! SUMMER CAMP : 2015 KINGWOOD, TX. We re Going Places

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1 !! SUMMER CAMP : 2015

2 Summer Camp Info and Forms To: From: Scouts and Parents Stephanne Martin 2015 Summer Camp Coordinator steph@martingalleries.com, Phone: (713) Stacey Purgahn 2015 Summer Camp Coordinator gpurgahn@aol.com, Phone: (337) Basics: Dates: Cost: Summer Camp 2015 will be Camp Constantin / Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base 3003 Park Road 36, Graford, Texas It is located on Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County. This camp has over 385 acres and covers six miles of shoreline that look towards the majestic Castle Cliff on Possum Kingdom Lake. Summer camp programs include one of Scouting's largest waterfront areas with sailboats, water skiing, canoeing, swimming, motor boating, snorkeling, and blobbing. Camp Constantin also offers a variety of program areas such as: Trail to First Class, Handicraft, Nature, Scout crafts, Shooting Sports and much more. For more information on Camp Constantin, use the following link: June 21 st - 27 th 2015 (Yes, we leave on Father s Day) The cost for Summer Camp is $250 per scout. This fee covers all camp meals and most activities. Some merit badges courses require a small fee for class materials. $ is available in incentive funds earned through troop fund-raising events. Any portion of this may be used to pay for camp. All fees must be paid by Monday, April 20th. A late fee of $25 will be required thereafter. Cancelations prior to camp will be refunded 75% of payment. Pay camp fees to Stephanne Martin or Stacey Purgahn (a table will be set up at each scout meeting). Please make checks payable to BSA. Attachments: Addendum A: What You Need to Do, NOW Addendum B: Form Completion Help Sheet Addendum C: Summer Camp Q & A Addendum D: Summer Camp Personal Equipment List Form #1: Scout Sign-up Form #2: Adult Sign-up & Compliance Form Form #3: Permission Slip Form #4: Code of Conduct Form #5: Form #6: Merit Badge & Activity Enrollment SHAC Camper Release Form Medical Forms (ALL) & YPT Certificate (Adults)

3 Addendum A: What You Need to Do, NOW Please read the attached materials and review the 7 forms: Scout Sign-Up, Adult Sign-Up & Compliance Form, Permission Slip, Code of Conduct, Merit Badge & Activity Enrollment, SHAC Camper Release Form, Medical Forms (ALL) & YPT Certificate (Adults) For Scouts going to Summer Camp: complete all forms except Medical and turn submit them to Stephanne Martin or Stacey Purgahn with payment by Monday, April 20th to avoid any late charges. Late camp sign-ups will be accepted until June 1st on a space-available basis with a $25 per scout surcharge. ***Medical Forms due June 21st. Adults! We need and welcome your help! Please fill out the Adult Sign-up Form if you can volunteer! pays for adult registration. All adults attending Summer Camp must be registered with the and have complete class room facilitated YPT (within the last two years). Please forward a copy of your YPT certificate to Stephanne Martin: steph@martingalleries.com or Stacey Purgahn: gpurgahn@aol.com by Monday, June 1st. Every person (Scout and Adult) going to camp must have an up-to-date medical form on file with the. If your medical form is dated prior to , you must complete a new BSA medical form (attached). The BSA medical form is also available for download from the troop website. Please note that there are three parts to the Medical Form. Section B requires a physician visit. Schedule your physicals now! Note- You must show current up to date Tetanus Shot to enter camp Please return your Medical Forms by Monday, June 1st. Please also Include a copy (front and back) of your medical insurance card. Before we go to camp, we will have additional planning meetings with parents to discuss packing tips, equipment, and other helpful information. Stay tuned. Have any questions? If you re confused by the forms, unsure selecting activities, or just want to hear more about Summer Camp, please see me, call me, or me.

