Camp Schedule Staff Week: May 28th - June 3rd Boy Scout Camp Week 1: June 4th - June 10th Boy Scout Camp Week 2: June 11th - June 17th

SUMMER CAMP 2017 Choctaw Area Council Camp Schedule Staff Week: May 28th - June 3rd Boy Scout Camp Week 1: June 4th - June 10th Boy Scout Camp Week 2: June 11th - June 17th Camp Binachi 4434 Camp Binachi Road Meridian, MS 39301

Camp Binachi Camp is owned and operated by the Choctaw Area Council. Please direct all reservations, questions, and requests for information to the Council Service Center: Boy Scouts of America Choctaw Area Council PO Box 3784 Meridian, MS 39303 Phone 601.693.6757 Fax 601.693.6758 TABLE OF CONTENTS What s Awesome about Binachi 1 Greetings from the Directors 2 Programs and Merit Badges 3 Programs and Advancement 4 Program Information_ 5 Program Schedule 6-9 Special Fees and Requirements_10 Order of the Arrow and Leader Activities 11 Evening and Friday Activities 12 Fees, Dates, and Registration 13 Planning Schedule 14 Reservation Form 16 Camp Binachi Map_ 17 Payment Worksheet 18 Staff Application 19-20 Campership Form 21-22

What s Awesome about Binachi? WHAT S GREAT AT CAMP BINACHI Amazing Program, Facilities, Food, and Staff!!! Quality Merit Badge Line Up Memorable and Unique First Year Camper Program Trailheads Great Camp shirts Exciting Evening Activities Magnificent Leader Program Fresh Menu + Brilliant Cooks=Happy Campers!!! COME EPERIENCE ALL THAT CAMP BINACHI HAS TO OFFER YOU! Disc Golf Course Basketball Ga Ga Ball Soccer 5K Run/Walk Mile Swim Open Swimming Time Open Shooting Time NRA Marksmanship Open Boating Time Paddle Boards Kayaks Canoes Biking Row Boats Sail Boats Death March Troop Swim Troop Shoot Conservation Projects Games Hiking Fishing Cowboy Action Shooting Premiere Shooting Sports Facility including Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, Archery, 3D Archery, Rifle, etc. TRADING POST The Camp Trading Post is well stocked with T-shirts, Merit Badge pamphlets, Scouting literature, handicraft supplies, camp mugs, patches, camping gear, games, souvenirs, in addition to snacks, candy, cold drinks, and ice cream. The Trading Post accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card. Page 1

Greetings from the Directors Dear Leaders, Thank you for choosing Camp Binachi as your Summer Camp home for 2017. Our trained staff of program counselors, supervised by the experienced Directors, is committed to providing a quality camping experience for you and your Scouts. You can be assured of a strong welcome, a staff committed to meeting your needs, great food, quality program, and lots of ADVENTURE! We are very excited about the new programs AND the old traditions of Camp Binachi. We will have something for everyone; from the 1 st year camper to the veteran Scoutmaster, and everyone in between. Hard to believe? Well don t take my word for it, simply look through this Leader s Guide and see for yourself all the great programs offered. We know that your boys and your leaders will enjoy themselves this year, because we have planned camp with them in mind. We have an excellent 1 st Year Camper Program, over 35 merit badges, awards, Death March hikes, and lots of fun games and activities. You will have opportunities for trainings like BSA Lifeguard and CPR awards, recognition, and certifications. We also are offering Adult Leader Trainings throughout the week for your Leaders. PROGRAM MISSION Our program mission at Camp Binachi is to have age appropriate advancement programs for each Scout, and to ensure that every Scout has a memorable adventure that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. Along with top notch programs, Camp Binachi is a top notch facility. We have taken every chance to continue the physical improvements at Camp. Electricity in each camp, pavilions, hot and cold showers, individual flushing toilets, beautiful rolling grounds, green grass, trees for shade, and delicious home cooking. A local team is available from the Order of the Arrow for presentations to answer all the questions of your Scouts, Leaders and Parents. Call the Scout Office to schedule them NOW! If you have any questions please contact at the Scout Service Center at (601) 693.6757 or by email at rodney.forbis@scouting.org See you at Camp Binachi in 2017! Rodney Forbis, Camp Director Page 2

