Camp Winton, BSA 2017 Leader Guide

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1 Camp Winton, BSA 2017 Leader Guide Camp Winton, BSA State Highway 88 Pioneer, CA A Golden Empire Council High Sierra Camp Golden Empire Council P.O. Box Sacramento, CA (916)

2 Welcome to Camp Winton! We are elated that you have chosen Camp Winton for your summer camp experience this year, and we look forward to meeting and exceeding the expectations that you have for your troop s summer camp experience. This guide will give you a look into what we have to offer you and your Scouts this summer, as well some policy and administrative things to make you prepared for the best summer yet at Camp Winton. Whether you are here for our stellar waterfront program, breadth of exciting opportunities for adults and youth alike, wonderful ranges, or remote forest setting, all of us at Camp Winton look forward to assisting you and your unit in creating the best summer camp yet. In order to cover all information and answer any questions before you get to camp we will be having a Pre-Camp Meeting on May 13 th, 2017 at 1:30pm, look for s regarding location and what to bring in order to be prepared for the meeting. One major change we are continuing from 2016 is that all merit badges will be signed up for before camp starts and all merit badge fees will be payed online before arriving at camp, then scouts will not have to carry excess money around and the supplies will be ready to pick up at the program area. We all look forward to meeting you and answering any questions about the changes to our program this year. If you have any pressing questions or need to have needs addressed sooner than the meeting in May please contact the Camp Director or Council Camping Department MERIT BADGE SCHEDULE COMING SOON! Yours in Camping, GEC Camping Department The 2017 Camp Winton Staff

3 The History of Camp Winton Winton was conceived, circa 1954, when Scout Executive Walt Whidden established a great relationship with the executives of the Winton Lumber Company. Along with these executives, Walt located a site on Lower Bear River Reservoir. In 1956, funding was approved by a new Scout Executive, Alden Barber, and his Executive Board. Assistant Scout Executive Martin Mockford was the construction director. Two carpenters were hired and along with weekend work parties of adult volunteers and Scouts, the camp was constructed. In 1956 and 1957, while still under construction, the camp was used as a base for Explorer camping. Explorers worked half a day on the camp and enjoyed an outdoor camping program for the other half. During this time, the fireplace and chimney on the lodge were built. To get enough rocks, the staff would have each camper trade a rock for their meal. The camper with the largest rock would get to eat first. Camp Winton was dedicated by the Order of the Arrow in a special ceremony July 3, 1958, at Dedication Point. The Point was used for many years for the morning and evening flag ceremony, until the area grew too small for the amount of Scouts in attendance. The Camp Winton symbol of the two W s, one on top of the other, was taken from the Winton Lumber Company logo. For over fifty years Camp Winton has provided an outstanding camp experience to nearly 75,000 Scouts. CAMP WINTON MOTTO: SAFETY, SERVICE, SPIRIT CAMP WINTON CONTACT INFORMATION Golden Empire Council Camping Department PO Box Sacramento CA Phone: Phone: ext. 217 Fax: Camp Director David Sewell Phone: wintondirector@gec-bsa.org Program Director Nick Rogness Phone: wintonprogram@gec-bsa.org Winton Online gec-bsa.org/camping/campwinton facebook.com/campwintonbsa instagram.com/campwinton_bsa/ Check out what s new with camp and what to expect this summer! Camp Mailing Address Scout /Adult Leader Name Troop Number & Campsite Camp Winton, BSA State Highway 88 Pioneer, CA Camp Phone (June 1 Aug. 6): (business phone) Camp Fax (June 1 Aug. 6): (Note: Camp Winton phone numbers are only active while camp is in session) Camp Emergency Phone Number: ext. 217 or ext. 223

4 Camp Dates* 2017 Session 1 June Session 2 June 26-July 1 Session 3 July 9-15 Session 4 July Session 5 July Session 1 June Session 2 June 25-June 30 Session 3 July 9-14 Session 4 July Session 5 July *NEW SUNDAY/MONDAY START WEEKS: All weeks of camp now operate under a Sunday/Monday start schedule as shown on Page 49. Units arriving on Sunday will proceed to check-in as they did with the old Sunday-start schedule, but will be free to run whatever program they choose to in the evening. Monday morning will be dedicated to check-in for early morning arrival troops, as well as special drop-in merit badges that will be offered. All opening campfires will take place on Monday evening. Who to contact? Refunds? Adding or Removing Campers? Paying Fees? Having trouble using online registration? > Council Camping Early/Late Arrival? Allergies/Special Diets? Logistical issues? > Camp Director Merit badge class questions? Interested in teaching a merit badge? Need clarification on a requirement? > Program Director

5 CAPACITY POLICY If your camper numbers increase (or decrease), PLEASE notify the camp registrar IMMEDIATELY. Camp Winton is limited by the US Forest Service and the County of Amador to the number of campers we can accommodate for each session. All additions need to be paid in full by April 1st. Increasing or decreasing your total number of campers affects every unit in camp that session. Every attempt will be made to place you in a larger campsite; however, a larger site cannot be guaranteed. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE WHEN ADDING ADDITIONAL CAMPERS BY INFORMING THE CAMP REGISTRAR OR CAMP DIRECTOR TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED SESSION. Requests for additional camper spots are subject to being waitlisted. Camp Winton has very strict limitations on occupancy. Due to these space limitations, we are enforcing our policy of: 1. For the first 10 boys in camp, two registered adult leaders are required 2. For each additional 10 boys or portion thereof, an additional adult is needed. The number of adults in camp will be restricted to maximize the number of youth we can accommodate in camp. PRE-CAMP ORIENTATION MEETING A pre-camp meeting will be held to provide unit leaders with the most current information about camp, including advancement and program schedules. The Scoutmaster (or designated camp leader), other adult leaders and your Senior Patrol Leader are invited to attend. YOUR UNIT MUST BE REPRESENTED. Units traveling a great distance or who are unable to attend MUST contact the Camp Director (see page 2 for contact info) to obtain critical information distributed at this meeting. DATE, TIME & LOCATION: Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:30PM at Rio Tierra LDS Chapel, 751 Rio Tierra Avenue, Sacramento, CA. AGENDA: 1. Final information about the resident camp program, merit badge schedule and other activities will be distributed. 2. Coordination of advancement and program sign ups. 3. Identify those units that will arrive early or late. 4. Review policy and concerns regarding transportation, medical forms, permission slips, tour plan policy or fees. 5. Questions and answers. 6. No unit will be allowed to stay at camp if fees are not paid in full by April 1.

6 PREPARING FOR CAMP Before you go to camp, certain promotional and informational data should be shared with the Scouts and parents in your unit. SCOUTS What to bring What activities to prepare for What merit badges are offered & prerequisites PATROLS Get Patrol Flag ready Sharpen skills for inter-patrol competition PARENTS What are camp costs When fees are due Camp dates How to send mail How to contact camp for an emergency UNIT LEADER Needs to know all of this and more Recruit transportation Recruit camp adult leadership Review ALL Medical forms for current signatures, dates, medicines your Scouts are taking and medical concerns Review ALL Firearms Permission Forms and know restrictions Know custody status of all Scouts TROOP LEADERS Need to remember the advancement and activity goals set by their Troop Leader s Council and plan their participation accordingly. SUGGESTED AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Hand Out Information Sheet 3. Explain Date, Location, Costs 4. Explain Program Highlights 5. Describe Advancement Opportunities 6. Questions and Answers 7. Final Reminders and Dismissal Many units hold a PARENTS INFORMATION MEETING a few months before camp. This meeting can take place at a Court of Honor, a committee meeting, or in place of a unit meeting. It is here the details of camp are presented to the parents. Questions and answers should take up a majority of the program. Do not expect to have all the answers, but assure the parents that a reply can be found either in this leader s guide or through the Council Service Center. CAMP PROMOTIONAL IDEAS Encourage Webelos to cross-over in February, so that you may prepare them for camp. Have fundraising projects to help boys earn own camp fees. Initiate a program whereby boys who perform well in the troop get a full or partial scholarship to camp. Invite former or current staff members to your troop. Talk about the activities at camp to heighten interest. Have the Order of the Arrow Camp Promotion team make a presentation to your troop. Review advancement goals of each boy and show them how they can meet these goals and still have fun at camp.

7 By December 1: TIMELINE FOR PLANNING FOR CAMP 1. Inform all Scouts and their parents of your camp dates. 2. Provide promotional information video, presentation, etc. at unit meeting. 3. Recruit adult leaders for camp. Review leadership requirements in this guide. 4. Schedule Youth Protection & Hazardous Weather training for all adults attending camp. 5. Note camp fee payment deadlines. 6. Assemble individual Scout/Adult packets from forms section and distribute to each Camper. Parents update medical form/schedule physical exam as needed. By March 30: 1. Review program guide for camp. 2. Begin working on any additional program items for camp skits, flag, songs, etc. 3. Collect final payment By April 1: 1. Plan for the adult leaders attending camp to attend pre-camp meeting. 2. Inspect unit equipment and program items for camp. 3. Coordinate transportation to and from camp. May 1: 4. Merit badge sign-up online (Doubleknot on gec-bsa.org). One month before camp: 1. Turn in Tour Plan to your local Council Service Center for processing. 2. Collect permission slips for travel to and from camp. 3. Collect medical forms for each Scout/adult as required. It is recommended that copies be taken to camp; parents should keep the originals for future use. 4. Notify Camp Director in writing of Scouts with medical/dietary restrictions.

