Lewis & Clark. Leaders Guide Leaders Guide. Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America. Contents. Letter from Camp and Program Directors.

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1 2005 Leaders Guide Lewis & Clark Leaders Guide Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America Contents Letter from Camp and Program Directors. 2 Welcome to Lewis and Clark Planning for Camp Program Highlights, Merit Badge Sessions, Non-Scheduled Merit Badges, Make-up Opportunities, Camp Fees, Refund Policy, Camperships, What to Bring, What Not to Bring, Troop Equipment and Supplies, Medical Record Requirements, Troop Preparation. Your Week At Camp...9 Arrival and Check-In, The Lewis and Clark Campsite, The Model Site Checklist Two Deep Leadership, Pets, Insurance, Discipline, Visitors, Vehicle Use and Parking, Trading Post, Mail Service, Telephones, Leaving Camp, Religious Services, Spending Money, Medical Care, Flag Ceremonies, Fuel Policy, Firearms & Weapons, Fireworks, Drugs and Alcohol, Check-Out Procedures, Food Service Options, Dining Hall Procedures. Camp Programs Evening Schedule, Daytime Schedule, First Class Trail, Project COPE, Mountain Biking, Eagle Trail, Order of the Arrow, Climbing and Rappelling, Explorer Award, Lewis & Clark Award, CIT Program, Aquatics, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, Field Sports, Nature. Merit Badges Camp Forms

2 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide A Message from the Camp Director and Program Director Dear Scouts and Scouters, Welcome to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp Thank you for choosing Lewis and Clark Scout Camp for your long-term summer camp experience. We are excited about continuing the tradition of offering a great experience at Lewis and Clark. The 2005 camping season will carry on the tradition of providing the best possible camping experience for both Scouts and Scouters. We are continuing to improve our program features like First Class Trail for the first year camper and Eagle Trail for the older Scouts. Our camp is known for it s fantastic program and we intend to carry on that tradition in We know that having trained leaders helps maintain the strong Scouting tradition, so we will continue to offer training for leaders at camp. Opportunities to learn more about things like the Venturing program, youth protection, Trek Safely, and training junior leaders give Scouters the chance to have a positive learning experience along with the Scouts. In 2004, Lewis and Clark Scout Camp provided a record number of Scouts an outstanding summer camp experience. We are proud of this accomplishment and are looking forward to hosting even more Scouts this coming summer. What tells us we have a great camp with an excellent staff and fantastic program is the people that want to come back year after year. We look forward to having you become part of our tradition of excellence. Yours in Scouting, Mike Doss Camp Director Diane Polyak Program Director 2

3 Welcome Lewis & Clark 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Scout Camp is an extension of your Troop s ongoing program. Lewis and Clark Scout Camp possesses resources especially suited to that program. The beauty of the forest, lake and meadows complements the program areas. Together these provide an ideal setting for Scout camping. Our staff is trained and ready to teach skills, offer ideas and model the Scout spirit you want your boys to value. You, as Troop Leaders and assistants, will provide the direction and leadership for your troop. With the support of the resources and staff at Lewis and Clark, you will be able to focus on the most important tasks: To help each boy develop as a Scout. Please take the following points into consideration, so that your boys will be able to make the most out of their week and Lewis and Clark: 1. Each Scout should devote time to personal advancement. Mastery of skills of Scouting is a method toward accomplishment of the Mission of Scouting. 2. Each Scout should work as part of his patrol. As a Scout lives and works within his troop and patrol, he develops a sense of responsibility and an awareness of the needs of others. 3. Each Scout needs time to relax and pursue personal interests during the week. Memories of skipping rocks at Pebble Beach, observing tadpoles at the pond behind the beach or watching a sunset from a private spot over looking the lake might be among the richest he will hold of his days at camp. He will associate these memories with Scouting throughout his life. Again, welcome to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp. We are happy you have decided to spend your week at camp with us. If there is anything we can do to make your week at camp more enjoyable, please don t hesitate to ask. 3

4 Planning For Camp 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Program Highlights With more Troops eating their meals in the dining hall, it becomes possible to begin programs earlier in the mornings and afternoons. We have found that two-hour blocks are longer than needed for some merit badges, but appropriate for others. You will also find the morning and afternoon instructional program times split into two sessions for merit badges requiring shorter instruction times. In the session entitled Camp Programs is a Program Schedule showing when and where the activities will take place. This schedule also explains what, if any, work should be done ahead of time and for what age of Scout the badge is appropriate. Merit Badge Sessions Instructional program time is most often used for boys to perform activities to complete requirements. Some merit badges will require time beyond that scheduled for observations, practice or project work. For some merit badges, after initial instruction Scouts work individually on written requirements. Consider that in a home setting, most merit badge work is completed by a Scout between visits to the merit badge counselor. Difficult Merit Badges Non-Scheduled Merit Badges Some merit badges require much more homework or written records than others. Please review each merit badge and it s requirements with your Scouts to ensure they have a thorough understanding of what will be required of them. Some merit badges do no require Scouts to meet according to a structured schedule. There are nature area badges for which a Scout can make counseling arrangements. Handicraft badges can be started when the area is open in the late afternoon and early evening. Sunday evening is the best time to make special arrangements. Troop leaders should let the Program Director know of special interests when the troop checks in to camp. Make-up Opportunities Friday mornings are set-aside for Scouts to demonstrate completion of requirements that boys did not finish during the scheduled sessions. Sometimes stormy weather during an early part of the week requires make-up sessions on Friday morning. Friday noon is the latest a scout may turn in or demonstrate advancement work. After this time, a Scout should expect to show completed requirements to his troop leader or a counselor at home. 4

5 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Camp Fees Camp fees for 2005 are shown in the chart below. Please make careful note of the deadlines. Payments should be sent to the Sioux Council Service Center at: 3200 West 49 th Street Sioux Falls, SD Fees are not refundable but may be transferred to cover the fees of a Scout who has not already signed up on the original roster. (The roster sent with the pre-camp payment. Scouts and Leaders who pay their full camp fees by May 1 st will receive a discounted fee. Troops are encouraged to pay ½ of their fee by March 1 st to help provide a number to use when taking reservations, ordering food and supplies, and hiring staff. Any remaining balance of fees is due upon arrival at camp. Scouts Leaders Camp Fee $180 $90 Early Discount Fee $160 $70 Second Week $130 $55 Refund Policy Since our program supplies and food supplies are purchased based upon the number of Scouts pre-registered, it is our policy to refund only as a result of emergency situations. We will not provide refunds for those Scouts who choose not to attend camp of their own free will. Fees are only transferable to Scouts not already registered for camp. Preregistration fees of boys who fail to attend for other than emergency reasons will be forfeited and are not applicable to the troop s other camp expenses. Cancellations may be made prior to June 1, All refund requests must be presented in writing. Camperships The Tetonwana Lodge #105 of the Order of the Arrow and the Sioux Council ensure that no Scout is denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial circumstances. Early requests are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of monies. Applications received after May 1 st will be granted if money is available. These Camperships will provide up to one-half the registration fee for camp. The boy should be encouraged to find other ways to raise the remainder of the camp fee. A Campership application may be found in the back of this book, or you may request one from the Sioux Council Service Center. 5

6 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide What to bring to camp The following is a suggested summer camp equipment list for each boy. The Personal Overnight Camping Gear list found on page 224 and 225 of the Boy Scout Handbook will be also be helpful as you pack. Must Have Completed Medical Form Long Pants Scout Uniform (including socks & shorts) Underwear T-shirts (5 or 6) Sweatshirt Shorts Socks (7 or 8 pair) Windbreaker Jacket Poncho or rain jacket Swimming Trunks Shoes (2 pair) Towels & Washcloth Cap with bill or brim Sleep Wear Scout Handbook Mosquito repellent (non-aerosol) Canteen or water bottle Sleeping bag or blankets Flashlight w/ batteries Air mattress or sleeping pad Plate, cup, bowl & utensils Notebook and pen Pocketknife Sunscreen Watch Toilet Kit containing: Soap in container, shampoo, toothbrush & toothpaste Good to Have: Compass Cot Pillow Camera & Film Handkerchiefs Backpack Fishing rod & tackle Shoelaces Water shoes Sunglasses Radio Clothes that can get really dirty (as in you may not want to wear them again dirty!) for Challenge Valley *We suggest that each item of clothing and towels be labeled with your name and Troop number. What NOT to Bring to Camp Hunting knives, sheath knives, fireworks, personal bicycles, scooters and personal firearms have no place in camp. Jewelry and other expensive items should also be left at home. 6