Programs and Merit Badges at Camp SHOOTING SPORTS **FEATURING OUR Premiere Shooting Sports Facility!! Scouts have access to Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, Skeet, Trap, Genesis Bows, & 3D Archery! The Shooting Sports Program includes: ARCHERY, RIFLE, and SHOTGUN badges. The ranges are staffed and supervised by certified instructors. On each range, a Scout can expect to learn safety and responsibility along with knowledge, history, and techniques about the sports. Throughout the week Scouts and Leaders alike will have opportunities for advancement, recreation, and competitive shooting taking part in Troop and Open Shoots. All three merit badges can be completed at camp, but extra practice time may be required to qualify. We also do the NRA Marksmanship Program. AQUATICS The Aquatics Program at Camp Binachi provides knowledge and excitement for all levels of swimmers and boaters. Safety on the water is extremely important to us. All of our Lifeguards are BSA Lifeguard and Red Cross CPR Certified. The Aquatics Staff strives to make every Scout a stronger swimmer by the end of their week at camp. SWIMMING PROGRAM LIFESAVING, SWIMMING, Swimmer Instruction, Open Swim, Troop Swims, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, & BSA Lifeguard.! BOATING PROGRAM CANOEING, SMALL BOAT SAILING, ROWING and Open Boating times with Kayaks, Paddle Boards HEALTH AND SAFETY Will your Scouts be ready to save a life? Our Health and Safety Staff consists of trained medics who will teach your Scouts how to prevent injuries and save lives. BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY The Business and Technology Program provides Scouts with the opportunity to learn and experience skills, which could lead them to a new hobby, or even a trade OUTDOOR SKILLS Are you an outdoorsman? Do you want to learn practical skills that could help you survive in the great outdoors? ECOLOGY CONSERVATION The Camp Binachi Ecology Program will provide a better understanding of our environment and the importance of plant life and wildlife that we share it with. Also, Patrols can sign up to complete a conservation project or other service project with the Ecology Director or Camp Commissioner. SCOUT SKILLS Scout Skills at Camp Binachi will give your Scout an opportunity to learn and practice exciting new skills and crafts that will help them become a better Scout. Page 3

Programs and Advancement at Camp ADVANCEMENT AT CAMP We have an exciting merit badge and advancement program. With our unique closeness to Meridian, we are able to deliver merit badges of a top variety with quality Camp Staff Instructors, as well as professionals from the community. TRAILHEADS PROGRAM Camp Binachi s First Year Camper program is designed to give young Scouts a structured schedule. It involves these Scouts with other young Scouts and experienced Staff to help them with advancement in Tenderfoot thru First Class. This program offers up to 31 rank requirements for Tenderfoot, Second, and First Class Ranks. The First Year Camper Program lasts all five sessions and includes taking 2 merit badges. They participate in patrols to learn the patrol method and have fun activities throughout the day. They all will have a campout on the outskirts of Camp Binachi. There is a program fee of $20 for this program and all Scouts will also get a TRAILHEADS t-shirt. DEATH MARCH MORNING HIKES The Death March is a series of 4 BRISK morning hikes leaving from the flagpole sharply at 6:00am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These 4 unique hikes are approximately 2.5-4.0 miles long and take 1-1.5 hours each to complete. Upon completion of 3, hikers are presented with a patch at the closing campfire. MILE SWIM The Mile Swim is a longtime tradition at Camp Binachi. It is a challenge that is sure to leave you out of breath, and proud to have accomplished. You will practice each morning starting Monday before breakfast and build your stamina until the last day when you swim the mile. A special patch is awarded at the Campfire. CHAPEL SERVICES A non-denominational chapel service is held on Sunday and Wednesday Evenings at the Chapel. Scout Troops with religious Chartered Organizations are encouraged to invite their Priest, Pastor, or Rabbi to visit while the Troop is at camp and help with the chapel services. The council also has a Chaplain that can be available if needed by campers or adults. Page 4

