Yuba City Stake / Gridley Stake Aaronic Priesthood. Boy Scout Camp Camp Marin Sierra June 19th 24 th 2017

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1 Yuba City Stake / Gridley Stake Aaronic Priesthood Boy Scout Camp Camp Marin Sierra June 19th 24 th 2017

2 Table of Contents Camp Goals / Key Personnel Page 3 Camp Rules / Camp Address Page 4 Registration, Funds, & Forms Page 5 Leadership at Camp Page 5 Senior Staff Page 5 Varsity Team/Venture Crew Page 6 Scouts/Campers Page 6 Arrival at Camp Page 6 Camp Theme Page 6 Camp Security Page 7 Leaving Camp Early Page 7 Visitors Page 7 First Aid Lodge Page 7 Campsites Page 7 Fires in Camp Page 8 Stoves and Lanterns Page 8 Fire Drills Page 8 Sanitation and Bears Page 8 Meals Page 8 Weather Page 8 Lights out Page 9 Showers Page 9 Saturday Morning Page 9 Schedule Page 9 Merit Badge Program Page 10 Bishop s Night Page 10 Trail to First Class Page 10 Flags Page 10 Youth Leadership Lunches Page 11 Camp-wide Activities Page 11 Evening Campfire Schedule Page 11 Troop of the Week Page 11 Additional Documents Camp Map Page 12 Daily Schedule Page 13 Monday Agenda Page 14 Friday Camp-wide Activities Page 15 High Adventure Activities Page Forms Scoutmaster Checklist Page 18 Check Out Worksheet Page 19 Parent Authorization Page 20 BSA Shooting Sports Auth. Page 21 Campsite Inspection Page 22 Distinguished Unit Award Page Year Old Scouts Page

3 Welcome to our 16th Annual Aaronic Priesthood Scout Camp. This year s camp will be held at Camp Marin Sierra from June We hope our program will meet the needs of all the young men who attend camp. We strive to provide not only fun, but meaningful and spiritual experiences at camp. Our goals for camp are stated below. Again we welcome you to camp and let s make this a tremendously successful and fun Aaronic Priesthood Scout Camp. Registration will be online again this year. Unit leaders can Log on to after April 10th th to access camp information, forms, and to register your unit. Units can go online to register for merit badges starting at 8:00 a.m. on May 8 th. This year s Merit Badge schedule will be available to on April 24 th. Payment for camp is due by May8 th. All payments should be made out to Yuba City California Stake and are to be mailed to Dennis 2012 Aaron Drive, Yuba City, CA Payments must be made from the participating Stake. It is their responsibility to collect funds from the individual Wards within their Stake. Camp Goals: To provide an environment for the bonding of leaders and youth. To improve the organization in Quorums and Troops and to strengthen their relationships. To involve the less involved. To prepare Young Men to become missionaries. To provide tools that will assist Young Men in becoming Eagle Scouts. Camp Leadership Contact Information: Camp Program Director - Yuba City Brian Henry Camp Director - Gridley Darrell Stewart Second Counselor Stake Presidency - Gridley Blane Sannar Second Counselor Stake Presidency - Yuba City Earl Keith High Council Representative - Gridley Andy Haymond High Council Representative - Yuba City Dennis Stone Provisional Scout Master (Senior Staff) - Gridley Rob Floyd Provisional Scout Master (Senior Staff) - Yuba City Assistant Program Director Yuba City Merit Badge Coordinator Gridley Merit Badge Coordinator Yuba City High Adventure Coordinator Gridley High Adventure Coordinator Yuba City Camp Commissioner Yuba City Camp Commissioner - Gridley Parker Barrow Scott Oakes Ken Roberts Dave Doolittle Rob Barth Anders Morrison Gene Barrow Tyler Eccles

4 Camp Rules Camp is rented from Marin Council. All of their rules apply to us. BSA Rules and Church Policy require that all units must have two-deep leadership. BSA rules and State law prohibits the transportation of people on the outside of any vehicle or in the back of any truck or open vehicle. There is no driving outside of designated areas. Driving is prohibited inside of camp. NO EXCEPTIONS. NEVER REMOVE, RELOCATE OR ESTABLISH campfire pits and rings. Use only those rings and pits provided for you by Camp Marin Sierra. NEVER REMOVE, RELOCATE OR ESTABLISH tent platforms. Some camp areas have permanent tents and, or Adirondacks. We are responsible for their care. All axes and hatchets are to be kept with leaders at all times and are to be used only with adult supervision. Buddy System is mandatory Camp Policy. Address for Camp: Camp Marin Sierra BSA P.O. Box 86 Emigrant Gap, CA Phone:

