LEADERS GUIDEBOOK Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America Webelos Wilderness Adventure 2017
Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America WEBELOS WILDERNESS ADVENTURE 2017 Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America 748 North 1340 West Orem, Utah 84057 Phone 801.437.6222 Fax 801.437.6240 www.utahscouts.org This publication may be copied and distributed, in part or in its entirety, to promote the Scouting programs and camps of the Boy Scouts of America and the Utah National Parks Council. Duplication of this guide, in part or in its entirety, for commercial gain or profit is strictly prohibited.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Camp General Information Welcome to Buck Hollow Scout Ranch... 4 Camp Registration & Fees... 4 Adult Leadership... 4 Youth Protection... 4 Communications & Visitors... 4 Directions and Map... 5 Chapter 2: Camp Policies & Services The Scout Camp Law... 6 Personal Conduct & Camp Discipline... 6 The Uniform at Camp... 6 Meals & Menus... 6 Other Policies to Remember... 6 Vehicles in Camp... 7 Trading Post... 7 Lost & Found Policy... 7 Porta Potties & Water Buffalos... 7 Litter Control... 7 Chapter 3: Medical & Emergency Procedures Annual Health and Medical Form... 8 Den Roster... 8 Medical/First Aid Services... 8 Prescriptions at Camp... 8 Medical Emergency... 8 Emergency Procedures... 8 Lost Boy Plan... 8 Natural Disaster... 8 Animals... 8 Biohazards... 8 Chapter 4: Preparing for Camp Parents Meeting... 9 Pre-Planning Timetable... 9 Check-in Process... 9 Check-out Process... 9 Personal Equipment Checklist... 9 Chapter 5: Camp Program Camp Advancement Policy... 10 Webelos Wilderness Program... 10 Archery... 10 BB Guns... 10 Build-It... 10 Camper... 11 Castaway... 11 Earth Rocks... 11 First Responder... 11 Into the Wild... 12 Into the Woods... 12 Webelos Walkabout... 12 Appendix Webelos Wilderness - Daily Schedule... 13 Webelos Wilderness Advancement Tracker... 14 Den Roster & Medical Info... 15 Webelos Wilderness - Map... 16 LIKE US on Facebook www.facebook.com/utahscouts 3
1 Camp General Information Welcome to Buck Hollow Scout Ranch The Webelos Wilderness Adventure is situated on the Buck Hollow property owned by the LDS Church and leased to the Utah National Parks Council for Scout Program use. This property hosts many activities including Adventure Park, Webelos Wilderness, Timberline NYLT and Wood Badge to name a few. This Camp is one of the few wilderness camps left nationally. The Buck Hollow Property allows Scouts a real hands on opportunity for conservation, service and experience in the outdoors at its finest. As a leader, there are several areas that will be of great importance but nothing is more important than safety; safety for the Webelos Scouts, safety for the leaders, and safety for the camp staff. Camp is designed to be fun, build positive experiences, promote physical activity and offer an opportunity for boys to interact with other Webelos Scouts and adults. There will be camp staff present; however, your attentiveness and involvement at camp are vital for a successful Day Camp experience. To make this camp possible, it takes the help of over 16 youth staff and over 6 adult staff members. Thanks for wanting to be a part of this exciting challenge! Welcome!! Camp Dates for 2017 June: 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 July: 10-12, 17-19 Camp Fees & Reservations Webelos: $27 Adults: $10 Payment in full is due at reservation. Register at: www.utahscouts.org/camps Deposits, Payment & Refund Policy Please refer to Registration Information at: www.utahscouts.org/camps Camp Accommodations Dirt, trees, rocks, and the tiny Trading Post are the only permanent structures at Buck Hollow. Webelos Dens should expect to bring basic equipment for the days activities. Picnic tables are available throughout the camp for your use. Please do not have lunch in the program areas. There is limited parking so please consider carpooling when all possible. Adult Leadership Every Webelos group in camp must be under the supervision of its own two-deep leadership. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older are required for all trips or outings. The second adult must be at least 18 years of age. Adult leaders need to be in camp at all times to assume responsibility for the Scouts from their Den. Groups unable or unwilling to comply with this policy may, if necessary, be asked to leave camp. If you find yourself in a one-deep situation, please contact the Camp Director immediately so that we can help you resolve it. Youth Protection Make sure your leaders who come to camp are current in their Youth Protection training. Report any violations of Youth Protection policy to the Camp Director immediately. Training can be taken at: www.my.scouting.org Read the Guide to Safe Scouting for more details on safety. Download here: http://www.scouting.org/ filestore/pdf/34416.pdf Scout leaders are responsible to know and live by the standards of this guide for the safety of both youth and adults. Phone Use & Communications There are NO telephones at camp and