Leader Programs
Leader Meetings
- These daily meetings will consist of the camp staff leadership giving you a run-down of all the day’s program information and other little items of business to help your unit’s week run as smooth as possible.
- Only one Leader is required to attend these meetings as we encourage the others to help out the Scouts in Eagle Quest or in merit badge sessions.
Get Involved
Help Us Help You - We understand that your own unit’s interests are the number one priority, but we welcome your assistance to make Tesomas even better. We ask that you help contribute to the camp with any special skills that you have. Help is always appreciated within program areas, guarding on the Waterfront, and service projects.
Geezer Merit Badge - Have you always wanted to earn your own merit badge? Pick up a list of the requirements in the Program Center to get started exploring camp, participating in activities, and helping Scouts have a great camping experience. This program takes place throughout the week and will be an explosion of fun.
Challenge the Staff - Throughout the week, units (including adults and Scouts) are welcome to challenge the staff or other units to some kind of competition. Anything from volleyball, chilly-willys, cook-offs, ultimate frisbee, etc. are fair game.
Training Opportunities
We offer a variety of training to support you and your Troop in your year-round activities. Please use the online system to register for these courses, see page 14 for specific instructions.
Climb On Safely - Monday, 3:30 PM, Hanna Venture Base: Adult leader training which outlines the procedure for organizing BSA climbing/rappelling activities at a natural site or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower.
Hanna Climbing Wall Instructor Certification - Thursday, 7:45-9:00 PM, Hanna Venture Base: Allows a unit to use the Hanna Venture Base indoor climbing wall. Leaders are required to attend Climb on Safely on Monday Certification is good for one year.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills - Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Eagle Quest: Designed to sharpen camping and other outdoor skills so that leaders can deliver the outdoor portion of the scouting program. Is required for new scoutmasters and assistants to be considered “Trained”. The course prepares leaders to teach the outdoor skills that scouts need for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. This course is also highly recommended for troop committee members, Webelos leaders, and leaders of venturing and varsity units.
Safe Swim & Safety Afloat - Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Tesomas Waterfront: Learn what it takes to safely operate aquatic programs within your troop.
Trek Safely - Tuesday, 5:00 - 5:45 PM, Program Center: Designed to help youth and adult leaders plan and carry out a safe trekking experience for the members of their unit. Trek Safely applies to all types of outdoor experiences that involve trekking, including hiking, backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding, caving, rafting, kayaking, sailing, ski touring, mountain climbing, and mountain biking.
Youth Proection - Friday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Program Center: The BSA places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. All Cub Scout and Boy Scout adult volunteers should take this course. It covers the BSA’s Youth Protection policies, kinds of abuse, signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosure of abuse, and proper reporting procedures.
