Information Guide June 28 July 4, 2015 Troop 927 Summer Camp 2015

Information Guide June 28 July 4, 2015 Troop 927 Summer Camp 2015 e-mail scoutmaster@troop927.com

Welcome to the Troop 927 Summer Camp Get ready for a great experience at the Troop 927 Summer Camp for 2015!. Every year the Troop spends a week at Summer Camp during June or July. Summer Camp is a great chance for Scouts of all ages to camp together and enjoy a week away as a unit. Scouts work on advancement, leadership, and build their patrols. Our Scouts will join in the fun and adventures of camp by being a part of swimming, boating, hiking, field sports, and much more. The beauty and majesty of camp will act as a natural backdrop for an exceptional outdoor learning experience. Scouts will complete a number of outdoor requirements on the Road to First Class, and to complete a number of Merit Badges. Each Fall, our scouts prepare for Summer Camp by beginning the selection process for the next summer. They review a number of camps and vote for the camp of their choice. After a series of camp elections, the Patrol Leader's Council reviews the selections and makes a final choice. This year, our Scouts have chosen Camp Chawanakee. Camp Chawanakee is located on the shore of Shaver Lake and offers opportunities for Scouts to develop their unit and personal advancement. There is a trail to First Class program for new and junior scouts as well as the opportunity for Scouts to earn their choice of over 40 merit badges. The camp includes a 52 foot climbing tower, rifle and shotgun shooting, sail boating, COPE course and overnight adventure outings. Take the time to review the information provided including the equipment and preparations that you will need to make to ensure that your experience is successful. There is a carpool to and from the event. The costs for the event include the camping fees, food, and patch. The Patrols will be camping together as patrols. Regards, SPL and Scoutmaster

Table of Contents Welcome to the Troop 927 Summer Camp...2 Quick Facts...5 Location...6 Weather...6 Guests...6 Transportation...7 Carpool...7 Driving...7 Stops...8 Parking Loading/Unloading...8 Camp Layout...9 Our Campsite...10 Campsite Facilities...10 Troop Campfires...10 Schedule...11 First Day...11 Swim Check...11 Regular Schedule...12 Friday Special Schedule...12 Departure Schedule...12 Special Event Schedule...13 The Banker & Medicine Man...14 Uniform Requirements...14 Advancement...14 Road to First Class...14 Merit Badges...14 Activities...15 Tribe of Chawanakee Campfire...15 Closing Campfire...15 Awards...16 Trading Post...16 Camp Alarms...16 Rules...17 General Rules...17 Golden Rule...17 Wildlife...17 Food...17 Fire...17 Camp Staff...18 Cleanliness...18 Outdoor Code...18 Dehydration...18 Emergency Instructions...19 Meal Plan...19 Breakfast and Dinner...19 Lunch Meals...19 Friday Barbecue...19 Menu...20 Leadership...20 Contacting Camp...21

Sending Mail to Camp...21 Camp Emergency Contact Phone...21 Hello From Camp...21 Required Documents...22 Equipment...22 Troop Equipment...22 Standard Patrol Equipment...22 Personal Equipment...23 What Not to Bring...23 Packing Equipment...23 Merit Badge List...24 Honor Troop Criteria...25 Campsite Inspection Form...26 Tribe of Chawanakee Roster...27 Patrol DUTY ROSTER...28 WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERMISSION TO TREAT...29 Merit Badge Signup Form...30 Medical Form...32-4 - Revision 20150624-2000

Quick Facts Location: Shaver Lake, High Sierras. Operator: Sequoia Council BSA GPS Info: (Latitude, Longitude): 37.1144444, -119.2925000 Address: 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA 93664 Campground: Mojave Dates: Saturday-Sunday June 28 July 4, 2015 Cost: $390 Base cost includes all food, Camping Fee, Patch $15 suggested donation to the driver in your carpool for gasoline. $50-60 Spending Money. Note that some merit badges require purchases. $10 for Lunch to and From Transportation The carpool to Summer Camp is from Orville Wright Middle School 7:00 am June 28. Return to Covenant Presbyterian Church July 4 around 4pm Lunch along the way (in both directions) Weather is expected to be warm during the day and cool at night. The temperature will range from mid 80s and mid 60s. All Food is provided. We will eat in the Dining Hall but cook lunch in camp. Equipment Bring your own personal camping gear. Check the suggested equipment list. Dress using layering. Tents are provided by camp. Limited to ONE duffel bag, you must be able to carry it. NO ROLLING LUGGAGE. Activities Include Hiking, camping, aquatic, field sports, nature, and much much more. Cooking (you must coordinate this with Patrol Leaders and MB Councilors before departure) Campfire Scout skills and fun Advancement opportunities Road to First Class Select from over 40 Merit Badges Space for 25 Campers This is NOT a family camping event Uniform is Class A and Class B Forms: Permission Forms are due no later than departure on June 28th. Please attempt to have your forms turned by the Monday before the event. You can email your forms to Mr Webber. RADIOS SHOULD BE SET TO CHANNEL 19 (NO PRIVACY CODE) All Personal Electronics are limited to use during the drive to and from the event. Make note of the weather conditions before you depart. Should adverse weather conditions warrant, the Scoutmaster will notify the Troop and Registered Participants of any Changes You Must Register to Attend. Register at the meetings or on-line prior to the event. You may register online at www.troop927.com - 5 - Revision 20150624-2000

Location Camp Chawanakee is located on the shore of Shaver Lake on the west side of the Sierras. The camp is along the shore of the lake near the town of Shaver Lake. We will be camping in the Mojave campground. Weather The weather will be generally warm during the day and cool at night. It is important to use laying to adjust to the temperature rather than bring light weight and heavy clothing. The temperature will range from mid 80s and mid 60s. See the equipment list for suggestions on what to bring. To get an update on the weather, use the following link: http://forecast.weather.gov/mapclick.php?lat=37.104108520000466&lon=- 119.31762618199968&site=all&smap=1#.VYml2zZlDcs Guests Any parents desiring to spend a single night in camp on Friday night with the Troop may do so by reserving a site at the Family Camp Facility or Cabins at Camp Chawanakee. (Call the Fresno Service Center at (559) 320-2100 Ext 107 to reserve a site.) - 6 - Revision 20150624-2000

