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2017 will be an exciting year. Camp Bomazeen has new buildings, tents with cots, and a 3rd week. Camp Hinds is celebrating it's 90th anniversary by opening a new dining hall with a party every week. We are offering high adventure treks for our older scouts. We have many troops from both the Pine Tree Council and others who have already signed up. If you want to attend a Pine Tree Council camp in 2017 with your troop or as a provisional scout reserve your spot today!

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207-797-5252

Venture Weekendat Bomazeen

July 5th - 9th

The Pine Tree Council is dedicating a weekend of summer camp for those of us that wear "green." Camp Bomazeen will be the setting for targeted training and activities for Venture Scouts and will include the opportunity to participate in a Wilderness First Aid Course.

2017 Winter Programs

OKPIK

OKPIK Maine is designed to teach Scouts the basics of winter camping. In this program, crews will pack their gear onto sleds (or "pulks") and head out into the wilderness to spend 1-2 nights. Scouts will learn how to set up a winter campsite, how to build survival shelters and how to cook meals at low temperatures. In addition, they will get to try out a full array of outdoor activities. Friday to Sunday.

Registration Fees for 2017: $85.00

WINTER CAMP

Registration Fees for 2017: $330$300 if paid in full by January 15th.

During the deep snows of next February school vacation, 28 lucky Boy Scouts will be able to stay warm and cozy in the Rotary Training Center at Camp Hinds. Pine Tree Council will be hosting Winter Camp 2017 February 19th – 24th. Winter Camp is a week long provisional resident camp program for Scouts 13 years and older and at least First Class Rank. Camp provides adult leaders, patrol leaders, and merit badge counselors. Come alone or with a buddy. Scouts can earn merit badges, participate in outdoor winter skills, meet new friends and have fun!

$230 $210 Early Bird

January 15, 22, 29

February 5, 19, 26March 4

attending the Summer

Camp with from all over the USA & the WORLD!  

ARE YOU IN? We're talking some serious high adventure here people!

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This is an opportunity for the Pine Tree Council to better accommodate our scouts who have special needs. We will be providing great staff ratios thanks to our many able volunteers.

SCOUTS! Please sign up as early as possible so that we can respect and anticipate your needs and interests.

2017 Boy Scouts Enabled Campat Camp Hinds

$230 $210 early bird

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Camp William HindsTraditional Program ~ Endless Adventure 2017!

Join us on the shores of Panther Pond in Raymond, Maine to celebrate our 90th year of Scouting Adventure.

• New Dining Hall• Expanded COPE Course• Great Aquatics program• 6 Shooting Ranges• New STEM Center• New and old favorite merit badges• Friendship, fellowship and fun• Leadership experience

Week 1 July 2 - 7th 2017 Week 2 July 9 - 14th 2017 Week 3 July 16 - 22nd 2017 Week 4 July 23 - 28nd 2017 Week 5 July 30 - August 4th 2017 Week 6 August 6 - 11th, 2017

$405 $365 EarlyBird Price

One lucky scout will be chosen from the Week 1 participants to be the first official scout served in the new dining hall!

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Jack Waite Camp Director

Camp BomazeenAdventure Based ~ Endless Adventure 2017!

Frontiersman Go back in time and live in the days of the 1800’s. Learn the skills and ways of the early settlers and explorers. You will learn primitive cooking, archery and rifle, camp craft, and fire craft.

• STEAM Program with Underwater Robotics• Amazing Waterfront• Frontiersman Immersion Program• New Craft Building• Full Trades Program• Experiential Adventure Based Program• Nichemis First Year Scout Program

3 Weeks in 2017!Week 1 July 9 - 15th 2017 Week 2 July 16 - 22nd 2017 Week 3 July 23 - 28nd 2017

The Canvas is Back!

In 2017 some of the sites at

Bomazeen will have canvas tents with cots on tent

platforms.

$405 $365 EarlyBird Price

Located on Great Pond in Belgrade, Maine.

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Butch Dawbin Camp Director

• To spend a summer in the great outdoors where nature prevails• To acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and new skills that will last a lifetime• To be part of an effective team and to cooperate with others to get things done• To learn how to lead others and to apply leadership skills• To undertake and fulfill meaningful challenges and to earn the satisfaction of doing a job well• To work with youth and adults of all ages• To serve others (the most noble and fulfilling pursuit of all)• To give something back for the opportunities you have received• To live in a wholesome environment based on the Scout Oath and Scout Law• To have meaningful spiritual experiences• To have the advice, counsel, and support of senior staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed• To be paid and receive food and lodging in return for something challenging and fun

Can you think of a better way to spend your summer? We can't! Fill out an application (found on the PTC website) ASAP. If you have questions email CampJobs@ptcbsa.org.

