ABOUT KIMBALL SCOUT RESERVATION (On Potosi Mountain)

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2 INDEX Page About Kimball Scout Reservation 1 Camperships 4 Campsite 10 Campsite map 24 Campsite tents and platform information 25 Check In 6 Commissioner Service 4 Counselor-in-Training Program 5 Emergency Mobilization 8 Emergency Numbers/Mail Call 7 Experience Tells Us 6 Fee Schedule 4 Food Service 9 Leaders and Parents Meetings 5 Leadership Policy 2 Legend of Potosi Pete 23 Map to Kimball, GPS coordinates 22 Merit Badge and Additional Program Schedules Order of the Arrow 9 Pathfinder Program 19 Pets 7 Potosi Pete s Cache 19 Reservation Policy 2 Tour Plan 3 Scoutmaster Challenge 8 Special Recognition and Awards Swim Checks/Medical Information 8 Trading Post/Troop Banker 9 Uniforms 10 Use of Chemical Fuels and Stoves 16 What to bring to camp 21 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

3 ABOUT KIMBALL SCOUT RESERVATION (On Potosi Mountain) The name Potosi translates from Caitlin Spanish to mean Great wealth gold mines; source of great wealth. While Kimball Scout Reservation history is abundant in folklore and historical fanciful tales of wealth and adventure, today s purpose is just as rich and exciting. The Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, located at Mount Potosi is history in the making! The 1,120 acre reservation is located thirty miles southwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. This high desert facility is at an elevation of 5,800 feet with daytime temperatures nearly twenty degrees cooler than in the Las Vegas Valley. Kimball Scout Reservation has over four miles of roads, eleven miles of hiking trails, twenty-two troop campsites, latrines, washstands, two shower buildings, swimming pool, well and water storage system, activity shelters, trading post, large amphitheater, canoe pond, gaga ball pit, astronomy towers, and a worship chapel, Serenity Hall. Our goal is excellence. Las Vegas Area Council is continually improving and expanding the quality of the facilities and the programs. We also have a special first-year camper program to help them advance a rank during their week and an adventure program designed to meet the needs of the older Scouts who may not be working on merit badges. Kimball Scout Reservation offers more than thirty merit badges for Scouts who need them. The reservation accommodates Boy Scout long-term summer camp, weekend camping for Scout troops, one-day outings for Cub Scout packs, Webelos camping and adult training courses. Contact the Las Vegas Area Council at (702) for more information. All registered scouts are eligible to attend any summer camp operated by the council, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical handicap, disability, medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Page 1 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

4 LEADERSHIP POLICY STATEMENT All troops in camp must be under the leadership of two adults at all times, one of whom must be twentyone (21) years of age or older. Leaders may rotate if necessary, but at least two adults must be with the troop twenty-four hours a day. At least one of these adults must have been youth protection trained. Committee members and other adult leaders who accompany a unit must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. Parents, who attend camp to meet the requirement for the second adult, do not have to be registered with BSA, but they need to be familiar with BSA policies and camp policies. If it is necessary to leave camp at any time, leaders must inform the camp director at the camp office prior to leaving. KIMBALL SCOUT RESERVATION POLICY Where cities have many laws, at Kimball there are just two: the Scout Law and the Outdoor Code. All camper and staff conduct is judged as to how it measures against these guidelines. At camp, we cannot tolerate and will not permit actvities that do not meet the criteria of standards set by the twelve points of the Scout Law and the Outdoor Code. We bring together a fine representation of what Scouting is: strong, youthful, and meaningful, with interest and excitement. We ask your cooperation and understanding as adults in helping us maintain high standards of moral and personal behavior. We can do no less. THE SCOUT LAW THE OUTDOOR CODE Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 2

5 TOUR PLANS All units attending summer camp may file a tour plan. You will need one leader with Youth Protection who will be at camp the entire time. You will also need someone with Hazardous Weather Training. Both of these trainings are now required for a Tour Plan. CAMPSITE RESERVATION A $150.00, non-refundable, per unit deposit is required to hold your campsite. A Unit is a Troop, Team or Crew. Each unit must have their own reservation form. If your unit is sponsored by the same organization, every effort will be made to put your units with each other. All discounts for free leaders with a specific number of boys will be applied to each unit. The deposit will be applied to the final payment of fees. Fees for the entire Unit must be paid in full by May 2, 2015 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Camp director reserves the right to change campsites due to troop size. All changes to the numbers attending camp needs to be in writing either via or as a note on your payments. The date of this written correspondence will be used to determine payments and refunds, if applicable. The unit leader will need to bring a roster to camp and turn it into the camp director when checking into camp. This roster will show all boys registered in scouting, all leaders and their times/dates they will be at camp. One adult registration can be split amount several adults if they are sharing time at camp. The roster should list names and when they will be at camp. Page 3 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

6 2015 PROVISIONAL SCOUT FEES A provisional Scout is defined as a youth not attending with his registered unit. Provisional Scout: $280 Adult attending Provisional Unit: $80. Early bird Discount is applied if all fees are paid in full by May 2, 2015 registered Scouts who are in need of assistance to attend one of the Las Vegas Area Council summer camps. Applications are available at the council resource center in the program office, after March 15, Those that apply must return their application to the program office 30 days prior to attending camp. For further information contact the program office at (702) or Be sure to sell your 2015 camp cards as well in order to earn your campership! Provisional Scout: $250 Adult: $80 LAS VEGAS SUN CAMPERSHIP FUND For Scouts wishing to attend summer camp, but need financial help, the Las Vegas Sun has a special camper fund set up to provide financial assistance. The Las Vegas Area Council will favorably recommend all COMMISSIONER SERVICE Kimball Scout Reservation provides a commissioner staff that is your front-line team. While commissioners have many duties and responsibilities, one of their primary jobs is to help your unit meet its goals and have a good camping experience. Rely on them as a friend, counselor, and an expert in many areas. If there is ever a question, the commissioner is the troop s first source for an answer. They know what is going on or Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 4

