Printed 8/24/2017 Camp Roosevelt 2018 Program Preview Where the memories of the past meet the dreams of the future. A Nationally BSA Accredited Boy Scout Resident Camp
2018 CAMP ROOSEVELT PROGRAM PREVIEW Table of Contents From the Camp Director... 1 Camp Leadership... 2 The Camp Administration Team... 2 Camp Staff... 3 Ranger Leadership Corps... 3 New for 2018 - General... 4 91 st Year and Alumni Events... 4 Program Theme Weeks... 4 Program Ideas... 4 New for 2018 - Merit Badges and Program... 5 Program Overhauls for 2018... 5 Program Area Highlights for 2018... 5 Program Offerings... 6 Aquatics... 6 Arts... 6 COPE & Climbing... 6 Cycling... 6 NEST... 6 Rough Riders... 7 Scoutcraft... 7 Shooting Sports... 8 Speciality Badges & Programs... 8 Adult Leader Opportunities... 8 Attending Camp... 9 As a Troop... 9 Individually... 9 The Cost of Camp... 10 Appendices 2018 Decleration of Intent A Nationally BSA Accredited Boy Scout Resident Camp i i
From the Camp Director 2018 Scout Leaders, Welcome to this years RSR 2018 Summer Camp experience! With our 2017 season already wrapped up, Camp Roosevelt and its summer camp leadership team is already in the process of developing 2018 s summer program. We are working alongside our current senior staff team to develop a top-notch staff to plan and deliver 2018 s program. Our leadership team is filled with lifetimes of Scouting experience, to deliver a summer camp program that you and your boys deserve. During the fall months and working into next year, we will be updating the program offerings to meet the changing needs of your Scouts. Adjustments are being made in the schedule to allow more activity time, while maintaining the many merit badges, advancements, and programs available. The Camp Roosevelt staff prides itself on being able to meet the needs of every Scout and we look forward to doing everything we can to make your summer camp experience memorable. Yours in Scouting, Orlando Southerland Camp Director of Camp Roosevelt BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Garden State Council 1
Camp Roosevelt Leadership Team Camp Administration Team Camp Director: Orlando Southerland The Camp Director has the ultimate responsibility for healthful and safe operation of the overall camp. Any needs not addressed by other staff directors should be brought to the attention of the Camp Director. Assistant Camp Director: Francis Cincotti The Assistant Camp Director works hand-in-hand with the Camp Director to ensure that all Scouts and Leaders in camp have a fun and safe experience; while providing guidance to all our camping troops about the entire Roosevelt camping experience. The Assistant Camp Director will be visiting with each troop on a daily basis. Use this visitation as an opportunity to ask the Assistant Camp Director any questions about camp operations or the camp program, assistance with unit operation, or to request any special unit or campsite needs. Program Director: Nicholas Deitz The Program Director is responsible for supervision of the program staff, the Roosevelt Ranger Leadership Corps, and all other camp programs. Any needs not addressed by individual program Area Directors should be brought to the attention of the Program Director. Business Manager: Richard Morris, Jr. The Business Manager is responsible for registration and all monies paid to the camp. Contact Us: Loren S. Riggins Scout Resource Center 4468 S. Main Rd. Millville, NJ 08332 856-327-1700 Rowan Scout Resource Center 693 Rancocas Rd. Westampton, NJ 08060 609-261-5850 2
Camp Staff Each year Camp Roosevelt employs over 60 seasonal staff ranging in age from 15 to well a whole lot older. Most Senior Staff and Area Directors attend BSA National Camping School. All staff participates in extensive training prior to the start of the first summer camp session. The 2018 staff application will be available later this year. Interviews are held annually in January. Some Scouting experience is recommended, but not required. Roosevelt s Rangers Leadership Corps Training Program The Roosevelt Ranger program is for Scouts at least 14 years of age and First Class who have an interest in becoming part of Camp Roosevelt s program staff. This training program provides scouts with an opportunity to be a part of the Roosevelt program staff on a trial basis. Participants live at camp for all five weeks of program and train in leadership and presentation skills while experiencing all areas of camp. During the week, about half their time is devoted to assisting in department work, with the other half available for structured training or to participate in regular camp programs such as merit badges. Scouts participating in this program will grow in scouting skills, responsibility, and leadership, which will hopefully travel back to bolster your Troop s operation. At the same time, Roosevelt Staff will have an opportunity to assess each participant s potential to return as a full-time Roosevelt Staff member. For 2018, the cost for the five-week Ranger Corps program will be $400.00. Payment information will be made available later in 2017. Rangers that are selected for the program MUST be able to complete the full five-week program to be considered for selection to the program. Scouts interested in this program for 2018 may inquire via the Garden State Council s website about how to apply. Candidates are interviewed at Camp Staff Interviews held each January. 3
