SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Besides merit badges, Winnebago has numerous other activities for scouts to participate in.

*NEW FOR 2007*

FISHING TRIPS ON THE MISS WINNIE!

The newest addition to the WSR Waterfront, the Miss Winnie is a pontoon boat able to accommodate approximately 10 people. Captain Carl Moritz runs daily fishing trips at 6am and 7pm as well as night cruises around Durham Pond. Special trips can also be arranged. Fare is $1 for scouts and $3 for adults. Tickets can be purchased from the Trading Post.

OUTPOST!

WSR offers several outpost opportunities for scouts of all ages and skill levels. Take part in one of our organized treks OR design your own outpost and the staff will be happy to assist in whatever capacity you would like.

OVERNIGHT TRIP TO THE SOUTH END OR WSR FRONTEIR CAMP

Take a trip down to the south end of camp at Searing Site or across the lake to our frontier camp sites Jim Bowie and Kit Carson. Eat in the Dining Hall and leave after dinner, or take your food with you and cook out over an open fire! Bring your own tent or make a shelter of natural materials for Wilderness Survival Merit Badge! If you don't have your own tent, the Scoutcraft area will be happy to loan you a tent for the night.

OVERNIGHT PORTAGE TO SPLIT ROCK RESEVOIR

Depart the waterfront before dinner and head to the south end of the lake. Lift your canoes out of the water and carry them a short distance to Split Rock Resevoir. Winnebago has special permission to use the fabulous facility. Canoe around the resevoir and pick an ISLAND to call home for the night. Start a fire, cook your dinner, and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you. After a night under the stars it's time to pack up and paddle back to camp. This outpost is a fantastic opportunity to get away and enjoy nature that is always well received by scouts and adult leaders alike!

SUNSET HIKE TO INDIAN CLIFFS

After dinner, head around the lake and up the mountain to INDIAN CLIFFS! Indian Cliffs is an incredible natural cliff face with breathtaking views of Split Rock Resevoir and the surrounding area. Try giving a cheer from the top of the cliffs. If your group is loud enough you can just be heard from the Waterfront back at camp! Then prepare to be blown away by the most beautiful sunset you will ever see!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CAMPWIDE GAMES!

After dinner on Wednesday, the camp gathers in the Parade Field to kick off our traditional camp wide games. Scouts compete by patrol, traveling throughout the camp earning points in different areas. Activities take place both on land and in the water. After all the points are counted, awards are given out including the traditional grade prize WATERMELON!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON WATER CARNIVAL

Cool off after lunch on Friday with WSR's famous Water Carnival! Troops compete in a variety of activities and games on Durham Pond including the Buddy Tag Plunge, the Canoe "In and Out" Relay, and the popular Greased Watermelon Scramble! This year introduced the adult leader Cannon Ball Competition!

*Friday Lunch will be moved up to 12:15pm to allow extra time for the Water Carnival, which runs until 2pm. All program areas will open for regular afternoon sessions when the Water Carnival is finished.