BIG MUDDY DISTRICT presents. DAY CAMP 2018 SUPERhero academy

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1 BIG MUDDY DISTRICT presents DAY CAMP 2018 SUPERhero academy

2 2018 SUPERHERO ACADEMY BIG MUDDY DISTRICT DAY CAMP STAFF Big Muddy Day Camp Mission Statement: The mission of Cub Scout Day Camp is to develop moral character and good citizenship, to encourage physical and mental growth, to provide opportunities for advancement, to learn new skills, to share old skills, to strengthen packs and dens, and to have FUN!! These goals will be accomplished in a communal outdoor living experience that is, above all, safe. KEY STAFF District Executive & Staff Advisor Tanner Fuson Day Camp Director Brandon Murry Day Camp Program Director Sara Corder Registrar Susan Dallstream

3 Welcome to SUPERHERO ACADEMY! Your week at camp will be filled with fun and exciting adventures as together we explore and have fun. The Staff have prepared a glimpse, both serious and whimsical, at numerous adventure stations throughout the camp. Your visit promises to be fun - but it won t be easy - as your Scouts will need all their physical and mental strength to overcome the challenges that await at Day Camp. The arriving Scouts are excited about their week of exploration, competition, and games, and we all know the weather will be just perfect. The Staff are ready and here to make sure your adventures are pleasing and memorable. Upon your arrival be sure to check in daily with the registrar at Headquarters (administration/health tent). She wants to know that all the Scouts from your pack have arrived and will share with you any special information for the day. All of us are waiting for you to arrive. Enjoy SUPERHERO ACADEMY! Your Top Notches, Brandon & Sara 3

4 SUPPORT AREAS ADMINISTRATION/HEALTH TENT: HEADQUARTERS (HQ) FIRST AID STATION: GENERAL HOSPITAL AT HQ TRADING POST: THE COLLECTOR ACADEMY CLASSES ARCHERY: MARKSMANSHIP 101 BB GUNS: ENHANCED SIGHT 101 OATH & LAW: DEVELOP YOUR SUPERHERO OATH MASK CAPE CRAFT: COSTUME CREATION 101 FLAG ETIQUETTE: PATRIOTISM 101 OBSTACLE COURSE: ENHANCES SENSES 102 CONSERVATION HIKE: TIME TRAVEL 101 TENT SETUP: CREATING A HIDEOUT 101 GAGA BALL: REFLEXES AND ENDURANCE 101 SLINGSHOTS: ENERGY BLASTS 201 WEATHER: WEATHER CONTROL 201 LEATHER CRAFT: COSTUME ENHANCEMENT 201 STRONGMAN: SUPER HUMAN STRENGTH 201 WATER GAMES: WATER CONTROL 201 CLIMBING TOWER: GRAVILTY CONTROL 301 RELAY RACES: SUPER SPEED 201 MAP & COMPASS: TELEPATHY 201 LEGO ROBOTICS: ANIMATION 301 FIRST AID: HEALING 101 4

5 Table of Contents Topic Page Pre-Camp Information : Pack Coordinators, Walking Groups, Forms, Registrar 6 Parents Note, Permission Slip 7-9 What happens the Sunday before camp At Camp Attendance, Check-In, Late/Early Example of Daily Attendance Sheet 14 General Information (uniform, ceremonies) Flag Etiquette 18 Other Information (what to bring to camp,...) 19 Advancement/Evaluation Information 20 Day Camp Recognitions 21 Health & Safety Rules and Regulations Emergency Procedures Youth Registration and Insurance Coverage 28 Special Program Features 29 Free Time and Rainy Day Ideas How do you get to Confederate Park 32 Evaluations of Superhero Academy Map of Camp 35 Early Release Form 36 5

6 PRE-CAMP INFORMATION PACK COORDINATORS Your Pack's Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for all communications between Day Camp and the pack, so it is very important for us to know who the pack coordinator is at all times. If the pack s coordinator changes, please call your registrar (see inside front cover) with that information. Coordinators should be aware that all leaders - with the exception of Den Chiefs - must be 18 years old. All youth under 18 must be registered members of the BSA. This means neither girls under 18 (except BSA Venturers) nor younger siblings may be on camp property. It is recommended that there be 1 ADULT LEADER FOR EVERY 5 SCOUTS. There must be 2 adult leaders with a group at all times, no matter how few scouts a pack might have. WALKING GROUPS Our areas can handle up to 16 scouts at one time. If your Pack is larger than this you may be asked to divide them into smaller groups to stay in line with this number. Be sure to have in mind how you want to divide the pack if necessary. You may choose to divide along den lines, or the Wolf, Bear line - whatever way you choose HEALTH FORMS DO NOT SEND HEALTH FORMS TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE You will need sections A & B. The link below will get you a copy of the current form. Each and every person, whatever age, must have a completed health form on file to be allowed to remain in camp. This includes Cubs, Den Chiefs, Walking Leaders, participants and Staff. Before health forms are turned in, the Pack Coordinators should check to make sure it is complete. Every question should have an answer, even if the answer is not applicable. The form must be signed, giving permission to treat, even if it is for an adult. Take note of all health information and inform all walking leaders if there is a health problem. Please be sure sections A & B on the form are included and signed and that a photocopy of an insurance card is attached. Health forms are to be returned to the registrar at Roundtable on May 1st sooner if possible. If you are waiting for one or two scouts, turn them in anyway and add the others later. Your registrar's name, address and telephone number is: Susan Dallstream 692 W 93 rd St Richmond, MO Health form: 6

