July 1st, 2011 - Blairstown, NJ:

Faster then a speeding bullet, more powerful then a freight train and can tie a one-handed sheep shank behind his back – that’s right – none other then Superscout himself and his sidekick the Secretary of Justice have descended on NoBetropolis this summer to patrol the camp doing their good turn daily.

His watchful eye will be on the look out for Baron Von Evil, a scientist gone insane who uses dastardly devices and malevolent machines to beguile Superscout. He has hatched a plot to take over the camp!

Many other superheroes lurk in the storied land of NoBetropolis. While they are less powerful then Superscout they are no less eager to lend a helping hand and join in the fight against Baron Von Evil and his minions.

Boy Scouting has taught these heroes many skills necessary to work for the cause of good. They will require all of these skills to support Superscout and save NoBetropolis. Baron Von Evil must not be allowed to succeed!

The official call has gone out and thousands of NoBe campers have answered the call to come to Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco this summer to aid Superscout and the Secretary of Justice in their quest for truth, justice and the Scouting Way! So pack your capes, your tights, your POW, BAM, and ZAP’s, dust off those comics and get ready for a Special Edition of Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco 2011!

Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco summer camp staff member Rick Darden, then 15 years old and a member of Troop 437 in Roslyn, PA, recently received the National Medal of Merit from the Boy Scouts of America.

With Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca in attendance, Judge John Braxton read the following citation at the Troop 437 Court of Honor:

"On March 18, 2010 Rick was having dinner at his friend Dan's house. Rick and Dan finished their dinner and went to get their scooters, when they heard loud coughing followed by gasps for air from Dan's brother Zach. Rick assessed the situation, went behind Zach and performed the Heimlich maneuver. After three thrusts a piece of chicken was dislodged and Zach was able to breathe again. Rick indeed exemplified the Boy Scout Motto "Be Prepared."

Troop 437 has been going to NoBe since 1996. Rick credits his Scout training for his quick actions. He looks forward to rejoining his camp staff family during the summer of 2011. Congratulations Rick!

The 2011 Sand Pond Society  calendar is now available.  The calendar features photos from Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco and is perfect for the gift giving season!  All proceeds go directly to projects at camp.

Click here to get yours today!