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'''Edward N. Cole Canoe Base''' or '''Cole Canoe Base''' (also called '''CCB''' for short) is a camp reservation for the Detroit Area Council / [[Boy Scouts of America]] in [[Alger, Michigan]]. This camp has been a nationally accredited "A" Rated Camp since 1980. The camp was originally called the Rifle River Scout Canoe Base. | '''Edward N. Cole Canoe Base''' or '''Cole Canoe Base''' (also called '''CCB''' for short) is a camp reservation for the Detroit Area Council / [[Boy Scouts of America]] in [[Alger, Michigan]]. This camp has been a nationally accredited "A" Rated Camp since 1980. The camp was originally called the Rifle River Scout Canoe Base. | ||
[[Image: ccb_lake_bosco.JPG|200px|thumb|right|A view of Lake Bosco from the top of the Rifle Range hill]] | [[Image: ccb_lake_bosco.JPG|200px|thumb|right|A view of Lake Bosco from the top of the Rifle Range hill]] | ||
==Location and Geography== | == Location and Geography == | ||
Cole Canoe Base is located in [[Ogemaw County, Michigan]], one mile west of [[Skidway Lake, Michigan]], and roughly 10 miles south of [[West Branch, Michigan]]. | Cole Canoe Base is located in [[Ogemaw County, Michigan]], one mile west of [[Skidway Lake, Michigan]], and roughly 10 miles south of [[West Branch, Michigan]]. | ||
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==Summer Program== | == Summer Program == | ||
Traditionally held from Mid-June through Mid-August (8 weeks), Cole offers an awesome program that keeps units returning time and time again. | Traditionally held from Mid-June through Mid-August (8 weeks), Cole offers an awesome program that keeps units returning time and time again. | ||
[[Image: DSC_0544.JPG|250px|thumb|right|A picture from a closing flag retreat of "The A Team" saluting the flag prior to lowering the flag. This was taken on June 2006]] | [[Image: DSC_0544.JPG|250px|thumb|right|A picture from a closing flag retreat of "The A Team" saluting the flag prior to lowering the flag. This was taken on June 2006]] | ||
===Opening and Closing Flag Retreats=== | === Opening and Closing Flag Retreats === | ||
At the beginning and end of every week. Every troop gets to witness a real flag ceremony that the | At the beginning and end of every week. Every troop gets to witness a real flag ceremony that the U.S. Military does. A command is given and the scouts salute the flags. This is followed by a single cannon shot and finally, each flag is presented. | ||
====Flags Normally Presented==== | ==== Flags Normally Presented ==== | ||
* [[Image: Flag of USA.svg|30px]] | * [[Image: Flag of USA.svg|30px]] United States flag | ||
* [[Image: Flag of Michigan.svg|30px]] | * [[Image: Flag of Michigan.svg|30px]] Michigan state flag | ||
* Detroit Area Council Flag | * Detroit Area Council Flag | ||
* Cole Canoe Base Flag | * Cole Canoe Base Flag | ||
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* Normally if a troop comes to CCB from out-of-state their state flag will be flown along with the above listed flags. | * Normally if a troop comes to CCB from out-of-state their state flag will be flown along with the above listed flags. | ||
===Beast Feast=== | === Beast Feast === | ||
'''Beast Feast''' is an tradition held every Monday in the Outdoor Skills program area. Every troop brings in a dish for every one to try out. The main thing about this festivity is waiting in line. | '''Beast Feast''' is an tradition held every Monday in the Outdoor Skills program area. Every troop brings in a dish for every one to try out. The main thing about this festivity is waiting in line. | ||
===Crafts on Fire=== | === Crafts on Fire === | ||
'''Crafts on Fire''' was introduced to Cole Canoe Base during Summer Camp [[2006]]. Immediately after Beast Feast on Monday, scout travel down the camp road to the Craft Pavillion for art and craft activity that contain fire. | '''Crafts on Fire''' was introduced to Cole Canoe Base during Summer Camp [[2006]]. Immediately after Beast Feast on Monday, scout travel down the camp road to the Craft Pavillion for art and craft activity that contain fire. | ||
===Vespers=== | === Vespers === | ||
'''Vespers''' occur on Sunday and Tuesday during the weeks on camp. This is technically a church service held at the Michael Wearn Memorial Chapel or John Dumas Pavillion if weather permits. Many scouts and staff attend service. | '''Vespers''' occur on Sunday and Tuesday during the weeks on camp. This is technically a church service held at the Michael Wearn Memorial Chapel or John Dumas Pavillion if weather permits. Many scouts and staff attend service. | ||
===Eco-Con Live=== | === Eco-Con Live === | ||
'''Eco Con Live''' is an outdoor activity that takes place Wednesday evenings at the Claycomb Ecology Conservation Center. | '''Eco Con Live''' is an outdoor activity that takes place Wednesday evenings at the Claycomb Ecology Conservation Center. | ||
===L.O.S.T.=== | === L.O.S.T. === | ||
'''L.O.S.T.''' is an event also on Wednesday at Outdoor Skills that is subjected to [[Orienteering]]. A huge orienteering course is built within the area and scouts are given tasks to do such as putting up a tent blindfolded. This was also introduced in 2006. | '''L.O.S.T.''' is an event also on Wednesday at Outdoor Skills that is subjected to [[Orienteering]]. A huge orienteering course is built within the area and scouts are given tasks to do such as putting up a tent blindfolded. This was also introduced in 2006. | ||
===Scuba and Snorkeling=== | === Scuba and Snorkeling === | ||