4 Addendum B: Form Completion Help Sheet Form #1: Scout Sign-Up Due Date: April 20th This form should be completed for each Scout planning to attend Summer Camp. Scout earned incentives through past fundraisers may be applied toward the total cost of the Summer Camp fees. Every Scout going to Summer Camp will receive one free T-shirt. If not planning to go to Summer Camp but would like a T-shirt, please use this form for payment. The cost is $15 per shirt. Additional shirts are available for $15 each. Form #2: Adult Sign-Up & Compliance Form Due Date: April 20th We need the help of adults to make Summer Camp a safe, fun, and productive experience for our Scouts. Moms and/or Dads are welcome. Participating adults must be registered with BSA. Fees for adults are paid by the. Adults attending camp receive a free T-shirt. Additional shirts are available for $15 each. This is not only an opportunity to contribute to the, but to enjoy a particularly rewarding experience. We have many jobs to be filled. No experience necessary; just a willingness to help. The duties range from driving Scouts to/from Camp to organizing a late evening cracker barrel for the boys. This is a neat thing to do. And yes, you also get to sleep in a tent! Form #3: Permission Slip Due Date: April 20th This is required for each Scout attending Summer Camp. The form must be complete, signed, and dated by a parent or legal guardian. Form #4: Code of Conduct Due Date: April 20th Parents should take the time to sit down with their Scout and together, thoroughly and completely read this form. The form is then signed and dated by both the Scout and the parent/guardian. By following the above guideline, we ensure that Scouts, parents, and adult leaders all understand what is considered proper and improper behavior, and what the penalties for improper behavior can be. Form #5: Merit Badge & Activity Enrollment Due Date: April 20th First year Scouts: First time campers at Camp Constantin, will want to take advantage of the Brazos Buccaneers (First-Year Campers) program. The program is targeted for the Scout that is in his first six months with a Boy Scout troop. Their time will be spent focused on basic Scouting skills and having FUN! Astronomy, Basketry & Leatherwork (Combo Class), First Aid, Indian Lore, Mammal Study & Nature are (Combo Class) are strongly recommended. Form #6 SHAC Camper Release Form Form #7 Medical Forms (All) & YPT Certificate (Adults) Due Date: April 20th Due Date: June 21st

5 Addendum C: Summer Camp Q & A Must my Scout go to Summer Camp? A Scout can be very active in Scouting without going to summer camp. However, it is a great opportunity to see what Scouting is all about and to have a great experience with the. We strongly recommend that new Scouts make every effort to attend summer camp so that they are jump-started into Scouting. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn/develop/practice Scout skills and values, in addition to working on rank advancements. Will he get homesick? Your Scout s days and evenings will be filled with activities, so he probably won t dwell on thoughts of home for long. Adult leaders are sensitive to your Scout s concerns and uncertainties about being away from home and family for an extended period. We will be there to listen, reassure, and comfort your Scout. Can I send my son a letter or care package? All scouts look forward to a letter or a package from home. Camp Constantin receives mail and parcel service daily. Camp Constantin recommends mailing letters and packages by Friday of the week preceding camp to ensure delivery to the scout while in camp. Make sure your letter/package has a return address on it in case it arrives after the scout has gone home. Letters & packages should be addressed as follows: Camp Constantin Scout s Name & 3003 Park Road 36 Graford, Texas (940) Will the schedule be too demanding? The daily schedule is fairly busy, but free time is built into the schedule. Many scouts use the free time to make camp gadgets, to catch up on merit badge classes, to hone various scout skills for rank advancement, and/or to enjoy the fellowship of other scouts. Will my Scout be with boys whom he does not know? We camp and eat our meals as a. Most activities and classes involve all or part of our. Your Scout will be in Merit Badge and skill classes with friends from as well as Scouts from other s. What should he bring? Please see the accompanying Summer Camp Personal Equipment List. We will review equipment requirements at future meetings (for both Scouts and Adults). What should he wear on the way to Camp? Official BSA Field Uniform (we call it our Class A uniform) per the enclosed Summer Camp Personal Equipment List. What should he NOT bring? Please do NOT let your son bring any of the following (if he does, we or Camp Staff will confiscate it): hunting or sheathed knife; matches or lighter; fireworks; firearm or ammunition. The following items will not be allowed in use at camp: electronic games (such as DS or PSP); MP3 s; stereos; cell phones; ipod s; PC s; and any other personal electronic devices. Use of certain electronic gear may be permitted during travel to/from camp with driver s consent. What if it rains? Life goes on. That is why we take rain gear (rain suits or a poncho) as well as change of shoes, socks, and other clothes. Camp staff and adult leaders are trained in dealing with severe weather. Safety is always our top concern. Does he need a cot? Yes, most definitely! The Scouts will be sleeping in 2-man canvas wall tents. A ground cover or indoor/outdoor carpeting can improve comfort within the tent. Does he need mosquito netting? No. Our experience has been that mosquitoes should not be a problem.

