Camp Cris Dbbins www.denverbyscuts.rg 2011 Leader s Guide Camp Cris Dbbins, Denver Area Cuncil, By Scuts f America
Greetings Fellw Campers! I wuld like t thank yur unit fr selecting Camp Cris Dbbins as yur summer camp destinatin fr 2011. I firmly believe that summer camp plays an imprtant rle in a Scut s advancement, as well aiding their grwth in life skills and experiences. Our staff will make every effrt t make yur decisin t jin us at Cris Dbbins such a memrable experience that yu and yur Scuts will want t return year after year. In an nging effrt t prvide the best prgram pssible, we have cntinued t make imprvements t bth ur facilities and als prgram fferings. The cnstructin n ur new shting ranges is nw finished, imprvements have been made t ur rads, and we will be ffering mre class perids f ppular merit badges t help decrease student t instructr ratis. Rest assured that as we mve twards this summer, we will cntinue t develp areas where yu and yur Scuts will experience Scuting in the finest facilities in the regin. The bjective f this guide is t help yu and yur unit prepare fr a great week at summer camp. Yu will find infrmatin abut merit badge registratin, camp fees, and prgram fferings in this pamphlet; s please read it ver carefully. S get ready fr yur first summer camp experience f the secnd hundred years f By Scuts f America. We will be ready fr yu! If yu have any questins r need additinal infrmatin, please cntact the Denver Area Cuncil Camping department at 303-455-5522 fr assistance. Happy Camping! Alex Hughes Directr, Cris Dbbins ahughes@denverbyscuts.rg 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS Histry Camp Cmmissiners 20 Abut Peaceful Valley 4 Unifrm and Attire in Camp 20 Histry f Peaceful Valley 5 Visitrs 20 Mail fr Campers 21 Registratin Camp Cntact 21 Camp Fees 8 Internet Cnnectivity 21 Adult Leader Fees 8 Super Trp Infrmatin 8 Arriving at Camp Online Accunt 8 Check-in Prcedure 22 Camper Schlarships 10 Adult Leader Check-in 23 Refunds 10 Identificatin 23 Damaged Equipment Fees 10 Prgram Overview 23 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting 10 Daily Schedule 24 Merit Badge Offerings 26 Health and Safety Additinal Aquatics Yuth Prtectin Plicies 11 Infrmatin 29 Health/Medical Infrmatin 12 Other Prgrams 30 Medicatin Plicy 12 Trading Pst 32 Emergency/Medical Care 13 Merit Badge Fees 33 Emergency Prcedures 14 Accident/Sickness Insurance 15 Additinal Infrmatin and Frms Mtr Vehicles and Parking 15 Lst and Fund 33 Unit Leader First Aid 16 Driving Directins 33 Other Health/Safety Cncerns 16 Guiding Principles f Camp 34 Buddy System 16 Emplyment Opprtunities 34 Hmesickness 16 Yuth Prtectin Infrmatin Bicycle Plicy 17 fr Parents 35 Camp Cris Dbbins Map 36 Preparing fr Camp 2012 Reservatin Frm 37 Trp Equipment 18 2011 Registratin Frm 38 Persnal Equipment 18 Payment Schedule and Prvided Equipment 19 Campsite Capacity 39 What Nt t Bring t Camp 19 PVA Permissin Slip 40 Campers with Special Needs 19 Swim Check Frm. 41 Special Diets 19 Scuba Diving Medical Frm 43 Swim Check 20 Please direct any questins yu might have abut Camp Cris Dbbins t the Denver Area Cuncil Camping Department. Phne: 303-455-5522 r Fax: 303-455-4689 r mailing address: 10455 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80215. 3
Abut Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch is lcated in central Clrad, 65 miles sutheast f Denver, a few miles suth f the twn f Elbert. The Ranch cnsists f 3,316 acres f muntain park terrain at 7,000 feet in elevatin alng the Palmer Divide in the Black Frest. Peaceful Valley als functins as a wrking ranch thrughut the year, with ver 1,000 acres devted t farming and grazing. There are three different scut camps lcated n Peaceful Valley, with a descriptin f each lcated belw. Camp Cris Dbbins This camp ffers yur traditinal dining hall style summer camp that prvides a level f enthusiasm and Scuting spirit that can t be matched. With a cmmitment t high quality merit badge instructin and prgrams that will challenge