5 REGISTRATION, FUNDS & FORMS All AP Camp Registration will be done online at starting on the morning of April 10 th at 8:00 am. Merit Badge class registration will open up on May 8 th at 8:00 am. Units will not be able to register their scouts for Merit Badge classes unless camp funds have been received for that unit. The cost for camp is $195 per Scout and $125 for Senior Staff. There is no charge for adult leaders. A 2017 AP camp tee shirt will be provided to each person attending camp. The Yuba City California Stake will collect all money directly from each participating Stake before camp. 100% Percent of funds are due by May 8 th from all participating stakes. Please make all checks payable to the Yuba City California Stake and mail them to Dennis 2012 Aaron Drive, Yuba City, CA Tour Plans are not required for AP Camp at Marin Sierra because the camp is within the GEC Council boundaries. Annual Health and Medical Record forms are required for each camper and adult leader on Monday morning at camp registration. Go to follow links for Resources / Forms Library / Annual Health and Medical Record / Four Part Form (PDF) and print forms. Everyone who attends camp must have one of these forms completed and they must be done annually. NO PHYSICALS WILL BE PERFORMED AT CAMP THIS YEAR BY THE CAMP DOCTOR. If any leader or scout arrives at camp without a physical form they will have to return home to get the proper physical before they can enter the camp. Please do all you can to prepare all the necessary paperwork prior to coming to camp. BE PREPARED! CAMP LEADERSHIP Each ward will need to provide two-deep registered leaders for their Scout unit at all times. To successfully implement our first Camp Goal (see page 1), we would hope that all leaders will be able to stay the entire week at camp. At least the primary leader needs to be present in camp for the entire week. Attire for leaders at camp is casual except for evening Flag ceremonies when Class A BSA uniforms are requested. All adult leaders must be registered in their respective unit(s). All exceptions to these leadership guidelines must be cleared with the Camp Director prior to camp. All unit leaders are to have a current BSA youth protection training and BSA Weather Hazard Training Course. Unit leaders are required to attend the Scoutmaster meeting each day at 10:30 to get camp information and report the number of boys and leaders in camp that day.(at least one adult leader must attend) Senior Staff must complete Youth Protection Training. This training can be obtained online at Each individual will need their certificate(s) of completion for camp registration. It is best if you include your BSA ID numbers when you complete this training as it will update the council records. If you need this information units can as the Ward Advancement Chairman to log in to and print out a unit Roster. The roster for the unit will have all the BSA ID numbers for each registered person. SENIOR STAFF The Provisional Scout Masters and the Assistant Program Directors will provide leadership for those young men attending as Senior Staff. Attire for Senior Staff is the Staff shirt when acting in a staff capacity. Senior Staff are youth that are ordained Priests prior to the first day of camp, who have been recommended by their Bishop(s) and submitted to the Camp Provisional Scout Master. There will be mandatory pre-camp training meetings held to help the Senior Staff members prepare themselves for their responsibilities. These events will be held on March 19 th, April 15 th, April 22 rd, May 13 th, and May 27 th

6 Youth years of age who are not serving as Senior Staff will participate at camp in the High Adventure activities. Varsity Teams will be combined with their respective Ward s Venture Crew. SCOUTS / CAMPERS Campers are any youth staying in camp with a unit who are not participating as Senior Staff. They must be 12 years of age by the last day of camp. They must complete the Permission and Release forms provided. ARRIVAL AT CAMP Units need to arrive at camp between 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 19 th. Allow at least 1.5 hours from either the Yuba City or Gridley Stake Center. Only one vehicle per unit will be permitted in campsites this year during load in and load out. Please come prepared for this. Preparations should be made in advance to have all needed equipment loaded into the vehicle that will be going into the campsite. Each camper should plan to pack his or her personal gear into camp. Parking is a major concern for the camp. Please make efforts to carpool and limit the number of vehicles coming up to camp to a minimum as space is very limited. Please also come to camp with an identification sheet in the window that gives the name of driver, troop number, and campsite. Campers and leaders should bring sack lunches to be eaten at unit campsites because dinner will be the only meal provided for them by the Camp on Monday. Senior Staff should arrive in camp by 7:00 a.m. Monday morning. Campsites will be assigned to leaders and class areas to merit badge counselors so they can prepare for the arrival of the campers and be ready to get them started in the camp program Monday afternoon. Every youth/adult must have their completed Parent Authorization and Annual Health and Medical Record forms before they will be allowed to join the camp program. All youth planning to participate in the shooting sports program must have the signed Shooting Sports Authorization forms with them at check in. All Health forms will be reviewed by the Camp Health Officer. The Camp Director or Assistants will verify all forms when the Unit arrives. Campers will need to have bathing suits under their clothing in order to facilitate swim checks completed as they arrive at camp. Unit leaders may want to assess the swimming ability of each scout prior to camp to ensure that they are prepared to pass the basic swim check. This will ensure that they can enjoy the waterfront to the fullest extent. *This year Wrist Bands will be issued to each scout and all staff and other camp leaders for identification purposes. Bands will be issued at registration. All late arrivals should see a camp director to check in and be issued their ID Band. CAMP THEME - 6 -

