BoxwellReservation... - 4 - ProgramHighlightsandMeritBadges... - 5 - CampSchedule... - 6 - CampFeeSchedule... - 6 - MeritBadgeandActivityFees... - 7 - PreCampChecklistandProcedures... - 8 - TenDayOutLeader smeeting... - 9 - CampCheckinProcedures... - 9 - GeneralCampInformation... - 10 - CampFacilities... - 10 - RestrictedCampers... - 10 - Pets... - 10 - Footwear... - 10 - Curfew... - 10 - PhoneUsage... - 10 - Bicycles... - 10 - GeneralCleanliness... - 11 - AlcoholicBeverages,DrugsandSmoking/TobaccoUsage... - 11 - EarlyScoutReleasefromCamp... - 11 - BuddySystem... - 11 - AdultLeadership... - 11 - MedicalFormPolicyandInformation... - 11 - Adopted ScoutProgram... - 12 - TwoWeekCampers... - 12 - ProvisionalScouts... - 12 - CampSecurity... - 12 - Insurance... - 12 - RefundPolicy... - 13 - SummerCampCamperships... - 13 - CampTradingPost... - 13 - Fires,FirefightingandFuelPolicy... - 14 - HealthandSafety... - 14 - HealthandSafetyRecommendations... - 14 - EmergencyActionPlan... - 15 - InspectsandSpiders... - 15 - Ticks... - 16 - Mosquitoes... - 16 - BrownRecluseSpiders... - 16 - VehiclesinCamp... - 17 - DiningHall... - 18 - FoodAnImportantIngredienttoaGreatCampExperience... - 18 - AdministrationofSwimClassificationTest... - 20 - BoxwellScoutReservationDailySchedule... - 21 - SummerCampParentInformationSheet... - 22 - WHATTOBRINGTOCAMP... - 22 - SUMMERCAMPFEESCHEDULE... - 22 - AdoptedandProvisionalCampers... - 22 - FamilyNight... - 23 - MeritBadgeProgram... - 24 - OnlineMeritBadgeRegistration... - 24 - IntroductionMuzzleLoading... - 25 - GreenBarProgram... - 25 - EagleScoutPreparationCourse... - 27 - Basic C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience)... - 28 - AdvancedC.O.P.E.... - 28 -
Tree Top Zipline Schedule Mustbe13orolder... - 28 - B.S.A. Lifeguard Program... - 29 - Snorkeling... 29 Mile Swim... 29 Merit Badge Program... 30 BoxwellTriathlon... - 34 - AdditionalYouthRecreationOpportunities... - 35 - AdditionalAdultRecreationandTrainingOpportunities... - 35 - NRAMarksmanshipLightRifleQualificationProgram... - 36 - NRAShotgunQualificationProgram... - 36 - LeaderAppreciationDinner... - 37 - AdultLeaderTraining... - 37 - RecreationalAquaticsFun!... - 38 - DirectionstoBoxwell... - 39 - MapofBoxwellAreas... - 40 - CampStahlman... - 41 - CampCraig... - 42 - ScoutmasterMeritBadge... - 44 - GuidelinesforBoyScoutSummerCampInspectors... - 45 - UnitSwimClassificationRecord... - 48 - ProvisionalCamperApplication... - 49 - Adopted Scout... - 50 - RulesandRegulations... - 59 - CharlesE.ParishReservation... - 60 - HighAdventureCanoeWeekatGrimesCanoeBase... - 62 - WinterCampFrequentlyAskedQuestions... - 63 - - 2 -
DearScoutLeader, BoxwellReservationisreadyforanothergreatyearforSummerCamp.Someofthenewitemswehopetodo in2014include;newmeritbadges:inventing,cooking,salesmanship,publicspeaking,entrepreneurshipand DogCare.SomeofournewactivitiesareBSASUPAward,Cornhole,HillbillyGolf,andWaterSafetyTraining. Wearegoingtocontinueoursecondyearprogramsandmeritbadges;SoilandWater,Kayaking,Searchand RescueMeritBadges,HighWheelBicycle,JetSkiProgram,WaterPoloandWaterVolleyball,EaglePrepClass, BoxwellBootCamp,MuzzleloadingandTreeTopZipline. Hereisalistofsomeofmostpopularandexcitingprograms: *Snorkeling *COPE *Climbing *Swimming *Fishing *Waterskiing *BSALifeguard *Kayaking *Pool *Muzzleloading *PoolBasketball *Iceberg *Sailing *Sailboarding *NRALRifleandShotgun *Greenbar 1styearCampers *RecreationRowboating *RecreationCanoeing *TuesdaySMDinner *SMMeritBadge *DutytoGodProgram *SMTrapShoot *FlagRetirementatCampfire *Triathlon *TradingPost *WaterCarnival *Over40meritbadgesoffered *DodgeballTournament *DiscGolf *DailyCampsiteInspectionIncentive *SundayandFridayCampfires *AdultTraining s *ScoutmasterBellyflop *OrbitandWalkthePlank *TroopPhotos *DolphinSocietyAward *BoxwellBootCamp OneoftheotherprouditemsatBoxwellReservationisourwarmandfriendlystaff.OurStaffrangesinagefrom 1570.Onceagainwewereratedabovea9.0forbothCampCraigandStahlmanbyourTroops.Theywantyou tohavethebestexperiencepossible.theybeginworkinginthewinterforyourarrivalinthesummer.we emphasisourinstructorstobeknowledgeable,andhaveagoodteachingplan. TheEarlyBirdfeesforBoxwellthisyearare$215.00MTCand$240.00OOC.Wearestilloneofthelowest SummerCampsinthecountry.BoxwellReservationiscentrallylocatedtoourregionandeasytogetto. Wehopeyouhaveabetterpictureofwhatourreservationhastooffer.Welookforwardtoseeingyouthis summer.pleasecontactusifyouhaveanyquestions6154636316orcamping@mtcbsa.org. Sincerely, MiddleTennesseeCouncil CampingDepartment - 3 -
BoxwellReservation BoxwellReservationislocatedonOldHickoryLakeinWilsonCountyonStateHighway109,fivemiles southofgallatinnearlaguardo,tennessee.itsbeautifullocationfeaturesrollinghillswithlotsof greatcampsitesandhikingtrails.thesurroundingwatersareexcellentforswimming,canoeing, fishingandotheraquaticactivities.forthesereasonsandbecauseofitscentrallocation,itwaswell chosentomeettheneedsofscoutunitsinthemiddletennesseecouncil.in1952,theoriginalsite waslocatedand,in1957,themiddletennesseecouncilacquired,byspecialactofcongress,fee simple($1.00)titleto528acresoflandfromtheu.s.armycorpsofengineers.subsequentpurchases broughtitssizeupto1,273acres. Actually,therehavebeenfour Boxwells :Likton,Tennessee(192129),NarrowsoftheHarpeth(1930 48),RockIsland(CharlesE.ParishWildernessPreservenearMcMinnville)(194959),andthepresent one.in1938,theorderofthearrow swahinasalodge#111wasfoundedatthenarrowsofthe Harpeth.In1951,theSouth sfirstwoodbadgecoursewasofferedattherockislandcamp.each Boxwell providedgreatoutdoorexperiencesforboysandtheiradultleaders,andmadeitsown contributiontothecampingtraditionsofthemiddletennesseecouncil.today sboxwellreservation onoldhickorylakereflectedandacceleratedtherapidgrowthofscoutinginmiddletennessee. Manypeopleworkedhardtoraisethefundsandmakethearrangementsnecessarytoacquireand developthesecamps.boxwellreservationisnamedforthelatemr.leslieg.boxwell,adistinguished TennesseanandScouter. In1960,thefirstsummercampseasonatthepresentcampwasheldforhundredsofeagerlywaiting Scouts.NearlyeverykindoftreenativetoTennesseecanbefoundsomewhereonthereservation, andanimallifeisplentiful.someevidenceexiststosuggestthatthegroundbeneathishoneycombed withcaves,anditisbelievedthatindianandpioneertrailscrossedit. ThecampswithinthereservationarenamedforotheroutstandingcitizensandScouters.The developedcampsincludecampstahlman,campparnell,campcraig,gaylordcubworldandthepercy DempseyCamporeeSite.CampLight,ExplorerIslandandCampBeanyElamhavebeenkeptas wildernesssites.boxwellreservationisrichintraditionandwidelyconsideredoneoftheverybest summercampfacilitiesintheunitedstates. - 4 -
ProgramHighlightsandMeritBadges NewMeritBadgethisyear Inventing Cooking neweaglerequiredmeritbadge Salesmanship Learnwhatittakestomeagoodsalesman PublicSpeaking LearnskillsofPublicSpeaking Entrepreneurship BeyourownBOSS DogCare Learntocareforandog BSASUPAward IntroductiontoStandUpPaddling RecreationalGamesHillbillyGolfandCornHole WaterSafetyTraining2pmWednesday Triathlon swimmingisback PatrioticFireworksandCampfireProgram June30,2014 ReturningMeritBadgesandPrograms: ReturningMeritBadges SoilandWaterConservation,Kayaking,SearchandRescue JetSkiAttheBoatHarborrecreationalopportunity WaterVolleyballatCampStahlman WaterPoloatCampCraig EaglePrepProgram opportunityforlifescoutstoworkontheireaglerank BoxwellBootCamp WalkthetrailsofBoxwellandearnapatch MuzzleloadingClassComeexperienceanoldshootingprocess TreeTopZipLinea1/3ofamileinlengthNewelementattheCOPECourseduringrecreational timeonly Dolphin Society Award A Scout who completed the following can purchase a belt buckle and have their name added to a plaque in the camp dining hall. Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, CanoeingMeritBadges,completedtheMileSwim,andearnsoneofthefollowing:Motorboating, SmallBoatSailingorWaterSportsMeritBadge. ScoutmasterBellyFlopContest WearegoingtoofferthisprogramonMondayat7:00pmat eachwaterfront TroopPhotos Offeredduringtheweek. - 5 -
CampSchedule 2014 Camp Dates and Fees June16 Date 10dayoutmeeting7pmat theboyscoutoffice StaffDevelopmentWeek Lastdaytomakechanges online June814 Week1 Thursday,May29 Tuesday,May27 June1521 Week2 Thursday,June5 Monday,June2 June2228 Week3 Thursday,June12 Monday,June9 June29July5 Week4 Thursday,June19 Monday,June16 July612 Week5 Thursday,June26 Monday,June23 CampFeeSchedule TheMiddleTennesseeCouncilCampingCommitteehasestablishedthefollowingcampfeesforboth incouncilandoutofcounciltroops.thisfeescheduleisprovidedtoassistyouinplanningforsummer Camp. EarlyFeeifdepositpaidby4/4/14 Description RegularFeeafter4/4/14 InCouncil OutofCouncil Early Regular Early Regular CamperFee $215.00 $235.00 $240.00 $260.00 SiteDepositFee ProvisionalCamper TwoWeekCamper(AdditionalSecondWeek) AdultLeaders:116Scouts** ExtraAdultLeaders(PerLeader) Depositswillbenumberspecific,notnamespecific. $100.00perTroop $225.00 $175.00 2FreeAdults $70.00 Forexample:Troop560sendsin$30perScoutearlybirddepositsfor12Scouts.Thismeans12ScoutsfromtheTroopwillpay$215toattendSummerCamp.If14Scoutsattendcamp,the twoadditionalscoutswillpay$235toattendcamp(unlesstheyareanewscoutorwebeloscrossovers). **Aunitwillreceiveoneadditionalfreeleaderforevery8Scout.Seebelowchart. 1724Scouts=3freeadults 3340Scouts=5freeadults 4956Scouts=7freeadults 6572Scouts=9freeadults 2532Scouts=4freeadults 4148Scouts=6freeadults 5764Scouts=8freeadults 7380Scouts=10freeadults - 6 -
MeritBadgeandActivityFees AllpreorderedMeritBadgesuppliesareavailableatcamp. PreorderedMeritbadgesarenonrefundableduetospecialpackagingandreducedprices. ThefollowingMeritBadgesandActivityFeesmustbepaidwhenregistering Description Fee AdvancedCOPE $40.00 ArcheryMeritBadge(Week) $17.00 AutomotiveMaintenance $5.00 BasicCOPE $35.00 BasketryMeritBadge(costincludes2basketkits) $17.00 CookingMeritBadge $20.00 LeatherworkMeritBadge $11.00 Leatherwork/Woodcarving $17.00 MotorBoatingMeritBadge(Week) $24.00 MuzzleLoadingShootingProgram $8.00 JetSkiProgram $25.00 NRALightRifle*patchesareanadditionalcharge $15.00 RifleShootingMeritBadge(Week) $18.00 ShotgunShootingMeritBadge(Week) $21.00 SpaceExplorationMeritBadge(RocketKit) $12.00 WaterSportMeritBadge(Week) $24.00 WoodcarvingMeritBadge $6.00 WoodworkMeritBadge $6.00 ThesefeemustbepaidatcampatTradingPost Description Fee RecreationalMotorBoatingToken(Day) $14.00 RecreationalRifleShooting(pertarget10shots) $3.00 RecreationalShotgunShooting(for5shots) $3.00 RecreationalWaterSportToken(Day) $12.00 ScoutmasterShotgunShoot(25Birds) $12.00 ShotgunShootingMeritBadge(ExtraPractice orrecreation,25birds) $12.00-7 -
- 8 - PreCampChecklistandProcedures Bynow,yourunitshouldhavecompleteditsbasicplansforcamp.Yourcampreservationisin,andyouarein processofselectingyourcampleadership.thischecklistshouldbehelpfulfromthispoint. January16,2014 AttendSummerCampKickOffattheAlMenahShriner stemple February2014 and March2014 ReviewCampPlansandNotifyParentsandScoutsofcampdates ArrangeforCampLeadership BeginScheduleDevelopmentandSubmitonline DistributeinformationtoparentsatTroopCampPromotionNight April4,2014 EarlyBirdRegistrationDue CampershipRequestFormsDueinScoutOffice June/July2014 DeadlineforpaymentofbalancesdueforSummerCamp TenDayOutMeetingsandCampersWeeks UponreceivingthisLeader sguide: InformorremindallScoutsandparentsofcampdates. Recruittwoormoreadultleaderstospendtheweekwithyourtroop. Notepaymentdatesandbeginfundraising,ifnecessary. Makearrangementsformedicalexaminationswithalocalphysician ScheduleaParent snightprograminfebruaryorearlymarch. Parent snight: Describethecampprogramandtroopoperationplanforcamp. ProvideinformationaboutwhateachScoutwillneed. DistributeandexplaintheAnnualHealthandMedicalRecord. CollectthedepositsforcamperregistrationpaymentforeachScout. DuringAprilandMay: Givefinalnoticetoallboysandparentsaboutplansforattendingcamp. HoldacampoutforScoutsjustenteringthetroopfromWebelosprogram. HaveScoutsselectmeritbadgesandotheropportunitiestopursueatcamp. Workonmeritbadgerequirementsthatcannotbedoneatcamp. SeethatallScoutsandLeadersreceivethemedicalform. Arrangefortransportationtoandfromcamp. CollectcompletedAnnualHealthandMedical. *Mandatorythatallformsarecompleteandmustbesignedbyparentsandphysician TenDaysBeforeCamp: AttendTenDayOutMeetingatJetPotterScoutServiceCenter. Bringcheckstopaybalanceoffeesifnotpaidprior,turnincopyofmedicalformsforreview.Thosenot turnedinatthismeetingmustbebroughttocamp.therewillbenoexceptions.
