CAMP GERONIMO 2019 LEADERS GUIDE. camping. campgeronimo.org. Grand Canyon Council

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1 CAMP GERONIMO 2019 LEADERS GUIDE camping. campgeronimo.org Grand Canyon Council

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome... 2 Camp Arrival... 3 Check-In... 4 Vehicles & Campsite... 5 Weekly Schedule... 6 Leaders, Flag & Uniforms... 7 Dining Hall Information... 8 Merit Badge Program... 9 Mert Badge Schedule Adult Leader Training Brownsea Island Adventure for New Scouts Brownsea Island Schedule Ranger Program for Older Scouts Programs, Activities & Events Check-Out Camp Awards Hiking Opportunities Night Eye Trails Hours of Operation & Services Advancement Order of the Arrow Campsite Duty Schedule Campsite Guidelines General Camp Info Camp Geronimo Map

3 WELCOME Welcome Scouts and Scouters to Camp Geronimo! Camp Geronimo is a traditional Boy Scout Resident Camp, that has been in operation for more than 60 years. At 5200 feet above sea level and surrounded by one of the world s largest Ponderosa Pine forests, Geronimo is tucked in at the base of the historic Mogollon Rim north of Payson. This area was a favorite place of famous author Zane Grey. Grey wrote many adventure style books, some of his most famous covered the early years of the territory that would eventually become the State of Arizona. Geronimo is a place of fun and tradition, that 2nd and 3rd generations of scouts from some of our local scout units look forward to each summer. We offer many traditional camp merit badges at our Sunday to Saturday camp. Our schedule is packed full of different activities for your scouts, as well as for the adult leadership. We also boast a high adventure style program for your older participants. The 2018 program has a few changes from previous years, which we are excited to share with you. Come check us out! On behalf of the Grand Canyon Council, Boy Scouts of America, the Staff at Geronimo would like to thank you, the committee member, scoutmaster, or parent, for your time and dedication to the positive development of the youth in your charge. Cameron Farr Steve Munoz Steve Smith Camp Director Program Director Camp Commissioner BSA MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. GRAND CANYON COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Grand Canyon Council camping program is to provide each Scout with a memorable and challenging outdoor experience. The Grand Canyon Council enriches the fundamentals of Scouting through unique opportunities for leadership and educational growth. All programs and activities will be guided by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This Camp Geronimo Leaders Guide provides important information that you will need to plan and prepare for your summer camp experience. It will also be your guide during your stay at camp. You will find our Code of Conduct, Mailing address to Camp Geronimo, and information regarding our new Scoutmaster Training Program. We also have included daily schedules, Merit Badge information, fun camp activities like hikes and the Polar Bear Swim, and other fun things to look forward to. Please check for any program changes and updates at our website: 2

4 CAMP ARRIVAL BEFORE LEAVING HOME Make sure each youth and adult brings: Part A, B and C of the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record signed by a physician and parent or guardian. A copy of the Family Insurance Card attached to the medical form. If taking medications, the Scout s parents and the adult leaders attending should follow procedures enclosed in this publication. Any allergies or dietary restrictions, are noted, and supplemental food is packed (if needed). All personal gear. EARLY ARRIVALS Units planning to arrive on Saturday should indicate so when they register online. No programming or food is available on Saturday. All program areas are off limits, please plan accordingly. Meal service in the Dining Hall begins Sunday evening with dinner. When you arrive on Saturday, you will be greeted by Commissioner Staff at the Gatehouse and will receive information regarding the check-in schedule for Sunday. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 1:00PM. PROGRAM IDEAS FOR SATURDAY Once your campsite is setup, the following activities are suggested: Work on a service project in camp or on the trails. Build some Pioneering projects in your site. Take an overnight hike or camp out on one of the many Rainbow Trails. Do a NIGHT EYE TRAIL and/or Totem to Totem Hike. Spend quality time with your troop. 10 pm Lights Out 3

5 CHECK-IN SUNDAY CHECK-IN The official check-in process begins on Sunday at 1:00PM and runs until 4:30PM. Units should arrive between those times. Check in at the gatehouse when you arrive, only 1 vehicle per unit will be allowed in at a time. The troop should head up to your campsite and swim checks, while one adult leader goes to the Dining Hall to complete check in with the following items: 2 copies of Troop rosters (all Scouts and Adults) printed from online registration site. BSA Health Form parts A,B and C for all Youth and Adults Check to pay any outstanding balance At check-in, you will receive: A colored wristband for each Scout and Adult in your unit s contingent (these serve as a meal ticket and identifier). Information on our Brownsea Island Adventure, if you have participants in that program. Our camp Site Information Binder which contains important forms and schedules for you to reference and use throughout the week. Information about our leader training schedule and how to register for classes. CAMP TOUR FOR FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS Tours of camp are available upon request. Your unit will be escorted to their campsite and given a short amount of time to unload gear only. One car at a time is allowed in camp so please consolidate gear into the fewest vehicles possible. The Scouts in your unit will need to change into swim suits and prepare for swim check. Your Troop Guide will show you more of the camp on the way to the pool. SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS On Sunday, any Scouts or Adults with special dietary needs should visit with the Head Cook to discuss accommodations that the camp can make for their diet. The unit is responsible for the management of participant allergies. If a Scout or Adult in your unit has an intolerance or allergy that requires special food items, please provide those items to our kitchen staff on Sunday. Parents may call ahead one week prior to their son or daughter s arrival to discuss any concerns. 4

