\ Camp Baker Venturing Camp Leaders Guide

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1 \ Camp Baker Venturing Camp Leaders Guide This document serves as an addendum to the Camp Baker Boy Scout Leader Guide. Please reference the other for rules, regulations, etc. This document highlights program features and schedules.

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3 Venturing Parent s Page Please reproduce this page and give it to the parent(s) of each youth attending camp. Dear Venturing Parent: It is our objective at Camp Baker to provide a learning environment that is both safe and fun for your Scout. This note is intended to give you a few points of reassurance as you send your young man or woman off to camp. You should know, that there are NO laundry facilities at Camp (so pack appropriately for the entire week). Cellular service in camp is very limited and should be reserved for emergencies only. If you need to get an emergency message to a Scout or adult Scouter and cell phones are not working, you may call our camp office at After hours messaging will be responded to first thing in the AM. If at all possible, leave youth cell phones at home. It will help mitigate distractions. There is Medical Officer on the Camp Staff that stays in Camp at all times. We are prepared for emergencies of all types and have transportation to medical services ready at all times. Camp is located just 8 miles south of Florence, OR. Weather is typically warm and mild during the day and cool at night, so please prepare accordingly. Boots are a must for hiking in and around camp. Please help your Scout prepare for wet weather too even the best weeks will experience drizzle or a brief downpour. There is a Camp store where your Scout and visitors may wish to buy Scout related items as well as pop, candy, souvenirs, Camp T-shirts, memorabilia, merit badge items and ice cream! Scouts typically bring $50-60 dollars for the week. You may wish to pre-order some items to take advantage of the savings. Ask your Scout leader for the included pre order form. No pets of any kind will be allowed into Camp Baker. When dropping off your Scouts or visiting, please take care of your pet's needs at home before you come to camp. Thank you for all that you do for your Scout and his/her Crew. We will do our best to keep them safe and secure for the week. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call. Scouts enjoy mail and care packages from home. You may write to your son using the address below. Be sure to mail letters and boxes in time to get to camp no later than the Wednesday of their stay. Some parents even send mail before camp begins. Postcards will NOT arrive in time to be received by your Scout. Johnny Scout Crew 123 Camp Baker 5262 Boy Scout Rd Florence, OR Yours in Scouting, Chris McCullough Camp Director, Camp Baker Oregon Trail Council /home office CMcCullough@otcbsa.org Joann Miller Program Director, Camp Baker Oregon Trail Council /cell Jem_864@hotmail.com (Camp Office July August)

4 \ THE MISSION OF CAMP BAKER

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6 It is the Mission of Camp Baker, OTC to provide new and exciting outdoor experiences to all Scouts, to help every Scout achieve challenging personal goals in their own self development, and to set an example of living the Scout Oath and Law to help instill strong Scouting values. Camp Baker will achieve this Mission by: Providing and encouraging new experiences o By ensuring a physically, mentally, and spiritually safe and nurturing environment o Encouragement & emphasis of active participation in new experiences o By creating an active and varied program Helping Scouts meet personal and challenging goals o Through providing a well planned program o Being flexible to the program needs of troops and individual Scouts o Encouraging and providing opportunities for Scout advancement Setting an example of Scouting values o By encouraging proper uniforming o Actively encouraging Scouts to live by the Scout Oath and Law o Providing a respectful, nurturing environment through positive staff to camper relationships