- 9 - OneWeekBeforeCamp: ReviewTroopProgramSchedulefromTenDayOutMeeting. Preparethetroopandpatrolequipmenttobringtocamp. InspecteachScout spersonalgearanduniform. Finalizetransportationarrangementstoandfromcamp. CollectmedicalformsfromScoutsandLeadersnotturnedinat10dayoutnight. TenDayOutLeader smeeting ThedateforyourmeetingisontheThursday,tendaysbeforeyourcampweekbegins.Themeetingwillbegin at7:00p.m.andwillconcludebefore8:30p.m.atthescoutservicecenterinnashville.thismeetingisvery importantinmakingyourcampexperienceagreatexperience!atthismeeting,here swhatthescoutmaster andseniorpatrolleaderwilldo: Verifythenumberofyouthandadultsattending.Paybalanceofcamp,ifnotalreadypaidinfull.Turnin copiesofmedicalformsandreviewmedicalscreeningprocedures.reviewmeritbadgeschedulesmake anychangesnecessary.reviewassignmentofcheckintimeandproceduresforsummercamp.reviewdining hallproceduresandletthestaffknowofanyspecialdietaryneeds.receiveearlybirdpatches.findoutabout anysummercampprogramchanges.askquestionsaboutcamp;getalltheanswersyouneed. IMPORTANT:TroopsthatdonotsendarepresentativetotheTenDayOutMeeting,willbecontactbythe campingdepartmentfollowingthemeetingforcheckintimesandquestions. CampCheckinProcedures SundayCheckIn: IMPORTANTstaywithyourdesignatedcheckintime. HaveallyouritemstogetherandreadytodiscusswithCampDirector. OneortwoLeaderswillneedtocheckinattheCrippleCrab. AfterunloadingimmediatelygotheMedicalCheckinatDiningHallandproceedtoWaterfrontforSwim Check. MedicalScreening SundayProcedure ***PickupyourPrepaidMeritBadgeItemsatMedicalCheckin. TheScoutmasterorCampLeaderwillbenotifiedatCheckInofthoseyouthandadultswhomustreview medicalformswithphysician.thiswillalsoincludethosenotturninginmedicalformsattendayout Meeting.BRINGFIRSTAIDKIT. EntireTroopmustarriveatmedicalscreening(dininghall)together. Amedicalprocedurestalkwillbeconductedforentiretroopbythestaff. Scoutsandleadersoncheckinlistandthosenotturnedinmustgothroughmedicalscreening. RemainderoftroopwillreviewDiningHallproceduresandthenproceedtotheWaterfront. InaccordancewithBSArequirements,anyparticipantwithoutafullycompletedhealthformandcopyofan insurancecardwillnotbeallowedtoremainatcamporparticipateinanyeventsuntilthehealthformis completed.additionally,duringthescreening,shouldanyparticipantexhibitsignsofsicknessorillnessthat maybecontagious,hewillberequiredtoreturnhomeuntilheisabletoreturntocampwithoutanyongoing sicknessorillness.copiesofthehealthformsarelocatedintheformssectionofthisguideandonour websiteatwww.mtcbsa.org.
CampFacilities GeneralCampInformation The buildings and developed areas provided: troop campsites, administration building, trading post, shootingsportsrange,rappellingtower,c.o.p.e.,boatharbor,chapel,pool,showerhouse,program areas,andalakefront. Campsites are located throughout the wooded area and provided with a water faucet (at shower house),walltents,platforms,andcots.tentsareapproximately9 6 by7 6.Pleasenote:Containers thataregreaterthan14 inheightwillnotfitunderthecot. AnyequipmentorcamppropertydamagedbytheTroopwillbereplacedbytheTroop.TheTroopis financiallyresponsibleforanymonetarylosstothecouncil. RestrictedCampers Boy Scout Summer Camp is geared toward Boy Scout Youth. Participants must be registered Boy Scouts.Otheryouth,includingCubs,Webelos,Venturesoranyothersiblings,maleorfemaleareNOT allowedaspartofthecampweek. Pets Petsarenotpermittedatcamp.Thisappliestostaff,leaders,campers,andvisitors. Footwear Shoesmustbewornatalltimeswhileincamp.Opentoedsandals,clogs,crocs,andflipflopsareNOT permitted.pleaseadviseanyvisitorsofthispolicypriortothestartofcamp.showershoesshouldbe wornwhileintheshowerarea.nobarefeetallowed! Curfew NoScoutwillbeallowedtoleavetheircampsitesafter10:00p.m.unlessaccompaniedbytwoadults, authorizedbytheprogramdirectororcampdirectortoparticipateinanactivity. PhoneUsage Incaseofanemergency,ScoutsandLeadersmayusethephoneintheofficeattheCrippleCrab.PleaseNote: AnadultmustaccompanyallScoutswhenusingthecampphoneatalltimes.Pleaseremindparents thatthecamptelephonenumberisformedicalandfamilyemergenciesonly!parentsareaskedto usethisnumberonlyforemergencies.boxwellisnotequippedwithapagingsystem.ifaparentcalls withanonemergency,thatmessageshouldbecommunicatedatthenextavailabledining opportunity.wewanttoencouragelimitedphoneusagebyourcampersduringcampsothatthey mayenjoyagreatercampingexperience. Bicycles Bicycles can only be used during the cycling merit badge and the triathlon. Riding bicycles around campcannotbealloweddotosafetyissues. - 10 -
GeneralCleanliness Let'sbecleanineverythingwearedoing.ShowerhouseswillbeavailableforScoutsandleaders.Help uskeepcampclean.scoutleaderspleaseassistwithunrulyscoutsattheshowerhouses.trash barrelsareineachcampsiteandthroughoutcamp.pleaseremembertheoutdoorcode.leavecamp cleanerthanyoufoundit. AlcoholicBeverages,DrugsandSmoking/TobaccoUsage Alcoholicbeveragesarenotallowedoncouncilproperties.Violatorswillbeaskedtoleave.Illegal drugsarealsonotpermittedandthisruleisstrictlyenforced.scheduledprescriptiondrugsonlymust beplacedinthecareofthehealthofficeatthehealthlodge.ifscoutleadersarenotcomfortable administeringmedicationthenthehealthlodgewilladminister.scoutsarenotallowedtosmokeor usetobaccoatcamp.adultsareaskednottosmokearoundorinsightofscoutsandtoalwaysuse thedesignatedsmokingareasincamp.thereisabsolutelynosmokinginbuildingsorintents. EarlyScoutReleasefromCamp BoxwellScoutReservationisrequiredtocheckScoutsoutofcampwithadultsthatareapprovedby thecampunitleaderortheparent snamethatappearsonthescout smedicalform.scoutsaretobe checkedoutatthecripplecrab. BuddySystem ForthesafetyandsecurityofourScouts,theyarestronglyencouragedtopartnerwithanotherScoutwhenever theyleavetheircampsite.this buddy travelswithhisscoutfriend,insuringthathemakesittohis desireddestinationandreturnswithoutissueorincident.noscoutshouldwanderoffalone. Don tbesurprisedifyourscoutstellyouthattheywerealwaysgettingasked Where syourbuddy? PleasehelpusimplementthisvaluablemeasureatBoxwell. AdultLeadership Eachunitmusthaveresponsibleadultleadership.Eachunitincampisrequiredtohaveatleasttwo adultleaderspresentatalltimes.unitsthatareunabletosecuretwodeepleadershipshouldcontact theirdistrictcommitteetomakearrangementstocombinewithanotherunitormakeother arrangementsfortheirscoutsatsummercamp.leadersmustbepresentdayandnight.oneleader mustbeatleast21yearsofageandthesecondleadermustbeatleast18yearsofage. MedicalFormPolicyandInformation AphysicalexaminationisrequiredforeachScoutandadultattendingcamp.Alladultleadersatcamp musthaveaphysicalonfillforanyovernightstay.medicalformsprovidedshouldbecopies.please retaintheoriginalsforyourrecords.personalmedicalinsurancecardcopiesshouldaccompanythe medicalforms.theserecordswillallbekeptatthehealthlodgeduringyourstayatcampand returnedtothescoutmasteraftertheclosingceremonyfridaynight. ItisrecommendedthatallmembersoftheBoyScoutsofAmericahaveperiodicmedicalevaluationsby alicensedhealthcarepractitioner.inrecentyears,inanefforttoprovidebettercaretothosewho maybecomeillorinjuredandtoprovideyouthmembersandadultleadersabetterunderstandingof theirphysicalcapabilities,theboyscoutsofamericaestablishedminimumstandardsforproviding medicalinformationpriortoparticipatinginsummercamp. - 11 -
Adopted ScoutProgram HaveaScoutwhocannotattendwithyourTroopbuttheyalreadyknowwhichotherTrooptheywould liketocampwith?thenpleasefilloutthe Adopted ScoutRegistrationformandturnitinwitheither yourtroopfeetransmittalformorthetransmittalformforthetroophewillbe adopted by.itis veryimportantthatallrequiredsignaturesbeonthisformbeforeitisturnedintothecouncil. TwoWeekCampers ScoutswhochoosetocampmorethanoneweekatBoxwellwillbecharged$175foreachadditional week.becausenoscheduledactivitiesareprovidedovertheweekend,scoutsarerequestedtodepart withtheirtroopsonsaturdayandtoreturnonsundayafter1:00pmatwhichtimetheywillbe assignedtotheprovisionaltroop.aspecialtwoweekcamperawardispresentedtoanyscoutstaying twoweeks. ProvisionalScouts SomeScoutsareunabletoattendBoxwellwiththeirtroopforanynumberofreasons.TheseScoutsdo notneedtomissoutonasummercampexperiencecompletely.aprovisionaltroopwillbeorganized everyweekofcamptoaccommodatejustthiskindofscout.astaffscoutmasterwillbeassistedby otheradultleaderstoprovidethebaseofoperationsandoversightforscoutswhiletheyenjoythe regularprogrammingwhileapartofatemporarilyorganizedtroop.scoutswhochoosetoattendmore thanoneweekofcampcanalsotakeadvantageofthisprogram.formsareavailableintheforms SECTIONOFTHISGUIDEandatourwebsiteatwww.mtcbsa.org. CampSecurity Animportantaspectofyouthprotectionatcampishavingsomecontrolofvisitorsinthecamp.The Scoutuniformisapowerfulvalidationsymbolmakinganyonewearingoneseemtobeintheright placeatascoutcamp.unfortunately,almostanyonecanobtainauniform,whetherornottheyare registeredintheprogram. Everyoneinattendanceatthecampmustwearidentificationthatsignifieslegitimateparticipationin thecampingprogram.wristbands,suchasthoseusedinhospitals,willbeboxwell smethod.the importanceofwearingthisidentificationwillbestressedwhentheunitchecksin.itisnotnecessaryto explaintheyouthprotectionaspectofthisidentificationbeyonditssignifyingaproperlyregistered participantinthecampprogram. Allvisitorstothecampmuststopatthecampoffice(CrippleCrab)andsignin.Aguestbookforthis purposewillbemaintainedandpositiveidentificationrequired.aspecialvisitornametagshouldbe giventhateasilyidentifiesthepersonasalegitimatevisitor.uponconclusionoftheirvisit,guestswill signoutsothatcampadministratorswillknowwhoisoncamppropertyatalltimes. Anytimeapersonisspottedincampwithouteitheravisitor snametagorcampparticipant identification,thatpersonshouldbeescortedtotheofficetosignin(staffpersonnelmustdetermine whythatpersonisoncampproperty).wehavealsoaddedsecuritycamerastotheentranceofcamp. Insurance EachtroopintheMiddleTennesseeCounciliscoveredbysupplementalaccidentandsickness insurance.thiswillinsurethematcampaswellasatallotherscoutingfunctions.benefitsareto coverdeductiblesorcopays.pleasesubmitacopyofyourson sprimaryinsurancecardwithhis - 12 -
