FUN FRIENDS ADVENTURE CAMP:
(Formerly Baden Powell Provisional Camp)
This is the place to spend additional weeks at summer camp.
Whether your troop attends Yawgoog or not.
(Formerly Baden Powell Provisional Camp)
This is the place to spend additional weeks at summer camp.
Whether your troop attends Yawgoog or not.
Click on the links BELOW TO register for Friends Fun and Adventure
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Team up with buddies and pals and spend that additional week (or several weeks) at camp doing those fun things that you haven't had time to do. Work on Eagle required merit badges, earn BSA Lifeguard at the waterfront or earn the Silver COPE award at our Challenge Center. Take the extra time to become a hiker of Yawgoog Trails. Learn More |
Fun Friends Adventure works the same way your Troop would work while at Yawgoog. There are Patrol Leaders, Assistants, and a SPL. Each week FFA has it's own theme that adds to the excitement of the week. If you would like to spend the extra time at Camp to have the opportunity to take advantage of the program that is offered or just to enjoy the fun and fellowship of Scouting Fun Friends Adventure. Sign up now! |
WEEKLY THEMES
At our regular Fun Friends Adventure camp.
At our regular Fun Friends Adventure camp.
There are Four Pricing Levels for Fun Friends Adventure.
Please read them carefully.
Please read them carefully.
1. Week at Yawgoog this summer and you are not camping with your Troop. This is mainly for boy's whose Troop does not participate in a week long resident camp. Cost $520.00
2. This is your additional week at Camps Yawgoog. This is the most common price level. Stay as many additional weeks as you want for $260. (Example: If you attend FFA Week 1, and will attend with your Troop Week 3, then you would pay half price for FFA week one and full price with your Troop). Cost $260.00
3. This is for Scouts who attended Sea Base / Philmont discount / Northern Tier / Summit other than Camp Yawgoog. Proof of attendance must be submitted upon Check-in. Cost: $420.00
2. This is your additional week at Camps Yawgoog. This is the most common price level. Stay as many additional weeks as you want for $260. (Example: If you attend FFA Week 1, and will attend with your Troop Week 3, then you would pay half price for FFA week one and full price with your Troop). Cost $260.00
3. This is for Scouts who attended Sea Base / Philmont discount / Northern Tier / Summit other than Camp Yawgoog. Proof of attendance must be submitted upon Check-in. Cost: $420.00
Yawgoog Code of Honor
BSA Health Form
Keys to a Successful Week
Merit Badge Schedule 2021 Final
Merit Badge Pre-Requisites 2021
Yawgoog Aims Worksheet
Camp Program Planning Chart
Packing List
Map of Camp
Honor Troop/Patrol
Camper of Yawgoog
Merit Badge Requirement Sign Off
BSA Health Form
Keys to a Successful Week
Merit Badge Schedule 2021 Final
Merit Badge Pre-Requisites 2021
Yawgoog Aims Worksheet
Camp Program Planning Chart
Packing List
Map of Camp
Honor Troop/Patrol
Camper of Yawgoog
Merit Badge Requirement Sign Off
Camp Medicine Bow
2021 Program Highlight Sheet
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Nickelodeon Week
Get ready to experience a week with your favorite Nickelodeon characters! Bend the elements with Avatar Aang, and catch jellyfish with Spongebob and Patrick. Be ready for anything, because everything is possible in the world of Nickelodeon!
Week 2: Ancient Adventure Week
Take a trip to the past and explore the world's ancient civilizations! See the great pyramids in Egypt, tour the Roman Coliseum, or sail to Ancient Greece. Face the trials and discover the treasures of the Ancient world in this blast from the past!
Week 3: Wild West
“Howdy Partner!” Put on your boots and get ready for the roughest toughest week in the west! Be your favorite masked bandito or save the day as a lasso throwing sheriff. The choice is yours! Ride off into the sunset and into this week of wild western fun!
Week 4: Star Wars Week
Travel to a galaxy far far away during Star Wars week! Help defeat the Galactic Empire with your favorite characters, like Luke Skywalker, Poe Dameron, and the Mandalorian! May the force be with you!
Week 5: Comic-Camp Week
This week Comic-Con comes to you at Medicine Bow! All of your favorite pop culture favorites in one place! Be your favorite superhero and save the day, or your favorite super villain and scheme away! The possibilities are endless in this comic book inspired bash!
Week 6: Under the Sea Week
T7ake it from Sebastian, everything is better under the sea! There’s a whole new world in the water for you to explore! Finally find out who lives in that pineapple under the sea! And don’t forget, fish are friends, not food!
Week 7: Pirates vs Ninjas Week
The sneaky and sleek battle against the cunning and the ruthless as the upper and lower campsites come to odds! Ninjas sneak down from the forests of the uppers as the pirates prepare to defend their boats and treasure at the shores of the lowers!
