WELCOME TO CAMP JOY!

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2 WHAT S INSIDE WELCOME TO CAMP JOY! Located near Carlyle, Ill., Camp Joy offers 165 wooded acres of Boy Scout paradise. With a sense of exploration and adventure, Scouts will conquer challenges while learning new skills and making new friends. How to Contact Us... 1 What s New for 2017?... 1 Opening Day at Camp... 2 Check-In... 2 During Camp... 3 Aquatics... 5 Summer Camp Program... 5 Campwide Activities... 6 Adult Leader Opportunities... 7 Advancement... 8 Merit Badge Program... 8 Merit Badge Schedule... 9 Food Service Dining Hall Special Diets Individual/Visitor Meals Graces Medical Examinations Fee Structure Leadership Youth Protection Swimmer Qualification Equipment Personal Equipment Checklist Troop Equipment Checklist First Aid Camp Schedule Camp Safety Procedures General Guidelines Order of the Arrow at Camp O.A. Summer Camp Schedule Camp Joy maps... 24

3 CAMP JOY OFFERS AN EXCITING SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE! A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room. Lord Robert Baden-Powell Make your Camp Joy experience the best possible! Organization before camp is critical! As the adult leader of your troop at camp, a lot of your troop s success falls on your shoulders. By keeping your troop organized and planning ahead, your week at camp will go much more smoothly. Take the following steps to ensure that your Scouts are ready and prepared for an exciting week at camp. Before your troop arrives at camp, hold several meetings. Scouts should sit down with an adult leader who can guide them in selecting programs to participate in at camp. While merit badges are important, our camp program encompasses much more than just badges and advancement. Leaders should encourage Scouts to balance advancement with time to relax and have fun at camp. Ask questions! Do not hesitate to have your questions answered through one of our several resources listed below. How to Contact Us Our website has extensive information, including this entire guide and more. The address of the Camping Department is camping@stlbsa.org. Telephone The Camping Department can be reached at Mail Our address is Greater St. Louis Area Council, BSA, 4568 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO What s New for 2017? NEW MERIT BADGES! Moviemaking for third-year campers and older Search & Rescue for third-year campers and older Sustainability for second-year campers and older CAMP JOY 1

4 OPENING DAY AT CAMP Whether this is your first time camping or you re a seasoned camper, your week begins when you meet your campsite host! Check-In 1-3:30 p.m. Check-in for leaders at the camp office* Tour of camp, including: Swim checks as needed Dining hall/commissary orientation Shooting sports briefing Campsite inspection by campsite host and senior patrol leader (SPL) 5:45 p.m. Flag lowering 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Leaders meeting 7:45 p.m. Opening campfire * In the week prior to camp, the Scoutmaster is contacted by the camp administration office to schedule a time for check-in at the camp office. Upon arriving at the camp office, the Scoutmaster should have the following information ready to turn in: Completed roster of Scouts and leaders printed from unit s registration at: scoutingevent.com/17lccsummercamp Copies of Scouts and leaders physical BSA form Copy of troop s completed O.A. election form if already done Camp fees/receipts for fees paid at council service center Camp Joy provides fireguard plan, map of camp, wrist bands, and camp evaluation form. Note: Camp mugs will not be issued this year. Every Scout and leader should bring a water bottle. GEAR & TROOP TRAILERS Unload gear at campsite. Each troop is allowed one vehicle in the campsite to unload gear (weather permitting). After unloading, all vehicles must be parked in the central parking lot or areas designated by camp leadership. All other gear must carried into the campsite by the troop. Weather permitting, a trailer may be left in the campsite. LEADERS MEETINGS Leaders meet daily at 9:30 a.m. for a quick overview of the day s program and activities. Daily training sessions are also offered at 2 p.m. for interested leaders. SENIOR PATROL LEADER MEETINGS Senior patrol leaders meet daily at 1:30 p.m. to plan troop and camp-wide program, report any issues, and get upto-date information to pass along to their troops. 2 CAMP JOY

5 DURING CAMP HEALTH CARE & FIRST AID Camp Joy is staffed 24 hours a day by qualified health personnel. The camp has a fully stocked health lodge, and first aid supplies are provided in each program area. All injuries and illnesses no matter how minor should be reported to the camp office. In suspected neck or back injuries, fractures, and other suspected severe injuries, do not attempt to move or transport the patient without instruction by qualified personnel from the health lodge. Arrangements have been made with local medical facilities to accommodate cases needing attention beyond the scope of the camp medical staff. Parents of Scouts are responsible for the cost of any treatment that cannot be done in camp. Non-emergency transportation of a Scout or leader to a hospital is the responsibility of the troop. In case of an emergency, transportation is provided by local authorities. Parents of the Scout are responsible for any costs incurred for emergency transportation. Medications are kept in their original container, locked up, and dispensed by the unit leader. Unit leaders should keep track of when, how much, the type, and by whom the medication was dispensed on a Medication Log Sheet provided by the camp. When requested, the camp holds medications requiring refrigeration or those that the camper and his leaders feel uncomfortable holding. MAIL SERVICE Scouts love getting mail at camp! Mail takes several days to arrive, so you may wish to send mail prior to your Scout s departure for camp. To ensure proper delivery to your Scout, use the complete address below: Camp Joy BSA Troop Number, Scout s Name Camp Joy Rd. Carlyle, IL Incoming mail is delivered at meals. Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the camp office. TELEPHONE During the summer camp season, the telephone number for Camp Joy is and is for camp business and emergencies. It is not available for personal calls. Encourage parents of Scouts to write, but not to call except in case of emergency. Cell phone use should be kept to a minimum by adults only. CAMP OFFICE Sunday Monday-Friday Saturday 1-4 p.m. & 7-8 p.m a.m., 2-4 p.m., & 7:30-8 p.m. 7:30-11 a.m. CAMP JOY 3