cellular phone capability is very limited at our location. Leaving camp may be the best way to relay messages. Visitors We welcome visitors and volunteers. Visitors are asked to check in at the First Aid trailer or staff area. Please note that this camp is specifically designed for program attendee ages; please do not bring siblings, day care children, or other youth that are not registered WEBELOS Scout participants. The Scout Camp Law Day Camp is meant to benefit the youth and adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America. We live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, and ask that you do the same. Our governing principles and goals are to provide Scouting Experiences for Participants to learn to: Do their Duty to God and country. Serve Others. Prepare for life s missions. Learn that they can do hard things, and gain leadership experience. Develop young men of integrity which will prepare them to be good husbands, fathers, and sons, as well as leaders in their church, business and community. Keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Personal Conduct & Camp Discipline We expect everyone to maintain the highest level of behavior. Foul language, dirty jokes and fighting are not allowed. Pornographic materials are not allowed at camp. Gambling is not permitted. 4
WEBELOS WILDERNESS ADVENTURE L E A D E R S G U I D E B O O K Directions to Buck Hollow Directions to Buck Hollow To get to Buck Hollow, take Springville exit 260 on I-15 and go east on 400 South in Springville. It is 16.5 miles and 38 min from the freeway to camp. At the roundabout, turn to the right and follow the signs to the Hobble Creek Golf Course. Just past Kelly's Grove, follow the road to the left to Rotary Park. Continue on this road past Rotary Park and Camp Jeremiah Johnson to the end of the pavement (approx. 5.8 miles). Take the dirt road that runs parallel to the creek. Follow the road for approx. 2.5 miles and you're at Adventure Park! NOTE: Since you will have to drive through the creek, it is not recommended to drive cars to camp due to the low ground clearance. Trucks, vans, SUVs are strongly recommended. I-15 Exit 260 5
2 Camp Policies & Services Scout leaders are responsible for the conduct of their boys. Conflicts between campers from different dens should be resolved by the adult leaders of the units involved, with the assistance of camp management if necessary. If conflicts between staff and campers arise they will be resolved by camp management and unit leaders. The Uniform at Camp We encourage Scouts and their leaders to wear the official BSA uniform. We also invite Scouts and leaders to bring additional activity shirts, if needed, that can either be purchased at the camp s Trading Post store or brought from home. A uniform sets Scouts apart and shows they represent and adhere to the ideals and values of Scouting. When a uniform is worn properly and with respect, a Scout will elevate his conduct to meet those expectations. Official Field Uniform: A complete field uniform is defined as official BSA shirt, pants or shorts, belt and socks. The neckerchief and cap are optional. It is appropriate to wear the uniform during check-in and to the flag ceremony activity shirts may be worn throughout the rest of the day if desired. Activity Uniform: The activity uniform consists of a Pack/Den, camp, council, or BSA t-shirt with official pants, shorts, socks and belt. (This uniform should be worn during camp activities/classes, morning flag ceremonies and personal time at camp. Shoes: Campers should bring the proper footwear for each activity. Open-toed shoes are not advised at camp. Meals and Menus Lunch is the Den s responsibility. Use your best judgment to meet your individual needs. Cold storage food containers are recommended. Please, store food/coolers in cars before and after lunch to avoid bear and other wildlife issues. Other Policies to Remember Buddy Rule: For the safety and protection of your Scouts please teach them and have them follow the buddy system. Firearms, Fireworks, Bows & Arrows, etc: Do not bring any type of firearms, archery equipment or projectile devices to camp. Fireworks of any kind are not permitted. No wrist rockets or sling shots are to be used at camp except where they are part of a specific camp-sponsored program. Personal Property: The Camp cannot be responsible for your personal property. We encourage you not to bring anything valuable to camp. Pets: Pets are not appropriate to bring to camp. Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use: Alcoholic drinks, Tobacco products and illegal drugs are not permitted in camp. For those adults that would like to smoke or use tobacco products or e-cigarettes the designated smoking area is the parking lot. Theft: Theft will not be tolerated at camp. Any violators will be turned over to the local sheriff s department. Trees: Please do not cut any live or dead trees unless permitted by a camp official. The use of chain saws is prohibited by non-camp staff. Water Conservation: Following principles of Leave No Trace, we encourage you to conserve water at camp. Wildlife: Do not attempt to handle snakes, spiders, skunks, raccoons or any other wildlife at camp. Please report any snake sighting to camp staff. No hunting or harming is allowed. In most cases, if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. Our camp is in bear country. Keep smellables in smell-proof containers. Keep your camp area free of garbage. Vehicles in Camp In the interest of camper safety, the following restrictions apply to vehicles at Buck Hollow: Only camp-approved vehicles will be permitted on inner-camp roads. All vehicles are to be parked facing out (this is called fire-ready) in the camp parking lot. Passengers are NOT to ride in back of pickup trucks at any time. Seat belts must be used when traveling to and from camp. 6
