Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation

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1 Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation Forty-Six Years of Scouting Leader GUIDE 2011 Edition XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Coronado Area Council, BSA 644 S. Ohio Street, PO Box 912 Salina, KS toll free Page 1

2 Cover Page 1 Index 2 Letter-Camp Director BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP Activities-Camp / Troop 16 Index Continued Adult Leadership 14 Merit Badge Info 21-to 26 Advancement Packets 9 Order of the Arrow 16 Alcohol 14 Patrol Organization 13 Baden-Powell Award 32 Pets 12 Bear Claw Outpost 33 Pre-Camp Checklist Block Schedule 20 Pre-Camp Meetings 7 BSA Lifeguard Counselor 17 Provisional Troops 15 Camp Departures 13 Refunds / Registration Fee 7 Camp Emergency Procedures 31 Religious Services 12 Camp Hansen Medal 16 Registration Fees/Adult Cmsr. 5 Campsite Inspections 13 Registration Fees 6 Camp Housing 12 Registration Fees / Late 6 Camp Mail 13 Registration Deadline 6 Camp Safety Procedures 30 Registration Requirements 5 Campsites 9 Tents/Rentals 8 Camp Visitors/Family Camping 9-15 Trail to Eagle (1 st year Program) 18 Council Camperships 8 Troop Equipment 17 Check-In Procedures Upcoming Events 39 Commissioner Service 14 Vehicles & Trailers 7 C.O.P.E Verification of No Shows 4 Counselor-in-Training 27 What s New Daily Schedule White Buffalo 16 Equipment Checkout 17 Wildlife Encounters 15 Evening Program 19 Youth Protection 6-15 Family Camping 9 Flag Ceremonies 12 Firearms, Archery, Ammo 14 Gateways 33 Golden Eagle I d Like to Volunteer 38 Important Info-Camp Hansen Insurance-Accident 6 Liquid Propane Fuel 13 Local Tour Permit 6 Mail Camp 11 Map GPS 11 Meals-Visitors 12 Medical Requirements & Policy Page 2

3 Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation Celebrating 46 years of Scouting Dear Scoutmasters and troop leaders: Scouting is a series of building blocks that enables a Scout to accomplish one skill at a time, constantly building his confidence in his abilities until his character is structured. Scouting is also a series of pride circles for you as you observe with joy a Scout s accomplishments while under your guidance. Lord Baden-Powell stated that the true measure of the success of a summer camp program is whether it enables a Troop to stand on its own using boy leadership. Camp activities such as merit badge classes, vesper services, hiking trails and campfires are only resources in pursuit of Scouting s real aims: Character Development, Physical Fitness, and Citizenship. These three aims are the basis of Scouting s mission, and our objective at Camp Hansen is to do everything we can to help make your Troop even stronger as a result of our 2011 Coronado Area Council Boy Scout Resident Camp Program. We welcome you to camp and look forward to sharing the Summer Camp experience with you and your Scouts. Sincerely, Camp Director & Your Camp Hansen Staff Coronado Area Council, B.S.A. Scouting is three-quarters -outing Lord Baden-Powell, 1907 Page 3

4 What s NEW in 2011 at Camp Hansen Unit Pre Registration: Units that registered at the 2010 Boy Scout Resident Camp and paid the $170 (Two Leaders fee) will not be charged any leader increase (2011) on these two leaders. Leaders & Scouts Registration Information: Units need to use the registration roster for registering their units. It is the unit s responsibility to list all camperships, popcorn scholarships, adult leader discounts on the registration form to receive credit. The (5) copies of Unit Troop Rosters are still needed. Odd Year Merit Badges will rotate in for 2011: Citizenship in the World Fish & Wildlife Management Reptile & Amphibian Study Weather Even Year Merit Badges will rotate out for 2011: Citizenship in the Nation Golf Mammal Study Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badges: Photography merit badge and Architecture merit badge will be offered if we have volunteers available to fill these counseling roles. (We will announce times at the First Leaders meeting at camp). Leaders Guide: Two hard copies of the Leaders Guide will be provided to each troop. If a Troop wants extra copies they can be obtained at the Scout Office for $5.00 per copy. Tent Rental: Tent Rental fees are payable only at camp due to availability. The tent rental fee is $10.00 per tent. Page 4

5 Registration Requirements Boy Scout Resident Camp 2011 All Registration Requirements must be met in their entirety. These requirements are: 1. Registration Fees / Scouts & Adults 2. Troop Registration Roster / Scouts Name & Adults Name / Camperships / Popcorn Scholarships / Adult Leader Discounts If these registration requirements are NOT in the Scout Service Center postmarked by Friday, April 29, 2011, Late Fees Will Apply. Units will be assessed any registration fee(s) and payable at camp. The 2011 Late Fee is $15.00 per Scout and Adult. Registration fees received after Friday, April 29, 2011 will be considered A Late Registration and processed May 2, Registration Fees / in by Friday, April 29, 2011 Scouts - $ Adults - $ Boy Scout Resident Camp Check In / Headquarters Building 1. Registration Roster - 1 copy 2. Troop Rosters - 5 copies 3. Tour Permit 4. Youth Leaving Camp Early Form(s) 5. Accident Insurance (Out of Council Troops) 6. Tent Rental Payment 7. Recommendation Bring 3 Troop Checks 8. Leaders Headquarters Adult Camp Commissioner Registration Adult Camp Commissioners: All Adult Camp Commissioners are required to pay the Adult Leader Fee. The only exception is: The Camp Director sends a contract to the Adult Leader that states the Adult Leader is EXEMPT from paying the Adult Leader Fee. The Adult Leader must have the contract completed and confirmation from the Camp Director to present to the Scout Service Center upon registering their unit to be exempt from registration payment. If any Adult Leader fails to pay their fee upon the April 29 th deadline, they will be charged/assessed the Late Fee. This includes any Adult Leader waiting for a reply or contract from the Camp Director. Page 5