6 VEHICLES & CAMPSITE VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND PARKING No riding outside of a vehicle s enclosed passenger compartments, ever. This means no rides in the bed of a truck, on hoods, trunks, fenders, or tailgates. Seatbelts must be worn at all times The speed limit is 10 mph while in camp. Only one vehicle at a time will be allowed in during check-in. Please do not drive into the campsites, stay on the road and parking areas. Once you are done at your campsite, return your vehicle to the parking lot. All vehicles must be backed in. This is in case of an emergency evacuation. With the exception of camp vehicles and vehicles authorized by the camp director, no vehicles will be allowed in camp. Please plan accordingly if your unit is swapping leaders throughout the week. CAMPSITES The campsites consist of two person tents on platforms, Adirondacks (adult sleeping area) with bunks without mattresses, picnic tables, latrines, wash stands, flag poles, drinking fountain type bubblers, and hose bibs with hose. After checking in, each troop must pick up TP, cleansers, trash bags, shovel, broom, rake, and an American flag from the Commissioners Shack. Your campsite is your home for the week, so work at making it comfortable by bringing extra items such as camp chairs, cots, awnings, stoves, lanterns, scoutmaster hammocks, troop banners, troop flags, patrol flags, tables, etc to dress it up. If your troop exceeds campsite capacity, please bring your own tents. Plan on bringing tents for Adult Leaders. No trailers are allowed to be parked at or near campsites. This policy is in place as a health, safety, and liability precaution. No vehicles are allowed to stay in or near campsites overnight, except under conditions of disability and then only with Camp Director approval. When fires are allowed, only build them in the provided fire rings. It s everyone s responsibility to keep the tents and camp equipment in good shape. 5

7 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Basic Daily Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00 Reveille Polar Bear 5:15 to 6:05 am Reveille at 6:00 Polar Bear 5:15 to 6:05 am Reveille at 6:00 Polar Bear 5:15 to 6:05 am Reveille at 6:00 Reveille Reveille 6:20-6:55 1st Shift Breakfast 1st Shift Breakfast 1st Shift Breakfast 1st Shift Breakfast 1st Shift Breakfast 7:00-7:10 Flags Flags Flags Flags Flags Continental Breakfast 7:10-7:45 2nd Shift Breakfast 2nd Shift Breakfast 2nd Shift Breakfast 2nd Shift Breakfast 2nd Shift Breakfast 8:00-8:50 Merit Badge 1 Merit Badge 1 Merit Badge 1 Merit Badge 1 Merit Badge 1 9:00-9:50 Merit Badge 2 Merit Badge 2 Merit Badge 2 Merit Badge 2 Merit Badge 2 Troops Out of Camp By 10:00 10:00-10:50 Merit Badge 3 Merit Badge 3 Merit Badge 3 Merit Badge 3 Merit Badge 3 11:00-11:50 Merit Badge 4 Merit Badge 4 Merit Badge 4 Merit Badge 4 Merit Badge 4 12:20-12:55 1st Shift 1st Shift 1st Shift 1st Shift 1st Shift 12:55-1:30 2nd Shift 2nd Shift 2nd Shift 2nd Shift 2nd Shift 2-4:30 Handicraft - Nature - Outdoor Skills Merit Bage Classes from 2:00-2:50 and 3:00-3:50 Shooting Sports, Climbing Tower, Aquatics Open for Free Time Activities Check In and Swim Checks 1:00-4:30 5:00-5:40 1st Shift Dinner 1st Shift Dinner 1st Shift Dinner 1st Shift Dinner 1st Shift Dinner 1st Shift Dinner 5:50-6:00 Flags Flags Flags Flags Flags Flags 6:00-6:40 2nd Shift Dinner 2nd Shift Dinner 2nd Shift Dinner 2nd Shift Dinner 2nd Shift Dinner 2nd Shift Dinner 6:45-9:00 Opening Main Campfire Ring Open Program Areas Open Program Areas Mogollon Monster Spade House Closing Main Campfire Ring Emergency Main Campfire Ring 6

8 LEADERS, FLAG & UNIFORMS LEADERS MEETING There will be an opening leader s meeting on Monday at Noon down at the Commissioners Shack. Come and have a BBQ Lunch, and receive important information for the week. Following that, there will be leader s meetings at the same location at 11 AM on Wednesday, and Friday. These meetings are an important source of information and a time to ask questions of our senior staff members. Please send at least one representative from your unit to each meeting. Senior Patrol Leaders will meet immediately following the Emergency Drill on Sunday. After that they will meet on an as needed basis throughout the week with the Camp Commissioner. GENERAL ASSEMBLIES / FLAG CEREMONIES One of the great camp traditions at Camp Geronimo is the camp-wide General Assembly/Flag Ceremony. These assemblies will be your opportunity to show off your Troop spirit by looking sharp in full uniform and by creating spirit yells while you are waiting for the assembly to begin. General announcements will also take place at that time. Troops will be given the opportunity to lead the morning and evening Flag Ceremony. ***Full Field uniform for the evening camp-wide ceremonies. 2 nd Shift Units on this side will go in through the South Door 2 nd Shift Units on this side will go in through the North Door 1 st Shift Units will line up behind the 2 nd Shit Units in no required order UNIFORMS Why do Boy Scouts have a uniform? For the same reason a football team or baseball team does. A uniform gives a sense of group identity, team spirit, and purpose. It also helps to promote equality from the start among members within a group. At camp, the official Scout uniform is appropriate dress at any time during the week. We ask units to wear a full Field uniform to all evening Flag ceremonies, Dinners, Chapel services and campfires. ***Full Field uniform consists of: Scout shirt with appropriate patches, Scout belt and pants or shorts with scout socks. Neckerchiefs and hats are up to the discretion of the troop, but must be uniformly present or absent. Please Note: Do Not wear uniform when your troop has KP duty. 7