physicalform.ifaboyisnotcoveredunderotherinsurance,pleasesubmitasignedstatementfrom theparentstatingthis. *Note:TheMiddleTennesseeCouncildoesNOTinsurealltroopsvisitingfromoutsidetheCouncil. TroopsmusthaveinsuranceeitherthroughtheirTroopsorthroughtheirhomeCouncil.Pleasesend proofofinsurancealongwithyourinitialsummercampregistration. RefundPolicy TheMiddleTennesseeCouncilCampingCommittee srefundpolicyreads:individualsthatcancela reservation10dayspriortoattendingsummercampwillreceivearefundoffeespaid,lessa$30.00 cancellationcharge.norefundswillbemadeafterthe10daycancellationdeadline.norefundswill beconsideredunlesstherefundformprovidedintheformssectionofthisguideiscompletedand receivedatthejetpotterscoutservicecenter10dayspriortotheunit sfirstdayincamp.refundsof 100%offeespaidwillonlybegivenformedicalrelatedcancellationswhereadoctor snoteis provided.programfee sarenotrefundableafter10dayoutmeeting. SummerCampCamperships MiddleTennesseeCounciloffersCampershipsforScoutswhowouldnotbeabletoattendcampdueto financialdifficulties.campershipamountswillbegrantedbasedonthefinancialneedofeach applicant.campershipsarenottransferableifthescoutcannotattendcamp. ApplicationsforthesecampershipsareavailableattheMiddleTennesseeCouncilScoutServiceCenter, inthebackofthisguideorwww.mtcbsa.org.theseformsareduenolaterthanapril4,2014.leaders willbenotifiedofcampershipapprovalsbymidmay2014. *Note:WhileaScoutmayapplyforaCampership,thecamper snamemustbeturnedinwiththe TroopPaymentSchedule. AllScoutswhosubmitaCampershipApplicationshouldpayaportionoftheirfee.Scoutingteachesa Scouttobethrifty.PartialscholarshipsenablemoreboystoattendSummerCamp.Allpartial paymentsforcampershipsmustbepaidinfullbythe10dayoutmeeting,tothemiddletennessee CouncilScoutServiceCenterortheregularfeedescribedunderResidentCampFeeSchedulewillbe assessed.in2013,themiddletennesseecouncilawardedover$46,000incampershipfunds. CampTradingPost TradingpostsarelocatedatCampsCraigandStahlman.Eachtradingpostiswellstockedwith handicraftsuppliesformeritbadgework,campboxwelllogotshirts,caps,collectibleknives,hiking staff,shields,mugs,andaluminumdrinkingbottles.wealsocarrymeritbadgepamphlets,fishing supplies,frisbees,awideassortmentofknives,manyfunitemsfortheboys,andaselectionof personalhygieneitems.icecoldsoftdrinks,bottledwater,icees,yoohoos,bluebellicecream,and snacksarealsoavailable.operatinghoursare8:30a.m.to9:00p.m.daily,exceptonwednesday whenthetradingpostscloseat5:30p.m.thetradingpostmealdealwillbeofferedeachthursday nightifyouwouldlikeaheartygrilled100%beefhamburger. EveryScoutwillenjoyavisittothetradingpostsseveraltimesduringtheweekforrefreshingfunand neededsupplies.pleasesendenough butnottoomuch moneywiththemtoenhancetheir campingexperience.werecommendthateverytroopestablishaunitbankingsystemwithanadult bankertohelpsafeguardmoneythattheboysbringtocamp.wecannotberesponsibleforlostor stolenpersonalitems.wealsoacceptvisa,mastercard,americanexpress,anddiscover. - 13 -
IMPORTANT!!!!Wehighlyrecommendthatanadultleaderperiodicallyaccompanyboystothetrading posttoencouragehonestandmaturebehavior.shopliftingcarriessevereandimmediate punishment.remember ascoutistrustworthy!wearethrilledtohaveadultleadersmakerandom andfrequentvisitstothetradingposts. Pleasestopbythetradingpostsifyoubringyoursontocamptoseethewidevarietyofitemsthatwe stockandtoperhapsenjoyacold,refreshingdrinkoricecream!helpushelpyourboyshaveagreat experience!welcometocamp! Fires,FirefightingandFuelPolicy Thedangeroffireexistseverywhereincamp.Thecampstaffispreparedtohandlefirefightingin camp,butyoushouldbepreparedtostoporslowthefireuntilhelparrives.fireguardchartsare furnishedandmustbepostedincampandshouldbeinspecteddailybytheunitleadertoseethat responsibilitiesareassignedandcarriedout.failuretosignthefireguardchartwillresultinan unsatisfactorymarkforthatday scampsiteinspection. NationalBSApolicypermitstheuseofliquidfuelonlyunderthedirectsupervisionofaknowledgeable adultleader.gasolineandotherflammablesubstancesaretobestoredintheapprovedfuelstorage areaincamp(contactthecampcommissioner).youmusttakeyouremptyfueltankswithyouwhen youleavecamp! Openflames(i.e.candles,Sterno,kerosenelanterns,cigarettes,etc.)arealsostrictlyprohibitedin tents.fireextinguishersareprovidedateachsiteandshouldnotbeplayedwithorremovedfrom thesite.fireextinguishersremainonthepropertyofboxwellscoutreservation. HealthandSafety AsafeandenjoyableexperiencehasalwaysbeenthefocusoftheBoyScouts.Thecampingexperience atboxwellscoutreservationisnoexception.intheeventofanemergency,boxwellhasimmediate responsecapabilitywithawilsoncountyemergencymanagementteamlocatedonlythree(3)miles away.wealsohaveemergencymedicalstaffonthesiteatalltimesworkingoutofthehealthlodge. Theycanbecontactedbyradio24hoursaday.Ifneeded,amedicaldoctorisoncall24hoursaday andmakesweeklyvisitstocamp.heissupportedbythesumnerregionalmedicalcenterlocatedonly five(5)milesfromboxwell.thisfacilityoffersafullarrayofstateoftheartmedicalservices. EmergencytransportationbyambulanceisonlyaradiocallawayandwehaveestablishedaPre designatedemergencylandingarea(pela)withvanderbiltlifeflight.thewilsoncountysheriff s Departmentmakesrandomchecksofourfacilityandisreadytoassistintheeventofanemergency. TheMiddleTennesseeCouncilHealth&SafetyCommitteehasdeterminedthatforthesafetyofscouts andadultsatcamp,everyonethatcomestocampmustunderstandthatitisaprivilegetobeat Boxwell.Ifmedicalattentionorrecommendationisrefused,thepatientmaybeaskedtoleave Boxwell. BoxwellScoutReservationtakesthesafetyofeachcamperveryseriouslyandpledgestodotheutmost toseethattheyhaveasafeandenjoyableenvironmenttopursuethegreatidealsofscouting. HealthandSafetyRecommendations Troopsneedtoputinplaceasystemofshowerhousedutywhereanadultinspects/monitorsthe facilityafterscouts. - 14 -
LeadersrequiringaCPAPmachineholdtotheNationalJamboreestandardofusingabatterypowered machine. EmergencyActionPlan Intheeventofacampemergency,notifytheCampDirector,ProgramDirector,CampRanger,and/or thecampmedicalofficeimmediately.whereanemergencyinvolvingacamperisconcerned,the appropriatescoutmastershouldbecontacted.emergencyphonenumbersarepostedateachphone location. CampEmergencies WiththeexceptionofaWeatherEmergency,allcampersaretoreportimmediatelytoflagpoleupon hearinganemergencysignal.inthecaseofaweatheremergency,campersshouldseekprotective shelter.oncetheweatheremergencyhaspassed,campersshouldreporttotheircampsites.campers shouldremaininthecampsitesuntilthe AllClear signalhasbeengiven.leadersshouldreviewthese procedureswiththeircampers. Thefollowingemergencysignalwillbeused. Constanthornblastallcampersrespondtoflagpoleforinformation. BoltechSystem AlightningdetectionsystemhasbeeninstalledatBoxwell.Lightningcanbedetectedseveralmiles awayandwarningsgiventothecampers. WealsomonitorWEMA(WilsonCo.EmergencyManagementAssociation)channel.Theycontactas foranyemergencythatarises. NOAHWeatherstationmonitored24/7atthereservation. InspectsandSpiders FollowtheRulesoftheRoad AvoidAccidentswithvenomousinsectsandspiders: STOP..BEFOREREACHINGINTOCONCEALEDAREAS Bealertforblackwidowandbrownreclusespidersunderlogs,stones,benchesandtables.Inspectclothing, shoes,beddingandlatrinesbeforeuse. YIELDTOYELLOWJACKETSANDBEES Knowthatmostbeveragesandfoodsattractyellowjackets.Alwayskeeptrashcanstightlycovered. SPIDERS,WASPANDBEES Avoidpainfulbitesandstings;alwaysgivespiders,wasps,andbeestherightofway.Reportanyspider,beeor waspneststoadulttroopleaders. - 15 -
Ticks TheHealth&SafetyCommitteealongwiththeCampingCommitteedesirestomakeourcampersmore awareoftheconcernscreatedbyticksatboxwell. Tickstransmitvariousdiseasecausingagentsfromanimalstohumans,theirpetsandtheirlivestock. These agents include viruses of diseaseproducing organisms. They are obligate parasites of vertebratesand in theunited States most ticks utilize three different hosts for blood meals, one in eachofthelavaral,nymphal,andadultstages. CommonTicks Blacklegged(Deer)TickandAmericanDogTick Mostpeopledonotfeelatickbitingorthesubsequentdrawingofblooditneedsfornourishment.If leftundisturbed,thetickwillremainattachedtoitshostandbecomeengorgedwithbloodoverthe next 24 days, eventually dropping off. If the Ixodes (deer) tick happens to be a carrier of Borrelia Burgdorferi(spirochetes),itmaytransmitthemtothehostduringthisfeedingprocess.Onceinyour body,thespirochetescanmultiply.notalltickscarrythespirochete,andabitedoesnotalwaysresult inthedevelopmentoflymedisease evenifthetickisacarrier.wedosprayfortickstwiceduring theperiodofsummercampwiththepesticidesevin. You will also be issued a Blue Card which gives further information on ticks and Boxwell s Tick AwarenessPlan. Mosquitoes Mosquitobitescancausesevereskinirritationthroughanallergicreactiontothemosquito ssaliva thisiswhatcausestheredbumpanditching.butamoreseriousconsequenceofsomemosquitobites maybetransmissionofcertaindiseases,suchasthewestnilevirus.thewestnilevirusisamosquito bornediseasethatwasfirstdetectedintheunitedstatesin1999.mostpeopleandanimalsthat becomeinfectedwiththevirushaveonlyamildillnessornosymptoms,thoughinrarecasescan becomeseriouslyill. BrownRecluseSpiders BrownRecluseSpider TheBrownRecluseSpiderisoneofsixpoisonouskindsofspidersintheUnitedStatesandisusually foundindarkplaces.whenoutside,theycanbefoundinpilesofrocks,wood,orleaves. BrownRecluseSpidersaresoftbodied,yellowishtantodarkbrown,about¼to½inchlongandhave long,delicategrayishtodarkbrownlegscoveredwithshort,darkhairs.thelegspanisaboutthesize of a half dollar. Distinguishing characteristics are the presence of three pairs of eyesarranged in a semicircle on the forepart of the head and a violinshaped, dark marking immediately behind the semicircleofeyes.theyarealsosprayedwiththepesticidetalstar. Howtoavoidgettingbitten? Becarefulinareaswheretheyliketospendtimelikerockpilesandwoodpiles.Shakeoutclothingand shoesbeforedressing,andinspectbeddingandtowelsbeforeusing. - 16 -
BiteSymptoms Theseverityofaperson sreactiontothebitedependsontheamountofvenominjectedandindividual sensitivitytoit.biteeffectsmaybenothingatall,immediateordelayed.somemaynotbeawareof thebitefor2to8hours,whileothersmayfeelastingingsensationusuallyfollowedbyintensepainif thereisaseverereaction. Asmallwhiteblisterusuallyrisesatthebitesitesurroundedbyalargecongestedandswollenarea. Theaffectedareaenlarges,becomesenflamedandthetissueishardtothetouch.Washthebitewell withsoapandwater.applyicetothearea,elevate,itandkeepitstill. VehiclesinCamp SeekMedicalAttentionImmediately! TheHealth&SafetyCommitteealongwiththeCampingCommitteehasestablishedawrittenPolicy andproceduresofvehiclesincamp.thepolicyfollowstheguidelinesestablishedintheguidetosafe ScoutingastheyrelatetoBoxwellScoutReservation. NOPRIVATEVEHICLESwillbeallowedbeyondthecampparkinglotforanyreasonotherthan provabledisabilityorpreapprovedvehiclesusedtopulltrailerstocampsitesforthedeliveryof troopandpersonalgear. Weather permitting, trailers will be allowed in campsites. However, vehicles used to pull trailersmustdeliverandreturntothedesignatedparkinglotwithinonehour. Allpersonalgearofcampersandtroopswithouttrailerswillbedeliveredandremovedbycamp personnelusingcampvehicles. Allparkingmustbeconfinedtodesignatedparkinglots. Allprogramandadministrationsitesarewithinconvenientwalkingdistanceofallcampsites. CAMPWIDESPEEDLIMITIS25MPH/WINTHINCAMPSITES5MPH Nooneundertheageof18willbeallowedtodriveontheReservation;withtheexceptionof arrivingatrespectivecampparkinglot. Visitorsmustparkinvisitor sparkinglotandcheckinatcripplecrabbeforeproceedingtotheir respectivecamp.noparkingalongroad!! Aftercheckin,pleaseproceedtodesignatedparkinglotinrespectivecamp. Safetybeltrestraintsarerequiredatalltimesinallvehicles.Thepassengernumberpercaris nottoexceedthenumberofsafetybeltsinthevehicle. All terrain vehicles (ATV s) are not permitted on camp property with the exception of maintenancepersonnelorhandicap. BSA Policy states there is no riding in the back of a pickup truck or a trailer, covered or uncovered. Duetosafetyandconservation,vehiclesusedincampwillbelimitedtoonlythosedesignated asadministrativestaff.theyareasfollows: ReservationManager ReservationDirector CampRanger CampDirectors CampTrucks FoodTransportationTruck Sanitation(Garbage)Truck ShootingSportsDirector COPEDirector EmergencyVehicles SwimmingPoolDirector CampCommissioners - 17 -
