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1 Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts Resident Summer Camp Program Camp Chief Little Turtle 2282 W 500 S, Pleasant Lake IN or REV12/28/15/pr/ns

2 The Camp Chief Little Turtle Legend Long ago, when Chief Little Turtle was a young man, he discovered white men clearing the land and building log homes along the Pigeon River. Concerned, he spoke with the tribe s Medicine man who told him to fast and cleanse his body. After several days, the Great Spirit appeared to Little Turtle in the form of a Great Blue Heron. The Heron told him to craft a bow and four arrows, each with a different color arrowhead. One was to be white, one yellow, one black and one red. From the highest hill, he was to shoot the arrows in the four directions, north, south, east and west. That land would one day return to the state it was during the time of the Indians. In the 1960 s the Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts were seeking a new camp. Hearing of a property north of Fort Wayne, the committee went to visit. While walking the east boundary, a stone caught the eye of Bill Hall and Dr. Art Hoffman. Digging it out, they discovered a black arrowhead. Taking this as a good sign, the Board bought the property. While building the south entrance, Cook Lockheed discovered a yellow arrowhead. And most recently, Ranger Jack Zeiger found a white arrowhead nestled in the roots of a tree while clearing the site at Deer Camp on the north end. The fourth arrowhead is believed to be in Wilderness Camp on the west side. While the fourth arrowhead has never been found, our quest continues. It has come to symbolize reaching for lofty goals, gaining new knowledge and working together with our friends and fellow Scouts. All of this is done while having fun and testing our Scouting skills.

3 A MESSAGE FROM THE CAMP LEADERSHIP TEAM Dear Unit Leader, December 2, 2015 Welcome to our 49 th summer at Camp Chief Little Turtle Boy Scout Resident Camp. It is a privilege and a sacred honor to be the bearers of the great scouting tradition of camping. Summer camp is a place where scouts not only acquire the skills that they need to be successful at camping, but the skills and ethics they will need to be successful in life. Many of your boys will make friendships and learn lessons that will last a lifetime. They will test their metal against challenges physical, mental, and spiritual. It is the mission of Camp Chief Little Turtle to serve others by instilling the values of scouting in our scouts. We stand committed to providing the full measure of what it means to live the Scout Oath and Law in everything we do. Camp Chief Little Turtle is a full service resident Boy Scout Camp and home to 1200 acres of well conserved and maintained woodlands that will serve as the back drop for your Scout camping experience. A fully trained staff will be on hand at camp to deliver a wide variety of programs such as Aquatics, Turtle Quest (for your First Year Campers), Ecology & Conservation, Field Sports, Handicraft, Outdoor Skills, Shooting Sports, Program, Soaring Eagle, High Adventure Programs such as Project Cope, Climbing, Repelling and Top Scout. Challenging merit badges and activities for the older scouts are supported through the high quality program areas throughout the Camp. The Camp Ranger, the staff, and I, at Camp Chief Little Turtle, are committed to providing you and your scouts with facilities that are second to none. The Little Turtle Traders is a full service Trading Post offering our world famous Spoonies and other wholesome and nutritious snacks and refreshments, as well as general merchandise for your camping needs. The Staff and I are extremely excited about the program additions and changes being made for this season. The Anthony Wayne Area Council continues to strive for excellence to expand and experiment with different programs based on feedback we seek from adults and youth to keep our scouts coming back year after year. It is our hope that you take full advantage of our First Year Campers, Top Scout and ATV Programs, as well as, Merit Badges, including multiple Eagle required badges and programs for all campers young and advanced. We want you and other adult leaders to have fun too! For this we welcome you to use our Air Conditioned Dining Hall for coffee, rest or a work area. Leader training sessions will be available, to make your camping experience productive as well as fun. Thank you for your investment of time by spending your vacation with your scouts at Camp Chief Little Turtle. The Staff and I promise to work diligently to bring you and your Scouts the finest summer camp experience possible. Please read this camp guide carefully and feel free to contact me if there are any questions or if you need additional information. I look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Paul Ragon Your Camp Director ANTHONY WAYNE AREA COUNCIL, BSA 8315 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD FORT WAYNE, INDIANA or BSA-AWAC (Indiana Only) ( ) (Fax)

4 KISKAKON LODGE # 75 ANTHONY WAYNE AREA COUNCIL CCLT s OA Program Home of the Standing Bear Wednesday is OA Day! Wear your sash all day to gain Fast Pass entry for meals. Wednesday: This is the opportunity for those eligible (Kiskakon members who have been Ordeal for 10 months) to seal their membership in the Order by taking their Brotherhood. The Brotherhood Class will be offered at 1:00 pm in the OA Teepee. Cost is $25 + current dues (if not previously paid). The Brotherhood ceremony will now take place Wednesday night following program! A one-of-a-kind call-out ceremony will be conducted Wednesday evening. All are welcome to meet the newest Arrowmen. OA Merchandise: All Week: Check out the Trading Post to purchase the latest patches and other Lodge and Order of the Arrow items.

5 CAMP CHIEF LITTLE TURTLE BOY SCOUT LEADERS GUIDE INDEX SECTION ONE: REGISTRATION PROCESS & CAMP FEES Camp Legend 2 Welcome Letter from Camp Director 3 OA Program 4 HIGHLIGHTS 6 Key Dates 7 SECTION TWO: GENERAL INFORMATION Two-Week out Meetings 8 Summer Camp Fees 9 First Day 10 General Information SECTION THREE: HEALTH & SAFETY First Aid, Incident Reports & Medical Bills 14 Medication Lock Boxes 15 Electrical Needs (Medical ONLY) 15 SECTION FOUR: PROGRAMS Daily Camp Programs 16 Pebble Patch Program 17 Camp Awards Programs Top Scout Program 20 Soaring Eagle Program 21 Venturing Crews 21 Special Camp Programs 22 National Youth Leadership Training 23 Adult Training Programs Turtle Quest (1st year Camper program) SECTION FIVE: MERIT BADGE INFORMATION Weekly Camp Schedule 28 Merit Badge Information 29 Merit Badge Schedule & Registration Codes Merit Badges by Program Area Suggested Camping Equipment 39 ATV Schedule and Forms SECTION SEVEN: APPENDIX Workership Form Pre-camp Swim Test Form Commissioner Awards Provisional Camper Form 50 Campsite Descriptions 51 ADA Milk Statement 51 CCLT Map 52

6 Program Highlights More information available at Roundtables and Two Week Prior meetings. Turtle Quest (1st year Camper Program) Soaring Eagles Program (Citz. In the Community, Nation, World + Communications) Tomahawk & Knife Throwing ATV GAGA pit Fourth of July Flour War Week 3 July 3-9 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Week 5 July Friday Night Family Night & Camp-wide Picnic Top Scout Program (Experienced Camper Program) Order of the Arrow Call Outs Every Wednesday night OA Brotherhood Conversion Class Every Wednesday afternoon Brother Discount Water Carnival Provisional Camper Program Social Media outlets for Camp Chief Little Turtle:

7 2016 Key Dates February 8 - Troop Early Bird Payment due $50 per scout March 7 - Pack Early Bird Payment due $50 per scout April 1 - Workership applications due to the council office May 9 - Webelos crossover & new Boy Scouts to pay in full and still receive Early Bird fee of $265. After May 9th cost will be $290. May 9 - Final payment due for all Boy Scouts & Adults June 6 - Final payment due for all Cub Scouts and Adults Hat orders are due by final camp payments for all Scouts and Scouters attending camp. At your two-week out meeting have the following ready to turn in: ALL health forms for those attending camp. Please keep a copy for your files. Unclaimed health forms will be shredded. Dietary Restrictions, Medication, Handicap vehicle, Electrical needs for medically assisted devices forms. Should be submitted ASAP to nila.sink@scouting.org or fax Merit Badge Sign up completed if not completed online All program fees paid, including COPE, Shotgun & Top Scout Swimmers test, if completed prior to attending camp