New For 2018 General Information Roosevelt s 91 st Year and Alumni Events Since the summer of 1927, thousands of Scouts, Leaders, Parents and hosts of organizations have had the opportunity to partake in the summer programs that Camp Roosevelt has offered. In 2018, we celebrate 91 summers of serving the Boy Scouts of America, and we want you to be there with us to celebrate this milestone. During the summer of 2018, Camp Roosevelt will have our annual Camp Roosevelt Alumni Night on Friday, July 13 th, stating at 7:30pm with the Closing Campfire, followed by a reception. 2018 will be a milestone for Camp Roosevelt and the Garden State Council, so please join us during the summer to celebrate in this special occasion. Program Themed Weeks! Traditionally at Camp Roosevelt, we have offered various themed weeks throughout the course of the summer, which offer special programs and activities for units coming to camp during that week. For 2018, below are the following weeks and their themes: Week 2: July 1 st to July 7 th American Revolution Week 4: July 15 th to July 21 st Roosevelt Clue Week Week 5: July 22 nd to July 28 th Christmas in July More information about these theme weeks and their activities will be listed in the Leaders Guide towards the beginning of October of 2017. Program Ideas for 2018! For 2018, we are reaching out to you for ideas and programs that you would like to see offered at Camp Roosevelt. If there is a program idea or new Merit Badge that you want to see offered, please let us know and submit your idea, as it will have a chance to become a part of the 2018 program offered at Camp Roosevelt. We look forward to seeing what new programs and ideas you have, as we want to make sure we are providing the quality program that you want to see at Camp Roosevelt! To submit any ideas or suggestions, please email the Camp Director of Camp Roosevelt, Orlando Southerland, at Orlando.southerland@scouting.org. 4
New For 2018 Merit Badges and Programs Program Overhauls for 2018 Each summer at Camp Roosevelt, we take a comprehensive look at our programs to see what new and exciting programs and merit badges we can offer for the Scouts. For 2018, we have gone through each of our program areas and redesigned, added and made additions to many of our current programs. Below is a brief list of what we are introducing for 2018: Over 50 Merit Badges to choose from, including 10 new merit badges in the new Arts Department and scattered throughout our other program areas. Enhanced Rough Riders and Scoutcraft program areas under the Outdoor Skills Department. New Trekking Program designed for Older Scouts and Leaders done off-site through the trails of South Jersey. And so much more! As you can see, we have plenty of new programs and activities that we plan to offer at Roosevelt for the 2018 season, so come on out and enjoy the exciting program that we have to offer for this summer! Program Area Highlights for 2018 At Camp Roosevelt, we offer a wide variety of programs for Scouts and leaders of every age, and each of our program areas has their own unique highlights that make them stand apart from the others. Below are some of our highlight programs offered at Camp Roosevelt: Advanced Rifle Shooting Course Aimed toward older Scouts that have completed the Rifle Shooting Merit Badge, the Advanced Rifle Shooting Course teaches Scouts advanced shooting techniques from a variety of positions and styles, along with focusing on the elements that make great marksmen. This is an excellent opportunity for Scouts to test their skills and aim for a chance at earning one of the many NRA medals that Camp Roosevelt offers. The class is offered during 3 rd period at the Rifle Range and has a class limit of 8 Scouts on a first come, first served basis. SCUBA Back by popular demand, Camp Roosevelt will be offering both an Intro to SCUBA program for 2018, as well as a full SCUBA program once summer camp is completed in early August. Trek Program New for 2018, Camp Roosevelt will be introducing a full, off-site trek and hiking experience aimed at older Scouts and leaders coming to Camp Roosevelt. Taking the entire week and highlighting different parts of South Jersey, this new experience will test older Scouts both physically and mentally during the week they are on the trek. *Please note that the 2018 Camp Roosevelt program is in the process of being finalized and that some programs and Merit Badges are subject to change in the final edition. * 5
