Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation 2019 Camp Meade Program Guide

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation 2019 Camp Meade Program Guide

Directions to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Location: The Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania just off Route 183. From the South: take Interstate 78 to Route 183 North and cross over Blue Mountain. At the base of the mountain, turn left onto Blue Mountain Road and follow the signs into camp. From the North: take Route 183 South and make a right turn onto Blue Mountain Road and follow the signs into camp. Mailing Address Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation 402 Blue Mountain Road Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 Points of Contact for Camp Meade and Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Reservation Director : Rolland Miner Ph: 570-754-7552, email: rolland.miner@scouting.org Reservation Commissioner: Matt Hensinger Ph: 570-754-7552, email: Camp Meade Director: Rich Howett Ph: 484-824-3127, email: rhowett@wcupa.edu Welcome Center Phone: 570-754-7552 or email: hawkmountainscoutreservation@gmail.com Trading Post Hours of Operation Day Open Closed Sunday 1:30pm 9:00pm Monday Thursday 9:30am 9:00pm Friday 9:30am 10:00pm Saturday Closed Closed Trading Post will be Closed during Lunch from 1200pm - 1:30pm Monday thru Friday 2

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Scout Camp Date Camp Where June 23-29, 2019 Resident Camp Week 1 Camp Meade June 30-July 6, 2019 Resident Camp Week 2 Camp Meade July 7-13, 2019 Resident Camp Week 3 Camp Meade July 14-20, 2019 Resident Camp Week 4 Camp Meade July 21-27, 2019 Resident Camp Week 5 Camp Meade July 28 August 3, 2019 Resident Camp Week 6 Camp Meade July 28 August 3, 2019 Trail to Eagle Week Camp Meade Day Scout Camp Fee for Scouts are $50.00 per day paid by May 15, 2019. or $70.00 after May 15, 2019. Resident Camp Fee for Scouts are $375.00 paid by May 15, 2019 or $395.00 after May 15, 2019. Resident Camp requires 2 Registered Adults per Unit for the Week (2 Leaders Free) Additional Leaders $165.00 each (All Adults need to be registered Scouters to attend Camp) Note: If utilizing more than one campsite, 2 more leaders are free. 3

Important Dates Before Attending Camp January 16, 2019 Council Camp Kick Off at 6:00pm or 7:00pm, Cabela s Hamburg, PA March 15, 2019 Initial Deposit of $100.00 per Scout and Leader due to Council April 15, 2019 Second Payment of $50.00 per Scout due to Council April 28, 2019 Leaders Summer Camp Orientation at HMSR, Miller Dining Hall at 3:00pm May 15, 2019 Completed Campership Applications due to Council May 15, 2019 Final Payment per Scout of $225.00 and $165.00 per Leader due to Council May 16, 2019 Final Payments per Scout increased by $20.00 May 25, 2019 Campership Award Letter due to Unit Leader 2 Weeks prior to arrival at Camp verify all Scouts/Leaders have completed section A,B & C on the BSA Health Form. 2 Weeks prior to arrival receive confirmation call from camp on #s of Scouts/Leaders attending, site confirmation, any food allergies, equipment needed by unit and meal plan 6:30 am Daily Polar Bear Swim 7:00 am Reveille / Wake Up 7:30 am Unit Servers to the Dining Hall for Set Up Day 1 of Camp Check In (See page 6) Day 2 5 of Camp (Monday Thursday) 7:45 am Opening Flag Ceremony / Unit Reports / Announcements for the Day 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Merit Badge Session 1 and 1a 10:00 am Merit Badge Session 2 10:30 am Merit Badge Session 1a ends & 2a begins 11:00 am Merit Badge Session 3 11:00 am Instructional Swim and Mile Swim Practice 12:00 pm Merit Badge Sessions End 12:30 pm Lunch Served 1:30 pm Lunch Closed 1:30 pm Leaders Meeting with Scout Executive (Wednesday) 2:00 pm Open Swim at Pool / Chicken BBQ #s Turned In and Confirmed with Dining Hall Steward (Tuesday) 3:00 pm Merit Badge Session 4 4:00 pm Merit Badge Session 5 5:00 pm Troop Time / Day Campers Check Out 5:30 pm Unit Servers to the Dining Hall for Set Up 5:45 pm Retreat 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Open Program Begins 8:30 pm Open Program Ends 10:00 pm Taps 4