7 will get you an answer. You can help your commissioner ensure you have a great week in the following ways: (1) Pre-plan each Scout s advancement goals and plot their plans for camp. (2) Make sure your boys are assigned by patrols for duty rotation and activity participation. (3) Attend the council pre-camp leaders meeting in May. (4) Pre-plan your troop s goals and come prepared to meet them. Your commissioner will meet with your troop upon arrival at camp, and daily to see how things are going. The commissioner is available to help out whenever he or she can. COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (CIT) The summer camp youth staff is mainly composed of young people sixteen (16) years of age or older. There is a Counselor-In-Training program (CIT) for 14 and 15 year old boys and girls. These CIT positions are summer camp staff jobs, but they receive only room and board. No cash wages are involved. Scouts interested may pick up an application at the council resource center. The application must be signed by the applicant s unit leader, and by the parents. There will also be an interview by the camp director. We need good Scouts to take part in this great summer adventure. APPLY NOW!!! PRE-CAMP LEADERS MEETING Every time a new frontier is conquered, there are those who venture first to explore and bring back information so that others may follow. If you have never been to scout camp, this is a new adventure for you. If you are an old hand at Scout camp, there is much for you to share. There will be A PRE-CAMP LEADERS MEETING held by the camp director and his staff. Every troop leader is required to attend, or send a representative to this meeting. You will be given a clear description of what the camp has to offer in merit badge programs, as well as all other activities. This will allow you to help your unit prepare for this event. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and give suggestions. These meetings will also give you the information necessary to conduct your troop parents information meeting. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND: MANDATORY LEADER s MEETING: Thursday, April 30 th 2015, 7:00 PM Donald W Reynolds Scouting Resource Center 7220 S Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV Troop leaders need to attend the council s pre-camp leaders meeting in order to inform the parents, and help their boys plan their participation accordingly. Many troops hold a parents information meeting before camp. It is here that the details of camp are presented to the parents. Questions and answers can take a majority of the meeting. Don t expect to have all the answers, but assure the parents a reply will be returned to them. PARENTS INFORMATION MEETING It is important to encourage as many boys as possible to attend camp. Just as important as getting your boys excited about going to camp, is promoting it to their parents. Certain promotional and informational data should be shared with Scouts and parents in your unit. The reason for this is to keep everyone informed, involved, excited, and prepared for the event. The Scouts need to know what to bring, what activities to prepare for, and what merit badges are offered. Parents will want to know cost, dates, location, where Page 5 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

8 to send mail, and how to get in touch with someone in case of emergency. Scoutmasters need to know all of this and be able to answer questions parents may have. EXPERIENCE TELLS US.... There is no teacher like experience, so here are a few thoughts on how to get the most out of summer camp, taken from the comments and observations made by scoutmasters and staff over the past few years: 1. Summer camp is a place to learn, explore, and have fun with your friends. Merit badges are just one part of the program. 2. For first-year Scout campers, two merit badges are generally enough, especially if they are badges that he can complete and not badges that require too much skill for a young Scout. 3. For older Scouts, we suggest working on a maximum of four merit badges during the week. They will usually be working on more difficult badges that will require even more of their time. Merit badge books, paper, and pencils are required for each Scout. 4. Be aware of which badges require the most skill and physical strength. Lifesaving and rifle shooting are two examples. 5. Merit badge work at camp can be made easier if Scouts begin the work at home particularly the written work. 6. Just as they schedule merit badges, Scouts need to be encouraged to schedule time to work on those badges out of class. Even more importantly, they need to take part in other aspects of the camp s programs. Take a hike, spend some time in a canoe, or try your hand at handicrafts. 7. Don t forget to schedule some rest time too. That s right, save some time to just sit back on your own and enjoy the wilderness around you. This goes for Scoutmasters as well as Scouts. 8. Come to camp prepared. Have your patrols organized and select your leaders before you come. By doing this, you and your leaders can work on ideas for what your troop wants to do at camp. 9. Make your campsite, your campsite! Make it comfortable by adding improvements. Just remember to leave the area in good shape for the troops that will follow you. 10. Be spirited! Your troop can help the whole camp to come alive, and everyone will have a better experience. Come prepared to share songs, cheers, and skits. 11. Be flexible. Each week, there are as many as two hundred Scouts at Kimball Scout Reservation, and while our staff is dedicated to meeting everyone s needs, sometimes it can t be done right away, or just the way you had hoped. Remember, a Scout is friendly, cheerful, and courteous. We need to learn these lessons so that we can pass them on to our boys. 12. Communicate. Let us know how you re doing, what you need, and how we can help. Find out who can best help you with your needs and we ll give it our best effort at meeting them. 13. Finally, help us help you. We want Kimball Scout Reservation to be the finest Scout camp in the state, but we can t do that without your support, encouragement, and concerns. CHECK-IN AT CAMP Your troop can choose to arrive on Sunday or Monday. If you choose to come on Sunday, check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. A troop guide who will orient you and your Scouts to where things are in camp will meet your troop. After all your equipment is in your campsite your troop guide will take you on a tour through the camp for medical checks, swim checks, administration, rifle and archery range orientation, other program areas like handicraft and nature. Afterward he will take you to your campsite. Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 6