6 VISITORS / FAMILY NIGHT Parents are welcome to tour the camp facilities when they drop off their Scout on Sunday. Wednesday evening is Family Night. Feel free to invite siblings, parents, and grandparents to camp for a visit. Visiting hours are from 3:30 p.m. to the end of the Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. Families are encouraged to accompany their Scouts in free times throughout camp. RELIGIOUS SERVICE An interfaith service is held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. LEAVING CAMP DURING SESSIONS Scouts A Scout Release form must be completed at the camp office and must be approved by Camp Administration. Campers may leave only with the parent or guardian or with written release from either one. Any adult picking up a camper must provide identification before the Scout is released. TRADING POST The trading post is stocked with items necessary for Scouts to earn merit badges offered at camp in addition to craft supplies, snacks, toiletry articles, camping gear, knives, T-shirts, National Supply merchandise, handbooks, and some camp collectables. We also have a wide variety of cold treats including ice cream and beverages. The average Scout spends $30 in the trading post. Adults Sign out in the checkout book located at the camp office. CHECK-OUT AT END OF CAMP Troops check out Saturday morning with the help of their campsite host. Patches are handed out in the camp office when outstanding fees are settled (family night charges, program fees). Trading Post Hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. & 7:15-8:15 p.m. Monday-Friday 9-11:30 a.m., 1-5:30 p.m., & 7-8:15 p.m. Saturday 7:30-11 a.m. 4 CAMP JOY

7 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AQUATICS Swimming Swimming is in the lake during open program times. In addition, Scouts can register for Swimming and/or Lifesaving merit badges. Hours for the use of boats by adults are 5:30 to 7:45 a.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please obtain approval for the use of boats from the Aquatics director. Instructional swim sessions are available to assist Scouts in the completion of swimming requirements for Second and First Class ranks. Sessions are held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. This rank instruction takes approximately three sessions to complete. Recreational Boating Canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are available from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Note: Scouts must be BSA Swimmers to use kayaks and paddleboards. Fishing Bring your fishing gear and have a great time! Everyone must observe the following general fishing rules: Anyone age 16 and older must hold a current Illinois fishing license. Wading is not permitted. Live minnows may not be used in the lake at any time. Fishing is not permitted in any waterfront or boating area. Lines should not be cast toward swimming area ropes or any type of floating device anchored for marking safety or direction. CAMP JOY 5

8 CAMPWIDE ACTIVITIES OPENING CAMPFIRE The opening campfire is presented by the camp staff at the Council Ring on Sunday night. Troops should assemble at the flag pole assembly area at 7:45 p.m. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE A Choose Your Own Adventure block is scheduled for Thursday. This gives Scouts a chance to have a more in-depth experience with something that interests them at camp. Scouts should sign up Monday night. Several options are offered each week at camp, including daylong hiking, biking, canoe trips, and high-adventure options. FLAG CEREMONIES Every campsite has a flagpole, and troops are encouraged to conduct their own reveille and retreat ceremony daily. Campwide flag raising and lowering ceremonies are also conducted each day. In addition to the flag ceremonies in the campsite, troops should attend these camp-wide flag ceremonies to get valuable information about what s happening around camp. If your troop is interested, sign up with the program d irector to conduct this campwide flag ceremony while at camp. FAMILY NIGHT & O.A. CEREMONY Wednesday evening is Family Night. Feel free to invite siblings, parents, and grandparents to camp for a visit. Visiting hours are from 3:30 p.m. to the end of the Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. Families are encouraged to accompany their Scouts in free times throughout camp. BRAGGING RIGHTS This campwide activity takes place Monday at 7:30 p.m., in which all Scouts and staff join together and play for bragging rights. SPLs decide the activity at their SPL meetings. IRON MAN PENTATHLON Representatives from each troop go to each program area and compete in a certain set of tasks for points. A runner will travel to each program area, and when they arrive, their troop representative will complete the task specific to that program area. Points from each area are tallied at the end event, the Scoutmaster belly flop at Aquatics. Grub hustle starts at 3:30 p.m. for dinner in troops campsites. Visitors eating with their troop must have reservations made by Monday flag lowering and prior to eating. The evening meal begins at 6 p.m. in the campsites following flag lowering. A Family Night campfire begins at 7:15 p.m. followed by the O.A. call-out ceremony. All visitors must leave camp immediately following the call-out ceremony and not return to the troop campsite unless they have made prior arrangements with the camp to stay overnight. 6 CAMP JOY