8 TWO WEEK PRIOR MEETING: Plan to attend the meeting to be held two weeks before your unit attends camp. The purpose of this meeting is to FINALIZE merit badge signups, health forms (includes talent releases), & other forms. Troops will also be able to ask last minute questions before their unit arrives. MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER IN FORT WAYNE 8315 W Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne In BOY SCOUT CAMP - WEEK 1 BOY SCOUT CAMP - WEEK 2 BOY SCOUT CAMP - WEEK 3 BOY SCOUT CAMP - WEEK 4 BOY SCOUT CAMP - WEEK 5 Monday, June 6, 6:30 PM Monday, June 13, 6:30 PM Monday, June 20, 6:30 PM Monday, June 27, 6:30 PM Tuesday, July 5, 6:30 PM EARLY BIRD Fees are as follows: TO QUALIFY FOR DISCOUNTED RATE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET: EARLY BIRD deposit of $50 per Scout paid by February 8, 2016 AND EARLY BIRD fee of $265 per Scout paid by May 9, 2016 IF PAYMENT DEADLINE IS NOT MET, DISCOUNT FEE WILL NOT APPLY, NO EXCEPTIONS!! Free Camp Hat - All Scouts who have paid the Early Bird deposit of $50 per Scout by February 1st for Boy Scouts and March 14th for Cub Scouts will receive a FREE camp hat. Hat order form must be turned into AWAC office in order to receive free hats. Deadline for hat orders (including customized) will be with final camp payment. This ensures a delivery date of your two-week out meeting. After this date is subject to availability. BROTHER DISCOUNT: Scouts may qualify for the $25.00 Brother Discount for a sibling attending CCLT. The first scout pays the full fee, the brother(s) will receive the discount. Includes both Boy Scout and Cub Scout resident camp. Example: Bobby Scout attends Boy Scout Resident camp and Cub Scout brother receives discount. Complete discount certificate as found in the appendix or enter code with online registration. Multi-Week Discount: A Scout may attend additional camp sessions for $215. The first session is paid at full cost and the additional sessions are paid at the discounted fee. This includes NYLT for same scout. REFUND POLICY: Any camper fee can be transferred to another camper. Refund requests due to death in the family, serious illness, or severe injury will be handled on a case by case review by the Council Camping Committee. We strongly encourage the unit leader to submit the refund form to the Camp Admin. Office before departing from CCLT. Request form from Camp office. It is the responsibility of the troop to keep accurate records of individual payments from Scouts and adults to the troop. The Council is responsible for keeping accurate records of payments, credits, and refunds. Please note that NO camper fees will be carried over to the next year. Refundable amount does not include an initial $75.00 administration fee for Boy Scout Resident camp. Refund forms must be received at the Council office within 30 days of that session ending.

9 REGISTRATION PROCESS AND CAMP FEES Online Registration program will open January 1, 2016 Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Registration instructions for online or hard copy can be found at the same links as listed above. Questions and concerns can be addressed to the Program Assistant, AWAC Council office by (best way) to or x 248. WORKERSHIPS (formerly Camperships): Workerships are awarded to those Scouts needing financial assistance to pay for camp. This program is available to registered Anthony Wayne Scouts only. THE WORKERSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE AS FOLLOWS: All Scout Workership Applications will be due no later than April 1, This includes Boy Scout and Cub/Webelos Scouts. The applications will be reviewed by the Council Camping Committee and units and families will be notified of any workerships awarded prior to the payment deadlines. Workership application form is located at or by contacting the Council Service Center. See Workership form in appendix Summer Camp Fees CAMP PAYMENT SCHEDULE & FEES: The following payment schedule will be used for Boy Scout AND Cub/Webelos Resident Summer Camps. Please note: Scouts and adults must register and make payments through their troop Summer Camp Coordinator. Units will be responsible for making all payments to the Council. Boy Scout and Provisional Camper Youth Fees: EARLY BIRD payment of $50 per Scout paid by February 8, 2016 AND Early Bird fee of $265 per Scout paid by May 2, 2016 Newly registered Boy Scouts & Webelos Crossovers $265 if paid in full by May 2, 2016 & will receive free hat. *Webelos graduates and new Scouts may pay in full by May 2, 2016 at no penalty. Please indicate the number of graduates and new Scouts you will be signing up for camp on all signup sheets. Boy Scout Leader Fees: Boy Scout Leader $ Full-time $20.00 per day for Part-time Fees due by May 9, After May 2nd Adult/Leader fees will be $120. Program Fees Boy Scout Resident Camp: C.O.P.E. $20 Paintball $5 Shotgun $20 Top Scout $25 ATV $50 Camp fees cover the cost of attending summer camp. Your Scouts will want to have some extra spending money for Trading Post souvenirs. In addition, some merit badges require additional kits/fees to be purchased or paid on the first day of program. See merit badge description for more information.

10 THE FIRST DAY ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION TIMES AT CAMP OFFICE: 11:00 A.M. After checking in at the office for registration and completed roster, your unit is encouraged to set-up your campsite. START at the Admin. Office for Check-In and Orientation Rotation ORIENTATION TIMES: 1:00 P.M. Please come to the administration office with all medications, health forms and swimsuits and a Troop Guide will be assigned to your unit at health checks to help assist your orientation rotation. Units should plan to arrive at Camp Chief Little Turtle at 11 A.M. on Sunday. NO LUNCH IS PROVIDED ON SUNDAY. In order to process you and your Scouts through the orientation process in a timely manner, you must arrive during the designated camp arrival time of 11 A.M.. Early arrivals will NOT be processed until the designated time, and late arrivals will suffer loss of valuable program time. If for ANY reason you will be late coming to camp, please call the camp office. Your cooperation is required to make the orientation as smooth as possible. One vehicle & trailer per unit will be allowed to proceed to the campsite. The orientation process will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. CAMP ORIENTATION HEALTH CHECKS LOCATION: Administration Building Each Scout and adult must complete a medical recheck. Any individual who does not have a current Health Form (Form # , Rev. 9/2012) cannot be allowed to remain in camp. Upon completion of all health forms (including medication & dietary forms) and medications, wrist bands will be issued for the safety of all those attending camp. The troop leader should have all medicine collected from the Scouts with name and troop number printed on the outside of the bag or container (Prescription and over-the-counter). Please ensure that the medical forms have current parental signatures, and information. NOTE: Health forms should be picked up at check out. Forms returned to the council office will be destroyed after September 1st. SHOOTING SPORTS SAFETY INSTRUCTION LOCATION: SHOOTING SPORTS RANGE Each group will be given instructions about shooting safety and procedures for the rifle, shotgun, paintball, black powder and archery ranges. SWIM CHECKS LOCATION: WATERFRONT All Scouts and adults wishing to swim or boat during their stay at camp MUST complete a swim qualification. This test verifies each person s swimming ability. We recommend, on your arrival day, that everyone wear their swim trunks under their Scout uniform and keep a towel separate from their gear. The BSA Swim Test will be conducted by camp lifeguards. Information on these tests is available in the Guide to Safe Scouting. OFF-SITE SWIM CHECKS may be conducted prior to arriving at camp. AT ANY TIME, WATERFRONT STAFF MAY RE-TEST ANY CAMPER OR LEADER to determine swimming abilities. The Waterfront Director has final authority on camper s swimming level. NOTE: Express Check In Swim Test information and form in Appendix of this leader guide. DINING HALL & TRADING POST ORIENTATION LOCATION DINING HALL & TRADING POST Each group will be briefed on the proper dining hall procedures. You will receive information about mealtimes, washing facilities and restrooms. Please inform all guests that they must purchase a meal ticket at the Camp Office. Meal Tickets are $7 per person. Learn about the CCLT Patch and Pebble Patches and pickup your camp patch. Note: As units are going through rotations they will pass: Shower House (emergency shelter), Sports Shed, Handicraft, Ecology, Parade Field, Council Campfire ring, OA teepee, Flying Squirrel, Outdoor Skills, COPE/Climbing Pavilion, Chapel, Health Lodge and Camp Administration Office.

11 GENERAL INFORMATION TELEPHONE SERVICE: The camp office is a business office. Routine hours are between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM; however, there may be times when the staff is away from the office. There is an answering machine for your convenience. Please leave your name and phone number so that Camp Staff may return your call. Note: Camp office opens seasonally May 31, 2016 and closes Aug 3, Any inquiries before or after these dates can be directed to the council office at or nila.sink@scouting.org. CAMP PHONE/EMERGENCY #: CAMP FAX #: MAIL SERVICE: Mail will be sent and received once each day from the camp office. Stamps and writing materials are available at the Camp Trading Post. Please include your return address on each piece of mail. The camp mailing address is: Scout s Name Unit # Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation 2282 W 500 S Pleasant Lake, IN LOST AND FOUND: A lost and found area is located at the Camp Administration Office. The Anthony Wayne Area Council is not responsible for any troop or personal items that may be lost, stolen, or damaged. Lost and found items will held at Camp Chief Little Turtle until SEPTEMBER 1. CAMP HOUSING: Camp Chief Little Turtle provides both tented and non-tented campsites. Tented campsites are furnished with BSA wall tents, designed to house two Scouts or adults. Each tent stands on a wood platform and includes cots, mattresses & mosquito netting.. Each campsite has latrine facilities wash stand, & flag pole. Scouts are not allowed to remain in their campsite during mealtime. The camp management reserves the right to re-assign campsites and units. All units should plan on sharing the campsite with other units as there are multiple troop sites in each campsite. CAMP SHOWERS: The camp shower facility is located near Shawnee Campsite and the Turtle Quest Program area. In accordance with BSA National Policy there are separate shower facilities for Scouts and male/female adults. Units MUST organize shower times so that an adult is present at the shower house when their Scouts are using the facility. Adults and Scouts are responsible for keeping the shower house and restrooms in good order. Units may volunteer to clean the shower house to meet the Blue Heron Camper Award service project. One key per troop will be issued to troop leader during the Sunday Leader Meeting, if more keys are needed please see camp office for assistance. ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION: Persons requiring transportation assistance while at Camp Chief Little Turtle must contact the Camp Office prior to arrival at camp. You may provide your own gasoline powered golf cart. The camp facility is not equipped to charge electric golf carts or other electric forms of transportation. All forms of gas-powered vehicle must be inspected and approved by the Camp Ranger and follow all driving policies. Handicap Vehicle Policy form can be found on the council website.. No ATV s are allowed. VEHICLES IN CAMP: ALL personal vehicles must be parked in the camp parking lot and all personal equipment is to be carried a short distance to your campsite. Each troop will be allowed one vehicle to the campsite for unloading gear and equipment ON CHECK-IN DAY ONLY. Each troop is allowed to keep one trailer in the campsite. DO NOT transport Scouts or adults outside the passenger cab of your vehicle (in the bed of a pickup truck) at any time. REMEM- BER, everyone riding in a vehicle MUST have and wear a seat belt at all times. Please inform any part-time leaders or visitors that they may not drive back to the campsites. Small hand carts will be available from the Quartermaster to haul personal gear to the campsite. NEW Cell Phone Policy: Cell phone usage during program time is at the discretion of the Merit Badge Counselor. Outside of program is up to the Scout Masters.