7 Following is a SAMPLE LETTER TO PARENTS to inform them of pack rules and regulations, and a SAMPLE PERMISSION SLIP. The parent's letter and permission slip is only a guideline for your use. PARENTS NOTE Dear Parents: Day Camp is just around the corner and I know your son is looking forward to four days of fun and adventure. So that camp will be a time to remember, I would like to share some thoughts with you. 1. We will leave each day from at. We will return around pm at. If your son cannot attend camp on any day, please call. The camp emergency phone number is Be aware that this is to be used ONLY for emergencies. Call the Coordinator first at Be sure your son's health form has been completed, signed and returned to me by / /. 2. Your son will need to bring daily: a. 1 re-useable water bottle b. Sack lunch - a cooler will be provided for storage, but do not send mayonnaise, fish or other items that spoil easily. c. Whatever the weather, your son will get wet during the activities at camp, so please consider sending a towel and/or dry clothes. 3. Camp uniform will consist of the Day Camp T-shirt, jeans or shorts, sturdy shoes (tennis shoes) and socks. NO SANDALS. Since we will be in the sun, you may want to send a hat. Be SURE your son's name and our pack number is on all items that can be separated from him. 4. ABSOLUTELY NO KNIVES OR WATER GUNS!!!! 5. Rain gear should be sent upon need. A garbage bag makes a great disposable raincoat. It is your decision whether or not your son attends camp on rainy days - camp will not be canceled due to rain. 6. Any medication should be sent to camp with a walking leader, along with written instructions in the original prescription bottle. The medication should be dispensed by the walking leader. The camp nurse should be aware of the medicine. 7. A list of achievements that your son has earned at camp will be sent home for you to record in his book at the end of Day Camp. 8. There will be items for sale at the Trading Post, so you might want to send some money for purchases. The Trading Post will be open daily. 7

8 9. Your son will be in the GREAT OUTDOORS all day and might come in contact with poison ivy. You may want him to bathe immediately upon arriving home using Fels Naptha Soap, which is best for removing ivy oils. Washing his clothes immediately also prevents ivy from spreading. 10. Check for chigger bites and ticks daily. Have him bathe with ½ cup of bleach added to his bath water. Spray him with bug repellent each morning thoroughly around tight places in clothing (socks, waistbands, etc.) 11. If for any reason your child must be picked up at camp by you or someone you designate, a signed note from home must be sent the morning (or earlier) of the event. Please identify who will be picking up the child and at what time. (Arrangements must be made with the pack for the details of the pick up.) The person (even if it is a parent) will be asked to present picture identification to the camp staff before your child is released. 12. Any child repeatedly causing problems will be sent home. With your help and cooperation, Day Camp will be a fun experience he will always remember. Pack Day Camp Coordinator phone Pack Walking Leader phone 8

9 PERMISSION SLIP I give permission for my child to go to the Cub Scout Day Camp held at Confederate Park in Higginsville from June 4 th - 7 th, I understand that s/he will be riding in cars with the adult leaders of Pack. I understand that my son must meet the pack at at a.m. and that I will pick him at at p.m. I will notify the Pack Coordinator at _( ) - if my child is unable to attend camp for any reason. Signed Daytime phone # Dad s Cell Phone # (If applicable) Mom s Cell Phone # (If applicable) 9

10 SUNDAY BEFORE CAMP The Sunday before your week of camp, Registration (administration tent) will be open from 12:00-3:00pm for you to pick-up your pack s supplies (T-shirts, rotation schedule...). You will also be able to prepare your campsites at that time. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a flag ceremony and special den time activities. It is recommended you take advantage of this time so you are ready Monday for the FUN and adventures. PACK SACKS & PACKETS Sunday your pack will be given a sack that will have your pack number written on the outside. Contents of the sack will include: a. 1 camp T-shirt for each registered Cub Scout that has a completed and signed day camp health form on camp file. We suggest you put the scouts name and your pack # on the inside of the t- shirt as well as on anything else that may become lost. b. A weekly schedule (make copies for your leaders) for each walking group in your pack. This is your group's day-by-day schedule of events. (You may want to staple this schedule to the front of this booklet so you won't lose it). c. One advancement sheet (please make the appropriate number of copies). SPECIAL PRE ORDER ITEMS If your unit ordered and paid in advance for adult Walking Leader Day Camp T-Shirts or other items, they may be picked up on Sunday at administration. SUNDAY SIGN-UP At administration you will be given the opportunity to sign up for Flag Ceremonies and opening. 10

11 CAMPSITES Remember... this is YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME for a week, so dress it up...use the "2018 SUPERHERO ACADEMY theme and let your imagination run!!! Whatever you choose, your Cubs will welcome the chance to help with ideas and construction. A campsite MUST have the following items: a. Storage for scouts equipment & supplies b. Coolers with plenty of ice for food storage c. Hand washers (soap, rinse, drying) d. Trash bag or container e. Shelter, such as a dining fly, tarp or tent f. Seating Suggested items and atmosphere for your campsite might include: a. campsite banner or flag b. campsite entrance c. games d. table covers e. individual storage for scout s supplies All family members are invited to assist in your campsite setup. Children are not allowed in Activity Areas during setup. Campsite setup begins no earlier than 12:00 pm after you have checked in at administration. Don t forget to bring water for those setting up. 11

