Unit Activities

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What is a Unit Activity?

In the afternoon, the Troop participates in activities as a group. Communicate your top ten troop activities with your camp coordinator using the Scout Program Planning Worksheet. Your camp coordinator will take the top choices from everyone in your troop and submit your troop’s collective top 15 choices to camp. The camp staff will use your troop’s submission to craft an afternoon scheduled tailored to your troop.

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For More Information

For more information on unit activities, please see our Program Catalog. The Program Catalog is the one-stop-shop for everything on programs, including the sign-up procedures, what is offered, when it is offered, and more. In the Program Catalog, you can find information not only on unit activities, but also on merit badges, older Scout programs, and other specialty programs. 

Below, you can find a gallery of the unit activities we offer. 

Program Catalog

5 MILE HIKE

A group of staff and Scouts walking down a dirt trail

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.

AQUA TRAMPOLINE

Two Scouts jumping on a trampoline

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

ARCHERY SHOOTING

A Scout shooting a bow and arrow while a staff member observes them from the side

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.

BEAVER TALES

A beaver standing on a pile of sticks in the water

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

BISON, FIRE TOWER, HISTORY & BIKE TOUR

One of the bison from the heard on the Tomahawk property

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.

CAMPSITE/FREE TIME

A Scout hanging out in a hammock tied between two trees

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.

CONSERVATION PROJECT

Three Scouts using shovels to work on a project in a field

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.

DISC GOLF

A Scout winding up to throw a disc

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

FIRE TOWER

The Fire Tower, a metal tower with a massive set of stairs that leads up to the cabin on top.

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.

FIRST CLASS AQUATICS

A group of younger Scouts swimming. One Scout is grabbing the hand of another to help them up

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

GEOCACHING

Three Scouts looking at a handheld GPS unit

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.

HORSEBACK RIDE

Two venturing Scouts in uniform riding horses

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.

ICE CREAM OUTPOST

Two scoops of ice cream in a waffle cone

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.

LEAVE NO TRACE

Several younger Scouts raise their hands to ask questions as two staff give a presentation to a large group of Scouts

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

MONKEY FIST KNOT OR TURK'S HEAD SLIDE

Two Scouts smile looking at the monkey fist knot they made as two staff members hold it to inspect it

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

NATURE/BOG HIKE

A wild raspberry on the bush

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.

ORIENTEERING COURSE

Someone holding a clear compass in their hand as a paper map sits on the table

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?

OWL PELLETS

A Northern saw-whet owl, an owl found year-round at Tomahawk

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

PIONEER POWER

Two poles square lashed onto a pole in the ground with quarter-inch rope. A trucker's hitch is tied around all three poles with half-inch rope

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

RIFLE SHOOTING

A rifle, pair of safety glasses, and earmuffs on a wooden plank table

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.

SHOTGUN SHOOTING

A Scout in safety glasses and earmuffs shooting a shotgun. The end of the gun is surrounded a puff of smoke from firing the gun

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.

TEAM BUILDING GAMES

A group of Scouts carrying a Scout through a hole in a wall of rope

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

TIE DYE

A line of freshly tie-dyed shirts and bandanas on a clothesline in the sun

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

TOMAHAWK THROWING

A mid-air Tomahawk thrown by a young Scout towards a playing card pinned to a log

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.

TROOP BOATING

Four Scouts carrying kayaks towards the lake

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.

TROOP CLIMB

Looking down on a Scout wearing a helmet and harness climbing up the wall from the top of the tower

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.

TROOP SWIM AND SNORKELING

A Scout throwing a basketball back to two Scouts swimming in the lake

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.

VOYAGEUR CANOE

A group of Scouts canoeing in the voyageur canoe, a large canoe that seats 15 people

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.

WATERMELON MAUL

A group of Scouts and adult leaders swimming and smiling as they fight over a watermelon in the lake

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