Transportation Carpool A carpool to Summer Camp is organized by the Troop's Transportation Chairperson (Brice Martin). All participants should be using the carpool for transportation to and from Summer Camp. If a family has a situation that will require them to drop off or pickup their scout, they should communicate this need to Mr Martin and the Scoutmaster. It is essential that the Scoutmaster know of any early departures from Summer Camp. Driving The drive to Camp will take approximately 6.5 hours and cover 254 miles. Take I 455 north to I5 north. Then take Highway 99 north to Highway 180 East. Take Highway 180 East to Highway 168 East. Follow Highway 168 for approximately 55 miles to the town of Shaver Lake. Look for Dinkey Creek Rd just after you get into town. Turn right on Dinkey Creek Rd. You will see the first Chawanakee sign about 1.5 miles down Dinkey Creek Rd. Follow the signs down the well graded dirt road to the Camp Chawanakee Parking Lot. Please observe a 15 mph speed limit. Illustration 1: Driving Map Instruction Head toward Beland Ave on W 80th St 0.5 Turn left onto S Sepulveda Blvd 0.5 Turn right onto Howard Hughes Pkwy 0.4 Distance Take ramp onto I-405 N (San Diego Fwy) 24.5 Take the exit onto I-5 (Golden State Fwy) 61.5 Keep left onto CA-99 N toward Bakersfield/Fresno 26.3 Continue on CA-99 107.8 Take exit 133 toward Kings Canyon onto CA-180 E (Sequoia-Kings Canyon Fwy) Take exit 60A toward Clovis/Huntington Lake onto CA-168 E (Sierra Fwy) 2.9 23.5 Continue on Millerton Rd (CA-168) 1.9 Continue on Sierra Heritage Scenic Bywy (CA-168) 6.4 Continue on Lodge Rd (CA-168) 1.6 Turn left onto Tollhouse Rd (CA-168) 14.5 Turn right onto Dinkey Creek Rd 1.9 Turn left onto Camp Chawanakee 0.3 Keep right onto Chawanakee Rd 0.7 275.2 Table 1: Driving Instructions - 7 - Revision 20150624-2000

Stops Our tradition for the transportation to and from camp is to stop at the In and Out for burgers for lunch. This year we will be going to: 382 N Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 Cross Streets: Near the intersection of N Clovis Ave and Herndon Ave. Parking Loading/Unloading The camp will not allow all of the cars to enter the camping area. Only one vehicle will be driven to the campsite (5 mph). Personal gear will be loaded into the Scoutmaster's Pickup which will be used to drop off the gear into the camping site. Upon arrival please observe the parking lots and park in the available space. All cars must be returned to the camp parking lot by 6:45 PM on Sunday evening. - 8 - Revision 20150624-2000

Camp Layout Illustration 2: Camp Map - 9 - Revision 20150624-2000

Our Campsite We are camping in the Mojave Campsite. Our Campsite is our home for the week. We will set up our tents, kitchen, and our living spaces. As each campsite is the troop's "home" for the week, Scouts of other troops must not enter other campsites without permission. Campsite Facilities Patrol site equipment consists of two man tents, cots, mattresses, one stand alone BBQ and one picnic table. It is recommended that troops/crews bring their own dining canopies. Garbage cans will be strategically placed for easy access by patrol sites. Full garbage cans should be placed next to the road by 5:00 pm each evening for pick up. Do not put charcoal or campfire ashes in the trashcans. If you wish to set up a recycling bin for your site you can tie that up and keep it separate bag from your trash. Individuals who wantonly damage Camp property will be charged an amount to repair and/or replace that property. The cost of a new camp tent is $350 and the frame that supports it is another $350. Troop Campfires A Scout is careful with fire in the woods. Please follow all fire safety guidelines closely: Use only the designated campfire circle in the traditional campsites to build fires Fire control tools may be checked out from the head commissioner. NO OPEN FLAMES IN ANY TENT NO EXCEPTIONS Both state and county agencies prohibit the use of fireworks in camp. Fireworks are not to be brought to camp for any reason. Violators of this policy will be sent home and the appropriate law enforcement agencies will be contacted. Personal firearms of any caliber and ammunition are not to be brought to camp. (This includes archery equipment; BB; pellet; air soft and paintball guns!) New fire pits may not be constructed in the patrol sites. U.S. Forest Service guidelines will be followed for any fire built in camp. Campsite fires must be kept small. Flames should be no higher than two feet. When permitted by the US Forest Service, campfires are allowed only at the Commissioner's Area and campsite fire rings, and only under proper supervision. - 10 - Revision 20150624-2000

Schedule First Day Check in begins at 1:00 PM at the Camp Office We will arrive in the afternoon We will be assigned a camp staff guide to provide an orientation of camp and act as our commissioner for the day. Our day will include: Medical screening Dining hall orientation to find out your eating session and table numbers, Swim test (Scouts to wear their swim trunks under their uniform) Scoutmaster and SPL meeting is scheduled Sunday afternoon at 5:00 pm at the Chapel Sunday 01:00:00 PM 04:00:00 PM Check In 05:00:00 PM 05:30:00 PM S.M./S.P.L. Meeting @ Chapel 05:45:00 PM 06:30:00 PM Dinner Shift 1 06:45:00 PM 07:00:00 PM Evening Flags 07:00:00 PM 07:45:00 PM Dinner Shift 2 08:45:00 PM 09:45:00 PM Opening Campfire 10:00:00 PM 06:00:00 AM Quiet Time Swim Check All youth and adults desiring to use the swimming pool or participate in boating or other aquatic activities must take a swimming test. This test is also a requirement for Rank Advancement. Swimmer Classifications: 1. Learner: Unable to complete beginner test. Learn to swim class available. 2. Beginner: Jump, feet first into water over your head, come to the surface, level off, swim using any stroke 25 feet, turn sharply, and swim back to the starting point for a total of 50 feet. Then float on your back. 3. Swimmer: Jump, feet first into water over your head, come to the surface, level off, swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breast stroke, trudgen, or crawl. Then, using the elementary back stroke, swim back 25 yards. Then float on your back. - 11 - Revision 20150624-2000

