Summer Camp Leaders Guide. Teaching SCOUTS to be MEN

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1 Summer Camp Leaders Guide 2018 Teaching SCOUTS to be MEN

2 Camp John Mensinger 2018 Schedule Staff Week June 10 th 16 th Exploring / HYLC Week June 17 th 20 th and June 20 th 23 rd Week 1 June 24 th June 30 th Week 2 July 1 st July 7 th WAM July 1 st July 4 th Week 3 July 8 th July 14 th Week 4 July 15 th July 21 st Week 5 July 22 nd July 28 th Shutdown July 29 th July 31 st (Area Directors only) 2

3 Dear Unit Leaders, Thank you for choosing Camp John Mensinger as your 2018 Boy Scout Resident Camp. We look forward to your arrival at camp in the beautiful Sierra Nevada s. Pendola Scout Reservation was opened in 1970, and later Camp John Mensinger was opened as part of the Reservation. The Scouting that has happened on the Reservation has a rich history of servant leadership. Our vision, as a staff, is to help you and your charter organization to build men of character, in a fun and safe environment. We are committed to providing each Scout a program that inspires them to have a genuine interest in protecting the environment, caring for their community and growing into responsible adults. Under your leadership, Scouts are embarking on an adventure to explore opportunities unlike any other. This may well be their first time away from home. Your guidance will be vital to ensure a positive and rewarding outdoor experience. The camp staff is here to help you achieve success in your role. By preparing for camp, your Scouts will get the most out of their investment. This book should answer most of the basic questions, but if not, the 2018 Camping Staff and Support Staff will try their best to help! Our camp continues to build upon the tradition of excellence and will provide your youth with experiences that they can only have in the Boy Scouts and at Camp John Mensinger. We are very excited about the summer of 2018, and look forward to serving your needs during your week at Camp John Mensinger. Sincerely, Council Camping Staff 2018: Matthew Halsig Council Camps/Properties matthew.halsig@scouting.org (714) Ray Lindsey Council Advancement Chair rlindsey2000@yahoo.com Brian Osterhout Council Camping Chair brian@alwaysaneagle.org Jeremy Paulson CJM Program Director Jeremyjp10@yahoo.com 3

4 Heading: PG Woodsman 31 Tradesman 37 Table of Contents: B O A T S M A N 43 R I f l e m a n 47 Heading: PG Welcome and Thanks for choosing Camp John Mensinger 5 Camp Patch Segment Program 54 History of Camp John Mensinger 6 Extra Program Opportunities 56 Directions to Camp John Mensinger 7 Camp Contact Information 8 Wilderness Survival Camp Fees and Registration 9 Check-in Procedure 11 General Rules & Considerations 12 Mandatory Health & Medical Forms 15 Medical Care & Transportation 16 Food Service 17 Policy for Bikes in Camp 19 Emergency Procedures 20 Other Information 22 Merit Badge Offerings 24 General Camp Schedule 27 Merit Badge Schedule 28 Instructions for a walk on Merit Badge 30 -VS- Search & rescue Sour Grass Settlement Circa 1890 s

5 Welcome and Thanks for choosing Camp John Mensinger We just wanted to take a minute and thank you for choosing Camp John Mensinger. We know that you have many different options for summer camp, so we are honored that you have chosen us. As you may or may not know, our camp is in a unique setting in the Stanislaus National Forest, elevation 4800 feet, just above Beardsley Reservoir. For the 2018 camping season Due to the popularity of our Woodsman and Trades Program, a new concept in program offering is coming Summer of This program is designed to create an immersive experience into an area of interest at the camp. Using the merit badge offerings from the past, we have begun our Man program and we are confident that once your scout gets a taste, he will come back year after year to take on each title From Woodsman to Boatsman, to Tradesman, to Rifleman, the program focuses them into these worlds all week. This not only creates awareness, but mastery! Step into the world of 1890 by signing on for a half week tour of the Sour Grass Settlement. Spend 3 days learning skills from wood working to metal working to Dutch oven cooking. Sleep in period cabins and spend your days as part of a team of craftsman that never heard the words power tools If you ever wondered what it takes to be Survivor man or perhaps rescue Survivor man, we invite you to consider our Advanced Wilderness Experience. This Adventure put you in the roll of both the lost and the the First Responder. We consider it the Greatest cat and mouse game in camp! These are just the beginning for 2018 and are expected to spawn more immersive experiences in the future. This manual is designed to help you and your Scouts to plan the best summer adventure possible. Our staff stands ready to assist you in any way they can. If we have somehow missed something, please don t hesitate to ask. We look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! 5

6 History of Camp John Mensinger For many years prior to the arrival of the Europeans, the local Miwuk Indians regularly visited the area. The area was rich in game and plants, which were an important part of the Miwuk culture. These people traveled to higher elevations during the spring and summer, and moved back down with the approach of winter. An attractive feature of the area around the camp was an abundance of acorns, which could be ground into meal. It is common to see grinding rocks throughout the area left by these early residents. During the mid-1800 s, the California Gold Rush brought a huge influx of Europeans into the area. While little is known about the gold rush days in and around the camp, it is certain that the area was explored. While gold was the main attractant, the potential for lumber was not overlooked. Lumber was harvested so settlers could build homes and other structures, however; it wasn t until the arrival of the railroad in the late 1800 s, that the area began to really open up for logging. During the first half of the twentieth century, a series of companies began logging operations, moving from Sonora into the mountains. The Pickering Lumber Company built its Sugar Pine Railroad from the town of Standard (just outside of Sonora), all the way through the present Camp John Mensinger, and ending at the edge of Calaveras Big Trees. In 1969, with the efforts of Mr. Bill Pendola, the Pickering Lumber Company donated one hundred fiftyeight acres of land, for building a Boy Scout Camp. Mr. Pendola is shown at left pointing out the land to some Scouts. The donation of the land made it possible for the Scouts to set up a camp on their own land, rather than on leased Forest Service land, as most camps have. The first Scouts camped in the old Soap Creek Lumber Camp and swam in a Doughboy Pool. During the 1970 s, the late John Mensinger and a group of friends began building what is now known as Camp John Mensinger. Today, almost nothing remains of the once bustling lumber camp at Soap Creek. At the time, the lumber camp was abandoned and the railroad was torn up and removed. Today the most common physical reminder of the railroads existence is the numerous railroad spikes that were left behind. But the historic buildings and the energy of those masters of the wilderness that built Pendola can be seen and felt across the mountains and trees of the great place we call Camp John Mensinger. 6

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8 Camp Contact Information All camping and registration questions should be directed to the Council Service Center in Modesto. You can also consult the camping section of the council website at If you prefer to speak to an actual person, please contact the Modesto Service Center any weekday at (209) You can also a member of the council staff at any of the following addresses: 1. Matthew Halsig Camping Director matthew.halsig@scouting.org Jeremy Paulson CJM Program Director Jeremyjp10@yahoo.com All paper correspondence, payments, etc. should be mailed to the following address: Greater Yosemite Council, Boy Scouts of America Attention: Camping 4031 Technology Drive Modesto, CA (209) ext. 104 FAX (209) If the parents in your unit would like to mail letters, post cards, or care packages to camp, please use the following address: Camp John Mensinger Scouts Name, Troop Number General Delivery Strawberry, CA Mail is checked by either the Camp Director or Ranger every Wednesday and Friday. Mail is also picked up at varying other times depending on which staffers are leaving camp to gather supplies in Sonora and which Council employees are coming to camp. Please allow a considerable amount of time for your shipped items to arrive at camp. We are in a remote location and the mail service has multiple check points before it arrives at the location where we check mail. It might even be a good idea to ship items a week prior to your Scout s arrival. We can hold on to mail so that your participants receive it when they get to camp. 8