7 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Troop Equipment and Supplies The Patrol or Group Overnight Camping Gear list found on page 226 and 227 of the Boy Scout Handbook will be helpful as you pack patrol boxes. The following listing may also be helpful. See the Checklist for a Model Site on page 10 of this guide. Troop First Aid kit U.S. and troop flags Troop gateway Tents*, poles & stakes Patrol boxes Rope & twine Dining flies, poles, stakes Saws Dutch ovens Stove Propane is best Shovels Ice chests Merit Badge Library Tools ** Lanterns Song books Bulletin board Water jugs Program Supplies *** Medical Record Requirements * BSA National Standards require tents to have a minimum of 30 square feet of floor space per camper and the warning No Flame in Tent marked on the outside near the door way. ** Don t forget items such as thumb tacks, duck tape, vise grips, sharpening stone & oil. *** A merit badge pamphlet library, compasses, knot books, binoculars, flint & steel Note: Many of the above items are required during your campsite inspection for the Lewis & Clark Award. Please refer to the award application in the Camp Forms section of this guide. All Physical Forms should be sent to the Sioux Council Service Center prior to June 1. No Physicals from previous seasons are kept on file at Camp or at the Council Service Center. National BSA Camping Standards require that all youth and adults younger than 40 years of age must bring to camp a record of medical examination made within the past 36 months by a licensed physician. Use the Class 2 Medical Examination Form (#34414). A Health History, updated yearly by the parents of Scout campers, must accompany the record of examination. Use the Class 1 Medical Examination Form (#34414). All adults age 40 and over must bring to camp a record of medical examination made within the past 12 months by a licensed medical physician. Use Personal Health and Medical Record Form Class 3 (#34412). If an adult or youth plans to stay overnight at camp, but less than 72 hours they must complete a Class 1 Personal Health & Medical History (#34414). 7

8 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Troop Preparation for Camp If your Troop follows the steps listed below, the process of preparing everyone for an enjoyable experience at Lewis & Clark should go smoothly. Upon receiving the Leaders Guide: Inform or remind all Scouts and parents of camp dates Recruit two or more adult leaders to spend the week at camp Note payment dates and begin fund raising, if necessary Make arrangements for medical checks with a local physician Schedule a Parents Night program in February or March Parents Night: Describe the camp program and Troop operation plan for camp Provide information about what each Scout will need Distribute and explain the Personal Health and Medical Summary form* Collect the first individual camper registration fee for each Scout During April: Give final notice to all boys and parents about plans for attending camp Hold a campout for Scouts just entering the troop from Webelos Have Scouts select merit badges and other activities to pursue at camp Work on Merit Badge requirements that cannot be done at camp Send in Camp Program Signup sheet to notify camp of Merit Badges Scouts plan to take during camp. Be sure to have alternate choices for Merit Badges. Send Campership applications to council office to ensure Scouts that need campership scholarships will receive them Send full camp fee payment by May 1 st to receive the discounted fee. During May See that all Scouts and Leaders complete the necessary Medical Forms Collect completed Personal Health and Medical History Forms (Class 1) Send COPIES of all Medical Forms to Sioux Council office by June 1 st One Week Before Camp Double check Personal Health and Medical History Forms and update if any changes are necessary Prepare Troop and patrol equipment to bring to camp Inspect each Scout s personal gear and uniform Prepare two copies of the Troop roster (included in back of this book) Finalize transportation arrangements to and from camp Prepare two checks: one to pay balance of camp fees upon arrival and one to cover any expenses incurred while at camp *We MUST have a completed medical exam and health history form for each Scout and Leader in camp on file in the Health Lodge during attendance at camp. 8

9 Your Week at Camp 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Arrival and Check in The speed limit in Camp is 15MPH. BSA regulations specify that all truck riders be in a passenger compartment (No riding in truck beds, covered or uncovered). 1. Plan to arrive at Camp between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm on the Sunday of your week at camp. Check-In will not begin until 1:00 pm. 2. The Camp Commissioner and your Campsite Commissioner will greet you in the parking lot. At this time, the Troop will assign a time for Swim checks. The Senior Patrol Leader and assistant adult leaders will direct Scouts to unload personal gear for the hike to the campsite and Troop gear for loading onto camp service vehicles for transportation to the Troop site. 3. A Troop leader will proceed to the Administration Building to: Present the Troop Roster Pay the balance of camp fees Review the Scout program schedules 4. Your Campsite Commissioner will lead the Troop the Health Lodge for medical rechecks. 5. The Troop will then go to the Dining Hall for an orientation on Dining Hall procedures and to receive dining hall seating assignments. 6. Your Campsite Commissioner leads the Troop as it hikes to its site. The Camp Ranger and other staff will pull trailers and/or transport by truck all Troop equipment. Please do not drive equipment or trailers to your site yourself. 7. After arriving at your site, Troop equipment should be gathered together. Scouts and Scouters change into bathing suits and T-shirts. (We recommend Troops wear bathing suits under uniforms during the trip to camp so a change is not necessary before swim checks.) 8. The Troop either sets up camp or proceeds to the waterfront for swim checks, depending on the time. 9. At 6:15 pm Scouts and Scouters should arrive at the program flats (near the waterfront) for the Campwide Cookout. (Food and utensils are provided.) 10. After eating, Troops can participate in games on the program flats or return to their campsite to finish setting up camp. Swim checks will also continue until approximately 8:00 pm. An informational leaders meeting will also be held for the Scoutmaster from each unit at the Trading Post immediately following the Cookout. 11. Opening Campfire will bring the day to a close. It will start at 9:00 pm at the campfire area and will be put on by the Lewis and Clark Scout Camp Staff. 9

10 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide The Lewis and Clark Campsite The Troop s campsite arrangement and orderliness reflects upon the Troop s standards. Living in a clean and well-organized site helps a Scout feel pride in himself and Scouting. Listed below are aspects of a well-established Troop campsite. The Camp Commissioner will visit you and your site during the week. The Commissioner may share ideas with you about ways to improve your site. The Model Site Checklist For your Troop to earn the Lewis and Clark Award, your site must possess the attributes of a model site. The Commissioner will arrange a time with you for inspection of your site. American and Troop flags properly displayed with troop identification First Aid kit available in a central location Campsite laid out with clear and safe traffic lanes Tents and flies pitched correctly, taut and using proper knots Tents marked with No Flame in Tent sign or stencil Campsite clean litter free; personal items stored properly Cooking area clean food and gear properly stored, surfaces clean Garbage cans used and covered; liners in place Bulletin board with roster, Fireguard plan and program posted Latrine clean Saw/Axe yard separated from central site, marked and large enough Respect shown for camp facility no marking of trees or property Patrol Flags are present at each campwide event Two Deep Leadership At least two adult Leaders, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all BSA trips and outings. Each unit attending Lewis and Clark is to furnish its own leaders. Each unit is expected to have a leader in the campsite when Scouts are present. It is best if the Scoutmaster attends summer camp with his or her Troop. If this is not possible, it is the responsibility of the unit committee to provide trained leadership for this important responsibility. Pets Pets are NOT permitted at Lewis and Clark Scout Camp 10

