THREE HARBORS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2017 CUB SCOUT. Summer Camp Guide

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1 THREE HARBORS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2017 CUB SCOUT Summer Camp Guide

2 THREE HARBORS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2017 CUB SCOUT Summer Camp Guide CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION Contact Information... 3 Welcome to Camp... 4 Why Cub Scout Summer Programs? CAMP PROGRAMS Features for Day Camps Weekend Family Camps Resident Camps Specialty Camp Programs GENERAL INFORMATION General Camp Information Camp Rules Packing for Camp Financial Information Food Service Transportation Health and Safety Weather Preparing for Summer Camp Indian Mound Scout Reservation (IMR) Camp OH-DA-KO-TA (ODKT) All key staff members are trained through the BSA National Camp School and many staff members are CPR and first aid trained. The kitchen facility at the dining hall is held to the highest state and local standards, as well as those of the National Council. Three Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America operates in compliance with all relevant laws, codes, ordinances, statutes and regulations. The council does not unlawfully discriminate with respect to employment, volunteer participation or the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, disability or handicapped status, veteran status, marital status or political affiliation. Council policy forbids sexual harassment. The council has a right to exclude membership to those whose behavior is inappropriate for the defined mission and values of the council. Any person who believes that a child has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 2

3 REGISTRATION All registration is online at You can register by pack, den or individual Scout and parent. CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM CAMPING DEPARTMENT Program/Camping Assistant: Lisa Held (414) CAMP LOCATIONS Indian Mound Scout Reservation Camp OH-DA-KO-TA Forest Drive 3363 Dyer Lake Road Oconomowoc, WI Burlington, WI Facebook.com/IndianMoundBSA Facebook.com/CampOhDaKoTa WEBSITE All forms, including health and registration forms, and maps can be found on our website. CAMP PROMOTIONS TEAM Fox River District: Rob Thomas (262) Lighthouse District: Andy Nason (262) Gateway District: Derek Alcala (414) Polaris District: Bob Farrell (414) Heart of Milwaukee District: Lyle Strahota (414) Root River District: Tim Soczka (414) Iron Horse District: Douglas Johnson (414) Southshore District: Derek Alcala (414)

4 WELCOME TO CAMP! Welcome to Cub Scout Summer Camp 2017! We are excited for you to join us this year. This Summer Camp Guide will help you and your pack have a fun-filled camping experience at Indian Mound Scout Reservation and Camp OH-DA-KO-TA! Please share this information with other parents and leaders. The outdoor program is one of the most appealing features of Scouting and is a great experience for Scouts and adults alike. Come along and enjoy swimming, archery, craft skills and more as your Scouts explore the great outdoors! Indian Mound Scout Reservation and Camp OH-DA-KO-TA have some exciting features and we can t wait for you to experience them with us. Traditional day, weekend and resident camps are available, but, as an added bonus, we are offering plenty of specialty camps to appeal to the interests of almost any Cub Scout! Both camps have tons of equipment for use this summer, including boats for an expanded aquatics program, rock-throwing ranges and much more! Both waterfronts have been upgraded with new beach fronts and fencing. Our staff has years of experience leading Cub Scouts in summertime adventures. Sincerely, Robert Garrett Outdoor Program and Facilities Director Indian Mound Scout Reservation Brittany Burmeister Summer Camp Director Camp OH-DA-KO-TA WHY CUB SCOUT SUMMER PROGRAMS? The outdoor program is one of the most appealing features of Cub Scouting. An experience at camp is the highlight of the year. The program facilities and equipment can t be duplicated by a pack on its own. Our camps provide a variety of programs and facilities to match your pack s needs. Advancement opportunities help Cub Scouts make progress on adventures and electives. An enthusiastic, well-trained staff is available to help with a program that is full of fun and learning. Strict health and safety standards are maintained at all times. Our camps are licensed by the State of Wisconsin and accredited by the Boy Scouts of America. 4