9 At 7:00 p.m. senior patrol leaders (accompanied by Scoutmasters) will meet with the camp director, program director, and commissioner to review merit badge schedules and other program needs. If at any time you and your scouts need to leave camp for an unscheduled event, you MUST check out at the camp director s office to notify appropriate personnel of your departure. MONDAY ARRIVAL Some of our units may need to arrive early Monday morning. Please let the program office know at least two weeks prior to your unit s arrival at camp. Please have your roster and merit badge schedule ready upon arrival. Monday Arrive at 7:15 a.m. and check-in. 7-9:00 a.m. - Medical and swim checks 9:00 a.m. Merit badge classes begin 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Senior patrol leaders meeting (accompanied by Scoutmasters). At the Dining Hall RECEPTION AREA Upon arrival at camp proceed to the parking lot. You will be greeted by a troop guide from the staff. The troop guide will stay with the troop and the unit leader along with the troop senior patrol leader will be asked to go to the camp office to begin the check-in process. CARS IN CAMP Parking will be provided in the lower level of Kimball Scout Reservation or below the Keyser Center. Your gear will be transferred to a camp vehicle and taken to your campsite for you. Needless traffic on camp service roads is a hazard. Plan to park, walk, exercise, and enjoy the fresh air and the great-out-of-doors! Please back in all spots completely when parking. NO VEHICLES WILL BE PERMITTED TO STAY IN CAMPSITES. You may, at the camp staff s discretion, keep a trailer, 6 feet or less in your campsite if it is off the road and does not damage any vegetation. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS In case of an emergency, contact the following: Founder s Lodge (702) Camp Ranger (702) Resource Center (702) It is not necessary to use the area code when calling from the Las Vegas Valley. A PAY PHONE IS AVAILABLE AT THE POOL HOUSE FOR SCOUTS AND LEADERS. A SCOUT MAY USE THE TELEPHONE ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. HEADQUARTER S TELEPHONE IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY. MAIL CALL The mailing address at Kimball Scout Reservation is: NAME Troop # HCR 33 Box 2987 Las Vegas, Nevada NOTE: The postal service does not deliver packages to a rural HCR address. Limit mail to letters only to ensure that they will be delivered. PETS Please leave all pets at home. No Pets of any type are allowed by BSA National Standards. Kimball Scout Reservation abounds with wildlife (snakes, lizards, rabbits, etc.). These critters are safe and comfortable in their natural habitat. Please do not ask to take home any of the Mt. Potosi residents. Page 7 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

10 SCOUTMASTER CHALLENGE Kimball Scout Reservation has a program especially for adult volunteers. Join in the fun with Desert Golf, Shotgun and the Climbing Wall. These and other programs will be available to help you sharpen old skills and learn new ones. There will a morning and afternoon session so that you can chose the one that best suits your time schedule. Want more than beans and hash on a troop outing? Come and find out the secrets of dutch oven cooking. The Scoutmaster Skills program will help make your outdoor adventures a pleasure. Leader s Training: Kimball will offer certain BSA trainings for Scoutmasters; sign up at camp. SWIM CHECK All campers need to have a buddy tag - whether swimming or not. Adults do not need to do a swim test but it is needed for all youth. A unit leader must be in attendance with the troop. Any camper (adult or youth) who fails to produce the correct medical form will not be allowed to participate in this activity. MEDICAL FORM INFORMATION All scouts and leaders must use the annual Health and Medical Record (#30176) which is available online at under FORMS. All sections of the form must be filled out and signed by parents and a physician licensed to practise in the state where the scout or adult leader resides. In the event of illness or injury, history and physical forms provide valuable information needed for treatment. These approved medical forms also contain parent authorization for emergency treatment. A fully equipped medical facility, staffed by a trained first aid person is provided at camp at all times. Serious injuries or illness requiring hospitalization will be transported to in Las Vegas, where we have a prearranged agreement for treatment. NOTE: ANY SCOUT THAT COMES TO CAMP WITHOUT THE NECESSARY MEDICAL AND TREATMENT CONSENT FORMS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES AND WILL BE SENT HOME. THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BSA NATIONAL POLICY. New BSA Annual Health and Medical Record is good for 12 calendar months. Please discard all other forms. MEDICAL RE-CHECK Every adult and Scout who attends camp must have a medical re-check upon arrival. To assure you have the correct medical form, refer to Medical Information. It is the Scoutmaaster s responsibility to let camp know of any medical issues with anybody in his or her party. The Scoutmaster will then meet with the health officer, who will check the troop s medical forms. We again ask that any special health concerns be brought to the attention of the medic at this time. MEDICATION IN CAMP All medication brought to camp must be brought to the attention of the health officer upon arrival. Refrigeration is available for storage when necessary. Prescription medication for chronic illness such as asthma or diabetes, should be kept by the person with the ailment, under the supervision of their troop leader. EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION Even at camp, there is always the possibility of an emergency situation such as fire or a severe storm. In the event of such a situation, it is important to account for the immediate safety of everyone in camp. This is called an EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION. If you or your Scouts hear sirens, fire bell, or horn sounded repeatedly three times in a row, report immediately to the campfire bowl (amphitheater). The staff will check to verify everyone is accounted for and give further instructions. At the beginning of the camp week, there will be a drill to make sure everyone understands what to do. Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 8