Camp Policies & Services Cont. Trading Post The camp Trading Post provides a wide assortment of souvenir, program, and comfort items for sale. Handicraft Kits, program supplies, patches, T-shirts, hats, candy, soft drinks, sundries, and many other items are available. $15 should be sufficient to meet the needs of most Scouts. The Trading Post conveniently accepts credit and debit cards and cash and checks. The open times will be posted at the Trading Post. Lost and Found Policy: We will keep found items at the trading post during camp, they will then be taken to the Orem Scout Office after camp ends. They will be held for several weeks. The found items will be discarded or donated. Porta Potties and Water Buffalos There are portable latrines located throughout the camp. Please help keep portable latrines free from garbage, sticks and other debris. These items cause serious problems in the pumping process. If you notice a portable latrine is out of toilet paper, please inform a member of camp staff and we will gladly restock it. Please keep in mind that human waste can be damaging to the local environment and underground water supplies. Please only use the latrines provided. Scouts that abuse any of the above facilities by vandalism, tipping them over, wasting supplies, or running the water buffalos excessively will be turned over to their leaders for discipline. Potable water is located throughout the camp in water buffalos. Please use water sparingly as needed. The hoses should be put back in place and the water shut off when not in use. Please refrain from washing anything directly from the water buffalo. Bring water containers to fill. Litter Control Please help us to keep our camp clean. You may be asked to help us do litter patrol from time to time. In addition, units are expected to maintain and leave their lunch site clean and free of litter. Annual Health and Medical Forms All youth and adults attending camp will need to turn in and have on file a completed BSA Annual Health and Medical Form, parts A and B. Go to go to http:/ / www.utahscouts.org/camps to download the most current version of the form. Per current BSA guidelines, school and sports examinations can no longer be used in place of a BSA Health and Medical Form. Den Roster Every boy coming to camp must be a registered Scout with the BSA. At check in every unit will be required to submit a complete roster of every youth and leader that will be present at camp that day. Download your completed roster from the Internet Advancement 7 webpage. If a participant is not listed on the roster, please fill out a BSA Youth Application form and submit it to your council before coming to camp. Medical/First Aid Services First Aid at camp is just that... First Aid. Special arrangements for the treatment of more serious cases have been made with local facilities. All medical emergencies must be reported to the Medical Officer immediately. Emergency service is available 24- hours. The treatment of pre-existing or non-camp related illnesses or injuries should not be expected, and such cases may be referred to local health-care providers depending on the nature of the injury or illness. Many minor first aid needs can be met by the unit through the unit s first aid kit. Unit leaders should use common sense regarding what to treat within the unit and what to refer to the Medical Officer. Properly dispose of any items contaminated with blood or other body fluids. Any first aid that is done while at camp, regardless of how small, will need to be reported to the Medical Officer as soon as possible. Prescriptions in Camp The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual's parent or guardian. BSA policy requires that all prescription drugs brought to camp (including those needing refrigeration) are to be locked up. An exception is made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper for lifethreatening conditions, including bee-sting or heart medication and inhalers, or for a limited amount of medication approved for use in a first aid kit. Medical Emergency In the case of a medical emergency the camp Medical Officer will determine the type of treatment needed and if medical authorities need to be summoned. In addition to the camp Medical Officer, many staff members have been trained in first aid and CPR. Please report any injuries to the camp medical officer. If your troop or group has any medically trained adult personnel with you please consider notifying the camp medical officer of their presence and ask them to offer their assistance in case of an emergency. Emergency Procedures In the event of an emergency the Camp Management Team will take charge and execute the camp s emergency procedures. Lost Boy Plan Step One - Report lost boy to Camp Director. If not available, report to the Assistant Camp Director. Have complete head count of all boys. An air horn will be activated to alert stations to initiate a headcount. A camp staff member will report the