9 Camp Fees and Registration Regular Camp Fee: $375 Regular Adult Fee: $190 Ldr 1-night fee: $40 $100 Unit deposit due upon initial reservation to hold each desired patrol spot Deadline Scouts Paying Leaders# March 31 st super early bird per registrant paid in full $355* $150 April 1 st minimum due for Merit Badge registration $180 May 1 st early bird per registrant paid in full $365* $160 May 2 nd up to 2 wks before camp session begins $375 $190 Within 2 wks of camp session beginning $395 $190 *FOS Gold Unit fee reduced by $10 ** 1 free leader every 10 paid Scouts Camperships The 2018 Campership Application is available in both paper and online form. Go to > Camping > 2018 Youth Campership Application. Scholarships cannot be given after attending camp. The campership is only for Scouts of the Greater Yosemite Council. Once a campership has been granted for one Scout it cannot be transferred to another Scout. Adult Leader Fees - Each troop is required to have one adult per 10 Scouts, with a minimum of two adults. While the adults may rotate, this minimum leadership must be present always. The regular fee for adult leaders is $190 per week or $40.00 per day. NEW this year adult fees are affected by payment deadlines (see above chart). As in past years, Units sending 10 or more Scouts will receive free Leader credits: 1 free leader for every 10 paid Scouts. Refund Policy: All fees are non-refundable except for summer school, a death in the immediate family, or a doctor s excused illness, in which, all but $180 (Scout) and $85 (Adult) will be refunded. Requests must be submitted in writing with appropriate documentation (i.e.: doctor s excuse or summer school enrollment verification). Refund requests must be submitted to the Greater Yosemite Council office by September 1, 2018 for any reimbursement consideration. Family Camping - There are no provisions for family camping at Camp John Mensinger. Please do not bring your family members to camp unless they are registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and are part of your Unit s camping experience. Trading Post - Our trading post will provide many of your summer camp needs and will be open during regular program hours and most evenings. Hours will be posted at the Trading Post during camp. The trading post will stock an array of snacks, beverages, merit badge supplies, camp necessities, toiletries, and souvenirs. Limited edition camp apparel will be available at competitive prices. Scouts should bring money for the trading post. Families and units might want to consider pre-purchasing punch cards in $10, $20 and $50 denominations for use during the Scout s week at camp by contacting the council office. No credit will be issued if there remains a balance on the card by the end of the week. 9

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11 Check-in Procedure Plan to arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the Sunday of your week. Please do not arrive before 1:00 p.m. If you do arrive early, please do not travel around camp. There is plenty of time to check-in and get settled before dinner. When you arrive, all vehicles should park in the main lot at camp. All vehicles must be parked backed in to the hillside, or on the far side of parking lot. All trailers must be un-hooked from the vehicle that transported them and parked next to the vehicle that brought it or put in another place that is recommended to you by staff. These parking instructions will be given to you upon arrival and enforced by parking staff, the ranger, and camp director. The Scoutmaster should then come to the check-in table, and have all forms and rosters ready. Please be prepared to pay any remaining fee balance and the fee for any extra adults at check-in. While paperwork is being completed, your Camp Guide will meet with the youth. The Scouts and other adults can transfer troop equipment or excess personal gear to one vehicle. Only one vehicle at a time per troop will be allowed access to your campsite to deliver equipment. Scouts should be ready to carry in most of their personal equipment. The troop and its Camp Guide will then head to the campsite. The Camp Guide, Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster will inspect the tents and other camp equipment; problems will be noted on the check-in sheet. Following campsite inspection your Camp Guide will escort you through orientation and brief tour of camp including: The Admin Office, Scout Craft, The Pool, The Dining Hall, The other program facilities and The Medical Building. Every Scout and leader who wishes to take part in any aquatics activities during the week must participate in a swim check. Once the orientations and tour are completed the unit will be escorted back to their campsite. Any vehicles at the site should be moved to the parking lot. Troops can continue moving in to the site and prepare for dinner and evening activities. Monday Check-in Option - Monday check-in is available any week of camp, but the program will only be adjusted for weeks heavily attended by LDS units. If a unit needs to arrive at camp at some time other than Sunday afternoon, please call the Modesto Service Center 7-10 days in advance to make alternate arrangements. We can set up an early or late check-in, or a Saturday or Monday arrival. Please note that units arriving Saturday are responsible for their own food. Monday check in starts at 7am but we encourage units to arrive earlier to avoid a back-log. Again, the phone number is (714) A small team, will be stationed at the entrance of camp so that we can check you in and get you situated. Please note that we will do our best to get you situated and in for breakfast as needed. Having your paperwork ready and complete will greatly help this process and get the Scouts to their classes. Ideally, we would prefer to start this process no earlier than 7 AM. All Leaders and their scouts who are checking in on Monday should meet at the Dining Hall Porch. There will be signage directing you accordingly. 11

12 General Rules & Considerations Camp Adult Leadership - The Scoutmaster oversees the troop at all times. The Scoutmaster and other adult leaders have the primary responsibility for the care of the youth in camp. The camp staff is available as a program resource and helping hand, but at no time are they responsible for leading an individual troop. The discipline and organization of all troops is the Scoutmaster s responsibility. 2-Deep Leadership - Each troop at camp must be under the leadership of at least two adults; this is a BSA requirement. At least one of the adults must be over 21 years of age, preferably both. One leader can be 18 years of age or older. While the adults may rotate during the week, this minimum leadership must be present at camp always. Youth Protection Training All registered leaders listed on the Unit Adult Registration form and who will be remaining in camp for more than 24 hours must have a current Youth Protection Training Certificate as well as a current medical form. The Buddy System - Troops must discuss and enforce the Buddy System while at camp. Smoking Smoking is discouraged in camp and prohibited around Scouts or in any camp building. If you do smoke, be aware that due to the fire hazard, smoking is strictly limited to the designated smoking area. Youth may not use tobacco at any time or any location. Marijuana Marijuana has become legalized in the State of CA, but it is not allowed within the perimeter of Pendola Scout Reservation. Possession of or use of marijuana at camp will result in immediate expulsion from Camp John Mensinger. Motor Vehicles - All vehicles must park at the Camp John Mensinger parking area. During check-in and check-out, only one vehicle at a time per unit will be allowed on the service road to the campsite; please do not leave the roadways or drive directly into your campsite. Please refrain from moving vehicles during the week. Drivers should keep their car keys with them at all times so that they can assist in emergency evacuations. If you have a Scout or adult with special mobility needs, a permit can be obtained from the office to drive this individual around the camp. Scouts and leaders are prohibited from riding in the back of pickup trucks or trailers. Each occupant of a vehicle should have a proper seat and use a seat belt. Drivers of vehicles must be at least 18 years of age, with a current driver s license. The maximum speed limit for vehicles in camp is 5 mph. Sleeping Arrangements - Leaders and Scouts must sleep in separate tents. An adult leader may sleep with his/her son, but not with other youth. All Scouts must have a tent-mate. Showers Leaders and campers over 18 must use designated adult shower facilities. Units must establish separate adult/youth shower times at Camp John Mensinger. Youth shall not use adult facilities. 12