11 FOOD SERVICE When do we eat? is probably one of the first questions your Scouts will ask. Food service is contracted and camp meals are served cafeteria style, on paper ware, in the dining shelter. After each meal, each person is responsible for disposing of his or her paper ware in receptacles provided. Instructions for participating in clean up will be given to each unit at camp. Scouts are expected to be in full field uniform for the dinner meal. For all other meals, Scouts should be clean, dressed appropriately (in troop or camp tee shirts), and arrive on time. Scouts with special dietary needs should notify the program office at (702) no later than Friday, May 8, Meals will be served during the following times: BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. (Flag Ceremony 7:15 a.m.) LUNCH 12:30 p.m. DINNER 5:15 p.m. (Flag Ceremony 5:00 p.m.) DINING PROCEDURES Breakfast and dinner are immediately after the flag ceremony. Troops will be dismissed, in order of arrival, to get in line for their meal. Due to Kimball Staff, our serving lines move as quickly possible. Lunch is on a first come, first served basis, however, the lines move quickly and it is not necessary to arrive early to get served. We will have plenty of food for all to get a good meal. Each person is responsible for cleaning his/her table. The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) should ensure the troop cleans up their area. Each troop will have an opportunity to sign-up to assist at the dining facility by serving and/or cleaning up after each meal. It doesn t take long if everyone does his/ her part. Discuss this with your unit before coming to camp. Songs, announcements, and other information will be given at the dining shelter at meal time. GUEST MEALS All guests must check in at camp director s office. If your unit expects guests for any meals during the week, it is necessary to inform the Trading Post at least 24 hours in advance. The Trading Post will ensure that the camp cooks are notified if necessary. The following are fees for guest meals: BREAKFAST $6.00 LUNCH $7.50 DINNER $9.00 (Friday dinner is $11.00) PRIOR TO THE MEAL, GUEST TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE CAMP TRADING POST OR THE COUNCIL TRADING POST. ORDER OF THE ARROW The Order of the Arrow (OA) is a brotherhood of service. In Las Vegas Area Council, the OA lodge is Nebagamon. The main objective of the Order of the Arrow is to promote camping in the council s Scout troops, teams, and crews. In addition, the OA provides cheerful service to the council camps through service projects, workdays, and Ordeal weekends. Thursdays are OA days at camp and all Brothers are asked to wear their sashes when in the field uniform. Special Thursday night activities are planned to enhance the Order of the Arrow and all Brothers are asked to assist with the activities. Please contact the camp OA Chief or any staff OA Brother to volunteer. POTOSI PETE S TRADING POST Kimball Scout Reservation offers a good selection of supplies to be purchased at the Trading Post. Hours may vary from day to day, but times will be posted for all to see. Soft drinks, candy, fruit, souvenirs, and camping items will be available. Various handicraft kits and supplies are offered along with special items, tee shirts, patches, and merit badge books. You are welcome to come in, shop, and enjoy a cold drink, or snack at our outdoor cantina. Page 9 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

12 TROOP BANKER It is suggested each Scout should bring about $50.00 to buy souvenirs, treats, and other needs at the trading post. An adult from each troop should serve as the banker during the week, allowing Scouts to check money in and out on a pre-arranged schedule. This prevents money from getting misplaced. UNIFORMS Why do Boy Scouts have a uniform? For the same reason a sports team or any organized group has a uniform. A proudly worn uniform gives a standard to be met. It promotes group spirit, designates equality, and gives a sense of unity among the members within the group. The official Boy Scout uniform does just that. It is appropriate dress at any time during the week at camp. We ask all Scouts to be in full program uniform for dinner, chapel services, and any other formal ceremonies. During the day, each troop is encouraged to wear their troop tee shirt, Kimball tee shirt, or the standard BSA tee shirt. There will be an opportunity to order the activity shirts online. The unit leader will be able to personalize these t-shirts with unit number. The link to order these shirts will be available on the council website at dangers. Flagpoles are available in each site and units are encouraged to bring their American and troop flags. Latrines and water spigots are conveniently placed throughout the camp within easy walking distance of each summer camp troop site. Showers are available adjacent to campsite #7 and at the pool house. CAMPSITES ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR VEHICLE PARKING. All vehicles must be parked in the lot near the gate or in the lot below the Keyser Center. Because of the extremely dry conditions during the summer months, the threat of wild fires exists. A vehicle parked at a campsite becomes a potential hazard in the event of a fire; and also is an obstruction to fire fighting equipment. ALL VEHICLES ARE TO BE BACKED INTO THE PARKING SPACE. Setting an example is the most important step you can make towards having a uniformed troop. Demonstrate your troop spirit and Scouting pride by being the bestuniformed troop at Kimball Scout Reservation. HONOR TRAIL - SCOUT S OWN A non-denominational service will take place at Serenity Hall on Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. during each week of summer camp. We encourage all to attend and be in full uniform. YOUR CAMPSITE All of the campsites generally have enough room for nine to thirteen tents. Most campsites do have platforms. There is at least one picnic table in each site, one 10X20 shade structure, and at least one fire drum. Fires may not be authorized in the campsites due to fire Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 10

