Adventure Park Scout Camp

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1 LEADERS GUIDEBOOK Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America Adventure Park Scout Camp 2018

2 Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America ADVENUTURE PARK SCOUT CAMP 2018 Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America 748 North 1340 West Orem, Utah Phone Fax This publication may be copied and distributed, in part or in its entirety, to promote the Scouting programs and camps of the Boy Scouts of America and the Utah National Parks Council. Duplication of this guide, in part or in its entirety, for commercial gain or profit is strictly prohibited.

3 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Camp General Information Welcome to Buck Hollow Scout Ranch... 4 Camp Registration & Fees... 4 Troop Leadership... 5 Youth Protection... 5 Tour Plans... 5 Communications & Visitors... 5 Directions and Maps... 6 Chapter 2: Camp Policies & Services The Scout Camp Law... 7 Personal Conduct & Camp Discipline... 7 The Uniform at Camp... 7 Campfires & Fire Restrictions... 7 Meals & Menus... 8 Other Policies to Remember... 8 Vehicles in Camp... 9 Trading Post... 9 Lost & Found Policy... 9 Porta Potties & Water Buffalos... 9 Litter Control... 9 Troop Roster... 9 Annual Health and Medical Form... 9 Chapter 3: Medical & Emergency Procedures Medical/First Aid Services Prescriptions at Camp Medical Emergency Emergency Procedures Natural Disaster Animals Biohazards Chapter 4: Preparing for Camp Parents Meeting Pre-Planning Timetable Check-in Process Check-out Process Personal Equipment Checklist Troop Equipment Checklist Chapter 5: Camp Program Camp Advancement Policy Adult Leader Training Opportunity The Trail to First Class Five Mile Hike Camp Wide Games Camp Wide Campfire Program Stargazing Troop Campfire Programs Class Names & Descriptions First Aid First Aid Knots Lashings Leave No Trace Nature Scouting & Citizenship Totin Chip & Firem n Chit Appendix More Requirements You Can Do at Camp.. 17 Adventure Park - Advancement Tracker Troop Roster & Medical Information Northstar - Into. to Outdoor Leader Skills Mile Hike Map Adventure Park - Daily Schedule Adventure Park Camp Map LIKE US on Facebook 3

4 1 Camp General Information Welcome to Buck Hollow Scout Ranch The Adventure Park Scout Camp is situated on the Buck Hollow property owned by the LDS Church and leased to the Utah National Parks Council for Scout Program use. This property hosts many activities including Adventure Park, Webelos Wilderness, Timberline NYLT and Wood Badge to name a few. This Camp is one of the few wilderness camps left nationally. The Buck Hollow Property allows Scouts a real hands on opportunity for conservation, service and experience in the outdoors at its finest. To make this camp possible, it takes the help of over 16 youth staff and over 8 adult staff members. Thanks for wanting to be a part of this exciting challenge!! Welcome! Camp Dates for 2018 Session 1: June Session 2: June Session 3: July Session 4: July Session 5: July Camp Fees Scouts: $46 Adults: $10 Out of Council Scouts: $51 Deposits, Payment & Refund Policy Please refer to Registration Information at: Camp Accommodations Dirt, trees, rocks, and the tiny Trading Post are the only permanent structures at Adventure Park. Troops should expect to bring basic equipment, to camp overnight comfortably. Each campsite will have a picnic table for Troops to gather around. There is no road access to the campsites, so all equipment will need to be carried in from the parking lot. Because the parking lot will only have enough space for one to two vehicles per group, Troops are highly encouraged to leave large equipment trailers at home and pack light for this experience. Campsite Camp Site Capacities Min Capacity Max Capacity Boulder Grove 4 10 Cliffside 8 16 Creek View 8 16 Downy Haven 8 16 Forest Shadow 8 14 Great Hallway 8 14 Kim s Korner 8 16 Hide-a-way 2 9 Littlewood 8 16 Mountain View 2 8 Mystery 7 12 Overlook 4 10 Park Avenue 4 8 Riverside 6 12 Shady Glen 8 16 Split Level 8 16 The Bluff 8 14 The Loft 5 12 The Maze 2 8 Water s Edge

5 Camp General Information Cont. Troop Adult Leadership Every troop in camp must be under the supervision of its own two-deep leadership. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older are required for all trips or outings. The second adult must be at least 18 years of age. Adult leaders need to be in camp at all times to assume responsibility for the Scouts from their troop. Troops unable or unwilling to comply with this policy may, if necessary, be asked to leave camp. If you find yourself in a one-deep situation, please contact the Camp Director immediately so that we can help you resolve it. Youth Protection Make sure your leaders who come to camp are current in their Youth Protection training. Report any violations of Youth Protection policy to the Camp Director immediately. Training can be taken at: Read the Guide to Safe Scouting for more details on safety. Download here: filestore/pdf/34416.pdf Scout leaders are responsible to know and live by the standards of this guide for the safety of both youth and adults. Tour Plans Effective April 2017 the Tour plan was eliminated. Scouters are reminded to conduct the Scouting program consistent with BSA rules, regulations, and policies. Flexible risk assessment tools are summarized in the Guide to Safe Scouting, and detailed in the Enterprise Risk Management Guidebook Phone Use & Communications There are NO telephones at camp and cellular phone capability is very limited at our location. Leaving camp may be the best way to relay messages. Visitors We welcome visitors and volunteers. Visitors are asked to check in at the First Aid tent or staff area. Comments or Concerns At Scout Camp we are constantly looking for ways to improve the programs that we offer at camp. We also realize that some of our plans and ideas do not always work out the way that we would have hoped. The camp management team maintains an open door and friendly ear for anyone that has ideas to improve the programs of the camp. At the end of camp please take a few moments and completely fill out your camp evaluations as many of the improvements to our programs come from this source. The council also uses these evaluations and their comments to gather data about the effectiveness of our summer camping programs. 5

