Lake Henshaw
Formed by building Henshaw Dam on the San Luis Rey River at the southeast base of Palomar mountain in 1923, Lake Henshaw is mainly used for agricultural irrigation. It is also known for the abundant amount of large crappies. Canoes and inflatables are not allowed.
Lake Henshaw is less than 2 hours away but relatively secluded. Campsites are first-come-first-serve. Cabins can accommodate 4 adults or up to 6 adults. The resort has a 2-night minimum stay policy.
Family camp at Lake Henshaw is the last chance to complete the rank advance requirements before the Summer Court of Honor.
Time
April / May
Activities
Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Food, Knots, First Aid related requirements.
Tenderfoot:
2. Camp out 1 night and pitch tent
3. Help cooking on camp out
6. Display, raise, lower, fold American flag
Second class:
2a. Use map and compass and do 5-mile hike
2c. Show use of knife, saw, and ax on a camp out.
2d. Start a fire.
2f. Light a fire and stove.
2g. Plan and cook one meal on camp out.
3. Participate flag ceremony.
5. Identify 10 wild animals.
6. Prepare 1st aid kit for a hike.
First class:
1. Find direction without compass.
4a ~ 4e
4a. Plan and cook at least 1 breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
4b. List the cost and amount of food for 4a.
4c. Tell which pans, utensils, and other gear will be needed to cook and serve these meals.
4d. Explain the procedures to follow in the safe handling and storage
4e. Serve as patrol cook, supervise using the stove and building the cooking fire.
6. Identify 10 kinds of native planes.
7c. Use lashing to make a camp gadget.
Scouts work on Advancements, Board of Review, and Scout Master conferences.
[Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights].
Location
Lake Henshaw, 26439 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel, CA
Map
South Lake middle school to Lake Henshaw
Food preparation
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