SISR Leaders Guide

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1 SISR Leaders Guide

2 Table of Contents Thanks for joining us!... 3 Preparation Timeline... 4 Preparation Suggestions... 5 What to Bring... 6 Custom T-Shirt Order... 7 Unit Photos / Photo CDs... 7 Camp Reservations Adding Additional Scouts/Leaders... 8 How to Register Campers... 8 Attending SISR with another Unit... 8 Payments and Fees... 9 Refund policy... 9 Camp Scholarships (RMC Units Only)... 9 Forms and Resources...10 Camp Services...11 Policies...12 Health and Safety...15 Camp Facilities...17 New for Program Concept...19 Advancement Registration...19 Program Areas...20 Aquatics...20 Baden-Powell Program...21 Ecology...23 Handicraft...24 Outdoor Skills...25 Shooting Sports...26 Program Records...27 Whitewater Rafting...28 Outpost...29 Special Programs & Activities...30 Campfires...31 Adult Leader Programs...32 Leader Training...33 Daily Schedule...34 STEM Week...35 Camp Staff Opportunities...36 Map to Camp...37 Camp Map...38 Contact Info...39 SISR Leaders Guide

3 Thanks for joining us! SISR Leaders Guide

4 Preparation Timeline Right Now If you haven t already, submit your unit reservation and deposit to secure space (see page 11). Inform all Scouts, second year Webelos, and their parents about your unit s summer plans. Recruit at least two adult Leaders (one at least 21years old) to be in camp at all times during your stay. Recruit more if you will have 20 or more Scouts. Any time your unit does not have two adults to spend the night; an adult staff member may be assigned for a fee of $30 per night. Take note of the payment plan and be sure to stay on target with the due date (see page 8). March (RMC Units Only) Turn in all Campership Applications to the Rocky Mountain Council Office by April 1. April May Registration fees must be PAID IN FULL by April 15 th to receive the $25 earlybird discount. Outpost and Whitewater rafting fees must be paid by June 1 to secure reservations. Merit Badge Fees may be settled upon arrival at camp. Consider each Scout s advancement needs when planning for camp. Begin signing Scouts up for their desired advancement sessions online. Pre-order custom t-shirts to ensure that everyone will have one to wear at camp. Shirts ordered by May 7 and can be customized with your unit number or other text (see page 7). Pre-order T-shirts will not be available for order after this date. Check our website for more details Complete a pre-camp swim test. Send out final camp notices to all parents including a list of what to bring (see page 6). Have committee members visit parents of Scouts not registered to encourage their.attendance with your unit, with another unit, or with the provisional unit (see page 10). Work with each Scout in planning an advancement schedule and getting them started with the pre-camp work listed in this guidebook. Each adult who will be at camp should have record of what each Scout will be doing for advancement. Fill out merit badge applications to be turned in Sunday night to the Leader Meeting Ensure that all Scouts and Leaders will have their medical forms completed before coming to camp (see page 12). Also, have the medication form completed for those Scouts taking medication at camp. Add any additional campers to your registration and submit your final unit payment (due June 1). summer camping plans. March or April would be an ideal month for this event. SISR Leaders Guide

5 Two Weeks before Camp Collect all Scout & Leader medical forms, (ensure that we will be able to keep a copy) and Scout medication forms. You may send copies (NOT originals) of all these to camp. Check up on each Scout s pre-camp advancement work. Make final advancement changes up until two weeks prior to camp. Hold an inspection of personal packs and equipment. Also, prepare unit equipment for camp. Prepare multiple copies of your unit roster for camp and other leaders. Several Days before Camp Complete the final check on transportation to ensure everyone has a ride to and from camp. Remind the Scouts of the behavior standards necessary for a Scouting trip. Remind the Scouts to pack a lunch for the day you arrive unless you plan to stop. Plan to arrive between 1:30 and 2:00 PM. Right Before You Depart Collect any remaining medical forms (copy each one and bring two copies) and ensure everyone has their medications in their original containers with a label containing the Scout s name and unit number. Ensure rides will be at camp to pick Scouts up before 11:00 AM on the following Saturday.t you follow these in your planning Preparation Suggestions Leadership The leaders (one of which needs to be 21 or older) who will be staying at camp should have some camping and Scouting experience. All leaders in attendance must be registered with the BSA. Please provide a unit roster from local council office with leaders highlighted/noted. Have one additional Leader, 18 or older (male or female) for every 10 Scouts. Arrival Complete an approved swim check prior to arrival at camp (see page 7 to find out more) or make arrangements with Aquatics Staff to take a test during the week. Have all the heavy gear in one vehicle so that it can be taken to your campsite all at once. Have a copy of all medical forms for camp to keep in alphabetical order. If you have mailed in the medical forms (not required), your campsite host will have them for medical rechecks. Advancement It is recommended that first year Scouts should take Baden-Powell and one or two simple merit badges in their free time such as Basketry or Fingerprinting.Second year Scouts who aren t First Class should sign up for Baden-Powell and merit badges. Be aware that those who go white water rafting on Wednesday will have to make up work on Friday morning. All Scouts should be given a copy of their advancement schedule. Leaders should also have copies for easy reference. Schedule merit badges/activities carefully to allow travel time in between. All Scouts should be made aware of prerequisites. All Scouts should read the merit badge pamphlet(s) before coming to camp. SISR Leaders Guide

6 What to Bring What Campers should bring Sneakers/Hiking Shoes T-Shirts Underwear & Socks Jeans & Shorts Long-Sleeve Shirts Pajamas Sweatshirt or Jacket Official Scout Uniform Scout Handbook Swimsuit Rain Gear Towel Personal Hygiene Items Small Pillow Extra Blanket Backpack Watch First Aid Kit Pocket Knife Hat & Sunglasses Sunscreen Insect Repellent-(non-aerosol) Flashlight Spending Money Fishing Gear Camera/Film Compass Sleeping Bag Foam Pad or Cot Notebook and Pencils/Pens Merit Badge Pamphlets Mess Kit (if you plan to cook) Label clothes & valuables with name and unit number. Scouts will probably be getting wet so please allow for extra clothing and footwear. What Your Unit Should Bring Lantern US Flag Troop/Crew & Patrol Flags First Aid Kit Materials we provide Canvas Wall Tents Picnic Tables Garbage Cans with Bags Patrol Dining Tarps Wood Tools Dutch Ovens Troop/Crew Library Flagpole Running Water Latrine Maps and Compasses Extra Sleeping Bag(s) Latrine Cleaning Materials Toilet Paper Fire Ring What to leave at home Shooting Equipment Fireworks Alcohol Cell Phones CD or MP3 Players Inappropriate T-Shirts Pornography Tobacco products Drugs of any kind Excessive jewelry Knives with blades over 3.5 Fixed Blade Knives Aerosol cans Laser pointers Other Valuable SISR Leaders Guide