6 Camp General Information Cont. Directions to Adventure Park To get to Buck Hollow, take Springville exit 260 on I-15 and go east on 400 South in Springville. It is 16.5 miles and 38 min from the freeway to camp. At the roundabout, turn to the right and follow the signs to the Hobble Creek Golf Course. Just past Kelly's Grove, follow the road to the left to Rotary Park. Continue on this road past Rotary Park and Camp Jeremiah Johnson to the end of the pavement (approx. 5.8 miles). Take the dirt road that runs parallel to the creek. Follow the road for approx. 2.5 miles and you're at Adventure Park! NOTE: Since you will have to drive through the creek, it is not recommended to drive cars to camp due to the low ground clearance. Trucks, vans, SUVs are strongly recommended. I-15 Exit 260 6

7 2 Camp Policies & Services The Scout Camp Law Scout Camp is meant to benefit the youth and adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America. We live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, and ask that you do the same. Our governing principles and goals are to provide Scouting Experiences for Participants to learn to: Do their Duty to God and country. Serve Others. Prepare for life s missions. Learn that they can do hard things, and gain leadership experience. Develop young men of integrity which will prepare them to be good husbands, fathers, and sons, as well as leaders in their church, business and community. Keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Personal Conduct & Camp Discipline We expect everyone to maintain the highest level of behavior. Foul language, dirty jokes and fighting are not allowed. Pornographic materials are not allowed at camp. Gambling is not permitted. Scout leaders are responsible for the conduct of their boys. Conflicts between campers from different troops should be resolved by the adult leaders of the units involved, with the assistance of camp management if necessary. If conflicts between staff and campers arise they will be resolved by camp management and unit leaders. The Uniform at Camp We encourage Scouts and their leaders to wear the official BSA uniform. We also invite Scouts and leaders to bring additional activity shirts that can either be purchased at the camp s Trading Post store or brought from home. A uniform sets Scouts apart and shows they represent and adhere to the ideals and values of Scouting. When a uniform is worn properly and with respect, a Scout will elevate his conduct to meet those expectations. Official Field Uniform: A complete field uniform is defined as official BSA shirt, pants or shorts, belt and socks. A neckerchief and cap or campaign hat are optional. It is suggested that everyone wear the field uniform Friday night s campfire program. Activity Uniform: The activity uniform consists of a troop, camp, council, or BSA t-shirt with official pants, shorts, socks and belt. (This uniform should be worn during camp activities/classes, morning flag ceremonies and personal time at camp. Shoes: Campers should bring the proper footwear for each activity. Open-toed shoes are not advised at camp. Campfires & Fire Restrictions There is definitely something very memorable about a campout that includes nights relaxing around a roaring campfire swapping stories and keeping your feet warm. Campfires can also be useful in a program setting to allow for a particular mood or spirit to help emphasize the values of Scouting or create inspirational moments with our youth. The following campfire scenarios will be allowed at Adventure Park this summer: Natural Fuel (Wood) Campfire: Must be contained in a fire pan or fire barrel. The fire must never be left unattended. Ashes must be bagged and hauled away, not dumped on the ground in the campsite Charcoal Briquettes: Same as wood fires. Must be lit and contained in a fire barrel or Dutch Oven table that is at least 5 off the ground. Spent ashes must be bagged and thrown away. Propane or other contained fuel: Always appropriate in any form. Scout leaders interested in having a natural fuel fire at camp may bring their own wood from home. To protect our forest please make sure your personal firewood is free from pest and insects. We do have plenty of downed wood at the camp that can be used. All fires must be in a fire barrel. As drought and extra dry conditions strike the area, the Forest Service will place a ban on all natural fires and charcoal briquettes. If a ban is put into place during the summer it will not be lifted for any reason (including inclement weather) until after the summer is over. 7

