Summer Camp in the Heart of Virginia

Come visit the “new Summer Camp”… !" New programs !" Air Conditioned Dining Hall !" Showers and Restrooms !" Shooting Sports Area !" Improved New Camper Program !" Much more...

If you have not been to summer camp at T. Brady Sunders in a year or two...this is the year to come home to one of the finest

summer camps in America! We have improved virtually all areas...see you this summer!

Excellent Traditional Summer Camp

Trailblazers...First year camper program. This new program is designed for the Scout at any age that has just joined the troop or a Scout who has recently “crossed over” from Webelos. Participants become comfortable with Scouting, summer camp, the patrol method, and general scout skills required for advancement to First Class. Outpost camping, cooking, a campfire program for their Scoutmasters and many other activities keep these Scouts busy! It is designed to enhance the training provided by the troop and not as a replacement.

Aquatics Programs Beautiful Lake Dillon is used for swimming, canoeing, rowing and fishing. Special courses or events such as B.S.A. Lifeguard, Half mile Swim, and Mile Swim are offered to interested Scouts. Canoe races across the lake as part of the camp-wide marathon are always a big hit with the Scouts. Safety in and on the water is supervised by National Camp School trained Life Guards and proper water safety is strictly enforced.

New Shooting Sports Facilities

Come and enjoy the brand new shooting

sports area! All three shooting sports areas have been rebuilt with state of the art rifle,

shotgun and archery facilities complete with

lights and new equipment!

Geocaching = GPS Learn how to use a global positioning device. Pre-determined locations around camp have been pro-grammed into the units and you will learn how to read the unit and find each of the caches.

New Astronomy Program Come and enjoy the stars!

!" Look at the rings around Saturn...Look deep into the craters of the moon...Look at the planets and stars with a huge new 12 inch telescope that Ranger Tim Streagle will have for you on clear nights!

!" Take the Astronomy Merit Badge or simply come to the astronomy area and Ranger Tim will help you locate and look at stars deep in space! This new program should be one of the highlights of camp this summer.

!" When would you ever get the chance to see deep into space??? See you there!

Individual Scout Programs... Scoutcraft Programs -Besides the traditional merit badges associated with camping, the Scoutcraft area is the place to work on the: !" Fireman Chip !" Totin Chip !" First and Second Class outdoor requirements

Merit Badges Merit Badges are always important to Scouts as the road to Eagle requires a number and type of Merit Badge not easily earned outside of summer camp. The merit badges that will be offered in 2008 are

being reviewed at this time. A complete list of badges to be offered will be listed in the “2008 Program Guide” available on the council web-site www.scoutingvirginia.org. Important details on advancement requirements that need to be completed before camp will be outlined in the “2008 Program Guide”.

Pay Summer Camp Fee for 3 Scouts Early - Lock in Lower Fee for rest of Troop!

Horsemanship Merit Badge Program Horsemanship Merit Badge - NEW for 2008 at Camp T. Brady Saunders. Check the web-site at www.scoutingvirginia.org for more information on merit badges offered in 2008 at Camp T. Brady Saunders!

Opportunities for Older Scouts...

James River Adventure This program was designed for the older Scout who has been to summer camp before. It is a 5 Day (Monday through Friday) 50 mile canoe adventure on the James River. Participants check in with their troop on Sunday afternoon and depart camp for a full week of programs both on and off the river! They will return to their troop on Friday afternoon and check out with their troop on Saturday. Scouts will be under the supervision of two or more adults including a river guide and enjoy an incredible week of fishing, canoeing and exciting programs. Please note that individual Scouts may sign up for this program as a provisional Scout even it their troop is not in camp the week of the trip. Some Scouts attend the regular camp program with their troop and come back for another week on the river! Sign up early to assure you get the week you wish for this program.

More Experienced Scouts...

Register by December 31 to get the lowest fee!

Rangers Challenge John Hankins, Reservation Superintendent at the Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation , gives a challenge to all experienced Scouts in camp. If you are 14 years of age, you can spend your afternoons with John, doing one of his many challenges. Scouts who take part in this program can purchase the famous :Rattlesnake Hat”. Participants should not plan on taking any afternoon merit badge classes and will travel outside of the camp property to other adventure areas, including the James River and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

C.O.P.E. Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience This is a nationally recognized low and high ropes course designed for older Scouts. Participants practice such skills as problem solving, teamwork and initiative. It makes extensive use of elevated rope and wire activities. Participants must be 13 by January 1st prior to taking the course.

Climbing Merit Badge The 30 foot climbing tower offers exciting new challenges for boys!

Register for Summer Camp by December 31 to get the lowest fee!

Camp T. Brady Saunders The place to be this summer...make sure you sign up soon to get your choice of weeks to attend.

Trail Bike Program Rated as one of the best trail bike courses in Virginia, there are approximately 9 miles of bike trails located on the reservation. Join the class and learn safe riding techniques. Take guided rides around the camp trail biking course. Adult trail riders are encouraged to bring their own trail bike and experience the beauty of Camp T. Brady Saunders while staying in shape for your next Scouting adventure. Bikes are to be used for trail riding only, not as transportation for getting around camp. Safety equipment and bikes will be supplied to Scout participants and helmets are required at all times..

Air Conditioned Dining Hall with Family Style Dining

New Showers and Restrooms You are in for a treat this summer when you see our new shower houses and private restrooms. We have built three large shower and restroom facilities, easily accessible from most camp sites...bring your own soap!

Boy Scouts of America ! 4015 Fitzhugh Avenue ! Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 355-4306 www.scoutingvirginia.org

Summer Camp 2008 Information

Heart of Virginia Council Boy Scouts of America P. O. Box 6809 Richmond, VA 23230

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID PERMIT NO. 1123 RICHMOND,VA