Unit Activities

A 5 mile hike is a requirement for advancement. Tomahawk is a perfect place to do this. This activity pairs well with a trip to Logging Camp.

Why limit yourself to simply swimming or jumping? With this, you can jump on a trampoline and go directly into the lake.

Archery is a great sport for building confidence quickly. The feeling of shooting a bow and accomplishing your goal – whether it’s drilling a bull’s eye or executing a great shot – helps you build self-esteem and enjoy a sense of accomplishment.

Beavers are consider a keystone species. Learn how beavers shape their environment for themselves and other plants and animals.

Grab a bike from the Berglund Center and find the Bison by bike. Ride down to the Fire Tower and return for a tour on the history exhibit.

Does your troop lead an activity on their own? Want to play a card game? Need a break? Take a session of time to yourself.

Learn more about conservation by performing a project with your troop. By doing one, you can help Tomahawk protect biodiversity, wildlife, wild places and endangered species that live on the property year-round.

Want to play a round of disc golf? Tomahawk has an 18 hole course located at the Berglund Center.

Climb 100’ in the air and see above the trees. See the Mega Tower and Long Lake. Discuss how fire towers worked to spot fires.

Need to do reaching, throwing, and line and tender rescues? We’ve got you covered. This can be paired with a troop swim.

Explore camp by GPS. Take an item from a geocache and leave an item for others to find. We provide the GPS units and instruction.

Scheduled for two hours. Rides will be an hour long, but travel/prep time is needed on either end of ride. Rides are $20 per person.

Canoe, kayak, or row across the lake to a local ice cream shop. There, you can select from a wide variety of flavors and enjoy your ice cream before the trek back.

Learn about the principles of Leave No Trace from our staff. There's no better place to learn than in the middle of nature.

Create something truly unique in Handicrafts. Make a Turks Head to use as a neckerchief slide or a monkey fist key chain.

Learn about the plants, wildlife, and ecosystems that make up the ecology of Tomahawk. Please note that the Bog Walk is not available in White Pine.

Go through the 1 mile orienteering course. Use map and compass to find all the controls in the woods. Will your troop be the fastest?

Dissect owl pellets in Ecology and learn about the many things that make owls unique. Image credit to Wikimedia Commons.

Learn and practice your lashing while building a useful camp gadget in Scoutcraft.

Learn the range rules, how to safely handle firearms, and how to shoot a rifle. Practice your shooting skills and compare with the rest of your troop.

Learn the range rules, how to safely handle firearms, and how to shoot a shotgun. Practice your shooting skills and compare with the rest of your troop.

Want to grow stronger as a patrol and troop? Play games that challenge your communication, team work, and cooperation skills.

Have everyone in your troop tie dye a shirt, handkerchief or other item. White shirts with Tomahawk logos are available in the trading post

Learn of the Tomahawk namesake at the tomahawk throwing range. Learn how to safely handle tomahawks, properly throw them so that they "stick" the landing, and play games to improve your skills.

Choose from canoes, kayaks, row boats or paddle boards for this troop activity. Go to the other side of the lake, fish or play boat tag.

Climb the climbing tower in your sub-camp and cheer on your troop mates as they conquer the tower. Whether conquering your fear or the climbing record, the tower stands tall for your troop.

Want a slice of the beach to yourself? Play water polo, dive for treasures, practice for your next attempt at the swim test, or just enjoy a relaxing swim.

A voyageur canoe is a 36-foot long canoe that fits 12-14 paddlers, plus our staff guide. Learn teamwork as you work as a group to move the vessel around the lake.

This fast paced game at the beach will build up an appetite. Afterwards, enjoy some tenderized watermelon.