5 FEATURES FOR 2017 CAMP THEMES We ve planned our day camps and overnight adventures with awesome themes to give your Scouts an experience they will never forget! Our day camps will be centered around the theme of BUILDING HEROES, so dig out your capes and hero gear. Our overnight weekend and resident camp programs will have a knight theme. At Knights of Sherwood Forest your Scouts will have a great time building and launching catapults, medieval games and much more! EXPANDED AQUATICS PROGRAM Our aquatics program has received an exciting overhaul! In addition to the traditional swim period, each session will offer a ROWING day! To assist us with offering the new rowing program while maintaining national safety standards, we will need adult leaders to pass the BSA swimmer test at camp. Therefore, don t forget to pack your own swim suit and towel along with your Scout s gear! SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Check out weekend family camps and resident camps, we ve got plenty of exciting programs to enjoy! We have special day and overnight programs to appeal to any Scout s interests. See all of our program offerings starting on page 10 of this guide! Leave NOTHING BUT footprints t a k e NOTHING BUT pictures K I L L NOTHING BUT TIME 5

6 FOUR DAY DAY CAMP BUILDING ATTENDEES All Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts may attend. Day camps are open to registered Cub Scouts and parents only; siblings may not attend day camps. HER ES LOCATION Camp OH-DA-KO-TA Burlington, WI 6 ODKT DATES Monday-Thursday, June 19-22, 2017 Monday-Thursday, June 29-29, 2017 Monday-Thursday, July 10-13, 2017 Monday-Thursday, July 17-20, 2017 Monday-Thursday, July 24-27, 2017

7 BUILDING HEROES Scouts attending day camp will learn what it means to be a hero and use their newfound knowledge to impact the world around them. Day camp is the perfect way for your Cub Scout, den or pack to play and stay active throughout the summer! Scouts will participate in activities and adventures that feature a Building Heroes theme and engage their senses in a way that creates an experience of a lifetime. A great time will be had by all! Den leaders, we encourage you to bring your entire den to camp. Make sure to have your den flags and cheers ready! ACTIVITIES BB guns, archery and swimming. TIMES Check in: 8:15 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Program ends: 4:00 p.m. FEES Scout Fees: $175 per Cub Scout Scout Early Registration: $160 if paid by May 15, 2017 Price Includes: patch, camp t-shirt, lunches and all program materials Adult Fees: $5 per day or $20 per session TRANSPORTATION Busing is available to bring Scouts and leaders to and from camp each day Bus Fees: $25 per person per week. Buses will transport from Racine/Kenosha to Camp OH-DA-KO-TA MEALS Healthy, kid-friendly meals are served daily by trained certified kitchen staff. Accommodations can be made for special dietary needs (pg. 22). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: Adult supervision is required for each unit. Each grade level must have at least one adult leader, with a minimum of two adult leaders attending from each unit. If that grade level exceeds four Scouts, you must bring additional supervision equaling a minimum of one adult per every four Scouts. 7

8 Weekend FAMILY CAMP KNIGHTS ATTENDEES Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts and their families can attend. LOCATIONS OF SHERWOOD FOREST Indian Mound Scout Reservation Oconomowoc, WI Camp OH-DA-KO-TA Burlington, WI IMR DATES Friday-Sunday, June 16-18, 2017 Friday-Sunday, July 7-9, 2017 Friday-Sunday, July 21-23, 2017 ODKT DATES Friday-Sunday, June 16-18, 2017 Friday-Sunday, June 23-25, 2017 Friday-Sunday, July 7-9, Friday-Sunday, July 28-30, 2017

9 KNIGHTS OF SHERWOOD FOREST Explore new opportunities at Scout camp this summer with a Knights of Sherwood Forest theme at weekend camp! Weekend camps are a great way for Scouts and their families to get into the outdoors, have a blast and spend time together! Weekend camps will offer some advancement, a safe and comfortable camping experience for the whole family and a campwide campfire. Activities offered at resident camp will not be duplicated at weekend camp! ACTIVITIES Knights and their parents (Knights-in-training) shoot archery and BB guns, play medieval games and even test their engineering skills! TIMES Check-in: Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check-out: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Bring your own tent or tents are also available for rent (pg. 21) FEES Scout/Adult Fees: $60 per person Scout/Adult Early Registration: $55 per person if paid by May 15, 2017 Price Includes: patch, meals and program materials Siblings 6 and under are free MEALS Meals will be provided. Friday evening: Cracker Barrel (snack) Saturday: All meals Sunday: Breakfast Healthy, kid-friendly meals are served daily by trained certified kitchen staff. Accommodations can be made for special dietary needs (pg. 22). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: According to the Guide to Safe Scouting, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. In special circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian is not able to attend an overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA who is a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional non-family member youth. 9