11 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Insurance Discipline Your Troop must be covered by medical and accident insurance while at Lewis and Clark. Scout campers registered with the Sioux Council are covered by the Council s sickness and accident policy while attending camp and during travel between camp and home. The Council s policy meets costs beyond those covered by a Scout s family policy. It is important that the name of the family s insurance carrier and policy number be provided on the Personal Health and Medical Summary. A brochure fully describing the Council s sickness and accident policy is available from the Sioux Council Service Center. Troops attending Lewis and Clark from other councils must come to camp with a copy of a certificate of insurance and the information necessary to process a claim. This is available from your insurance carrier or your Council office. Lewis and Clark, in accordance with the policies of the Boy Scouts of America, will not permit staff, leaders or Scouts to use corporal or other harsh punishment. No humiliating or frightening methods of discipline will be used to control the actions of any camper or campers. Initiations, which frighten or humiliate, including forms of hazing are also not permitted. Violations of this policy will result in immediate dismissal from camp. Visitors We encourage and welcome visitors at appropriate times. A Family Night is held each Friday evening. The cost of supper in our dining hall is $5.00 per person. Parents who would like to camp overnight in order to help provide transportation home on Saturday may pitch a tent or bring a small camper to park in the family camping area. A small camping fee will apply. For safety reasons, tents and campers must be set-up prior to sundown. Vehicles must be parked in the designated parking area across from the administration building. Advance reservations for camping and meals are required. In addition, visitors are welcome any day between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. All visitors must register in the Borecky Administration Building upon arrival and purchase any meals they will eat in camp. Only registered members of the Boy Scouts of America may stay overnight in Troop campsites. Please be advised that visitors are not allowed to participate in camp program due to BSA camping standards. This means that only registered youth members (Boy Scouts) can use the waterfront; participate in shooting sports, etc. Cub Scouts are also not allowed to participate in the Boy Scout program or camp in the Troop campsites. There are also many local and national chain hotels located in the Yankton area. For a complete listing and phone numbers, please contact the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce at (605)

12 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Vehicle Use and Parking 1. Scout Leaders and Staff vehicles will be parked in lots located across the road from the Administration Building. 2. One vehicle per Troop, upon special request and with the Camp Director s approval, may receive a permit to be parked in one of the designated lots within Lewis and Clark s program and camping area (down the hill). These vehicles may be used only for: * Emergency response * Handicapped accessibility 3. Scouts will hike into campsites on Sunday and out of the campsite on Saturday morning 4. Under no circumstances will any individual ride in the bed of a truck. 5. Restricted roads, from the south end of the parking lot, will be for the use of camp service and other authorized (permit showing) vehicles only. This plan is intended to alleviate many of the identified concerns that have been raised with traffic in camp. Scout safety is our number one consideration. Trading Post The Lewis and Clark Trading Post is stocked with needed merit badge items, souvenirs, candy, T-shirts, patches, camping gear and toiletries. Trading Post Hours 8:30 am to 11:45 am 12:45 pm to 5:30 pm 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am to 10:00 am (outside Administration) The Trading Post will be open after Sunday and Friday night campfires. The Trading Post will close on Wednesday night for chapel, but will open after the OA call-out is completed. Mail Service Please Note: Do not address mail to Lewis and Clark Lake or to Yankton Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the Administration Building. Stamps are also available in the Administration Building. Mail call will be held at flag retreat each evening. Camp Address: Scout s Name, Troop # Lewis and Clark Scout Camp Boy Scout Road Tabor, SD

13 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Telephones The camp telephone is used for camp business and emergencies only. There is a phone located outside of the Administration Building for personal use from which credit card and collect calls may be made. Scouts may use the phone only when an adult leader from their Troop is present. Camp Telephone Numbers (605) Fax (605) Leaving Camp During the Week Campers and Leaders who must leave camp during the week must sign out at the Administration Building. Campers may leave only with a parent or guardian, or with the written release from a parent or guardian. Leaders must be present when a camper checks-out of camp. In case of any question as to custody of a minor child, the Scout may only leave with the adult that brought him to camp. Religious Services A camp chaplain serves Lewis and Clark, providing an all-faith worship service on Wednesday evening. Any religious group is welcome to hold its own service. Spending Money Most Scouts spend from $35 to $65 during a week at camp for program supplies, souvenirs and snacks. We suggest that Troop leaders establish a unit banking system to help safeguard money Scouts bring to camp. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items. Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the Trading Post. Medical Care A camp health officer serves as a regular member of the camp staff. (A volunteer physician from Yankton supervises the camp s medical care services.) In the event of a serious accident, illness or hospitalization, parents are contacted. Medical care given at camp by the camp medical officer is without an additional charge. Scouts whose care requires use of disposable items such as a non-rebreather mask will be charged the cost of such items. Treatment provided outside of camp is at each family s expense; forms are filed for insurance coverage. The Sioux Council does participate in an insurance plan that assists with deductibles and uninsured costs. 13

14 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Flag Ceremonies Flag Ceremonies are held at 7:25 am and 5:55 pm each day. Your Troop will have the opportunity to volunteer to provide a color guard during your week at camp. With the recent addition of our 70-foot flagpole, Scouts can have a great memory making opportunity by helping to raise or lower the largest flag on the Missouri River! Fuel Policy National BSA policy permits the use of liquid fuel only under the direct supervision of a knowledgeable adult leader. Gasoline and other flammable substances are to be stored in the approved fuel storage area in camp (Contact the Camp Commissioner.) Open flames (i.e. candles, Sterno, kerosene lanterns, cigarettes, etc.) are also strictly prohibited in tents. Firearms and Weapons Policy Personal firearms, ammunition and archery equipment are strictly prohibited. Lewis and Clark provides all equipment necessary for the field sports activities. Fireworks Possession or use of fireworks at Lewis and Clark is strictly prohibited and cause for dismissal from camp. Drugs & Alcohol Alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs are strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from camp. Prescription drugs must be placed in the care of the health officer at the Health Lodge. Tobacco Use In accordance with BSA policy, the use of tobacco products in the presence or view of Scouts is prohibited. Check Out Procedures 1. Sign up for a check out time at the Thursday or Friday Scoutmasters meetings. 2. After gear is packed, you will tour the site with your campsite commissioner to make sure the site is ready for the next Troop. 3. Eat breakfast (either in the dining hall or delivered to your site) 4. Leaders must settle any outstanding accounts at the Borecky Administration Building, as well as pick up merit badge cards and patches. 14

15 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Food Service Options Lewis & Clark provides three food service options for the convenience of your Troop. You may choose to cook in your campsite, eat all of your meals in our beautiful 280 seat dining hall or choose the split week option. Special Dietary Needs Should any Scout or leader require special dietary needs, please inform us as soon as possible. Please verify that request during the Troop check-in process. Campsite Cooking The commissary packs food and basic supplies with which patrols cook their own meals in the troop site. The Troop provides its own cooking and meal serving equipment. Food baskets containing ingredients for breakfast are delivered to each campsite by 7:00 am each morning. Food items for lunch are delivered at 11:00 am and supper at 4:30 pm. Each patrol should take care to dispose of all perishable items immediately following each meal. Although ice is sold at the Administration building, menus are designed not to require storage of perishable items and ice should not be used for this purpose. A unit may request changes in the quantities needed at the daily Troop Leaders Meeting or by calling the Dining Hall at #106 from either the Trading Post or Nature Lodge. Commissary food portions are closely controlled. It is important that you inform the commissary if the number of Scouts or leaders eating with a patrol changes. There are camp-wide meals held on Sunday, Friday Lunch and Supper. On these nights all troops will eat in the Dining Hall. Split Week A Troop may choose to cook at its site for half of the week and eat in the dining hall for the other half of the week. The change from one meal plan to the other takes place on Wednesday evening. 15