13 Discipline and Treatment - Scoutmasters or other Adult Leaders will not subject Scouts to physical harm, harsh discipline, fear, or intimidation. Discipline should be brief and appropriate to the age and circumstance. Likewise, it must be documented in writing and conducted with or within hearing distance of another adult. Meals may not be denied as punishment. Language - Verbal abuse, discriminatory or derogatory remarks, and off-color conversation will not be tolerated. Leader Conduct Leaders must avoid unnecessary or inappropriate physical contact with Scouts. Two-deep leadership is required. Any one-on-one meeting must be held in a public setting. Abuse to be Reported - Any leader who becomes aware of actual or possible child abuse is required by California law to make a report. Contact camp management immediately. They will evaluate the situation, and proceed in accordance with legal requirements, and BSA policies. Discrimination - Camp John Mensinger and the Greater Yosemite Council, B.S.A. is an equal opportunity facility that does not discriminate based on age, sex, color, race, creed, or religion. All participants shall observe this code while at camp. Damage to Camp Equipment and Facilities - Each unit is responsible for taking care of the camp equipment that has been assigned for their use. In the case of damage to this equipment, the unit and unit leaders are responsible for paying for repairs or replacement. You and your camp guide will jointly inspect all tents and equipment when you arrive, and will then check the equipment when you leave. Fees will be charged for damage based on repair costs or replacement costs estimated by the Camp Director. Fire - Self-contained stoves and lanterns may be used, but not in or near tents. Extra fuel must be checked in with the Camp Ranger for storage. Open fires are permitted in the preexisting fire rings only (it s a good idea to bring your own wood in case none is available). Charcoal fires for unit cooking may be allowed in approved fire rings. Liquid fuels or starters shall not be used for starting any type of fire, including damp wood, charcoal, and ceremonial fires. Non-liquid charcoal starters are available for grilling and cooking. Camp John Mensinger follows the recommendations of Cal- Fire and the Deputy Fire Chief of Tuolumne County. Fire bans as directed by CalFire or Tuolumne County will be communicated to unit leaders. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and fireworks Not permitted in any Scout camp. Possession or use of them on camp property is cause for immediate removal from camp. In addition, use of illegal drugs will be reported to local authorities. Guns, ammunition, and archery equipment NOT ALLOWED AT CAMP. The camp will provide rifles and ammunition and bows and arrows at shooting sports areas. Pets NOT ALLOWED. Only medical exceptions. 13

14 Bicycles We will allow campers to bring personal bicycles to camp. It is important to remember that operating a bike requires responsibility and good judgment. For this reason, campers who wish to ride bikes in camp must abide by the CJM Bike Policy, participate in a bike safety orientation & inspection, and wear proper safety gear at all times. Failure to do so will result in loss of bike privileges. Troop leaders will determine whether their Scouts may bring bikes to camp. There is a form that the leader and the Scout s parent or legal guardian must complete before riding will be permitted. There will be no exceptions. Wifi We have very limited Cell Service in the camp and our Wifi service is limited to Camp Administrative needs and emergencies only. 14

15 Mandatory Health & Medical Forms Forms - All participants (youth and adults) attending Camp John Mensinger must complete a medical form supplied by the Greater Yosemite Council, BSA. This medical form is available on the Scouting website, All forms must be current within the past 12 months and all records must be on the official council forms. School physicals or other documentation are not viable substitutes. All campers and leaders staying at camp must furnish a completed medical form. For events or stays in camp of less than 72 hours parts A and B are to be completed. In the event that your stay exceeds 72 hours, you must complete parts A, B AND C, and the record must be signed by a certified and licensed health-care provider-physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician s assistant. Screening of Campers/Staff: On arrival for any camping period in excess of 72 hours, each participant (youth, adults, and staff) must be screened by the camp health officer or other designated and trained staff member. This is a face to face screening of all individuals along with their medical forms parts A, B & C. This should be done as part of the check-in process. All youth and leaders that have medication must turn it in during their face-to-face consultation with the health officer. The camp health officer will review all forms and will give the unit leader a written list of participants with incomplete or missing medical forms. The unit leader will be asked to take the necessary steps to correct deficiencies within 24 hours. Youth participants without a COMPLETED and properly signed Medical Form as of 5:00 p.m. Monday must be picked up Monday night by the parents, or taken home by unit leaders. There is no fee refund. It is the responsibility of the Scout or troop to make copies of the medical form for future use. All medical forms will be returned at the end of your camp stay. It is the responsibility of the unit leader to pick up their forms. 15

16 Medication: Under California Law, medications for youth must be securely stored and dispensed by the camp medical staff. All medications must be turned into the camp health officer at check-in. All medications must be in the original containers, marked with the Scout s name, troop number and the original medication information. Please do not cover up the information and instructions on the medication. Dosages and schedules to be followed in camp must be the same as designated on the packaging; changes must be stated in writing. Medication in pillboxes and non-original containers will not be accepted. Please send only enough medication for the doses that will be administered for the week. The camp medical staff will work with the Scoutmaster to ensure that Scouts are taking their medications. The Scoutmaster will receive medication times during check-in and will be notified if any Scouts miss their medication. During the check-in process, all Scouts must individually check in all their medications. If a unit leader before arrival collects medications, please distribute them back to Scouts at check-in time. Inhalers, bee-sting kits, or similar emergency items will be inspected at check-in, but may be held by the Scout. Medical Care & Transportation Emergencies & Medical Care Every precaution is taken to insure a healthy and safe camping experience for all Scouts attending Camp John Mensinger; however, accidents do occur. The camp medical staff will be responsible for initiating care of all medical situations. Basic treatment within the scope of the camp medical staff will be provided at no additional cost. The health officer is available at all times. Unit leaders should contact the health officer or any camp staff member for assistance, even in emergencies. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation - If a non-emergency problem arises, such as an illness or injury that is beyond the scope of our health officer, we will contact both the parent or legal guardian, and the unit leader, who will then be responsible to arrange for care, and transport the Scout to a medical facility. We are not able to provide transportation for such situations. Emergency Medical Care - In the event of an injury or illness requiring immediate specialized medical attention, the care of your Scout will be turned over to emergency medical personnel, who may require the use of ground or air ambulance services at their discretion. All expenses associated with medical care are the responsibility of the Scout s parent(s) or guardian(s). The providers will bill the responsible party. 16

17 Food Service Double Shift Feeding: In order to comply with fire code capacity restrictions and to promote a more comfortable dining experience, there will be 2 shifts for every meal at camp. Troops will be assigned either schedule 1 or schedule 2. Troops will eat on that same schedule all week. Family Style Dining: All meals will be served family style. Troops will be assigned specific tables in the dining hall based on the number of Scouts and leaders in camp. Your troop will eat at the same tables throughout the week. Troops must assign one Scout waiter per table and we recommend 1 adult supervisor per troop for each meal to assist with pre-meal set up, serving, and post-meal clean up. Please have the SPL develop a duty roster and share it with the troop. Waiters are required to arrive at the dining hall 15 minutes before their scheduled mealtime. They will also be occupied about 15 minutes after their assigned meal. Meals: Our Camp Staff are not assigned camp tables and are expected to spend meals with your troops in the dining hall. For this reason, extra seats and food are usually given to your troops to accommodate the staff. For example, if you only have 5 people but are given a plate or bowl of food for 8 people, it is because your troop is expected to accommodate 3 staff. This is because we want your scouts to know their staff and vice versa. Please keep this in mind when your servers are setting up your tables and when you are dividing up your meals. Pre-Meal Assembly: All Troops will assemble at the flagpole area prior to 2nd shift breakfast & 2nd shift dinner meals for flags and information updates, until dismissed to the dining hall (or back to campsites for those who ve already eaten). Upon dismissal, troops will enter the dining hall quietly in an orderly fashion. Grace will normally be given at the flag assembly. 1st shift meals will line up outside of the main dining hall entry for grace, prior to entering. Upon entering the dining hall and proceeding to your assigned tables, Scouts and leaders are to be seated and waiters will deliver platters of food to the table where it will be dispersed. At times there may be a short program during or following each meal after which, everyone but waiters will be dismissed in an orderly fashion. Afternoon Siesta: There will be a 1-hour siesta each day either before or after lunch, depending on your meal schedule. This is a great time to relax and catch a breather mid-day. Scouts will be under the supervision of their leaders during this time frame. Please plan accordingly. Menus: The weekly menu will be provided at the beginning of the week on central camp bulletin boards and posted in each campsite. As always, we can accommodate Special Diets for campers, whether for religious, medical or philosophical reasons. If a camper has a dietary restriction, make sure it is indicated on his or her medical form. In addition, please contact the Camp Director in writing a minimum of 2 weeks in advance to request special dietary needs. On arrival, check with the food service personnel and they will instruct you on how to get your special meals. 17

