Highlights of Camp Steiner are always happening. The main thing every boy remembers at the end of the week is the chilling waters of Scout Lake, the wildlife they saw, and their favorite staff member or merit badge. Monday morning always started with a tour of the camp and the swim checks or cold water checks. When boys jump in the water their breath is taken away from the cold water. What some boys don't know is usually at staff week (the week before boys) there is usually ice still floating in the water. The rest of the week continues with merit badges, campfire programs, polar bear plunge, flag ceremonies, mountain man relay, and water games.
Wildlife in the area is scarce, but when you see something, it is usually amazing. There are plenty of deer and chipmunks, the occasional long eared rabbit, and plenty of trout that is stocked in the lake a few times during the summer. A few might see a cougar, rocky mountain big horn, moose, black bear (only one sighted ever in history in 2007), and eagle.
Merit badge time was always fun for most of the boys. Favorite merit badges always consist of woodcarving, canoeing (those that can brave the cold water), fishing, fly-fishing, archery, and rifle shooting. Many other merit badges are offered, and depends on the boy you talk to what their favorite merit badge is, or teacher.
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Matt, will you allow additional comments to be added by others. There are many experiences that can be shared through this blog address.
my faverite merit badge is leather work. :) shiny tools and aversatile medium. :)
I'd love to be added as a contributor so I can add information. I created a Steiner website long ago, but never put it up because of budget constraints. Don't you just love blogger, though?
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