MERIT BADGE PROGRAM Scouts need to plan carefully to have a successful experience earning merit badges at camp. Many merit badges require preparation before or after your week at camp. If you wish to complete a badge at camp be sure to bring a certificate of completion of those requirements to camp. Staff are not allowed to sign off on anything not completed at Camp Binachi. It is the responsibility of the Camp Staff to provide instruction on requirements that can be completed at camp. A completion, or a partial with uncompleted requirements, are given to Scoutmasters electronically after camp is over. Every effort will be made to inform Scouts on their progress throughout the week. Leaders are encouraged to visit with the camp staff about the status of their Scouts. Camp Binachi operates with a four-day merit badge schedule. Friday s schedule will include make-up hours, field trips, and camp-wide games. Troops are asked to submit online through DoubleKnot the Merit Badge/Activity information no later than May 12th. Reservations for limited size sessions will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Any extra openings will be filled at the Leaders Meeting on Sunday evening, along with any changes needing to be made. Please review the Merit Badge Schedule and important information on the following pages. An represents when the class is offered and an < > represents classes lasting two or more periods. It is recommended that each Scout have both a copy of the Merit Badge book and a print out of the Merit Badge worksheet(s) for each badge he is signed up to take. Merit Badge books are available at the Scout Service Center and the worksheets are available at meritbadge.org. The worksheets do not provide needed information on resources and learning of the badge. It is simply a way to track your progress. SPECIAL FEES AND REQUIREMENTS Program Information Before signing up for programs, see page 7. It contains important information to consider when signing up for a program. Beside each program are comments showing limitations on class size and age restrictions where applicable. Also, anything Scouts must bring, must reserve extra time for, and/or complete before or after camp in order to complete the program is also listed. Pay close attention as some merit badges require fees for participation. Page 5

2017 Camp Binachi Schedule TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:00 AM 6:30 AM DEATH MARCH - Meet at Flag Pole MILE SWIM MILE SWIM PRACTICE 7:15 AM FLAG RAISING - WAITERCALL 7:30 AM BREAKFAST 7:50 AM SENIOR PATROL LEADERS MEETING - DINING HALL 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM 9:40 AM - 10:55 AM 10:00 AM 11:05 AM - 12:20 PM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM 2:55 PM - 4:10 PM 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM 5:45 PM CHECK IN IS FROM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM *SWIM CHECKS* SET UP CAMPSITES SESSION # 1 MERIT BADGES SESSION # 2 MERIT BADGES LEADERS MEETING ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SESSION # 3 MERIT BADGES LUNCH SESSION # 4 MERIT BADGES SESSION # 5 MERIT BADGES SESSION # 6 OPEN SWIMMING, BOATING, AND RIFLE Cowboy Action Shoot (Rifle Range) FLAG LOWERING - WAITERCALL MERIT BADGE MAKE UP, FIELD TRIPS, AND FREE TIME TOURNAMENTS MILE RUN WATER CARNIVAL ADVENTURE RACE TRAILHEADS Campout SESSION # 1 MERIT BADGES SESSION # 2 MERIT BADGES LEADERS MEETING ADMIN BLDG SESSION # 3 MERIT BADGES SESSION # 4 MERIT BADGES SESSION # 5 MERIT BADGES SESSION # 6 OPEN SWIMMING, BOATING, AND RIFLE PREPARE CAMPSITE FOR DEPARTURE 6:00 PM DINNER ( FIELD UNIFORM ) 7:00 PM VESPERS AT CHAPEL Cowboy Action Shoot Safety Briefing (Dining Hall) Cowboy Action Shoot (Rifle Range) VESPERS AT CHAPEL Cowboy Action Shoot (Rifle Range) LEADERS MEETING AT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 7:30 PM OA Campwide Activity 8:00 PM Ice Cream Social 7:30 PM OA Meeting 8:00 PM OA Brotherhood 8:30 PM FAMILY NIGHT Wilderness Survival 8:00 PM Late Night Snack Attack CLOSING CAMPFIRE 7:30 PM OPENING CAMPFIRE MEET AT FLAGPOLE 8:30 PM TRADING POST HOURS 8:00 AM 12:15 AM 1:15 PM. 5:45 PM 6:45 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM TAPS-ALL SCOUTS SHOULD BE IN YOUR CAMPSITES Page 6

FRIDAY Classes may be made up today if needed due to inclement weather. Be on time if you get to attend one of the fun field trips scheduled this morning! Family Night starts at 4:30 PM. Invite your family to have dinner with us. Join us for the closing Campfire with skits, awards, and Order of the Arrow Callout! 2017 Camp Binachi Special Events SUNDAY EVERY DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Be sure to participate in Chapel Death March Hike starts at 5:30 AM Be sure to participate in Chapel TRAILHEADS leaves out for the overnight campout immediately following camp games. Scoutmasters and SPLs are invited to the leader's meeting for all the information you need to finalize preparations for the start of camp on Monday! Mile Swim practive will start at 5:45 on Monday and will begin earlier each day to allow adequate time for training. You MUST attend all practices to participate in the Mile Swim on Friday! Come join us in Troop vs Troop Dodgeball Tournament at the Basketball Court Come join us in Patrol competitions for our Campwide Tournaments! Family Night Join us at the opening Campfire to celebrate the start of a great week of camp! OA Ice Cream Social & Brotherhood Rootbeer Cantina @ Trading Post Wilderness Survival heads out for their campout at 8:00 PM. Page 7