8 5. Complete camp-specific program forms as required. 6. Collect Camper Early Release Forms for all Scouts attending camp and leaving early. One week before camp: 1. Final check on transportation. 2. Prepare 3 copies of your camp and YPT rosters (one for the Director, one for the Medical Staff, and one for unit) 3. Inspect individual and pack gear. 4. Remind campers to bring a sack lunch or money for lunch to and from camp. 5. Review items on Unit Leader Departure Day Checklist.

9 PROVISIONAL CAMPING POLICY INFORMATION Any Boy Scout who cannot attend camp with his troop is invited to attend camp as a Provisional Scout. He will be placed with another troop while in camp; that troop will provide the necessary leadership for the Scout. CAMPERSHIPS A Scout is Thrifty and as such is encouraged to do all he can to help pay his way to camp. At times, however, it is difficult for a Scout and his family to raise the full fee for summer camp. Limited financial help is available from the Golden Empire Council on an individual basis for Scouts who could not otherwise go to camp due to financial hardships. Scoutmasters in the Golden Empire Council who know of any youth with a legitimate need for financial help are encouraged to help that Scout apply for a Campership. The Campership Application is available at any Council Service Center or on the council website Camperships are available for youth members of the Golden Empire Council only. INSURANCE Every unit attending camp MUST be covered by some type of accident and sickness insurance plan. All units registered in the Golden Empire Council are covered under the BSA Campers Accident and Sickness insurance plan. Some councils also provide this insurance to their registered units; others offer the insurance to their units at a small fee. Some units are covered by their chartered partner. All units from councils other than the Golden Empire Council must provide proof of insurance to the Camp Registrar no later than June 1st.

10 REFUNDS Great effort is expended towards preparation for camp. Contracts are signed with supporting businesses, staff personnel, program suppliers and food purchasing commitments are made based upon the number of reservations submitted. To minimize the financial risks, to maximize attendance, and to restrain operating costs in providing the highest quality experience at a competitive price, the Council Executive Board has implemented the following camper fee refund policy. Resident Camp Policy: Below are the following steps to receive full and partial payment after making camp reservations. The $ unit reservation deposit is non-refundable. All requests for refunds shall be made by the unit contact person who made the reservation. Requests are to be made in writing or electronic communication to Ann Kantola, Camping Department Executive: ann.kantola@scouting.org. Approved request will be refunded within 30 days. Prior to 28 days before camp starts, the following are the exceptions to receive a full refund. 1.) Death in Family 2.) Illness 3.) Military or employment-related relocation. Refunds should be requested for serious illness or injuries (a doctor s certification may be requested) or death of an immediate family member emergency may be considered. If an accident occurs during camp and the scout leaves the camp a 25% refund after the 4th day can be issued. Refund checks will be payable to the unit through its online Doubleknot account, not to an individual. Refund requests should be made as soon as possible and will not be considered or refunded after camp is closed, no exceptions. The following information is needed to process refund requests. Unit Type, number and district Name of Camp Attended Camp session attended Reason for refund Written refund requests should be sent to: Golden Empire Council, BSA Camping Department P.O. Box Sacramento, CA

11 LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Each unit is required to have at least two adult leaders. The recommended ratio is one adult for every eight to ten Boy Scouts. The unit leader at camp must be a registered adult Scouter at least 21 years of age, preferably the unit s yearround leader or assistant leader. The second adult may be a registered Scouter, 18 years old or older, or the parent of a participating Scout. LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES Unit leaders are responsible for the behavior of their Scouts at all times and for enforcing camp rules. Adults should know where the Scouts are and should sit with the boys at meals and monitor the Scouts behavior. Whittling on trees and sword fighting with sticks is unacceptable. Program areas requiring specialized supervision such as the waterfront, archery range and rifle range are supervised by qualified and certified adult staff members. Any program supervisor may request the assistance of adult leaders. ENFORCE THE BUDDY SYSTEM: SCOUTS ARE NOT TO GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. Damage to camp property is not tolerated. Golden Empire Council expects full restitution, including the full cost of materials, labor, and other costs related to replacement or repairs. It is the responsibility of the unit leader to inform the camp, in writing, of the physical or mental disabilities of any youth or adult camper, so that the camp can provide proper accommodations. MALE AND FEMALE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS All leaders are expected to reflect high moral standards established by custom, traditional values, and religious teachings. Male and female leaders require separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available. VISITORS TO CAMP Visitors are welcome at any time. However, Fridays are the best day to visit. LDS religious leaders wishing to give a talk to an LDS-based unit at camp are advised to do so either after 8:00pm on Tuesday, or during your in-camp meal on Wednesday evening between 5:00-7:00pm. All visitors must check in with the Camp Director upon arrival. Guest meals are available for a modest fee. Siblings and friends are not allowed at camp without prior permission. THEY DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. No pets allowed in camp except service animals.

12 YOUTH PROTECTION All adults participating with their unit at camp must be trained and listed on the Youth Protection Training Form. Each unit is responsible for making sure all adults receive this training before arrival. Contact your district training chair for assistance. The Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America begin with selecting the best possible leaders. The following policies provide additional security for boys in the program and protect adult leaders against false allegations of abuse. TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP o Two registered adult leaders or one registered adult leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age, are required on all trips and outings. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities. NO ONE-ON-ONE CONTACT o One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In situations that require personal conferences, the meeting should take place in view of other adults and youth. RESPECT OF PRIVACY o Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes or taking showers at camp. Adults should intrude only to the extent that health and safety requires. They should also protect their own privacy in similar situations. SEPARATE ACCOMMODATIONS o When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in a tent of an adult other than his own parent or guardian. PROPER PREPARATION FOR ACTIVITIES o All activities should take into consideration the capabilities of the participating Scouts. No activity should be undertaken without proper preparation, equipment, clothing, supervision, and safety measures. NO SECRET ORGANIZATIONS o The Boy Scouts of America does not recognize any secret organization as part of its program. All activities are open to observation by parents and leaders. APPROPRIATE ATTIRE o Proper clothing for activities is required--for example, skinny-dipping is not appropriate in Scouting. CONSTRUCTIVE DISCIPLINE o Discipline used in Scouting should be constructive and reflect Scouting s values. Corporal punishment is never permitted. HAZING PROHIBITED o Physical hazing and initiations are prohibited and may not be included as part of any Scouting activity.

13 YOUTH LEAVING CAMP PROPERTY Once a boy has checked into the summer camp program, he is not authorized to leave the property except in an emergency. Authorization can be granted for a boy to be picked up by a parent or family member using the following guidelines: The Camp Director must be notified in writing from the parent or guardian having custody of the child through the Scout leader in charge of the unit upon check-in. If a camper is to be picked up before the end of the camping session, this notification must also say who is authorized to pick up the child. The Camper Early Release Form must be filled out completely and signed. Upon arrival of the adult having permission to pick up the camper from the camp, the adult must check in with the Camp Director at the camp office. The Camp Director will notify the adult leader of the unit who will verify whether this is the correct adult to pick up the camper. If the adult picking up the camper is the correct person confirmed by the adult unit leader, the boy will then be contacted and released to the adult by the Camp Director. If an adult camp leader is taking a boy home during the camp week, he must check out with the Camp Director and must inform the Camp Director upon his return to camp. If the child is not directly related to the adult leader, two-deep leadership guidelines as stated in the youth protection training must be followed. Upon returning to the camp property, the adult leader must check in with the Camp Director. Note: Parents should be encouraged not to pick up a child until the conclusion of the total session program, usually following breakfast on the last day of camp. The Camp Director will require the unit leader to complete the Camper Early Release Form when emergency situations occur, such as death in the family or serious injuries. Verification of authorized persons to remove campers in case of emergencies shall be by telephone with the youth s parent or legal guardian. The Camper Early Release Form shall be kept as a part of the camp s permanent file. In the absence of the Camp Director, the Business Manager or Camp Program Director shall coordinate the early release of a camper. The above listed camp personnel shall be trained by the Camp Director. TRAVELING TO CAMP Each unit is responsible for furnishing its own transportation to and from camp. Each Scout must have a signed Parent Authorization for Trip/Activity Medical Treatment for travel to and from camp. This signed form should be given to the driver of the vehicle in which that Scout rides, and collected by the unit leader on arrival at camp. Traveling to camp in caravans is discouraged. Printing out driving directions is preferable. Most importantly, make sure everyone has had a good meal and plenty of rest before making the trip to camp. Units traveling distances of more than two hours should plan at least one rest stop on their way to camp. Remember, in most cases the first meal the Scout will have could be as much as six hours after arrival at camp. Make sure your Scouts are physically prepared for the day. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOUTH OR ADULTS TO RIDE IN THE BACKS OF TRUCKS, TRAILERS, OR CAMPERS.