Camp Roosevelt Merit Badge Offerings Merit Badges Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Rowing, Small Boat Sailing, Swimming Merit Badges Animation, Art, Basketry, Chess, Fingerprinting, Leatherwork, Photography, Woodcarving Merit Badges Climbing Merit Badges Athletics, Cycling, Personal Fitness, Sports Aquatics Department Programs BSA Lifeguard Snorkeling Swim Lessons Troop Swims Greased Watermelon Competition Introduction to SCUBA Certificate Program Art Department Programs Brand new program area set to highlight the artistic side of our Scouts and Staff. 8 new and redesigned Merit Badges and programs being offered for 2018! COPE & Climbing Department Programs Home of Project C.O.P.E Cycling and Sports Department Programs Unicycling Course Mountain Bike Course Troop and Patrol Rides Other Information & Awards Aquatics Meet Big Fish Award King of the White Thing Ice-Berg Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Program Other Information & Awards Chess Tournament Daily Camp Bulletin and Newspaper Other Information & Awards Climber of the Week Top C.O.P.E. of the Week Open Climbing Opportunities Other Information & Awards Biker of the Week Mountain Biking Course Timed Challenge Volleyball Competition (Youth) Horseshoe Competition (Adults) 6
Camp Roosevelt Merit Badge Offerings Merit Badges Astronomy, Bird Study, Electronics, Environmental Science, Forestry, Mammal Study, Nature, Nuclear Science Oceanography, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Robotics, Space Exploration, Weather N.E.S.T. Department Programs Monday Night Conservation Challenge Troop or Patrol Conservation Projects Nature Hikes NOVA & STEM Challenges Various demonstrations and displays each week highlighting the various elements of the STEM and NOVA programs offered at Camp Roosevelt Other Information & Awards Leaf-Off Award Golden Rock Challenge Evil Rock Challenge Mystery Animal of the Week Golden Rocketeer Award Merit Badges: Rough Riders Outdoor Skills Department Programs: Encompasses the Rough Rider 1 st Year program of Camp Roosevelt. Focuses on advancements for 1 st time Scouts from Scout to 1 st Class Ranks. 5 Mile Hike and Overnighter Totin Chit and Fireman Chit demonstrations Scoutcraft Outdoor Skills Department Programs: Scout Skills Meet Wilderness Survival Overnighter Fireman Chit Demonstrations Wilderness First Aid Demonstrations Other Information & Awards: Rough Rider of the Week Award Purple Cinderblock Award Other Information & Awards: Knifty Knotter Challenge(s) Scout Skills Flag Competition Camping, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Geocaching, Orienteering, Pioneering, Search and Rescue, Wilderness Survival 7
Camp Roosevelt Merit Badge Offerings Merit Badges: Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting Merit Badges: Shooting Sports Department Programs: Intro to Shotgun Advanced Rifle Shooting Class Black Powder Demonstration Intro to Pistol Program Specialty Merit Badges and Programs Programs: Order of the Arrow Programs Opening & Closing Campfires ATV Challenge Welding Other Information & Awards: Shooter of the Week Archery, Rifle, Shotgun NRA Medal Program Other Information & Awards: Tomahawk Throwing Competition Iron Man Challenge Honor Troop Award Clean Camp and Golden Broom Awards Bugling, Citizenship in Nation, Citizenship in World, Communications, Home Repairs, Indian Lore, Music, Painting, Welding Training: Leaders Specific and ITOLS Training Safety Afloat Youth Protection Safe Swim Defense Leave No Trace Climb on Safely Weather Hazard Training Trek Safely Adult Leader Training and Opportunities Programs & Competitions: Horseshoe Tournament Scoutmaster Shoot-Off Pro-V Scoutmaster s Cookoff Scoutmaster s Challenge Other Information: Leaders Lounge Leaders Thank You BBQ Please check back with us at the end of October to see the complete detailed breakdown of the 2018 schedule and programs. The full 2018 RSR Program Guide will be online on November 1 st, 2017. 8
Attending Camp As a Troop Camp Roosevelt offers a traditional experience for Troops to attend camp. Troops are assigned a campsite that serve as their home during their week. Scouts and Leaders will register for camp and their programs online via the unit summer camp coordinator. Troops may sign up for camp by completing & submitting the Declaration of Intent (available on the next page) after September 1 st of 2017. Individually The Camp Roosevelt Provisional Program is designed to provide Scouts with the opportunity to attend Roosevelt without their troop. This can be a scout who had such a great time with his troop that he wants to return for an additional week, or a boy who wants to attend Roosevelt even though his troop will not be attending. The program provides a full time Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster. Scouts in this program are organized into patrols and will function as a troop, electing a Senior Patrol Leader on the first day. In the troop setting, Scouts work to attain their goals for the week. The troop participates in all camp-wide activities and even provides some special troop activities in the Provisional campsite just like a real troop! In recent summers, our Provisional troop has been very successful in inter-troop competitions and individual scout awards and recognitions. Pro-V, as the Provisional program is often called, needs more enthusiastic Scouts to help continue its streak of success. The provisional troop s motto: Pro-V a place to be, Pro-V the place for me. Scouts who are interested in this program will be able to register online starting September 1st of 2017. Contact Us Loren S. Riggins Scout Resource Center Rowan Scout Resource Center 4468 S. Main Rd. 693 Rancocas Rd. Millville, NJ 08332 Westampton, NJ 08060 856-327-1700 609-261-5850 9
