Camp Shand s Winter Blast 2017 Leader s Guide North Florida Council, BSA Camp Shands 521 S. Edgewood Avenue 1453 Baden Powell Road Jacksonville, FL 32205 Hawthorne, FL 32640 www.nfcscouting.org www.campshands.org Eli Rivera, Camp Shands Director, Eli.Rivera@scouting.org Carrie Kurtz, North Florida Council Camping Secretary, Carrie.Kurtz@scouting.org
DATES & DEADLINES EARLY REGISTRATION FEE DATE BY NOVEMBER 17, 2017 REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE DATE AFTER NOVEMBER 18, 2017 FEE $230.00 per Scout $100.00 per Adult FEE $260.00 per Scout $120.00 per Adult Fee includes a Winter Blast Columbia long sleeve shirt, meals, program & patch! PAYMENTS Payments are payable to NFC, BSA, 521 S. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205. [Do not send Payments to camp.] Online payments are also accepted by clicking on Winter Blast at www.campshands.org. Payments must be received to the NFC Service Center on or before the dates indicated above or postmarked by the dates indicated on the pricing schedule. All payments should be paid before arrival at camp in order to assure your reservation and participation. REFUNDS & TRANSFERS All refund requests must be made by email to Carrie Kurtz, Camping Secretary, at Carrie.Kurtz@scouting.org. Refunds will be given under these percentages and dates: 80% until November 24, 2017 50% from November 25, 2017 to December 8, 2017 No refunds after December 11, 2017 except for the death of an immediate family member or serious illness (doctor s not required). No refunds will be given over 80% in any case. Fees are transferable to another Scout in the same troop. ADULT LEADER COVERAGE & FEES 8 or more Scouts attending 1 FREE leader Adult leadership may swap out however there is an additional fee of $30 if the new adult wants a patch and shirt.
CONTACT INFORMATION www.nfcscouting.org For Registration, Payments, Billing, & Food Allergies: North Florida Council 521 S. Edgewood Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32205 Carrie Kurtz, Camping Secretary Carrie.Kurtz@scouting.org 904-265-3801 (Food allergies must be disclosed at least 2 weeks in advance so we can make accommodations) For Program, Trading Post, or other questions: Eli Rivera, Camp Director Eli.Rivera@scouting.org 352-484-7681 Camp Shands: Ames Administration Building (12/27 12/31 only) 352-475-5080 (main line) www.campshands.org To send US Mail to a Camp Shands campers: Scout s Name & Troop # Camp Shands 1453 Baden Powell Road Hawthorne, FL 32640 [NOTE: mail should be sent early enough so it will arrive during camper s stay in camp.]
POLICIES & PROCEDURES MEDICAL INFORMATION Every Scout and Adult must submit a completed and current BSA Annual Health & Medical Record form in order to attend camp; no exceptions. Parts A, B & C must be complete. Wi-Fi Adult leaders will find Wi-Fi available at the Ames Administration Building, Meninak Lodge, Leaders Lounge, and Taylor Dining Hall. Campsites Campers and Adult Leaders need to bring tent and proper sleeping gear. In the campsite the common area to the pavilions will be open to provide shelter and power however, pavilion bedrooms will be used for staff housing. SHOWER HOUSES & BATHROOMS Please be good to our Shower Houses. Always remember to leave things better than you found it. In addition to each person doing their part, a duty roster will be posted which assigns troops the task of cleaning shower houses. A Scout is clean! Do your best! DIETARY RESTRICTIONS We try to accommodate to common dietary restrictions, but in some cases, the participant may need to