6 Can all Merit Badges be completed at Camp? Most, but not all. Some Merit Badges have requirements that cannot be completed at Camp. Partial completion reports will be issued at the end of camp for the Rank Advancement Chairperson. Be Prepared: pre-read Merit Badge pamphlets before arriving at camp. What if my Scout needs to take medicine during Summer Camp? We will need to know about his medicine requirements (type, dose, frequency, etc.). The medication form available from the troop website should be completed and accompany the medication in a ziplock baggie. Like all campouts, medications will be checked in with the -designated adult leader on the day of departure and dispensed to the Scout per written instructions. How much money should he take with him to Camp? Probably about $50-$60. Some Merit Badges have costs for materials. It is nice for the Scout to have some money for buying souvenirs or snacks during free time. We will have a designated adult banker. Scouts can receive cash withdrawals per previously arranged instructions. Also, the scout should bring enough lunch money for two meals on the road. What about meals for my Scout? Be assured that your Scout will have plenty of fresh, wholesome food served in balanced meals three times a day at camp. Do not send camp food. Food attracts unwanted visitors to a Scout s tent.. What happens if my Scout becomes sick or injured? Safety and care of the Scouts in the is our primary concern. Minor problems will be handled by a adult leader using our well-equipped First Aid kit (two adults are always at our campsite for such situations). More serious matters will be referred to the Camp Medic. The camp has established relationships with local physicians and hospitals for serious problems. Two adult leaders from the will accompany any sick or injured Scout and inform parents in a prompt fashion. It s important that your Scout inform his adult leaders if he gets sick or hurt in any manner. Can I telephone my Scout at Camp? No. Camp Constantin telephone access is restricted to business and emergency services. For emergency contact to a scout, camp staff will locate the scout and a troop leader. In addition, we will designate a local phone contact in Kingwood who will relay messages between home and Camp. This Kingwood contact will also know our arrival time back to Kingwood on Sunday if other than the designated time. Cell phone coverage is limited at camp. Can I spend the week in Camp with my Scout? Yes! We always welcome additional adults to our Scouting family. You must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader if you intend to stay in Camp overnight. In addition, all attending adults are required to complete the Youth Protection Training (available online) Also Class room facilitated YPT. Contact a leader for adult BSA registration procedures. What if my Scout can t swim? Water sports will be at the Swimming pool, it is one of the most enjoyable activities at Camp Constantin. Safety is the camp's number-one priority, and the camp has established some simple guidelines to ensure a safe stay. Any Scout or leader who wishes to participate in aquatic activities must have completed the BSA swim test. A BSA swim test will be conducted locally in a pool, but Camp Constantin reserves the right to re-test all scouts upon arrival at camp. Can we visit the Camp? Yes! Parents and visitors are welcome to come and enjoy a meal with the scout and his troop. There is a nominal per person fee of $6 - $10. Friday is visitor's day. Visitors who wish to attend the Friday Rodeo and have the BBQ dinner are requested to contact the camp Business Office by noon on Wednesday to make reservation. And if you wish to spend the night you must provide the state required class room facilitated (YPT). Friday day/night will be a lot of fun. Will my Scout be safe? The adult leaders of strictly follow BSA Guidelines concerning youth protection. The adult leaders camp in a separate area of our campsite (apart from the boys, but close enough to supervise). We follow two-deep leadership guidelines, meaning that there are no activities in which an adult leader will be in a private one-on-one situation with your Scout. Camp Constantin requires all campers to follow check-in/check-out procedures if needed. What if I can t afford it right now? We will strive to see that every Scout wanting to go Camp gets to go. If you don t have the money to send your Scout to Camp, please contact one of the adult leaders.