Regular Schedule Monday-Friday 06:45:00 AM 07:15:00 AM Breakfast Shift 1 07:30:00 AM 07:45:00 AM Flag Raising 07:45:00 AM 08:15:00 AM Breakfast Shift 2 08:30:00 AM 09:20:00 AM Merit Badge Period 1 09:30:00 AM 10:20:00 AM Merit Badge Period 2 10:30:00 AM 11:20:00 AM Merit Badge Period 3 11:30:00 AM 12:20:00 PM Merit Badge Period 4 12:30:00 PM 02:00:00 PM Lunch and Patrol Time 01:15:00 PM 02:00:00 PM SPL Meeting at the Waterfront Pavilion 02:15:00 PM 04:30:00 PM Open Time 04:45:00 PM 05:30:00 PM Dinner Shift 1 05:45:00 PM 06:00:00 PM Evening Flags 06:00:00 PM 06:45:00 PM Dinner Shift 2 07:00:00 PM 08:00:00 PM Open Time 08:45:00 PM 09:45:00 PM Evening Activities 10:00:00 PM 06:00:00 AM Quiet Time Friday Special Schedule Friday Schedule 10:00 am- 10:30:00 AM Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor Meeting @ Trading Post 2:15 pm- 04:15:00 PM Blue Card Pick up @ Camp Office 5:00 pm- 05:15:00 PM Evening Flags 05:15:00 PM Dinner Camp wide BBQ 7:00 pm- 08:00:00 PM Blue Card Q&A @ Dining Hall Veranda 8:45 pm- 09:45:00 PM Closing Campfire Departure Schedule Saturday 6:00 am- 08:00:00 AM Open Breakfast 7:30 am- 07:45:00 AM Flag Raising 6:00 am- 09:00:00 AM Check Out - 12 - Revision 20150624-2000

Special Event Schedule Sunday 05:00:00 PM Scoutmaster/SPL meeting @ Chapel 08:45:00 PM Opening Campfire (Point Campfire) Monday 10:00:00 AM Youth Protection Training (Dining Hall) 03:00:00 PM Trek Safely (Volleyball Court) 03:30:00 PM Leave No Trace Awareness Award (Volleyball Court) 04:00:00 PM Climb on Safely (Climbing Tower) 07:00:00 PM Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat (Waterfront) Tuesday 06:00:32 AM Polar Bear Swim (Waterfront) 12:30:00 PM Scoutmasterís Meeting (Dining Hall) 03:00:00 PM Horse Shoe Tournament (Volleyball Court) 07:00:00 PM Scout Vespers (Chapel) Wednesday 06:00:32 AM Polar Bear Swim (Waterfront) 03:00:00 PM Bocce Ball Tournament (Volleyball Court) 08:45:00 PM Commissionersí Campfire (Point & Upper Campfires) Thursday (OA Thursday) 06:00:32 AM Polar Bear Swim (Waterfront) 10:00:00 AM Chawanakee Open (Trading Post) 07:00:00 PM OA Rededication Ceremony 08:45:00 PM Tribe of Chawanakee Campfire (Upper Campfire) Friday (Aloha Friday!) 06:00:00 AM Chieftain Run/Iron Bear (Meet at Trading Post) 06:00:32 AM Polar Bear Swim (Waterfront) 10:00:00 AM Scoutmasterís Meeting (Meet at Trading Post) 01:45:00 PM Chawanadayze Kick-Off (Waterfront) 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm Chawanadayze Competition 02:00:00 PM Merit Badge Blue Card Pick-Up (Office) 05:15:00 PM Camp Wide B.B.Q. Dinner (B.B.Q. Area) 07:00:00 PM Merit Badge Blue Card Discussion - 13 - Revision 20150624-2000

The Banker & Medicine Man One of the adult leaders will perform the job of The Banker and Medicine Man. The Banker will distribute money that parents have made available to their scouts on a daily basis. Parents are asked to provide daily allowance restrictions and instructions to the banker. Please place the money in envelopes marked for each day. The banker will also be responsible to distribute the daily medications for each Scout. A total of between $25-60 should be enough to meet most souvenir, snack, and any rental needs during the week. Additional money might be needed for some merit badges. See the section on advancement for additional information. If your scout is participating in any art or craft merit badges, please add an additional $15-$20 to the weekly budget (kits will range between $3.50 - $15.00) Lunches during transit will require additional money. We will be stopping at In and Out so plan to have money available for both the outgoing and return trips. Uniform Requirements Uniforms are an important aspect of Scout camp. All Adults and Youth must bring their complete uniform to camp. The full Class A uniform will be worn during the trip to camp and the return camp. Unit leaders will check for complete uniforms. Class A full uniform will be worn for evening flag retreat and during campfire and other designated activities each day. Through the day, Scout should wear shorts and a Troop T-shirt. NO OTHER T-SHIRTS WILL BE ALLOWED. Scouts are not required to wear the full uniform during the day or at breakfast and/or lunch. Please note that National Policy does NOT permit the wearing of camouflaged uniforms. Advancement Road to First Class Scouts who are working on the Road to first class must bring their Scout Handbook to each of the sessions as the staff will sign off on the requirements each day. The following schedule will be followed. Pre-requisite: None Cost: None Merit Badge Period Held: [optional] Period 1- Tenderfoot Period 2- Second Class Period 3- First Class Period 4- Tenderfoot Location: Eagle Lodge Merit Badges Scouts must signup for Merit Badges through Ms Stephan. All signups are performed using the camp website and are done prior to camp. Scouts should use the Merit Badge form to indicate their interest. A schedule will be generated for each scout according to their interests and the availability of classes. Blue Cards will be provided by the Scoutmaster at Camp. No blue cards for the Merit Badges at Summer Camp will be issued prior to arrival at camp. - 14 - Revision 20150624-2000