16 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Dining Hall Service Visitors and new leaders coming into camp or leaving camp during the week must sign in and out at the Administration Building. It is important that we know who is in camp, as well as how many meals to provide. A 280 seat dining hall is available to serve Troops wishing to have meals prepared for them. Scouts eating meals in the dining hall may need to bring personal mess kits and eating utensils to camp for merit badge programs. However, all service items are provided for dining hall service. Lewis and Clark Scout Camp participates in the USDA s special milk program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. Milk is available to all participating youth without an additional charge. Visitor Meal Prices Breakfast...$4.00 Lunch $4.50 Supper.. $5.00 Dining Hall Procedures Upon arrival at camp each unit will be assigned a table or tables in the dining hall. They will use this table(s) the entire week at camp. Table Waiters Lewis and Clark uses a table waiter system for serving meals. Each Troop is required to have one waiter per table present at the Dining Hall fifteen (15) minutes prior to meal time. The waiter assists in making certain that the table is ready for Scouts. During the meal, it is the waiter who makes certain that the food is retrieved from the kitchen and placed on the table. The waiter is the one who goes back to the kitchen to pick up seconds. Waiters assist the dining hall staff in clean up of the dining hall after meals. Clean-up generally takes ten (10) minutes after conclusion of a meal. Waiters are assigned by the Troop generally on a rotating basis. How you choose to handle waiter assignments is up to the Troop leadership. Troops should be careful not to begin clean up while the Dining Hall program is happening. Please wait until after dismissal to begin clean up. 16

17 Camp Programs Program Schedule 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide TIME PROGRAMS DAYS LOCATION 6:30 AM Canoe Breakfast Departs Tuesday - Friday Waterfront 7:00 AM Reveille Monday - Saturday Campwide 7:25 AM Flag Raising Monday - Friday Flag Pole 7:35 AM Breakfast Monday - Friday Bushfield Hall & Campsites 8:30 AM First Class Trail Hike Friday Meet at Trading Post 8:30-9:15 AM Individual Activities Swimming Instruction Monday - Thursday Waterfront Rowing & Canoeing MB Practice Monday - Thursday Waterfront Ironman & Mile Swim Training Monday - Thursday Waterfront Individual Climbing Monday - Friday Climbing Tower Troop Activities Troop Shoots Monday - Friday Shooting Sports/Archery Range Scoutcraft Instruction Monday - Thursday Scoutcraft Nature Games/Activities Monday - Friday Nature 9:30-11:45 AM Merit Badge Instructional Times Monday -Thursday Program Areas (See "Merit Badges section" for specific times and locations) First Class Trail Monday - Thursday First Class Trail Area 10:15 AM Camp Leaders' Roundtable Monday - Friday Administration Building 12:00-1:30 PM Lunch & Rest time Monday - Friday Dining Hall & Campsites 1:30-3:45 PM Merit Badge Instructional Times Monday -Thursday Program Areas First Class Trail Monday - Thursday First Class Trail Area 1:30-4:30 PM COPE Monday - Thursday COPE Area 4:00-4:45 PM Troop & Individual Activities Monday - Thursday Program Areas (See above list) 5:55 PM Flag Lowering Monday - Friday Flag Pole 6:00 PM Supper Monday - Friday Dining Hall & Campsites 6:30 PM Campwide Cookout Sunday Waterfront 7:30 PM Leaders informational meeting Sunday Trading Post 7:00-8:30 PM Troop & Individual Activities Monday -Thursday Program Areas (See above list) 8:30-9:30 PM Astronomy Merit Badge Mon., Wed. & Thur. Dining Hall 8:30 PM Chapel Wednesday Chapel 9:00 PM OA Callout Wednesday OA Ring 9:30 PM OA Cracker-barrel Wednesday Dining Hall 9:00 PM Opening & Closing Campfires Sunday & Friday Campfire Area 11:00 PM Lights Out Sunday - Friday Campwide Merit Badge schedules may be found in the section of this book entitled Merit Badges. Please refer to that section for specific merit badge offerings and requirements. 17

18 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Lewis and Clark Scout Camp s First Class Trail is an excellent program. Other camps should use it as the basis of their camp program. - Jay Ivers, T72 Mitchell, SD First Class Trail Times Offered: AM Session 9:30 11:30 PM Session 1:30 3:30 First Class Trail Scouts are organized into patrol-sized groups. These groups will work together throughout the week. They will move among learning stations where they will be taught and practice the skills needed to meet Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Rank outdoor requirements. Participating Scouts attend instructional sessions either in the morning or in the afternoon Monday through Thursday. Friday morning all First Class Trail participants take a five-mile hike. Participants who complete all requirements during the week (including the five-mile hike) will earn a special First-Class Trail patch. Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Comments (There may be changes in days skills are done.) Scouts will work primarily on Tenderfoot requirements. These include learning to repeat and explain the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan; American flag etiquette; choosing a patrol name and yell; Totin Chip and Firem n Chit. This will be rope work day (knot fun!). Scouts then work on Tenderfoot requirements to whip and fuse the ends of a rope, tie two half hitches and a taut-line hitch. For the First Class Rank, Scouts will learn the bowline, clove hitch, timberline hitch, and lashing techniques. The focus will be on first aid. Boys will demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and learn other first aid procedures to meet Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class requirements. Scouts will find directions without a compass, explain how a compass works and use one to follow a short course. They will draw maps to use on the hike and identify ten wild plants and animals. Each Scout should come prepared with a compass. Meet at the Trading Post at 8:30 AM prepared to hike! Each hiker s clothing should include socks, sturdy shoes and a cap. Make sure to bring a canteen. Along the hike, boys will identify native plants and trees, follow the route on their maps, and learn more about preparedness. Troop leaders are encouraged to attend and give a hand during instructional times and on the hike. Troop leaders will receive a detailed report of a Scout s progress at the end of the week. 18

19 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Eagle Trail Program Merit Badges Offered: Cit. in Nation Cit. in World Communication First Aid Emergency Preparedness Personal Fitness Times Offered: All Merit Badge Sessions One of our most popular programs each year, the Eagle Scout Trail offers Scouts the opportunity to earn a variety of required badges throughout the day. As in past years, we will be offering the Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, and Personal Fitness Merit Badges. SCOUTCRAFT Scoutcraft Program Merit Badges: Backpacking Camping Cooking Orienteering Pioneering Wilderness Survival Times Offered: All Merit Badge Sessions A Scout develops the essential skills of Scout-camping in the Scoutcraft area. In addition to merit badge instruction, Troop activities include rope making, cooking without utensils, matchless fire, low impact camping, Leave No Trace and a compass course. Merit Badges included: Backpacking, Camping, Cooking, Pioneering, Orienteering, and Wilderness Survival. 19

20 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide NATURE & ECOLOGY Nature Program Merit Badges: Archeology Astronomy Bird Study Environmental Science Fishing Fish & Wildlife Mgmt. Forestry Geology Mammal Study Nature Oceanography Reptile Study Space Exploration Soil & Water Conserv. Weather Times Offered: All Merit Badge Sessions The Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation is an ideal location to study the nature and ecology of the Great Plains. Several ecosystems exist here. The Prairie has been cut into wooded ravines by water descending to the Missouri River. The action of the water undercutting the bluffs has exposed strata of soil and rock revealing the geological history of this part of South Dakota. A most exciting way to appreciate this history is to find and identify fossils of creatures which lived at camp when it was the bottom of a shallow inland sea during the Cretaceous Period. The nature staff is knowledgeable about much of the natural history of the area. They can lead your troop on the camp s nature trail, or you can guide yourself using the Lewis & Clark Nature Guide. Merit Badges offered in this area include: Archeology, Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Mammal Study, Nature, Oceanography, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Space Exploration, Soil & Water Conservation, and Weather. Arrangements may be made to work on other Nature/Ecology merit badges, such as Insect Study. The Nature Area also has several additional programs. These include a Geology Beach Hike along the lakeshore, an educational hike a long the Nature Trail, a various games that show nature relationships. You can sign up for these activities upon arrival at camp. World Conservation Award Youth can earn this award by earning the following merit badges: 1. Environmental Science merit badge. 2. Either Soil & Water Conservation or Fish & Wildlife Management merit badge. 3. Citizenship in the World merit badge. 20