7 Addendum D: Summer Camp Personal Equipment List Review and assemble listed equipment in Scout s room several days before start of Camp. Check items off list only after they have been placed into foot locker or duffel bag. Make sure all items are indelibly marked with name of Scout! Travel & Meal Time 1 complete BSA Field Uniform: Official BSA tan shirt, BSA belt, shorts (2 pair), socks (2 pair minimum) Money for travel lunches (outbound and return) Rx medicines, instructions (1) Watch Water bottle Other Clothing Cap T-shirts (6 = 1/day) Underwear (6 = 1/day) Blue jeans Shorts (Scout + 2 extra) Socks (6= 1 pair/day) Shoes (2 pair, closed toe only) Hiking boots (optional can serve as second pair of shoes) Swimsuit Rain gear (poncho or suit) Sweatshirt Daily Activities Day Pack (for the following items) Water bottle (a must!) Pens / pencils / notebook Merit Badge pamphlets and/or printouts Scout Handbook Cash for Merit Badges (if needed) Tent Stuff Footlocker & combination lock (ask me if you don t have one) Folding cot (ask me if you don t have one) Sleeping bag Ground cloth or Astroturf (optional for foot comfort in platform tents) Pillow Dirty clothes bag (plastic garbage bag) Ear plugs (optional)

8 Toiletries Kit bag for following: Face/hand soap (in plastic container) Shampoo Towel for shower Toothbrush & toothpaste Comb Deodorant Shower shoes (optional, but must be closed toe) Sunscreen lotion Mosquito lotion (pump, not aerosol) Other Gear First aid kit Flashlight (including extra batteries) Mess kit with utensils Battery operated fan Camp chair or stool Folding pocket knife only if (or when) you ve earned the Totin Chip Hanger Postcards for writing home Spending money (include allowance for merit badge money) (2) Camera and film (1) In ziplock bag with Scout s name and completed medication form. (2) In envelope with your Scout s name, amount and distribution instructions. Label every item of clothing and piece of equipment with your Scout s name. The checklist above is suggested packing list for summer camp. Items that are most important are clothing, sleeping gear, and personal care. Refer to the Boy Scout Handbook, pages , for additional information on personal equipment.

9 Form #1: Scout Sign-up Yes!!! will attend 2015 Summer Camp. No. Sorry, but will not be attending 2015 Summer Camp. Participating Scouts get 1 free Summer Camp T-shirt. Additional T-shirts are $15 each. Please indicate size and quantity of shirts in the table below: Sizes YM YL S M L XL 2XL 3XL Total Quantity (Total to include your free shirt and any extras) Payment Camp Registration Fee ($250).. Extra T-shirts ($15 each)... Total Fees Incentives Account Payment Payment Balance + = - = Please make all checks payable to BSA Although we want all Scouts in the to attend Summer Camp, sometimes it just can t be done. Visiting your grandparents, taking a family vacation, going to a church camp, or having a summer job that won t allow you the time off are all good reasons for not attending. If financial difficulties or a Scout's fear of leaving home for the first time are making it difficult to decide, we can help. How? Contact(Ladd (832) ), the Committee Chairman (David Penning), or the Scoutmaster (Andy ) and we ll discuss it with you.

