SUMMER CAMP AT CAMP WOODRUFF Blairsville, Georgia July 16-22, 2017 CampWoodruff.org FINAL COST: $350 ABOUT WOODRUFF Woodruff covers nearly 1600 acres of the North Georgia Mountains complete with wooded hills, creeks and lakes that are home to abundant wildlife. Two full-time Rangers and one part-time Ranger are working year round to maintain the camp. VALUE You can participate in virtually every class/activity at Woodruff, ranging from troop whitewater rafting, shooting sports, water-skiing, motor boating, and horseback, without any added fees. Some handicraft badges require the purchase of kits. Please come prepared to purchase your handicraft kits at camp from the Rizor Trading Post. Each youth participating at Woodruff has, included in their camp fee, one offsite activity. That ½ day offsite activity could be either Troop Rafting the Nantahala, Troop Rafting the Ocoee, Whitewater MB or Horsemanship Merit Badge. TRANSPORTATION Two leaders are driving two 12 person rental vans. Third leader is driving his pick up and pulling the trailer. All bins will pack in the trailer. Scouts should bring a bag breakfast and lunch for Sunday. Bring money for fast food lunch on the way home. DEPARTURE We will meet at the new church at 5am, Sunday, 7/16. CHECK IN 12:45-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, 7/16. CHECK OUT 8am on Saturday, 7/22. CAMP MAIL INFORMATION (DURING CAMP) Your scouts may receive mail at the following address during summer camp: Woodruff Scout Camp Scout s Name Unit #610 Week #7 31 Woodruff Drive Blairsville, GA 30512 CAMP EMERGENCY PHONE (DURING CAMP - PROGRAM OFFICE) The following phone number is for emergency contact only, after hours this phone goes to a recording that will be checked the next morning: (706) 745-2700. Alternate Contact after hours is Camp Duty Phones (During Camp): 678-910-6255 - Camp Director or Designee 678-910-6443 - Duty Commissioner DINING HALL The Dining Hall serves cafeteria-style meals. Troops are assigned seating during the dining hall orientation on Sunday. MEALS Cold cereal is available in addition to the hot breakfast that is served each morning. A salad bar is always available at lunch and supper (with the exception of Friday evening). Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are available at all meals. The tray of food you receive is not considered the whole meal. Scouts can visit the salad bar, grab some fruit, make a PB&J sandwich, get cereal or juice in the AM, and come back for seconds if they need more food. 1995-2017 troop 610 celebrating 22 Years Boy Scouts of America
TENTS All campers and leaders are housed in 9 x7 BSA canvas wall tents. The tents are set on permanent wood platforms with tubular steel tent frames. Each tent is equipped with two folding cots. In general, tents are arranged in groups of four with a patrol tarp and table. Campsite assignments are made on the basis of two Scouts per tent. RIZOR TRADING POST Woodruff has a fully stocked Trading Post, carrying a large variety of Woodruff T-shirts and memorabilia, personal and camp equipment, handicrafts, gift items, Woodruff logo items, and lots of neat stuff. The Trading Post also offers a full line of snack items, slushies, fountain drinks, ice cream, candy and more. Note: The average camper spends $55 at the Trading Post & Snack Bar while at Camp Woodruff. RULES No flames, fires, or fuels of any kind are permitted inside tents. Personal firearms and bows are not permitted, leave them at home. This includes airsoft, paintball, BB s and slingshots. Shoes must not be open at the toe or sides. Sandals are allowed only at the showers. On the river trips, if you wear sandals, they must have heel straps. Shower shoes and Crocs will not be permitted on the river trips. Sheath Knives Camp policy restricts the carrying of sheath knives. Leave them at home. YOUTH PROTECTION Two deep leadership No one-on-one contact Respect of privacy Separate accomodations for Scouts and leaders CLOTHING Mark ALL clothing with name and 610. Class B during the day and most nights after dinner. This is shorts and any appropriate t-shirt. Class A uniform for dinner, campfires, chapel and flag retirement. Scout shirt, shorts, socks, etc. Closed toe shoes only. HEALTH LODGE The Health Lodge has several qualified Health Officers and medical equipment to handle all minor injuries, scrapes, bruises, etc. MEDICAL FORMS Annual Health and Medical Records A, B and C are required for all campers and leaders and MUST be signed by a licensed physician. Each camper and leader should have his personal health/accident insurance carrier, company, and policy number printed on his or her health and medical form. These are due to Meredith Pratt by 5/25/17. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DOSING FORM REQUIRED Utilizing the Prescription Medication Dosing Form, each unit should complete (prior to arrival at camp) a form for each unit member taking any prescription drugs. Use one form/sheet for each camper (make copies as necessary) with a prescription. The medication, dosage, and dosage schedule should be recorded directly from the prescription. Up to 6 prescriptions can be listed. All medication should be in a container issued by a pharmacist with the medication name and strength, the dose and dose frequency clearly marked on the container. Generally, all medication will be dispensed in the unit area by a responsible adult leader for the unit. Medication should be kept under lock and key in a locked box issued by the camp.