Day 6 7 of Camp (Friday Saturday) Friday 6:30am Daily Polar Bear Swim 7:30am Unit Servers to the Dining Hall for Set Up 7:45am Opening Flag Ceremony / Unit Reports / Announcements for the Day 8:00am Breakfast 9:00am Merit Badge Session 1 Make Up Begins or Merit Badge Session 1a Continues 10:00am Merit Badge Session 2 Make Up Begins 10:30am Merit Badge Session 2a Continues 11:00am Merit Badge Session 3 Make Up Begins 11:00am Mile Swim Begins 12:30pm Box Lunch Served Jambo Style 2:00 pm Open Program Begins / Leader Meeting with Camp Director 5:00pm Troop Time 5:45pm Retreat 6:00pm Chicken BBQ Dinner 7:45pm Closing Campfire Formation 8:15pm Closing Campfire Begins 9:15pm Closing Campfire Ends 9:30pm Units Paperwork Pick Up at Scout Headquarters / Admin Building 10:00 pm Taps Saturday 7:45am Flags 8:00am Continental Breakfast 9:00am Campsite Inspection by Camp Guides / Unit Check Out 9:30am Camp Staff Resets Campsites 10:00am Camp Staff Dismissed 5

Check In Check In for Camp Meade will start your week here at HMSR! Check In starts at 1:00pm at the Welcome Center and Pavilion located in the Main Parking Lot. Your check in will follow the schedule below: Leader Check In (inside Welcome Center) Be prepared to verify your Units Worksheet (attached at the end of the Program Guide). We will also schedule a time your Financial Review on either Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Unit Vehicle Parking Permit (Table 1 in Pavilion) Permits for your In Camp vehicles and trailers will be issued. No vehicles will be allowed into Camp without a permit. Please consolidate gear as much as you can to reduce the number of vehicles moving in Camp. Unit Roster Verification (Table 2 in Pavilion) Verify that all persons attending Camp are registered with BSA (Out of Council Units will need an official Scoutnet Roster from their Council) Unit Health Form/Medicine/Dietary Restriction Verification (Table 3 in Pavilion) Verification that all attending Camp have a BSA Health Form completed. Additionally be prepared to discuss any medical issues requiring assistance from our Health Officer, as well as any Individual Dietary Restrictions. Unit Program Verification (Table 4 in Pavilion) Review of the Program Schedule for your Scouts. Any changes to the schedule will be done with the Program Director, and may require a follow up meeting. Unit Swim Test and Tag Verification (Table 5 in Pavilion) Units will pick up their Swim Tags, if they have completed an Off Site Swim Test, verification that there are no changes. During this time your Camp Troop Guide will be moving your Unit to its Campsite, please have a Leader available to go with your Unit and our Camp Troop Guide. From your Campsite the Camp Troop Guide will follow a set schedule for the following: Camp Tour, Swim Test and Unit Picture (Camp Guides are equipped with Radio so they are in contact with the Camp Director, Program Director and Area Directors) Swim Test Requirements All Scouts and Leaders are required by the National Standards, to take the BSA Swim Test if they plan on participating in any Aquatic Activities and need to be checked for their swimming ability. Here at HMSR your Unit has two choices. One is the Off Site Swim Test Classification, this means your Unit conducted Swim Tests prior to attending your week at Camp (the required form is attached at the end of the guide and needs to be sent to HMSR 15 days prior to Camp). Alternately your Unit may take the Swim Test when you arrive at Camp (your Camp Troop Guide will know which option you have selected). Retests will be offered daily during the Open Swim in the Afternoon (see schedule for time). All Scouts and Leaders needing Swim Checks should have their towel and swimming trunks available when they arrive at camp. Dining Hall Willits Dining Hall is the central location for all food service. Breakfast and Dinner are served Family style, Lunch will be Cafeteria style. Meal times are as follows: Breakfast 8:00 AM, Lunch 12:30 PM and Dinner 6:00 PM (Wednesday is Dinner at Unit Campsites so plan on cooking!) 6

