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DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

7:00-7:30AM                Commissary Pick-up
7:30 – 8:30AM             Breakfast
8:45AM                            Flag Raising Ceremony & Morning News
9:00 – 11:45AM          Advancement & Program Time
9:30 – 10:00AM          Leader’s Meeting & Coffee (Leader’s Lounge)
11:30 – 12:00PM       Commissary Pick-up
12:00 – 12:45PM       Lunch & Unit Free Time
1:00 – 5:00PM             Advancement & Open Program / Troop Time
4:30 – 5:00PM             Commissary Pick-up
6:00 – 6:45PM             Dinner
7:00 – 9:00PM             Evening Programs / Open Program Areas
8:45PM                            Flag Lowering Ceremony at Parade Grounds
9:00PM                            Flag Lowering Ceremony in Campsite
10:00PM                         Quiet Time

OPEN PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

• In addition to scheduled merit badges, we offer a variety of open programs. These programs do not require advanced sign-up as Scouts are able to drop into these programs at any time they are occurring.
• Specific details regarding the various programs and options will be shared when you get to camp.
• Merit badge tours happen on Wednesday for Animal science, Pulp and paper, Exploration, 1st year camper 5-mile hike. So, plan accordingly.

WEDNESDAY OPEN PROGRAMS

Mid-week at Camp Hiawatha will be an open program day. Your Troop will be able to participate in open program offerings at all camp program areas. Scouts can also use this time to catch up on any advancements they’d like. Self-guided day trips/expeditions around the Munising area are also an option on Wednesday. Note that your unit is responsible to follow all youth protection guidelines in and outside of camp during these opportunities. The camp leadership and/or adventure staff will help you plan your experience, but your unit will be responsible for the leadership. A guided Sea Kayaking opportunity is also available on Wednesday, this activity has an extra charge and must be selected through the online registration system

EVENING PROGRAMS

SUNDAY

• Adult Leader & SPL Meeting, 5:00 PM, Leader Lounge: A first day orientation to prepare you for the rest of the week. Please send one adult leader and the SPL from your unit.
• Camp-wide Tours, 7:30 PM: An opportunity for new Scouts to become familiar with the layout of camp and returning Scouts to be introduced to changes from previous years.

MONDAY

• SPL Meeting, 6:50 PM, Leader Lounge
• Star Gazing, 11:00 PM, Gilwell Field: This is a mandatory activity for Astronomy merit badge, although all Scouts and Leaders can participate. Enjoy learning about the constellations, planets, and stars.
• Opening Campfire, 8:30 PM: Following dinner sit back and enjoy the staff welcoming you home with skits, songs,
and special messages.
• Star Gazing, 11:00 PM, Gilwell Field: This is a mandatory activity for Astronomy merit badge, although all Scouts and Leaders can participate. Enjoy learning about the constellations, planets, and stars.

TUESDAY

• Evening Flags, 7:30 followed by Vespers
• OA Ice Cream Social, 8:30 PM, OA Building: Join us for ice cream and learn about the Order of the Arrow. Brotherhood candidates, should sign up for an interview time prior to this event.
• Outdoor Ethics’ Workshop, 8:30, Scoutcraft
• Star Gazing, 11:00 PM, Gilwell Field: This is a mandatory activity for Astronomy merit badge, although all Scouts and Leaders can participate. Enjoy learning about the constellations, planets, and stars.

WEDNESDAY

• Open Programming: Various program areas will be open. See evening activities list below or on page 18 of the leaders guide (or attached PDF). Specific details will be shared at camp.
• NRA Postal Shoot, 7:00 PM: Scouts can shoot qualifying targets to earn NRA marksman awards.
• Wilderness Survival Outpost, 7:30 PM: Scouts will be heading to the outpost site to practice what they learned during their merit badge program.

THURSDAY

• Open Programming: Various program areas will be open. See evening activities list on page 18. Specific details will be
shared at camp.
• OA Brotherhood Hike & Ceremony, 7:00 PM: All Order of the Arrow members are encouraged to attend.
• Flag Retirment Ceremony, 7:30 at Council Fire Ring
• Star Gazing, 11:00 PM, Gilwell Field: This is a mandatory activity for Astronomy merit badge, although all Scouts and Leaders can participate. Enjoy learning about the constellations, planets, and stars.

FRIDAY

• Campwide Picnic, 6:00 PM: Dinner will be served by the staff outside the commissary building.
• Closing Campfire, 8:00 PM: To finish off your last night with us, we will have some special entertainment and recognitions to share with you.