10 RESIDENT CAMP 4-DAY 3-NIGHT Adventure World ATTENDEES Wolves, Bears, Webelos, Arrow of Light Scouts and parents can attend. LOCATION Indian Mound Scout Reservation Oconomowoc, WI IMR DATES Thursday-Sunday, June 29 - July 2, 2017 TIMES Check-in Day One: Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Check-out Day Four: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 10 OUTPOST DETAILS (next page)

11 ADVENTURE WORLD Resident camp is a great experience to involve Cub Scouts in a four-day, three-night camp experience with an Adventure World theme! Scouts will be working on their Scout skills and completing great crafts to remember their resident camp experience in style! Arrow of Light Scouts will receive a specialized overnight outpost program during the final evening where they will get their first glimpse into what it is like to live like a Boy Scout! Advancement and FUN will be offered. Activities offered at Resident camp will not be duplicated at weekend camp! ACTIVITIES Swimming, shooting, camp-wide campfire, campfire group skits/songs, competitive camp-wide games and crafts. FEES Scout Fees: $190 per person Scout Early Registration: $180 per person if paid by May 15, 2017 Price Includes: patch, meals and program materials. Adult Fees: $65 per person SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Bring your own tent or tents are also available for rent (pg. 21) MEALS Meals will be provided. Day One: Cracker Barrel (snack) Day Two and three: all meals Day Four: breakfast Healthy, kid-friendly meals are served daily by trained certified kitchen staff. Accommodations can be made for special dietary needs (pg. 22). PARENT/LEADER MEETING: Wednesday, May 17, :00 p.m. - Milwaukee Scout Service Center ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: Adult supervision is required for each unit! Each grade level must have at least one adult leader, with a minimum of two adult leaders attending from each unit. National Standard: The minimum leadership requirements for any Cub Scout unit attending resident camp is a ratio of two adults to a maximum of eight boys and one additional adult for each four boys (or part thereof). 11

12 RESIDENT CAMP OUTPOST DETAILS (CONTINUED) Arrow of Light Scouts have the special opportunity to participate in our exciting outpost program at Resident Camp. The outpost program at Indian Mound Scout Reservation will challenge the skills of our Arrow of Light Scouts and maybe even their parents! Below is some basic information about our outpost program. All notes are subject to change. A finalized outpost plan will be shared with adults at the Resident Camp leaders May 17th meeting and will be posted online at SCHEDULE On the afternoon of the third day of resident camp, Arrow of Light Scouts will pack up their belongings and prepare for the outpost. Campers and their leaders are encouraged to leave non-essential camping gear in their vehicles overnight and only pack what will be needed for one night in Camp Lazynski. Camp Lazynski is a short hike away located just west of the main activities at resident camp. Scouts and leaders will arrive at the outpost campsites and will be met there by the outpost staff. The program will continue for Arrow of Light Scouts in Camp Lazynski through the night and into the final morning of camp. PROGRAM The outpost program will be filled with fun and exciting Scout skills to prepare Arrow of Light Scouts for their transition into the Boy Scout program. Among other skills, Scouts will learn to prepare camp meals by making their own dinners! The evening program will feature games, a Scout s Own service and evening campfires. In the morning, outpost participants will break camp, clean up according to the principles of Leave No Trace and head back to Camp Doerr. Breakfast will be served at Camp Lazynski before departing from the outpost site. Campers will be able to participate in the closing program along with the rest of camp, and will check out by 11:00 a.m. RESIDENT CAMP INFORMATION MEETING All parents and leaders who have Scouts attending resident camp are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 17, The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee Scout Service Center. We will also have a conference line available to those who cannot make it to the meeting in person. At the parent/leader meeting, information will be shared about the resident camp program and the Arrow of Light outpost. Camp managers will be available to answer questions. Please be sure to visit our website at for more outpost information coming this spring! 12