7 Custom T-Shirt Order Imagine your entire unit wearing a camp T-shirt from SISR. Now imagine the t-shirt customized with a unit number! Think of the benefits: the t- shirt... Helps the boys look sharp; Builds group spirit; Is a quality garment that takes a beating. Even better, you can order as few as six garments with one unit number! The t-shirts will be waiting for you at the camp Trading Post upon arrival. T-shirts are NOT included in the cost of camp, so be sure to place your order by the deadline on the website. Check out our website for the link to order for your unit! T-shirt orders must be placed online and payment is collected at the time of order. *Non-customized T-Shirts will also be available at camp. Scan the QR code to the left with a smartphone/tablet to place your order or CLICK HERE to place your order today! Unit Photos / Photo CDs To help commemorate your time at Summer Camp, we will take your Unit s Picture and will be available to you along with a picture CD with awesome pictures from the week. Unit Pictures will be taken Tuesday evening at Dinner time. Specific times will be announced on Sunday night at camp. SISR Leaders Guide

8 Camp Reservations Adding Additional Scouts/Leaders You may add additional Scouts and Leaders after you make your initial reservation on a space-available basis by calling the Rocky Mountain Council, BSA at (719) A $50 non-refundable per participant deposit is due with your reservation form. A final fee settlement will be made upon arrival at camp for pre-approved late additions. Pre-register for next summer while still at camp this summer with a $250 minimum reservation fee and we will waive the fee of one adult leader for the next summer. (Approximate $225 value) We suggest that you work out a payment plan with your unit. The full amount of the registration is due by April 15, 2015 in order to qualify for the early registration rate. *Additional costs for merit badge fees will be due by your arrival at camp. How to Register Campers Register online or mail your unit roster to the Rocky Mountain Council office with the camper deposits of $50 Full fees are due by June 1. Scouts NOT paid in full by April 15 will pay a $25 late fee. RMC units ONLY Adults paid in full by April 15 will receive $50 early-bird discount Attending SISR with another Unit If a Scout is unable to attend with your unit, don t let them miss the summer camp experience. Your District Executive or the Camp Director can help make arrangements for a Scout to attend with another unit. This option is also available for Scouts/Leaders who want to stay/ come back for an additional week at camp. SISR Leaders Guide

9 Payments and Fees 2015 Camper Fees Youth-Early Paid by Apr. 15 Youth Adult-Early Paid by Apr. 15 Adult Rocky Mountain Non-Rocky Mountain $245 $270 $175 $225 $270 $295 $225 $225 Refund policy The $50/participant reservation fee is non-refundable. 30 days or more before day 1 of your scheduled week: 100% of payments to date, less $50 per person deposit, is refundable. From days before day 1 of your scheduled week: 50% of payments to date, less $50 per person deposit, is refundable. Less than 15 days before day 1 of your scheduled week: no refund is available unless there has been a documented emergency. All requests for refunds must be in writing to the Scout Executive at: Rocky Mountain Council, BSA 411 S Pueblo Blvd Pueblo, CO (The postmark determines the date of a request for refunds.) NO Refunds after August 15. Camp Scholarships (RMC Units Only) A limited number of camp scholarships for Rocky Mountain Council Scouts are based on need. Camp Scholarship applications should be submitted, before April 1, to the Scout Executive at: Rocky Mountain Council, BSA 411 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, CO There are fees associated with certain merit badges at SISR. Please see Program Areas for more information. SISR Leaders Guide

10 Forms and Resources Below is a list of forms available online at We no longer provide units a packet with these forms as all registration and forms are available online. Copies will be available upon request by calling the Scout Office at Information Camp Menus - Detailed list for each meal. Leader Guide Get an extra copy of the Leader Guide for any of your leaders. Promotional Video - Show at a troop meeting to get everyone excited about the experience! Registration 2015 Unit Reservation Reserve your unit space for 2015 summer camp at SISR! Campership Application (RMC only) - Complete for campers with financial need and submit by April 1st. Letter to Employer - Inform your employer about volunteering your time at camp. Online Registration Help File - Provides details for registering and making changes online. Refund Request - Must be completed to receive a refund, see guidelines on page 11. Scout Release Request - Complete for Scouts leaving camp early and bring to camp. T-shirt Pre-order - Complete to pre-order T-shirts for your entire unit, submit by May 7. (online only) Rafting Reservation Reserve slots for whitewater rafting for your unit.*limited space available Program & Advancement Advancement Schedule - Provide to Scouts as they plan their advancement schedule. Advancement Prerequisites - Provide to Scouts to prepare before camp. Advancement Prerequisite Approval - Used to record requirements completed prior to camp. Baden Powell Schedule - Provide to new Scouts as they prepare for rank advancement. Individual Camper Schedule - Provide to Scouts to plan their days at camp. Leader/Scout Evaluations - Help us improve our programs and services. Pre-camp Swim Test - Record results and mail, fax, or to the RMC office. *Swim checks may also be brought with you to camp. Medical Annual Health and Medical Form- Complete for all Scouts and Leaders. Scout Medication - Complete for campers with medication and bring to camp. Maps & More Camp Map - Complete with campsites, program areas, and building locations. Map to SISR- Detailed directions on how to get to camp. Stay Informed and prepared for camp with all these resources and more at our website! SISR Leaders Guide

11 Camp Services Commissioner Service / Campsite hosts The Commissioner Staff serves to help your troop, crew and your Scouts to access everything SISR has to offer. Campsite hosts are ambassadors to your troop. Feel free to visit the Camp Commissioner anytime to get questions answered. The Camp Commissioner or your campsite host can help your troop with several programs including the Delta Patrol and Honor Unit award. Adult Leader Meetings The daily Scout Leader Meetings are for all adults in camp and are held at 9:30 AM each day. Attendance at the daily meetings is highly encouraged. The purpose of these meetings is to answer your questions, allow staff to receive feedback, coordinate program resources and schedules, have fun and provide leaders an opportunity to enjoy each other's fellowship. Coffee and hot water for tea will be available Senior Patrol Leader Meetings The SPL s from each troop will meet with the Program Director daily at 8:00am to discuss activities and camp-wide events. They will also plan and coordinate the Friday evening closing campfire. Trash Pick-up In an effort to lessen our impact on our environment and to keep wildlife away from your troop site, we will pick up any trash you have accumulated during the day each night. Please leave the trash bagged at the road no later than 7:00pm. Our staff will come and get the trash and leave you with additional trash bags. With wildlife present, it is important to keep trash to a minimum Wireless Internet Wireless Internet will be available to those who need it on the porch of the headquarters building. Wi-Fi is not available for scouts to play games, it should be used for a legitimate purpose. The Wi-Fi in the A-Frame is password protected to ensure that the office staff can conduct necessary business functions. Leaders may ask for the password to gain access. Phone A landline is available for those who need it for urgent and emergency situations. With only one outgoing landline, the phone is necessary to conduct business, and it should only be used with permission from the Camp Director or office staff. Fishing Scouts and leaders can fish at Wilbur Ladd Lake on camp or take a short trip to the larger Lake Isabel to fish. A limited number of fishing poles and equipment is available to rent or purchase from the camp trading post. Colorado Fishing Licenses are required for persons age 16 and over. Licenses can be purchased at The Lodge at Lake Isabel. A one-day license costs $9, or a fiveday license costs $21. (Price as of 10/6/14) SISR Leaders Guide