8 Camp Policies & Services Cont. Meals and Menus All meals are the troop s responsibility. Use your best judgment to meet your troop s individual needs. Cold storage food containers are recommended. Please, store food/coolers away from sleeping areas and in closed containers. Other Policies to Remember All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not allowed in council Scout camps for program use. Camp-owned ATV support vehicles are permitted to be driven by approved camp staff. Hatchets, Axes & Knives: Please keep axes and hatches sharp and safe. If hatchets and knives are misused, leaders and staff have the authority to confiscate the item for the remainder of the camp. Scouts can bring their signed Totin Chip card to camp with them, or earn it at camp. Scouts should follow correct handling principles when using a pocketknife or hatchet. Knife blades must be no longer than 4 inches. Bicycles: Due to the size of the camp bicycles are not allowed at camp. Buddy Rule: For the safety and protection of your Scouts please teach them and have them follow the buddy system. Firearms, Fireworks, Bows & Arrows, etc: Do not bring any type of firearms, archery equipment or projectile devices to camp. Fireworks of any kind are not permitted. No wrist rockets or sling shots are to be used at camp except where they are part of a specific camp-sponsored program. Fuels and Fire Prevention: Everyone in camp should feel a responsibility for fire prevention. Extra propane cylinders and cans of liquid fuel must be stored under lock and key. Please take your empty fuel containers home with you. Personal Property: The Camp cannot be responsible for your personal property. We encourage you not to bring anything valuable to camp. Pets: Pets are not appropriate to bring to camp. Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use: The legal age, in the State of Utah, for the consumption of tobacco products is 19. The use of tobacco by anyone under the age of 19 will not be permitted at camp. For those adults that would like to smoke or use tobacco products or e-cigarettes the designated smoking area is the parking lot. Adults who must use tobacco products can do so in the parking lot, but they should be kept out of sight of the Scouts. Alcoholic drinks and illegal drugs are not permitted in camp. Prescription drugs must be checked in with the Medical Officer. Theft: Theft will not be tolerated at camp. Any violators will be turned over to the local sheriff s department. Trees: Please do not cut any live or dead trees unless permitted by a camp official. The use of chain saws is prohibited by non-camp staff. Water Conservation: Following principles of Leave No Trace, we encourage you to conserve water at camp. Wildlife: Do not attempt to handle snakes, spiders, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks or any other wildlife at camp. Please report any snake sighting to camp staff. No hunting or harming is allowed. In most cases, if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. Our camp is in bear country. Keep smellables in smell-proof containers. Keep your camp area free of garbage. Vehicles in Camp In the interest of camper safety, the following restrictions apply to vehicles at Adventure Park: Only camp-approved vehicles will be permitted on inner-camp roads. All vehicles are to be parked facing out (this is called fire-ready) in the camp parking lot. Passengers are NOT to ride in back of pickup trucks at any time. Seat belts must be used when traveling to and from camp. Trading Post The camp Trading Post provides a wide assortment of souvenir, program, and comfort items for sale. Handicraft Kits, program supplies, patches, T-shirts, hats, candy, soft drinks, sundries, and many other items are available. $20 should be sufficient to meet the needs of most Scouts. The Trading Post conveniently accepts credit and debit cards and cash and checks. The open times will be posted at the Trading Post. 8

9 Camp Policies & Services Cont. Lost and Found Policy: We will keep found items at the trading post during camp, they will then be taken to the Orem Scout Office after camp ends. They will be held for several weeks. The found items will then be discarded or donated. Porta Potties and Water Buffalos There are portable latrines located close to every campsite. Please help keep portable latrines free from garbage, sticks and other debris. These items cause serious problems in the pumping process. If you notice a portable latrine is out of toilet paper, please inform a member of camp staff and we will gladly restock it. Please keep in mind that human waste can be damaging to the local environment and underground water supplies. Please only use the latrines provided. Scouts that abuse any of the above facilities by vandalism, tipping them over, wasting supplies, or running the water buffalos excessively will be turned over to their leaders for discipline. Potable water is located throughout the camp in water buffalos. Please use water sparingly as needed. The hoses should be put back in place and the water shut off when not in use. Please refrain from washing anything directly from the water buffalo. Bring water containers to fill. Litter Control Please help us to keep our camp clean. You may be asked to help us do litter patrol from time to time. In addition, units are expected to maintain and leave their campsite clean and free of litter. We recommend that each unit sweep their campsite everyday. Troop Roster Every boy coming to camp must be a registered Scout with the BSA. At check in every unit will be required to submit a complete Troop Roster of every youth and leader that will be present at camp that week, which includes any rotating leadership. Download your completed Troop Roster from the Internet Advancement webpage. If a participant is not listed on the roster, please fill out a BSA Youth Application form and submit it to your council before coming to camp. Annual Health and Medical Forms All youth and adults attending camp will need to turn in and have on file a completed BSA Annual Health and Medical Form, parts A and B. Go to go to to download the most current version of the form. Per current BSA guidelines, school and sports examinations can no longer be used in place of a BSA Health and Medical Form. Medical/First Aid Services First Aid at camp is just that... First Aid. Special arrangements for the treatment of more serious cases have been made with local facilities. All medical emergencies must be reported to the Medical Officer immediately. Emergency service is available 24-hours. The treatment of pre-existing or non-camp related illnesses or injuries should not be expected, and such cases may be referred to local health-care providers depending on the nature of the injury or illness. Many minor first aid needs can be met by the unit through the unit s first aid kit. Unit leaders should use common sense regarding what to treat within the unit and what to refer to the Medical Officer. Properly dispose of any items contaminated with blood or other body fluids. Any first aid that is done while at camp, regardless of how small, will need to be reported to the Medical Officer as soon as possible. Prescriptions in Camp The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual's parent or guardian. BSA policy requires that all prescription drugs brought to camp (including those needing refrigeration) are to be locked up. An exception is made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper for lifethreatening conditions, including bee-sting or heart medication and inhalers, or for a limited amount of medication approved for use in a first aid kit. Medical Emergency In the case of a medical emergency the camp Medical Officer will determine the type of treatment needed and if medical authorities need to be summoned. In addition to the camp Medical Officer, many staff members have been trained in first aid and CPR. Please report any injuries to the camp medical officer. If your troop or group has any medically trained adult personnel with you please consider notifying the camp medical officer of their presence and ask them to offer their assistance in case of an emergency. Emergency Procedures In the event of an emergency the Camp Management Team will take charge and execute the camp s emergency procedures. Natural Disaster In the event of a natural disaster, such as earthquake, wildfire, severe storms, etc., the camp s emergency alarm system will be sounded, camp will be assembled, and appropriate steps will be taken to protect all persons in camp. NOTE: Scout Leaders are required to complete the on -line BSA Weather Hazards training before camp. 9