bring their own food. Any special requests should be communicated via email to camp director, Carrie Kurtz at carrie.kurtz@scouting.org. SCOUTMASTER & ADULT LEADERS A Scout is HELPFUL All adults will be asked to mentor and support provisional Scouts. Any adult that has a special skill may apply for staff (and save the fee) by contacting Eli Rivera, staff spots are not guaranteed. TRADING POST Camp Shands has a BRAND NEW trading post supplied with all sorts of items such as merit badge books, literature, shirts, hats, patches, snacks, and soft drinks. Most Scouts will spend on average $40 to $50 during their stay. We accept all major credit cards. PARKING & VEHICLES IN CAMP Carpooling is highly encouraged! All vehicles must remain on the main roads and park in designated areas. You may drive to the campsite to unload / load however vehicle must be moved within 30 minutes. Troop trailers are welcome to stay in campsites. The speed limit is 14 mph and no persons are permitted to ride in the back of vehicles such as trucks or trailers. CAMPERS WITH DISABILITIES Any special accommodation request must be made by email to Carrie Kurtz, camping secretary, at Carrie.Kurtz@scouting.org. Camp Shands will do its best to assist with special needs. VISITORS & GUESTS All visitors must sign in at the Ames Administration Building upon arrival at camp. This is for the safety of our camp. Guests may eat with us ($4.00 breakfast, $5.00 lunch, and $6.00 dinner). Please notify us at the Ames Administration Building so we may be prepared. Upon departure all visitors are required to sign out, too. CHECK-IN The camp staff will be prepared to check-in at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday 12/27. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. and merit badge classes will begin after lunch. CHECK-OUT Breakfast on Sunday morning is a continental breakfast for pick up at the Taylor dining hall at 7:00 a.m. Units should be packed and ready to depart by 8:45 a.m. at the latest. We urge parents to please be on time. We will do a final inspection of the campsite. Scoutmasters Paperwork Pickup (at Ames Admin Building): Pick up advancement packets, please review your paperwork carefully. Program Director will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to answer any questions you may have. Pick up patches. Camp Shands 7 th Annual 6k & 1-mile Fun Run Join us on Saturday afternoon for the 7 th Annual Winter Blast 6k & 1-mile Fun Run. You can register using the special race registration form. Cost for Scouts, Scouters, and their families is only $20 if paid by 12/15/17 which includes a special air dry shirt. You may also show up and run the race for free (shirt not provided). Recognition at the New Year s Party with amazing awards to be provided.
WINTER BLAST SCHEDULE Time WED, 12/27 THU, 12/28 FRI, 12/29 SAT, 12/30 SUN, 12/31 7:00 Breakfast A Breakfast & Sunrise Vespers 7:45 8:00 8:45 Flag Ceremony Breakfast B Merit Badge Period 1 MB Pick up Depart 9:45 10:45 11:45 Check-in Lunch (A) Merit Badge Period 2 Merit Badge Period 3 Lunch (A) 12:15 Opening Assembly 12:30 Lunch (B) 1:30 2:30 3:30 5:00 5:45 6:00 Merit Badge Period 4 Merit Badge Period 5 Merit Badge Period 6 Dinner (A) Flag Ceremony Dinner (B) 7:00 Vespers Bling out your Hiking Stick 7:30 CPR Night Hike Life to Eagle Presentation 8:15 9:00 Opening Campfire Star Gazing Party Lunch (B) Movie Night New Years Celebration Camp Shands New Years Party You re invited Camp Shand's New Years Party!!!! Karaoke Competition Awards Presentation Countdown to New Years the Camp Shands way!!