3 Medical & Emergency Procedures all accounted for or any problems to the camp director. NO STATION ROTATION WILL OCCUR UNTIL AN ALL CLEAR IS GIVEN. The all clear will be give through the station instructor. Please be aware that there will be periodic checks of the system. Step Two - Check out any leads as to boy s whereabouts. Expand search area (Organize staff and campers). Step Three - Inform Scout Executive, who will call the boy s parents. Inform local authorities. Natural Disaster In the event of a natural disaster, such as earthquake, wildfire, severe storms, etc., the camp s emergency alarm system will be sounded, camp will be assembled, and appropriate steps will be taken to protect all persons in camp. NOTE: Scout Leaders are required to complete the on -line BSA Weather Hazards training before camp. Lightning: If caught in the open during a thunder and lightning storm go inside the nearest shelter immediately! If no shelter is available, crouch down immediately in the lowest possible spot and roll up in a ball with feet on the ground. Do not lie down! If outdoors during a thunder and lightning storm, avoid water! Also avoid metal objects such as wires, fences, power tools, railroad tracks, etc. Unsafe places include: tents, golf carts, underneath single standing trees. Avoid hilltops and open spaces. Where possible, find shelter in a building or in a fully enclosed metal vehicle, such as a car, with the windows shut. Earthquakes: If an Earthquake Occurs: Get away from buildings, structures and the base of mountains Cover yourself (get under a table or other sturdy structure) Stay away from power lines spot and roll up in a ball with feet on the ground. Do not lie down! Fires: In the case of a fire that threatens the camp the camp management team will assemble the participants and the staff. At that point, based on where the fire is located, camp management will give further instructions. Animals If you observe a wild animal, leave it alone. The chances of it bothering you are minimal. If you are bitten or injured by an animal, see the medical officer immediately for treatment. Bears: Backcountry and Trail Precautions Don't surprise bears. If you're hiking, make your presence known. Make noise by talking loudly, singing, or wearing a bell. If you can, travel with a group. Groups are noisier and easier for bears to detect. Keep in mind that bears tend to be more active at dawn and dusk so plan your hikes accordingly. Stay on marked trails and obey the regulations of the area you're hiking/camping in. If you're hiking in bear country, keep an eye out for tracks, scat, digs, and trees that bears have rubbed. Leave your dog at home! Mountain Lions: If you come into close proximity to a mountain lion, slowly back away. Do not turn your back to the lion and do not lie down remain facing the lion and continue to stand upright. Open your jacket up to make yourself look larger. If the lion acts aggressively, grab a large stick, throw rocks, and speak loudly and firmly to the lion. Snakes: Snakes are common at camp. If you see a snake report it. If you leave them alone they will very probably leave you alone unless they feel threatened by you. If you are bitten, go to the first aid area at once and describe the snake to the best of your ability. Deer: Do not touch fawns or deer. If you are able to touch an adult deer then it may be sick or diseased so avoid coming in contact. Rabies: Rabies is a deadly disease that some animals are prone to contract, including raccoons and skunks. Avoid wild animals, especially if they are acting erratic, sick or aggressive. Biohazards When coming in contact with blood or other bodily fluid or feces, wash your skin that was exposed using hot water and soap. Then go to the camp medical officer to be checked. If just your clothes come in contact with the bodily fluid or feces carefully removed the clothing if you can do so without it coming in contact with any part of your body. Then wash your hands and the body part underneath the contaminated clothes with soap and water. If you have close exposure to someone who is coughing, sneezing or vomiting, report the incident to the medical officer. 8