14 YOUR CAMP YOUR HOME This is your High Sierra camp. It belongs to you. It is a temporary home to Scouts and Scouters. Your cooperation is needed to keep it neat. A Scout is Clean. CAMP CLEANLINESS Take anti-bacterial soap for washing hands and encourage air-drying of all Scouts hands and utensils in the campsite before, during, and after food handling. 99% of camp sickness comes from unclean hands and improper food handling, preparation, and clean up. REST Sleep can dictate whether or not your troop will have a great week or a poor week at camp. Each person needs a certain number of hours each night to rest. Therefore, adult leaders should see that from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., the campsite is quiet, permitting those who wish to sleep the chance to get in eight hours of rest. Unit leaders are required to stay with their Scouts after 10:00 p.m. MEDICAL FORMS Camp Winton is located at an altitude approximately 5800 feet above sea level, which can add additional healthrelated problems not normally experienced at lower elevations. Therefore, Parts A, B and C of the BSA medical form are required by ALL PERSONS attending Camp Winton for more than 72 hours. The BSA medical form can be found at Requests for waivers of this requirement for religious reasons are available at A photocopy of the medical form should be brought to camp; the original form should be retained for future use by the unit. All Scouts and adults will have a medical review upon arrival in camp. Serious injuries or illness requiring hospitalization will be transported to a local medical center where the camp has an advance agreement for treatment. Transportation to and from a medical center is the responsibility of the unit, unless emergency treatment is required. NO MEDICAL EXAMINATION NO CAMP! NO EXCEPTIONS!

15 CAMP SAFETY For the well-being of Scouts, leaders, and parents at camp, the camp staff encourages the following important practices: AQUATICS SAFETY Aquatic areas are under the supervision of adults certified by the BSA National Camp School at all times. The Safe Swim Defense plan and Safety Afloat principles are followed at all times on the waterfront. Swim checks are required of all Scouts and Scouters before participating in aquatic activities. All aquatic activities follow the buddy system. Scouts are paired within the same ability groups. The aquatics program is primarily recreational. Boating activities (canoes, rowboats, kayaks) are limited and operate under the guidelines of Safety Afloat. Scout adult leaders are required to take Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training prior to any unit activity involving aquatics outside of Scout resident camp. For your convenience, these two training courses are offered at camp. FIRE SAFETY In the forest, fire is always a hazard. These precautions prevent and control fire in camp: Campfires in unit sites must be under adult supervision at all times fires must be dead out. Scouts are not allowed to play with matches, lighters, or hot sparks. Adults may not smoke in any camp building or activity area. Flames from any source are not permitted in tents or within 10 feet of tents. Only battery operated lanterns or flashlights are allowed. If a fire starts in a tent, exit immediately and collapse the tent poles inward. A Forest Service Campfire Permit, available from a ranger station, Forest Service Officer, or online (for California residents: is required for any campfire off camp property. Fire drills are held during each session, in accordance with state law. Never remove the fire tools from your campsite. In case of fire, the central alarm system or camp staff member will notify you. PERSONAL SAFETY Wear shoes at all times (except in the showers where flip flops are recommended). An old pair of shoes or water socks may be worn at the waterfront to protect your feet. Do not run unless it is part of a program activity. Stay on trails and out of non-staffed program areas. Do not walk on or dislodge rock or wood trail outlines or markers. Please respect the privacy of the camp staff by staying out of their living areas. Do not throw rocks, sticks, pine cones, or other objects, except in designated areas. Report any maintenance problems to the Ranger or Camp Director immediately. Do not leave food, candy, etc. in tents or campsites at night. Food smells attract animals. The camp operates on the buddy system. Scouts should ALWAYS be with at least one other Scout, including in the tent at bedtime.

16 Help keep camp clean; leave camp better than you found it. Put all trash in garbage cans. SHOOTING SPORTS SAFETY Field sports training teaches skills, discipline, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and conservation--all elements of character that Scout leaders try to instill. Objectives to be learned are: 1) Skill in the activity 2) Safety through self-imposed discipline 3) Attitudes and habits, which help build good character and physical fitness To achieve these objectives: The shooting ranges are under supervision of adults certified by the BSA National Camp School at all times. Scouts have the availability to shoot.22 caliber rifles, black powder muzzle loading rifles, shotguns, and bows at camp. Permission slips are required from parents or guardians authorizing their Scout to shoot firearms. This form must be turned in to the Shooting Sports Director prior to any Scout handling any firearm or bow. Personal firearms of any caliber, ammunition, hunting arrows, cross bows, throwing knives, and bullwhips may NOT be brought to camp. In order to maintain the safe operation of any firearms range and the archery range, the Shooting Sports Director will ask that the range staff perform all personal coaching only. This limits the distractions while scouts are shooting and allows all participants to hear the range commands. PREVENTING HOMESICKNESS One of the biggest problems for Scouts attending camp may be that of homesickness! Each family can be of great assistance to the unit leaders by stressing to their Scouts the fun they will have, the new friends they will meet, the fantastic Scouting adventure they will experience, and the achievements they will conquer! Family members should not mention how much they will miss the boys or that the boys will miss mom or dad, TV, or video games. Scouts will be kept busy with a variety of activities and the unit leaders and camp staff will look for signs of homesickness. The staff can be especially helpful in case of homesickness so that each boy will be able to remain in camp and have a positive experience. Another problem associated with homesickness is caused when a boy telephones home. Once a boy talks to mom or dad, if he was not homesick there is a good chance he will be after calling. Please have parents discourage their sons from telephoning home, except in an emergency. If the boy insists on telephoning home from camp, he should get permission from his unit leader. When unit leaders receive such requests, they should discuss the situation with a commissioner before allowing the boy to use the telephone.

17 ALCOHOL AND DRUGS GUIDE TO SAFE CAMPING It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are not permitted at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. This policy will be strictly enforced for all those that use camp facilities. SMOKING The Boy Scouts of America s position on smoking strongly urges leaders not to use tobacco products in any form or to allow their use in the presence of youth. Therefore, due to medical evidence and growing community sensitivities, a SMOKE-FREE environment policy was developed. All buildings and facilities under control of the Golden Empire Council are to be designated as nonsmoking facilities. Smoking outside entrance/exit doors is prohibited at any location. In addition, all Scouting functions, meetings, or activities will be conducted on a smokefree basis with permitted smoking areas located away from all participants. The Camp Director will identify those limited outdoor areas where smoking is permitted. Smoking will not be allowed in program areas, campfire bowl, or any buildings. HAZING Older Scouts sometimes feel that new Scouts should be initiated into the Troop with a hazing activity. You should be alert to this desire of older boys and direct efforts into meaningful initiation programs. Hazing has no place in Scouting, nor does running the gauntlet, belt line, or similar punishments. DISCIPLINE Corporal punishment will not be tolerated in camp. Physical abuse such as manhandling, pushups, and loud, abusive screaming are also not allowed as punishment for youths. For problems in camp, please see the Camp Director for proper action.

18 PERSONAL GEAR FOR SCOUTS AND LEADERS High Sierra weather is unpredictable in the summer months and may change quickly. Bring clothing appropriate for heat, cold, and rain. Scouts wear full field uniforms at flag ceremonies and dinner. Per BSA uniform guidelines, we ask that all Scouts and Scouters wear their field uniform shirts tucked in. BSA activity uniform is daytime wear. Be sure all personal items are marked with full name and unit number. Neither adult volunteers, the camp, nor the camp staff are responsible for lost or misplaced items. CLOTHING Uniform, uniform hat T-shirts Shorts Jeans (optional) Swim suit and towel Pajamas or sweats Sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt Tennis shoes Sturdy shoes for hiking Old tennis shoes/water socks for swimming Underwear (1 pair per day) Socks (1 pair per day) CAMPING GEAR Sleeping bag or blankets Ground cloth PAPERWORK (Signed, dated) Annual Health and Medical Form Trip/activity medical permission slip Shooting Sports permission slip AND VERY IMPORTANT Prescription medications Sack lunch for drive to camp Lunch money for return from camp OPTIONAL ITEMS Camera and film Musical instrument Sewing kit Pen, pencil, paper Money for trading post ($30-$40) Personal first-aid kit Watch Cot for leaders Sunglasses Whistle on cord Compass Fishing pole Pocket knife (Totin Chit card required)

19 SPECIAL NEEDS All prescription medicines (including those needing refrigeration) are to be locked in the camp s medical lodge. However, the Scout may carry a medically-prescribed epi-pen or inhaler on his person at all times throughout camp. Any Scout with a prescribed inhaler must bring it with him and present it to the waterfront staff when taking the BSA swim check. An exception may also be made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper, leader, or adult for lifethreatening conditions, including heart medication or for a limited amount of medication approved for use in a first aid kit. All medicine must come to camp in the ORIGINAL container (BSA requirement). Scouts with special medical concerns: Must have a written record of the nature of ongoing treatment and care. May be required to have a parent accompany the Scout to camp, depending on the nature of the condition. Special dietary needs of Scouts or adults need to be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to arrival at camp to one of the Council Service Centers, with leaders verifying that the kitchen staff has this information upon check-in at camp. Scouts and adults may bring special foods to camp. They will be stored in the kitchen as appropriate. Religious Waivers: in keeping with established policy, it is understood that there may be instances where the medical examination policy is in violation of the religious convictions of the individual. The requirement is waived with a written statement from the camper/camper s parents and proper church officials that a definite violation of religious conviction is involved.

