CAMP ACTIVITIES
Scout Leader/Scout Rifle Shoot
During your week of camp, one leader and one Scout from each troop are welcome to the rifle range, where
they will have their chance to shoot their best score and be recognized at Friday night’s campfire! This activity
will be available during the day, and the Range & Target Activities Director will announce specifics on the first
day of camp.
Vespers
Interfaith Scout Vespers services will be led at the J. Nelson McAbee Chapel on Sunday. Units may also use
the chapel for their chapel services. Contact the Program Director or Camp Chaplain at camp to schedule.
Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Sunday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel, and everyone is
encouraged to attend. Members of the CBT staff will conduct vespers with the assistance of visiting clergy.
Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with vespers during the week. Scouts working on their religious
awards are especially encouraged to do so.
Belt Night
Tuesday night, come to the Handicraft Lodge and make a belt! Then, Thursday night, dye your belt. The cost
is $20 for the leather belt blank. Tools and our knowledgeable staff will be available to customize and
decorate your belt. The staff can also help you add your initials to a belt you already have, and Camp Buck Toms brands are available to mark your belt, hat, or moccasins during your free time!
Wednesday Night Troops Cook in Campsite
On Wednesday evening, you will prepare and eat dinner at your campsite. If you choose to make what the
camp offers, we will provide only essential items for your dinner. Feel free to plan your troop's unique menu.
We will only give food to troops who complete the online form before noon on Tuesday. Scan the QR code to
complete the form.
Items provided by the camp:
Hot Dogs
Buns
Chips
Condiments
Please plan to provide any items you wish to cook using your own menu or plan to purchase items to support
the menu provided above; there are several grocery options in nearby Rockwood and Harriman.
Campfires
Scouts will have two chances to see the view of Watts Bar Lake from the campfire circle. Sunday evening, units will assemble at the campfire circle for the opening ceremony (and some entertainment from the staff). Friday night, units will again assemble at the circle for the closing campfire, where noteworthy actions throughout the week will be recognized, and Scouts will have the opportunity to perform some approved skits and songs themselves!
Scout Troop Cobbler Cook-Off
On Wednesday night, showcase your cooking skills in our Troop Cobbler Cook-off! A select few of our staff
will be called upon to judge this event. Troops will need to bring their equipment and ingredients.
OA Cracker Barrel/Fun Night
This event, held on Thursday evenings, will allow all OA members to join in fellowship at camp. Activities
include a movie, games, and snacks. Other Order of the Arrow events will be added toward the beginning of
the summer. You will be notified of additional OA activities when you arrive at the camp. Don’t forget your
sash!
The local Order of the Arrow Lodge, Pellissippi 230, will be holding a callout ceremony at the closing campfire
every week of camp. If your troop has members elected as candidates in the Order of the Arrow but still need
to complete their induction, they can be formally called out at the ceremony. In-council and out-of-council
troops are welcome to be involved in this ceremony, as it is not Pellissippi Lodge-specific. This is a great way to
publicly recognize them for their service to their unit and fellow Scouts. Unit leaders must submit candidates'
names (and pronunciation, if necessary) to the Camp Admin Office by noon on camp Friday.
Camp Competitions
Throughout the week, there will be many opportunities to compete against other Scouts and troops at camp!
The volleyball court, basketball court, gaga ball, and activity fields are always waiting!
White Books
This is the signup book set for your troop to register for program activities throughout your week at camp.
There is also one available to sign up for service projects. They are in the camp Admin office.
Daily Awards:
Clean Sweep: Each day, the Clean Sweep will be awarded at the retreat to the troop with the cleanest campsite. It will be the troop’s duty to decorate the broom and bring it back the next day. Be sure to bring items with you to decorate the Clean Sweep award.