Camp Easton Leaders Guide Camp Easton Welcome to Camp Easton, located on Gotham Bay (Drum Beater Bay) on the East side of picturesque Lake Coeur d Alene (considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world). Camp Easton is the perfect venue for Boy Scout resident camp, with its 383 acres of forested camp and 3/4 mile of beautiful lakefront. Lake Coeur d Alene provides the ideal waterfront for a comprehensive aquatics program. Water-skiing, motor boating, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and rowing are just the beginning. Camp Easton also offers snorkeling, SCUBA, the ever popular water trampoline and 24-man "war canoes". In addition to a premier aquatics program, Camp Easton offers a variety of shooting sports: including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun. The dining hall provides campers with great meals and Scouts will appreciate the variety of merit badge classes offered. Older Scouts will appreciate the High Adventure program and new Scouts can start on their trail to Eagle at the Eagle Quest area. Camp Easton truly has a program for everyone in your troop. Pre-camp leaders meeting and webinar Attend a leaders meeting or webinar with Easton s Camp Director to learn about the new opportunities at camp, ask questions and learn new information regarding camp. These are great meetings for both the first time camp leader and the returning camp leader to learn about the exciting opportunities at Camp Easton. IMPORTANT PAGES Travel 2 Directions Arrival Check-in Camp Policies.. 4 Youth Protection Youth Leadership Bullying/hazing Buddy System Schedule and Program Activities..7 Flags Evening Program Meals Open Time Merit badge program...9 FAQs 2016 Schedule Merit Badges by Area Camp Easton Map...17 PADI Scuba Medical Form 18 Leaders Meeting - Webinar Date: May 26 th @ 6PM PST pg. 1
Travel Directions Take interstate 90 to Exit #22 in Idaho (7 miles East of Coeur d Alene). Drive South towards Harrison, Idaho on Highway 97. In a short 11 miles you will have made it. Look for the large camp Easton Signs. Camp Address: 23516 S Hwy 97, Harrison, ID 83833 Easton Tips: Travel Tip #1: While driving to camp encourage your scouts to plan which activities they want to do. This will get them excited for the week ahead. Activities are on page 7 Tip #2: If you are arriving Saturday, late on Sunday, or are going to arrive on Monday please call and let us know at: 208-667-0526. Tip #3: Arrival The Week before you arrive your point of contact person will be given your campsite assignment and which parking lot to park in. In your parking lot you will meet both your commissioner and your troop guide. The commissioner is there to help make your stay as homely as possible and are a great contact for service projects. The troop guide is there to be your guide through your camp experience. They will be with you for flags and Check-in on you and they might even be your troops alarm system!! Your troop guide will guide you to your campsite and help unload gear and begin the Check-in process. You can take one vehicle at a time to your campsite to unload, but it cannot stay there and must be parked in the parking lot. So load up as much gear in a vehicle as you can for a quick campsite set up. Tip #4: Vehicles must be backed in the parking lot in case of a fire emergency. pg. 2
Check-in CHECK-IN IS FROM 1:00PM-3:00PM 1. Check-in begins with the MEDICAL SCREENING. This involves our medic going through each scout and scouter s Annual health and medical record parts A, B and C. Part C must be signed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician s assistant. These last 12 months so check your dates. In our medical Check we make sure that all scouts are feeling well and of any extra support (i.e. transportation to classes) we can give that scout. A focus point for the screening is the shots record and can cause a long screening process for both your troop and the next. 2. After the Medical Screening is the BSA SWIM TEST. The BSA swim test was designed to both test the strength of a boys swimming ability and to allow the instructor to know what kind of instruction that boy might need to develop his swimming ability. (Note: swimming in a lake is very different than swimming in a pool) The BSA Swim test involves jumping into water feet first with the water going above your head followed by 75ft of a power stroke (a front crawl, breast stroke and or side stroke), 25ft of the elementary backstroke and finishing up with a back float. In order for your youth to participate in the BSA swimmer test they need an annual health and medical form. 3. BUSINESS MANAGER CHECK-IN Sometime during this check-in process one of your adult leaders will need to visit our business manager. This adult needs to have The Attendance Roster, Final payment of fees, BSA Tour Plan, and unit insurance information. Easton Tips: Check-In Tip #5: For a quick check-in check your dates on the physical forms and organize your health forms before heading to camp. Tip #6: Take your troop to a nearby lake or pool to do a pre-swim test to gage the level of ability of you scouts and to build their confidence in the water. Tip #7: You must complete the BSA Swim Test at Camp if you are in any Aquatics Merit Badge. At 4:00pm there will be a Camp Tour starting on the parade grounds. If you can t make the tour have your troop guide show you around. pg. 3