18 Food Storage: Please keep in mind that we share the forest with many critters, including squirrels, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and yes, even bears. We work very hard to insure our food storage and waste disposal practices discourage these critters from using our camp as their food source. We will provide you with a critter-proof portable storage container on request, but you must not allow any storage of food or other tasty smelling goodies in your tents. Unless your ice chest is bear proof, it will likely only slow down the critters but they will generally win that battle. You may store extra goodies and such in one of our buildings such as the Scoutmaster Lounge or space allowing, in our kitchen storage areas. Wednesday evening is campsite-cooking night. Each unit/campsite will be issued sufficient food items in order to prepare foil dinners for each participant, plus invited staff guests. There is no food served in the dining hall for the Wednesday dinner meal. Please invite staff members to eat and visit with your units during that meal and evening. Feel free to prepare the food issued you in any way you desire, it is not required that you do foil dinners. You are also welcome to supplement the meal in any way you would like with side dishes, additional main items or desserts. This might be a good time to practice/teach some Dutch oven cooking. Bring whatever cookware and utensils you feel might be helpful for this meal and each scout should have their own mess kit as plates, cups, and utensils are not provided. We will pick up all your bagged garbage at the roadway beside your campsite beginning at 7:00pm each evening. 18

19 Policy for Bikes in Camp 1. Qualified Supervision: Scouts must be supervised by an adult at least age 21 or a staff member who is approved by the Camp Director, who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility with the skills and equipment involved in the activity, and who is committed to compliance with these safety guidelines. 2. Medical Form on File: Anyone who participates in bike riding in camp must have a health form on file. It is important that all bike riders are physically fit. 3. Helmets: All cyclists must wear a properly sized and fitted helmet, approved by with the Snell Memorial Foundation or the ANSI Standard. 4. Buddy-Up: The buddy system must be used by all Scouts. 5. Right Bike: Ride only a bike that fits you. Select a bike that permits you to put both feet on the ground while sitting on the seat. The handgrips should be no higher than your shoulders or lower than your seat. 6. Where to Ride/Park: While on camp property, cyclists must stay on roads and out of restricted areas such as trails, campsites and grassy areas. Bikes must be parked in specified places only, out of the way of foot or vehicle traffic. 7. Off Camp Trips: Any trip off camp property must first be approved by the camp director. All camp cycling standards as well as national guidelines must be followed while on the trek. 8. Maintenance: Bikes must be kept clean and well maintained, especially the brakes and drive chains. 9. Speed and Racing: A cyclist s speed should never threaten loss of control. Cyclists must never reach speeds that threaten the safety of themselves or others. The racing of bicycles is prohibited. 10. When to Bike: No bikes are permitted outside of their owner s campsite between 7:00 pm and 8:30 am. Cycling is restricted Sunday until after a bike safety check, and from 4:00 pm on Friday into Saturday. 11. Responsibility for the Bike: Bikes are expensive pieces of equipment. Neither the Boy Scouts of America nor Greater Yosemite Council or any of its employees are responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bikes. The owner assumes full responsibility for his or her bike s care. 12. Discipline: All participants should know, understand and follow the rules and procedures for safe biking, and all participants should conscientiously and carefully follow all directions from the adult supervisor. Failure to follow these rules could result in losing the privilege to ride a bike in camp. 19

20 Emergency Procedures Severe Weather - In the event of severe weather, follow these guidelines: Seek shelter in buildings or tents. Stay out of open areas. Stay off the lakes and out of the pool. The Area Directors can inform you of more specific safety precautions at each area. When in doubt, ask a camp staff member. Certain program areas may be closed. The climbing wall, pool and lakes will close for a minimum of 30 minutes after thunder and for 1 hour after lightning. Lightning - If lightning becomes a serious threat, immediately take precautions. Get out of open areas, and off of high ridges. The best shelter is in a nearby building. Do not cross a large open area to get to a building if the storm is close! If no building is available, seek shelter in the cone of safety extending down at a 45-degree angle from a cliff face, but don t contact the cliff. Stay in dense forest areas. Don t be the highest point in an open area! Avoid close proximity to walls, fences, plumbing, tent poles, trees, or large metal objects. Avoid shallow depressions. Remove packs with frames. A group of people should spread out. Unless in a building, squat down on only your feet. If strikes are near, keep your mouth open to minimize ear damage from pressure change. Fire - If you see or suspect a fire, notify the camp staff immediately. Do not try to put out the fire. If a serious fire has been reported, you will hear the camp emergency siren. Go immediately to the flagpole area and stay off roadways, so that emergency vehicles may pass quickly and safely. Lost Person - For a lost person, check their tent and surrounding campsite, shower houses, last known program area or location, and the trading post. If the person cannot be found promptly, immediately notify the camp staff while continuing to search. Carry Car Keys and a Troop Roster - When we assemble after an emergency, we will ask unit leaders to account for all those on your roster. The process will go quicker if you have a roster copy. Adults should always carry a roster while in camp. If it becomes necessary to evacuate camp, we will rely on your drivers for transportation. You may not be able to return to the campsite. Drivers should carry their keys at all times. Contacting Families in an Emergency - If your troop should have a need to contact the families of campers, we recommend you set up a phone tree suitable to your situation, so that a unit leader can contact one or two people back home, and they can contact families. The unit leaders should carry this information with them at all times. Camp John Mensinger Emergency Drill - There will be an emergency drill sometime within the first 24 hours that the troop is in camp so it is important to share emergency procedures with all members of the troop. 20

21 Emergency Procedures (cont) 1. Hear the siren is sounded. All campers are to report to the assembly area (flagpoles). 2. Each unit will verify attendance with a person-by-person roll call, confirming all campers are accounted for. Do not do a headcount! 3. Troops will then receive specific instructions for the specific emergency at hand including evacuation, lost camper search, etc. Units gather in assembly area 21

22 Other Information Trading Post Our trading post will provide many of your summer camp needs and will be open during regular program hours and most evenings. Hours will be posted at the Trading Post during camp. The trading post will stock an array of clothing, snacks, beverages, merit badge supplies, camp necessities, toiletries, and souvenirs. Limited edition camp apparel will be available at competitive prices. Scouts should bring money for the trading post. We recommend that Scouts bring $30-$60 to camp. Please see required crafts for merit badges to help determine amount of money to bring to camp. Families and units might want to consider pre-purchasing punch cards in $10, $20 and $50 denominations for use during the Scout s week at camp. No credit will be issued if there remains a balance on the card by the end of the week. Visitor Information Visitors are welcome at any time during the week, but if possible should make prior arrangements with the unit s Scoutmaster prior to arriving at camp. All visitors must check in at the camp Administration Building when they first arrive. Visitors must follow all camp policies. Program facilities are not available for use by visitors when camp is in session. Vehicles must be parked in the main parking lots, and not at campsites. Meal fees for visitors are $8 for breakfast, $9 for lunch and $10 for dinner. Accident and Sickness Insurance The Greater Yosemite Council has purchased accident and sickness insurance for every Scout and leader. This coverage is excess insurance to any health or accident insurance that a family may already have in place. This coverage is primary only if no other insurance is available. This insurance covers all authorized camp program activities while in camp. This insurance does not cover the co-payments for a family s primary insurance. All claims are handled directly with the insurance company. Questions please contact the Greater Yosemite Council Service Center, (209)