4 Preparing for Day Camp Parent s Meeting All dens are encouraged to hold a parent s information meeting or Camp Promotion night a few months before camp. If there are questions that cannot be answered that evening, please contact Council Services at the Council Service Center at (801) 437-6222 and respond to the parents as soon as possible. Pre-Planning Timetable Six weeks prior to camp Finalize classes and activities your den would like to undertake Collect all medical health forms for the den Confirm transportation, equipment and schedule of departure Four weeks prior to camp All payments received by Council Services at Council Service Center in Orem or Online Two weeks prior to camp Final roster for camp confirmed; any deletions should be taken care of by now Create Tour Plan online at www.myscouting.org Ensure all Scouts are registered with BSA Final check of transportation, equipment and schedule Conduct a final briefing for Scouts of policies and procedures. One week prior to camp Individual Scouts equipment check (lunch, water bottles, etc.) Day of Departure Have signed medical forms, roster of youth, Tour Plan and lunches. Check-in Process Check-in begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, you will find a check-in station on the lower-end of the parking lot area. 1. Arrival: Please plan to arrive in camp between 8:15 am and 9:00 am. Do not plan to arrive early. The camp staff is not in a position to check in groups that arrive early. Please park in the camp parking lot with vehicles facing out. Winter to Spring Register online; Take note of the payment plan Check-in Items to Review schedule and make sure you stay on target Final payments if any, bring receipt Determine adult leadership requirements and who Health Forms (A & B) - Adults/Youth can attend Tour Plan Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and Cub committee review this guidebook Media Release Form(s) Notify parents of camp plans & Schedule & hold a Camp Items to Review/Receive parent s night Wrist Bands Begin transportation planning Camp Patch Determine equipment needs and plan lunch Adult & Youth Camp Survey Three months prior to camp Map & Schedule Distribute medical health forms to Scouts Provide a list of needed supplies for each Scout Consider each Scout s advancement needs Check-out Process 1. Pack-up and leave no trace. 2. Turn-in camp surveys. 3. Pick-up health forms. 4. Have a safe trip home! Personal Equipment - Boys/Leaders Official BSA Uniform BSA Activity T-Shirt Jacket/Coat Hat Hiking Shoes Sunscreen/Lip Balm Insect Repellant Personal Medications Canteens/Water Bottles Wallet/Money Sunglasses LUNCH! 10
5 Day Camp Program This section describes the activities, programs of this camp. Reading this section will help you better plan your camping experience, and determine early on what you want to participate in, and what your camping goals might be. Camp Advancement Policy Buck Hollow uses a learning by doing style of teaching. Rules for advancement do not change just because a boy is at camp, but camp does provide an ideal setting for the opportunities we offer. The classes will start at a specified time. Classes should be reserved for each Webelos Scout on the online registration process. Due the intense schedule, it is important that all scouts and leaders understand when the classes start and get their scouts there on time. It may not be possible to attend every class offered. Webelos Wilderness Program The National Boy Scouts of America has changed the Cub Scout and Webelos Programs in 2015. During the summer of 2015 was the transition period for Packs to transition into the new program. UNPC s Webelos Wilderness Adventure Camp is helping you by switching its program to match the new Adventures tracks for the Cub Scout and Webelos. Included below are the actual advancement requirements and/or skills we will be teaching for each Adventure Activity Badge. We have focused on many of the outdoor and camp-related advancement activities in order to be of greater help to Pack and Den Leaders. Please note that at this time BB Guns and Archery are no longer advancement activities, but are now part of the Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Awards Program. We will do our best to see that each Scout that participates reaches level 1 requirements for the award. Scout leaders should note that the Buck Hollow staff will be instructors only. The class activities are requirements that are meant to be passed off in a den meeting to an adult leader. As such, once boys have mastered a skill or completed a requirement, they will pass off that requirement to their Scout Leader while in the class or back at their den meetings. How many requirement get passed off at camp will be up to a Scout and his leaders. Please keep in mind that while we have prepared a set curriculum covering requirements for several of the activity badges, depending on the learning speed and behavior of the Scouts, we may not be able to cover every item listed in the below section. It is up to the Scout and his leader to complete the requirements for the activity badge. Class Names and Descriptions Shooting Sports Awards Archery Level 1: Participation and Knowledge Demonstrate how to follow archery range safety rules and whistle commands. Identify and name a recurve bow and/or compound bow. Explain and demonstrate how to apply and use arm guards, finger tabs, and quivers. On an approved range, demonstrate how to safely and