7 CAMP SECURITY Safety is the responsibility of everyone at camp. Boy Scouts of America requires an action plan to insure safety and provide security for all campers. All visitors not pre-registered will be required to report to the Camp Director and be escorted to the First Aid station to be registered. Everyone in camp will be required to wear a camp wrist band for identification purposed. (See Visitors heading below.) Other portions of our Security Action Plan are included in the body of your camp packet. See Registration, Funds, & Forms (pg 5); Leadership at Camp (pg 5); Leaving Camp Early (pg 7); Visitors (pg 7.) LEAVING CAMP EARLY Any Scout leaving early must have a dated, written permission slip from a Parent or Legal guardian with whom he is currently living. The permission slip must be presented at time of arrival in camp. Phone permission is not an acceptable form of dismissal. The young man s Scoutmaster (or designated unit leader) and the Camp Director must be notified before permission will be granted to leave. Emergency dismissal will be handled according to emergency procedures. Entire troops are not permitted to leave camp early as there are many assignments that need to be completed on the morning of checkout. VISITORS Adult visitors are welcome, but they must check in and out with the Camp Director and will be required to wear wrist bands while checked into camp. A check in form is located at the First Aid station. Medical registration forms will also be required at that time if visitors are staying more than 72 hours. Visitors are welcome to join in meals. Arrangements for meal needs are to be made with the Camp Chef prior to meal time. FIRST AID LODGE A facility for minor injuries is provided. People with serious problems will be taken to Truckee for treatment. A nurse or doctor will be on duty at all times. All medication will be left with the nurse or doctor when arriving at camp. No youth are allowed to dispense medication to themselves or others. CAMPSITES Everyone will need to come prepared to use their own tents. Please observe the Leave No Trace program when using your own tents. As good Scouters, we should leave our campsites better than we found them. DO NOT CHANGE THE LOCATION OR NUMBER OF CAMPFIRE RINGS! Fire equipment and other supplies may be checked out from the commissary. All items checked out from the commissary will need to be cleaned and returned in good order at the end of campfire items not in camp must be reported Tuesday morning at Cracker Barrel or troop will be held responsible for replacement of items

8 FIRES IN CAMP At this time campfires will be allowed in camp. Downed and dead wood is available for camp use, so please DON T bring wood. It is not allowed by the Camp Ranger. Fire suppression equipment is required and will be provided in each campsite. These items should never be removed from campsite except when responding to a fire alarm. Upon hearing the camp fire alarm, all Scouts must report immediately to the Assembly area. The Senior Patrol Leaders from each unit will report to the Program Director when his troop is accounted for and all are present. The Forest Service controls the eventual determination of whether open fires are to be allowed while we are at camp so be prepared for either condition. STOVES AND LANTERNS Liquid gas appliances and fuels ARE NOT ALLOWED at camp as a matter of BSA Policy. Please leave your liquid gas lanterns and stoves at home. Propane stoves and lanterns are encouraged. FIRE DRILLS At least one fire drill will be held. Meet at the flag Assembly area. Assemble by units. Leaders will check to make sure that everyone is present and accounted for. As leaders please prepare your scouts for this event in advance so they understand what they are suppose to do. SANITATION AND BEARS Waste Disposal is important to the general health of camp. Trash bags are available at the commissary for daily campsite clean-up. A dumpster will be available near the commissary. No trash should remain in camp overnight and food should be bear-proofed (none in tents). Daily inspections of campsites will be made by Staff and units will be judged as to how they compare to BSA Standards. There are no clothes washing facilities available to campers. Each troop will have a bear box key given to them at registration MEALS Camp staff, senior staff, and merit badge counselors will be provided lunch on Monday. The only meal provided for campers and their leaders on Monday will be dinner. The entire Camp will be provided 3 meals Tuesday through Friday. Breakfast will be the only meal provided on Saturday. The commissary will provide disposable utensils, plates, bowls, and cups. Using disposal items will make meals run more smoothly and quickly and will allow campers to get to their activities on time. There are no meals in individual campsites. WEATHER Weather in the Sierras is unpredictable throughout the summer months. Everything from warm summer days to quick thunderstorms, snow flurries, and rainy days are normal. Please come to camp prepared for all possibilities