13 Kimball Scout Reservation Program Schedule Summer Camp 2015 Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4:45 AM Sunrise Hike 6:00 AM Polar Bear Polar Bear Polar Bear Polar Bear Polar Bear 7:15 AM Flags/Troop Checkin Flags Flags Flags Flags 7:30 AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 9:00 AM MBs/Pathfinder MB's/Pathfinder MB's/Pathfinder Mtn. Bike/Hiking MB's/Pathfinder/Geo Troop Check Out 11:00 AM Camp Closes 12:30 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1:30 PM Troop Check in Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges 2:30 PM Troop Check in Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges Merit Badges 3:30 PM Troop Check in Open Program Open Program Open Program Open Program Open Program 5:00 PM Flags Flags Flags Flags Flags Flags 5:15 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 6:30 PM Troop Time Troop Time Night Shoot Fortress Peak Hike Troop Time Troop Time 7:00 PM SM/SPL Mtg. Open Program Aquatics Carnival Open Program Open Program Open Program Potosi Pete Race 8:00 PM Honor Trail / Scouts Own Open Program 8:15 PM Show & Do Campfire Order of the Arrow Campfire 9:00 PM Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time 10:00 PM Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Troop Check In includes - medical check, swim check, camp tour and campsite setup Open Program or OP means all program areas are open for Merit Badge work/fun except for the lake Troop Time or TT means troop program time SM/SPL Daily 1:00 PM in Dining Hall Scoutmasters Challenge Schedule Additional Programs Geocaching - arrange with Outdoor Skills Director Tuesday 3:30 PM Climbing Wall Cat Eye Course - arrange with Outdoor Skills Director Wednesday 3:30 PM Shotgun and Rifle BSA Lifeguard, Mile Swim & Snorkeling BSA - arrange with Aquatics Director Thursday 9:00 AM Golf Course -Yellow Gate NRA Marksman Program for youth ($25) Training for Leaders Page 11 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

14 KIMBALL SCOUT RESERVATION MERIT BADGE SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ` AQUATICS AREA Canoeing Kayaking Life Saving** Rowing Swimming BSA Lifeguard* Open Swim Polar Bear* BSA Snorkeling* Beginning Swimming* MileSwim*/Arrange with Director FIRST AID AREA First Aid** CPR* HANDICRAFT AREA Basketry ($15.00 added cost) Crafts* (Lanyards, etc.) Leatherwork ($10.00 added cost) Woodcarving ($5.00 added cost) NATURE AREA Astronomy Environmental Science** Fish & Wildlife Management Forestry Geology Insect Study Mammals Nature Reptiles & Amphibian Study Soil & Water Conservation Weather OUTDOOR SKILLS AREA Camping Climbing (partial only) Cooking Fishing ($3.00 added cost for license) Fly Fishing ($3.00 added cost for license) Geocaching Indian Lore ($20.00 added cost) Orienteering Pioneering Wilderness Survival SHOOTING SPORTS AREA Archery NRA Marksmanship Program for youth ($30 added cost) Rifle Shooting ($0.50 for 5 shots and target) Shotgun Shooting ($15.00 added cost) * Not a merit badge ** Two-hour merit badge SCOUTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING MERIT BADGE BOOKS, PAPER AND PENCILS TO EACH CLASS. Help your scouts to successfully complete their merit badge work at camp. Its so essential that they have, and read, each merit badge book for each class they plan to take. Being familiar with the material will enhance their ability to complete the work in the short time they have at camp. The prerequisites are list by each merit badge in the following lists. Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 12

15 Merit Badge Requirements Merit Badge Requirements Canoeing Swimming Lifesaving Rowing Kayaking First Aid 1. "Swimmer classification 2. Have and read the merit Aquatics Area 1. "Swimmer" classification 2. Have and read the merit badge. Aquatics Area 1. "Swimmer" classification 2. Reserve 6 hours of practice. 3. Have and read the merit badge. Aquatics Area 1. "Swimmer classification 2. Have and read the merit Aquatics Area 1. "Swimmer" classification 2. Have and read the merit badge. Aquatics Area 1. Have and read the merit badge book 2. Self assembled first aid kit with neckerchief and/or triangle bandage First Aid Area 1. Have and read the merit Leather Work Basketry Weather Astronomy Fish & Wildlife Management Forestry 1. Have and read the merit 2. Estimated cost of $10 for supplies Handicraft Area 1. Have and read the merit 2. Estimated cost of $15 for supplies Handicraft Area 1. Have and read the merit Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit 2. Complete Requirement #2 Prior to camp. Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit Handicraft Area Nature Area Textile Geology Woodcarving 1. Have and read the merit 2. Knife (Totin' Chip prereq) 3. Estimated cost of $5 for supplies Handicraft Area Insect Study 1. Have and read the merit badge book 2. Complete requirements #3 and #7 prior to camp 3. Extra time outside of class to collect insects Nature Area Page 13 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

16 Merit Badge Requirements Merit Badge Requirements Mammal Study Nature Environmental Science Reptiles and Amphibians 1. Have and read the merit Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit 2. Complete Requirement #4 prior to attending camp Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit word essay Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit 2. Complete requirement #8 prior to attending camp Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit Cooking Geocaching Indian Lore Orienteering 1. Have and read the merit 2. Complete Requirements #4, #5, #6, and #7 prior to camp; be prepared to discuss Outdoor Skills Area 1. Have and read the merit 2. Complete Requirements #7, #8, and #9 prior to camp; bring materials to counselor Outdoor Skills Area 1. Have and read the merit 2. Estimated cost of $20 for supplies Outdoor Skills Area 1. Have and read the merit Outdoor Skills Area 1. Have and read the merit Soil & Water Conservation Wilderness Survival Fishing Camping Nature Area 1. Have and read the merit Outdoor Skills Area 1. Have and read the merit Outdoor Skills Area 1. Have and read the merit 2. Complete requirement #9 prior to attending camp Outdoor Skills Area Outdoor Skills Area Fly Fishing Registrations completed online. Visit lvacbsa.org for details Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 14

