Paul Bunyan Award Fall Camporee

December 13, 2025
@ Camp Perkins

Event Overview:

Calling all Scouts BSA Troops!
Join us at Camp Perkins for an exciting program focused on outdoor skills, tool safety, and woodcraft mastery. The Paul Bunyan Award, also known as the Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award, recognizes Scouts who demonstrate advanced proficiency and safety in the use of woods tools.

Scouts will learn and demonstrate skills in the identification, safety, maintenance, and storage of nine basic wood tools. First aid related to tool usage will be covered, and Totin’ Chip training will be available for those who have not yet earned it.

Older Scouts will have the opportunity to teach and mentor younger Scouts, and adult volunteers are needed to supervise tool training and assist with event coordination.

Award Requirements:

To earn the Paul Bunyan Award, Scouts must complete the following:

Earn the Totin’ Chip – Demonstrate understanding of safe wood tool use.

Demonstrate Skills – Show proficiency and safety in handling wood tools.

Complete a Woodsman Work Project, such as:

Clearing trails or fire lanes for at least two hours.

Trimming and cutting downed trees into manageable lengths.

Building a natural retaining wall or working on a conservation project.

Upon completion, Scouts will receive a Paul Bunyan Award patch and a pocket certificate commemorating their achievement.

Meals & Camping

12/12/2025 Friday Night: Troops may set up campsites Friday evening (optional no meal provided). If camping check in with Ranger is required and only troop trailers may left at the campsite (no vehicles).

12/13/2025 Saturday: Breakfast and lunch provided. Dinner will be a potluck—each troop contributes a dish (Program Day 7:00am - 7:30pm).

12/14/2025 Sunday Morning: If you choose to camp Saturday night (optional) Scouts from the remaining troops will hold a Scouts' Own Service led by troop Chaplains Aids (no meal provided). Check out time is by 10:00am.

If not camping Friday night, plan for early check-in, the days events begin at 7:00 AM Saturday.

Cost:

Youth Ticket: $10.00

Adult/Volunteer Ticket: $5.00

Volunteers Needed:

Older Scouts: Assist in teaching tool safety and Totin’ Chip requirements.

Adults: Supervise tool training sessions and help with safety oversight.

Register your troop today to take part in this rewarding program of outdoor skill-building and Scout spirit!