7 ARRIVAL ON DAY ONE Venturing CAMP SCHEDULE 12:00 2:00 PM - Arrival (NO EARLIER, WE ARE NOT PREPARED TO RECEIVE YOU AND GATES ARE LOCKED.) Your campsite guide will greet your unit in the parking lot. Your guide will help your Crew President lead the crew through the rest of the day and will be your personal aide throughout the rest of the week. Every person who attends camp must have a medical recheck by a camp medical officer or designee. Be sure to give the troop s medical forms to your guide before leaving the parking lot. Please make every effort to arrive early in the afternoon, but not before 1pm. There is much to do getting your Scouts checked in and oriented before camp officially begins. Please encourage parents, families, and others who drive Scouts to camp to stretch their legs by giving themselves a quick tour of camp before the long drive home. Tell families to leave their pets at home. Our staff is directed that dogs are not to leave their vehicles while in camp, even if only in the parking lot. 12:00 2:30 PM - LEADER CHECK IN While your guide and the president take charge of the unit and begin the Scouts orientation, a leader will be directed to the Gratke Center (Camp office). The Camp Clerk will take each unit in turn and review registrations, rosters, and final accounting. In addition the clerk will update you as to any amendments to the camp program and schedule. Please have on hand: Completed Unit Roster (VERY IMPORTANT TO DO THIS IN ADVANCE) If you are an out-of-council unit, please bring your insurance policy number. All LDS units need to bring their insurance policy numbers as well check with your Ward/Stake Clerk. Bring ALL receipts you have received from the council office. We need to take care of any outstanding fees at this time. Refunds may be applied to next year's camp or to the Trading Post during your stay in camp. Any refunds at the end of the week will be MAILED out. Bring your unit checkbook to reconcile camp account. Make sure that another adult leader or SPL has given the medical forms to your troop guide. 1pm 2:30 PM - SCOUTS ORIENTATION TOUR Your SPL, with help from the troop guide, will lead the Scouts through their orientation including swim and medical checks. If there is a bottle neck anywhere, you may go somewhere else and then return. Do not wear open toed shoes in camp. 3pm Leader Meeting (AT THE LEADERS LODGE) Mandatory One adult and one youth representative from each unit shall attend. 3:00 5:30 PM - SETTLE IN / Activity registration Finish getting camp set up and meet with area directors to register for activities. 5:45 PM - ASSEMBLE FOR EVENING COLORS

8 All Scouts and Scouters are to wear their full uniform (whatever that may be) to each flags. If your Venturers do not have a set uniform, please come up with your unit s activity uniform for Camp. Please have them wear pants or cargo shorts (no basketball shorts or sweats). It is part of our mission to set the example for how a Scout should present himself. Each Crew is encouraged to bring their Crew/Squad flags to each assembly 6:00 DINNER 6:30 Volleyball, ultimate, climbing, zip line, etc. Finalize any program features. 8:30pm ASSEMBLE AT FLAGPOLE FOR MANDATORY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES REVIEW CAMPFIRE! 10:00 PM - TAPS--- ALL CAMPERS IN CAMPSITES DAILY SCHEDULE On the next page of this guide you will find the "basic" camp schedule. Special programs and activities will be announced throughout the week along with advertisments of the daily offerings at each flag ceremony. These special offerings are dependent upon your needs, staff, adult volunteers, weather, etc... DEPARTURE ON DAY 5 11:30am - CLOSING CEREMONY, COURT OF HONOR, Sack lunch After the closing flags and awards ceremony, sack lunch will be available for everyone to eat on the way home. Your unit is dismissed from camp when you have turned in your certified campsite check-out form along with your camp evaluations. NO LATER THAN 12:00pm - DEPART FOR HOME MONDAY ARRIVALS LDS Troops, please talk to your Bishop for permission to come on Sunday and enjoy services in Florence so that your boys do not miss out on all the Sunday fun and you do not have to drive during unsafe hours) (Saturday arrivals with camp director approval is possible for an additional camper fee) 6:00 AM ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN: Plan to arrive at 6:00 am. A staff guide will meet your troop in the parking lot and get you to your campsite. Be sure each Scout takes a signed merit badge blue card to each of his merit badge sessions. Remember to get an updated schedule from the office when you arrive. Feel free to speak with the Program Director upon arrival to discuss advancement needs.