Week 8: Game Show Week
Win big on your favorite game shows! Answer trivia on Jeopardy and spin the Wheel of Fortune! Work together with your friends to win the jackpot, and you may go home as troop of the week!
Elmo’s Troop of the Week:
The Troop with the greatest combination of participation, accomplishment, and Scout Spirit will earn Medicine Bow’s greatest honor, Elmo’s Troop of the Week! Winning events throughout the week may help you earn this honor, but it is not the only thing Elmo looks for! Representing the Scout Law, Oath, Motto, Slogan, and having a positive attitude plays a key role in Elmo’s judgement.
Medicine Bow Troop Activities
Monday Night Campfire (Monday)
Join the Medicine Bow staff at 8pm in the Medicine Bow Amphitheatre as we kick off the week with a great campfire accompanied by some skits and songs!
Troop Tournament & Scoutmaster Tournament
Get ready to go head-to-head with other troops each day after lunch in a sporting activity or scoutcraft competition. Events could include ultimate frisbee, volleyball, pioneering competitions, and many others! SPL’s will decide with the PC’s on Monday! Scoutmasters will be competing each day after lunch in Horseshoes or Cornhole!
Sailing Regatta (Tuesday)
The Sailing Regatta takes place directly following dinner at the Ashaway Aquatics Center. The race begins at 7:00pm and is an exhilarating opportunity to show you are the best sailing crew in all of Yawgoog! Be sure to sign up at Ashaway before the race!
Silver CY Cracker Barrel (Tuesday)
This event will occur in the Medicine Bow Dining Hall at 8:30pm. It is required for Silver CY Candidates, Senior Patrol Leaders, and open for any senior leaders in the troop who may want to attend. The Program Commissioners will be providing a variety of skills and knowledge to develop your leadership capability!
Bake-Off (Wednesday)
The Bake-Off is a tasty and creative way for troops to test their cooking skills! Each Troop will bring their own ingredients and submit a baked dessert or food item to the stage of the Dining Hall by 5:30pm. The judging of the Bake-Off will take place directly following dinner. Entries will be judged based upon taste, level of difficulty, and relation to the theme! The item must be baked! (Dutch ovens available if requested)
Canoe Race (Wednesday)
A race against the rest of Camp Yawgoog! Send two troop representatives to take a canoe from the Medicine Bow Waterfront and paddle to Ashaway Aquatics Center, directly following dinner. The race starts at 7:15pm! Show that you have what it takes to be the best paddlers in camp!
Snacks with the Staff (Wednesday)
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at camp? Come on down to the staff lounge at 8:30pm to hang out and grab some snacks with the Medicine Bow Staff! Get the chance to ask them questions, share some stories, or learn more about us and our experience! We have staff from all over the country that could share a thing or two!
Campsite Decoration Contest (Thursday)
Troops should use creativity and scouting skills to decorate their campsite to match the week’s theme! Decorative gateways and fun props are always a great way to show off your scout spirit! The Program Commissioners will be judging each campsite directly following dinner!
Scavenger Hunt (Thursday)
The Scavenger Hunt is a fun and fast-paced scramble to acquire all of the items on a list. The list will be given to two representatives at the Medicine Bow dining hall at 8:00pm. The items should be returned to the dining hall by 9:00pm to be judged! Results will be announced at the following breakfast.
Indian Lore Campfire (Thursday)
Come join the Crafts Center staff in a Native American themed campfire at 8:15pm. There will be fun folk tales!
Saturday Night Show (Friday)
This year we will be having our SNS on a Friday! This grand event is always something to look forward to! After we line up on Marvel Road at 7:45pm, we will walk down to the J. Harold Williams Amphitheatre. All three camps join together to watch a great performance put on by the staff!
Swim Carnival (Saturday)
At 10:00AM there will be a fun-filled competition at the waterfront! There will be all types of aquatic events such as the Medley Relay to the Tin Man! No one can forget the immense creativity we always see in the Scoutmaster Splash, too!
2021 Program Highlight Sheet
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Nickelodeon Week
Get ready to experience a week with your favorite Nickelodeon characters! Bend the elements with Avatar Aang, and catch jellyfish with Spongebob and Patrick. Be ready for anything, because everything is possible in the world of Nickelodeon!
Week 2: Ancient Adventure Week
Take a trip to the past and explore the world's ancient civilizations! See the great pyramids in Egypt, tour the Roman Coliseum, or sail to Ancient Greece. Face the trials and discover the treasures of the Ancient world in this blast from the past!
Week 3: Wild West
“Howdy Partner!” Put on your boots and get ready for the roughest toughest week in the west! Be your favorite masked bandito or save the day as a lasso throwing sheriff. The choice is yours! Ride off into the sunset and into this week of wild western fun!