Dining Hall (continued) HMSR uses Troop Servers in the Dining Hall for Breakfast and Dinner (Family Style meals). Unit Servers are excused from attending Flag Ceremonies due to being required at the Dining Hall 30 minutes prior to the meal (7:30am and 5:30pm) The Duty Roster for the Servers is a Unit responsibility, and are assigned by the SPL for given meals during the week. Servers are responsible for setting the table, serving the meal, returning the empty dishes, procuring additional food, and cleaning the table after the meal. They fulfill this responsibility under the supervision of the Dining Hall Director. Sunday night no Servers are required as the Camp Staff will act in this role. Servers are required for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (Breakfast Only), Thursday and Friday (Breakfast Only). Units should plan on having a Camp Staff member eat with you at both Breakfast and Dinner. One of your adult leaders should be seated at each table. 7 Heater Stack Meals Some Units have selected our Heater Stack Meal option while at Camp. These meals are delivered directly to your Units Campsite. All three daily meals are part of the Heater Stack option. They are the same meals being served in the Dining Hall. Troops using the heater stack method need to prepare and clean the campsite for each meal to ensure good health and cleanliness. Those Units that have chosen this option need to be prepared to use three pot wash method (to Clean, Rinse and Sanitize the Mess Kits, Heater Stack Containers and Serving Utensils prior to being returned). Your Units first Heater Stack Meal will be delivered with the amount of plates and silverware that you requested at Check In). You will not receive and please Do Not Use throw away Paper or Plastic Products. Remember the Outdoor Code. Troops are encouraged to use the following pattern in their campsite (Set-up crew, Scout to lead grace, after meal announcements and songs, and clean-up crew). This service is provided from Sunday Dinner through Friday Dinner. Flag Ceremonies and Taps Camp Meade has two daily Flag Ceremonies. The morning ceremony will raise the flag, at 7:45am every morning. Attendance by Units who are utilizing the Dining Hall is expected. Units should be prepared to give Daily Unit Reports in the morning. Morning Flag Ceremonies will include Daily Announcements or Program Changes, they will be made by the Staff Officer of the Day. The second flag ceremony, Retreat (lowering of the flag) will be at 5:45pm, again Units will account for all in Camp and receive any updates to the evening program or activities. The times on these two Flag Ceremonies is fifteen minutes prior to the Morning and Evening Meals, please have your Unit arrive five minutes prior so they start on time. Heater Stack Sites are not required to be at Dining Hall. The Opening and Closing Flag Ceremonies will be conducted by the Camp Staff. The Flag Ceremonies in-between will be conducted by the Units (Units will sign up at the Sunday SPL Meeting). Opening and Closing Campfires Camp Meade s Opening Campfire will be on Sunday evening at 8:00pm at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Council Fire Ring. All Units will assemble on the road behind the Dining Hall at 7:45pm and will move as a single Unit to the Campfire Area. The Opening Campfire will be conducted by the Camp Staff and is not only to be entertaining but to introduce the Camp Staff to Scouts and Leaders. Reminder that all New Campers (Scouts and Adults) will have a quick ceremony immediately following the Opening Campfire at OA Village, read page 20 for more details. Closing Campfire will be on Friday after the BBQ at 8:00pm, all Units will assemble on the road behind the Dining Hall at 7:45pm and will move as a single Unit to the Campfire Area. The Closing Campfire will be run by Camp Meade s Program Director and the Units themselves. Every Unit can sign up to lead a song or do a skit, these need to be approved by the Program Director by 3:00pm Friday at the Scout Scout Headquarters / Admin Building.

Open Program Areas Open Program Areas allow Scouts while in Camp the ability to go experience something new or practice something they already know. Open Programs happen from 7:00pm 8:30pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with the exceptions noted below. Polar Bear Swim is offered each morning at 6:30am, those Scouts and Leaders who want to participate need to be at the swimming pool assigned by 6:30am. Your Units pool assignment will be done at the Sunday Leaders Meeting. Remember to qualify for the HMSR Polar Bear patch a Scout or Leader has to participate 4 of 5 days. Boating Open boating is available Monday through Thursday from 11:00am 12:30pm and 7:00-8:30pm. Scouts and Leaders can work on Kayaking BSA and Stand Up Paddleboard requirements during these times. Coordination for these needs to be made with the Waterfront Director for HMSR. Mile Swim Practice On Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 12:15pm, to be allowed to complete the Mile Swim and be awarded the patch and card, you must participate in the mandatory practices for the mile swim. The mile swim will occur on Friday, 11:00 AM at either the lakefront or Reary Pool. This will be announced Friday morning at Breakfast. Instructional Swim Each morning from 11:00 12:00pm Monday Thursday, the aquatic staff is ready to help your Scouts in their swimming skills. Have a roster of those Scouts who will be participating from your Unit ready for Sunday Check In. Swimming Open swimming is available for all campers from 2 : 0 0 p m - 3 : 0 0 p m M o n d a y - Thursday. Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense will be offered to all Adult Leaders. Training will occur Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning at 7:00pm at Reary Pool Pavilion, Certification is valid for two years. Outdoor Skills Scouts can work on Totin Chip, Firem n Chit and Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award during Open Program times. Please coordinate with the Outdoor Skills Director. Shooting Sports Open Rifle, Shotgun and Archery Ranges will be available during the Open Program time each evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm. For Scouts to participate in this Open Program they need to attend the Mandatory Safety Briefing on Monday at 7:00pm at the Shooting Sports Pavilion, this briefing will include all 3 Ranges. Rifle and Archery Range can accommodate 8 shooters at a time, Shotgun can only do accommodate 1 shooter at a time. Please be patient. (Tickets are required for rifle shooting and shotgun shooting, these can be purchased at the Trading Post during its normal hours or purchased prior to attending Camp on line). Climbing Tower and Zip Lines The Climbing Tower will be available for limited use during Open Program time. Zip Lines will be opened during the evening Open Program times. BSA Lifeguard BSA Lifeguard is available to Scouts age 15 and older. This program is also available to Adults. Participants must have CPR and First Aid certification to complete the program. See the Leader Training page for BSA Lifeguard. 8