10 3 Medical & Emergency Procedures Lightning: If caught in the open during a thunder and lightning storm go inside the nearest shelter immediately! If no shelter is available, crouch down immediately in the lowest possible spot and roll up in a ball with feet on the ground. Do not lie down! If outdoors during a thunder and lightning storm, avoid water! Also avoid metal objects such as wires, fences, power tools, railroad tracks, etc. Unsafe places include: tents, golf carts, underneath single standing trees. Avoid hilltops and open spaces. Where possible, find shelter in a building or in a fully enclosed metal vehicle, such as a car, with the windows shut. Earthquakes: If an Earthquake Occurs: Get away from buildings, structures and the base of mountains Cover yourself (get under a table or other sturdy structure) Stay away from power lines Fires: In the case of a fire that threatens the camp the camp management team will assemble the participants and the staff. At that point, based on where the fire is located, camp management will give further instructions. Animals If you observe a wild animal, leave it alone. The chances of it bothering you are minimal. If you are bitten or injured by an animal, see the medical officer immediately for treatment. Bears: Backcountry and Trail Precautions Don't surprise bears. If you're hiking, make your presence known. Make noise by talking loudly, singing, or wearing a bell. If you can, travel with a group. Groups are noisier and easier for bears to detect. Keep in mind that bears tend to be more active at dawn and dusk so plan your hikes accordingly. Stay on marked trails and obey the regulations of the area you're hiking/camping in. If you're hiking in bear country, keep an eye out for tracks, scat, digs, and trees that bears have rubbed. Leave your dog at home! If You Encounter a Bear Remain calm and avoid sudden movements. Give the bear plenty of room, allowing it to continue its activities undisturbed. If it changes its behavior, you're too close so back away. If you see a bear but the bear doesn't see you, 10 detour quickly and quietly. If a bear spots you, try to get its attention while it is still farther away. You want it to know you're human so talk in a normal voice and waive your arms. Remember that a standing bear is not always a sign of aggression. Many times, bears will stand to get a better view. Throw something onto the ground. If the bear pursues you, as it may be distracted by this and allow you to escape. Never feed or throw food to a bear. If a Bear Charges Remember that many bears charge as a bluff. They may run, then veer off or stop abruptly. Stand your ground until the bear stops, then slowly back away. Never run from a bear! They will chase you and bears can run faster than 30 mph. Don't run towards or climb a tree. Black bears and some grizzlies can climb trees, and many bear will be provoked to chase you if they see you climbing. If you have pepper spray, be sure that you have trained with it before using it during an attack. Mountain Lions: If you come into close proximity to a mountain lion, slowly back away. Do not turn your back to the lion and do not lie down remain facing the lion and continue to stand upright. Open your jacket up to make yourself look larger. If the lion acts aggressively, grab a large stick, throw rocks, and speak loudly and firmly to the lion. Snakes: Snakes are common at camp. If you see a snake report it. If you leave them alone they will very probably leave you alone unless they feel threatened by you. If you are bitten, go to the first aid area at once and describe the snake to the best of your ability.

11 Camp Emergency Procedures Cont. Deer: Do not touch fawns or deer. If you are able to touch an adult deer then it may be sick or diseased so avoid coming in contact. Rabies: Rabies is a deadly disease that some animals are prone to contract, including raccoons and skunks. Avoid wild animals, especially if they are acting erratic, sick or aggressive. Biohazards When coming in contact with blood or other bodily fluid or feces, wash your skin that was exposed using hot water and soap. Then go to the camp medical officer to be checked. If just your clothes come in contact with the bodily fluid or feces carefully removed the clothing if you can do so without it coming in contact with any part of your body. Then wash your hands and the body part underneath the contaminated clothes with soap and water. If you have close exposure to someone who is coughing, sneezing or vomiting, report the incident to the medical officer. 11

12 4 Preparing for Camp Parent s Meeting All troops are encouraged to hold a parent s information meeting or Camp Promotion night a few months before camp. If there are questions that cannot be answered that evening, please contact Council Services at the Council Service Center at (801) and respond to the parents as soon as possible. Pre-Planning Timetable Winter to Spring Register online; Take note of the payment plan schedule and make sure you stay on target Determine adult leadership requirements and who can attend Scoutmaster, troop committee and youth leaders review this guidebook Notify parents of camp plans & Schedule & hold a parent s night Begin transportation planning Determine equipment needs and plan menus Three months prior to camp Distribute medical health forms to Scouts Senior Patrol Leader reviews procedures and plans with troop Provide a list of needed supplies for each Scout Consider each Scout s advancement needs Six weeks prior to camp Finalize programs of activities your troop would like to undertake Collect all medical health forms for the troop Plan a troop FLAG & YELL Confirm transportation, equipment and schedule of departure Two weeks prior to camp Final roster for camp confirmed; any deletions should be taken care of by now Ensure all Scouts are registered with BSA SPL and troop confirm and prepare the camp roster Final check of transportation, equipment and schedule Conduct a final briefing for Scouts of policies and procedures. One week prior to camp Troop and individual Scouts equipment check (food, cooking equipment, coolers, etc.) Day of Departure Everyone has a signed medical form Label all medications with name and troop number Check-in Process Check-in begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, you will find a check-in station on the lower-end of the parking lot area. 1. Arrival: Please plan to arrive in camp between 8:30 am and 10:00 am on Friday. Do not plan to arrive early. The camp staff is not in a position to check in troops that arrive early. Please park in the camp parking lot with vehicles facing out. Check-in Items to Review Final payments if any Health Forms (A & B) - Adults/Youth Tour Plan Media Release Form(s) Camp Items to Review/Receive Wrist Bands Camp Patch Camp Religious Award Requirements Fire Rules/Instruction & Barrels Adult Outdoor Skills Training Form (North Star) Adult & Youth Camp Survey Map & Schedule 2. A Troop Guide will be assigned to your troop to help you find your camp site. Check-out Process 1. Clean your campsite. 2. Place all trash and cold ashes from fire barrels in garbage sacks and to take them with you. Practice Leave No Trace principles. Return fire barrels. 3. Turn-in camp surveys. 4. Pick-up health forms. 5. Have a safe trip home! 12