21 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Aquatic Program Merit Badges: Canoeing Lifesaving Motorboating Rowing Small Boat Sailing Swimming Perhaps no other area in camp attracts as much attention on hot summer days as aquatics. Youth love to be in and on the water of beautiful Lewis & Clark Lake. Over 32,000 acres of water provides plenty for Scouts to do. Scouts meet First and Second Class swimming requirements as they take their swim test the first day of camp. Swimming lessons are available for Scouts who need to improve their skills during the morning Individual Activity Time. The Lewis & Clark Aquatics area offers Canoeing, Lifesaving, Motorboating, Rowing, Small Boat Sailing, and Swimming merit badges. It also offers a host of special programs as well. These include Sailing Lunch, Kayak Lunch Canoe Breakfast, Kayaking, and Mile Swim. Training classes include BSA Lifeguard, Kayaking BSA, Safety Afloat, and Safe Swim Defense. Instructional swimming classes for youth who need to improve their swimming ability are available every morning at 8:30 AM. Sailing Times Offered: Afternoons Daily Lewis and Clark Lake offers one of the best sailing environments in the upper Midwest. We have 25 ft, 22 ft, and 19 ft sail boats to use in our programs. Ahoy Mateys! Each afternoon Scouts have the opportunity to sail with our dedicated staff. Sailing activities include day cruises, overnight trips, sailing lunches, and basic instruction. We offer overnight sailing trips for youth 14 and older. See Aquatics Director for details. Priority is given to older Scouts for our sailing programs. Scouts must be swimmers to sail. BSA regulations prohibit non-swimmers from participating in sailing programs. 21

22 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Canoe Breakfast Times Offered: 6:30 AM Daily This is an early morning Troop activity. Troops meet at the Aquatics Program area at 6:30 AM to paddle to a cove along the Lewis & Clark Lake shore and cook a Canadian Oatmeal breakfast. Participants will arrive in camp in time for the 8:30 AM activities. Each Scout must bring utensils and a mess kit. The camp will provide everything else the Troop needs to participate in this exciting activity. Kayaking Times Offered: 11:50 Am or by Prearrangement Kayaking is an exciting activity for Scouts entering the 8 th grade or beyond. It is available as a lunch program or an open swim activity. During the kayak lunch program youth kayak along the lake shore or to Nebraska and back. Sign up with the Camp Commissioner. We also offer Kayaking BSA training for adults and youth. Training sessions begin at 8:30 AM at the Aquatics Area. Times Offered: 8:30 AM MILE SWIM Daily This is a test of personal endurance. Scouts train each morning from 8:30 to 9:15, increasing the distance they swim until they are ready to make the 1-mile trip to Pebble Beach and back on Friday. Each mile swimmer must provide a 2-person canoe escort on Friday. 22

23 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide BSA LIFEGUARD Offered: Afternoons from 1:30 4:00 PM Scouts who have earned both the Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badges may participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. This program provides a means for units to have qualified individuals within their own membership give knowledgeable supervision for activities on or in the water. Having a BSA Lifeguard in your Troop will allow you to offer canoeing trips in your year-round program. Adults and Scouts who want to participate are required to be at least 14 years of age, classified as a swimmer and currently CPR certified. This program requires a commitment of at least 30 hours on the waterfront. SAFE SWIM DEFENSE Times Offered: During Leaders Training (1:30 PM) Safe Swim Defense is required for units to participate in swimming activities. Adults must be 21 years of age and willing to take responsibility for the safety of youth during water activities. Leaders will learn the BSA policies and procedures for carrying out water activities. This class is taught in conjunction with Safety Afloat during a special leaders training session during the afternoon. The certification is good for 2 years. Safety Afloat Times Offered: During Leaders Training (1:30 PM) Safety Afloat is required for units that wish to participate in boating or canoeing activities. Leaders must be 21 years of age and willing to take responsibility for youth during boating activities. Leaders will learn the BSA policies and procedures for carrying out boating activities. This course is taught in conjunction with Safe Swim Defense the certification is good for 2 years. 23

24 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Handicraft Program Merit Badges: Art Basketry Fingerprinting Indian Lore Leatherwork Woodcarving Times Offered: Daily Whether to earn a merit badge or just to discover the pleasure of creating something with their own hands, Scouts and leaders will want to take advantage of Lewis & Clark s Handicraft Program. Scout can learn basketry, leatherwork, woodcarving, Indian Lore, and fingerprinting in the Handicraft area. Craft supplies may be purchased at the Trading Post, priced between $2.00 and $ Tetonwana Lodge #105 The Order of the Arrow plays an important role at Lewis & Clark. The Tetonwana Lodge holds its Spring Conclave at Lewis & Clark repairing and preparing buildings, campsites and program areas for the summer s activities. Tetonwana Lodge also works with the Sioux Council to provide camp scholarships to help Scouts attend Lewis and Clark Scout Camp. The camp staff holds a Call Out ceremony to recognize Scouts recently elected by their Troops for membership in the Order. Scouts and Scouters who have recently been inducted are also recognized. Each Wednesday afternoon, members who have been Ordeal members for at least 10 months have an opportunity to complete their Brotherhood conversion. Scout campers who are members of the Tetonwana Lodge, as well as other lodges, are welcome to participate in the ceremonies and other OA meetings. A Cracker Barrel is held each Wednesday evening after the Call-Out ceremony. All Order of the Arrow members are invited to attend. 24

25 2005 Lewis & Clark Leaders Guide Programs for older, more experienced Scouts PROJECT Time Offered: 1:30 4:30 PM (Numbers are limited) C.O.P.E. stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. All participating Scouts must have reached their 13 th birthday by January 1, 2005, or have completed the seventh grade. This thrilling, week-long encounter will stretch physical abilities and enhance self-esteem as it pushes the Scout to accomplish more than he believes he can. This difficult, yet challenging experience should be reserved for older and more experienced Scouts. They will climb, swing, balance, rappel and think their way through its multiple events. The COPE Course offered at Lewis & Clark has a fantastic reputation as an outstanding program. We take pride in our ability to help build self esteem and develop skills used while working in teams. The course includes low COPE and high COPE events. The low events build trust within the group, define leadership and prepare the Scouts for high COPE. High COPE is the crowning event of our program, including a Giant s Ladder, Balance Beam, Rappelling Wall, Caving Ladder, Two Wire Traverse and a 300 foot Zip Line. Times Offered: 9:30 11:30 Daily Climbing Program Merit Badges Offered: Climbing At Lewis & Clark, Scouts have the opportunity to climb ahead in the world. On our 30-ft-tall rappelling and climbing tower, Scouts have the opportunity to really fly. Our tower offers four different and increasing challenging climbing faces, so Scouts will never be bored here! Scouts can earn the Climbing merit badge as part of our climbing and rappelling program. The Climbing merit badge should be reserved for 3 rd year campers or more since it take a certain level of maturity to belay other Scouts. The Climbing Area also offers climbing as an Individual Activity. Space is limited, so please ask Scouts ahead of time, so you can sign them up upon arrival at camp. 25

26 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Shooting Sports Merit Badges: Rifle Shooting Shotgun Shooting Archery Troop Activity Fees: Shotgun - $.35/round Black Powder - $.75/round Rifle 10/$1.00 At Lewis & Clark s shooting ranges, Scouts will receive instruction and participate in shooting with.22 caliber rifles, 20 gauge shotguns, muzzle loading black powder rifles, compound bows, and crossbows. Troops will have the opportunity to sign up for shooting sport activities upon arrival. These activities can be done during the Troop and Individual activity Times. The Shooting Sports Director is trained and certified by the Boy Scouts of America National Camping School. Safety is always first priority in any shooting sports activity. The Lewis & Clark ranges meet the standards of the N.R.A. and the Boy Scouts of America. No personal firearms will be permitted in camp. All personal firearms will be turned over to the Shooting Sports director and locked up until camp is finished. All firearms are entrusted to the camp Shooting Director. Rifle Shooting Troop Activity Shoots Troop Shoots on the rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges are some of the most popular activities at camp. These activities take place during the Troop Activities times at 8:30 AM, 4:00 PM and 7:15 PM. There is an additional cost to the Troop for these activities. The fees are as follows: Shotgun - $.35/round Black Powder - $.75/round Rifle 10/$1.00 These times are also available for additional practice for those pursuing shooting sport merit badges. Youth signed up for shooting sport merit badges have priority on the ranges. Participants will use.22 caliber Marlin Match rifles as they participate in merit badge work and during Troop activities. These rifles are very accurate and fun to shoot. There is a $6.00 charge to all youth participating in the Rifle Shooting merit badge. 26