1 st Period 2 nd Period 3 rd Period 4 th Period 5 th Period 6 th Period Search & Rescue Search & Rescue Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness First Aid First Aid Scouting Heritage Personal Fitness & Sports Chess Fire Safety Personal Fitness & Sports Coin Collecting Geocaching Geocaching Ultimate Ultimate Orienteering Orienteering Family Life Astronomy Astronomy Geology Geology Family Life Fish & Wildlife Fish & Wildlife Environmental Science Wacky Science Wacky Science Sculpture Sculpture Pottery Pottery Chess Chess Para Cord Fun Wood Carving Wood Carving Wood Carving Wood Carving Wood Carving Digital Technology Programming Photography Photography Movie Making Movie Making Cit in Nation Cit in Nation Cit in World Cit in World Cit in Community Cit in Community Communication Communication Pulp & Paper Pulp & Paper Personal Management Personal Management Archery Public Speaking Public Speaking Archery GBB (1 st year program for Scout, Tenderfoot, 2 nd & 1 st ) Animation Electronics Electronics Exploration Home Repairs Dentistry Automotive Maintenance Mining in Society Climbing Climbing Mining in Society Lifesaving Swimming Lifesaving Swimming Lifesaving Swimming Archeology Aviation Para Cord Fun Indian Lore Metalwork (blacksmithing) Metalwork (blacksmithing) Salesmanship
AT-A-GLANCE SPECIAL PROGRAMS Wednesday, 12/27 Swimming Water Rescue @ 1:30 p.m. Wilderness First Aid @ 1:30 p.m. VESPERS @ 7:00 p.m. CPR Training @ 7:30 p.m. Opening Campfire @ 8:15 p.m. Scoutmaster Meeting @ 9:15 p.m. Thursday, 12/28 Wilderness First Aid continues @ 8:45 a.m. Swimming Water Rescue continues @ 8:45 a.m. Scoutmaster Specific @ 8:45 a.m. Bling out Hiking Stick @ 7:00 p.m. Night Hike @ 7:30 p.m. Merit Badge Counselor Training @ 7:30 p.m. Life to Eagle Presentation @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, 12/29 I.O.L.S. @ 8:45 a.m. Campmaster Training @ 4:00 p.m. Movie Night @ 7:30 p.m. Star Gazing Party @ 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 12/30 I.O.L.S. continues The Trainer s Edge @ 8:45 a.m. New Year s Celebration @ 1:30 p.m. Chess Tournament @ 1:45 p.m. Nap on Safely Training @ 4:00 p.m. Chess Tournament @ 7:00 p.m. New Year Eve Party @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 12/31 Sunrise Vespers @ 7:00 am
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Red Cross CPR ~ get certified, save a life, you ll be glad that you did! Cost is only $20 and limited to the first 20 paid participants. Class is open to adults and Boy Scouts. Payments may be made in advance using the special program registration form. Scoutmaster Meeting ~ this is a required meeting for at least one adult to attend per unit. We will cover troop assignments, program information, and emergency procedures. SPL welcome to attend. Wilderness First Aid ~ current CPR certification is required and all participants must be at least 14 years of age. Cost is $95.00 if attending Winter Blast. Non Winter Blast participants may purchase meals separately as there is not time to run to town. NOTE: Boy Scouts do not have time to attend this session and take merit badge classes. Participation is limited to the first 10 paid participants. Camping is available. Payments may be made in advance using the special program registration form. Scoutmaster Specific ~ this course is intended to provide troop leadership with the information and tools needed to lead successful Boy Scout troops. This is a one day free course. Campmaster Training ~ ever wanted to be a Campmaster? Do you have a love for Camp Shands? Campmaster s are the key to weekend camping and we ll explain why, what the role of a Campmaster is, and how to volunteer within Camp Shands. Free class! IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) ~ working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. This course if free and is a 2-day course. The Trainer s Edge ~ In this adult training leaders will have the opportunity to hone their skills as a trainer and instructor to their youth and participants. This is a one day