12 AT CAMP DAILY ATTENDANCE SHEETS These sheets are available at: There are two types of daily attendance sheets, one for the adults and Den Chiefs and one for scouts that plan on being in camp at any time. You need 5 copies of the scout sheet and 5 of the adult/den Chief sheet. This allows you to keep one for your record. On the scout s Daily Attendance Sheets list each scout alphabetically. A column will allow you to mark each scout s attendance for each day of the week s/he is at camp. The adult/den Chief form will need to be completed listing each adult and Den Chief alphabetically. Mark their attendance daily in the appropriate box. Do NOT list a Day Camp staff member or a Youth Staff member on your roster unless they are actually walking with the unit sometime during the week. Do NOT indicate what days that you expect the adults to be attending camp. Use the daily copies to indicate what adult is in camp on that day. DAILY CHECK-IN After unloading from your vehicles and before opening flag, turn in your daily attendance sheet copy to the registrar at the administration tent indicating which scouts or adults are in attendance on any particular day and the reason for the absence of any scout. Everyone in camp must be on the check-in sheet. These check-in sheets must be turned in as a pack - not by den or walking group. You will receive colored bracelets for every adult and Den Chief who is authorized to be in camp that day. The bracelet must be worn all day. You will be asked why scouts are not attending as a check to make sure there is no child missing who is expected at camp. You should call parents if a scout does not show up to confirm s/he won t be there during the day. 12

13 VERY IMPORTANT LATE ARRIVALS Any camper arriving in camp late (after opening flag) must check in at administration to be added to the pack's daily check in sheet. Do not mark them in the morning if they are not there. Two adults will need to meet the scout at administration and take him to the pack. Parents will not be able to take children to the packs location as they must have a health form on file to be on site and we still follow youth protection guidelines. EARLY RELEASE PROCEDURES Every camper leaving camp early must have a signed note from their parent on file with registration. A separate note will be required for each day. This note must contain the time the scout is expected to leave and who will be picking them up. You will find the early release form on page 36 of this guide or extra copies will be at registration, please complete the top portion and turn this note in with your morning paperwork. When the scout is ready to leave: The walking leader from the pack will escort the scout to the administration tent for pick up. Remember per youth protection standards two adults will need to walk with the scout. The person picking up the scout will be asked to present a photo ID before the scout will be allowed to leave camp. This rule will apply to everyone including parents. An early release form will need to be completed and signed by the Walking Leader and Camp Director. These procedures are set by Council and we cannot make exceptions. Please understand that these rules are for the safety of our scouts. Remember that we don't know your parents and these rules are to ensure the safety of all our young scouts, so please, cooperate with our staff. Please Note: Releases will be processed until 1 hour prior to closing. If the scout must leave within that time period before closing, please schedule it before so that staff can concentrate on closing activities. 13

14 SAMPLE ATTENDANCE SHEETS 14

15 GENERAL INFORMATION CAMP UNIFORM VERY IMPORTANT FOR CAMPER SECURITY Scouts: Current Camp T-shirt, shorts or jeans, tennis shoes and socks, hat (highly recommended). Sweatshirt or jacket when needed (Keep at camp all week). NO SANDALS or WHEELED SHOES for your safety. We are asking that Packs do NOT put the names of the Scouts permanently on the shirts. This is for safety of the Cubs while away from Camp. Removable name-tags are highly recommended. Adults: Current Day Camp T-shirt or similar T-shirt and wrist band required, shorts or jeans, tennis shoes and socks, hat (highly recommended). Sweatshirt or jacket when needed (Keep at camp all week). NO SANDALS - for your safety. NO SHORT SHORTS, HALTER/TANK TOPS, INAPPROPRIATE SLOGANS, SWIM SUITS OR ANYTHING THAT SHOWS CLEAVAGE TOP OR BOTTOM. A limited quantity of Adult T-shirts will be available for purchase in the trading post. We encourage all adults to wear conservative summertime attire. Please remember that the Cubs and Scouts are impressionable. Anyone wearing inappropriate attire will be asked to leave or purchase a shirt at the trading post. Cub Scout Day Camp is absolutely not the place for tank-tops, short shorts or muscle shirts. LOOK FOR SUNSHINE - BE PREPARED FOR RAIN No wind, nor hail, nor rain will dampen our spirits. Camp is rarely canceled due to rain. Just bring your rain gear and continue as scheduled. Trash bags make great disposable ponchos. Warning... if the rain don't get you wet - we will!! You might ask parents to send a towel and/or dry clothes for the trip home. Many scouts appreciate a second set of dry socks. WOODSY OWL SAYS: GIVE A HOOT, DON'T POLLUTE It's your camp - be proud of it!! Help keep it clean. Please teach children that a Scout always leaves camp better than s/he found it. Empty your campsite of trash before leaving each night. The trash dumpster located on the property is for camp use only. Do not put your campsite decorations in the dumpster. These decorations must be taken home after the close of camp. 15

