Bartlett Scout Reservation

2010 CAMP IMPROVEMENTS & PROJECTS

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of
America has created a strong
foundation of leadership, service,
and community for millions of
America’s youth. We celebrate
this legacy as we reaffirm our
commitment to inspire and
prepare future generations.
Camp Bartlett, owned and operated by the Trapper Trails Council, is the premiere scout camp of the West. Situated on 640
acres of land in Southeastern Idaho, Bartlett offers the ideal setting for youth and Scouters of all ages.
Beginning in Fall of 2008, construction began on the Bartlett
training pavilion. Generous donations came from Alan Karras,
Wadman Corporation, the Lofthouse Foundation, Kartchner
Electric, and many other contractors.

The training pavilion is home to Camp Bartlett’s handicraft

area. It is here that Scouts learn basketry, leatherwork, wood
carving, and other crafts.

During the Council’s annual Family Camp, the Wood Badge

program uses this facility. It is no wonder that Scouters return
home inspired to do an even better job of providing Scouting
to their youth.
There are 122 merit badges available to earn an Eagle Scout ranking. A Scout must complete 21 to earn his Eagle Scout
Award. Camp Bartlett offers merit badge subjects that include environmental science, fish and wildlife management, fly-
fishing, forestry, oceanography, and soil and water conservation
During July of 2010, Wood Badge course W2-589-04-10 organized the landscaping around the new pavilion. Special
thanks to Complete Rental of Montpelier, Davis Hospital, Tanner Clinic, and Wood Badge course participants for making the
surrounding grounds so beautiful. Twelve aspen trees were planted to celebrate the centennial year of Scouting and to
leave a living legacy for future generations of Scouters.
In July of 2010, construction began on the expansion of Camp Bartlett’s rifle range. Generous donations of money and
labor were given from the NRA Foundation, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Call Concrete, and Rodney
Jones construction. The new rifle range serves 32 Scouts an hour; and is one of the largest rifle ranges in the Western
Region.
In 2010, the shotgun program was quadrupled to serve 16
Scouts an hour. Shooting stations were designed to provide
safety to participants. An electric clay pigeon thrower was
donated by the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance.

Camp Bartlett’s high adventure base was also expanded

during the Centennial year. Twelve tables and a staff tent
platform were constructed by volunteers and committee
members before the camping season began.
In July of 2010, sod was donated to cover Bartlett’s drain field. Special thanks to Ron Later for spearheading the donation
effort and to the many donors who donated cash to make this possible. Hundreds of Scouts and adults helped to lay the
sod. Grizzly field is the central gathering point of Camp Bartlett - daily flag ceremonies and camp games take place here.
In August of 2010, construction began on the covered
pavilion for Bartlett’s archery range. Special thanks to the
National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and Hoyt
Archery for their support of this range and program.

Over 1,100 Scouts participated in the archery merit badge and

troop shoots. The archery merit badge is one of Camp
Bartlett’s most popular merit badges.
 CAMP BARTLETT STAFF 2010

Camp Director - Jeremy Bell Program Director - John Anderson Ranger - Mike Jensen
 Bartlett Scout Reservation
Trapper Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America