Troop Time A week at Camp, just like every day at Camp is busy not only for Scouts but for their Leaders. What we have done at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is set aside about 90 minutes each day when the Scouts and Leaders can touch base with each other, find out how the day is going, discuss any issues or problems. It also gives both the Scouts and Leaders the chance to just relax if they so choose. The first time for Troop Time is after Lunch, the second is just before Dinner, again this is time for your Troop. Order of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow Call-Out Ceremony will take place at 8:30pm on Tuesday, we will meet on the field in front of the STEM building where our Order of the Arrow Ceremonies Team will lead you to the Order of the Arrow Village for the ceremony. This is open to all Scouts and Scouters from all Councils. Brotherhood Testing will be on Monday at 8:30pm. Scout is Reverent Camp Meade will have an All Faith Service at 8:30 PM on Thursday. All Scouts who are working on their religious awards or assigned as the Troop Chaplain can sign up to assist at the service. We encourage all Scouts and Leaders to attend. Camper Recognition Awards Scouts and Leaders who are registered and attend the whole week of Camp will receive the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation 2019 Passport to Adventure Patch. Units attending 2019 Summer Camp will receive a Unit Participation Ribbon for their Unit flag. Unit with the overall highest score for the week in Camp Inspections will receive a HMSR Inspection Ribbon for their Unit flag. Honor Troop is awarded to the Unit who has the overall highest score for the week in Camp Inspections, Attended all Scoutmaster and SPL Meetings, conducted 1 Camp Service Project, 1 OA Service Project and has shown Scout Spirit. Honor Troop has its Troop number and year engraved onto a Hiking Staff. This staff is displayed in the Leaders Lounge. A Honor Troop Ribbon is given each week. 9

Pathfinder Program The Pathfinder Program is our first-year camper program. It is our recommendation that all first- year Scouts participate in the Pathfinder Program. The opportunities and the exposure to all areas of the camp will help assure that these campers have a positive experience. The Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation realizes how important it is to work with new scouts in the Scout Scouting program to ensure an enjoyable first-year camper experience. We recognize that a good first- year experience contributes to youth retention and encourages Scouts to continue along the Scouting path. Therefore, the Pathfinder Program is an important part of our camp program. It allows Scouts the opportunity to work and improve on requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The program is held in its own program area, and will use all of the camp facilities. This program is a full day Program, and thus a commitment from both the new Scout but also his Leaders. Scouts that do participate will be given a schedule of what activities are happening on what day so they come prepared. This schedule will be also handed out to Unit Leaders at Check In on Sundays. It is expected that all Units will send a Leader down to the Pathfinder Program Area each day to assist the Staff. This also allows for Units to work on skills with your Pathfinders in your Campsites. The Pathfinder Program Staff will use a Merit Badge (Blue Card) that will list what the Scouts completed during the Pathfinder Program. This will be available at the same time that all other Merit Badge Cards are turned in and available for pick up. At the Closing Campfire those Scouts who have participated in the Pathfinder Program will be recognized by the Pathfinder Staff. 10

Merit Badge Program The Merit Badge Program is an integral part of Scouting and as such is important to any successful week in camp. The following are guidelines for planning your Scout s trail during your stay at Camp Meade. A Scouts physical skills and abilities need to be considered for every Merit Badge, especially for those that are physically intensive merit badges such as those offered by Aquatics, Shooting Sports and Climbing. In Shooting Sports, the age and experience of the Scout should be considered, for all three Range Activities in archery, rifle, and shotgun. Scouts should come to camp having read the requirements and reviewed the Merit Badge Book. Prerequisites should accompany them to their first class. Merit Badge Applications ( Blue Cards ) should be completed on Sunday night and then turned-in by the Scout at each Merit Badge Session on Monday. Please make sure that all information is filled out correctly and it is signed. Scouts who come prepared will most likely to be able to finish the badge during their week at Camp Meade, those that do not will most likely leave Camp Meade with a Partial Completion. All merit badge work should be completed by 2 : 0 0 p m. S o m e M e r i t B a d g e s a r e d o n e i n 9 0 m i n u t e b l o c k s ( o n t h e s c h e d u l e t h e s e a r e h i g h - l i g h t e d a n d d e s i g n a t e d a s S e s s i o n A t i m e s ), t h i s e x t e n d e d t i m e a l l o w s t h e S c o u t s t o f o c u s o n t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h o s e M e r i t B a d g e s. S o w h e n a S c o u t i s r e v i e w i n g h i s M e r i t B a d g e o p t i o n s w i t h yo u, ( p r i o r t o a t t e n d i n g C a m p ), p l e a s e b e s u r e t o r e - v i e w t h e s c h e d u l e. Merit Badge Partial Completions For all merit badges, Scouts will receive a partial on their merit badge application if they completed any, but not all requirements. The partials will state the requirements that the Scout has accomplished. The philosophy behind a partial is for a Scout to return home and complete the badge as soon as possible. The counselor has the right to review any and all of the completed requirements before signing the merit badge. The Area Directors will be able to give a Unit Leader updates when asked, but will also get mid week updates at the Leaders Meeting on Wednesdays. 11

