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1 PROGRAM GUIDE PRELIMINARY COPY Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council 5297 West Lake Rd. Mayville, NY

2 Table of Contents Welcome... 3 Camp Merz Map... 4 Daily Events Schedule... 5 Detailed Daily Event Schedule... 6 Check-In Begins... 6 Line-Up... 6 Meal Time... 6 MB Registrar Time... 6 Leader Meeting... 7 Line-Up Opening Campfire... 7 SPL/ASPL Meeting(s)... 7 Light's Out... 7 OA Day... 7 Polar Bear... 7 Merit Badge Sessions... 7 Activity Period... 8 Siesta... 8 OA Cracker Barrel... 8 Survival Challenge... 8 Luau Night... 8 Jogging... 8 Eat-In-Site Dinner... 9 Dessert Competition... 9 Volleyball Tourney... 9 Moonlight Trading Post... 9 Outpost Night... 9 Leader Outpost... 9 Cycling Fellowship Night Scout Vespers All-Faith Service Water Carnival Eat-In-Site Lunch Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 1

3 Nimawanachen Graduation Family Picnic Final Dismissal Activities Period Schedule Activities Period Details Staff vs. Leader Training Offered Leader Training CPR Overview Waterfront Policies Fishing Troop swim/blob Time Boating U-Gotta-Regatta Policies Raft Requirements Outpost Programs Required for All Outpost Canoeing MB Outpost (required) Kayaking Outpost Wilderness Survival MB Outpost(required): Camping MB Outpost (required) Trekking Outpost Nimawanachen Program Outpost (Suggested) Astronomy MB Outpost(required) Older Scout Program (OSP) Tentative OSP Schedule OSP Outpost OSP Outpost Tentative Schedule Merit Badge Session Schedule Camp Merz Merit Badges in Detail Camp Merz Merit Badge Difficulty Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 2

4 Welcome Greetings, Congradulations on choosing Camp Merz as your summer camp destination. This guide has been esspecially crafted to help you understand the program that you are about to embark on. Within this there are descriptions of all events and details on all merit badges and awards that are offered. Please read this carefully and thoroughly. Special attention has been put on the program this year to help incorporate not only excellent merit badge sessions but also evening troop and patrol activities. These programs are designed to help assist your troop with your yearly program, not to substitute it. We encourage all troops and patrols to particitpate in all events, not just merit badges. Summer camp is a time for scouts to explore merit badges that they normally don t have access to over the course of the year. We strive to offer a variety of merit badges, both Eagle and non- Eagle required. Our overall program theme this year is Survivor, we are very excited on the programs that we have to offer and look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting, Camp Management Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 3

5 Camp Merz Map Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 4

6 Daily Events Schedule Time/Day Sunday Monday OA Day Tuesday Tribal Night Wednesday Outpost Night Thursday Fellowship Night 6:30AM Polar Bear Jogging Polar Bear Cycling Polar Bear 7:50AM Line-Up Line-Up Line-Up Line-Up Line-Up 8:00AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 9:00AM MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start 11:00AM Leader Training Leader Training Leader Training Leader Training Leader Training 12:15PM Line-Up Knot-to-Hard Line-Up Knot-to-Hard Line-Up Knot-to-Hard Line-Up Knot-to-Hard Friday No Line-Up 12:20PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Eat-In-Site Lunch 1:00PM Check-In Begins Siesta Siesta Siesta Siesta Siesta 2:00PM MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start MB Sessions Start 4:00PM Activity Period Activity Period All Areas Closed for Outpost Activity Period Activity Period Nimawanachen Graduation 5:50PM Line-Up Line-Up No Line-Up Line-Up Line-Up Line-Up 6:00PM Dinner Dinner Eat-In-Site Dinner Dinner Dinner Family Picnic 7:15PM MB Registrar Time Leader's Meeting OA Cracker Barrel Camp Merz 2013 Events Schedule Dessert Competition CPR Overview Scout Vespers All-Faiths Service Line-Up Closing Campfire 8:00PM Line-Up Opening Campfire Survival Challenge Volleyball Tourney Moonlight Trading Post Leader Outpost Water Carnival Final Disissal 11:00PM Light's Out Light's Out Light's Out Light's Out Light's Out Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 5