9 DINING HALL INFORMATION MEAL TIMES Geronimo has two meal times. Flags are in between breakfasts and dinners and are a time where important program announcements are made. Units are asked to wear Class A to dinner. Class B is recommended for breakfast and lunch since many activities are going on directly following these meals. First Shift Second Shift Breakfast: 6:20AM - 6:55AM 7:10AM - 7:45AM Lunch: 12:20PM - 12:55PM 12:55PM - 1:30PM Dinner: 5:00PM - 5:40PM 6:00PM - 6:40PM Meals will be served in shifts scheduled during the following times: Troops in sites 1-15 will eat during First Shift. Troops in sites will eat during Second Shift. CAMP KP DUTIES Each Troop has the responsibility of serving on Kitchen Patrol (KP) duty. Scouts must wear long pants and closed shoes when working on the food service line. One Adult is required to be on the line with the younger scouts. All Adult Leaders must be with their Scouts during each of their KP assignments. Please do not wear uniforms to KP duty. KP DUTIES Under the direction of our great kitchen crew, your duties include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Report to KP on time, 30 minutes prior to regular meal time. You will eat, then start your duties as directed. 2. Smile and provide friendly service Remember the Scout Law! A scout is helpful, friendly, courteous, kind and cheerful. 3. Some of the responsibilities you will have are: Serve food to the campers. (remember to wear long pants) Clean the tables. Sweep & mop the floor. Empty trash cans in the dining hall. Pick up any litter on the outside of the Dining Hall. 8

10 MERIT BADGE PROGRAM Summer camp has traditionally been viewed as a convenient place where Scouts can earn several merit badges in a short amount of time. During your stay at Camp Geronimo you will see that we offer not only merit badges but much, much more. During their week at camp, Scouts will grow mentally, physically, and spiritually as they interact with their peers in a safe and positive environment that revolves around recreational swimming, hiking, shooting, campfires, and games. Though advancement is still integral to your summer camp experience, we encourage and offer opportunities for much more than organized lessons. We encourage all our units to take advantage of these opportunities. MERIT BADGES All badges will be taught based on the requirements found in the most recent edition of the BSA s requirement book. Please check to make sure your merit badge books contain the same requirements. Campers seeking to take a merit badge must pre-register online through the registration system for our morning Merit Badge classes. It is the responsibility of each Scout to choose and prepare for each merit badge that he wishes to take in advance of his week at camp. Prerequisites exist for many of the badges and are outlined in this guide. To prevent partials, please make sure your Scouts come to camp with these prerequisites completed and appropriate proof of completion (i.e. examples of their work or a note from their Scoutmaster). To ensure quality and safe instruction, class sizes are limited according to the number of instructors, equipment, and other factors. We also offer additional merit badge opportunities in the afternoon, where scouts can earn additional merit badges as well. Please note, not all merit badges will be offered in the afternoon. Please refer to our Merit Badge listings for those offered. Remind Scouts to complete prerequisites prior to camp. Our Merit Badges are tracked online through the registration system. You do not need to bring Blue Cards with you. You will receive an electronic print out of the Merit Badges your scouts have completed or not completed when you check out. You will then receive instructions, regarding electronic bluecards, in your troop check-out packet prior to leaving camp. DIFFICULTY SCALE Advanced Badge: badges in this category are the most difficult to complete at summer camp due to the course content, number of prerequisites, and expected ability level of the Scouts. Advanced badges are highly recommended for your oldest Scouts who are First Class and above. Moderate Badge: badges in this category can be easily earned at camp by experienced Scouts but have a few prerequisites to complete at home. Basic Badge: badges in this category have few, if any, prerequisites. These courses are excellent for Scouts of all ages and ability levels. 9

11 MERIT BADGE PROGRAM CONT. Geronimo provides many separate classes each week as part of its camp program. From Basketry and Nature to Archaeology, Horsemanship, and a multitude of Eagle Required badges, the Geronimo program provides a diversity of choices for your Scouts. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about our merit badge program: How do Scouts signup for badges? Units will sign their Scouts up for badges using the online registration system. Units will receive an prior to the April 15th merit badge system launch. Instructions will be provided regarding merit badge registration. Do Scouts have to take both hours of a 2-hour class consecutively? Yes. Scouts must take both hours of a two-hour class sequentially and may not divide up those hours. Two-hour classes include Horsemanship, Rifle, and Climbing, among others. Are there classes that are not merit badges? Yes. Beginner Swimming, and Mile Swim are all skill certifications and not merit badges. Open Swim, offered each day, is also not a badge or certification. Do Brownsea Island Scouts do any merit badges? Yes. Brownsea Island is a half day, all-week program focused on imparting Scouting s essential skills and methods onto your newest Scouts and getting them requirements for Scout through First Class. Because of the program s focus, Scouts in Brownsea do not have much time to earn merit badges. However, BSI Scouts will take First Aid and Swimming Merit Badges in the afternoon. If they already have those merit badges, other arrangements can be made when they arrive at camp during check in. How do I make changes to my Scouts schedules? Changes can be made online until the Friday prior to arrival at camp and with the Program Director at camp during check-in. Merit Badge Prerequisites and Fees? Please read through the merit badge descriptions at the end of this guide. If a scout wishes to complete the merit badge at camp, then he must provide evidence of completing the listed prerequisites! Kits and supplies can be purchased at our Trading Post. 10