27 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Fees Rifle - $6.00 Shotgun - $13.00 Archery - $5.00 Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation has a great shotgun facility. We use 20 gauge shotguns in our programs, so that young shooters can concentrate on hitting their target rather than how hard the kick will be. The shotgun range is used in our Shotgun Shooting merit badge and can be used during the Troop Activity times throughout the week. Youth participating in the Shotgun shooting merit badge will be charged $13.00, which includes the 50 shells required to qualify. Additional shells can be purchased if necessary. Black Powder Shooting Black Powder Shooting is an added bonus to the Lewis & Clark shooting sports program. Troops may sign up for this fun and exciting approach to rifle shooting during the Troop Activity time. The cost is $.75/round. Times Offered: Daily Archery Archery participants will learn the fundamentals of shooting arrows using our compound bow equipment. Our archery range has 7 targets set at different distances to accommodate different skill levels and add challenge to our program. Troops may also sign up to use the archery range during the Troop Activity time periods. Arrow kits for the Archery Merit Badge cost $5.00 and are required to complete the merit badge at camp. 27

28 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Special Programs Merit Badges: Radio Photography Bugling Fingerprinting Awards: Explorer Lewis & Clark Iron Man Team Iron Man Activities: Mountain Biking Challenge Valley CIT/Staff at L&C Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation has several special programs and merit badges. Some of these programs are reserved just for older youth. Special programs for older youth include Mountain Biking, COPE, Climbing, and Sailing. Activities for any age youth include Challenge Valley, and various awards programs. Merit badges offered to any interested Scouts include Radio, Photography, Bugling, and Fingerprinting. These merit badges are offered in addition to our regular program areas. Please see the Merit Badge section for times and locations KAMP Have you ever wanted to be a radio star? At Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation, you can! At FM 99.9 KAMP Radio, our goal is to keep you informed and entertained during your week at camp. You will even have the opportunity to be a D.J. on the air. Be sure to bring a small radio so you can tune in and listen. Youth will record a 30-minute program as part of the Radio merit badge. Audiocassette tapes are available at the Trading Post for $ Explorer Award Every youth and adult in camp can earn the Lewis & Clark Explorer Award! This exciting program requires participants to take part in every program area at camp. Participants who earn the award are eligible to wear a handsome medal. Medals are available at the Trading Post to those who earn the award. See the award application in the back of this book for more detail. Lewis & Clark Award The purpose of the Lewis & Clark Award is to encourage Troops to involve their Scouts in all parts of our programs. Each Troop earning the award receives a colorful unit patch and certificate. Your Scouts are eligible to buy a special patch in the trading post. See the award application in the back of this book for more details 28

29 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Times Offered: Training Daily at 8:30 AM This is the ultimate test of personal endurance. Each Scout begins with a half-mile swim from the waterfront to Pebble Beach. He will come ashore and run to the top of the hill where he climbs on to a mountain bike. He then peddles the Silver Trail to the Trading Post, then down to the Aquatics area. Finally, he jumps into a canoe for the last leg of the race. This is a mile solo paddle to Peddle Beach and back. Are you up to the challenge? Team Iron Man Times Offered: Training Daily at 8:30 AM All the same events as the Iron Man, but this time each leg of the race is run by a different Scout. This relay will really test your Scout s physical limits. Leader Training Opportunities Times Offered: Arrange with Camp Commissioner Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation offers a variety for training opportunities for leaders during the course of your stay. Training courses are based on demand from leaders; so if you are interested in receiving a course, please talk to our Camp Commissioner when you arrive. Training courses offered are as follows: Youth Protection, New Leader Essentials, Intro to Scoutmaster Specifics, Troop JLT, Guide to Merit Badge Counselors, Selecting Quality Leaders, Trek Safely, Climb on Safely, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, and BSA Life Guard. Aquatic area training courses are arranged with the Aquatics Director. 29

30 2004 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Mountain Biking Times Offered: 4:00 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday 7:15 8:00 PM Monday - Thursday Youth who are at least 13 by January 1, 2004 or who have completed the seventh grade may take advantage of our twenty Specialized and Trek mountain bikes to ride two challenging trails. The mountain biking program will certainly get boys hearts beating as they climb and descend the Lewis & Clark hills. All participants must use the bicycles provided by the camp. Personal bicycles cannot be used at camp. Challenge Valley Good Clean Fun in the Mud! Times Offered: 4:00 5:00 PM Monday Thursday 7:15 8:30 PM Monday Thursday AM & PM Friday Good Clean Fun in the Mud! Challenge Valley is the largest obstacle course at a Boy Scout camp in the United States. It will challenge even the most fit youth. Participants will climb, crawl, swing, and slide through 10 events as they navigate the course. Several obstacles involve mud and/or water. Clothing will get completely covered in mud during the course of events, so please bring clothing and footwear that you won t mind destroying. Aqua Socks will be available for purchase on the Pre-Order Form or at the Trading Post upon arrival (limited sizes available). 30

31 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Merit Badges The Trail to Eagle Begins Here Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation continues to offer one of the largest selections of merit badges in the region. Scouts come to camp for two reasons: To Have Fun and to earn merit badges! Fun is what Scouts will get as they set out to earn merit badges as varied as Astronomy and Canoeing. Each Scout should review the requirements of the merit badge he would like to take prior to coming to camp. This will allow him to complete requirements at home that he will not be able to complete at camp. The following preparations will help Scouts be ready for their merit badge work at Lewis & Clark. Send Merit Badge Sign-Up Sheet (see forms section in back) with Troop Roster and final payment to the Sioux Council Service Center prior to May 1 st. Merit Badge enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. Be sure Scouts have current merit badge pamphlets to use while at camp. Pamphlets for merit badges are for sale at the Trading Post, but advanced purchase and reading is best. Scouts should complete requirements that cannot be done at camp before arriving. Refer to the following pages describing the merit badge offerings to see what can and cannot be completed at camp. Blue Cards are Optional. If you chose to use them, Leaders should turn merit badge cards in during check-in on Sunday. Blue cards should be readable. Fill each out with at least the name of the Scout, Troop number and the merit badge. Also, please indicate when the Scout is to take a merit badge. Several badges are offered during both a morning and an afternoon time, or begin on different days during the week. For these badges, write the time and/or days to attend in the corner. We believe it is important to maintain high Advancement standards. The value of any achievement is diminished in the eyes of Scouts if a badge is earned without meeting all requirements as set forth by the Boy scouts of America. 31

32 Merit Badge Lewis & Clark 2005 Merit Badge Options Recommended Age Session Time Location 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:30 PM 2:45 PM 4:00 PM Days Archeology 13+ Nature 1:30 PM M - TH Archery 2nd year Archery Range 9:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:30 PM 2:45 PM M - TH Art All Handicraft 1:30 PM M - TH Astronomy 13+ Dining Hall 8:30 PM M,T, & TH Backpacking* 2nd Year Scoutcraft 1:30 PM M - TH Basketry All Handicraft 9:30 AM M - TH Bird Study 2nd year Nature 9:30 AM M - TH Bugling Camping* Trumpet Experience Camping Experience T.B.A. Arranged with Counselor at Camp Arranged Scoutcraft 9:30 AM 10:45 AM 2:45 PM M - TH Canoeing 2nd Year Aquatics 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM M - TH Citizenship in the Nation* Citizenship in the World* 3rd Year Eagle Trail 1:30 PM 4:00 PM M - TH 3rd Year Eagle Trail 8:30 AM 10:45 AM M - TH Climbing 2nd year COPE 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM M - TH Communication* 3rd Year Eagle Trail 10:45 AM 2:45 PM M - TH Cooking All Scoutcraft 10:45 AM - 1:00 PM M - TH COPE 14+ COPE 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM M - TH Emergency Preparedness* Environmental Science* 2nd Year Eagle Trail 2:45 PM M - TH 2nd Year Nature 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM M - TH Fingerprinting All Handicraft 8:30 AM Arranged 1 Day First Aid* All Eagle Trail 9:30 AM 1:30 PM M - TH Fish & Wildlife Management All Nature 9:30 AM 2:45 PM M & T Fishing All Nature 4:00 PM M - TH Forestry 2nd Year Nature 9:30 AM M - TH 32

