CAMP CONSTANTIN, JACK D. FURST AQUATIC BASE PROGRAM GUIDE

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1 Updated !! CAMP CONSTANTIN, JACK D. FURST AQUATIC BASE PROGRAM GUIDE 1

2 2012 Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base Program Guide Table of Contents Summary of Updates 3 Arrival and Departure 19 Legacy of Boy Scout Camping 3 Check-in 19 General Camp Information 4 Check-out 20 Mailing address 4 Trading Post 20 Camp Telephone numbers 4 Meals 21 Camp Office hours 4 Daily Schedule 22 Camp Leadership 4 Camp Programs 5 Overview 5 Aquatics 5 Trail to first Class 6 Handicraft 7 Conservation 7 Scout skills 7 Shooting Sports 8 Nature 8 Communications & Technology 8 Combo - Classes 9 Merit Badge Selection Form Merit Badge offerings 11 Special Events 13 Water Odyssey 15 Peddle and Paddle at Camp Constantin 16 2

3 Summary of updates to this guide Water Odyssey schedule P.15 Legacy of Boy Scout Camping At Possum Kingdom Lake Before Circle Ten Council took possession of the nearly 400 acres on the north shore of Johnson s Bend of the Brazos River, this land was owned by Eugene Constantin. It was his dream to one day give this land that he loved to his son. In the 1940 s his son, like many sons of that day, went off to war. Like so many of those sons, he did not return. For many months, Mr. Constantin mourned his loss. He began to wonder what would happen to his beloved land. Mr. Constantin decided that if he couldn t leave it to his own son, then he would leave it to the sons and daughters of America. So in 1946, he gave half of the property to the YMCA and the other half to the Boy Scouts of America. To honor the man and the son who made this wonderful camp possible, Circle Ten Council named it Camp Constantin. Then, in the mid 1990 s, Jack D. Furst, who grew up attending Camp Constantin (first as a camper and then a staff member), also gave back to the camp he loved. He was the driving force behind the construction of Jack D. Furst Aquatics Base, and radically improved the waterfront opportunities for Scouts all over north Texas. For over 60 years, Camp Constantin has been the epitome of what Boy Scout camp should be. 3

4 GENERAL INFORMATION Mailing Address All kids love getting mail, and Scouts away at camp are no different. We encourage you to have parents send letters and/or packages to their scout while away at camp. Please make sure that the troop number and a return address are present, in case the package is received after the scout has gone home. Camp Constantin Scout s Name/ Troop Number 3003 Park Road 36 Graford, Texas Emergency Telephone Number Camp Constantin :( 940) (Ranger s Office available all year) Please, the camp telephone number is for medical and family emergencies only. Parents are asked to use this number only for emergencies. Camp Constantin is not equipped with a paging system. If a parent calls with a non-emergency, that message will be communicated at the next meal. Camp Headquarters Hours Telephone number: (Office operates June 6 July 21) Sunday: Noon - 5:30 Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 2:00 PM - 5:00 Saturday: 9:00 AM - Noon Camp Leadership Camp Director Scott Arrington scott.arrington@scouting.org Program Director Ty Jackson scoutertj@yahoo.com Business Manager Karen Thunert karen.thunert@scouting.org Camp Ranger Shae Smith shasmith@bsamail.org

5 Program Overview Welcome to Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base! First and foremost, Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base is dedicated to providing the best program possible, to supplement the year-long programs of each and every Boy Scout troop, as it is in our mission statement. However we like to do that in style! Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base is known for its aquatics programs but is actually home to eight different program areas, filled with a diverse merit badge selection, and staffed by fellow Scouts and Scouters who are ready and eager to help your boys on their trail to eagle. These areas include - Aquatics - Shooting Sports - Brazos Buccaneers (First Year Camper) - Handicraft - Conservation - Scout Skills - Nature - Communications and Technology Aquatics What would a week at Camp Constantin be without its world renowned Jack D. Furst Aquatics Center? A week filled with fun and adventure, but we include it anyway! From Blobbing, swimming, canoeing, or even waterskiing, if it involves cooling off on the cool beautiful waters of Possum Kingdom Lake, then this is the place to be! The Jack D. Furst Aquatics Center at Camp Constantin offers the following merit badges and awards: Canoeing Rowing Motor boating Water Sports (skiing) Small Boat Sailing Swimming Lifesaving All of the aquatic programs require that Scouts be strong swimmers and in good physical condition. National BSA Rules require classification as a Swimmer by completing the BSA Swim test before participating in the events. There are also some special opportunities beyond our aquatics merit badge program. 5

