2016 AQUABASE LEADER S GUIDE

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1 2016 AQUABASE LEADER S GUIDE Camp Roy C. Manchester

2 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Sycamore Station Place, Louisville, KY PHONE: (502) FAX: (502) Camp Roy C. Manchester 1531 Cross Road Benton, Kentucky (270) voice FOLLOW US: facebook.com/camproycmanchester twitter.com/lhcbsa

3 2016 LEADERS GUIDE CONTENTS WELCOME TO CAMP 2 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW RESERVATION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 3 SUNDAY CHECK IN 3 PROGRAM DATES 4 CAMP FEES 5 FINAL PREPARATIONS 8 ANNUAL HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD 8 12-DAY OUT MEETINGS 8 REFUND POLICY 8 AQUABASE PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS 3 STAFFING 3 PROGRAM SUMMARIES 4-7 HOW TO SIGN UP 5 EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST 9 Visit for camp forms and additional information. 1

4 2016 LEADERS GUIDE WELCOME TO CAMP The Pfeffer Scout Reservation is home to Camp Roy C. Manchester is located near Benton, Kentucky. (see map above). Directions to Camp Roy C. Manchester: Take Interstate 65 South from Louisville to Exit 91. Follow signs for Western Kentucky Parkway, take Parkway for approx.100 miles until it becomes I-69. Take Exit IB for I-24W which will merge to become I-24W/I-69S. Take Exit 25A, for the Purchase Parkway toward Fulton. At Exit 47, you will take US-68 toward Draffenville and Aurora. Turn left on US 68-E and then left on Cross Road. The Camp will be at the end of the road. From Nashville take I-24W toward Kentucky. Then take Exit 65 for US 68/80. Turn left on US68/80. After 25 miles, turn right on US-68 W. After six miles, turn right on Cross Road. The Camp will be at the end of the road. CONTACT INFORMATION Before June 1 Beginning June 1 Lincoln Heritage Council Attn: Aquabase Sycamore Station Place Louisville, Kentucky (502) voice (502) fax Camp Roy C. Manchester 1531 Cross Road Benton, Kentucky (270) voice 2 Visit for camp forms and additional information.

5 2016 LEADERS GUIDE WELCOME TO AQUABASE Kentucky Lake is one of the largest manmade lakes in the entire world and offers some of the finest watersports opportunities available anywhere including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming, motor boating and fishing. Aqua Base is located directly on the shores of Kentucky Lake and is within the confines of Camp Roy C. Manchester. Older Scouts ages 14 and over can participate in weeklong aquatics adventures such as small boat sailing, high adventure sailing, outpost canoeing, kayaking and watersports including waterskiing and personal watercraft training. Unlike regular Scout camp, Aqua Base participants will spend their entire week in an intensive program honing their skills while having great fun. There are 4 different adventures within the Aqua Base program to choose from and space is limited. Scouts can attend while their Troop is attending Roy C. Manchester or they can participate as a provisional camper. Either way, advanced registration is required. Aqua Base will run in conjunction with regular Camp Manchester Boy Scout camp. Plus weeks 5 and 6. PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS 1) All participants must be at least 14 years old. Water Sports Adventure participants must be 16 or older. 2) Swimming MB and pass the BSA swimmer qualification test. 3) Small Boat Sailing MB needed for the High Adventure Sailing program. 4) Class III Medical Form, Parts A, B & C (requires doctor s examination within 12 months of trip) (High Adventure Sailing - Scouts with medications or physical limitations may participate with prior knowledge of their condition(s) and needs. The final decision will rest with the High Adventure Sailing Director.) 5) Boater s Safety Course. Visit Prior to attending camp! (Other state courses are acceptable.) 6) Scout Spirit. Visit for camp forms and additional information. 3

6 2016 AQUABASE LEADERS GUIDE DATES Session Dates 12 Day Out Meeting Week 1 June 12 - June 18 Tuesday, May 31 Week 2 June 19 - June 25 Tuesday, June7 Week 3 June 26 - July 2 Tuesday, June 14 Week 4 July 3 - July 9 Tuesday, June 21 Week 5 July 10 - July 16** Tuesday, June 28 Week 6 July 17 - July 23** Tuesday, July 5 VENTURE CREW CHALLENGE WEEK: JULY 10 - JULY 16 **AQUABASE ONLY 12-Day Out Meetings are at 7:00PM CDT in the administration building at Roy C. Manchester. 4 Visit for camp forms and additional information.

7 2016 AQUABASE LEADERS GUIDE REGISTRATION AND FEES Participants can attend the camp either with their Troop or as an individual. Advanced reservations are required and each program has a limited number of spots to allow for a quality program. Contact Brandy Koenig (502) or brandy.koenig@scouting.org to make reservations to hold spots. A deposit will be required for each reservation made. Additional fees are required to cover the cost of extra materials and staff. Program Deposit Amt. Discount Regular Sailing 101 $25.00 $ $ High Adventure Sailing $75.00 $ $ Outpost Paddle Trip $25.00 $ $ Water Sports Adventure $25.00 $ $ FEES A fee of $75 per Scout must be paid by Friday, March 4 to earn the discounted fee which saves $25 dollars per Scout, and to guarantee a spot. A list identifying which Scouts are making the early payment must accompany all payments. Remainder of fees are due by Friday, May 6. Fees paid after this date will be changed to the regular rate. You can only sign a Scout up for merit badges if the $40 deposit has been paid. *Fees include a Troop shirt for all Scouts and adults if paid by May 6, Shirt sizes are due by May 6 in Tentaroo. REFUND POLICY Fees are transferable but non-refundable except for the following reasons: serious illness, transfer, or summer school. All refund requests must be made using the Camp Refund Request Form which can be found online or at the Council Office within two weeks of your troop attending camp. All refunds are processed at the Council office. A $60 fee will be retained on all refunds. NO REFUND IS GUARANTEED. Please do not overpay fees. Visit for camp forms and additional information. 5