33 Lewis & Clark 2005 Merit Badge Options Merit Badge Required Materials Anticipated Cost Recommended Advance Work Other Information Archeology Archery Arrow Kit $5.00 for arrow kit Art Astronomy If sky is clear, class will meet after OA ceremony on Wednesday night. Backpacking Requirements 10 & 11cannot complete at camp. Basketry Basket & stool kits $14.00 for basket & stool kits Bird Study Bird feeder kit & Binoculars $ $9.00 for bird feeder kit A bird guide is helpful. Bugling Bugle or Trumpet Camping Requirement 8 will not be completed at camp. Canoeing Must pass swim test before work on canoe begins. Citizenship in the Nation Requirement 4 should be completed before camp. Citizenship in the World Requirement 9 should be completed before camp. Climbing Communication Cooking Scouts will cook and eat lunch in the Scoutcraft Area Monday - Thursday and one Breakfast. COPE Emergency Preparedness Environmental Science Fingerprinting Typically finished in one day. First Aid Fish & Wildlife Management Time beyond class session needed to complete project. Troops may need to help with field trip. Fishing Fishing gear Fishing time will be done on freetime. Camp does not supply fishing gear. Forestry *Eagle Required Merit Badge NOTE: Merit Badge Sessions are 1 hour unless otherwise noted 33

34 Merit Badge Lewis & Clark 2005 Merit Badge Options Recommended Age Session Time Location 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:30 PM 2:45 PM 4:00 PM Days Geology 2nd Year Nature 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM M - TH Indian Lore 2nd Year Handicraft 10:45 PM 1:30 PM M - TH Leatherwork All Handicraft 9:30 AM 2:45 PM M - TH Lifesaving* 13+ Aquatics 9:30-11:30 AM M - TH Mammal Study All Nature 2:45 PM M/T or W/TH Motorboating All Aquatics 9:30 AM 10:45 AM M - TH Nature 13+ Nature 10:45 AM M - TH Oceanography 2nd Year Nature 1:30 PM M - TH Orienteering 13+ Scoutcraft 1:30 PM M - TH Personal Fitness* 2nd Year Eagle Trail 9:30 AM M - TH Photography All Trading Post 8:30 AM M - TH Pioneering 13+ Scoutcraft 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM M - TH Radio 3rd Year Trading Post 9:30 AM M - TH Reptile & Amphibian Study All Nature 9:30 AM 2:45 PM M - TH Rifle Shooting All Rifle Range 1:30 PM 2:45 PM M - TH Rowing 13+ Aquatics 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM M - TH Shotgun Shooting All Shotgun Range 9:30 AM 10:45 AM M - TH Small-Boat Sailing 13+ Aquatics 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM M - TH Soil & Water Conservation All Nature 10:45 AM M - TH Space Exploration All Nature 10:45 AM 1:30 PM M - TH & F Swimming* All Aquatics 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM M - TH Weather All Nature 2:45 PM M/T or W/TH Wilderness Survival All Scoutcraft 9:30 AM 2:45 PM M - TH Wood Carving All Handicraft 10:45 AM 2:45 PM M - TH First Class Trail 1st year First Class Trail 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM M - TH 34

35 Lewis & Clark 2005 Merit Badge Options Merit Badge Required Materials Anticipated Cost Recommended Advance Work Other Information Geology Indian Lore Indian Lore Projects $ $20.00 Leatherwork Leather Project $ $10.00 Lifesaving Long sleeve shirt with bottons and long pants Swimming Merit Badge Mammal Study May require extra time for observation. Motorboating Nature Oceanography Orienteering Compass Personal Fitness Photography Pioneering Camera & 2 rolls of film $ $15.00 for film processing Radio Audio cassett tape $3.00 for tape Logging Radio Stations Reptile & Amphibian Study Will require additional 30 minutre recording session Rifle Shooting $6.00 for ammunition Rowing Shotgun Shooting $13.00 for ammunition Small-Boat Sailing Soil & Water Conservation Space Exploration $ $10.00 Rocket Kit Swimming Weather Wilderness Survival Small survival kit is easier to make at home Wood Carving Wood. Kits may be purchased at Trading Post $ $5.00 for carving kit First Class Trail *Eagle Required Merit Badge NOTE: Merit Badge Sessions are 1 hour unless otherwise noted 35

36 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Work At Lewis & Clark Scout Masters: Encourage your outstanding scouts to work at Lewis & Clark At Lewis & Clark we re proud of our fine staff. Come join our Lewis & Clark team! We are constantly looking for responsible, motivated individuals 15 or older who exemplify the values of Scouting. If you think you would enjoy making others Lewis & Clark experience one they will remember and talk about for years, copy and fill out the staff application on the following pages, or print it from the Lewis & Clark website (siouxbsa.org). Send all applications to the Sioux Council Service Center at: Sioux Council BSA Attn: Mike Doss 3200 W. 49 th Street Sioux Falls, SD Program areas in which you may work are as follows: Aquatics, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Nature, Eagle Trail, First Class Trail, Shooting Sports, and Climbing. Non-Program areas are: Kitchen/Dining Hall, Trading Post, and Administration. Counselor In Training Program Scouts: Give staff life a try If you think you would like to work at Lewis & Clark in the future, consider applying for our Counselor In Training program. Many senior staff members attended L&C as campers, returned as CITs, and then applied for a permanent staff position. CITs develop leadership skills, hone Scouting skills, and learn the ins and outs of Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation, all while having fun. Scouts who are at least 14 years old can apply for a 2-week CIT session. As CITs, Scouts come to camp to help staff and learn the ropes in several program areas. For at least a week, each CIT will spend mornings or afternoons reviewing basic Scout skills in the First Class Trail program area. CITs then assist in program areas such as: Nature, Aquatics, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, and Shooting Sports. There is no charge for participating in the CIT program as each CIT contributes to the Lewis & Clark program while in training. All CITs are required to bring a complete BSA uniform. For questions regarding CIT program, contact the Council Service Center or Corey Davis at Interested Scouts should copy and fill out the CIT application in the following pages of this book, or can be found on the Lewis & Clark website (siouxbsa.org). 36

37 2005 Staff Application Lewis and Clark Scout Camp Send to: Sioux Council attn: Mike Doss 3200 W. 49 th St Sioux Falls, SD Applicants are not required to give any information in this form that is prohibited by Federal, State, or Local law. Dates of employment for the 2005 summer program are June 1 through August 7. All staff must be at least 15 years of age during their time at camp. Personal Information Last Name First Name Birth date Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Rank your top five choices from one to five. (Age requirements in parenthesis) Commissioner (18)* Program Director (21)* Scoutcraft Director (18) Scoutcraft Instructor (15) Scoutcraft/Trading Post Assistant (15) Nature Director (18)* Nature Instructor (15) Aquatics Director (21)* Aquatics Assistant Director (18) Aquatics Instructor (15) Sailing Instructor (18) COPE Director (21)* COPE Instructor (18) COPE Instructor In Training (16) Climbing Director (21)* Mountain Bike Guide (16) Assistant Ranger (18) Field Sports Director (21)* Field Sports Instructor (21) Archery Instructor (18) Chaplain (21)* Head Cook (18) Assistant Cook (18) Dishwasher (16) Dining Hall Steward (15) Commissary Steward (15) Kitchen Assistant (15) Trading Post Manager (16) Health Officer (18)* First Class Trail Director (18) First Class Trail Instructor (15) Handicraft Director (18) Handicraft Assistant (15) Eagle Trail Director (18) Eagle Trail/Trading Post Assistant (16) *Indicates an age specified to meet National BSA Camp Accreditation Standards. Do you have any special qualifications for this position? 37