any Scut s abilities, Cris Dbbins is where the Scut Oath and Law cme t life. Camp Crtlandt Dietler Our back t basics patrl cking adventure camp is ne f the best in the cuntry! This theme can be seen thrughut a prgram that fcuses n traditinal Scuting skills. The prgram is designed t build and strengthen the trp and patrl methds while advancing scuts utdr knwledge. The camp prvides unique learning pprtunities and specialized adventure activities that can nly ccur in this lng-term camp envirnment. Magness Adventure Camp Our Cub Scut camp, lcated n the west side f the ranch, ffers three-day Cub Scut prgrams twice weekly. The prgram fr 2011, Magness Medieval Adventures, will feature new and exciting activities fr every participant while expanding their Scuting skills. All Cub leaders shuld check the cuncil t get the latest details. 4
A Brief Histry f Peaceful Valley Fr thusands f years, the Arapah and Kiwa Indians inhabited the land that is nw Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch. A few signs f their time remain with us. Befre the Spanish brught hrses t Nrth America, hunters n ft wuld drive buffal ver small cliffs, knwn as buffal drps. On the ranch mesa, it is still pssible t see signs f bth buffal wallws and drps. In the late 1800s, the Native Americans were frced frm their ancestral lands by Eurpeans settlers. These early frntiersman built small hmesteads, traces f which can still be fund in several islated parts f the ranch. One f the mre visible ruins is lcated in the valley belw Ship Rck. Early settlers fund many things they needed t establish their hmes. Maps f Clrad frm the turn f the century shw a saw mill just suth f the ranch. The ranch had a gd stand f white pine, which was used fr lumber t build many f the buildings in Elbert, and als in Denver and Clrad Springs. Hwever, all the white pine was lgged ff, and nne can be fund n the ranch tday. The farms in the valley arund 1900 were very prductive, thanks in large part t Kiwa Creek. The creek is still cnsidered t be ne f the best water surces in the cunty. Fr awhile, ptat farming wrked well n mesa fields, but an infestatin ended that crp. Dairy cattle were a mainstay f many farms; an ld milk huse was fund n the ranch but has since been remved. The Kiwa Creek valley was s prsperus that a railway was cnstructed in the early 1900s. The New Orleans and Clrad Springs Line gave farmers a link t markets in bth Denver and Clrad Springs. In 1935, the railrad was heavily damaged by flding, and nt repaired. Anther fld in 1965 washed away the remaining structures, but traces f railrad bridge pilings can still be fund n the ranch near the hrse stables, and ccasinal sectins f radbed are visible n the east side f the valley. As the valley grew, s did the farms and ranches. Our ranch buildings help t tell the stry. In the late 1800s, the ranch wners and their large family lived in a nerm cabin just suth f Elbert, n the nrth end f what became knwn as Peaceful Valley Ranch. In the 1920s, the wners cnstructed a three-bedrm hme knwn tday as the Bunkhuse. Tday s ranch huse fllwed, in the early 1930s. This fur-bedrm hme was built frm a kit purchased frm Sears and Rebuck! The barn was built in the same perid. Hrses were kept n the secnd level, reached by a large earthen ramp. Cattle were kept n the lwer level. If yu visit the barn, nte the heavy timbers that supprt the secnd flr. 5
The Beginnings f Scuting at Peaceful Valley In the 1950s, the Scuting mvement was expanding rapidly, alng with the natin s pstwar ppulatin. The Cuncil s existing Camp Tahsa was t small t supprt the future needs f the Denver area, and the search fr a replacement began. In 1961, the Cuncil purchased the 2,500 acre Peaceful Valley Ranch frm the Abrahamsn family. Initial cnstructin f Scut facilities tk place in 1961-1963. Sme f the ld ranch buildings and equipment were remved and rads were pened. The brwn ldge buildings we use tday were cnstructed frm kits. The Navy SeaBee s, as part f their training prcess, prvided mst