6 Registration Fees Refunds Troop Registration Roster / Requirements / Registration Scout s Name / All Scouts / Camperships / Popcorn Scholarships Adult Leader s Name // Adult Leader Discounts It is the unit s responsibility to list all scholarships, camperships, and leader discounts on their roster. All scholarships, camperships, and leader discounts will be checked prior to units attending camp. Scholarships, camperships, or leader discounts will not be deducted if Units fail to list on their roster. NOTE: Each unit WILL BE charged for TWO (2) leaders. This meets the BSA Standard for units providing TWO (2) Deep Leadership. Local Tour Permit: Is required to attend Boy Scout Resident Camp. This lets the Camp Director know that you have the troop committee and local council approval to travel and conduct an overnight campout. A copy of a Local Tour Permit is in the Leader Form Guide. Accident Insurance: All campers must have accident insurance while attending Boy Scout Resident Camp. Registered youth scouts and adult leaders in the Coronado Area Council are covered under a 2011 policy taken out by the Coronado Area Council. Out of council troops must provide proof of accident insurance upon registration (contact your local council for unit policy information or to see if your local council carries accident insurance on its registered member). Youth Protection: Since Youth Protection is a unit re-charter requirement, Boy Scout Resident Camp is not requiring units to provide proof of certification. Youth Protection certification is the total responsibility of the unit. BSA Medical Form: Scouts and leaders MUST use the BSA Medical Forms provided in the Leaders Form Guide or on-line: A parent/guardian/and physician MUST sign them. The physician s signature also applies to a leader in camp over 72 consecutive hours, and any one wanting to participate in aquatic, COPE, or climbing activities. BSA Medical Forms are in the Leaders Form Book. Page 6

7 Registrations-Fees-Refunds: Registration Fees / Late Registration Fees / Registration Deadline Dates: Troop Reservation Fee: $170 non-refundable fee, if the troop fails to attend camp. This fee will be applied toward your troop s overall camping fees. Troop Registration Fees: Scouts: in by April 29, $ After April 29, $ Leaders: in by April 29, - $85.00 After April 29, $ Late Registration Fees will be strictly ENFORCED: Registration fees received after Friday, April 29, 2011 will be considered A Late Registration and processed after May 2, Check-Out Time on Saturday: All units will be checked out and departed from camp by: 10:30am on Saturday Verification of No Shows : As part of youth protection procedures, leaders will be asked to reconcile the troop camp roster at check-in and let the Camp Director know why a scout is not in camp. Pre-Camp Leader Meetings: February District Roundtables will be the first pre-camp meeting (previously called Camp Chats). April District Roundtables will be the final pre-camp meeting. Troop leaders are encouraged to attend these pre-camp meetings. All guide books will be available at the February District Roundtables and online at Refunds: The Refund Request Form must be used and this written request must be submitted to the Council office not later than 30 days following a unit s camp session. This request must state why a scout could not attend. The Refund Request Form must be filled out in its entirety and must be signed by the scoutmaster and, in some cases, by a physician. Normal circumstances considered are illness, death in the family, or moves from the council territory make it impractical for the scout to attend Camp Hansen. Fifty ($50) dollars of a scout s fee is non-refundable. The balance of the fee will be refunded to the unit. Fees are not refundable for homesickness, or a scout s choice to attend a sports activity, etc. If a scout or leader becomes ill while attending camp and is sent home by the Camp Medical Staff, they are eligible for a pro-rated refund (by day) of the balance of the fee. If a camper leaves without being sent home by the Camp Medical Staff, there is NO Refund. Reminder!! Requests can be made directly to the Coronado Area Council, but not later than 30 days following their session. All refunds will be issued by August 31, Troop Reservation Fee: The 2010/2011 Reservation Fee of $170 is a non-refundable fee if the troop fails to attend camp. Page 7

8 Council Camperships: It s important that all scouts have an opportunity to attend Resident Camp with their unit. Each troop committee has a responsibility to make opportunities available to scouts so that they can earn money to be applied toward their Resident Camp fee. An excellent opportunity for the unit to raise funds that may be put aside for camp fees is the fall popcorn sale. When a family s finances and troop earning opportunities cannot provide sufficient funds to cover the fee, the Coronado Area Council makes camperships available to help these scouts attend Camp Hansen. Troop committee s nominate scouts for the financial assistance by submitting a Nomination for Camperships form (see Leaders Form Guide) to be received by the Council Service Center not later than Thursday, March 24, Nominations received after Thursday, March 24, 2011 either will not be considered or considered as remaining funds allow. Please make it a point to know your fifth grade Webelos early and make parents aware of applying for camperships. The Campership Form needs to be filled out in its entirety to be considered for funds. The Scout Office will notify nominees and Scoutmasters Saturday, April 9, ALL INFORMATION WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE Tent Rental Form: Approximately 100 tents are available on first come, first serve basis. Mail the tent rental form (see Leaders Form Guide) to the Camp Ranger. The rental fee is $10 per tent. IMPORTANT: Tent fees are payable only at camp because of availability. Page 8