9 BE PREPARED Plan ahead and the weather will not be a surprise! LIGHTS OUT All noise should cease by 10:00 p.m. and all youth should be in bed by 10:30. SHOWERS Showers for adults are available in the lodge area from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Adults are not to use the same shower facilities as the youth. Showers for campers are located near campsites. Unit leaders will be assigned to keep shower units hot between the hours of 4:00pm to 6:00 pm from Tuesday to Friday. Units will need to cooperate to heat the water for the showers. Please refer to the camp map for bathroom and shower locations. Shower fires are never to be left unattended and should be completely extinguished when not in use. SATURDAY MORNING Each unit needs to break camp on Saturday morning and pack their gear out to the parking lot as soon as possible following breakfast (if not before). Each unit will be assigned an area of the camp to clean up before they can check out. No unit in any area will be checked out until all units in their area are ready to go. The Camp Director will work in conjunction with the Camp Ranger to dismiss units. UNITS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE UNTIL THE CAMP DIRECTOR DISMISSES YOU! NO EXCEPTIONS! Work quickly and work together and everyone will benefit. SCHEDULE A schedule of Merit Badges and High Adventure activities will be provided for your use in preparing for camp online at Please use it to plan a desired list of activities for each youth. IF A YOUTH IS NOT INVOLVED IN A CAMP SUPERVISED ACTIVITY, IT IS THE UNIT LEADER S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE AND SUPERVISE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES FOR HIM. Three hours on Monday & Friday and six hours Tuesday through Thursday are provided for merit badge activities and the High Adventure activities

10 MERIT BADGE PROGRAM The merit badge program is designed for Scouters looking to advance in rank (Please refer to the merit badge schedule for a directory of merit badges offered. This will be available online at APCAMP.INFO May 8th for registration. Classes fill up fast so don t procrastinate.) WE DO NOT PROVIDE MERIT BADGE BOOKS FOR THE YOUTH. PLEASE FIND OUT WHAT MERIT BADGES YOUR YOUNG MEN WILL BE ATTENDING AND MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE REQUIRED MERIT BADGE BOOK. It is also the responsibility of the young men to be prepared with notebooks, pencils and blue cards. Blue cards and some merit badge books will be on sale at the trading post. This source should be used for correcting mistakes in planning, not as a main source of supply. Scouts intending to participate in the Rifle Shooting MB will need to be prepared to purchase ammo tokens from the Trading Post (5 rounds for $0.25). Scouts intending to participate in the Shotgun Shooting MB will need to pay a one time fee of $15 on the first day of class. Free shooting at the shotgun range will be available throughout the week ($0.25 per round). All shooting tokens are purchased at the trading post. TRAIL TO FIRST CLASS This program is designed for beginning scouts. In many cases First Class can be achieved by most scouts before the end of camp. The Trail to First Class operates Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Trail to First Class operates in the Trail to First Class Area as marked on the Camp Map on page 12. BISHOP S NIGHT Bishop s Night will be Thursday night immediately after a short campfire program. Each unit will be assigned an area for Bishop s night to ensure everyone has a fire pit to use for the evening. The individual wards are responsible for organizing a program with their units in their respective campsites. This is an opportunity to help fulfill one of the camp goals which is to strengthen the bonds between the youth and their priesthood leaders. Unit leaders are asked to keep their units in their campsites for this event unless otherwise arranged. FLAGS Flags will be posted every morning before breakfast and retrieved each evening before dinner. A different unit will have the opportunity to lead the flag ceremony and serve as color guard each morning and evening. Those units posting the colors need to arrive 15 minutes early to the Flag ceremony area. If your troop has a bugler, make sure to include him in the flag ceremony

11 YOUTH LEADERSHIP LUNCHES Every day, except Monday, the Senior Patrol Leaders of each Scout Troop will have lunch together to discuss problems and make assignments. The Captains of each Varsity Team and the Chiefs of each Venture Crew will also have lunch together to discuss their problems and assignments. Those attending the youth leadership lunches will be allowed to enter the chow line first so the meeting can begin quickly. EVENING CAMPFIRES A Campfire program led by the Staff will be provided. Monday Campfire Program (7:30-9:00) Tuesday Campfire Program (7:30-9:00) Wednesday Campfire Program (7:30-9:00) Thursday Campfire Program / Bishop s Night (7:30-9:30) Friday Campfire Program (7:30-9:30) Friday night will be a testimony meeting. Stake Presidencies and Ward leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. The testimony meetings will be broken up by Stake therefore Stake leaders will need to come prepared to conduct this portion of the meeting themselves. TROOP OF THE WEEK Each year there is a Troop of the Week competition between the units. The award is given based upon Quality unit scores, service provided, camp projects, appearance, and overall participation and attitude. The winning unit will get to take the TOW Trophy home to display in their home ward for the year and their name will be engraved on the nameplate of the Trophy. Come prepared! Remember your Scriptures and Duty to God books

