Sierra C.P.T. Focusing on Leadership!

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2 Sierra C.P.T. Focusing on Leadership! The fundamentals of scouting, the ethics and knowledge of the outdoors, and the communities that we live in are all building of the character of the youth of tomorrow. As a core objective, this program seeks to develop leadership skills in the participating youth. All participants must be between 15 and 21 years of age. No exceptions! About C.P.T. C.P.T. is part of our joint effort with Camp Whitsett to continue building the character of older youth through activities and challenges which will hold their interest. As young adults get wrapped up in high school life, they often lose interest in scouting or become bogged down with other activities. This program is designed to give older scouts the opportunity to meet others of their own age, and to give them an experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. C.P.T. is a leadership development program, which focuses on promoting and developing individual and group skill sets using high adventure-based activities as a catalyst. The C.P.T. program is a week-long progression of adventure activities which will include backpacking, mountain biking, a rock climbing experience, and many other challenging outdoor elements. In C.P.T. emphasis will be placed on group decision making, teamwork, wilderness ethics, risk management, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. As part of the design of this program, the specific schedule of activities changes from year to year and is not announced. This program requires a minimum of 6 participants, with a maximum group size of 10. The program develops differently each week based upon the unique dynamics of each group of participants. Two trained staff members will guide the program based on the skills and needs of the group. Older scouts may attend camp and the C.P.T. program as individuals, or may participate during the week that your troop is at Camp Whitsett. In either case, they will leave Camp Whitsett on Monday morning and return Friday evening after a fun, high adventurefilled week. Due to the strenuous and challenging nature of the program all participants are asked to prepare for a challenging week. All participants must be age by the June 1st of the year attending, as well as meet the Sierra Expeditions height/weight requirements.

3 Sierra South, Inc. P.O. Box 1909, Kernville, CA PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK In consideration of the services of Sierra South, Inc., dba Sierra South Paddlesports, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "SSI"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge SSI, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows: 1. I acknowledge that outdoor adventure-based activities such as whitewater rafting and kayaking, flatwater canoeing and kayaking, and rock climbing, entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. The risks include, among other things: whitewater rapids will be encountered; your boat could turn over and/or you could have to swim rapids risking collision with rocks and entanglement in trees; head injuries can occur; you can slip or fall during a hike, resulting in damage to equipment or personal injury; exposure to the natural elements can be uncomfortable and/or harmful; you should be aware that this exposure could cause sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps; also prolonged exposure to cold water can result in hypothermia; exposure to potentially dangerous wildlife, insects, plants; and accidental drowning is also a possibility. Other hazards include, but are not limited to: slips and falls while walking on uneven terrain; being struck by rock fall or other objects dislodged or thrown from above; the use of climbing ropes and equipment; the forces of nature, including lightning and rapid weather changes; the risks of falling off the rock; the risks of exposure to insect bites; the risk of cold, including hypothermia; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity. Furthermore, SSI employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. 2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. 3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless SSI from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of SSI's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of SSI. 4. Should SSI or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have. 6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against SSI, I agree to do so solely in the State of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of California shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that State. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against SSI on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms. Signature of Participant Print Name Date Mailing-Address City State Zip Phone _ PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION (Must be completed by parent or guardian for participants under the age of 18) In consideration of (print minor's name) ("Minor") being permitted by SSI to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless SSI from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of, Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor. Signature: Print Name: Date: Camp Whitsett Scout Camp Participant

4 CAMP WHITSETT, BSA INDIVIDUAL AWARD PROGRAM To qualify for one of the awards at Whitsett, a scout must complete all the requirements for the appropriate award. All the requirements are signed off by the adult leaders and determinations on the requirements are up to their discretion. All requirements may be satisfied by the associated merit badge. Beaver Award Flying W Award 1) First year at 1) Two years at summer camp summer camp 2) Do the following: (a) Complete a 1 hour service or conservation project (b) Pass 5 rank advancements or earn 1 merit badge (c) Put into use the scout Oath and Law (d) Do your proper share of your patrol's duties 2) Do the following: (a) Complete Beaver Award Requirements (b) Complete an additional 2 hour service project 3) Do 8 of the following: A) Tie five basic knots (e) Participate in a troop"free time" activity or Complete an assignment given by the leader B) Complete 1 handicraft project C) Teach a skill to two or more scouts D) Complete 1 additional merit badge E) Find, prepare, and eat an edible plant (see Nature) F) Point out 4 constellations G) Participate as a leader in a troop activity. H) Swim the quarter mile. I) Shoot a score of 40 or better at the Rifle Range. J) Shoot a score of 20 or better at the Archery Range K) Complete an assignment or assignments given by the leader * Please see the Area Director about assisting in a merit badge class. ** 6 arrows at the archery range or 5 bullets at the rifle range. *** Substitutions can be made for Scouts who are unable to complete requirements, please see Program Director.

