*Discounts and free childcare are available to camp volunteers. Please contact Jennifer Woody today to volunteer!

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1 *Discounts and free childcare are available to camp volunteers. Please contact Jennifer Woody today to volunteer! Jennifer Woody, Camp Director Russ Daniels, Program Director

2 Theme Star Scouts: The Cubs Awaken is a space and science based theme. We have many fun activities planned to encourage learning in this area. Camp Dates Monday, June 5 - Friday, June 9, 2017 We understand that school is in session on June 5, but we have heard from many parents that they will likely utilize camp on that day, so we will continue with our regularly scheduled hours Monday Friday. Camp Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Daily (NEW THIS YEAR: earlier drop off, later pick up, and full day Friday) *All scouts must be picked up before 5pm daily! Check In - 8:00am and 8:30am Opening Flag Ceremony begins promptly at 8:15am each morning and Dens will leave for their first stations at 8:30am. Gathering activities will be in place for Scouts to enjoy during check- in time. Closing flag Ceremony begins promptly at 4:30pm and ends at 4:45pm Check Out begins at 4:30 pm and ends promptly at 5:00pm *all scouts must be picked up before 5pm daily! Camp Volunteers are requested to arrive at camp by 7:30am and stay in camp until 5:30pm Family Afternoon will be held on Friday, June 9 beginning at 1:00pm. This event will include lunch and drinks for the entire family (courtesy of the Elks Lodge), a special Flag Retirement ceremony, and our Camp Awards ceremony. The Trading Post will also be open during this time. Camper check- out on family afternoon will be at 5pm. Camp Location and Directions: Elks Lodge # Sam Rittenberg Drive Charleston, SC Transportation: Transportation to and from Camp is the parent s responsibility. Car- pooling is welcome, however, information must be provided in the Authorized Pick- Up section and Parent Information section on the registration form in order for the Camp Staff to allow your child to leave the site with anyone. Cub Scout Program Cub Scouts will explore space related activities in science, engineering, math, and technology in a variety of ways, as well as, many Scout adventure related activities including: Cub Scout shooting sports (archery, BB guns, and slingshots), swimming, cooking, crafts or woodworking (dependent on age), scout skills, games, nature hikes, citizenship and service, and much more!

3 Tiger Program: Our Camp has developed an exciting program to introduce new Tiger Cub Scouts to the fun of Cub Scout Day Camp and Scouting. Tiger Cubs are invited to attend the full week and enjoy a variety of exciting Camp activities that are age appropriate to them. Please note that the Tiger Program requires an Adult Partner (Parent/Guardian) to accompany the Tiger Cub for the full day of camp each day they attend. Incoming Tiger Cubs must also complete a Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout registration prior to registering for Camp. Contact your local Pack or call Coastal Carolina Council Headquarters New This Year Tot Lot The Tot Lot provides a Day Camp experience for under age children of Adult Volunteers only! The Tot Lot is offered free of charge to persons wanting to volunteer but requiring care for smaller children. Children in the Tot Lot will enjoy age appropriate day camp activities throughout the day. A parent MUST be volunteering in camp at all times while their child is in the Tot Lot. In addition, each attendee in the Tot Lot must be toilet trained. Fee Structure: Girl s Galaxy Mission: This year we are pleased to offer an opportunity for older girls to participate more fully in our Camp activities. Girls in this Girl s Galaxy Mission will travel to the program stations, just as the Cub Scouts do. The Girls Galaxy Mission is offered free of charge to persons wanting to volunteer but requiring care for their older girls. A parent MUST be volunteering in camp at all times while their child is in the Girl s Galaxy Mission. Girls must be at least 7 years of age to attend the Girl s Galaxy Mission. Younger siblings will be assigned to the Tot Lot referenced above. Type Date Cost Eligible Early Registration Before April 1 $90 Registered Cub Scouts Lion Arrow of Light Regular Registration April 1 May 14 $100 Registered Cub Scouts Lion Arrow of Light Late Registration May 15 May 30 $110 Registered Cub Scouts Lion Arrow of Light Volunteer Discount: Full week volunteers will receive a $20 discount to be applied to one (1) Scout in their family. You must volunteer all day for all fiver (5) days of camp to receive the discount. See the next page for more information on becoming a Volunteer or contact the Camp Director. In addition Volunteers will receive free care for their non- scouting children (in the Tot Lot or Girl s Galaxy Mission) during their volunteer time as noted previously. What s included in the Fees? Camp fees for Cub Scouts include receipt of one (1) camp t- shirt, one (1) camp backpack, one (1) commemorative camp patch, and covers the expenses for the use of our camp facilities, activities, equipment, special program guests, daily water bottles and snack, and other Camp needs. What is not included in the Fees? Lunch is not included in the camp fee. Each camper, sibling in the Tot Lot or Girls Galaxy Mission, and volunteer must bring their own lunch every day of camp.