13 TRAILBLAZER DAY Shooting sports are a favorite, no matter what age. Trailblazer day gives your Scouts the opportunity to improve their shooting skills in the perfect camp setting! ATTENDEES Registered Scouts and parents can attend. Sorry, no siblings allowed at this event. LOCATIONS Indian Mound Scout Reservation Oconomowoc, WI Camp OH-DA-KO-TA Burlington, WI IMR DATE Saturday, July 15, 2017 ODKT DATE Saturday, June 24, 2017 FEES Scout Fees: $50 per person Scout Early Registration: $45 per person if paid by May 15, 2017 Price Includes: patch, lunch and program materials Adult Fees: $5 per person MEALS Lunch will be provided. Healthy, kid-friendly meals are served daily by trained certified kitchen staff. Accommodations can be made for special dietary needs (pg. 22). TIMES Check-in: 8:15 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Check-out: Program ends 4:00 p.m. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: Adult supervision is required for each unit! Each grade level must have at least one adult leader, with a minimum of two adult leaders attending from each unit. Additional adults are welcome and encouraged! 13

14 FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join us at camp for an evening of life-sized games! Bring the whole family to experience your favorite games like never before! These games are just like your board games at home, but re-crated in megasize. So much fun, you really can t miss! (Note: there will NOT be shooting sports during this program.) ATTENDEES Open to the whole family and community LOCATIONS Indian Mound Scout Reservation Oconomowoc, WI Camp OH-DA-KO-TA Burlington, WI IMR DATE Friday, June 23, 2017 ODKT DATE Sunday, July 16, 2017 FEES Scout/Sibling Fees: $10 per person Price includes patch and program materials Adults and siblings 6 and under are free TIMES Check-in/out: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: Adult supervision is required for each unit! Each Scout family must have at least one adult parent or guardian in attendance. Additional adults are welcome and encouraged! 14

15 STEM WEEKEND CAMP Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. STEM is an exciting science based program focusing on the fundamentals with fun events such as shooting sports thrown in. ATTENDEES Registered Cub and Boy Scouts and parents only. Sorry, no siblings allowed at this event. LOCATIONS Indian Mound Scout Reservation Oconomowoc, WI Camp OH-DA-KO-TA Burlington, WI FEES Scout/Adult Fees: $60 per person Scout Early Registration: $55 per person if paid by May 15, 2017 Price Includes: patch, meals and program materials. TIMES Check-in: Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check-out: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. IMR DATES Friday-Sunday, July 14-16, 2017 ODKT DATES Friday-Sunday, June 30- July 2, 2017 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Bring your own tent or tents are also available for rent (pg. 21) MEALS Meals will be provided Friday: Cracker Barrel (snack). Saturday: All meals Sunday: Breakfast Healthy, kid-friendly meals are served daily by trained certified kitchen staff. Accommodations can be made for special dietary needs (pg. 22). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: According to the Guide to Safe Scouting, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. In special circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian is not able to attend an overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA who is a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional non-family member youth. 15

16 WATER FUN WEEKEND CAMP Swimming! Rowing! Water carnival! Slip n slide! Come prepared to get wet and maybe a bit muddy. Shooting sports are also part of this exciting weekend! ATTENDEES Registered Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and parents only. Sorry, no siblings at this event. LOCATION Indian Mound Scout Reservation Oconomowoc, WI FEES Scout/Adult Fees: $60 per person. Early Registration: $55 per person if paid by May 15, Price Includes: patch, meals and program materials. TIMES Check-in: Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check-out: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. IMR DATES Friday-Sunday, July 28-30, SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Bring your own tent or tents are also available for rent (pg. 21) MEALS Meals will be provided Friday: Cracker Barrel (snack). Saturday: All meals Sunday: Breakfast Healthy, kid-friendly meals are served daily by trained certified kitchen staff. Accommodations can be made for special dietary needs (pg. 22). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: According to the Guide to Safe Scouting, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. In special circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian is not able to attend an overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA who is a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional non-family member youth. 16

