Dear Cub Scout Leaders and Parents:

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2 Dear Cub Scout Leaders and Parents: We are proud to deliver an innovative Cub Scout Camp experience to focus on the fundamental skills that have made Scouting the successful program that it has been for 105 years. It is a high quality program designed to help strengthen the year round pack program. Scouts will spend their fun filled days learning new skills, hiking around views of Watts Bar Lake, and discovering their place in the natural world. Our Wolves and Bears will have the opportunity to test their Scouting skills. They will work together on their STEM abilities and compete with other teams. The always popular archery and BB ranges will be available for these young men to challenge their shooting skills. Hydration Nation Camp is a great opportunity in development of our young men. The Scouts will get the opportunity to explore a camp that will play a major role in their Scouting futures, and learn how much fun water can be. The outstanding Camp Buck Toms staff has built a solid reputation of providing an exciting experience that every boy will remember. Whether it s shooting targets at the archery and BB ranges, practicing swimming skills, learning Scouting skills, or creating at the Handicraft Lodge; Scouts will never forget the fun and experience they gained at Camp Buck Toms. On behalf of the Great Smoky Mountain Council and the 2015 Camp Buck Toms staff, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting, JESSICA BIVENS ZACH ROSS Jessica Bivens Director Camp Administration Zach Ross Staff Advisor Hydration Nation Camp

3 HYDRATION NATION CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP BUCK TOMS CONTACT INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Jessica Bivens HYDRATION NATION STAFF ADVISOR Zach Ross BUCK TOMS LEADERS CBT CAMP DIRECTOR Clint Clemons DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES Bruce Van Cleve FOR GENERAL INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER AT G

4 HYDRATION NATION CAMP Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Well, you are only steps away from registering for a camp that will give you nonstop fun! Hydration Nation Camp is a three night camp designed for upcoming 2nd 3rd graders to experience the great outdoors with many of the comforts of home. What kinds of activities will you get to do while at camp? Swimming, archery, bb shooting sports, Adventure Loops, campfire programs, and sports are just a few of the activities available throughout the camp. During your free time you may hike around camp and explore all that Camp Buck Toms has to offer. Oh, and don t forget to bring your fishing pole. We are located on Watt s Barr Lake! During your stay at camp you will experience a great deal of Scouting activities, fellowship, and FUN! The program will be a meaningful introduction to Camp Buck Toms and the summer camping experience. You will participate in a flay ceremony, evening activities, meal times, and campfire. This is the first step on a Scout s journey of Summer Camp trips!! PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Swimming STEM Projects Nature Scouting Skills Archery BB Guns CAMP EXPERIENCES Adirondack camping Lakeside campfire Fishing Hiking Exploring camp Trading Post Movie on the lawn

5 GENERAL INFORMATION CHECK IN PROCEDURE Campers may arrive as dens or individuals. Check in times are based upon which campsite your Scout is assigned. Campsites will be announced at the Pre Camp Meeting for parents and leaders on July 1, 2015, at 6:30 PM at Sansom Scout Service Center (Scout Office). Please see the following Check In Schedule. Campsite 3 Campsite 4 Campsite 7 Step By Step CHECK IN SCHEDULE 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM Campsite 8 Campsite 9 Campsite 10 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 1. Arrival Arrive at Camp for your designated campsite check in time. Be prepared to unload your gear and place it in the designated area. 2. Check In At Administration Visit the Check In Table in front of the Administration Building and notify us of your arrival. Ensure that all appropriate paperwork is completed. 3. Medication A Health Lodge Officer will be at the Check In Table to receive all medications and dispensing schedules. 4. Swim Checks All Scouts and leaders will be led by your Campsite Guide to the waterfront for swim checks. Any Scout who wishes to participant in swimming activities must pass a swim check. 5. Campsite Your guide will take you to your campsite and will alert you of Campsite Rules. Your gear and luggage will be waiting for you. CHECK OUT PROCEDURE The check out procedure will begin your final morning, and should be completed by 10:30 AM. There will be no formal flag ceremony that morning. A continental style breakfast will be served in the dining hall. 8:00 AM After Breakfast Step by Step CHECK OUT SCHEDULE Continental style breakfast served in the Dining Hall. Return to campsite and prepare for departure 1. Campsite Return to campsite after breakfast. Pack up your gear and clean the campsite one last time. 2. Trash Bag up all trash and place it at the end of the campsite road next to the main camp road. 3. Gear You have two options; 1. Walk your gear to the parking lot or 2. Wait for camp staff to provide gear transport. Camp Office Before leaving camp, stop by the Camp Office to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any unpaid fees, turn in evaluation forms, and sign out from camp

