Cub Scout Day Camp 2017 Volunteer Training

Cub Scout Day Camp 2017 Volunteer Training

Agenda Day Camp Staff Purpose of camp What to Bring Rules for Leaders Rules for Cubs Stress Management Discipline Emergency Procedures Check In & Check- Out Procedures

This Year s Theme is Cubs at Sea Camp is a week-long program as we sail the open seas and mighty rivers Tuesday July 11 th - Friday July 14 th Game Farm Wilderness Park 9:00 am-3:50 pm Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am-1:00 pm Friday

Schedule Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 9:15 12:00 1:00 3:30 4:00 Opening Ceremonies Rotations Start (Four of them) Lunch Rotations Start (Four of Them) Closing Ceremonies Parent Pick Up Schedule on Friday Family Day 9:00 9:15 12:00 12:55 Opening Ceremonies Rotations Start (Four of them) Lunch / Awards Parent Pick Up

Your 2017 Day Camp Staff Melani Hunt Larinda Hopkins Alyson Otto Sandy Gage Dixie Steinke Alyshia Compton Debbie Jones Sarah Eckert Melani Hunt Camp Director Program Program Program Program Program Quartermaster Quartermaster Tiger Program

Purpose of Camp Cub Scout Day Camp offers boys a chance for fun, friendship & advancement!! The program is created to have fun and emphasize the Cub Scout Core Values Positive Attitude Cooperation Citizenship Compassion Honesty Courage Faith Health & Fitness Responsibility Perseverance Respect Resourcefulness Scouting is a game with a purpose. Lord Baden Powell Program includes: Shooting, Crafts, Woodworking, Scout Skills, Science & Nature, Physical Fitness, and the STEM Program.

What to Bring to Camp Sack Lunch Water Bottle Sunscreen Comfortable, Modest Clothing Closed Toe Shoes- NO Sandals!!! We will send Scouts and Adults home to obtain appropriate clothing & shoes Plan for the Weather Ice Chest & Ice Camp provides one chest and no ice. Wagon to transport supplies (optional) Sharpie Leave your cell phone off or in the car!

Rules For Volunteers Main Focus: Help the scouts do their best! Explain, Demonstrate and Guide, then Enable the boys to achieve their level of best! Attend Training: If you are here, you re on the right Track! We will see you again on July 10 th at GFPW 7:00 pm Report all injuries: To Camp Staff Provide Supervision: At all times Enforce Buddy system: How fast can you count by 2 s?? Be Prompt: The boys are counting on you No Smoking or Alcoholic Beverages!

Leadership through E.D.G.E Explain: Tell and instruct what is expected. Keep the instructions fun. Use words and ideas easily understood by the boys. Demonstrate: Show samples. Do it yourself. Speak slowly! Guide: Watch the cubs do the activity. Encourage them to Ask Questions as they try. Give positive feedback as they try. Enable: Hand over control and let them do their BEST! Give Encouragement and Positive Support on occasion.

Day in the life of a Station Leader Check in at Headquarters, get name tag /camp identifier. Report to Quartermaster for station supplies. As a station team set up the station and be ready by 9:00 am, scouts arrive at 9:15. Decide who of the station team will lead/direct and who will support. Be organized in recording scout names on projects, and storing them by den if need be. Please be careful to include the information provided in the Station Leader Handbook. Much of the information is a stepping stone for another station or a portion of a requirement. Example STEM req. If you have a question, ASK We want the day to run smoothly for you. You may see something that we missed. Keep track of the supplies, keeping them in good repair and help the Scouts learn the proper skills to use them correctly. Include the walking leaders in helping the Scouts do THEIR Best. At the end of the day, neatly gather up all the supplies, projects and tools, and return them to the quartermaster. Make sure the station area is clean and ready for the next day. Help with any other assignments from the Camp Director and Program Director.

Day in the Life of a Camp Aide Arrive at camp, check in and be ready to help set up station no later than 8:00 AM. Assist the Station Leader however necessary. Be aware of the area leader's responsibilities and assist them in making the activity a fun learning experience for the cubs. Assist in the use and storage of all equipment, supplies and materials. Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations. Closed Toe Shoes Required. Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer.

Day in the Life of a Walking Leader Check in at Headquarters, get name tag / Get to Flag area before the boys. Check them All in (record in walking leader handbook), shirts/camp IDs on. (Tuesday leaders Label everything, i.e. shirts, camp identifiers, books, etc.) Check for Opening/Closing Den Assignment Help the Den Prepare and complete assignment. During the week help prep a skit for Friday Performance. Record Den Yell and Skit in Handbook so the leaders all week can reference and practice with the Scouts. Follow the Schedule during the day Station to Station. Map and schedule in the Den/Walking Leader Handbook. 4 stations - Lunch - 4 stations. Listen for the 2 blasts from the air horn for rotation signal. Gather at Flag, Shirts/Camp IDs/books in bucket, personal items/projects with scout. Delivery to check-out after flag. Make Sure the Scouts stay Hydrated. Never Be Alone with a Scout. Buddy System!!! Clean up after yourselves all day long. Help each Scout Do THEIR Best All Day during activities.