Aquatics Area Canoeing Lifesaving Kayaking Rowing Swimming Small Boat Sailing Prereqs: 2, Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout 90 minute Block in AM at the Waterfront Area Prereqs: 1a Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout 90 minute Block in AM or PM at Reary Pool Prereqs: 2, Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Kayaking BSA Patch earned in conjunction with this MB Waterfront Area Prereqs: 2, Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout 90 minute Block in AM at the Waterfront Area Prereqs: 2 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout 90 minute Block in AM or PM at Reary Pool Prereqs: 2 Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout 90 Minute Block in AM at the Waterfront Mile BSA Lifeguard *NOT A MERIT BADGE* * Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout *Swimmer classification *Must attend practice every day Monday to Thursday at Reary Pool *NOT A MERIT BADGE* Age Requirement of 15 or Older All Day Program at Reary Pool First Aid & CPR Required Stand Up Paddle Boarding *NOT A MERIT BADGE* *Swimmer classification * Limited to 12 Scouts per session Waterfront Area 12

Soil and Water Conservation Ecology Area Prereqs: 7 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout 2 Hour Block AM or PM at the Ecology Pavilion Nature Astronomy Prereqs: 1, 3E, 3F, 6 Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout 2 Hour Block AM or PM at the Ecology Pavilion Prereqs: 4, Basic Recommended for 1st Year Scout Ecology Pavilion Prereqs: N/A Basic Recommended for 1st Year Scout Ecology Pavilion Prereqs: 5, 8a, 9 Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout 1 hour Block in AM & 1 hour block at 1000PM at Ecology Pavilion Textile Handicraft Area Handicraft Area Prereqs: 2, 6, Moderate Recommended for 2nd Year Scout Near Hafer Lodge Basketry Handicraft Area Woodcarving Handicraft Area Prereqs: N/A Basic Recommended for 1st Year Scout Near Hafer Lodge Prereqs: N/A Basic Recommended for 1st Year Scout Near Hafer Lodge 13

OA Village Area Archaeology Fishing Indian Lore Scouting Heritage American Heritage Prereqs: 4, 8 Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout Order of the Arrow Village Prereqs: 7 Basic Recommended for 1st Year Scout Order of the Arrow Village Prereqs: 2, 4a, 5a Basic Cost: $10.00 per Scout Recommended for a 1st Year Scout Order of the Arrow Village Prereqs: 1, 2, 5 Moderate Recommended for 2nd Year Scout Order of the Arrow Village Prereqs: 3c, 4 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Order of the Arrow Village Archery Shooting Sports Area Prereqs: N/A Basic Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout 90 Minute Block in AM or PM at the Archery Range Prereqs: 1d,1f, 1i, Cost: $10.00 per Scout Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout 90 Minute Block in AM or PM at the Rifle Range Shotgun Shooting Prereqs: 1d, 1f, 1&2, 1h, 1i, Cost: $20.00 per Scout Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout 90 Minute Block in AM or PM at the Shotgun Range 14

Outdoor Skills Area Camping Prereqs: 4a, 4b, 5e, 8d, 9a, 9b, 9c Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Outdoor Skills Pavilion Prereqs: N/A Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Outdoor Skills Pavilion Geocaching Orienteering Prereqs: 3-1, 7, 8a, 8b, 8c, 9 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Outdoor Skills Pavilion Prereqs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout Outdoor Skills Pavilion First Aid Prereqs: All First Aid Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class Ranks Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Outdoor Skills Pavilion Climbing Climbing and C.O.P.E Area Prereqs: N/A Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout 90 minute session in AM at the Climbing Tower Search Prereqs: 4, 6, 10 Moderate Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout 90 minute session in AM at the COPE Pavilion 15

