Many Point        

"Scouts who come to Many Point will still participate in some of the traditional activities like swimming, canoeing, rowing, orienteering, lashing and shooting. Yet they will also have a chance to participate in some of the more recent innovations. We now have a huge fleet of Sunfish sailboats, six climbing towers, ATV training programs, several 25′ aqua trampolines, two Huck Finn rafts, Jet Ski’s, kayaks and two tree house villages.

In addition to a variety of programs, troops also have the choice to camp in one of fifty campsites split among four sub-camps. Although each sub-camp offers the same great program, each differs by the style of meals provided. Buckskin has a full service dining hall, Ten Chiefs offers a combination of patrol cooking and heater stacks, Voyageur troops cook food provided by the commissary and Pioneer troops can choose a commissary option or provide their own food.

Scouters can also bring their families to stay in one of twenty cabins and participate in the fully-staffed program at our Family Camp.

More information is available using the links below:

                http://manypoint.org/

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dek-6DjBDgo

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Many Point Scout Camp is a week-long summer camp that usually takes place in Late July to Early August. Below is all the information you need to know and complete as your prepare for a great time at Many Point Scout Camp. Please contact Mr. Lebakken (email) with questions.

Dates

Sunday, August 1 - Saturday, August 7,  2021

Sign Up

https://edinatroop62.trooptrack.com/plan/events/1271797

Planning

• Planning Meeting Agenda - this is the formal agenda for the planning meeting.  
• Planning Meeting will take place on TBD.

Swim Test

The pre-camp swim test has been scheduled for sometime in July at the Southdale YMCA.  Scouts with last name A-L start at 7:00 p.m., and scouts with last names M-Z start at 7:15 p.m.  Meet on the pool deck. Required for all scouts and adults to participate in aquatic activities.  If you can't make this date, you can take the test at the Many Point beach on the day of arrival or have the swim test form signed by a lifeguard, swim coach, or swim instructor.

Merit Badges

• 2019 Merit badge planning sheet
• Merit Badge Planning Sheet - New Scouts - reference sheet for new scouts
• Merit Badge Planning Sheet - Returning Scouts - reference sheet for returning Scouts
• Merit Badge Prerequisites and Difficulty
• Submit Merit Badges Online - submit by 5/20

High Adventure

• Descriptions of High Adventure options for scouts going into Grade 8+
• Tier 3 High Adventure- week long programs for scouts going into 9th grade and above. RSVP by April 12.
  • Water Sports Outpost: https://edinatroop62.trooptrack.com/plan/events/992985
  • Older Scout Adventure Blast: https://edinatroop62.trooptrack.com/plan/events/992986
  • Sportman's Outpost: https://edinatroop62.trooptrack.com/plan/events/992987

Forms

• Health Form - required for all scouts and parents, adults only need physical if staying longer than 72 hours. 
• Health Form Instructions - Make sure to include a photocopy (front and back) of your insurance card. Forms can be dropped with Lisa Hatzung at:
  6024 York Avenue South
  Edina, MN  55410
  Cell:   763-234-2434
• Shooting Sports Waiver - (at back of Health Form) required for all Scouts who will be doing shooting
• Permission Form - required for all Scouts
• Youth Protection Training - required for all adults participating

Equipment

• Equipment list - official list from Many Point.  
• Hoigaards is offering 15% to scouts for camping equipment.  Contact Mr. Lebakken for details.
• Class B Uniforms will be available to purchase for $15 departure. Sizes are limited if you didn't order ahead.

Medications

• Medications can be stored in the Troop lockbox.  Bring medications along with a completed Medication Record Form to the drop off on Sunday morning.

T-Shirts

• Custom Troop 62 Many Point wicking T-Shirts available for sale for $23.50
• Order by 6/10/2021
• Will be available for pick-up before camp departure
• Order at: https://edinatroop62.trooptrack.com/plan/events/855753/item_purchase

Transportation

We will be taking a school bus to Many Point, but still need drivers for the Troop Trailer and Bike Trailers.

Please note that due to COVID, there will not be a bus this year.  Parents are encouraged to drive their scouts to Many Point or coordinate with another parent to carpool.

Note: Construction re-route notice

• Adult / Driver sign up
• Map to Many Point
• Map of Ten Chiefs/Massasoit Campsite
• Reimbursement form for mileage

Bicycles

• Don't forget to drop off your WIDE TIRED bike on  Saturday, July 31.
• Drop off time: Saturday 7/31 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 4717 Townes Rd, Edina.  Bikes will not be accepted after 3:00 pm Saturday.
• Bikes must be in good running order including working brakes.  
• Volunteers for loading needed at 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
• NOTE: Helmets are required for all scouts/adults riding bikes.  Label it and bring with your gear (don't leave with bike).

Becoming A Counselor In Training (CIT)

Many Point offers a very diverse set of activities. For those who love the camp, one of those is becoming a Counselor in Training (or CIT) and staying at Many Point for 5 straight weeks during the summer. You must be at least 15 years old (In some cases, they allow you to be 14 and completed 9th grade) to qualify. Being a CIT costs $100 for the entire 5 weeks, (which is actually cheaper than not going (35 days * 3 meals a day $1 each = $105)) participants can earn their BSA Lifeguard, as well as every merit badge and award given at Many Point, and Many Point gives out Scholarships to active CIT's. More information is here (Bottom half of the link).

FAQs

Q: What is location / time of departure?

Departure: Sunday, August 1st, Meet at 7:00 AM, Leave at 7:30 AM
Meet at the Edina City Hall parking lot, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina

Q: What is the location / time of return?

Arrive on Saturday, August 7th at approximately 2:30 PM at the CPC parking lot.  Expect a call from your Scout 30 minutes prior to return.  Actual return time will vary depending on our check-out process and travel time.

Q: What is the mailing address?   

Scout Name
Massasoit Site, Troop 62
Many Point Scout Camp
41408 Many Point Scout Camp Road
Ponsford, MN 56575

Q: Do I need to bring a tent ground cloth per the packing list instructions?  No, tarps are not needed.  Troop will provide.

Q: Who should I thank for all the coordination activities?

• Scouts (Sr Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders and Quartermasters) for their leadership roles at Many Point
• Lisa Hatzung - gathering all forms
• Jim Niemeier - merit badges and blue cards (200+ cards!)
• Trailer drivers - 
• Adults staying all week -