Summer JobsHey Scouts and Scouters!Are you tired of doing the same old routine? Did you know that Pine Tree Council offers high-adventure programs, as well as new additions to its programming each year? The PTC offers opportunities for a variety of summer camp staff jobs. Most camp staff members are 16 years of age to adult, but we do have a few select positions for youth who are a year or so younger. The high-adventure programs employ young people who are at least 18 years of age. The Boy Scouts of America is an equal opportunity employer that hires both females and males, as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures, and mixed abilities.Why apply for a camp staff job? Here are a few of the countless reasons that are frequently expressed:

Shooting Sports Specialty Week 6 at Hinds

Interested in learning more about the shooting sports? Join us at Camp Hinds for Week 6!There will be an emphasis on the shooting sports and will allow you to learn some more advanced skills and techniques as well as mastering the basics. In addition to the usual merit badge courses we offer there will be advanced classes in Rifle, Pistol, Archery, and Shotgun featuring special equipment and guest instructors. Additional charge for this program

Scuba Specialty Weeks at Hinds Want to explore the world beneath thewaves? Join us during week 2, 3 , or 4 for the SCUBA program at Hinds. Now this is adventure! Get the tools you need to explore the underwater world! Participation will result in several rewards including the Scuba BSA Award, & Scuba Diving Merit Badge. Best of all you can earn your NAUI Diver Certification which will allow you to dive all over the world for the rest of your life! This is an afternoon only program so Scouts will be able to take up to 3 merit badges in the morning in addition to this program. Additional charge for this programSign up for camp now at PineTreeBSA.org or call 207-797-5252

All Prices within this flyer are for Pine Tree Council Scouts. Out of council scouts may have higher prices for some programs. A $35 discount is offered to all scouts on additional weeks at camp.A $20 discount is offered to all siblings who attend camp.A $45 discount is offered to scouts who choose to do a trek in addition to a week at camp.Discounts are not stackable. Only one discount can be used per scout. We are happy to work with you to make sure you get the best deal you can.

Early Bird DiscountSign up and pay for camp by Saturday April 29th, 2017 and receive a significant discount. Do not let that date slip by!

Campership Deadline

Camp scholarship deadline is April 1st, 2017. The application form is on the PTC website.

July 2 - 7th Camp Hinds Week 1July 2 - 7th Moose River Canoe Trek from Camp BomazeenJuly 5 - 8th Venture Weekend at Camp BomazeenJuly 9 - 14th Camp Bomazeen Week 1July 9 - 14th Camp Hinds Week 2 (SCUBA Specialty Week)July 9 - 14th Backpacking Trek from Camp HindsJuly 16 - 22nd Camp Bomazeen Week 2 (Frontiersman Week)July 16 - 22nd Camp Hinds Week 3 (SCUBA Specialty Week)July 16 - 22nd Sea Kayak Trek from Camp HindsJuly 23 - 28nd Camp Bomazeen Week 3July 23 - 28nd Camp Hinds Week 4 (SCUBA Specialty Week)July 23 - 28nd Moose River Canoe Trek from Camp BomazeenJuly 30 - August 4th Camp Hinds Week 5July 30 - August 4th Backpacking Trek from Camp HindsAugust 6 - 11th Camp Hinds Week 6 (Shooting Sports Specialty Week)August 6 - 11th Sea Kayak Trek from Camp HindsAugust 16-19th Boy Scouts Enabled at Camp Hinds

Custom TreksIf your troop is interested in a Custom Trek or wants to do one of the treks on a different week than it is currently scheduled please email:

Ken.Sparta@Scouting.Org

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Pine Tree Council Camps Calendar

Pricing

Rouse Island Sea Kayak Adventure

Moose River Canoe Trek and Whitewater Experience

Sea Kayak Trek in Casco BayBackpacking Trek in the 100 Mile Wilderness

Ready to add an adventure onto your week of camp? This 2 night sea kayaking adventure starts when your week of camp ends on Friday and includes an overnight at our Rouse Island outpost with an introduction to the coast of Maine. It originates at Hinds.

This 50 miler includes canoeing the Moose River with whitewater rafting. You'll enjoy challenging yourself traveling in the backcountry by canoe and have the thrill of riding a raft through Maines whitewater. This originates at Bomazeen

Ready to explore the Maine Coast? Take a Sea Kayak Trek in Casco Bay. Experience 50 miles of seals, seabirds, waves, and deserted islands. This originates at Hinds.

Pine Tree Council Treks These high adventure provisional opportunities are designed for olderscouts that have enjoyed camp for a couple of years and are now ready for a greater challenge. They are all based around a 50 mile backcountry experience. All participants should expect a physically challenging, rewarding, and exciting week. They are designed so that Scouts can arrive and depart with their troops at the camp they originate from.

50 miles of the most difficult stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Expect to hike 12 miles day with all you need on your back. This is the most challenging trek we offer. Are you Scout enough? This originates at Hinds.

$495 $445 early Bird

$175 $150 Early Bird

July 7, 14, 21, 28August4,11

July 2, 23

July 16August 6

July 9, 30

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