20 ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ARRIVAL TIME: Sunday Arrival Troops Please arrive between 1:00 and 3:00PM. With many units and adult leaders arriving and checking in at the same time, we need your help. We want to make this the easiest, fastest, and most efficient check in process you have ever experienced. We will have staff in the parking area to assist you in parking and escorting your unit into camp. Monday Arrival Troops Please arrive between 6:00 and 7:00AM. With many units and adult leaders arriving and checking in at the same time, we need your help. We want to make this the easiest, fastest, and most efficient check in process you have ever experienced. We will have staff in the parking area to assist you in parking and escorting your unit into camp. In those instances where your unit must arrive early or late (Saturday or Monday), your unit must call at least two weeks in advance to get approval from the Camp Director and to complete the necessary reservation information. ARRIVAL PROCEDURE: GETTING INTO CAMP: Drop off your unit gear only on the beach located at the north end of the dam and be sure to LABEL ALL GEAR with the unit number. Signage will be provided at the entrance to the beach. A staff member will meet you at the beach and direct you for placement and loading of unit equipment on the boat. Then proceed to the parking area past the Pardoe Point Campground turn-off where camp staff will direct you to a parking space. Be sure to back into parking spaces with the car pointed out to the road, and to double or triple park with other cars if necessary this is a U.S. Forest Service requirement! SCOUTS AND ADULT LEADERS MUST CARRY PERSONAL GEAR INTO CAMP using the Scout Trail, which is about a one mile hike. Scouts with disabilities or health problems will be transported to camp by boat (please notify the Camp Director prior to camp for such needs). The boat will shuttle gear to camp Sunday afternoon between 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. On Monday morning, the boat will shuttle gear to camp between 6:00 and 8:00AM. At camp, your gear will be unloaded and waiting for you near the boat dock. CAMP WINTON IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGED, LOST, OR STOLEN EQUIPMENT. RECEPTION AREA: The reception area is the camp parking lot. A staff member your Troop Friend for the week will greet you and bring your unit into camp. He or she may first take you to Parker s Place to explain important camp policies and safety rules. Before or after orientation, the unit leader will check-in with the camp administrative staff at the Medical Lodge and medical rechecks will be done by the medical staff. Your guide will then take your unit to your campsite where you will change into swimsuits for your swim check. Medical Recheck: EVERY PERSON WHO ATTENDS CAMP MUST HAVE A MEDICAL RECHECK UPON ARRIVAL. Turn in your Annual BSA Health and Medical Record forms to the Camp Health Officer. Scouts and adults cannot remain in camp without these medical forms on file. Turn-in Shooting Sports permission slips to the camp administrative staff at this time. A parent s or guardian s signature must appear on each PARENTAL FIREARM AUTHORIZATION FORM permission slip. 10:00am Adult Leaders Meeting: The first of the morning adult leaders meetings will take place in the Lodge at 10:00am every Monday morning. Please be sure to send at least one representative to it, especially if you are a Monday morning arrival troop. This first meeting will distribute lots of essential information to ensure your troop has the safest, most enjoyable experience possible throughout its week at camp.

21 FORMS REQUIRED AND CHECK IN PROCESS There are a number of forms--for the group as well as for individuals--required for camp attendance. Overall suggestions for successful forms management include: Recruit a leader whose only role is to disperse and track forms required for camp. The following forms are required for camp: Read and complete each form carefully. Ensure that authorized signatures are obtained as required. UNIT FORMS Camp Roster (3 copies) List all youth and adult campers, with emergency contact names and telephone numbers. Bring 3 copies to camp (one for the Director, one for the Medical Staff and one for yourself) Youth Protection Training Roster (2 copies) Make sure all adults coming to camp have had youth protection training within the past 2 years, and record that date on this form. One copy for camp, one for your unit. INDIVIDUAL FORMS Annual Health and Medical Record. Available on the Internet at (click on Resources). Every camper must have a health form. See the Health section of this camp guide for further information. Parent Authorization for Trip/Activity Medical Treatment. Provides leaders transporting boys to camp permission to treat them. This form should travel to camp in the same vehicle as the camper, not be held together by the tour leader. It is the one form in this packet that should not be handed in at camp. The unit leader should collect them on arrival and hold them for departure. Parental Firearm Authorization Form - Consent for Minor to use Firearms, BB Rifles and Archery Equipment. Must be completed by a boy s parent or legal guardian in order for him to shoot rifles, shotguns, and bow. The speed of your unit s check in will be greatly improved if: All forms (tour permit, camp rosters, Youth Protection Training, Scouts and adult medicals, shooting sports permission) are organized by type and readily available. Since the forms are processed and used in different locations at camp, have all medical forms, all shooting sports permission slips, etc. grouped together rather than by individual camper. Boys and adults wear swimsuits to camp underneath the travel uniform. The swim check is the first activity after medical checks. If wearing swimsuits to camp is not possible, then they should be easily accessible for the group, without having to unpack at the campsite.

22 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 1:00-4:30 p.m. Arrival and check-in (Lodge), Medical Recheck, Camp Tour, Swim Checks 5:45 p.m. Flag Ceremony followed by Meal Orientation & Dinner (full uniform) 7:00-8:00 p.m. Merit Badge Information Session at the Lodge 10:00 p.m. Taps... all quiet in camp; Lights Out at 11:00 MONDAY SCHEDULE 6:00-8:30 a.m. Arrival and check-in (Lodge), Medical Recheck, Orientation, Camp Tour, Swim Checks 9:00-12:00 p.m. Program areas open for drop-in merit badges and activities; Trading Post open 8:00-11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Adult Leader Meeting in Lodge (send at least one leader) 12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch, Senior Patrol Leaders Meeting 1:30-4:30 Program areas open for afternoon merit badges; Trading Post open 1:30-5:00 5:45 p.m. Flag Retreat followed by Dinner (full BSA field uniform) 7:00-8:00 Program Areas open; Trading Post open 8:30 p.m. Opening Campfire 10:00 p.m. Taps... all quiet in camp; Lights Out at 11:00

23 TRANSPORTATION INTO CAMP It is each unit s responsibility to provide their Scouts transportation to and from camp.. The camp s Das Boat will be used to transport unit gear to and from the camp. Due to space limitations on Das Boat, PERSONAL GEAR SUCH AS CAMP CHAIRS, TENTS, AND SLEEPING BAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORT! Please also take care to minimize the amount of unit gear you are bringing into camp. As all meals are prepared for you and Dutch ovens are provided for in-camp meals, not much more than your set of troop flags and one box of troop gear (lanterns, unit first aid kit) is necessary. Scouts and leaders must hike into camp with all of their own personal gear. Vehicles will be parked in designated parking areas. Persons with disabilities can be taken to camp by boat with preapproval from the Camp Director. If there is a special need to leave or enter camp by boat, due to health or disability, during the week the request will be accommodated. All other requests to arrive or depart camp by boat, other than a medical emergency, which are priority, must be scheduled with the Camp Director in advance. If the need coincides with a planned camp boat run and if space is available, you will be accommodated without charge. Emergencies will be handled at once. Any other trips must be arranged in advance at a $10.00 per trip charge. Personal boats will be permitted at Camp Winton only if prior arrangements have been made with the Camp Director. No exceptions! Personal boats must comply with BSA insurance, safety regulations, and have a current boating registration. There are no docking facilities at Camp Winton, private boats must be pulled ashore or moored in the cove. CAMP WINTON AND THE GOLDEN EMPIRE COUNCIL ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPMENT LOSS, DAMAGE, THEFT, VANDALISM OR ANY OTHER ACTS OF MALICIOUS INTENT TO PERSONAL EQUIPMENT. We are limited by U.S. Forest Service regulations to the number of trips and times we can travel on the service road into camp. No personal vehicles are allowed in camp or on the road at any time. ARRIVING LATE TO CAMP (After 3:00 p.m. Sunday or after 8:00 a.m. Monday morning) Notify the camp at the Pre-Camp Orientation Meeting that you will be late! Staff will give an orientation and medical rechecks as soon as you arrive. Swim checks will be done during Monday activities or during open swim. Arriving late will not interfere with the completion of any program activities. The boat will be at the beach located at the north end of the dam to collect unit equipment. Scouts must carry their personal equipment in and out of camp. Exceptions will be made for Scouts with disabilities.