Some Merit Badges have prerequisites that need to be given attention to before arriving at camp. These are items that either cannot be satisfactorily completed at camp or are otherwise inappropriate in the camp setting. Requirements do not have to be completed in order to attend the merit badge class however, Scouts who have not completed all requirements will be issued a partial at the end of the week. Pre-Requisites can change as National changes Merit Badge Requirements. Be sure to check for the most up to date Pre-Requisites for each badge. Partial merit badges do not expire and can be completed at any later date. Certain merit badges have costs that are over and above those covered by the basic camp fee. Make sure Scouts are prepared to cover any costs of their desired merit badges. Activities There is more to camp than merit badges. Merit badges tend to focus on the individual scouts; our Scouting Adventures are designed for a troop or patrol. Summer camp is a time for the troop and patrols to build unity and spirit by participate in activities that they might not otherwise be able to participate back home. It also gives scouts the opportunity to try something new with their friends and if they find that they enjoy the experience, they may decide to pursue a merit badge in that area. The Troop will select a number of activities to do as patrols and as a troop for the week. The Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders will ask the scouts and decide on the program for the week. The choices include: Chawanakee Open Bocce Ball Volleyball Horseshoes Aloha Friday Chawanadayze COPE Climbing Wall Kayaking Mile Swim Paul Bunyan Award Mountain Boarding Fishing Spinner B.S.A. Lifeguard Paddle Boarding Polar Bear Swim Cat Eye Trail Nature Trail Warrior Trail Adventure Trail Chieftain Run Iron Bear Horse Trail Rides Canoe Outpost Mountain Bikes Tribe of Chawanakee Campfire On Thursday night the spirit of the Native Americans who inhabited this land when Camp Chawanakee was just a dream will come out to induct new members into the tribe and to advance in rank those who have returned. The highlight of this campfire is the reading of the legend followed by an induction ceremony for the Tribe Honor you are advancing to. The evening ends with all of the Tribe members listening to the sage advice of the mighty Sachem. Scouts must either have completed their service hours prior to this campfire, or promise on their honor as a Scout that they will have them done before they leave camp. Adults are encouraged to participate too! Closing Campfire Friday evening at the Point Campfire Bowl there will be a variety show to remember and you provide the songs and skits. Troops are the main attraction here so each Patrol must participate. The highlight of the campfire is a Flag Retirement Ceremony so wear your cleanest Scout uniform. - 15 - Revision 20150624-2000

Awards A series of Awards may be earned during Camp. They include: Pioneer Hiker Fishing Spirited Arrow Award Thumbsticks The Tribe of Chawanakee is Camp Chawanakee s honor service organization Trading Post The Trading Post carries camping supplies, camp souvenirs, snacks and drinks, for the needs of Scouts during their week at camp. Remember that certain merit badges do require the purchase of supplies (See merit badge listings). Merit badge advancement items are available including pamphlets, handbooks, kits, and shooting tickets. It is suggested that $50.00 to $60.00 should meet the needs of most Scouts, but be prepared to bring more for a thrilling horse ride at the Shaver Lake Stables, a camp T-shirt, hat and more. Special Chawanakee merchandise will be available for sale at the Trading Post Camp Alarms The fire bells are located at the dining hall, at the base of the north staircase by the veranda and on the rock behind the parade area by the Trading Post. The fire bell will be rung in the event of an emergency that may require either a full camp head count, and/or evacuation. I.E. Fire, lost swimmer, lost scout, etc. What to do when the fire bell rings: Immediately, quietly and quickly (without running) take the most direct and safe route to the waterfront. Once there, line up by troop with the Senior Patrol Leader at the front of the line. The Senior Patrol Leader will quietly take a head count (scouts and leaders) and wait for a staff member to call a troop roll call. Upon being called, the Senior Patrol Leader will report whether anyone from his troop is missing or not. Troops will remain lined up and quiet until further instructions are given to them. What to do if you encounter an out of control fire: Do not attempt to put out the fire yourself! Take the most immediate and safest route to a fire bell and begin to ring it loudly. Continue to ring the bell until a staff member relieves you. - 16 - Revision 20150624-2000

Rules General Rules NO electronic equipment, radios, games, DVD, boom boxes, power tools, generators, etc. Only radios permitted will be two-way for adults. No sheath knives, fireworks, alcoholic beverages, or firearms. Leave No Trace guidelines will apply at all times. Lights out and quiet time at 10:00 P.M. Scouts are not allowed out of their campgrounds after 10PM. No ground fires permitted. Charcoal for cooking can be used in an elevated container. Scout uniforms, either Field Class A or Activity Class B, must be worn. NO T-SHIRTS OTHER THAN TROOP T-SHIRTS SHALL BE ALLOWED. NO TANK TOPS Parking only allowed in designated areas. No liquid fuels. All medical incidents other than minor cuts and scrapes must be reported to Camp headquarters. Golden Rule The Buddy System. Every Scout must follow the Buddy System while in and out of camp. Scouts MUST have a buddy to do all activities. A Buddy Board will be in camp for you to checkin and out. Wildlife Camp abounds with natural wildlife. For this reason pets are not to be brought into camp. Do not take any wildlife home with you. Camp is a community of plants and animals who make their year round home here. We have an obligation to respect the natural inhabitants and environment as much, if not more, than we have to respect our fellow "summer guest". Everything should be done to see that those who come after us will be able to enjoy and experience the same beautiful surroundings that we have today. Remember, we only spend a short time here, and then the forest is returned to the residents. Food There shall be no food in the Troop Tents at any time. Do Not Bring food from home. Food items purchased at the trading post can be eaten on the way back to camp, but must not be stored overnight. We do not want to encourage the local wildlife to invade our campsite. Please remember to dispose of your trash and wrappers properly. Parents: Please do not send food to camp! Fire NO OPEN FLAMES IN ANY TENT NO EXCEPTIONS! State, county, and federal agencies prohibit the use of fireworks in camp, and, therefore, fireworks are not allowed in camp for any reason. Fire pits may not be constructed in patrol sites. U.S. Forest Service guidelines will be followed for any fire built in camp. Patrol Electric lanterns will be used by each Patrol to light their area at night. When an alarm sounds, all campers are instructed to immediately stop what they are doing and to walk quickly to the appropriate camp assembly area. Leaders will take a head count and inform the staff leadership of the status of their unit. If any evacuation is necessary, participants will be given the appropriate instructions. - 17 - Revision 20150624-2000