16 TRANSPORTATION For your protection, we strongly advise you to have a written permission slip for each scout, signed by the parent(s). It should inform the parents of the mode of transportation to and from camp. National policy states: "Every scout MUST have a seat, and wear a seat belt". Also, please be mindful of passenger air bags. The transportation of scouts in the bed of a pickup truck is prohibited. LOST AND FOUND Any articles found not belonging to you, please return to administration. If you have lost any articles, check at administration. We will not be responsible for any misplaced items!! Be sure to mark names and pack # on everything that can be separated from the scouts. TRADING POST The trading post will be open daily. You may visit during any free time. A vast number of items are available including shirts, day camp mugs, and flashlights, just to name a few! OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES Dens are offered the opportunity of conducting either an opening or closing flag ceremony for the camp. Sunday before camp begins, if you wish to participate, a representative from your pack will be given the chance to sign your group up on a signup sheet at the administration tent. Sign up will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. The proper instructions for presenting and retiring the colors can be found on page 18 of this booklet. Administration will also provide the flag ceremony commands in large print at the flagpole. If you have any questions, please ask at administration, we will be happy to help. Important updated announcements will be given at opening/closing ceremonies and noontime surprise. Please be sure your group is present at each daily ceremony. LUNCHTIME Each person will be responsible for bringing his or her own lunch. Adult leaders are asked to bring a cooler(s) with plenty of ice to keep the group s lunches cold. Remember cold air drops, so put lunches on the bottom and ice on the top (Lunches placed in large individual labeled Zip locked bags work great). Please remember, no mayonnaise, fish or other items that will spoil easily. DON'T FORGET your lunchtime drink!! 16

17 CAMPSITE COOKING No fires are allowed at den homes. Please bring lunches that do not require cooking. CAMP SPIRIT YELL We've got the spirit and we want you to have it too! The Spirit yell will be: WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO! WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, HOW 'BOUT YOU!!! PACK YELL AND SONG Make up a simple pack yell and song to yell and sing along the way! An example of a yell might be - one, two, three we're the best that we can be, Pack! Whatever your Cubs come up with... let us hear you throughout camp! PACK FLAG Who are you? Let the scouts pick a name for the group and then make a flag telling us who you are as you carry your flag from area to area. You must furnish all materials and there are no camp specifications as to what size or material your flag is made. This flag is, also, a great place to display any special awards your group may earn! WATER Drinking water is available from the jugs placed around camp or the spigot by the restrooms. Take what you need use what you take. This is city water just like home so use it for drinking and sanitation. SPECIAL NEEDS No Scout will be denied the opportunity to participate in camp or any program activity. If you have a Scout who is in need of special arrangements, assistance, or modifications, please contact the Camp Director as early as possible so that arrangements may be made. If you have a Scout or Adult that will need to be transported to program areas, please notify us as early as possible. You can find the special needs request in the back of this handbook as well as online (hoac-bsa.org). You may requests to the Camp Director. DO NOT send to the Scout Office. TAG-ALONGS/SIBLINGS Tag-Alongs are not allowed at camp. A Tag-Along is any child under the age of 18 who is not a registered Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venturer and who is not serving on camp staff. This includes siblings of Walking Leaders or Adults who stop by camp. This is NATIONAL Standard and our camp will enforce this policy. Please save everyone time and effort by making sure all adults are aware of this rule 17

18 FLAG ETIQUETTE The flag will fly each day in Day Camp. All Cubs, Den Chiefs, and leaders are expected to be present at flag - raising and lowering ceremonies. The camp salutes the colors when commanded to do so, and the salute is held until the flag reaches the top and the command two is given. At retreat, the camp is commanded to salute when the flag starts down and the salute is held until the command two is given and the flag is removed from the flag rope. Commands: "Camp attention": Each camper stands quietly, hands at side, eyes on color guards. "Camp salute": Cub Scout salute if in camp T-shirt or Scout uniform; civilian salute for others. "Two": Command given when salute may be dropped. "Color Guard advance": Designated person gives this command when group should start the flag ceremony. "Color guard retreat": Designated person gives this command when the flag has been properly placed and signifies the end of the ceremony. Raising and Lowering: When the flag is raised in the morning it is spoken of as "Colors". When the flag is lowered at the end of the day it is called "Retreat". Hoisting: Check the ropes, untangle if necessary. All clasps should be fastened on the flag before it is started upward. At colors one guard may hold the flag as the color bearer attaches it to the rope before raising it briskly to the top. At retreat, the color guard steps forward to catch the flag as it is lowered so that it does not touch the ground. The upper corner of the flag should be in the color bearer's hand before he unfastens the clasps. Camper conduct and salute: Cubs should stand at attention, hats removed, hands at sides, all eyes on the flag. There should be no talking, giggling or whispering. Folding: The Flag is held by the color guard with the blue field nearest the flagpole. The Flag is folded in half lengthwise, then folded in half again lengthwise so that the blue field is on the outside. Fold the flag in triangular folds beginning at the end away from the flagpole (stripe end). When finished the Flag will be folded in a triangle with blue showing all the way around. (See Wolf book for more instruction.) The Flag is carried with the point forward. Once folded the flag is given to the Camp Director. Ceremony: The "ceremony" takes place after the flag has been raised or before it is lowered. The ceremony itself varies but may consist of the Pledge of Allegiance or any appropriate opening or closing ceremony. The Den Leader or Den Chief of the pack conducting the Flag ceremony should be at the flagpole to assist if needed. Staff will be available should your Cub Scouts have difficulty with Raising or Lowering the flag. ANY PERSON ANYWHERE ON THE CAMP GROUND SHOULD STAND AT ATTENTION, FACING THE FLAG, DURING THE FLAG CEREMONIES. 18