course for a fee of $20. Life to Eagle Presentation ~ this seminar is designed to give a Scout the information and procedures he needs to have the opportunity to successfully advance to the rank of Eagle Scout. This is a must for Life Scouts that desire and plan to earn the Eagle Scout rank. This seminar is open to all Boy Scouts, leaders and parents (even if not attending Winter Blast) Bling out Hiking Stick ~ come bling out your very own hiking stick. Our knowledgeable staff will be available to customize and decorate your own hiking stick. We will also have staff available to brand (or mark) your hiking stick, belt, or hat. Swimming Water Rescue ~ want to be able to take your unit on swimming outings? Take this class to learn about safe swim defense, safety rescues and have fun while doing it. Participants must be at least 16 years of age and must assist with one pool dinner party. Cost is $7.00 which includes a patch. Chess Tournament ~ do you have the skills to be the chess master? Join us in the Meninak and play against our chess masters! Awards will be presented at New Year Party. Night Hike ~ check your batteries and get your flashlight ready for an evening hike on a brand new trail at camp. Bring your water bottle and be prepared to walk! Star Gazing Party ~ do you love the stars? Always wanted to know where the Big Dipper is? Our trained staff will show off the sky. New Years Celebration ~ Starting after lunch on Saturday Meninak Field will be hosting a plethora of sports competitions and games to celebrate the coming of the new year. Listed below are some of the events going on during the celebration. 6 th Annual Winter Blast 6K Run & 1-mile FUN RUN ~ join us for an amazing 6K & 1-mile fun run. Cost for Scouts, Scouters, and their families is $20 if paid by 12/16/16. Each participant gets a special air dry shirt. Polar Bear Plunge ~ in the spirit of winter, Camp Shands will present the annual dip of the Polar Bear Plunge for Scouts and adults that are willing to brave the cold for a brief dip in the lake. Be sure to bring towels and warm clothing to change into. Many Polar Bear swimmers dress in costumes! Remember a permission slip must be on file in order to take advantage of this great activity. Nap on Safely ~ learn how to take a proper nap led by trained professionals. This is an adult training only and will receive certification upon completion. Archery Competition ~ are you good with a bow? Award for top archer (presented at New Year Party). Movie Night ~ join us in the Meninak Lodge to relax and enjoy a great movie. Anyone taking Citizenship in the Community this will meet one of the requirements.
MERIT BADGE NOTES & FEE S MERIT BADGE PRE-REQUISITE NOTES ADDITIONAL FEE Animation Archeology Recommended minimum age is 12 years old. Participate in a real dig! Archery Make your own arrow to take home. $8.00 Astronomy Must attend evening star gazing party. Automotive Maintenance 2 class period. $10.00 Aviation Permission form required for flight; 2 $25.00 class period. Chess Each Scout will receive a chess set. $9.00 Citizenship in Community Complete 3, 4, 7 Homework will be required. Citizenship in Nation Recommended minimum age is 13 yrs. old; homework will be required. Citizenship in World Recommended minimum age is 14 yrs. old; homework will be required. Climbing $25.00 Coin Collecting Participants will be reciveing a starter coin collector set. Communication Complete 5, 8 Recommended minimum age is 13 yrs. old; homework will be required. Dentistry Complete 3 Req. 3 is to see a dentist prior to arrival. Digital Technology Complete Cyber Chip Electronics Recommended minimum age is 14 yrs. Old; Each Scout will receive an electronics kit. Emergency Preparedness Complete First Aid Recommended minimum age is 12 yrs. merit badge old. Environmental Science 2 class period. $25.00 $20.00 Exploration Family Life Complete 2, 3, 4 and 5 Develop a plan to complete this badge with your family Fire Safety First Aid OPTIONAL: Take Red Cross CPR class. $20.00 (optional) Fish & Wildlife Mgmt.