12 Policies Trading Post The Trading Post will be open at various times throughout the day. Specific hours will be posted. Here you will find all the merchandise you need, including everything from hats and shirts to collectibles. You will also be able to purchase additional toiletries, cooking supplies, and other camping necessities. You will be able to purchase candy, soda, and any other food items. The porch and picnic tables are there for you to enjoy your snacks. Please have your Scouts clean up after themselves! Showers Shower buildings are located near main camp with individual showering rooms for privacy. Handicap accessible rooms are available. Units should sign up in the A-Frame to help keep the shower buildings clean. Campers need to bring all their own toiletries or purchase them at our Trading Post. Laundry Facilities A washer and dryer are available for unit for emergencies only. Please see the camp director for access. Health Office Open 24 hours a day in the Camp Headquarters. For medication disbursement, the Health Office will be open a half-hour before and after each meal, and one hour prior to lights out. Individual arrangements can be made if necessary. Please ensure that your Scouts are responsible in this matter. We recommend that one Leader be responsible for ensuring the Scouts receive their meds when they are supposed to. For information on medical forms, see page 15. Vehicles For the safety of the Scouts and Scouters, the speed limit on all camp roads is 5 mph. After supper on Sunday, all vehicles (Except one per campsite for smellables) must be in the parking lot until Saturday when vehicles are allowed back to the campsite to pack up. Parking is not permitted along the road if it interferes with traffic flow. Bicycles at SISR Bikes must stay on camp roads, not walking trails. No bikes are allowed in main camp, program areas or in campsites. When not in use, bikes near the unit campsite will be stored off the road, near the latrine. Absolutely no riding after dusk without a light. All riders will maintain safe speeds, yield to pedestrians, wear a buckled helmet while riding and obey all signs. All riders will need to read and sign an agreement form available at the Program Center. Any rule infractions will result in the individual losing their privilege to ride on camp property. SISR Leaders Guide

13 Mail Please have mail addressed in the manner to the right. You are encouraged to mail things several days early to ensure we receive it before checkout day. If there is an emergency family issue, please call or with the camper s name and unit number in the subject heading and the Camp Director will ensure that the camper receives the message. Any mail received after your Scout has left camp, will be marked Return to Sender and mailed promptly. Mailing address for Scouts (Camper s Name), (Unit #) San Isabel Scout Ranch Highway 165 Rye, CO Smoking Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles at SISR, away from Scouts and other Leaders. For the health of all Scouts and Scouters, please respect the rights of all others and refrain from smoking in your campsite or any place other than inside of vehicles with windows rolled up. Due to a high wildfire risk and the health of scouts, infractions may result in expulsion. Leaving Camp Early Any Scouts leaving camp during their unit s stay must have a release signed by their parent or guardian and approved by the Scout Leader. We recommend having this form (available online) completed before a Scout attends camp. When checking out, a member of the camp leadership must give the final approval signature. Privacy Unless noted otherwise, participation in Rocky Mountain Council activities, you agree to allow Rocky Mountain Council to use your image in camp and council promotional materials. Address Anti-Discrimination In the operation of the summer camp program, no child, as defined by program regulations, will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, age, national origins, or handicap. Visitors All visitors MUST check in and out at the camp office and be approved by camp administration prior to arrival. Visitors are not allowed between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:30 AM. Persons with disabilities should notify SISR prior to their arrival. Guest meal tickets may be purchased for $7 per meal in the office. All Visitors must abide by all camp policies and may be asked to leave if they are found to be a disruption to the program. SISR Leaders Guide

14 Emergencies A camp-wide emergency situation will consist of any severe weather, wildfire, lost or missing campers, lost or missing swimmers, and any possible severe medical emergency. Anyone who becomes aware of an emergency situation or danger should notify the nearest staff member who will contact the appropriate camp leadership. In the event of a camp-wide emergency, the camp siren may sound. At which time, all campers should report immediately to the Dining Hall and await further instruction from the camp staff. The camp staff undergoes training in handling common types of emergencies. Any information in regards to a bomb threat or unauthorized visitor should be reported to the Camp Administration immediately. Fires & Firewood Units are prohibited from bringing firewood into camp because it can harbor many different kinds of invasive pests and diseases harmful to our trees. Pests like gypsy moths and diseases like oak wilt are easily spread through infested firewood. Units can gather downed wood or purchase firewood from camp. Fireguard charts are furnished for each campsite and must be filled out upon check-in. The ability to have fires in the campsite will be directly affected by fire bans. San Isabel is in an extremely high fire danger area and has frequently been under a fire ban. If fires are permitted, they must be in the campsites and only in the established fire pit. At least one adult must supervise the fire at all times. Pets No animals are allowed on camp properties except for guide dogs for the visually impaired or animals which are for a program/demonstration and have prior approval of the Camp Director. Lost and Found All items that are lost at camp will be held in the A-Frame until the end of the session. If an item is left at camp after your unit has left, the item(s) will be shipped after receiving postage. Be sure to obey all fire bans in effect at the time of your visit! SISR Leaders Guide