17 WILDERNESS WEEKEND Have you ever wanted the opportunity to build your own outdoor shelter and learn some serious wilderness skills? Your opportunity has arrived for an experience and your Cub Scouts will never forget! Shooting sports is part of this program. ATTENDEES Registered Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts and parents can attend. Sorry, no siblings at this event. ODKT DATES Friday - Sunday, July 21-23, LOCATION Camp OH-DA-KO-TA, Burlington, WI FEES Scout/Adult Fees: $60 per person. Early Registration: $55 per person if paid by May 15, Price Includes: patch, meals and program materials. TIMES Check-in: Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check-out: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Bring your own tent or tents are also available for rent (pg. 21) MEALS Meals will be provided Friday: Cracker Barrel (snack). Saturday: All meals Sunday: Breakfast Healthy, kid-friendly meals are served daily by trained certified kitchen staff. Accommodations can be made for special dietary needs (pg. 22). ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS: According to the Guide to Safe Scouting, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. In special circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian is not able to attend an overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA who is a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional non-family member youth. 17

18 GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION ADVANCEMENT Cub Scouts who participate in summer camp activities may qualify for advancements under the Cub Scouting program. A list of the advancements that the Scouts may accomplish at summer camp will be listed on the website. This list will also be available at the leaders meetings each morning at camp. TRADING POST Each camp operates a well-stocked store that will be open each day. Items include craft supplies, camp souvenirs, candy, soda, snack items, Scouting literature, camp t-shirts and camp activity patches. Most youth spend between $30-40 at our trading post. LETTER TO EMPLOYER Three Harbors Council, at your request, will write a letter to your company or supervisor telling them you took your time to volunteer to make a summer program available to boys. Request forms will be available at the office at camp. LOST AND FOUND All lost and found items are kept in the camp office. If you find something, please give it to a staff member or bring it to the camp office. If you lose something, please alert the camp staff as soon as possible. Any items unclaimed by October 1, 2017 will be disposed of or donated. RELIGIOUS SERVICES Each overnight camp session will include a multi-faith religious service. If you would like to attend services specific to your faith, the camp management can help you find a place of worship near camp. CAMP CHECK-IN PROCEDURES Upon arrival at camp, please check in at the camp office. To reduce congestion, we recommend sending one leader to check in your group. When checking in, please be sure to turn in a medical form for each participant, including adults. Health forms will not be returned, so please make copies for your records before you arrive at camp. During the check-in process, you will receive participant wristbands, maps, schedules and any other pertinent information. For overnight camps, you will be assigned to a campsite and shown how to get there in your vehicle. Once you arrive at your site, please unload your car and then promptly return it to the parking lot. CAMP CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES At the end of each camp session, you will be asked to fill out a survey evaluating your experiences at camp. We ask that you complete these evaluations so that we can improve our program and structure to make camp the best it possibly can be. As you leave camp on the last day, one leader from each unit will be given the event patches for the entire group. Please be sure to officially check out of camp at the camp office on your way out. 18

19 CAMP RULES GENERAL RULES FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL CAMPERS: BSA policy requires two-deep leadership for all Scout outings and campouts. Please see each camp program description for detailed adult supervision requirements. No alcoholic beverages, marijuana, or other illegal substances are permitted on camp property. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy. Violation of this National Policy will result in dismissal from camp and forfeiture of all fees and the possible involvement of law enforcement officials. Smoking or chewing tobacco, including the use of smokeless devices such as e-cigarettes or vaporizers, is only allowed in the designated smoking areas, and only when there are no youth (campers or staff) present. Smoking in any buildings, program areas or on any trails is prohibited. Personal firearms, including archery equipment, are not permitted. No flames, fires or fuels of any kind are permitted inside tents. No fireworks of any kind are permitted on camp property. No pets are allowed in camp. Closed-toe shoes are required in camp at all times. Sandals/flip-flops are only allowed in the shower. Sheath knives are not allowed. No knife games are allowed. No running in camp (except for the athletic field). We ask all adults and youth to help keep camp safe. All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas. Only authorized vehicles are allowed in campsites or on the roads. All visitors must check in at the camp office and receive proper visitor identification. All participants must check out at the camp office before departing for any period of time. Take good care of camp facilities and equipment. Units or individual campers will be charged for defaced property and loss or damage to equipment. 19