5 Scout Merit Badge Scheduling Worksheet 1. Check "What I Want to Do at Whitsett" and/or the websites or to pick your Merit Badges. 2. Pick your Merit Badge sessions, one session per time period (be careful not to overlap times). Do not mark in the Shaded squares. 3. When done, give this sheet to your Scoutmaster. 4. Note the longer session times for Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing, Climbing, Pottery, & Horsemanship MBs Your Name: Camp Whitsett WLACC AQUATICS Canoeing MB Lifesaving MB Rowing MB Advancement Sessions - Choose a maximum of one row from each column (most MB sessions run the entire week) - Choose white spaces not shaded spaces. Difficulty level {L1=Level 1, L2=Level 2, L3= Level 3, L4=Level 4, Start 9:00 10:00 11: :00 3:00 4:00 7:00 8:00 L5=Level 5} End 9:50 10:50 11:50 2 2:50 3:50 4:50 7:50 pm - Prerequisites & special needs Small Boat Sailing MB L3 - Swimming MB, clothes (Long Pants, Long Shirt) - longer time L3 - Swimming MB, clothes (Long Pants, Long Shirt) L3 - Swimming MB, clothes (Long Pants, Long Shirt) - longer time L4 - Swimming MB - 2 to 3:30, 14yrs. Or older Swimming MB L2 - Clothes (Long Pants & Long Shirt) CAMP White water MB Arrange in prior to camp - one day ALL day L5- Arrange in camp - takes ONE day, ALL day HIGH ADVENTURE Climbing MB L4 - climbing times needed also CAMP Archery MB L4 - Prior Experience needed, check requirements Rifle Shooting MB Shotgun Shooting MB FRONTIER VILLAGE Indian Lore MB HANDICRAFT Art MB Basketry MB Leatherwork MB Pottery MB L4 - Prior Experience needed, check requirements L4 - Prior Experience needed, check requirements L2 - Appx. $6 to $20 for projects L2 - Check requirements L1 - Appx. $6 to $15 for projects L2 - Appx. $6 to $20 for projects L4 -Longer times Wood Carving MB L1 - Appx. $2 to $5 for projects HORSE CORRAL Horsemanship MB L4 - Prior Experience needed, check requirements, 14 year old, $25 NATURE LODGE Astronomy MB L3 - New requirements (month long project) - pre-requisites or Partial Environmental Sci. MB Fish & Wildlife Mg. MB Fishing MB Fly Fishing MB Forestry MB Geology MB Mammal Study MB Nature MB Reptile & Amph. MB Soil & Water Cons.n MB Weather MB SCOUTCRAFT Camping MB Orienteering MB Pioneering MB L3 - Check requirements L3 - Pre-reqs needed - Sign for time, can arrange in camp L2 - Offered in Nature Bring pole or rent from Business Office L2 - Offered in Nature Bring pole or rent from Business Office L3 - Check requirements - long term project L3 - Pre-reqs needed - Sign for time, can arrange in camp L2 - Long term project L1 - Check requirements for pre-requisites L2 - Pre-reqs needed - Sign for time, can arrange in camp L2 - Free time work required to complete - pre-requsites L2 - Pre-reqs needed - Sign for time, can arrange in camp L2 - Check requirements for pre-requisites L2 - Check requirements, know compass work well L2 - know knots and lashings from TF, 2nd & 1st Wilderness Survival MB L3 - requires an overnight without equipment Check your Merit Badge requirements ( or for necessary pre-camp work and long term projects before camp.

6 Western Los Angeles County Council What I Would Like to do at Camp Whitsett Boy Scouts of America MERIT BADGES AQUATICS Canoeing Lifesaving Rowing Small Boat Sailing (age 14) Swimming FRONTIER AREA Indian Lore SHOOTING SPORTS Archery (recommended 14) Rifle Shooting (recommended 14) Shotgun Shooting (recommended 14) HANDICRAFT Art Basketry Leather Work Pottery Woodcarving HORSE PROGRAM Horsemanship (age 14) HIGH ADVENTURE Climbing (age 14) White Water Rafting NATURE Astronomy Environmental Science Fishing Fish & Wildlife Mngmt. Fly Fishing Geology Mammal Study Nature Reptile & Amphibian Study Soil & Water Conservation Weather SCOUTCRAFT Camping Orienteering Pioneering Wilderness Survival ACTIVITIES AQUATICS Canoeing Fishing Kayaking Rowing Small Boat Sailing Swimming Wilderness Swim Water polo SHOOTING SPORTS Archery Open Shoot Rifle Open Shoot Shotgun Open Shoot HANDICRAFT Craft projects FRONTIER AREA Indian/ Frontier Crafts Wilderness living Dutch Oven Demo Tomahawk throwing O.A. projects Mountain Man Program HORSE PROGRAM One hour rides NATURE Conservation Project Nature Trail Nature Games Star Hikes SCOUTCRAFT Cat s Eye Trail Knot tying Hiking Programs Orienteering Course Paul Bunyan Totin Chip Whitlin Chip Wilderness Golf HIGH ADVENTURE Mountain Bikes COPE (age 14) Rock Climbing Whitewater Rafting Sentinel Peak Morning Hike MISCELLANEOUS Bear Run Campfire 1 st Year Rank Adv. Aquacade Overnight Program Chapel Services Troop Colors Unit-get-together Dutch Oven Cooking Ice Cream Making OTHER AQUATIC PROGRAMS BSA Lifeguard Mile Swim, BSA OTHER CAMP PROGRAMS Beaver Award Flying W Award Uncle Steve Patrol Award Sierra CPT (Over 14) Eagle Prep Program Note: Most aquatics activities and some other activities have prerequisite requirements and restrictions. Consult your scoutmaster for information on your eligibility for participation in any activity.