9 ADULT LEADER OPPORTUNITIES While at camp, adult leaders can make the most of their time by participating in numerous training opportunities, many held in one-hour training sessions. Based on interest and staff availability, other trainings may be offered throughout your week at camp. These trainings are announced at the daily leaders meetings. Adults also can earn a special Adult Leader B-P Award by completing requirements designed to help them get the most out of their camp experience. Youth Protection Training Monday, 2 p.m. Required training available by video. Leave No Trace Training Tuesday, 2 p.m. Learn principles of LNT and how to implement them into troop program. LEADERS IN PROGRAM AREAS A leader s primary responsibility is on the campsite supervising, coaching, and instructing basic Scout skills. But if you have the time and the desire, consider spending some time each day in the program area of your choice. Options vary from teaching a merit badge session from start to finish or teaching Scouts how to fish or beginners to swim. Choose a subject you are particularly skillful or interested in, or ask the area director what he needs most. A helping hand is appreciated in instructional swim and Swimming, Rifle Shooting, and Fishing merit badges. During the Sunday leaders meeting, sign-up with the program director and area director to assist with merit badges, free times, and camp-wide activities. Safety Afloat / Safe Swim Defense Wednesday, 2 p.m. Required for unit aquatic outings including float trips and swimming. Trek Safely / Climb on Safely Friday, 2 p.m. Learn the basic safety precautions and tips for preparing for unit trekking and climbing activities. CAMP JOY 7

10 ADVANCEMENT Prior to arriving at camp, Scouts should register for merit badges. Once registered for summer camp at scoutingevent.com/17lccsummercamp, you will see a link for selecting your merit badges. MERIT BADGE PROGRAM Merit Badge Cards & Recordkeeping Scouts are not required to bring blue cards to camp, and they will not be accepted by merit badge counselors. Scoutmasters can print completed (and partial) blue cards following their session at camp from scoutingevent. com/17lccsummercamp. NEW MERIT BADGES FOR 2017! Moviemaking for third-year campers and older Search & Rescue for third-year campers and older Sustainability for second-year campers and older Merit badge sessions are a time for a Scout to learn about subjects that interest him, and to earn badges he might need to advance. Dedicated merit badge sessions meet daily throughout the week at camp. Most badges meet for 80 minutes, but some take more time. Refer to the merit badge schedule on the next page for more information. Unit leaders should guide Scouts to set achievable goals. Some subjects require a greater length of time for instruction than others, and this should be taken into account when scheduling them. Unless otherwise noted, merit badge classes are Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Thursday is Choose Your Own Adventure Day. One successful technique for retaining information is for Scouts to take instruction from the camp staff member in a given subject, then for an adult troop leader to review the knowledge gained with the Scouts. The merit badge pamphlets for the badges offered at camp are available at the trading post; however, your Scouts may wish to buy (or borrow) pamphlets prior to camp. In any event, Scouts should obtain, read, and study the current pamphlet for each merit badge they wish to pursue prior to attending classes. Partial completion of a merit badge is not a failure, it is what the name indicates: partial success. Many Scouts will complete only sections of badges with prerequisites or that are very difficult. They then can complete them with another counselor at home or back at camp the following summer. Partials are valid until a Scout turns 18. Be sure to provide the required documentation for Scouts who have completed requirements for merit badges before they come to camp. 8 CAMP JOY

11 MERIT BADGE SCHEDULE PROGRAM AREA: 9-10:30 am 10:30 am-noon 2-3:30 pm AQUATICS Canoeing XXX XXX Kayaking XXX XXX Lifesaving XXX XXX Motorboating XXX Rowing XXX Small Boat Sailing XXX Stand-up Paddleboard XXX Swimming XXX XXX NOTES/PREREQUISITES: EAGLE BOUND C.O.P.E. XXX must be at least age 13 Chess XXX bring a chess set Citizenship in the World XXX must be at least age 12 or 3rd-year camper; prereq: 7 Climbing XXX XXX must be at least age 12 or 3rd-year camper Communications/Public Speaking XXX E-Prep XXX prereq: 1, 2C, 6C, 7, 8B, 9 First Aid XXX must be at least age 11; prereq: 1, 2D, 3C, 7 Scouting Heritage XXX prereq: 5; prep for requirement 6 Search & Rescue XXX prereq: 10 ECOLOGY must be at least age 12 or 3rd-year camper; prereq: 3D3, 3E1, Environmental Science XXX XXX 3F1, 3F2; prep for requirement 6 Fishing XXX bring your own pole & bait; must catch a fish Fly Fishing XXX prereq: 10 Forestry XXX prereq: 5, 7 Geology XXX prereq: 4 Insect/Mammal/Reptile & Amphibian Study XXX Soil & Water Conservation XXX prereq: 5B, 6D, 7 Sustainability XXX prereq: 1, 2A water, 2A food, 2B energy, 2A stuff, 4 Weather XXX prereq: 9 OUTDOOR SKILLS bring proof of your total camping experience in the form of Camping XXX XXX reports of each trip, signed by SM; prereq: 4, 8D, 9A, 9B Cooking Demo XXX XXX Orienteering XXX Pioneering XXX XXX ValientQuest XXX XXX XXX Wilderness Survival XXX prereq: 5, 8 SHOOTING SPORTS Advanced Archery XXX add l fee: $15; must have already earned Archery MB Advanced Rifle XXX add l fee: $15; must have already earned Rifle Shooting MB Advanced Shotgun XXX add l fee: $15; must have already earned Shotgun Shooting MB Archery XXX XXX add l fee: $10; open-shoot class in afternoon Rifle Shooting XXX XXX add l fee: $10; open-shoot class in afternoon Shotgun Shooting XXX XXX add l fee: $10 STEM Basketry/Leatherwork/Woodworking/Fingerprinting XXX add l fee: $20 Chemistry/Nuclear Science XXX add l fee: $5 Metalwork/Composite Materials XXX add l fee: $15 Inventing/Electronics/Electricity XXX Moviemaking XXX prep for requirement 4 Robotics/Space Exploration XXX add l fee: $15 Signs, Signals, Codes/Radio/Energy XXX 9-10:30 am 10:30 am-noon 2-3:30 pm CAMP JOY 9

