1. 2017 Denver Area Council Camp Card Sale
4/14/2018
2017 Denver Area Council Camp Card Sale
Josh Atherton- Camp Card Staff Advisor

2. 2017 Camp Card 4/14/2018 -The importance of our Scouts attending Camp
-Higher Retention of Scouts long term.
-More balanced program (advancement & outdoor program)
-Need a funding base other than parents
-Scouts have more ownership of their camp program when they raise the funds
-Ability to fund all outdoor program such as long term camping, high adventure, and day camp
Stronger Units = Stronger Scouting

3. Menchies Frozen Yogurt – Buy one, get one free
4/14/2018
Camp Card Vendors
Safeway -$5 off $50 Purchase
Bass Pro -$5 off $50 purchase
Dicks Sporting Goods-$10 off of $50
Papa John’s –Buy 1 large pizza and get 1 Free
Sonic –Buy a single patty cheeseburger or XL Coney get one Free
Grease Monkey -$6 off regular oil change
Sport Clips -$5 off MVP Service
Elitch Gardens -$14 off Gate Admission
Coleman -30% off at Outlet only (one-time)
Big 5 - $10 off $50 Purchase
Water World $10 off June, $6 Off July-Sept
Menchies Frozen Yogurt – Buy one, get one free
Make sure to remind everyone that they are NOT ALLOWED TO SELL IN FRONT OF SAFEWAY!!!!

4. Safeway Thank you Safeway!!
4/14/2018
Safeway
Thank you Safeway!!
Units have NOT been approved to sell Camp Cards at all Safeway
However, ask store manager

5. “We’re selling camp not just a discount card!”
4/14/2018
How the Camp Card Works
A great way to fund 2017 Camp Program
Risk Free (Return unsold cards to Scout Office by May 12)
$5 Camp Card!
Up to 50% Commission or $2.50 per card**
“We’re selling camp not just a discount card!”

6. Unit Commission $2.50 (50%) Max Commission
4/14/2018
Unit Commission
$2.50 (50%) Max Commission
$.50 - Attend Council Camp Card Kickoff
$1 - Participate in the 2017 Scout Show by hosting a unit booth
$1 – Pay Council on time for sold cards by May 12th AND return unsold camp cards

7. NEW Scout Incentives from Council
4/14/2018
NEW Scout Incentives from Council
100 Cards Sold = 1 Campership to Day Camp
250 Cards Sold = Campership for youth/adult at Magness OR 50% Campership to Boy Scout Camp
500 Cards Sold = iPod Touch
1000 Cards Sold = iPad Air 2 OR Beats Studio Headphones
TOP SELLER IN COUNCIL = 4 FREE Tickets to a Avalanche or Nuggets game

8. 2017 Scout Show –Kathy Craig
4/14/2018
2017 Scout Show –Kathy Craig
Scout Show and Program Preview
April 29th
National Western Stock Show Complex
4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO (I70/Brighton Blvd)
What is Scout Show and Program Preview?
This counts towards your commission! $1 per card IF your unit participates in a booth
Camp Cards/$$ WILL NOT be collected at Scout Show!
Due by May 12th at Hamilton Scout Headquarters

9. Selling the Camp Experience
4/14/2018
Selling the Camp Experience
Tobin Truslow – Field Director
Camp
COST
CARDS
DAC Cub Scout Day Camp
$75 30
Magness Adventure Camp
$150 60
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch
$330
132
Tahosa Alpine Adventure
$380
152
National High Adventure Base
$800
320

10. Camp Card Kickoff Have a fun and exciting kickoff! FUN, FUN, FUN, FUN
4/14/2018
Camp Card Kickoff
Have a fun and exciting kickoff! FUN, FUN, FUN, FUN
Have a 30-minute fun-filled Camp Card Kickoff:
PLAN it out in advance
Make it FUN and FESTIVE!
Show parents what’s in it for them
Have giveaways and prizes
Prepare your Scouts
Have role plays and practice the sales script
Help your Scouts gain the confidence to sell!
Camp = Higher retention rates

11. Motivating Scouts Build your own unit-level incentives
4/14/2018
Motivating Scouts
Build your own unit-level incentives
Pie in the face for 100 Card Sellers!
Top Seller Prizes
Sleeping Bag, Lantern, etc
Top-selling Den/Patrol Pizza Party!
Set Scout goals
This helps Scouts focus on individual goals rather than unit goal

12. 4/14/2018
Setting Goals
The Unit’s goal for their fundraiser should be calculated so that your Scouts’ Program costs are FREE.
Goals should be broken down to the Scout level:
Only 44% of parents say their
Scout set a sales goal.
Scouts who set goals averaged double in sales.

13. 4/14/2018
Next Steps
Discuss with District Camp Card Chair &/or District Professional a reasonable number to order for your unit.
Reserve Scout Show Booth online!
Plan your program and Set Goals
Build your best Camp Card Kickoff!
Constantly Communicate with Scout AND Parents
Return unsold camp cards and $$ by May 12!

14. Key Dates Sale officially starts – March 1st Scout Show - April 29
4/14/2018
Key Dates
Sale officially starts – March 1st
Scout Show - April 29
May 12 - Last Day for Units to turn in Money, Unsold Camp Cards, and Prize Sheets
May 31 –Announcement of Top Sellers for Grand Prize

15. 4/14/2018
Questions??