DiningHall Mealsareservedinourindoor,airconditionedfacilities.Thedininghallwillbesetuptoserveonlythe numberneededforeachservingperiod.themaximumnumberallowedbythefirecodewould determinethenumberoftablesandchairsallowedforeachservingperiod.scoutswillbeallowedto refuseitems,howeveradditionalitemswillnotbemadeavailableuntilsecondsareserved. Any guests wishing to eat in the dining hall with their Scouts need to purchase meal passes at the CrippleCrab.Pricesare:$5.00Breakfast $6.00Lunch $7.00Dinner Procedure: SundayafternoontourwillvisittheDiningHallwherethetroopwillbeassignedtablesbasedon1table per8peopleincamp. Eachtroopwillappoint2cleanupmonitorspertableassigned. Atassignedservingtime,TroopswillenterDiningHallinsilenceandremainstandingattheirassigned tables. Aftereveryonehasentered,announcementswillbemadeandgraceformealwillbesaid. Aftergrace,eachsideofDiningHallwillbedismissedtolineupforserving. Approximately15minutespriortotheendofthemealperiod,everyonewillbeencouragedto participateinprogram. Followingprogram,everyonewillbedismissedexceptthetablemonitor.Atthistimethecleanup windowwillopenandmonitorsmayreturntraysandcleantables. Schedule: Breakfast: 7:00 7:45 a.m. GroupA 7:50 8:00 a.m. FlagRaising 8:00 8:45 a.m. GroupB Lunch 12:05 12:50 p.m. GroupA 1:05 1:50 p.m. GroupB Dinner 5:30 6:15 p.m. GroupA 6:15 6:25 p.m. FlagLowering 6:25 7:10 p.m. GroupB AandBgroupswillbeassignedatcheckinonSunday. AlternateMealSchedulewillbepostedonbulletinboardsasneeded. FoodAnImportantIngredienttoaGreatCampExperience BasedoncommentsreceivedfromScoutsandLeaders,ourfoodservicecontinuestoimproveeach year.wecontinuetolistentoyoursuggestionsregardingthemenuandfoodquality.ourpledgeto youiscontinuedimprovement;thereforeyoursuggestionsareappreciated.thehealth&safety Committeealsocontinuestoreviewthemenuandmakerecommendations. - 18 -
Menu AcarefullypreparedmenuwillimprovetheeatinghabitsofScoutsandtheconsumptionofwell balancedmealsinadequatequantitieswillhelpbuildstrongbodies. Mealsatcampgenerallyinclude(butarenotlimitedto): Breakfast: Lunch: Fruit,Cereal,Sausage,BiscuitsandGravy,ScrambledEggs,Bacon,Donuts,FrenchToast, Omelets Pizza,SaladBar,Fruit,Pudding,Sandwiches,Fries,Fruit,Tacos,HotDogs Dinner: MashedPotatoes,GreenBeans,Rolls,Cobbler,SaladBar,Fruit,FrenchBread,Cake,Beef tipswithrice,bonelesschickenbreast,barbque,shrimpcreole,lasagna,hamburgers, RoastBeef Tuesdaynight sscoutmasterdinnerwillbegrilledsteak. (Pleasenotethatthemenusmaychangetoimprovemealquality.) Appropriatecondimentswillbeservedwithallmeals.Peanutbutterandjellywillbeavailableatall meals. SaladBarswithfruitwillbeusedateachmeal.Fruitwillbeatleastachoiceofapplesandbananas. Coldcerealwillbeachoiceofatleastfourflavors. Juicewillbeachoiceofatleasttwoflavors.Drinkstationswillhavecoffee,waterandmilkavailablefor allmeals.noncarbonateddrinkswillbeavailableforlunchanddinner. Wewillreviewsurveysandtakingsuggestionsformeals. Ifyouhavespecialdietaryneeds,pleaseinformcampstaffattheTenDayOut Meetingsothattheappropriateprovisionscanbemadepriortoyourarrivalatcamp. Allergiesareaagrowingconcerninoursocietythesedays,inordertoprovideScoutsthathave allergieswithasummercampexperience,weencouragepremakemealsonallergybasisthatyou bringyourownfood.wewillhelpstoreitandassistyouinpreparingit. - 19 -
- 20 - SwimClassificationProcedures TheswimclassificationofindividualsparticipatinginaBoyScoutsofAmericaactivityisakeyelement inoursafeswimdefenseandsafetyafloat.theswimclassificationtestsshouldberenewedannually, preferablyatthebeginningofeachoutdoorseason.traditionally,theswimclassificationtesthasonly beenconductedatalongtermsummercamp.however,thereisnorestrictionthatthisbetheonly placethetestisconducted.itmaybemoreusefultoconducttheswimclassificationpriortoaunit goingtosummercamp. AllpersonsparticipatinginBSAaquaticsareclassifiedaccordingtoswimmingability.Theclassification testsandtestprocedureshavebeendevelopedandstructuredtodemonstrateaskilllevelconsistent withthecircumstancesinwhichtheindividualwillbeinthewater.theswimmer'stestdemonstrates theminimumlevelofswimmingabilityforrecreationalandinstructionalactivityinaconfinedbodyof waterwithamaximum12footdepthandwithshallowwaterfootingorapoolorpieredgealways within25feetoftheswimming. Thevariouscomponentsofeachtestevaluatetheseveralskillsessentialtotheminimumlevelof swimmingability.eachstepofthetestisimportantandshouldbefollowedaslistedbelow: SWIMMER STEST:Jumpfeetfirstintowaterovertheheadindepth,leveloff,andbeginswimming. Swim75yardsinastrongmannerusingoneormoreofthefollowingstrokes:sidestroke,breast stroke,trudgenorcrawl;thenswim25yardsusinganeasyrestingbackstroke.the100yardsmustbe swamcontinuouslyandincludeatleastonesharpturn.aftercompletingtheswim,restbyfloating. BEGINNER STEST:Jumpfeetfirstintowaterovertheheadindepth,leveloff,swim25feetonthe surface,stop,turnsharply,resumeswimmingasbefore,andreturntostartingplace. NONSWIMMERTEST:NoTestisrequired;howeverallareencouragedtogetinthewater. AdministrationofSwimClassificationTest AVAILABLEOPTIONS: OPTIONA(atcamp):TheswimclassificationtestiscompletedSundayatcampbyCampAquatics personnel.currentlythisisthemostpopularoption. OPTIONB(UnitConducted):TheCouncil/Districtcontrolstheswimclassificationprocessbypre determiningdates,locationsandapprovedpersonneltoserveasaquaticinstructors.eachindividual willbeissuedabuddytagandarmbands.thecampaquaticsdirectorwillcontroltheuseatcamp. *SPECIALNOTE:Whenswimtestsareconductedawayfromcamporatthepointofactivity,the AquaticsDirectorshallatalltimesreservetheauthoritytoretestallparticipantstoassurethat standardshavebeenmaintained. *PleasecompletetheSwimClassificationformlocatedintheFORMSSECTIONOFTHISGUIDE Classification ArmbandColor NonSwimmer WhiteArmband Beginner RedArmband Swimmer BlueArmand Name TroopXXX SiteXXX CampName Back Front USEPERMANETMARKER
BoxwellScoutReservationDailySchedule TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5:30AM BOXWELLBOATCAMP BOXWELLBOATCAMP BOXWELLBOATCAMP 6:45AM REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE 7:00AM GroupABreakfast GroupABreakfast GroupABreakfast GroupABreakfast GroupABreakfast Breakfast 7:50AM FlagRaising FlagRaising FlagRaising FlagRaising FlagRaising 8:00AM GroupBBreakfast GroupBBreakfast GroupBBreakfast GroupBBreakfast GroupBBreakfast 9:00AM ClassbySchedule 10:00AM Scoutmaster Roundtable ClassbySchedule AdultCPR ScoutmasterRoundtable StahlmanOnly ClassbySchedule Scoutmaster Roundtable ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule BreakCampandDepart Scoutmaster Roundtable 11:00AM ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule CAMPCLOSED 12:05PM StaffReturns GroupALunch GroupALunch GroupALunch GroupALunch GroupALunch 1:05PM 2:00PM Camp ClassbySchedule CheckIn By 4:00PM Appointment Open Opportunities GroupBLunch GroupBLunch GroupBLunch GroupBLunch GroupBLunch ClassbySchedule AdultLeaderTraining ClassbySchedule AdultLeaderTraining ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule 3:00PM ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule ClassbySchedule Open Opportunities Triathlon OpenOpportunities Open Opportunities 5:15PM PrepareforDinner PrepareforDinner PrepareforDinner PrepareforDinner PrepareforDinner PrepareforDinner 5:30PM GroupADinner GroupADinner Scoutmaster s SteakDinner GroupADinnerActivity YardMB sovernight GroupADinnerActivity YardMB sovernight GroupADinner 6:15PM FlagLowering FlagLowering CampwideCookout FlagLowering FlagLowering FlagLowering 6:25PM GroupBDinner GroupBDinner andactivities GroupBDinner GroupBDinner GroupBDinner 5:15 7:00 6:30PM 7:00PM AdultLeaderTraining OACrackerBarrel 7:30PM SPLMeeting SMRoundtable 8:30PM OpeningCampfire@ RespectiveCamps Open Opportunities CampwideEvening Program TroopActivity OnYourOwn FreeTime,Relaxand Unwind ReligiousService@ DonStanfordChapel Busleavesat7:20pm fromstahlman Open Opportunities AdultLeaderTraining CampwideEvening Program ClosingCampfire@ RespectiveCamps 10:00PM Taps(EveryoneMustbein campsite) Taps(EveryoneMustbein campsite) Taps(EveryoneMustbein campsite) FridayScoutmasterRoundtabletoReviewCheckoutProcedure. Taps(EveryoneMustbein campsite) Taps(EveryoneMustbein campsite) Taps(EveryoneMustbein campsite) - 21 -
SummerCampParentInformationSheet PleaseDistributetoEACHSCOUTandtheirparents! WHATTOBRINGTOCAMP Medicalform(MANDATORY) SpendingMoneyfortheTradingPost Compass Tshirts InsectRepellent CampingChair Shorts,extra PenandPaper ReusableWaterBottle Socksandunderwear ScoutHandbook SwimTrunks Shoes(tennisand/orhiking) Flashlight(withfreshbatteries) BlanketsorSleepingBag Ponchoorraingear Toiletkit(toothbrush,towel,soap,etc.) FanBatteryOperatedOnly FishingGear(Optional) ScoutUniform(shortsorlongpants) Coverformattress Sunscreen WhittlingGloves WHATNOTTOBRINGTOCAMP Bikes onlyfortriathlonorcyclingmeritbadge Butterflyknives Rollerbladesorskates Fireworks Skateboards Pets Sheathknives SUMMERCAMPFEESCHEDULE Description **$30depositisrequiredevenifapplyingfor EarlyFeeifdepositpaidby4/4/14 RegularFeeafter4/4/14 Campership.** InCouncil OutofCouncil Early Early Early Regular CamperFee $215.00 $235.00 $240.00 $260.00 ProvisionalCamper TwoWeekCamper(AdditionalSecondWeek) AllProgramfeeneedtobepaidattimeofregistration. $225.00 $175.00 AdoptedandProvisionalCampers IfyoursoncannotattendBoyScoutSummerCampwithhistroop,hehasseveraloptions.The"Adopted" ScoutProgramallowsaScouttoattendwithatroopotherthanhisown.Parentswillhavetomake arrangementswiththeattendingtroop'sscoutmasterforthisprogram.thefeesarethesameasthe SummerCampFees. AProvisionalTroopwillbeorganizedeveryweekofcamptoaccommodateaScoutwhoisunableto attendwithhistrooporisattendingasecondweekafter.astaffscoutmasterwillbeassistedbyother adultleaderstoprovidethebaseofoperationsandoversightforscoutswhiletheyenjoytheregular programmingwhileapartofatemporarilyorganizedtroop.thefeeforprovisionalscoutsis$225.00,a depositof$100.00mustbeincludedwithhisapplication.theremaining$125.00andanymeritbadges fee sshouldbepaidbynolaterthan10dayspriortoarrivalatcamp.completedmeritbadgepaperwork foraprovisionalscoutcanbeobtainedbyhisparentorguardianafter6:00p.m.onthefridayoftheweek - 22 -