13 Preparing for Camp Cont. Personal Equipment Checklist - Each Leader/Boy Clothing Official BSA Shirt Official BSA Pants/Zip-off Official BSA Belt Official BSA Socks BSA Activity T-Shirts Jacket/Coat Hat Hiking Shoes Underwear Pajamas Sleeping Gear Cot Pad Sleeping Bag Blanket Pillow Ground Cloth Toiletries Soap Deodorant Comb Towels Wash Cloths Toothbrush/Paste Sunscreen/Lip Balm Insect Repellant Personal First Aid Kit Sandals Personal Medications Essentials Scout Handbook Compass Watch Canteens/Water Bottles Pocketknife (3 Folding) Wallet/Money Scriptures Flashlight Sunglasses Laundry Bag Garbage Bag Camera Other Troop Equipment Checklist Shelter Tents & Equipment Dining Tent/Fly Cooking Cookware Eating Utensils Propane Propane Stoves Matches Tin Lizzy for Briquettes (18 off the ground) Cold Storage Containers Full Water Containers Dishes Cleaning Supplies Garbage Bags FOOD! Place to secure Food/ Coolers at night Firewood (The camp has lots!!) Other Propane Fire Ring Additional Program items Lanterns Washtub/basin U.S. Flag & Troop Flag Things to Leave at Home Jewelry Audio Electronics Firearms & Ammunition Large Sheath Knives Fireworks Pets Other 13

14 5 Camp Program This section describes the activities, programs of this camp. Reading this section will help you better plan your camping experience, and determine early on what you want to participate in, and what your camping goals might be. Camp Advancement Policy Adventure Park uses a learning by doing style of teaching. Rules for advancement do not change just because a boy is at camp, but camp does provide an ideal setting for the opportunities we offer. The program at Adventure Park is an open enrollment schedule of classes. This means that there will be regularly scheduled classes going on throughout the two days. However, these classes require no registration and no one will be taking roll. The classes will start at a specified time. If your troop wants to participate in a particular class you must be there when the class starts or you will have to wait until the next session. Due the intense schedule, it is important that all scouts and leaders understand when the classes start and get their scouts there on time. It may not be possible to attend every class offered. Troops will need to decide which classes will best suit their needs and attend those. Adult Leader Training Opportunity Intro. to Outdoor Leadership Skills (Northstar) Lord Robert Baden-Powell once said, Every boy deserves a trained leader. One of the most difficult challenges that a new leader sometimes faces is finding the time to complete the basic training that every leader needs to have. To answer that challenge Adventure Park will be offering the required Outdoor Leadership Skills portion of Scoutmaster basic training. This training, typically identified as Northstar in the Utah National Parks Council, will be offered concurrently with all of the Adventure Park regular sessions. Adults in need of this training will be able to receive instruction and fulfill the Northstar requirements from the same instructors teaching their Scouts. To attend Northstar adult leaders should complete Youth Protection, and Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training before arriving at Adventure Park. The needed form to fill-out and submit is near the end of this guidebook. 14 The Trail to First Class Every Scout attending Adventure Park should bring with them their own personal copy of the Boy Scout Handbook, newest edition. Scouts will use their handbook over both days to record the requirements that they pass off at camp. Scout leaders should note that the Adventure Park staff will be instructors only. The Trail to First Class are requirements that are meant to be passed off in a troop meeting, to an adult leader, or another scout. As such, once boys have mastered a skill or completed a requirement, they will pass off that requirement to their Scoutmaster or Patrol Leader while in the class or back at their campsites. How many requirement get passed off at camp will be up to a Scout and his leaders. Each class is designed to fulfill as many of the Scout Rank, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Rank requirements that is unique to that class specialty. As you and your troop prepare to attend Adventure Park you will need to look over the classes and their descriptions and decide as a troop what you most need to work on together. Leaders are expected to attend classes with their boys to help instructors maintain control and help Scouts learn the material. If troops need to split up to better meet the needs of their boys, at least one leader to a minimum of two boys will be required. Please keep in mind that while we have prepared a set curriculum covering requirements from Scout to First class, depending on the learning speed and behavior of the Scouts, we may not be able to cover every topic listed in our Class Names & Descriptions section. If the Scout needs to attend a class more than once to understand the topic and be able to pass off the requirement that is up to you and the Scout. Five Mile Hike From the Second Class Requirements, 3b. Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian. It is up to each troop to plan and carry out this hike. The road that completes the entire loop of the Buck Hollow property is just over five miles and the perfect opportunity for troops to complete this requirement. For troops interested in taking the hike, they will need to check-out at the First Aid station before leaving camp and check back in upon return. The hike normally takes about 3 hours to complete. Troops wishing to complete the hike will need to be in good physical condition and bring plenty of water per person. Hydration back packs are recommended equipment. See map on page 22. Camp Wide Games It s exciting, it s challenging, and always entertaining. The camp wide games of Adventure Park are opportunities for new Scouts to do what every Scout wants to do..have fun! The geographic shape of Buck Hollow creates a whole host of possibilities for challenging activities based in the skills of Scouting. The games may change every year, so bring your Scouts to camp ready to meet the new challenges.

