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1 Action Archery MILE SWIM Snorkeling Climbing Tower Welding Woodworking BMX Camp Hansen Offers 37 merit badges every year. Rotates 5 merit badges each year 10 merit badges are Eagle required Offers 16 activities including aquatics, climbing, shooting sports & archery

2 June 4-10, 2017 // June 11-17, 2017 // June 18-24, 2017 Cub/Webelos June 24-26, 2017 // Potlach May 6, 2017 Coronado Area Council 2017 Boy Scout Resident Camp Camp Hansen Early Registration Fees / Friday, April 28, 2017 Scouts - $ Adults - $ Regular Registration Fees / After Friday, April 28, 2017 Scouts - $ Adults - $ Registration Fees must be paid in their entirety. Registration fees must be paid in their entirety prior to registering Scouts for merit badges. STEWARDS Page 2

3 Sept. 1, 2016 Levels of Giving Program Started The Camp Hansen Stewards program is a program built on the premise of funding programs, program equipment, and other items deemed necessary to provide a great program of our camping participants. Regardless of the amount given, donor s names and amounts will be recorded and maintained. Donors will have the opportunity to give throughout the year, and attain levels of giving and recognition upon achieving these designated levels of giving. This program will begin immediately upon approval of the CAC Scout Executive. The CAC Scout Executive will designate the starting date of this program within the existing Camp Stewards program. The levels of giving are: a) Bronze Level: $500 to $1500 b) Silver Level: $1500 to $3000 c) Gold Level: $3000 to $5000 d) Platinum Level: $5000 to $10,000 e) Scout Executive Level: $10,000 to Name: STEWARDS Address: City: State: Zip Code: Total Donation-Amount: $ Check # Send to: Camp Hansen c/o Rex Lowe P.O. Box 122 Kirwin, Kansas BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation / Fifty-Two Years of Scouting Page 3

4 Where to find: Accident Insurance 7 Adult Commissioner 6-12 Health Lodge Emergency 10 Advancement Packets 9 I d like to Volunteer 26 Alcohol 13 Liquid Propane Fuel 12 ATV Program-Weekends 14 Meals-Visitors-Leaders 11 Bear Claw Outpost 26 Medical Requirements & Policy 7-10 Block Schedule Merit Badge Info 16 to 23 BSA Medical Form 7 Merit Badge-Times-Locations BSA Registration 7 Order of the Arrow 14 Cameras, Videos, Cell Phones 13 Patrol Organization 12 Camp Emergency Procedures 25 Mile Swim 14 Camp Hansen Location Info 10 Open Program Areas 14 Camp Hansen Medal 14 Pets 11 Camp Hansen Stewards 2 Prescription Drugs 10 Campsites / Inspections 9-12 Refund Policy 8 Camp Leaders Meetings 11 Religious Services 11 Camp Mail 12 Registration Fees 6 Camp Safety Procedures 25 Registration Deadline 6 Camp T-Shirts 5 Registration Requirements 6 Camp Visitors/Family Camping 9 Reservation Fee 7 Camp Wide Campfires 14 Tents/Rentals 7 Council Campership Policy 8 Trail to Eagle (1 st year Program) 16 Check-In Procedures 6 Troop Equipment 15 Check Out Time 7 Upcoming Events 5 C.O.P.E. 13 Vehicles & Trailers 13 Counselor-in-Training 24 What s New Daily Schedule 17 Wildlife Encounters 13 Departure from Camp 12 Youth Protection 7-13 Equipment Checkout 15 Evening Program 17 Flag Ceremonies 11 Firearms, Archery, Ammo 13 Golden Eagle 14 Page 4

5 Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation Celebrating 50 years of Scouting Dear Scoutmasters and troop leaders: Scouting is a series of building blocks that enables a Scout to accomplish one skill at a time, constantly building his confidence in his abilities until his character is structured. Scouting is also a series of pride circles for you as you observe with joy a Scout s accomplishments while under your guidance. Lord Baden-Powell stated that the true measure of the success of a summer camp program is whether it enables a Troop to stand on its own using Boy leadership. Camp activities such as merit badge classes, vesper services, hiking trails and campfires are only resources in pursuit of Scouting s real aims: Character Development, Physical Fitness, and Citizenship. These three aims are the basis of Scouting s mission, and our objective at Camp Hansen is to do everything we can to help make your Troop even stronger as a result of our 2017 Coronado Area Council Boy Scout Resident Camp Program. We welcome you to camp and look forward to sharing the Summer Camp experience with you and your Scouts. Sincerely, Camp Director & Your Camp Hansen Staff Coronado Area Council, B.S.A. Scouting is three-quarters -outing Lord Baden-Powell, 1907 Page 5

6 What s NeW / What s ChaNGeD / IMPORtaNt INFO Camp Hansen Camp Staff 2017: Mike Gross Camp Director Rex Lowe Camp Staff Advisor Merit Badges / Tech Building 2016 Merit Badges 2017 Merit Badges(Possible) Auto Maintenance Farm Mechanics Welding Home Repair Electricity Electronics Plumbing Woodwork BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP Potlach: Camp Preparation for Boy Scout, and Cub-Webelos Scout Resident Camp & Summer Camping Events: 1. Saturday, May 6, 2017 Boy Scout Resident Camp: 1. Week #1 / Sunday, June 4, 2017 to Saturday, June 10, Week #2 / Sunday, June 11, 2017 to Saturday, June 17, Week #3 / Sunday, June 18, 2017 to Saturday, June 24, 2017 Cub Scout Resident Camp: 1. Saturday, June 24, 2017 to Monday, June 26, 2017 Staff Training: 1. Sunday, April 9, Saturday, May 6, 2017 {Potlach} 3. Staff Week / May 30 to June 2, 2017 Camp Hansen T-Shirts: Units are encouraged to purchase Camp Hansen T-shirts prior to attending camp. The Camp Hansen T-shirt order form is located in the Forms Guide. Golden Eagle T-Shirts & Polos: Units are encouraged to purchased Golden Eagle shirts prior to attending camp. Golden Eagle shirts availability at camp is limited. Page 6