heattendscamp.itistheresponsibilityofthescouttoensurethatanypaperworkissubmittedtohis Scoutmaster. Certaincourseofferingsrequireadditionalprogramfees.ConsultyourScoutmasterforfurtherinformation andapplicationsconcerninganyoftheaboveprograms.youcanalsovisitthemiddletennesseecouncil websiteatwww.mtcbsa.org. ThecampweekbeginsonSundayat1:00pmandendsonSaturdayat10:00am. CAMPMAILINGADDRESS SCOUTOFFICEADDRESS ScoutName: MiddleTennesseeCouncil TroopNumber: POBox150409 BoxwellReservation Nashville,TN37215 Camp:(eitherCraigorStahlman) Phone:(615)3839724 1260CreightonLane FAX: (615)2979916 Lebanon,TN37087 BoxwellPhone&Fax:(615)4447072 Incaseofanemergency,ScoutsandLeadersmayusethephoneintheofficeattheCrippleCrab. PleaseNote:AnadultmustaccompanyallScoutswhenusingthecampphoneatalltimes. NOTE:Thecampphoneandfaxnumbersareprovidedforbusinessandemergencyuseonly.Itistheonly campadministrationlinetotheproperty.boxwellisnotequippedwithapagingsystem.nonemergency messageswillbedeliveredatthenextdiningopportunity. FamilyNight Comejoinyoursonforadeliciousmeal!Youmayarriveanytimeafter4:30pmontheFridayyoursonisat campandjoinhimfordinnerthecostis$7.00foreachfamilymemberguest.ticketsmustbepurchased atthecripplecrab.ifyouwouldliketojoinusonfriday,pleaseinformyourscoutmasterinadvanceso wecanmakeproperarrangements.werequestthatallfamilies,scouts,andleadersstayforcampfire. Parents,ifyouwouldliketovisitourTradingPostthehoursareSunday1:00p.m. 9:00p.m.andFriday 8:30a.m.to9:00p.m.(ClosedduringCampFire). - 23 -
MeritBadgeProgram ThislistingisintendedtohelpyouprepareyourScoutsformeritbadgeworktheyplantodowhileatsummercamp. TheCampingCommitteehasdevelopedalistofrecommendedmeritbadgesbasedupontheScout syearincamp. Scoutmastershavetheoptionofsendingscoutstomeritbadgeclassesnotrecommendedfortheircamperyear. However,pleaseuseyourbestjudgmentindeterminingiftheScoutisreadytoearnthemeritbadge.Allthemerit badgesofferedthisyeararelistedhere.thereareseveralmeritbadgesthatrequireextensiveworkandcannotbe completedatcamp.scoutscaneitherfulfillthoserequirementspriortocomingtocamp,inwhichcasetheywill completethemeritbadge,ortheymayelecttopartiallycompletethemeritbadgeandfinishtheworksometimein thefuture.allscoutsareexpectedtohaveintheirpossessionandhavereadthecurrentmeritbadgebooksforthe badgestheyplanoncompletingwhileatcamp. Whileeveryattempthasbeenmadetomakethislistingasaccurateaspossible,mistakesareunavoidable.Please try to complete all necessary preparatory work in advance of camp. Camp time is for practical applications and demonstratingskillproficiency.carefullyreadingmeritbadgebookspriortoattendingcampwilllessenconfusion anddisappointment.do notexpect counselors,staff,orscoutmasterstosignoffon badgesthatwerenot truly earned.campisnotameritbadgefactorywhereyoushowupandreceivethemeritbadges. BoxwellScoutReservationoffersawidevarietyofprograms.Thestaffiscommittedtoworkwithyourtrooptomeet yourprogramneeds.inadditiontotheprogramslistedinthefollowingpages,troopswithspecialprogramrequests shouldrelaythesetoyourcampprogramdirector.yourcampprogramdirectorwillworkwithyouandthecamp stafftodoourverybesttomakeyourstayatboxwellenjoyable.programshavebeendesignedfornewscouts, returningscoutsandveteranscouts.pleasetaketimetodesignyourtroop'sprogramtomeettheneedsofallthe Scoutsinyourtroop. OnlineMeritBadgeRegistration ThisyearBoxwellReservationwillonceagainbeusingtheDoubleknotforouronlinemeritbadgeregistration. TroopscanalsosendalistofMeritBadgesandprogramselectionsusingtheTroopFeeTransmittalForm,Troop RosterandTroopSchedule.However,onlineregistrationis realtime andwillhelpyourscoutstogetregistered morequickly.troopswillreceiveinstructionsonhowtosignupforclassesinlatefebruaryearlymarch.schedules willbeaccepteduptothe10dayoutmeeting;however,allmeritbadgesclassesarefilledonafirstcomebasis. Rememberthatspaceislimitedonallprograms.Youcanviewtherequirementsforallmeritbadgesofferedat http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/home/boyscouts/advancementandawards/meritbadges.aspx FirstYearCamperMeritBadges SecondYearCamperMeritBadges ThirdYearandBeyondCamperMeritBadges Astronomy Basketry DisabilityAwareness FirstAid Fishing Geocaching Golf IndianLore Leatherwork Leatherwork/Woodcarving Music SoilandWaterConservation SpaceExploration Weather Woodcarving *GreenBar AllFirstYearMeritBadgesplus: Archaeology AthleticsandSports Camping Cooking DogCare EmergencyPreparedness Entrepreneurship EnvironmentalScience FishandWildlifeMgmt. Forestry Geology Kayaking MammalStudy Nature PersonalFitness PublicSpeaking ReptileandAmphibianStudy AllFirstandSecondYearMeritBadgesplus: Archery AutomotiveMaintenance Canoeing Cinematography Climbing Cycling Lifesaving Motorboating Pioneering RifleShooting Rowing ShotgunShooting SmallBoatSailing WaterSports WildernessSurvival Woodwork Salesmanship SculptureandInventing SearchandRescue Swimming - 24 -
IntroductionMuzzleLoading Spendaneveninglearningaboutmuzzleloadingrifles.Topicscoveredincludehistory,safety,partsofthe muzzleloadingrifle,andanopportunitytoshootamuzzleloadingrifle.theeventstartsat7pmevery TuesdayatStahlmanRifleRangeandThursdayatCraigRifleRange.Costis$8.00perpersonandincludes thecostofbullets,powderandpercussioncaps.participationtobelimitedto8shooterspercampand mustbe14yearsofageandhavepreviousshootingexperience:rifle,shotgunormuzzleloading. GreenBarProgram FirstYearCamperProgram BenefitsoftheProgram ThisisdesignedforFirstYearCampers OurGreenBarProgramisasyllabusdrivenprogram,allowingScoutstoworkontherankthattheywould liketoearnduringtheirweekatsummercamp.theprogramisbasedonthebasicsofthescoutprogram, whichisthepatrolmethod.scoutswillformintoapatrolduringtheirfirstclassandwillworkwithintheir patrol for the entire week. The emphasis of this program is Scout Skills, but also includes team work, patrolcompetitionandgettingatasteofsomeofthecampactivitiesavailabletothecampers. Scouts will receive a check sheet of the items accomplished during the week. Our program requests Scoutmasters in each area for supervision and assistance in instruction. We thank you in advance for assisting. VERYIMPORTANT:PreregistrationfortheGreenBarishighlyimportanttoboththeScoutandtheStaff. Classspaceislimitedto12camperspersessionpercamp. **TheGreenbarprogramisavailableforthefollowingranks;Tenderfoot,SecondClassandFirstClass. Theyareeachofferbothinthemorningandafternoon.Wesuggestthatyousignupforonlyoneof sessionandregisterformeritbadgesduringtheothertimeslot** i.e.morninggreenbarsecondclass9am11am,fishing2pmandbasketry3pm i.e.afternoongreenbarswimming9am,fishing11amandgreenbarfirstclass2pm5pm SeenextpageforTypicalGreenbarSchedule - 25 -
Tenderfoot Morning 1sthour TYPICALGREENBARSCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday PatrolFlag/Name/Yell, MottoSlogan,Buddy System,Discipline,3R s Preparefor campout PoisonPlants Camping/Rulesfor SafeHiking PhysicalFitness Test Swimming Knot 2ndhour FirstAid Knots AmericanFlag Instruction Practice 3rdhour ScoutOathandLaw Rifle/Archery TotinChip FunActivity PatrolCompetition Tenderfoot Afternoon 1sthour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ScoutOath/Law,Patrol Flag/Name/Yell,Motto Slogan,BuddySystem, Discipline,3R s Swimming Instruction TotinChip AmericanFlag ScoutOathandLaw PhysicalFitness Poison Camping/Rulesfor 2ndhour Prepareforcampout FunActivity Test Plants SafeHiking 3rdhour Knots FirstAid Archery/Rifle KnotPractice PatrolCompetition SecondClass Morning Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1sthour PatrolFlag/Name/Yell, MottoSlogan,Buddy FirstAid FlagCeremony Cooking101 SafeSwimDefense System,Discipline,3R s 2ndhour LeaveNoTrace Nutrition StovesPlanning Compass AnimalIdentification TotinChip 3rdhour FirstAid ServiceProject Swimming Rifle/Archery PatrolCompetition SecondClass Afternoon 1sthour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ScoutOath/Law,Patrol Flag/Name/Yell,Motto Slogan,BuddySystem, Discipline,3R s NutritionStoves Planning Compass AnimalIdentification ServiceProject 2ndhour Swimming FirstAid FlagCeremony SafeSwimDefense Cooking101 3rdhour LeaveNoTrace TotinChip FirstAid Archery/Rifle PatrolCompetition FirstClass Morning 1sthour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ScoutOath/Law,Patrol Flag/Name/Yell,Motto Slogan,BuddySystem, Discipline,3R s Leadership TeamBuilding FirstAid SafetyAfloat Orienteering 2ndhour MenuPlanning Lashing Cooking101 FireBuilding Conservation Project 3rdhour NativePlants Swimming Rifle/Archery FirstAid PatrolCompetition FirstClass Afternoon Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1sthour ScoutOath/Law,Patrol Flag/Name/Yell,Motto Slogan,BuddySystem, Lashing SafetyAfloat FirstAid FirstAid Discipline,3R s 2ndhour NativePlants FireBuilding Orienteering MenuPlanning LeadershipTeam Building 3rdhour Swimming Archery/Rifle ConservationProject Cooking101 PatrolCompetition - 26 -
EagleScoutPreparationCourse ThepurposeofthiscourseistoprovidesixteenyearoldLifeRankscoutswiththeneededextrahelptoget them to Eagle. Through your scout s week at camp, we will work together to help them finish Communications and Personal Management Merit Badges. In addition to some generic Eagle Project planning,ourmiddletennesseecouncileagleregistrar,jenniferglasner,willbemakingatripouttocamp toexplainhowtofillouttheeaglepaperworkproperlyandprofessionallyinorderforthenationaleagle ScoutBoardtoapproveyourscout sapplication. Thisisnotatraditionalsummercampmeritbadgesession.Scoutsshouldnotexpecttocompleteeitherof themeritbadgesatcamp,norshouldtheyexpecttocompletetheireaglepaperwork.wehavesetupthis programtomeeteachscoutwheretheyareintheprocessofcompletingtherankofeagle. ThissessionwillmeettwiceadayMondaythroughThursdayandonceonFriday.ThecampersfromCamp Craig will be meeting during A lunch at the Conservation Yard shelter and the campers from Camp Stahlman will be meeting during B lunch at the Activity Yard shelter Monday through Friday. All campers, from both camps, will meet together at the High Adventure Building from 4:00 5:00 P.M. MondaythroughThursday. The lunch time sessions have been set up to allow the instructor time to give each scout one on one attentionasweexpecteachscouttocometocampwithvariedamountsofrequirementscompleted.the 4:00timewillbeusedtofocusonspecifichurtles,suchastheEagleProject,theharderrequirementsfor thebadges,andfillingouttheeaglepaperwork,thatweexpectalltheparticipantsinthiscoursetoneed helpwith. As you are well aware, each Life Scout is required to have an Eagle Advisor to help him through this process and sign off on the paperwork at the completion of all requirements, advancement, and paperwork.wehighlyencourageoneadultleader,regardlessiftheyarethescoutseagleadvisorornot, toattendeverysessionwiththeirscout.thiswillhelpensurethatthescoutandtheadultleadersareall onthesamepageregardingthenextsteptowardseagleuponreturningfromcamp. PleasenotethatthiscourseisforsixteenyearoldandolderLifeRankscoutsonly.Noexceptionswillbe made regardless of how close the scout is to Eagle or how close they are to being sixteen. Only 15 campersfromeachcampwillbeallowedtoparticipateinthiscourse. - 27 -
