2013 WRC. Webelos Resident Camp Leaders Guide

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1 2013 WRC Webelos Resident Camp Leaders Guide

2 Camp Akela 2013 Webelos Resident Camp is for all Webelos Scouts! It is available for Webelos to attend for two consecutive years, after which the Webelos Scout joins a Boy Scout troop, and attends camp with that troop. Camp Akela adventures are for Webelos, Adult Leaders and Parent Helpers. Note: Cub Scouts, who have finished their Bear rank, are first year Webelos! Camp Akela itself is made up of the Akela Lodge, the Akela Shower House, the Shooting Sports barn, the Schoolhouse pond, the Blue and Gold Amphitheatre, the Parade Grounds and the campsites. Reservations and Camp Fees Reservations should be made as soon as possible. A registration / Health History form must be completed for each person that will be attending camp. The form should be given to the Webelos Den Leader, who will complete the pack/den registration form and mail it to: Buckeye Council, BSA th Street NW Canton, Ohio Forms can be found by going to The cost for this exciting time is only $ per Webelos Scout ($ if outside of Buckeye Council). All adults will pay a $65.00 ($70.00 if outside of Buckeye Council) fee to cover food and recognition costs. The cost for Den Chiefs is the same as for adults ($65 or $70). To ensure proper planning and quality programming, we ask that all reservations be made and fees paid by May 15th, Fees paid in full by May 15, receive a $10 discount! **Each Scout submitting a $25 non-refundable deposit by March 1st will receive an Early Bird gift. Activities Activities will center on the exciting theme of Full STEAM ahead for fun! While camping, boys and adults can participate in numerous activities such as swimming, BB, archery, hiking, crafts and fishing in the well stocked Schoolhouse pond. 1

3 Choose from Twelve Great Sessions! Each session is limited to 90 participants including adults. Register early, so your first session choice is available. Session 1 June Session 2 June Session 3 June Session 4 June Session 5 June 30-July 3 Session 6 July 3-6 (closed) Session 7 July 7-10 Session 9 July Session 10 July Session 11 July Session 12 July Session 13 July Arrival Times Depending on the session, the day of arrival is either Sunday or Wednesday. Please arrive between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY OR LATE. Under no circumstances will anyone be permitted to check in prior to 2:00 pm. Campsite assignments will be made at check in. Check In will take place in the Camp Akela pavilion. Departure Times Depending on the session, the day of departure is either Wednesday or Saturday. You must leave before 10 a.m. so the staff can begin to get ready for the next group. To check out, please see the Akela Camp Director before you leave. At that time you will receive your health history forms and medications, along with your patches for the event. A New Webelos Scout & His Adult Partner Care and feeding of the Webelos Scout and his parent are very important. This is possibly a Scout s first experience away from home and a partner s first time in a camp situation with their Scout. It is the Webelos Leader s duty to see that each new camper, young and old, has a happy, healthy and hearty time at camp. Homesickness should be dealt with by the partner or Webelos Leader or brought to the attention of the Akela Camp Director. The best cure seems to be: Keep them busy with fun stuff! 2

4 Cars in Camp Absolutely no vehicles are permitted through the clearly marked gate into central camp. All equipment brought must be carried back. The only exceptions are designated camp vehicles. All other vehicles must remain in the parking lot. Dietary Needs and Special Medications Special restrictions, physical, dietary, medications or other special needs must be clearly noted on the health history form. Please use a highlighting marker to mark these items for quick attention. All medications must be given to the Akela Camp Director at the time of check-in. The only exceptions are those which must be carried by the person like bee-sting kits and asthma inhalers. All medicines will be returned at the end of the camping session. Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive any medicine. All over the counter medication must be in its original container with a signed note from a parent or guardian stating this medication may be dispensed to the Scout. All prescription medication must be in original containers and will be given at prescribed dosage on the container. Any changes in prescribed dosage must have a note from the prescribing physician on prescription pad or office stationary stating new dosage. No medication can be dispensed if the above conditions are not satisfied. Anyone with a dietary need or an allergy must call the camp Program Secretary at the Buckeye Council office (ext 141) at least two weeks in advance to see that your need is met. 3

