4-8 June 2018 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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1 4-8 June 2018 Daily: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm This is an OUTDOOR Day Camp rain or shine event. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! This camp is an ALL-VOLUNTEER program and we need you in order to make it happen. *Discounts and free childcare (restroom trained) are available to camp volunteers. To register or volunteer online visit: Please contact us today to volunteer! cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com Brett Huffman, Camp Director cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com Russ Daniels, Program Director cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com The Palmetto District Cub Scout Day Camp is a Nationally Accredited Cub Scout Day camp operated by the Coastal Carolina Council.

2 Theme: is a sports theme that fits in this year with the Olympics. Scouts will engage with scouts from many packs and practice sportsmanship while enjoying sports based activities. Camp Dates: Monday, June 4 -- Friday, June 8, 2018 Camp Location: Elks Lodge #242, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Drive, Charleston, SC 29407

3 Camp Times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Check in 8:00-8:30 am 8:00-8:30 am 8:00-8:30 am 8:00-8:30 am 8:00-8:30 am Check out 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm 4:30-5:00 pm *All scouts must be picked up before 5pm daily! Check In -- 8:00am and 8:30am Opening Flag Ceremony begins promptly at 8:15 am 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 8 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. Final camper check--out on family afternoon will be at 5pm. Scouts MUST check out in which you will receive health forms provided to know that your camp experience is complete for Day Camp 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. Authorized persons on your child's list at the time of registration will be the only ones that can pick-up. Authorized list may be adjusted by the parent on the registration form with the Camp Director Cub Scout Program: Cub Scouts will explore sports 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! 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 have also completed a Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout registration prior to registering for Camp. Contact your local Pack or call Coastal Carolina Council Headquarters.

4 Tot Lot (Little Leaguers): 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. Girl s Dugout: This year we continue to offer an opportunity for older girls (who are not Cub Scouts) to participate more fully in our Camp activities. Girls in this Girl's Dugout will travel to the program stations, just as the Cub Scouts do. The Girls Dugout 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 Dugout. Girls must be at least 7 years of age to attend the Girl's Dugout. Younger siblings will be assigned to the Tot Lot referenced above. Fee Structure: Type Date Cost Eligible Early Registration Before 24 April 2018 $100 Current Registered Cub Scouts Tiger - AOL Regular Registration 25 April - 14 May 2018 $110 Current Registered Cub Scouts Tiger - AOL Late Registration 15 May-30 May 2018 $135 Current Registered Cub Scouts Tiger - AOL Note: 1 June 2018 all scouts move to the next rank e.g. Lion will be a Tiger by camp start. Volunteer Discount: Full week volunteers will receive a $10 discount to be applied to one (1) Scout in their family. You must volunteer all day for all five (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 Dugout) 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, 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 Dugout, and volunteer must bring their own lunch every day of camp.

5 What to Wear/Bring to Camp? Camp Uniform: 2018 Palmetto Day Camp ***Label all of your items so items stay and go home with you*** Shoes: All persons in camp (Cub Scouts, Visitors, Siblings, Youth Volunteers, and Adult Volunteers) must wear closed toe shoes to camp. Flip flops, sandals, crocs, or any show in which any part of the foot below the ankle can be seen 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. Shirt: Every Camp participant must wear the official Camp T shirt to camp every day; there will be NO exceptions the camp T-shirt must be worn at all times during camp.. 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; extra T-shirt is recommended for this age group to avoid daily laundry exercise as the Cub Scouts will be very active all day. 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. Wearing 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 Dugout will have session in the pool daily. Children in the Tot Lot will enjoy an age appropriate water play area/activity daily.

6 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). Drinks: 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: Not Available

7 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? Volunteers do not have to be the parent/guardian of a Cub Scout attending day camp. 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? 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 (cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com): BSA Youth Protection Safe Swim Defense Weather Hazards 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 (cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com) All Adult Volunteers are required to attend 8 hours 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 20, 12pm - 4pm Session 2: June 2, 9am - 5pm Session 3: June 3, 11am - 5pm What are the daily camp requirements for Adult Volunteers? Be on time! Avoid the traffic get to camp early, early is better. 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. All Adult Volunteers are required to bring lunch on the day(s) they attend camp. We also ask that all Volunteers assist in Camp Set-Up and/or Camp Takedown. Many hands make for light work in the construction and break down of camp. Camp Setup - June 2, am Camp Setup - June 3, am Camp Takedown - June 8, :00pm