17 Scout Name Block A Block B Block C Block D Block E E 2:30 pm A 9:00 am B 10:00 am C 11:00 am D 1:30 pm See Director Other Aquatics Handicraft Shooting Sports Nature Outdoor Skills Class Block and Time Pathfinder (3 Block Class) Climbing (You cannot complete this Badge at camp) First Aid (2 Block Class, Limit of 15) Canoeing (2 Block Class) Rowing (2 Block Class) Kayaking (2 Block Class) Lifesaving (2 Block Class) Swimming Beginning Swimming Basketry Leatherwork Woodcarving Textile Archery (Limit of 16 per) Rifle Shooting (2 Hour Block, Limit of 32 Per) Shotgun Shooting (2 Block Class, Limit of 16 Per) Astronomy (Evening Class) Environmental Science (2 Block Class) Geology Fish and Wildlife Management Forestry Mammal Study Nature Reptile and Amphibian Soil and Water Conservation Geocaching Indian Lore Orienteering Pioneering Wilderness Survival Page 15 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

18 USE OF CHEMICAL FUELS AND STOVES The following policy on the use of chemical fuels is from the Boy Scouts of America National Office: Knowledgeable adult supervision must be provided when Scouts are involved in the handling of chemical fuels. No chemical fueled lantern or stove is to be used inside a tent. Empty liquid petroleum cylinders should be returned home or to base camp. They may explode when heated and therefore must never be put in fireplaces or with burnable trash. The use of liquid fuels for starting any type of fire is prohibited. Refill liquid gas stoves and lanterns a safe distance from any flames, including other stoves and campfires. Never fuel or ignite a stove or lantern in a tent. Do not leave a lighted stove or lantern unattended SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND AWARDS Kimball Scout Reservation has three special awards for individuals that will test the skills of first year campers or fourth year campers. The awards are presented at the discretion of the unit leader. The awards are Potosi Pete Award, Potosi Pete Silver Award, and Potosi Pete Gold Award. This year we are adding a new troop award called the Commissioner s Award. These awards are challenging and can be earned by Scouts and leaders. Following are the guidelines for each award. Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 16

19 Potosi Pete Bronze Award Requirement 1. Attend Camp for 6 days and 5 nights 2. Complete a commisioner approved 2-hour service project 3. Sing in a unit song at flags (prearrange with Program Director) 4. Complete assigned duties 5. Participate in a unit activity 6. Take camp orientation tour 7. Do a good turn 8. Complete a merit badge Potosi Pete Silver Award Requirement 1. Earn the Potosi Pete Bronze Award 2. Complete 8 of the following: a. Tie 5 of the 8 basic knots b. Complete 1 handicraft project c. Teach a Scout skill to 2 or more scouts d. Complete 1 additional merit badge e. Point out 4 constellations f. Participate as a leader in a unit activity g. Swim a quarter of a mile h. Shoot at the archery range i. Complete a commisioner approved assignment given by a leader j. Complete one Cat Eye course k. Participate in a special program l. Swim a quarter of a mile Potosi Pete Gold Award Requirement 1. Earn the Potosi Pete Silver Award 2. Attend Monday and Friday campfires in full BSA uniform 3. Complete 7 of the following: a. Go mountain biking b. Climb Potosi Peak c. Paul Bunyon Award d. Pioneering project e. One mile swim h. Earn Polar Bear Award g. Hike Fortress Peak h. Complete two Cat Eye courses i. Hike Brown's Crossing Nature Trail j. Participate in a geocaching event Page 17 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

20 Want to really set your troop apart? Earn the Commissioner s Award! Commissioner's Award Requirements (Complete 8 of 10) 1. More than 50% of your unit must earn a Potosi Pete Award 2. Must have at least two registered leaders in camp all week 3. Four day average of 75 or better on campsite inspections 4. Participate in at least two of the following as a unit: a. Cat Eye b. Brown's Crossing Trail c. Fortress Peak Trek d. Highline Trail e. Ponderosa Trail f. Potosi Mine Hike g. Potosi Peak Hike 5. Attend the opening and closing campfires as a troop 6. Attend the Sunday or Monday Senior Patrol Leaders' meeting (accompanied by Scoutmasters) 7. Post your unit's program schedule and merit badge schedule on bulletin board 8. Senior Patrol Leader or Crew officer conducts daily pre-inspections of campsites 9. At least one adult leader attends the daily Scoutmaster meetings. 10. Participate in a Kolob Hike, or a hike that takes place day or night. CAT EYE This evening compass course is an introductory hike designed to provide experience and adventure on the trail for boys who are new to Scouting and Kimball Scout Reservation. They will enjoy thinking that any one of the florescent eyes might be the real thing (AND IT MIGHT BE!!). The trail becomes difficult at times and hiking them will give you and your Scouts a challenge. A FEW HINTS FOR THE CAT EYE: 1. Take along flashlights with good batteries 2. Arrange your Scouts in patrols. Each patrol looks for and spots one set of eyes glowing in the distance, leads the troop there, and retires to the rear. This way, all the boys get several turns. 3. Watch for eyes of various colors. Many will be red, but others may be white, green, or yellow. 4. Upon reaching a pair of eyes, STOP... take your next compass reading, continue along what appears to be the beaten path the eyes are moved frequently to keep the trails fresh and interesting. 5. 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 you spotted. 6. The end of each trail is a definite location and requires a written answer Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 18