7 Registration Requirements Boy Scout Resident Camp 2017 All Registration Requirements must be met in their entirety and are the responsibility of the unit leadership. These requirements are: 1. Registration Fees / Scouts & Adults 2. Troop Registration Roster / Scouts Name & Adults Name / Camperships If Registration Fees are NOT in the Scout Service Center postmarked by Friday, April 28, 2017 Regular Fees Will Apply. Any assessed fees are payable at camp. The 2017 Regular Fee is $225 per Scout and $140 per Adult. Registration fees received after Friday, April 28, 2017 will be considered Regular Fees. The camp reservation fee is used for leaders only. Early Registration Fees / Friday, April 28, 2017 Scouts - $ Adults - $ Regular Registration Fees / After Friday, April 28, 2017 Scouts - $ Adults - $ Registration fees must be paid in their entirety prior to registering Scouts for merit badges. Leaders paying the per meal registration fee are not eligible for Training. Check In / Headquarters Building Registration Roster - 1 copy Troop Rosters - 5 copies Youth Leaving Camp Early Form(s) Accident Insurance (Out of Council Troops) Tent Rental Payment due at Camp Unpaid Fees Payment due at Check-In Recommendation Bring 3 Troop Checks Camperships will not be deducted if Units fail to list them on their roster and deducted at time of payment online. NOTE: Each unit WILL BE charged for TWO (2) leaders. This meets the BSA Standard for units providing TWO (2) Deep Leadership. Adult Camp Commissioners: All Adult Camp Commissioners are required to pay the Adult Leader Fee. Adult Camp Commissioners will receive a contract from the Camp Director stating their responsibilities while serving as an adult Camp Commissioner. The Camp Commissioner will make himself available to assist and support units in every way. He will inform units of what programs and training are available to leaders and Scouts. Commissioners can help resolve issues or answer questions that may arise throughout the week. Page 7

8 Accident Insurance: All campers must have accident insurance while attending Boy Scout Resident Camp. Registered Scouts and adult leaders in the Coronado Area Council are covered under a 2017 policy taken out by the Coronado Area Council. Out of council troops must provide proof of accident insurance upon registration (contact your local council for unit policy information or to see if your local council carries accident insurance on its registered member). Youth Protection: Since Youth Protection is a unit re-charter requirement, Boy Scout Resident Camp is not requiring units to provide proof of certification. Youth Protection certification is the total responsibility of the unit. Every Scout deserves a trained leader. BSA Medical Form: Scouts and leaders MUST use the BSA Medical Form provided on-line. A parent/guardian/and physician MUST sign it. The physician s signature also applies. The BSA Medical Form applies to Scouts and/or leaders in camp, and anyone wanting to participate in aquatic, COPE, or climbing activities. The BSA Medical Form is available on-line at BSA Registration: All Scouts and adults are required to be registered with the Boy Scouts of America to attend Boy Scout Resident Camp, and/or to stay in camp overnight. Check-Out Time on Saturday: All units will be checked out and departed from camp by: 10:30am on Saturday Troop Reservation Fee: The 2017 Reservation Fee of $240 is a non-refundable fee if the troop fails to attend camp. This fee will be applied toward leader fees only. Tent Rental Fee: The tent rental fee is $10 per tent. IMPORTANT: Tent fees are payable only at camp because of availability. This fee is payable at unit registration at camp. The camp will rent one tent per two Scouts and/or two leaders. The BSA standard for sleeping is thirty square feet per camper in each tent. Camping in vehicles in the parking area is prohibited. Page 8

9 Refunds: The Refund Request Form must be used, and this written request must be submitted to the Council office not later than 30 days following a unit s camp session. The Refund Request Form must be filled out in its entirety and must be signed by the Scoutmaster. Leader fees are refundable under the same conditions as Scout fees. If a unit leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster and/or Unit Treasurer only) feels their unit is owed funds from overpayment of registration fees, non-credit for council camperships, special credit offerings from the Coronado Council, and not limited too. They must submit the Refund Request Form to the Council office not later than 30 days following their unit s camp session. Requests after 30 days following their unit s camp session will not be reviewed for consideration. Reminder!! Requests can be made directly to the Coronado Area Council, but not later than 30 days following their session. ALL refunds will be issued by August 31, Camperships will be deducted prior to the 50% Refund be figured. Refund Payments: Boy Scout Resident Camp // 50% of Early Registration Fee // Scouts & Adults Cub Scout Resident Camp Camp Hansen // Camp Brown // 50% of Early Registration Fee // Scouts & Adults Refund Request Payments: Coronado Council Units: All refunds will be credited to the unit account. Out of Council Units: All refund checks will be mailed to the Unit Leader verifying the request. Coronado Council Camperships: The following guidelines will apply to all Nomination for Campership requests: 1. The unit had to camp at Camp Hansen/Camp Brown the prior year. 2. Only one Scout/youth per application. 3. Adults are not eligible for Coronado Council Camperships. 4. Out of Council Scouts or adults are not eligible for Coronado Council Camperships. 5. The Coronado Council will not consider any request for Campership if a Scout/youth plans to attend a second week of Boy Scout Resident Camp (Camp Hansen), an Out of Council camp, or a National or International Scouting event in the same calendar year. 6. Council Camperships Maximum Request Amount See Below 7. The Nomination for Campership form must be completed in its ENTIRETY. 8. The Scoutmaster or Cubmaster and the Committee Chair must sign the form. Two signatures are required. 9. The Council Camping Committee encourages UNIT LEADERS to review Nomination for Campership forms in their entirety prior to mailing. Please be sure all information requested in this form is complete and accurate. The Nomination for Campership form must be completed in its ENTIRETY. The more information listed will help committee members. Maximum Request Amount - $ / Boy Scout Resident Camp Maximum Request Amount ½ Early Registration Fee/Cub/Webelos Resident Camp If Requests are greater than funds, funds may be allocated evenly. Request Deadline: Friday, March 24, 2017//Notification: Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 9