12 FOOD SERVICE DINING HALL At Camp Joy, all meals are served in the dining hall, except on Wednesday night (Family Night) and Thursday breakfast and lunch, when the troop prepares and eats all three meals in the campsite. The campsite menu is a lowprep menu designed to foster the patrol method while allowing more individual troop. Table Assignments & Kitchen Patrol Each unit is assigned a table or tables on Sunday evening to be used during your stay at camp. Scouts are expected to remain at their assigned table during the entire week. Scouts are assigned to kitchen patrol or KP for each table at each meal. That assignment should rotate on a daily basis. Scouts assigned to KP are expected to clear the table and assist with cleaning of the meal area following meals. PATROL METHOD For the campsite meals, troops should send Grub Hustlers to the dining hall to pick up food at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday for Family Night and 6:45 a.m. Thursday for breakfast and lunch. Troops wishing to provide all their own food and pay a reduced fee must register to Pioneer cook by May 1 of the current camping year. SPECIAL DIETS Scouts or leaders who need special diets due to medical or religious requirements will be accommodated if at all possible. Submit the Medical Statement for Food Allergies form (available on our website, stlbsa.org) for each individual at least two weeks prior to your camp stay. INDIVIDUAL/VISITOR MEALS Individual meal tickets are available for $6 per meal. All visitors must pay the fee at the Camp Office and will be given a meal ticket for that meal. This ticket must be presented before entering the dining hall. Thursday night visitors meals must be paid for and reservations made at the Camp Office by Monday flag lowering of your week in camp. Family night meal tickets are $6 for adults and children 4 and over. Children under 4 years old are free. 10 CAMP JOY

13 GRACES The graces listed are only suggestions. Scouts may use them or the grace they say at home. Morning Graces Gracious Giver of all good, Thee we thank for rest and food. Grant that all we do or say, in Thy service be this day. Our Father, we thank Thee, for this new day and for Thy loving care. Help us to be mindful of Thee in these happy, sunlit hours. Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for Thy care through the night and for this new day. Guide us by Thy spirit, and at the close of this day may we not be ashamed before Thee. Our Father in Heaven, as the day leads on, let us not forget our obligation to honor and serve Thee. We thank Thee for these gifts of Thy bounty. Bless them to our use and our lives to Thy service. Evening Graces Tireless Guardian on our way, Thou hast kept us well this day. While we thank Thee, we request care continued, pardon, and rest. Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this day and for Thy presence in it. Forgive us if we have not made it a better day and help us to be tomorrow what we failed to be today. Our Father God, we thank Thee for this evening meal. As Thou hast been mindful of us, so help us to be mindful of Thee, that we may know and do Thy will. Our Father in Heaven, Thou hast given us all things richly to enjoy. We bring our thanks to Thee at this evening meal. Bless us as we partake of this food, and keep us mindful of the needs of others. Graces Suitable for Any Meal Noon Graces Father, for this noonday meal, we would speak the praise we feel. Health and strength we have from Thee, help us Lord to faithful be. Heavenly Father, help us to see the beautiful things in earth and sky which betokens of Thy love. Walk with us in the days we spend together here. May the food we eat and all thy blessing help us to better serve Thee. For health and strength and daily food, we give Thee thanks, O Lord. For this and all Thy mercies, Lord, make us duly grateful. For food and health and friendship, we give Thee thanks, O Lord. We thank Thee, our heavenly Father, for this food. Bless us as we partake of it that it may strengthen us for Thy service. CAMP JOY 11

