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  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA
  • Chief Okemos Council, BSA

Northwoods Summer Camp

3552 Lakeshore Drive
Lupton, Michigan 48635
Call (989) 473-2305 for property information
Call (517) 321-9400 for rental and usage information
Northwoods is located east of West Branch off Peters Road. 

Request for Central Registry Clearance
State of Michigan

All adults over the age of 21 who sets foot on Northwoods Scout Reservation (FOR SUMMER CAMP ONLY) are required to have clearance from the State of Michigan. This is a state law. Please print this form out, fill it out and send it (or hand-deliver it) with a copy of your driver's license to your local Department of Human Services office. Please visit the DHS Web Site for instructions on where to find your local DHS location.

You will need Form DHS-194.

When you are filling out the form, please have them mail the clearance/results to the address below.

Chief Okemos Council
attn: Northwoods Registry
4000 W. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48917

This is required by state law. As a last resort, bring it to camp with you, but we highly encourage you to get it to us in advance. Thank you for your cooperation. This is a FREE service.


Northwoods 2012 Information and Forms

Leaders:  Check the Northwoods Reservations  chart to see which sites are still available for the 2012 season (IT IS ADVISABLE TO CALL THE COUNCIL OFFICE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION).  Please note:  All Merit Badge Registrations MUST be done using the online system.  We will not accept any paper registrations this year.

*NEW* - The Registration page now features up to the minute reports on available spots in each course.  Please check these reports before registering your Scout to make sure there is room in the course.  Any changes made after you submit your registration must be made by the Scout Office Staff.

Register at:  http://events.chiefokemosbsa.org

Scout & Leader Information
Leader Guide
Reservation Form (Doc)
2012 Merit Badges Pre-Req List
2012 Merit Badge Schedule
2012 Menu
Northwoods Map

Adult Volunteer Form (Doc)
Campership Application  (Doc)
Weekly Schedule (XLS)
Camp Roster (XLS)
Campsite Check-in Sheet
Leader/SPL Camp Evaluation Form
Release of Camper from Camp Form
Swimmer Pre-test Form
Swim Qualification Roster (XLS)
Map & Directions to Northwoods

SCUBA Program (Doc)
Trail to Eagle (Week 4 Only)

Staff Forms
Staff Application
Staff Letter of Recommendation
2012 CIT Application (Docx)

Medical Forms
BSA Annual Health & Medical Parts A,B,& C
BSA Annual Health & Medical (SCUBA) Form
Camper Medication Record (XLS)
Medical Record Log (XLS)

Financial Record Keeping Forms
Camper Deposit Form (XLS)
Camper Deposit Roster (XLS)
Final Payment Form (XLS only)