12 CAMP MAP

13 DAILY SCHEDULE TIME SCOUTS VARSITY / VENTURE 6:30 AM REVILLE SENIOR STAFF 7:00 AM FLAGS 7:15 AM BREAKFAST 8:00 AM RETURN WITH HONOR RETURN WITH HONOR RETURN WITH HONOR 9-12AM FAST TRACK/ MERIT BADGES HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES/ MERIT BADGES HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES/ STAFF SERVICE 12:00 PM LUNCH 1-4 PM 4-5:45 PM FAST TRACK/ MERIT BADGES FREE TIME Waterfront 4-4:45 PM HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES/ MERIT BADGES FREE TIME Waterfront 5-5:45 PM HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES/ STAFF SERVICE FREE TIME Waterfront 5-5:45 PM 6:00 PM FLAGS 6:15 PM DINNER 7:00 PM TROOP TIME 7:30 PM CAMPFIRES 9:30 PM TROOP TIME 10:00 PM LIGHTS OUT

14 MONDAY SCHEDULE 7:00 am Senior Staff Meeting Lodge 8:00-9:00 am Suggested arrival time All Units Parking Lot 8:30 12:00 pm Unit Registration / MB Counselor Packet Pick-up Medical Area Medical Checks Medical Area Troop Orientation Flags Swim Checks Waterfront Camp Setup Unit Campsites 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Varsity Captain Venture Chief Meeting Meadow SPL Meeting Meadow 12:00pm - 12:30 pm Troop Time Sack Lunch Campsites 12:30 pm 12:45 pm Flags & Camp Wide Meeting Meadow (Everyone in Camp) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Scoutmaster Cracker barrel Ibach Patio 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Merit Badge and High Adventure Activities Various 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Free Time 6:00 pm Flags Meadow 6:15 pm Dinner Lodge 7:00 pm Patrol Leaders Council Campsites 7:30 pm Opening Campfire Campfire Area 9:30 pm Troop Time Campsites 10:00 pm LIGHTS OUT

15 Scout Camp Friday Activities Overview: There will be four (4) main events running during Friday afternoon at Scout Camp. The schedule of events will be given out in Tuesday s Scoutmaster meeting. Cardboard Boat Races: This will be the MAIN activity for all troops. Each troop who wants to participate will receive a supply of cardboard and duct tape to build the boat. There will be 2 hours for boat making. This activity will start after lunch at 1pm. Rules: Can only use the cardboard and duct tape provide. Boat must hold 2 scouts with at least 50% of bodies out of the water. Boat teams must maneuver around a marked course. After boats are built there will be heats, and a final. 5K Trail Run: There will be a 5K fun run through a marked course around the boundary of Scout Camp. Any age level is welcome. This is a tough course and not for the first-timer. Mountain Bike Course: This is new to Scout Camp this year. We will have 3 different races that will follow a marked course around Chubb Lake. 3 Races = 3 Divisions: Deacons/Teachers/Priests. Bring your own mountain bike OR use a camp bike. If you do bring your own bike, it may not be ridden around camp during the week. Mile Swim: The last sporting event that we will have is the mile swim. Participants will swim a predetermined course around Chubb lake. Participants MUST pass swim tests throughout the week to qualify for the mile swim. Scoutmaster Driving Contest: Scoutmasters who would like to participate will compete for the longest drive off of the end of the dock at Chubb Lake. To qualify for entry, each Scoutmaster MUST make his own driver during the week of camp from NATURAL materials found around Scout Camp. BBQ Dinner: Dinner will be served in the field during the Friday activities and scouters can eat at their leisure. Flag retirement will be directly after the end of Friday s activities. Then, all scouters will have a chance to return to camp to prepare for Campfire activities starting at 7:30pm

16 High Adventure Activities (Limited to young men ages 14 yrs. and up) The following activities are all designed to last for a three-hour period. The activities are offered during the morning (9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) and the afternoon (1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.). COPE and its rope elements, Hawk & Knife, Dutch Oven Cooking, & Black Powder Shooting are held within the confines of the camp. All of the other high adventure activities take place outside of the camp boundaries. All out of camp activities initially meet in the main parking lot for loading up and return to the same area when completed. Black Powder Rifle When high adventure participants sign up for the first time for any of the high adventure activities each young man will receive a bullet. Each boy may than take the bullet to the rifle range during prearranged shooting times to be given the opportunity to load and shoot a black powder firearm. Opportunities to shoot black powder are very limited, so listen carefully to camp announcements throughout the week for shooting times. After shooting the black powder firearm, each young man may keep the bullet as a souvenir. Lake Canoeing This adventure takes place offsite at Lake Valley Reservoir (Yuba Gap). Each canoe run begins with some brief instruction and practice. During the course of the run, participants will get wet, swim, and enjoy a fun time with the group. Opportunities for jumping off rocks are a special attraction. A towel, water, and sunscreen are encouraged. All participants must pass the BSA swimmers test to participate in this activity. River Kayaking This adventure takes place offsite at the Truckee River. Each kayak run begins with some brief instruction and practice. Participates will then navigate about 5 miles of the Truckee River including some mild rapids. During the course of the run, participants will get wet, swim, and enjoy a fun time with the group. A towel, water, and sunscreen are encouraged. All participants must pass the BSA swimmers test to participate in this activity. COPE Project COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, a program in the Boy Scouts of America. It consists of group initiative games, trust events, low-course events, and high-course events. Some activities involve a group challenge, while others develop individual skills and agility. Experiencing all of the COPE elements takes time. Participants are welcome to attend COPE many times throughout the week. Some of the highlights of the COPE experience include a zipline, a gigantic swing, and repelling down a large rock face. However, participation with the more advanced elements, specifically repelling, depends upon qualifications and training completed by individuals throughout the week. Hiking This adventure takes place offsite and will offer the opportunity to climb a small mountain and get a unique and stunning view of the area surrounding Camp Marin-Sierra. On the way down the mountain, participants will swim in the crystal waters of Blue Lake. All participants planning to swim must pass the BSA swim check. A towel, swimsuit, water, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen are recommended

