CAMP WINTON
Camp Winton has been serving scouters since 1958. It is a beautiful high Sierra Camp of the Golden Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It is only accessible for scouts by boat or hiking in to the camp. It features the Bear River Reservior and an amazing qranite rock filled forest. Activities include merit badges especially waterfront ones as well and shooting sports, and most all of the outdoor skills.
Merit Badges Available 2013.
Aquatics
Canoeing* Lifesaving (ER) Motorboating Rowing* Small-Boat Sailing Swimming (ER)* Water Sports (Waterskiing), kayaking, and new for 2014 Personal watercraft (aka Jet Ski)
Handicrafts
Art* Basketry* Indian Lore* Leatherwork* Photography Painting* Sculpture Wood Carving*
Ecology & Conservation
Astronomy Environmental Science (ER)
Fishing* Fish & Wildlife Management Forestry Geology
Mammal Study Nature Reptile and Amphibian Study*
Soil & Water Conservation
Outdoor Skills
Backpacking Camping (ER) Climbing Cooking Hiking Orienteering* Pioneering* Wilderness Survival*
Shooting Sports
Archery Rifle Shooting (.22 caliber rifle)
Shotgun Shooting
Safety
First Aid (ER) Communications (ER) Emergency Preparedness (ER)
Other Programs
Snorkeling BSA – Polar Bear Swim – Mile Swim BSA – Kayaking BSA– Boardsailing BSA – Safety Afloat – Safe Swim Defense – Swimming & Water Rescue – Paddlecraft Safety – Youth Protection Training – Climb-on-Safely – Leave No Trace – Trek Safely
In addition to daily flags there is a wonderful campfire area and theater for doing programs. The Lodge is the focal point for meals with outdoor fresh air dining daily. A camp trading post is a highlight for Choco-tacos and there is a bead program which many of the scouts will enjoy earning on their trips to camp. There are some additional hicking expeditions unique to the camp that take the boys deep into the backcountry. Kayak and canoeing treks integrated into advetures is also something unique to the camp.