10 Form #2: Adult Sign-up Summer Camp can t happen without the help of a lot of volunteers from our family. Our usual need for volunteer efforts include: (1) towing trailers to Camp, (2) transporting Scouts to and from Camp, and (3) resident adult Scout leaders for working with the Scouts in camp and on the trail. Have Questions? Talk to one of the adult leaders. We ll fill you in on what Camp is about and how you can help. We appreciate how busy your schedules can be, and thus welcome your help whether for a couple of days or the whole week. Your cost for attending the Camp will be covered by the. You ll also receive a rich bonus of true quality time with your son, warm adult fellowship, beautiful surroundings, and just plain fun! Name: Maybe. Let s talk about it. Call me at ( ) around am/pm Count me in. I ve marked the days I can be at Camp and the activities I can help with. Job Sun 6/21 Mon 6/22 Tues 6/23 Wed 6/24 Thu 6/25 Fri 6/26 Sat 6/27 Pull a Trailer Drive Scouts Resident Leader Whatever! Whatever! A seat belt is required for each rider. You ll need a T-shirt! Mark the size you want. Your first one is free; extras are $15 each. Sizes S M L XL 2XL 3XL Total Quantity (Total to include your free shirt and any extras)

11 2015 Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base at Camp Constantin Program Guide ADULT IN CAMP STATE COMPLIANCE FORM To be completed by each adult attending camp and submitted to the camp administration. Name (First Middle Last) DOB (mm/dd/yyyy) Unit (Type& Number) District: Council: The Following questions are required by the State of Texas Youth Camp Safety Act and must be completed to attend a Texas Youth Camp. Scouting Background (position, council, year): Experience Working with Youth in other organizations: Previous Residences (last 5 years): Current Memberships (religious, community, business, labor, or professional): References. Please list those who are familiar with your character as it relates to working with youth. References will be checked when necessary. Name: Name: Name: Phone: Phone: Phone: Additional Information. Mark each answer Yes or No. Do you use illegal drugs? Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense? Yes No Have you ever been charged with child neglect or abuse? Yes No Has your Driver s License ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No Other than the information above, is there any fact or circumstance involving you or your background that would call into question you being entrusted with the supervision, guidance, and care of young people? Yes No A criminal background check is required by the State of Texas within 90 days of camp and will be conducted by the Circle Ten Council. I agree to this background check to be eligible to attend this camp. Signature: Date: 20

12 Form #3: Permission Slip (for use) I hereby give my permission for my son/scout to participate in Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp program at Camp Constantin / Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base, from June 21-27, As Parent/Legal Guardian of my son/scout, I release Sam Houston Area Council, the Boy Scouts of America,, all Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, adult leaders and Scouts of, and all staff and members of Camp Constantin / Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base of and from any and all liability claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to any loss, damage, death or injury that may be sustained by me or my Son/Scout during the aforementioned activity. I acknowledge that I am familiar with the activities involved in my son/scout participating in the Summer Camp. I acknowledge and agree that the troop will provide transportation from Kingwood, Texas to Camp Constantin, Graford, TX and the return trip home. I agree to familiarize my son/scout with the line of authority that the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters have to assure his and s safety on this outing. If a Scout endangers the safety of the group, he will be suspended from the activities, and you, your son/scout, the Scoutmaster, and Assistant Scoutmasters will discuss disciplinary actions. In case of emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached, I hereby give permission to the physician named by me or the physician selected by the Camp Director to hospitalize and secure proper treatment (including surgery) for my son/scout. I am aware that -designated adult leader will administer medications prescribed for my son/scout by his physician when sent with the completed medication form. I have read and agree to the above statements. Signed Date Parent/Legal Guardian s Information Alternate Contact (if Parent cannot be reached) Name Name Relation to Scout Relation to Scout Address Address Phone (H) (W) Phone(H) (W) Scout Information Is son/scout on any prescription medications?. If yes, describe Does he have any allergies or physical limitations? If yes, describe Insurance Carrier Policy/Group Family Physician Phone Physician Address Family Dentist Phone Dentist Address Family Eye Doctor Phone Address