12 LEADERSHIP POLICY: Two-deep adult leaders (registered Scouter, one of whom MUST be 21 or older) is required for all trips and outings (BSA National Policy). Scoutmaster and/or Adult Leaders: Each Tr oop must be under the leader ship of a full-time adult (over 21 years of age), prefer ably the registered Scoutmaster. If the Scoutmaster is unable to attend full time, the Troop Committee should name an adult leader. Scoutmasters or designee are expected to participate in leader meetings to receive any schedule changes and other important information. He/she assigns and coordinates responsibilities of all adult leadership in the troop. Consult the daily camp schedule for times. Assistant Scoutmasters and other Leaders: 1. All adults must complete Youth Protection Training and provide a current Health Form based on duration of stay. Boy Scout Resident Camp must complete sections A,B and C. 2. All additional leaders staying with the troop in camp are considered as Assistant Scoutmasters. It is the responsibility of all the troop leaders to maintain the organization and discipline of the troop at all times at Camp Chief Little Turtle. 3. At camp, only those activities that meet the standards of the Twelve Points of the Scout Law are permitted. Your cooperation and understanding in helping maintain these high standards of morals and personal behavior is appreciated. All adult leaders and Scouts must follow the Scout Oath and Law and the CCLT Code of Conduct, at all times, while at camp. Those individual not following the Scout Oath and Law that cause vandalism, intimidation of others, theft, etc., will be sent home immediately or removed from camp by the Steuben County Sheriff s Department. We must work together to ensure that CCLT is a safe place for Scouts to enjoy the great outdoors and Scouting program. LEADER MEETINGS: A meeting of all unit leaders will be held on Sunday at 7:00 pm in the Larson Lodge Dining Hall. At this meeting, selected staff members will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. This meeting will also provide an opportunity to answer any questions about your week at summer camp. Members of the Administrative Staff will be available to distribute personalized Scout schedules to designated unit representatives. Leader meetings will also be held each morning following flag raising in the Dining Hall. BSA RULES & POLICIES: Camp Chief Little Turtle complies with and enforces all BSA rules, policies, and procedures. For a complete list of National BSA rules, policies, and procedures consult the Guide to Safe Scouting available at EMERGENCY PLANS: Detailed emergency plans have been developed to handle any emergency that may arise at camp. Details concerning these plans will be made available to unit leaders upon arrival at camp. Your complete cooperation is required in case of any emergency. Unit leaders are encouraged to leave their cell phone number at the camp office in case we need to contact someone from the unit. CAMPSITE INSPECTION: Will be done by our Camp Commissioners. Please see Commissioner Scoresheet in the appendix. DRUGS/ALCOHOL/SMOKING: Alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs are strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from camp by the Steuben County Sheriff s Department. All prescription & over-the-counter drugs MUST be kept in the lockable Med Box provided by CCLT. According to National BSA policy adults are not allowed to smoke in front of Scouts at any time. Please consult the Camp Administration for designated smoking areas. VISITOR POLICY: All visitors must sign in and out at the camp office and receive a visitor identification tag. Guests are highly encouraged to visit but are restricted to just observing the camp program areas and not participating in it. Guests visiting during meal times are welcome to join in on the meal but must have a meal card purchased from the camp office for $7.00 per meal. Visitors should also be aware that seating in the dining hall is limited. The Camp Leadership Team reserves the right to refuse meal cards to guests based on availability. All visitors must depart camp no later than 10:30 pm.

13 PERSONAL BIKES: Personal bikes are not permitted to be used to travel around camp at any time unless permitted by the Camp Director. Personal bikes may be used for merit badge programs. Helmets must be worn at all times. CAMP SECURITY: ALL campers, leaders, and visitors must check-in and out of camp at the Administration Building. It is strongly recommended that Scouts do not leave camp (it reduces the quality of their camp experience). ANY Scout leaving camp must have a signed written statement of who and when the Scout will be leaving camp with on file at the Camp Office. NO ONE will be allowed to take a Scout from camp, unless by a parent or legal guardian who has signed a consent form. ANY unauthorized people in camp should be reported to the camp office immediately. UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS: A photographer will be taking unit pictures and those pictures will be available for purchase through the photographer. PERSONAL GEAR: A suggested list of personal gear is included in the Appendix. Because of the short amount of time you will be in camp, it is suggested that you bring only what you will need for the outing. Everything you will need can easily be packed in a backpack or duffel bag. The less you bring, the easier it is to transport to your campsite. REMEMBER, NO personal vehicles are allowed back to the campsites after check-in. WATERFRONT/RANGE SAFETY: Boy Scout Resident Camp is committed to assuring the highest standards of safety in all facets of the camp program, particularly at the waterfront, firearms and archery ranges. The waterfront and shooting ranges are supervised by trained staff who will NOT compromise Boy Scout Resident Camp and National BSA policies and procedures for assuring the health and safety of all campers. All Scouts and leaders will learn proper safety procedures and will be required to abide by them at all times. Anyone who violates these policies will be asked to leave camp. Once familiar, adult leaders are expected to help staff in assuring that safety policies and procedures are upheld. YOUTH PROTECTION: Boy Scout Resident Camp is committed to the highest standards of youth protection. It is MAN- DATORY that all adults (leader/parents) attending camp have current certification in Youth Protection Training offered at Youth Protection certificate is valid for 2 years from date of issue. Be sure your Youth Protection training is current. FIREWORKS/FIREARMS: Personal firearms, fireworks, ammunition and bow hunting equipment are strictly prohibited. SHEATH KNIVES used as camp tools may be used by adults 18 years and older, NOT by YOUTH. CAMPFIRE POLICY: Fire Rings: All fires must be burned in a fire ring. No materials are to be burned outside of the fire ring. Fire rings and firewood will be provided by the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation. Fuel: Only wood is to be burned in camp. Only wood provided by the Scout Reservation (with the exception of kiln dried lumber) is to be burned at camp. Liquid fuels (white gas, lantern fuel, lighter fluid, etc.) must be stored in a ventilated, locking box a minimum of 20 feet from all buildings, tents and open flames. Area and Safety considerations: Unit must complete and follow the Fireguard Plan. Plan will be provided. It is recommended that an area of 10 feet around the fire ring area be checked for and cleared of flammable debris. EARLY RELEASE POLICY: Any person needing to leave camp outside of the regular check-in/ out time must do so at the camp administration office. Any person under the age of 18 must have written consent from their parent/legal guardian on file in the camp office if they need to leave with another adult. This form is available in Part B of page 2 of the annual health form (Form # , Rev. 9/2012)

14 HEALTH AND SAFETY The Annual Health Record (Form # , Rev. 9/2012) must be used for all scouting activities. The Annual Health Form (Form # , Rev. 9/2012) requires an annual physical by youth and adults regardless of age and signature of a license healthcare practitioner. The form is available at or HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx. These forms need to be turned in at the two week out meeting for every person attending camp. Please keep a copy for your files. MEDICAL FORM: In compliance with National BSA Boy Scout Resident Camp Standards, NO person can be allowed to participate in the camp program or stay on BSA property without a complete health history. Everyone attending CCLT (Scouts and adults) must turn in a health history before participating in any camp activities. The Annual Health and Medical Record is valid for 12 months and Parts A, B & C must be completed for all persons attending camp for a length of 72 consecutive hours or longer. Parts A & B must be completed for all persons staying at camp for less than 72 consecutive hours. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL A MEDICAL FORM BE ACCEPTED BY THE CAMP PERSONNEL WITHOUT THE SIGNATURE OF A LICENSED PRACTITIONER (MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant) for persons staying at camp for more than 72 consecutive hours. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING HEALTH FORMS TO THE SCOUT OF- FICE: ATTENTION: COUNCIL PROGRAM SECRETARY OR COUNCIL CAMPING DIREC- TOR PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT CAMP. MEDICAL EXAMS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED AT CAMP. Council office: Fax or call FIRST-AID: The camp provides a fully trained Health Officer on call 24 hours a day. Arrangements have been made for care at Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola. All injuries requiring additional treatment will be sent to Cameron Memorial Hospital. According to BSA policy the camp must insure that injuries receive full medical attention in a timely manner. The camp will notify parents if additional treatment is required. ALL injuries (no matter how small) must be reported to the camp Health Officer. Proper records and treatment must be maintained. All injuries are to be treated by the medical staff. INCIDENT REPORTS & MEDICAL BILLS: The Boy Scouts of America medical insurance does not automatically cover medical bills. 1) The Troop Leader must complete an Incident Report Form with the camp medical staff. 2) All medical bills must be submitted to the person s family insurance. 3) Any portion not covered by the family insurance may be submitted to the BSA Insurance by providing all medical bills and insurance statements to the Anthony Wayne Area Council. The Boy Scouts of America medical insurance is a secondary insurance coverage. It is primary coverage for those members without medical insurance. For further information on medical claims please contact the Council Office.

