Tesomas Program

Daily Program Schedule

7:00..............	Reveille
7:40..............	Waiters report to the Dining Hall
7:50..............	Camp Flag Raising Ceremony (units can sign up in the PC to act as color guard)
8:00-8:40......	Breakfast
9:00-12:00....	Advancement Instruction
9:30-10:00....	Adult Leader Meeting (see page 41 for the locations)
12:05-12:20..	SPL Meeting outside in front of the Program Center
12:10............	Waiters Report to Dining Hall
12:30-1:10....	Lunch
1:25-1:45......	Chapel Service
2:00-3:30......	Advancement Instruction
3:30-5:30......	Open Area Time (Wednesday until 5:00)
6:10..............	Waiters report to the Dining Hall (except Tuesday & Wednesday)
6:20..............	Camp Flag Retreat Ceremony (except Tuesday, 5:50 Wednesday)
6:30-7:15......	Dinner (except Tuesday, 6:00 Wednesday)
7:45-9:00......	Evening Program
10:30...........	Taps

Free time from 3:30 -5:30 (Wednesday until 5:00) is great for activities like open shooting, boating, climbing, field sports, swimming, and program area instruction.
Program areas will also have organized and themed events/competitions that will be promoted throughout the week. The program supplement will list these various activities and will be given to you when you arrive at camp.
You can pick up a map of the marked Hiking Trails in the Program Center.

Adult Leader Meeting, 7:30, Program Center: A first day orientation to prepare you for the rest of the week. Please send at least one adult leader from your unit and bring advancement changes as well as any blue cards that have not been put in mailboxes.
Campwide Tours, 7:30, Main Camp: An opportunity for new Scouts to become familiar with the layout of camp and returning Scouts to be introduced to changes from previous years. The tour will conclude at the Grand Council Ring for the Opening Campfire.
Opening Campfire, 8:30-9:15, Grand Council Ring: Following dinner sit back and enjoy the staff welcoming you home with skits, songs, and special messages.
Cracker Barrel, 9:15-10:00, Dining Hall: Following the campfire you will have a chance to meet the staff while enjoying some special treats.

Around the World, 7:45-9:00, Main Camp: Campers will become seasoned travelors as they compete in a variety of games to fill their passports. Events will challenge each member’s Scout skills, teamwork, and spirit.

Unit Campsite Cookout, 6:30, Your Campsite: Each unit will select and cook their evening meal in their campsite. Tuesday afternoon, the staff will deliver a cooler full of your food to your site. At the Leader meeting, you may request certain staff members to eat at your campsite. Expect about 3 staff to eat with you (don’t worry about their food when ordering). Only those in the 85% Club, will have the option of having steaks. Have your garbage sorted and tied by the road by 8:30 PM so it can be picked up.
Taste of Tesomas, 7:00-8:30, Your Campsite: Youth and adults are encourage to take part in this special Tesomas style cookoff by preparing a unique dish from around the world. There will be an adult and youth division, with separate prizes for each. Staff judges will visit campsites evaluating on creativity, taste, and of course presentation.

Picnic/Visitor Night, 3:30-7:30, Main Camp: Invite your friends and family to camp for a visit, tour, and meal. During the afternoon visit program areas. Then join us for our picnic style meal at 6:00. Tickets for this meal may be purchased in the Program Center for $5 a plate.
OA Call Out Ceremony, 8:00-9:00, Grand Council Ring: Each Scoutmaster should talk with the OA Coordinator, on Sunday to discuss your unit’s involvement with the OA during your stay. Wednesday night, all guests should assemble outside the Grand Council Ring gateway at 7:30. Your unit should assemble quietly in a single-file line at the same time and will be let in after the guests. Tom Kita Chara Lodge’s Call Out Ceremony has been the finest Ceremony for more than 70 years.

OA Brotherhood Ceremony, 7:45-8:10, Ordeal Ceremony, 8:15-9:00, Arrow Bowl: All Order of the Arrow members are encouraged to attend these induction ceremonies.
Tesomas World Fair, 7:45-9:00, Main Camp: The world fair featuring a collection of sports and activities from around the world is coming to camp Thursday evening. Our 60’ climbing tower and zip-line will all also be open.

Closing Campfire, 7:45-8:30, Grand Council Ring: To finish off your last night with us, we will have some special entertainment and recognitions to share with you. Some units will be chosen to perform skits or songs for the rest of camp to enjoy.

Slideshow, 8:30-8:45 am, Dining Hall: Following breakfast, we will present your very own slideshow filled with memories of your week. A copy can be purchased in the program center upon checkout. Proceeds from these sales go to further our technology.