BasicC.O.P.E.(ChallengingOutdoorPersonalExperience) Who: Scouts,whoare13yearsold,FirstClassandphysicallyfit. Purpose: Cost: When: Topromoteteamworkanddecisionmaking. $35(inadditiontotheSummerCampfee).TobepaidwithregistrationforCOPE. ThecoursewillbeheldeachweekoftheSummerCampseason.Therewillbetwosessions eachday.themorningsessionwillbe8:00a.m.11:00am.theafternoonsessionwillbe 1:15p.m.4:00p.m. Eachofthe30obstaclescontainsnewproblemstobesolvedbyagroup.Therearenotonlyproblems,but alsoopportunitiesforgrowth. Tocompletethecourse,theparticipantsshouldplantospendhalfofthetotalprogramtimeavailable (morningorafternoon)forthisactivity.theparticipantscantakeregularmeritbadgesessionsforthe otherhalfofeachday.c.o.p.e.willentaillearningbelayingtechniques.participantsmustbring:blindfold, waterbottle,gloves,closedtoedshoesandclothingshouldbewellfittingandnottolargeonscout, mustbecomfortable. C.O.P.E.isarealchallenge...pluslotsoffun.ABoxwellC.O.P.E.Tshirtispresentedtotheparticipantsupon completionofthecourse. AdvancedC.O.P.E. Who:ScoutswhocompletedC.O.P.E.inaprevioussummer. Purpose:Tobuildteamwork. Cost:$40(inadditiontotheSummerCampfee).TobepaidwithregistrationforAdvancedCOPE. Schedule:8:0011:00AMdaily. Monday&TuesdayLowcourseactivities(groupdynamics) Wednesday FridayHighcourse. AdvancedBoxwellC.O.P.E.willcontinuetoexplorethesevenbasicgoalsofC.O.P.E.Teamwork, Communications,Planning,SelfEsteem,Trust,LeadershipandDecisionMaking.Participantswillalsoassist thec.o.p.e.staffwithinstructionoftheafternoonrappellingperiodfortwodays.participantsmustbring: blindfold,waterbottle,gloves,closedtoedshoesandclothingshouldbewellfittingandnottolargeon Scout,mustbecomfortable.ABoxwellC.O.P.E.Tshirtispresentedtotheparticipantsuponcompletionof thecourse. TreeTopZiplineSchedule Mustbe13orolder Monday:5pm Dark,Tuesday:4pm 6:30pm,Wednesday:5pm Dark,Thursday:5pm Dark - 28 -
B.S.A.LifeguardProgram TheBSALifeguardprogramisofferedeachweektoscouts15yearsandolderandleaderswhohavesignificant aquaticexperienceandstrongaquaticsskills. TheBSALifeguardCounselorprogramisofferedtoleaders21yearsoldandolderwhohavebeenpreviouslyor arecurrentlycertifiedasalifeguardeitherbythebsa,theredcross,ortheymcaandseekcertificationto trainbsalifeguards.counselorcandidatesmustalsohaveextensiveexperienceandstrongaquaticskills. CandidatesforbothBSALifeguardandBSALifeguardCounselormustspend30hoursonthewaterfront. B.S.A.Lifeguard B.S.A.LifeguardCounselor ThisprogramistaughtattheWaterfrontfrom9am 12pmand25pm Mustbeatleast21yearsofagewithstrongaquaticskills.Thisprogramis taughtatthewaterfrontfrom9am 12pmand25pm.Mustbeapproved byaquaticcommittee Individual should complete First Aid and CPR certified (Professional Rescuer from Red Cross or American HeartAssociation)priortoattendingcampwillneedtoshowverificationofcompletionofrequirements. Snorkeling The Snorkeling, BSA requirements introduce Scoutage children and adult leaders to the special skills, equipment,andsafetyprecautionsassociatedwithsnorkeling;encouragethedevelopmentofaquaticsskills that promote fitness and recreation; and provide a foundation for those who later will participate in more advancedunderwateractivity. Theindividualcompletingtheofficialrequirementsqualifiesforarecognitioncardandswimsuitpatch.The completedawardapplicationshouldbesubmittedtothelocalcouncilservicecenterbythecounselororunit leader. Allrequirementsmustbecompletedasstatedontheapplicationform.Thecounselormaynotomit,vary,or addrequirements.theskillrequirementsarepresentedintheorderinwhichtheyshouldbetaughttothe Scout.Thesecondrequirementconsidersthetimehonoredandtimeprovenprincipleofthebuddysystem. Snorkelersmustusethebuddysystematalltimes.Beforebeginningtheactivity,eachpersonhelpshisbuddy fitandcheckequipment.theprincipleofthebuddysystemisthattwopeoplecanenjoyanaquaticsactivity togetherwhileeachprovidesacriticalmarginofsafetyfortheother.eachbuddymustconstantlybeawareof theconditionandcircumstancesofhisbuddy,andmustalwaysbepreparedtocallforaidorgiveimmediate assistanceifneeded. InorderforScoutstocompletetheawardtheymustcompleteallrequirementsduringtheScout sweekat SummerCamp.IfyoucompletetheSnorkelingAwardyoumaypurchasethepatchfromtheTradingPost youmustshowcardshowingcompletion. CampStahlman Monday&Tuesday,4:00 5:00CampCraig Wednesday&Thursday4:00 5:00 MileSwim TheMileSwimisofferedeverydayatthewaterfrontat11:00am.MustpassBSASwimmerTestandbe2nd yearcamper. - 29 -
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BoxwellTriathlon Thecoursewillbeaonemilerun,threemilebikeride,and50yardswimitwill beinandaroundthefehrmanntrainingcenterat4:00pmeachweek Qualifications: Week Week1 Week2 Week3 Week4 Week5 1. ToregistersimplytellyourleaderandatthefirstScoutmastermeetingat SummerCamptherewillbeasignupsheet. 2. Firstcome,firstserveonly26slotsavailable(13slotspercamp). Wehavealimitednumberofbikes,youmaybringyourownmountainbike andhelmetifyouwouldlike. 3. Thisisastrenuousevent.Pleasesignuponlyifyouareadecentswimmer, runnerandcyclist. Youwillneedthefollowingitems: Helmet RunningShorts RunningShoes The winner of the Boxwell Triathlon will be recognized at the Friday Night Camp Fire with Trophy. - 34 - Date June11 June18 June25 July2 July9
AdditionalYouthRecreationOpportunities Free Swim/Boating/Waterskiing/Windsurfing MondayThursday 4:15p.m.5:15p.m. Craig 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. Stahlman Pool Craig MondayandWednesday 7:30p.m.8:40p.m. Pool Stahlman TuesdayandThursday 7:30p.m.8:40p.m. FreeHandicraft TuesdayThursday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. TroopCanoeTrips SchedulewithAquaticsDirector BSALifeguard MondayFriday 9:00a.m.12:00p.m.and 2:00p.m.5:15p.m. InstructionSwimming Waterfront Monday Thursday 11:00a.m. 12:00p.m. InstructionSwimmingPool Monday Thursday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. Snorkeling,BSA PreRegister Stahlman MondayandTuesday Craig WednesdayandThursday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. RecreationalArchery* Tuesday&Thursday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. RecreationalRifleShooting* Tuesday&Thursday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. RecreationalShotgun* Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. PaddleBoarding MondayThursday 4:00p.m.5:00p.m. *RecreationalactivitiesareforcamperswhoarenotinvolvedintheshootingMeritBadges. Iffreeswimiscanceledduetoweatheritwillnotberescheduled. AdditionalAdultRecreationandTrainingOpportunities BSALifeguardCounselor (Mustbe21yearsofage) MondayFriday 9:00a.m.12:00p.m.and 2:00p.m.5:15p.m. ScoutmasterTrapShoot Craig Tuesday 11:00a.m.12:00p.m. Stahlman Thursday 11:00a.m.12:00p.m. ClimbonSafelyTraining Thursday 7:30pmCrippleCrab SafetyBeginswithLeadershipTraining Tuesday 2:00p.m.OALodge LeaveNoTraceTraining Monday 7:30p.m.CrippleCrab CPRTraining(limitedtofirst16people) Tuesday 9:00a.m.12:00p.m. HighAdventureBuildingCost$10.00 AquaticSupervision SeeAquaticDirector WaterSafetyTraining ArmyCorpofEngineer Wednesday 2:00p.m.HighAdventureBuilding - 35 -
NRAMarksmanshipLightRifleQualificationProgram Everyoneiseligibletoparticipate.Theprogramisapointbasedprogrambasedonproficiency andskill.participantsearnrankingsfrompromarksmanthroughdistinguishedexpert. Each participant pays for their ammunition, target (as usual), and shoots as much as they want. As they achieve a recognition level, they will receive a corresponding certificateandtheirnamewillbeaddedtotheshootingwallattheirdesignatedlevel. Beautifulrecognitionawardpatchesforeachlevel,willalsobeavailableforpurchaseat thetradingpostforbetween$2.00and$4.00,dependingonthelevelachieved. TheshootingforthisprogramwilltakeplaceattheParnellRifleRange. NRAShotgunQualificationProgram UnliketheNRAMarksmanshipQualificationProgramtheNRAShotgunisonly forthescoutsenrolledintheshotgunmeritbadgeprogrammayalsoqualify forthenationalrifleassociation(nra)shotgunpatch,thebasicpracticalskill Rocker,theTrapSkillRockerandtheProMarksmanSkillRocker.Patchesand skillrockerswillbeavailableforsaleforbetween$2.00and$4.00each. TheshootingforthisprogramwilltakeplaceattheShotgunRange. PatchesavailableattheTradingPost. DutytoGodProgram BoxwellBootCamp AScoutisReverent!EachdayatBoxwell,youwillencounterGod s handiwork on many occasions. The Boxwell Duty to God program will allow you to reflect on that and earn some recognition. By completing a few simple tasks at camp, participants earn a patch. Those interested in earning the Duty to God patch must Attend Wednesday religious service. Participate in at least one daily devotional with your Scout unit. Lead Gracebefore a meal. After completing the requirements, turn in the completed sheet to the Camp Chaplain Aid or Program Director. Patches are available for purchasefromthetradingpostfor$3.00each. Thinkyouaretoughenoughtohandle BoxwellBootCamp?Enjoyagreatopportunitytolearnfun thingsaboutboxwellyoumightnotknow,getabitofeasyexercise,earnafreepatch(ornewsecond yearrockers),andsetyourselfapartfromthecrowd allat5:30inthemorning!whowillhavethe mostparticipants CampCraigorCampStahlman?Helpyourcampearnbraggingrightsforthemost campers taking the hike! This was a huge success and very popular in year one. Take either the TuesdayorWednesdayhike(orbothifyouareambitious)andtheThursdaytoqualifyandearnthe freepatchandtheattitudethatgoeswithit! - 36 -
LeaderAppreciationDinner OnTuesdayevening,5:30pmduringdinner,allleadersareinvitedtoattendaspecial Leader AppreciationDinner heldatfehrmanntrainingcenter.therewillbeabriefbutenjoyableprogram. AsathankyoufromtheMiddleTennesseeCouncilfortheworkthatyoudo,allleadersattendingthe dinnerwillreceiveaspecialgift. Wewillprovideticketstothedinnerforeveryadultregisteredasacampleader thatwillbeatcamp allweek.ifyouaregoingtohaveanyadditionalguestsattendingthisevent,additionalticketscanbe purchasedatanytimeduringtheweekfor$7.00atthecripplecrab. AdultLeaderTraining BoxwellReservationwillbeofferingseveraladultleadertrainingsessionsthroughouteachweekof summercamp.courseswillincludeleavenotrace,cpr,paddlecraftsafetyandswimmingand WaterRescue,ClimbonSafety,andadulttrainingelective,SafetybeginswithLeadership,ArmyCorp WaterSafety CPR Training - 37 -
RecreationalAquaticsFun! CheckoutthesefunaquaticactivitiesduringrecreationfreeswimtimeatCampStahlmanand CampCraig,theyareonlyavailableforSwimmersonly. - 38 -
DirectionstoBoxwell FromI40: FromI65N: FromI65S: FromI24: From840 ExitatHwy109(Exit232B)andtravelnorth9.2miles.TurnleftatBoxwellReservationSign andtheroadrunsintoboxwellreservation. FromNorthofNashville TakeVietnamVeteransParkway,StateRoute386whichturninto StateRoute174LongHollowPike,TurnRightontoHwy109BypassEast,go3milestoHwy 109SouthtowardsLebanon,goapproximately4milesturningrightatBoxwellReservation sign. FromSouthofNashville(I65orI24)ExitSR840.TakeEasttowardsMurfreesboro, Lebanon,Knoxville.ExitatHighway109.TakeNorthapproximately11miles.Turnleftat BoxwellReservation. ExitLongHollowPikeandturnleft.TurnRightontoConferenceDr.TurnleftonVietnam VeteransBoulevard.Followdirectionsabove. IfcomingfromKY,ExitatTN25(Exit#112).TurnrightandtaketowardsGallatin.Turn RightontoHwy109S.Boxwellwillbeontheright. FromClarksville TakeI24EasttoNashville.TakeI65NorthtoVietnamVeteransBlvd. FollowDirectionsaboveforI65N. FromMurfreesboroexit72B,StateRoute265,CentralPike,turnsintoStateRoute109N. Go13milestowardsGallatin,toCreightonLane,turn,leftatBoxwellReservationsignon left. - 39 -