4 What to Wear/Bring to Camp? Camp Uniform: Shoes: Shirt: All persons in camp (Cub Scouts, Siblings, Youth Volunteers, and Adult Volunteers) must wear closed toe shoes to camp. Flip flops, sandals, and crocs will not be allowed in camp. Anyone not wearing approved footwear will be asked to leave Camp or sit in the Administrative office until appropriate footwear is provided. Every Camp participant must wear the official Camp T- shirt to camp everyday. These shirts are part of how we ensure the safety of our campers. If you need extra shirts they can be purchased for $10 each on the registration form. Shorts/Pants: We suggest that campers wear swimming trunks to camp each day. Changing from shorts to swim trunks is time consuming and campers often end up missing much of their swim time. Wear swim trunks not only offers them more time to swim, but also allows for quicker drying should their pants get wet during other activities during the day. Towel/swimwear: All campers will need to bring a towel to camp daily. Scout Dens and Girl s Galaxy Mission will have session in the pool daily and children in the Tot Lot will enjoy an age appropriate water play area/activity daily. Drinks: Lunch: All persons in camp (Cub Scouts, Siblings, Youth Volunteers, and Adult Volunteers) are responsible for providing his/her own lunch daily. Refrigeration for lunch items is not available at our campsite! It is advised that each Camper bring their lunch inside of a labeled, lunch bag/box with a frozen drink or ice pack inside to help keep their lunch cool (if necessary). The camp will provide one (1) fresh unopened bottle of water to each person attending Camp (Cub Scouts, Siblings, Youth Volunteers, and Adult Volunteers) daily. In addition, the camp will provide canteens of water and Gatorade at each station for refilling those bottles throughout the day. Each person in camp is expected to keep up with their water bottle, refilling it as needed throughout the day, and recycling it at the end of the day. Trading Post: A Trading Post will be open on the first and last day of camp. The Trading Post will be sponsored by the Coastal Carolina Scout Shop and will feature items from the Scout Shop including handbooks, crafts, specialty kits, discounted items, and much more!

5 Pack Volunteer Requirements: Each Pack represented at camp is REQUIRED to provide a point of contact for their Pack and a minimum of one Volunteer for every five (5) Scouts from that Pack attending camp. The point of contact will be responsible for ensuring that the Volunteers are registered, trained, and at camp on time to fulfill this requirement. Adult Volunteer Requirements Who can be an Adult Volunteer? o Volunteers do not have to be the parent/guardian of a Cub Scout attending day camp. We routinely have grandparents, older siblings, cousins, babysitters, Den Leaders, etc. All volunteers are welcome as long as they are over 21, approved by the Pack, approved by Boy Scouts of America, and can work in the outdoors. What training is required? o All Adult Volunteers for this camp must complete the following training sessions available at my.scouting.org and submit a copy of their certificate to the Camp Director (kiawahdistrictdaycamp@gmail.com): BSA Youth Protection Safe Swim Defense Weather Hazards o In addition all volunteers working a Program Area must complete the BSA Unlawful Harassment Training found at and submit a copy of their certificate to the Camp Director (kiawahdistrictdaycamp@gmail.com) o All Adult Volunteers are required to attend one (1) of the Camp Orientation/Training Dates before camp begins. This allows Volunteers to complete required camp training, see the facility, review the rules and regulations regarding camp, and pick up their camp t- shirts and assignments. Session 1: May 6, 9am Session 2: June 3, 9am Session 3: June 4, 12pm What are the daily camp requirements for Adult Volunteers? o Be on time! We will have a 30- minute review meeting and set up time each morning before check in and each afternoon after check out. This will give program area volunteers time to get their supplies organized and ready to go and the Den Walkers will be able to review the morning s gathering activity and be prepared to start as campers arrive. o All Adult Volunteers are required to bring lunch on the day(s) they attend camp. o We also ask that all Volunteers assist in Camp Set- Up and/or Camp Take- Down. Many hands make for light work in the construction and break down of camp. Camp Set- Up - June 3, am Camp Set- Up - June 4, pm Camp Take- Down - June 9, :00pm Adult Volunteer Opportunities: Den Walkers and Girl s Galaxy Mission Leader (must be 21 or older) Den Walkers and the Girl s Galaxy Mission Leader need to arrive each day at 7:30am and leave at 5:30pm. We will have a 30- minute review meeting and set up time each morning before check in and each afternoon after check out. This will give you time to review any concerns with the Camp Director/Program Director and prepare to begin the morning s gathering activity as campers arrive. Den Walkers and the Girl s Galaxy Mission Leader will work with their Den to complete a gathering activity each morning during check- in time and free time, as it is available. For example: Day one s gathering activity will be completing a Den Name, Yell and Flag. Den Walkers and the Girl s Galaxy Mission Leader will pick up their Den bag and binder embarking to the Program Areas each morning. They will walk their Dens to the various Program Areas throughout the day