20 PACKING FOR CAMP ALL CAMPS Completed Annual Health and Medical Record All youth AND adults must have a health form Parts A and B are required for all camps Part C is also required for resident camp Comfortable, closed-toe shoes (no sandals) Spending money Reusable water bottle Insect repellent Sunscreen Swimsuit & towel (for youth AND adults) Day pack Dress for the weather (ie. rain gear) ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPS Sleeping bag or blankets and pillow Clothes for each day, plus a spare change of clothing Rain gear Sweater or jacket Toiletry kit Tent (tents are also available for rent) Flashlight BSA uniform (for dinner and flag ceremonies) OPTIONAL SUPPLIES Camera Lawn chair/camp chair Lantern (battery powered only) Fishing pole & tackle PROHIBITED ITEMS Sheath knives, fireworks, pets and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Personal firearms, including archery and other shooting sports equipment, are not allowed on camp property. Be prepared to camp rain or shine! 20

21 FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION All registration will be done online at Payments will not be accepted at camp. FEES AND EARLY BIRD SPECIAL The registration fees are listed in each program section of this Parents Guide. Take advantage of the early bird fee by registering before May 15, REFUND POLICY Fees are not refundable less than 14 days before the event. For refunds, please contact Lisa Held at CAMPERSHIPS Financial assistance is available for all Scouts who need help to pay for camp. A campership requires personal financial contribution. Please see the campership application for more information. Campership applications may be downloaded from Please turn in all campership requests no later than April 30, Those received after April 30th will be reviewed, but may not receive a campership due to funding. OVERNIGHT ARRANGEMENTS TENT CAMPING Provide your own tent Tents are available for rent ($10 each for the length of your stay) Tents can only be occupied by Scout s parents or guardians. Non-family members/guardians are not to share the same tent as Scouts. 21

22 FOOD SERVICE All meals are planned with young peoples tastes in mind. All meals are approved by a registered dietitian. Tentative camp menus will be posted at by June 1st. Meals are subject to change based on availability. MEAL PREPARATION All meals are prepared and served in the dining hall by staff trained in food preparation safety. Some cooking will be done in program areas or in campsites as a part of the camp program. During resident camp, Arrow of Light Scouts will cook at least one meal in sites with the assistance of leaders and staff as a part of the outpost program. MEALTIME DRESS CODE Shorts and t-shirts may be worn at meals. Scout uniforms are highly encouraged at dinner time. Swimsuits will not be allowed in the dining hall at any time. Closed-toe shoes must be worn everywhere in camp at all times. SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS If you have special dietary needs, please contact our staff so proper accommodations can be made. For Indian Mound Scout Reservation, contact Lisa Held at Lisa.Held@Scouting.org. For Camp OH-DA-KO-TA, contact Brittany Burmeister at Brittany.Burmeister@Scouting.org. TRANSPORTATION Most packs either carpool or use buses. PARKING is available at each camp. No vehicles will be allowed in camp past the parking lot, except to unload gear at campsites. BUSING For our four-day day camps, we will have a busing option from Racine/Kenosha to Camp OH-DA-KO-TA for an additional $25 per person. You may sign up during your registration process online. PERSONAL VEHICLES It is imperative that National Standards be observed. Please see below for pertinent driving information from the Guide to Safe Scouting. The full list of transportation guidelines and ALL Safe Scouting guidelines can be found at 22