19 OTHER INFORMATION LEADERS' DAILY BRING LIST: sack lunch water bottle coolers with ice (for lunch storage) container of water OPTIONAL: hat bug repellent roll of trash bags SCOUTS DAILY BRING LIST: sack lunch reusable bottle of water group Daily Check-In sheet Walking Leader Guide booklet (this book) group schedule Camper s medicine your own supply of crayons, etc. ideas for games, crafts, etc. group pick-me-up treats raincoat, poncho or trash bag backpack for personal items OPTIONAL: Spray bottle or empty bottle (NO water guns) money for trading post bug repellent hat DAY CAMP STAFF This fun and exciting adventure has been made possible by a special group of people - your camp staff... fellow scouters, parents, teachers and other adults who have volunteered their time, efforts and talents. Our hats off to them... they've been GREAT-T-T!!! Boy Scouts or Venturing Crews have signed up to be Youth Staffers. These Scouts are participants in our day camp experience. They will be assisting the adult staff in their program areas. This is a weeklong commitment with leadership responsibilities. Not only do they help the Cub Scouts in program areas, but hopefully through their example, encourage the scouts to become Boy Scouts. A big cheer for a great bunch of kids... we couldn't do it without them!!! 19

20 ADVANCEMENT SHEETS In your Sunday Pack Packet, you will be given an advancement sheet (please make the appropriate number of copies). We recommend that the walking leaders keep track of advancement requirements earned each day, then after camp is over, transfer to individual advancement sheets to be sent home to parents to be recorded in scouts' rank book. EVALUATION SHEETS Please take the time to fill out the evaluation sheet found at the back of this booklet. A TURNED IN EVALUTATION IS YOUR TICKET TO GETTING YOUR HEALTH FORMS AND PATCHES. Remember... this evaluation is our only means of communication with you on the quality of the camp we offer. Your honest opinions and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. When filling out the sheet, please keep in mind we cannot change the weather, bugs or terrain of the camp. 20

21 DAY CAMP RECOGNITION AND AWARDS DAY CAMP PATCHES Each registered Cub Scout will receive a day camp patch at closing ceremony on Thursday. COUP BEADS Beads will be given to each scout at every scheduled activity area for "DOING THEIR BEST"! Beads may be worn on their camp nametags. Don't lose them! If a scout loses their beads let us know and we will do our best to replace them. SPIRIT BEADS As you will find out, we love to hear the scouts sing and have a good time. Camp Directors, Program Directors and other key Staff will be giving "spirit beads" to groups they hear singing and giving pack yells along the pathway. FLOODLES Fun, Loving & Outstanding Opportunity for Day campers, Leaders and staff Expressing Special thanks. Staff members will present groups with their special Floodles when they feel the group has displayed outstanding manners and courtesy. This AWARD will only be given to groups that show GENUINE AND SINCERE courtesy ONLY!!! Your group can also develop their own Floodles and present them to other groups and staff for their display of courtesy. Remember the Youth Staffers love to receive these too. 21

22 RULES AND REGULATIONS Only 6-11 year old registered Cub Scouts are allowed in the Day Camp area. The only females (other than registered Cub Scouts) allowed in camp are to be registered BSA Venturers or 18 years old or older working as a staff member or walking leader. Whistles are restricted to camp staff only. All cooking fires must first be cleared and approved at camp administration. Follow all Fire Safety Rules listed below. Smoking is strongly discouraged while with scouts - field strip and use trash containers for cigarette butts. NO SMOKING in any tent or building at any time. Please instruct scouts to use only the porta-pots designated for them. All glass bottles and containers are prohibited. Use the drinking water from the container marked Drinking Water. Do not disconnect any hoses that are attached to water spigots. QUIET SIGN (Cub Scout Sign) will be enforced through Opening/Closing Ceremonies. This sign applies to everyone. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on any Scout Reservation or at any scout function. Everyone should be at the flag mall for opening and closing. However, if for some reason you are not quite at the flag mall when the flag is being raised, please stop, stand in place, and remain quiet until the flag is raised, then progress on to the flag mall quietly. Park in designated areas only. Notify the administration of any late arrivals, early departures or no shows at camp. Buddy System - scouts must always have a buddy with them. Any scout found alone will be taken to administration until his leader (and ONLY THE LEADER) comes for him. Leaders will be responsible for their own scouts. Know where they are at all times. A leader in front and a leader behind the group will help you keep track of your scouts. If a Cub Scout is seen with a pocketknife, it will be confiscated and returned to his leader on Thursday after the close of camp. NO SANDALS allowed in camp. NO SLEEVELESS SHIRTS OR HALTER TOPS allowed in camp (child and adult). NO RUNNING in camp. Stay on established paths. RECOMMENDED - 1 adult leader for every 5 scouts. 22