Free Day Activities Ecolog y, Str in g Bu r n in g, Log Sa w in g a n d m or e! 1 :3 0 PM - 2 :4 5 PM Sw im m in g Mer it Ba dg e Sw im m in g Mer it Ba dg e Sw im m in g Mer it Ba dg e Sw im m in g Mer it Ba dg e Free Day Activities 2 :5 5 PM - 4 :1 0 PM Rifle Mer it Ba dg e Rifle Mer it Ba dg e Rifle Mer it Ba dg e Rifle Mer it Ba dg e Fr ee Sw im Fr ee Boa t Fr ee Sh oot 6 :00 PM Din n er Din n er Din n er Din n er 1 0:00 PM Ta ps Ta ps Ta ps Ta ps Ta ps 2017 Camp Binachi Trailheads Schedule MONDA Y TUESDA Y WEDNESDA Y THURSDA Y FRIDA Y 8 :1 5 A M - 9 :3 0 A M Fir st A id Mer it Ba dg e Fir st A id Mer it Ba dg e Fir st A id Mer it Ba dg e TRAILHEAD Hike & Camp Setup Fir st A id Mer it Ba dg e 9 :4 0 A M - 1 0:5 5 A M Totin ' Ch ip & Fir em 'n Ch it Kn ots & La sh in g s Pla n ts & A n im a ls TRAILHEAD Hike & Camp Setup En d of Week Ch a llen g e 1 1 :05 A M - 1 2 :2 0 PM Com e pr epa r ed w ith y ou r pocketkn ife Lea r n by u sin g y ou r ow n pr a ctice r ope Lea r n to iden tify pa r ts of nature and find your own way! TRAILHEAD Hike & Camp Setup 1 2 :3 0 PM Lu n ch Lu n ch Lu n ch Lu n ch Lu n ch 4 :2 0 PM - 5 :2 0 PM Fr ee Sw im Fr ee Boa t Fr ee Sh oot Fr ee Sw im Fr ee Boa t Fr ee Sh oot Fr ee Sw im Fr ee Boa t Fr ee Sh oot 5 :5 0 PM Fla g Low er in g Fla g Low er in g Fla g Low er in g POLA RIS Ca m pou t Fla g Low er in g 4 :00 PM Page 8

2017 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Program Area Aquatics Ecology / Conservation Outdoor Skills Health & Safety Scout Skills Business, Recreation, & Technology Shooting Sports Ses 1 Ses 2 Ses 3 Ses 4 Ses 5 Ses 6 Merit Badge 8:15 9:40 11:05 1:30 2:55 4:20 9:30 10:55 12:20 2:45 4:10 5:20 BSA Lifeguard < > Lifesaving < > Swimming Polaris Free Swim Swimming Instruction Polaris Canoeing Free Boat Rowing Free Boat Small Boat Sailing Free Boat Environmental Science < > < > Fish & Wildlife M gmt Forestry/Soil & Water Animal Science Veterinary M edicine Fishing Orienteering Pioneering Polaris < > Wilderness Survival Emergency Prep First Aid Polaris Signs, Signals & Codes Basketry Leatherwork Athletics Home Repair Geocaching Automotive M aintenance Radio Communications Cit in Community Cit in Nation Archery Open Shoot Rifle Polaris Open Shoot Shotgun Open Shoot Page 9