24 DEPARTURE INSTRUCTIONS Saturday Morning Departure: Before Saturday morning flags and breakfast, Scouts should pack their gear, take down their tents, clean the campsite, and take their unit gear to the Boat Docks. After breakfast, a Staff Member will be assigned to your unit to inspect your campsite. Checkout at the lodge and pick up your medical forms, merit badge blue cards, camp patches, and pay any remaining balances due. Please discuss any problems or concerns about merit badge blue cards with the counselors or the Program Director Saturday morning in the Lodge. Departure from camp should be by 10:00 a.m. The camp boat will leave the camp at 8:45 a.m. to take troop gear to the north end of the dam. There will be only one boat run on Saturday mornings and it will leave promptly at 8:45 a.m. Any troop gear not on the boat at departure time will need to be carried out by the troop. Make sure you pack all personal and unit equipment when you depart. Camp Winton is not responsible for lost equipment left behind in camp. STAKE YOUR CLAIM FOR 2018 Stake your claim for next year! Units can register at camp for next year. Complete the application and submit a $250 camp reservation deposit to secure your session. The forms will be passed out on Friday morning at the leader s meeting.

25 GENERAL INFORMATION CAMP LEADERSHIP ADULT LEADERS: Every unit in camp must have a minimum of two registered adult leaders. Your unit must be under the supervision of two adults, one whom is at least 21 years of age and Youth Protection Training certified. The second adult must be at least eighteen. It is preferable that the regular unit leader or regular assistants attend camp the entire week. The practice of changing adult leaders every day or two is highly disruptive to your Scouts and to the overall camp program. Should you be unable to obtain enough adult leaders from within your own unit, you might consider joining with another unit from your district and pool your adults and both units go to camp together as one unit. The number of adults in camp will be restricted to maximize the number of youth we can accommodate in camp. The Scoutmaster is the key person in Scouting. The effectiveness of Scouting depends on the Scoutmaster s training and understanding of the Scouting principles. The Scoutmaster guides the troop leaders and shows the patrols the road ahead. As the Scouts work toward their goals, each patrol grows stronger and through the patrols, the troop prospers. The Scoutmaster insists on maintaining good camping, health and sanitation standards in the troop. The Scoutmaster helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead troop activities without doing his job for him. YOUTH LEADERS: A youth leader, when properly trained and used, is a Scoutmaster s most valuable asset. Youth leaders can relieve a great deal of the responsibility from the adult leaders while your unit attends camp. The adult leader is always the coach, but sharing the leadership with the youth leaders will help your unit all year round. Encourage your Patrol Leaders Council to start making plans now for summer camp. Make decisions each month. This will keep your Scouts interested and involved, which only serves to heighten the summer camp experience. CAMP COMMISSIONERS: Commissioners provide a great variety of services to your unit. They are the front line staff of the summer camp team. They meet with your unit daily to see how things are going. They help whenever and however they can. They will not, however, take over the leadership of your unit. If you or any of your other adult leaders need some basic instruction in various Scoutcraft skills, your commissioner will be glad to help. Your commissioner is a friend, a counselor, and an expert in many areas. If they do not know the answer to a question, they will find out. Your commissioner s primary job in camp is to help your unit have a good experience and meet its goals. Commissioners will also conduct daily campsite inspections and judging for the Standard Troop Award.

26 GUESTS & VISITORS Parents are welcome during Wednesday and Friday visitation days. All guests to camp must check in with the Camp Medic at the Medical Lodge upon arrival. Scouts will not be allowed to leave camp with any person unless a signed permission slip is on file with the Camp Director. The CAMPER EARLY RELEASE FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN who has legal custody, NO EXCEPTIONS! Unit leaders are advised to know the custody status of all Scouts living with a single parent. No Scout will be granted permission to leave camp without a signed release by the Camp Director or a designated representative. Families are invited to attend the Wednesday and Friday evening campfires. Visitors must be aware that they will be walking in and out in the dark! The access road has steep sections. There are no facilities available at camp for family camping. Families wishing to stay overnight near the camp must make prior arrangements with a nearby campground or lodge. There is a $7.00 charge for each guest meal. Please pay at the Trading Post during checkin. Each registered guest will be issued a wristband when they check-in to camp. This wristband must be worn at all times. Any person on camp property without a wristband will be asked to check-in. No one may participate in any activity (campfires, meals, etc.) without a wristband. HEALTH & SAFETY REST The camp is quiet between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. to assure ample time for sleep. Scouts should not be outside of their unit campsite after lights out. SAFETY Encourage your Scouts to follow these simple rules; they will help prevent the majority of accidents in camp: 1. No open toed shoes or sandals are allowed in camp at any time (except for the Waterfront). Closed toed shoes must be worn at all times anywhere else in camp; closed toed sandals are permitted. 2. No running! As we say at Camp Winton: We mosey where go-sey, and we mosey ever so slow-sey. (If this saying makes no sense to you, fear not. The concept of the mosey is explained during your Camp Orientation.) 3. Stay on the trails, and stay out of un-staffed program areas as well as staff living areas. 4. Do not throw rocks, sticks, pinecones, or other objects. 5. Report any maintenance problems to the Camp Ranger or Camp Director immediately. 6. Tents, shovels, and other camp equipment are expensive. The cost of repairs or replacement for intentional destruction of camp property and equipment will be charged to your unit at full retail price. 7. Camp operates on the buddy system. Always travel with at least one buddy. 8. Food, candy, etc. must not be left in tents or unit campsites at night. Food smells attract unwanted camp visitors. 9. Any perishable food being kept in coolers (that might be used if you are a Saturday arrival troop, you have special food needs, or have materials for Friday s Scoutmaster s Chili Cook-Off) must be checked in to the Camp Kitchen. This is to keep it away from woodland critters. CAMPFIRE PERMITS The camp has obtained a fire permit for the entire camp. Each unit must obtain a fire permit from the Forest Service prior to arrival at camp for any out of camp excursion. Fire permits can be obtained at the Forest Service office located at: Silver Drive, Pioneer, CA 95666; phone ; TTY ; fax Link to their web page: California residents can acquire a campfire permit online:

27 FIREARMS & FIREWORKS No unit or individual is allowed to bring fireworks, personal firearms, ammunition, or bows and arrows to camp. Any leader or scout bringing these items to camp will be asked to immediately remove them from camp. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE Fire is an ever-present danger. Proper safeguards, under the direction of the U.S. Forest Service, have been established by the camp staff. The camp has obtained a camp wide fire permit; however, during dry periods, the U.S. Forest Service can impose a camp wide fire ban at any time. 1. In the case of fire, you will be notified by a central camp alarm system and the camp staff. 2. Upon hearing the alarm, all should walk to Flag Pole Rock. If you are in your campsite at the initial alarm, bring your unit s rake and shovel to the assembly area. 3. The Scoutmaster/Senior Patrol Leader reports to the Program Director when his troop is accounted for and all are present. 4. Fire drills are held weekly in accordance with state law and Boy Scouts of America standards. FIRE PREVENTION To prevent fire, follow these simple rules: 1. Never remove your fire tools from your campsite. 2. LIQUID FUEL STOVES AND LANTERNS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CAMP. Propane or butane stoves and lanterns are highly encouraged. 3. DO NOT LEAVE ANY FIRE UNATTENDED. Fires must be dead out and cold to the touch. Campfires in unit sites must be under adult supervision at all times. 4. Scouts must not play with matches or lighters. 5. To have a campfire off camp property requires possession of a U.S. Forest Service Campfire Permit. Obtain the permit at any Ranger Station or U.S. Forest Service Office prior to camp. See Campfire Permit section above for closest office. 6. Smoking is not permitted in any camp building or activity area. The Camp Director will identify those limited areas where smoking is permitted. Flames from any source not permitted in tents. Only battery lanterns or flashlights are allowed in tents. Fire drills are held weekly in accordance with state law and Boy Scouts of America standards. FIRST AID & PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES First aid treatment for minor medical problems should be handled at the unit campsite or the camp Medical Lodge. Major problems will be treated in coordination with local hospitals. Per BSA policy, ALL PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS and be reviewed with the camp Health Officer during your medical re-check. The Health Officer or an authorized Unit Leader will administer medication. It is the Unit Leader s responsibility to ensure that their Scouts receive their medications at the appropriate time. All drugs should be presented in the ORIGINAL container. The unit leader must have a note from a parent/guardian stating the dosage and frequency of the medication. A copy of this note must be turned in with the medication(s) at medical re-check. Scouts may carry their personal Epi-pens and inhalers. SANITATION Help us keep camp clean. Put all trash in garbage cans. Our camp follows an aggressive recycling program. Leave camp cleaner than you found it. Each unit must take its garbage to the garbage trailer each evening; the staff will safely remove the garbage from camp. Periodic campsite inspections will be conducted by the camp commissioners for the purpose of health and sanitation. Patrols will be judged throughout the week against themselves as they vary from the standards. All patrols can be winners. There are no clothes washing facilities at camp. Warm shower facilities are available in the troop shower building.

