Camp Chawanakee

The BSA Sequoia Council Camp Chawanakee was founded on Shaver Lake in 1946 by a grant from the Federal, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and Southern California Edison Power Company. It offers one-week summer camp sessions for boy scouts to develop individual skills and teamwork through merit badges and rank advancement.

Shaver Lake was formed by the construction of the Shaver Lake Dame which was built by Southern California Edison in 1927. Part of the lake water feeds into Stevenson Creek for fish and wildlife, the majority of the water is diverted to Big Creek for Southern California Edison Big Creek Hydroelectric project.

Time

Summer, usually biennial

Activities

1 week. Water activities. All rank advancements. Most Merit Badges. Aquatic,Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Food, Knots, First Aid, Tools, related requirements. [Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights] [Hiking Merit Badge] [Miles Hike]

Reference

Location

BSA Camp Chawanakee (37.096127,-119.292346)

43485 Dinkey Creek Road, Shaver Lake, CA 93664

Maps

South Lake middle school to BSA Camp Chawanakee

Forms

Suggested Equipments

Troop
- US flag
- BSA Troop 622 flag
- Troop library
- Troop Trailer
Scouts
- BSA Class A uniform
- Troop 622 T-shirt
- BSA Scout Handbook
- Pencil / paper / notebook
- Merit Badge per-requisites (Merit Badge Worksheets -- meritbadge.org) and blue cards
- Sleeping bag / pad
- Swimsuit, water shoes, beach towel
- Hiking shoes (NO OPEN TOE SHOES allowed at day camps)
- 10 essentials
  - Hat or drifter cap -- Be prepared for heat.
  - Water bottles
  - Water purification
    - Sunglasses, sun block, hat.
  - First aid kit
  - Pocket knife
  - Waterproof sack or Ziplock.
  - Fire starter
  - Headlamp / flash light and backup battery
  - Compass
- Cup / spoon
- Tooth brush / paste
- Insect repellent
- Clothes: socks / underwear, jacket (could be cold in the night)
- Money
- Toilet kit
- Camera (optional)

Food

Troop will supply food but Scouts may need money for lunch or dinner on the road and Sunday snacks.
Campout Food Buying Guide

Pit Stop

Superior Dairy Product Co., 325 N Douty St Hanford, CA 93230 (Google Map). Ice Cream Parlor since 1929.

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