'''Scuba and Snorkling''' are held at the Bosco Lake Aquatics Area. You must be an experience swimmer to be able to partipate. | '''Scuba and Snorkling''' are held at the Bosco Lake Aquatics Area. You must be an experience swimmer to be able to partipate. | ||
===Movie Night=== | === Movie Night === | ||
'''Movie Night''' is an event that also falls on Wednesday. A movie that has been pre-chosen is played for scouts and scoutmasters to see. This program developed as part of a plan to host a campwide program in the event of a rainout Thursday night. Due to its popularity it was moved to a regular camp event in the summer of 2002. | '''Movie Night''' is an event that also falls on Wednesday. A movie that has been pre-chosen is played for scouts and scoutmasters to see. This program developed as part of a plan to host a campwide program in the event of a rainout Thursday night. Due to its popularity it was moved to a regular camp event in the summer of 2002. | ||
===Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Festival=== | === Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Festival === | ||
'''The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Festival''' is a Thursday Tradition. Down at Bosco Lake, activities such as tomahawk throw & crosscut sawing competitions occur. A rootbeer chug usually follows the lumberjack events. | '''The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Festival''' is a Thursday Tradition. Down at Bosco Lake, activities such as tomahawk throw & crosscut sawing competitions occur. A rootbeer chug usually follows the lumberjack events. | ||
===Ice Cream Social=== | === Ice Cream Social === | ||
'''The Ice Cream Social''' happens immediately following the lumberjack festival. This event takes place at the Wm. Kamman Administraion Center. Scouts are able to choose from vanilla, chocolate, blue canoe (blue moon), Superman ice cream. The grand one of them all is the Scoutmaster Special. This is a mountain full of every ice cream & toppings with a cherry on top. If it is allowed, the staff would be able to throw a party for the scouts. | '''The Ice Cream Social''' happens immediately following the lumberjack festival. This event takes place at the Wm. Kamman Administraion Center. Scouts are able to choose from vanilla, chocolate, blue canoe (blue moon), Superman ice cream. The grand one of them all is the Scoutmaster Special. This is a mountain full of every ice cream & toppings with a cherry on top. If it is allowed, the staff would be able to throw a party for the scouts. | ||
[[Image: campfire_opposite.JPG|250px|thumb|right|A View of one of the Weekly campfires from the opposite side of Bosco Lake]] | [[Image: campfire_opposite.JPG|250px|thumb|right|A View of one of the Weekly campfires from the opposite side of Bosco Lake]] | ||
[[Image: DSC_07081.JPG|250px|thumb|right|A person standing in front of one of the campfires held each week during the summer camp season. The person you see is over 6' 5" tall.]] | [[Image: DSC_07081.JPG|250px|thumb|right|A person standing in front of one of the campfires held each week during the summer camp season. The person you see is over 6' 5" tall.]] | ||
===River Rat Rodeo=== | === River Rat Rodeo === | ||
'''River Rat Rodeo''' is Friday Festivity that happens during Midday and troops compete in water activities such as war canoe. | '''River Rat Rodeo''' is Friday Festivity that happens during Midday and troops compete in water activities such as war canoe. | ||
===The Traditional Closing Campfire=== | === The Traditional Closing Campfire === | ||
'''The Traditional Closing Campfire''' is always the best celebration. All troops attend this campfire following the Closing Flag Retreat. The campfire gets bigger and greater every year. The campfire is closed with a photo slideshow of how much fun the scouts had and a wonderful fireworks display. Troops prepare for to head home the next morning. | '''The Traditional Closing Campfire''' is always the best celebration. All troops attend this campfire following the Closing Flag Retreat. The campfire gets bigger and greater every year. The campfire is closed with a photo slideshow of how much fun the scouts had and a wonderful fireworks display. Troops prepare for to head home the next morning. | ||
==Campsites & Cabins== | == Campsites & Cabins == | ||
===Campsites=== | === Campsites === | ||
Cole Canoe Base has 16 wonderful campsites including a flagpole, a fire ring and latrine. | Cole Canoe Base has 16 wonderful campsites including a flagpole, a fire ring and latrine. | ||
The following are campsites: | The following are campsites: | ||
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* White Pines | * White Pines | ||
===Cabins=== | === Cabins === | ||
The camp currently has 1 winterized cabin on the Western Region of camp or on the west side of the Rifle River. White Pines is a cabin and a campsite (not confused with White Pines campsite) | The camp currently has 1 winterized cabin on the Western Region of camp or on the west side of the Rifle River. White Pines is a cabin and a campsite (not confused with White Pines campsite) | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* [[D-Bar-A Scout Ranch]] | * [[D-Bar-A Scout Ranch]] | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.dacbsa.org/cc_camp/ccb-home.htm Official Cole Canoe Base Website] | * [http://www.dacbsa.org/cc_camp/ccb-home.htm Official Cole Canoe Base Website] | ||
* [http:// | * [http://www.colecanoebase.com Secondary Cole Canoe Base Website] | ||
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[[Category:Local council camps (Boy Scouts of America)]] | [[Category:Local council camps (Boy Scouts of America)]] | ||