12 MERIT BADGE SCHEDULE Nature Handicraft Outdoor Skills Shooting Sports Aquatics Health Lodge Other Offerings 8:00 E. Science Metalwork (13+) Cooking: 8-10 Rifle( 8-10) Swimming First Aid Climbing (13+): 8-10 Space Exploration Pottery Wilderness Survival Archery Lifesaving E. Prep Horsemanship: 8-10 Reptile and Amphibian Leatherwork Pioneering Blackpowder Rowing Mammal Study Wood Carving Orienteering 9:00 E. Science Metalwork (13+) Cooking: 8-10 Rifle( 8-10) Swimming First Aid Salesmanship (at Trading Post) Space Exploration Pottery Wilderness Survival Archery Lifesaving E. Prep Climbing (13+): 8-10 Reptile and Amphibian Leather Work Archeaology/Indian Lore Blackpowder Canoeing Horsemanship: 8-10 Astronomy Wood Carving Orienteering 10:00 E. Science Metalwork (13+) Cooking: Rifle ( 10-12) Swimming First Aid Climbing (13+): Space Exploration Pottery Wilderness Survival Archery Lifesaving E. Prep Horsemanship: Astronomy Leather Work Archeaology/Indian Lore Blackpowder Canoeing Nature Wood Carving Pioneering 11:00 E. Science Metalwork (13+) Cooking: Rifle ( 10-12) Swimming First Aid Climbing (13+): Space Exploration Pottery Wilderness Survival Archery Lifesaving E. Prep Horsemanship: Fish & Wildlife Leather Work Pioneering Blackpowder Rowing Geology Wood Carving Search and Rescue 2:00 E. Science Basketry Cooking: 2-4 Mammal Study Art Geocaching Fish & Wildlife Pulp & Paper Signs Signals and Codes Astronomy Game Design Wilderness Survival 3:00 E. Science Basketry Cooking: 2-4 Mammal Study Art Geocaching Forestry Pulp & Paper Signs Signals and Codes Geology Game Design Wilderness Survival 11

13 ADULT LEADER TRAINING Camp Geronimo is proud to offer a wide array of beginner and advanced courses for our adult leaders. From SM/ASM Specifics and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Camp Geronimo has a dedicated Scoutmaster Program Director, ensuring that the adult leaders in your unit have plenty to do. BROWNSEA ISLAND ADVENTURE for New Scouts Brownsea Island Adventure is the NEW Camp Geronimo first year camper program. Dividing the participants into patrols that work with an experienced Scout (Life or Eagle) throughout the week, Brownsea Island teaches Scouts the essentials of Scouting in a fun, interactive, and competitive program. The Brownsea Island program is a model for first year camper programs around the nation and has been shown to help units retain Scouts for longer, making your unit stronger. Scouts in Brownsea Island will be in the program all day and should register for it in all time blocks during online registration. BSI Scouts will take First Aid and Swimming merit badges in the afternoon. If they already have those merit badges, other arrangements can be made when they arrive at camp. For more information, please read the Brownsea Island Leader Guide located under forms on the Camp Geronimo webpage. 12

14 BROWNSEA ISLAND SCHEDULE 8:00-9:25 MONDAY TUESDAY Who Am I Who Are We My Buddy To the Colors Nocturnals True North Topo the World Surviving the Elements WEDNESDAY You're Outta Here What's the Number for 911 It's Just a Flesh Wound Once Bitten THURSDAY The Square Knot on EDGE Why Knot All Tied Up FRIDAY 9:30-10:00 Stave Ceremony Orienteering Competition First Aid Competition Knot Tying Competition 5-Mile Hike Can't Touch This Stave Decorating Totin' Chip Reach, Throw, Row, Go Wild Thing 10:05-11:50 Firemn' Chit PDQBALLS Shooting Ranges Outdoor Ethics Play With Fire PDQBEPPS 12:20-1:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 2:00-4:00 Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges Bead Color <=Red Beads <=Purple Beads <=Blue Beads <=Black Beads Type of Skill First Aid Skills Program Spirit Water Skills Scout Skills <=Green Beads Nature Skills <=Yellow Beads Knot Tying <=Orange Beads Orienteering Skills <=Brown Beads Scout Spirit 13

15 RANGER PROGRAM for Older Scouts RANGER PROGRAM The concept of the program is to provide older Scouts with another alternative to the scheduled merit badge program. The specific itinerary for each week will vary; the Scout will receive a schedule for the week when arriving at camp. Scouts may work on selected badges through coordination with the SR Ranger Program Director. For a Scout to participate in the Ranger Program, go to the Camp Reservation Site where you sign-up for Merit Badges. Scouts can also sign-up with the Program Director during Check-in, providing space is available. Requirements A Scout must be 14 years old to participate. A Scout must be at least a First Class Scout. A Scout enrolled in this program must complete all requirements and activities to receive all the recognition provided. This means participating in all activities. Activities There is a maximum of 12 Scouts who may participate each week. Welding Home Repair Carpentry Plumbing And More! 14

