Camp Tapico
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Camp Tapico, which is located off
of M-72 between Grayling and Kalkaska, Michigan,
is comprised of over 1200 acres of woodlands. It
has the beautiful 120 acre Grass Lake right in the
middle of camp. For more information you can contact
the camp ranger, Mike Beratta, at (231) 258-9302. |
Camp Reservation Policy - Reservations
for camp facilities / campsites at Camp Holaka &
Camp Tapico for the dates 9/1/07 thru 5/31/08 can be
made after June 1, 2007.
- For year round camping opportunities at Camp Tapico,
please
click here.
- For 2007 Summer Camp information at Camp Tapico,
please click here.
Refund and Transfer Policy
A written request with a brief explanation
for the cancellation must be sent to the Tall Pine Council
Service Center. The request should be received by the
Service Center at least 3 weeks prior to the camp, activity,
or event start date. A 10 percent (minimum $5.00) administration
fee will be withheld from the refund. Refund requests
received after the camp, activity, or event will be
denied (extentuating circumstances may be the only exception).
Transferring fees from one person to another is permissible
before the event. The Tall Pine Council should be notified
in writing of all transfers. This cancellation / refund
policy was effective January 1, 1998, and supercedes
any prior cancellation / refund policy of the Tall Pine
Council, BSA.
Meet the 2007 Camp Tapico
Administrative Team
The beginnings of an excellent camp staff are in the
making. The following key positions have been announced:
Mike Beratta will be the Camp
Director, Mike has been the Ranger since 1979.
He has also served as Camp Director on several occasions
and has even been a National Camp School Instructor.
Mike will make sure that the customer service oriented
mentality is still priority number 1!
Melisa Woolridge will serve as the
Program Director. Melisa returns to
Tapico after having last summer off to pursue other
interests. Melisa has served as Handicraft Director
and also as Head Commissioner. Melisa looks forward
to again having an excellent program for your scouts
to enjoy.
Denise Soles will serve as the Business
Manager. Denise last year started out as the
Assistant Food Service Manager and then took over as
Food Service Manager after a couple of weeks of camp.
Denise brings a ton of energy and a smiling face to
see everyday.
David T. McGregor will serve once
again as the Adult Leader Trainer.
He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and has
served as Program Director, Scoutcraft Director, Chaplain
and many other positions in his Tapico career. He is
a great resource for any unit leader attending camp
who has not completed training.
2006 Summer Camp
Quick Facts About Camp Tapico
- 104 people participated in Project COPE
- 3255 completed Merit Badges
- 42 people completed the Tapico Triathlon
- 147 people completed the 20 mile Bike Trip
- 450 first year campers
- 213 Metalworking Merit Badges
- 89,896 Rounds of Ammunition fired at the Ranges
- 369 Fingerprinting Merit Badges
- 751 partial Merit Badges
- 124 people completed Youth Protection Training
- 33 leaders completely Trained in 2007
- 19 people completed Troop Committee Challenge
- 35 Leaders completed New Leader Essentials and
Leader Specific Training
Number of Kids lives changed
at Tapico this summer - Priceless |
2007 Summer Camp
Forms
• 2007
Summer Camp Reservation Form (24KB)
• Boy
Scout Summer Camp Payment Form (8KB)
• Youth
Health Form (173KB)
• Adult
Health Form (180KB)
• View
a map of Camp Tapico (176KB)
• View
a road map to Camp Tapico (77KB)
2007 Leader's Guide
• Leader's
Guide: Cover (88KB)
• Leader's
Guide: Camp Director's Letter (7KB)
• Leader's
Guide: Table of Contents (39KB)
• Leader's
Guide 2007 (345KB)
• Leader's
Guide: Appendix (939KB)
2007 Camp Tapico Brochure
• 2007
Camp Tapico Brochure (795KB)
The cost to attend summer camp at Camp Tapico in 2007
will be $230.00 for youth and $100.00 for adults. The
2007 youth camp fee includes a $15.00 program fee. Program
and merit badge fees will no longer be required at camp
(canoe trips and bike rentals will continue to require
a fee). Camp fees are calculated for Sunday check in
through Saturday check out.
- Troops can save $20.00 per youth and $10.00 per
adult by paying a $50 deposit per youth/$25 deposit
per adult by March 1, 2007 and the balance of $160
per youth/$65 per adult by May 15, 2007. ($210.00
youth / $90.00 adult)
- Webelos and parents who cross over to the Troop
and new Scouts and leaders who register with the Troop
will receive the same rate plan as their Troop.
Staff Opportunities
Camp Tapico requires a full time staff of Scouts and
Scouters to run its program. Many positions are available.
If you're over 15 and you're interested in a full time
summer position, you can view an application and get
more information by clicking
on the link below. If you're at least 14 but not yet
18 by the end of the summer, and would rather only volunteer
a couple of weeks, you can view the Counselor In Training
(CIT) application by clicking on the link below.
Camperships
Camperships are available for scouts who cannot afford
to go to camp on their own.Click
here for more information.
Interactive Map
Click
on this link to go to Camp Tapico's new interactive
map
Photo Album
Click
on this link to go to Camp Tapico's new photo album
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