6 Snorkeling BSA Even though Scouts sign up for it like a merit badge, it is an award that is offered through the BSA. It s also a great adventure for your scouts in the crystal clear waters of Possum Kingdom Lake. They ll learn important safety rules, proper use and care for the equipment, and get to spend some under the waves! Mile Swim B.S.A. Like a merit badge, mile swim is something that you sign up for and attend every day. In order to earn the Mile Swim BSA award you have to put in some training, and that s what the daily sessions are for. We invite everyone down to cheer on the class on Friday at 2:30pm as those who practiced all week go for the long haul. Kayaking B.S.A. Also a special award, scouts will have the opportunity to get in depth instruction and experience with one of our Kayaks. You also sign up for it like a Merit Badge and you have to go every day in order to earn the award. Advanced Sailing For those that have completed the Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge, new challenges await. We have catamarans and larger boats for the advanced sailing students. Keep in mind this is not a merit badge, but you sign up for it as if it were. Water Odyssey Please see update on page 15! BSA Lifeguard This class is for Scouts 15 years of age and want to become trained lifeguards. It s an all-day course so there won t be time for any other merit badges. It s a demanding class but for those that make the grade a certification will be your reward. Adults are welcome too! PLEASE NOTE: Some classes are limited in size due to equipment, staff, and safety requirements. Trail to First Class (Brazos Buccaneers) One of the things that we took from the evaluations from the 2011 camping season was the need for a new Trail to First Class Program. This spring a new Trail To First Class task force is being put together to re-evaluate our TFC programs and give new guidance and direction. Watch the Council website in the spring for updates on this important program. 6

7 Handicraft One of the staples of any good camp is the handicraft area. It provides a great, shaded place for a Scout to explore his artistic side. This area is located right next to the Snack Bar, so leaders can take in a cold drink while watching the kids work. We have: Art Basketry Leatherwork Woodcarving Sculpture Indian Lore Conservation Our conservation area lies directly across from the snack bar, where the teaching areas are hidden among the trees and trails of Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base. In this area, troops can get service projects to work on, or check out simple tools to use for conservation projects in the campsite. This is also where Scouts will go for: Energy Environmental Science Fish and Wildlife Management Forestry Oceanography Soil and Water Conservation Weather Scout Skills Want to climb Mt. Everest? How about survive in the wilderness for a week without food? Want to learn how to build a tree house? Then Scoutcraft, my friend, is for you! Also known as Scout Skills, this program area is the place to get a li l rugged and learn all the classic outdoor skills. Our staff here will also help your Scouts Be Prepared to do those things that make Scouts confident and dependable in an emergency. Camping Emergency Preparedness Farm Mechanics First Aid Hiking Backpacking Orienteering Painting Pioneering Wilderness Survival 7

8 Shooting Sports Our shooting sports area is great for your Scouts to hone their shooting skills and become a superb marksman. Even Buffalo Bill would be proud! We are continuously improving this area, with two new 20 gauge shotguns, new drawstring bows, an expanded rifle pavilion, and a new electric clay thrower. There are some additional costs for the Rifle Merit Badge ($1 for 10 rounds) and Shotgun Merit Badge ($.25 for 1 round & clay pigeon). Merit Badges include: Rifle Shooting Shotgun Shooting Archery Nature Our Nature area has many scenic teaching areas set amongst the cedar trees and boulders of the northwest side of the camp. Our main pavilion has aquariums and cages that house local wildlife like snakes, lizards, fish and even giant centipedes! There is much more, so feel free to come check them out any time during the day! Want to take a stroll on a nature trail (using buddy system of course!)? Then hike on up here because the Johnson Peak trail begins here. Merit Badges offered here include: Astronomy Fishing Geology Bird Study Nature COMBO CLASS Reptile Study/ Mammal Study Space Exploration Nuclear Science Communications and Technology One of our newer program areas in camp, the Communication and Technology area, is home to Eagle required and high tech merit badges alike. You will also have an opportunity to participate in exhilarating experiments and inventions like Walking on Liquid (Yes, it can be done!), Exploding Air?, and even the Solar Powered Clothes Dryer. This area is the place for creativity, ideas, and fun! Citizenship in the World Chemistry Cinematography Photography Communications 8

