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Access Adventure Newsletter |
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The Adventure Camp Operations NewsletterWelcome to Access Adventure. In this newsletter you will be able to read about the Adventure Camp's progress and development as it unfolds. Join us in this exciting new endeavor! Access Adventure - 3rd Quarter 2008, Volume 1, Issue 3 Access Adventure - 2nd Quarter 2008, Volume 1, Issue 2 |
 Welcome to Adventure Camp! One of the questions I keep getting asked concerns firewood. YES we have plenty of firewood here at the camp. Please do not bring any firewood with you into camp! We are trying to stop the spread of insect pests (such as Emerald Ash Borer, Gypsy Moth, etc.) which are often carried into unaffected areas on firewood. Help keep our camp pest free! Thanks for your help! Jeff |
 2007 brought many changes to camp. One of the most obvious is the name, the TFC Ranch is now known as the BSA Adventure Camp. The addition of an enclosed shower facility is welcome to most, though some will miss looking at the stars during shower-time. I’d like to thank both lodges for their help this year; there was a lot of clean-up after many fallen trees in the spring, the floods this summer, and the construction. I’d also like to thank the work crew, who has done some major “behind-the-scenes” work over the past year and a half. Thanks to all who have been able to make on these weekends! 2008 should bring even more positive changes to camp, and more work to get ready for the future! Jeff Kelsheimer Ranger, BSA Adventure Camp |
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Summer 2008 - New Road & Entrance Construction |
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 In the summer of 2007 a new shower house was built in the light timber. The new shower house has 6 individual shower rooms with a handicapped accessible shower facility. The newest development to the property has begun in July 2008 with the construction of the new road to the south of the light timber. This road will lead to the new entrance to the camp. |
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 Click here for a NEW updated DPVC/TFC Adventure Camp Map which shows the current campsites, cabins, trails, primitive camping areas & terrain of this property formerly known as the TFC Ranch.
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 The Adventure Camp will be comprised of several Theme-based Facilities and Program Areas. Each program area will have a theme structure as a focal point with small group activities taking place in and around each structure. While specific activities may change from year to year the following provides a representation including:
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 Building on a Strong Tradition - Promising Opportunities The Three Fires and Des Plaines Valley Councils have planned a historic and exciting project for their growth and the future of the Boy Scouts of America. The project - a joint Cub Scout Adventure Camp, represents a first in Scouting. The Councils have entered a joint venture to engage in the development and operations of a Cub Scout resident camp and a year-round camp for all Scouts at the Adventure Ranch. As a foundation of Scouting, the Scout camp is of paramount importance in fostering and guiding youth development and growth to adulthood. The camping adventure is the heart of Scouting.
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Powerpoint Presentation
Adventure Camp is designed to be the summer program home for over 19,000 Cub Scouts aged seven to ten years from Des Plaines Valley Council & Three Fires Council.