17 Mountain Biking A very popular activity, mountain biking is always full of fun and adventure. Rides are tailored to match the ability level of the participants. Riders are encouraged to participate multiple times. The leaders of each expedition take riders to a variety of trails, so riders are likely to have new experiences each time. For the serious mountain bikers, participants can work on and earn the cycling merit badge during the week. If you choose to participate in the afternoon ride, be warned! The rides are usually a bit longer and more difficult in the afternoon because there is not a rush to be back to camp for lunch. A water, snacks, and sunscreen are encouraged. 4 X 4 Off-Roading At camp, we are privileged to welcome experienced off-road drivers and the occasional rock crawler. Rides take participants into the rocky, sometimes snowy, and beautiful back country of the Sierra Nevada mountain range surrounding Camp Marin-Sierra. Although participants do not get to drive, a variety of action packed and white knuckle trails are conquered each time the caravan heads out. Seating is limited, so demand is high so please stick to only one trip in the week. Boating/Tubing Offered every day during camp, participants can get wet enjoying the cool refreshing waters of Lake Spalding for some rip-roaring fun, including tubing, swimming and just enjoying boating. All participants must pass the BSA swim check. A towel, water, sunscreen, and kind words for the boat captain are recommended. Hawk & Knife This adventure takes place onsite and participants will be given instructions where to go when they sign up. Each session will begin with some brief instruction and history. Participants will then be given the opportunity to practicing throwing both hawks and knives. Participants will then participant in some fun competitions with each other. Dutch Oven Cooking This adventure takes place onsite and participants will be given instructions where to go when they sign up. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn how to properly use and care for a Dutch Oven in a fun and interactive setting. Participants in each session will be given the opportunity to cook and consume some delicious food. With the skills you learn in this adventure you will be the envy of your Troop at the next cookout. Snorkeling This adventure takes place offsite at Lake Valley Reservoir (Yuba Gap). Participants in each session will learn proper snorkeling techniques and be given the opportunity to earn the BSA Snorkeling badge. All participants must pass the BSA swimmers test to participate in this activity. Off Site Fishing This adventure takes place offsite at a variety of locations depending on the instructor s choice that day. Whichever location is chosen for the day, participants will have the opportunity to fish in some of the beautiful lakes and rivers that surround Camp Marin-Sierra. All participants that are over age 16 must have a valid California fishing license. Water, sunscreen, and your own fishing pole are encouraged. (We do have some poles and tackle available for those that don t have their own.)

18 SCOUTMASTER CHECKLIST 1. Read Camp Packet from front to back. Distribute to all leaders, parents, and boys who may be attending or are involved in AP Camp in any way. 2. Pre-Register your unit for AP Camp at beginning April 10 th and for Merit Badges beginning May 8 th. 3. Bring Physical Forms for each scout in your unit to Monday Registration. 4. Gather all adult leader Physicals and required training cards or certifications or ensure that they are brought up by the individual(s). 5. Ensure the boys are prepared to hike their gear into their campsite on Monday morning. 6. Ensure the boys are prepared to take their swim checks immediately after registration Monday morning. 7. Ensure that each participant in camp brings a sack lunch for Monday as camp meals do not start until Monday dinner. 8. Ensure that each boy is prepared for bad weather. 9. Bring a printed copy of each of the scout s Merit Badge schedules. 10. Ensure that each scout has all the necessary Blue Cards for their Merit Badge schedules and presents these cards on the first day of class. 11. Ensure each scout is prepared for his Merit Badge classes with a binder to hold his information, paper, and a pencil or pen. 12. Ensure the scouts are prepared prior to camp for the Merit Badges that they have registered for. 13. Ensure that the scouts bring their Scout Books, Scriptures, and Duty to God books. 14. Bring extra Blue Cards. 15. Bring your Troop Flags. 16. Bring thumb tacks or stapler for bulletin boards at campsites. 17. Bring a Scoutmaster Binder with a notebook, copy of the camp packet, extra Blue cards, maps, schedules, etc. 18. Remember that Flags are mandatory and require Uniform attire. 19. Prepare to attend all Campfire programs and bring a camp chair. 20. Prepare to attend all Scoutmaster Meetings held each day at 10:30 on Ibach Patio Tuesday through Friday. Monday s meeting will be held at 2:30 pm. 21. Camp Hats will be available for sale in the Trading Post. Have the boys bring an extra $10 if they want one. 22. All boys participating in shooting sports need to come prepared to purchase ammo tokens at the trading post. 23. On Monday after setup Scoutmasters should familiarize their troop to the layout of camp so that they can find their classes once they start