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24 Merit Badge Offerings The foundation of any Summer Camp is a strong, qualified Merit Badge program. To that end, the Advancement committee of the Greater Yosemite Council has taken great care to offer such. In the chart below, you will find the entire merit badge offering for the 2018 Mensinger season. You will see the exact requirements for each Merit Badge that will be completed at camp. Prerequisites for Merit Badges have also been listed. Should there be any questions about the offering, matthew.halsig@scouting.org. Merit Badge Pre-Requisites: Pre-requisites MUST be completed by the Scout (and signed off on a blue card by a registered leader) before camp in order to complete the merit badge at camp. Requirements do not have to be completed in order to attend the merit badge class; however, Scouts who have not completed pre-requisite requirements will be issued a partial at the end of the week. Cost: Certain merit badges have a cost or costs that are over and above those covered by the basic camp fee. Merit badge pamphlets are $6.00. There are also fees for various program supplies like ammunition, craft kits, arrow kits, etc. Shotgun Shooting $15.00 Indian Lore Kits $5.00-$10.00 per kit Rifle Shooting $15.00 Woodcarving / Wood Working Kits $5.00-$10.00 per kit Winchester $15.00 Rifleman Program $40.00 Leatherwork Kits $5.00-$15.00 per kit Sourgrass Settlement $20.00 Recommendations: It is recommended that Scouts read the merit badge pamphlets pertaining to their badges prior to arriving at camp and complete as many of the requirements as possible before arrival. Current merit badge pamphlets are available in the camp trading post, or troops can bring their own. Scout Leaders who are registered Merit Badge Counselors, and would like to offer a badge not currently available at camp, are encouraged to contact the Council Office at least a week before camp. Policies: All merit badge pre-requisites must be verified in writing and presented to the counselor at camp. It is recommended that youth read and bring a merit badge book to all merit badge classes. 24

25 Merit Badge Type Description Scouts Requirements to be Class Prerequisites per Covered Hours Week Swimming Aquatics Learn proper swimming technique BSA SWIMMER 40 / 20 Lifesaving Aquatics Learn proper rescue techniques First Aid and CPR 400 yards multistroke 20 Kayak Aquatics Proper use of a Kayak BSA SWIMMER 16 Rowing Aquatics Proper use of a Row Boat 1,2,3,4a,5a,6&7 5 6 BSA SWIMMER 16 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics Proper use and operation of a Sail boat BSA SWIMMER / Know knots 16 Motorboating Aquatics Proper use and operation of a Motorboat BSA SWIMMER 16 Textiles Handicraft Learning about the Textile industry 1, 2a 2d 3 6 W/O Wood Working Handicraft Learning about the Wood Working industry 1a&c, 2a&b, 3a&b, 4, 5, 6a&c 4 6 1b, 7 W/O Photography Handicraft Learning about Photography 1a&b, 2a g, 3, 4a &d,5a & e & f, 6a c, 7a c 4 6 8, Cyberchip W/O Fingerprinting Handicraft Learning Forensic Science 1 3a c, 4b, 5 2 N/A W/O Art Handicraft Studying art concepts 1a c, 2, 3, 4a,c,f,h, 5b 4 6 & 7 W/O Wood Carving Handicraft Learning the basics of wood carving 1a&b, 2b, 3a & b, 4a d, 5, 6,7 4 2A W/O Indian Lore Handicraft Study of the art and culture of the Native American 2, 3 Attend OA Night 4 1, 4 (a I, just 1) W/O Leathercraft Handicraft The study of leather and the art of leather (a d just 1) W/O Reptile and 1 3a e, 4,5,6, 7, 9b &c, Nature Learning about Reptiles and Amphibian. Amphibian A or B 15 Forestry Nature Learning about the trees and other plants locally 1a c 2b, 3 a & b, 4a-e, 5c, 6, 7 a c 8 4 N/A 15 Energy Nature Study of natural energy Sources 1a & b, 2a & B, 3a-d, 6, 7 4 4, 5, 8 15 Weather Nature Study of weather sources and weather a 3 9a, 11 W/O Astronomy Nature Study of space, planetary and celestial bodies 1a c, 2, 3a d, 4a d, 5a d, 6a d, 7a c, 8b Environmental 1, 2, 3a3, b3, c3, d1, e1, Nature Study of the ecosystem and how it functions Science g1, 4a, 5 8 3f 6 15 Soil and Water Conservation Nature Study the effects of soil and erosion control 1 6, 7d&e 4 N/A 15 Geology Nature Study of rocks and minerals and how they work in the environment. 1 3, 4, 5b, 5c 1 3b, 2 4b W/O Mammal Study Nature Study of warm blooded creatures

26 Merit Badge Type Description Requirements to be Covered Class Hours Prerequisites Painting Tradesman Learning how to work with commercial paints and surface seals. 1, 2a d, 3, 4, 5, 6, Welding Tradesman Learning the art and skill of attaching metal to metal N/A 45 Automotive Maintenance Tradesman Learning how to maintain your vehicle 1 10, 11c & d Plumbing Tradesman Learning basic plumbing skills N/A 45 Electricity Tradesman Learning about electricity and its function 1, 3 10, 11a & d First Aid Woodsman Learning basic first aid and reinforce TTFC skills 1 5, 6a & b, 7 8 N/A 40 Cooking Woodsman Learning proper skills in cooking both in the field and home 1 3, a-e 40 Pioneering Woodsman Learning advanced knot and lashing skills and reinforce TTFC skills N/A 40 Fire Safety Woodsman Learning proper fire safety skills and 1 5, 7 10, 12 & , Wilderness Survival WS / SAR Learning how to handle being lost 1a & b, 2, 3, 4a e, 5, 6, 7a REF: What to 10+ c, 8 10 bring List 20 Search and Rescue WS / SAR Learn how a Search and Rescue team finds the lost 1a & b, 2a c, 3a c, 4, 5, 6a c, 7a d, 8, 9a & b Rifle Rifleman Proper and safe use of a rifle 1 & 2 option A 6 N/A 16 Shot Gun Rifleman Proper and safe use of a Shot Gun 1 & 2 option A 6 N/A 16 Archery Rifleman Proper and safe use of Archery Equipment 1 4, 5 option B 6 N/A 16 Scouts per Week Climbing High Adventure Learning the proper techniques for rock climbing and repelling N/A 20 Communications Eagle Lodge Study the various forms of communications. Requires involvement in Wednesday and Lunch time 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 6 5, 7, 9 W/O presentations Public Speaking Eagle Lodge Study the art of Public Speaking. Requires involvement in Wednesday and Lunch time presentations N/A W/O Citizen in the Nation Eagle Lodge Study of the US Government 1, 4, 5, 7 4 2, 3, 6, 8 W/O Citizen in the World Eagle Lodge Study of world governments 1, 2, 4a & c, 5, 6 4 3, 7 W/O Emergency Preparedness Eagle Lodge Learning the prep for emergency situations and natural disasters 2a & B, 3a d, 4, 5, 6a, b2, 7a & b, 8a, 9b 4 1, 2c, 6c, 8b(photo signed & inventory) Chess Learning to play and understand Chess N/A W/O W/O 26

