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Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts of America. Camp Black Mountain Long Term Options. Final Report Presented to MBC Executive Board September 20, 2012 Camp Black Mountain Study Group. Camp Black Mountain Study Group.
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Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts of America Camp Black MountainLong Term Options Final Report Presented to MBC Executive Board September 20, 2012 Camp Black Mountain Study Group
Camp Black Mountain Study Group Based on the financial information and data presented today, by motion adopted unanimously, the Executive Committee directs the Council President to form a committee to examine options for the long-term future of Camp Black Mountain, considering maximizing the Scout’s experience and financial sustainability. The Committee shall provide a written report to the Executive Board on or before August 15, 2012. • Issue • Charter • Team • Process • Town Hall Meetings
Data • Properties • Meets standards • Programs • Summer Camp • Off Season • Financial • Operational • Capital
The Three Levers • Increase off season fees…10X • Increase summer camp fees… 2X • Increase youth in summer camp… 2X
Summary • Strong support • Camp in good condition • Program is solid • Attendance declining • Income follows attendance
Assumptions • Mount Baker Council membership will grow with the local area • National Camp Standards will continue to evolve • Government regulations will continue to grow • Camp fees will remain aligned with the region • Expenses will keep up with inflation • MBC Units camping patterns will not materially change • CBM will not become a destination camp • Relocating the dining hall will • Winter usage and fees will not significantly increase • CBM will continue to attract out-of-council units at the historical average • Break even operating requires a 600 youth, 5 week summer program • Financial analysis does not include depreciation • CBM uses can be incorporated into existing facilities, currently and in the future
Options Option 2 Cease operations and dispose of CBM Option 3 Suspend Summer Camp and Develop Plan for CBM