28 ADULT LEADERS MEETINGS ADULT LEADERS DAILY MEETING Each day at 10:00AM unit leaders gather in the Lodge for a roundtable meeting with the Camp Director, Program Director, and Camp Commissioner. This is a great opportunity to see how things are going. Please be sure your unit is represented by an adult leader at these meetings. This is also a good time to relax and exchange ideas with other unit leaders. SENIOR PATROL LEADERS COUNCIL The Senior Patrol Leaders Council is a vital part of the camp program. Many camp wide events are decided by this group. Information about upcoming camp activities and special events is distributed through the camp Senior Patrol Leader s Council (SPLC). Sign-ups for flag ceremony, service at meals, and cleaning are done at this meeting. The SPLC has a daily luncheon with the Commissioner staff. After the daily meetings, the Senior Patrol Leaders (SPL) return to their units and share the latest information. This is a great program to strengthen your SPL s leadership skills. MEALS MEALS AND SPECIAL DIETS Meals are well-balanced and prepared in accordance with a nutritionist-planned menu. Parents/guardians of Scouts who have dietary restrictions must make arrangements with the Camp s Kitchen Manager two weeks prior to arrival at camp to coordinate special dietary needs. COOKOUTS AND SPECIAL FOOD REQUESTS The camp commissary provides food, Dutch ovens, and utensils for units needing food for overnighters or ingredients for those special Dutch oven desserts. Special requests are made to the kitchen manager. Special food may also be brought to camp and must be stored in the camp kitchen. COBBLERS Each unit will be able to order cobblers for the evening. You can make orders at the leader s meetings each day and then pick up the supplies after 4:30 p.m. Dutch ovens may be checked out to cook in your campsite after campfire Monday - Thursday evenings. WEDNESDAY DINNER IN CAMPSITES On Wednesday evening, each unit will be cooking Dutch-over stew for dinner in their own campsites. The unit leader will place an order (headcount) at the adult leaders meeting on Tuesday and the supplies will be available for pick up after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Dutch ovens will included in this order. SCOUTMASTER S CHILI COOK-OFF While this event is not campwide, it is important to note. This competition is an opportunity for adult leaders to woo the camp commissioners with their chili cooking talents. Adult leaders are welcome to bring special food ingredients in preparation for this event, so long as any perishable items are kept in coolers provided by the troop in the camp kitchen. Adult leaders may begin preparing their Dutch oven chili at Parker s Place starting at 3:00pm, and they must be finished and on the Lodge porch by 5:00pm for tasting by the commissioners and other staff judges. The winner of the competition will be announced at Friday Closing Campfire. SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST Saturday morning breakfast will be a continental breakfast served at the dining hall after the morning flag ceremony.

29 ORDER OF THE ARROW The Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America, plays a very important part in the camping program of both the troop and the summer camp. All Arrowmen are reminded to bring their sash to camp and are invited to attend a fellowship on Tuesday evening during dinner and an activity TBA. CRITTERS Animals, other than service animals, are not allowed in camp. No exceptions will be made. Campers should not feed or encourage wild animals, lest you tempt one of Camp Winton s notorious minibears, or chipmunks and squirrels. Never handle dead animals! Do not leave food in campsites at night. Empty your campsite trash in the dumpster each evening. Do not bring or take home animals, insects, reptiles, birds, etc. THE DUFF HOLT TRADING POST The camp trading post provides a full selection of handicraft supplies, merit badge books, camping necessities, souvenir items, camp t-shirts, writing paper, pencils, stationery, and comfort items. Natural foods (such as fruits and trail mixes), candy, soda, ice cream, and other snacks will also be sold. The trading post is open daily, with hours posted. About $30-$40 per Scout should meet most needs during the week. Additional money will be needed if Scouts plan to work on merit badges which require special supplies (craft kits, fuel costs, etc.). Approximate cost for some of the merit badges and activities. These fees must be paid on DoubleKnot for Scouts registering for the classes prior to camp and are non-refundable. Scouts dropping into these extra fee classes without prior registration will need to pay them at the Trading Post by Friday of their camp week. (Cost may vary for rifle and shotgun merit badges depending on number of shots needed by the Scout). UNIFORM Archery $5.00 Graphic Arts $10.00 Indian Lore $10.00 Leather Work $10.00 Wood Carving $12.00 Basketry $15.00 Motorboating $15.00 Water Sports $15.00 Electronics $17.00 Rifle Shooting $25.00 (approximate cost) Shotgun Shooting $25.00 (approximate cost) Why do Scouts wear a uniform? For the same reasons a football or baseball team wears a uniform because a uniform gives a standard to be met, promotes team spirit, and designates equality among the members of the group. At camp, unit are encouraged to wear the official BSA field uniform (tan Scout shirt, Scout shorts or pants, Scout socks, cap & belt) for Interfaith Worship Services, Campfires, Morning Flags, Evening Flags, and breakfasts and dinners. A BSA activity uniform (unit or camp T-shirts and Scout shorts) is great for daytime wear and at campfires. INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE & LDS RELIGIOUS LEADER TALKS The Non-Denominational Interfaith Worship Service is conducted every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Interfaith Worship Services are non-denominational, inspirational services which gives Scouts an opportunity to reflect on

30 the week ahead while observing the Twelfth Point of the Scout Law Reverent. Scouts and leaders are encouraged to attend. LDS units are also welcome to invite LDS religious leaders to give a talk to your youth while at camp. Such talks should take place either after 8:00pm on Tuesday, or during your in-camp meal on Wednesday evening between 5:00-7:00pm, so as to avoid any conflict with the normally scheduled program. COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING Older Scouts (minimum age of 14) who want to become members of the camp staff someday should consider the Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) program. C.I.T.s can attend camp for two weeks and spend time in different areas. They meet daily with the Program Director to learn more about being a Winton Staff Member. Apply online on the council website if interested in this program. There is no charge for this program. C.I.T. members receive room and board at no cost. C.I.T. applications must be completed and returned no later than April 31st. WEATHER EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Weather is unpredictable throughout the summer months in the High Sierras; it may change quickly. Generally the days are warm (80s-90s F) and the nights are cool (40s F). However, there may be unexpected lightning, thunder storms, rain, hail, wind, and/or snow. A Scout is prepared!

31 FACILITIES AND YOUR CAMPSITE Camp Winton is an outstanding camp located on the shore of the beautiful Lower Bear River Reservoir approximately 42 miles east of Jackson and south of Highway 88. It borders the Mokelumne Wilderness area providing a great opportunity for expanded unit programming. The large, beautiful lake makes Camp Winton a perfect location for a wide variety of advanced aquatics activities including sailing, motorboating, water skiing, and wake-boarding. Each unit has its own campsite and Scouts eat cafeteria style in front of the lodge. Camp Winton is remote and accessible only by foot or boat. A service road provides access for camp equipment, supplies, and maintenance only. Scouts hike approximately one mile into camp with their personal gear; the camp barge, Das Boat, will only take your UNIT GEAR into camp. PERSONAL GEAR Please use the Boy Scout Handbook as a guide for personal gear to bring to Camp Winton. Pack your gear like a backpacking trip; you have a 1-mile hike into the forest to visit Camp Winton. Remember to bring a mess kit so that your troop can enjoy a canoe trek out of camp! WHAT S PROVIDED AT YOUR CAMPSITE -A Bulletin Board -Wash Basin and Drinking Fountain -One Dining Fly over a table -One leader s tent per Unit -Two leader cots per tent -Shovel, rake, two 2-1/2 gallon buckets, and a garden hose -Dutch ovens are available from the Commissary and may be reserved daily at the adult leaders meeting at 10:00 a.m. -Latrine facilities are located throughout camp. There is one nearby for each campsite -Warm showers are available at a central camp facility. -8 x 8 Wood Platforms for tents (enough platforms to accommodate 2 campers per platform) Note: If additional tent platforms are needed, please contact the Camp Director upon arriving at camp. EQUIPMENT YOUR UNIT SHOULD BRING Tents, ropes, and poles for entire unit Unit and US flags Clean rags Lantern (battery or propane/butane only) First aid kit Hammer & Screwdriver Patrol flags Pliers Twine Insect repellent Boy Scout Handbook Tablecloths Pushpins for your bulletin board Merit Badge pamphlets Pens/Pencils Ground cloths BSA Requirements Book Binders/Paper Campfire skits, songs, and stunts Axe & bow saw Mess Kit for in-campsite meal

32 TENTS UNITS MUST BRING THEIR OWN TENTS. Each tent must be labeled with a No Flame in Tent signage. Camp Winton will provide one tent for the adult leaders (sleeps two). Tent platforms are provided for all tents. LIQUID FUEL LANTERNS AND STOVES ARE PROHIBITED IN CAMP Propane lanterns and stoves are permitted. BSA policy requires stoves and lanterns should be under close adult supervision at all times.

