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Adventure of a Lifetime!
Adventure and Expedition Rangers, how would you like to attend a national camp specially designed for you? Would you be interested in waterskiing, rock climbing, rappelling, archery, swimming, paintball, mountain biking, woodworking, or shooting BB guns, air rifles, .22 caliber rifles or black powder rifles? These are some of the exciting activities you can participate in at the Eagle Rock Adventure Camp scheduled for June 24-29, 2007. You will receive top-notch instruction as you work on the merits for the above activities. We will pilot some new merits (Advanced Archery, Rappelling, and Paintball) allowing you be some of the first to earn them in the country. There will also be time for swimming, special games, and making new friends.
Imagine yourself staying at the Deaverton Old West town at Camp Eagle Rock. All meals will be provided by the camp staff at the Johnnie Barnes dining hall, allowing you more time to participate in the great activities. The camp will start Sunday afternoon with a pizza party as you get to know other Rangers from around the country. The first evening will kick off with a special Council Fire service followed by great devotions each morning and evening.
We have expanded the number of tracks you may choose from. Do any of these activity tracks sound interesting to you?
- Track A: (Rappelling, Rock Climbing) Also Low Ropes, High Ropes
- Track B: (Mountain Biking, Paintball)
- Track C: (Shooting Safety, BB Gun, Air Rifle)
- Track D: (Smallbore Rifle, Safety & Shooting)
- Track E: (Blackpowder Rifle, Safety & Shooting)
- Track F: (Swimming, Water Skiing, Carpentry)
- Track G: (Archery, Advanced Archery, Carpentry)
Each of the seven tracks will be limited to 20 campers. This will allow for individual instruction and a great learning experience. Campers must be current Adventure or Expedition Rangers to attend, due to the high action level of the camp. The camp fee of $200 covers five nights of camping, 14 meals, all equipment necessary for each track, and a top-notch staff to give you the best camping experience of your life. Track C, D, E, and G (shooting disciplines) will allow each camper to compete in the national championships.
by Steve Schultz,
National Boys Camps Coordinator
Each track is designed for 20 boys. This allows excellent instructor to student ratio, supervision, and individual participation. It also provides effective use of specialized equipment. The tracks will be filled on a first come basis in the order applications are received at the national office. If your first choice is already full you will be placed in the next available track according to your selected priority.
All registration needs to be in advance. When a track and a camp reach the maximum number, it will be closed to further registration.
Confirmation of your track assignment and a camp information packet will be mailed to you promptly after receiving your application at the national office. If there is any question concerning your application you will be contacted by the national office.
Registration is from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on the Sunday before camp. All campers should arrive during this time. If for any reason you cannot arrive during this time please notify the national office in advance.
You should contact the national office and discuss the availability of airport pick-up before you make air travel arrangements.
The camp closing assembly is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Parents and friends are welcome to attend this closing assembly. Campers will be released upon completion of this assembly.
There will be a snack bar available at selected times each day and Royal Ranger products and personal hygiene supplies available for purchase (T-Shirts, hats, toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.). You may consider bringing between $20-$100 to purchase supplies and souvenirs.
Emergency phone calls can be made to 417-271-3900. Messages will then be delivered to the appropriate camper. This is an emergency number only!
A list of items to bring will be included in the camp information packet.
All campers must be a current Adventure or Expedition Ranger.
There will be a public phone available for campers. It is a dial out only service. You may dial out using 1-800 numbers (calling cards, or collect calls.) Phone cards will be available at the camp store. Internet service is not available.
It is not recommended you bring items like DVD, music, PDA, or game players. Your planned schedule is full of fun and entertaining activities. The Royal Ranger camp staff will not be responsible for any damage or loss of said devices.
Camp Eagle Rock is located near popular vacation spots like Branson, Eureka Springs, Roaring River State Park and Springfield. Parents or adults transporting you to the camp will find many lodging and activity options at these destinations. Contact information for area attractions will be included in the information packet sent to all registered campers.
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