10 NOTE: Boy Scout Resident Camp is not a family camping event. Family members and guests must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America and serving as a unit leader of the troop to stay overnight. Motels are located in Phillipsburg. There is a campground / RV park in Kirwin (for reservations contact Dan at # ). Campsites: The Coronado Area Council reserves the right to combine two or more troops to meet the optimum number of Scouts for that campsite capacity. Unit leaders are responsible for the two-deep leadership for their Scouts in their campsite. Advancement Packets: Troop checkout packets containing merit badge cards, certificates, awards, etc. will be available Friday after the campfire. Leaders should review their troop packet to resolve issues before leaving camp. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES All persons attending camp must use the BSA Medical Form provided and signed by an appropriate licensed medical practitioner. It is recommended that the troop leader collect medical forms before arriving at camp and check to see that they are properly filled out with signatures and discuss with the parent/guardian any medical concerns. It is also recommended that the parent/guardian make a copy to keep at home. All medical forms, youth and adult, will be retained on file in the Health Lodge. BSA Health & Medical forms are available on-line at The Health Officer will check to see that medical forms are current and signed when the troop signs into camp. The Health Officer will issue buddy tags for swimming to those campers with properly signed health forms. The Health Officer will also check COPE and Climbing/Rappelling class rosters and approved participants. Scouts and adults staying in camp are required to have a medical examination within the last 12 months. The Health and Medical Form must be on file with the Health Officer. Scouts and leaders with RISK FACTORS may not be issued a buddy tag for aquatics or allowed to participate in COPE/Climbing activities. Soon after arrival in camp, each camper will receive a medical screening. Any Scout or leader currently under a doctor s care is required to notify the Health Officer regarding the ailment and should provide a written course of treatment by the physician. All prescribed medications will be turned over to the Health Officer who will provide locked storage and refrigeration if necessary (inhalers, bee sting kits and nitro tablets will be an exception). Mandatory Standard 20 Page 10

11 MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES Prescription drugs must be in the original bottle that lists the medication, doctor s orders, dosage, and doctor s name. If the parent wants to put medication in a daily dispenser, the parent must still have the Scout bring the original bottle that lists the dosage and doctor s name with at least one pill still in the bottle for the Camp Health Officer to use as a reference. NOTE: A Medication Form must accompany each individual medication and be filled out in its entirety. The Medication Form is available in the Form Guide. Health Lodge and Emergencies: We maintain a Health Lodge at camp, staffed full time by a certified first aid provider. It is the Health Officer s responsibility to determine if an injury is more serious than normal first aid and requires medical attention. Special arrangements have been made with the Phillips County Hospital to treat any such injuries or illness. The camp reserves the right to send a Scout/leader to a hospital for diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Whenever possible, a reasonable effort will be made to notify a parent or guardian before such action is taken. Scouts Taking Medication: The Health Officer will notify leaders of Scouts in their troops taking medications. It is the responsibility of the troop leader to see that the Scout takes their medication at the Health Lodge Health and Medical Record Form: The Health and Medical form is available on-line at This will be the only Health and Medical Form recognized by the Health Officer at Camp Hansen. This form is to be filled out in its entirety and signed by the parents/legal guardian and physician. Health and Medical Forms / Requirements: The new Health and Medical Form is for Scouts and all adults. Parts A, B, & C are required for Boy Scout Resident Camp. This form will be used for all physicals scheduled in The Health & Medical Form can be accessed at NOTE: School physicals and/or school physical forms are not acceptable Boy Scout Resident Camp physicals (form). PLEASE, do not attach a school physical (form) to the 2017 Health and Medical Record Form. Camp Hansen Location Info: Kirwin, Kansas is on Hwy 9 and is about 20 miles Southeast of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Camp Hansen is located about three miles South of Kirwin, Kansas. Take the paved road south out of town towards Kirwin Lake. GPS Coordinates: N39 38 GPS Coordinates Phone # N ft. W ft. Page 11

12 Important Information / Camp Hansen Equipment on site: A minimum number of basic tools and equipment will be available for your use at camp. We recommend you bring additional camp items (i.e. axe, rake, rope) to supplement what is available at camp. Troops using camp equipment are responsible for its proper use and care. Meals: Meals are served family style, except Friday s family dinner. Your Troop is required to assign one Scout per your assigned table(s) and one adult leader to help supervise each meal and assist with the set-up, takedown, and cleaning of the Dining Hall. Specific Dining Hall Procedures will be made available at check-in. The meal fee pertains to leaders and visitors that attend camp on a per day basis. Leaders and visitors will pay the meal fee at Headquarters and receive a green wrist band. They are required to return the wrist band to headquarters immediately after the meal, or they will be charged the per meal fee until the wrist band is turned in. Leaders paying the per meal basis are not eligible for Training. Meal Prices: Friday Cookout: Leader-Visitor Meals: Adults & Youth $7:00 Per Meal: $8.50 (under three years of age free) Religious Services: Vespers are planned and conducted at the Chapel during the week; and will be conducted by the Camp Staff, Leaders, and Scouts. Time of chapel services will be announced at the first Scoutmaster s meeting. If you have a member of your troop who would like to participate in assisting with Vespers Service, please notify the Program Director. Flag Ceremonies: Each troop is asked to bring their American and Unit Flag to camp. This allows the unit to conduct their own campsite flag raising ceremony. Each campsite has a flagpole. Camp wide flag ceremonies will be done daily. Trail to Eagle Program Scouts are used mid-week for flag ceremonies. Pets: All PETS are prohibited on camp property at all times. Camp Leader s Meetings: 1. Sunday, Meeting 4:00 PM 2. Sunday, Leaders 4:30PM 3. Monday Friday, Leaders 10:30 AM 4. Monday Friday, SPL 11:30 AM Page 12