9 NOTE: There are no provisions for family camping at Camp Hansen. No family members or guests can stay overnight unless they are registered Boy Scouts or Adult Leaders and serving as adult leader for your troop. There are no public campgrounds nearby. Phillipsburg is about 20 miles to the northwest and has motels. There is a campground / RV park in Kirwin (for reservations contact Dan at ). Campsites: The Coronado Area Council reserves the right to combine two or more troops to meet the optimum number of scouts for that campsite capacity. The Camp Staff is unable to provide two deep leadership. This includes Golden Eagle Ceremonies. You are responsible for the two deep leadership for your boys in your campsite. Advancement Packets: Troop checkout packets containing merit badge cards, certificates, awards, etc. will be available Friday after the campfire. Leaders should review their troop packet to resolve issues before leaving camp. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES All persons attending camp must use the BSA Medical Form provided Scoutmasters and signed by an appropriate licensed medical practitioner. It is recommended that the troop leader collect medical forms before arriving at camp and check to see that they are properly filled out with signatures and discuss with the parent/guardian any medical concerns. It is also recommended that the parent/guardian make a copy to keep at home. All medical forms, youth and adult, will be retained on file in the Health Lodge. Medical forms are available at no cost at the Scout Service Center and are online. The Health Officer will check to see that medical forms are current and signed when the troop signs into camp. The Health Officer will issue buddy tags for swimming to those campers with properly signed health forms. The Health Officer will also check COPE and Climbing/Rappelling class rosters and approved participants. Scout and adults staying in camp more than 72 consecutive hours, (parts A, B, and C need to be completed), are required to have had a medical examination within the last 12 months. Scout and adults staying in camp for less than 72 hours, Parts A and C are to be completed. The Health and Medical Form must be on file with the Health Officer. Scouts and leaders with RISK FACTORS may not be issued a buddy tag for aquatics or allowed to participate in COPE/Climbing activities. Soon after arrival in camp, each camper will receive a medical screening. Any scout or leader currently under a doctor s care is required to notify the Health Officer regarding the ailment and should provide a written course of treatment by the physician. All prescribed medications will be turned over to the Health Officer who will provide locked storage and refrigeration if necessary (inhalers, bee sting kits and nitro tablets will be an exception). Mandatory Standard 20 Page 9

10 Prescription drugs must be in the original bottle that lists the medication, doctor s orders, dosage, and doctor s name. If the parent wants to put medication in a daily dispenser, the parent must still have the scout bring the original bottle that lists the dosage and doctor s name with at least one pill still in the bottle for the Camp Health Officer to use as a reference. Health Lodge and Emergencies: We maintain a Health Lodge at camp, staffed full time by a certified first aid provider. It is the Health Officer s responsibility to determine if an injury is more serious than normal first aid and requires medical attention. Special arrangements have been made with the Phillips County Hospital to treat any such injuries or illness. The camp reserves the right to send a scout/leader to a hospital for diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Whenever possible, a reasonable effort will be made to notify a parent or guardian before such action is taken. Scouts Taking Medication: The Health Officer will notify leaders of scouts in their troops taking medications. It is the responsibility of the troop leader to see that the scout takes the medication at the Health Lodge Health and Medical Record Form: The new Health and Medical form can be found in the Leaders Form Guide. This will be the only recognized Health and Medical Form recognized by the Health Officer at Camp Hansen. This form is to be filled out in its entirety and signed by the Scoutmaster, parents/legal guardian, and physician. Health and Medical Forms / Requirements: The new Health and Medical Form is for scouts and all adults. An instructional page accompanies the new form. This form will be used for all physicals scheduled in 2011 and thereafter. NOTE: School physicals and/or school physical forms are not acceptable Boy Scout Resident Camp physicals (form). PLEASE, do not attach a school physical (form) to the 2011 Health and Medical Record Form. Page 10

11 Camp Hansen is located about three miles GPS Coordinates South of Kirwin, Kansas / Take the paved N ft. road South out of town W ft. Kirwin, KS is on Hwy 9, and is about 20 miles Southeast of Phillipsburg, KS. Camp Hansen is about 65 miles North of Hays, KS. Page 11

12 Important Information / Camp Hansen Equipment on site: A minimum number of basic tools and equipment will be available for your use at camp. We recommend you bring additional camp items (i.e. axe, rake, rope) to supplement what is available at camp. Troops using camp equipment are responsible for its proper use and care. Meals: Meals will be served family style, except Friday s family dinner. Your Troop will be required to assign one scout per your assigned table(s) and one adult leader to help supervise each meal to assist with the set-up, takedown, and cleaning of the Dining Hall. Specific Dining Hall Procedures will be made available at check-in. Breakfast $3.00 Lunch.$4.00 Dinner $5.00 (under three years of age free) Religious Services: Vespers are planned and conducted in the Chapel during the week; and will be conducted by the Camp Staff, Leaders, and Scouts. Time of chapel services will be announced at the first Scoutmaster s meeting. If you have a member of your troop who would like to participate in assisting with Vespers Service, please notify the Program Director. Camp Housing: Camp Hansen has available for rent two-man tents without floors for $10.00 per week on a first come, first serve basis. The camp will rent one tent per two scouts, and one tent per two leaders. The Camp Director will allow units to rent extra tents if supply allows. Use the tent rental form to reserve and pay for your tents. Tent rental fees are payable only at camp because of availability. Campsites include a flagpole, washstand, latrine, and picnic tables. The BSA standard for sleeping is thirty square feet per camper in each tent. Troops wishing to bring their own tents are encouraged to do so as long as it meets BSA standards for size and safety. Leaders, male or female, camp with their units only in the assigned campsites areas. The shower/restroom facilities are available for male and female leaders. No facilities are available for personal camper type vehicles. Camping in vehicles in the parking area is prohibited. Flag Ceremonies: Each troop is asked to bring their American and Unit Flag to camp so that they can conduct their own campsite flag raising ceremony. Each campsite has a flagpole or you may assemble your own. Camp wide flag ceremonies will be done daily with Trail to Eagle Program Scouts. Pets: No pets belonging to campers, visitors, or staff are permitted in camp. This includes family night. Please inform parents to leave all pets at home. Page 12