15 MEDICATION LOCK BOX PROCEDURES Attention all Scouts and Scouters with medication (prescription &/ OTC) needs during your stay at Camp Chief Little Turtle. CCLT is continuing the same procedure, as we have in the last several years, for the storing and distribution of medications, as well as streamlining the medication distribution process. Upon arrival at camp all medications will be reviewed by the Health Officer during check-in of unit physicals. Medication not requiring refrigeration or temperature controlled storage will be placed in a Medication Box (camp provided), a lockable storage container to be kept at the unit s campsite. Each unit will have a Designated Unit Leader who will be assigned a key to the Medication Box. Medication Boxes must be stored in a locked location, such as a unit trailer or leader vehicle. Each day the Designated Unit Leader will be required to complete the Medication Distribution Log. This log will be reviewed by the Health Officer periodically throughout the week. Each Scout will need a completed Medication Form, form available prior to camp as well as at camp. At check-out all medications must be returned to the scout(s) from both the campsite Medication Box and the Health Officer. All Medication Boxes, Medication forms and Medication Distribution Logs must be returned to the Health Officer. All medications must be in their ORIGINAL container. Medications not provided in their Original Container WILL NOT be accepted. Scouts on medications must have a completed medication record sheet signed by their parent upon arrival. Form included with health form. Those with epipens, inhalers, etc. should bring TWO, marked with Scout s full name. An extra shall be kept in the Medication Box as a precaution. Medications needing refrigeration will be kept in the Health Office. Electrical needs for medically assisted devices All Scouts and Scouters needing electricity for medical assisted devices need to notify the Council Office no later than your two-week out meeting. Camp can provide battery charging in the administration office during the day with your provided battery. No electricity is available at the campsites. Please submit the form found in the health form packet. Dietary form All Scouts and Scouters having special dietary needs should complete & submit the Dietary Form included in the health form packet. The kitchen staff will take these needs under advisement & contact the parent with any necessary questions the kitchen staff may have.

16 DAILY CAMP PROGRAMS FLAG CEREMONIES: Flags and the evening meal are a time to break out the OF- FICIAL Scout uniform. (Official BSA Shirt, BSA Pants, Belt, Socks, Camp Hat) The flag lowering will start promptly at the designated time. All units are to assemble on the Parade Field in PROPER Scout Uniform. We will then have evening lowering, followed by announcements. The camp will then be dismissed to Larsen Lodge for good food, fun, and fellowship. Flag raising will start at the designated time each morning Scouts and adults may wear their activity uniform of the day to morning flags (Official Scout Uniform is not required). After morning flag raising, Scouts will be dismissed to begin their exciting day of merit badges and fun. ORDER OF THE ARROW: Camp Chief Little Turtle is home to the Order of the Arrow, Kiskakon Lodge #75 The Standing Bear Lodge. We recognize all the sweat, strained muscles, dirty and tired bodies it takes to help maintain and get the camp ready for another camping season. They will be conducting meetings, service projects, call-outs, and advancement during your camp week. The Order of the Arrow Representative will schedule all Blue Heron Award Service Projects. GEOCACHING: GPS units are now available for scout use through the camp office. Cache boxes will be placed throughout the property and scouts will have the opportunity to locate them using Global Positioning Devices. Personal GPS units are also permitted for use. Instructional sessions can be made available by request.

17 PEBBLE PATCH PROGRAM Center patch FREE when you attend CCLT! Add your choice of Pebble Patches to the Velcro base. Patches available in the Camp Trading Post ATVs Campfire Campwide Games Climbing Flying Squirrel First Aid Ecology Flags Hiking Fishing Mountain Bike Mountain Board GPS Orienteering Photography Vespers Archery Rifle/BB gun Shotgun Paintball Tomahawk Swimming Snorkeling Canoe Kayak Water Carnival Top Scout BSA 1st year camper Webelos Order of the Arrow

18 CAMP AWARDS PROGRAMS ARROW QUEST PROGRAM: The Camp Chief Little Turtle Arrow Quest Program is a program designed to encourage troops in camp to participate in the Trek and Trail Program at the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation. To meet the requirements of the event your entire troop must hike a specific trek or trail in sequence as listed below. Each of the four arrow segments are available for purchase upon completion of the appropriate trail at the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation. The Arrow Quest Program also qualifies your unit to wear the regular trail award for each trail hiked. Trails begin at the camp Administration Building. First Year: Pit Lake Trek Follow the red markings on trees for this 5 mile trail. Second Year: Deer Hollow Trek Follow the blue markings on trees for this 5 mile trail. Third Year: Mastodon Trek Follow the white markings on trees & posts for this 5 mile trail. Fourth Year: Chief Little Turtle Trek POKAGON KEKIONGA TRAILS Write to Pokagon Kekionga Trails for a complete brochure and application at: Pokagon Kekionga Trails P.O. Box 192 Angola, IN Trail maps & booklets are now available for download at

19 CAMP AWARDS PROGRAMS BLUE HERON CAMPER AWARD: This local council award was started in Scouts and adults whose unit earns it for the first time wear the Blue Heron Patch. The second year of participation earns them a white arrowhead pin; the third year they earn a yellow arrowhead pin; and the fourth year they earn the black arrowhead pin. The last pin to earn is the red arrowhead pin. Troops who have earned the Blue Heron Award for 5 years are presented a plaque at the closing campfire. Patches & Pins available for purchase from the Trading Post at Camp. Troop leadership is responsible for maintaining records and submitting paperwork to the Camp Director to earn the award each year. Form available at Camp Administration office. COMMISSIONER AWARD: The commissioner award may be earned by accumulating a total of 125 points for the week. The camp commissioner staff will inspect every campsite Monday through Friday. The camp commissioner staff is the final authority on all commissioner awards. The Commissioner Award is one of the required items for the Blue Heron Camper Award. GATEWAY COMPETITION: Each troop is encouraged to participate in the camp gateway competition. The gateway will be scored on the following: correct knots & lashings, Scout participation (non-adult), originality, and creativity. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants including first through third place. The camp commissioner staff is responsible for judging gateways. The gateway competition is one of the required items for the Blue Heron Camper Award. Please note that gateways MUST not block the camp service road through any campsite. A camp service road runs through or into every campsite. Please locate your gateways to the sides of these roads. AWSR HIGH ADVENTURE PATCH: The AWSR High Adventure patch is a recognition award for participants who have completed all parts of the camp high adventure program. The patch is a five piece set consisting of a center and four strips to go around the outside. Scouts are eligible to purchase the patch after completing each section. Sections include the Climbing Tower, Project C.O.P.E., Mountain boarding, and the Flying Squirrel. Spar Pole rocker replaced with Mountain Board.

20 SPECIAL CAMP PROGRAMS TOP SCOUT Program 2016 Caution: This program may be addictive. Hey! You! If you re looking for the ultimate program, look no more! Grab your backpack off the ground & sign up for the adventure of a lifetime. This program is like a high adventure, but for half the cost! TOP SCOUT is for the scouter who has done it all. So, what are you waiting for? Do you have what it takes to be a Top Scout? NEED TO ADD INFO FOR VENTURE CREWS Programs (subject to change): 20 mile Canoe Trip Wilderness Survival Overnight (hope you got skills) Land Navigation Race Mountain Biking at Fort Custer, Michigan Rock Climbing at Grand Ledge, Michigan C.O.P.E. High Course including the zip line Shooting sports Competitions Knife & Tomahawk Throwing And More! Program Requirements: 14 years of age & 1st class scout (minimum) Complete BSA Swimmer Test Able to Ride a Bike This program is an all day program (Scouts cannot be signed up for any other sessions) NEEDS: Compass Mountain Bike* (if available) with helmet Whistle Water Bottle Scout Handbook Positive Attitude * A Mountain Bike is defined as a multispeed bike designed for off road terrain. Road bikes and BMX bikes are not permitted. In the event a scouter does not have one available, camp will provide with prior knowledge to Camp Staff at 2 week out meeting.

