Scout Camp Otter Lake QC has a number of projects not only underway either under development or in the approval process. If you are looking for a Capstone project for your top level awards for yourself, a youth, or a group of youth, well Scout Camp Otter Lake QC is likely able to find an appropriate project. Or if you have an idea for a project for the camp do not hesitate to let us know about it (send an email to campotterlake@gmail.com).
The below is a listing of Scout Camp Otter Lake QC projects for both new items and related to maintenance.
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Project Name
Project Description / Status
1
Tipi Construction
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Construct a 26' foot Tipi. The initial version of the Tipi will be constructed using a large tarp as the wrap which will later be replaced with an heavier material. The tarp will be used as a pattern for the alternate material. The Tipi is going to be properly constructed to allow people to sleep in it and there will be a fire pit in it.
Status: Frame is currently 30% complete, and is being actively worked on.
2
Adventure Trail / Obstacle Course
The Adventure Trail will consist of a number of various obstacle stations including, but not limited to the following:
- Climbing Wall with Ropes Obstacle
- Sloped Wall Obstacle
- Over Under Obstacle
- 3 Wall Over Obstacle
- Tunnel Obstacles (Ground based and swinging)
- Cargo Net Obstacle
Status: Currently about to start construction on a couple of the major obstacles and seeking more donations.
3
Permit / Skill Stations
The Permit / Skills Stations project will deliver a kit which will allow the users to conduct the standard Permit / Skills instructions, including:
- Knife Skills
- Axe, Hatchet Skills
- Saw Skills
- Lantern Skills
- Stove Skills
- Pioneering Skills
- Fire Starting Skills
Status: Nearly ready for roll-out and launch.
4
Target Range Improvements
The basic Target Range needs to be enhance/spruced up with somethings like a seating area, fencing, a backdrop net, etc. This project is planned to be implemented in a number of stages.
Status: Approved by Area Team
5
New Picnic Tables
The camp needs a few more picnic tables. We would like to have at least two (2) tables at each site.
Status: Approved
6
Benches for around the Fire Pits
Need to have some of the logs around the Fire Pit on the point by the beach replaced.
Status: Approved
7
New Dock for Boat Put-in Area
Need build a new simple straight dock for the area by the boat put-in, near the Jones Junction camp site.
Status: Approved
8
New Main Dock
Need build a new dock to replace the current one located in front of the cabin.
Status: Approved
9
Dining Shelters
Construct a couple of additional Dining Shelters (similar to the current D&D Diner). Suggested sites currently are:
- One (1) in Zone C in the clearing not far from the kybos/privies.
- One (1) in the Field or in Zone D
Status: Approved
10
Mini-Cabins
Construct up to four (4) small cabins capable of sleeping between 8 to 10 persons, and one (1) larger cabin capable of sleeping up to 12 with a food prep and a sitting area. All cabins will have a small wood stove to heat it when necessary.
Status: Pending, Approval, & Funding
11
New Flag Poles
Construct a set of flag poles near the camp entrance. Should be able to display at a minimum of three (3) flags (or more)
Status: Approved
12
Camp Entrance Sign
Construct a sign to hang from/between the two (2) tripods at the main camp entrance.
Status: Approved
13
Site Signs & Directions
Construct signs to identify each of the camp's Zones, Camp Sites, and Activity Areas.
Status: Approved, Wood Slabs acquired, just need to route the signs
14
Construct New Main Parking Area
Construct a parking area outside and to the west of the camp's main entrance. The parking area will be in the cleared area near the power lines.
Status: Pending
15
Regrade Camp Roads
Regrade the camp roads where there has been severe rutting from the heavy rain falls this spring.
Status: Regular Maintenance - Approved
16
Groom Access Ways and Paths
Trim the vegetation back from the roads and main pathways.
Status: Regular Maintenance - Approved
17
Remove Tree from Beach Area
Cut-up and remove the tree from the beach area.
Status: Regular Maintenance - Approved
18
Build Orienteering Course
Construct one (1) or more Orienteering courses throughout the camp.
Status: Approved
19
Camp Geocaches
Geocaches have been hidden at the camp. Just need to prepare the instructions and a web page for people to record their findings.
Status: Approved
20
Canoes - Protective Edging
Install protective edging on the canoes so they do not get so damaged from the shoreline or rough use.
Status: Maintenance - Approved
21
Clean-up Shoreline
Clean-up the shoreline along the camp's property, e.g. remove garbage (if any), fire rings/tire rims, etc.
Status: Maintenance - Approved
22
Firewood Stands
Construct a number of Racks/Stands to stack firewood in around the camp.
Status: Maintenance - Approved
22
Firewood Stands
Construct a number of Racks/Stands to stack firewood in around the camp.
Status: Maintenance - Approved
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