2017 Merit Badge Special Fees & Requirements Program Area Merit Badge (Eagle**) Limit / Age / Fee / Etc. Aquatics Ecology / Conservation Outdoor Skills BSA Lifeguard Lifesaving Swimming Swimming Instruction Canoeing Rowing Small Boat Sailing Environmental Science Fish & Wildlife M gmt Forestry/Soil & Water Animal Science Veterinary M edicine Fishing Orienteering Pioneering TRAILHEADS Limit 8 / Age 14 / Must have Swimming & Lifesaving MBs / Open to adults and youth Limit 12 / Requires physical strength and stamina, be able to swim 400 yards. Must have Swimming MB Limit 16 / Requires strength ad stamina Limit 16 / M ust pass swimmer's test / Upper body strength required Limit 8 / M ust pass swimmer's test/ Strength required Limit 8 / M ust pass swimmer's test Limit 20 / Complex written requirement, not recommended for young campers / requires 7 day home commitment. #3F & #5 cannot be completed at Camp Limit 20 / $10 fee -- M ust construct project Limit 12 / $10 fee / Preferable to have your own gear Requires a good compass Good knowledge of knots required Limit 20 / Recommended for first year camp ers. Will take Swimming, First Aid, and Rifle M B. / $20 fee Wilderness Survival Limit 16 Health & Safety Emergency Prep First Aid Limit 16 Limit 16 / Physical strength required / M ust have First Aid M B Scout Skills Signs, Signals & Codes Basketry Leatherwork Athletics Kits must be purchased from the Trading Post Kits must be purchased from the Trading Post M ust complete #3 as a member of a sport prior to camp Home Repair Limit 12 Business, Recreation, & Technology Geocaching Limit 12 Automotive M aintenance Limit 10 / $5 fee / DO NOT wear Class A's -- Old clothes preferable Radio Communications Complex written requirement, not recommended for young campers Cit in Community Limit 20 / Requires field trip for #3 Shooting Sports Cit in Nation Archery Rifle Shotgun Limit 20 / Requires field trip for #2 / M ust have Cit. in the Community Limit 16 / $10 fee Limit 16 / $10 fee Limit 10 / Must have Rifle MB Page 10

Order of the Arrow and Leader Activities ORDER OF THE ARROW AT SUMMER CAMP The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold: To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit To promote Scout camping To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others There are many opportunities for an Arrowmen at Summer Camp. Serving on Camp Staff is an obvious one but even as a camper there will be several occasions to be recognized and to provide leadership and service to your fellow campers. All Ordeal members who received ordeal last year or before will be asked to attend a study group on MONDAY evening @ 9:00 PM where they will review their knowledge of the Order and will prepare themselves to seal their membership as a Brotherhood Member. On Tuesday, after the evening events, the OA Lodge will host an Ice-cream Social for the whole camp. Help will be needed to prepare and to serve. Afterward any Ordeal members who have been in the Order for 10 months or longer and feel they are ready for brotherhood, will have the opportunity to do so. All Arrowmen should wear their sashes with their uniform on Wednesday evening starting at Supper. LEADERS MEETINGS We will hold daily Adult Leader Meetings each morning at 10:00 AM to address camp activities and programs. WIFI for Leaders during the week at Admin Building (not for youth) and Scoutmaster Lounge SCOUT LEADER ACTIVITIES We will be giving Scout Leaders opportunities to help, have fun, fellowship, train, and relax while at Camp Binachi. We appreciate your willingness to take personal time/ vacation to help deliver this great Scouting program. Page 11

Evening Activities EVENING ACTIVITES Sunday Chapel Service will begin at 7:00 PM at the Chapel Leader s meeting will begin at 7:30 PM at the Admin Building Report to the flagpole at 8:30 PM for escort to the Opening Campfire Monday OA Troop vs Troop Dodgeball 7:30 on the Basketball Court Tuesday At 7:30 PM bring your spoon for the OA sponsored Camp wide Ice Cream Social event. O.A. Meeting 8:00 PM Brotherhood 8:30 PM Wednesday Chapel Service, led by the Scouts, will be held following dinner at the Chapel. Sign up for a part in the service with your Program Director at SPL Meeting or before lunch. Families can arrive at camp starting at 4:30 PM for Family Night. Fee $6.00 Supper Time 6:00 pm Enjoy the Root Beer Cantina with your families after the Campfire at the Trading Post. Thursday TRAILHEADS leaves at 4:00 PM Wilderness Survival Leaves at 8:00 PM. Pizzas can be pre-ordered in the Trading Post for $8.00 each on Tuesday for Late Night Snack Attack and will be delivered by your Staff Guide at 9:00 PM. Orders must be in by 11:00 AM on Tuesday. Field Trips scheduled in the morning before lunch Campwide Tournaments after lunch STAFF vs. SCOUTMASTERS GAMES Friday After dinner, gather at the flagpole to be escorted to the Friday Night Campfire, led by the Scouts. Sign up for a part in the program with your Program Director at SPL Meetings. Eagle Scout Social @ 9:30 PM Page 12

