Scarf Program
Remember those camp competitions where each cabin group competed against other cabin groups, or where one side of camp competed against the other?
Camp St. Francis strives to provide something different from that setting - where competition is the overriding theme of camp. We still have traditional camp activities, and we do have some fun competition at the end of the week, but
We want our campers to come away from camp with something more meaningful than winning a ribbon or two.
The Scarf program provides a series of personal challenges that offer an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth. For campers and staff alike, each color represents a new challenge taken on in their lives. Scarves are not given to a camper, instead a camper accepts a scarf and its challenge on their own. Campers and staff receive their scarves during a short ceremony that offers helps them to reflect on the challenges that they have accepted.
The elements of the scarf symbol represent several things:
- The circle represents God's embrace, which is never-ending.
- The four sides of the square represent the four parts of a well-balanced life: a healthy body, a clean mind, a good relationship with others, and a close relationship with God.
- The triangle is the strongest geometric figure, and its three sides represent the Holy Trinity of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit.
- The shield represents the protection of the weak and that which is right.
- The cross lies at the center of the scarf symbol, as Christ should be at the center of our lives.
St. Francis' Scarf Program carries on in the tradition of the YMCA's Ragger program, as a model for spiritual development over the last 85 years. The shield was added when the Salvation Army developed this program for their summer camp programs.
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Without
Shields
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To
be a good citizen and helpful camper.
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Under
12
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None
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To
be a good citizen, helpful camper, and a true friend.
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Gray
Scarf
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To
be a good citizen, helpful camper, a true friend and a good example
to others.
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Gray
Scarf with One Shield
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To
be a good citizen, helpful camper, a true friend, a good example
to others and accept some responsibility to be a leader.
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Gray
Scarf with Two Shields
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Of
loyalty to God, country, the community of nations, one's best self,
and the scarf creed.
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12
years old
-or- 7th Grade |
None
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Of
the acceptance of a rededication to a Christian way of life.
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13
years old
-or- 8th Grade |
Blue
Scarf
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For
Christian way of life.
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14
years old
-or- 9th Grade |
Blue
Scarf
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For
a deeper understanding and concern for others.
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15
years old
-or- 10th Grade |
Brown
Scarf
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Toward
sacrifice of time, talent, and personal will.
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16
years old
-or- 11th Grade |
Brown
Scarf
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A
dedication to high and noble living in whatever Christian service
opportunities that come your way.
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18
years old
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Red
Scarf
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Dedication
of your life to Christian service, especially in the area of youth
service.
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21
years old
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Red
Scarf
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