9 BASIC DAILY SCHEDULE Camp Baker Venturing This tentative schedule is will most likely change (Updated ) Day one Day 2, 3, 4 Day 5 Welcome to Camp Baker Please plan to arrive as a group between 12:00pm and 2:00 pm NO EARLIER/LATER PLEASE 12:00-3:00pm Arrival Settle into Camp Swim Checks Medical Checks Tour Camp Open Boat and Swim 3:00pm Leader meeting 4-5pm Shooting Orientation 5:30pm Evening colors 5:45-6:30 Dinner / Program Registration 7:00pm Assemble at flagpole for drive to beach for evening activities and... 6:30am Polar Bear Swim (Day 1, 3) 7:45 Flag ceremony, announcements 8:00 8:45 am Breakfast 9:00-12:00pm All Program Areas Open Day 4 is SCUBA Dive Day 10:00am 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch Leader Meeting at Leader s Lodge 12:30-1:45 Games!!! TBA 1-2 pm Trainings/Ethics in Action by Appointment 2:00-5:00 All Program Areas Open by appointment 4:00pm Belly Flop off (Costumes encouraged!) (day 4) 5:00pm Overnight Treks leave throughout evening 5:30 pm Evening flag ceremony 5:45 pm Dinner 6:30pm Program areas open M-T 7:00 pm Dune Night (Day 3) Sandboarding and more 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Programs by appointment 11:30 Closing ceremony Sack lunch for road 12 noon - Camp Dismissed 9:30ish CAMPFIRE! 8:00 pm Campfire (Day 4) Planned by campers 11:00 Taps 9:00 pm Night Owl Hike (1, 2) Assemble at campfire bowl 11:00 pm Taps

10 ACTIVITY AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS Venturing camp at Camp Baker Because it is a newer program, we are open to suggestions. We have created an awesome collection of great program offerings, activities, and advancement opportunities for Venturers. To take advantage of any of these is completely up to the Scout or the unit. Upon arrival at Camp, you will be able to sign up for everything the first afternoon. Open Program: Encourage Scouts to take advantage of Open Program time in the afternoon and evenings. They can go to each area and work on advancement independently. By Area: Each area of camp has something to offer Scouts of all ages. Whether they are interested in individual achievement or experience or group activities, it is here. The Leader s Guide for Boy Scout camp includes information on all the merit badge offerings available for any male Venturer s first class and up. We can even offer those classes for all Venturers as an audit. AQUATICS No other Scout Camp setting in the Northwest can offer all the waterfront opportunities Siltcoos Lake offers Camp Baker. Aquatics offerings on our schedule include Swimming, Canoeing, Rowing, Lifesaving, Kayaking, Small Boat Sailing, and Polar Bear, and now...scuba! The waterfront is also the obvious place to complete the swimming requirements for Scout ranks. Basic swim instruction is also available during open program area time and by appointment. The boats and swim beach are also open for free time use. The Aquatics staff will also assist with canoe overnighters. The aquatics staff takes responsibility for all the camp s water-related activities, helping each Scout and troop to safely take full advantage of all the recreation Siltcoos Lake has to offer. Venturing offerings: Swimming, BSA Lifeguard, Kayaking BSA, Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, SCUBA BSA ($50 added fee), Fishing, boating outpost adventures, Polar Bear Swims, Moonlight Canoe Races, Boy Scout Merit Badges, Canoe Tug o Wars, Mile Swim, Lifesaver and Watercraft Ranger Elements, Canoe Jousting and so much more!