9 Combo-Classes Another special opportunity when it comes to Merit Badges is combo classes. In certain cases, Merit Badges overlap and it makes sense to pair them together. In these instances, we have combined them into one class with one sign-up. It s like two for the price of one! They are: Basketry & Leatherwork Mammal Study & Reptile and Amphibian Study Hiking & Backpacking 9

10 Note to Scoutmaster: This form is intended for you to photocopy and distribute to your youth as they make their merit badge selections for There is a list of merit badges below for your scouts to reference. Circle Ten 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 from. Up to 5 courses can be scheduled in the allotted summer camp day. Once you make your selections the camp-master 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 [9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm, or 3pm] open Priority Course Name Two additional choices in case any of the above courses are not available:

11 Badge 2012 Complete list of Merit Badge Offerings Partial Only Extra Fees Eagle Required 1 hour class 2 hour class 3 hour class All Day Age requirem ent 1 Advanced Sailing* YES 14 2 Archery $3-$5 YES 3 Art YES 4 Astronomy YES YES 5 Backpacking (w/hiking) YES YES 6 Basketry (w/leatherwork) $5- $10 YES 7 Bird Study YES YES 8 BSA Lifeguard* YES 15 9 Camping YES YES YES 10 Canoeing YES 11 Chemistry YES 12 Chess YES 13 Cinematography YES 14 Citizenship in the World YES YES 15 Communication YES YES YES 16 Electronics YES 17 Emergency Preparedness YES YES YES 18 Energy YES YES 19 Environmental Science YES YES 20 Farm Mechanics YES 21 First Aid YES YES Fish & Wildlife 22 Management YES YES 23 Fishing YES 24 Forestry YES 25 Geology YES 26 Hiking (w/ Backpacking) $5- Indian Lore 27 $10 YES 28 Instructional Swim* YES 29 Kayaking BSA* YES $5- Leatherwork (w/ Basketry) 30 $15 YES 31 Lifesaving YES YES 11

12 32 Mammal Study (w/reptile&amphibian Study) YES 33 Mile Swim BSA* YES 34 Motor Boating YES 35 Nature YES 36 Nuclear Science YES 37 Oceanography YES 38 Orienteering YES YES 39 Painting YES 40 Photography YES 41 Pioneering YES 42 Public Speaking Reptile & Amphibian Study (w/mammal Study) YES YES Rifle Shooting $5- $10 YES 45 Rowing YES 46 Sculpture YES YES $15- Shotgun Shooting 47 $20 YES 48 Small Boat Sailing YES 49 Snorkeling* YES Soil & water 50 conservation YES 51 Space Exploration YES 52 Swimming YES YES 53 Water Sports YES Weather YES 55 Wilderness Survival YES $5- Woodcarving 56 $10 YES 12

13 Special Events & Evening Activities Possum Fest It s a lake party! Come and enjoy all the amenities our waterfront has to offer. We ll have a DJ spinning up some tunes and ice cream sundaes will be served! Assault on Johnson Peak Challenge yourself with a hike up the highest point in Palo Pinto County. Wednesday evening the staff will lead a trek up to the top of Johnson s peak. Once there, you can hear tales of local history, including the legend of how Hell s Gate got its name and the underwater town Pickwick. Cinema P.K. Wednesday night, at Dark-Thirty (9:30 for you city folk) we will once again open the Cinema PK. Bring your camp chairs and join us right outside the dining hall for an outdoor movie. Hell s Gate Canoe trip One of the highlights of a week at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base is the opportunity to take a canoe across the lake and visit one of the most striking features of Possum Kingdom Lake, Hell s Gate. Sign up will be Monday after lunch as space is limited. Your scouts will not only have the opportunity to paddle there, but beach your canoe and take the short hike to the top of Hell s Gate. Fat Bat Tournament Back by popular demand, its softball, Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base style and we call it Fat Bat. It takes 9-10 youth to field a team and participate in a week long bracket tournament. Volleyball tournament Also a perennial favorite, the annual volleyball tournament will once again offer your Scouts the opportunity to win the title VOLLEYBALL CHAMPION OF THE WEEK. 13