Camp Fees, Dates, and Registration MAKING CAMP RESERVATIONS To reserve your spot at Camp Binachi, fill out the Reservation Form on page 16 and submit deposit of $80 per Scout by March 10, 2017. CAMP SCHEDULE Staff Week: May 28th June 3rd Week 1: June 4th June 10th Week 2: June 11th June 17th Check-in is Sunday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m./ Check-out is Saturday by 10 a.m. CAMP FEES Camp Binachi 2017 summer camp fees are $280 per Scout (some programs require additional costs - see page 7 for additional details). There will be an Early Bird discount of $40 for Scouts registered and paid in full by May 5, 2017. LEADER FEES AND TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP Each adult leader pays $60.00 for the week of camp. Adults may receive an Early Bird discount of $10 if registered and paid in full by May 5, 2017. Adults are allowed to swap out, but should pay for each meal that overlaps. All units are required to have two leaders in camp at all times. The unit leader or anyone serving as unit leader must be at least 21 years old and a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. The second adult may be a registered Scouter at least 18 years old or the parent of a participating unit member (the parent must register with the BSA prior to coming to camp and go through a background check ). Units not meeting the two deep leadership requirement will be asked to leave camp. We can work with units who want or need to share 2 deep leadership if you call ahead. There will be no refund of fees if a unit is asked to leave camp because of noncompliance with the national policies of the BSA. REFUND POLICY 1. Written refund requests are required to be submitted after the event to be considered for a refund. Refunds will only be granted for the following: personal illness, death in the immediate family, or family emergencies. 2. No refund requests will be accepted after ten (10) days following the close of camp. 3. A service charge of twenty-five percent (25%) of the full activity fee will be assessed on all refunds. 4. Refund checks will be issued within 30 days following the close of camp. 5. Fees are non-refundable, but transferable within the same unit to a Scout not currently registered for the event. No transferring of Scouts within two weeks of your arrival date at camp. PROVISIONAL CAMPING Provisional Camping is available at Camp Binachi. Individual youth will be placed in another Troop for the week they are at camp. This option is offered to assist individual youth in coming to camp. It is not intended to relieve a Troop of its responsibility to provide leadership in a long-term camp experience. We urge you to try to bring both Scouts and leaders to camp for the best results. Page 13

Planning Schedule Preparing for camp is an easy process, but it does require planning. As a Unit Leader, you are the most important link in this process. The following checklist is designed to guide you and your Troop Committee in pre-camp planning for a great summer at Camp Binachi. Immediate Action Required March April May Meet with the Troop Committee to discuss summer plans and Leadership needs Develop a budget plan to assist Scouts with Camp fees Distribute Staff Application to older Scouts who are interested Begin promoting summer camp to all Scouts (All Troops with 100% attendance at camp will receive special recognition) Schedule a Camp Promotion meeting for all Scouts and 2nd year Webelos. March 10th Complete and return the Troop Reservation form with your deposit of $80/Scout Leaders, Troop Committee, and Patrol Leader Council should review this Guide Begin collecting $80.00 payment from each Scout Hold Parent Orientation and discuss the following: Program, Transportation, Extra leadership, Equipment, Financial needs -Camperships, Family Night at Camp (Friday), and Policies and Procedures Distribute Health forms to all youth and adults attending camp April 7th Second payment of $80/Scout due to Scout Office Collect Health forms and make copies to bring to camp April 28th Campership requests due to Scout Office File a Tour Permit (if needed) Discuss the Program Schedule, Merit Badges offered, special fees-pass out Merit Badge/Activity Form to all Scouts Pass out the Adult Leader Training form to all Leaders attending camp Begin to collect shirt sizes for Preordered camp shirts May 5th Third payment of $80/Scout due to Scout Office to qualify for Early Bird Discount Scribe and Leader should check to see that all Health forms have been collected and all camp registration fees have been paid (bring copy of forms and receipt to camp) Collect Merit Badge/Activity Forms from all Scouts, review fees, Merit Badge books, and other requirements for the badges selected. Collect the Adult Leader Training form from all Leaders and submit to Scout Office Pay remaining balance of fees to Scout Office Review the Honor Troop Requirements and prepare you Troop May 12th Merit Badge/Activity Forms due to Scout Office (Merit Badge requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis) May 12th Collect money and turn in Shirt Order form to Scout Office If you are not from the Choctaw Area Council please obtain proof of current medical insurance and Tour Permit from your Council s Service Center June 2nd Final payment of $40 due to the Scout Office for youth who did not meet Early Bird date Two Weeks Prior to Arriving Plan to send 2 leaders and your SPL to the Steak Dinner Orientation meeting, which will be held at the Council Service Center at 6:30 PM May 23rd, 2017 and May 30th, 2017 Complete the Roster of Scouts and Scouters in Camp and bring 3 copies to camp, along with medicals on all attending Check on final transportation arrangements Review Policies and Procedures with your Scouts and Leaders Collect Family Night commitments and fill out form Page 14