13 Important Information / Camp Hansen Departure from Camp: Scouts and leaders must notify the Camp Director if they are going to check out of camp. Any scout that needs to leave camp during the week must have the Youth Leaving Camp Early form filled out and signed by the parent(s) and/or guardian, and the Scoutmaster and Camp Director prior to leaving camp. The scout s leader is considered the guardian of a youth with the responsibility of knowing who the youth can leave camp with. Leaders may use the camp phone to call a scout s parents. Liquid Propane/Fueled Lanterns and Stoves: We follow the BSA policy for handling this equipment and fuels. The Camp provides a storage facility for extra liquid fuels and gases to adhere to those policies. Check the Guide to Safe Scouting for BSA policies. This will take you to the BSA site map; click on Guide to Safe Scouting. Camp Mail: A mailbox for outgoing mail is located in the Trading Post. Normally mail is delivered and retrieved daily from the Post Office in Kirwin, Kansas. Stamps and writing materials are available from the Trading Post. The mailing address for Camp Hansen is: Scout s Name Troop Number Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation P.O. Box 122 Kirwin, Kansas Campsite Inspections: Each campsite should be inspected daily by the troop s own leadership. Adult leaders will be asked and encouraged to conduct campsite inspections at least twice during the week using the form that will be provided at camp. Winning campsites will receive special recognition at the Friday campfire. Patrol Organizations: Resident Camp is the highlight of the Scouting Year. It is vitally important that all members of the troop are encouraged to attend camp. A special effort should be made to encourage key boy leaders to attend. Summer Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Senior Patrol Leader and his Patrol Leaders Council to function 24 hours a day. Keep natural patrols together as much as possible at camp and use your regular patrol organization ( Boy Leadership ). When Boy Leadership develops in your troop, your job becomes easier and camp much more enjoyable for all. Page 13

14 Important Information / Camp Hansen Adult Leadership: It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that one adult alone may never lead outings. There must be a minimum of two adult leaders with each unit attending camp. The unit leader or anyone serving as a unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. The second adult may be a registered adult scout leader 18 years of age or older, and/or a parent of a participating youth member. It is the responsibility of the Chartered Organization and Unit Committee to ensure that two deep adult leadership is provided on all unit activities. Leaders may rotate in and out of camp as long as the two deep leadership requirement is met 24 hours a day during the Troop s entire stay in camp. Having at least one registered leader spend the entire week at camp is desirable because it provides continuity for the scouts. Commissioner Service: The Camp Commissioner s role is similar to that of the Unit Commissioner back home. He will not take over for you. He will make himself available to assist and support you in every way. Along with your Troop Guide he will assist in making your camping experience at Camp Hansen a successful one by ensuring that you are fully aware of what programs and training are available to you and your scouts. Commissioners (and Troop Guides) will also help resolve issues or answer questions that may arise throughout the week. Remember, however, that with good advance planning you are in the best position to ensure that your troop is prepared for a successful camp experience. Fireworks, Firearms, Archery Equipment, Ammo, & Bicycles: Privately owned firearms, archery equipment, ammunition and explosives (including fireworks) of any type are strictly prohibited in camp. Any firearms, etc. needed are supplied by the camp. Bicycles are prohibited. Alcoholic Beverages: Possession of alcoholic beverages in camp by anyone is strictly prohibited. Violators of this directive will be asked to leave camp immediately. If the violator is a scout, their Scoutmaster and parent/guardian will be contacted to arrange for transportation home. If it is a leader, their Charter Partner Organization will be notified. Vehicles and Trailers: Only leaders should bring vehicles to camp. Scouts should be strongly discouraged from driving to camp. One vehicle at a time may be driven to the troop s campsite to be unloaded, then returned to camp parking lot where it must remain during your troop s stay in camp. Exceptions will be made by the Camp Director only, and will normally only be granted for those leaders and scouts who must rely on vehicles to get around camp. Troop trailers may be unloaded in your campsite, but then returned to the parking lot. If a camper needs a vehicle to get around camp, a doctor s written explanation or a state issued handicap vehicle tag is needed. A leader/scout that has a disability and has a golf cart must first get permission from the Camp Director to bring it to camp. If the Camp Director allows the individual to bring a golf cart, there is a driving policy that includes staying on camp roads. Page 14