21 SOARING EAGLES Check for Pre-requisites in the description area of each Merit Badge. Citizenship in the Community Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications All are Eagle required Merit Badges Venturing Crews You are invited to attend Summer Resident Camp and enjoy all the activities & challenges that Camp Chief Little Turtle has to offer. 2 popular programs are: Top Scout and COPE/Climbing. We also have ATVs, several hiking trails, a bike trail, Tomahawk range and more in the great outdoors! Consider applying for a Camp Staff Position.

22 SPECIAL CAMP PROGRAMS CAMPFIRES - This summer you will have the opportunity to participate in two campfire programs. The first is the opening campfire on Sunday. The second is the closing campfire on Friday night. Each unit will be asked to perform a skit or song during the week and the very best skits & songs will be selected for the closing campfire. Scouts & leaders should be in the official Scout Uniform for campfires. All skits & songs must be pre-approved by the Camp Program Director. EARLY BIRD SWIM Weather permitting, the waterfront will be open before breakfast on the designated day for a quick dip in Pit Lake to get your day off on the right foot! Patches will be available in the camp trading post. Troop sign-up. VESPER SERVICES Scouts will have an opportunity to attend an all-faith worship service on Tuesday evening. Any religious group is welcome to hold its own service. Daily reflection and/or devotionals are encouraged by all troops. Scouts & leaders are encouraged be in the official Scout Uniform for the all-faith service. LUAU Join the fun every Tuesday night for the weekly LUAU. More information at Leader and SPL meetings. LEADER LUNCHEON & DUTCH-OVEN COOK-OFF Every unit will have the opportunity to meet with a Council Representative Wednesday during lunch to discuss the camp program, upcoming council &national events, & future camp plans. Please plan on sending at least one representative from your troop to share your honest feelings & ideas about camp. A special lunch will be provided for those in attendance. All unit leaders are encouraged to prepare a dessert item of your choice to compete against other leaders. This is an individual event & there can be more than one entry from each unit. Desserts will be judged on taste, creativity, & presentation. Competition will take place each Wednesday at 12:30 at the BBQ Pit (east of dining hall). Winners each week will be presented a prize! Cook-off will serve as dessert for the Scoutmaster lunch. TROOP OVERNIGHTS The Sand Dune, Halls Hill, Fort Cooper & the Covered Wagons are all available for a troop overnight on a first come, first served basis. Troops must sign up for these activities at the camp office. There are no special programs provided for these campouts, simply a fun way for a troop to spend a night of camp away from the tents. An option if your troop is completing the Blue Heron project. Troops are required to provide proper leadership for these overnights. WATER CARNIVAL A camp-wide activity for Monday night! A combination of water themed events is offered for troops to compete against each other. A wide-range of events for example: canoe races, swimming competitions, & much more! We will even have opportunities to involve the land-lovers with non-water activities. Overall & individual event awards will be presented to the finalists. Senior Patrol Leaders will be responsible for signing up their troop at the Senior Patrol Leader Meeting on Monday. CAMPWIDE GAMES All campers & leaders are encouraged to attend the Campwide games each Fri. afternoon. FAMILY NIGHT - Join the Camp Staff on Friday night at the Larson Lodge Dining Hall for an old fashion picnic. Guests & family members are invited to join us. Meal tickets may be purchased at the Camp Office prior to the meal. Please have a rough headcount of those attending when you register at camp on your first day. Breakfast Saturday morning will be delivered by camp staff to each site by 7:30 am. Staff will also be available to begin the check-out process. PROVISIONAL CAMPING The provisional camping program is for Scouts who are unable to attend camp with their Troop or those who wish to attend an extra week of camp. Check into camp on Sunday from 11 am and check out Saturday before noon. Emphasis will be placed on learning new skills & advancement. Scouts will be placed with the provisional troop & are to abide by the leadership of the Troop & the camp staff. Select the week you would like to attend & submit an application with your full fee. All boys must be registered in the Boy Scouts of America & bring a properly completed Annual Health and Medical form (Form # , Rev. 9/2012). Please complete and submit the Provisional Camper form. Forms can be found at Forms can be found at

23 National Youth Leadership Training July 17-22, 2016 Online registration opens Jan. 1, 2016 at National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in any other situations demanding leadership of self and leadership of others. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skills and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, events, games, and adventures, NYLT participants will work and play together as they put into action the best that Scouting has to offer. The course uses the patrol method and presents model Patrol Leaders Council meetings. NYLT models a month in the life of troop leading up to a big outdoor experience. Patrols are challenged early in the week to present to the troop at the end of the week their Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. Throughout the course, the staff will be modeling the concepts and skills that are the core content of the course. The patrols will be challenged with many activities and games, including using GPS receivers to participate in a Geocache wide game. The focus of each session is not only knowledge but giving the youth a Toolbox of Skills that equips them with the how of leadership. Course participant limit: 24 Course Staff limit: 6 Out of Council Participants Welcome Participants must complete an ILST course. Objectives of National Youth Leadership Training Give participants the confidence and knowledge to conduct the troop program in their home units Provide participants with a clear understanding of team and personal development Create an environment of Scouting fellowship and fun guided by the Scout Oath and Law Give participants the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with Scouts from other troops Have fun and experience Scouting at its best WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION Bob Coffelt NYLT 2015 Course Director Cell: NYLT 2015 Asst Course Director Cell: Earl Kumfer NYLT Mentor Cell: bob_coffelt@yahoo.com ekumfer@teknology.net Anthony Wayne Area Council website:

24 CAMP TRAINING PROGRAMS (Subject to Change) POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING: Each Boy Scout leader completes the specific course for his or her own position in the program. Scoutmasters and Assistants discuss the role of the Scoutmaster in a Boy-led Troop, the Outdoor Program, the Advancement Program, and Program planning. This training will be made available by request. If you have leaders in your unit who need this training, and they will be attending camp. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance and we will make arrangements to have a trainer come to camp. Leaders will have access to the Internet based training as part of the Online Learning Center at provided by Boy Scouts of America. NOTE: Register for training at your TWO- WEEK OUT MEETING or Contact the Program Secretary at Nila.Sink@Scouting.org or to register. CLIMB ON SAFELY TRAINING: Climb On Safely covers eight key safety points about climbing and rappelling and is required training for at least one adult leader on any type of Scouting outing that involves climbing or rappelling. The training will be held once a week by a climbing instructor if available. This training is also available online at wwww.scouting.org. TREK SAFELY TRAINING: "Trek Safely" covers seven key safety points about trekking and is recommended for adult leaders organizing any type of trek. Trek Safely training will be conducted by camp staff each week. This training is also available online at SAFE SWIM DEFENSE: All swimming activities in Scouting are required to follow the eight basic principles known collectively as the Safe Swim Defense plan. A unit that follows the plan can expect a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience. Safe Swim Defense is required for BSA tour permits. This training is also available online at CPR Training: American Red Cross CPR/AED training will be available. Signups will begin at the Leader meeting Sunday evening. Space is limited. Training times will be announced at the time of signup. There is a small fee for this training.

25 SAFETY AFLOAT: All boating activities in Scouting are required to follow the nine basic principles of Safety Afloat. With an emphasis on accident prevention through proper preparation and skills, a unit that follows Safety Afloat can expect a safe, enjoyable activity. Safety Afloat is required for BSA tour permits for any trip afloat. This training is also available online at LEAVE NO TRACE: Instilling values in young people and preparing them to make moral and ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the BSA. Leave No Trace helps reinforce that mission, and reminds us to respect the rights of other users of the outdoors as well as future generations. Appreciation for our natural environment and a knowledge of the interrelationships of nature bolster our respect and reverence toward the environment and nature. THIS IS SCOUTING: This introductory course highlights the values, aims, history, fundraising, and methods of Scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in age-appropriate style within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting and Venturing. This web-based video includes review questions presented during the approximately 45 minute training session. The curriculum is part of the Online Learning Center at Eagle Talk SEMINAR: A seminar on the Eagle Scout Rank will be conducted by the Council Advancement Chair for any interested Scouts and adults. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Eagle projects and paperwork by the expert. Please review the camp schedule for time.