13 Important Information / Camp Hansen Departure from Camp: Scouts and leaders must notify the Camp Director if they are going to check out of camp. Any Scout that needs to leave camp during the week must have the Youth Leaving Camp Early form filled out and signed by the parent(s) and/or guardian, and the Scoutmaster and Camp Director prior to leaving camp. The Scout s leader is considered the guardian of a youth with the responsibility of knowing who the youth can leave camp with. Leaders may use the camp phone to call a Scout s parents. Liquid Propane/Fueled Lanterns and Stoves: We follow the BSA policy for handling this equipment and fuels. The Camp provides a storage facility for extra liquid fuels and gases to adhere to those policies. Check the Guide to Safe Scouting for BSA policies. This will take you to the BSA site map; click on Guide to Safe Scouting. Camp Mail: A mailbox for outgoing mail is located at Headquarters. The mailing address for Camp Hansen is: Scout s Name Troop Number Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation P.O. Box 122 Kirwin, Kansas Campsite Inspections: Each campsite should be inspected daily by the troop s own leadership. Adult leaders will be asked and encouraged to conduct campsite inspections at least twice during the week using the form that will be provided at camp. Patrol Organizations/Boy Leadership: Summer Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Senior Patrol Leader and his Patrol Leaders Council to function 24 hours a day. Keep natural patrols together and/or use your regular patrol organization. Adult Leadership/Two-Deep Leadership: There must be a minimum of two adult leaders with each unit attending camp. The unit leader or anyone serving as a unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. The second adult may be a registered adult Scout leader 18 years of age or older, and/or a parent of a participating youth member. Leaders may rotate in and out of camp as long as the two deep leadership requirement is met 24 hours a day during the Troop s entire stay in camp. Having at least one registered leader spend the entire week at camp is desirable because it provides continuity for the Scouts Commissioner Service: The Camp Commissioner s role is similar to that of the Unit Commissioner back home. He will make himself available to assist and support you in every way. He will inform you of what programs and training are available to your leaders and Scouts. Commissioners can help resolve issues or answer questions that may arise throughout the week. Page 13

14 Important Information / Camp Hansen Fireworks, Firearms, Archery Equipment, Ammo, & Bicycles: Privately owned firearms, archery equipment, ammunition and explosives (including fireworks) of any type are strictly prohibited in camp. Any firearms, etc. needed are supplied by the camp. Personal bicycles are prohibited. Alcoholic Beverages: Possession of alcoholic beverages in camp by anyone is strictly prohibited. Violators of this directive will be asked to leave camp immediately. If the violator is a Scout, their Scoutmaster and parent/guardian will be contacted to arrange for transportation home. If it is a leader, their Charter Partner Organization will be notified. Vehicles and Trailers: Only leaders should bring vehicles to camp. Scouts should be strongly discouraged from driving to camp. One vehicle at a time may be driven to the troop s campsite to be unloaded, then returned to camp parking lot where it must remain during your troop s stay in camp. Exceptions will be made by the Camp Director only, and will normally only be granted for those leaders and Scouts who must rely on vehicles to get around camp. Troop trailers may be unloaded in your campsite, but then returned to the parking lot. If a camper needs a vehicle to get around camp, a doctor s written explanation or a state issued handicap vehicle tag is needed. A leader/scout that has a disability and has a golf cart must first get permission from the Camp Director to bring it to camp. If the Camp Director allows the individual to bring a golf cart, there is a driving policy that includes staying on camp roads. Low/High COPE: Scouts must be a minimum 13 years of age and have a completed BSA Health and Medical form on file. These activities will be offered to your older Scouts. Youth Protection/Hazing: The BSA s Guide to Safe Scouting has a lot of information on Youth Protection. All members of the Boy Scouts of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Law. Physical violence, hazing, bullying, theft, verbal insults, drugs and alcohol have no place in the Scouting program and may result in the revocation of a Scout s membership in the unit. Cameras, Video Equipment, Cell Phones Will not be allowed NEAR OR IN The SHOWER AREAS - RESTROOMS. Dangerous Encounters with Wildlife: National BSA standards require each camp to work with local wildlife officials to develop and implement a plan to inform campers on precautions to take when wildlife is encountered. This will be discussed at the Leaders Meeting. Page 14