15 Health and Safety Health History and Physical Good camp health is based on knowledge of the physical conditions of everyone who comes to camp. We are required to retain one copy permanently, so make two copies one for you, one for us. The form must be current within one year of arrival at camp and the health history must be updated within ninety (90) days before arrival at camp. This form may be downloaded from the council web site All adults and youth members attending San Isabel Scout Ranch should consult their physician if they have any health issues that may affect their safety or enjoyment of San Isabel Scout Ranch. Health Officer and Lodge Our Health Lodge is equipped with supplies to handle most injuries in camp. A Health Officer is on-site and available 24 hours a day to handle most emergencies. Emergency services may be called to assist with serious injuries or other emergencies. Insurance San Isabel Scout Ranch does not carry camper health and accident insurance for out-ofcouncil troops. The Scoutmaster must provide San Isabel Scout Ranch with verification of insurance coverage for your troop, which must include the policy number and at least one claim form. If your troop does not carry accident insurance, individual private insurance numbers and claim forms (for each Scout and leader) are acceptable. Medications Under Colorado State Law, anyone bringing medication to camp must follow certain procedures.all MEDICATIONS (for both youth and adults) must be turned in to the Health Officer upon arrival at camp: this includes prescription medications and over-the counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements; does not include personal emergency medication. (i.e. epi-pens, inhalers, nitroglycerin pills etc.) All medication must be in the original container, marked with the camper s name and Troop number. To speed the process of medicine check-in, parents and adults can fill out the Routine Drug Administration Record found in the forms section of this guide for each Scout and Adult that will be taking medications during their stay at camp. Medications will be returned to the troop adult leader at the end of the camping week. Only Health Lodge Staff may dispense medication to Adults and Scouts while at SISR. SISR Leaders Guide

16 Altitude Sickness San Isabel Scout Ranch is located at 9,000 feet above sea level. It may take several days to acclimate to the higher altitude. All Scouts and Scout leaders should be physically prepared for the elevation of the Rocky Mountains. Symptoms of altitude sickness can become evident within two hours of arrival at camp. These symptoms can include headache, dizziness, and nausea. Any of these symptoms should be reported to the Camp Health Lodge as soon as possible. These symptoms typically subside within a day or two. We recommend that troops coming from lower altitudes spend Saturday night camping along the front range of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 4,500-6,000 feet to gradually acclimate to the 9,000 foot elevation at camp. Drink at least 2 liters of water per day! Dehydration Dehydration is a serious health concern that may be easily prevented. All campers are encouraged to drink water frequently. Soda pop is not an effective substitute. Everyone should carry a personal water bottle and consume no less than 4 full bottles per day. Bears and Wildlife SISR and its residents are fortunate to share their corner of the Wet Mountains with local wildlife. Black bears are some of the most spectacular, but misunderstood animals found in the Wet Mountains. It is important to remember that we are visitors to the bears natural habitat and we should treat them with the respect they deserve. There are bears in the area. Dangerous encounters can be avoided easily, with proper preparation. This means Scouts and leaders should not keep food or other "smellables" (e.g. deodorant, toothpaste, etc) in their campsites unsecured. The staff of SISR recommends that smellables be stored in a troop trailer in your campsite. If you are not arriving at camp with a trailer, arrangements can be made with staff. Please avoid the use of bear bags, and avoid leaving food items in unattended automobiles parked in the SISR Parking Lot. Lightning Summer storms occasionally strike San Isabel Scout Ranch, bringing lighting with them. During a thunderstorm head for cover, stay away from tall trees, wires, and plumbing. Get out of open spaces like the lake and meadow, and stay away from the flagpoles. Sunburn At high altitude, sunburn can occur at a much faster rate than at sea level due to having less of the atmosphere to protect you. SPF 30 or above is recommended for use, especially on the face. Sunglasses with UV protection and wide brim hats are recommended. Be prepared! Staying hydrated is essential to having a great time at camp! SISR Leaders Guide

17 Camp Facilities Campsites The campsites have many new tent platforms, canvas wall tents, picnic tables, and a concrete latrine. Each site is equipped for approximately 30 people. Campsites are assigned upon arrival. If you have special requests, please submit 2 weeks prior to arrival to the Camp Director so we can accommodate your needs. Dining Hall Located in the center of camp -come and enjoy the great food our cook has prepared for you. Because of the capacity of the dining hall, some larger weeks eat meals in shifts. Health Lodge Located next to the Dining hall in the center of camp. All medications are secured and dispensed here and the camp health officer administers first aid. Required by CO Law & BSA. Quartermaster Located behind the Camp Office (A-Frame), where your Campsite Host can arrange for all sorts of gear for use by your Troop, such as gear for service projects, overnight outpost camping, or for games. Shower house SISR has a great shower house with 16 individual locking stalls with changing areas. The showers are open 24 hours to all. To help us enforce Youth Protection Guidelines, please prohibit cell phones/cameras from being taken into the shower house by adults or youth. Leaders may use the dining hall to charge devices such as phones, laptops or tablets, but SISR is not responsible for damage to unattended items. Please consider leaving these devices at home if you do not need them. Trading post Located next to the Health lodge in the center of camp, the San Isabel Scout Ranch Trading Post Staff works very hard to provide Scouts and Leaders with all of their program needs, a variety of snacks, and a large variety of souvenirs. The Trading post is open during program hours, and other times as noted. A typical Scout spends about $50 while at camp. SISR Leaders Guide

18 New for 2015 Additional weeks offered at SISR San Isabel Scout Ranch will be offering an additional 2 weeks at camp to meet the needs of the units we serve. There will be a STEM week during the week of 4 th of July as well as an additional week at the end of the season. STEM week During the week preceding the 4 th of July, SISR will be offering a special STEM week. The open area activities will revolve around STEM activities and may include building trebuchets, water bottle rockets and more! This week will end on Friday, July 3 rd, so units may have the option to celebrate the 4 th of July where they choose. Gaga Ball Pit Added to SISR A popular pastime game at camps across the country as well as the National Scout Jamboree, Gaga ball will be offered as a free-time activity for Scouts to enjoy at camp in 2015 Outpost gets a facelift! We have evaluated our Outpost program and are proud to announce an excellent high adventure program to our older scouts. See the Outpost Section for more details. Stand up Paddle Boarding offered at SISR! We are proud to announce the offering of Stand up Paddleboarding award this year! Launched at the National Jamboree in 2013, this is a brand new award, so be sure to sign up for a unique opportunity to earn a new and exciting activity award new to the BSA. SISR Leaders Guide

