A Clear water, Big Blue Sky, and and Great Camp staff await our Troop at CCV this Summer.

Cost There are a limit number of spots to go to CHERRY VALLEY at the lower Holcomb Valley price.
The current reduced CCV cost is $380.00 (but the price, after Monday, April 27, 10am, will be the normal CCV price of $585.00).  The price covers all cost for the camp, boat ride, camp and food.  $200.00 Deposit holds your spot at the camp, due by Tuesday April 28, check to SGVC, give to Dave Sargent (I will be in the park April 28 or stop it at my home)  5.

In order of importance to prepare for camp:

1) Please turn in the new BSA Medical Form before going on a trip, parents complete Parts A and B; have Part C complete for week long Summer camps. A doctor must complete Part C of the form, The Medical form is good for one year.

2)  The  list of the 2015 Merit badges offered at camp are listed below.  My recommendation is at least one Eagle Merit Badge be picked along with two others.  Please send me your picks for my OK before buying a Merit badge book.

3) A Pre Camp meeting to talk about the camp will be held . Please turn in your Medical forms and take to camp. Deadline of Merit badges picks are due at the pre camp meeting.  Before the meeting I would like you and your scout to reply with your 3 Merit Badge picks!  I recommend at least one Merit Badge be an Eagle one.

 CCV  MERIT BADGE CLASS PROGRAM (Scouts going to the camp pick three MBs)
** = Must do one or more requirement at home before or after the camp.
          Some MBs may be done in the afternoon free time if you wish, see below)

ARCHERY    (Medium, hard for some,  hard for younger scouts))
ART **       (easy, do in free time, must tell what Art Gallery or Museum you visited)  #4
ASTRONOMY **  (easy)  (but, must watch sky in other seasons, one year to get)  Done #6 before or after
BASKETRY ($$)    (easy)
Bird Study  **  (easy) (HW Back yard bird work) 
[Camping      (Medium)   not done at camp 7b,8d,9a need backpack trip and 2 night camping, usually don in Troop]
CANOEING     (Medium, but fun) 
COMPOSITE MATERIALS   (Medium) 
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE    Eagle (Medium to hard, must write reports, may need some free time)
FIRST AID      Eagle (easy - must bring kit)
FISHING **       (easy) (has knots, fishing, must clean and and eat one fish, but not at camp #9) 
GEOCACHING   (Medium, but know map and compass) 
GEOLOGY       (easy) 
INDIAN LORE   $$ (easy, ) 
KAYAKING  (Medium) 
LEATHERWORK ($$)  (easy, can be done in free time)
LIFESAVING  Eagle (good swimmer, have swimming and 1st aid MB) (for Eagle it is this or EMER PREP)
MAMMALS  (very easy, do in free time)
OCEANOGRAPHY   (Medium to easy and fun)
PIONEERING    (Medium, knots and lashing, Medium to easy, may need some free time)
RIFLE SHOOTING    (22 cal.)  (hard to med., may need some free time, hard for younger scouts)
ROWING    (Medium, hard for some)
SMALL BOAT SAILING (all 3 MB periods, & 14 and older) medium
Soil and Water Conservation *(counts towards the Panda Badge) (Visit other than CCV with report #7) 

CUBA DIVING $$ See below for details 

SWIMMING    Eagle (must be good swimmer, good to have 1st aid MB 1st) #7
WEATHER    (easy)
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL   (Medium, need 1st aid MB 1st)
WOODCARVING ($$)   (easy to Medium, can be done in free time) 

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ART**       (easy)
ASTRONOMY**  (easy)  (but, must watch sky in other seasons, one year to get)
BASKETRY ($$)    (easy)
FISHING**       (easy) (has knots, fishing, must clean and and eat one fish not at camp)
GEOLOGY        (easy) 
INDIAN LORE    (easy)
LEATHERWORK ($$)  (easy)
PIONEERING    (Medium, knots and lashing, Medium to easy, may need some free time)
Soil and Water Conservation  (counts towards the Panda Badge)
WOOD CARVING ($$)   (Medium)

MB not completed at camp can be complete at home.