14 Water Carnival What visit to the Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base would be complete without the new water carnival extravaganza? Featured events will include: The Blob show - our trained staff members performing daring feats for the amusement of the crowd. You can also see the volleyball tournament finals. The world famous Constantin sunfish regatta. Pick your two best sailors and compete against the rest of the camp. The homemade raft race. Pick up your raw materials anytime during the week and build your entry into the raft race with anything else you can find in your campsite that s not a watercraft, of course! The Great Constantin Relay Race. Challenge your team of six through several disciplines including running, rowing, canoeing, and other Scouting skills in race to the finish. We will close with a recognition ceremony for all of the fantastic achievements that were earned during your week of summer camp. Friday Open Area Extravaganza Every Friday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm will be the open area with several bonus activities for your scouts enjoyment. Aquatics get the last of your blobbing, rowing, canoeing, Kayaking, and swimming before the water carnival. Scoutcraft Test your skills on the Tomahawk range. Bring anything brand-able that you may have because the fires will be hot and the brands will be smoldering on anything you bring in. Nature Come see our live snakes get their weekly meal, or get to know some of our animals a little better with an intimate wildlife encounter. Communications/Technology There will be a science expo featuring demonstrations from our staff. They will also host a tournament of the popular youth game Ninja. Shooting Sports Teams of 3 from each troop will compete in the Constantin Shoot out. One participant for each discipline we offer at camp (Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery), your team may even include one adult! 14

15 WATER ODYSSEY Completely re-designed program for 2012 Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base In our continuing efforts to deliver the program that our customers want the Water Odyssey will be dramatically different in It will still be an older boy program featuring all of the fun, challenge, and opportunities of previous years but the all-day commitment is no longer required. Instead, we will offer the below activities on a daily first come, first serve basis. Scouts must be at least 14 years old and Life Rank to participate in any of the below programs. Qualifying scouts will be able to pick up tickets at the souvenir shop starting at 9am for $2 each. It is no longer an all-day program! Scouts can participate in as many as they would like so long as their Merit Badge schedule permits it. There is no longer pre-registration for water odyssey. If a scout is registered for a Merit Badge course, he is not allowed to participate in any water odyssey sessions that may conflict with those merit badge courses. Activity 2012 Water Odyssey* Length Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Water Skiing/ Wake Boarding 1 hour 9am 10am 11am 2pm Tubing 1 hour 10am 11am 10am 3pm Cliff Jumping 1 hour 11am 3pm Paddle Board Trip to marina 1 hour 2pm 10am Overnighter to Bug Beach overnight 7pm Catamaran Trip 2 hour 2pm 2pm Snorkeling 1 hour 3pm 9am *tentative schedule 15

16 PEDDLE AND PADDLE AT POSSUM KINGDOM Like all new programs, Peddle and Paddle has continued to evolve in new directions as we continue to work out the details of the equipment and the logistics of this program at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base Over view: Participants arrive on Sunday w/ their unit and go through swim check etc. Individual participants will meet Sunday evening prior to camp fire o Meet and greet fellow crew members o Discuss specific itinerary o Get fitted for PFD s, paddles, and buddies o Pack council provided kayaking dry bags Monday morning breakfast with unit in the Dining Hall Depart camp after breakfast. Crew A will depart via Kayaks from the waterfront, Crew B will depart from Waterfront via mountain bike Philmont style trail meals from here on Crew A will carry gear with them and kayak on Possum Kingdom Lake all day Monday, Tuesday and arrive at North D&D recreation area on Wednesday morning Crew B will have their gear delivered to North D&D recreation area which will serve as their Base Camp. They will ride the Possum kingdom Hike & Bike Trail system all day Monday and Tuesday spending each night at North D&D campgrounds Wednesday the two crews will come together for a service project and a cookout lunch Crew B will transition to kayaks and depart Wednesday afternoon and travel back to camp on Thursday and Friday Crew A will transition to mountain bikes/base camp and ride Thursday and return to camp on Friday Participate in the afternoon/evening festivities with their troops Head home Saturday morning with the unit that they arrived with 16

17 PEDDLE AND PADDLE AT POSSUM KINGDOM Proposed Itinerary CREW A CREW B Sunday am arrive & check in with unit Arrive & check in with unit 6pm Meet and greet Meet and greet Sleep at Unit campsite Unit campsite Monday 9am Leave in Kayaks Leave on Bikes pm Kayaking Mountain Biking Sleep at Bug Beach North D&D Tuesday am Kayaking Mountain Biking pm Kayaking Mountain Biking Sleep at Sandy Beach North D&D Wednesday am kayaking service project LUNCH TOGETHER pm Service project kayaking Sleep at North D&D Sandy Beach Thursday am Mountain Biking Kayaking pm Mountain Biking kayaking Sleep at North D&D Bug beach Friday am Mountain Biking kayaking pm Arrive back in camp Arrive back in camp Sleep at Unit campsite Unit campsite Saturday am Depart with unit Depart with unit This is the tentative schedule. Subject to change prior to the opening of 2012 This is the tentative schedule. Subject to change prior to the opening of 2012 camping season. Extra fees will be charged for participating in Peddle & Paddle. 17