15 Camp Program Cont. Camp Wide Campfire Program We as a camp staff will have the great honor and privilege to put on a meaningful and fun evening program for your Scouts. The campfire program will be one of entertainment, fun, and reflection. This is a great opportunity to reflect on the aims and methods of Scouting while at the same time provide a fun and participatory atmosphere for your Scouts. Honor Program A Scout is reverent. The Honor Program at Adventure Park is the time for Scouts and Troops to reflect upon the values of Scouting and how they are personally exemplifying those values in their daily lives. The Honor Program is conducted as the sun goes down after the campfire program. As Scouts silently participate, each individual can reflect on what Scouting has meant to him personally. Leaders and boys will be challenged to recommit themselves to those timeless values and continue on their personal journey to excellence. This should not to be missed! Stargazing Their will be an opportunity after the Friday evening campfire program for some stargazing. Our program director will lead those interested up to the top of the hollow and point out a few constellations. This can be a good time for reflection and discuss Second Class requirement 3d. Troop Campfire Programs It is recommended that after the camp wide honor program & star gazing, that each troop heads back to their own campsite and conduct their own fireside and take time to reflect on those things that matter most. These are the times that make the biggest difference in the character building of each young man. Class Names and Descriptions First Aid 1 Tenderfoot Requirements: 4a. Show first aid for the following: Simple cuts and scrapes Blisters on the hand and foot Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first-degree) Bites or stings of insects and ticks Venomous snakebite Nosebleed Frostbite and sunburn Choking 4c. Tell what you can do while on a campout or other outdoor activity to prevent or reduce the occurrence of injuries or exposure listed in the Tenderfoot requirements 4a and 4b. (Nature) 4d. Assemble a personal first-aid kit to carry with you on future campouts and hikes. Tell how each item in the kit would be used. 5a. Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Use the buddy sys- 15 tem while on a troop or patrol outing. (Hiking) Second Class Requirements: 9a. Explain the three R s of personal safety and protection. 9b. Describe bullying: tell what the appropriate response is to someone who is bullying you or another person. First Aid 2 Second Class Requirements: 6a. Demonstrate first aid for the following Object in the eye Bite of a warm-blooded animal Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, or fishhook Serious burns (partial thickness or second degree) Heat exhaustion Shock Heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation 6b. Show what to do for hurry cases of stopped breathing, stroke, severe bleeding, and ingested poisoning. 6c. Tell what you can do while on a campout or hike to prevent or reduce the occurrence of the injuries listed in Second Class Requirements 6a and 6b. First Class Requirements: 7a. Demonstrate bandages for a sprained ankle and for injuries on the head, the upper arm, and the collarbone. 7b. By yourself and with a partner, show how to: Transport a person from a smoke-filled room. Transport for at least 25 yards a person with a sprained ankle. 7c. Tell the five most common signals of a heart attack. Explain the steps (procedures) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

16 Camp Program Cont. Knots Scout Rank Requirements: 4a. Show how to tie a square know, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each is used. Tenderfoot Requirements: 3a. Demonstrate a practical use of the square knot. 3b. Demonstrate a practical use of two halfhitches. 3c. Demonstrate a practical use of the taut-line hitch. Second Class Requirements: 2f. Demonstrate tying a sheet bend knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knot. 2g. Demonstrate tying the bowline knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knot. Lashings First Class Requirements: 3a. Discuss when you should and should not use lashings. 3b. Demonstrate tying the timber hitch and clove hitch. 3c. Demonstrate tying the square, shear, and diagonal lashings by joining two or more poles or staves together. 3d. Use lashings to make a useful camp gadget or structure. Leave No Trace Scout Rank Requirements: 1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you. Tenderfoot Requirements: 1c. Tell how you practiced the Outdoor Code on a campout or outing. Second Class Requirements: 1b. Explain the principles of Leave No Trace and tell how you practiced them on a campout or outing. 2d. Explain when it is appropriate to use a lightweight stove and when it is appropriate to use a propane stove. Set up a lightweight stove or propane stove. Light it (will not be done at instruction), unless prohibited by local fire restrictions. Describe the safety procedures for using these types of stoves. First Class Requirements: 9c. On a Scouting or family outing, take note of the trash and garbage you produce. Before your next similar outing, decide how you can reduce, recycle, or repurpose what you take on that outing, and then put those plans into action. Compare your results. Nature Tenderfoot Requirements: 4b. Describe common poisonous or hazardous plants: identify any that grow in your local area or campsite location. Tell how to treat for exposure to them. Second Class Requirements: 4. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (such as birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, or mollusks) found in your local area or camping location. You may show evidence by tracks, signs or photographs you have taken. First Class Requirements: 5a. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of native plants found in your local area or campsite location. You may who evidence by identifying fallen leaves or fallen fruit that you find in the field, or as part of a collection you have made, or by photographs you have taken. Orienteering Tenderfoot Requirements: 5a. Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Use the buddy system while on a troop or patrol outing. 5b. Describe what to do if you become lost on a hike or campout. 5c. Explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross-country, during the day and at night. Second Class Requirements: 3a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Use a map to point out and tell the meaning of five map symbols. 3d. Demonstrate how to find the directions during the day and at night without using a compass or an electronic device. First Class Requirements: 4a. Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.). 16