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SCUBA DIVING 

SCUBA DIVING $$ Must sign at least up 1 month before MUST COMPLETE SIGN UP FORM IN GUIDE   

Camp Cherry Valley offers an introductory dive program for youth and adult campers as well as a
full PADI Scuba Certification and Scuba Diving Merit Badge. 
You will find the reservation form at the end of this guide.
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program allows any camper 14 years and older the opportunity to expe-
rience scuba diving and provides one, 30-45 minute ocean dive.  This is a program that requires 4 hours of
the campers’ time throughout the week.  Participants will spend time in class reviewing key terms and
diving procedures, as well as developing their Scuba skills, by diving in the confined waters of Cherry
Cove and the surrounding open water.  The cost for this program is an additional $115.00 for uncertified
divers and all gear  needed t o pa r t icipat e is pr ovided.  I t  is r ecommended t hat  scout s sign up t hr ough
the camping department at least 30 days before their arrival to camp and make payment to the council.
However, scouts and adult leaders can sign up and pay while at camp.  If the scout’s parent/guardian is not
present at camp, then the forms will have to be completed and faxed or emailed to the camp before the
scout can participate.  Payment must also be made to the program office before the scout or adult will be
allowed to dive.
 
The Guided Dive for Certified Divers costs $95.  This includes all of your gear and air for a 30-45 min
dive in the cove.  If you have a large group of divers we recommend you call or email the council office 2
weeks before you arrive to camp so that we can facilitate your group of divers. 
 Scuba Diving Merit Badge for uncertified Scouts: I f t he scout  is n ot  Scuba Cer t ified, he ca n sign up
for a weeklong course during the merit badge periods in which he will become PADI Open Water Certified
and also go through the requirements for the Scuba Diving merit badge.

The cost for the  PADI Scuba Certification and Scuba Diving Merit Badge Program is $385.00.  Scouts must  also take the PADI   eLearning Course online in order to become scuba certified.  The cost of the course is $169.  Scouts should
plan on giving themselves 1-2 months to complete the course work before they arrive at camp.   Scouts
must be able to complete the requirements for the merit badge.  Paying the course fee does not guarantee
the scout will earn the merit badge.  Online Course Directions:
 
Go to the website: www.padi.com
Select: Dive Shops
Search for: Two Harbors, CA, United States
Click on: All PADI Stores nearby
Under "Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center, selet: Sign up for eLearning
Select between: "Purchase an Online Course - eLearning" (for laptops and desktops) or "Purchase
an Offline Course - touch" (for tablets) [Internet is Required for both courses]
Follow the continuing steps as directed
The Scuba Diving Merit Badge is available to scouts 14 years and older who have passed their swim
check.  If your scout is already Scuba Certified, they can sign up for the Scuba Diving Merit Badge Upgrade.

 This program is $115.00 and includes the requirement s for  the Scuba Diving Merit  Badge
along with a guided dive.  This program takes about 2 hours with a 30-45 minute dive included.

Scouts and adult leaders who are already certified and wish to do a guided dive can sign up and pay at
camp.
 
Catalina, being part of the Channel Islands, is one of the top 10 dive destinations in the world!  The giant
kelp forests are a habitat for an abundance of marine life, including bright orange Garibaldi (the California
state marine fish), giant black sea bass (a protected species), California spiny lobster, and playful California
sea lions – just to name a few.

Two Harbors Dive and Recreation Center is a full service PADI dive shop located in Two Harbors, just
two coves east of Camp Cherry Valley.  They have an outstanding dive instruction team and top-of-the
line equipment to assist you in your adventure.  We will have a satellite dive center set up at Camp Cherry
Valley to support all the camp’s diving instruction and activities.