11 NATURE / CONSERVATION PROGRAM AREA The Nature staff works out of Barney Carlson Lodge, an open air building just down the trail from the Leader s Lodge. The nature staff is dedicated to more than just badge work. Encourage Scouts to use this area to develop their curiosity about the camp environment. The staff is always ready to look at an interesting bug or answer a question about whether or not there really are bears in camp. Our ecology staff puts on some other nature-oriented activities like the popular night owl hike. They maintain a nature trail that is an especially good resource for Scouts working on the plant and animal identification requirements. Finally, this staff takes a special interest in the overall ecology of the camp. They are the experts on planning effective conservation projects and on seeing that we treat the camp environment with wisdom and respect. Venturing offerings: Night Owl Hikes, Nature Hikes, Scout Merit Badges, Ecology Ranger Elements, Conservation Ranger Elements, service projects, Citizenship Elements, Plant ID SCOUTCRAFT PROGRAM AREA Look for the pioneering projects and Scoutcraft demonstrations located in the Scoutcraft area. We see the Scoutcraft staff as our camping experts and they are always ready to answer questions or share a Scoutcraft trick or two Venturing offerings: Wilderness Survival Ranger Elements, Cooking Ranger Elements, First Aid Ranger Elements, Wilderness First Aid Ranger Elements, Land Navigation Ranger Elements, Leave no Trace Ranger Elements, Dutch oven cooking, pioneering, geocaching, orienteering, Boy Scout Merit Badges, knots and so much more. Canoe / Hiking Outposts Each Venturer should sometime during their time at Camp Baker, be it their first year, or their fourth take a canoe trek out onto the mighty Siltcoos Lake. Either as a unit or a group of new friends, these outings are memory makers. Float Trip #1: Trestles Trip: Leave 1.5 hours before dark and travel straight across the lake to the large trestles. Pass under the bridge and take out at the State Park and throw down your bedroll or even pitch your tent for the night.

12 Share in the sounds of the lake and stories around a candle fire. Return in the morning in time for flags and breakfast! Short and sweet! Float Trip #2: The Dan Beard (Tsiltcoos) Trail: Leave after dinner with enough time to travel south along Camp Baker and around the horn and into the wind! Head South West directly to the Dan Beard Trail. Pull out and take a short hike before you throw down your bedroll or pitch your tent for the night. When you rise in the AM, it will be to a beautiful fog, so make sure you took your bearings! Float Trip #3: The Outlet: You will depart as the waterfront is shutting down for the evening, around 5pm or earlier. The water will be choppy, but you will be traveling in the right direction to make the trip. You will head towards Dune City and down the Siltcoos River. Allow for plenty of time to take in the sounds, smells and sights of the swampy channel. When you arrive at the dam, you will pull out and camp the night at a private Georgia Pacific park. You may choose to re-enter the channel and paddle down towards the ocean for a view, but you may not get out west of the park as it is pedestrian traffic is prohibited to protect bird habitat. But it is a great adventure to say you canoed from Camp Baker to the ocean! It is highly recommended that an experienced staff member accompany your group. Your group will bring its own dinner. You may be back in time for breakfast.that is up to you! Float Trip #4: SWAMPY! Our very own island off the Southwest tip of the peninsula is waiting for a patrol or small troop to visit. Bring along your fishing pole, firewood and a smores kit and enjoy the sounds of lake. Float Trip #5: Siusilaw River! A Crew may take canoes or kayaks (preferred) on the road early in the morning and put in up the river past Mapleton, OR and paddle downstream towards Florence, OR. A mild river, but a fun and new adventure for the Scouts of Baker! This day trip makes for great practice of paddling prowess. Process: To take a float trip, the Guide to Safe Scouting and Camp Baker aquatics safety programs must be adhered to. A float trip plan must be submitted to the Camp Office and cleared 24 hours in advance by the Camp Director and Aquatics Director. A copy can be found in the appendix of this guide. Departure status is dependent upon weather and the AD has the final say. All paddlers must be Swimmers. Non Swimmers may not go in canoes without a certified adult lifeguard.