6 ensuring that their Den adheres to the daily schedule. They will support team building within the Den, encourage individuals to do their best and to respect each other, and provide positive redirection when necessary. When registering as a Den Walker, please indicate the Rank (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos or AOL) and/or specific Scout or Pack that you would like to be associated with. Den Walkers and the Girl s Galaxy Mission Leader must completed the following required training (available at my.scouting.org) and submit a copy of their certificate to the Camp Director (kiawahdistrictdaycamp@gmail.com): o BSA Youth Protection o Safe Swim Defense o Weather Hazards Tot Lot Leader (must be 21 or older) The Tot Lot Leaders need to arrive each day at 7:30am and leave at 5:30pm. We will have a 30- minute review meeting and set up time each morning before check in and each afternoon after check out. This will give you time to review any concerns with the Camp Director/Program Director and prepare for the following day s activities. You will spend the day with the Tots leading them in a variety of activities designed for children 6 and under. They will enjoy their own water play area and mock camping rest area along with crafts and other fun activities. Tot Lot Leaders must completed the following required training (available at my.scouting.org) and submit a copy of their certificate to the Camp Director (kiawahdistrictdaycamp@gmail.com): o BSA Youth Protection o Safe Swim Defense o Weather Hazards Program Area Volunteers: Program areas include the following: o Camp Medic (First Aid) Must be 21 or older o Shooting Sports (Archery, BB Guns, Slingshots) Must be 21 or older o Check- In / Check- out o S.T.E.M. o Cooking o Scoutcraft/Handicraft o Hiking / Nature o Field Games o Pool o Bowling o Lunch Program o Youth Volunteer Coordinator (Boy Scout Troop Leader) Program area responsibilities include preparing an initial and final inventory of the materials needed/utilized within your station, preparing for each period s activity, promoting a positive and instructive atmosphere for the Scouts at your station and guiding/supervising the Youth Volunteers assigned to your station. When registering as a Program Area Volunteer, please indicate the position that you would prefer and include a copy of any required training certification for that position (i.e. range officer certification). Volunteers will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. When each Program Area is filled, those positions will no longer be available and discounts for that adult volunteer s Cub Scout, Girl s Galaxy Mission, and/or Tot Lot attendees will not be available, unless they accept another 5- day position. You will be notified of which station you are accepted for - again, on a first come first served basis.

7 Youth Volunteer Requirements o Who can be a Youth Volunteer? Boy Scouts of any age can volunteer. However, Boy Scouts under the age of 14 must be under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or Boy Scout Troop leader (Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster) at all times. o All Youth Volunteers are required to bring lunch on the day(s) they attend camp. o All Youth Volunteers are required to attend one (1) of the Camp Orientation Dates before camp begins. This allows Volunteers to complete required camp training, see the facility, review the rules and regulations regarding camp, and pick up their camp t- shirts and assignments. As noted previously, a parent, guardian, or Boy Scout Troop leader must accompany youth under the age of 14 to the training session. Session 1: May 6, 9am Session 2: June 3, 9am Session 3: June 4, 12pm o We also ask that all Volunteers assist in Camp Set- Up and/or Camp Take- Down. Many hands make for light work in the construction and break down of camp. Camp Set- Up - June 3, am Camp Set- Up - June 4, pm Camp Take- Down - June 9, :00pm Registration Anyone interested in attending or volunteer for Kiawah Twin Rivers District Cub Scout Day Camp needs to submit a complete registration form via the BSA Coastal Carolina Council website or scout- day- camp/ Registration should start on or about February 17, We will announce when registration opens via the districts Facebook page and blast. Day camp is open to the first 100 Cub Scouts who register. Additional openings will be added, as volunteers are available to handle the load. This is an all- volunteer ran camp, so we need your help to make it happen! Confirmation Notices: Confirmation notices will be ed upon acceptance of completed registration packets. Den Walkers, Program Area Volunteers, Youth Volunteers will also receive a confirmation , with their assignments noted, and training date/certification reminders. Contact Information: Question regarding Kiawah Twin Rivers District Cub Scout Day Camp 2017 should be directed to: Jennifer Woody Camp Director Kiawah Twin Rivers District Cub Scout Day kiwahdistrictdaycamp@gmail.com (after 5pm please) Our Day Camp Facebook Page (This is a closed group, so you will have to ask permission to join and we ll add you in as soon as your Scout is registered) Search Star Scouts: The Cubs Awaken or visit Want to Volunteer in a Different Way? Many volunteer hours have been spent planning for a successful Day Camp. If you are able to assist in any way with brainstorming, planning, pre- assembling items or pre- camp services, please contact Jennifer Woody at kiawahdistrictdaycamp@gmail.com or We welcome your assistance!