Leadership Camp
TAR Camp is an incredible opportunity to make new friends from across the state, learn about our state and country, and have fun (see photos below). This year TAR Camp will be July 18-23, 2011 at Camp Rimrock, just 10 miles outside of Rapid City in the beautiful Black Hills. Young people age 12 to seniors having just graduated from high school are eligible to attend camp.
Registration – TARs may register by either completing this on-line form, or by printing off and mailing in this registration form to PO Box 1099, Pierre, SD 57501. Individuals wishing to pay on-line may do so by clicking on the PayPal link below.
Medical Authorization – TARs registering on-line must bring this medical authorization form with them to camp (unless they mailed it in prior to camp).
Transportation – There is a chartered bus for those TARs needing assistance with transportation to Camp. It costs $50 to ride the bus round-trip. Bus Schedule
Information Letter – This is the 2011 information letter that is sent to students once their registration is received.
Camp Packet and Schedule – This is the camp packet, which includes information on camp and the camp schedule.
Camp Photos
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- Students have tremendous fun with activities, including trips to Mt. Rushmore, the Black Hills Playhouse, and the Rushmore Waterslides.
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- Statewide elected officials like Congresswoman Kristi Noem participate in TAR Camp each year.
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- TAR Camp takes place in the beautiful Black Hills, and teens have time to hike, swim, and enjoy the outdoors.
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- Dozens of teens from across the state gather each year to have fun and learn about their country, state, and party.
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- The weeklong camp features a variety of games, speakers, and activities, like the Saltine Relay.
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- Senator John Thune hanging out in the Hills with TARs
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- Senator John Thune explains what it is like to run for statewide office
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- Campers get their picture taken with Governor Mike Rounds
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- Taking advantage of the crick at Camp Rimrock
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- Pennington County TARs receive the “Outstanding TAR Club Award”
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- Officers discuss TAR Days at an executive board meeting
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- Relaxing at Camp Rimrock
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- Secretary of State Chris Nelson talks with TARs
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- Former U.S. Senator Jim Abdnor and former Secretary of State and State Auditor Alice Kundert are regular visitors to TAR Camp