16 PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES & EVENTS CAMP ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS Monday Opening Campfire An opening campfire will be held Monday night at the campfire circle above the swimming pool. This program will be provided by the camp staff for your entertainment and enjoyment. Line up by 6:45PM! Campsites line up at the Outdoor Skills Area. Campsites 1-15 line up at the Trading Post. Both groups will be led to the campfire site by the Order of the Arrow. Thursday Listen to the Legend The Legend of the Mogollon Monster is told by the Storyteller on Thursday evening at the Spade Ranch House at 7:30PM. Camp chairs are suggested due to limited seating. Snacks sold at Gatehouse before & after story. OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Tue, Wed, Thur (all 3) Polar Bear Swim Brrr. The name Polar Bear is just what it implies: A cold swim in the morning. Those who enjoy a brisk swim first thing in the morning will join this elite group. The Polar Bear swim will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:15AM to 6:05AM for Scouts and Scouters who dare. Segments will be awarded to those who complete all 3 Polar Bear swims. Friday Tenderfoot Run On Friday at 5:15AM those Scouts and Scouters who like to run, jog, or walk can attempt the run from the entrance gate at Shooting Sports back to the entrance gate at Shooting Sports. See MAP at Headquarters. 1. You will leave the gateway at Shooting Sports after getting your mark. 2. Proceed down the road through the parking lot to the south green gate that leads to the west side road. 3. Go around the gate, and cross the creek and continue on the road past Staff Hill, Campsite 2, and in front of the Nature Lodge (Get 2nd mark here). 4. Turn right past the Nature Lodge and go towards the Honor Fire and cross the bridge in front of the Commissioners Shack. 5. Pick up the Kumlin trail to the left of the Commissioners Shack and take it to where the east road and East Webber Creek join across from site

17 PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES & EVENTS CONT. Friday Tenderfoot Run Cont. 6. Turn right and cross the creek and follow the East road back to the Shooting Sports gate and get your 3rd and last mark. An alternative start & end point is the West road by the Nature Lodge. Follow the same route. Segments will be awarded for completion of the course. Geronimo Geocaches Geronimo Trail to Eagle Campsite Cache Commissioners Cache Creekside Cache Pillars of Scouting The Code Try one of the above courses with your GPS. See the Outdoor Skills Staff to get a coordinates sheet. We have several GPS units available for you to check out. If you have an issue with a cache, please come back and see the Outdoor Skills Staff for guidance. Once you complete the geocache, a segment is available for purchase at the Trading Post. I Did It All at Camp Geronimo It is impossible to do it all at Geronimo, said the inexperienced Scoutmaster. No, it isn t, said the worn out Scoutmaster and his senior patrol leader, and we do it all at Camp Geronimo! Take the challenge to DO IT ALL and get recognized for it. When you get to camp, we will give each of the leaders and Scouts a score card that lists activities to do at Geronimo, and if you do it ALL and we mean ALL then we will give you a cool I DID IT ALL! segment. 16

18 PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES & EVENTS CONT. I Did It All at Camp Geronimo Cont. Here Is What You Have To Do. Tie five basic knots in Scoutcraft (Outdoor Skills): Square Knot Bowline 2 Half Hitches Tautline Clove Hitch Successfully complete your dining hall duties with smiles and enthusiasm Complete the Tenderfoot Run Complete 3 Polar Bear Swims Hike a Night Eye Trail Take the Levi Young Nature Trail Hike a Rainbow Trail Shoot a score at the Archery Range Learn about pacing and find your pace at Outdoor Skills. Shoot a score at the Rifle Range As a troop, sing a song and give your troop yell at a flag ceremony or at a meal Pick-up extra I DID IT ALL CARDS at Headquarters 17

19 CHECK-OUT FRIDAY NIGHT FOLLOWING CAMPFIRE Have Scouts pack all their gear except what they ll need for Saturday morning. Pack all troop gear. Send adult representatives to the Dining Hall to double check your Merit Badge completion records. Area Directors will be in the dining hall to answer any questions and correct any potential errors regarding your Scout s advancement. Upon returning home, leaders may print blue cards from the registration site - instructions will be provided. If leaving before 7:00AM on Saturday, set a time for your checkout inspection with your Commissioner prior to your departure. SATURDAY CHECKOUT Checkout starts at 7:00AM. On Friday you will arrange a time with your Commissioner to inspect your campsite on Saturday. A continental breakfast is served, when your Troop is ready, from 7:00-8:30AM in the Dining Hall. The site should be policed for trash and the shower facilities used by your unit should be checked for cleanliness before leaving. Deposit all trash in the nearest dumpster. After your campsite has been cleared by the Commissioner the last stop is Headquarters to receive your health forms, merit badge report, and free patches. Return all equipment to the Commissioner Shack, and return your Site Information Binder to the Headquarters building in order to complete your check-out procedure. 18

