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2010 marks the 100th anniversary of scouting in the United States of America. Scouting has been on a journey over the last 100 years and we invite you along to learn and celebrate its path to where it is today! To commemorate this historic event CFL will offer many activities and special programs to help celebrate the 100th anniversary. Listed below are just a few of the programs and special events that will be offered to Scouts and leaders in honor of the 100th anniversary.
 The CFL 100 Campaign:
Troops and patrols with have the opportunity to select and participate in, up to, 100 activities that will benefit their patrol, troop, CFL and/or surrounding camp community. Service projects are the main focus of the program. All Participants will be recognized at the closing campfire and will also receive a special CFL 100 Campaign Patch. Please read through the program description below for more information!
 Tree Planting through the Arbor Day Foundation:
Troops, Packs, Patrols, Dens, Scouts, and Families are encouraged to take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity. With every $20 donation, a 3-4 foot tall tree will be purchased for Camp Freeland Leslie. For each tree purchased another tree will be planted in the Boy Scouts of America Centennial forest. The Centennial Forest will aid in re-planting the Flathead National Forest in Montana after recent fires. It is the hope of the program to plant trees that will be a part of CFL for the next 100 years.
Please read through the program description below for more information!
 Geocaching “Get In the Game!”:
Put simply, it's a high-tech treasure hunt. Players use coordinates given to them and seek out hidden containers, called "caches" or "geocaches,” using GPS navigation devices. Each container has a prize inside of it. It's fun, challenging, and interesting for individuals and patrols. A course has been created at CFL and will be available to all scouts and adult leaders wishing to participate!
 Discontinued Merit Badges:
Over the years, scouting has discontinued many merit badges that did not fit the program or needs of its scouts anymore. As of right now it looks as if we will be able to offer two of the four special discontinued merit badges that National is releasing for this year. Any of the discontinued merit badges will count as an elective towards Scouts trail to eagle. Unfortunately the official requirements have yet to be released and we are waiting until then to publish what and when we will be offering in regards to discontinued merit badges. A more current list of badges will be available on the here as more information is released by national.
A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference:
One of the core programs of the national 100th anniversary celebration, this program looks to involve every scout, adult leader, and scouting alum in celebrating the 100th anniversary of scouting. It will help to engage individuals in fun activities and reward them for their contributions to Scouting. While CFL cannot offer the opportunity to complete each requirement, it will offer as many camp related requirements to scouts and leaders. Please check back to this webpage as this program is solidified for use at CFL.
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