2019 SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANT MANUAL Cub Adventure & Webelos Camp Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation 6480 Beaumont Reservation Dr. High Ridge, MO 63049
WELCOME TO CAMP MAY! Camp May is located at Beaumont Scout Reservation (BSR). BSR sits on 2,400 acres of wooded, rolling hills and adventure in southwestern St. Louis County. This multi-use property is located just off Highway 44 at the Beaumont- Antire Road exit. Beaumont Scout Reservation offers countless activities and facilities for Scouts, featuring Cub World, Nagel Explorer Base (home of the council s horses), cabins, a climbing tower, mud cave exploration and a swimming pool. What s inside? How to register, sample schedule, camper packing list, what to expect on check in day, sample menu, evening programs, advancements, and more! 2 CAMP MAY
Welcome! Children sign-up in Scouts for outdoor adventure and fun. Thanks for ensuring your Scouts get that opportunity at camp this year! First Thing s First: On Line Registration Where to sign up: stlbsa.org Learn more and sign up for all our summer camp activities at stlbsa.org. Start by going to the Camping tab Click Summer Camp Click the image of the two Cub Scouts, which takes you to the Cub Scout Camping page. Click Click here for overnight camps Choose the camp type you wish to attend and click Register If you have questions while going through the registration process, reach out to the program department at 314-256- 3044 or camping@stlbsa.org where we are ready to help walk you through the process or answer any questions. Adult supervision at camp For all Scouting events, including summer camp, there must be two adults acting as the adult supervision for the Scouts in your Pack or Den. If your unit does not have two adults at camp, the camp office will pair your unit with other units so that there are always multiple adults on campsites and while in program areas with the scouts. There is no maximum number of adults, but there is a minimum of at least one adult for up to every four Scouts. If there are adults sharing the leadership by being at camp for parts of the session, they are welcome to switch in and out, as needed, ensuring proper supervision for your Scouts. If you have extra adults at meal times, they will need to pay $6 for a guest meal. If your Scout or your Den is not able to have any adults attend with the Scouts, there is an option to attend with paid camp staff leadership. There is a Cub Scout Youth, Provisional option at registration. This is a higher fee option because this pays for the adult leader s time and meals. Den Chiefs: if your den has a den chief, s/he is welcome to attend camp as a den chief, (in addition to the adults attending camp), paying the same fee as an adult. Parent Portal This is an optional tool for your Pack that allows one parent or leader to sign up the whole group of Scouts, giving that person log-ins for parents to go in and pay for their Scouts, individually. You will see this while registering. If you have questions, please reach out to the program department at 314-256-3044, or camping@stlbsa.org. Camperships Also known as financial assistance, camperships are available for families in need as a tool to ensure more Scouts can attend camp. Please find the application on our Summer Camp webpage. CAMP MAY 3
What To Do Before Camp Every youth and adult camper should complete Parts A and B of the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. If anyone has food allergies, please complete the food allergy form (found on the camp registration page) and email it to camping@stlbsa.org at least three weeks prior to the camp session s/he is attending. Please ensure all fees are paid at least one week prior to camp. Every camper, youth and adult, should pack these items for a comfortable time at camp: Personal tent (if you prefer your own tent, rather than the camp-provided tents) Duffel bag or backpack Day pack/small backpack Water bottles (1-2) Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Pillow Sturdy walking shoes or boots (waterproof recommended) Sandals (closed-toe recommended for creek activities) Raincoat or poncho Sweatshirt or jacket Scout uniform (if Scout has one) Swimsuits (2-3) T-shirts (5) Shorts (4) Underwear (5) Socks (6) Extra pair of clothes to get dirty in mud cave (1) Pajamas or other sleeping attire (1) Towels (1-2) Washcloth Toothbrush & paste Shampoo/conditioner Soap Hairbrush or comb Sunscreen Insect repellent (non-aerosol) Personal first aid kit Grocery or Ziploc bags for wet or dirty clothes Flashlight & batteries Wristwatch Camp stool/chair Camera Spending money (we recommend $30) Goggles