MONEY Separate all funds into ziplocs. Clearly mark each bag with Scout s name, Troop 610 and amount in bag. 1 bag for fast food lunch on trip home 1 bag for snacks and souvenirs at camp 1 bag for EACH handicraft kit. Mark which kit it s for, and which merit badge (along Scout name, etc). Leaders will hold these bags for all Scouts, regardless of age. No exceptions. Money will be dispensed as requested. Leaders will help them purchase appropriate handicraft kits using their marked money bags. Scouts will not be able to get additional funds while at camp via ATM, etc, so please discuss budgeting beforehand. LEADERS Greg Doyle 732-232-9021 Patrick O Brien 407-920-5917 Douglas Henry 813-562-9591 / 813-808-1071
Prescription Medication Dosing Form Atlanta Area Council-Boy Scouts of America Name of Scout: Unit #: Summer Camp Session/Date: Week 7, July 16-22, 2017 Campsite: Instructions to Note: Each Scout that is taking prescription medications should have a separate form. The form should be completed by the adult giving the medication. In the unit area, this is the unit leader or the designated unit health officer. List each prescription medication the scout is receiving separately. The adult / Scouter giving the prescription medications should put their name or initials by the time at which the scout was given the medication. If no medication was given, leave the space blank. Medication Name/ and frequency of administration listed on the bottle: NOTE: list each medication separately Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Medications given around Breakfast (7-8 AM) Medications given around Lunch (12-1 PM) NOTE: If a scout is receiving more than three medications, use an additional form. Medications given around Supper (6PM) Medications given at bedtime PrescriptionMedicationDosingForm-051608.doc
CAMP WOODRUFF MERIT BADGES RETURN BY MARCH 23 YOUR NAME: AGE: T SHIRT SIZE: MERIT BADGE 1: MERIT BADGE 2: MERIT BADGE 3: MERIT BADGE 4: MERIT BADGE 5: MERIT BADGE 6: ASM / SM Approval: Date received: We cannot guarantee you will receive your choices, but Stephanie McKinlay (Advancement chair) will do her best. Selections will be entered in the order forms are received, so get it in early to increase your chances. SCOUTS: 1. Obtain the Merit Badge Pamphlet and bring it bring it with you to camp. 2. Scan the pamphlet for key concepts and to see what s in it 3. Read in detail, taking notes on the things to be remembered. At camp, the material will be discussed, questions answered, and skills practiced. MERIT BADGES SESSIONS Merit badge sessions are primarily held during 4 morning periods at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30. Some sessions require 2 back-to-back periods (typically 1 & 2 or 3 & 4). Merit Badges are age specific. Younger Scouts should not enroll in Merit Badge sessions until they are academically and physically ready to succeed in completing them. Some examples are Environmental Science, Shotgun, Astronomy, Water Sports, or the Citizenship MB. Please allow your scouts to have an enjoyable week by encouraging them to sign up for age appropriate merit badges that they can complete. MERIT BADGE COMPLETION REPORTS At the end of your camp week, Woodruff will provide your unit with a printed, individual summary report of all merit badge classes attended and the status of completion. We do not issue MB-Blue Cards. Participants in Mountain Man will receive a checklist of items accomplished during the week.