7 Detailed Daily Event Schedule Check-In Begins Day: Sunday Time: 1:00PM On Sunday, troops are allowed to start checking in. Each troop will report to the Camp Merz Welcome Center (located on the back porch of Dawson Lodge). At this time 2 leaders will start the check-in process while there Senior Patrol leader will meet the Unit Commissioner. After checking in at the Welcome Center the Unit Commissioner will lead the Troop on a tour of the camp which will include Health Checks and Swim Checks, there will be time later in the day to set-up your campsite. Line-Up Day: Sunday-Friday (except Tuesday Dinner and Friday Lunch) Time: 7:50AM; 12:15PM; 5:50PM Line-Ups will be held before each meal in the Parade Field in front of the Dining Hall, unless noted on the Event Schedule. During the 7:50AM and 5:50PM line-up we ask that all troops wear their Class A uniforms and bring their Troop Flags to line-up for the camp-wide flag ceremony. During line-up the staff will also present program elements such as songs and skits that scouts are strongly encouraged to participate in. Meal Time Day: Everyday Time: 8:00AM; 12:20PM; 6:00PM All meals take place in the Dining Hall, unless an Eat-In-Site dinner is schedule as seen on the Event Schedule, and last about 45 minutes. 1 waiter for each table is required for each meal that takes place in the Dining Hall; waiters should come 15 minutes prior to the meal time to allow for set-up and should expect to stay 10 minutes after the meal to clean-up; if a waiter leaves a table dirty after the meal it will remain there for the next waiter. MB Registrar Time Sunday 7:15PM At this time all Area Directors will be available in the Parade Field (or Pavilion if it rains) for scouts to do last minute sign-ups for merit badges; at this time scouts can turn in their Session Registration that they received at check-in. It is important that all scouts that have pre-registered online double check their registration for sessions that they received at check-in (leaders will receive a list at check-in of what merit badges their scouts have signed up for). The Trading Post will also be open at this time if there are any Fees/Materials for a merit badge that need to be purchased. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 6

8 Leader Meeting Day: Sunday Time: 7:15PM We ask that at least 2 leaders from each troop attend this meeting which will take place at the Welcome Center. At the meeting important information will be covered by Camp Management and it is imperative that the troop leaders attend. Line-Up Opening Campfire Day: Sunday Time: 8:00PM At this time we ask that all troops line-up in the Parade Field to be escorted to the Opening Campfire. Any troop that goes to Jamboree Field first will be asked to report to the Parade Field. SPL/ASPL Meeting(s) Day: Sunday; Monday - Friday Time: 9:00PM (Sunday); 1:00PM (Monday Friday after lunch) During these times important information will be gone over with the Senior Patrol Leader and the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for the Troop programs for the week. The first meeting is directly following the Opening campfire at approximately 9:00PM on Sunday in the Pavilion and for the rest of the week they will be directly after Lunch Monday through Friday at approximately 1:00PM at the QM Shed. Light's Out Day: Sunday-Thursday Time: 11:00PM To allow for all scouts and leader to receive a good night s sleep we ask that all scouts be present in their campsite at this time and adhere to the camp s QUIET HOURS from 11:00PM to 6:00AM. OA Day Day: Monday Time: All Day Monday is OA Day, please wear your OA sash or OA t-shirt to show your pride. Polar Bear Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6:30AM During this time all scouts and leaders are welcome to come down to the Waterfront for an early morning swim in Chautauqua Lake. The Waterfront Staff will have games and activities for a halfhour swim. Merit Badge Sessions Day: Monday Friday Time: 9:00AM-11:45AM; 2:00PM-3:45PM During this time please refer to the Merit Badge Schedule. All scouts need to be on time and prepared for each session. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 7