14 GRACES Scout Benediction May the Great Master of all Scouts be with us til we meet again, Amen. S bar F Ranch Grace For the gifts of food and freedom And hills to roam For crimson sunsets For the earth, our home, For the stars at night And gentle wind in trees Thank you, Great Spirit, For all of these. Amen. Camp Lewallen Grace Beneath the stars above Logan, by the river as it winds, Looking over old Potashnik, and sheltered by the towering pines, We thank you Lord for these blessings this food, this fellowship, and this day. And ask your continued grace and mercy as we carry on the Scouting way. Amen. Camp May Grace We thank you, Lord, in every way For the gifts you give to us each day, For the gifts of life, the gifts of love, The gifts of friends and heavens above. For every Scout who does his best, May this food of ours be blessed. Amen. Florida Sea Base The Keys Blessing Bless the creatures of the sea, Bless this person I call me. Bless the Keys you made so grand, Bless the sun that warms the land. Bless the fellowship we feel, as we gather for this meal. Amen. Northern Tier Wilderness Grace For food, for raiment, For life and opportunity, For sun and rain, For water and portage trails, For friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, O Lord. Amen. Philmont Grace For food, for raiment, For life, for opportunity, For friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, O Lord. Amen. Summit Grace For this time and this place, For Your goodness and grace, For each friend we embrace, We thank Thee, O Lord. Amen. 12 CAMP JOY

15 GENERAL INFORMATION MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS Every Scout and leader attending camp must upon arrival present a completed health record: Parts A, B, and C of the Annual Health and Medical Record. Part C must be signed by licensed medical personnel (limited to a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician s assistant, or nurse practitioner). The Annual Health and Medical Record requires a yearly medical exam by licensed medical personnel for all Scouts and adults attending camp. Medical recheck takes place in the campsite by the troop counselor, an adult member of the staff, and an adult leader of the troop. Medical forms should remain in the campsite during check-in. Adults who will spend fewer than 72 hours in camp are classified as visiting leaders and are not required to have the physician s statement. They must complete Parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record. Visiting leaders may not swim unless they have Part C of the Annual Health and Medical Record signed by licensed medical personnel. Medical forms can be downloaded from the Summer Camps page at stlbsa.org. The forms can be filled out online, printed, and saved with the typed information. Beware of common errors: missing date of physical, doctor s signature, and tetanus shot date. Note: Due to liability considerations, the BSA requires the Annual Heath and Medical record; Scouts requiring school or sports physicals are encouraged to complete both at the same time. Unit leaders should collect and review all medical forms prior to camp. If the unit leader has any questions concerning a Scout s medical form, the leader should contact the Scout s parents. For the safety of everyone in camp, Scouts and adults are not to attend camp if they have had flu-like symptoms in the 3 days prior to their arrival in camp. Flu-like symptoms include fever (100 degrees or higher), cough, sore throat, chills, headache, fatigue, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Parents and unit leaders are responsible for ensuring that Scouts and adults who are ill do not come to camp. GENERAL INFORMATION 13

16 FEE STRUCTURE One-Week Boy Scout Resident Camp With Troop or Individual If paid in full before April 2: $255 If paid in full between April 2 & June 1: $275 If paid after June 1: $290 Multiple-week discount: $100 off a second week (when the first week is paid in full) Family discount: $100 off each additional Scout attending from the same household (when the first Scout is paid in full) Leaders Up to 10 Scouts: 1 free leader Scouts: 2 free leaders Scouts: 3 free leaders Scouts: 4 free leaders Scouts: 5 free leaders Each additional leader: $90 Provisional Camper Scouts who cannot attend with their home troop or want to attend a second week of camp are invited to attend camp as a provisional camper. Scouts are formed into a troop with other provisional campers or are paired with another willing troop for the week. $265 per Scout if $50 deposit paid by March 11 with balance paid by April 12 $285 per Scout paid after April 2 with balance paid by June 2 $305 per Scout paid after June 2 Merit Badge Day Camper Scouts wishing to attend camp without their troop may attend as a Merit Badge Day Camper. Day campers arrive at camp at 8:30 a.m. and leave at 5:30 p.m. each day; lunch is provided daily. Leadership for Merit Badge Day Campers is provided by the camp commissioner. This program should not be used as a substitute for a full week of overnight camp and does not count towards nights camped for the Order of the Arrow or the Camping merit badge. $140 per Scout if $25 deposit paid by March 11 with balance paid by May 1 $160 per Scout paid after March 11 Camperships Every youth deserves the opportunity to experience summer camp. Camperships were created to ensure that any youth with financial difficulties is not denied an opportunity to attend summer camp at a Greater St. Louis Area Council property. Camperships normally do not exceed 50 percent of the full camp fee, except where extenuating circumstances are present. To apply for a campership, submit an application (available at camping.stlbsa.org) by April 1, 2017; camperships will be available until funds are depleted. Campsites The camp administration reserves the right to place more than one troop in a campsite if fewer than 20 Scouts are registered. Troop campsites have washstands and latrine facilities. No Flames in Tent is marked and prominently displayed in the campsite. Cancellations & Refunds Refunds may be issued in circumstances involving medical or family emergencies and must be requested using the Refund Request Form (available at camping. stlbsa.org) before August 30, GENERAL INFORMATION