15 Camp Hansen / Activities Open Program Areas: The time for swimming, canoeing, rowing, shooting sports, mountain bikes, BMX, and many other activities will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at designated times. This is also an excellent time for Scouts to practice their skills for merit badges. Sign-up sheets are located in the Trading Post. Camp-Wide Campfires: There will be a camp-wide opening campfire on Sunday evening and a camp-wide closing campfire on Friday evening. Working with the camp staff, the Friday campfire will be planned and run by the Senior Patrol Leaders. There will be a Senior Patrol Leaders meeting during the week where the closing campfire will be planned and organized. Golden Eagle: Golden Eagle will have a camp wide campfire on Wednesday. This campfire is the Golden Eagle Tapping Ceremony to select candidates. The Thursday evening induction/promotion ceremony is for members only. Thursday morning will be available for new Brave candidate s service projects and practice/instruction for members. The Golden Eagle Leaders Guide is available to members on line. Order of the Arrow: Arrowmen are asked to wear their sashes at all three meals on Monday and to the Golden Eagle tap out ceremony on Wednesday evening. If requested, a Brotherhood workshop would be held Monday evening, and the Brotherhood ceremony would be held Tuesday evening. Dues must be current. A $20 fee covers the cost of the Brotherhood Sash. All fees must be paid prior to 12:00 Noon on Tuesday. Brotherhood and Vigil members are encouraged to attend the ceremony. Inform the Camp Director at check-in if you have candidates for Brotherhood and would like the Brotherhood workshop and ceremony at camp. The Brotherhood workshop and ceremony will only be available if there are sufficient ceremonial team members in camp to perform the Brotherhood ceremony. Camp Hansen Medal / 5 th Year: The Camp Hansen 5 th Year Medal will be offered to 5 th year camper/scouts attending camp this year. This medal is recognition of our camper/scouts and will be presented at the Friday evening campfire. Mile Swim: Participants are asked to register at the trading post on Sunday. Time is 6:00am daily and daily practice is required. The mile swim participants will be announced at the Friday evening campfire. ATV Program: When registering Scouts for the ATV program, the following guidelines must be met and forms must accompany the Scout to camp. 1. Age limits are imposed on the ATV program (14 to 17 years of age) 2. Forms may require parental signatures. 3. Clothing requirements are crucial (long pants, boots) Page 15

16 Important Information / Camp Hansen Information for Parents: The Scout/Youth Guide was created specifically for parents. This guide is located on the council website at What Your Troop Should Bring: Although there are a limited number of tools and other equipment for your use, we recommend that each troop bring its own equipment to camp to supplement the limited equipment available. The following is a recommended list of equipment a troop should bring to camp: Hammer and shovel, wood tools (axes, bow saws, etc) American Flag, Troop Flag, Patrol Flags Insect (mosquito) repellent for Scouts not having their own Boy Scout Handbooks and Field Books Current Merit Badge Pamphlets and Troop Library Troop records and Golden Eagle nominations Troop first aid kit include sunscreen and after-burn lotion, i.e. aloe Garden hose (minimum 50 ) & sprinkler to help keep dust down Map & Compass / Glow in the dark Frisbees Ice chest (ice is normally available for sale) water cooler Troop/Patrol cook kits to have the option of cooking out using food from the camp menu Troops may purchase fruit cobbler ingredients to make an evening cobbler(s) Lawn chairs, dining fly(s) with poles & rope, rain/sun tarp Wind up alarm clock Rope for axe yard, cloth line, etc. Large trash bags, large ground cloths for potential Golden Eagle candidates Equipment Checkout & Responsibility: Equipment can be checked out through the Trading Post. Each Scout and troop is responsible for taking care of camp equipment. In the event of loss or damage to camp equipment, the troop of the individual responsible for the loss or damage should be prepared to pay the following rates prior to camp checkout. Damage/Replacement cost of tents Rips and tears per inch....$10.00 Writings on canvas per panel..$ Tent replacement..$ Discharge of fire extinguishers $75.00 Other items will be determined at camp The cost of lost equipment will be based on the actual replacement cost of the item. Page 16

17 Merit Badge Information Trail to Eagle Registration: Important Trail to Eagle information will be announced at the Chapel on Sunday Evening. All Trail to Eagle participants should attend. Also, Trail to Eagle registration will be held at the Chapel on Sunday Evening for participants who did not register on-line. Trail to Eagle Program: The Trail to Eagle Program will meet almost all Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. First Aid and Swimming merit badges are encompassed in the Trail to Eagle Program. Cooking Merit Badge - two requirements are completed in the Trail to Eagle Program. This program is scheduled so a first year Scout can earn one to three extra merit badges. Scouts can earn merit badges in the morning and afternoon after the Trail to Eagle program. Scoutcraft skills are offered in the morning and aquatic and first aid skills in the afternoon in the Trail to Eagle Program. Merit Badge Program Schedule & Prerequisites: The schedule of merit badges offered at camp will be available at the February Roundtables and online. Merit badge lesson worksheets can be downloaded from ( These worksheets follow the requirements as outlined in the 2017 Boy Scout Requirement booklet on sale at the Scout Service Center. Troops should purchase these booklets annually. Some merit badges take more time (and academic work) than others. Certain merit badges are difficult to earn for younger Scouts. Scouts should be informed of the merit badge requirements and costs prior to registering. There are a minimum number of merit badge pamphlets available at the camp trading post. Scouts are required to bring the merit badge pamphlet and worksheet to camp. Class Participation Size: To ensure quality instruction, merit badge and other program sessions may have a maximum participation size. Units are strongly encouraged to register merit badges online. There is no limit on the Trail to Eagle program for Scouts. Block Style Program There is a two-hour block of time each morning and afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The times are 8:30 10:30 and 2:00 4:00. Four two-hour blocks of time are offered. Some merit badges will take one block of time, some will only take one-half block of time and merit badges like Communications/Journalism will take two blocks of time. The advantage of this program is less moving around camp between merit badges and more instruction time. A Scout will be in a merit badge class twice with the block schedule instead of five times on the hourly schedule. Thursday becomes an open day in the morning (except for Trail to Eagle) and allows time for Golden Eagle instruction/practice, time to bring in outside programs, out of camp field trips, or time for Scouts to continue to work on merit badges since all program areas are still open. Page 17