f the labr; a memrial t them can be fund near the ffice at Dbbins. In 1965, Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch pened t campers. Tahsa was still the Cuncil s main camp, s activity and expansin was limited t unit camping and a very small summer peratin. Peaceful Valley Develps Tward the end f the 1970s, the Cuncil cncluded that Tahsa wuld need t be replaced sn. Facilities at PV were expanded as much as the limited budget wuld permit. The Gates family, which had lng perated prsperus rubber-prducts plants in Denver, funded cnstructin f the ld swimming pl. These remains are lcated sutheast f headquarters. The first real summer camp tk place in 1981 -- fur weeks f camp, and a ttal f 480 campers! Fd was prepared at the ranch huse, which had becme the ranger s hme, and delivered t camp. Campers ate in a tent, and gt their meals frm a cunter lcated in what is nw the Jacksn QM (named in hnr f Sam Jacksn and his wife, Edna, the first ranch rangers and peratrs f that early camp). Camp was great, and the drive t expand had started! In 1983-1984, a 19 acre lake, at the site f a fld cntrl dam, was dedicated t Harld Silver, a past cuncil president. The current William R. Kephart Dining Hall pened in 1986. Mr. Kephart was Scut Executive in that perid, and was a majr frce behind the expansin f PV. The riginal camp facilities were renamed in hnr f Cris Dbbins, wh was a majr cntributr fr the expansin. He had been successful in the energy business. On his death in 1987, he left a majr endwment fund t the Cuncil, with the stipulatin that its incme be used nly fr camp maintenance. During the late 1980s, develpment f what is nw Camp Dietler began. The camp pened as Camp Clrad in 1990. It was renamed Camp Crtlandt Dietler in 1993. Mr. Dietler, wh wned an il and gas cmpany, and was an active member f the Cuncil Bard f Trustees, made a generus gift t supprt prgrams at Camp Dietler. 6
As the Cuncil grew, the need arse fr a dedicated Cub Scut camping facility. Planning began fr develpment f a new camp n the west side f the ranch. Initial cnstructin tk place during 1992-1993. The facility pened as Camp Adventure in the summer f 1994. In 1996, shrtly befre his death, it was renamed fr Bb Magness, a very successful Denver cable televisin peratr. Develpment cntinued at Dbbins, als. In the late 1990s, the Travis Shting Sprts facility was develped. Mr. Gates prvided funding fr a new swimming pl, which pened in the summer f 2000, t replace the pl built with his earlier gift. In 2004, abut 670 additinal acres were purchased with a gift frm the Gates Fundatin t prvide fr future expansin. In 2006, the first prgrams at the Gates Outpst Camp were intrduced as part f the Camp Dbbins prgram. Als, in 2006, Chuck Frsyth, the camp ranger fr 25 years, retired leaving a legacy f service t the Denver Area Cuncil and Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch. Much f this histry was prvided by Chuck. Peaceful Valley remains a wrking ranch. Apprximately 1,000 acres are set aside fr crps and cattle. The rancher, wh lives in buildings just nrth f the Magness entrance, runs abut 70 cw-calf pairs n the land. The cash crps f alfalfa, wheat, and ats are used t feed ranch livestck, as well as fr sale. Incme frm the ranching peratin helps prvide fr ranch maintenance and peratin. 7
Camp Fees and Registratin Camp Fees T register fr Camp Dbbins, yur trp may reserve space in camp by paying a $100.00 reservatin fee. The ttal fee fr 2011 is $240 fr Denver Area Cuncil Scuts and $260 fr Out f Cuncil Scuts. The payment schedule fr 2011 is as fllws: Campsite Reservatin Fee: $100.00 per unit (applied t final payment) First Payment $30 per Scut (nn-refundable) due Octber 29, 2010 Secnd Payment $70 per Scut due March 7, 2011 Third Payment $70 per Scut due April 4, 2011 Final Payment Balance due May 2, 2011 Ttal Payment: $240.00 fr Denver Area Cuncil Scuts $260.00 fr Out f Cuncil Scuts Adult Leader Fees Each trp is required t have ne adult per 10 Scuts, with a minimum f tw adults. While