Meet Me at the Grizz: Scouting and Summer Camp at Rotary Scout Reservation

Episode Title: Planning for Summer Camp: Why It Starts Now

Podcast: Meet Me at the Grizz

Host: Ken Clough, Scouter and Camp Volunteer

Episode Summary: It’s never too early to start planning for summer camp! In this episode of Meet Me at the Grizz, host Ken Clough explains why the best camp experiences at Rotary Scout Reservation — part of Twin Rivers Council, Scouting America — start with fall planning.

From reserving your campsite and picking the perfect week, to preparing fundraising plans and engaging new Webelos Scouts, Ken shares practical tips and real stories to help leaders, parents, and Scouts get ahead for next summer.

Discover why Rotary Scout Reservation’s all-inclusive experience (with no add-on fees) makes it one of the best places for adventure, learning, and friendship in Scouting.

Key Segments:

• Why Fall is the Time to Plan for Camp
• Reserving Your Campsite and Choosing Your Week
• Fundraising and the “Earn Your Way to Camp” Tradition
• Troop Coordination and Leadership Planning
• Welcoming Webelos Scouts into the Summer Experience
• How Early Planning Builds Confidence and Community

Whether you’re a troop leader, parent, or Scout looking ahead to next year, this episode will inspire you to start preparing today — because every great summer begins with a plan.

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Episode Title: Welcome to the Grizz: Stories, History, and Why We’re Here

Podcast: Meet Me at the Grizz: Scouting at RSR

Host: Ken Clough, Scouter and Camp Volunteer

Episode Summary: In this inaugural episode, host Ken Clough welcomes listeners to Meet Me at the Grizz: Scouting at RSR — a new podcast celebrating the history, spirit, and community of Rotary Scout Reservation, the Twin Rivers Council’s premier summer camp in upstate New York.

Ken introduces the meaning behind the phrase “Meet Me at the Grizz,” exploring how the iconic Grizz Pavilion has become a gathering place and a symbol of connection for generations of Scouts. He also shares his personal Scouting journey — from his days as a 1970s Scout, to serving as a leader and council president, to returning each summer as a volunteer and mentor.

Listeners will discover what makes RSR more than just a camp: it’s a place of growth, leadership, and lifelong friendships. This episode sets the stage for a series filled with stories, interviews, traditions, and insights that capture the true essence of Scouting at Rotary Scout Reservation.

Key Segments:

• Rotary Scout Reservation: More Than a Camp
• My Scouting Story
• Why This Podcast Exists
• What to Expect in Future Episodes
• The Meaning of “Meet Me at the Grizz”

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