GBB (1 st Year Camper Program) For 1 st year Scouts (Scout, Tenderfoot, 2 nd & 1 st Class rank requirements) Geocaching Complete 7, 8 Geology Home Repairs Indian Lore Each Scout will receive a kit. $25.00 Lifesaving Mining in Society Must be First Class or above OPTONAL: Take Red Cross CPR class. $20.00 (optional) Metalwork Complete 2, 4 Recommended minimum age is 13 years old. Course option on Blacksmithing. Movie Making $20.00 Orienteering Complete 8, 9, and 10 Para Cord Fun Not a merit badge; learn fun uses of para cord. Personal Fitness & Sports See Notes Personal Fitness (Complete 7, 8) Sports (Complete 4, 5) Personal Management Complete 2, 8 Finish your budget and weekly schedule prior to camp. Photography $10.00 Pottery Programming Complete Cyber Chip Public Speaking Recommended minimum age is 13 yrs. old. Pulp and Paper Salesmanship Scouting Heritage Sculpture $7.00 Search & Rescue Swimming Must pass a BSA swimmers test Ultimate Each Scout will receive a Frisbee. $10.00 Wacky Science Not a merit badge; have fun doing experiments daily. Wood Carving Complete Totin Chip Each Scout will receive a kit including a whittling knife. $5.00 $22.00
DIRECTIONS TO CAMP www.campshands.org 1453 Baden Powell Road Hawthorne, FL 32640 From South Jacksonville: BLANDING BLVD (FL-21) South Continue to MEROSE on FL-21 LEFT onto BADEN POWELL ROAD Arrive at camp for your Scouting Adventure! From North Jacksonville: I-10 WEST to LAKE CITY Take EXIT #343 onto US-301 towards STARKE LEFT onto FL-26 RIGHT onto FL-21 LEFT onto BADEN POWELL ROAD Arrive at camp for your Scouting Adventure! From Gainesville: EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE SLIGHT RIGHT onto FL-20 (SE HAWTHORNE ROAD) LEFT onto FL-21 RIGHT onto BADEN POWELL ROAD Arrive at camp for your Scouting Adventure! Water bottle Sun screen lotion Scout uniform Dry pack to carry items DON T FORGET TO LABEL ITEMS WITH NAME AND TROOP NUMBER PERSONAL GEAR TO BRING TO CAMP Long-sleeve shirts Pants Socks Underwear Jacket Sweatshirt / hoodie Rain gear Sleep wear Sneakers Hiking boots Toilet items (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, and hair brush) Pillow Personal first aid kit Flashlight, batteries Wallet, money Notebook and pen Scout handbook Merit Badge books Bug repellant Water bottle Sun screen lotion Scout uniform Dry pack to carry items DON T FORGET TO LABEL ITEMS WITH NAME AND TROOP NUMBER
Winter Blast 2017 Individual or Troop Form To register go to www.campshands.org to register online or use this form and mail with payment to: North Florida Council, BSA * 521 S. Edgewood Avenue * Jacksonville, FL 32205 If paying for multiple youth and/or adults use this form and the unit roster. If using this form for an individual please put participant name under name below. Name: Troop: Email Phone: Boy Scouts @ $230 by 11/18 = $ Boy Scouts @ $260 after 11/18 = $ Boy Scout Adults @ $100 by 11/18 = $ Boy Scout Adults @ $120 after 11/18 = $ Boy Scout Adults @ FREE = $ Columbia Shirt & Patch (extra) @ $30 each = $ Total Amount Enclosed $ Total Shirt Sizes: YM AS AXL YL AM 2XL AL 3XL Payment Method: Cash Check* Visa MasterCard Discover Amex Make checks payable to: NFC BSA *When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. Credit Card Information: Name as it appears on card: Zip Code: Credit Card # Exp. Date: 3-4 Digit Code: Signature for Authorization: Note: By submitting a registration form, you are authorizing the North Florida Council, BSA to take photos of your Scout and family for promotional purposes ONLY. Photos will not be sold or utilized for any use outside of youth and volunteer recruitment by the North Florida Council, BSA. Event Code: 172
Winter Blast 2017 Special Program Registration Form Special programs are registered separately from regular registration. You do not have to attend Winter Blast Resident Camp to attend these special programs. Classes will be filled on first paid, first served. To register go to www.campshands.org to register online or use this form and mail w/payment to: North Florida Council, BSA * 521 S. Edgewood Avenue * Jacksonville, FL 32205 Name: Troop: Email Phone: Red Cross CPR @ $20 = $ Wilderness First Aid* @ $95 = $ The Trainer s Edge* @ $10 = $ Total Amount Enclosed $ NOTE: *Non-Winter Blast participants may purchase meals at camp. Breakfast $4, lunch $5 and dinner $6 Payment Method: Cash Check* Visa MasterCard Discover Amex Make checks payable to: North Florida Council, BSA *When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. Credit Card Information: Name as it appears on card: Zip Code: Credit Card # Exp. Date: 3-4 Digit Code: Signature for Authorization: Note: By submitting a registration form, you are authorizing the North Florida Council, BSA to take photos of your Scout and family for promotional purposes ONLY. Photos will not be sold or utilized for any use outside of youth and volunteer recruitment by the North Florida Council, BSA. Event Code: 172