the adults may rtate, this minimum leadership must be present at all times. The fee fr adult leaders is $120 per week r $24.00 per day. Tw adult leaders fees will be cvered by the Denver Area Cuncil. Super Trp Please let yur unit families knw abut ur unique Super Trp prgram! Super Trp is a prvisinal trp cmpsed f Scuts wh either cannt attend with their unit r wish t attend a secnd week. T help with supervisin, the camp prvides a trained adult Scutmaster t guide and help the scuts thrughut the week. Scuts in these units are ften thse mst interested in Scuting, making the week an utstanding experience! Interested Scuts shuld cntact the Frederic C. Hamiltn Scut Headquarters fr availability, and register directly. Cst is $250 per Scut. Yur Online Accunt Peaceful Valley uses nline registratin fr entering rsters, unit infrmatin, and precamp signup fr all merit badge classes. If yur unit des nt have internet access, yu will be able t handle rsters and class registratin by mail. Smetime after we have received yur March 7th and April 4th payments, we will be sending yu all f the infrmatin yu will need t register nline. T be fair t all units, the nline registratin will be pened n April 18, 2011. Camp Dbbins uses an nline registratin system thrugh a partnership with the Dubleknt Cmpany. After yu have made yur April payment, yu will be receiving yur User ID Number and Passwrd frm Dubleknt. Yu will need this infrmatin t sign up yur Scuts fr their merit badges. Again, nline registratin will pen n April 18, 2011. 8
Online Registratin Once yu prceed, keep in mind that even if n payment is due, yur merit badge registratin, including all changes and updates, will nt be saved until yu cmplete registratin prcess by clicking the buttn Cmplete Registratin Step 1 f 2 and then Purchase. If yu feel yu have already made the apprpriate payments, yu still need t Pay by Mail t cmplete the prcess and save any changes. Dubleknt Instructins are as fllws: G t www.dubleknt.cm Under My Infrmatin, click n View Registratins (1). After clicking n View Registratin, the next screen is View Registratins. Click n View Details View Registratin Details. This is the trp s infrmatin. Click n update. This is the screen where yu can make changes, sign up fr merit badges, etc. Register Individuals, click n this buttn. (Must be dne befre signing up fr merit badges.) Click n Add Name, anther screen will appear, type in first name, last name. Save. After cmpletin under Attendee Type highlight ne f the fllwing: in-cuncil Scut, ut f cuncil Scut r adult. Then click n Attendee Bx. Then click cntinue and cntinue again. These prcedures must be cmpleted befre Scuts can be signed up fr merit badges. Click n Register fr Activities. Yu can nw register yur Scuts fr merit badge classes. Click n Register by Individual. Next t the Member Name bx, click n name f Scut. Next yu will click n Add Classes, select his badges. Yu will click n cntinue, cntinue again and cntinue ne mre time. Cmplete Registratin Step 1 f 2. Click n this bx. Screen with Billing Heading will appear, if yu are nt making a credit card payment, click n the ffline/mail buttn. Yu will scrll dwn again; check the bx which says by clicking in the check t the left, etc. Click n purchase. Next screen registratin, click dne. The final screen Payment Details Registratin, click n dne. If all f the prcedures are fllwed, all f yur changes will be saved. Remember, each time yu make any additinal changes; yu must cmplete the entire prcedure. If yu need any additinal infrmatin r have any cncerns, please feel free t cntact ur Camping Registrar, Mary Ann Rmer, at 303-455-5522 x 2111 r mrmer@denverbyscuts.rg. There will be a cmputer available at camp fr any changes that need t be made t the schedule n Sunday. 9
