camp Communication schedule, to better assist our units attending camp, we have done away with the Monthly Pre-Camp Webinar format. In addition to our new schedule, the Michigan Crossroads Council is also proud to announce its NEW Video Resource Library, to be released on January 1, 2024. No longer do you need to wait for or sift through recorded webinars for your frequently asked questions – instead, log-in at any time to view 40+ videos and access documents in the areas of General Camp Information, BlackPug/Registration Usage, Unit Support, Financial Assistance, Health & Safety, and Food Service. Bookmark the resource library link for future reference: https://michiganscouting.org/summervideoresources/

Don’t Forget to take Advantage of Signing Up for Camp Early:

Don’t forget about our camping incentives! Make sure your unit is signed up to attend one of our 4 Scouts BSA Resident Camps NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1^ST to take advantage of all our 2024 camping incentives. To download the camping incentive flyer, please click here: https://michiganscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-Scouts-BSA-Summer-Camp-Incentive-Flyer.pdf

Camp Specific Kickoff Webinars:

If your unit is attending or would like more information about a specific one of our Scouts BSA Summer Camp programs, please consider joining us in January for our camp specific kickoff webinars. Register for one or more below by clicking the link:

Register for Summer Camp

If you haven’t already, use the links below to secure your spot with us for the 2024 Summer Camping season!

Register for Camp Rotary:
https://scoutingevent.com/272-CampRotarySBSA2024

Register for D-bar-A Scout Ranch:
https://scoutingevent.com/272-DBARASBSASC2024

Register for Gerber Scout Reservation:
https://scoutingevent.com/272-GSRSBSA2024

Register for Cole Canoe Base
https://scoutingevent.com/272-CCBSBSA2024

For High Adventure opportunities or to have a custom built High Adventure Program for your unit, please contact Gregg Zdan.

Adult Volunteer Service Program:

The Adult Volunteer Support Program was created knowing that volunteer support will continue to be vital in our efforts to deliver a high-quality program to our Scouts and Units. We want to make use of your talents, abilities, and willingness to support our camps and supplement our quality trained staff – as we continue to combat the current labor shortage.

For each person that is selected and successfully completes the Adult Volunteer Support Program, their Unit will receive a credit for a free adult volunteer to utilize at any MCC camp for the 2025 camping season if you fulfill the volunteer camp commitment.

For more information or to apply for the program, please visit: https://bit.ly/CampVolunteerStaff24

Camp Without Your Unit & Scholarship Opportunities:

If you have Scouts that cannot attend summer camp with your unit, or Scouts that want to go to summer camp more than one time this summer, take a look at our Provisional Camping Opportunities here: https://michiganscouting.org/outdooradventures/provisional-camping/

Don’t let money stand in the way of your Scouts coming to camp. Applications for Camp Scholarships go live on January 1^st and can cover up to 50% of your entire camp fee. For more information or to apply for a scholarship, visit: https://michiganscouting.org/scholarships

Thank you again for your interest in camping with the Michigan Crossroads Council for your Scouts BSA Resident Camp Experience in 2024. Please reach out to us at any time so that we can provide you with all the necessary assistance to make your summer camp experience fantastic!