8 2016 AQUABASE LEADERS GUIDE Program Offerings Choose from one of the many program options we have available: Sailing Sailing across the open water is very exciting and fun. Scouts will spend the entire week learning about sailing and strengthening their skills for small, medium and large sailboats. They will begin with Safety Afloat, basic boating safety rules, basic knots, terminology and boat handling skills. Small Boat Sailing merit badge will be taught and then participants will graduate to larger boats as their skills develop. Scouts will then learn team sailing skills and participate in competitions to end the week. High Adventure Sailing - Imagine spending your Summer Camp experience on one of the largest man-made lakes in the world spending a week on a beautiful 25 foot sailboat with your Scout friends experiencing team-work and learning nautical skills. This great program is designed for Scouts and Venturers ages 14 and older. Crews of 3-4 Sailors will manage their very own boat for the entire week under the leadership of the Director. They will sail to numerous ports throughout the lake and spend each night on the boat. Scouts will enjoy cooking their own meals but will also experience some local Ports of Call. 6 Visit for camp forms and additional information.

9 2016 AQUABASE LEADERS GUIDE Water Sports Adventure - The Water Sports Adventure will allow Scouts to participate in a number of exciting activities including motor boating, water skiing, wakeboarding and personal watercrafts. Each Scout must complete the Kentucky Boater s Safety program and learn about the safe operation of boats and PWCs. A special program will be offered to teach Scouts about PWC and the proper techniques to operate one. Each will also have the opportunity to learn to ski and wakeboard. There may even be a chance to ride the banana. (Limited to Scouts age 16 and older.) Outpost Paddle Trip - The week s activities will allow the Scout to enhance their canoeing and kayaking skills and will prepare them to plan and coordinate an outpost trip. The program will include overnight paddle trips to the beautiful Land between the Lakes recreation area and will include instruction on how to pack food, cooking gear and camping gear. Opportunities to participate in skill challenge courses will also be available. Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense will be taught as well as safe boating practices. STAFFING The Aqua Base Staff are veteran Scouters, Sailors and Educators. The Aqua Base program stresses Scouting skills, good clean fun, teamwork and respect for one another and our varied backgrounds. Staff members are with the participants at all times throughout the program. Visit for camp forms and additional information. 7

10 2016 AQUABASE LEADERS GUIDE FINAL PREPARATIONS Ensure that all fees have been submitted to the council office no later than Friday, May 6, 2016 to earn maximum discounts. Swim tests should be completed before arriving at camp. ANNUAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RECORD The Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A, B, & C) is required for all Scouts and Scouters attending camp. Carefully follow the instructions on each form and check all signatures. A doctor and a parent must sign. Please mark each form with the person s name, troop, week attending. Copies of this form can be found online at 12-DAY OUT MEETING Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leaders are requested to attend a meeting at 7:00PM CDT on the Tuesday 12 days before their camp session. The meeting will be in the Scoutmasters Lounge at camp. Participants need to bring: Medical forms (copies), receipts from payments previously paid and requested check-in time. Please see page 4 for a list of 12 Day Out Meeting dates. A conference call number will be sent for units unable to attend. Instructions on how to call in or login will be ed prior to the meeting to your Summer Camp Point of Contact. 8 Visit for camp forms and additional information.

11 2016 AQUABASE LEADERS GUIDE AQUABASE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST What To Bring: Sunscreen Hat Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket w/pillow Water bottle Clothing (Scout-style T shirts and shorts) Shoes with a good grip; No open toed shoes Sleeping clothes Official BSA uniform (Shore visits and flag ceremonies on Sunday and Friday) Toiletries: toothbrush and paste, soap, shampoo, towel (2) and wash cloth, deodorant (no aerosol cans), insect repellant Swimsuit Other reading material Small boat sailing merit badge book or other sailing instructional book. Light pair of gloves (Required) Personal mess kit Sunglasses OPTIONAL ITEMS: *Scouts should be prepared for anything they bring to get wet* Knife folding pocket knives ONLY Small flashlight Watch Spending money for vending machines, trading post and visit to Lighthouse Landing. Camera Favorite Snacks Things Not To Bring Coolers or soft drinks Electronic gear, CD players, TVs, radios, Apple ipod, video games, laser pointers, cell phones (Aquabase and the LHC are not responsible for any damages!) Snacks that will not deal with the heat well. Fireworks of any kind Lighters or matches. Visit for camp forms and additional information. 9

12 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Sycamore Station Place, Louisville, KY PHONE: (502) FAX: (502)