13 SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM AREA Our Shooting Sports staff operates three busy shooting ranges. The rifle, archery and shotgun ranges are three of the most popular spots in camp. You will receive information during orientation meetings at camp. Lots of open shooting time will be available for everyone to practice and qualified adult Scouters are encouraged to make themselves available for volunteering. Special Note. Do not allow anyone to bring any caliber of weapon or ammunition to camp. ONLY camp ammunition is used on our ranges. Any bow brought to camp must be turned over to the office upon arrival at camp. The range officer will supervise its storage and use. If you would like to donate firearms or ammunition, contact Rex Star at Venturing offerings: Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, Handguns, Slingshots, and Muzzleloaders THE TOWER PROGRAM AREA Camp Baker offers an exciting and challenging adventure in climbing and rappelling. This program is for Scouts of all ages. Our tower, operated under the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America, and the supervision of experienced climbers, offer Scouts the opportunity to challenge themselves on any of five routes, each requiring varying levels of skill. Prior to climbing, each Scout receives detailed safety instruction from our tower staff Climbing For Scouts who want to challenge themselves and tackle the Camp Baker Tower. Learn skills of climbing, and repelling. The Tower will be open most of your stay to drop in and learn or play! C.O.P.E Camp Baker is excited to offer a pinnacle experience, Project COPE. Project COPE, a national program of the Boy Scouts of America which stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. The program is composed of group initiative games, trust events, low course events (under six feet of the ground), and high course events (over six feet off the ground). Some activities involve a group challenge while others develop individual skills and agility. Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, rappel, and devise solutions to a variety of problems. Most

14 participants achieve more than they imagined they could. COPE emphasizes building self-esteem, developing leadership, and working as a team to accomplish tasks, and it provides opportunities for every participant to succeed as an individual and as a member of a group. The program runs for the whole week, starting on Monday. It s the perfect activity for your Scouts and adult leaders to develop leadership and communication skills. The program has space for about 36 participants per week that work in groups of eight to twelve to emphasize teamwork and trust. Participants must be at least 14 years of age. The low course is made up of 16 elements with names such as Trust Fall, The Beam, Wild Woosey, The Wall, Spider Web, Nitro Crossing, and Piranha Pilings to name a few. The high course (most elements are 40 feet high) has 9 elements with names such as Heebie Geebie, Commando Line, Zipline and more. Meeting the challenges of COPE allows individuals and groups to develop self-esteem and encourages them to adopt challenging, attainable goals. The Camp Baker COPE Program emphasizes seven major goals: teamwork, communications, trust, leadership, decision making, problem solving and self-esteem. Be sure to visit with the Tower Staff on Sunday so you and your troop may benefit from Camp Baker s premier High Adventure Program. Additional $15 fee may apply. Venturer s may also work on the Mountaineering elements of the Ranger Award! HANDICRAFT PROGRAM AREA The Handicraft staff works out of Buck Badley Lodge near the Trading Post. Scouts do not have to be working on a merit badge to use the Handicraft Area. The staff is happy to help with any craft project, merit badge related or not. The Trading Post will stock a wide range of craft supplies and kits. The handicraft area is staffed all day long to assist Scouts with their free time projects. Venturing offerings: Chess and Magic Tournaments, Chainmail, Leatherwork, Basketry, Woodcarving, Indian Lore, Communications Ranger Elements, Art, and more!