What does camp cost? 2018 All Inclusive Camper Fees In 2013, the Camp Roosevelt all-inclusive fee was introduced as a means of making the fee structure for camp as simple as possible. As a special thank you for all of the units of the Boy Scouts of America for supporting Camp Roosevelt over the last 90 years, for 2018 we are introducing a new three-tiered system to make it easier for units to send youth to Roosevelt to experience our summer programs. Scouts are considered registered when they are paid for in full at the following rates: Price: Register Dates: $340.00 September 1 st, 2017 December 31 st, 2017 $360.00 January 1 st, 2018 May 15 th, 2018 $395.00 May 16 th, 2018 Day of Arrival at RSR This all-inclusive fee includes all necessary program materials for Scouts to complete their programs. To have your unit qualify for the above rates, a unit must have their 2018 Declaration of Intent filled out and submitted no later than December 31 st, 2017, in addition to registering and paying a $100.00 each deposit for a minimum of 5 Scouts by the specific registration date for the specific price. Additional discounts may apply for Scouts attending Camp Roosevelt for multiple weeks. Adult Leader Fees Two adult leaders are required to be in camp at all times with every unit; two adult leaders therefore may attend Camp Roosevelt for free. One additional free adult is offered for each additional ten youth campers. Any additional adults may spend the week in camp at a significant discount. Number of boys in camp Number of free adults Cost for additional adults 0-20 2 21-30 3 $125.00 31-40 4 10
Roosevelt Scout Reservation 2018 Declaration of Intent Loren S. Riggins, Jr. Scout Resource Center Rowan Scout Resource Center 4468 South Main Road, Millville, NJ 08332 693 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ 08060 856-327-1700 609.261.5850 Week 1...... June 24, 2018 June 30, 2018 Week 2... July 1, 2018 -- July 7, 2018 Week 3....July 8, 2018 -- July 14, 2018 Week 4.....July 15, 2018 -- July 21, 2018 Week 5.....July 22, 2018 -- July 28, 2018 No sites will be held for more than 14 days without this form and the Site Security Deposit. Units participating in the 2017 Summer Camp Program have right of first refusal for their site for the 2018 summer camp season prior to August 15, 2017. After August 15, 2017, campsites not reserved will be booked on a first come, first served basis. It is encouraged that units fill at least 75% of their campsite. Units not filling 75% of their campsite may be required to move to a different campsite or share a campsite with another unit. If additional space is required in a specific site, please contact the camp management prior to your arrival at camp. Camp Management reserves the right to determine final campsite assignments. It is the intent of Troop, of the District of the Council. 1. To attend Camp Roosevelt for the 2018 Summer Camp season, 2. To bring Scouts and Adults to camp, 3. To attend during Week (Please circle): 1 2 3 4 5 4. To enclose the unit Site Damage Deposit * of $150.00 to reserve the campsite, 5. To make final payment no less than 3 weeks prior to the units arrival at Camp Roosevelt, 6. To register all Scouts through the unit no later than May 15 th, 2018. 7. To hold a camp promotion night on:, 20, and 8. To request the following campsite: (1st Choice) (2nd Choice) Unit Leader Name: Unit Leader Phone: ( ) - Unit Leader Email: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Unit Leader Signature: Date: / / 20 If there are additional adults that you would like to be granted access to the online registration system, please list their name and contact information onto the back of this form. By default, the unit leader is the primary contact in the online registration system. Unit Leaders, or their designated Camp Leader, are responsible for registering Scouts & leaders in their unit for camp. *The Site Damage Deposit is non-refundable prior to camp. After a unit attends camp, the deposit is refundable pending no damages, outstanding fees. Completed forms may be sent to either of the Scout Service Centers (listed above) or scanned and e-mailed to Orlando Southerland, Camp Director, at lando701@comcast.net. He can also be reached at (609) 384-5224. ----- For Office Use Only Below Line ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form Received: Yes $150 Deposit Received: Yes Entered Online: Yes Date: / /20 Date: / /20 Date: / /20 Account #: Received By: Received By: Before 12/31: =900139 Entered By: Receipt #: After 12/31: =900317