33 CAMPWIDE PROGRAMS ADVENTURE TEAM First Class Scouts and above (including adult leaders) are encouraged to participate in these bonus time activities which are scheduled each day after normal program areas close. The schedule varies with time and activity. A special patch is available in the camp trading post for those who complete three adventures. Note: Events can change at any time. Sunday Night Hike to the Indian Caves This will be a great time to see the stars. Hike includes a visit to the historical Winton Indian Caves. Bring flashlight, water, and long pants. Tuesday Overnight Capture-The-Flag Team up with some of the staff for a few hours of nighttime Capture-The-Flag. Bring water, a flashlight, warm clothes, and sleeping gear. Get ready for some rugged, classic Boy Scout fun! Wednesday Slacklining Test your balancing abilities as you traverse a slackline. Thursday Tomahawk Toss Try out your skills at throwing a tomahawk at a target on log rounds just like Native Americans did years ago. Friday Dodgeball! All Scouts, regardless of rank, go at it in this camp-wide dodgeball tournament! Takes place just after Campwide Games. CAMPWIDE GAMES ON FRIDAY This is a camp-wide, fun-filled afternoon of some of the craziest events you have ever seen. Be prepared to get wet, dirty, and tired along the way. There will be awards for the unit with the best times and participation throughout the whole event, so plan for some fun.

34 FLAG CEREMONIES Your unit is encouraged to attend the daily camp-wide morning and evening flag ceremonies after which you go directly to meals at the lodge. Your unit is also welcome to conduct morning and evening flag ceremonies in your unit s campsite. SCOUTS AND LEADERS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR BSA FIELD UNIFORMS (TAN SCOUT SHIRTS, TUCKED- IN, ETC.) TO ALL THE FLAG CEREMONIES. CAMPFIRE Winton s evening program is renowned throughout the country for its unbeatable enthusiasm and hilarious, original skits put on by our award-winning program staff. As always, our program includes three campfires throughout the week: o Opening Campfire A rousing opening night campfire put on by our staff sets the spirit for the adventure to come in the week ahead. Skits, songs, and storytelling add to the excitement of your first evenings in camp. o Camp-wide Troop Campfire This is a camp-wide program that is put on by all the units in attendance at camp every Wednesday night. Run by Camp Commissioners with the assistance of your SPLs, this is quite often one of the best times for both campers and staff. One of the SPLs in attendance will be asked to act as a comaster-of-ceremonies to this cooperative campfire program, which will give one of your youth the opportunity to act on-stage. o Closing Campfire Our Friday evening farewell program gives Scouts time to reflect on the comradeship, experiences, and achievements of the week. A formal U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony concludes this campfire. TRIBE OF WINTON Camp Winton proudly maintains its own honor society for campers known as the Tribe of Winton. A solemn induction ceremony for new and continuing members is conducted on Thursday nights. All Scouts in camp are eligible to participate. The program is based on Scouting skills and Indian Lore. Scouts participate in a progressive campfire program and are excused to return to their campsites after the ceremony is conducted for each different year of campers (first-year members are dismissed first, second-year members are dismissed second, etc.). This program will have deep meaning for Scouts of every age. Campers can also earn beads and bear claws for their Tribe necklace. Information on the Tribe of Winton will be discussed at the Pre- Camp Orientation Meeting and at the leaders daily meeting.

35 WATERFRONT POLAR BEAR SWIM: ACTIVITY AREAS Wake up in the mornings with a splash in Bear River Reservoir between 6:30a.m. Participate 2 out of 4 days and participants will earn a special patch! BSA MILE SWIM: Swim across Bear River Reservoir from Camp Winton to the opposite shore and back. Complete the swim in the allotted amount of time and earn the BSA Mile Swim Patch. SWIMMING & WATER RESCUE / PADDLE CRAFT SAFETY: Early in the week, the Aquatics Director will meet with unit leaders to review BSA policy pertaining to unit outings where aquatics activities will be conducted. For unit swim activities, BSA policy requires adult leaders to be certified with BSA Swimming & Water Rescue training. Golden Empire Council camps will offer this eight hour course which meets the requirements for Safe Swim Defense. In addition, Council Camps will offer the Paddle Craft Safety training which meets the requirements for Safety Afloat. These trainings also meet the Tour Plan requirements for Troops conducting swimming and boating outings. Both are good for three years. CANOE TREKS Overnight: HANDIKRAFT This gives the unit an opportunity for an out-of-camp experience. Treks will be guided tours of the beautiful lake. The sights, sounds and experience will be remembered for a lifetime. The expedition begins at 4:45 p.m. to check out canoes and they must be returned by 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The pride and satisfaction of making something at camp is very real. Handicrafts have always been very popular. The Handikraft area is open and staffed throughout the day to accommodate Scouts interested in merit badges or craft projects. Craft kits and supplies are sold at the trading post. Scouts should bring some extra money for craft projects ($ $15.00 should be enough). The Handikraft area is one place where Scouts always find success. SHOOTING SPORTS Winton offers a.22 caliber single-shot bolt action rifle target shooting range and shotgun shooting (must be 14 years old, no exceptions), and an archery range. The ranges are under the supervision of an adult certified by the NRA and BSA National Camping School at all times. They are assisted by other staff trained in shooting sports. Permission slips

36 are required from parents/guardians authorizing their Scout to participate in any shooting sports activity. PERSONAL FIREARMS OF ANY CALIBER, AMMUNITION, HUNTING ARROWS AND CROSSBOWS MAY NOT BE BROUGHT TO CAMP. SAFETY IS FIRST AND FOREMOST AT ALL RANGES. INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ALLOWED TO BRING PERSONAL BOWS INTO CAMP IF ARRANGED WITH THE CAMP DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE. Troop shoots can be arranged on the archery or rifle ranges in the evening while at camp. Over the course of an hour, all Scouts with a signed permission slip may try their hand at archery or firing a.22 caliber rifle supervised by the range staff. Cost is approximately $1 per scout for ammunition and the range can accommodate up to 20 people per session.

37 MERIT BADGE SCHEDULES The 2017 merit badge schedule is available in a PDF document on the council website under its Camping tab. As of 2016, all signups for merit badge classes are handled over GEC s DoubleKnot online reservation system. DoubleKnot signups will be available starting May 1. Any difficulties using the DoubleKnot system can be directed to the Council Camping Department. MERIT BADGE CLASS FEES Some merit badges carry an additional cost. They will cover the cost of materials associated with the merit badge. (For instance, the fees for basketry cover the cost of the basket materials used to make the baskets.) These fees must be paid by the Scout or by his troop at the Trading Post before completing the merit badge. MONDAY MORNING DROP-IN MERIT BADGES AND ACTIVITIES Drop-in merit badges and activities will be offered on Monday morning. They require no prior sign-up on the part of your Scouts. However, merit badges will only be offered in two 90-minute sessions. We would encourage your Scouts to rotate through several of the different activity stations. However, it cannot be stressed enough to your Scouts when it comes to going to the merit badge classes: REMEMBER TO BRING A SIGNED BLUE CARD! The counselors will not go to the trouble of hunting down your Scouts for them, and your Scouts will not have any progress on record for merit badge requirements as a result. This year, Camp Winton will offer the following merit badges and activities during its drop-in time, in each different program area (subject to change without prior notice): Activity/Merit Badge Program Area Fingerprinting Handikraft Chess Handikraft Mammal Study Nature Gaga Ball Scoutcraft STEM Nova Activities (Shoot! Module)* Lodge *Prerequisites to the module must be completed prior to camp in order to receive a complete sign-off. See merit badge class list for more details.

38 PROGRAM SPECIALTIES EAGLE S NEST Where the Trail Begins... this activity area, devoted exclusively to new Scouts who are not yet First Class, specializes in the outdoor requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Scouts may work in this area up to a full day every day, Monday-Thursday, depending on the requirements they want to complete. New Scouts might want to spend one day or every day working on requirements. Your new Scouts will still have plenty of free time for other advancement activities, aquatics, crafts, shooting sports, fishing, or whatever. First Class in a Year! What a way to get started! WINTON LUMBERJACK The Winton Lumberjack is an exciting and challenging program designed for older and experienced scouts. The goal of the program is to build on the scouts outdoor skills, learn teamwork, and advance to become a better scout. During the program, Scouts will learn teamwork, outdoor skills, how to properly use an axe and saw safely, and obtain an in-depth wilderness survival experience. The scouts will apply their new skills through a canoe overnighter and learning to rock climb and rappel at an out-of-camp location. WINTON ADVANCED SAILING PROGRAM (WASP) The Lower Bear River Reservoir consistently offers outstanding sailing conditions throughout the summer. The world-renowned Winton Advanced Sailing Program WASP for short was established in 2016 to give Scouts and adult leaders with sailing experience the opportunity explore the camp s larger aquatic realm. Participants will be able to sail from 2-4pm, Monday- Thursday afternoon, when the reservoir s winds are strongest. You also receive a patch if you can completely rig and maneuver the boat by the end of the week! Great for older Scouts and adult leaders looking to experience camp from a different perspective. LEARN TO SAIL For Scouts and adult leaders just curious about sailing and longing to try it out. Available on a drop-in basis in the morning when the reservoir s winds are calmest. Some might say that this program is a breeze! See merit badge schedule for more details. SCOUTMASTER S MERIT BADGE Just so the adult leaders won t feel left out, Camp Winton offers the Scoutmaster s Merit Badge. The Scoutmaster s Merit Badge was established to involve the adult leaders of the troop in the Camp Winton s daily program. You will be given the requirements at the pre-camp meetings and at the Scoutmasters Roundtables at camp. Requirements include teaching a merit badge or assisting in Eagle s Nest (Trail to Eagle). You might oversee an activity like capture the flag and