15 Important Information / Camp Hansen Camp Visitors: Visitors to Camp Hansen are welcome. However, it is important to reiterate that Camp Hansen is not a family camp, nor are there facilities for family camping. Families and visitors who are not registered Boy Scouts or registered Scouters or a part of your troop leadership will not be allowed to remain in your campsite-this includes Friday night. Please take this prohibition into consideration to avoid hardships when asking parents and others to visit you and our camp. There are no camping accommodations nearby but motels are available in Phillipsburg. There is a RV/Campground in Kirwin for reservations call Dan at Please inform your visitors to stop by the Headquarters building and check-in upon their arrival. Also, they are welcome to eat in the Dining Hall and may purchase meal tickets at the trading post at the following rates: Breakfast $3.00 Lunch...$4.00 Dinner.$5.00 (under 3 free) Youth Protection/Hazing: The BSA s Guide to Safe Scouting has a lot of information on Youth Protection. All members of the Boy Scouts of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Law. Physical violence, hazing, bullying, theft, verbal insults, drugs and alcohol have no place in the Scouting program and may result in the revocation of a Scout s membership in the unit. Please share your troop s stance on hazing with your scouts, particularly your older scouts. Just because an older scout was sent out looking for a smoke shifter does not mean this practice should be continued. The Camp Staff has received Youth Protection training and is required to report any inappropriate behavior by youth or leaders to the Camp Director. You can down load a current copy of the Guide to Safe Scouting on the internet at the council website Provisional Troop: Often a scout is unable to attend camp with his troop for a variety of reasons or his troop is not attending or the scout wishes to attend for a second week. In this case, scouts may attend camp with another troop or with the Council s Provisional Troop. Please call the council Service Center and we will contact leaders of troops already signed up for camp, so every scout that wishes can attend any of the three weeks. Although you can attend any week the Council s Provisional Troop week will be June 19-25, Dangerous Encounters with Wildlife: National BSA standards require each camp to work with local wildlife officials to develop and implement a plan to inform campers on precautions to take when wildlife is encountered. This will be discussed at the Leaders Meeting. Low/High COPE: Scouts must be a minimum 13 years of age and have a completed BSA Health and Medical form on file. These activities will be offered to your older scouts. Page 15

16 Camp Hansen / Activities Open (free) time for swimming, canoeing, rowing, shooting sports, mountain bikes and many other activities (volleyball, horseshoes, Frisbee golf and hikes) will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at designated times. This is also an excellent time for scouts to practice their skills for merit badges. Camp-Wide Campfires: There will be a camp-wide opening campfire on Sunday evening and a camp-wide closing campfire on Friday evening. Working with the camp staff, the Friday campfire will be planned and run by the Senior Patrol Leaders. There will be a Senior Patrol Leaders meeting during the week where the closing campfire will be planned and organized. Golden Eagle: Golden Eagle will have a camp wide campfire on Wednesday. This campfire is the Golden Eagle Tapping Ceremony to select candidates. The Thursday evening induction/promotion ceremony is for members only. Thursday morning will be available for new Brave candidate s service projects and practice/instruction for members. The Golden Eagle Leaders Guide will be available to members on line. Order of the Arrow: Arrowmen are asked to wear sashes on Monday and to the Golden Eagle tap out ceremony on Wednesday evening. The Kidi Kidish Lodge WWW 434 can also conduct unit elections for new Ordeal Candidates in your troop. If requested, a Brotherhood workshop would be held Monday evening, and the Brotherhood ceremony would be held Tuesday evening. Brotherhood and Vigil members are encouraged to attend the ceremony. Camp Hansen Medal / 5 th Year: The Camp Hansen 5 th Year Medal will be offered to 5 th year camper/scouts attending camp this year. This medal is recognition of our camper/scouts and will be presented at the Friday evening campfire. Mile Swim: Time is 6:00am daily and daily practice is required. The mile swim participants will be announced at the Friday evening campfire. White Buffalo We have a program that was developed at Camp Hansen to help develop Scouting skills both from the past and present. This program consists of around 50 skills that are designed to be fun and help a Scout develop new skills. All of the material for this program is supplied at camp and as a Scout gets the skills checked off he can earn different patches for the amount of skills he has accomplished. This program is designed mainly for older Scouts who would like to be working on something instead of having too much free time. For more information be sure to ask when arriving at Camp. Page 16

17 Important Information / Camp Hansen BSA Lifeguard Counselor: BSA Lifeguard Counselor training will be offered each session. Leaders who complete BSA Lifeguard Counselor can return to their troop/district and instruct BSA Lifeguard to youth and leaders. (Note: Have CPR certification done prior to camp. This program takes about 30 hours make sure your troop has enough leadership. Information for Parents: The Scout/Youth Guide was created specifically for parents. This guide is located on the council website at What Your Troop Should Bring: Although there are a limited number of tools and other equipment for your use, we recommend that each troop bring its own equipment to camp to supplement the limited equipment available. The following is a recommended list of equipment a troop should bring to camp: Hammer and shovel, wood tools (axes, bow saws, etc) American Flag, Troop Flag, Patrol Flags Insect (mosquito) repellent for scouts not having their own Boy Scout Handbooks and Field Books Current Merit Badge Pamphlets and Troop Library Troop records and Golden Eagle nominations Troop first aid kit include sunscreen and after-burn lotion, i.e. aloe Garden hose (minimum 50 ) & sprinkler to help keep dust down Map & Compass / Glow in the dark Frisbees Ice chest (ice is normally available for sale) water cooler Troop/Patrol cook kits to have the option of cooking out using food from the camp menu Troops may purchase fruit cobbler ingredients to make an evening cobbler(s) Lawn chairs, dining fly(s) with poles & rope, rain/sun tarp Wind up alarm clock Rope for axe yard, cloth line, etc. Large trash bags, large ground cloths for potential Golden Eagle candidates Equipment Checkout & Responsibility: Equipment can be checked out through the Trading Post. Each scout and troop is responsible for taking care of camp equipment. In the event of loss or damage to camp equipment, the troop of the individual responsible for the loss or damage should be prepared to pay the following rates prior to camp checkout. Damage/Replacement cost of tents Rips and tears per inch.$10.00 Writings on canvas per panel..$ Tent replacement..$ Discharge of fire extinguishers $75.00 Other items will be determined at camp The cost of lost equipment will be based on the actual replacement cost of the item. Page 17