Schlarship Requests fr camperships must be made in writing t the Cuncil Camping Cmmittee detailing why this particular Scut needs financial assistance. A campership applicatin can be requested frm the Frederic C. Hamiltn Scut Headquarters. All requests shuld be made prir t April 1, 2011. Schlarships cannt be given after attending camp. The campership is nly fr Scuts f the Denver Area Cuncil. Refunds The $30.00 per Scut depsit is nn-refundable at any time, but may be applied t ther trp members as lng as the unit s ttal registratin cunt des nt g dwn. If a cancellatin is made prir t June 1 Participants will receive a full refund less a $30.00 nn-refundable depsit. After June 1 N fees will be refunded. If a physician prvides a letter stating that the participant cannt attend fr medical reasns, r the unit leader prvides a nte stating that there was a death in the immediate family, participants will receive a full refund less the $30.00 nnrefundable depsit. If a Scut becmes ill r is injured while attending camp, and is sent hme by rder f the camp medical directr, prir t Wednesday, the Scut will be entitled t a 50% refund. If the Scut is sent hme after Wednesday, there will be n refunds. Scuts, wh leave camp fr behavir issues r by their wn chice r fr ther reasns, will nt be granted a refund. All refunds shuld be requested in writing by the unit s Scutmaster r cmmittee chairpersn. Damage t Camp Equipment and Facilities Each unit is respnsible fr taking care f the camp equipment that has been assigned fr their use. In the case f damage t this equipment, the unit and unit leaders are respnsible fr paying fr repairs r replacement. Yu and yur campsite hst will jintly inspect all tents and equipment when yu arrive and will then check the equipment when yu leave. Fees will be charged fr damage n the basis f repair csts r replacement csts estimated by the Camp Directr. Pre-Camp Leader Orientatin Meeting There will be ne leader rientatin meeting. It will be held n Saturday April 2nd at 9:00 a.m. in the Anschutz Cnference Center lcated in the Frederic C. Hamiltn Scut Headquarters (10455 W. 6th Ave, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80215). It is very imprtant that a unit representative attends this meeting. The camp staff values the input frm unit leaders n the prgram and will g ver any questins leaders have regarding summer camp. If yur unit is unable t send a participant, please direct questins t the Camping Department. 10
Health and Safety Yuth Prtectin Training fr Adults All registered leaders listed n the Unit Adult Registratin frm and wh will be remaining n the ranch fr mre than 24 hurs must have a current Yuth Prtectin Training Certificate. Certificatin is valid fr three years. Leaders wh have nt been thrugh the training will be required t take yuth prtectin training when they arrive at camp. The Yuth Prtectin Training curse can be taken nline r at camp when yu arrive if yu have nt already taken the curse. This requirement is t be verified by the Scutmaster befre camp. Yuth Prtectin Guidelines fr Camp Sleeping Arrangements. Scuters and Scuts must sleep in separate tents. A Scuter may sleep with his/her sn, but nt with ther yuth. All Scuts must have at least ne tent-mate. Shwers and Lcker Rms. Scuters and campers ver 18 must use designated adult shwer facilities. Units must establish separate adult/yuth shwer times at Camp Dietler. Yuth shall nt use adult facilities. Discipline and Treatment. Scuts will nt be subjected t physical harm r discipline, fear, r intimidatin. Scuts will nt be rughly handled, struck, r shaken. Separatin will be brief and apprpriate t the age and circumstance, and in a safe and cmfrtable place within hearing distance f an adult. Meals may nt be denied as punishment. Language. Verbal abuse, discriminatry r dergatry remarks, and ff-clr cnversatin shall nt be tlerated. Leader Cnduct. Scuters shuld avid unnecessary r inapprpriate physical cntact with Scuts. Tw-deep leadership is required. Any ne-nne meeting must be held in a public setting. Abuse t be Reprted. Any Scuter wh becmes aware f actual r pssible child abuse is required by Clrad law t make a reprt. Cntact ranch management immediately. They will evaluate the situatin, and prceed in accrdance with legal requirements, and BSA plicies. Discriminatin. Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch and the Denver Area Cuncil, B.S.A. is an equal pprtunity facility that des nt discriminate n the basis f age, sex, clr, race, creed, r religin. All participants shall bserve this cde while n the ranch. 11