9 Activity Period Day: Monday-Friday (except Wednesday) Time: 4:00PM This time is dedicated for special activities such as sports, games, special merit badges, and staff vs. leaders events. Areas will be open limitedly for extra help with Merit Badges or to finish partials; you must schedule this with the Area Director. Each activities period schedule will be posted in the camp newsletter. Please refer to the Activities Period section of this guide. Knot-to-Hard Day: Monday-Thursday Time: During Lunch Line-Up At this time a representative from each tribe will be asked to step forward to compete in the daily know competition to earn points. The knot of the day will be listed in the Camp Newsletter. Siesta Day: Monday-Friday Time: 1:00PM During this time troops have time to rest in their site. There is no provided activity for this time. OA Cracker Barrel Day: Monday Time: 7:15PM We will be holding a Cracker Barrel for anyone who is in the Order of the Arrow or is interested in the organization. This event will be held at the Pavilion behind the Dining Hall. Survival Challenge Day: Monday Time: 8:00PM Come prepared as a troop or patrol to Outwit, Outlast, and Outplay against the rest of the camp. Challenges will range from a variety of survival skills to simple competitions. This event will be gone over at the daily SPL meeting following lunch. Tribal Night Day: Tuesday Time: Tuesday Evening During the Volleyball Tourney and Moonlight Trading Post, we will be hosting a luau party with costume contest, karaoke, and more. Jogging Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30AM This early morning activity will be only a half hour long. Come join us for a quick jog around camp run by a staff member. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 8

10 Eat-In-Site Dinner Day: Tuesday Time: 6:00PM The in-site dinner is a chance for your troop to prepare and cook your own meal in your campsite. A small group of staff will be joining you for dinner at 5:30pm. Please tell management of any special requests or if you will not want food from the camp kitchen, this should be done at the Leader Coffee in the morning. The food will be ready for pick-up between 4:00pm and 5:00pm at the Dining Hall. The meal will consist of beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and gravy mix; suggested cooking items are a Dutch oven or a propane stove with pots and pans. Camp Merz will not be supplying any cups, silverware, or plates for this meal. As part of our Green initiative we ask that all scouts use mess kits with reusable silverware and cups. Dessert Competition Day: Tuesday Time: 7:15PM The dessert competition is for leaders and scouts to compete with the other troops or patrols and to create the best dessert. The desserts will be judge by a select staff at 7:15PM at the Pavilion behind the Dining Hall. Volleyball Tourney Day: Tuesday Time: 8:00PM The Volleyball Tournament will be between all the troops in the camp. SPLs will be able to signup for a space in the tournament during the SPL meeting after lunch on Tuesday. Moonlight Trading Post Day: Tuesday Time: 8:00PM Starting at 8:00PM our Trading Post will open and feature special deals of the night. The Trading Post will stay open late. Outpost Night Day: Wednesday Time: 5:00PM For more information on Outpost night please refer to the Outpost Section of this guide. As a reminder any scout participating in Outpost will need a Mess Kit, reusable silverware, and a bottle of water. Part of Camp Merz Going Green is to reduce and reuse we are making small changes to make a big impact. All program areas will close at 3:45PM to prepare for outpost which will leave at 5:00PM. Leader Outpost Day: Wednesday Time: 8:00PM From 8:00PM to 10:00PM Camp Merz will be holding its annual Leader Poker Tournament in the Dining Hall. There will be snack and awards. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 9

11 Fellowship Night Day: Thursday Time: 5:00PM After the Water Carnival on Thursday night we encourage troops to get together and mingle to help create fellowship. If your troop is interested in participating in the Fellowship Night please sign-up in the Trading Post by 5PM and receive complementary S more materials following the Water Carnival. Cycling Day: Thursday Time: 6:30AM This early morning activity will be only a half hour long. Come join us for a quick jog around town run by a staff member. Space is limited to 10 scouts; reservations will be taken during the Wednesday SPL meeting directly following lunch. Scout Vespers All-Faith Service Day: Thursday Time: 7:15PM We hold a Non-Denominational all Faiths Service at our Father Greg Brennan Memorial Chapel. Al are welcome, please wear your Class A Uniform if you wish to attend. Water Carnival Day: Thursday Time: 8:00PM The instructions for the Water Carnival will be given out to the SPLs meeting held right after lunch on Thursday. Please remember that this event can be fun but can easily get out of hand; please keep an eye on your troop. This year it s time to be creative because the U-Gotta-Regatta is back. Please make sure to view the rules and policies for this before coming to camp. All Waterfront rules must be followed. Please line-up in the Parade Field for the carnival as to cross the road as a group. Eat-In-Site Lunch Day: Friday Time: 12:10PM Food will be available for pick-up in the Dining Hall at 11AM. Lunch will consist of pre-heated Mac and Cheese and Hot Dogs. Nimawanachen Graduation Day: Friday Time: 5:00PM At this time, any scout that participated in the Nimawanachen Program will receive any certificates/awards that they earned during the week such as Firem n Chit, Totin Chip, or Paul Bunyan. Parents, family, and leaders are welcome to join. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 10