23 SAFETY YOUTH PROTECTION Bullying of cub scouts is not acceptable. This includes shaming a child to participate when he does not feel comfortable with an activity. Children should be encouraged to participate but not forced. Child abuse is a crime against youth. Child abuse can involve the mental, physical and sexual victimization of children. The Boy Scouts of America has made it a policy that the Scout Executive of each council, as well as key members of professional and volunteer staffs, become familiar with child abuse and its various manifestations. If you suspect that a child in camp is a victim of child abuse, you MUST report this to the Professional at camp or call, and ask for the Scout Executive. Heart of America Council Policy on Youth Protection states: Each unit needs to have at least one adult walking leader trained in Youth Protection in attendance daily. 23

24 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY CAMP WIDE COMMUNICATION For camp wide emergency announcements, emergency gathering, and evacuation the announcement will be made over camp radios and by 3 long blasts on an air horn. The designated gathering spot for all staff and campers in the event of an emergency will be the flag mall area. Once at the flag mall area walking leaders will confirm that all scouts in their respective units are accounted for. If evacuation is required but not a possibility due to flooding, or blocked roads the Directors and DE will move the campers to higher ground and contact emergency services. In the event that emergency services need to be contacted for medical emergencies, police matters, or other reasons contact Camp Administration via phone or radio and they will make the call for help. Camp Administration will notify the Directors and DE immediately if a call is made for help. In the event that a camper needs to be sent home, or a parent needs to be contacted bring the camper to Camp Administration. Camp Administration will notify the Directors and DE if a camper needs to be sent home, and the call will be made there by Camp Administration. Program areas that have specific emergency or safety procedures for that area will have these addressed in that Program Area Guide. EMERGENCY PHONE This is an EMERGENCY PHONE ONLY!!! The number is NO PERSONAL CALLS, except for emergencies, will be permitted. Make sure you know how to reach every scout's parents or guardian in case of an emergency. CAMP VEHICLE There will also be one small off road vehicle that can be used to get around camp quickly. Operation of this vehicle will be limited to Key Staff and others as approved by the Directors or DE. When these vehicles are in use the driver shall have a radio with them at all times. ALERT YOUR SCOUTS TO ALL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES! REMEMBER, IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, STAY WITH YOUR SCOUTS!! DO NOT PANIC! WALK, DO NOT RUN!!! ***IF YOU SUSPECT OR HEAR OF A PROBLEM*** Please report any suspicious activity (or persons, aka Creepers ) immediately to Administration. If you become aware of any news events that may impact the safety of our scouts, please let us know. 24

25 ACCIDENT / INJURY / SICKNESS Take the person to the First Aid station located in the Administration Tent ( The Serve ). If the person should not be moved or cannot be moved have one adult stay with the injured person and designate another leader or staff member to go to the nearest radio or to the First Aid station for help. First Aid staff will come to you. If qualified in first aid or CPR administer appropriate care until First Aid staff arrives. First Aid staff, and Directors will work together to determine appropriate actions. Report all injuries and accidents to First Aid - no matter how minor they may be considered. All injuries and illness requiring intervention beyond basic Scout first aid will be reported using MyBSA- Resources-Incident reporting. ALLERGY/NUT ALLERGY REACTIONS Be aware that some scouts or adults may have allergy reaction to nuts. If someone in your group has a reaction, be prepared to administer the appropriate first aid. Contact First Aid Staff immediately for assistance. ANIMALS Don't go near wild animals. Walking leaders keep the campers away and notify Camp Administration immediately. Do not bring animals to camp. Directors, assisted by Nature Staff will decide the action to be taken. CHIGGERS To help get rid of chiggers before a person scratches them enough to make sores, have the camper take a bath with ½ cup bleach added to the water. Sulphur powder put on the body helps to prevent insects from biting, or spray on insect repellent before coming to camp. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND INFECTION The camp will follow the National Council guidelines regarding communicable disease. In the event of a needing to use these guidelines the Directors and DE will decide the action to be taken. FAINTING Sit the victim down and place his head down between his legs. Contact First Aid Staff. FATALITY In the event of a fatality at camp the DE will institute the Crisis Communication Plan and be supported by the Directors. IF YOU SPOT A FIRE Report the fire immediately to the staff in the Administration Tent. Action to be taken will be determined by the Directors. Do NOT attempt to put the fire out yourself. FIRST AID A registered nurse or doctor will be on duty during Day Camp hours. The First Aid station is located inside the Administration Tent. NATURAL AND MANMADE SITE HAZARDS All natural and manmade hazards that have been identified are marked with ground paint, orange flagging, or in other appropriate ways. The camp map indicates out of bounds areas that are off limits to all but Administration staff. 25