5 Health History (Doubles as Registration form) This form is required! Each Webelos scout and adult is required to have a health history form (Parts A & B of the Annual Health and Medical record form) completed no earlier than three months prior to his/her arrival at camp. The Webelos Leader should collect these forms prior to their respective session and should bring the completed health history forms with him to camp. The forms to be used are available at the Council Service Center and online (reference page 1) and will be distributed to packs at the pre-camp planning meeting or District Roundtables. Please check each form for parent signatures and an emergency phone number. No Scout can stay in camp without a signed health history form. Leaders, as well as Scouts, are required to have a health history form. All adult leaders must go through a health check with the pack at check-in. If anyone besides the parent who signed the health history form is to pick up the child, a signed note must be attached to the health history form. Note: For 2013 Camp will require Part C to be completed to attend Uniform Day dress can be casual. Shorts, jeans and T-shirts are fine, but the T-shirt must be scouting related or plain. If in question, don t bring it! Sandals or flip-flops may not be worn outside of the shower house. Closed toe shoes are required in camp! The Webelos scout uniform is the proper dress for the evening meal eaten in the Akela Pavilion and for all retreat ceremonies. Do not wear athletic wear, swim trunks, sweats, etc. Please do not wear hats of any kind during any meal. Leaders: Please set a good example by following the same guidelines. Thanks! Buddy System In accordance with National B.S.A. policy, all Scouts must travel around camp with a buddy. Never should a Webelos Scout be alone. 4

6 What will be provided Meals Tents Cots and Mattresses Program related supplies Fishing poles (on a limited basis, better to bring your own) Archery and BB supplies (do not bring your own) An excellent staff to assist you Suggested List of What to Bring to Camp Pack: At least two (2) adult leaders (one who is 21 years old) Pack flag / USA Flag Pack first aid kit Webelos Scout Handbooks Group Meeting Sparklers (Book of Songs and Skits) Health history forms properly filled out for all campers Lantern(s) 5 gallon cooler Water cooler (ice is available at camp for $1 per bag) Gatorade, Kool-Aid, etc. Dining fly (optional) Den Cooking Gear (one meal will be cooked in campsites) Camper: Signed health history form Duffle bag or backpack Sleeping bag Changes of clothes A jacket 4 scouting or plain T-shirts, 4 pairs of shorts, 6 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of underwear, 1 pair of pants, 1 long sleeve shirt, spare pair of shoes Scout uniform Toiletries Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, hairbrush or comb, soap, shampoo, washcloth, towel, deodorant Camera with film and batteries 5

7 Rain coat Insect repellant (non-aerosol) Swimming gear (Swim trunks and towel) Sunscreen Paper, pencil and Webelos book First Year HAWK award (if applicable) Small, approved knife with Whittlin Chit Spending money for trading post Drinking cup Laundry bag Flashlight with spare batteries Fishing Pole 4 Knot Rope What not to bring to camp Liquid Fuels Policy: Liquid petroleum fuel and compressed gas may be used in camp, under adult supervision but additional storage containers must be checked in with the Akela Camp Director at the time of arrival. They may not be used inside the tent. Propane may be used under a dining fly. More information is available from the Buckeye Council Service Center. Alcohol, Sheath Knives, Tobacco & Radios No alcoholic beverages or drugs are permitted on/at any Scout property or activity. This most definitely includes Scout Camp. Any individual who is under the influence will be asked to leave. No sheath knives are to be brought to camp. This policy includes all campers and leaders. We will not permit or accept tobacco use in camp by anyone under the age of 18. All others are to refrain from using tobacco in tents, on trails, in dining areas or other buildings. Smoking is permitted ONLY in the Camp Akela parking lot. Smoking is not allowed in front of scouts. Set the example. Scouts should NOT bring Cell Phones or other handheld electronic devices to camp. Cellular service is very weak at Seven Ranges, and the nature of camp makes for a hostile environment to electronics. Rather then risk damage to expensive devices, Scouts are required to leave them at home. The Reservation has two separate and dedicated land lines for placing outside calls to parents. Other items not to bring: No weapons including guns, bows, arrows, etc. No fireworks of any kind No offensive or explicit media 6

8 Visitors in Camp Visitors are welcome! If you come to visit, YOU MUST REGISTER at the Camp Akela pavilion, and you must inform the Akela Camp Director when you leave camp. Meals for visitors are to be paid to the Akela Camp Director in advance. Cost: $5.00 Communications Mail: Phone: Scout s name and pack number Camp Akela Seven Ranges Scout Reservation 7070 Meter Road NE Kensington OH FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Camp Akela Buckeye Council Service Center or Leaving Camp Webelos If a need arises for a Webelos Scout to leave the reservation during his camp session, the following policy (in accordance with National BSA Policy) must be followed. This policy has been put into effect in order to protect the safety of all Webelos attending Webelos Resident Camp. The unit leader or his delegate must be advised of the situation by a parent or legal guardian and agree to the dismissal. This should be done with as much advance notice as possible. The unit leader is responsible for the safety of all Webelos during unit functions. The unit leader in all cases prior to the Webelos Scout leaving camp must advise the Akela Camp Director of the situation. A parent or legal guardian, the unit leader and the Webelos Scout must present themselves as a group to the Akela Camp Director or his delegate and file the appropriate release forms available 7