SUMMER CAMP 2017 Choctaw Area Council ONLINE REGISTRATION IS HERE!! Starting March 6, 2017 Summer Camp Registration can be completed online. Go to www.cacbsa.org and follow the Event link to register. Page 15

Troop Information: 2017 SUMMER CAMP RESERVATION FORM Reservation Form Troop # Council District Estimated Attendance: We estimate we will have _youth attend camp ($280 per youth, $40 discount if paid in full by May 5th, 2017) We estimate we will have _male leaders and _female leaders at camp ($60 per leader, $10 discount and Early Bird patch if paid in full by May 5th, 2017) $80.00 per Scout Deposit Due by March 10th Total Deposit SubmittedDate Submitted Campsite Preference: First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Contact Information: Scoutmaster s Name Address Phone Number City State Zip Cell Phone Number Mail to: Choctaw Area Council PO Box 3784 Meridian, MS 39303 Email Address *Campsites will be assigned to accommodate the number of paid youth and adults. *One or more smaller Troops may be assigned together in a campsite. *$75.00 per Scout Deposit due with reservation by March 10th, 2017 *2nd payment of $75.00 per Scout due by April 7, 2017 *To receive the Early Bird discount and patch, 3rd payment of $75.00 per Scout payment due by May 5, 2017 *Final payment of $40 per scout due by June 2, 2017 for those not meeting Early Bird Discount date. **Please fill out the Camp Payment Worksheet Page 16.** Page 16

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2017 CAMP BINACHI SUMMER CAMP FEES: $280.00/SCOUT (Early Bird Discount $40.00) & $60.00/LEADER (Early Bird discount $10.00) PAYMENT WORKSHEET Name 1st Payment/ Deposit by March 10 $80 Date Paid 2nd Payment by April 7 $80 Date Paid 3rd Payment by May 5 to Meet Early Bird Discount $80 ($240) Date Paid Final Payment by June 2 for those not meeting Early Bird $40 After May 5 $280 total fee Date Paid 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 Leader's Name 1st Payment by April 7 $25 Date Paid 2nd Payment by May 5 to Meet Early Bird Discount $25 Date Paid Final Payment by June 2 for those not meeting Early Bird Date Paid After May 5 $60 total fee Date Paid 2 3 4 5 Page 18

Mail to: Choctaw Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Attention: Summer Camp Director PO Box 3784 Meridian, MS 39305 CAMP BINACHI Application for Employment, Summer Camp Staff May 28 - June 3 2017 Staff Application NAME First Middle Last MAILING ADDRESS_ Street/Box City State Zip Code Date of Birth Driver s License # Home Phone _ Cell Phone E-mail Address T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one): SM MED LG L 2L 3L 4L NOTIFY IN EMERGENCY_ Name Phone SCOUTING EPERIENCE: YEARS IN SCOUTING RANK TROOP OR CREW #_ TROOP POSITION(S) HELD SUMMERS ON CAMP STAFF YEARS WHERE _ OTHER EPERIENCE: HOBBIES ETRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LEADERSHIP ROLES AT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ROLES AT HOME Page 19

Staff Application CAMP BINACHI STAFF APPLICATION - PAGE TWO REFERENCES: GIVE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF 3 PERSONS (NOT RELATIVES) WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR CHARACTER, EPERIENCE AND ABILITY. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE I AM AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT FROM TO _ (CAMP OPERATES May 28 TO June 17, 2017) Date Date APPROVALS: Required if Applicant is under age 18. UNIT LEADER UNIT_ PHONE_ (Signature) PARENT OR GUARDIAN (Signature) IF SELECTED, THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAN EPECT MY LOYALTY TO ITS POLICIES AND MY FULL COOPERATION WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE STAFF. I UNDERSTAND THAT APPLICANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WILL NEED A WORK PERMIT AS REQUIRED BY MISSISSIPPI STATE LAW. (Applicant's Signature) INDICATE BY NUMBER - FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD CHOICE - THE POSITIONS YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR: POSITION MIN. AGE POSITION MIN. AGE Camp Director (21) Trading Post Manager (18) Program Director (21) Trading Post Clerk (15) Medic (21) Ecology Director (18) Health and Safety Instructor (15) Ecology Instructor (15) Chaplain (21) Outdoor Skills Director (18) Aquatics Director (21) Outdoor Skills Instructor (15) Aquatics Instructor (16) Polaris Instructor (15) Commissioner (21) Dining Hall Director (18) Shooting Sports Director (21) Dining Hall Staff (15) Shooting Sports Instructor (15) Cook (21) Archery Director (18) Assistant Cook (18) Quartermaster/Assistant Ranger (18) Scout Skills Director (18) Business Manager (18) Scout Skills Instructor (15) Counselor in Training (CIT) (14) THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, OR HANDICAP. Page 20