17 LEADERSHIP Each troop must have at least two registered leaders in camp at all times, one of whom must be at least 21; other leaders may be 18 years old or older. Troops sharing campsites by prior arrangement may share leadership to meet this requirement. Every leader in camp must wear the colored wristband provided at check-in. There are no gender restrictions for leadership in the BSA and female adult leaders are welcome at summer camp. However, there are no separate facilities on campsites. Many latrines are unisex, and each troop with female leadership should make appropriate arrangements. Separate shower and latrine facilities for male and female leaders are located in designated areas of camp. YOUTH LEADERSHIP Summer camp is the best opportunity for youth to grow in their leadership abilities and hone their skills. Camp staff and program are designed to work through and utilize your youth leadership whenever possible. Each troop should come to camp with the adult and youth leadership positions filled YOUTH PROTECTION All attending adults must complete Youth Protection Training before attending camp. Adults must not share tents or showers with youth members. Hazing is a form of camper abuse and will not be tolerated. Anyone caught or suspected of abusing a camper will be asked to immediately leave Scout camp property pending the outcome of the investigation. The only exception to these policies is the right of parents to share a tent with their own child. However, though allowed, it is recommended that parents do not exercise this right at camp. Scouts tenting together helps to ensure that the Scouts receive the maximum benefit possible from the summer camp experience. It also helps prevent any unnecessary misunderstandings or awkward situations. Any camp leader or staff member who suspects, knows of, or witnesses a child being abused at camp or at a unit meeting or activity is mandated by law to notify proper officials. While at camp, all suspected child abuse incidents (i.e., physical, emotional, and sexual) must be reported to the camp director immediately. GENERAL INFORMATION 15

18 SWIMMER QUALIFICATION Pre-Camp Swim Test If your troop conducts a pre-camp swim test, fill out the Swimmer form. Signature of a qualified BSA, Red Cross, or YMCA lifeguard is required as well as the Scoutmaster/ adult leader who was present during the swim check. Pre-camp swim tests are honored only if the required paperwork is properly completed. Tests must be performed in accordance with BSA Swimming test standards and must be supervised by a certified BSA, Red Cross, or YMCA lifeguard. Bring a list of youth and adults who took the test showing the skill level they earned in the test: Swimmer, Beginner, or Non-Swimmer. The list must be signed by the unit leader and the certifying lifeguard and include a note attesting that the swim test was conducted according to the BSA requirements listed below. Swimmer Test The swimmer test demonstrates the minimum level of swimming ability required for safe deep-water swimming. The various components of the test evaluate the several skills essential to this minimum level of swimming ability. Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. Beginner Test Jump feet-first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place. The entry and turn serve the same purpose as in the swimmer test. The swimming can be done with any stroke, but no underwater swimming is permitted. The stop assures that the swimmer can regain a stroke if it is interrupted. The test demonstrates that the beginning swimmer is ready to learn deep-water skills and has the minimum ability required for safe swimming in a confined area in which shallow water, sides, or other support is less than 25 feet from any point in the water. 16 GENERAL INFORMATION

19 BE PREPARED FOR CAMP EQUIPMENT Every troop should determine if it has everything necessary for a quality program. Remember that there is no electricity in the campsite. Consult the Scoutmaster s Handbook for a more detailed list. Troops are encouraged to bring all their own camping gear; however, Camp Joy does have basic equipment for rental. If your troop is interested in renting gear, request an equipment rental form from phil.reis@scouting.org. This form must be returned to the council office no later than May 15. It s important for Scouts in your troop to bring everything they need to have a successful week at camp. See the equipment checklists on the next pages. PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Water bottle Completed & signed medical form Medications with directions Duffel bag or pack Swimsuit (pack on top) Towels (pack on top) Summer uniform Sturdy shoes/boots suitable for hiking Raincoat or poncho Sweatshirt or jacket Sunscreen Shower shoes/sandals Camp T-shirts Underwear Socks (6+ pair) Washcloth Soap in container Toothbrush & paste Shampoo Hairbrush or comb Fork, knife, and spoon (Camp Gamble) Flashlight & batteries Insect repellent (non-aerosol) Pocketknife Personal first aid kit Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Pillow Pajamas Wristwatch Camp stool/chair Merit badge pamphlets & advance work Writing & drawing materials Boy Scout Handbook CPR certification (or GSLAC Red Card ) Spending money Camera Hawaiian shirt for Beach Party Baseball glove Bandannas Items prohibited are firearms or ammunition, fireworks, alcoholic beverages, sheath knives, and aerosol products (aerosol cans pose an environmental and safety hazard). Items not recommended are electronic devices (such as Nintendo DS, ipods, radios, cell phones), items of value, and extra food that might attract animals. Campers should mark all of their equipment and clothing with their names. A Scout is welcome in any Scout camp, whether or not he owns a Scout uniform. GENERAL INFORMATION 17