17 Camp Program Cont. Scouting and Citizenship Scout Rank Requirements: 3b. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit. Tenderfoot Requirements: 7a. Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the U.S. Flag. Second Class Requirements: 8a. Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious institution, chartered organization, community, or Scouting activity. 8b. Explain what respect is due the flag of the United States. First Class Requirements: 9a. Visit and discuss with a selected individual approved by your leader (for example, an elected official, judge, attorney, civil servant, principal, or teacher) the constitutional rights and obligations of a U.S. Citizen. Totin Chip & Firem n Chit Youth Staff will teach the principles of Totin Chip and Firem n Chit and cover the below items. Scout Rank Requirements: 5. Demonstrate your knowledge of pocketknife safety. Tenderfoot Requirements: 3d. Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw and ax. Describe when each should be used. Second Class Requirements: 2a. Explain when it is appropriate to use a fire for cooking or other purposes and when it would not be appropriate to do so. 2b. Use the tools listed in Tenderfoot requirement 3d. to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire. Additional Requirements you can work on with your boys while at camp. Scout Rank Requirements 1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. 1b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. 1c. Demonstrate the Boy Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used. 1f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning. 3a. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop. 17 Tenderfoot Rank Requirements 1a. 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. (done prior to arrival at camp) 1b. Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have helped pitch 2a. On the campout, assist in preparing one of the meals. Tell why it is important for each patrol member to share in meal preparation and cleanup. 2b. While on a campout, demonstrate the appropriate method of safely cleaning items used to prepare, serve, and eat a meal. 2c. Explain the importance of eating together as a patrol. 7b. Participate in a total of one hour of service in one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. Explain how your service to others relates to the Scout slogan and Scout motto. (Service Projects are available at camp) 8. Describe the steps in Scouting s Teaching EDGE method. Use the Teaching EDGE method to teach another person how to tie the square knot. 9. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived four different points of the Scout Law in your everyday life. Second Class Rank Requirements 1c. 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. 2e. On one campout, plan and cook one hot breakfast or lunch, selecting foods from MyPlate or the current USDA nutritional model. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Demonstrate how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected. 3c. Describe some hazards or injuries that you might encounter on your hike and what you can do to help prevent them. 6d. Explain what to do in case of accidents that require emergency response in the home and backcountry. Explain what constitutes an emergency and what information you will need to provide to a responder. 6e. Tell how you should respond if you come upon the scene of a vehicular accident. 8e. Participate in two hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. Tell how your service to others

18 Work With Your Boys Cont. relates to the Scout Oath. (Service Projects are available at camp) 10. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived four different points of the Scout Law (not to include those used for Tenderfoot requirement 9) in your everyday life. First Class Rank Requirements Requirements 2a-e require some pre camp planning 2a. 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 MyPlate or the current USDA nutritional model and how it meets nutritional needs for the planned activity or campout. 2b. Using the menu planned in First Class requirement 2a, make a list showing a budget and the food amounts needed to feed three or more boys. Secure the ingredients. 2c. Show which pans, utensils, and other gear will be needed to cook and serve these meals. 2d. Demonstrate the procedures to follow in the safe handling and storage of fresh meats, dairy products, eggs, vegetables, and other perishable food products. Show how to properly dispose of camp garbage, cans, plastic containers, and other rubbish. 2e. On one campout, serve as cook. Supervise your assistant(s) in using a stove or building a cooking fire. Prepare the breakfast, lunch, and dinner planned in First Class requirement 2a. Supervise the cleanup. 4b. Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone, or other electronic navigation system. Use GPS to find your current location, a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there. Follow that route to arrive at your destination (you can do this requirement on your trip to camp, or while at camp) 5b. Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast for an upcoming activity. Explain why weather forecasts are important when planning for an event. 5c. Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take. 5d. Describe extreme weather conditions you might encounter in the outdoors in your local geographic area. Discuss how you would determine ahead of time the potential risk of these types of weather dangers, alternative planning considerations to avoid such risks, and how you would prepare for and respond to those weather conditions. 7f. Explain how to obtain potable water in an emergency. 9d. Participate in three hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. The project(s) must not be the same service project(s) used for Tenderfoot requirement 7b and Second Class requirement 8e. Explain how your service to others relates to the Scout Law. 18 (Service Projects are available at camp) 11. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived four different points of the Scout Law (different from those points used for previous ranks) in your everyday life. Camp is also an excellent time to visit with your patrol, and hold scoutmaster conferences

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20 Troop Roster & Medical Info. Troop # Ward: Please fill out this roster and submit upon camp check-in with your Troop s medical forms. Name Address, City Scout Rank Camp Fees Medical Form Medical Notes 20