2017 REQUEST FOR CAMPERSHIP Campership Form Notice: This completed Request for Campership Form must be returned to the Council Camping Committee, Choctaw Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 4818 North Park Drive, Meridian, MS 39305 - NO LATER THAN April 28, 2017 - in order to be considered. Camperships are only for use in Choctaw Area Council Camps. Only one scout per application. It is important that all Scouts have an opportunity to attend Summer Camp. Each Unit Committee has the responsibility to provide opportunities for all boys to earn their way to Summer Camp. When family finances and unit money-earning opportunities cannot provide sufficient funds to cover these fees, the Choctaw Area Council makes Camperships available to help these Scouts attend camp. Unit Committees submits a Campership Request Form to the Council Service Center by the above date. Additional copies of this form can be reproduced or obtained from the Service Center. All information is kept strictly confidential. NOTE: Unit Committees should cooperate in nominating Webelos transitioning to Boy Scout Troops. Funds earned by the boy in the pack should follow that boy to support his first Boy Scout Summer Camp opportunity. The Council Camping Committee reviews the request and may contact the Unit Committee for additional information to help review the form. The Council Camping Committee reviews and allocates available resources on the basis of need at their April meeting. Therefore, any request received after April 28, 2017 will not be considered. Please make sure that the information requested below and on the reverse side is complete and accurate. Please share as much information as possible about your nominee s need for the Campership. All Scouts deserve to attend camp. It is understood that the combined family and unit provisions of funds will amount to at least one-half of the camp fee. Choctaw Area Council Pack # Troop # _ Scout Name: _ Age: Rank: Address: City/State/ZIP: # of Years registered with unit: # of years attending camp: Camp Event Dates Amount of Request (Calculation on reverse side must be completed) $_ This request is for the current year only. The parent/guardian, the Cubmaster/Scoutmaster, the Pack/Troop Committee Chair and the Charter Representative must sign for this request to be processed. Parent/Guardian Date Cubmaster/Scoutmaster _ Date Pack/Troop Committee Chairman _Date Charter Representative Date Page 21

Campership Form REQUEST FOR CAMPERSHIP - PAGE TWO Name Unit # Name of Parent(s) _ How many in household (family)? Yearly Combined Gross Income: $ Worksheet for Campership Request Total Fee for Camp (a) $ Amount Scout Family is able to pay (b) $ Amount Charter Partner to pay (c) $ Amount provided by Unit Money-Earning Opportunities (i.e.: Popcorn) (d) $ Total provided by family, unit & Charter Partner (line b + line c + line d) (e) $ Total Campership request ( line a minus line e ) *not to exceed 50% (f) $ Please share as much information as possible to indicate need for financial assistance (use additional pages if necessary). CHOCTAW AREA COUNCIL USAGE ONLY Unit Information Check to see if the unit earned or participated in: Quality Unit Family F.O.S. Popcorn Sales Application for _ Reviewed on (date) Amount of Request: $ Application is: Approved for the amount of $ Not approved because: _ [ ] Funds made available by the council have been depleted [ ] Application received after the deadline [ ] Other (explain) Signed Council Camping Committee Chair Page 22

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BINACHI GRACE For the tall pine trees that bring shade to us all For the fun and this fellowship with friends made For this food we are about to receive And this Camp that we love We thank thee O Lord Amen Camp Director: Rodney Forbis Mobile #(601) 616-1469 Choctaw Area Council PO Box 3784 Meridian, MS 39303 Phone 601.693.6757 Fax 601.693.6758 Camp Program Director: Ryder Leifried Mobile #(601) 678-6159