6 CAMP BUCK TOMS ADDRESS 373 Camp Buck Toms Rd. Rockwood, TN MANDATORY PRE CAMP MEETING All parents and leaders should attend the Pre Camp Meeting on July 1, 2015 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time at the Scout Service Center. This meeting will answer any questions that might be asked and all campsite assignments will be announced. MEDICATION POLICY At check in on Sunday we will make available our Camp Health Officer to receive any and all medications. Please ensure that all medications are in their original container and store them in one heavy duty Ziploc bag and label it per individual. Medications will be administered at the Health Lodge daily. Personal inhalers are acceptable to be carried by participants on camp property. PARKING & LUGGAGE Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration Building. No personal vehicles are allowed past the parking lot. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 10 miles per hour. When leaders and Scouts arrive at their designated check in time there will be a place to deposit their luggage. Please make sure that all luggage is marked with the owners name and phone number. We encourage all participants to bring their luggage and gear in a backpack for ease and portability. VISITORS Anyone entering camp property must register at the Camp Office immediately upon arrival. All visitors will be asked to show identification, particularly those wishing to pick up Scouts. Unauthorized visitors are not allowed to come onto the camp property. Camp Buck Toms is private property and the staff is required to control access to the camp for protection of Scouts. Visitors will receive an identification badge at the Camp Office. Persons in camp without identification will be stopped and asked to return to the Camp Office. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #3, Blackfoot, differs from other campsites in that it has facilities for Scouts and leaders with physical challenges. This site has electricity, and has a paved walkway that provides easy access to the Camp Office, the Dining Hall, the Training Lodge, and all the way to the Trading Post. Site #3 is also the only campsite on the reservation to offer in site shower and toilet facilities for the physically challenged. It is the policy of Camp Buck Toms that any group may be moved or asked to share a campsite should the need arise for the special facilities of that campsite. No Exceptions! Scout leaders and visitors should know that there is no assistance to move the physically challenged around camp on a routine basis. While we invite you to join us, you must make arrangements to bring your own rough terrain wheelchair or handicap specific Electric Powered Assisted Mobility Device (EPAMD) to camp if you are unable to get around. Even with such a device there will be areas you cannot gain access to. Electric charging of such devices may not be convenient to your sleeping area.

7 CPAP MACHINES CPAP Machines should be able to operate on a rechargeable energy source. You must bring your own energy source or contact the camp director by the pre camp meeting. WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Scouts may not bring pocket knives to camp. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally, we recommend that items such as radios, ipods and MP3 players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. CAMP BUCK TOMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. Electrical Use Policy No electrical cords are allowed to be run from building to building. Cases where electricity is needed for health reasons must be cleared with the Camp Director before arriving at camp. The Camp Director will do his best to meet your needs. Adirondack Policy Due to safety concerns and damage to the Adirondacks, use of hammocks inside the Adirondacks is strictly prohibited. TRADING POST Camp Buck Toms operates one modern and efficient Trading Post. Our Trading Post stocks many items that are related to the program offered at camp, including craft kits and merit badge books. Various snacks, & drinks along with pocket knives, postcards, camp clothing, batteries, and patches, are available. Most Scouts will spend on average $40 $60 during the week at the Trading Post. There is no ATM, so please make sure your Scouts bring enough cash. PLEASE NOTE: Camp Buck Toms is NOT responsible for lost or stolen property. This includes wallets, money, etc. Please make sure your Scouts only carry what they need.

