Scouts Oath Camp 2014

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1 What is it? Scouts Oath Camp 2014 Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts Joint Adventure June 7-8 at Rockwood State Park, Morrison For the troops, it is an opportunity for your Boy Scouts/Crews to demonstrate leadership and training skills, and to reinforce interest in the younger Scouts through fellowship and bonding. For the Webelos, it is an opportunity for the boys to see what Boy Scouts/Venturing is all about, and to show how much fun it can be. They have the opportunity to complete the participation requirement for the Arrow of Light. And, this is an opportunity for the Webelos to see the Boy Scouts in action to keep them interested in the program at a point where interest in Scouting can wane. Who can attend? Any Boy Scout with their Troop, Webelos Scouts (Scouts finishing 3rd and 4th grade) with their parents & Den Leaders/Cubmasters and Venture Crew members with their Crew, may attend. We strongly recommend that the Pack and Troops work together to come to this event. Where and when is it? June 7 at 11:00, overnight, breaking camp ~10am Morrison-Rockwood State Park (Where West Side Cub Scout Day Camp is) Lake Road, Morrison, IL What does it cost? $10 per Webelos Scout (those finishing 3rd and 4th grade) $5 per Boy Scout if Camping Parents/Adults/Scouters/Staff - $5.00 if camping (includes patch and cracker barrel) Staff/Adults/"Scouters"/Boy Scouts/Crews NOT Camping - free Fee includes patch, program supplies and camping fees. ALL UNITS NEED TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR OWN LUNCH, DINNER, CRACKER BARREL, AND BREAKFAST. Registrations due by May 8th, 2014 (May Round Table) Forms will be ed/mailed soon and will also be available at April RoundTable. Events will include: Boy Scouts Skills Leave No Trace for the Cub Scout Level Some Activity Badges Campfire Preparation/Skits - Songs, etc. Cooking - demonstrating the different kinds of outdoor cooking

2 Scouts Oath Camp 2014: Let s Make it Happen! Troops, if your unit has a skill or program you would like to offer, please let me know! I am open to ideas for what to offer the units. We would like each Troop that is participating to offer at least 2 boys to help with the sessions, more if possible (all Boy Scouts attending should be prepared to help in some way). They will be leading sessions and helping the Webelos get from session to session, and helping out with other tasks throughout the campout. Ideally, where feasible, we would like the boys in the troops to lead the sessions. I can help coordinate what each troop is providing so they can prepare accordingly. We will be adding an additional session this year; pitching tents! Because of that, we would like participants to arrive no later than 11:30 that day so we can get everyone registered. We would like the Webelos boys to work with older boys on setting up the tents so the Webelos Scouts can feel some accomplishment on a job well done and get the day off to a good start. All participating units should come prepared with their own food for Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast the following day. I will be sending out more information and registration forms soon to all unit leaders s, or by snail mail for those with no listed address. Call Robert Fulton at with questions, comments, or if you d like to help. You can also request more information about Scouts Oath Camp 2014 by at: oathcamp2014@morrisonscouting.org

3 Scout s OATH Camp 2014 Checklist Select a coordinator for your pack, troop or crew. This person will be responsible for all information packets and must also attend the event or have a designated leader in their place. Youth Protection MUST have been taken by the adults in attendance. Announce the event to all Webelos Scout Dens as soon as possible. Get commitments from parents who will attend with their boys. An acceptable boy to adult ratio should be followed. For Boy Scouts, usual camporee or district event guidelines apply. Collect registration fees and medical forms for all boys and adults attending OATH Camp. One person from your unit will show the medical forms upon check in at the camp and will be responsible for them at all times during the event. Medical Forms part A and B are to be completed and brought to camp. (NOTE- FORMS CHANGED.) Complete one registration form per pack, troop or crew. Write ONE check per pack payable to Blackhawk Area Council. Bring to camp a separate roster for scouts, adults and staff, including youth staff. Mail completed registration form and approximate head count with a check to Rob postmarked no later than May 15, NO REFUNDS. If numbers increase upon check-in, be sure to bring check or cash for the additional payment. No participant, (INCLUDING ADULTS) will be allowed to attend without a medical form turned in at time of check in. It is REQUIRED that someone in attendance with the pack has attended BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) training. Two Deep Leadership policies will be followed. EACH unit, whether pack, troop or crew, must have in attendance at least TWO adults that have taken Youth Protection in the last two years. Units will be supplying their own meals, please plan accordingly. Above Ground Fires Only! Please bring a fire bowl or be prepared to share the grills and fire pits at the camp sites. Once unit registration is in, a packet will be mailed or ed to the coordinator detailing what to bring, what to expect, etc., especially for the packs. Saturday Cracker Barrel after the campfire is for all in attendance, please bring food to share. For more information, contact: Overall and for Cub Scouts: Rob Fulton (815) or oathcamp2014@morrisonscouting.org