20 CAMP AWARDS Tonto Rim Tribe Award Since its inception, Scouts and Scouters in the Tonto Rim Tribe have provided many thousands of hours of conservation and worthwhile projects in camp promoting the long term camping experience and upgrading the program & physical condition of Camp Geronimo. The five positions in the tribe and the requirements for membership: Brave One summer at Camp Geronimo One hour of work on a service project Earn one merit badge Hike one camp trail Warrior Earned Brave Two summers at Camp Geronimo Three hours of work on a service project Earn one merit badge Have advanced at least one rank from previous summer (Eagles exempted) Hike one camp trail (minimum 5 miles) Chief Earned Warrior Three summers at Camp Geronimo Three hours of work on a service project Earned two merit badges Have advanced at least one rank from previous summer (Eagles exempted) Hike one camp trail (minimum 5 miles) Medicine Man Earned Chief Four summers at Camp Geronimo 4 hrs of work on a service project Earn two merit badges Have advanced at least one rank from previous summer (Eagles exempted) Hike one camp trail (minimum 1 mile) and two 5 mile hikes Serve as program aide to a Commissioner or program area for two of the four hours of service project work Old Ones Earned Brave, Warrior, Chief & Medicine Man At least once, have earned a Polar Bear, Tenderfoot Run, or I Did It All Awards Five summers at Camp Geronimo Lead your troop/patrol on at least one camp trail. Work with Camp Commissioner to work out details While at camp, serve in a leadership position in your troop or as a program aide in a specific area as assigned by the Camp Commissioner, or participate in the Spade Ranch Mountain Man program Develop and carry out the troop Big G project with your leader s advice Tonto Rim Tribe progress cards are available at Camp Headquarters. Segments will be issued to each Scout who completes the requirements. 19

21 HIKING OPPORTUNITIES Camp Geronimo Rainbow Trails With over 5,000 acres of surrounding national forest, the possibilities of getting out and seeing the wilderness are almost limitless. Geronimo offers some of the greatest trails in the state to hike, WHEN the Forest is OPEN. To recognize Scouts and leaders who take on the challenge of the Rim Country, a Rainbow Trails program has been established and a beautiful, embroidered, multicolored four inch patch is available for purchase to be worn on a patch jacket, vest or your backpack. As you hike each trail, you may add a segment with that trail s color and name around the patch, until you have collected all of them an achievement to be proud of. The Rainbow Trails Trail food is available for your use upon request 24 hour notice. Hikers should take plenty of water and warm clothing. In Camp Trails - Permits are NOT Required Wet Webber miles Border Trail miles Totem to Totem Trail mile Fireside Trail miles Out of Camp Trails - Permits ARE Required ALL out of camp hikes require a hiking permit on file at Camp Headquarters. Troops MUST check in ASAP: at Camp Headquarters 8AM to 5PM or at Health Lodge 5PM until 10PM. Highline Trail miles Rim View Trail (currently NOT passable-under renovation) miles Lower Miller Trail to Rim View miles East Webber Trail miles Turkey Springs Trail miles Milk Ranch Point Trail miles West Webber Trail miles Milk Ranch Point West Trail miles Old Spade Ranch Road miles Geronimo Trail miles 20

22 HIKING OPPORTUNITIES CONT. Below are some possible out & back day hikes or overnight backpacking trips while at camp. Rainbow Trails Loop 1 (3.3 mile trip) Geronimo Trail to Turkey Springs Trail miles Geronimo (Turkey Springs) Trail to Continuation Junction miles Geronimo Trail Continuation to East Webber Trail miles East Webber Trail to camp miles Rainbow Trails Loop 3 (4.9 mile trip) Turkey Springs Trail to Milk Ranch Point West Trail Junction miles Milk Ranch Point West Trail to West Webber Trail Junction miles West Webber Trail to Milk Ranch Point Trail Junction miles Milk Ranch Point Trail to Turkey Springs Trail miles Turkey Springs Trail to Camp miles Camp Geronimo adheres to any restrictions issued by the National Forest Service. Special Trails (With Restricted Availability) Chief Miller s Trail (This Hike Is Not Available For General Troop Hiking) A Camp Geronimo tradition is the Chief Miller s Trail to Roosevelt Peak. The trail & award, named for George F. Chief Miller, is a strenuous award to earn. This hike is part of the Spade Ranch Program, BUT is also open to Adult Leaders. The Miller s Trail Hike is scheduled on Wednesday at 8:00AM departing with a Staff guide from the Trading Post. Ask your Camp Commissioner for details. Levi Young Nature Trail The Levi Young Nature Trail is available as part of the Nature Lodge program. Scouts can learn about the trees and plants of Camp Geronimo. You can schedule a guided tour Tuesday through Thursday between 2:00PM and 4:00PM at the Nature Lodge or a map is available at the Nature Lodge or at Camp Headquarters to take a self guided tour. The tour takes about 1 hour to complete. The Levi Young Nature Trail is an excellent Sunday morning activity for troops that arrive on Saturday. Also, it one of the requirements for the I Did It All segment and is part of the Big G requirements. 21

23 NIGHT EYE TRAILS Cat Eye Eagle Eye Fool s Eye Golden Eye Hawk Eye Owl Eye Private Eye Tiger Eye These evening compass courses are introductory hikes, designed to provide experience and adventure on the trail for boys who are new to Scouting and Camp Geronimo. A compass, a good flashlight and determination make these night hikes fun for young and old alike. Start with the Cat Eye for the new Scouts and let them work their way up through these hikes of varying difficulty to give your Scouts a challenge. Camp Geronimo Night Eye Trails signup may be submitted at Camp Headquarters during or after check-in. A Few Hints for the Eyes! Take along flashlights with GOOD batteries. Arrange your Scouts in patrols of no more than 6 people. Each patrol looks for and spots one set of eyes glowing in the distance. Each Scout leads the patrol to the next eyes and retires to the rear. This way, all the boys get several turns. Watch for eyes of various colors. Many will be red, but others may be white, green, or yellow. Upon reaching a pair of eyes: STOP... take your next compass reading, follow the bearing. If the trail seems to disappear, a few Scouts may be sent out to find where it picks up again. Remember; leave several scouts at the last pair of eyes spotted. Verify previous bearing before continuing The end of each trail is a definite location and requires a written answer. Your Camp Commissioner will verify your success. 22