Woodruff Scout Camp 2017 Program Schedule Morning Afternoon Evening 1 2 3 4 A B C D Start Time 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 2:00 3:30 7:00 8:15 End Time 9:20 10:20 11:20 12:20 3:15 4:45 8:15 Period Length 0:50 0:50 0:50 0:50 1:15 1:15 1:15 Adventure Zone / Treks Horsemanship MB - 2 day class (M/T or W/Th) 13 $ Horse Trail Ride Only (M,Tu,W,Th) 14 $ Nanthahala River Rafting ( M,Tu,W,Th) 14 $ Ocoee River Rafting (Mon or Thu) 14 $ Offsite High Adventure Programs Laurel Mountain Program 23 <----------------------------------- X -----------------------------------> <---------- X ----------> Aquatics BSA Lifeguard MUST BE 15 YEARS OLD Beginner Swim Lessons <------------------------------ X ------------------------------> <-X-> Canoeing MB Kayaking MB Lifesaving MB Motorboating MB 15 Rowing MB Small Boat Sailing MB 18 Swimming MB 2, 3 Whitewater MB $ MUST HAVE EARNED CANOE MB <---- X----> Water Sports MB 7 Stand Up Paddleboarding Award ( non-mb ) <-X-> <-X-> Troop Open Swim Troop Canoe/Hammock Overnighter 16 Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue 20 Aquatics Supervision: Paddle Craft Safety 20 Field Sports Cycling MB Athletics MB & Sports MB Personal Fitness MB 15 Mountain Biking / Boarding 4 Troop Field Sports ( open ) Handicraft Chess Photography Indian Lore MB $ <-X-> <-X-> Salesmanship MB $ <-X-> Art / Basketry / Fingerprinting MB $ <-X-> <-X-> Theater MB <-X-> <-X-> Pottery MB and Sculpture MB 7 Moviemaking MB Leatherwork MB 15 $ Woodcarving MB 15 $ Basketry MB - 1 day class: M,Tu or W $ Art MB - 1 day class: M,Tu,W Fingerprinting MB - 1 day class: M,Tu,W <-X-> 2017 Program Schedule Page 1 of 3
Mountain Man Mountain Man + 5 Mile Hike - 6:45 pm ( M,Tu or W ) COPE Climbing MB COPE COPE Instructor Training Troop Climbing / Rappelling 4 Woodruff Scout Camp 2017 Program Schedule Morning Afternoon Evening 1 2 3 4 A B C D <---------- X ----------> <------------------------------ X ------------------------------> Nature Archaeology MB 7 <-X-> <-X-> Astronomy MB 7 <-X-> <-X-> Bird Study MB 7 <-X-> <-X-> Environmental Science MB 7 Fly Fishing MB 21 Fishing MB 15, 19 <-X-> <-X-> Forestry MB 7 <-X-> <-X-> Reptile & Amphibian Study MB 7 <-X-> <-X-> Geology MB 7 <-X-> <-X-> Soil & Water Conservation MB 7 <-X-> <-X-> Space Exploration MB $ <-X-> <-X-> Weather MB <-X-> <-X-> STEM Game Design MB <-X-> <-X-> Programming MB and Digital Technology MB Robotics MB and Digital Technology MB Welding MB ( restricted - see note ) 22 Outdoor Skills Camping MB 2 Citizenship in the Nation MB 2 Citizenship in the World MB 2 Communications MB 2 Cooking MB Emergency Preparedness MB 2 First Aid MB 2,15 Pioneering MB Sign, Signals, and Codes MB Wilderness Survival MB Orienteering MB (afternoon only ) 18 Shooting Sports Archery MB 7 Rifle Shooting MB 7 Shotgun Shooting MB 7 MUST BE 14 YEARS OLD Advanced Shooting Sports ( Weeks 5,6,7 only ) 24 Open Rifle Range 10 Open Archery Range 10 <-X-> <-X-> <-X-> <-X-> 2017 Program Schedule Page 2 of 3
Woodruff Scout Camp 2017 Program Schedule Important Note: All classes are held daily (Mon - Friday) at the time period listed, unless otherwise noted. 2 Due to the large number of scouts taking this merit badge, this may appear on the online schedule as multiple sessions. Each session is identical in content. 3 Scouts that do not pass the Swimmer's Test will automatically be moved to the Swim Lessons class, at the Aquatics Director's discretion. 