18 Merit Badge Information Trail to Eagle Registration: Trail to Eagle registration will be held at the Chapel on Sunday evening. Trail to Eagle Program: Classes will meet almost all Tenderfoot to First Class requirements and will be offered as part of the Trail to Eagle Program. This program is scheduled so a first year Scout can earn one to three extra merit badges. First year merit badges are offered after the Trail to Eagle program in the morning and afternoon sessions. Scoutcraft skills are offered in the morning and aquatic and first aid skills in the afternoon. Merit Badge Program Schedule & Prerequisites: The schedule of merit badges offered during the camp and the prerequisites Scouts need to do prior to camp will be available at the February Roundtables. This information may be available on line. Merit badge lesson worksheets can be downloaded from ( These worksheets follow the requirements as outlined in the 2011 Boy Scout Requirement booklet on sale at the Service Center Scout Shop. Troops should purchase these booklets annually. Some merit badges take more time (and academic work) than others, and some badges are difficult to earn for younger Scouts. Scouts should be aware of merit badge requirements before they re allowed to register Sunday night and have read the merit badge pamphlets. Because there are a minimum number of merit badge pamphlets available at the camp trading post, Scouts should bring their merit badge pamphlets with them. Class Participation Size: To ensure quality instruction, merit badge and other program sessions will have a maximum participation size. A merit badge class with 30 Scouts doesn t help your Scouts or our Staff. Scouts will register for merit badges at camp on Sunday evening with the older Scouts registering first. There is no limit on Trail to Eagle classes. Block Style Program There is a two-hour block of time each morning and afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The times are 8:30 10:30 and 2:00 4:00. Four two-hour blocks of time are offered. Some merit badges will take one block of time, some will only take one-half block of time and merit badges like Communications/Journalism will take two blocks of time. The advantage of this program is less moving around camp between merit badges and more instruction time. A Scout will be in a merit badge class twice with the block schedule instead of five times on the hourly schedule. Thursday becomes an open day in the morning (except for Trail to Eagle) and allows time for Golden Eagle instruction/practice, time to bring in outside programs, out of camp field trips, or time for Scouts to continue to work on merit badges since all program areas are still open. Page 18

19 Typical Daily Schedule: 2011 BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP 700am Reveille 710am Waiter Call 7:30am Breakfast 8:30 to 10:30am Block program for merit badges and Trail to Eagle (some merit badges will require two-two hour blocks and some merit badges will require only one) 10:30am Scoutmaster / Leader meeting 10:40am An hour each day for merit badges offered throughout the week or on the ranges for extra shooting time 11:45am Waiter Call 12:00 / Noon Lunch 1:00pm Rest period or Golden Eagle program time 2:00 to 4:00pm Block program for merit badges and Trail to Eagle (some merit badges will require two-two hour blocks and some merit badges will require only one) 4:00 to 5:00pm An hour each day for merit badges offered throughout the week or on the ranges for extra shooting time, open pool, waterfront time, and open climbing. 4:00 to 5:00pm Open swim 5:00pm Leaders swim 5:40pm Waiter Call 5:45pm Assembly/Flag Retreat 6:00pm Dinner 7:30pm Evening Program 10:30pm Light out Evening Program: Sunday Merit badge/program sign up older scouts are allowed to sign up first, vespers service & opening campfire Monday Troops will be in campsites / Scoutmasters may utilize this opportunity to prepare campsites & scouts for the week s activities Tuesday Camp activities for troops / rifle, archery, pool, climbing, program areas, special programs Wednesday Camp activities for troops / selected activities early evening followed by Golden Eagle tapping ceremony Thursday Selected activities early/late evening and Golden Eagle induction ceremony There will be a five-mile hike for 1 st year campers (Trail to Eagle program) and other programs for scouts not participating in Golden Eagle ceremonies Friday Closing campfire Page 19

20 BLOCK SCHEDULE FOR MERIT BADGES & PROGRAMS Scout s Name Campsite Troop # Scoutmaster / Campmaster Signature Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:40 AM 11:40 AM 12:00 Noon 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Block A Block B Block A Open Block B Open Open Open Open Open Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch CPR Block C Block D Block C Open Block D Open Open Open Open Open Block Style Schedule The block style schedule is illustrated above. This schedule eliminates the hourly running about camp to attend classes. Four blocks are offered: A block Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 10:30 a.m. B block Tuesday & Friday, 8:30 10:30 a.m. C block Monday & Wednesday, 2:00 4:00 p.m. D block Tuesday & Friday, 2:00 4:00 p.m. 10:40 11:40 a.m. and 4:00 5:00 p.m. are open each day for additional merit badges in most program areas. Rifle and archery ranges will be open for merit badge students to continue to qualify targets or for other campers to attend open shooting. The pool will be open for swimming at 4:00 p.m. Scoutmaster / Campmaster Signature Page 20