24 HOURS OF OPERATION & SERVICES Headquarters Hours of Operation Sunday: 1:00PM 5:00PM Check Dining Hall Monday Friday: 8:00AM - 11:50AM & 1:30PM - 5:00PM Saturday: 7:00AM 10:00AM Commissioner Shack Hours of Operation Sunday: 1:00PM 5:00PM Monday Friday: 8:00AM - 11:50AM & 1:30PM - 5:00PM Saturday: 7:00AM 10:00PM Trading Post Hours of Operation Sunday: 7:30PM 9:00PM Monday Friday: 7:15AM - 10:00AM & 11:30AM - 4:30PM Monday: after Campfire Tuesday and Wednesday: Service window 7:00PM 8:30PM Thursday: before and after Mogollon Monster the gatehouse Friday: 5:30PM 6:30PM for patches only, and then after Campfire Saturday: 7:30AM 10:00AM Health Lodge Hours of Operation 24 hours due to emergencies from Sunday 10:00AM to Saturday 10:00AM Mail Service Mail is delivered to camp once a day. Adult Leaders or the SPL may pick up mail for your Troop at Headquarters. Please check for mail and messages daily. Address for Scout Mail Standard USPS Delivery: FOR All Mail - Camp Geronimo: Scout s Name Unit #, Camp Site #, Session # CAMP GERONIMO 2599 W. Webber Creek Road, Payson, AZ Phone: Fax:

25 ADVANCEMENT Summer camp has traditionally been viewed as a convenient place where Scouts can earn several merit badges in a short amount of time. At Geronimo, however, we offer much more than merit badges. During their week at camp, Scouts will grow mentally, physically, and spiritually as they interact with their peers in a safe and positive environment that revolves around recreational swimming, hiking, shooting, campfires, sports, and games. Though advancement is still integral to our summer camp experience, we encourage and offer opportunities for much more than organized lessons. We encourage all our units to take advantage of these opportunities. 24

26 ORDER OF THE ARROW Wipala Wiki Lodge The Order of the Arrow, Honor Camper Society of the BSA, is an integral part of the Council s Camping Program. Members, non members, Sr. Patrol Leaders, and Adult Leaders are encouraged to meet with the Camp Chief Monday night at 6:45PM for information concerning the Order of the Arrow and Camp. (Meeting at the Health Lodge) All troop elections should take place before arrival at camp. Troops are encouraged to complete their elections prior to April 30th. This will allow those Scouts elected and called out to participate in one of the pre-camp Ordeals see below. If elections do not happen in your unit prior to camp, special arrangements may be made with the Camp Geronimo OA Election Team. However, they are only able to make such arrangements with units residing in the Grand Canyon Council. Camp election results require the following information. Scout or Adult Name, Address, Phone Number, Address and Birth Date. If you plan on doing your election at camp please come prepared with the above information. For additional information concerning troop elections and the adult requirements, contact your district Chapter Chief or Chapter Advisor before arriving at camp. The fee to complete Brotherhood at camp is $20.00 for active (dues must be current) Wipala Wiki Lodge members. The fee for dues is only $10.00 for Fees for Brotherhood Induction and dues can be paid at Camp Headquarters cash or check. The Ordeal fee for each Ordeal candidate is $55.00, which can be paid online, at the Ordeal or Council Service Center. This fee includes the annual dues for the new Ordeal Member. Those candidates unable to take their Ordeal prior to summer camp can complete it at one of the fall Ordeals at Raymond or Heard Scout Pueblo. Ordeals Schedule May 3-5, 2019: R-C Scout Ranch May 17-19, 2019: Camp Geronimo September 6-8, 2019: Camp Raymond October 11-13, 2019: Heard Scout Pueblo Wednesday is designated O/A day. Please wear your O/A sash. 25

27 CAMPSITE DUTY SCHEDULE A Scout is Reverent CAMPSITE # CLEAN CENTRAL SHOWER SHOWER TO RESTROOMS CLEAN-UP TIME CLEAN 1 Wed 6AM - NOON Thur NOON - 6PM WEST 2 Fri 6-9:30PM WEST 3 Fri NOON - 6PM Sun NOON - 6PM WEST 4 Sun 6-9:30PM AND Fri 6AM - NOON WEST 5 Tue NOON - 6PM Mon 6AM - NOON WEST 6 Tue 6-9:30PM Mon NOON - 6PM WEST 7 Mon 6-9:30PM AND Fri NOON - 6PM WEST 8 Wed NOON - 6PM Tue 6AM - NOON WEST 9 Sun 6-9:30PM Tue NOON - 6PM WEST 10 Sun NOON - 6PM Tue 6-9:30PM WEST 11 Mon NOON - 6PM Wed 6AM - NOON WEST 12 Wed NOON - 6PM WEST 13 Wed 6-9:30PM AND Thur 6-9:30PM WEST 14 Tue 6AM - NOON Thur 6AM - NOON WEST 15 Fri 6-9:30PM WEST 16 Mon 6AM - NOON Thur 6AM TO NOON EAST 18 Mon 6-9:30PM Thur 6-9:30PM EAST 19 Sun NOON - 6PM AND Thur 6-9:30PM EAST 20 Sun 6-9:30PM AND Fri 6AM - NOON EAST 21 Mon 6AM - NOON AND Fri NOON - 6PM EAST 22 Thur 6-9:30PM Mon NOON - 6PM EAST 23 Mon 6-9:30PM AND Fri 6-9:30PM EAST 24 Thur NOON - 6PM Tue 6AM - NOON EAST 25 Wed 6AM - NOON Tue NOON - 6PM EAST 26 Thur 6AM - NOON Tue 6-9:30PM EAST 27 Wed 6AM - NOON EAST 28 Wed NOON - 6PM EAST 29 Wed 6-9:30PM EAST The shower must be cleaned once during your shift. Take out trash, hose down the floor and squeegee the floor as dry as possible. Make the place as clean as you would want it. Please avoid taking showers after 10:00PM 26