21 A SPECIAL NOTE TO LEADERS The quality of the experience of the first-year Scouts you bring to camp is dependent upon the success they achieve at Kimball Scout Reservation. Scouts are eager to earn merit badges and rank advancement. Our goal is to be a resource for you and them in the quest for both. The PATHFINDER PROGRAM is just the place for your first-year Scouts. The Scoutmaster and Scout determine the Scout s needs and signs him up to the right group. A Scout should only be enrolled in Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class program. Each group acquires a unique set of skills that are specific to that rank. Pathfinder programs are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon each day. Scouts will meet their Pathfinder guide at 9:00 a.m. at the Pathfinder area. KIMBALL SCOUT RESERVATION SPECIAL EVENTS There are several new features of summer camp including the Climbing Wall, Mountain Bike trails, Fortress Peak Hike and the Potosi Ghost Town Hike. Honor Trail will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. It starts across from the Handycraft area. Aquatics Carnival will be held at the pool Wednesday evenings starting at 7:00 p.m. Meet and get ready at the Pool. Potosi Pete s Run is held on Thursday at 7 p.m. Meet at the Potosi Pete s Trading Post. BSA LIFEGUARD Those wishing to be qualified as a BSA lifeguard may do so at Kimball Scout Reservation. Youth must be 16 years or older and have their CPR certification prior to attending camp. Sign-up with the aquatics director. GEOCACHING Want to try GEOCACHING? Here are a few keys to unlock the secrets of Potosi Pete s Cache of silver. The tools used for geocaching are maps and a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) unit. The GPS unit will help you determine the directions but the ability to understand a map will help you gain knowledge of the terrain. The cache or treasure can be of real value or a trinket to be discovered and a log book to record your find. In our case, the treasure and locations will change from time to time, however it will stay within the boundaries of Kimball Scout Reservation. During your week at Kimball Scout, work with the staff in the Outdoor Skills area to learn how to read and use a map and compass. For practice use these skills on all of the cat eye trails. They will also teach you how to use a GPS (you can bring your own). Once you can read a map and use the GPS to determine coordinates, select two partners (take at least a quart of water of water each with you) and set out to find the treasure. Locate Potosi Pete s Cache, use your map and compass skills to find the hidden treasure. Remember Kimball Scout Reservation is 1120 acres and Potosi Pete s cache could be anywhere! There is also a cache at Fortress Peak. POTOSI PETE S CACHE For many decades pirates, adventurers and miners hid valuables in a secret cache that only they knew about. Sometimes they were lost to memory but sometimes the infamous map with an X marking the treasured location was the only way to find the cache. Like any good miner of his day, Potosi Pete was rumored to have a hidden treasure of silver from the nearby mines. The tales of hidden silver caused many to scour Mt. Potosi with dreams of wealth. Many left the mountain with tales of woe and regret. Page 19 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

22 Those that did not live in the wilderness could not follow the trails. As time has gone by it has been discovered that Pete left many marks to guide the way but it took learning and practice to uncover the secrets of finding Pete s long sought after silver cache. The way to unlock the secret is. SPECIAL NOTE: Do not remove the cache, just leave a note that you were there with the date and time. MILE SWIM An opportunity for Scouts to earn the BSA Mile Swim Award. Each swimmer will need a spotter. Sign-up with the aquatics director. MARKSMANSHIP TRAIL Scouts try their luck shooting our black powder rifles. This program is for third and fourth year campers. Sign-up with the shooting sports director. SNORKELING BSA Earn your snorkeling award at Kimball Scout Reservation s great swimming pool. Sign-up with the aquatics director. SAFE SWIM DEFENSE/SAFETY AFLOAT The required procedure for conducting group swims and other aquatic activities will be offered at a Scoutmaster meeting. knowledge of the Scoutmaster. 2. Camp is an outdoor nature experience. Personal items such as radios, stereos, mp3 players, electronic games, etc. are strictly prohibited at camp. A Scout will be distracted and cheated out of a full outdoor experience by these types of items. 3. Do not bring rifles, ammunition, bows and arrows to camp. The camp provides these items for earning the merit badges, and for recreational shooting. Personal firearms and bows will be permitted in camp only if the camp director has granted prior approval. All personal firearms and archery equipment will be stored under lock and key at the ranges, and must be checked in to the shooting sports director upon arrival at camp. 4. No fireworks may be brought to or used at camp. 5. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are allowed on BSA property. 6. Scouts must stay out of other troop campsites unless invited. Off-limits include: camp ranger s home and yard, maintenance area and staff city. 7. All fires at the fire bowl must be tended at all times. 8. All liquid fuels must be stored in a designated area under adult supervision. POLAR BEAR Early morning swim at 6:00 a.m. every morning. BEGINNING SWIMMING CLASS Designed to teach Scouts how to swim. 9. No flames of any kind in tent. 10. No sheath knives allowed in camp. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CAMPSITE AND LATRINE AREA BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT. HERE ARE A FEW EXTRA REMINDERS 1. Scouts should have no reason to leave camp, but if leaving is necessary, they must be under the From I15, take the Blue Diamond Highway to direction of one of their adult leaders. It is also Pahrum or Route 160. The turn off is 17 miles. Look necessary to notify the camp director or one of for the green sign BSA Camp. After you leave the his representatives. Scouts leaving camp must highway, the gate to camp is 1 mile. be signed out by a parent or guardian with prior Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 20