18 Peddle & Paddle Application This application is to be submitted by individual participant in Peddle and Paddle. An existing unit reservation in good standing is required for this application to be considered. Peddle and Paddle has an additional $100 fee per person; this is in addition to all regularly scheduled camp fees. Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis. PLEASE PRINT NEATLY Existing unit reservation Troop/Crew#: Council: Adult submitting troop reservation: Attending week: Week 1 June Week 2 June Week 3 June Week 4 July 1-7 Week 5 July 8-14 Week 6 July Participants Name: Address: Phone H: C: Age on June 3, 2012: Parents Name: Address: Phone H: C: W: Address: City/State/Zip: You will receive a confirmation when your application has been accepted Send all receipts, confirmations, and additional information to: Unit leader listed on reservation Parent s address listed above FOR SCOUTMASTER, PARENT/GUARDIAN, and PARTICIPANT: Peddle and Paddle participants must be registered Scouts and at least 14 years of age. Each participant must be able to pass the BSA swim test and have a completed copy of the new BSA Annual Health and Medical Record completed by parents or guardian and supported by a medical evaluation completed within the last 12 months by a physician licensed to practice medicine. All Scouts in camp are required to have a parental signature in the Parental Permission signature block giving permission to treat in an emergency. Use the current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. We have discussed with our Scout the meaning of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. He understands his responsibility to do his best to follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law during his stay at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base. We give our permission for the above listed scout to participate fully in the itinerary listed on page of the Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Program Guide. Scoutmaster s Signature Date Parent/Guardian s Signature Date Print Name Print Name Please submit completed form with $100 fee to: Circle Ten Council $100 fee is refundable if we are unable to accommodate your ATTN: PEDDLE & PADDLE request due to availability 8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX Please direct all inquiries to Scott Arrington, Camping Director, , scott.arrington@scouting.org Revised

19 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES Check-in Please make sure that your unit brings the following for check-in (due to limited copy paper and ink, no copies can be made at camp). Please refer to the registration section of the Camp Leaders Guide for more information on the following forms: Complete roster of all youth and adults in attendance Completed medical form for every youth and adult in attendance A youth protection completion certificate from every adult Copy of sex offender data base check Copy of your unit s Severe Weather Hazard training card. Camp check-in occurs between 12:00pm and 4:00pm on the afternoon of your arrival day. When you first arrive at camp, a camp staff member, who will serve as your Staff Guide for the orientation period, will meet your troop to begin the check-in process and prepare your Scouts for medical re-checks, swim checks, and a tour of camp. One adult leader is responsible for checking in the troop at Camp Headquarters. NOTE: To ensure safety, only one vehicle per unit will be allowed into the campsite to deliver gear. Although the camp needs an immediate head count for meals on arrival, you will set an appointment with the camp Business Manager to settle your financial position on Monday or Tuesday. After a brief visit with the Camp Director, this will allow you to immediately head to your campsite with your Staff Guide. After you and your Staff Guide inspect camp-supplied equipment for damage, your troop can begin to set up your site, take the swim check, go on your tour, and complete medical re-checks. Please take the time to note any damaged equipment so that it may be repaired or replaced and your troop won t be charged at the end of your stay at camp troops must pay for any equipment they damage. The Camp Director reserves the right to adjust campsite assignments. Swim Tests, Medical Re-checks and Medical Forms Swim Tests: Swimming and boating on Possum Kingdom Lake are two of the most enjoyable activities at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base. Safety is our number-one priority, and we have 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. For the safety of the Scouts who may not be used to the differences of swimming in a lake vs. a pool, the only pre-camp swim checks accepted are those done by our staff at Camp Wisdom. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. At any time, the Aquatics Director reserves the right to make any Scout or leader re-take the swim check. 19