23 HEALTH AND SAFETY ANNUAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RECORD A completed Annual Health and Medical Record is required for all participants at camp regardless of age or duration of stay. All medical forms must have been completed and signed within the last 12 months. State law requires that these records be retained for at least two years; therefore, medical forms will not be returned at the end of camp. Please make copies of medical forms before submitting them at camp. Parts A and B are required for all camps. Part C is required for Resident Camp. Each participant s Annual Health and Medical Record must include an emergency contact for someone who is not at camp. An injured or ill youth may not be able to provide this information. The emergency contact person should NOT be a leader staying in camp, but should be an additional parent/guardian/relative, etc. CAMP MEDICAL SERVICES Each camp employs qualified medical personnel and has a well-stocked medical office. In addition, most staff members are certified in basic first aid and CPR. Minor scrapes, insect bites and bruises are handled in camp. In the event of a serious injury or illness, emergency services personnel will be contacted and participants will be sent to the nearest hospital. MEDICATIONS Wisconsin State Law: All medications brought to camp must be their original containers, labeled to include the name of the camper, name of the medication, dosage, frequency of administration and the route of administration. All medication prescribed by a physician shall, in addition, be labeled to include the name of the prescribing physician, prescription number, date prescribed, possible adverse reactions, specific conditions when contact should be made with the physician and other special instructions as needed. All medication brought to camp by a camper under 18 years of age shall be kept in a locked unit and shall be administered by the camp medical staff. Exception: When a camp s facilities are used for a program of three nights or less [all of this year s camps meet this exception], an adult leader of the group may keep all medications brought to camp by a camper under 18 years of age in a locked unit. The adult leader shall be responsible for the administration of the medications. All medications administered must be recorded on the Routine Drug Administration Record, which must be submitted to the medical officer at the end of camp. This form will be provided at camp. Emergency medications, such as inhalers, EPI-Pens and heart medication, may be carried by a camper or, preferably, an adult leader from his unit. (continued on pg. 24) 23

24 HEALTH AND SAFETY (continued) EMERGENCIES AT CAMP All camp staff members are trained in and practice the procedures for any emergencies that may arise. Emergency procedures will be discussed with participants at the beginning of each camp session. An emergency drill for all campers and leaders will also be held within the first 24 hours of each camp session. In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions posted throughout camp or follow instructions from the camp staff. CAMPER SECURITY PLAN Our camps have policies in place to ensure the safety and security of all campers, leaders and staff members. Part of this plan includes ensuring that everyone in camp is authorized to be there. To be sure that everyone in camp is accounted for, each Scout and leader will be issued a wristband to be worn at all times. If the wristband breaks, please trade it in for a new one. Staff members will wear photo ID badges. Finally, visitors will be issued special visitor tags. If you see someone without proper camper, staff or visitor identification or if you see someone acting suspiciously, please tell a staff member. In addition, each camp has established special procedures for any early pickup of a Scout from camp. If your Scout will be picked up early by someone other than the person who dropped him/her off, please complete a Camper Release Form and turn it in at check-in. When the person arrives to pick up your Scout early, the camp management will check for photo identification before calling for the Scout. AQUATICS SAFETY All aquatics activities in Scouting are conducted in accordance with national policies, including Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. All youth and adult participants are designated as swimmers, beginners, or non-swimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by standardized BSA swim classification tests. Each group is assigned a specific swimming area with depths consistent with those abilities. These tests will be conducted as time allows. Adults must be available to pass the BSA swimmer test to assist with the new boating program at camp. DRIVING THROUGH CAMP Please obey all posted speed limit signs in camp. No vehicles are allowed in camp past the parking lot except to unload gear for overnight camps. Once your gear is unloaded, please promptly return it to the parking lot. All roads must be kept clear for official camp vehicles and in case of emergency. WEATHER INCLIMATE WEATHER All programs will take place at camp, rain or shine with safety guidelines in mind. Every attempt, within common safety guidelines, is made to offer the full outdoor program each day. Special rainy-day or heat-advisory program features may be substituted for some activities in cases of extreme weather. Refunds will not be offered if you choose not to attend based solely on weather. 24