8 CUB SCOUT PACKING LIST CLOTHING ITEMS Scout Uniform 4 changes underwear 4 T shirts or other shirts 5 pairs socks Long pants Long shirt or jacket Lightweight shoes (closed toed) Shower shoes Hiking boots or heavy shoes (closed toed) Poncho or raincoat Hat for sun and rain 1 or 2 swim trunks 2 or 3 pairs of shorts HEALTH, SAFETY, AND COMFORT Medication if needed Sunglasses 1 or 2 towels 1 or 2 washcloths Soap Deodorant Tooth care stuff Insect Repellent Small First Aid Kit Foot powder Sun screen lotion Dirty clothes bag Canteen or water bottle FOR SLEEPING ON BUNKS 2 blankets or sleeping bag Pillow 2 pillow covers Foam pad or bunk cushion STUFF FOR ADVANCEMENT Handbook Day Pack Fishing tackle Pencils or pens Notebook or writing paper OTHER STUFF YOU MIGHT WANT Footlocker (best way to pack) Magazines and books Camera and film Watch (not expensive) Wallet for pocket money and I.D. Flashlight 2 or 3 sets of new batteries Extra bulb for flashlight Safety pins Spending money

9 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNCIL 2015 CUB SCOUT HYDRATION NATION CAMP IMPORTANT REGISTRATION Q & A Q: Does a parent or guardian need to come to Hydration Nation Camp for my Scout to attend? A: Your Scout may register and attend camp with his den or with a parent or guardian. We do require that for every 4 boys from your pack that attend there must be a registered adult leader with them. All adults are encouraged to complete Youth Protection Training. Q: Do I or my Scout need to complete an Annual BSA physical to attend Cub Scout Camp? A: Only parts A & B of the health form are required. National Standards do not require an annual physical for this type of camp. Q: Am I, as a parent, allowed to register and bring non Scout family members such as siblings? A: No. Parents and leaders are welcome to attend; however, siblings cannot attend. Q: What do I need to do if my Scout has food allergies? A: On the Youth Registration Form there is a place to list food allergies. Please make sure that this information is accurate and complete. Last day to register is July 8, 2015

10 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNCIL 2015 CUB SCOUT HYDRATION NATION CAMP YOUTH REGISTRATION FORM Scout Name Pack # District Name of Parent or Guardian Home Address City State Zip Cell Phone # Food Allergies What T Shirt Size Does Your Scout Wear? (Please Check Only One Box) Youth S Youth M Youth L Youth XL Adult S Adult M Registration Type Registration Window Cost Early Bird Discounted Fee April 22 May 17 $100 Regular Registration Fee May 18 June 28 $150 Late Registration Fee June 29 July 8 $175 Mail Completed Application, and Payment, To: GSMC BSA PO Box Knoxville, TN Make checks payable to BSA or pay by VISA or MasterCard below: Credit Card # (Visa/Mastercard only) Expiration Security Code Signature Online Registration is available at gsmc.org Last day to register by July 8, 2015

11 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNCIL 2015 CUB SCOUT HYDRATION NATION CAMP ADULT REGISTRATION FORM Adult Name Pack # District Name of Scout Attending Camp Home Address City State Zip Cell Phone # Are You Interested In Serving as Volunteer Staff For Cub Adventure Camp? What T Shirt Size Do You Wear? (Please Check Only One Box) Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL Adult XXL Adult XXXL Registration Type Registration Window Cost Early Bird Discounted Fee April 22 May 17 $75 Regular Registration Fee May 18 June 28 $100 Late Registration Fee June 29 July 8 $125 Mail Completed Application, and Payment, To: GSMC BSA PO Box Knoxville, TN Make checks payable to BSA or pay by VISA or MasterCard below: Credit Card # (Visa/Mastercard only) Expiration Security Code Signature Online Registration is available at gsmc.org Last day to register is July 8, 2015

12 APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH HYDRATION NATION CAMP FEES MUST BE TURNED IN COUNCIL OFFICE BY JUNE 30 Pack Number District Name of Cubmaster Cubmaster s Telephone ( ) Name of Scout Parent s or Guardian s Name(s) Address City State Zip Scout s Age What Grade Will He Be In This Fall? Years in Scouting Explain why this Scout needs help with Camp expenses Has your Pack participated in a Council sponsored money earning project this year? If YES list the project(s) Has your Pack held or worked on an additional money earning project this year? If YES list the project(s) Total Camp fees $ Amount requested from Campership Fund (up to 50%) $ Signed by Cubmaster Date For Office Use Only Date Received in Council Office Amount of Campership Awarded $

13 MAP OF CAMP BUCK TOMS

14 DIRECTIONS AND MAP TO CAMP BUCK TOMS