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Graphic Arts Photography Robotics Animation BSA Cyber Chip Workbook Prereqs: 6d, 7 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Located at the STEM Building Prereqs: 8 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Located at the STEM Building Prereqs: 6a, 6b, 7 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Located at the STEM Building Prereqs: 4a, 5 Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout Located at the STEM Building Not a Merit Badge but required to participate in STEM Merit Badges at HMSR as the Internet is used as part of Merit Badges Prereqs: 1, 2, 4 Beginner Recommended for All Scouts Camp Meade Leadership Communication Citizenship in the World Prereqs: 1a, 1b. 4, 5, 9 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Merit Badge is held at the Scout Headquarters / Admin Building Prereqs: 3a, 3b, 4b, 7a, 7b or 7c Moderate Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout Merit Badge is held at the Scout Headquarters / Admin Building Dirty Job Merit Badges Welding Farm Mechanics Prereqs: 7 Cost: $ 10.00 Advanced Recommended for a 3rd Year Scout Merit Badge held in the Maintenance Compound Prereqs: 5, 7 Moderate Recommended for a 2nd Year Scout Merit Badge held in the Maintenance Compound 16

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PROGRAMS FOR OLDER SCOUTS C.O.P.E. C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is one of the BSA s older Scout programs. It is a leadership program that utilizes a challenge course (not to be confused with an obstacle course) as a teaching tool. Participants work as a team to overcome personal and team challenges. The goals of Project C.O.P.E. are Planning, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Trust, Self-Esteem, and Fun! C.O.P.E. consists of initiative games, low course elements, and high course elements. Please note, this is not a climbing program, but climbing is a part of the program and is not required. We operate under the policy Challenge By Choice. This program is available to Scouts age 14 and older, as well as Adults, and is limited to 18 participants. Scouts take first priority for registration. Adults will be bumped from the program to allow youth to participate if maximums are reached. This program runs Monday Thursday. There is an additional fee of $25.00 which includes the recognition t-shirt, patch and knot. Long pants are required for all participants of C.O.P.E. Staff will instruct Scouts on which days they will need to wear long pants. C.O.P.E. session takes place in the afternoon from 2:00pm 5:00pm. Scouts and Leaders should verify their participation at the C.O.P.E. pavilion on Sunday at Check In 18

Camp Meade Special Awards Cast Iron Chef for Scoutmasters The Cast Iron Chef Challenge is a competition to test the cooking and presentation skills of the Adults at HMSR. Scoutmasters can use any means of cooking but must primarily use a Dutch oven(s) or cast iron. Participants will be judged on presentation, creativity, taste, overall enthusiasm, and Scout Spirit. This Competition will be judged on Thursday evening during Open Program. Contestants must cook in their campsite and then bring their dish or dishes to the Outdoor Skills area. Scoutmaster Belly Flop Contest Calling all leaders! Once again the Aquatics Staff will be hosting The Official Hawk Mountain Weekly Annual Scoutmaster Belly Fop Contest on Tuesday night during Open Program time. All adult leaders are welcome to compete and sacrifice their bellies for the amusement of their Scouts. The winner will receive bragging rights, and the pride of making the biggest splash, loudest smack, and most stylish belly flop this side of the Schuylkill River. Participants are encouraged but not required to prepare something stylish for their belly flop jump (past years have seen: Island Chiefs, Buzz Lightyear, Jedi Knights, and Roman Emperors, just to name a few). Shooting Sports Awards Top Gun Award is awarded to the Scout & Adult who post the highest score in the weekly contest at the rifle range. The Hawkeye Award is awarded to the Scout & Adult who post the highest score in the weekly contest at the archery range. The Clay Buster Award is awarded to the Scout & Adult who post the highest score in the weekly clay shoot at the Shotgun Range. The Daniel Boone Award is awarded to the Scout & Adult who post the highest score in the weekly aggregate contest in Blackpowder Rifle, Knife and Tomahawk Throwing The Mafeking Award is awarded to the Scout & Adult who post the overall highest score in all 5 Shooting Sports contests. 19