Camp Staff The Camp Staff live in designated Camp Staff areas. Please respect these areas, and do not visit these areas at any time. If anything, or anyone, is needed from the designated Camp Staff areas, please contact the Camp Director or office personnel in the camp office and your request will be handled promptly. Cleanliness A Scout is Clean. Personal cleanliness should be maintained. Scouts MUST wash their hands before preparing food or eating. The shower and restroom facility are designed to follow Youth Protection Guidelines Outdoor Code All participants are asked to live by the Outdoor Code. Please don t cut down, or hack into, live trees. They will become infected, and/or die. Please understand the importance of caring for Nature as well as camp property. Practice "Leave No Trace" everywhere in camp. (Feel free to pick up trash that you see along the trails.) Dehydration It is essential to keep enough water in your body. Your body uses water for everything from brain functioning to temperature control. Your body dehydrates, or loses water, from sweating, eating, urinating and even breathing. It is very easy to dehydrate at camp, so plan to drink more water than you normally would maybe 4-6 quarts of water each day. Be sure to drink BEFORE you feel thirsty. At high elevations, clear days with low humidity can increase the rate of dehydration (you may not even be aware that you are dehydrating!) - 18 - Revision 20150624-2000

Emergency Instructions Each Scout should use their First Aid Kit for minor treatments. The Troop will have a larger First Aid Kit for scrapes and bruises. The Camp includes a first aid station. Qualified first-response personnel will staff the first aid station. Any injuries or illness must be reported to the Camp Director. Parents will be notified as soon as possible if medical treatment is necessary. All prescription medications will be kept by the adult Medicine Man and dispensed to the Scout as required. If the incident requires more than First Aid, the Scoutmaster and Adult Leaders will address injuries in the following way 1. The Scout will be taken to the camp first aid station. 2. The first aid station will evaluate the condition and provide aid as required. 3. The Parent/Guardian indicated on the Troop Permission Form will be contacted using the numbers provided on the form. Please be sure that the contact information on the Permission Form are accurate. 4. Should the condition require emergency or further medical services, the Camp has made arrangements with nearby hospitals for any emergency treatment that may be needed during the week. The Scout will be transported to the emergency facility. Meal Plan Breakfast and Dinner Camp will serve meals cafeteria style for breakfast and dinner in two shifts each. You will be assigned to a shift and table(s) when you go through dining hall orientation during your camp tour. The Troop will need to clean up the tables and take the dishes to the cleaning window. The dining hall staff will give directions for each step. Lunch Meals Lunch is eaten in your campsite. The Troop will send at least 2 stewards per patrol to the back loading dock of the dining hall to pick up lunch at 12:30 pm. Patrols must check to make sure that they have enough food and condiments before leaving the dining hall. If Patrols would like more or less of something they must ask. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday s lunches will need to be cooked in the campsite. Charcoal will be provided for these meals, but charcoal lighter fluid is not permitted (as per the guide to safe scouting). Charcoal will be lit using the stacks. The Troop will bring the Patrol Cooking Gear. Each patrol site has their own barbecue stand. If you wish to cook on any other devices you will need to bring them yourself. To clean up, simply put any trash and excess non-storable food in the provided trashcans and wash out the bus tub and pitcher. The bus tub must be returned to the dining hall loading dock immediately after lunch. Pitchers should be returned after lunch on Friday. Scouts need to bring their own eating equipment for lunches and the Friday Barbeque. Any storable food (PB&J, bread, condiments, cookies, etc.) may be kept in your campsite for later use. FYI wildlife will enjoy your snacks if not properly stored. If you lose / destroy / damage any of the camp kitchen hardware we provide you will be charged a fee to replace them. Friday Barbecue Camp Chawanakee ends each session with a Barbecue on Friday night. For this meal only, there will be one shift of eating (right after flags.) Families and other guest are invited. Guests may pay at the door or buy a meal ticket from the Trading Post. Everyone MUST bring their own eating utensils, including cup, plate, fork, spoon, - 19 - Revision 20150624-2000

and, knife. Guests will get a meal packet, which includes eating utensils and plate. Dinner for $7.00 adults, $5.00 kids 5-17, under 5 eat free. The Camp has some limited eating utensils for visitors. Menu Leadership The Troop will be led by the Senior Patrol Leader. The SPL will organize the Troop and ensure that the Troop is ready and in place for the schedule and activities of the Summer Camp. The SPL will assign camping areas for each Patrol and work with the Patrol Leaders to organize the camping arraignments and Patrol Equipment. Each Patrol will assign leaders for the event. The Patrol Leader must ensure that the following responsibilities are met: Position Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Grubmaster (Cook) Quartermaster Fire Warden Campmaster Responsibilities Overall leadership to the patrol and coordination of patrol members Assistant to the PL Cook and food supplies (this will vary during the week) Equipment Proper use of fire Camp layout and cleanliness Each Patrol must complete a Duty Roster and the fire prevention forms. These forms are to be posted along with the Meal Plan, and Patrol Roster. The SPL will attend meetings with the Camp Commissioner. Meetings are held daily at the water front pavilion at 1:15 pm. A joint Leader and SPL meeting is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 5:00 pm, at the Chapel. Scoutmaster social is scheduled for 12:30 pm on Tuesday at the Dining Hall, where the Camp will provide lunch and an opportunity to talk with the Council Executive Staff. On Friday, the Scoutmaster meeting will take place at 10:00 am at the Trading Post. - 20 - Revision 20150624-2000