23 CAMP NECESSITIES Tent (if not provided at campsite) Cot or bed Ground cloth, air mattress or foam pad Merit Badge Books Writing paper & pen or pencil Sunscreen SUGGESTED EXTRAS Sunglasses Compass Canteen GPS if you have one Bible, or Prayer Book DON T FORGET Doctor signed Annual Health and Medical Form for each person at camp PERSONAL ITEMS NEEDED Scout uniform (Pants and shirt) Personalized camp tshirt - ordered before hand Poncho or rain gear T-shirts (camp T-shirts for sale at camp- limited sizes) Underwear (5 or more) Hiking boots and heavy socks Extra socks (1 pair per day) Work gloves Scout Handbook Camera and film Spending money ($50.00) Plastic bag for dirty clothes Watch Jacket or sweater Rugged pants (jeans) Hat or visor Tennis shoes Swimming trunks Pajamas HAWAIIAN SHIRTS FOR FRIDAY WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP TOILET KIT Toothbrush and toothpaste Comb or brush Shaving gear (?) Sleeping bag Flashlight (fresh batteries) Soap Chapstick or lip balm Bath towel(s) and wash cloth(s) Deodorant We suggest the boys bring $50 cash to cover the cost of materials, drinks etc. ADDITIONAL COSTS $15.00 Space Exploration $15.00 for a box of Shotgun Ammunition $ 0.50 Rifle Costs, includes 5 shots and target $ 5.00 Leatherwork $20.00 Indian Lore $15.00 Basketry $ 5.00 Wood Carving $ 3.00 Kimball Fishing License $30.00 NRA Marksmanship WE SUGGEST EACH ITEM OF CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT BE LABELED WITH THE BOY S NAME, ADDRESS, AND TROOP NUMBER Have your Health Form, swim suit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen out when you first arrive. Do not pack these items in your backpack. The Heath Recheck and the swim check will be the first items of business when you arrive at camp! Page 21 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

24 PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CAMPSITE AND LATRINE AREA BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT DIRECTIONS From I15, take the Blue Diamond Highway to Pahrump (Highway 160). Look for the green BSA Camp sign on the left. Physical Address: Mt. Potosi Canyon Road Las Vegas NV GPS: 35 degrees 57 minutes 174 seconds by 115 degrees 28 minutes 145 seconds. Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015 Page 22

25 THE LEGEND OF POTOSI PETE In the early 1840 s, many prospectors set out to seek their fortune in the hills near Las Vegas, Nevada where they mined for lead to make ammunition. One miner, Pete, discovered that the lead mined on his claim was of very poor quality and no one would buy it and he became very discouraged. As he sat with the other miners around the campfire one night, he told a nearby miner, Silver Pan Dan, about his predicament. Later that evening, Silver Pan Dan and his buddy, Jerk Water Jake, went quietly to Pete s claim to examine his lead. Sure enough, Dan discovered that Pete s claim produced poor lead because of the large amount of silver in it. Silver was a much more valuable commodity than lead and would sell at a much higher price. Silver Pan Dan and Jerk Water Jake decided to steal Pete s claim. Together they vowed that if Pete didn t give up his claim and leave for California the next day, they would shoot him. However, as luck would have it, Chief Yuma, of the local Potosi Indian tribe, overheard Silver Pan Dan plotting with Jerk Water Jake. The old Indian chief quickly warned Pete about the plot to steal his claim and the valuable silver. Pete decided to beat the two miners at their own game, so he sent for the marshal to arrest Dan and Jake. When Pete, the marshal, and the Indian chief, confronted Silver Pan Dan and Jerk Water Jake, Jake tried to blame Dan for their evil plot. In a fit of range Silver Pan Dan shot Jerk Water Jake dead and made his escape toward the Indian village. As he passed through the teepees, Dan saw the chief s beautiful daughter, White Dove, on her pony. Coming up silently behind her, Dan quickly mounted the pony and rode off into the mountain, taking the Indian princess as his hostage. He hid out in the caves overlooking the Potosi valley. The marshal, Pete, and Chief Yuma were immediately on Dan s trail. Scaling the cliffs above the hideout cave, Pete waited for a signal from the marshal and the chief. At the same moment, the three of them entered the cave, took Silver Pan Dan prisoner, and set the Indian princess free. Silver Pan Dan was later found guilty of the murder of Jerk Water Jake and hung on the tallest tree on Potosi Mountain, Lynching High Tree. Pete fell in love with White Dove and they were married. Several years later, due to dry conditions, the Potosi tribe found no game to hunt and fell on very difficult times. Pete generously used the silver from his mine to help the Indians. The grateful chief made Pete a full brother of the Potosi tribe and he became known as Potosi Pete. Page 23 Kimball Scout Reservation Leader s Guide 2015

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28 The Nebagamon Lodge Order of the Arrow has provided this 2015 Leader s Guide to help you create a memorable outdoor experience for your Scouts. Las Vegas Area Council, Boy Scouts of America 7220 South Paradise Road Las Vegas, Nevada Fax