21 6:00 am 5:00 pm Daily BSA Lifeguard BSA Lifeguard Counselor Daily Daily Daily Daily 6:00 am 8:30 10:30 am 8:30 11:30 am 2:00 4:00 pm Mile Swim Trail to Eagle Scoutcraft C.O.P.E. Monday 11:00 am Trail to Eagle Pool & First Aid Daily (Except Thursday) Daily (Except Thursday) Daily (Except Thursday) 8:30 10:30 am 10:30 11:30 am 2:00 4:00 pm 4:00 5:00 pm Communications & Archery / $ Climbing Basketry / $ Journalism Art / $ Communications & Computers Journalism Basketry / $ First Aid Canoeing Computers First Aid Fishing Leatherwork Swimming Weather Open Events (Daily) Open Events (Daily) Open Events (Daily) 10:30 11:30 am 4:00 5:00 pm Evening Events/Tues/Wed/Thurs Open Shooting / Rifle Open Boating BSA Snorkeling T-W only Open Climb Open Boating Open Swimming Open Climbing Open Shoot/Archery,Rifle,Shotgun Open Swim Totem Chip (Not Thurs. Friday) Firem n Chit (Not Thurs. Friday) Open Shoot/Archery,Rifle,Shotgun Swimming Lessons (Tues,Wed. only) These Merit Badges will be offered if an Adult Leader Volunteers / These Merit Badges TBA at Camp: Merit Badge Time Location Fingerprinting 1:00 2:00 pm Tuesday Only ($ indicates Merit Badge has a fee) Page 21

22 2011 Boy Scout Resident Camp Camp Hansen 8:30 10:30 am Merit Badges/Location Archery / $ / Shooting Sports Astronomy/Ecology Camping/Scoutcraft Canoeing/Aquatics Citizenship in World/Headquarters Emergency Preparedness Pool Pavilion Environmental Science/Ecology Indian Lore/Handicraft Lifesaving/Aquatics Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Rowing/Aquatics Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Space Exploration/Handicraft Wilderness Survival/Scoutcraft Monday & Wednesday 10:30 11:30 am Course Patch/Location GPS Instruction/Scoutcraft Kayak BSA/Aquatics 2:00 4:00 pm Merit Badges/Location Archery/ $ / Shooting Sports Camping/Scoutcraft Environmental Science/Ecology Fish & Wildlife Mng. /Ecology Indian Lore/Handicraft Motorboating/Aquatics Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Space Exploration/Handicraft Wilderness Survival/Scoutcraft 8:30 10:30 am Merit Badges/Location Archery/ $ / Shooting Sports Canoeing/Aquatics Citizenship in World/Headquarters Emergency Preparedness/ Pool Pavilion Environmental Science/Ecology Fish & Wildlife/Ecology Leatherwork/ $ /Handicraft Personal Fitness/Headquarters. Pioneering/Scoutcraft Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Woodcarving/ $ / Handicraft Tuesday & Friday 10:30 11:30 am 2:00 4:00 pm GPS Instruction/Scoutcraft Kayak BSA/Aquatics Archery/ $ / Shooting Sports Leatherwork/Handicraft Motorboating/Aquatics Orienteering/Scoutcraft Reptile & Amphibian/Ecology Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Rowing/Aquatics Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Woodcarving/ $ / Handicraft Page 22

23 Merit Badge Costs & Information: There are some Merit Badges that are done at camp that will require a Scout to purchase items to complete the requirements. Listed below are these Merit Badges with the approximate cost that a Scout may incur at camp and / or options that they may want to explore before coming to camp. Archery MB A scout must make an arrow We sell arrow kits and supply the tools to make the arrow for an approx. cost of $5.00 Art MB We supply paper, paint, colored pencils, etc. that a Scout needs to complete this Merit Badge. Cost for these supplies is $5.00 Basketry MB A Scout must weave a seat kit ($4.00), make a round basket ($3.00) and a square basket ($4.00) Total cost at Camp $ A Scout may want to check out a craft store to see if he can save some cost. Fishing MB A Scout may want to bring his own fishing pole and tackle as we have a limited amount Golf MB A Scout will need to bring his golf clubs and golf balls for this merit badge the camp will make arrangements for green fees at no cost to the Scout Indian Lore MB A Scout must do 2 of the following 1.Make an item of clothing worn by a tribe 2. Make and decorate 3 items used by a tribe 3. Make an authentic dwelling of any tribe 4. Visit a Museum with Indian artifacts and discuss them with their counselor We sell kits in the Trading Post to do requirement #2 with an approximate cost of $15.00 to $ Scouts will be able to use these as a part of their Golden Eagle Costume. If time permits they will do Requirement #3 in the MB class so if a Scout was to do requirement #1 and / or #4 before camp and show / discuss these with the MB counselor. He could save some cost. Leatherwork MB A Scout must make an article that requires him to punch holes, stitch, set a snap, cutting leather, stamping leather etc. We sell these kits at camp that range in price from $5.50 to $ A Scout also has the option in requirement #5 to do a braiding project. We sell the stuff for that requirement at a cost of approximately $4.00. A Scout may want to check out a craft store to see if he can save some cost. Space Exploration MB A Scout must construct and fire off a rocket 2 times We sell Rocket kits for $12.00 and that includes 2 engines and supplies to build the rocket (glue, tools etc). A Scout can bring a rocket that he has purchased and constructed from another store but there will still be a charge for the 2 engines required to launch the rocket. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own engines. Page 23

24 Wilderness Survival MB A Scout is required to make a personal survival kit. We sell some items that can be used for this at camp. A Scout may want to put this together at home where he has more cost effective resources. Wood Carving MB A scout must do 2 different carving projects. A relief / chipping carving and a simple carving project. At camp we sell a wood block for the relief / chipping carving for.25, and for the simple carving we sell neckerchief slides for $2.00. We have at least 12 to choose from. A Scout may want to check out a craft shop if he wants to do a different type of project. Swimming / Lifesaving MB A Scout participating in these Merit Badges need to bring clothes for clothes inflation / clothes rescue. This includes socks, shoes, long pants, belt, Long sleeved shirt, and swim trunks. Rifle MB Fee s for Rifle Merit badge will be $5.00. This will include ammo and targets. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own firearms to camp. Rifle Open Shoot The fee for open shoot will be.25 per target (5 shots) Shotgun MB The fee for Shotgun Merit Badge will be $ This will include ammo and clays. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own shotgun to Camp. Shotgun Open Shoot The fee for open shoot will be $7.00 for 25 shots. There are other Merit Badges that have Pre-Requisites that a Scout will want to do before Camp so he can complete the Merit Badges while here. To see the requirements of all the merit Badges go to Page 24

