Dear Unit Leader,
Welcome to Mataguay Scout Ranch, your 2014 summer camp destination. The staff is looking forward to seeing you at camp as we prepare for an exciting summer.
This year’s camp will continue to offer some dynamic programs and activities for Scouts of all ages and ranks. Offerings this year include:
-
Mataguay Expedition Force – a Trek-type adventure for older Scouts
-
Aviation – Thanks to our continued partnership with Sky Sailing in Warner Springs we will once again be offering the Aviation Merit Badge complete with a glider flight.
-
Pathfinders – this “Trail to First Class” program is designed to help younger Scouts progress toward earning their Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class requirements. Includes an optional Swimming Merit Badge just for Pathfinders.
-
ATV – One of 23 councils in the nation offering ATV rider instruction with extended trail rides to Scouts 14 and older.
-
High and Low COPE Courses - Scouts will enjoy testing their skills and willpower on a circuit of challenging high rope elements and low courses
-
Over 35 merit badges will be offered including the Mataguay Messenger and Final Frontiersman experiences and for the fourth year Inventors including the Robotics Merit Badge.
-
Horses – back by popular demand! Horsemanship Merit Badge, trail rides, and horse handling demonstrations.
-
Mountain Bike – Mataguay has opened up new trails for all levels of experience. Bring your own bike or use one of ours.
-
6th Annual Dragon Boat Competition – Build and race your Troop’s own boat!
To help with yonbsp; Date Amount
Troop Deposit nonrefundable $100 plus $10 per person (applies to fees)
Payment 1 (initial roster) 1/31/14 min 25% of total fees owed
Payment 2 (updated roster) 2/28/14 next 25% of current total fees
Payment 3 (updated roster) 3/31/14 next 25% of current total fees
Final Payment (final roster) 4/30/14 balance of all fees due
(1 free adult with 8 or more scouts)
You will be able to make payments starting in January via MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Paypal online via the link that was included with this email or by calling our office. You are also able to mail your payments to San Diego-Imperial Council, 1207 Upas Street, San Diego, CA 92103. Please put MSR, date of camp and Troop number on checks (example: MSR, July 14, Troop 2).
Contact our Camping Department at sdiccamp@scouting.org or (619) 298-6121 x 246 for any questions in your preparation to join us at summer camp. Also for a good idea of what to expect be sure to check out our website at www.sdicbsa.org . Click on the Camping tab and follow it to Mataguay Summer Camp.
Yours in Scouting,
Karl Shelton: Camping Director, San Diego-Imperial Council