Week 4: Star Wars Week
Travel to a galaxy far far away during Star Wars week! Help defeat the Galactic Empire with your favorite characters, like Luke Skywalker, Poe Dameron, and the Mandalorian! May the force be with you!
Week 5: Comic-Camp Week
This week Comic-Con comes to you at Medicine Bow! All of your favorite pop culture favorites in one place! Be your favorite superhero and save the day, or your favorite super villain and scheme away! The possibilities are endless in this comic book inspired bash!
Week 6: Under the Sea Week
T7ake it from Sebastian, everything is better under the sea! There’s a whole new world in the water for you to explore! Finally find out who lives in that pineapple under the sea! And don’t forget, fish are friends, not food!
Week 7: Pirates vs Ninjas Week
The sneaky and sleek battle against the cunning and the ruthless as the upper and lower campsites come to odds! Ninjas sneak down from the forests of the uppers as the pirates prepare to defend their boats and treasure at the shores of the lowers!
Week 8: Game Show Week
Win big on your favorite game shows! Answer trivia on Jeopardy and spin the Wheel of Fortune! Work together with your friends to win the jackpot, and you may go home as troop of the week!
Elmo’s Troop of the Week:
The Troop with the greatest combination of participation, accomplishment, and Scout Spirit will earn Medicine Bow’s greatest honor, Elmo’s Troop of the Week! Winning events throughout the week may help you earn this honor, but it is not the only thing Elmo looks for! Representing the Scout Law, Oath, Motto, Slogan, and having a positive attitude plays a key role in Elmo’s judgement.
Medicine Bow Troop Activities
Monday Night Campfire (Monday)
Join the Medicine Bow staff at 8pm in the Medicine Bow Amphitheatre as we kick off the week with a great campfire accompanied by some skits and songs!
Troop Tournament & Scoutmaster Tournament
Get ready to go head-to-head with other troops each day after lunch in a sporting activity or scoutcraft competition. Events could include ultimate frisbee, volleyball, pioneering competitions, and many others! SPL’s will decide with the PC’s on Monday! Scoutmasters will be competing each day after lunch in Horseshoes or Cornhole!
Sailing Regatta (Tuesday)
The Sailing Regatta takes place directly following dinner at the Ashaway Aquatics Center. The race begins at 7:00pm and is an exhilarating opportunity to show you are the best sailing crew in all of Yawgoog! Be sure to sign up at Ashaway before the race!
Silver CY Cracker Barrel (Tuesday)
This event will occur in the Medicine Bow Dining Hall at 8:30pm. It is required for Silver CY Candidates, Senior Patrol Leaders, and open for any senior leaders in the troop who may want to attend. The Program Commissioners will be providing a variety of skills and knowledge to develop your leadership capability!
Bake-Off (Wednesday)
The Bake-Off is a tasty and creative way for troops to test their cooking skills! Each Troop will bring their own ingredients and submit a baked dessert or food item to the stage of the Dining Hall by 5:30pm. The judging of the Bake-Off will take place directly following dinner. Entries will be judged based upon taste, level of difficulty, and relation to the theme! The item must be baked! (Dutch ovens available if requested)
Canoe Race (Wednesday)
A race against the rest of Camp Yawgoog! Send two troop representatives to take a canoe from the Medicine Bow Waterfront and paddle to Ashaway Aquatics Center, directly following dinner. The race starts at 7:15pm! Show that you have what it takes to be the best paddlers in camp!
Snacks with the Staff (Wednesday)
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at camp? Come on down to the staff lounge at 8:30pm to hang out and grab some snacks with the Medicine Bow Staff! Get the chance to ask them questions, share some stories, or learn more about us and our experience! We have staff from all over the country that could share a thing or two!
Campsite Decoration Contest (Thursday)
Troops should use creativity and scouting skills to decorate their campsite to match the week’s theme! Decorative gateways and fun props are always a great way to show off your scout spirit! The Program Commissioners will be judging each campsite directly following dinner!
Scavenger Hunt (Thursday)
The Scavenger Hunt is a fun and fast-paced scramble to acquire all of the items on a list. The list will be given to two representatives at the Medicine Bow dining hall at 8:00pm. The items should be returned to the dining hall by 9:00pm to be judged! Results will be announced at the following breakfast.
Indian Lore Campfire (Thursday)
Come join the Crafts Center staff in a Native American themed campfire at 8:15pm. There will be fun folk tales!
Saturday Night Show (Friday)
This year we will be having our SNS on a Friday! This grand event is always something to look forward to! After we line up on Marvel Road at 7:45pm, we will walk down to the J. Harold Williams Amphitheatre. All three camps join together to watch a great performance put on by the staff!
Swim Carnival (Saturday)
At 10:00AM there will be a fun-filled competition at the waterfront! There will be all types of aquatic events such as the Medley Relay to the Tin Man! No one can forget the immense creativity we always see in the Scoutmaster Splash, too!