7 This merit badge may require additional afternoon field work or skills practice. Scouts will need to plan on attending one or more sessions in the afternoon or evening periods to complete the merit badge 10 While walk ups are welcome, preference will be given to scouts practicing for the merit badge. Note - Ranges are open ONLY for Merit Bage participants in Session C 13 Horsemanship Merit Badge is a two day badge. On the 'ride' day, the trip will leave at 12:45 from Main Pavilion. On the other day, class will be at 2:00 pm. This is a Mon/Tue or a Wed/Thur badge. 14 River Trips and the Horse Trail Ride leave at 12:45 daily from the Main (Check-in) Pavilion 15 Single period morning session daily. Afternoon two day double period session ( A & B ) will be offered as a Mon/Tue session or a Wed/Thur session. Motorboating Afternoon is Mon/Tue only 16 This is a troop activity ( non staffed ). Leaders must practice Safety Afloat guidelines. 17 Most Nature Merit Bades have afternoon and/or evening field sessions. Scouts should plan to attend some afternoons in order to complete the requirements. The amount of time will depend on the individual scout 18 This merit badge is only offered in the afternoon for a two day session, either Mon/Tue or Wed/Thur. Participants may need to attend Friday afternoon as well, depending each individual class. 19 Fishing merit badge participants will need to provide their own fishing pole and tackle. The camp will not provide poles. Cane poles will be available for sale at the camp trading post. 20 BSA Aquatics Supervision Courses. Swimming and Water Rescue: 9:30 until 12:30 both Tues and Wed. Paddle Craft Safety: 2:00 until 4:45 both Tues and Wed. These are two day courses for adults. 21 This merit badge is only offered on Mon/Tue afternoon - older scouts only ( 13 + ) 22 This merit badge has limited availability, and is reserved for scouts 14 and older. Meets Mon, Tue, Wed afternoon 2:00 until 4:30 in the camp maintenance compound. 23 The Laurel Mountain program is designed for older scouts. It incorporates Woodwork and Metalwork merit badges among other activities at the Davis Inn Outpost 24 The Advanced Shooting Sports program is for weeks 5,6,7 only. This is desgined for older scouts to work on markmanship $ This merit badge, or activity, may have an associated cost. Please refer to the camp Mert Badge Quick Reference Sheet for details. NOTES 4 Openings for this activity are limited. While scouts may "walk up" and do this activity, preference will be given to those troops that sign up in advance. 2017 Program Schedule Page 3 of 3
GENERAL CAMP EQUIPMENT LIST Each camper is provided a canvas, two-person tent on a wooden platform and an army-style cot. The following list of recommended items is taken from chapters of the Boy Scout Handbook. Please be aware that your Scout will be camping for seven days and six nights. All items must be marked with the Scout s last name and troop number. A plastic Rubbermaid type tub might come in handy. Complete Boy Scout Uniform Boy Scout Handbook Short sleeve shirts Shorts Long pants or sweat pants Sweatshirt, sweater, or jacket Hiking boots or sturdy shoes (no open toes) Socks Hat Rain gear Underwear Small, personal first aid kit Water bottle Flashlight (bring extra batteries) Sunscreen Lip balm Insect repellant (No Aerosol Cans!) Sleeping bag (lite) or 2-3 blankets Sleeping pad Pillow Drinking cup Toiletries Towels (at least 2) Watch Notebook / Steno Pad Pen and/or pencil Sunglasses Swimsuit Pocketknife only if your scout has already earned his Totin Chip Completed Annual Health & Medical Record Any prescribed/required medications (clearly marked) Optional: Daypack/Backpack Camera $$$ for kits, souvenirs & snacks (avg. Scout brings $60 plus) Note: Certain older Scout programs will require additional personal equipment. Refer to the leaders guide for specific info. 2014-GeneralEquipmentList-BoyScout-020114.doc