15 PROGRAM EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES So if any of your Scouts have said they have seen it all...share with them all the great program offerings at camp. Every Scout in your unit deserves another season at Camp Baker! BAKER GAMES We encourage you to bring unit and squad flags to all events you attend as a group. Throughout the week, there will be opportunities to highlight your teamwork and special awards will be given during evening flags. SERVICE PROJECTS: There are plenty of opportunities at Camp Baker for service to others and service to our camp. The Camp Ranger has a list of recommended conservation projects, and the Quartermaster can provide needed equipment. Our Camp Commissioners and other staff can also help you make arrangements. OUTPOST TRIPS Your program potential at Camp Baker extends far beyond its borders. Active troops strike out of camp and make use of the many outpost opportunities the environment around Camp Baker offers. If your unit decides to do an outpost, you must notify the Camp Program Director via a trip permit, maintain your two-deep leadership both in and out of camp (if some Scouts are staying behind). Patrols may conduct an outpost within camp boundaries, without adults present. Due to safety standards the Camp Director and Aquatics Director have final say so on whether a troop may depart on the specified outing. For canoeing and kayaking trips go back to the Aquatics section of this guide. THE DUNES Just one half mile west from Camp are miles of the greatest sand dunes any Scout camp in the world has access to. The dunes are a great outpost destination, whether for an afternoon hike or an overnight trek. The tree islands in the dunes are a unique camping destination. The lakes in the dunes (some years they are there, others they are not) are great spots for a troop swim (conducted on the eight point safe swim defense plan). A push across the dunes reaches the ocean, a hike of about eight miles, round trip. Our 3rd night is DUNE NIGHT! Those interested in visiting and playing in the dunes will head out after dinner. Sand boards will be provided by reservation, but you may bring your own! TRADING POST THE CAMP BAKER TRADING POST STOCKS SOUVENIRS, SCOUTING AND CAMPING SUPPLIES, MERIT BADGE MATERIALS AND PAMPHLETS, T-SHIRTS, HATS, PATCHES, CRAFT SUPPLIES AND SNACKS. THE AVERAGE SCOUT SPENDS ABOUT $50-$60 DURING A WEEK AT CAMP. Note: Camp patches are NOT part of the camp fee. REFUNDS

16 Refunds will be determined through the camp office and issued from the council service center after your week of camp. Refunds are NOT issued prior to camp. The $100 non-refundable campsite deposit will be applied to your troop s total camp fees or carried over and applied to next year s campsite deposit. The $90 per Scout deposit is non-refundable when a Scout fails to attend camp. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin or handicap. REGISTRATION / INSURANCE In accordance with National and local policies, every Scout and Scouter that attends summer camp must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America. MEDICAL FORMS Each Scout and leader must submit a completed & signed medical form upon arrival at camp. Bring 2 sets of copies, not originals to camp. There will be no exceptions regardless of amount or degree of camp activity. Use ONLY the current official BSA medical form for youth and adults from your council office which can also be found in the appendix of this document. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY the medical form should be specific about whom to contact, address, business and home telephone numbers. Medications MUST be managed and dispensed by your unit s leadership. Each unit must bring with them a lockable container such as a cashbox or tackle box with a padlock to store medications. The health officer can assist with any meds requiring refrigeration. We may have boxes and locks available to check out with a cash or check deposit of $25.

17 PROVISIONAL SCOUTING Scouts sometimes have unique situations that would allow them to come to camp without their home Scouting unit. Such as: Not available to go camping with home unit Home unit not attending Camp Baker or maybe not even any long term summer camp Has the resources and wants to spend an extra week at Camp Baker Scout is visiting family in Oregon for the summer Scout cannot afford out of council camp and could benefit from a scholarship to attend Baker. Whatever the reason, a "Super" or "Adventure" Crew has been put together for just these needs. Scouts may sign up independent of their home Scouting unit and will be assigned to this Provisional Scout Unit. This unit will be helmed by experienced and trained Advisors to guide each Scout through a week of Scouting at Camp Baker. A provisional Scout application is available in the Appendix of this guide. The fee is only $225. If it is the only week of camp the Venturer will participate in, some camperships may be available. Any unit sending 3 or more Scouts provisionally in the same week will need to send one Paid Adult. Appendix: On the following pages you will find some supporting documents and forms to help you plan and prepare for your week at camp. Camp Baker Registration form for units Special Diet Form Tentative Advancement Program Schedule Current Medical Form (6 pages)(each Scout and Scouter must complete and be signed by Dr.) Baker Anthem Program Application Honor Troop Application Provisional Scout Registration Trip Plan for Outposts or Patrol Overnighters