19 Program Concept Because interests and needs of troops and crews vary, just like those of different Scouts, the delivery of the camp program offering is structured to allow for as much flexibility as possible. Approximately 40 experienced Scouts and Scout Leaders are invited to serve on the camp staff each summer. In order to connect Scouts and Troops with this tremendous resource, the council has elected to use a scheduled program delivery format that puts Troops in the driver s seat as much as possible by presenting popular merit badges at least twice a day. One of the goals of this program is to encourage the use of the patrol method by allowing Patrols and Troops the freedom to schedule activities during the week. Merit badge Counselors and Instructors are available in their program areas to work with Scouts between 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm, and other times as arranged each day, except during Friday afternoon. Program areas will be open from 4pm-5:30pm, with special events on some days. 1 hour classes will have approximately 45 minutes of instruction. The additional 15 minutes will be allotted for travel time and preparation for the next class. 1.5 hour classes will run approximately 1hour and 15 minutes long with 15 minutes of travel/ prep time allotted. Instruction will start at the top hour or half-hour. Our staff continually works to ensure manageable class sizes for all of our merit badges that are offered. Class sizes are kept at a manageable size to ensure that all Scouts have the equipment and resources needed to learn new skills. Advancement Registration Now in our second year, Merit Badge Registration will be completed online in an effort to provide the best possible program for scouts. Registration for advancement and leader training can be done online beginning April 15th. Instructions can be found in the online help file available on our website. Units are encouraged to complete advancement registration before coming to camp. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basis. Be sure to check the website for up to date information. When you arrive at camp, you will get a print out of all your Scouts/Scouters and what merit badges/activities they are registered for. You will have the afternoon to look the advancement printout over and bring any changes (additions, deletions, etc.) to the Adult Leader meeting Sunday evening. Our staff will then enter any corrections into the database. Blue cards can be distributed in the advancement mailboxes in Camp Office. Please indicate the time when the merit badge/activity is going to be taken on the top of the blue card just above the Scout s address. *Click here for instructions on how to register for merit badges. SISR Leaders Guide

20 Program Areas San Isabel Scout Ranch offers seven program areas containing supplies, staff, and the other resources necessary for Scouts and Scout leaders to get the most out of their experience at camp. The program areas are Aquatics, Baden-Powell, Climbing, Ecology, Handicraft, Health and Safety, Outdoor Skills, and Shooting Sports. Aquatics Merit badges: Canoeing, Rowing, Fishing, Fly-Fishing and Kayaking. Activities: Polar Bear, Open Boating Aquatic activities may be conducted under the leadership of qualified troop leadership following Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat guidelines. San Isabel maintains several canoes and rowboats that may be used for troop activities at camp on Wilbur Ladd Lake. A swim test should be conducted prior to camp and recorded on the Swimmer Classification form found in the Forms section of this Guide. Consult the Guide to Safe Scouting for requirements. If a swimmers test cannot be completed prior to arrival, the Aquatics staff will administer one on an as-needed basis. Merit Badge Times Offered Pre-requisites Canoeing 9-10:30 / 10:30-12 BSA Swimmers Test Kayaking 9-10:30 / 10:30-12 BSA Swimmers Test Rowing 2:00p-3:30p BSA Swimmers Test SUP Boarding 2:00p-3:30p BSA Swimmers Test Additional Notes: All Aquatics merit badges require Scouts to pass a BSA Swim Test. It is recommended to arrange the test prior to arrival at camp, but Aquatics staff may administer the test at camp. If you need to complete a BSA swim test at camp, please make arrangements with staff. Canoeing practice time (outside of Instruction) may be arranged with the Aquatics staff. Good physical strength and stamina are required. This is a great badge to introduce concepts of boating. Scouts say it s more fun and less difficult than Rowing Merit Badge. Good physical strength and stamina are required for Rowing as well. CPR instruction (Requirement 2) is recommended to be completed prior to arrival at camp. Stand-up Paddle Boarding is a new addition to the aquatics area for 2015! It s a great new activity for Scouts and Scouters to try their luck at and enjoy! Currently, Stand up Paddleboarding is an award and not a Merit Badge, but requirements can be completed at camp. SISR Leaders Guide

21 Baden-Powell Program The Baden-Powell Area is SISR s First-Year Camper Program. Lord Baden-Powell once said...the aim of Scouting is to produce good First Class Scouts. The Baden-Powell concept is designed for new Boy Scouts who are working on achieving their Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class Ranks. The camp staff encourages new Scouts to focus their energy on rank advancement. The staff assists your Scouts in learning skills that will help them to complete many of the requirements toward First Class Rank. Please remember that a review of a Scout s progress toward rank remains the responsibility of your troop s leadership. In order to receive maximum benefit of the Baden-Powell Program, please meet with each Scout working toward Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks to establish an individual advancement goal that he will achieve during camp. A list of requirements covered will be available at the end of the week. Mon. Tues. Weds. Thurs. 9-10a Tenderfoot Tenderfoot Tenderfoot Tenderfoot 10-11a 11-12a 2 nd class 2 nd class 2 nd class 2 nd class LUNCH TIME 2-3p 3-4p 1 st class 1 st class 1 st class 1 st class 4-5p Totin Chip Firem n Chit Compass Game Service Project The schedule is designed to give scouts the personalized attention in the areas that they need. Scouts who are brand new to your troop and are at camp for the first time are encouraged to sign up for both the Tenderfoot and 2 nd class sessions at the very least. This would allow them to take 2 merit badges in the afternoon and still be able to earn their Totin Chip and Firem n Chit. Requirements to be covered: [Day] Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Mon. 6,7,8,9 3c,3d,3e (Totin Chip/Firem n Chit) 1,5,11 Tues. 4a,4b,4c,5 1a,1b,2,6 (Hike) 2,6 (Hike/Compass) Wed. 10a 9a,9b 7a.7b,8a Thurs. 11,12a,12b 7a,7c (Bring First Aid Kit) 8b,8c,8d Additional Notes: For First Class requirement 5, an adult volunteer will be needed. If there is anyone in your unit that is an elected official, judge, attorney, civil servant, principal or teacher, please let the Baden-Powell area director know at the Sunday night leader meeting. SISR Leaders Guide

22 Climbing Merit Badges: Climbing Activities: Open Climb, Repel for Camping Merit Badge The climbing area offers 3 anchored top-rope climbs/repels. Height varies from feet. SISR s climbing program follows all B.S.A. Climb on Safely procedures and protocols. Closed-toe shoes are required for participation in all climbing-related activities Participants should not wear excessively baggy clothing Those with a fear of heights should plan on spending as much time as possible at the wall. Merit Badge Times Offered Pre-requisites Climbing 9-10:30 / 10:30-12 / 2:-3:30 None Additional Notes: Monday session is a 3-hour safety orientation and bookwork day. The rest of the week, Scouts are only required to be there for 1 hour of the three. Scouts may be able to start climbing that day, time permitting. Tuesday-Thursday sessions are reserved for climbing and rappelling. Scouts who need to complete their rappelling requirement for Camping Merit Badge should tell their adult leader who will schedule a time with the Climbing staff. SISR Leaders Guide