12 Family Picnic Day: Friday Time: 6:00PM The dinner will be a family style buffet. All family are welcome, tickets will be on sale all week at the Trading Post. Please inform the main office of how many parents and family members of the scouts you are expecting so we can prepare a proper feast. Closing Campfire / Final Dismissal Day: Friday Time: 7:15PM We will line-up in the Parade Field at this time. During the Closing Ceremonies the winners of the competitions will be announced and the overall winners will be announced. Also, if any troop would like to be in the campfire program they must inform the Program Director by Thursday at lunch. Each skit and song must be approved by the Program Director. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 11

13 Activities Period Schedule Activities Period is held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:00PM to 4:45pm. The program areas will be open limitedly for Merit Badges help or to finish partials, please make arrangements with the Area Director. The activities that will be held are listed below; the activity along with the time and place will appear in the camp newsletter. The schedule below is subject to change; please check the camp newsletter for any changes. Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Activity 1 Staff vs. Leader Staff vs. Leader Staff vs. Leader Staff vs. Leader Activity 2 1/4 Mile Swim 1/2 Mile Swim 1 Mile Swim 1 Mile Swim Activity 3 Open Boating Open Boating Open Boating Open Boating Activity 4 Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Open Swim Activity 5 Open Lab Open Lab Open Lab Open Lab Activity 6 Knots Workshop Paul Bunyan Award Radio/Journalism Field Trip Fire Building Skills Activity 7 Kickball Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee Soccer Activity 8 Cycling Merz Ironman CPR Surviving Science Activity 9 Fish Hatchery Field Trip Leave No Trace Award Orienteering MB Course Geocachin MB Geohunt Activity 10 Troop Shooting Troop Shooting Troop Shooting Troop Shooting Activity 11 Troop Blob Time Troop Blob Time Troop Blob Time Troop Blob Time Activity 12 Bugling MB Chess MB (Part 1) Chess MB (Part 2) Nimawanachen Graduation Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 12

14 Activities Period Details Staff vs. Leader Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Location: Listed in camp newsletter The Staff has challenged the leaders at camp to the following competitions, join us if you dare! All activities will be announced in the camp newsletter daily. ¼ Mile, ½ Mile, 1 Mile Swim Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Location: Waterfront The Mile Swim Award will be offered at the Waterfront at this time. To successfully complete the award each participant must be a swimmer and complete each swim in order ( ¼ mile, then ½ mile, and finish with the 1 mile). The ¼ mile swim will be held on Monday, ½ on Tuesday, and the 1 mile swim can be done on either Thursday or Friday. Open Boating Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Location: Waterfront Anyone wishing to participate in open boating must be a swimmer and have a general knowledge of the boat they wish to take out. If you wish to sail at this time you must have completed the sailing merit badge, be taking the sailing merit badge, or going with someone that has experience. All open boating session will be required to start coming in 15 minutes before the period is over to allow for time to get in and put away equipment properly; space is limited, first come first serve. Anyone that takes out a boat is responsible for any damage that occurs to Camp Property. Open Swim Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Location: Waterfront This is time for anyone to come down and participate in swimming in the lake. The blob will not be available at this time; it is reserved for Troop Time and will be open during open swim. Open swim will be held daily from 2:00PM to 4:45pm except for Wednesday when it will end at 3:45pm for Outpost. Open Lab Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Location: Technology Center This is time that is available for scouts to work on merit badge requirements that require the use of a computer for research or to write a report. This is not time for scouts to check Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or other social networking site; any scout found on one of these sites will be asked to leave. If there is an access of scouts needing to use a computer a time limit will be set for 15 minutes to a computer. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 13