Health and Medical Infrmatin All participants (yuth and adults) attending Camp Dbbins must cmplete an Annual BSA Health and Medical Recrd supplied by the Denver Area Cuncil, BSA. This medical frm is available at the Frederic C. Hamiltn Scut Headquarters r n the website, www.denverbyscuts.rg. The medical frm can be reprduced, but nt altered in any way. All campers and leaders staying at camp 72 hurs r mre must cmplete Parts A, B and C f the Annual BSA Health and Medical Recrd. Adult leaders staying at camp less than 72 hurs must prvide Parts A and B medical histry, a brief health histry that des nt require a physician s signature. Yuth participants will individually turn in their Parts A, B and C f the Annual BSA Health and Medical Recrd when they g thrugh the check-in prcess. T ensure that frms are available, mst trps cllect the frms befre camp; hwever, yu must then distribute them back t the Scuts fr the medical check-in. Adult leaders must als turn in their medical frm during check-in r upn arrival at camp if nt with the unit. Shrtly after check-in, the medical directr will give the unit leader a written list f participants with incmplete r missing medical recrds. The unit leader will be asked t take the necessary steps t crrect deficiencies within 24 hurs. Yuth participants withut COMPLETED Parts A, B and C f their Annual BSA Health and Medical Recrd and prperly signed as f 5:00 p.m. Mnday must be picked up Mnday night by the parents, r taken hme by unit leaders. There is n fee refund. Medical examinatins fr yuth and adults are gd fr ne year frm the date f the dctr s examinatin. It is the respnsibility f the Scut r trp t make cpies f the medical frm fr future use. All medical frms becme the prperty f the Denver Area Cuncil and will NOT be returned t yu at the end f the week. Medical frms used last year are archived and nt available fr use in the fllwing seasn. All participants must prvide a cmpleted medical frm fr every year they attend camp. Medicatins Under Clrad Law, medicatins fr yuth must be securely stred and dispensed by the camp medical staff. All medicatins must be turned int the camp medical staff and then dispensed t the campers (r their parent) by the camp medical staff. During the check in prcess, all Scuts must individually check in all their medicatins. If medicatins are cllected by a unit leader befre arrival, please distribute them back t Scuts at check in time. Inhalers, bee-sting kits r similar emergency items will be inspected at check in, but can be held by the Scut. 12
All medicatins checked in must be in the riginal cntainers, marked with the Scut s name and trp number and riginal medicatin infrmatin. D nt cver up the infrmatin and instructins n the medicatin. Dsages and schedules t be fllwed in camp must be the same as n the package; changes must be stated in writing. Medicatin in pillbxes and nn-riginal cntainers will nt be accepted. Please send nly enugh medicatin fr the dses that will be administered fr the week. The camp medical staff will wrk with the Scutmaster t ensure that Scuts are taking their medicatins. The Scutmaster will receive medicatin times during check in and will be ntified if any Scuts miss their medicatin. Emergencies & Medical Care Every precautin is taken t insure a healthy and safe camping experience fr all Scuts attending Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch. Hwever, accidents d ccur. The ranch medical staff will be respnsible fr initiating care f all medical situatins. Basic treatment within the scpe f the camp medical staff will be prvided at n additinal cst. The medical staff is available at all times. Unit leaders shuld cntact the medical staff r any Leadership Team member fr assistance, even