Winter Camp 2008

• Winter Camp Staff - applications are now being accepted through October 15th
• Hanna Winter Resort Online Registration and Availability - coming soon
• Polar Cubs Online Registration and Availability - coming soon
• From the Directors
• Hanna Winter Resort Program Overview
• Polar Cubs Program Overview
• Information Request – fill out this form if you would like more information sent to you as it is available.
• Winter Program Guide [pdf] - 2009 coming soon

From the Directors

Thank You for choosing the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation as your winter destination. We are working hard to build an excellent program and assemble a great staff. We will maintain the commitment to quality programs that you are accustomed to.

This website provides you with the needed details to plan a winter activity that your Scouts will remember for years to come. We are extremely excited to bring you another season of winter camping in our northwood's winter wonderland.

If your unit is looking for a great summer opportunity check out Tesomas Scout Camp for Boy Scout and high adventure programs and Akela's World Cub Scout Camp for Cub Scout resident camp.

We look forward to seeing you at camp and are available for your questions.

Winter Staff Needed

Do you need something to do this winter on the weekends. Apply now to work on winter camp staff. This will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. The Samoset Council, BSA is an equal opportunity employer that hires both females and males, as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures, and mixed abilities.

Winter Camp Staff Application - Due October 15

Hanna Winter Resort

Hanna Winter Resort aims to provide everything Boy Scouts and Venturers need to have an incredible outdoor winter experience. Enjoy the pristine winter northwoods environment around the Base and the freedom to do nearly any winter activity you want whenever you want.

Registration includes a bunk in one of our many heated cabins, indoor showers and restrooms as well as four meals prepared for you. Between meals campers can use our snowshoes, bushwacker skis, broomball equipment, ice fishing gear, and use the indoor climbing wall. You can also arrange to build a snow shelter and sleep in it over night.

• Session 1: January 23-25
• Session 2: February 6-8
• Session 3: February 20-22

Polar Cubs Program Overview

Relocating to Hanna Venture Base in 2009. Polar Cubs is a unique winter program for Cub Scouts and their families. Campers are grouped into “Super Dens” keeping those from the same Pack together. Super Dens rotate through various activities led by staff members known as “Super Den Chiefs.” The program focuses on outdoor winter adventure.

Registration includes a bunk in one of our many heated cabins, indoor showers and restrooms as well as two or three meals prepared for you. Between meals campers will have the opportunity to go snowshoeing, sledding, icefishing, play broomball and snow golf as well as try their luck at our semi-indoor shooting ranges in the Rotary Lodge. Webelos will have the opportunity to climb on the indoor wall.

Polar Cubs runs four alternating weekends in January and February with most of the activities on Saturday. Campers have the option of a Friday night or Saturday night stay.

• Session 1: January 16-18
• Session 2: January 30-1
• Session 3: February 13-15
• Session 4: February 27-1