18 Typical Daily Schedule: 2017 BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP 700am Reveille 710am Waiter Call 7:30am Breakfast 8:30 to 10:30am Block program for merit badges and Trail to Eagle (some merit badges will require two-two hour blocks and some merit badges will require only one) 10:30am Scoutmaster / Leader meeting 10:40am An hour each day for merit badges offered throughout the week or on the ranges for extra shooting time 11:30am SPL meeting 11:45am Waiter Call 12:00 / Noon Lunch 1:00pm Rest period or Golden Eagle program time 2:00 to 4:00pm Block program for merit badges and Trail to Eagle (some merit badges will require two-two hour blocks and some merit badges will require only one) 4:00 to 5:00pm An hour each day for merit badges offered throughout the week or on the ranges for extra shooting time, open pool, waterfront time, and open climbing. 4:00 to 5:00pm Open swim 5:40pm Waiter Call 5:45pm Assembly/Flag Retreat 6:00pm Dinner 7:30pm Evening Program 10:30pm Lights out Evening Program: Sunday Vespers service & opening campfire Monday Troops will be in campsites / Scoutmasters may utilize this opportunity to prepare campsites & Scouts for the week s activities Tuesday Camp activities for troops / rifle, archery, pool, climbing, program areas, special programs Wednesday Camp activities for troops / selected activities early evening followed by Golden Eagle tapping ceremony Thursday Selected activities early/regular evening and Golden Eagle induction ceremony There will be a five-mile hike for 1 st year campers (Trail to Eagle program) and other programs for Scouts not participating in Golden Eagle ceremonies Friday Closing campfire Page 18

19 BLOCK SCHEDULE FOR MERIT BADGES & PROGRAMS Scout s Name Campsite Troop # Scoutmaster / Campmaster Signature Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Block A Block B Block A Open Block B 10:40 AM 11:40 AM 12:00 Noon 1:00 PM Open Open Open Open Open Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 4 :00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Block C Block D Block C Open Block D Open Open Open Open Open Block Style Schedule The block style schedule is illustrated above. This schedule eliminates the hourly running about camp to attend classes. Four blocks are offered: A block Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 10:30 a.m. B block Tuesday & Friday, 8:30 10:30 a.m. C block Monday & Wednesday, 2:00 4:00 p.m. D block Tuesday & Friday, 2:00 4:00 p.m. 10:40 11:40 a.m. and 4:00 5:00 p.m. are open each day for additional merit badges in most program areas. Rifle and archery ranges will be open for merit badge students to continue to qualify targets or for other campers to attend open shooting. The pool will be open for swimming at 4:00 p.m. Scoutmaster / Campmaster Signature Page 19

20 Daily Daily Daily Daily 6:00 am 8:30 10:30 am 8:30 11:30 am 2:00 4:00 pm Mile Swim Trail to Eagle Scoutcraft C.O.P.E. Trail to Eagle Pool & First Aid Daily (Except Thursday) Daily (Except Thursday) Daily (Except Thursday) 8:30 10:30 am 10:30 11:30 am 2:00 4:00 pm 4:00 5:00 pm Communications & Journalism Archery / $ Climbing Basketry / $ Art / $ Basketry / $ Canoeing Digital Technology Fishing First Aid Leatherwork Swimming Weather Communications & Journalism Digital Technology Open Events (Daily) Open Events (Daily) Open Events (Daily) 10:30 11:30 am 4:00 5:00 pm Evening Events/Tues/Wed/Thurs Open Shooting / Rifle / $ Open Boating BSA Snorkeling T-W only Open Climb Open Boating Open Swimming Open Climbing Open Shoot/Archery,Rifle,Shotgun / $ Open Swim Totem Chip (Not Thurs. Friday) Open Shoot/Archery,Rifle,Shotgun / $ Firem n Chit (Not Thurs. Friday) Swimming Lessons (Tues,Wed. only) Merit Badge Time Location Fingerprinting 1:00 2:00 pm TBA TBA ATV $ M-W 8:30-10:30am ATV Shelter ATV $ M-W 2:00-4:00pm ATV Shelter ATV / Note: Age Requirements & Clothing Requirements ($ indicates Merit Badge has a fee) Page 20

21 2017 Boy Scout Resident Camp Camp Hansen 8:30 10:30 am Merit Badges/Location Astronomy/Ecology Camping/Scoutcraft Canoeing/Aquatics Citizenship in World/Headquarters Emergency Preparedness Pool Pavilion Environmental Science/Ecology Farm Mechanics/Tech Bldg. Indian Lore/Handicraft Lifesaving/Aquatics Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports / $ Rowing/Aquatics Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports / $ Space Exploration/Handicraft Welding/Tech Bldg. Wilderness Survival/Scoutcraft Monday & Wednesday 10:30 11:30 am 2:00 4:00 pm Course Patch/Location Merit Badges/Location GPS Instruction/Scoutcraft Archery / Shooting Sports / $ Camping/Scoutcraft Environmental Science/Ecology Fish & Wildlife Management/Ecology Indian Lore/Handicraft Kayaking/Aquatics Space Exploration/Handicraft Wilderness Survival/Scoutcraft 8:30 10:30 am Merit Badges/Location Archery / Shooting Sports / $ Canoeing/Aquatics Citizenship in World/Headquarters Emergency Preparedness/ + Pool Pavilion Environmental Science/Ecology Fish & Wildlife Management/Ecology Leatherwork/ $ /Handicraft Personal Fitness/Headquarters. Pioneering/Scoutcraft Plumbing/Tech Bldg. Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports / $ Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports / $ Woodcarving/ $ / Handicraft Woodwork/Tech Bldg. / $ Tuesday & Friday 10:30 11:30 am 2:00 4:00 pm Archery / Shooting Sports / $ Home Repairs/Tech Bldg. Leatherwork/Handicraft Kayaking/Aquatics Orienteering/Scoutcraft Reptile & Amphibian Study/Ecology Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports / $ Rowing/Aquatics Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports / $ Woodcarving/ $ / Handicraft Page 21