25 LEADERS PREPARING FOR SUMMER CAMP As you busily preparing for your summer program, the following checklist may assist you in finalizing all details so that when summer arrives, you will be ready for fun and adventure! COMPLETE BEFORE FEBRUARY 15 Select the date or dates your pack or dens will attend camp. Unit leaders and committee members should review the Parents Guide. Schedule a camp promotion for your pack. COMPLETE BEFORE MARCH 15 Pack committee and parents should plan for summer camp. Transportation needs Leadership needs Financial needs Obtain health forms from the Milwaukee or Kenosha Scout Service Center or print them at COMPLETE BEFORE APRIL 30 Unit leaders should hold a camp planning meeting with parents to finalize program and leadership. Campership forms are due no later than April 30, 2017 (more information on pg 21). Remind all Scouts and their parents of arrangements, including departure, arrival and return times. COMPLETE BEFORE MAY 15 Registration online for each Scout to receive early bird discounts. Unit committee should check with parents of all Scouts not yet registered to attend camp or to get them registered. COMPLETE BEFORE JUNE 15 Check on final transportation arrangements. Complete any late registrations. Get completed medical forms from parents and copy them to turn in at camp. DAY OF CAMP Take health forms to camp with you and turn in at registration. Enjoy your time at camp! AFTER CAMP Be sure to distribute patches and advancements earned at the first pack meeting after camp. 25

26 INDIAN MOUND SCOUT RESERVATION DIRECT CONTACT Address: Forest Drive Camp Phone: Oconomowoc, WI LOCATION Indian Mound Scout Reservation (IMR) is located on the southern shores of Silver Lake in Oconomowoc, which boasts beautiful, clear water. The reservation is split into two parts: Camp Lazynski to the west and Camp Doerr to the east. Camp Lazynski is left mostly undeveloped and is used for primitive camping, wilderness survival and winter camping. Camp Doerr features ten cabins for year-round lodging, three featured program areas (L.S. Gratz Ship, James Merry Castle and Layden Mining Company Mine), a beautiful waterfront and a dining hall with a 250-person capacity. The camp is 297 acres and was established in Indian Mound Scout Reservation is one of the longest-running Scout camps in the country. DIRECTIONS Take Exit 282 (Highway 67) exit from Interstate 94. From I-94, drive south 1/4 mile on Hwy. 67, turn west (right) on Delafield Road (Co. DR). Take the third right north onto Dousman Road. Follow Dousman Road, pass under I-94 and turn west (left) on Forest Drive. Follow Forest Drive to the fourth right-hand turn into camp entrance. NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CAMP IMR operates as a Cub Scout resident camp during the summer. This means it is annually inspected through the National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP). A nationally-certified camp visitation team, comprised of volunteer camping experts from the region, evaluates all aspects of the camp from program to safety to facilities. This accreditation logo certifies that Indian Mound Scout Reservation meets or exceeds all national camp standards set forth by the Boy Scouts of America. FOLLOW US ON THE WEB! For the latest information about camping at IMR and in Three Harbors Council, visit us online: Facebook.com/IndianMoundBSA 26

27 CAMP OH-DA-KO-TA DIRECT CONTACT Address: 3363 Dyer Lake Road Camp Phone: Burlington, WI LOCATION Camp OH-DA-KO-TA (ODKT) is located just south of the city of Burlington, Wisconsin in Kenosha County. Camp OH-DA-KO-TA is located on the northern shores of Dyer Lake. The property features four cabins for year-round lodging and several large tent camping sites, each with unique scenery and terrain. Home to Fort Dakota and the teepee, Camp OH-DA-KO-TA is a fantastic location to host events of any size from council camporees to district klondikes to individual unit campouts. DIRECTIONS From Milwaukee Follow Highway 36-South out of Milwaukee County. Follow the route for the Burlington bypass (36-S/11-W). Take the Highway P exit south (left). Follow Highway P-South 5.5 miles to the camp entrance on the east (left) side of the road. From Kenosha Follow Highway 50-West to Highway P, then turn north (right). Follow Highway P-North 1.7 miles to the camp entrance on the east (right) side of the road. LOCALLY ACCREDITED CAMP Camp OH-DA-KO-TA is a certified Cub Scout day camp and family camping facility during the summer. The camp is annually evaluated by a local team of regionally certified camping experts. The accreditation team certifies that the camp meets or exceeds all national camp standards. FOLLOW US ON THE WEB! For the latest information about camping at Camp OH-DA-KO-TA and in Three Harbors Council, visit us online: Facebook.com/CampOhDaKoTa 27

28 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Milwaukee, WI Permit No South 84th Street Milwaukee, WI THREE HARBORS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2017 CUB SCOUT Summer Camp Guide