23 Ecology Merit Badges: Archaeology, Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Mammal Study, Nature, Soil and Water Conservation, Sustainability, Space Exploration, Weather Activities: Astronomy Night Hike Located in the Wet Mountain Range of the San Isabel National Forest, San Isabel Scout Ranch provides a perfect outdoor laboratory for the study of our natural environment. Unit Conservation projects may be coordinated through the Ecology Director. Merit Badge Times Offered Pre-requisites Archaeology / 3-4 None Astronomy 3-4 None Environmental Science 9-10:30 / 2-3:30 3e1 or 3e2 Fish & Wildlife Management b Forestry a, 5b, or 5c Geology None Mammal Study 9-10 None Nature 2-3 None Space Exploration 2-3 None Sustainability waterA,foodA,comm.B,energyB,C, stuffa, 5A Weather 9-10 None Additional Notes: Astronomy Merit badge requires participation in evening observations Times will vary depending on weather. It is recommended for Bird Study that scouts start 5a-d prior to camp; 20 birds is a lot to observe in only a week! Environmental Science is a two-hour session. The class will require hikes, field notes and a considerable amount of written material. It is recommended that requirements 3e1 or 3e2 be completed prior to camp and proof of completion brought to the counselor. Scouts in Soil and Water Conservation will take part in a conservation project as arranged by the Ecology Director and the Camp Ranger. Sustainability Merit Badge has several requirements that require Scouts to chart their family s consumption habits. Please work with Scouts to ensure that those requirements are done prior to camp, otherwise there is a good chance they will leave camp with a partial. Cost for Space Exploration is $10 and will include a rocket kit. Cost will be added to your units final bill for all Scouts registered in Space Exploration. SISR Leaders Guide

24 Handicraft Merit Badges: Art, Basketry, Chess, Indian Lore, Leather Work, Metal Work, Painting, Photography, Wood Carving Activities: Chess Tournament Supplies for merit badges offered in the Handicrafts will need to be purchased from the trading post. Costs range from $5 to $25. Merit Badge Times Offered Pre-requisites Art AND Painting None Basketry 2-3 None Chess None Indian Lore / 3-4 None Leather Work None Metal Work 9-10 / 2-3 None Photography / 3-4 None Wood Carving 9-10 / 3-4 Totin Chip Prices for Handicraft Merit Badges Merit Badge Art AND Painting Basketry Chess Indian Lore Leather Work Metal Work Photography Wood Carving Price $10 ( various supplies) $15 (Includes all kits) N/A $15 (Includes all kits) $12 (Includes all kits) $12 (Includes all kits) $5 (Pictures developed at camp) $10 (Includes all kits) Note: Cost of merit badges will be added to your units final bill for all Scouts registered in Handicraft merit badges. Additional projects/supplies can also be purchased at the trading post on an individual basis. Additional Notes: Scouts in Wood Carving should plan to bring a pocket knife along with proof of earning Totin Chip. Basketry is an excellent merit badge for younger scouts! SISR Leaders Guide

25 Outdoor Skills Merit Badges: Camping, Cooking, Geocaching, Leave No Trace Award, Orienteering, Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award, Pioneering, Wilderness Survival Activities: Compass course available, night compass course The central focus of camp is the fun of outdoor living and the practice of camp-craft skills, which makes this program area a highlight of Camp. The Outdoor Skills staff offers a great experience to all and teaches skills needed to survive in the great outdoors. Merit Badge Times Offered Pre-requisites Camping a,7a,7b,8d,9a,9b Cooking a,4b,4c,7d Emergency Prep. 2-3 First Aid MB, 2c, 6c, 8c First Aid 9-10:30 First aid requirements to First Class Fishing None Fly Fishing Recommended (Fly Tying) Geocaching 2-3:30 None Orienteering / 3-4 None (2nd& 1st Class Compass Recommended) Search and Rescue 9-10 None Pioneering / 3-4 None Wilderness Survival 9-10 / 2-3 None Additional Notes: For Orienteering, it is recommended that scouts have completed Second and First Class compass requirements. Prior orienteering experience is helpful. The Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award and BSA Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award will be available during open area time in the afternoon. If you would like to earn either one of these awards, please make arrangements with the Outdoor Skills Staff upon arrival at camp. You can the camp director prior to camp to find out more information and prerequisites. Scouts may elect to purchase a Pioneering kit from the trading post for Pioneering. Approximate cost is $5-10 Fishing and Fly-fishing practice and fish catching requirements can be completed at any time. It is highly recommended for Scouts to bring their own fishing equipment, but loaner equipment is available. Scouts in Emergency Preparedness & Search and Rescue will take part in a rescue drill prior to morning flags on Friday. Scouts should meet at the dining hall at 6:30am. Scouts in First Aid will need to bring a First Aid kit with them to camp and plan to bring it to class. SISR Leaders Guide

26 Shooting Sports Merit Badges: Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting Activities: Open shoot, Adult Leader Shoot With an excellent shooting range facility, San Isabel Scout Ranch offers a great shooting program, where Scouts can learn skills and proficiency in Archery, Rifle Shooting (.22cal), and Shotgun Shooting (12 and 20 gauge pump). Merit Badge Times Offered Pre-requisites Archery 9-10:30 / 10:30-12 / 2-3:30 None Rifle Shooting 9-10:30 / 10:30-12 / 2-3:30 None Shotgun Shooting 9-10:30 / 10:30-12 / 2-3:30 None Additional Notes: Scouts and Leaders may purchase ammunition for free-shoots at the trading post at a cost of $1 for 15 rounds and a target for rifle, $1 for 2 rounds and clays for shotgun. Archery is free of charge for free shoots Prices for Shooting Sports Merit Badges: Archery $5 (Arrow Pen Kit) Rifle $10 (Ammunition) Shotgun $25 (Ammunition) Note: Cost for merit badges will be added to your unit s final bill automatically when Scouts sign up for Shooting Sports Merit Badges. Additional rounds for free shoots can also be billed to the unit account at a cost of $1 for 10 rifle rounds or $1 for 2 shotgun shells. Pistol shooting program is available to Venture Crews upon request. SISR Leaders Guide

27 Program Records Our Camp uses the National B.S.A. Blue Card system. Each Scout must submit a completely filled out Blue Card (Name, Troop Number, and Merit Badge Name) signed by the Scoutmaster, the first time they attend a class. The Scoutmaster s signature indicates that Scout has permission to take part in the merit badge session. Please remember to have Blue Cards filled out completely. We cannot guarantee that Blue Cards will be returned to the correct unit and individual if information is missing. Thursday evening, all the area directors will hold a leader roundtable. At this roundtable, leaders will have the opportunity to check on the status and progress of their Scouts in all merit badges and the Baden-Powell program. This allows for discrepancies to be cleared up and so leaders will know what their Scouts will need to work on during Merit Badge Makeup on Friday morning. Friday evening, a similar roundtable will be held allowing for troop leadership to pick up their troop s Blue Cards for the week. All the area directors will be available to answer any questions you may have at that time. It is much easier to do this Friday night than when you are packing up and ready to leave on Saturday! SISR Leaders Guide

