Camp Kern

Camp Kern is a Boy Scout summer camp owned and operated by the Southern Sierra Council. Camp Kern is located along the south eastern shore of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, California.[1]

Camp Kern
OwnerSouthern Sierra Council
HeadquartersBakersfield, CA
LocationLakeshore, California
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37°15′07″N 119°10′18″W
Founded1939
Camp DirectorUnknown
Program DirectorUnknown
Scout ExecutiveJesse Lopez
Website
www.sscbsa.org

BSA Camp Requirements

The BSA requires the following for Scouts and Adults to attend

Scouts
  1. Be younger than 18 years of age
  2. Registered member of Scouts BSA troop or Venture Crew
  3. Provide BSA Medical Form Parts A, B, and C,[2] part C must be signed by a medical professional

Adults
  1. Be over 18 years of age
  2. Be a registered member of Scouts BSA troop or Venture Crew
  3. Provide BSA Medical Form Parts A, B, and C,[2] part C must be signed by a medical professional
  4. Be trained in Youth Protection Training (available at my.scouting.org)

Program Areas

Camp Kern like many Scouts BSA summer camps divide activities into different program areas[3], each with its own staff members (16+) and a director (21+) trained at National Camp School a Boy Scouts of America ran program.[4]

  • Waterfront
    • Swimming
    • Boating (Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing, Dingy Sailing (Sunfish and Hobie 12), Catamaran Sailing (Hobie 14, Hobie 16, and Hobie 18)
  • Nature
  • Outdoor Skills
  • Shooting Sports
    • Shotgun Shooting
    • Rifle Shooting
    • Archery[5]

Merit Badges Offered

In its 2019 season Camp Kern is offering the following merit badges in its program areas listed above[6]. All merit badges are taught by well trained staff following all policies in the Boy Scouts of Americas Guide to Advancement[7]

Closed Time Merit Badges

Waterfront
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Lifesaving
  • Motor-boating
  • Rowing
  • Small Boat Sailing
  • Swimming

Shooting Sports
  • Archery
  • Rifle Shooting
  • Shotgun Shooting

Nature
  • Astronomy
  • Environmental Science
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Photography
  • Sustainability

Outdoor Skills
  • Art
  • Basketry
  • Cycling
  • First Aid
  • Leather Work
  • Pioneering
  • Sculpture
  • Trail to First Class (TTFC)
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Woodcarving
  • Welding

Open Time Merit Badges

The Merit Badges above are available both during open and closed time (see camp schedule) in the corresponding program area.[8] The merit badges below are offered during open program time [9]in various areas and do not correspond to a specific program areas.

  • Citizenship in the Community
  • Citizenship in the Nation
  • Citizenship in the World
  • Communications
  • Indian Lore
  • Personal Fitness
  • Sports
  • Weather

Adult and Youth Trainings and Awards

Camp Kern offers a variety of trainings for both older scouts (15+) and adults (18+)[10]

  • BSA Lifeguard
  • Leave No Trace Awareness
  • Tread Lightly
  • Safe Swim Defense
  • Safety Afloat

References
  1. http://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/guide-to-cool-camps-2/coolcamp_kern/
  2. "BSA Medical ABC" (PDF).
  3. "Southern Sierra Council- Camp Kern".
  4. America, Boy Scouts of. "National Camp School".
  5. "Camp Kern- Program Guide" (PDF).
  6. "Camp Kern Merit Badge List" (PDF).
  7. "Guide to Advancement" (PDF).
  8. "Week at Glance" (PDF).
  9. "Open Time Program Schedule" (PDF).
  10. "Adult and Youth Trainings" (PDF).
  • Camp Kern - official site at Southern Sierra Council]
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