Camp Promotion and Outdoors Mission
Written by Rick McCarty   
Saturday, 05 January 2008

The District Camp Promotion and Outdoor Committee is tasked with a number of responsibilities - defined by the BSA as:

  • Reports to district program chairman.

  • Recruit and orient district camping committee.

  • Understand each unit's camping and outdoor record.

  • Implement the council's outdoor promotion plan in the district.

  • Work with commissioners to help packs, troops, teams, and crews plan a year-round schedule of camping and outdoor program events.

  • Promote use of camperships.

  • Give guidance on health and safety concerns.

  • Promote youth participation in camping and outdoor programs (Boy Scout resident camp, high-adventure programs, Cub Scout camping, Venturing outdoor program).

  • Assist council committee with outdoor program facilities.

  • Promote the National Summertime Pack Award and the National Camping Award.

  • Supervise use of off-council campsites by permits and inspections.

  • Track and attain camping and outdoor objectives.

  • Implement council camping and outdoor program.

  • Guide the Order of the Arrow to help promote camping in the district.