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Beaver Day 2014 at Boxwell April 12 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Or any amount of time you can give) Awarded to each Beaver Day Volunteer (scout, adult, parent, or friend) who contributes a minimum of six hours of sweat. Beaver Day is designed for volunteers to come to Boxwell for a day of readying the reservation for summer camp. Units who are scheduled to come to camp this summer, as well as all others, should come and put some sweat equity into your camp. Bring your friends, neighbor, co-workers, union (projects are available during the week and additional weekends if needed), whomever. Volunteers needed for these special work days as we strive to make Boxwell Scout Reservation the premier scout camp in the Southern Region. There are projects in painting, wiring, plumbing, shoveling, carpentry, cleaning, etc.. etc. Bring your own tools or use what we have available. If you can t come for the whole day come for part of the day!! Boxwell will provide all the materials, a wonderful lunch and a special patch for each volunteer (youth, adult or parent.) Lunch will be provided for those who respond to the Scout office no later than 7 days before the Beaver Day they will be attending. Pass along copies of this flyer to other Scouters. We sure can use your help!!! See you on April 12. Please clip, complete and return to: Beaver Days @ Boxwell, P. O. Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215 to assist us with planning lunch and projects. I would like to volunteer for work projects on the Saturday (s) marked below. Name: Phone: Troop #: Number of volunteers: April 12, 2014 REMEMBER: Lunch will be provided for those who have responded to the Scout Office no later than 7 days before the Beaver Day they will be attending. - 43 -
ScoutmasterMeritBadge BoxwellScoutReservation TheBoxwellScoutReservationScoutmasterMeritBadgeisanawardthatmaybeearnedbyadultleadersincamp.Thepurpose ofthemeritbadgeistoencourageleaderstogetmoreinvolvedincampprogramsandhaveamoreinteractiveexperienceat Boxwell.InordertoearntheBoxwellScoutReservationScoutmasterMeritBadge,leadersmustcompletetenofsixteen requirementsincludingthesixmandatoryrequirements.applicationsmustbeturnedinby5:00pmonfridaytotheprogram DirectororCampDirector. Name: Troop: Howmanyyear spreviouslyearned: Ifyouearnedthisawardinpreviousyears,youwillreceivearockerforyourpatch. *1. Visitallprogram/supportareas: Day StaffInitials WaterfrontArea / SwimmingPool / GreenBar / ActivityYard / Handicraft / Ecology/ConYard / ArcheryRange / RifleRange / ShotgunRange / COPE/Climbing / HealthLodge / BoatHarbor / TradingPost / CrabCrippleBuilding / *2. Participateintwoofthefollowingtrainingopportunities: AquaticSupervision / ClimbonSafety / TrainingCommitteeElective / LeaveNoTraceTraining / CPR / SafetyBeginswithLeadership / BSALifeguard / *3. AssistwithGreenBarorMeritBadgeInstruction / *4. Participateincampimprovementproject / *5. CompleteCampSurveyForm / *6. Inyourcampsite,teachskillstoScoutsenrolledinGreenBar / 7. AttendScoutmaster ssteakdinner / 8. AttendOrderoftheArrowFellowship / 9. Assistinsupervisingafreeswimorfreeboating / 10. Conductatroopswim,canoe,andhikeorbiketripatcamp / 11. ParticipateinScoutmaster sshoot / 12. AttendScoutmasterMeeting(s) SMTWTHF 13. AttendChapelservice / 14. TakeaNap / 15. VisitotherCamparea(Craig,Stahlman,orCubworld) / 16. Invitesomeonetovisityourcampsite(nonstaff) / - 44 -
GuidelinesforBoyScoutSummerCampInspectors Tents: ThefollowinginformationisintendedforScoutmastersandCampInspectors Neatandorderly tentflapsshouldberolledupandsecuredifpossible,weatherpermitting.sometents willbemissingties;pointsshouldnotbetakenoffforthisreason.flapsshouldnotbetossedorfoldedback overthetentroof.littershouldnotbepresentintents. Bedding(sleepingbags,pillows,andblankets)shouldbeinneatarrangementonthecot. Clothingshouldbefoldedneatlyontopofthebedding,hunginsidethetent,orstoredinpacksorbaggage underthecot. Clotheslinesshouldbestrungsothattheydonotpresentarippingorstranglingsituation.Theyshouldbe outofpathwaysusedbycampers. Fire Protection Firetoolsshouldbereadilystorednearthefireringwitheasyaccess.Thismakesagoodpioneeringproject. Thecampfireareashouldbeneatandfreeoflitter.Thisisoutdoorcampingnaturalmaterialallaroundus, pointsshouldnotbetakenoffifaleafortwoisaround.allcombustiblematerialshouldbe10footaway fromthefireitself.thefireshouldhaveminimumamountofashesassociatedwithacleancampfirefrom thenightbefore(abigpileindicatesmorethanonefireandshouldbecountedoff).itcouldbesetforthe nextcampfire.ifithasunburnedorpartiallyburntwoodinthefirering,itshouldbecoldifnooneisinthe camp.agreenstickacrossthefirematerialorasheswillsignifythis. Troop and Patrol Equipment Allcampingequipmentshouldbestoredawayandclean. Dutyrostersneedtobefilledoutandposted. Campsite / Health / Safety Bonus Thefirstaidkitshouldbevisibletotheobserver. NovehiclesallowedincampsiteunlessauthorizebyCampCommissioner. Adeductionof5pointsforeachunauthorizedvehiclewillbemade. AxYard shouldbesetupawayfromcamp.itmustbeafullswingofanaxaroundallareas.itshouldbe markedoreasilyrecognized.sawsandaxesshouldbestoredproperly NewcampgadgeteachdayCampgadgetsshouldbeencouragedinthecampsite.Useoflashingshouldbe visible.toolholders,towelracks,tables,chairs,etc.lashedfromropeortwineareexamplesofcamp gadgets. Patrolflagsshouldbemadeatcamptoshowspirit.Evidenceofmakingthemshouldgivepartialcredit.Full creditshouldnotbegivenuntiltheflagiscomplete - 45 -
BoxwellReservationDailyCampsiteInspection Eachdailycampsiteawardeeswillberecognizedbeeatingbreakfastfirstthenextdayandtheir TroopFlagwillbeflownthatday.ThiswillstartonTuesdaymorning. Possible Points Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Total Tents Neat&orderlyoutside 10 Neat&orderlyinside 10 SUBTOTAL 20 FireProtection Campfireareaproperlycleared&secured 10 Firetoolspresent&readilyavailable 5 Fireguardchartposted&filledout 5 Fuelpropertystacked&stored 5 SUBTOTAL 25 Troop&PatrolEquipment Dutyrosterposted&filledout 5 Equipmentclean&properlystored 5 CampScheduleposted 5 Troop&AmericanFlagsdisplayed 5 HandWashingStation 5 SUBTOTAL 25 Campsite/Health/Safety Campsiteneat&freeoflitter&debris 15 FirstAidKitincampandvisible 5 Axyardproperlylaidoutandmarked 5 Axyardtoolsproperlystored 5 SUBTOTAL 30 Bonus 1.Campgadget(nothandwashingstation) 5 2.Patrolflagsdisplayedorbeingmade 5 SUBTOTAL 10 VehiclesInCampsite UnauthorizedVehicles(deduct5pts.each) GRANDSUBTOTAL 100 GRANDSUBTOTALWITHBONUS 110 SeniorPatrolLeaderSignature ScoutmasterSignature UnitNumber Week Camp Site - 46 -
RefundRequestForm BoyScoutSummerCamp TheMiddleTennesseeCouncilCampingCommittee srefundpolicyreads: Individualsthatcancela reservation10dayspriortoattendingsummercampwillreceivearefundoffeespaid,lessa$30.00 cancellationcharge.norefundswillbemadeafterthe10daycancellationdeadline. NOREFUNDSWILLBECONSIDEREDUNLESSTHISFORMISCOMPLETEDANDRECEIVEDATTHEJETPOTTER SCOUTSERVICECENTER10DAYSBEFOREUNIT SFIRSTDAYINCAMP. ScoutsNameUnit#Week/Session# FeesPaid$Amountofrefundrequested$ ReasonforRefundRequest(bespecific) Pleaseprovidethefollowinginformationtoreceiveyourrefund: TROOPS(refundwillbesenttoScoutmasterofrecord) NameofScoutmaster: AddressofScoutmaster: City: State: Zip: Iunderstandthisrequestwillbereviewedand,ifapproved,paymentwillbemadetothepersonnamedabove orthepack/troopleaderasappropriate. Signature Date DoNotWriteBelowThisLine FOROFFICEUSEONLY ReviewedbyDate Amountofrefundgranted$ Ifnomoneygranted,why? Datecheckrequestsubmitted: Submittedby: - 47 -
UnitSwimClassificationRecord Thisistheindividual sswimclassificationasofthisdate.anychangeinstatusafterthisdatei.e.,nonswimmertobeginnerorbeginner toswimmer,wouldrequireareclassificationtestbythecampaquaticsdirector.leadersmustpresentsignedformatcheckin.alltests mustbesupervisedandadministeredbyacertifiedpersonwithcurrentcertification.acopyoftheircertificationcardmustaccompany thiscompletedform.incompleteformsorabsenceofcertificationwillresultinaretestatcamp.theaquaticdirectormyreviewor retestanyscoutwhoseskillsappeartobeinconsistentwithhisclassification. SPECIALNOTE:Whenswimtestsareconductedawayfromcamporatthepointofactivity,theAquaticsDirectorshallatall timereservetheauthoritytorevieworretestallparticipantstoassurethatstandardshavebeenmaintained. SWIMCLASSIFICATION FullName(pleaseprint) NonSwimmer Beginner Swimmer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Iattesttothevalidityoftheprecedinginformationasacertifiedlifeguard.Acopyofmycertificationisattached.Iunderstandthat classifyinganunqualifiedscoutasaswimmerorbeginnercouldendangerthehealthandsafetyoftheindividual. UnitNumber: DateofTest: UnitLeader: Weekorsession 12345 NameofPersonConductingSwimClassification: Signature: Circleone: AquaticsInstructor,BSA AquaticsSupervisor BSALifeguard PaddleCraftSafetyandSwimmingandWaterRescue AmericanRedCrossWaterSafetyInstructor SwimCoach School: ***FORMISINVALIDWITHOUTATTACHMENTOFACOPYOFCERTIFICATIONCARD.*** - 48 -
ProvisionalCamperApplication (ThisformtobeusedbyScoutswhowishtoattendcampatsometimeotherthantheassignedtimeoftheirownScoutTroop) FeeforProvisionalScout$225 TroopNumber:District:Council: FullLegalNameofScout: Address: City:State:Zip: PhoneNumber:()DateofBirth:// Rank:PriorYearsatBoxwell:ParentsEmail: EmergencyInformation: Parent/GuardianName: DaytimePhone:()EveningPhone:() OtherEmergencyContacts: Name:Relationship: DaytimePhone:()EveningPhone:() Name:Relationship: DaytimePhone:()EveningPhone:() OtherInformation ChooseyourWeekofAttendance Week 1, June 8 14 Week 2, June 15-21 Week 3, June 22-28 Week 4, June 29 July 5 Week 5, July 6-12 MeritBadgeSelectionsMeritBadgeSchedulepageorwww.mtcbsa.org 9:00AM 2:00PM 10:00AM 3:00PM 11:00AM 4:00PM Alternateclasschoices: Approvals Parent/GuardianSignature:Date: ScoutmasterSignature:Date: Instructions: 1.Completeallsections. 2.AttachtheappropriatemeritbadgefeesandreturntotheCouncilServiceCenter($100deposit) 3.BringMedicalFormtocampcheckin.(AnnualHealthandMedicalRecord) Mailapplicationto:MiddleTennesseeCouncil,BSA,P.O.Box150409,Nashville,TN37215-49 -
Adopted Scout Can tgotocampwithyourtroopbutyouknowwhattroopyouwouldliketoattendwith? AttendingwithyourTrooponeweekandadifferentTroopanotherweek?Thenthisformisforyou! ThisformistobeusedbyScoutswhowillbeattendingSummerCampwithaTroopthatisnothisown. NOTE:ThisisdifferentfromaProvisionalScout.ProvisionalScoutswillbeplacedinProvisionalTroop. Troop#(whereregistered): Troop#(youareattendingwith): NameofScout: Address: City: State: Zip: PhoneNumber: BirthDate: Rank: PriorYearsatBoxwell: IgivemysonpermissiontoattendSummerCampatBoxwellReservationwithadifferentTroop thantheoneheisregisteredin. Parent sapproval: Parent swork/cellphonenumber: IacceptresponsibilityforthewellbeingoftheScoutnamedaboveduringourweekatSummer Camp. CampScoutmaster sapproval: Work/CellPhoneNumber: MeritBadgeSelections TheMeritBadgeClassschedulecanbefoundonourwebsiteatwww.mtcbsa.org. 9:00AM 2:00PM 10:00AM 3:00PM 11:00AM 4:00PM Alternateclasschoices: - 50 -