13 Form #4: Code of Conduct Statement of Understanding: Boy Scouts of America camps are operated for the training and enjoyment of youth and adult leaders. Therefore, all youth participants and the parents or guardians are asked to sign the Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding. Understand that serious misconduct of infraction of rules and regulations may result in expulsion, at the participant's expense, from the BSA Camps. Ultimately, we want each participant to be responsible for his/her own behavior, and only when necessary will the procedure be invoked to send a participant home from camp. All youth and adult participants are expected to abide by the code of conduct as follows: 1. The troop adult camp leadership (Scoutmaster and Assistants) is responsible for the supervision of its membership in respect to maintaining discipline, security, and the camp code of conduct. 2. The Scout Oath and Law will be the guide throughout the week of camp. 3. I will set a good example by keeping myself neatly dressed and presentable. I will proudly wear the official Scout uniform to appropriate activities. 4. I will attend all scheduled programs and participate as required in cooperation with other troop members and leadership. 5. In consideration of other troop participants, I agree to follow bedtime and sleep schedule of the, unless otherwise directed by the camp program. 6. I will be responsible for keeping my tent and personal gear clean and neat. I will adhere to all Camp recycle policies and regulations. I will do my share to prevent littering of the camp. 7. It is clearly understood that the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by a Scout or Leader is prohibited. Smoking or the use of tobacco is prohibited in and around all camp buildings and all Camp Program areas. In addition, the use of tobacco in the presence of Scouts is not permitted. 8. Serious and/or repetitive behavior violations by youth including use of tobacco, cheating, stealing, dishonesty, swearing, fighting and cursing will result in expulsion from camp or serious disciplinary actions and loss of privileges. 9. I agree that gambling of any form is prohibited. 10. Possession or detonation of fireworks is prohibited. 11. I will demonstrate respect for, Camp property and/or the property of others and be personally responsible for cleanliness and any loss, breakage or vandalism of property. I will not enter another 's site without permission. 12. Neither the Leader, nor the Sam Houston Area Council, BSA will be responsible for loss, breakage, or theft of personal items. I will label all of my personal items and check items of value at the direction of Leaders. Theft will be grounds for expulsion from the camp program. 13. While participating in the Camp Program center's aquatics and other activities, all Scouts and leaders will obey the safety rules and instructions of all supervisors and staff members. 14. Adult leaders and youth are prohibited from having firearms and weapons in their possession. 15. Adult Leaders will receive the Texas Youth Protection Training and follow the guidelines therein. 16. Hazing has no place in Scouting. Nor does running the gauntlet, bell lines, or similar punishment. Leaders and older Scouts must prevent all Scouts from being "initiated" by the with a hazing activity. 17. Adult Leaders should have the good judgment to avoid trading souvenirs or patches with youth members in Scouting. I certify I have read the Statement of Understanding and we agree to abide by the conditions in the Code of Conduct as a participant at this BSA Camp. Signature of Participant: Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: Date:

14 2015 Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base at Camp Constantin Program Guide CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL CAMPMASTER COURSE SELECTION FORM Scout Name: Rank: Years at Camp: Signing up for merit badges is easy! List the courses you wish to take in priority order. See the detailed course list for the course names to choose. Up to five courses can be scheduled in the allotted summer camp day. Once you make your selections the CampMaster program will automatically assign times to your course schedule. Keep in mind some courses are two hours, three hours and in some cases all day. Additional course names are collected in case some of the top 5 are not available. You may select an off hour at a specific time by choosing open. Priority Course Name Two additional choices in case any of above courses are not available: 6 7 Note to Scoutmaster: This form is intended for you to copy and distribute to your youth as they make their merit badge selections for There is a list of merit badges on the following pages for your Scouts to reference. 10