18 CAMP BAKER Venturing/Exploring Camp: July 5-9 In Council: $ Out of Council: $ Adults $75 (minimum 2 adults) Council Crew Post # Contact Person Address City State Zip Phone Insurance Information: Company Policy Number Oregon Trail Council units are covered by council insurance Church insurance covers Oregon Trail Council LDS units Deposit: A $100 non-refundable campsite deposit is required with this application to secure your campsite. This deposit is applied to your troop s total camp fee for the coming year, and is not refundable if the troop does not attend camp regardless of cancellation date, but may be carried over for the following year s camp reservation. NO site will be held without a deposit. Number of Campers: Please give as accurate an estimate as possible. This number is the basis on which the council orders food and supplies. Overly optimistic or conservative estimates make planning extremely difficult and expensive. Our troop expects to have a minimum of Scouts and Adults. Camper Fees (youth): A commitment payment of $100 per youth camp fee is due to the Council Service Center by March 31, Units that neglect to make this payment risk losing their reservation. Final payment of $290 or $198 per Scout is due to the Council Service Center by May 31, Camp fees increase to $315 (Baker)/$223 (Melakwa) per youth for any payments received after May 31, Leader Fees for Camp Baker: Free adults are as follows: 1-8 boys = 1 free adult; 9-16 boys = 2 free adults; boys = 3 free adults (max) Fees for any additional leaders are $120, and are due in full by June 15, Preferred Campsites: (1) (2) Each troop is encouraged to list their first and second choices for campsites. Assignments will be made on the basis of campers in attendance. The Camp Director makes the final site assignment and does not guarantee requested campsite. In some cases, troops could be sharing the site with another troop. List any special needs or considerations for youth and/or adults attending camp with your troop REFUND POLICY: Camp fees are transferrable within the reservation for attendance adjustments on or before May 31 st. Cancellation refunds between May 31 st and two weeks prior to Troop camp date incur a $100 no-show fee per Scout. Within two weeks of camp date, no refunds are issued for Scouts or adults unless 1) family moved out of council, 2) death or serious illness in immediate family, 3) doctor verified illness prevents participation. Please allow 30 days for refunds.

19 Camp Baker Summer Camp SPECIAL DIET REQUEST FORM Allergies and special diets are not common of our campers. However, our food service team is very experienced with accommodating most dietary needs including foods allergies, religious restrictions, and other health-related diets. We are happy to accommodate any diet; however, this form must be submitted AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT CAMP. Please note: Special diet requests are for food allergies, religious restrictions, and other health-related needs only. Requests should not be made for food preferences, personal taste, or for picky eaters. Most campers, including vegetarians and gluten sensitive diners are able to easily eat around our expansive menu which always includes a yogurt, cereal and fruit bar at breakfast and salad bars and multiple sides during lunch and dinner. Examples of special diet requests include: Peanut allergy, Kosher, celiac disease, etc. *Please note: You must notify management of your special diet request. If accommodations can be made, it is the responsibility of the attendee to meet with the Dining Hall Manager prior to each meal. Although our staff is educated and trained on cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that cross contamination will not occur. Scout/Scouter s Name Unit # Week Attending: VENTURING Medical condition or religious need: Special diet request Person to contact for question or clarification Phone # MAIL TO: Oregon Trail Council, BSA Att: Renee Welch 2525 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Eugene, OR Questions should be directed to Camp Chef Brandon Webber. DialACookie@yahoo.com Office Use only: Date Received Initial Sent to Camp Director Initial Reviewed by Camp Chef Initial