20 Medical Re-checks and Medical Forms: All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have completed a BSA medical form before attending camp. The form is available at all medical forms will be returned to the troop at the end of your week in camp. Shots must be dated with year or official shot records must be attached to the medical forms. As part of your camp tour, leaders and campers will visit with the Camp Medic for a brief medical re-check. The purpose of this re-check is not to conduct a second physical, but to make the Medic aware of any potential health problems, personal medications, or concerns that a camper or leader may have. Check-Out Breakfast will be served at 7:30am on the day of departure. After breakfast, Scouts are to return to their campsites to pack and clean up. All of the Program Area Directors will be available inside the Dining Hall after breakfast to answer any questions that unit leaders might have concerning merit badges or advancement reports. Please take advantage of this service, so we can solve any problems before your unit leaves camp. A camp staff member will visit your campsite to inspect it with the troop leader. Remember that all camp equipment that was borrowed must be returned to the Quartermaster before your unit will be cleared to leave. Once you have been cleared, take your clearance form and the Camp Evaluation Form to the office. Camp patches and any remaining material will be issued when you check out at the Headquarters building. Remember, to ensure safety, only one vehicle per unit will be allowed into the campsite to pick up gear. Gates will open at 6:45 AM to start packing your vehicles. Trading Post Camp Constantin has two trading posts, The Snack Shack and the Souvenir Shop. The Snack Shack offers everything from chips and soda, to frozen Snickers and Slushies! The Snack Shack located next to the Handicraft area offers all of those delicious drinks and snacks that just can t be found while camping in the wilderness. Pine cone tea? Yuck!!! The Souvenir Shop has everything else! All of your merit badges kits can be found here. Forgot your compass, or fire starter at home? We remembered it and brought it for you. T-shirts, hats, gag gifts, walking staff emblems, pocket knives, you name it, and it s here, at the Souvenir Shop located right next to the Health Lodge and Camp Office. Encourage your Scouts, as we will, to drink water located in every program area and main areas in camp in ice cold coolers. Besides, it s free! 20

21 DAILY SCHEDULE You will notice some striking differences for 2012 in our daily schedule. We have once again listened to your suggestions and will change the way meals are delivered at Camp Constantin. In order for us to deliver hot and fresh meals to your Scouts, the best possible way was to break our meals into two periods Every Unit will be assigned to one of two different meal schedules. It is imperative that your unit attend the meal that they are assigned to, as that is when we will have food and space for your unit. The following will be the new daily schedule. Please pay careful attention to the NEW MEAL TIMES. ******IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2012****** Meals One of the many concerns that has been shared through the evaluation process is the crowding situation at the Dining Hall. Due to these observations we will be eating in shifts for all meals at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base when camp attendance exceeds 300. Your troop will be assigned to a Dining Hall shift that will be labeled either A or B and you will have the same shift all week. This will be a change for many of our returning troops, but one that we feel will provide a better overall dining hall experience. You can find the complete schedule on page 15. There will be an alternate daily schedule when camp attendance is below 300 participants. We appreciate your cooperation Table waiters Each troop will provide 1 Scout per table of scouts. This Scout is responsible for set-up before the meal and clean-up afterwards. Troops are encouraged to send an adult to supervise the Scout and assist where needed. A-meal/ B-meal on Sunday The first meal of every session is always the busiest. This will require table waiters to arrive at the Dining Hall at 5:00 pm rather than the 5:15 time in the daily schedule. 21

22 NEW CAMP CONSTANTIN DAILY SCHEDULE 6:45AM.A Meal table-waiters report 7:00.A breakfast starts 7:25.A Breakfast ends 7:25.A Breakfast clean-up 7:35.Morning Camp Assembly/Flag Ceremony ENTIRE CAMP 7:50.B Breakfast table-waiters report 8:00.B Breakfast starts 8:25.B Breakfast ends 9:00.Program Session 1 8:25.B Breakfast clean-up 10:00...Program Session 2 11:00 Program Session 3 1:30..SPL Meeting NOON..A Lunch table-waiters report 12:10 A Lunch starts 12:35 A Lunch ends 12:35 A lunch clean-up 12:50 B lunch table-waiter report 1:00..B lunch starts 1:25..B Lunch ends 1:25..B lunch clean-up 2:00..Program Session 4 3:00..Program Session 5 4:00..Open activities start 5:15..Open area close 5:15..A Dinner table-waiters report 5:30..A Dinner starts 5:55..A Dinner ends 5:55..A Dinner clean-up 6:05..Evening Camp Assembly/Flag Ceremony ENTIRE CAMP 6:20..B Dinner table-waiter report 6:30..B Dinner starts 6:55..B Dinner ends 6:55..B Dinner clean-up 7:30..Evening activities start 22