28 Whitewater Rafting Scouts and leaders staying at San Isabel Scout Ranch can raft the Arkansas River at Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base (RMHAB) in Poncha Springs, Colorado. Our whitewater rafting experience pits you against the roaring Arkansas River as it fights its way through the amazing Rocky Mountains. The Arkansas River is one of the most exciting whitewater rivers in the country. This is a great opportunity to expose your scouts to the challenges of whitewater rafting while preparing them for the next step in scouting, High Adventure! After receiving training from our certified River Guides, your crew will join them for a morning or afternoon of exciting often times wet whitewater rafting. At a length of 1,459 miles, the Arkansas River is the 4th longest river in the United States and the 16th longest on the planet. Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base will provide whitewater rafting guide service on Wednesday as one of our fee-based programs. The additional fee to participate in this program is $45 per person and will include lunch and whitewater merit badge instruction. Youth must be accompanied by an adult leader to provide supervision while on the water. Ride the river as it plummets through the Rocky Mountains near Salida, Colorado. Transportation between San Isabel Scout Ranch and Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base is the responsibility of YOUR UNIT. (Plan to drive your Scouts) Plan to leave San Isabel (ready to raft-swimsuit, etc.) by 6:00 a.m. for the morning trip or 10:00 am for the afternoon trip to make the 2-hour trip to Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base. BSA swim checks are required for participation. No minimum age required. All participants must meet the National High Adventure Height/weight Requirements Pre-payment is required to guarantee slots on the Wednesday Rafting trip. Be sure to reserve early! SISR Leaders Guide

29 Outpost Do you have Scouts that have been to camp for several years and aren t interested in working on merit badges for another year at camp? Outpost is just what they are looking for! Designed specifically for those older scouts that have been to summer camp for several years and/or Venture Crews, Outpost offers a taste of High Adventure while at camp. Scouts will have the opportunity to spend their week doing activities such as: Black powder rifle shooting Knife and tomahawk throwing Backpacking Dutch oven cooking Geocaching Blacksmithing Mountain biking Climbing and repelling Team Building/ Low COPE Wilderness survival/ primitive camping skills This is a great opportunity for Scouts to really live the Mountain Man life for a week. Their week will be packed with activities that will allow them to take their Scouting adventure to new heights. Scouts will get the chance to see parts of camp rarely seen during the normal camp experience and do things that they may not have had the opportunity to do in the past. The Outpost program is designed for older Scouts and/or Venturers that have already been to summer camp and do not need to work on merit badges. This is a special opportunity that should be reserved for your more veteran Scouts or Venturers. Participants registered for Outpost will not be able to earn any merit badges. Our staff is trained and ready to teach outdoor skills, offer ideas, and model the Scout spirit you want your boys to value. The Outpost camp runs Monday through Friday during the SISR camp week. All meals will be provided for Outpost Scouts. Scouts will join the rest of the camp to participate in the weeks closing activities. The cost for Outpost camp is an additional $75 per person Be sure to register early to ensure your scouts will get a spot! SISR Leaders Guide

30 Special Programs & Activities Delta Patrol Each patrol is encouraged to earn the Delta Patrol award. The award is designed to reinforce the patrol method in camp, and is the most important component of the Honor Troop Award. Every patrol that earns the Delta Patrol award will receive a special patch for their patrol flag. Honor Troop Every troop has the opportunity to be an Honor Unit at San Isabel Scout Ranch. Troops completing a series of patrol-related activities will earn the Honor Troop Award. The award is a ribbon to hang on your troop flag. Your campsite commissioner will sign off each item in consultation with other camp staff. Cuerno Verde Classic On Friday afternoon your patrol or troop will have the opportunity to participate in our new Cuerno Verde Classic. This revised relay race will be a challenge for all members of your unit. Every Scout will have the opportunity to put their Scouting skills and physical fitness to the test in the great event. There will be lots of running and a visit to most of the Program Areas at camp. There is even a special activity at the end for the Scoutmaster! Awards will be given for first, second, and third place at our closing campfire on Friday evening. Cardboard Canoe Race The highlight of many Scouts weeks is the cardboard canoe races. Each competing team will be given a set amount of cardboard and duct tape to construct the best vessel possible manned by at least one scout. The teams then race their boats on Wilbur Ladd Lake. Prizes are awarded for the best time and best design. Order of the Arrow Day/ Honor Trail and OA Call Out If members of your Troop are Arrowmen, be sure they bring their sash and wear it on Wednesday. It s their ticket to a special OA event that evening. Wednesday night gives Scouts a chance to rekindle the values of Scouting and rededicate themselves to the Scout Law. Just around sundown, Troops are encouraged to take part on our honor trail down one of the camp s scenic trails. After gaining new perspective on the Scout Law, participants will enter an open meadow to witness an impressive Order of the Arrow Callout. If your troop has any Scouts or Scouters who have been elected to become part of the Order of the Arrow and would like to have their Callout at SISR, please bring documentation evidencing their election. Proper documentation will be either sent with the troop or to your local OA lodge showing that a Callout has been performed for the deserving Scouts or Scouters. Sunrise Hike One morning, at around 5:30am, get a chance to hike up to Dome Rock and see the sunrise over the beautiful Rocky Mountain landscape! A great activity for early risers! (Details at camp) SISR Leaders Guide

31 Campfires The SISR staff invites you to attend our Sunday night opening campfire and Friday night closing campfire. Come and enjoy skits and songs performed for your enjoyment. It is sure to be a great time. Actual fire will depend on fire bans in effect at the time. Troops should plan an evening campfire in the campsite on Thursday night. Units must obey all fire bans in effect. Troops will be invited to participate in the closing campfire on Friday night So come prepared with a skit or song! Things to keep in mind when deciding on skits and/or songs: Each Scout unit is different, which is probably why the BSA keeps its recommendation on good taste for campfires pretty vague. The BSA says, Be sure that every feature of this campfire program upholds Scouting s highest traditions. In other words, how you apply the Scout Oath and Scout Law here is left open for interpretation. Of course, all skits or songs that use coarse language, disparage a certain demographic group, or involve inappropriate costumes should be banned outright. That said, don t overdo it with your red pen. Some of my best laughs at Scout campfires have been from skits that include good-natured ribbing of the Scoutmaster. If the laughs are at your expense, so be it! Coming up with the perfect litmus test isn t easy, but here s one idea: Before the campfire planning, ask all Scouts to pretend the skit/song is being video recorded. Would they be OK with their parents (or grandparents) seeing it? And in the YouTube generation, that s not such a stretch at all. (Tips from Bryan on Scouting blog on scouting.org) SISR Leaders Guide