Small wagon to carry gear to campsite Please note that pets, fireworks, alcohol, sheath knives, nonprescription drugs, and personal firearms are not allowed in camp. We also do not recommend bringing any items of value and unsecured food that may attract animals. Adults may also want to bring charcoal for campsite cooking, s mores supplies, a cooler to keep snacks, fire starters, and additional recreational equipment like frisbees, whiffle ball, etc. If parents want to send Scouts mail at camp, please mail it early so that it arrives when the Scouts are in camp, or have the adult or unit leader bring it with them to camp to load into the mailbox. The address is: Scout Name Scout Campsite 6480 Beaumont Scout Reservation Dr. High Ridge, MO 62049. 4 CAMP MAY
When You Arrive At Camp And Check In Check-in at the Camp Office is 1:30 3 p.m. We recommend that, if able, you check in by 3 p.m. to ensure you have time for campsite check in, swim tests, and camp tours before dinner. Where and how to check in: The Camp Office is in the Emerson Center, just past the lobby. When you check in at the office, you will be shown all paid fees and any remaining balances. If you have a remaining balance, please be prepared to pay it at check-in with credit, check, or cash. At check in, you will receive a meal ticket where you will list how many adults and youth are in camp so that we know how many seats you will need at meals. You will give the completed card to your Pack Counselor on your campsite. Checking In at the Campsite Checking in on your campsite begins as soon as your group is all there. There will be two camp staff present to go through a brief medical check with all adults and youth staying at camp. Please have your medical forms out and ready. Swim Tests, Dining Hall Orientation, and Tour of Camp After everyone has done his/her medical check, the camp staff will take you on a tour of camp pointing out program areas, stopping at the dining hall for orientation, and going to the pool for swim tests. Please ensure your group is wearing swimsuits, sunscreen, and has their towels ready. Scouts and adults with dietary restrictions should visit with the Food Service Manager at the end of the dining hall orientation, or before the first meal in camp, to ensure their dietary needs are met. Swim tests are: Non-swimmer: get in the water splash around and cool off (this is optional). Beginners: swim 50 feet, including one sharp turn and submerging completely underwater. Swimmers: swim 75 yards, unbroken, with a strong forward stroke, swim 25 yards in a resting backstroke, and then float in the water for several seconds. Based on the swim test youth and adults complete, they can swim in deeper water throughout the camp session. CAMP MAY 5
What To Expect At Camp Program areas Your Scout(s) are scheduled to go here throughout the camp session: Instructional swim Free swim BB guns Archery STEM Nature Outdoor skills At the program areas throughout their camp session, Scouts will work on these advancements: Arrow of Light: Into the Woods, Adventures in Science, Outdoor Adventure Webelos: Webelos Walk About, Adventures in Science, Cast Iron Chef, First Responder Bears: Bear Claws and Whittling Chip; Bear Necessities; Fur, Feathers and Ferns; Forensics Wolves: Call of the Wild, Howling at the Moon, Paws on the Path, Air of the Wolf Tigers: My Tiger Jungle, Tigers in the Wild, Floats and Boats, Sky is the Limit All Scouts will also work on the Shooting Sports Awards and the Outdoor Activity Award. Evening program First evening is camp-wide campfire at the Council Ring put on by the camp staff Second evening is Cub World Adventure. Scouts can play on the massive Cub World playground including the pirate ship and Fort. Games will include fort wars, capture the flag, and more, and we will have branding and stargazing. The Third evening is Campsite Campfire. Scouts will participate in their own campfire skits on their campsites. With the other adults and Scouts on your site, build a campfire for the group and work with the Scouts on ideas for skits, songs, cheers, jokes, and stories. Every evening, the trading post, the Gaga Pit, and Human foosball will be open, as well. 6 CAMP MAY