22 Merit Badge Costs & Information: There are some Merit Badges that are done at camp that will require a Scout to purchase items to complete the requirements. Listed below are these Merit Badges with the approximate cost that a Scout may incur at camp and / or options that they may want to explore before coming to camp. Archery MB A Scout must make an arrow We sell arrow kits and supply the tools to make the arrow for an approx. cost of $5.50 Art MB We supply paper, paint, colored pencils, etc. that a Scout needs to complete this Merit Badge. Cost for these supplies is $5.00 Basketry MB A Scout must weave a seat kit ($6.00), make a round basket ($4.50) and a square basket ($6.00) Total cost at Camp $ A Scout may want to check out a craft store to see if he can save some cost. Fishing MB A Scout may want to bring his own fishing pole and tackle as we have a limited amount. Indian Lore MB A Scout must do 2 of the following 1.Make an item of clothing worn -by a tribe : 2. Make and decorate 3 items used by a tribe 3. Make an authentic dwelling of any tribe 4. Visit a Museum with Indian artifacts and discuss them with their counselor We sell kits in the Trading Post to do requirement #2 with an approximate cost of $15.00 to $ Scouts will be able to use these as a part of their Golden Eagle Costume. If time permits they will do Requirement #3 in the MB class so if a Scout was to do requirement #1 and / or #4 before camp and show / discuss these with the MB counselor. He could save some cost. Leatherwork MB A Scout must make an article that requires him to punch holes, stitch, set a snap, cutting leather, stamping leather etc. We sell these kits at camp that range in price from $5.50 to $ A Scout also has the option in requirement #5 to do a braiding project. We sell the stuff for that requirement at a cost of approximately $4.00. A Scout may want to check out a craft store to see if he can save some cost. Space Exploration MB A Scout must construct and fire off a rocket 2 times We sell Rocket kits for $12.50 and that includes 2 engines and supplies to build the rocket (glue, tools etc). A Scout can bring a rocket that he has purchased and constructed from another store but there will still be a charge for the 2 engines required to launch the rocket. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own engines. Page 22

23 Wilderness Survival MB A Scout is required to make a personal survival kit. We sell some items that can be used for this at camp. A Scout may want to put this together at home where he has more cost effective resources. Wood Carving MB A Scout must do 2 different carving projects. A relief/chipping carving and a simple carving project. At camp we sell a wood block for the relief / chipping carving for.25, and for the simple carving we sell neckerchief slides for $2.50. We have at least 12 to choose from. A Scout may want to check out a craft shop if he wants to do a different type of project. Woodwork MB: Fees for Woodworking Merit badge will be $7.50 Swimming / Lifesaving MB Check all requirements prior to camp. Bring items as needed per requirements. This may include socks, shoes, long pants, belt, long sleeved shirt, and swim trunks. Rifle MB Fee s for Rifle Merit badge will be $ This will include ammo and targets. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own firearms to camp. Rifle Open Shoot The fee for open shoot will be.50 per target (5 shots). Shotgun MB The fee for Shotgun Merit Badge will be $ This will include ammo and clays. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own shotgun to Camp. Shotgun Open Shoot The fee for open shoot will be $15.00 for 25 shots. Merit Badge Worksheets: Some merit badge counselors may require the merit badge worksheets. These merit badges are (but not limited too): Citizenship in the Nation-Nation, Digital Technology, Communications, Journalism, Personal Fitness, Fingerprinting, etc. If Scouts register to take these and/or work on pre-requisites for other merit badges, they should download the merit badge worksheet(s) at IMPORTANT: Camp Hansen will no longer furnish merit badge worksheets. Page 23

24 Merit Badge Pre-Requisites / Recommended-Prior to Camp There are some merit badge pre-requisites that may be completed at camp. The size of class, number of Scouts, and time schedule may/may not permit the merit badge counselor to complete certain pre-requisites at camp, and recommended completion prior to camp. GPS Instructions / Geocaching Mile Swim Open Shooting Shotgun Black Powder Mountain Bikes BMX Bikes Action Archery Chalk Ball Non-Merit Badge Activities Water Slide Paul Bunyan Woodsman Snorkeling Swim Lessons Totin Chip Open Climbing Project COPE Even Year Merit Badges Citizenship in the Nation Golf Mammal Study Soil & Water Conservation Motorboating Electricity Auto Maintenance Odd Year Merit Badges Citizenship in the World Weather Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Reptile & Amphibian Study Kayaking Home Repairs Farm Mechanics We recommend that your Scouts obtain and read the most current edition of merit badge pamphlets as they prepare for camp. It would be helpful for the troop to purchase a copy of the 2017 Boy Scout Requirements booklet. Scouts should bring the current merit badge pamphlets with them to camp or be prepared to use the troop library or purchase the merit badge pamphlet at camp. Scouts are encouraged to bring the merit badge worksheets. These worksheets can be downloaded from ( DAILY PROGRAM We follow a schedule developed to blend advancement, troop programs, camp wide programs and free time. Scouts will have the opportunity to spend all or part of each morning and afternoon working on Trail to Eagle, merit badges or special programs like COPE. A Scout can purchase a woodcarving neckerchief slide and carve it at the handicraft area. Some merit badges no longer meet every day at specific times. The block schedule allows Scouts to be more flexible with the programs they wish to experience. Evenings will generally include unitorganized activities or free time or a camp wide program. Daily schedules will be discussed in detail at the morning Scoutmaster s meetings. Page 24