27 General Camp Schedule Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Polar Bear Swim Tenderfoot Run Polar Bear Swim Polar Bear Swim Final Camp Inspection 6:30 7:00 Breakfast 1 Breakfast 1 Breakfast 1 Breakfast 1 Breakfast 1 Head Home 7:30 8:00 Flags / Breakfast 2 Flags / Breakfast 2 Flags / Breakfast 2 Flags / Breakfast 2 Flags / Breakfast 2 8:30 9:00 Program Begins Program Begins Program Begins Program Begins Program Begins 9:30 Leaders Meetings Leaders Meetings Leaders Meetings Leaders Meetings 10:00 10:30 11:00 Lunch 1 Lunch 1 Lunch 1 Lunch 1 Lunch 1 11:30 SPL Meeting SPL Meeting OA Fellowship Scout Master Lunch SPL Meeting SPL Meeting 12:00 Lunch 2 Lunch 2 Lunch 2 Lunch 2 Lunch 2 12:30 1:00 Check in Program Resumes Program Resumes Program Resumes Program Resumes Program Resumes 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 Dinner 1 Dinner 1 Dinner 1 Dinner Jamboree Dinner 1 Dinner 1 5:30 Style in 6:00 Flags / Dinner 2 Flags / Dinner 2 Flags / Dinner 2 Camp Sites Flags / Dinner 2 Flags / Dinner 6:30 7:00 Merit Badge Early Evening Early Evening Early Evening 7:30 Round up Activities Activities Activities 8:00 First Year Hike Camp Movies at Camp Underwater BW USS Indianapolis Pendola II Hike First year Fellowship 8:30 Pendola 9:00 Astronomy Hike 9:30 Cracker barrel Cracker barrel 10:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 27

28 Merit Badge Schedule Merit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Badge/Program Shooting Sports Archery RMB RMB RMB RMA RMA RMA RMC RMC RMC 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 3C Winchester Winchester Rifle RMA RMA RMA RMC RMC RMC RMB RMB RMB 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 3C Winchester Winchester Shotgun RMC RMC RMC RMB RMB RMB RMA RMA RMA 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 3C Winchester Aquatics Swimming WM 1A 1B 1C WM 2A 2B WM 2C WM Lifesaving 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2B 2C 2D Waterfront Kayaking BM-B BM-B BM-B BM-A BM-A BM-A Rowing BM-A BM-A BM-A BM-B BM-B BM-B Canoeing BM-A BM-A BM-A BM-B BM-B BM-B Sailing BM-A BM-A BM-A BM-B BM-B Motor Boating BM-B BM-B BM-B BM-A BM-A High Adventure Climbing 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2B 2C 2D Handicraft Textile Leatherwork Woodwork Photography Indian Lore These are all Walk On Merit Badges, Schedule Accordingly Wood Carving Scout Craft WM WM 1A 1C First Aid 1B 1D WM WM Cooking Fully integrated and only available through our Woodsman Program Pioneering WM 1A WM 1B WM 1C WM 1D Fire Safety WM 1A 1B WM 2A 2B Wilderness Survival NEW High Adventure Program NEW High Adventure Program Search and Rescue NEW High Adventure Program NEW High Adventure Program 28

29 Merit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Badge/Program Nature Reptile and Amph. 1A 1B Forestry 1A 1B Energy 1A 1B 2A 2B Astronomy 1A 1B Environmental Science 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2B 2C 2D Mammal Study 1A 1B 2A 2B Soil and Water Conservation Geology Weather Communications Public Speaking Citizen in the Nation Citizen in the World Emergency Preparedness 1A 1B Walk ON WALK ON Eagle Lodge These are all Walk On Merit Badges, Schedule Accordingly Work Shop Painting TSA TSA TSA TSB TSB TSB TSC TSC TSC Welding TSA TSA TSA TSC TSC TSC TSB TSB TSB Automotive Maintenance TSB TSB TSB TSC TSC TSC TSA TSA TSA Plumbing TSC TSB TSA TSC TSB TSA Electricity TSC TSC TSB TSB TSA TSA 29

30 Instructions for a walk on Merit Badge 1. Scout is responsible for checking in and out of each session they attend and keeping track of their time and their efforts to complete the Merit Badge. 2. Facilitators are not instructors. These Merit Badges are self-study. The facilitators are there to approve the work you do on a given Merit Badge. 3. Once your requirements are complete, the facilitator will review them with you and any project you did because of those requirements. 4. When a facilitator is satisfied that you have completed all requirements, He or She will sign off on the Merit Badge. 5. Failing to complete a Merit Badge requirement will result in a partial. 6. Walk on Merit Badge hours are 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM to 5:00PM unless otherwise announced. 30

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32 Woodsman Program Welcome to Long Term Camping. First year scouts are hesitant to take a first-year program because they are concerned with it limiting merit badge achievement. The woodsman program is designed with teaching Trail to First Class at an advanced level. This program incorporates the Trail to first class taught in merit badge form. This allows the scout to be successful at both levels. Even a scout who has already been to camp can be successful with joining this program Below the merit badges are listed with the trail to first class requirements they reinforce: 4 A & B 4 A - D 3 A - D 6 A - E 2 A, B, C 7 A - F 3 A - D 2 A & B 2 D 5 A - D 2 A - E 6 A - E 32

33 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Final Camp Inspection 6:30 Pick up food Pick up food Prep for Breakfast Pick up Food Pick up food Reunite with unit 7:00 Flags Flags Breakfast Flags Flags Home 7:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast With 8:00 Secure Campsite Head out for 5-mile hike Head Back to camp Secure Campsite Secure Campsite Unit 8:30 Swimming 9:00 First day 9:30 swim check Start MB Orienteering Nature Swimming Swimming Swimming 10:00 10:30 Pioneering Nature& Pioneering Pioneering Pioneering 11:00 TC / FC TC / FC TC / FC / PB TC / FC / PB 11:45 TC / FC / PB Lunch Prep AM Lunch Prep Lunch Prep Lunch Prep 12:00 Lunch Trail Lunch lunch lunch lunch 12:30 Secure Campsite Secure Trail Secure Campsite Secure Campsite Secure Campsite 1:00 Check in 1:30 First Aid First Aid First Aid First Aid Woods Man 2:00 Form Patrols Competition 2:30 Patrol Flags Take what you have 3:00 name Patrols Fire Safety Nature Fire Safety Shooting Fun learned this week 3:30 Patrol Leaders and compete! 4:00 orienteering Fire Safety orienteering Shooting Fun! 4:30 Quarter Master Plan Menu 5:00 Plan D R Set up CS Prep Dinner Prep Dinner Prep Dinner Prep Dinner Prep Dinner Inventory PB 5:30 Prep for Dinner 6:00 Flags Flags Flags Flags Flags 6:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 7:00 Early Evening Activities Early Evening Activities 7:30 Begin camp Break Work on Patrol yell Movies at Camp 8:00 First Year Hike Down Out of Camp USS Indianapolis 8:30 First year Fellowship Pendola 9:00 Astronomy Hike 9:30 Cracker barrel Early Evening Activities Early Evening Activities Early Evening Activities Cracker barrel 10:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 33