25 Merit Badges and Activities Information 1st year Campers 2nd year Campers 3rd year Campers 4th year Campers Trail to Eagle Swim Instructions Swim Instructions Swim Instructions Swim Instruction Mile Swim Mile Swim Mile Swim Firem n Chit Archery Project Cope BSA Lifeguard (14 yrs age) Totin Chip Astronomy Cit. in World Climbing Snorkeling BSA Camping Emer. Prep. Mb Motorboating Art Canoeing Environ. Science Personal Fitness Basketry Communications Fish & Wildlife Shotgun Shooting Computers First Aid Lifesaving Open Climbing Fingerprinting Indian Lore Pioneering Open Boating Fishing Journalism Reptile & Amph. Open Shooting Leatherwork Orienteering Rifle Shooting Golden Eagle Woodcarving Space Exploration Rowing Costume & Dance Practice Open Boating Swimming Weather Mountain Biking Open Shooting Wilderness Survival Open Boating Mountain Boarding Open Boating Open Climbing Counselor in Training Open Shooting Open Shooting Project COPE Open Climbing Golden Eagle Kayaking Mountain Biking Mountain Boarding CPR Training: The camp offers CPR training for Scouts taking aquatic, first aid and climbing merit badges. However we do not have the staff, equipment or time to provide this training to every Scout. Troops are encouraged to offer this training to Scouts before camp. You need to find a currently certified CPR Instructor or an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or a higher medical training to offer CPR training. Read carefully the requirement as it reads in the current merit badge book. Scouts must bring a note from their CPR trainer that they have completed this requirement. Remember this is CPR training, not certification Page 25

26 Merit Badge Pre-Requisites / Recommended-Prior to Camp There are some merit badge pre-requisites that may be completed at camp. The size of class, number of scouts, and time schedule may/may not permit the merit badge counselor to complete certain pre-requisites and recommended completion prior to camp at camp. Non-Merit Badge Activities 1. BSA Lifeguard 9. Swim Lessons 2. BSA Lifeguard Counselor 10. Totin Chip 3. CPR 11. Open Climbing 4. GPS Instructions / Geocaching 12. Project Cope 5. Mile Swim 6. Open Shooting A. Shotgun B. Black Powder 7. Paul Bunyan Woodsman 8. Snorkeling Even Year Merit Badges Citizenship in the Nation Golf Mammal Study Soil & Water Conservation Odd Year Merit Badges Citizenship in the World Fish & Wildlife Management Reptile & Amphibian Study Weather We recommend that your Scouts obtain and read the most current edition of merit badge pamphlets as they prepare for camp. It would be helpful for the troop to purchase a copy of the 2011 Boy Scout Requirements booklet. Scouts should bring the current merit badge pamphlets with them to camp or be prepared to use the troop library or purchase the merit badge pamphlet at camp. Scouts are encouraged to bring the merit badge worksheets. These worksheets can be downloaded from ( DAILY PROGRAM We follow a schedule developed to blend advancement, troop programs, camp wide programs and free time. Scouts will have the opportunity to spend all or part of each morning and afternoon working on Trail to Eagle, merit badges or special programs like COPE or BSA Lifeguard. A Scout can purchase a woodcarving neckerchief slide and carve it at the handicraft area. Some merit badges no longer meet every day at specific times. The block schedule allows Scouts to be more flexible with the programs they wish to experience. Evenings will generally include unit-organized activities or free time or a camp wide program. Daily schedules will be discussed in detail at the morning Scoutmaster s meetings. Page 26

27 Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) Program The goal of the Counselor in Training (CIT) program is to provide 14 and 15 year old scouts with a proper setting and limited educational opportunity to work with the Resident Camp Staff. The purpose of this program is threefold. First, to give the scout an opportunity to demonstrate and develop his instructing skills as a counselor in a camp program area. Second, to provide the Program Area Directors, the Program Director, and Camp Director a setting and opportunity in which to properly evaluate a scout s potential program abilities. Third, and the most important, to develop young scouts into prospective Camp Staff members. 1. Qualifications: a. Be at least 14 years of age b. Have a working knowledge of skills in an assigned program area c. Have a complete summer Field Uniform (includes shirt with appropriate patches, shorts and socks) d. Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Form/Record (turn in at camp) 2. Responsibilities: a. Responsible to the Program Director b. Participate in camp Staff meetings c. Adheres to all policies and requirements as stated in the Resident Camp Staff Guidebook & Staff Code of Conduct d. Carry out responsibilities in assigned areas e. Carry out other responsibilities as assigned 3. Other: a. C.I.T. s will receive one staff t-shirt b. No advancement or merit badge work will be done while a C.I.T. (CIT) c. Golden Eagle participation and advancement is allowed d. A written evaluation will be given to the CIT prior to his departure on Saturday morning (anticipate an 11:00 departure time) CIT s must commit to a full one-week session, and usually are not allowed to serve for more than one week. CIT s can also serve at Webelos/Cub Scout Resident Camps (Hansen & Brown). Scouts interested in the CIT program must have the recommendation of their Scoutmaster. Applications are available upon request from the Scout Service Center and are on line at CIT s are covered under the council s accident/illness insurance policy. Page 27