Den Yell: On Tuesday help the den create a den yell to be used while marching or upon demand at camp. This is based on the assigned den mascot. Record this for the leaders coming later in the week. Assignments: Each Den will have an assignment during opening or closing ceremonies. This may be the flag ceremony (rising or lowering the flag), a patriotic song (found at the back of the scout s passport books), reciting the oath or law, or scout s own (opening inspirational thought or prayer (examples found in scout s passport books) Please help the den be prepared! Assignment time and opportunity is found in the Scout s Passport books.

Extra Tools for Walking Leaders & Station Leaders Den Yell & Skit Log Sheets in Walking Leader books o This will help leaders from day to day keep track of den items Sparklers & Games in Walking Leader Handbooks and Station Handbooks o If station activity runs short we have some great ideas to keep the scouts busy and things running smoothly. Use them to enjoy the downtime!

Day in the Life of a Den Chief Arrive at camp, check in and be at the den gathering area no later than 8:30 AM. Work with the Camp Director to prepare the camp in the morning by putting water in the water coolers and assisting in traffic control. Escort den from place to place, keeping den members together and under control at all times. Assist in collecting the den's lunches and store them in the cooler before the first session begins. Ensure that the cubs use the buddy system at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, all trips to the restroom, first aid station and HQ. Den chiefs will eat lunch with their den and will help the den police the area afterward to ensure that it is clean. Encourage the den to sing and use its den yell in order to promote enthusiasm and togetherness. Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations. Closed Toe Shoes Required. Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer Work with the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director to close the camp in the afternoon by collecting and storing water coolers, assisting in traffic control and acting as a runner. Do not leave camp until dismissed by your Walking Leader.

Rules For Cubs Do Your Best! Follow Akela No Running in Camp Buddy system at all times If you make the mess clean it up Don t Pass it Up, Pick it Up!! No Pocketknives, toys or electronic devices

Day in the Life of A Cub at Camp Get ready to have FUN! Arrive at camp, report to the Gathering Area / Den Flag. Always wear camp shirt/den identifiers. Participate in any opening and closing assignments, and skit on Friday. Do YOUR Best in things! Attend the stations, participating and respectfully listening to the directions. Always stay with your buddy. Clean up after yourself and others. Leave No Trace. Eat Lunch, Drink lots of water all day. Wait patiently and quietly at check out for transportation home.

Day of Camp Arrival Schedule Leaders Must Check in at Headquarters Station Leaders o Scouts Proceed to Outposts 8:00 am checked in and ready to go Walking Leaders o 8:30 am checked in and ready to go Station Aide & Den Chief o Scouts o 8:50 am checked in and ready to goo 8:00am checked in and ready to go Den Assignments will be available via website a few days before camp or on the back of covered shelter. The Journey Begins at 9:00 am

Stress Management Camp Situations can Create Stress Know your limits Get a good night sleep Make sure you eat Drink Plenty of water Ask for help

Discipline at Camp Walking Leaders are Responsible for Discipline Listen to the Scouts: Let them tell you their side, and listen sincerely! Do not assume you know how they feel or what happened. Explain clearly and kindly to all parties involved what is Wrong with the behavior Discuss with them what needs to change. Let them know what steps will be taken. Removal from Activities Call to Parents Removal from Camp If you need Help Escalate to Camp Staff

Emergency Procedures Know the Alarms Lost Boy Fire Drills Storm Emergency Evacuation 3 Long Blasts of the Air Horn 3 Long Blasts of the Air Horn 4 Long Blasts of the Air Horn As Instructed by Camp Director Procedures can be found in your leader book and posted at every station

Check-in Procedure Arriving at Camp o Walking leaders will arrive before campers. o Walking Leaders will check each boy in & note who will be picking up the boy that evening. No Shows o Need to be reported to Headquarters. (Runner will pick up attendance during 1 st Rotation.) o Calls will be made to the Families of boys not in attendance from headquarters.

Check-Out Procedure All Scouts must be checked out correctly No exceptions Departing Camp- No Scout will leave camp without being signed out Each pack will be assigned a departure point. Please make sure Scouts & Parents know home pack # Scouts will only be allowed to leave camp from departure points. No Exceptions! Departure points will be manned by assigned volunteers. Each Scout will only be checked out to approved parent or carpool adult. No curbside pick-up!

July 10 th Camp Review All Adults Must Attend: Required July 10 th Camp Review Please leave Scouts and Siblings at home Location: Game Farm Wilderness Park Time: 7:00pm Review of Camp layout, Final Rules & Regulations Opportunity to ask Camp Staff Final Questions Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Tiger Twilight Schedule Tiger Twilight July 12, 2017 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Games, Shooting, Craft, Cooking Space is still Available, Spread the Word!!

Kiddie Camp Information available on the website for registration Sponsored by the Girl Scouts Available July 12-15, 2016 7:45 am 4:10 pm Games, Activities and Fun! There is still room Spread the Word

In 1910, The founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell said this Abler men then I, I suppose, can keep their boys busy and progressing in knowledge without working on any special system; I confess that I cannot. The only way by which, personally, I can effect anything is by laying down definite programs beforehand and working with them. It is scarcely an exaggeration to say that the results obtained by a systemic plan of work have four times the value of those where arrangements have been haphazard.

Day Camp Web Site http://foothillscubdaycamp.webs.com Camp Schedules Den Groupings Leader Assignments Station Leader Guides Post Camp Pictures

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