effectively shoot a bow and arrow, including how to establish a correct stance, nock the arrow, hook and grip the bow, raise the bow, draw, anchor, hold, aim, and release/follow through. On an approved range, demonstrate how to safely retrieve arrows after the range is clear and the command to retrieve arrows has been provided. BB Guns Level 1: Participation and Knowledge Explain what you should do if you find a gun. Recite the four safety reminders. On an approved range in your city or state, explain how to use the safety mechanism, and demonstrate how to properly load, fire, and secure the BB gun. On an approved range, demonstrate to qualified leadership good shooting techniques, including eye dominance, shooting shoulder, breathing, sight alignment, trigger squeeze, and follow-through. On an approved range, show how to put away and properly store BB gun shooting equipment after use. Activity/Adventure Badges Build-It (Elective) - Complete Adventure Learn about some basic tools and the proper use of each tool. Learn about and understand the need for safety when you work with tools. With the guidance of your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, 11
Day Camp Program Cont. select a carpentry project and build it. List the tools that you use safely as you build your project; create a list of materials needed to build your project. Put a checkmark next to the tools on your list that you used for the first time. Learn about a construction career. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, visit a construction site, and interview someone working in a construction career. (class will visit a construction site in camp, and talk to a staff member working on the project) Camper (Required) - Complete Adventure With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in an outdoor activity. (Den should carry out the planning session prior to camp) Discuss with your den or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events: a. Severe rainstorm causing flooding b. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes c. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible. Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace. Scouting Adventure (Optional depending on time) 5a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. 5b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. Castaway (Elective) - Almost Complete Adventure 1b. With the help of an adult, demonstrate one way to light a fire without using matches 2a. Learn what items should be in an outdoor survival kit that you can carry in a small bag or box in a day pack. Assemble your own small survival kit, and explain to your den leader why the items you chose are important for survival. 2b. With your den, demonstrate two ways to treat drinking water to remove impurities. 2c. Discuss what to do if you become lost in the woods. Tell what the letters ST-O-P stand for. Tell what the universal emergency signal is. Describe three ways to signal for help. Demonstrate one of them. Describe what you can do to help rescuers find you. 12 2d. Make a list of four qualities you think a leader should have in an emergency and why they are important to have. Pick two of them, and act them out for your den. Describe how each relates to a point of the Scout Law. Describe how working on this adventure gave you a better understanding of the Boy Scout motto. (requirement 2d will be discussed in class, then completed in the den setting later) Earth Rocks (Elective) - Complete Adventure 1a. Explain the meaning of the word geology. 1b. Explain why this kind of science is an important part of your world. 2. Look for different kinds of rocks or minerals while on a rock hunt with your family or your den. 3a. Identify the rocks you see on your rock hunt. Use the information in your handbook to determine which types of rocks you have collected. 3b. With a magnifying glass, take a closer look at your collection. Determine any differences between your specimens. 3c. Share what you see with your family or den. 4a. With your family or den, make a mineral test kit, and test minerals according to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. 4b. Record the results in your handbook. 5. Identify on a map of your state some geological features in your area. 6a. Identify some of the geological building materials used in building your home. 6b. Identify some of the geological materials used around your community First Responder (Required) - Complete Adventure 1. Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident. 2. Show what to do for hurry cases of first aid: Serious bleeding, heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, stopped breathing, stroke, poisoning 3. Show how to help a choking victim. 4. Show how to treat for shock. 5. Demonstrate how to treat at least five of the following: A. Cuts and scratches, B. Burns and scalds, C. Sunburn, D. Blisters on the hand or foot, E. Tick bites, F. Bites and stings of other insects, G. Venomous snakebites, H. Nosebleed, I. Frostbite 6. Put together a simple home first-aid kit. Explain what you included and how to use each item correctly.