8 Adult Volunteer Opportunities: 2018 Palmetto Day Camp Den Walkers and Girl s Dugout Leader (must be 21 or older): Den Walkers and the Girl's Dugout 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 Dugout 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 Dugout Leader will pick up their Den bag and schedule embarking to the Program Areas each morning. They will walk their Dens to the various Program Areas throughout the day 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 Dugout Leader must completed the following required training (available at my.scouting.org) and submit a copy of their certificate to the Camp Director (cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com): BSA Youth Protection Safe Swim Defense 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 setup 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 (restroom trained). They will enjoy their own water play area and mock camping rest area along with crafts and other fun activities. Tot Lot Leaders must complete the following required training (available at my.scouting.org) and submit a copy of their certificate to the Camp Director (cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com): BSA Youth Protection Safe Swim Defense Weather Hazards

9 Program Area Volunteers: Program areas include the following: Camp Medic (First Aid) Must be 25 yrs or older or 21 yrs w/ previous camp Shooting Sports - BB Guns Must be 18 yrs or older and certified Shooting Sports - Archery Must be 18 yrs or older and certified Check-In / Check-out S.T.E.M. Cooking Scoutcraft/Handicraft Hiking/Nature Field Games Pool Bowling 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 (e.g. 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. You will be notified of which station you are accepted for - again, on a first come first served basis. Camp Director reserves the right to move, remove, or reassign all camp volunteers.

10 Youth Volunteer Requirements: 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. All Youth Volunteers are required to bring lunch on the day(s) they attend camp. All Youth Volunteers are required to attend 4 hours 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 20, 12pm Session 2: June 2, 9am Session 3: June 3, 11am We also ask that all Volunteers assist in Camp Setup and/or Camp Takedown. Many hands make for light work in the construction and break down of camp. Camp Setup - June 2, am Camp Setup - June 3, am Camp Takedown - June 8, :00pm Registration: Anyone interested in attending or volunteer for Palmetto District Cub Scout Day Camp needs to submit a complete registration form via the BSA Coastal Carolina Council website or Contact Information: Questions regarding Palmetto District Cub Scout Day Camp 2017 should be directed to: Brett Huffman, Camp Director for Palmetto District Cub Scout Day Camp, cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com (after 5pm please) 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 CCC PD DC Sports-Scouting to the finish line or visit Want to Volunteer in a Different Way? Many volunteer hours are 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 Brett Huffman at cccpalmettodistrictdaycamp@gmail.com or (after 5pm please). We welcome your assistance!

11 Code of Conduct and Day Camp Rules for Cub Scouts The following rules apply to all Cub Scouts attending Day Camp. Parents will read this with scout and by registering for Day Camp have agreed to the below guidance for all Scouts attending Camp: Scouts will check in daily with their Den Leader upon arrival at Camp. The Buddy System is in effect at all times. Know where your Buddy is at all times. Scouts will not leave the Camp without Director s permission. This includes any time between opening ceremonies and Camp dismissal. Bring a note if you need to leave camp early. Individuals on the authorized pick up list are the only individuals allowed to pick the scout(s) identified. Scouts will ask for permission from their Den Leader before they leave their Den. Scouts will wear comfortable and durable closed-toe-shoes at all times. Scouts will wear their Camp T-shirt every day at Camp. Scouts will practice Leave No Trace by: 1) Planning ahead bringing lunch, hat, bug spray, and sunscreen each day 2) Stick to the area/trails Stay only in authorized areas with your Den 3) Leave what you find Do not destroy any trees, vegetation (plants) 4) Respect other campers, staff, and visitors Be polite and do not touch anyone else s things 5) Trash your trash Pick up after yourself and place trash in the trash cans. If no trash can is available, put your trash in your backpack or pocket until you find a trash can. Pick up any trash that you see by leaving it better than you found it. Scouts will be respectful towards adults, staff members, and visitors. Scouts will be respectful and mindful of the feelings, safety, and property of their fellow Scouts. Appropriate language will be used at all times. Running and throwing objects will only be permitted during appropriate supervised Day Camp activities. Make new friends and meet new scouts every day. Have FUN. Read and understand the BSA scouter code of conduct at the following link I have read and understand the Code of Conduct, and I understand that repeated violation of this Code will lead to a conference with the Camp Director, a note home, a phone call home, a possible short time-out from participation of camp activities, or possible dismissal from Day Camp. By registering for Coastal Carolina Council Palmetto District Day Camp the Code of Conduct and Day Camp Rules for Cub Scouts has been read by parent and scout, adherence is understood, and agreed upon at the time of registration.