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SupportServiceisanimportantpartoftheMiddleTennesseeCounciloperationsandwillprovideyourunitwithavarietyof activitiesandprogramsdesignedtoenhancetheprogramyouarealreadypresenting.listedbelowaretherulesgoverning theuseoftheoutdoorfacilitieswithinthecouncil. RulesandRegulations FORUSEOFFACILITIESANDEQUIPMENT ThepropertiesandequipmentoftheMiddleTennesseeCouncilaremaintainedforthepurposeofgivingCubs,Scouts,and Venturersanexperienceincampingandenjoymentoftheoutdoorsandthewonderofnature.Therefore,thewelfareof theyouthmembersshallbefirstinallmattersthatrelatetotheoperationsofthesepropertiesandequipment.theone codeofconductshallbethescoutoathandlaw. 1. Units/Groupsmusthaveassignedpermittousethefacilitiesand/orequipmentfromtheScoutServiceCenter seven(7)dayspriortousingthepropertyorequipment. 2. Eachunit/groupmustreporttotheRangeruponarrival.Thisarrivalshouldnotbelaterthan9:00PM,norearlier than7:00amunlessspecialarrangementshavebeenmadeinadvancewiththeranger.units/groupsmustcheck outofcamponsundaynolaterthan12:00noonunlessspecialpermissionisgranted. 3. Units,groupsorindividualswhoreservecampsites,buildings,orequipmentanddonotusethem,forfeitfees unlessnotificationisgiventhescoutservicecenterten(10)daysinadvance. 4. Packs,Troops,CrewsorGroupsmusthavetwoadultleaders21yearsofageorolderinattendance.Leadershave fullresponsibilityofyouthmembersinallphasesoftheiractivitiesfromthetimetheyleavehomeforcampuntil theirreturnhome.ifyouthandadultsaretosleepinsamebuilding,aprivacybarriermustseparatethetwo sleepingareas. 5. TheRangerwillnotinterferewiththeactivitiesoftheunit/groupexceptinthecaseofviolationofcamprulesor UnScoutlikeconduct.TheRangerwillreportviolationstotheleaderincharge,whointurn,willseethattherules arestrictlyobserved.however,ifcircumstanceswarrant,therangercanexpeltheentiregroupfromthecamp. 6. ALLVEHICLESSTOPATPARKINGLOTS!!EquipmentwillbetakentothecampsitesbyarrangementwiththeRanger. Allvehiclesaretoremaininparkinglots.Pleasedonotdrivetocampsitesoroffmainroad.NOONE,ABSOLUTELY NOONEISTORIDEINTHEBACKOFPICKUPTRUCKS,SPORTUTILITYVEHICLESORONTHEOUTSIDEOFANY VEHICLE!!! 7. Anyunit/groupswimmingmusthaveanadult21yearsoldwithBSALifeguardincharge.Aleadermusthavea currentsafeswimdefensecard.anyunit/groupusingthewaterfrontmusthavethebsasafeswimdefensein effect.allswimmingmustbeinthedesignatedswimmingareaonly. 8. FishingispermittedprovidedTWRA(TennesseeWildlifeResourceAgency)rulesarefollowed.Thebuddysystem mustbeusedbyscoutswhenfishing.permitsarenotrequiredforfishingfromthepropertybanks.nofishingin theboatingorswimmingareas.nofishinginboatingareas,waterfront,orthehorseshoeatstahlman. 9. AcurrentSafetyAfloatCardmustbeheldbyaleaderusingcanoesandpresentedbeforecheckingoutcanoes.Life jacketsmustbewornatalltimeswhileincanoesorotherboats.whenaunit/groupisusingthecanoes,all requirementsin#7mustbemet. 10. NOHUNTINGALLOWED!! 11. Personalfirearmsarenotpermittedonthecouncilproperties.Onlycampownedandcontrolledriflesand shotgunsaretobeusedunderthesupervisionoftheshootingsportsdirectorordesignatedcertifiedinstructor. (BoxwellUseOnly) 12. OnlycampownedandcontrolledarcheryequipmentistobeusedunderthesupervisionoftheShootingSports Directorordesignatedcertifiedinstructor.(BoxwellUseOnly) 13. NOFIREWORKSALLOWED!!! 14. NOPETSALLOWED,NOEXCEPTIONS!!!! 15. Alcoholicbeveragesand/orillegaldrugsarenotpermittedoncouncilproperties. - 59 -
16. Smokingisallowedonlyindesignatedareas,awayfromyouthmembers.Smokinginbuildingsisstrictlyprohibited. Nooneundertheageofeighteen(18)isallowedtousetobaccoproducts. 17. LEAVENOTRACEcampingisthemainpracticeofcouncilproperties,thereforeallfirepitsmustberemovedfrom thefieldsandnofireisbuiltontopoftheground. 18. Repairsforanydamagetofacilitiesandequipmentaretobepaidforbytheunit/group.Theunit/groupwillbe chargedtheexactrepairorreplacementcost. 19. Units/Groupsareresponsiblefortheirgarbage.Pleasedeposityourtrashinthedesignatedarea(seeRanger)You maydeposityourgarbageinthedumpsterbehindthemaintenancebuildingwhileusingfacilitiesatboxwell. 20. Yourarea,buildingand/orequipmentmustbeinspectedbytheRangerbeforeyouleave.Pleaseleaveyourarea, buildingand/orequipmentascleanorcleanerthanyoufoundit. 21. ThecouncilpropertiesshallbeclosedtoeveryoneonMondaysandthefollowingholidays:MemorialDay,Labor Day,Thanksgiving,Christmas,NewYear sday,goodfridayandeaster. 22. GroupsnotcharteredbytheBoyScoutsofAmericamustsignaHoldHarmlessAgreementandprovideproofof LiabilityInsurance. CharlesE.ParishReservation TheCharlesE.ParishReservationinRockIsland,Tennessee,isavailableforTroopstouseforweekendcamping, camporees,fundays,overnightersandotherevents. Thecamphasplentyofwoodavailablefromfallentreesandnooneshouldcutlivetreesforanythingwithout priorpermission.thereisplentyofwateravailableatseveraltapsthroughoutthecamp.therearetwo showerhouse/drypittoiletcombinationsforusebyalltroops.also,anewtoilet/showerhousehasjustbeen completednexttothelodge. Thereisamultipurposebuilding,theWallingLodge,withelectricityfornightmeetings,Roundtables,etc.The CampingCommitteehasagreedtopermitcampinginthelodgefromNovemberthroughFebruary.Thiswill assisttroopsandwebelosdenswhomaynothaveadequateequipment.eachunitshouldberesponsiblefor leavingthebuildingingoodorderasfarascleanlinessandnophysicaldamage.thisaspectwillbewatchedvery closely. TheCampingCommitteehasagreedthatmorethanthreedaycamping,orwhereaUnitusesthecampfora longtermcamp,therewillbea$15.00perscoutchargeforuseoftheelectricity,water,buildings,and insurance.thefeeistobepaidbeforesaidcampbegins. AllreservationsfortheuseoftheParishReservationneedtobemadethroughtheSupportServiceDivision, (615)3839724or8008997268.Theofficewilltheninformtherangerwhowillbecampingandhewillopen thegateandbuilding. - 60 -
GrimesCanoeBase GrimesCanoeBaseislocatedontheBuffaloRivernearFlatwoods,TennesseeonHighway13inPerryCounty.It isopenyearlyfromapril1 st November1 st. Thereareover110milesofriveravailableforcanoeingontheBuffaloRiver.CampingisavailableattheCanoe Baseoralongtheriver.Arangeristhereyearround,andhecanhelpadviseyouontripsthatwillsuityour group.tripscanbearrangedtolastfromtwohourstofivedays. Toparticipateincanoeingactivities,CubScoutsmustbeatleast8yearsofage(NOTigerCubs)andbepartnered inacanoewithanadult,preferablyaparent. IfyoucampattheCanoeBase,twopersontentsonplatformsareavailable.Eachtentisequippedwithcots.You mayalsobringyourowntentfromhome,ifyouprefer.wolfandbeardenscannotcampasindividualdens. ShowersandbathroomsareavailablealongwithaTradingPostforsnacks,Tshirts,andpatches. MiddleTennesseeCouncil OutofCouncilUnits Canoe $22.00perdaypercanoe $25.00perdaypercanoe *GroupRate $23.00ifmorethan10Canoesrented GrimesTent(platform) $6.00pernightpertent $7.00pernightpertent Owntentcamping $2.00pernightperperson $2.00pernightperperson Kayak $18.00perdayperkayak $18.00perdayperkayak ExtraPersoninCanoe $5.00percanoeperperson*thiscoversextrapaddleandlifejacket Shuttlingofprivatecanoes/kayaks PrivateCanoes PrivateKayaks $13.00perdaypercanoeforshuttling $10.00perdayperkayakforshuttling Avoidthecrowdsbyconsideringtheseweekends: Mother sday MemorialDay LaborDay Father sday FourthofJuly - 61 -
HighAdventureCanoeWeekatGrimesCanoeBase JULY1318,2014 MeritBadgestoworktoward:FISHING,CAMPING,CANOEING MustbeclassifiedasaswimmerbyBSAtobeeligibleforcamp. Activitieswillinclude:,LimbLineFishing,CastFishing,KayakingMeritBadge,WeekLongCanoeTrip, SteakSupperonWednesdaynight. LEADERSHIP Someadultleadershipwillbeprovidedbutaminimumofoneadultmustregisterandattendwithaunitfora feeof$80.00.additionaladultsarewelcometoattendforafeeof$80.00.ifaventurecrewincludesfemales, crewmustprovidefemaleleadership. COST Thecostforthiscampis$130.00perScoutand$80perAdult.Thatincludesallmeals,canoes,camping,anda patch.apatchwillbeawardeduponcompletion. WHATTOBRINGTOCAMP ScoutUniform TShirts Socks Underwear SwimSuit Rainwear Shoes(2pair) ScoutHandbook MedicalForm SleepingBag FishingGear Flashlight TennesseeFishingLicense CHECKINTIMESunday,July13from2:00p.m.to4:00p.m. DEPARTUREFriday,July18Afternoon REFUNDPOLICY: QUESTIONS?: NorefundswillbeconsideredafterJuly1,2014.Refundrequestsmadeinwriting BEFOREJuly2willbeconsideredlessa$30cancellationfeeperperson. Checkoutourwebsiteatwww.mtcbsa.org,callcampingat6153839724or emailusatcamping@mtcbsa.orgforfurtherinformation. REGISTRATIONDEADLINEISJUNE27,2014. THEREWILLBEROOMFORONLY60SCOUTSFORTHEWEEK. REGISTEREARLYTOGUARANTEEYOURPLACE!!! REGISTRATIONFORM PleaseregisterourTroopforthe2014HIGHADVENTURECANOEWEEKatGrimesCanoeBase. TROOP#COUNCILDISTRICT LEADERNAMEPHONE MAILINGADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP YOUTH ADULTS - 62 -
WinterCampFrequentlyAskedQuestions WhatisWinterCamp? WinterCampprovidesanawesomeopportunityforScoutstoexperiencewintercampingwhileearning MeritBadgesnotofferedduringSummerCampandparticipateingreatcampwidethemedactivities andcompetitionsduringtheafternoon(seeothersidefordetails).it sajamboreestylecamping eventwithmealsservedinadininghall. WhatarethedatesforWinterCamp? WinterCampwillbeheldDecember27 31,2014. Wherewillitbeheld? BoxwellScoutReservationinCampStahlmanandCubworldandLatimerReservation Whenwillmoreinformationbeavailable? JuneDistrictRoundtablesandSummerCamp Whatarethefees&thepaymentschedule? FeeswillbeannouncedatJuneDistrictRoundtablesandSummerCamp DiscountFeeFeetobedetermined RegularFeeFeetobedetermined AdultLeadersFeetobedetermined Whatistherefundpolicy? TheMiddleTennesseeCouncilwillrefundallbuta$30.00cancellationfeeperscoutaslongasthe RefundRequestFormisintheofficebythePreCampLeader smeetingindecember2013at7:00p.m. Willtherebeatradingpost? Yes!AllWinterCampclothingisavailableduringcampaswellasitemsfromtheScoutShop.Other items,suchasfood,drinks,limitedmeritbadgesuppliesandotheritemswillbeavailableduring WinterCamp. Whatabouttroopsthatdon thaveleaderswiththetimetotakeoffanotherweekforwintercamp? AlltroopsareencouragedtosendScoutsasprovisionalcampersiftheirtroopcannotattendasaunit. Provisionaltroopswillbeformedtoaccommodatethesescouts.Thefeescheduleisthesamefor theseprovisionalcampersandthereisaspecialformtouseintheleader sguide. CheckoutWinterCampatwww.mtcbsa.org - 63 -
OrderoftheArrow WaHiNasaLodge IfyouwouldliketheOAtovisityourTrooptopromoteBoxwellorconductaunit election,contactyouroachapterchieforadvisor.youmayalsocontactourlodge Chief. 2014OASchedule OAU@Latimer March79 Conclave April2527 SpringOrdeal@Boxwell May30June1 FallOrdeal@Boxwell August810 FallFellowship@Boxwell September1214 WinterBanquet December6 WinterCamp@BoxwellandLatimer December2731 OAHostsCrackerbarrelandBrotherhoodforOAMembersatSummerCamp TheAnnualSummerCampKickoffProgramispaidinpartbytheOrderofthe Arrow,WaHiNasaLodge,MiddleTennesseeCouncilandTheLittleClinicinside selectkroger. - 64 -