9 in the Reservation Office. Any person other than the parent or legal guardian is unauthorized to transport a Webelos Scout off of the reservation without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, the unit leader and the Akela Camp Director. The Akela Camp Director may request the identification of any person transporting a Webelos Scout off of the reservation. Please give the Akela Camp Director notice of anyone not allowed to take the Scout out of camp. In the event of an emergency requiring immediate medical attention that results in the Webelos Scout being transported from the reservation, the Akela Camp Director or his delegate will promptly notify the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). ADULTS Occasionally the need arises for an adult leader to leave the reservation during their time at camp. In this case, adult leaders MUST make other leaders and the Akela Camp Director aware of their departure and expected time of return. Adults must also sign in and out at the Akela Pavilion. There must be two adult leaders in camp at all times. Youth Protection/Two Deep Leadership In accordance with BSA policy, all dens or packs must have at least two leaders in camp at all times, one of which must be at least 21 years old. Separate shower facilities are provided for leaders and Webelos. Adults may not share sleeping accommodations with boys unless the adult is the boy s natural parent. Leaders are strongly encouraged to have completed Youth Protection training prior to the start of camp. You can take this training online: MyScouting.org. 8

10 Emergency Plan Emergencies include lost campers, lost bather, forest fires, structure fires, floods, earthquakes, chemical spills, tornados, and severe weather. Campers will be notified of an emergency by the following signals: - Continuous ringing of the fire bell, - The cannon being fired three (3) times, - Emergency bugle call being played again and again over the P.A. system. If you are anywhere in Camp Akela, return to your campsite. Stay in your campsite. If you happen to be in Camp Algonkin, either swimming or at the Trading Post, go to the Parade Grounds in front of the Dining Hall. A staff member will be around to check on each pack. Report anyone missing (not in sight) to the staff member. Remain in campsite until told to do so. If any other actions need to be taken, a staff member will come to your campsite and inform the leaders of the situation and the necessary steps to be done. Lost camper Follow the basic emergency plan. Do not go looking for the camper. The only thing worse than a lost camper, is two lost campers. Tornado or severe weather If the weather gets too bad or there is severe weather, campers will be told to report to the Akela Pavilion. Earthquake Unfortunately, we cannot predict earthquakes or give advanced warnings off them. If an earthquake happens, stay calm and report to your campsite. A staff member will be around to see if everyone is all right and check on any damages. Floods If a flood is going to occur while at camp, it will be handled by either sending the packs home or heading for higher ground in camp. Fire DO NOT FIGHT FIRES. In structural fires (fires to buildings), let a staff member know and evacuate the building. In the case of a forest fire, follow the basic emergency plan. If the fire endangers your campsite, report to the road between the Akela Pavilion and the Schoolhouse Pond. DO NOT FIGHT FIRES. Chemical spills If a chemical spill occurs, the action taken will depend on the chemical itself, where it has spilled, how much has spilled, and the severity of the spill. In case of emergency, adults should keep their car keys with them at all times! 9

11 Camp Honors H.A.W.K. Award As a new year begins for Webelos Resident Camp, an exciting tradition will continue. This tradition is exclusive to Buckeye Council and is for all youth and adult campers who participate in Webelos Resident Camp. It calls upon the knowledge and loyalty of all those willing to honor Akela. At a ceremony of wonder, filled with the symbolism of Scouting s past, present and future, participants will receive their H.A.W.K. Award. The hawk, in the Native American culture, is a messenger, and will again convey its worthy message to all those who earn it. The message is this: Honor Akela With Knowledge. First and second year ceremonies are planned by Order of the Arrow and the Akela Program Director The H.A.W.K. award is a camp honor award and is given to ALL Webelos and Leaders who attend WRC. It is earned only by freely attending camp and trying your best. This will be demonstrated by the scout by his participation in the swim check, participating in the appropriate activity pin or other award program, and his participation in all camp activities. It is not to be earned as the result of a competition or keeping score in any way. It is a Do Your Best! camp honor. Other program notes Although the program is already predetermined, any songs, skits, cheers or anything else a pack wants to do will be encouraged and appreciated. All swim checks will be made on the first day of camp. Everyone should try to do the swim check. Webelos Activities Pins requirements will be offered at WRC; however, time is always built in to the schedule to allow a unit to complete additional requirements on their own. Siesta is a mandated period each afternoon and is a time for both campers and staff to get a break and get some time to prepare for the upcoming evening. Campers must remain in their campsites during this time. All program areas are closed during siesta. Any Packs wishing to do a retreat ceremony (flag lowering) should let the Akela Program Director know as soon as possible. The scouts will be asked to show that they can do it properly. There will be a shooting sports safety meeting following the Day One leader meeting. Everyone must attend in order to participate in the program. There will be a Whittlin Chit course during each session. If a scout does not have his Whittlin Chit, he may bring a knife to camp IF a leader has possession of it. The knife may be returned to the Scout upon earning his Whittlin Chit. 10