21 Northstar - Intro. to Outdoor Leader Skills To receive credit for this required training course, please fill out the below form after having learned and understood/practiced and can teach the below skills and items listed. For a Scoutmaster or Asst. SM or 11- Year-Old Scouts Leader to be considered fully trained he needs to have completed Youth Protection Training (every two years), Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (Northstar). Name: Troop # District: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone #( ) Youth Protection Date: / / Leader Specific Training Date: / / Boy Scout Methods Rank Requirements Ideals of Scouting SR 1a.-1c., 1f. Troop/Patrol Method SR 3a.-3b. Teaching E.D.G.E Method TF 8. Citizenship Flag etiquette & display TF 7a., SC 8a., 8b. Service Projects SC 8e. Camping Outdoor Code SR 1e., TF 1c. Leave No Trace SC 1b. Tread Lightly FC 1b. Proper Camping Gear TF 1a. Pitch a tent SC 1a. Camp site selection SC 1c. Fire Building Appropriate fire use SC 2a. Tinder, kindling, wood SC 2b. Camp Stoves SC 2d. Cooking Food Preparation TF 2a., FC 2c., FC 2d. Clean-up TF 2b. Proper nutrition SC 2e., FC 2a. Knots & Lashings Square Knot SR 4a., TF 3a. Two Half Hitches SR 4a., TF 3b. Taut-line Hitch SR 4a., TF 3c. Timber & Clove Hitch FC 3b. Whipping & Fusing SR 4b. Sheet Bend SC 2f. Bowline knot SC 2g. Lashings FC 3a., 3c., 3d. Wood Tools Pocket Knife Safety SR 5. Care & Use of Tools TF 3d. Hiking Safety Buddy System TF 5a. Became lost TF 5b. Highway/Cross Country TF 5c. Day & Night hiking TF 5c. First Aid & Safety Rank Requirements Simple cuts & scrapes TF 4a. Blisters on hands/feet TF 4a. Minor/serious burns TF 4a., SC 6a. Insect bites & stings TF 4a. Venomous Snakebites TF 4a. Nosebleeds & Chocking TF 4a. Frostbite & Sunburn TF 4a. Object in the eye SC 6a. Mammal bites SC 6a. 21 Nail/Fishhook puncture SC 6a. Object in the eye SC 6a. Heat exhaustion SC 6a. Shock. Heatstroke, etc. SC 6a. Sprains, head, arm FC 7a. Heart Attack FC 7c. Hiking injuries SC 3c. Transport a person FC 7b. Obtain Potable Water FC 7f. Emergency, hurry cases SC 6b., 6d., 6e. First Aid Kits TF 4d. Safe Swim/ Safe Float SC 5a., FC 6b. Water Rescue methods SC 5a. FC 6e. Canoe parts/positioning 3 R s Personal Safety SC 9a. Bullying SC 9b. Orienteering Use of a Compass SC 3a. Use of a Map SC 3a. Direction w/o Compass SC 3d. GPS Units FC 4b. Nature Local poisonous plants TF 4a. Local wild animals SC 4. FC 6c.-6d. Local Plants FC 5a. Weather Forecasting FC 5b.-5d. I certify that to the best of my abilities, I understand and can teach the above listed skills and methods. Date: / / Signature of Scout Leader Date: / / Signature of Camp Director

22 5 Miler Hike - Map From the Second Class Requirements, 3b. Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian. It is up to each troop to plan and carry out this hike. The road that completes the entire loop of the Buck Hollow property is just over five miles and the perfect opportunity for troops to complete this requirement. For troops interested in taking the hike, they will need to check-out at the First Aid station before leaving camp and check back in upon return. The hike normally takes about 3 hours to complete. Troops wishing to complete the hike will need to be in good physical condition and bring plenty of water per person. Hydration back packs are recommended equipment. The Yellow arrows indicate the trail that will be close to 2.5 miles one way to the radio tower. Follow the same trail back to camp to complete the five miles. 22

23 Adventure Park - Daily Schedule Friday Schedule 8:30 am 10:00 am Check in Take equipment to your camp-site and set up. 9:15 am 10:15 am Orienteering & Totin Chip with Firem n Chit (early bird Session) First 25 to come will be admitted. 10:30 am 11:30 am Opening Flag Ceremony: Amphitheater. Scouts and Leaders should be dressed in their full field uniform. Camp-wide Orientation: Information on camp rules and upcoming schedule. Scoutmaster s Meeting: This short meeting will be held to inform and answer Scoutmasters questions. Patrol Leader s Meeting: This short meeting will be for the patrol leader of each troop or patrol only. 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Troop Lunch 1:00 pm 5:00 pm (Sections are 50 minutes in length) See map for locations. Class Sessions 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Camp-wide Games: Near the Trading Post 8:30 pm 10:00 pm Flag Retrieval & Evening Campfire: Amphitheater. Campers will be entertained by a program prepared by the camp staff. Honor Program: Join us as we reflect and rededicate ourselves to the values of Scouting. Star Gazing: After the Honor Trail, if weather permits there may be an optional star gazing activity. Troop Firesides: Please take the time to have a fireside program with your own Troop. 10:30 pm Lights out! Saturday Schedule 7:30 am 8:15 am Troop Breakfast 8:30 am 8:50 am Camp-wide Flag Ceremony: Amphitheater. Come dressed in your activity uniform with your patrol flag and cheer. 9:00 am 12:00 pm (Sections are 50 minutes in length) See map for locations. Scouting & Citizenship (one class at 9:00am only) Class Sessions 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Troop Lunch 1:00 pm 3:00 pm (Sections are 50 minutes in length) Class Sessions Class Sessions Options First Aid 1 First Aid 2 Knots Lashings Leave No Trace Nature Orienteering Totin Chip & Firem n Chit 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Check-out: Scoutmasters, please check out with the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director prior to leaving. Be sure to fill out your exit survey and take back your health forms. 23

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