19 CHECK OUT WORKSHEET Ward Unit# Leader Checkouts will commence Saturday morning immediately after breakfast. A unit will be considered checked out after a review of their campsite and assigned clean-up area by the Camp Ranger and the Camp Director. ITEMS TO BE CHECKED 1. Pick up litter and take to dumpster. 2. Clean all trash out of fire pit and take to dumpster. Leave ashes. 3. Clean wash-rack area (liter, soap, unclaimed items, etc.) 4. Clean Shower and surrounding area. Be sure fire is out. 5. Return to Commissary all checked out items. 6. Restore natural ground cover to areas from which it was removed. 7. Leave fire barrels full of water and free of trash. 8. Report any damage, needed repairs, or suggestions to Camp Director. ** NOTE: FIRE PITS ARE NEVER TO BE CONSTRUCTED** Tent platforms are never to be moved or altered

20 NAME WARD UNIT # AGE UNIT NUMBER COMISSIONER S NAME Gridley/Yuba City Aaronic Priesthood Camp June 19 th to June 24 st 2017 Camp Marin Sierra PARENT AUTHORIZATION FOR TRIP/ACTIVITY MEDICAL TREATMENT I, the undersigned parent/guardian of (Scout s Name) give permission for my child/youth to participate in the activity listed above and authorize the adult leaders supervising this activity to administer emergency treatment to the above-named participant for any accident or illness and to act in my stead in approving necessary medical care. This authorization shall cover this activity and travel to and from this activity. Unless indicated below I give permission for camp rifle instructors to furnish firearms to the minor named herein for the purpose of instruction in the safe handling and shooting of firearms, target shooting and related activities. This authorization will remain in effect for said minor while he is participating in any program or activity related to firearms at the Aaronic Priesthood Camp unless revoked in writing by the undersigned and said revocation personally delivered to one of the Camp Directors. In addition I understand that activities for young men 14 years of age and older include activities of a High Adventure Nature (such as Project Cope, Waterfront, Waterskiing, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, 4X4 Off Road, Firearm Range(s), and Hiking) and I give permission for my child/youth to participate in such activities unless indicated below. I understand that the trip/activity will be under the general supervision of: / Registered Adult Leader s Name Phone PARENTS INFORMATION: / Signature of Parent/Guardian of Scout Date / Address City/Zip 24 Hour Emergency Phone Number(s) / Medical Insurance Company Policy Number I do not want my youth to participate in the following High Adventure activities: Rev

21 Parental or Legal Guardian Permission and Release Form for a Minor to Use Firearms, Ammunition, BB Devices, & Archery Equipment Child s Name Unit Type & Unit # Address City Zip Code Phone ( ) Parent s/guardian s Name Parent s Phone Number Home ( ) Cell ( ) I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of, CHILD S NAME a minor, do hereby give my child express permission and consent to be furnished and be in possession of a firearm(s) and ammunition provided by the BSA Golden Empire Council or by staff or members of the BSA Golden Empire Council, for the purpose of allowing my child to engage in lawful, recreational sport, including participation in instruction in the safe handling and shooting of firearms, target shooting, or in related firearms activities conducted under the supervision of the BSA Golden Empire Council Shooting Sports Director or under the supervision of NRA-certified Instructors and range staff retained by the BSA Golden Empire Council for purposes of providing such a program to my child and other BSA scouts. (Cal. Penal Code 27945, 29615, 29650, & 29655; and 18 U.S.C. 922(x)). I understand that for the purposes of this consent, firearms includes any handguns, or long guns that may lawfully be possessed by a minor under state and federal law, based on the age appropriate programs in the BSA Shooting Sports Manual, Guide to Safe Scouting and Sweet 16 publications. I also give my child express permission and consent, pursuant to California Penal Code section 19915, to possess a BB device as defined in California Penal Code section 16250, based on the age appropriate programs in the BSA Shooting Sports Manual, Guide to Safe Scouting and Sweet 16 publications. I also give my child express permission and consent to be furnished BSA approved archery equipment, slingshots, and ammo, based on the age appropriate programs in the BSA Shooting Sports Manual, Guide to Safe Scouting and Sweet 16 publications. This form must be signed for all minor scouts, even if their parent or legal guardian is on the range with the scout. This consent will remain in effect for my child, during the dates of this event from June 19, 2017 to June 24, I understand that I may revoke this consent at any time by notifying the Golden Empire Council in writing. This consent will only apply to firearms, ammunition, BB devices, archery equipment and sling shots furnished to or possessed by my child during any BSA Golden Empire Council event where a firearm, ammunition, sling shot or archery equipment and BB device is used as part of a program provided by BSA scouts, and will not be valid for any other firearms related activity conducted during any time-period this consent is otherwise valid. A photocopy or facsimile of this written consent will serve as an original. This written consent form will be in the possession at-all-times of the Golden Empire Council staff /instructors for safekeeping. Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date