12 Religious Relations Summer Camp Leaders Guide Everyone knows about the outing in Scouting but, what about the SC? It relates to the twelfth point of the Scout Law a Scout is Reverent. SC represents Spiritual Character. To help, 7R will offer the following opportunities for Scouts and leaders. Leaders What Do I Do With the Religious Emblems Program? Training Class will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM 10:30 AM in the Scout Masters lounge. Monday and Thursdays: Vesper service 5:15 at the amphitheater Duty to God Program at WRC In 2012, you were able to participate in the first year of the Duty to God program. If you are a returning camper, you will be able to complete your second year. New Scouts attending their first year will have the opportunity to complete the anchor patch. Upon completion of the program, Leaders are required to fill out the Duty to God form and have to obtain the camp chaplains signature. You will have to have this form in order to purchase the patches in the trading post. Volunteer Camp Chaplaincy Program Any adult leaders that are ordained or have a religious education background that would like to assist the camp chaplain while in camp please contact Rick Edie at (330) or edieeagle@yahoo.com Religious Emblems The religious emblems programs are created by the various religious groups to encourage youth to grow stronger in their faith. The religious groups not the Boy Scouts of America have created the religious emblems program. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the recognition to be worn on the official uniform, but each religious organization develops and administers its own program. Any questions you may have on the religious emblems programs please contact the camp chaplain or reference the websites listed below:

13 2013 WRC Daily Schedule Sunday/Wednesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:30pm 5:45pm 5:50pm 6:00pm After retreat After retreat 9:00pm 10:00pm Check-in Swim check-meet at Pavilion Retreat Meet at Pavilion to review camp procedures Dinner Staff led Mission Briefing tour of Camp Akela for all youth Meeting with all Leaders Opening Campfire Packs should have Skits or Songs Taps Monday/Thursday 7:00am Reveille 7:45am Flag Raising 8:00am Breakfast 9:00am Activity Session I 10:40am Activity Session II Noon Return to Campsite to prepare for lunch 12:30pm Lunch SIESTA - EVERYTHING CLOSED UNTIL 2:30 P.M. 2:30pm Free time / all program areas open until 5:00pm 2:30-3:45 Activity Session III (Optional) 5:15 pm (Monday & Thursday) Chapel Service 5:45pm Retreat 6:00pm Dinner (In Campsite on Thursday) 7:00 8:00pm Fishing Derby 8:30pm Spoon Safety 10:00pm Taps Tuesday/Friday 7:00am Reveille 7:45am Flag Raising 8:00am Breakfast 9:00am Activity Session I 10:40am Activity Session II Noon Return to Campsite to prepare for lunch 12:15pm Lunch After Lunch, 1 or 2 leaders from each Pack are needed to assist with meal preparation at Pavilion SIESTA - EVERYTHING CLOSED UNTIL 1:30 P.M. 1:30pm Trading Post and Handicrarft Trip 2:30pm Free time / all program areas open until 5:00 pm 5:00pm All activity areas closed for the night 5:15pm Chapel Service 6:00pm Dinner (In Campsite on Tuesday) 8:45pm Retreat 12

14 9:15pm After HAWK Wednesday/Saturday 7:00am 7:45am 8:00am After Breakfast H.A.W.K. ceremonies Return to Campsites Reveille Flag Raising Breakfast Check-out (By 10:00am) Activity Pins CAMP AKELA AND ITS STAFF WILL NOT SIGN OFF REQUIREMENTS OR AWARD ACTIVITY PINS. WE WILL SIMPLY OFFER THE CLASSES TO TEACH THE SKILLS. IT IS UP TO THE CUB LEADER TO EITHER TEST THEIR CUB SCOUTS AND/OR AWARD THE PINS FOR FINISHING THE COURSES. Activity Pins offered this year will be reviewed at the April Leader Meeting We understand many enthusiastic Webelos attend camp having already earned the slated pins. For this reason, we will also offer a session each day in which those Webelos and their leaders may meet to work on pins not offered at WRC. This is called Independent Study. Assistance from the WRC staff members is available during this time. 13

15 THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP AT CAMP AKELA NOTES 14