The Yocona Triple Crown Award is ready for you to earn!
This award is earned by registered Scouting participants who have camped at all three council properties within a calendar year (January 1-December 31).
The Yocona Triple Crown is a camping recognition award of the Order of the Arrow Chicksa Lodge, Yocona Area Council, BSA.
Eligibility
Those eligible include all registered Scouting participants and their family members.
Requirements
- During a calendar year (January 1—December 31) camp at least one (1) night at all three council properties. You may earn this more than once.
- Any unit (pack, troop, crew, ship), district or council activity can be counted as long as you spend the night at the council property.
- All ages of Cub Scouts can participate as part of a Pack Overnighter (see requirements Guide to Safe Scouting: Pack Overnighters). Webelos may also camp as dens.
Recognition:
Those participants (registered participants and family members) are eligible to purchase the restricted Yocona Triple Crown patch through the council Scout Shop. Proceeds support Chicksa Lodge.
The council’s three properties
Bay Springs Scout Base
The camp is located about 30 minutes east-southeast (ESE) of Booneville, MS on a peninsula surrounded by Bay Springs Lake. Tent camping is available, and you need to bring your own water. There are no permanent facilities.
Camp Toby Tubby
Located on Sardis Lake about 20 minutes northwest of Oxford, MS. This property is surrounded by forested lands, mountain bike trails and is adjacent to the Clear Creek Landing boat ramp. Developed tent camping spots, fire rings, a pavilion with power and tables, and hot water and flush toilets are part of this facility.
Camp Yocona
Located 20 minutes west of Pontotoc, MS, Camp Yocona is the home of resident camping programs for the council. This year-round facility offers cabin and tent camping options, as well as developed program facilities, shelters, fishing/boating lake, shooting ranges and more.
Questions or to make camp reservations
Yocona Area Council
505 Air Park Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
Yocona@scouting.org