32 Adult Leader Programs What if you find yourself with nothing to do at camp? Our commissioner staff won t let that happen! We offer daily trips and activities to leaders during their stay at camp. Some options for activities include: hiking tour of camp (including some more secluded spots where you can enjoy the peace and quiet!), a sighting seeing trip to nearby Bishop s Castle, or possibly even a trip to the golf course. The schedule for the week is up to you! At the Monday adult meeting we will come to a consensus on the activities for your stay at SISR. Scoutmaster Merit Badge The Scoutmaster Merit Badge recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete set requirements during the week. Applications for the award should be submitted during the Leader s Meeting on Friday morning. Get involved! Help Us Help You We understand that your own unit s interests are the number one priority, but we welcome your assistance to make SISR even better. We ask that you help contribute to the camp with any special skills that you have. Help is always appreciated within program areas, guarding on the Waterfront, and service projects. Challenge the Staff Throughout the week, units (including adults and Scouts) are welcome to challenge the staff or other units to some kind of competition. Anything from volleyball, cook-offs, ultimate frisbee, etc. are fair game. Service Projects A brief meeting will be held on Monday morning after the leader meeting at the Maintenance Building located at the entrance to camp. During this meeting we will be going over projects and ideas for projects that anyone can help with. Tasks can be as complicated as fixing appliances to general construction and smaller projects geared for just about anyone that can help such as building picnic tables and painting. SISR Leaders Guide

33 Leader Training Climb on Safely Adult leader training which outlines the procedure for organizing BSA climbing/rappelling activities at a natural site or a specifically designed facility such as a climbing wall or tower. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Designed to sharpen camping and other outdoor skills so that leaders can deliver the outdoor portion of the Scouting program. IOLS is required for new Scoutmasters and assistants to be considered Trained. The course prepares leaders to teach the outdoor skills that Scouts need for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. This course is also highly recommended for troop committee members, Webelos leaders, and leaders of venturing units. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat Learn what it takes to safely operate aquatic programs within your troop. Youth Protection The BSA places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. All Cub Scout and Boy Scout adult volunteers should take this course. It covers the BSA s Youth Protection policies, kinds of abuse, signs of abuse, how to respond to disclosure of abuse, and proper reporting procedures. *Details on times offered will be discussed at the leader meeting on Sunday at camp. Trainings offered may be changed/adapted based on interest and/or resources. SISR Leaders Guide

34 Daily Schedule *Schedule will also be available separately on our website. Click here to download the schedule. *Advancement Schedule (master listing of when merit badges are offered) is also available on our website. Click here to download the advancement schedule. SISR Leaders Guide

35 STEM Week New to SISR this year, during the week preceding the 4 th of July, we will be offering a week with a STEM focus! What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The BSA offers different levels of awards for STEM and Scouts will have a chance to work on some of the requirements of these new awards! The Details: During this special week at camp, in addition to the normal merit badges offered Scouts will have the chance to take part in some unique STEM based activities such as: Building and using trebuchets Marble roller coasters Water bottle rockets Robotics RC vehicle course Flight Simulator Science demonstrations and more! The week will run from June 28 th -July 3 rd. This means the week will end on Friday at lunchtime, allowing units to leave a day early to enjoy the 4 th of July where they choose. The cost will remain the same due to the unique opportunities that will be afforded to those lucky enough to sign-up for that week. STEM / NOVA Awards Scouts will have the opportunity to work on and complete many of the requirements of the STEM/NOVA awards. It will be the responsibility of the unit to ensure that all requirements are complete and report the earning of awards to your local council. SISR Leaders Guide

36 Camp Staff Opportunities Are you tired of doing the same old routine? Did you know that Rocky Mountain Council operates 2 Scout camps including Cub Scout, Boy Scout and high-adventure programs? Each of these offers opportunities for a variety of summer camp staff jobs. Most Scout camp staff are at least 16 years of age; however, Counselor in Training (CIT) positions are available to 14 and 15 year olds. The high adventure program employs young people who are at least 18 years of age. The Rocky Mountain Council, BSA is an equal opportunity employer that hires both females and males, as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures, and mixed abilities. There are a lot of opportunities for Scouts and Scouters to come and work at one of our amazing camps! This is a great opportunity to teach Scouts, live up in the mountains for a summer and earn some money too! Counselor In Training Program The CIT program is a varied training experience. It is an intensive four to eight week program, with all CITs given the opportunity to work in 9 of the 10 program areas of camp. Staff lives in canvas wall tents complete with electricity and have access to hot showers, laundry facilities, and a staff lounge. There is no pay; however there is no charge for food, board, or training while in the program. CITs will work in a different program area each week and will take part in staff training sessions. Visit our website to learn more and apply online. Applications are due December 15 th for 2015 summer camp staff positions. Or scan the code to the right with a smartphone to get to the website. You can also call the Scout Office for more info! SISR Leaders Guide

37 Map to Camp From I-25, take exit 74 towards Rye/Colorado City. From there, follow Highway 165, through Rye, approximately 20 miles. Approximately 2 miles past The Lodge Restaurant, you will see a sign for San Isabel Scout Ranch on the right. Make a right turn, onto the dirt road, and follow it up until you are able to turn right into the entrance of SISR. SISR Leaders Guide

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39 Contact Info Rocky Mountain Council, BSA Estes Scout Service Center & Scout Shop 411 South Pueblo Boulevard Pueblo, Colorado Phone - (719) Fax - (719) info@rmcbsa.org Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm San Isabel Scout Ranch Highway 165 Rye, Colorado Phone (719) (Seasonal Only June 1 to August 1) sisr@rmcbsa.org Kevin O Keefe Camp Director Cell (719) kevin.okeefe@scouting.org San Isabel Scout Ranch Excellence in Scout Camping Since 1963 A Nationally Accredited Program The Rocky Mountain Council Camping Committee is committed to camps that meet high standards for health and safety, food service, program, maintenance, conservation, staffing, and administration. All of our camps are inspected and accredited on an annual basis. This Emblem is one of your assurances of a quality camp! SISR Leaders Guide

40 Thank you for choosing SISR! Rocky Mountain Council, BSA SISR Leaders Guide