15 Knots Workshop Day: Monday Location: Scoutcraft This will be a workshop focused on working on knots that are not necessarily the basics. Kickball Day: Monday Location: Activity Field Scouts wishing to participate in a kickball game just need to show up. Cycling Day: Monday Location: QM Shed Scouts who wish to go on a short cycling excursion must be physically fit and dress appropriately. This activity is limited to 10 scouts and is first come, first serve. Fish Hatchery Field Trip Day: Monday Location: Meet at Welcome Center This activity is for scouts in the Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge. For this trip we will need leaders that would be willing to drive the scouts about 3 miles down the road to the Fish Hatchery. If you are interested please let the Nature Director know. Troop Shooting Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Location: Shooting Sports If your troop is interest in participating in a troop shoot Rifle, Archery, Shotgun Shooting (fee will apply for Shotgun) please speak with the Shooting Sports Director to sign-up. Troop Blob Time Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Location: Waterfront If your troop is interest in participating in a Troop Swim or Troop Blob time, please speak with the Waterfront Director to sign-up. Bugling Merit Badge Day: Monday Location: The Pavilion Any scout wishing to take the Bugling Merit Badge must complete a pre-requisites listed before coming to camp and bring their own instrument. Scouts must know all Bugle Calls and perform the bugle call for at least one Flag Ceremony during the week. Paul Bunyan Award Day: Tuesday Location: Nimawanachen In order to complete this award scouts must already have their Totin Chip. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 14

16 Training Offered Leader Training Trainings will be offered every day at 11:00AM in Hern Hall. It is required that if a Leader does not have Youth Protection that they receive the training with in the first 24 hours of being at camp. Monday Youth Protection Tuesday Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense Wednesday Liquid Fuels Thursday Trek Safely Friday Climb on Safely CPR Overview All Waterfront Merit Badges and some Scoutcraft Merit Badges require that CPR is gone over with the scouts. To provide more instruction during Merit Badge Sessions we will be offering two sessions for scouts to attend. These will be held in the Pavilion behind the Dining Hall. Tuesday 7:15PM Thursday 4:00PM Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 15

17 Waterfront Policies Fishing Thanks to your request we are having more available fishing times this yes. Troop sign up sheet will be available to you at camp. If your troop, or a patrol is signing up for fishing, you must supply an adult who either has or is willing to earn safe swim defense. We provide the guard and you provide the equipment to enjoy fishing on Camp Merz's shore of Lake Chautauqua. All scouts and leaders who are 16 years of age or older must have proof of New York State Fishing License. More information may be found here: Troop swim/blob Time As always we have signup times available for troop swim and blob time. Troop sign up sheet will be available to you at camp. If your troop or a patrol is signing up for troop swim and/or blob time, you must supply an adult who either has or is willing to earn safe swim defense. For your own safety only 5 people are allowed in blob section at a time, but while blob section is filled you can enjoy water basketball and other games in our special troop section! Boating Troop or patrol sign-up sheet is provided for you at camp. Swimmers can enjoy rowing alone or canoeing with a swimming leader from their troop. Campers who are 14 or older can enjoy canoeing or kayaking with a buddy. All boating time signups require you to provide an adult who either has or is willing to earn both safe swim defense and safety afloat. As a note: If you are doing swim tests before you arrive at camp, attached to the swim test sheet must be copies of the tester's Lifeguard certification as well as either their Water Safety Instructor certification or Lifeguard Instructor certification. If you have any other questions, be sure to talk to the Waterfront Director at camp! Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 16

18 U-Gotta-Regatta Policies This year it is time to Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast the other tribes at camp and create the best raft possible. Please read the rules and regulations carefully for this event any found violating these rules will be disqualified. Raft Requirements Must be able to support 4 scouts May only be held together with lashings (No nails or Duct Tape) Must be assembled at camp All items used must be environmental friendly and safe Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 17