38 Have you attended BSA National Camping School in the last 5 years? Type of National Camping School Certification: Exp: Are you a registered Scouter (adult leader)? Position: Honors, awards, recognitions (District Award of Merit, Religious Award, etc.): Training (JLT, Woodbadge, etc): Special Activities (Jamborees, Philmont, etc.) Are you a member of the Order of the Arrow? Status: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Employment History List your three most recent employers. May we contact them? Yes No Employer Position Supervisor Telephone Employer Position Supervisor Telephone Employer Position Supervisor Telephone Personal References List three adult references. Do not include relatives or employers. Please include telephone numbers. Name Relationship to you Telephone Name Relationship to you Telephone Name Relationship to you Telephone Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (other than a traffic violation)? Explain: Camp policy prohibits the use of tobacco products while on duty with Scouts. Do you agree to refrain from using tobacco while around Scouts at Camp? State Law and Camp Policy prohibits the use of tobacco by people younger than 18 years of age. Do you agree to refrain from using tobacco (if under 18)? National BSA policy prohibits the possession or use of alcoholic beverages on BSA property. Do you agree to neither possess nor use alcohol at camp? 38

39 Personal Resources Circle the merit badges you have earned. Archeology Archery Art Astronomy Backpacking Basketry Bird Study Bugling Camping Canoeing Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Climbing Communications Cooking Emergency Preparedness Environmental Science Fingerprinting First Aid Fish & Wildlife Management Fishing Forestry Geology Indian Lore Leatherwork Lifesaving Mammal Study Motor boating Nature Oceanography Orienteering Personal Fitness Photography Pioneering Radio Reptile & Amphibian Study Rifle Shooting Rowing Shotgun Shooting Small-Boat Sailing Soil and Water Conservation Space Exploration Swimming Weather Wilderness Survival Woodcarving Rank: Date Earned: Give the expiration dates for the certificates you hold. Emergency Medical Technician Red Cross First Aid BSA Lifeguard CPR Certification Red Cross Lifeguard Water Safety Instructor NRA Shooting Instructor All information contained within this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature Date Please do not write in the space below Received: Interview date: Notes: Position Offered: Salary: Date contract sent: Date signed contract returned: 39

40 Lewis & Clark Scout camp Sioux Council, Boy Scouts of America Attn: Mike Doss 3200 W. 49 th Street Sioux Falls, SD Counselor In Training Application Applicants are not required to give any information in this form that is prohibited by Federal, State, or Local law. Dates of employment for the 2005 summer program are June 12 through August 6. All CIT s must be at least 14 years of age during their time at camp. Personal Information Last Name First Name Birth date Current Address Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Personal Resources Circle the merit badges you have earned. Archeology Archery Art Astronomy Backpacking Basketry Bird Study Bugling Camping Canoeing Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Climbing Communications Cooking Emergency Preparedness Environmental Science Fingerprinting First Aid Fish & Wildlife Management Fishing Forestry Geology Indian Lore Leatherwork Lifesaving Mammal Study Motor boating Nature Oceanography Orienteering Personal Fitness Photography Pioneering Radio Reptile & Amphibian Study Rifle Shooting Rowing Shotgun Shooting Small-Boat Sailing Soil and Water Conservation Space Exploration Swimming Weather Wilderness Survival Woodcarving Rank: Date Earned: Camp policy prohibits the use of tobacco products by those under 18. Do you agree to not use tobacco during your stay at camp? Dates Available 40

41 Check the weeks you are available to serve as a Counselor In Training during the 2005 camping season. CIT s serve at least two weeks during the camping season. (Please check all that you are available, your flexibility is appreciated). June 12 June 18 June 19 June 25 June 26 July 2 July 6 July 9 July 10 July 16 July 17 July 23 July 24 July 30 June 31 - August 6 Employment History List your three most recent employers. May we contact them? Yes No Employer Position Supervisor Telephone Employer Position Supervisor Telephone Employer Position Supervisor Telephone Personal References List three adult references. Do not include relatives or employers. Please include telephone numbers. Name Relationship Telephone Name Relationship Telephone Name Relationship Telephone All information contained within this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature Date 41

42 Camp Forms 2005 Lewis & Clark Leader s Guide Each of the camp forms, which appear on the following pages, was designed to you in your camp planning. Most are necessary some are optional. The forms contained here in are your master copies. Photocopy and/or duplicate them as needed. Here is a list of forms available in this publication. Youth (Class 1 and 2) Medical Record Adult Medical Record (Class 3) Troop Roster Camp Map Campership Request Lewis and Clark Award Application Explorer Award Application Merit Badge Planning Sheet Letter to Employer Final Checklist 42

43 Troop# THE LEWIS AND CLARK AWARD Troop Requirements The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Award is to encourage troops to involve their Scouts in all parts of our programs. Each troop earning the Lewis and Clark award receives a colorful unit patch and certificate at the closing campfire. Troops may also purchase additional patches for their members at the camp trading post. To earn the Lewis and Clark Awards each troop must meet the requirements in four areas. CAMPSITE: The troop sets up its campsite with qualities of a Model Site. (See page 10 of the Lewis and Clark Leaders Guide). A Camp Commissioner will visit and certify that the site possesses these qualities. UNIFORMING: All Scouts wear the Official BSA Uniform* to four camp wide events. Sunday evening supper Sunday evening campfire Wednesday evening chapel service Friday evening supper Friday evening campfire SERVICE: The troop will complete two projects. Complete a conservation project approved by the nature staff or the Camp Ranger Perform a Camp Commissioner approved Good Turn. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION: The troop will participate in camp wide activities and programs. At least 50% of the adults and youth at camp earned the appropriate Explorer Award. Each patrol in the troop has a patrol flag and carries it to camp wide events. Participate in a Thursday evening inter-troop campfire *The official BSA uniform consists of an Official BSA Shirt, Shorts, Socks, and Belt. A BSA T-Shirt may also be worn during extreme weather. 43

44 Lewis & Clark SCOUT CAMP Memo To: Camp Leaders From: Mike Doss, Camp Director RE: Letters to Employers If you are an employee, the Sioux Council would like to send a letter to your supervisor or company stating that you are a leader of youth, and that your leadership this summer was Important in the lives of your boys. If you wish this to be done, please fill in the information below and turn in the form while you are at camp. Your Name Address City State Zip Troop # District Dates in Camp Send letter to: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Firm Address City State Zip 44

45 45 Lewis & Clark SCOUT CAMP Troop Roster PLEASE COMPLETE AND TURN IN DURING CHECK-IN AT CAMP Troop # Campsite Name Adult Leaders: (Please print clearly and circle the days each adult will be in camp.) 1. Days in Camp: S M T W R F S 2. Days in Camp: S M T W R F S 3. Days in Camp: S M T W R F S 4. Days in Camp: S M T W R F S 5. Days in Camp: S M T W R F S 6. Days in Camp: S M T W R F S Patrol Name Patrol Name Patrol Name Patrol Name Total Number of Scouts in Camp Total Number of Leaders in Camp

46 Lewis & Clark Scout Camp 2005 CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION Camperships from the Tetonwana Lodge #105 of the Order of the Arrow are available to help Sioux Council Scouts participate in summer camp at Lewis and Clark Scout Camp. These camperships for partial camp fee payment are provided to help boys who otherwise might not be financially able to attend camp. This form should be filled out by the Scoutmaster. GENERAL INFORMATION Scout s Name Phone Number Address Week Scout plans to attend camp Troop # How long as the Scout been registered in your Troop? REASONS FOR REQUESTING CAMPERSHIP Briefly provide an explanation for need, i.e. unemployed parent, disabled parent, low income family, etc. Tell a little about the applicants Scouting involvement. FEE INFORMATION Total Camp Fee: Amount Scout can contribute Amount Troop can contribute Campership requested $_160 UNIT LEADER INFORMATION Scoutmaster s Name: Scoutmaster s Address: Evening phone: Return this application by April 15, 2005 to: Tetonwana Lodge Campership Program Sioux Council, BSA 3200 West 49 th Street Sioux Falls, SD