Contacting Camp Sending Mail to Camp Everyone at camp likes to receive mail. We encourage parents to write a letter to for their son to receive during the week. Remember, some time for mail to get to camp! Write your letters early in the week. Mail is delivered to camp once a day. Letters or postcards can take anywhere from two to five days to get to camp. Address your mail in the following manner (be sure to include Troop 927, Session Week 7: June 28th 2015, and Mojave campsite. Mail will be picked up by one of the adult leaders for the troop. The mailing address for Camp is: Scout's Name Troop 927 Week 7 Mojave Campsite C/O Camp Chawanakee Shaver Lake, CA 93664 Camp Emergency Contact Phone In addition to any emergency procedures used by our troop, if an emergency should arise and you need to get a message to one of the troop adults, uses the phone numbers below. Remember that the camp phone numbers are for business use only SUMMER CAMP RESERVATIONS JOHN RICHERS, CEO/Scout Executive (559) 709-7929 Cell CAMP OFFICE (559) 841-2117 CAMP FAX (559) 841-8181 COUNCIL OFFICE (559) 320-2100 (559) 320-2100 X 107 Offseason (559) 841-2117 Summer Time DINING HALL (559) 841-5354 (Special Meal Requests) Messages and faxes may be left for individual Troopleaders and Scouts, but include the person s name, campsite (Mojave), and Troop number (927). The message will be placed in the Troop s box, unless described as an emergency, in which case every effort will be made to contact the Troop leader or Scout as soon as possible. Mobile phones may be used from camp. Verizon and AT&T currently service Shaver Lake. Camp provides limited WiFi located at the camp office for business purposes. Hello From Camp The Scoutmaster MAY send daily updates from the camp including the photo of the day. Watch for the Hello from Camp messages. You can send emails to the scoutmaster for questions but remember that the bandwidth is very LOW to and from camp: scoutmaster@troop927.com - 21 - Revision 20150624-2000

Required Documents The following documents are to be completed and provided to the Scoutmaster and/or Adult Leaders no latter than departure on Sunday June 28th. Please make every effort to provide these documents at the meeting prior to Summer Camp. All necessary forms and instructions are available on the Troop Website and in this packet. Please download all the material you will need at http://www.troop927.com/ 1. Troop Permission Form [REQUIRED] 2. BSA Medical Form Parts A&B&C [REQUIRED] 3. Merit Badge Selections Anyone attending Summer Camp (youth and adults) must have the appropriate National Office Medical Form signed by a licensed medical practitioner prior to his or her arrival in Camp. BSA regulations require that medicals must be done annually. If you have had a check from last year, make note of the date. If the date of the exam was AFTER June 28, 2014, you may use this form at Summer Camp. Scouts and Scouters must have these forms with them when they check into camp, or they will not be allowed to participate in any camp activity until a physical is turned into the Camp Medical Officer. There are no arrangements available for physicals to be done at camp. Equipment Patrols will be issued equipment at the Camp. All equipment will be transported in the Troop's trailer. All Equipment will be pulled from the Scout Room by Friday before departure. Please communicate your equipment needs prior to the pulling of equipment. Scouts are not permitted to bring their own tents on the event. Tents will be provided by the camp. Note that the equipment will be transported to and from the event in the Troop trailer. Troop Equipment Fire Extinguisher Rope and Stakes First Aid Kit American Flag & Troop Flag with stands Expendables (Stored in Trailer) Troop Roster Bear Canisters Lock Box (Banker) Blue Cards (Issued at Camp) Tour Permit and Insurance Form Camp Paperwork Charcoal Stacks Standard Patrol Equipment Patrol Flag Patrol Box (includes stove and lantern) Camp Tents There shall NOT BE MORE THAN TWO MEMBERS IN A TENT. Propane Bottles (For Stove) Popup First Aid Kit (New) Fire Buckets Ice Chests - 22 - Revision 20150624-2000

Personal Equipment Scouts should bring all personal equipment necessary for overnight camping. Equipment includes: 10essentials 1 Notebook,Paper, Pens 1 Toilet Paper 1 Sunscreen (high SPF) 1 Chap-stick 1 Insect Repellent (non-aerosol) 1 Personal First Aid Kit 1 Flashlight & Batteries 1 Compass 1 Scout Knife 1 Matches in Waterproof Holder 1 Nylon Cord 50 Feet 1 Duct Tape Camping 1 Sleeping Bag 50degree 1 Sleeping Pad 1 Sleeping Pillow 1 Sleepwear 1 Rain Gear Clothing 3 Troop T-Shirts (Class B Uniform) 1 Scout Uniform (Class A) 1 Neckerchief 1 Windbreaker 1 Jacket (Medium weight or Sweater) 1 Shoes (Camp)(close toe) 6 Socks (Medium Weight) 2 Pants (switchback) 6 Underwear 1 Hat with Brim (No ball caps) 1 Swim Suite and Beach Towel 1 Jeans Mandatory 1 BSA Medical Form 1 Set Signed Permission Forms 1 Duffel Bag (With name and Unit) 1 Scout Handbook (With name and Unit) 1 Tote N' Chip Card Necessities 1 Mess Kit (cup, spoon, knife, bowl, plate) 1 Water bottle 1 Sun Glasses $40-60 Spending Money 2 Paper Towels 1 Small Scrub Sponge 1 Gallon Ziplock Bag for Trash 1 Map of the Camp 1 OA Sash Optional 1 Camera (with extra battery) 1 Daypack 1 Field Glasses 1 Clock/Watch 1 Folding Chair 1 Swim Goggles 1 Work Gloves Toiletkit 1 Toothpaste & Toothbrush 1 Soap & Shampoo (Bio- Degradable) 2 Bandannas or Handkerchiefs 1 Medication (if needed) 1 Bath Towels/ Washcloth 1 Deodorant 1 Shaving Gear (if needed) 1 Comb & Small Mirror 1 Hand Cleaner (waterless) If taking Lifesaving, Swimming, Rowing, or Canoeing M.B. bring extra clothes for survival in the water: long pants, long-sleeved shirt, socks, shoes What Not to Bring Valuables, Laser Pointers Illegal Substances, Alcohol, Water Balloons, Water Guns, Pets, Firearms, Fish Spears, Boats, Ammunition, Matches, Fireworks, Footlockers, Radios, CD/MP3 players, TV s, Comics, Inappropriate books/mags, Jewelry, Switchblades, Sheath Knives, Hunting Knives, Gang Paraphernalia, Cell Phones, Pagers, Full Size Axes, Hot sparks/flit & Steel, Cap Guns, Personal Bicycles, Roller Skates, Skateboards, Roller Blades, heelies, Scooters, Personal Rifles, Firearms, Bows, Arrows, and other Weapons. Packing Equipment Each Scout must be able to carry his own gear. A single Duffel bag or Backpack is recommended (excluding sleeping bag). Try to get all personal gear in the single bag. Scouts should clearly mark their equipment that they will be taking to resident camp to prevent loss or mix-ups. When marking, make sure to put the unit number and last name on each item for easy identification. This will help Scouts to keep track of their gear and also prevent anyone from accidentally confusing items while packing in or out. Mark all bags on the outside with Troop and Council initials: Troop 927/LAAC. Remember that clothing should also be clearly marked with name and troop number. The only lost gear returned from past Summer Camps was clearly marked (this includes BSA handbook). - 23 - Revision 20150624-2000