15 2015 Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base at Camp Constantin Program Guide LIST OF MERIT BADGE OFFERINGS Merit Badge/Award Partial Only Extra Fees Class Size Limit 1 Advanced Sailing* **(2-hour class) Yes 2 Archery $5 3 Art 4 Astronomy 5 Auto Maintenance New in 2015! 6 Backpacking Yes 7 Basketry/Leatherwork $10 8 Bird Study 9 Camping Yes 10 Canoeing Yes 11 Chemistry 12 Chess 13 Cinematography 14 Citizenship in the World Yes 15 Communication Yes 16 Composite Materials New in 2015! 17 Electronics 18 Emergency Preparedness Yes 19 Energy 20 Environmental Science 21 Farm Mechanics New in 2015! 22 First Aid 23 Fish and Wildlife Management Yes 24 Fishing Yes 25 Forestry 26 Geology 27 Hiking Yes 28 Indian Lore $8 29 Instructional Swim* 30 Kayaking 31 Leatherwork/Basketry $10 32 Lifesaving 33 Mammal Study 34 Mile Swim BSA* 35 Motorboating Yes 11

16 2015 Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base at Camp Constantin Program Guide Merit Badge/Award Partial Only Extra Fees Class Size Limit 36 Nature Yes 37 Oceanography 38 Orienteering Yes 39 Painting Yes 40 Photography 41 Pioneering 42 Reptile and Amphibian Study Yes 43 Rifle Shooting $10 Yes 44 Rowing 45 Sculpture Yes 46 Shotgun Shooting $30 Yes 47 Small-Boat Sailing Yes 48 Snorkeling* 49 Soil & Water Conservation 50 Space Exploration 51 Swimming 52 Water Sports** Yes 53 Weather 54 Welding $10 Yes 55 Wilderness Survival 56 Woodcarving $5 to $10 57 NOVA Program Whoosh!* New this year! * indicates an award, not a merit badge ** indicates age requirement of 14 years old 12

17 2015 Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base at Camp Constantin Program Guide WATER ODYSSEY The Water Odyssey is a series of aquatics-based activities available for the older Scouts attending camp. This will allow these Scouts to take merit badge classes in the morning and enjoy afternoons on beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake. Scout Prerequisites: 14 years of age Life Scout or higher Swimmer classification on BSA Swim Test Small Boat Sailing merit badge Water Odyssey is no longer an all-day program! Pre-registration will be available via CampMaster for the Water Odyssey! The fee to participate in the week s Water Odyssey activities is $25. WATER ODYSSEY SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 2:00 4:00 p.m. Sail Boat Sailing Canoeing and Waterskiing/ Rowing Wakeboarding Catamaran Trip Evening Overnighter Bug Beach 13

18 2015 Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base at Camp Constantin Program Guide ADULT PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES We know that Scouts would not be able to enjoy Summer Camp if it weren t for the adult leaders that donate their time. The staff at Camp Constantin would like to extend our thanks by offering two new opportunities, exclusively for the adult leaders. ADULT WATER ODYSSEY For many years the youth visiting Camp Constantin have been enjoying all that Possum Kingdom Lake has to offer. New in 2015, the Adult Water Odyssey will allow the adults to do the same! This program is offered free of charge to any adult leaders wishing to see what all the buzz is about and get out on the lake! There is no charge for this program! ADULT WATER ODYSSEY SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Canoeing and Kayaking/ 9:00 11:00a.m. Catamaran Trip Sail Boat Sailing Rowing Sailboarding NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (NRA) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (NRA) The Boy Scouts of America National Shooting Sports Manual indicates that a certified NRA range safety officer is to directly supervise all live fire on the range. Additionally, the instruction offered must be done by a currently certified National Camping School shooting sports director certified as an NRA rifle instructor or an NRA certified rifle instructor or an NRA/USA Shooting/CMP certified rifle coach. These must be two separate individuals. The classes offered will allow you to meet these requirements and bring a shooting sports program back to your units! To start, Basic Instructor Training, BITS, will be offered and is required for each of the certifications below. Basic Rifle Shooting - Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. Basic Shotgun Shooting - Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. The fee for each class if $75 (includes all instruction and course materials for certification). You can only complete the work for one of these classes during your time at camp. So, please make only one selection when you register via CampMaster. 14

19 Form #6: SHAC Camper Release Form!