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CAMP DE SOTO RECEIVES GRANT FROM SHARE FOUNDATION The SHARE Foundation of El Dorado, has presented the De Soto Area Council with a $10,000 grant for renovation of the Camp De Soto COPE course. The money will be used for repairs to the climbing tower and high elements. Upon completion, the COPE course will be opened for public use during designated weekends throughout the year. It will also be available for corporate use. Thank you SHARE Foundation. Your support of the Boy Scouts of America and many other Union County organizations is much appreciated!
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COUNCIL RING RENAMED IN HONOR OF TRUMAN BURNS
The Council Ring at Camp De Soto has officially been renamed the Truman L. Burns Council Ring. "Papa T", as Mr. Burns was affectionally called, was a longtime Scouter from Strong, Arkansas. His dedication to boys throughout the entire council was an inspiration to many. After his death, many former Scouts sent notes and memorials in his honor. It is only fitting that this area be named after a man who so embodied the purpose of Scouting. The official dedication ceremony took place during summer camp.
REMEMBERING PAPA "T" Next summer will mark the fourtieth anniversary for Camp De Soto. When we walk around all the buildings and other facilities on the property that so many of us call our second home, it is hard to believe that at one time, everything was forest land. Someone had to have the vision to design and build each aspect of the camp that we see today. Truman Burns was known to all as Papa "T" - the Scoutmaster of Troop 123 in Strong, Arkansas. He was a man dedicated to the ideals of Scouting and a good friend of John "Red" Berry, another Scouting icon in our council. He was one of the many adult Scouters instrumental in the creation of Camp De Soto. Soon after camp opened, he recognized the need for a more functional council ring. At that time, the area was just a dirt field that sloped into the water of the first lake. Along with the assistance of the members of the Order of the Arrow, he built up the area along the waterfront, leveled out the ground, and installed benches that stood for at least 25 years. In his later years, he was a constant fixture at Camp De Soto and a founding member of the Fossil Patrol (a group of individuals retired from their everyday jobs, but not from Scouting). On the last day of summer camp of 2007, he was posthumously recognized for his contributions to our council by renaming our council ring the "T. L. Burns Council Ring". Although Truman is no longer with us, the memory of his generosity lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. As long as there are men like him, there will always be a De Soto Area Council. -Bobby Olive
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CAMP DE SOTO FISHING REGULATIONS
The operation of Camp De Soto is a source of significant monetary expenditures. The costs are paid by Scouts, their families and their leaders. Therefore, the fishing policy of the De Soto Area Council is as follows:
*Only registered Scouts and leaders may fish at Camp De Soto.
* Immediate family members may fish, provided they are accompanied by a Scout.
* Camp De Soto is not open to the public.
* Each Scout and leader must carry a De Soto Area Council "fishing permit". Failure to present a valid permit will be cause for denial of fishing rights.
* Permits may be requested through the Council office at 118 West Peach.
* Permits are not available for purchase.
* Permits are not transferable.
* Permits must be renewed annually.
* Persons violating state fishing laws will be asked to leave immediately.
* Under no circumstances will alcohol, tobacco or firearms be allowed on camp property. Persons violating this policy will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to return.
* All persons must follow any instructions given by the camp caretaker. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of fishing rights.
* Special single use permits may be issued to groups renting Camp De Soto.
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For those of you that have never been to camp or can't remember how just click the link below.
(how to get to camp)
This will take you to mapquest.com.
Enter 174 Camp De Soto Road El Dorado, AR as the Camp address. This should get you there. See you there! Drive Safely!
How to get to camp?
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