Camp Policies Youth Protection For over a century, the Boy Scouts of America have worked to develop the character, citizenship, and personal fitness of America's youth. We realize that the future of our society is vested in each successive generation and the values inherited. As a major youth-serving organization, the Boy Scouts of America has a unique opportunity to help protect the youth of our nation. In addition to helping families address the problem of child abuse, the BSA has adopted a comprehensive set of policies and procedures designed to ensure that Scouting continues to be safe for all participants. The BSA is exemplary among Youth-serving agencies in Recognizing the potential threat that child abuse poses to young people. BSA Youth Protection Training is now required for at least one adult present during any event or activity, including summer camp. It is recommended that every adult leader attending summer camp be trained in Youth Protection. Youth Protection Training will be offered at summer camp. However, it is recommended that adult leaders take the training prior to camp. The training is available on-line. You can link to the training at www.myscouting.org. YPT Barriers 2 deep leadership No secret Organizations No one-on-one contact Appropriate attire Respect of privacy Constructive Discipline Separate Accommodations Hazing prohibited Youth leader training and supervision pg. 4 Leadership While at camp, patrol and troop leaders will be expected to fulfill their responsibilities as youth leaders. Patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders should meet daily with their Scouts to ensure the needs of each Scout are being met. When problems arise please seek the guidance of your adult leader. We emphasize the patrol method at camp. Patrol identity and patrol spirit are incredibly important. Scouts should be assigned to patrols with patrol leaders and bring patrol flags. Each unit must be under the leadership of at least two adults. The unit leader or anyone serving as unit leader, must be at At least 21 years of age and a registered adult leader. The second adult may be a registered Scouter, 18 years of age or older, or a participating parent of a youth member. At least one unit leader is expected to participate in all required leader meetings and coordinate the responsibilities of the unit s adult leadership at camp. A 6:45 a.m. Scoutmaster breakfast will be held daily (excluding Saturday) with key staff members to ensure effective communication and dissemination of information about camp..
Camp Policies Continued Medication at Camp BSA National Camping Standards require that all prescription drugs be kept in locked storage. Units choosing to store medication in their campsite must keep medication in locked storage and ensure that Scouts take their medication as prescribed. A limited amount of medication may be carried by a Scout or leader for life-threatening conditions, including beesting or heart medication, and inhalers. It the responsibility of unit leaders to ensure that all Scouts take their medication(s) as prescribed. Emergency procedures On the first day in camp, the standard emergency procedures will be explained to troop leaders as well as the Scouts. In the event of an actual emergency please notify the camp staff immediately. If you feel that you are able to effectively deal with the situation do so after sending notice to the camp staff. If the situation seems dangerous, the priority is to evacuate all Scouts and leaders from the immediate vicinity. Special needs Special food requests for medical, religious, or other reasons must be submitted to the Inland Northwest Council by May 1, 2013. We will do our best to work with troops on these requests. An additional fee may be required if we encounter difficulties meeting this request. *A vegetarian diet is not a need, but is instead a choice, and those Scouts requiring a vegetarian or vegan menu will have to supplement the camp menu with their own food. Campsite Etiquette Your campsite is your home while at camp. Likewise, other campsites are homes for other Scouts and Scouters. Please practice campsite courtesy at all times. Before entering another campsite, ask for permission. If there is no one there, do not enter. This is trespassing. Do not cut through of the campsites on the way to activities Buddy system We ask that the Buddy System be used in camp at all times. Scouts must know where the unit and camp boundaries are and not to go beyond them without permission. It is the responsibility of unit leaders to educate their Scouts on this issue. Hazing Older Scouts sometimes feel that new Scouts should be initiated into the troop with a hazing activity. You should be alert to this desire of older boys and direct their efforts into meaningful initiation programs. Hazing has no place in Scouting, nor does running the gauntlet, belt line, or similar punishments. Pets The Boy Scouts of America does not permit pets dogs, cats, ferrets, goldfish, and any other pets at camp. Please leave them at home with a caregiver. Individuals bringing pets will be directed to remove them from camp property. Vandalism