34 Sunday Objectives (These will be reviewed Wednesday On the Leadership Hike) Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit. Present yourself to your leader prepared for an overnight camping trip. Show the personal and camping gear you will use. Show the right way to pack and carry it. Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have helped pitch. Tell how you practiced the Outdoor Code on a campout or outing. Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the U.S. flag. 3 A&B 1 A - C 7 A On one of these campouts, select a location for your patrol site and recommend it to your patrol leader, senior patrol leader, or troop guide. Explain what factors you should consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent. On one campout, plan and cook one hot breakfast or lunch, selecting foods from My Plate or the current USDA nutrition model. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Demonstrate how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected. Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection. Describe bullying; tell what the appropriate response is to one who might be bullying you or bullying another person. Help plan a menu for one of the above campouts that includes at least one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner and that requires cooking at least two of the meals. Tell how the menu includes the foods from My Plate or the current USDA nutrition model and how it meets nutritional needs for the planned activity or campout. Using the menu planned in First Class requirement 2a, make a list showing a budget and food amounts needed to feed three or more Scouts. Secure the ingredients. 1 C, 2C, 9A &B 2 A & B This program works in 2 ways. If the Scout participates in the Woodsman Campsite, then they will work to completer their Cooking Merit badge. For those who decide to work as patrols in the Woodsman Campsite, patrols are also responsible for making sure your campsite is ready for inspection, the Campsite itself is fully set up and sleeping has been assigned. Campers who arrive on Monday will be given time to get themselves up to date including the Duty Roster. Bear in mind that each position will change persons each day. 34

35 Woodsman 2.5 Mile (5-mile total) Leadership Trail Hike This Hike takes place on Wednesday return Thursday Hike is 2.5 miles in distance Trail lunch will be made prior to heading out Field Dinner and Breakfast will be had at trail camp Dinner will involve both Dutch Ovens and field stoves If weather permits, hikers will sleep under the stars. Map and Compass will be used in the hike. 35

36 Woodsman Patrol Competition First Aid Rescue Pioneering Challenge Swim Relay Orienteering Challenge Fire Challenge Patrols will be given a first aid scenario and must treat it as a patrol to help the victim Patrols will be given rope and poles and must work as a patrol to get across a ravine Patrols must demonstrate each swim stroke and swim for the best time and quality strokes Patrols will be given 4 bearings and distances and must work as a patrol to get through each in record time Patrols will be given supplies to build a fir and successfully cook biscuits on a stick in record time Team work Proper treatment Timely treatment Time is of the essence Everyone must cross Teamwork Pioneering skills Speed is important, but stroke is key gain time for bad strokes and work as a team Patrols work together to determine the course in a timely manner. Time is of the essence Patrols must build a sustainable fire that they then can cook a biscuit on a stick Time and cooked and team work. 36

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38 Tradesman Program Welcome to the world of the Tradesman! A scout who signs up for this week will truly get the feel for working in several trades. From commercial painting to electrical technician, the scout will work in each of these fields. They will get hands on experience and truly learn what it is like to work in each field. Below is an explanation of each shop the Scouts will work in: Merit Badge Description Pre-reqs Learn how welding works. Learn your tig from your mig. See how this skill keeps Req #7A the world in one piece. Keep a keen eye and always have respect for the beast! Learn how this skill Req #8 #9A electrifies our world. If you want this done right, you gotta learn to prep and prep right. The wrong coating on the wrong surface can make life Req #8 messy. Get this done wrong and you re all wet. Learn what it takes to keep the world No Prereqs flowing from the pipe to the drain. There is nothing like working under the hood. The smell of the exhaust and the rev of the motor. Req #12 Classes will be limited to 15 per class. This means the program can accommodate 45 per week. Should a Scout have already completed one or more of the 5 Trade merit badges, they can opt to take a walk on Merit badge or they can stay and help teach. Completely their choice. 38

39 Tradesman Schedule A Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 Electricity Automotive Paint Welding 10:00 Maintenance Plumbing 10:30 11:00 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 Paint Welding Electricity Plumbing Automotive Maintenance Clean up Shop Camp Wide Games Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Activities Early Evening Activities Camp 20:30 First Year Hike Underwater BW 21:00 Pendola II Hike First year Fellowship Early Evening Activities Movies at Camp USS Indianapolis Pendola 39

40 21:30 Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS Tradesman Schedule B Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 Automotive 10:00 Maintenance Electricity Paint Welding Plumbing 10:30 11:00 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 Automotive Maintenance Electricity Plumbing Paint Welding Clean up Shop Camp Wide Games Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Activities First Year Hike Early Evening Activities Camp Underwater BW Early Evening Activities Movies at Camp USS Indianapolis 20:30 21:00 Pendola II Hike Pendola 40

41 First year Fellowship 21:30 Cracker barrel Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS Tradesman Schedule C Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 Automotive Electricity 10:00 Maintenance Welding Paint Plumbing 10:30 11:00 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 Electricity Plumbing Automotive Maintenance Welding Paint Clean up Shop Camp Wide Games Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Early Evening Activities Early Evening Activities Activities 20:00 Movies at Camp First Year Hike Camp 20:30 USS Indianapolis Underwater BW 41

42 21:00 Pendola II Hike First year Fellowship Pendola 21:30 Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 42

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45 Boatsman Program Welcome to the world of the Boatsman! A scout who signs up for this week will truly get the feel for working in several boats. From self-propelled to motor and wind, the scout will work on each of these watercrafts. They will get hands on experience and truly learn what it is like to get their sea legs. Below is an explanation of each craft the Scouts will work on: Merit Badge Description A good starting place for learning to be a boat expert. Rowing technique and parts of the boat. A change of oars and the shape of your boat and you are on your way with canoe! Similar shape, different oar or paddle. But very much a different skill. Still it s an adventure in your kayak. You may bring the oar along just in case but a motor can make it high tech. as long as you can keep it running. If the gas and oil does not make you move then maybe a little wind. Amazing just how similar it is to your trusty row boat. Prereqs Swimmer Swimmer Swimmer Swimmer Swimmer Classes will be limited to 10 per class. This means the program can accommodate 20 per week. Should a Scout have already completed one or more of the 5 boating Merit Badges, they can opt to take a walk on Merit Badge or they can stay and help teach. Completely their choice. 45

46 Boatsman Schedule A Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 rowing Canoeing Kayaking Small Boat Sailing Motor boating 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 Motor boating 14:00 Small Boat Sailing 14:30 Rowing Canoeing Kayaking 15:00 Motor boating 15:30 Camp Wide 16:00 Games 16:30 17:00 17:30 Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Activities First Year Hike Early Evening Activities Camp Underwater BW Pendola II Hike Early Evening Activities Movies at Camp USS Indianapolis 20:30 21:00 First year Fellowship Pendola 21:30 Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 46

47 boatsman Schedule B Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 Kayaking Rowing Canoeing Motor boating Small Boat Sailing 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 Clean up Shop 14:00 Motor boating 14:30 Kayaking Rowing Canoeing 15:00 Small Boat Sailing 15:30 Camp Wide 16:00 Games 16:30 17:00 17:30 Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Activities First Year Hike Early Evening Activities Camp Underwater BW Pendola II Hike Early Evening Activities Movies at Camp USS Indianapolis 20:30 21:00 First year Fellowship Pendola 21:30 Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 47

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49 Rifleman Program Welcome to the world of the Rifleman! A scout who signs up for this week will truly get the feel for working on a range. From Archery to Shotgun, the scout will use each of these firearms. They will get hands on experience and truly learn not only how to be safe but accurate and sharp in their shooting. Below is an explanation of each firearm the Scouts will work on: Merit Badge Description Choose your poison. 20 gauge for concentrated shot or 12 gauge for a wide spray and heavy hitting. Either way master the shotgun and you master control! Recurve or compound, you are sure to hit the target with finesse. Nothing like the good old.22 Every Zombie expert declares this to be the best Apocalypse tool you can master! While the Merit Badges will focus on safety and function, this program will help you to work on your marksmanship. Really learn the art of Rifle shooting. Prereqs None None None None Classes will be limited to 8 per class. This means the program can accommodate 24 per week. Should a Scout have already completed one or more of the Shooting Sports merit badges, they can opt to take a walk on Merit badge or they can stay and help teach. Completely their choice. 49