26 INSECT STINGS Bring victim to the First Aid Station for proper treatment. If victim has a life threatening reaction to bee stings, administer medication from bee sting kit at once. Contact First Aid Staff immediately for assistance LOST CHILD Report to Camp Administration as soon as possible; necessary action will be taken by the Director and DE. Take a head count before leaving for camp and again in the vehicle before you leave the camp. A forgotten child could be a lost child. In the event of a lost child all units will be called to the flag mall area. Once at the flag mall area walking leaders will confirm that all scouts in their respective units are accounted for. If the child is not found at the flag mall a search will be started by staff under the direction of the Director and DE. If the child is not found promptly, emergency services will be notified. MEDICATIONS Medications will be dispensed by walking leaders. Cub Scouts requiring medication while at camp must turn this medication in to the person in charge of his Pack, with written instructions. The medication must be in the original prescription bottle. The medication will only be dispensed by the walking leader. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please see the First Aid Staff. OVERHEATED Sit the person down in the shade. Rest at least 15 minutes. Contact First Aid Staff. POISON IVY To help prevent, take a bath immediately upon arriving at home from camp with Fels-Naphtha soap. Wash clothes each day to prevent poison ivy rash. IN CASE OF RAIN Activities will continue to operate as planned under shelter if possible. Other activities will be altered for safety. Camp will not be dismissed and programs will not be delayed due to rain. The Program Staff under the direction of the Directors will instruct the walking leaders on changes in procedure due to rain. IN CASE OF A SEVERE STORMS LIGHTNING, FLOOD, TORNADO Directors and DE will maintain contact with the National Weather Service and use available technology to monitor for lightning and severe weather. In the event of thunder and lightning or a tornado warning, camp will be cancelled and units will be checked out to go home for the day. When programs resume the following day, an amended schedule will be announced, if necessary. SNAKE BITE CARRY the person to First Aid IMMEDIATELY!! Or contact First Aid Staff if the person cannot be moved. Do not attempt to treat victim yourself. Keep the snake bite area lower than the rest of the body. Identify the snake if possible. WATCH FOR SUNBURNS Sun screen and a hat will help. 26

27 TICKS Spray each scout before coming to camp. Wearing a hat will help. Have parents check the scouts for ticks when reaching home. If you find a tick on a scout at camp, please take him to the First Aid Station. If one is found at home, remove the tick and tape it to a piece of paper and bring it to the First Aid Station the next morning. We will need to know the scout s name, Pack number and location on his body where the tick was found. TORNADO WARNING BEFORE CAMP BEGINS Day Camp will be delayed in the event a tornado warning is in effect at 8:00 a.m. Camp will begin one hour after the warning has been lifted SECURITY AND UNAUTHORIZED VISITORS Buddy System - scouts must always have a buddy with them. Any scout found alone will be taken to administration until his leader (and ONLY THE LEADER) comes for him. Every adult in camp is to wear the wristband of the day to indicate they are authorized to be in camp. Visitors or late comers are to report to Camp Administration to gain authorization to be in camp. Adults not wearing a wrist band should be directed to Camp Administration. Report any person not wearing a camp shirt or wristband to Camp Administration immediately. Unauthorized visitors will be approached by a member of Camp Administration or Security to determine their purpose and to either authorize their presence or refuse them entry, and to escort them off premises if needed. If the unauthorized visitor refuses to leave, emergency services will be called by Camp Administration and the Director and DE will be immediately notified. STRESS MANAGEMENT Camp may create stress in staff and unit leaders. The most important thing is that the scouts have fun let s relax and have a good time, too. Please monitor your own leaders and take a break if necessary to cool off. Please help the staff as requested, keep an eye on your scouts and address situations appropriately. We are all here to help the scouts have a great time. Above all, please try to keep a positive attitude. 27

28 YOUTH REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE COVERAGE Please remember that ONLY THOSE CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, AND ADULT LEADERS REGISTERED WITH THE COUNCIL are covered by the Boy Scouts of America's general accident and liability insurance policies. Thus, ONLY REGISTERED CUB SCOUTS are allowed to attend camp. Most Big Muddy District packs re-charter during the month of January, and all your scouts should have been registered with your unit during this annual process. However, some times, many of them are not registered for one reason or another. During the month of May a copy of your unit's new roster will be printed and placed in your unit s sack that you will pick up on the Sunday before your week at camp. The roster should be reviewed very carefully, and any scout(s) not listed who are planning on attending camp should be registered immediately. The daily attendance sheets for your pack submitted on the first day of camp will be reviewed as well. If any unregistered scouts are found at that time, the pack's walking leaders will be notified by a district representative before departing camp on Monday, and given a youth application for each unregistered scout. A completed application and a registration fee or a copy of the pack's receipt from the council office showing payment at the time of re-chartering for each unregistered youth found, must accompany the pack s daily attendance sheets on Tuesday morning. 28

29 SPECIAL PROGRAM FEATURES SHOOTING SPORT PATCH Each cub will be eligible for the shooting sport patch and pins. The head Walking Leader for each group will be responsible to identify which scouts complete the requirements. FAMILY DAY Thursday is family day. The camp will be open to families so encourage parents, grandparents, and siblings to come out to camp and see what we have been doing all week. Please car pool as limited parking will be available. Encourage family members to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. NOONTIME SURPRISE We will have a special surprise for the entire camp at 12:30 pm every day. Special guests and/or treats have been arranged for this after-lunch activity. Every day is different, so don't miss any of them!!! MORE DEN TIME IDEAS Assorted items bring items from home to fill down time. Ideas would include soccer balls, footballs, frisbees, etc. Make a craft - bring all items from home and make a special craft in your campsite. Ideas are in the back of this booklet or bring your own. Play a game - simple ideas for fun games to be played in your campsite can be found in the back of this booklet. Have a songfest - teach the scouts to sing songs. CLOSING THOUGHT REMEMBER... Day Camp is a time for the kids to let go! The quality of fun the scouts have at Camp will depend on our program PLUS you as a leader or parent. Let the scouts yell, get dirty and most of all HAVE FUN! This is the time for the kids to be free from most restrictions. Have fun with them... you have a chance to be one of the kids again. Plan on getting dirty with them... no one will notice! We hope you all have a G R E A T time at THE BIG MUDDY DISTRICT CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP Your CUB DAY CAMP STAFF 29

