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Kimball Scout Reservation Camp Potosi
The Summer Camp Adventure Take a boy to camp and immediately you set to work a multitude of influences. Nature around him touches him deeply the stillness of the forest, the calm of the lake, the freedom of the sky, and the beauty of the sunset. The activities of each camp day harden the muscles of his body. The sun tans his skin, and the fresh air sweeps through his lungs. He picks up new Scoutcraft skills. He develops some of the resourcefulness and self-reliance of the pioneer. He learns teamwork, team play, how to get along with other boys, and to do his share in common duties. Life in camp has a way of bringing out the character traits of a boy, and the fact that you are there in camp with him, twenty-four hours a day, and can watch his reactions, gives you a clue as to what you can do for him. You can give the shy boy confidence by encouraging him to mix with others. You can give him a chance to entertain the gang with a stunt at the campfire. You can confront the bully with the challenge to lend a hand to the boy he bullied. Make the shirker realize that when he works for the good of his patrol, he works for himself too. Make the braggart see himself as others see him. You can strengthen the leadership of each patrol leader by
standing squarely behind him in his efforts. The ideal method for Scout camping
is the troop camping under the troop’s own leadership—it’s own Scoutmaster,
assistants, and patrol leaders. Troop camping is simply the patrols camping
together—just as a troop meeting is simply patrols meeting together. Kimball Scout Reservation provides a wonderful place for Scouts to acquire skills, explore the environment, hang out with friends, have fun, and develop positive values and a sense of responsibility and self-reliance. Kimball Scout Reservation provides a great week in the mountains just minutes from home. The name Potosi translates from Castilian Spanish to mean "great wealth gold mine: source of great wealth". While Mount Potosi's history is abundant in folklore and Historical fanciful tales of wealth and adventure, today's purpose is just as rich and exciting. The Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, located at Mt. Potosi is "history in the making". The 1,120 acre reservation is located 30 miles Southwest of Las Vegas. Nevada. This high desert facility is at an elevation of 5,800 feet with daytime temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than in the Las Vegas Valley.
Camp Potosi (located within Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation) has over four miles of roads, eleven miles of hiking trails, 22 troop campsites, latrines, washstands, two shower buildings, swimming pool, well and water storage system, activity shelters, camp office trailer, trading post, large amphitheater, canoeing pond, rappelling tower, Indian Village, Trail to First Class Program Area, provisional Troop, and Serenity Hall. In our strive for excellence, Las Vegas Area Council is continually improving and expanding the quality of the facilities and the programs.
June 8 - June 14 Staff Week June 15 - June 21 Week #1 June 22 - June 28 Week #2 Looking to be on staff at Camp Potosi? Please contact Daniel T. Lord Camp Program Director or the council office Staff Week June 8-14 Have you seen the new Summer Camp Videos? If not contact the local office 736-4366!!! Contact local council and ask for information Las Vegas Area
Council, BSA, Attention: Program Department
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