4 OATH CAMP 2014 REGISTRATION FORM At Morrison Rockwood State Park Cost: $10 per Webelos Scout (finishing 3rd and 4th grade) $5 per Boy Scout/Venture Crew member if camping Parents/Adults/Scouters/Staff - $5.00 if camping (includes patch and cracker barrel) Staff that is NOT Camping - free Fee includes patch, program supplies and camping fees. Registrations postmarked by May 15th or brought to May Roundtable Please send in only one registration form (and one check) per Unit (pack, troop or crew). See bottom of page for full registration requirements. Make checks payable to Blackhawk Area Council. Mail to: Scouts Oath Camp 2014 Robert Fulton 503 West Lincolnway Morrison, IL REMINDER: An acceptable boy to adult ratio is 2 scouts per 1 adult (for packs). PACK, TROOP OR CREW NUMBER: # of Webelos Scouts Participating x $10.00 = # of Boy Scouts Camping x $5.00 = # of Scouters/Staff/Adults x $5.00 = # of Adults not camping x $0.00 = 0.00 Amount Enclosed for # of participants Our Pack needs assistance with camping. Please call our coordinator. (Try contacting the local troop) CONTACT PERSONS: (two names are needed) 1) Name: Address: Phone #: 2) Name: Address: Phone #: To register for OATH CAMP 2013, mail this form to Rob Fulton with the following: 1 Check made Payable to Blackhawk Area Council and This registration form. The Unit signup forms collected from your Scouts, or a cumulative list of Scouts and adults for your unit DO NOT MAIL THE MEDICAL FORMS :BRING MEDICAL FORMS for EACH PERSON ON SITE WITH YOU TO THE CAMP.

5 Unit OATH Camp signup form: Oath Camp will be June 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Morrison Rockwood State Park. If your Scout will be attending this event, please fill out this form and return it to your unit leaders. I have a current BSA Medical Form filled out with my unit, or will be turning one in before the event. I understand that my Scout cannot participate in the event if the form is not completed. My Scout(s): And Adult(s) will be attending OATH Camp Please include a check made out to your local unit for: $10 per Webelos Scout and $5 per Boy Scout or Adult/Staff/Leader (that will be camping). For families with Webelos and Boy Scouts, use a separate form for each unit and provide a second check. UNITS: Please enclose these forms with your registration, or make a cumulative list of boys and adults who have registered on another paper. Unit OATH Camp signup form: Oath Camp will be June 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Morrison Rockwood State Park. If your Scout will be attending this event, please fill out this form and return it to your unit leaders. I have a current BSA Medical Form filled out with my unit, or will be turning one in before the event. I understand that my Scout cannot participate in the event if the form is not completed. My Scout(s): And Adult(s) will be attending OATH Camp Please include a check made out to your local unit for: $10 per Webelos Scout and $5 per Boy Scout or Adult/Staff/Leader (that will be camping). For families with Webelos and Boy Scouts, use a separate form for each unit and provide a second check. UNITS: Please enclose these forms with your registration, or make a cumulative list of boys and adults who have registered on another paper.