30 FREE TIME ACTIVITES Splash Tag You ll need several big sponges & one or two large buckets of water. One person is designated as being It. Players run away from It, who tries to tag them by throwing a wet sponge. Once tagged, that person becomes the new It. The great thing about this game is that there s no bickering about whether or not someone got tagged. The splatter on his back says it all!!! Water Brigade Divide the group into two teams standing in parallel lines. Place a bucket of water at one end of each line and an empty bucket at the other end. Give each player a disposable cup. The object of the game is for each team to transfer the water from the filled bucket cup-by-cup to the empty bucket. At the signal, the first players on each team dip their cup into their buckets. The water is passed from player to player on each team by pouring it into next cup. The last players pour their cups into their empty buckets. The winning team is the one that finishes first with the most water. A fast team may fill its bucket first but might meet its Waterloo if a portion of water is carelessly spilled along the way. Paratroopers Materials: 12" square of cloth (a handkerchief works well or cut 12" square from trash bag) Five 12" pieces of string Scissors Wooden clothespin Felt markers in assorted colors Use felt markers to decorate clothespins with face, goggles and jump suits. Pinch the corners of the cloth and tie a string to each corner. Tie all four corner strings together; at the knot, attach a separate piece of string; Finally, tie around the top of the clothespin with the added string. To launch, roll parachutes up around clothespins before throwing. Toss chute into the air with an underhand throw and watch it float in the air. Evaluation Form Fill out the evaluation form with the scouts input. Doing this everyday makes it easy to remember what the scouts liked and suggestions on what could be improved. Prepare for Flag Take time to practice the flag ceremony on the day you have signed up. 30

31 Rainy Day Idea - 1 RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES Early Flying Machines - Learn to identify some different aircraft. Make different designs of paper airplanes, decorate them and fly them. Which designs work best? Try using paper clips to weight the airplanes differently. Supplies: paper, markers, crayons, scissors, paper clips Rainy Day Idea - 2 Movie Mask - Using a paper plate create your own movie mask. Be creative! Share your creature with your den. Supplies: paper plates, string, yarn, crayons, scissors, any specialty items - pipe cleaners, pompons, glitter, etc. Rainy Day Idea - 3 Pinwheels - Make a pinwheel. Supplies: Paper, crayons, markers, push pins, pencils or thin dowels Rainy Day Idea- 4 Rain Painting -You ll need Chinet brand paper plates (the plates must be non-coated), food coloring, and white crayons. Sprinkle a few drops of food coloring on a paper plate. Get into rain gear and walk outdoors with the plate for about a minute and watch as artistic designs appear. Next, for a batik effect, try drawing a white crayon design on a new plate. Then add some food coloring and head out. 31

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33 2018 Superhero Academy Evaluation Sheet PART 1: The SCOUTS opinion and evaluation of the program areas help us to continually improve our camp. Each day s walking leader should fill out the evaluation for the activities attended that day. Circle the appropriate number. 1=poor 2=fair 3=good 4=very good 5=excellent COMMENTS Archery BB Guns Oath & Law Mask/Cape Craft Flag Etiquette Obstacle Course Conservation Hike Tent Setup Gaga Ball Slingshots Weather Leather Craft Strongman Water Games Climbing Tower Relay Races Map & Compass Lego Robotics First Aid OTHER SUGGESTIONS & COMMENTS: 33

34 PART 2 Are you the PACK COORDINATOR or a WALKING LEADER? 1. Did the scouts have fun? Yes No Did you have fun? Yes No Comments: 2. Did you and the scouts enjoy the "Noontime" surprises? Yes No Favorites Suggestions 3. Did your group take advantage of the crafts and/or games listed in this book? Favorites Suggestions 4. What did you think of the Family Day? Should we continue with a Family Day? 5. Other comments 6. What activities would you like to see added to camp next year? Yes! I am interested in working on staff next year. My interests are: Name Phone # Pack # 34

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36 2018 Big Muddy Day Camp Camper Early Release This form is to be completed any time a scout is released from camp, for any reason, prior to the official closing of camp for the day. The form must be filled out completely and signed by the person picking up the child, the Pack Walking Leader, and Camp Key Staff (Director or Staff Advisor). The ID of the person picking up the child will be verified before release. Date: Time: Name of Child being released: Name of Person picking up child: (Verify that this person is pre approved to pick up the child. If they are not listed on permission slip the parent or guardian will be contacted prior to release) Will the Child return to camp? If so when? Reason for leaving camp: Signatures below are required Person picking up child: Printed name: Pack Walking Leader: Printed name: Key Staff: Printed name: ID of the person picking up the child verified? Yes 36