39 you need to relax for an hour in a chair or rocker on the lodge front porch. Yes, at the end of the week, you get a patch! WINTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (W.I.T.) New for 2017! WIT strives to expose Scouts to hands-on experiences in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Also known as the Winstitute of Technology (or WinTech for short), the program is modeled around the requirements for the Boy Scout level NOVA award. Scouts enrolling in WIT will have the opportunity to get these requirements signed off in conjunction with taking merit badges designated as STEM-related in the merit badge schedule. Participants that complete/have completed the prerequisites and merit badges required of each module can even have their award certified by our registered NOVA counselor by the end of the week! The schedule of the NOVA award modules taught throughout the week are as follows: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 WIT Morning Let It Grow! Let It Grow! Designed to Crunch Designed to Crunch WIT Afternoon Start Your Engines! Start Your Engines! Whoosh! Whoosh! The fifth Shoot! module will be offered during Monday morning open time and office hours. Scouts will become graduates of WIT if they attend all four of the morning or afternoon sessions and take at least one merit badge or activity offered outside of WIT (any merit badge class that isn t Digital Technology, Electronics, Programming, or Game Design). And yes, you get a patch for this one also! CAMP WINTON CONSERVATION CORPS The Camp Winton Conservation Corps (CWCC) provides campers (adult leaders and Scouts) an opportunity to learn and apply Leave No Trace principles and the Outdoor Code. There are five requirements that must be completed in order to become a member of the CWCC. One of these is to attend one of the 30-minute Conservation workshops on Leave No Trace and Outdoor Ethics. The Conservation training will be available every evening Monday and Wednesday during the 7-8PM time slot and need only be completed once. Also, you can find a convenient list of predetermined conservation projects by talking with the Camp Ranger. The Application for Membership in the Camp Winton Conservation Corps must be filled out completely (with required initials from the Camp Ranger, Conservation training instructor, and a Scoutmaster signature) and submitted to the program director in order to officially become a member of the Camp Winton Conservation Corps. (This application form is included at the back of this guide.) In recognition of their contribution to Camp Winton s environmental sustainability efforts, newlyinducted members will receive a Winton Conservation Corps patch suitable for wear on the right pocket flap of the official BSA field uniform.

40 PARENTAL FIREARM AUTHORIZATION FORM CONSENT FOR MINOR TO USE FIREARMS, B.B. RIFLES AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT Youth Name Unit # Address City State Zip Code Phone # Parent/Guardian s Name Address (If different than above) Phone Number (H) (W) I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of, a minor, do hereby authorize the Golden Empire Council to furnish firearms, B.B. rifles and archery equipment, as appropriate**, to the minor named herein for the purpose of instruction in the safe handling and shooting of firearms, target shooting and related activities under the supervision of the Shooting Sports Director and range staff. This authorization will remain in effect for said minor while he is participating in any Boy Scouts of America program or activity related to firearms, unless revoked in writing by the undersigned and said revocation personally delivered to the Council Service Center. Parent/Guardian Name (please print) Signature Date *California Penal Code Section 12522: S Furnishing Firearm To Minor Under 18 Without Permission of Parent. -- Every Person who furnishes any firearm, air gun, or gas operated gun, designed to fire a bullet, pellet, or metal objective, to any minor under the age of 18 years, without the express or implied permission of the parent or legal guardian of the minor, is guilty of a misdemeanor. ** Firearms and archery equipment are used by Boy Scouts; B.B. rifles and archery equipment are used by Cub Scouts.

41 PARENT AUTHORIZATION FOR TRIP/ACTIVITY AND MEDICAL TREATMENT I, the undersigned parent/guardian of (Scout) authorize his participation in the Golden Empire Council summer camp program at on, (Name of camp) (Dates of Camp) including travel to and from camp by motor vehicle. I understand the trip/activity will be under the general supervision of. (Registered Adult Leader s Name) In case of emergency, I understand reasonable effort will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached, I authorize the physicians or hospitals selected by the adult leader to provide medical treatment, including, without limitation, hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, medication by injection or otherwise, and release to the adult leader. (Signature of Parent/Guardian) (Date) (Address) (24-hour Emergency Phone Number) (Medical Insurance Co.) (Policy Number)

42 CAMPER EARLY RELEASE FORM Camper: Unit: Address: City: Zip: Unit Leader Name: Phone: Address: City: Zip: Unit Leader Signature Approval for Release: Date: Time: AM PM Name of Person to Whom Camper is Released: Address: City: Zip: Phone: Date of Release: Time of Release: AM or PM Proof of Identity of Said Person: Reason for Release: Camp Director s Comments: Camp Representative s Signature: Date Time

43 CAMP ROSTER UNIT LEADER: UNIT: DISTRICT: CAMP: CAMPSITE: SESSION: Page of Adult Leaders Date in Camp Emergency Contact Emergency Phone SPL Youth Names Rank Age Emergency Contact Emergency Phone

44 YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING ROSTER UNIT LEADER: Unit: Camp: Session: Adult Leader Name Date of Training As the unit leader responsible for Youth Protection training in this unit, I verify that the above adult leaders have completed Youth Protection Training on the dates listed. NAME (Printed) SIGNATURE:

45 Camp Winton Daily Schedule SUNDAY 1:00-4:30 p.m. Arrival and check-in, Medical recheck, Orientation, Camp Tour, Swim checks 5:45 p.m. Assembly and Flags at Flag Pole Rock (full uniform) -Followed by Meal Orientation & Dinner 7:00-8:00 p.m. Merit Badge Information Session at the Lodge and Swim Checks at Waterfront; Trading Post open 8:30 p.m. Adventure Team: Night Hike to the Indian Caves 10:00 p.m. Taps..all quiet in camp 11:00 p.m. Lights Out MONDAY 6:00-11:30 a.m. Arrival and check-in, Medical recheck, Orientation, Camp Tour, Swim checks 6:30 a.m. Reveille & Polar Bear Swim (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 7:30 a.m. Assembly and Flags at Flag Pole Rock (full uniform) 9:00-12:00 p.m. Program areas open for drop-in merit badge work, Trading Post open 8:30-11:30 10:00-11:00 a.m. Leaders meeting in lodge 12:15-1:30 p.m. Meal Orientation, Lunch, & Senior Patrol Leaders Meeting 1:30-4:30 p.m. Program areas open for merit badge work 1:30-5:00 p.m. Trading Post open 5:45 p.m. Assembly and Flags at Flag Pole Rock (full uniform) 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00-8:00 p.m. Program Areas Open for Office Hours; Trading Post open. Conservation Workshop in front of lodge from 7:00-7:30 p.m. on Mon. and Wed. only 8:30 p.m. Opening Campfire 9:45 p.m. First-Year Camper Cracker Barrel 10:00 p.m. Taps..all quiet in camp 11:00 p.m. Lights Out TUESDAY Same as Monday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Leaders meeting in lodge 7:45 p.m. Interfaith Worship Service (non-denominational) 8:30 p.m. Adventure Team: Overnight Capture the Flag WEDNESDAY Same as Monday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Leaders meeting in lodge 4:30 p.m. Adventure Team: Slacklining 4:30 p.m. Wilderness Survival merit badge overnighter 4:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner in Campsite (No flags) 8:30-9:30 p.m. Camp wide Inter-Troop Campfire THURSDAY Same as Monday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Leaders meeting in lodge 4:30 p.m. Adventure Team: Tomahawk Toss 8:30 p.m. Tribe of Winton (Camp wide Activity) FRIDAY 6:00 a.m. Mile Swim BSA 7:30 a.m. Assembly and Flags at Flag Pole Rock (full uniform) - Followed by Breakfast 9:00-12:00 p.m. Program areas open for morning merit badges, Trading Post open 8:30-11:30 10:00-11:00 a.m. Leaders meeting in lodge 1:30-3:30 p.m. Camp wide Games 3:30-5:00 p.m. Trading Post open 3:30 p.m. Adventure Team: Dodgeball 8:30 p.m. Closing Campfire SATURDAY 7:30-8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast at Dining Hall 8:30-10:00 a.m. Move-out/Check-out/Depart camp. See you next year! Weekly schedule subject to change The Merit Badge schedule is posted on the website at select Camping; then Forms, Guides & Maps

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