28 CAMPSITE GUIDELINES Post your Unit Fire Guard Chart & Campsite Inspection form on Bulletin Board Campsite Equipment Neatness of Campsite Equipment in use (shovels, rakes, etc) stored out of the way but still handy. Equipment not in use maintained in a neat, orderly way and protected from bad weather. Grounds Litter cleaned up over whole campsite. Ground cover (pine needles & leaves) removed only around fire areas. Axe yard laid out for safety in chopping. No evidence that Scouts have caused damage to standing timber during the week. Tents and Personal Gear Platforms swept. Personal equipment and extra clothing placed out of sight in packs. Uniforms must be laid on packs or may be neatly folded on bunks or sleeping pads. No clothes hangers on tent poles. Air out sleeping bags, weather permitting. Flaps must be rolled up in good weather. All tents must be uniform in appearance. NO FOOD in tents! 27

29 CAMPSITE GUIDELINES CONT. Garbage Disposal Health and Safety Leave no garbage in area or food on ground. Rinse bottles and cans to remove food residue, place in trash receptacle. Leftover food in trash. DO NOT RINSE FOOD DOWN SINK DRAIN. Take trash to dumpsters daily. Ashes should be soaked, dried as much as possible, and disposed of as directed by your Camp Commissioner. Cooking Gear Latrine Cooking gear, pots, and pans should be clean with no food particles or grease on them. Dutch ovens clean and lightly greased with lids on. Hang on racks wherever possible. Cutlery & paper products stored in varmint proof containers. Food must be stored in varmint proof containers. Toilet seats down, toilet paper stocked and water for rinsing urinal conveniently placed. Hose down urinal and floor daily. Fire buckets 6-8 at water barrel. Keep water barrel full. Please read the Administration Guide for complete details on these important issues. 28

30 GENERAL CAMP INFO SWITCHING LEADERS AND VISITORS IN CAMP We understand that taking an entire week off to come to camp can be difficult for our adult leaders and we welcome adults to switch out mid-week. However, it is important that your unit does not exceed the number of adult spots that it paid for. For example, a unit that pays for 3 adult leaders cannot have more than 3 adults spending the night or eating meals at one time. A new leader coming in must sign in and obtain a colored wristband from Headquarters when he or she arrives. The adult that is leaving must also sign out at Camp Headquarters. All visitors coming in for the day must sign in at Headquarters and receive a visitor s wristband. If they plan to eat meals in the Dining Hall, they should pay for them there and receive a special wristband that will serve as their meal ticket. Visitors cannot spend the night at camp without paying the entire adult registration fee for a week at camp. We do not prorate our fees for nightly stays. No pets are allowed. Please also keep in mind the new change to national camp policy. All Adult leaders attending camp MUST be a registered member of the troop. Visitor Meals Prices: $7.00 Breakfast / $9.00 Lunch / $12.00 Dinner WILDLIFE Camp Geronimo is a habitat for an abundance of wildlife ranging from raccoons to snakes, dangerous insects and bears. In observance of their habitat and in an effort to avoid endangering these animals and our customers, we have a strict wildlife management policy. The Camp Ranger reserves the right to fine any violators of our policy, which is described in the Camp Administration Guide. TENT DAMAGE Our canvas wall tents and Adirondacks are inspected weekly as part of the checkout process for any damage. All damage to tents when you arrive at camp must be reported to your campsite commissioner on the first day. Any new damage to tents caused by your unit will result in a charge of $25 per inch of damage. Please do not attempt to repair damaged tents yourself, the commissioner staff must be notified as soon as possible. Duct Tape should never be used to patch tents. CONTAGIOUS DISEASE The Grand Canyon Council takes the safety and welfare of its staff and participants very seriously. As such, all units will be asked if anyone has experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever-like symptoms during the week prior to camp starting. Please ask any Scouts or adults with symptoms like these to stay home so that we may protect the welfare of all those at camp. The Health Officers may quarantine entire units, as well as campsites, if they suspect a risk of contagion. 29

31 CAMP GERONIMO MAP Taco West Shower 10 Handicraft Brown Sea Island HQ 4 Honor Fire Volge Nature Lodge 2 Commissioner Shack West Webber Lodge Outdoor Skills Tower Lake Lower Family Cabins Telescope Campfire Pool + Health Lodge Trading Post Pancho East Shower Dining Hall 19 Muzzle Loading Rifle Range Archery Range Shooting Sports Upper Family Cabins Not To Scale Staff Hill Duplex Masak NYLT Center Legend Roads Creeks Trails Camp Geronimo Grand Canyon Council Boy Scouts of America Rough Riders Gate House Parking Spade Ranch Ranger Maintenance Wranglers Horse Corral 30