Sample schedule: CAMP MAY SAMPLE SCHEDULE TIME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Day 4 7:50 Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising 8:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast ast 9:00 Scoutcraft Nature Mud Cave 10:00 Instructional Swim Instructional Swimnal Mud Cave 11:00 BBs Archary 12:30 Lunch Lunch 1:00 Check in (at 1:30) 2:00 Check in Nature Nature 3:00 Check in/swim tests STEM Free Swim 4:00 Swim tests Free Swim BBs 6:20 Flag Lowering Flag Lowering Flag Lowering 6:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner 7:30 First Leaders Meeting eeting Cub World Activity Night 8:00 Cub World Activity Night Campsite Campfire 8:15 Opening Campfire Cub World Activity Night Campsite Campfire 10:00 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out EXAMPLE 8:15E Dining hall sample menu: Breakfast Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Scrambled eggs Sausage patties Shredded hashbrowns French toast sticks Bacon Margarine/syrup Sausage Gravy Biscuits Hashbrown patties Lunch Dinner BBQ Chicken breasts Augratin potatoes California blend Rolls/margarine Jello cake Fruit & salad bar Punch, milk, water Oatmeal bar Yogurt Fresh fruit Cereal Juice, milk, water, coffee Chicken tenders Curly fries Ketchup and BBQ sauce Chocloate chip cookies Fruit & salad bar Punch, milk, water Sausage and penne Broccoli cuts Garlic bread Oreo dream Fruit & salad bar Punch, milk, water Oatmeal bar Yogurt Fresh fruit Cereal Juice, milk, water, coffee, chocolate milk Turkey and cheese Macaroni and cheese Fixing s platter Condiments Rice crispy treats Fruit & salad bar Punch, milk, water Oatmeal bar Yogurt Fresh fruit Cereal Juice, milk, water, coffee EXAMPLE *There will be a campsite cookout for one of the meals during the session. CAMP MAY 7
Daily parents/leaders meetings Once a day, there will be a 15 minute parents/leaders meeting at the gazebo outside the Emerson Center where you can ask questions, receive updates on the schedule, get reminders, etc. On check-in day, the meeting is at 7:15 p.m. Day 2 and 3, the meeting is at 8:45 a.m. If possible, please ensure one adult from your group is present at each meeting. the parent or unit leader at camp. When requested, the health officer will hold medications requiring refrigeration, or those that the unit adults feel uncomfortable holding. Office The Camp Office, located just past the lobby in Emerson, will be open everyday from 9 a.m. noon, 2 5 p.m., and 7:30 9:30 p.m. Trading Post The Camp Trading Post will be open every day from 8:45 11:45 a.m., 1:15 4:15 p.m., and 7:15 9:15 p.m. This is a great place to pick up miscellaneous supplies you may need at camp such as sunscreen, toothpaste and snacks, and an excellent place to get your camp souvenirs like t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, etc. First Aid Camp May is staffed 24 hours a day by an emergency medical responder who has a first aid area in the lower level of Emerson. All injuries and illnesses should be reported to the health officer. Participants with serious injuries requiring hospitalization will be transported to St. Clare Health Center or Saint Anthony s Medical center. If an emergency occurs that requires you to call 911, please call immediately then send a messenger to the camp office or call us at 636-587-8717. Medications should be kept secure and dispensed by 8 CAMP MAY
Camp Safety Procedures General Rules While walking around camp, Scouts should be with a buddy, always. Fires must be put out completely before leaving a campsite. Please do not feed or catch wildlife. Passengers of cars must be in seats with seatbelts when driving on camp property. Smoking must be done away from Scouts view. If there are any unauthorized or questionable persons in camp, please speak with the Camp Director to ensure unauthorized persons are escorted out of camp. Youth Protection Anyone who suspects, knows of, or witnesses a camper being mistreated must notify the camp director immediately. Anyone mistreating a camper, in any way, will be asked to leave camp. Adults are not permitted to tent with a Scout unless they are the Scout s guardians. Scout Discipline Please share this information with all participants before arriving at camp: The Scout Oath and Law are the rules and expectation at camp. In the event of inter-pack conflict, the Pack adult(s) are responsible for discipline. The Camp administration will send a Scout home immediately who steals, vandalizes, or intentionally places himself or others in danger of harm. Scouts are expected to be in the campsite by 10 p.m. each night. Scouts out later than that must be accompanied by an adult. Emergency Procedures Emergency procedures will be posted in the campsite and reviewed the first day of camp. We look forward to providing you and your Scouts an awesome summer camp experience! Questions? Feedback? Please Contact Us: www.stlbsa.org Key contacts: Laura Enge, Director of Cub Scout Camping: 314-256-3020, laura.enge@scouting.org Liz Belter, Program Assistant: 314-256-3044, elizabeth.belter@scouting.org CAMP MAY 9
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