26 Turtle Quest: First Year Camper Program Subject to Change MISSION: Introduce first year scouts to Camp Chief Little Turtle and the Boy Scout program, utilizes basic essential Scout skills, provide fun, and adventure in the great outdoors. ELIGIBILITY: The Turtle Quest Program is open to all first year scouts. The program is specifically designed to work with Scouts who crossed over from Webelos to Boy Scouts in the spring. It is NOT mandatory that the firstyear Scouts participate in this program. The Turtle Quest Program is geared for young Scouts who have not yet achieved Tenderfoot Rank and need to learn the basic skills. It is not as requirement driven as the merit badge program and focuses on basic skills and the use of the patrol method. The unit leader is the best judge of which Scouts would benefit most from the program. PROGRAM: The Turtle Quest Program is a full morning or afternoon (3 sessions) week long program designed to utilize the patrol method while exposing Scouts to many basic Scout skills and exploring different areas of our camp. The day consists of basic Scouting skill development while having fun and adventure. A full time Turtle Quest staff will be devoted to work with the first year scouts. Unit leaders are highly encouraged to assist with the program. The focus of this program is NOT on rank advancement, but on the basic skills of patrol method, first aid, orienteering, knots, and nature. Scouts will be organized into patrols for the week with scouts from other units. The Turtle Quest Program begins by developing the patrol through teamwork style games and learning about their fellow Scouts. They will also be put in charge and have tasks that they will need to complete in their patrols with assistance of Turtle Quest staff. The Scouts will utilize the skills they learn, in their special activities that take them around many areas of camp. The scouts will be introduced and work with many scout skills, but staff will not be signing off requirement, leaders are responsible for reviewing and signing off skills. Monday we will be offering Totin Chip class during 6 th session 4:00 for any first year camper who do not have their Totin Chip. Scouts can work on their tent stake, to earn their card, at their camp with leader supervision or we will have work time on Tuesday 6 th session 4:00. Thursday, the Scouts will be meeting and leaving after dinner, carrying their stuff, for an activity that will take them to a remote location of camp for a sheltered overnight, no tents needed. Scouts will return Friday morning before breakfast. SCHEDULE: The daily schedule of activities is available in the guide book. The schedule is tentative and may be changed as needed to make a successful program. The Scouts will participate every morning Monday through Thursday. The afternoons are open for them to choose ANY available merit badges or open activity. Make sure that the merit badges they choose will not conflict with our Thursday night overnight. The program includes daily recognition, an overnight on Thursday, and special recognition at closing campfire on Friday night. EQUIPMENT: In addition to the suggested camping equipment list every scout should bring, the Scouts should bring the following for the Turtle Quest overnight scheduled for Thursday evening: Backpack (day pack to hold their stuff) Sleeping Bag & Pillow Change of clothes/ warm clothes Compass (if have one) Extra Socks Rain gear Flashlight Bug spray NEED EVERYDAY & OVERNIGHT: (easily accessible) ***WATERBOTTLE *** First-Aid Kit (supplied) *** Rope (supplied) ***Totem (supplied)

27 Turtle Quest: First Year Camper Program MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY THURS. NIGHT FRIDAY AM *Assign Patrols *Opening Ceremony Intro games *Opening *Crisis of Day *Knot of Day Map symbols Orienting map Compass label *Opening *Crisis of Day *Knot of Day Pacing Compassing *Opening *Crisis of Day *Knot of Day Firewood types Leave No Trace Outdoor Code Registration Pavilion with gear Patrol Challenge Hike *First Aid kits Closing Closing Plant Hike to Fort Campfire Skits *Buddy Sys *Bullying *EDGE *Patrol *Folding flag *Whipping Map Symbol Scavenger Hunt Bridge Building Adventure Firem n Chit Time At Fort Closing 5:30 Wake-up Gather gear Collect flag pole Collect packs Announcement Dismiss back to their campsite Patrol Challenge Knot Rely 10:30 tents Intro patrol names Ceremony Dismissed Knot hoop relay Announcement Dismissed Dismissed Hike back Dismissed 11:00 Lights Out Totin Chip 4:00 (6 th session) Totin Chip 4:00 (6 th session) Schedule Subject to Change

28 Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6:00 AM OA DAY Polar Bear Swim 6:30 AM Reveille 7:00 AM Staff Breakfast 7:15-7:45 am Camp Breakfast Assembly and Flags 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Session 1 10:00 AM Session 2 11:00 AM Troop Arrival & Campsite Setup Session 3 12:00 PM Lunch Leader Lunch Lunch 1:00 PM 1:00-4:30 PM Sunday Only Troop Camp Office Camp Orientation w/ Troop Guides Emergency Drill Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat@ Campfire Ring OA Handicraft, Eagle Dining Hall Porch Session 4 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Session 5 4:00 PM Session 6 5:30 PM Dinner 6:45 PM Flags 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:15 PM 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM Leaders Meeting in the Dining Hall SPL Registration Pavilion Assemble for Parade Field Opening Campfire Trading Post Water Carnival@ Parade Field Astronomy Merit Flag Pole SPL Registration Pavilion Dining Hall, Catholic Chapel Water Waterfront & Trading Post Star Eco Weekly Schedule (Subject to Change) OA Night OA Callouts Dining Hall Porch Taps (Lights Out) Rocket Dining Hall Porch Orienteering ODS Open Program Adult CPR Dining Hall Open Program Continues Astronomy Merit Flag Pole Merit Badge Make Up Camp Wide Games Camp Wide Games Flags Family Tours & Campwide FAMILY Parade Field Assemble for Parade Field Closing Campfire Ice Trading Post Breakfast in campsites

29 Summer camp is not a merit badge mill where you pay a fee and get badges automatically. The most difficult badges to earn are those that require a great deal of physical skill, coordination and stamina. Examples would be Lifesaving, Rifle Shooting, Archery, and Climbing. Some badges and programs require self-discipline and maturity to be successful experiences. Examples would be Environmental Science, Swimming & Water Rescue, Paddle Craft Safety and Project C.O.P.E. Scouts should come to camp prepared. Scouts should read the merit badge books and do all the prerequisites listed on the following pages. Prerequisites already signed off by Scoutmaster or designee will be accepted. Leaders should encourage Scouts to not fill up their day with strictly merit badges. No more than three to four merit badges are encouraged for a week at camp. Less are recommended if some require multiple sessions. Give them a reason to come back next year! MERIT BADGES Please take time to review the merit badges and additional information and share this with your Scouts as they select with your guidance their activity schedule for this summer. The master merit badge schedule indicates all the badges offered, times and duration of the badge or program, and class size limits. The detailed merit badge section provides additional information including: location, prerequisites, age recommendations, required materials, costs if any, and helpful hints. MERIT BADGE SIGN-UP FORM: Merit Badge signup forms are located in the CCLT Registration Packet and with online registration. The troop must submit one copy of the merit badge sign-up form by or the two-week out meeting. This information will allow the camp to make needed changes to staffing, program equipment and supplies. Any problems with your Scouts schedule will be discussed with the camp secretary. NOTE: Some classes have a maximum number of scouts allowed per session. Registration is first-come first served. Scoutmaster will be able to print individual scout merit badge schedules from the on-line system,. Link to NEW on-line registration program will be available at A helpful hint: Scouts may at any time during the week pick up additional badges by talking with the merit badge counselors. The staff will do their very best to accommodate these Scouts and help them complete the badge. The Scouts have the responsibility to ask the counselors to join a merit badge and what work they might have to accomplish to catch up with the other Scouts. Age Appropriateness: Those Merit Badges and open activities with age limits are noted on pages BLUE CARDS: Blue Cards will be completed by Merit Badge Counselors/Area Directors and provided in the unit check-out packet. Unit Leaders can bring partial Blue Cards for their scouts to be completed at camp. The Scoutmaster will receive an advancement summary prior to departure on Saturday, noting completes and partials. It is the unit leaders responsibility to take this information back to their Advancement Chairman to receive awards. Daily Merit Badge reports will be available.

30 Camp Chief Little Turtle Merit Badge Schedule (subject to change) Merit Badges Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Evening Aquatics Swim & Water Rescue, Paddle Craft Safety & BSA Lifeguard Canoeing 102 Open 102 Open Inst Swim - Non MB 104 Kayaking Open 105 Open Lifesaving Mile Swim - Non MB 107 Rope Swing Open Open Rowing Open 108 Open Small Boat Sailing Open Open Snorkeling 110 Swimming (Eagle Req) Open 112 Open Soaring Eagle Cit in World (Eagle) 201 Cit in Nation (Eagle) 202 Cit in the Community (Eagle) 203 Communications (Eagle) 204 Ecology Archaeology 301 Astronomy (Overnight) 302 Bird Study 303 E Science (Eagle) Forestry 306 Geology 307 Mammal Study 309 Space Exploration 310 Weather 311 Handicraft Art 401 Open 402 Open

31 Basketry 403 Open 404 Open Fingerprinting 405 Open 406 Open Leatherwork 407 Open 408 Chess 409 Open 410 Open Welding 413 Woodcarving 411 Open 412 Open Indian Lore 414 Health & Safety First Aid (Eagle) 501 High Adventure ATV - Non MB Climbing 601 Open COPE - Non MB 602 TOP SCOUT 606 Flying Squirrel Open Open Outdoor Skills E Prep (Eagle) Camping (Eagle) Geocaching Open 705 Open Fishing 706 Orienteering Open Open Pioneering 707 Open Open Search & Rescue 711 Wilderness Survival 708 TURTLE QUEST 709 Shooting Sports Archery Open 803 Open Rifle Open 806 Open Shotgun Open Open Tomahawk Throwing Open Open Sports Cycling (Eagle) 1001 Hiking (Eagle) 1002 Trading Post Salesmanship Scouting Heritage /16/15ns