20 TROOP EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Lawn chairs for leaders Campsite games such as glow-in-the-dark Frisbees, wiffle ball, etc. Troop Merit Badge pamphlet library Troop first aid kit include sunscreen and afterburn lotion such as aloe Water cooler Large battery-operated clock Cooler for ice, extra foodstuffs, and medicine storage varmint proof Wax fire starters and newspapers Spices sugar, cinnamon, pepper, packets of condiments Coffee, tea, and creamer Hose and nozzle Duct tape lots of uses including covering thumbs during woodcarving Clothesline and clothes pins Binders twine Sealable 5 gallon buckets are great for smellables storage or as a clothes washer Soap and dispenser for wash basin Dutch oven Citronella candle Aluminum foil Large trash bags Dish drainer(s) Hand ax and bow saw Battery powered lantern Troop, Patrol and American Flag Scouring pads to clean patrol gear on Friday night Thumb tacks for bulletin board Troop records for O.A. FIRST AID For basic first aid, the unit leader conducts minor treatment of youth and adults. Each troop should bring the following in a first-aid kit to the campsite: 2-inch roll bandage (1) 1-inch roll bandages (2) 1-inch roll adhesive tape (2) 3- to 6-inch elastic bandages (6) 40-inch triangular bandages (4) 3x3-inch sterile pads (12) assorted bandages (6) alcohol swabs (24) Neosporin (triple antibiotic) petroleum jelly ½% Cortisone cream biodegradable soap (2 bars) sunscreen sunburn lotion (aloe vera) insect repellant eye drops baking soda cornstarch Imodium AD Mylanta Tylenol Ibuprofen Benadryl thermometer paper cups scissors tweezers needle safety pins medical logbook for recording first-aid care and medication dispensed 18 GENERAL INFORMATION

21 CAMP SCHEDULE The daily or weekly schedule is not the program. It is a tool for planning and administering the program. It is a timetable for certain formal activities and a checklist of opportunities. The camp program and the scheduling of the troop s part in the camp program are the responsibility of the camp director and camp staff. The primary responsibility of the camp staff is to see that each troop has a great camping experience. OPEN AREAS Open areas give Scouts a chance to explore parts of the camp that interest them and every program area is open for Scouts. Several handicraft merit badges are available during open areas. Taking advantage of open areas is also a great time for Scouts to meet with their merit badge counselors. Free swim and open boating are offered during open areas. SIESTA Siesta is from 1 to 2 p.m. each day and is a rest period during which camp idles. This is an opportunity for Scouts and leaders to take a nap, relax at the campsite, read a book, and generally recharge for the second half of the day. Tuesday s siesta also hold the camp interfaith service at 1:30 p.m. HEALTH & SAFETY For a healthy and safe week at camp, use the following guidelines: Drinking Water Proper amounts of water are important during hot weather. Troops are encouraged to use water coolers. Each Scout and leader must carry a canteen or water bottle and drink extra water each day. Rest at Camp The amount of sleep a Scout gets can make the difference between a great camping experience and a poor one. Everyone needs an adequate amount of sleep to function in a cheerful and positive manner. The camp Scoutmaster is responsible for making sure that each Scout has the opportunity to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. This means each troop should respect quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. GENERAL INFORMATION 19

22 CAMP SAFETY PROCEDURES The buddy system must be used at all times. Fires should be put out when leaving the campsite. No fire should be left unattended. Fire orders and severe weather procedures are posted in each campsite and should be reviewed with the entire membership of the troop. Unit leaders appoint a fire marshal for their troop and review the responsibilities of that position with the selected Scout on Sunday. No one should be transported in the cargo section of trucks. All buildings are smoke-free. Smokers, please smoke in a safe manner away from Scouts. It is unacceptable for anyone younger than age 18 to use tobacco products of any type at any time during camp. Closed-toed shoes should be worn at all times while walking around camp. Sandals are appropriate for the waterfront and the shower house. The camp setting offers a great opportunity to observe plant and animal wildlife in their natural surroundings. Scouts and adults must not feed or try to catch any wildlife. Problems with any type of wildlife should be reported to the camp office immediately. Upon departure from camp, all Scouts must leave with their unit leadership, parent, guardian, or an individual approved by the parent or guardian. Written permission must be provided by the legal parent or guardian to the unit leadership if a Scout may leave camp with someone other than those listed above. This maintains accountability of all Scouts and provides for their safety. Camp staff under the guidance of their camp director monitor camp for unauthorized persons. The central camp staff and the camp rangers provide assistance. Any questions or concerns regarding an unauthorized person should be referred to the camp director. Those persons found not to be official guests of the camp or a Scout unit will be asked to leave and escorted off the premises. Local law enforcement officers will be contacted if necessary. Any problems or safety concerns regarding unauthorized persons should be referred to the camp director. 20 GENERAL INFORMATION