19 Outpost Programs Outposts will be held on Wednesday, departing at 5:00PM. We recommend that all scouts participate in the adventure of an outpost; it will create a good memory for them to get to know the staff. Please remember that if a scout is not fully prepared or does not have all of the required items, he will not be allowed to go on the outpost. Required for All Outpost Mess Kit Reusable Silverware Flashlight 1 or 2 Bottles of Water Sleeping Back (Except Wilderness Survival) Soft or Hard Pack (Except Wilderness Survival) Rain Gear Hiking Shoes Bug Spray - suggested (non-aerosol) Change of clothes - suggested Canoeing MB Outpost (required) This outpost is limited first to the scouts in the canoeing merit badge, because of requirements, then is limited by availability of canoes. All scouts in the outpost must be 14 years of age and a swimmer. While on outpost scouts will be working on some requirements for the Canoeing Merit Badge. The outpost will consist of all scouts canoeing across the lake, about 1-½ miles. There they will stay at Camp Mission Meadows. This outpost is an overnight out post; food is provided for dinner. Required Items: Swim Suite Change of Clothes Warm Clothes Large Garbage Bag, to keep items dry on trip over WATER SHOES Sleeping Bag Towel Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 18

20 Kayaking Outpost This outpost is open to all scouts who are 15 years of age or older and are a swimmer. The outpost will consist of all scouts kayaking across the lake, about 1 and ½ miles and be conjoined with the Canoeing Outpost. There they will stay at Camp Mission Meadows. This outpost is an overnight out post; food is provided for dinner. Required Items: Swim Suite Change of Clothes Warm Clothes Large Garbage Bag, to keep items dry on trip over WATER SHOES Sleeping Bag Towel Wilderness Survival MB Outpost(required): This outpost is required for all scouts who are taking the Wilderness Survival merit badge. The outpost will consist of a 1 to 2 mile hike around the back of camp and they will settle into an area to make their survival shelters. Each scout will be required to make their shelter for the night and sleep in them. This outpost is an overnight outpost; food is provided for dinner. Required Items: Wilderness Survival Kit (survival kit must be able to fit in your pocket; below is a list of suggested items) o First Aid Items o Rope o Duct Tape o Knife o Mirror o Flint and Steel o Garbage Bag or Small Tarp Canteen Full of Water Warm Set of Clothes Rain Gear Camping MB Outpost (required) This outpost is required for all scouts who are taking the Camping merit badge. The outpost will consist of a 1 to 2 mile hike around the back of camp and they will settle into an area to make camp. The camp will provide tents, but scouts are welcome to use their own. This outpost is an overnight out post; food is provided for dinner. Required Items: Camping Back Pack Sleeping Bag Boots or Hiking Shoes Rain Gear Mess Kit Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 19

21 Trekking Outpost This outpost is for scouts who are not taking a merit badge but would still like to go on an outpost. The outpost will consist of a 2 to 3 mile hike around the back of camp and they will settle into an area to make camp. The camp will provide tents, but scouts are welcome to use their own. This outpost is an overnight out post; food is provided for dinner. Required Items: Camping Back Pack Sleeping Bag Boots or Hiking Shoes Warm Set of Clothes Rain Gear Mess Kit Nimawanachen Program Outpost (Suggested) This outpost is for the scouts in the Nimawanachen program only. This outpost consists of a 1mile hike around the back part of camp and an overnight stay at our lean-tos on Hill Top; food is provided for dinner. Required Items: Sleeping Bag *Warm Set of Clothes *Rain Gear Boots or Hiking Shoes Clothes to Sleep In Change of Clothes for the Morning *Items Are Subject to Weather Astronomy MB Outpost(required) This outpost is required for all scouts who are taking the Astronomy merit badge. The outpost will consist of a 1 mile hike around the back of camp and they will settle into an area to make camp. The camp will provide tents, but scouts are welcome to use their own. This outpost is an overnight out post; food is provided for dinner. Required Items: Camping Back Pack Sleeping Bag Boots or Hiking Shoes Rain Gear Mess Kit Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 20