Polar Bear Plunge Permission Slip I, am the (Parent or Guardian Name) (Relationship to Scout) of Scout. I give permission for my son to (Scout s Name) Participate in the Polar Bear Plunge during Winter Blast 2017 and to earn his Polar Bear Plunge Patch. (Parent or Guardian Signature) I, am the Scoutmaster of the above Scout (Scoutmaster s Name) from Troop and I certify that he has passed the 1 st Class Swim Test in the last 6 months. (Scoutmaster s Signature)
Aviation Merit Badge Field Trip Permission Slip I,, give permission for my son to leave Camp Shands as needed for his Aviation merit badge class under the supervision of registered adult volunteers. I understand that this will entail transportation in the volunteers personally owned vehicle which will be occupied by other adult leaders and scouts. I understand the Aviation Merit Badge will also include an orientation flight once they reach the airfield. I further give permission for my son to participate in these activities. Parent Name (print): Parent Signature: Date:
Metalwork Merit Badge Blacksmith Workshop Release of Liability SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN METALWORK MERIT BADGE BLACKSMITHING OPTION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS: I/we hereby acknowledge that participating in Metalwork merit badge with the option of Blacksmithing involves a risk of injury including but not limited to the following: heat or fire injuries, accidents involving hot or molten metal, fire and hammer blows. I accept and assume these risks in giving consent for the undersigned Scout to participate in such activities, understanding that certain risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the program. Although our program has worked to minimize these risks, some are inherent in the craft of blacksmithing. I understand the instructors and other adults involved in this activity will exercise due caution and care and if a misfortune or accident occurs, it will be addressed and managed promptly and responsibly. I release and hold harmless the North Florida Council, Camp Shands, its agents, employees, and officers from any and all actions, or causes of actions of any nature for personal injury and property damage of any kind arising in a way from my child s participation in Metalwork with the option in Blacksmithing. Scouts Name: Scout s Date of Birth: Parent/Guardian Name (print): Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
CAMP SHANDS 7th Annual 6K RUN GET SAND IN YOUR SHOES Camp Shands on the Baden Power Scout Reservation 1453 Baden Powell Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640 Open to the General Public, Scouts and Scouters Cost $25 per person.* Price Increases DECEMBER 15th REGISTER BY THE DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SHIRT AND BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE This challenging course travels 6 kilometers over varied terrain and sandy roads so wear appropriate shoes. We will run rain or shine or cold *Cost for scouts and scouters attending camp just $5 Dri-tech t-shirts Finisher Medals Custom plaque for youth & adult overall winners Age group awards: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-21, 22-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+ Breakfast with the Scouts Register by using form below or online at www.nfcscouting.org/winterblast6k Tear off this bottom portion to submit with your registration payment. Save the top portion for your records. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION FORM FOR Winter Blast 6K SUBMIT COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO: The North Florida Council, 521 S. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 Name of Participant: E-mail Address: Phone: Amount Paid: $25 per person before or on December 15 th $30 per person after December 15 th $5 per camp-registered Scout/Scouter T-Shirt size: YM YL AS AL XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Method of Payment: Cash Check* MasterCard Visa Discover AmEx Make checks payable to The North Florida Council *When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a onetime electronic funds transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. Credit Card Payment Name as it appears on Credit Card: Zip Code: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: 3-4 Digit Code: Signature for Authorization: Note: By submitting a registration form you are authorizing the North Florida Council, BSA to take pictures of your Scout for promotional purposes only. Photos will not be sold or authorized for any use outside of youth and volunteer recruitment by the North Florida Council, BSA. EVENT CODE 172