Troop 676's Summer Camp 2009 - Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley, Catalina Island July 5-11
Most popular Boy Scout Summer Camp in the Western United States
Located on legendary Santa Catalina Island, it is a ferry ride across the channel to a camp that dates to the 1920s. A picturesque cove with sandy beach, swimming area and unusually clear water is situated at the mouth of Cherry Valley.
Camp Cherry Valley offers opportunities for many water sports including world-class snorkeling, SCUBA diving, canoeing, rowing, sailing and swimming. Because it is located on the leeward side of the island, the cove is calm making it a perfect place for lots of fun in the water. Hikes over mountainous terrain, war canoe races, touring an old silver mine, a sea lab with a touch tank so you can learn about local marine life is available. Camping in comfortable platform tents under a unique variety of cherry trees, a dining hall and more.
Reservations for Summer Camp are usually full two years in advance, as this is a very popular camp. We reserved for our Troop in 2007 for 2009.
Our week will include canoe wars, swimming, kayaking, merit badge work, campfires, sleeping in tents and/or out under the stars.
COST: $465 estimated per camper
$450 (Camp Fee) includes all activities, 17 meals and snacks and the ferry rides to and from the island. This is reduced by $10 per camper when paid by 5/02. In addition, $25 extra will cover: Camp T-shirt, and lunch on each of our drive days. (Troop will pay for all gas and parking expenses). Additional fees related to merit badge supplies are unknown at this time and your son may want $25-50 for the Trading Post.
$100 deposit Nov 15, 2008
$125 payment Feb 15, 2009
$125 payment Mar 15, 2009
$115 payment Apr 15, 2009
Note: Campers may be added to the roster up until 3/15/09.
Full refund is possible until June 1, 2009. No refund is possible after that time.