and damages Troops are responsible for the care of camp property in their campsite and are therefore responsible for costs associated with repairs due to vandalism. This includes slashing tents. For slashed tents troops will be charged $10 per inch. Troops will be charged the cost to replace a tent ($350) if slashes are longer than 14 inches. Any pre-existing damage to tents or other equipment should be brought to the attention of your camp commissioner or troop guide before dinner on Monday. Weapons Personal weapons (archery equipment, rifles, pistols, slingshots, ammunition, or any other kind of weapon) are strictly forbidden in camp. As parking lots are part of camp property, weapons are not to be stored in vehicles during your stay at camp. No person is allowed to bring personal weapons for use on camp ranges. There are no exceptions to this policy. pg. 5
Camp Policies Continued Fuel Storage Kerosene or liquid gas-fueled lanterns and stoves may be used for outdoor lighting and cooking. All containers not in use must be stored in the camp gas shack. Lighting and refueling of gas and liquid petroleum equipment must be done by a responsible adult who is knowledgeable in safety precautions. The use of liquid fuels for starting any type of fire is prohibited. Contact the Camp Commissioner for details. Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances is not permitted at encampments or activities on property operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at an activity involving participation of youth members. This policy will be strictly enforced for all those that use our facilities. The legal age in the states of Washington and Idaho for the use of tobacco products is 18. You, as a leader, can prevent smoking among youth by informing your Scouts that the use of tobacco products by anyone under the age of 18 will not be tolerated at camp. Camp Easton Chainsaw Policy National camp standards require that chain saw operators be at least 18 years old and meet one of the following requirements: 1. Be a professional forester. 2. Be a certified arborist. 3. Have received training in chain saw techniques from a Ranger section of National Camping School. 4. Have written documentation of having other training in these techniques that is recognized by the state or federal government. 5. Have successfully completed BSA Chain Saw Safety Training course, No. 20-136. (Successful completion of this training program achieves this goal.) Guests at camp Guests are welcome at Camp Easton during the daylight hours Sunday through Thursday. Friday night is family night and we encourage parents and siblings to visit their Troops. Adults not registered and paid as part of your unit s camp leadership are considered guests. This would include parents that visit their Scout at camp. Guests are required to pay for meals they consume at camp. (See guest meals section below) Siblings of Scouts, and all children under the age of 18, not registered with your unit are welcome to visit camp during the day. However, they will not be allowed to swim, boat, shoot, or participate in most camp activities. This policy is strictly enforced. Guest Meals: Visitors at camp are welcome to join their unit for meals and meals can be paid for at the Camp Easton Trading Post. Cost: $6 for Breakfast ~ $6 for Lunch ~ $8 for Dinner Contact Camp Easton Emergency Phone Numbers During the business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday call the Spokane Service Center at 1-800-945-4390 and ask for the Camping Department. Be prepared with the name of the Scout or adult you need to reach, the nature of the emergency, and a contact name and phone number. We will contact the camp on your behalf as soon as possible Camp Directors Number: 612-419-9416 (Cell) Camp Phone: 208-667-0526 - Fax 208-667-8176 pg. 6
Program Activities and schedule Evening Activities Camp Easton has a lot of activities to offer during the evening. Some have great entertainment value while others are geared towards troop/ patrol bonding and others are for individual growth. Sunday 8:45pm is our Scout Vespers nondenominational worship service in the fire bowl. Monday 7:15pm is instructional night where scouts can learn about fire safety, Splicing, The Totin Chip, and other things. 8:45pm is our opening Campfire. Here you will see the camp staffs greatest performances. Easton tips Tip #8: Check for Adult Classes on Tentaroo Tip #9: There will be desserts available on Wednesday Night for your Invitational Campfire. (1 Free Per Unit) pg. 7 Tuesday 7:15pm CPR Instruction for all aquatic merit badges and the first aid merit badge 8:00pm Game night have fun as a troop, patrol or individual in one of our many game choices. 7:15pm Service Projects Wednesday 8:00pm Invitational Campfire where your troop puts on a show. Invite Staff or another troop. Thursday 6:45pm Staff Hunt find a staff member and toss them in the Lake. It is also our scoutmaster/ adult leader dinner 8:45pm Wilderness survival Overnighter for the scouts in the wilderness survival merit badge or for anyone who want to attend. Friday 8:30pm Closing campfire for troops/ patrols to perform for the whole camp
