• Camp Patch – All Scouts receive a complimentary camp patch before departure.

• Camp Leader Mugs are given to those adults who spend the entire week in camp recognizing their commitment to Scouting. Names are drawn from your Troop roster so please fill this in carefully. Only youth receive the complimentary camp patch.

• Troop Dairy Mug – One mug is given (per Troop) for those who attend Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation with 75-100% of their youth membership. Membership numbers are determined by the Council Service Center Registrar. A limited supply of extras may be available for a nominal fee.

• Honor Troop – is awarded to the Troop who has achieved the Clean Campsite Recognition, Senior Patrol Leader participation at necessary meetings, has a leader trained in Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense, has troop flag at retreat, 85% Scouts/Scouters earn Kittatinny Award,. Tracking will be discussed at the Leaders’ Meeting, Sunday, 4:00 PM.

• Clean Campsite Award is given to those Troops who maintain the high standards of living within the camp. Daily visits determine those awarded. You will receive a daily visit form upon arrival at camp. Your Senior Patrol Leader and a member of the Commissioner Staff will conduct these daily visits. A banner is distributed to your Troop upon departure. If there is more than one Troop in the Campsite, each individual Troop will have the opportunity to earn the Clean Campsite Award.

• Hawk Mountaineer Award is earned by Scouts and Scouters who participate in a series of challenges throughout camp. A special patch will be given to each Scout and Scouter who completes the challenges.

• Paul Bunyan Certificate is awarded to those who have completed the requirements. Please see the Scoutcraft Director Monday evening.

• Rifle Range Award is given to the Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader team who have the highest score in the weekly contest at the rifle range. Recognition will be awarded to the winning team at Friday’s Campfire. Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 PM.

• The Archery Award is given to the Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader team who has the highest score in the weekly contest at the archery range. Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 PM.

• Polar Bear Swim is earned by the Scout or Scouter who attends all five days. Due to the large number of Polar Bear participants there are two times, 6:30 and 7:00 AM at the Reary Pool for fitness and fun activities. Campsites will be given a time slot at the Sunday Leaders Meeting as well as a special roster form. A special patch is available for purchase at the Trading Post and certificate only for those who complete all 5 days of this weeklong event. A signed copy of your roster will be needed to purchase patches. Patches cost $2.25.

• BSA Mile Swim is awarded to those Scouts and Scouters who complete the training and the actual swimming of one mile. Mandatory practice at 1:30 PM. Monday to Thursday prepares the Scout for the event. A National patch is available for purchase at the Trading Post upon completion of your swim at 1:00 PM Friday at Reary Pool.

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• Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat is awarded to adult leaders completing the seminars on aquatic safety. The instruction session will be held on Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 PM. Location will be announced at the Sunday Leaders Meeting. Certification is valid for two years.

• BSA Lifeguard is awarded to those Scouts and Scouters possessing the skills and knowledge of the Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, and First Aid Merit Badges who complete this weeklong training in aquatics skills. Skills acquired are in lifeguarding, instruction, safety and aquatic operations. A National patch is available in the Trading Post for those who complete the requirements. This requires extra time for completion. Please don’t schedule any other merit badges or COPE. CPR Certification is required for completion. Bring your CPR certificate with you to camp.

• Snorkeling BSA – This is a special program offered by arrangements with the Aquatics Director. A card and patch are given upon completion. You must bring your own mask, fins, and snorkel and be a swimmer classification.

• Kittatinny Award is a weeklong series of projects including service, advancement, conservation and Scout spirit. All those completing the requirements will be given Kittatinny Award Patch at the checkout. This is a special program sponsored by the Kittatinny Lodge #5, Order of the Arrow. All requirements must be completed by Friday 12:00 PM in order to qualify. The green neckerchief is available for new Scouts through the Troop order form. Troop leaders will stamp the neckerchiefs with the requirements completed on Friday. This program has been expanded to include special sheets for first year campers, experienced campers and adult leaders, which can be obtained in the Administration Building.

• Order of the Arrow Participation Award is awarded to the Troop that participates in OA Call-Out, wears their sash and/or OA T-shirt on Wednesday, attends crackerbarrel after Call-Out, does a service project, attends open program, and has a troop visitation. If you have any questions, please see the Summer Chieftain.