25 Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) Program The goal of the Counselor in Training (CIT) program is to provide 14 and 15 year old Scouts with a proper setting and limited educational opportunity to work with the Resident Camp Staff. The purpose of this program is threefold. First, to give the Scout an opportunity to demonstrate and develop his instructing skills as a counselor in a camp program area. Second, to provide the Program Area Directors, the Program Director, and Camp Director a setting and opportunity in which to properly evaluate a Scout s potential program abilities. Third, and the most important, to develop young Scouts into prospective Camp Staff members. 1. Qualifications: a. Be at least 14 years of age b. Have a working knowledge of skills in an assigned program area c. Have a complete summer Field Uniform (includes shirt with appropriate patches, shorts and socks) d. Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Form/Record (turn in at camp) 2. Responsibilities: a. Responsible to the Program Director b. Participate in camp Staff meetings c. Adheres to all policies and requirements as stated in the Resident Camp Staff Guidebook & Staff Code of Conduct d. Carry out responsibilities in assigned areas e. Carry out other responsibilities as assigned 3. Other: a. C.I.T. s will receive one staff t-shirt b. No advancement or merit badge work will be done while a C.I.T. c. Golden Eagle participation and advancement is allowed d. A written evaluation will be given to the CIT prior to his departure on Saturday morning (anticipate an 11:00 departure time) CIT s must commit to a full one-week session, and usually are not allowed to serve for more than one week. CIT s can also serve at Webelos/Cub Scout Resident Camps (Hansen & Brown). Scouts interested in the CIT program must have the recommendation of their Scoutmaster. Applications are available upon request from the Scout Service Center and are on line at CIT s are covered under the council s accident/illness insurance policy. Page 25

26 Camp Safety Procedures and Policies BSA s Guide to Safe Scouting is the reference for safety procedures used at camp. Leaders are strongly encouraged to read the pamphlet prior to attending camp. The following are a few safety procedures that we follow at camp, but the guide certainly provides more policies and recommendations to help make your camp experience a safe one. 1. All aquatic areas (pool & lake) are off limits during hours of darkness. 2. Rifle and archery ranges are roped off and should be approached only from the designated directions. Extreme caution should be used when the red warning sign range in use flag is flying. Ask the Range Officer for permission to enter the area. 3. No one is permitted to ride in the back of trucks, campers, pick-up trucks, or outside of automobiles (including tailgates of station wagons). Seatbelts are to be worn by all passengers. 4. No open fires are allowed in campsites, except in approved campfire rings. There are designated campfire areas if your troop wants to do cooking over an open fire, etc. No Fire is ever Left Unattended 5. Scouts leaving their immediate campsite should always use the buddy system (preferably in groups of 3). Leaders need to know the location of their Scouts. Therefore, Scouts need to let their leaders know when they leave the campsite. 6. No Scout is to leave the camp property without completing a Scout Leaving Camp Early form, which the Scoutmaster and Camp Director must sign. 7. National regulations require all liquid fuel bulk containers to be stored by camp personnel in a locked facility. Please check any bulk fuels at the camp storage facility. For safety reasons, do not store containers in vehicles. There are no flames in tents (matches, candles, etc.). Camp Emergency Procedures The following instructions are for your guidance in case of an emergency. The Emergency Procedures handout is available at camp and reviewed. 1. Missing Camper: Notify the Camp Trading Post immediately or Health Lodge Officer if after hours. 2. Accident or Injury: Notify Health Lodge personnel. An adult should always accompany an injured Scout. 3. Fire: Implement the Camp Fire Guard Plan and notify the Camp Trading Post or Health Lodge Officer if after hours. 4. High Winds/Tornado/Severe Storms: The Dining Hall and Headquarter s have basements that are used. Staff will direct Scouts in their program areas. All campers should be drilled on procedures at camp in case they are on the trail when a storm hits. The use of the buddy system is very important. Emergency Procedures will be available at camp. 5. Alarm Warning System: A siren system is used for fires and other camp emergencies. Post Emergency Procedures (given out at camp) in your campsite and review with your Scouts. A drill will be conducted within 24 hours of your arrival at camp. Page 26

27 Bear Claw Outpost This outpost may be taken on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. All patrol members participating will receive a Bear Claw Totem. Patrols can earn this totem through teamwork, camping out, and locating a campsite using a map and compass and the following. 1. Working with his Scoutmaster, the Patrol Leader develops a written hike plan that includes an overnight campout. The plan includes: patrol name, troop number, Scout s names and what will be accomplished. The buddy system is followed on the outpost. 2. The Scoutmaster and Patrol Leader must turn the hike plan into Headquarters by noon of the day of the hike. This includes a timeline, location of campout and names of all attending. 3. The patrol draws its food from the Dining Hall at 5:15 pm and departs for their overnight campsite. 4. During the overnight, the Scoutmaster visits the area and inspects the patrol. The Scoutmaster looks for leadership from the Patrol Leader. He checks to see that BSA Camping guidelines are being followed, and if the goals of the campout are being met. 5. The patrol must return in time to attend breakfast in the Dining Hall the next morning. The Scoutmaster and Patrol Leader report that the patrol has qualified for the Bear Claw Outpost Totem. 6. The Scoutmaster and/or Patrol Leader have the option to cancel the outpost due to bad weather, lack of discipline, or a lack of leadership. If a weather warning has been issued, all outposts will be cancelled. I want to be a Volunteer Volunteer Staff Positions Needed: Spend the week with your troop or with the camp staff. Some leaders help the entire week, some help with one merit bade or program. Contact the Camp Director/Camp Ranger to volunteer. If you have a special skill or knowledge about a certain merit badge or program area, talk to the Camp Director about helping at Trail to Eagle, (Scoutcraft) sessions, merit badge counselors, canoe trip (Thursday), bring a telescope, help in the kitchen, Golden Eagle ceremonies (speaking parts), mountain boarding, mountain bikes, etc. Also, anytime during the year, consider coming to one of the workdays scheduled at our two camps (Hansen & Brown) where there is always a need for skilled and unskilled helpers. Watch the council newsletter for dates, times, and projects to be done. REMEMBER IT CAN T BE DONE WITHOUT YOU! See you at Camp Hansen in 2017 Page 27