The Global Pandemic of 2020 took a huge toll on our Scouts, our units and our camps. This fundraiser is one option to help your Scouts fund their 2021 adventures (such as summer camp) while also promoting physical and mental health, as well as service to others! Proceeds will be split evenly between your unit and the Michigan Crossroads Council as a way for your unit to earn extra money for year round program and as a means to support our much needed council camp scholarship programs (for Scouts who can’t afford the cost) and camp maintenance programs. We will also be conducting a shoe drive for Footprints of Michigan, INC at each of our council planned hikes.

What we Still Need You to Do

STEP 5: 
GATHER SHOES Each MCC Hiking date will included a shoe drive in support of Footprints of Michigan, INC so bring us your new and gently used footwear (all types and sizes accepted). We will recognize the units that contribute the most shoes statewide!

STEP 6: 
TAKE A HIKE at one of our preplanned hiking events at our local camps or plan a unit hike.

• CAMP ROTARY (CLARE, MI) MAY 15TH
• CAMP TEETONKAH (JACKSON, MI) MAY 15TH (CUBS ONLY)
• COLE CANOE BASE (ALGER, MI) MAY 22ND
• D-BAR-A SCOUT RANCH (METAMORA, MI) JUNE 5TH
• GERBER SCOUT RESERVATION (TWIN LAKE, MI) | JUNE 12TH
• HIGHLAND RECREATION AREA (WHITE LAKE, MI) | MAY 8TH

STEP 7: 
REPORT your total unit mileage and number of participants by June 15th to receive patches by mail.

STEP 8: 
FUNDS All funds will be issued back to your unit committee chair by the end of June. 

Did your unit not sign up for the Hike-a-Thon?  Join us for a small fee, eat some lunch, and take a hike!  No Walk-ins!

Camp Rotary
Registration: 9am - 2pm
Event Times: 9am - 4pm
Lunch available at the BBQ pit from 11-2pm 
Andrew.Wright@scouting.org 

Camp Teetonkah
​Registration: 9am - 2pm
Lunch-Noon 
Additional activity times: 1pm - 4pm
Dianna.Marsh@Scouting.org 

Cole Canoe Base
​Registration: 10am
Event Times: 10am - 12pm
Sign up for which hike you want to take
Lunch will be available at the Dumas Pavilion form 12:30-1:30 
Gregory.Zdan@Scouting.org 

D-bar-A Scout Ranch
​Registration: 9am
Event Times: 9am - 3pm; afternoon activities available for Scouts BSA Units in the afternoon
Joseph.Lewis2@scouting.org

Gerber Scout Reservation
​Registration: 9am - 2pm
Event Times: 9am - 4pm
Mary.Stek@scouting.org 

Highland Recreation Area
​Registration: 9am - 2pm
Event Times: 9am - 4pm
*NO formal activities, just hiking on your own.We are only asking for registration because they are required to know how many people are attending to hike on the trails. 
Denver.Laabs@scouting.org 

The Michigan Crossroads Council is committed to providing fun and SAFE programs for our youth and volunteers. As participants you will be required adhere to Michigan Crossroads Council COVID-19 participation policies.

Due to COVID-19 our check in procedures are more in depth than in the past, therefore transportation must be available for all participants through the entirety of the screening and registration process, with adherence to all Youth Protection Guidelines. Please take note of this; you must be prepared to transport your child home if something arises from the screening process that may indicate a potential illness. Participants are discouraged from carpooling whenever possible.  

All participants must arrive at the event with all required paperwork and PPE/Mask or face coverings (See “Scout on Safely” MCC Webpage for details https://michiganscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RequiredForms-6-25-2020.pdf)

NOTE:
These requirements will apply to all youth and volunteers and event staff participating in event.

Required Forms can be found here: https://michiganscouting.org/miscoutingforward/

Youth Member Release & Waiver of Liability (UPDATED)
Adult Member Release & Waiver of Liability (UPDATED)
Annual Health & Medical Record Form (Part A & B)
Supplemental Medical Permission Form NOTE This is mandatory for any member in a vulnerable class or over 60 years of age and is required to be signed by a health care provider.

Check-in Procedures:

When all members of a unit have arrived the unit leader must acknowledge that they have collected all required forms for all participants and submit a MCC “unit check list” roster.
All forms will be reviewed, and the unit check list will be archived.
All participants will be screened with a questionnaire and temperature check.
If participating as an individual, please have all paperwork (listed above) ready for submission at event check-in. You will also be required to sign the event Roster for individual participants.
All participants must be pre-registered. No walk-in registration permitted.     

For your safety all areas will be cleaned and sanitized every four hours and equipment will be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
We look forward to continuing to offer Scouting programs for your youth and appreciate your support in keeping everyone safe during this event!

Please do not hesitate to contact us at camp.michigan@scouting.org with any questions.

Once again, thank you for your participation,
The Michigan Crossroads Council, Outdoor Adventures Team