Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Message from the Council Program Director:

Thank you for choosing Camp Tamarack!

For 2025, we have worked diligently to revamp our Leaders Guide and to create an advanced program for our more tenured Scouts to continue their growth and advancement. In addition, we continue to hold a high standard of teaching merit badges while providing a premier outdoor experience for our Scouts and Scouters.

Registration is open and our updated leaders guide is now available for your review.  We ask that all attendeees, new and prior, review this leaders guide due to the updates that we have made.  We encourage you to reach out with any questions and suggestions that you might have!

~ Jason Yoder, LaSalle Council Program Director

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2025 Summer Camp Leaders Guide and Merit Badge Schedule - Click Here

 

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Camp Tamarack is 120 acres of (LaSalle Council) Wood Lake Scout Reservation. W.L.S.R. is approximately 500 acres and sits just south of Jones, Michigan. W.L.S.R. surrounds two natural Lakes fed by seven springs.

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2025 Summer Camp Prices:

Scouts- $375

Adults- $180

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Health Form and Paperwork Requirements: 

Please remember to bring the following Forms: 

1. Scouting America Health Form with parts ABC
2. Over The Counter Medication Form
3. Medical Administered Records Form

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Background Check Process:

The state of Michigan requires that all Leaders and Adults who are attending Camp Tamarack must email a completed background check the the Camp Director BEFORE Attending Summer Camp. 

This background check must include a "Criminal History Background Check" and a "Child Abuse / Neglect Registry Clearance".  The results must be provided to the camp director prior to attending camp. The state of Michigan requires these forms from all adults who plant to attend summer camp. These results may be submitted using the form below: 

1) Michigan Residents you must complete the forms below: 

• Central Registry Clearance Request - DHS-1929 Form
• Reference Request Form
• Once you have completed these forms, please Complete the "REQUEST FOR CENTRAL REGISTRY CLEARANCE" form (below) and email to mail, fax, or email ALL FORMS to MiLEAP - CCBC based on the instructions included on the letter. Once you have submitted your Registry Clearance Request form, the results will be send to LaSalle Council.
• Once you receive your clearance confirmation, please up your confirmation, YPT Certification, Reference Request Form using the Submission Form below. 

2) Indiana Residents must use the following resources:

• Case Search - MyCase (in.gov) 
• MaGIK CPI/CPS Portal Request
• Reference Request Form
• Once you have gathered these three required forms, please upload these documents using the form below. 

3) Illinois Residents must use the following resources:

• State of Illinois Digital ID Login
• Please Use Form CFS 689: Authorization for Background Check for Programs Not Licensed by DCFS.
• Reference Request Form
• Once you have gathered these three required forms, please upload these documents using the form below. 

4) All Other States Not Listed:

• Please View This Document from the State Of Michigan's Website for additional details on running a "Criminal History Background Check" and a "Child Abuse / Neglect Registry Clearance"
• Reference Request Form
• Once you have gathered the required forms, please upload these documents using the form below.