Order Of The Arrow Kittatinny Award This program is a long-standing tradition at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Scouts and Scouters can complete requirements throughout the week. They include such things as Scout spirit, advancement, service, conservation, leadership, and many program opportunities. Some awards can be earned simply by attending camp. The program is designed for all Scouts and Scouters, from new Scouts to experienced leaders. This is a great way to familiarize your Scouts and yourself with the camp and its programs and to help keep you busy. Forms for the Kittatinny Award will be available at check-in. Keep track of progress on these forms throughout the week. A green neckerchief is available for $5.00. The neckerchief is optional but is recommended and will be part of the Sunday New Camper Ceremony. This ceremony will be held at the end of the Sunday night campfire. Campers new to HMSR will remain behind after campfire is dismissed with appropriate number of adult leaders. On Friday, turn in your Kittatinny Award Summary sheet to the Camp Meade Director. You keep the award forms so that you ll know how to stamp the neckerchiefs. All those who complete the award will receive a Kittatinny Award patch for the neckerchief (these patches will be put into your Units take home envelope which will be available after the Closing Campfire). You may also stamp the back of the neckerchief for each award earned. In order for the patches to be awarded, all work on the Kittatinny Award must be completed and turned into the Administration Building by 12:00 PM on Friday. The stamps for marking your neckerchiefs will be available in the Administration Building. Sunday As mentioned, this evening s campfire includes a ceremony for all new campers at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Don t forget to bring the green neckerchiefs, if you have them, and have each new camper bring along a piece of kindling size wood for use in the ceremony. Be prepared to separate the new camper from the others when you enter the campfire circle. At the end of the campfire, the seasoned campers will be dismissed. Exit the campfire area and quietly return to camp. The ceremony team will lead the new campers from the campfire to the Order of the Arrow Village for their ceremony. Plan to have appropriate leadership supervising both the seasoned campers and new campers. Monday Brotherhood testing for Hawk Mountain Council units. Please pay the $22.00 registration fee prior to or upon arrival to Camp, bring your receipt and wear your uniform to Brotherhood review at 5:00 PM at the Order of the Arrow Village. The Brotherhood Ceremony is open to any Brotherhood members and will take place at 8:45pm at the Nature Lodge. Tuesday our Order of the Arrow Ceremonies Team will conduct a call-out for all new members, at 8:45pm in front of the STEM building. Order of the Arrow cracker-barrel will follow call-out. Every Order of the Arrow member is invited to attend the cracker-barrel where the Kittatinny lodge will be selling items such as patches, t-shirts etc. Tuesday is HMSR s Order of the Arrow Day. Arrowmen are encouraged to show their spirit by wearing their sashes with their field uniform at Breakfast and Dinner, their Lodges Activity shirts the rest of the day.. Friday Any Scout elected this year, regardless of whether he took an April or May Ordeal, or taking Ordeal in September, will be recognized by being asked to stand during the campfire s call-out. Order of the Arrow Participation Award is awarded to Troops that participate in the Order of the Arrow Call- Out Tuesday night and wear their sash and/or Order of the Arrow T-shirt on OA Day (Wednesdays). The Troop must also attend the cracker-barrel after call-out, do a service project, has a troop visitation, and attends open program. Reminder: The Order of the Arrow sash is to be worn only with the field uniform. 20

Leader Training Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat is awarded to adult leaders completing the seminars on aquatic safety. Certification is valid for two years. BSA Lifeguard is awarded to those Scouts (age 15 and older) and Scouters possessing the skills and knowledge of the Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, and First Aid Merit Badges who complete this weeklong training in aquatics skills. Skills acquired are in lifeguarding, instruction, safety and aquatic operations. A National patch is available in the Trading Post for those who complete the requirements. This requires a weeklong commitment and is the only focus for participants. Please don t schedule any other merit badges or COPE. CPR and First Aid Certification is required for completion. Bring your CPR and First Aid certificates with you to camp. ** Online registration is required. Class size is limited to 8. Climb on Safely is offered each week at the COPE Program Area on Monday and Thursday night at 7:00pm. Please coordinate with the COPE/Climbing Director on Sunday. Leave No Trace Awareness Training is offered each week at The Ecology Program Area on Tuesday night at 7:00pm. Please coordinate with the Ecology Director on Sunday. First Aid & C P R Certification is offered Monday and Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 PM. There is a charge of $40.00 for this certification. **Online registration is required. Class size is limited to 16. Swimming and Water Rescue This training is available to Scouts ages 15 and older and to adults. Participants learn about Safe Swim Defense in-depth as well as learning canoeing, kayaking, and boating rescue skills as well as the Kayaking BSA Award. This program lasts from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There is a $35.00 charge for this training, which includes the Aquatics Supervision book, which is necessary for the class. **Online registration is required. Class size is limited to 8. Paddle Craft Safety This training is available to Scouts ages 15 and older and to adults. Participants learn about Safety Afloat in-depth as well as learning water rescue skills. This program lasts from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There is a $35.00 charge for this training, which includes the Aquatics Supervision book, which is necessary for the class. **Online registration is required. Class size is limited to 8. ** Online Registration is accomplished during the Units Merit Badge registration on the Council Website** 21