22 CAMPSITE INSPECTION FORM Item Points Possible Date of Inspection In and around tents tidy and free of litter 5 Sleeping bags / bedrolls aired out 3 Campsite neat and uncluttered (Troop & individual gear) 3 Campsite free from litter and old garbage 5 All food and fragrant items stored properly 3 Wash basin clean and tidy, water not left running 3 Duty roster posted 3 American and/or Troop Flags properly displayed 3 Woods tools stored properly 3 Fire ring and bowl free from clutter and litter 3 Fire dead out unless directly supervised 5 Fire tools readily available and stored safely 5 Fire cans filled properly, readily available, and stored 3 safely Campsite improvement projects (1 new project per day) 3 point bonus for each additional project (up to 2 per day) Points Earned 3 List service project below Pts. Pts. Pts. Item Total DAILY TOTALS* OVERALL TOTAL: Date Brief Summary of Project(s) *Troops may earn up to 50 points per inspection, with up to 6 bonus points per inspection for additional campsite improvement projects

23 DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD UNIT NUMBER: Points Points Possible Activity 1 50 Daily troop prayer and scripture study 2 50 Daily attendance at Return With Honor 3 50 pts. Two campsite inspections by troop commissioner each 1 st 2 nd 4 50 Participation at each of the nightly Campfires 5 50 Troop service project with at least 50 % of troop participating 6 30 Each troop member earns at least one merit badge or rank advancement 7 30 Troop Leader Council held at camp 8 30 Participation in a camp-wide activity with at least 80 % troop participation 9 25 Raise or lower camp-wide flags or provide a prayer for a camp-wide meal Daily participation in Senior Patrol Leader s meetings Participate as Service Troop for one meal Demonstrate for the camp your troop yell Hold at least two troop uniform inspections Adult leader participation in Scoutmaster Meeting each day Hold Troop Testimony Meeting with Bishop TOTAL POINTS: Total points possible: 620 Total points needed for Distinguished Unit Award: 550 Some items will be awarded on an all-or-nothing basis, such as the troop led campfire, a troop leader council meeting, demonstration of your troop yell, etc. Others, such as Return with Honor, prayer and scripture study, etc. will be awarded based on the extent of participation or, in the case of inspections, actual points earned. It is our hope and intention that every unit will strive for and achieve this recognition. There will also be an award given for the unit that accumulates the most points

24 11 Year Old Scout Program Thursday: 3-5 pm (please do not come before 3pm) Check in: Park in the front parking lot (back in) and fill out the parking form in the packet and place on your dashboard. Registration will happen on staff hill. (next to the parking lot with all the staff cabins) Haul gear into camp. (Walking only no vehicle access) 3:30-5:30 Swim Check at Waterfront. (Required for any Scout participating in Friday afternoon water events) 5:45 Assemble at Flags with your Troop 6:15 Dinner with Troop 7:00 Free Time with Troop 7:30 Campfire with Troop Friday: 6:30 Assemble for Reveille 7:00 Assemble at Flags with troop 7:15 Breakfast with Troop 8:00 Return with Honor with Troop 9:00 Fast Track Area 6- with adult leaders 11:55 Assembly Area with troop. 12:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Shooting Range Activities (Detailed schedule provided upon arrival) 3:00 Waterfront 5:00 Fingerprinting MB 6:00 Dinner After Dinner all 11 years and leaders depart camp. **11 Year Old Leader Notes** All 11 year old boys and leaders are required to pre-register online with their home Boy Scout troop prior to the registration deadline. Please indicate shirt size during registration. All boys are required to bring signed parental permission and release form to be checked in for camp. (Part A/B) Boys missing this form will not be permitted to register for camp. Leaders are also required to bring camp registration form for themselves