Program Activities and schedule Meal Times Due to our limited sized dining hall we have a 2-shift meal service. Lower camp: campsites on the lake side of highway 97, are meal shift 1. Upper camp: campsites on the hill side of highway 97, are meal shift 2. MEAL TIMES Shift 1 Shift 2 Breakfast 7:00am 7:45am Lunch 12:00pm 12:45am Dinner 5:30pm 6:15pm On Thursday and Friday for dinner both shifts will be served at the same time @ 5:45pm. Flag Ceremonies Flags are a great time for patrols and troops to show scout spirit and get information. At each flag ceremony there will be a troop or patrol performing the ceremony and a troop or patrol providing a form of program (i.e. a song, skit or even spirit competition). Morning flags will be held at 8:30am every day. Evening flags will be held at 7:00pm Monday through Wednesday and at 5:30pm on Thursday and Friday. Easton Tips Tip #10: Be sure to remove all headgear before entering the dining hall as a sign of respect to the eating facility. Tip #11: Invite camp staff to eat with you not only are they awesome people but they make eating a meal quite fun. Tip #12: Make sure to bring a patrol flag to show patrol spirit during flags. Tip #13: Have a patrol yell we will be hearing them during flag dismissals. Tip #14: Make sure to be in uniform during flags your patrol might get picked first during dismissal if you all look sharp. pg. 8
Merit Badge FAQ What is a good way to schedule a scout for merit badges? Our program areas are fairly spread out between lower camp (right by the lake and dining hall) and upper camp (the area on the hill). With our lunch splitting the morning and afternoon class sessions we would suggest having a schedule where all of your morning classes are either in upper or lower camp. The same with the afternoon classes. This will help make travel time between classes easier and your scouts will be less tired. Does my scout need to have the swimmer classification for his aquatic merit badges? Easton Tips Tip #15: Lower camp program areas include Aquatics, Eagle Quest and Handicraft. Tip #16: Upper Camp program areas include Nature, The Ranges and Scoutcraft., in all aquatic merit badges there is a requirement that states, Before doing the following Requirements, successfully complete the BSA Swimmer test. **If your scout has not completed the BSA Swimmer Test by Tuesday, we will do our best to get him into an instructional swim test or another merit badge to allow him to continue participating.** Do my scouts need their blue cards? No. With the change of our Merit Badge tracking system to Tentaroo. We will have the ability to electronically send all blue cards to the Scoutmaster or print them at camp. pg. 9
Aquatics 2016 Merit Badge Schedule 9:00 10:00 11:00 1:30 2:30 3:30 BSA Lifeguard ^*$ Canoeing All Day Class Instructional Swim Lifesaving* Mile Swim (REQUIRES ROWER AND SPOTTER) Motorboating (2 day class) ^ Rowing Small-boat sailing *^** Free Swim Snorkeling patch (2 day class) Kayaking Merit Badge Swimming ** Watersports^** Swimming and Water Rescue ^ (2-HR Session) (2-HR Session) (2-HR Session) Paddleboarding (2 day class) Paddle Craft Safety ^ Scuba ^*$ (2-HR Session) Sunday Class/Evenings from 4:30-7:30PM pg. 10 Environmental Science * (2-HR Session) Forestry Photography Geology Soil and Water Conservation Nature Mining In Society * Insect Study Reptile and Amphibian Study * Sustainability Mammal Study (2 Day Class) Grey tabs indicate a session in held up the hill (2-HR Session) OPEN Camping * Pioneering Wilderness Survival * Scout Craft Backpacking/Hiking *(Dual Class) (2-HR Session) OPEN Geocaching * (2-HR Session) Music (2 Day Class) Orienteering ** Grey tabs indicate a session in held up the hill Tenderfoot Morning Tour Afternoon Tour Second Class (9:00am-11:45am) (1:30pm-4:00pm) First Class Fishing * Eagle Quest Emergency Preparedness **^* Chess Open Signs Signals and Codes First Aid **^$ Cooking * (2-HR Session) Grey tabs indicate a session in held up the hill (2-HR Session) Archery *^$** Ranges Rifle ^*$** Shotgun *^$** Troop Shoot Open Grey tabs indicate a session in held up the hill Art *$ Finger Printing (2 day Class) Leatherwork $ Handicrafts Woodcarving $ Open Indian Lore $ Painting Sculpture $ ^ Age Requirement * Some requirements may not be accomplished at camp $ Fees May Apply ** Class Sizes may be limited
Merit Badges by Area aquatics Aquatics Merit badge Difficulty Notes and fees BSA Lifeguard ^*$ hard Must be at least 15 years of age. Cost is $75. Includes Lifeguard manual, patch, and certification upon completion The BSA Lifeguard course is open to all registered adults and older youth (age 15 and older, no exceptions). The course is intended for those individuals who wish to work as lifeguards for BSA aquatics programs. The course is limited to 15 participants per week. - Recommend obtaining American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Training for the Professional Rescuer prior to camp (required for certification). This may be completed following camp. - This course is all week and is very physically demanding and time consuming. NOT recommended for smaller Scouts. - Must Complete 550 yard swim and timed brick retrieval in order to participate in this course. Must pass the BSA swim test to start. Canoeing Instructional Swim Lifesaving* moderate moderate Must pass the BSA swim test. Recommended for first-year campers. Requirement 1a and 1b must be completed before requirements 2-15. Recommended for First Class or higher ranked Scouts. Mile Swim hard This is for strong swimmers only. Daily training over progressively longer distance is required before the mile swim on Thursday or Friday. An adult rower and a spotter (swimmer-level) are required for every swim. Patch is available for purchase at our trading post. $$ Cost is $20. Must pass the BSA swim test and be age 14 or older. Motorboating (2 day class) ^ moderate Candidates are encouraged to hold Swimming, Rowing, Canoeing, Lifesaving, and First Aid merit badges before they work on this merit badge. 2 day class pg. 11