Day Camp Program Cont. Into the Wild (Elective) - Complete Adventure 3. Watch for birds in your yard, neighborhood, or area for one week. Identify the birds you see, and write down where and when you saw them. (we will discuss and learn about birds in class boys will watch at home) 4. Learn about the bird flyways closest to your home. Find out which birds use these flyways. 5. Watch at least four wild creatures (reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, fish, insects, or mammals) in the wild. Describe the kind of place (forest, field, marsh, yard, or park) where you saw them. Tell what they were doing. 6. Identify an insect, reptile, bird, or other wild animal that is found only in your area of the country. Tell why it survives in your area. 7. Give examples of at least two of the following: a. A producer, a consumer, and a decomposer in the food chain of an ecosystem b. One way humans have changed the balance of nature c. How you can help protect the balance of nature 8. Learn about aquatic ecosystems and wetlands in your area. Talk with your Webelos den leader or family about the important role aquatic ecosystems and wetlands play in supporting life cycles of wildlife and humans, and list three ways you can help. Into the Woods (Elective) - Complete Adventure 1. Identify two different groups of trees and the parts of a tree. 2. Identify four trees common to the area where you live. Tell whether they are native to your area. Tell how both wildlife and humans use them. 3. Identify four plants common to the area where you live. Tell which animals use them and for what purpose. 4. Develop a plan to care for and then plant at least one plant or tree, either indoors in a pot or outdoors. Tell how this plant or tree helps the environment in which it is planted and what the plant or tree will be used for. 6. Explain how the growth rings of a tree trunk tell its life story. Describe different types of tree bark and explain what the bark does for the tree. Webelos Walkabout (Required) - Complete Adventure NOTE: This activity will take the first two class periods and part of the lunch hour to complete. 1. Plan a hike or outdoor activity. 2. Assemble a first aid kit suitable for your hike or activity. 3. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them on your Webelos adventures. 4. With your Webelos den or with a family member, hike 3 miles. Before your hike, plan and prepare a nutritious lunch or snack. Enjoy it on your hike, and clean up afterward. 5. Describe and identify from photos any poisonous plants and dangerous animals and insects you might encounter on your hike or activity. 13
Webelos Wilderness - Daily Schedule 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 9:15am Check In Opening Ceremony [information (map and schedule and buddy system)] 9:30am 10:30am Class 1 Option A: BB Gun/Archery Option B: Build-It Option C: Into the Woods Option D: Castaway Option E: Webelos Walkabout (3 Mile Hike, fills class options 1, 2 & lunch, please pick classes 3 & 4) 10:40am 11:40am Class 2 Option A: BB Gun/Archery Option B: Build-It Option C: Into the Woods Option D: Castaway 11:50am 12:30pm Lunch (sack lunch- brought by scout)- Trading Post Open 12:40pm 1:40pm Class 3 Option A: BB Gun/Archery Option B: Camper Option C: Into the Wild Option D: First Responder Option E: Earth Rocks 1:50pm 2:50pm Class 4 Option A: BB Gun/Archery Option B: Camper Option C: Into the Wild Option D: First Responder Option E: Earth Rocks 3:00pm 3:15pm Closing Ceremony NOTE Class availability may change due to number of participants. We will TRY to complete all requirements listed in this program guide, however, DUE TO CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES AND BOYS LEARNING LEVELS SOME ITEMS MAY NOT BE COMPLETED. As a leader, please use your discretion in determining if these items were completed. You may feel like you need to spend a little more time on some of the items now that the subject has been introduced. 14
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Den Roster & Medical Info. Pack # Ward: Please fill out this roster and submit upon camp check-in with your Packs s medical forms. Name Address, City Scout Rank Camp Fees Medical Form Medical Notes 16