32 All Aquatic Merit Badges and awards are instructed on our very own beautiful Pit Lake. A former rock quarry, its crystal clear waters and sandy bottom make us proud to say that it is one of the cleanest lakes in Indiana! The Aquatics Program is supervised by a National Camp School Certified Aquatic Director. CANOEING 102, Session 1 or 5. Scouts must pass the BSA swimmers test in order to participate in this merit badge. Recommended for 2nd year campers and older. KAYAKING 105 Scouts will work on kayaking skills and techniques to earn the Kayaking Merit Badge. Scouts must pass the BSA swimmers test. Recommended for 2nd year campers and older. LIFESAVING 106 Scouts must pass a pre-qualification, 400 yard swim test in order to participate in this merit badge. They must bring long pants, a belt, a long sleeve button down shirt, shoes, socks for in-water disrobing exercise. This is a great badge to earn prior to working on BSA Lifeguard. Recommended for 3 rd year campers and older. This is an Eagle required Merit Badge. ROWING 108 Scouts must pass the BSA swimmers test in order to participate in this merit badge. Recommended for 2 nd year campers. SMALL BOAT SAILING 109 Scouts must pass the BSA swimmers test in order to participate in this merit badge. Recommended for 3rd year campers and older. Swimming & Water Rescue/Paddle Craft Safety and BSA Lifeguard - 101Participants must be 14 years of age to receive their BSA Lifeguard certificate. Provides BSA leaders with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities. It expands the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training to include basic water rescue skills. The unit leader completing the training will also fee confident in his or her ability to conduct the standard BSA swim classification tests. Paddle Craft Safety expands on Safety Afloat training to include the basic skills and knowledge needed for a unit leader to confidently assess his or her ability to supervise float trips using canoes or kayaks. The material also reviews the additional training and experience needed for whitewater, how to gain that expertise, and when it is appropriate to utilize professional whitewater guides. To be trained as a BSA Lifeguard, you must successfully complete the BSA Lifeguard course and demonstrate the ability to perform each of the skills taught in the course. SWIMMING 111 or 112 Scouts must pass the BSA swimmers test in order to participate. They must bring long pants, a belt, a long sleeve button down shirt, socks and shoes for in water clothes inflation. Excellent merit badge for all campers. This is an Eagle required Merit Badge. 1 hour class. MILE SWIM 107 While not a merit badge, Scouts will build up their swimming distance daily to swim the mile on Friday and earn the Mile Swim Award. Scouts and adults must attend each practice session in order to swim on Friday. Scouts & adults must pass the BSA swimmers test. Recommended for 3rd year campers and older. SNORKELING 110 This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Snorkeling BSA certification. Scouts must pass the BSA swimmers test and also have earned the swimming merit badge. Recommended for 3 rd year campers and older. INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM 104 This Learn-to-Swim program will introduce Scouts who are beginners or learners to swimming. Focus is on developing strokes & swimming proficiency needed to pass the BSA swimmers test. NOTE: This is not a Merit Badge. OPEN SWIMMING/ BOATING/ROPE SWING Swimming and Boating at the Waterfront. Other activities available: Rope Swing, Boating, Canoes and Kayaking.

33 All Ecology-Conservation Merit Badges are based out of the Thomas Lodge and utilize the 1200 acres of classroom space on the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation. The property boasts a wide variety of wildlife include White Tail Deer, Pheasant, Turkey, and the not so elusive Northern Indiana Large Mouth Mosquito! The Ecology-Conservation Program is supervised by a National Camp School Trained Ecology Director. ALL ECOLOGY MERIT BADGES REQUIRE PAPER AND WRITING UTENSILS * BE PREPARED!! ARCHEALOGY 301 Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal. Archaeologists are detectives who study how people lived in the past. They figure out what happened, when, how, and why. Using the clues that people left behind, they try to understand how and why human culture has changed through time. ASTRONOMY 302 Scouts need to bring binoculars (if you have them), a notepad or journal and a star guide. A night observation is required. Come study the universe in which we live. Requirement 6 must be done prior to coming to camp. Recommended for 4th year campers and older. BIRD STUDY 303 Scouts need to bring a bird field guide and binoculars (if you have them) and a notepad or journal. Discover the many species of birds CCLT has to offer. Scouts should begin work on requirements 5 and 6 prior to coming to camp. Recommended for 4th year campers and older. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 304 or 305 This is a two hour session to ensure that Scouts complete the badge while at camp. Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal and an empty 2-liter pop bottle. Observe the habitat and animals at CCLT. Recommended for 3rd year campers. This is an Eagle required Merit Badge. FORESTRY 306 Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal and a tree identification guide (if you have one). Explore the vast forested area of CCLT. Recommended for 3rd year campers and older. GEOLOGY 307 Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal. This session makes use of our own gravel pit area. Recommended for 2nd year campers and older. MAMMAL STUDY 309 Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal, a field guide and binoculars (if you have them). Recommended for 2nd year campers and older. SPACE EXPLORATION 310 Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal and purchase a model rocket kit available at the Camp Trading Post. Approximate Cost: $5.00. Scouts will be given an opportunity to launch their rocket. Recommended for 2nd campers and older. WEATHER 311 Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal. Requirement 8 must be completed prior to camp. Study the climate and seasons. Recommended for 3rd year campers and older.

34 The Handicraft Center is located in Grandstaff Lodge (East of the Dining Hall). Many of the merit badges can be completed quickly. Leather, woodcarving, and basketry kits can be purchased from the camp trading post. All Handicraft classes will meet for two separate sessions each day. Sessions 5 and 6 will be open format. ART 401 & 402 Scouts should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Recommended for 2nd year campers. BASKETRY 403 & 404 Scouts must purchase both round and square basket kits plus a stool kit at the Camp Trading Post. Each Scout will weave his own baskets and stool that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young scouts. Recommended for all Scouts. FINGERPRINTING 405 & 406 Scouts will learn the proper technique, be able to identify parts of a fingerprint, and be able to give a short history of fingerprinting. Recommended for all Scouts. LEATHERWORK 407 & 408 Scouts will learn to use a variety of techniques used in working with leather. Scouts will need to purchase leather kits at the Camp Trading Post. Recommended for all Scouts. CHESS 409 and 410 Scouts will learn about playing the game of chess, including moves and game play. WELDING 413 Scouts will explore the fundamentals of welding and learn about different career paths in the industry. Recommended for 3rd year scouts and older. WOODCARVING 411 & 412 Scouts should bring a sharp pocket knife in good repair and their Totin' Chip to show the instructor before beginning any woodcarving project.. They must also purchase a wood carving kit from the Camp Trading Post. Recommend for 2nd year campers & older. Indian Lore 414 Session 2. Scouts will need to purchase a Native American craft kits available at the camp Trading Post. Scouts must complete requirement 1 before coming to camp. This badge is recommended for 2nd year campers and older. In order to help people at all times we must be prepared to help in case of an emergency. Under the supervision of our Camp Health Officer, Scouts will learn valuable, lifesaving skills so they are ready when accidents and disasters occur. FIRST AID 501 Sessions 1 and 2. Scouts need to supply a personal first aid kit, Totin Chip and personal pocket knife. Scouts should be able to demonstrate first aid for Tenderfoot Second and First Class ranks prior to the start of the course. First Class Rank recommended. This is an Eagle required Merit Badge,.

35 Camp Chief Little Turtle is very well known for its High Adventure Facilities. We take great pride in having a state of the art Project C.O.P.E. Course with 12 low events and 8 high elements that include a 300-ft. zip line! In addition, a 30- foot climbing and rappelling tower is a favorite destination for Scouts wishing to defy gravity! The Project C.O.P.E. course and climbing tower are supervised by National Camp School Trained C.O.P.E. and Climbing Directors. ATV Program Ride into a new experience with CCLT ATV Adventures. Become a part of the ATV Safety Institute of America (ASI) Safe Rider Coalition. As part of this program you will complete several trail rides, practice tread lightly skills and complete a conservation trail project and earn the ASI rider course certification. Be a part of the newest program offered by the Boy Scouts of America at Camp Chief Little Turtle. Minimum age: 14. Maximum class size: 7. Additional information, hold harmless and registration online at PROJECT COPE-602 Project C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is a program available to Scouts at least 13 years old and is designed to build teamwork, communication, problem solving, trust, leadership, self-esteem, & decision-making. The course includes climbing, skywalk events, & a zip line!! Adult leaders are encouraged to participate if there are available spots. Those completing the program will receive a C.O.P.E. bandana. THE PROGRAM MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF EIGHT PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION TO BE OFFERED. The program is most meaningful if several older Scouts from a troop participate in the program. COPE is a excellent program for third year campers & older. All Scouts are transported from the Registration pavilion near the camp parking lot to the COPE course by a camp vehicle. LONG PANTS & STURDY SHOES ARE REQUIRED EACH DAY TO PARTICIPATE. Project COPE has a $20.00 participant fee to be paid in the camp office prior to start of program, if not already paid with online registration. CLIMBING 601 Scouts must be in good physical condition as this is a strenuous merit badge. Depending on class size, however, scouts may finish early. Scouts will be transported to and from the climbing tower in a camp vehicle. This is recommended for 3rd year campers and older. FLYING SQUIRREL OPEN Sessions 3 & 6 The Flying Squirrel is a Project C.O.P.E. high event available to all Scouts and adults. Located in the Canary Valley activity field. The participant is attached to a climbing rope hung from a pulley nearly 40 feet above the ground. On the other end of the rope is a minimum of 5 people who act as a dog sled team. The participant is quickly pulled from the ground into the air in a matter of second and becomes the Flying Squirrel! Maximum class size: 18. SPL s will have the opportunity to schedule this event at their daily SPL meeting. OPEN CLIMBING OPEN Sessions 6 CCLT s 30-foot tower will give you the opportunity to test your skills at 3 levels of difficulty. Ceramic finger tip and foot holds help you develop your ascent to the deck above where you switch belay lines to repel down the shear side, swinging out over the earth, all controlled by you, the ropes and your belayer. Maximum class size: 12. TRADING POST SALESMANSHIP MERIT BADGE 902 Session 2 or 903 Session 3. By studying salesmanship, Scouts can learn self-confidence, motivation, friendliness, and the persistence necessary to overcome obstacles and solve problems. Sales can offer a challenging and rewarding career for those who enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life. Scouting Heritage-905 Session 1. The BSA has a rich history, and Scouts can learn all about it as they look back over the last hundred years of serving the youth of American.

