At the opening campfire all campers will recieve a neckelace to formally begin their bead quest at Tecaboca. Campers will be able to earn beads for all sorts of activities and special events at camp
Special Beads:
Blue- Tomahawk *bestowed upon at opening campfire.
Red - Iron Lance *bestowed upon at opening campfire.
Sparkly Green- Counselor/Staff
Sparkly Yellow- C.I.T. Counselor in Training
Black- Eagle *bestowed upon at Eagle Ceremony, counselors will be polled for this one.
White Esto Vir *bestowed upon at closing prayer service, counselors will be polled for this one.
Bear claw- Given each year to campers who return with their neckelace.
Eagle Claw- Given to campers who recieve the black Eagle bead.
Activity Beads:
Riflery Bullseye- Get a bullseye on the targer *2 per a day
Riflery Bead- Get all bullets on the target
Archery Bullseye- Get a bullseye on the targer *2 per a day
Archery Bead- Get all arrows on the target
Hook Game- Get the ring on the hook outside of the Pavillion
Fossil/Artifact- Camper must submit an item classifies as a fossil. (see Program Director)
Fishing- Be the camper who caught the most fish that day.
Species- Catch 3 or more different species of fish
Minnow- Camper must catch a minnow.
Aquatics- Camper must swim from the dock across the river and back in under 8 minutes.
Service- Camper must complete a special act of service without seeking reward.
Clean Cabin- Given daily, this goes to the cabin group with the cleanest cabin.
Clean Dining hall- Given to the cabin group that does a superior job of cleaning the dining hall.
Mass- Given to campers who serve or assist in the mass.
Green Bead- Camper must find 5 green rocks
Gold Bead- Camper must find one gold rock.