23 GENERAL GUIDELINES Many accidents that happen at camp can easily be avoided. Leaders should emphasize safety and carefully supervise activities to prevent careless accidents. A Scout s experience at camp can be limited by a careless accident. Always wear shoes. Open-toed shoes are not allowed at camp. Use sun screen. Don t play with knives. Drink lots of water. Don t push a Scout to try something he is not mentally or physically able or ready to do. Do no activities without adequate supervision. Alcohol & Drugs Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs of any type are not tolerated at Greater St. Louis Area Council camps. Possession means automatic dismissal from the camp property, and there is no refund of unused camp fees. Leaders need to inform parents of this policy so they are not embarrassed when visiting on Parents Night. Automobile Policy Boy Scouts of America regulations prohibit using the cargo area of trucks (including pick-ups with camper shells) and trailers for transportation of passengers, or persons riding on tailgates. Each occupant should have and use a seat belt. Drivers of vehicles must be at least 18 years of age, with a current driver s license. All vehicles must have seat belts for the number of occupants as per state law. Only one vehicle per unit is permitted in campsites to load/unload equipment at the opening/close of each week and must be removed immediately to the central parking lot (based on the weather and discretion of the camp director). Golf carts are only authorized for use by unit leadership to transport individuals with disabilities around the camp for official business. They will not be authorized to transport other campers except in case of an emergency. Use of golf carts must be pre-approved by the camp director. Camp Speed Limit The maximum speed limit for all vehicles at camp is 5 miles per hour. Off-road driving is not allowed. Absolutely no cars/ vehicle of any kind will be allowed to remain in campsites. All troop buses, trucks, and trailers must be parked in designated areas. The owner of each vehicle is the person solely responsible for its security. The Greater St. Louis Area Council is not responsible for loss or damage caused by fire, storm, theft, or vandalism to any person, vehicle, and trailers or for any loss or damage to articles left in vehicles. Conservation Practices Do not cut down any trees. Do not hike trails that are marked Closed and do not cut across switchbacks. Only conduct conservation projects that have approval of camp management. Never leave a fire unattended! Make sure to put it dead out with water and dirt. Leave your campsite cleaner than you found it. Pick up any trash you find along camp trails. Personal Bikes A personal bike is allowed at summer camp in accordance with the following: A helmet must be worn and conform to the Cycling merit badge recommendations. Scouts must ride on approved trails or roadways following the rules of the road found in the Cycling merit badge pamphlet. A bike trail at Carlyle Lake is available on Thursday during Choose Your Own Adventure Day. GENERAL INFORMATION 21

24 ORDER OF THE ARROW AT CAMP NISHA KITTAN LODGE The Order of the Arrow (O.A.) plays a vital role in the council s camping program. Members of the Order of the Arrow represent Scouting s honored campers. Please set the best example possible for all Scouts and adults to follow. NISHA KITTAN LODGE Nisha Kittan Lodge prides itself on promotion and service to our camps. As Scouting s National Honor Society, the O.A. s purpose is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit, and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Elections The Order of the Arrow membership requirements are: Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. After registering with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term Boy Scout Resident Camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps. Youth must be younger than age 21, hold the BSA First Class rank or higher, and be elected by the youth members of their unit following approval by the unit leader. Adults (age 21 or older) who are registered in the BSA and meet the camping requirements may be selected following nomination to the lodge adult selection committee. Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the O.A. fulfill its purpose, and is not for recognition of service, including current or prior positions. Selected adults must be an asset to the O.A. because of demonstrated abilities and must provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge. The number of adults nominated can be no more than one-third of the number of youth candidates elected, rounded up where the number of youth candidates is not a multiple of three. In addition to the one-third limit, the unit committee may nominate the currently serving unit leader (but not assistant leaders), as long as he or she has served as unit leader for at least the previous 12 months. Example: With 11 youth elected, four adults plus the unit leader can be nominated. Youth elections should be scheduled through your troop representative at a chapter meeting. Chapter meetings are held on the same nights and at the same location of the district roundtables. If you re unable to make contact with your chapter, contact the lodge advisers at oalodge114@ gmail.com. Elections are held at summer camp on Monday evening. All youth elections and adult nomination forms must be received at the council service center by May 1 of the current camp year if conducted outside of camp. 22 CAMP JOY

25 O.A. SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE LODGE MEETING Monday, 1 p.m. All members of the Order of the Arrow are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to secure support for the O.A. Call-Out later in the week. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Monday, 8:30 p.m. Nisha Kittan Lodge invites all campers to share ice cream and a movie! We ll explain to the new Scouts our purpose and describe the call-out ceremony later in the week. Note: At least one adult leader should accompany your Scouts to this event. ORDER OF THE ARROW CALL-OUT Wednesday, approximately 8 p.m. The last scheduled event of Family Night, this ceremony recognizes those Scouts and Scouters who were elected this year into the Order of the Arrow. Ceremonies are held on immediately after the Family Night campfire. BROTHERHOOD CEREMONY Thursday, 9 p.m. BROTHERHOOD CONVERSION Have you been an Arrowman for at least 10 months? Are your dues current? If so, you can seal your membership in the Order of the Arrow. The O.A. coordinator will conduct sessions to prepare you for conversion. Conversion requires completing the questioning of study materials, a small service project, and preparation for the ceremony. Converting to Brotherhood in Nisha Kittan Lodge is free. Opportunities are announced by the O.A. camp coordinator. The study guide for this session is at stlbsa.org. You can download the study guide and start studying now! For the lodge to meet one element of the National O.A. Journey to Excellence standards, we need to convert at least 30 percent of eligible Ordeal members in our lodge to Brotherhood every year. VISITORS FROM OTHER COUNCILS Nisha Kittan Lodge may not call out candidates from a visiting out-of-council unit unless the unit leader presents a letter from the home lodge chief requesting the call-out and identifying the members to be called out. A signed copy of the home lodge s unit election report must accompany this letter. Send copies of the letter and election report to the Nisha Kittan Lodge chief at oalodge114@gmail.com prior to May 30 of the current summer camp year. More information about Nisha Kittan Lodge is available at: nisha-kittan.org CAMP JOY 23

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