36 Outdoor Skills back to the basics - where Scouts can advance their skills in Orienteering, Pioneering, and Camping. The Outdoor Skills area is supervised by a National Camp School Trained Outdoor Skills CAMPING-703 & 704 Scouts should bring equipment necessary for an overnight campout, pack and requirements 5, 7 and 8. Requirement 9 and 10 should completed prior to coming to camp. Recommended for 2nd year campers and older. This is an Eagle required Merit Badge. GEOCACHING 705 A worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. GPS units available at Camp. FISHING-706 Scouts are encouraged to bring their own personal fishing equipment. The camp is not responsible for these items. Bait can be purchased at the Camp Trading Post. This is an excellent merit badge for all Scouts. PIONEERING-707 Scouts need to bring leather gloves and a pocket knife. Knots, lashings and splices will help Scouts complete a pioneering project. Pioneering is a two hour merit badge. First Class Rank required. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL-708 Scouts need to bring a ground cloth, poncho, personal eating utensils, pocket knife, sleeping bag and personal survival kit. Scouts will be attending a survival overnight without tenting on Thursday night. Recommended for 3rd year campers and older. ORIENTEERING Scouts need to bring a notebook or journal and a compass. Scouts will prepare and run an orienteering course. Recommended for 3rd year campers and older. Max. Class Size 20. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 701 or 702 Scouts need to bring PHOTO of kit as described in Requirement 8C in order to complete merit badge. Scouts will participate in an emergency drill. Be prepared to report on your Family Emergency Plan and your family meeting. Requirement 1 must be completed prior to coming to camp. Bring your Totin Chit & Fire em Chit to class. Recommended for older campers. This is an Eagle required Merit SEARCH & RESCUE 711 Scouts will learn the fundamentals of SAR. Recommended for 3rd year scouts and older.. SOARING EAGLES Citizenship in the World 201 A great opportunity for Scouts to begin the process of completing this Eagle required merit badge. Requirements #3a, 3b, 4b and 7 require research which should be done prior to arrival at camp. Citizenship in the Nation 202 A great opportunity for Scouts to begin the process of completing this Eagle required merit badge. (Eagle Required) Citizenship in the Community 203 A great opportunity for Scouts to begin the process of completing this Eagle required merit badge. (Eagle Required) Communications 204 A great opportunity for Scouts to begin the process of completing this Eagle required merit badge. Requirements #5, 7, 8 and 9 require either research or activity outside of camp which should be done prior to arrival at camp. (Eagle Required)

37 Truly a favorite among Scouts. Cole Shooting Sports (Archery, Shotgun, Rifle, Black Powder, and Paintball) Ranges were rebuilt in 2003 as part of the AWAC Capital Campaign. Rifles, shotguns, paintball guns, bows and arrows are all well maintained and replaced on a regular schedule. All of these badges require good hand and eye coordination and are not recommended for first year Scouts. Additional sessions may be required to complete these badges. All Shooting Sports activities are supervised by a National Camp School Trained Shooting Sports Director or NRA Certified Instructor. ARCHERY-801, 802 or 803 Scouts should be able to pull a 35 lb. bow and have good hand and eye coordination. Scouts may need to use open archery sessions to complete this badge. This is recommended for 2nd year campers and older (no 1 st year campers please). RIFLE 804, 805 or 806 Scouts can bring personal ear and eye protection, but they are provided at no additional cost. Only option A (modern cartridge type) will be offered. Scouts may need to use open rifle sessions to complete this badge. This is recommended for 2nd year campers and older (no 1 st year campers please). SHOTGUN 807 or 808 Scouts can bring personal ear and eye protection. There is a $20 fee for shotgun shells that must be paid prior to coming to camp. Scouts may need to use open shotgun session to complete this badge. Although there is no age requirement, scouts should be able to physically handle the power of a shotgun. This is recommended for 4th year campers and older. OPEN SESSIONS SHOOTING SPORTS BLACK POWDER Listen during morning flags for available times. OPEN ARCHERY/RIFLE Open for Scouts and adults to come and shoot rifle and archery. NOTE: Merit Badge students will have priority during these times. There is no additional cost. No age restrictions. OPEN SHOTGUN Any Scout and leader can come down and shoot those pesky clay pigeons. The camp uses both 12 and 20 gauge shotguns. Open times will be set by the Camp Shooting Sports Director and announced on the first day. Cost is 5 shells for $2 payable at the camp office. No age restrictions. Participants must be able to handle a shotgun. OPEN PAINTBALL Come down to Shooting Sports and try the paintball target range. Fee for paint ball air canisters and ammo will be $5 per hopper. No age restrictions. Note: This is not a Merit Badge. OPEN TOMAHAWK & KNIFE Any scout or leader can throw hawks or knives. Come on down to the range! No age restrictions. Note: this is not a Merit Badge.

38 The Sports Program area is located in the Bike Lodge West of the Dining Hall. Come and check it out!! Merit Badge). basis. CYCLING 1001 A great opportunity for Scouts to begin the process of completing this Eagle required merit badge. Requirements #3, 8 and 9 will not be able to be completed at camp. In order to complete the merit badge Scouts will need to have completed these requirements prior to arrival at camp. Personal bikes with helmets allowed. (Eagle Required Merit Badge). HIKING hour class. A great opportunity for Scouts to begin the process of completing this Eagle required merit badge. Requirements #5, 6 and 7 will not be able to be completed at camp. In order to complete the merit badge Scouts will need to have completed these requirements prior to arrival at camp. (Eagle Required OPEN DISC GOLF Check out a set of Disc Golf discs (Driver, Short-Range, and Putter) from the Bike Lodge or bring your own. Our 9 hole course is arranged in a circular pattern around the Parade Field. Challenge your friends, scouts from other units, or your Scout Leader! Discs are available on a first-come-first-served OPEN Field Games Open all 6 sessions. Each session 1 hr. Horseshoes Horseshoe pits located near the Bike Lodge. Volleyball Volleyball net located behind Parade Field. Bag Toss Bag Toss located at the Bike Lodge. OPEN MOUNTAINBOARDING Open Sessions 4, 5 or 6. An excellent program for older scouts! Derived from skateboarding and snowboarding this extreme sport is growing in popularity and has been featured at the National Jamboree. Participants will be trained in proper use and safety. All safety equipment including knee/elbow pads and helmets are provided. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE. NOTE: Not a Merit Badge. SELF-GUIDED CANOE TRIPS: Each session is 3 hrs. Canoe trips are available for troop sign up any time during camp. You may sign up for a canoe trip by scheduling with the Camp Program Director at the camp office. All canoe trips depart from Means Canoe Base and return to the canoe base. The troop must provide two-deep leadership and someone must have a current Safety Afloat certification. A float plan must be developed with the camp management. Detailed maps of the Pigeon River may be obtained from the camp office. There are 8 canoes available with a total crew capacity of 24 Scouts and adults. MOUNTAIN BIKES: Open Each session is 2 hrs. Sign your troop or patrol up for a self guided tour around the reservation on the camp s Trek mountain bikes. These are self guided trips and must be accompanied by twodeep leadership. Guided tours with a staff member are also available upon request and staff availability. Over twenty miles of marked trails will take you to the far reaches of camp. A must for all campers. There are Trek mountain bikes available. Personal bikes with helmets allowed. Trail maps are available at the camp administration office. FISHING: Open sessions. Scouts are encouraged to bring their own fishing pole and tackle. Some loaner equipment is available. Bait and cane poles will also be available for purchase in the Trading Post.