50 Rifleman Schedule A Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 Rifle Archery Shotgun Winchester Winchester 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 14:00 Winchester 14:30 15:00 Rifle Archery Shotgun Winchester 15:30 16:00 Camp Wide Games 16:30 17:00 17:30 Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Activities First Year Hike Early Evening Activities Camp Underwater BW Pendola II Hike Early Evening Activities Movies at Camp USS Indianapolis 20:30 21:00 First year Fellowship Pendola 21:30 Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 50

51 Rifleman Schedule B Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 Archery Shotgun Winchester Rifle Winchester 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 14:00 Winchester 14:30 15:00 Archery Shotgun Winchester Rifle 15:30 16:00 Camp Wide Games 16:30 17:00 17:30 Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Activities First Year Hike Early Evening Activities Camp Underwater BW Pendola II Hike Early Evening Activities Movies at Camp USS Indianapolis 20:30 21:00 First year Fellowship Pendola 21:30 Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 51

52 Rifleman Schedule C Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat 6:00 Final Camp Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 Shotgun Rifle Archery Winchester Winchester 11:45 12:00 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13:00 Check in 13:30 14:00 Winchester 14:30 15:00 Shotgun Rifle Archery Winchester 15:30 16:00 Camp Wide Games 16:30 17:00 17:30 Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp Back at Camp 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Early Evening Activities First Year Hike Early Evening Activities Camp Underwater BW Pendola II Hike Early Evening Activities Movies at Camp USS Indianapolis 20:30 21:00 First year Fellowship Pendola 21:30 Cracker barrel Astronomy Hike Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 52

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54 But wait!!!! There s more!!!. Camp Patch Segment Program Camp John Mensinger has a patch program that highlights a Scout s experience at camp with a segment award. It can be worn on a Class A uniform on the right pocket or on any Scouting affiliated clothing following BSA uniform guidelines. There are four segments, each with their own 54

55 requirements. A Scout can earn four segments in a minimum of four weeks of camp in one summer, or over a lifetime. These segments represent actual job titles held by loggers in the Pickering Lumber Company at the turn of the 20 th century. Each segment has its own hike, discussing how their rocker got its name and highlighting the Scout s experience during their week at camp. A worksheet including all of the troop members names and their respective segment must be turned into the Camp Director in order to receive their segments. Recipients will be called out at the end of the closing campfire on Friday night and asked to go on a short hike, which is the pinnacle of their segment experience. The following requirements must be met by Friday at 5:00 pm during their stay at camp. Requirements Whistle Punk (first-year award): Logger (second-year award): 55

56 1. Learn the Camp John Mensinger song. 2. Learn the Camp John Mensinger Grace. 3. Participate in a man Program or earn 1 merit badge, or earn 2 merit badges. 4. Participate in 1 organized troop or camp hike. (woodsman covers) 5. Identify three constellations. 6. Participate in a troop or camp-wide flag ceremony. (woodsman covers) 7. Contribute 1 hour to a camp-approved service project. Cannot be used for a merit badge. (woodsman covers) High Climber (third-year award): 1. Already Earned Logger. 2. Know the Camp John Mensinger song. 3. Know the Camp John Mensinger Grace. 4. Participate in a man Program or earn 1 merit badge, or earn 3 merit badges. 5. Participate in 3 organized hikes with at least 1 being a camp hike. 6. Contribute 2 hours to a camp-approved service project. Cannot be used for a merit badge. 1. Already Earned Whistle Punk. 2. Know the Camp John Mensinger song. 3. Know the Camp John Mensinger Grace. 8. Participate in a man Program or earn 1 merit badge, or earn 2 merit badges. 4. Participate in 2 organized Troop or camp hikes, or any mixture of the two. 5. Identify five constellations. 6. Participate in a troop or camp-wide flag ceremony. 7. Contribute 1 hour to a camp-approved service project. Cannot be used for a merit badge. Bull of the Woods (fourth-year award): 1. Already Earned High Climber. 2. Learn the Camp John Mensinger song. 3. Learn the Camp John Mensinger Grace. 4. Participate in a man Program or earn 1 merit badge, or earn 3 merit badges. 5. Organize and lead a Troop hike, Troop campfire, or other activity approved by your Scoutmaster. 6. Teach at least one Tenderfoot - First Class skill to Scouts in your troop or help at least one hour in the Woodsman Program. 7. Lead and supervise at least 2 other Scouts in your troop for 2 hours in a camp-approved service project. Extra Program Opportunities These are free-time activities that will be offered in the designated program area and time frame. These are offered only during the scheduled times and are extra opportunities to consider during your free time when not in classes. 56

57 Pool BSA Lifeguard - Monday through Friday 9 am to 5:00 pm prerequisites are first responder First aid and CPR BSA Mile Swim Monday-Thursday 3-5pm / Friday 9-11am and 1-3pm (4 days minimum required for patch) Snorkeling BSA Friday 1-3pm CJM Polar Bear Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 6:00am Tenderfoot Run Wednesday 6:00 am Free Swim Monday-Thursday 3-5pm / Friday 1-3pm Pond BSA Kayaking Monday - Wednesday 3 5 PM (must attend 2 sessions) BSA Stand Up Paddle boarding Monday - Wednesday 3 5 PM (must attend 2 sessions) Free Paddle Monday-Thursday 3-5pm / Friday 9-11am and 1-3pm Climbing Free Climb Monday-Thursday 3-5pm [Wednesday closes at 4, for the Climb On Safely Training] / Friday 9-11am and 1-3pm (Please bring a water bottle, and priority is to those finishing merit badge requirements) Nature Intro Hike Monday 3-5pm Sunrise hike Tuesday 5am Astronomy Hike Wednesday Evening 57

58 Garden of The Gods Thursday 3-5pm Old Nature Trail Tuesday 3-4pm (announced at Flags Wed. morning; not related to astronomy merit badge) OPEN ACTIVITIES (free time): Swimming, canoeing, rowing, shooting sports, handicraft, climbing and many other activities (volleyball, horseshoes, Frisbee golf, dodge ball etc.) will be offered afternoons between 3:00 and 5:00pm. Scouts, in buddy teams, may participate in an activity of their choice. This is also an excellent time for Scouts to practice their skills for Merit Badges. CAMP WIDE CAMPFIRES: There will be a camp wide opening campfire on Sunday unless otherwise announced for Monday evening. A first year Fellowship campfire run by the Communications Merit Badge students with a special appearance of the Public Speaking Merit Badge class. This will give the Woodsman a chance to perform and be acknowledged by their units. A camp wide closing campfire on Friday evening., This Friday evening campfire will be planned and run by Camp Staff LEADER S MEETINGS: At least one unit leader will be asked to attend a daily leader s meeting to obtain program updates and other information. The leader s meeting will be held at 9:15 AM in the Scoutmasters Lounge. Early Evening Camp Programs Chess Tournament Open Paddle Open Climb Open Ranges Open Swim And More!! 58

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61 Final Camp 6:00 Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Inspection 6:30 7:00 Home 7:30 With Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 Unit 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:45 12:00 12:30 13:00 Check in 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 WS Heads out gets lost initiates lost hiker protocols SAR gets classroom time The SEARCH BEGINS! WS Learns Bush craft Rescue Initiated and Complete SWITCH SIDES! WS Heads out gets lost initiates lost hiker protocols SAR gets classroom time The SEARCH BEGINS! WS Learns Bush craft Rescue Initiated and Complete Wrap Up Camp Wide Games Back at Camp Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 20:00 Skill Sharpening Skill Sharpening Skill Sharpening Skill Sharpening 20:30 21:00 21:30 Cracker barrel Cracker barrel 22:00 TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS TAPS 61

62 Welcome to The Sour Grass Settlement Circa 1890 s 62