22 Older Scout Program (OSP) The Older Scout Program will run from 9:00AM to 3:45PM and will allow scouts to participate in Activities Period and Open Area. Scouts will enjoy the outdoors with cycling, hiking, kayaking, camping and more. Each trek takes place during the day and will allow scouts to come back in the evening to enjoy dinner with their troop and participate in the evening activities. Biking; Hiking; Swimming; Canoeing; Kayaking; Camping; Sound like fun! For the 2013 season there is a program for scouts 15 years and older. Some restrictions apply and a fee may be required. Tentative OSP Schedule *each day will consist of instruction for proper safety and procedure on each activity Monday Cycling/Hiking Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Cycling/Hiking Golfing (Must bring own clubs) OUTPOST DAY Kayaking Cycling Hiking Trip to ELSR for Climbing Wall** Cycling/Hiking Motorboating *The final schedule will be released in May, please make sure that if you decide to complete this program you are physically fit and can handle a wide range of aggressive physical activities. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 21

23 OSP Outpost This outpost is required for all scouts who are in the Older Scout Program. The outpost will consist of golfing in the morning and thekayaking, cycling, and hiking in the afternoon. Scouts will leave camp at 9:00AM and Kayak to Bemus Point Park and have lunch. Then they will exchange their Kayaks for bikes and Cycle around the lake to the back entrance to camp. From there scouts will trade their bikes for their gear and hike to Camp Monkey-Fist for the night. Required Items: Sleeping Bag Water Shoes Towel Swim Trunks Gym Shorts for cycling Gym Shoes *Warm Set of Clothes *Rain Gear Boots or Hiking Shoes Clothes to Sleep In Change of Clothes for the Morning *Items Are Subject to Weather OSP Outpost Tentative Schedule 9:00AM Depart in Kayaks to Bemus Point Park 12:00PM Have lunch at the park 1:00PM Depart on Bicycles and go around the lake to camp 5:00PM Arrive at camp and prepare for hike 5:30PM Arrive at Camp Monkey-Fist and set-up camp 6:00PM Dinner and rest for the evening Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 22

24 Merit Badge Session Schedule Trail to Eagle 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM Personal Management Citizenship in the Community Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Personal Management Activity Period Field Activites 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM Older Scout Program (Search and Rescue MB) Activity Period Handicraft Nature Camp Merz 2013 Merit Badge Schedule 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM Basketry Indian Lore Leatherwork Architecture Model Design and Building Activity Period Wood Carving Art Basketry Photography 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM Environmental Science Energy Environmental Science Environmental Science Space Exploration Astronomy Insect Study Geology Forestry Mammal Study Fish and Wildlife Management Oceanography Nature Weather Soil and Water Conservation Nimawanachen Shooting Sports Scoutcraft Technology 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM First- Year Program Paul Bunyan Woodsman First- Year Program Activity Period 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM Archery Archery Open BB Gun Archery Archery Shotgun Shotgun Open Shotgun Shotgun Shotgun Rifle Shooting Rifle Shooting Open Rifle Shooting Rifle Shooting Rifle Shooting Activity Period Activity Period 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM First Aid Camping Cooking First Aid Geocaching Activity Period Pioneering Orienteering Emergency Preparedness Wilderness Survival Fire Saftey 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM Electricity Electronics Drafting Graphic Arts Radio Activity Period Computers Engineering Communications Communications Journalism Waterfront 9:00AM- 9:45AM 10:00AM- 10:45AM 11:00AM- 11:45AM 2:00PM- 2:45PM 3:00PM- 3:45PM 4:00PM- 4:45PM BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Rowing Kayaking Small- Boat Sailing Lifesaving Motorboating Motorboating Water Sports Snorkeling BSA Snorkeling BSA Swimming Swimming Swimming Fishing Fishing Open Swim Open Boating (Until 4:30PM) Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 23

25 Camp Merz Merit Badges in Detail Located on the Camp Merz website is a detailed schedule of the Merit Badges and Awards that are offered at Camp Merz. Below is the suggested difficulty level suggested by the Camp for your scouts. It is based on rank, age, and the amount of work and level of thought needed to complete the badge. All requirements are found on meritbadge.org Camp Merz Merit Badge Difficulty Difficulty Level Suggested Min. Rank Description 100 Level Sessions 200 Level Sessions 300 Level Sessions 400 Level Sessions 500 Level Sessions 600 Level Sessions Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle This is fun and I can do it! With some explanation I can do this. If I work at it I can do it. This is somewhat challenging but I can do it. With a lot of effort I can finish this at camp. This will take a lot of time and hard work. Camp Merz BSA Allegheny Highlands Council, Inc. 24