Merit Badge List Name Area Difficulty Cap Age Cost Periods Taught Class Trail to First Class Eagle Point 4 None All Ages None 3 RTFC Trail to Second Class Eagle Point 4 None All Ages None 2 RTFC Trail to Tenderfoot Eagle Point 4 None All Ages None 1, 4 RTFC Archery Shooting Sports 10 25 All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Art Handicrafts 4 None All Ages None 2, 3, 4 MB Astronomy Nature 6 None All Ages None MB Basketry Handicrafts 2 None All Ages None 1 2, 3 4 MB Camping Scout Craft 5 40 All Ages None 1 2, 3 4 MB Canoeing Waterfront 7 30 All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Citizenship in the World Eagle Point 8 30 All Ages None 2, 3 MB Climbing High Adventure 10 12 13 and up None 1 2, 3 4 MB Communications Eagle Point 8 30 All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Cooking Scout Craft 8 None All Ages None 1 2, 3 4 MB Emergency Preparedness Scout Craft 10 25 All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Environmental Science Nature 7 25 All Ages None MB Fire Safety Scout Craft 5 None All Ages None 1, 2 MB First Aid Eagle Point 10 20 All Ages None 1 2, 3 4 MB Fish and Wildlife Management Nature 6 None All Ages None MB Fishing Scout Craft 3 None All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Forestry Nature 6 None All Ages None MB Geology Nature 7 None All Ages None MB Horsemanship Horse Corral 10 15 All Ages $32.00 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Indian Lore Handicrafts 7 None All Ages None 4 MB Leatherwork Handicrafts 2 None All Ages None 1, 2, 3,4 MB Lifesaving Waterfront 10 20 All Ages None 1 2, 3 4 MB Mammal & Reptile & Amphibian Study Nature 5 None All Ages None MB Motorboating Waterfront 7 5 All Ages $20.00 1, 2 MB Nature Nature 5 None All Ages None MB Orienteering Scout Craft 6 None All Ages None 3, 4 MB Photography Handicrafts 7 None All Ages None 1, 2, 4 MB Pioneering Scout Craft 6 None All Ages None 1, 3, 4 MB Pottery Handicrafts 3 None All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Public Speaking Eagle Point 5 20 All Ages None 1, 4 MB Rifle Shooting Shooting Sports 10 32 All Ages $8.00 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Robotics Eagle Point 6 All Ages $20.00 M, Tu, W, Th MB Rowing Waterfront 6 25 All Ages None 2, 3, 4 MB Search and Rescue Scout Craft 5 25 All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Shotgun Shooting Shooting Sports 10 18 All Ages $35.00 2, 3, 4 MB Small Boat Sailing Waterfront 10 14 All Ages None 1 2, 3 4 MB Soil and Water Conservation Nature 7 None All Ages None MB Space Exploration Nature 8 None All Ages None MB Swimming Waterfront 5 20 All Ages None 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Weather Nature 6 None All Ages None MB Welding High Adventure 10 5 All Ages $20.00 1, 2, 3, 4 MB Wilderness Survival Scout Craft 6 25 All Ages None 2, 3, 4 MB Wood Carving Handicrafts 5 None All Ages None 1, 2, 3 MB C.O.P.E. High Adventure 10 18 13 and up None 1, 2, 3, 4 HA Trek Program High Adventure 5 None All Ages None 1 2 3 4 HA BSA Lifeguard Waterfront 10 10 15 and up None 2 3 4 Award Kayaking Waterfront 5 12 All Ages None 2, 3, 4 Award C.O.P.E. Adult High Adventure 10 18 18 and up None Adult Climb On Safely Adult Trainings 5 None All Ages None Adult Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Adult Trainings 5 None All Ages None Adult Leave No Trace Adult Trainings 5 None All Ages None Adult Safe Swim Defense Adult Trainings 5 None All Ages None Adult Safety Afloat Adult Trainings 5 None All Ages None Adult Trek Safely Adult Trainings 5 None All Ages None Adult - 24 - Revision 20150624-2000