Aquatics Continued Merit Badge Difficulty Notes and fees Rowing Must pass the BSA swim test. Recommended for first-year campers Small-Boat Sailing *^** Must pass the BSA swim test and be at least 14 years old. A great merit badge for older Scouts. Candidates are encouraged to hold Swimming, Rowing, Canoeing, Lifesaving, and First Aid merit badges before they work on this merit badge Snorkeling Patch (2 Day Class) This is for active swimmers. Instruction and equipment for snorkeling is provided in this underwater experience. 2 day class Kayaking Merit Badge Must pass the BSA swim test to begin badge Swimming ** Great option for first-year campers. Some requirements can be completed before camp (see swimming requirements for 1st and 2nd class ranks). **Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) Watersports^** Paddle Boarding (2 Day Class) Scuba ^*$ $$ Cost is $25. Must pass the BSA swim test. *Recommended for Scouts 14 and older. 2 day class $$ Cost is $300 per Scout. Includes PADI certification, curriculum, and instruction. No personal equipment required. PADI Workbook $75 pg. 12
Eagle Quest Merit Badge Difficulty Notes Tenderfoot Second Class First Class This is an excellent place for first year campers to build valuable skills for the rest of their scouting career. Fishing * Must catch, clean, and cook one fish (see requirement 9) Emergency Preparedness **^* Requirements 2c, 8c, 9a cannot be completed at camp. Earning the First Aid merit badge is a requirement. ** Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) First Aid **^$ Recommended for Scouts 13 and older. Complete requirement 2d (first aid kit) at home and bring to camp. ** Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) Cooking * Difficult to finish at camp (requirements 4&6). ** Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) Chess Fun For All!! pg. 13
Handicraft Merit Badge Difficulty Notes Art *$ $$ Cost is $3.00 Finger Printing (2 day Class) Excellent for a first year scout Leatherwork $ $$ Cost $5 - $15 for materials. Great option for first-year campers. Woodcarving $ $$ Cost is $5 - $15 depending on the kits. Great option for first-year campers. Indian Lore $ $$ Cost $5 - $25 for materials. Great option for first year campers Painting Great for first year scouters! Sculpture $ $$ Cost is $3 The Ranges Merit Badge Difficulty Notes Archery *^$** $$ Cost is $15 Recommended for Scouts 15 and older. Difficult to complete at camp. Rifle ^*$** $$ Cost is $15 Shooter must qualify to earn this badge. Qualification time may be limited by number of participants. Shotgun *^$** $$ Cost is $25. A great merit badge for Scouts 14 and older. No prerequisites required The ranges are at the top of the hill so plan for a longer travel time. pg. 14
Scoutcraft Merit Badge Difficulty Notes Camping * Difficult to complete at camp. Review requirements before attending camp. ** Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) i.e. Requirement 9: camp a total of at least 20 days and 20 nights. Pioneering Wilderness Survival * Complete requirement 5 prior to camp and bring it with you. Backpacking/Hiking *(Dual Class) These Merit badges cannot be finished at camp due to time and distance hiking restraints. Geocaching * Geocaching requires prior parental approval for requirement #7 ** Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) Orienteering ** Requires good, working knowledge of a map and compass. Requirements 7a and 7b should be complete prior to camp. **Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) Scoutcraft is at the top of the hill so plan for a longer travel time. pg. 15
Nature Merit Badge Difficulty Notes Environmental Science * This badge requires dedication and a lot of time. Forestry Photography PLEASE bring your own camera if able (digital is highly recommended as we have no way to develop film at camp). ** Camp will have several cameras available for use but not enough for the entire class. Geology Soil and Water Conservation Mining In Society * Great For young scouts Insect Study May not be able to be completed at camp. Recommend reviewing the requirements prior to camp. Requirement 7 Raise an insect through compete metamorphosis. ** Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) Reptile and Amphibian Study * May not be able to be completed at camp (requirement 8) maintain one or more reptiles or amphibian for 1 month ** Be sure pre-work is logged on merit badge application (blue card) Nature Great For young scouts The Nature area is at the top of the hill so plan for a longer travel time. pg. 16
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