20 CAMP BAKER VENTRURING PROGRAM AREA SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Code 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Aquatics Canoeing Kayaking BSA /MB Sailing Open Program Outbounds and Motor boating by appointment Lifesaving Scuba Dive day is day 4.must put in 2 hrs of prep and pay fee Swimming Mile Swim practice is 9am every day Mile Swim, BSA daily req. Motor Boating / Tubing Scuba, BSA /MB $50 fee BSA Lifeguard All Morning and Afternoon Daily Nature/Ecology Ecology Ranger Elective Nature Trail Hikes Conservation Ranger Core Rocket Building / Launch Ecology Merit Badges Handicraft By Appointment Drop in Arts and Hobbies R Elective $ Leather Work $ Woodcarving $ Chess or Magic Drop In Anytime Basketry $ Build Displays for Ranger Chainmail / Metalwork Scoutcraft Land Navigation -Ranger Core Knots, lashings, firebuilding Geocaching Wilderness Survival R Core Scoutcraft Merit Badges/Skills Shooting Sports Archery By Appointment Drop in Shotgun By Appointment Rifle / Pistol / Black Powder OUTBOUNDS Outlet canoe trek, Swampy Island, Trestles, Dunes, Ocean trek, Tipi s, and Cedar Grove Open for sign up! Must be Swimmer for kayaking, Beginner for Canoeing, Learners may go on rowboat to trestles or swampy Tower Bouldering Wall Climbing Wall COPE OPEN OPEN AM By Appointment full week program $ = Materials Fee Remember! Program areas are open in evening and afternoons to accommodate Scouts' Needs to finish up a badge, or start a new one! Updated 8/9/15

21 Oregon Trail Council Camp Baker Boy Scouts of America IMPORTANT!!! THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL FORM (All 3 Pages) MUST ACCOMANY EACH CAMPER, YOUTH AND ADULT TO CAMP. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS DOCUMENT (PARTS a, b, & c FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY PARENT AND DOCTOR) WILL RESULT IN CAMPER BEING SENT HOME. YES, IT IS THAT IMPORTANT

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27 Baker Anthem Award Application Submit to Program Director by Friday SM Meeting. Troop # Campsite Baker Hiker Attend a program area special event. Take a hike to the dunes. Try the orienteering course. Do a trail improvement project. # of *Campers who earned this award: Names: Baker Camper Go on an outpost campout. Do a service project for camp approved by staff. Help another Scout complete a requirement towards Tenderfoot, 2 nd class, or 1 st class. Earn a Scoutcraft or Ecology Merit Badge while at Camp. # of Campers who earned this award: Names: Baker Swimmer Pass swim test. Know safe swim defense plan. Earn an aquatics merit badge. Perform aquatics service project. Go boating with a buddy. # of Campers who earned this award: Names: Baker Climber Tie five climbing knots. Teach 5 climbing knots. Go Bouldering with your patrol, try climbing. Participate in a climbing / cope or central camp beautification service project. # of Campers who earned this award: Names: *Campers include Scouts and Scouters

28 Baker Honor Unit 1. Be present at all evening/morning flag ceremonies and help in conducting at least one. 2. Perform a service project for Camp Baker. Have it approved by a staff member before you begin. 3. Promote the patrol method and participate in the Super Patrol activities. 4. Put on a unit event (campfire, game, swim, outbound, etc.) 5. Participate in the Baker Games. 6. Clean the camp bathroom and shower house facility at least once. 7. Be the duty patrol in the dining hall at least once. OA Camp Participation Ribbon 1. Attend a council approved long term summer camp (Baker) 2. Have 60% of your registered youth attend a BSA summer camp this year. (check with your local council service center to identify your current registration number) 3. #Scouts registered in unit #Scouts attending Camp Baker Percent % TROOP # CAMPSITE HONOR UNIT (YES or NO) circle one OA PARTICIPATION (YES or NO) circle one DATE SIGNATURE Complete and turn in to Program or Camp Director by last day at leader meeting. Please note that this form is for both awards. If you earn both, just submit one form.

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30 Oregon Trail Council Camp Baker Boy Scouts of America Camp Baker Float/Trip Plan Secure Aquatics Director approval 1 st, then submit to Camp Director prior to departure Date of Departure: Next to name put (S) for swimmer (B) for beginner or (L) for learner Adult Leadership Return Date: Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Youth Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Name: Troop# Add a second sheet if more space is required. Destination: Circle One Dunes Cedars Swampy Trestles Dan Beard Outlet Other: Float/Trip Plan: Equipment: Emergency Contact: 1).Chris McCullough, Camp Director ). Approved: Aquatics Director (if involving lake) Camp Director

31 RENEE..please insert Staff application here. thanks