Tents: HMSR Summer Camp Inspectors Worksheet Tents should be neat and orderly. Some tents will be missing ties; points should not be taken off for this reason. Trash and personal gear should not be visible. It is at the discretion of the Scout Master and Senior Patrol Leader if tent flaps will be left open. If they are left open, inside of the tent should be clean. No extra points will be awarded if tent flaps are open or closed. Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets) should be in neat arrangement on the cot. Clothing should be folded neatly on top of the bedding, hung inside the tent, or stored in packs or baggage under the cot. Clothes lines should be strung so that they do not present a tripping or strangling situation. They should be out of pathways used by campers. Fire Protection Unit Fire Chart is Posted, Filled Out and Updated each Day, prior to the Camp Inspection Fire tools should be readily stored near the fire ring with easy access. This makes a good pioneering project. Even if the troop doesn't plan on making a fire, fire protocol should be present for teaching purposes. The campfire area should be neat and free of litter. This is outdoor camping and natural material are all around us, points should not be taken off if a leaf or two is around. All combustible material should be 10 foot away from the fire itself. The fire should have minimum amount of ashes associated with a clean campfire from the night before (a big pile indicates more than one fire and should be counted off). It could be set for the next campfire. If it has unburned or partially burnt wood in the fire ring, it should be cold if no one is in the camp. A green stick across the fire material or ashes will signify this. Troop and Patrol Equipment All camping equipment should be stored away and clean. Duty rosters need to be filled out and posted. Campsite / Health / Safety The first aid kit should be visible to the observer. No vehicles allowed in campsite unless authorize by Camp Commissioner. A deduction of 5 points for each unauthorized vehicle will be made. Ax Yard should be set up away from camp. It must be a full swing of an ax around all areas. It should be marked or easily recognized. Saws and axes should be stored properly. Tools may be stored in a trailer. They should not be left in wood at any time. Bonus New camp gadget each day Camp gadgets should be encouraged in the campsite. Use of lashing should be visible. Tool holders, towel racks, tables, chairs, etc. lashed from rope or twine are examples of camp gadgets. 22

HMSR Reservation Daily Campsite Inspection Unit Number: Camp Site: Possible Points Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Total Tents Trash thrown away and kept off the ground 10 Personal equipment stored and put away 10 SUBTOTAL 20 Fire Protection Campfire area properly cleared & secured 10 Fire tools present & readily available 5 Fireguard chart posted & filled out 5 Fuel property stacked & stored 5 SUBTOTAL 25 Troop & Patrol Equipment Duty roster posted & filled out 5 Equipment clean & properly stored 5 Camp Schedule posted 5 Troop & American Flags displayed 5 Hand Washing Station 5 SUBTOTAL 25 Campsite/Health/Safety Campsite neat & free of litter & debris 15 First Aid Kit in camp and visible 5 Ax yard properly laid out and marked 5 Ax yard tools properly stored 5 SUBTOTAL 30 Bonus 1.Camp gadget (not hand washing station) 5 SUBTOTAL 5 Vehicles In Campsite Unauthorized Vehicles (deduct 5 pts. each) GRAND SUBTOTAL 100 GRAND SUBTOTAL WITH BONUS 105 23

Camp Meade Summer Camp Budget Planning Worksheet Boy Scout Camp Day Camp # of Youth @ $50.00 per Day = (paid by May 15, 2019) Day Camp # of Youth @ $70.00 per Day = (paid after May 15, 2019) Resident Camp # of Youth @ $375.00 = (paid by May 15, 2019) Resident Camp # of Youth @ $395.00 = (paid after May 15, 2019) Webelos Transfers # of Youth @ $375.00 = (no late fee applied) Resident Camp # of Adults @ $165.00 = (2 Leaders Per Troop Free) Camp Program Additional Fees Rifle Ammunition Card for Open Shoot # of Shooters @ $5.00 per 25 rounds = Shotgun Ammunition Card for Open Shoot # of Shooters @ $10.00 per 25 rounds = Kittatinny Green Neckerchief # of Participants @ $5.00 per neckerchief = C.O.P.E Challenge Course # of Participants @ $25.00 per Participant = Woodcarving Merit Badge # of Scouts @ $5.00 = Textile Merit Badge # of Scouts @ $5.00 = Basketry Merit Badge # of Scouts @ $15.00 = Indian Lore Merit Badge # of Scouts @ $10.00 = Rifle Merit Badge # of Scouts @ $10.00 = Shotgun Merit Badge # of Scouts @ $20.00 = Pathfinder Program # of Scouts @ $15.00 = First Aid & CPR Certification # of Participants @ $40.00 = Swimming Water Rescue # of Participants @ $35.00 = Paddle Safety # of Participants @ $35.00 = Friday BBQ # of Visitors @ $10.00 per Visitor = For Planning purposes for Visitors and Meals use the following: Breakfast $5.00 Lunch $5.00 Dinner $10.00 For 2020 Campsite Reservations Units can make payment while at Camp until September 15, 2019. 24