Honor Troop Criteria - 25 - Revision 20150624-2000

Campsite Inspection Form - 26 - Revision 20150624-2000

Tribe of Chawanakee Roster - 27 - Revision 20150624-2000

Patrol DUTY ROSTER PATROL: PATROL LEADER AST PATROL LEADER GRUB MASTER STEWARD QUARTER MASTER FIRE WARDEN CAMP MASTER SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERMISSION TO TREAT (Scoutmaster, or designee, to carry one for each Scout) Troop 927 Boy Scouts of America Westchester, California In consideration of the benefits to be derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an education institution, membership in which is voluntary, and having full confidence that every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and well being of my Scout, namely: Name of Scout: Date of Birth On the activity named below, I agree to his/her participation and waive all claims against the leaders of this trip, officers, agents and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America, and the sponsor. The undersigned does hereby grant Unit Leaders or such substitute as he/she may designate as agent for the undersigned to consent to any X-ray, examination, medical, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care for the above minor which is deemed advisable and to be rendered under the general or special supervision of any physician or surgeon, licensed under the Provision of Medicine Practice Act or of any dentist licensed under the Dental Practice Act, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or dentist, at a hospital, event site, or elsewhere. This authorization will remain effective while the above minor is en route to and from or involved or participating in any Boy Scout/Varsity/Explorer Scout program or activity, unless revoked in writing by the undersigned and delivered to the aforesaid agent. ACTIVITY: Signature of parent or guardian Date This Scout is highly allergic or sensitive to: What, if any, medication(s) is this Scout taking?: EMERGENCY INFORMATION (In addition to Personal Health and Medical Record) During the activity listed above, I can be contacted at the following phones: Any special instructions/needs for this medication(s)?: Do you want the unit leader to carry the medication? Date of last tetanus shot/booster NO YES Company: Policy number: Medical Insurance Information ID number: Group Number: Insurance Company Phone: Doctor/Medical Group Phone Number:

Summer Camp 2015 Date Merit Badge/Activity Selection Form Name Name Difficulty Age Cost Priority Choice 0=low; 5=High 1 2 3 4 5 Trail to First Class 4 All Ages None Trail to Second Class 4 All Ages None Trail to Tenderfoot 4 All Ages None Archery 10 All Ages None Art 4 All Ages None Astronomy 6 All Ages None Basketry 2 All Ages None Camping 5 All Ages None Canoeing 7 All Ages None Citizenship in the World 8 All Ages None Climbing 10 13 and up None Communications 8 All Ages None Cooking 8 All Ages None Emergency Preparedness 10 All Ages None Environmental Science 7 All Ages None Fire Safety 5 All Ages None First Aid 10 All Ages None Fish and Wildlife Management 6 All Ages None Fishing 3 All Ages None Forestry 6 All Ages None Geology 7 All Ages None Horsemanship 10 All Ages $32.00 Indian Lore 7 All Ages None Leatherwork 2 All Ages None Lifesaving 10 All Ages None Mammal & Reptile & Amphibian Study 5 All Ages None Motorboating 7 All Ages $20.00 Use both sides of this form to specify your preferences for Merit Badges. A schedule of classes will be drawn from your selections. Page 1

Summer Camp 2015 Date Merit Badge/Activity Selection Form Name Name Difficulty Age Cost Priority Choice 0=low; 5=High 1 2 3 4 5 Nature 5 All Ages None Orienteering 6 All Ages None Photography 7 All Ages None Pioneering 6 All Ages None Pottery 3 All Ages None Public Speaking 5 All Ages None Rifle Shooting 10 All Ages $8.00 Robotics 6 All Ages $20.00 Rowing 6 All Ages None Search and Rescue 5 All Ages None Shotgun Shooting 10 All Ages $35.00 Small Boat Sailing 10 All Ages None Soil and Water Conservation 7 All Ages None Space Exploration 8 All Ages None Swimming 5 All Ages None Weather 6 All Ages None Welding 10 All Ages $20.00 Wilderness Survival 6 All Ages None Wood Carving 5 All Ages None C.O.P.E. (not a merit badge) 10 13 and up None Trek Program (not a merit badge) 5 All Ages None BSA Lifeguard (not a merit badge) 10 15 and up None Kayaking (not a merit badge) 5 All Ages None Special Notes: Use both sides of this form to specify your preferences for Merit Badges. A schedule of classes will be drawn from your selections. Page 2

Part A: Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization High-adventure base participants: Full name: Expedition/crew No.: DOB: Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves the risk of personal injury, including death, due to the physical, mental, and emotional challenges in the activities offered. Information about those activities may be obtained from the venue, activity coordinators, or your local council. I also understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to follow instructions and abide by all applicable rules and the standards of conduct. In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that efforts will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person by the medical provider and/or adult leader. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose protected health information to the adult in charge, camp medical staff, camp management, and/or any physician or health-care provider involved in providing medical care to the participant. Protected Health Information/ Confidential Health Information (PHI/CHI) under the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, 45 C.F.R. 160.103, 164.501, etc. seq., as amended from time to time, includes examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant s parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant s ability to continue in the program activities. (If applicable) I have carefully considered the risk involved and hereby give my informed consent for my child to participate in all activities offered in the program. I further authorize the sharing of the information on this form with any BSA volunteers or professionals who need to know of medical conditions that may require special consideration in conducting Scouting activities. or staff position: With appreciation of the dangers and risks associated with programs and activities, on my own behalf and/or on behalf of my child, I hereby fully and completely release and waive any and all claims for personal injury, death, or loss that may arise against the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with any program or activity. I also hereby assign and grant to the local council and the Boy Scouts of America, as well as their authorized representatives, the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me or my child at all Scouting activities, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all liability from such use and publication. I further authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the BSA, and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.! NOTE: Due to the nature of programs and activities, the Boy Scouts of America and local councils cannot continually monitor compliance of program participants or any limitations imposed upon them by parents or medical providers. However, so that leaders can be as familiar as possible with any limitations, list any restrictions imposed on a child participant in connection with programs or activities below. List participant restrictions, if any:! None I understand that, if any information I/we have provided is found to be inaccurate, it may limit and/or eliminate the opportunity for participation in any event or activity. If I am participating at Philmont, Philmont Training Center, Northern Tier, Florida Sea Base, or the Summit Bechtel Reserve, I have also read and understand the supplemental risk advisories, including height and weight requirements and restrictions, and understand that the participant will not be allowed to participate in applicable high-adventure programs if those requirements are not met. The participant has permission to engage in all high-adventure activities described, except as specifically noted by me or the health-care provider. If the participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian s signature is required. Participant s signature: Date: Parent/guardian signature for youth: Date: (If participant is under the age of 18) Second parent/guardian signature for youth: Date: (If required; for example, California) Complete this section for youth participants only: Adults Authorized to Take to and From Events: You must designate at least one adult. Please include a telephone number. Name: Name: Telephone: Telephone: Adults NOT Authorized to Take Youth To and From Events: Name: Name: Telephone: Telephone: 680-001 2014 Printing