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Firecrafter is a camp rank system which recognizes and develops a Scout's
camping skills. In Firecrafter, Scouts join a camping service
organization. It started in 1920 as Camp Chank-tun-un-gi (now Belzer Scout
Camp), and this popular program is unique to the Crossroads of America
Council. The desire to be a Firecrafter is often the push a Scout needs to
come back to summer camp another year or to give him the added confidence to
strive for Eagle and other advancements.
The camp ranks can only be earned at camp. They serve to complement
your Scouts' advancement work. Most of the camp rank requirements are
taken directly from Boy Scout rank advancements. Scouts may try for more
than one rank during the week, but that is not encouraged.
The Ranks
 | Camper is the first year program. All first-year Scouts and
Scouts new to Ransburg are encouraged to become Campers. The
requirements cover camp citizenship, the Scout Oath and Law, the origins
of Scouting, map and compass, hiking and one hour of camp service. |
| Woodsman is the second year program. Campers should be
encouraged to become a Woodsman. The Woodsman rank covers camp
skills (fire building, knot tying, knife and ax), nature, first aid,
leadership, and two hours of service. |
| Firecrafter is the third year program for first class Scouts and
above. While some exceptional Firecrafters have attained it in their
first or second year in camp, it is usually the third year before a Scout
has the physical and emotional maturity to candidate for Firecrafter.
The standards for the Firecrafter rank are high and include all areas of
Scouting skills. The three most difficult requirements are planning
and leading a campfire, building a fire by friction, and the unknown test. |
| Minisino is a Miami Indian word meaning "tried and
proven." A youth is eligible to be tapped out for Minisino the
summer following his becoming a Firecrafter. To be tapped out a
Firecrafter must demonstrate outstanding qualities of friendship,
leadership, and service. After a Firecrafter is tapped out, he
must successfully complete a two-week candidacy at one of the council
camps to become a Minisino. Its requirements are known only to those
who are tapped out. |
Adults: Adult Scouters can become member by:
- Being nominated by their district Firecrafters.
- Approval of the Firecrafter council committee.
- Go through the Firecrafter ritual.
If you are not a Firecrafter and are interested in more information, see the
Firecrafter Chief, the Firecrafter Coordinator or your District Firecrafter
Advisor. |
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