Since the end of the 2007 camping season at Camp Roosevelt, the Camping Committee and Program Director (Nathan Sprangers) have been very busy reviewing the past season and working to improve upon an already successful program. They've been working on the 2008 camp season program that will make our youth's camping experience at KSR even better than last year. Here is just a few programs ideas that Scouts and their units can look forward to in the summer of 2008:

New Scout Program The New Scout Program is designed for first year Boy Scouts age 11-12. Designed around Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class rank requirements and reminiscent of Baden-Powell's first Scout camp on Brownsea Island, it is an exciting program that helps Scouts obtain the skills and experiences they need to jump-start their Scouting career.

Merit Badge Program
Camp Roosevelt offers over 30 merit badges that can be achieved at camp, including swimming, small boat sailing, archery, shotgun, environmental science, wilderness survival, woodworking, Indian lore, and many more! There is never a dull day at Camp Roosevelt with so many opportunities available.

Wetmore Cup
The Wetmore Cup is an ongoing competition throughout the week between troops and patrols. Last year's events included tug-of-war, bucket brigade, soccer shoot-out, our very own KSR Game Show, and the legendary Pamola Relay. This year brings new challenges and even more opportunities for teamwork and competition!

C.O.P.E.
For Scouts looking for added challenge and excitement at camp, we offer our COPE programs. COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is an intense week of fun and excitement, pitting you against your own fears and inhibitions while teaching teamwork and problem solving at the same time. With both low and high elements, including the famous zip-line, there are unlimited opportunities for excitement and adventure waiting for you at our COPE course. If you've already enjoyed COPE at KSR then sign up for COPE II for an elevated and advanced experience (requires COPE I).

Climbing & Rappelling
Climbing is back at KSR! If spending your day hanging 30' in the air with nothing but a rock face and a rope to support you sounds exciting, then this is the program for you! Climbing & rappelling merit badge introduces Scouts to this high-energy hobby while experienced Scouts that have already earned this merit badge can take their climbing skills to the next level with the Advanced Rock Climbing & Bouldering program.

Scoutmaster Training
  Safe Swim Defense       Safety Afloat       Climb on Safely       Trek Safely

Specialty Weeks

Eagle Trail
Intended for only the highest achieving Scouts with the loftiest of goals, Eagle Trail will help you prepare for your final steps towards Eagle. Come join our Eagle Week provisional troop where you will have the opportunity to learn: what it means to be an Eagle Scout, long and short term planning skills, and the procedures necessary to get from your Eagle project application to your Court of Honor. You will also have the chance to work towards a few Eagle required merit badges. Eagle Week participants must be at least Star Rank and 14 years of age.

LNT - Leave No Trace
If you are into backpacking and high adventure then this is the specialty camp for you. Explore the Maine back woods on the incredible 2,000+ acres that make up KSR. Learn the techniques and skills you need for backpacking in the wilderness backcountry, no matter where your next adventure takes you. From cooking and camping, to hardcore Leave No Trace techniques, the skills you learn on this trek will last you for years to come.

Shooting Sports Mini-Week
Four days and three nights of shooting sports excitement. Earn your hunter safety certification, bow safety certification, as well as the Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun merit badges!

Aquatics
Make your dream of becoming a lifeguard a reality at the Aquatics specialty week. The course is very intense with classroom and hands-on instruction. You will be in the water every day learning skills in rescue, search techniques, and injury management. Participants can become certified as a BSA and Red Cross lifeguard, in addition to Red Cross CPR and First Aid.