in emergencies. DO NOT CALL 911! If a nn-emergency prblem arises, such as an illness that is beynd the scpe f ur medical technicians, we will cntact the parents and unit leader. The parents and unit leaders must then arrange fr care, and transprt the Scut t a medical facility. We are nt able t prvide transprtatin fr such situatins. The csts f such care must be paid by the parents r unit leaders; insurance claims are filed by the parents. In the event f an injury r illness requiring immediate specialized medical attentin, the care f yur Scut will be turned ver t emergency medical persnnel, wh may require the use f grund r air ambulance service at their discretin. All expenses assciated with medical care are the respnsibility f the Scut s parent(s) r guardian(s). The prviders will bill the respnsible party. 13
Camp Dbbins Emergency Prcedures Emergency medical services are available at all times n the ranch. If yu need medical treatment f any kind, find a Leadership Team member t help yu. DO NOT CALL 911! The ranch has an established link t authrities. Severe Weather In the event f severe weather, fllw these guidelines: Seek shelter in buildings r tents. Stay ut f pen areas. Stay ff the lakes and ut f the pl. The area directrs can infrm yu f mre specific safety precautins at each area. When in dubt, ask a camp Leadership Team member. Prgram areas may be clsed and the pl and lakes will clse fr a minimum f 30 minutes after thunder and 1 hur after lightning. Lightning If lightning becmes a serius threat, immediately take precautins. Get ut f pen areas, and ff f high ridges. The best shelter is in a nearby building. D nt crss a large pen area t get t a building if the strm is clse! If n building is available, seek shelter in the cne f safety extending dwn at a 45-degree angle frm a cliff face, but dn t cntact the cliff. Stay in dense frest areas. Dn t be the highest pint in an pen area! Avid clse prximity t walls, fences, plumbing, tent ples, trees, r large metal bjects. Avid shallw depressins. Remve packs with frames. A grup f peple shuld spread ut. Unless in a building, squat dwn n nly yur feet. If strikes are near, keep yur muth pen t minimize ear damage frm pressure change. Trnad In the event f a trnad, yu will hear a wavy tne n the camp emergency siren. Lie flat in the nearest ditch r depressin. When yu hear a steady siren, return t Gilwell Hall (the basement f the dining hall) and wait fr instructins frm the camp Leadership Team. Bring yur unit rster s yu can cmplete a rll call. Fire If yu see r suspect a fire, ntify the camp Leadership Team immediately. D nt try t put ut the fire. DO NOT CALL 911! If a serius fire has been reprted, yu will hear a steady tne n the camp emergency siren. G immediately t the McKenzie Flagples and stay ff radways, s that emergency vehicles may pass quickly and safely. Lst Persn Fr a lst persn, check their tent and surrunding campsite. Then check their last knwn prgram area r lcatin, and the trading pst. If the persn cannt be fund prmptly, immediately ntify the camp Leadership Team while cntinuing t search. Carry Car Keys and a Trp Rster When we assemble after an emergency, we will ask unit leaders t accunt fr all thse n yur rster. The prcess will g quicker if yu have a rster cpy. Adults shuld always carry a rster while in camp. If it becmes necessary t evacuate 14
camp, we will rely n yur drivers fr transprtatin. Yu may nt be able t return t the campsite. Drivers shuld carry their keys at all times. Cntacting Families in an Emergency If yur trp shuld have a need t cntact the families f campers, we recmmend yu set up a phne tree suitable t yur situatin, s that a unit leader can cntact ne r tw peple back hme, and they can cntact families. The unit leaders shuld carry this infrmatin with them at all times. Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch Emergency Drill On pening day f each camp prgram at the parent/leader meeting, the camp directr will review camp emergency prcedures as listed abve. With respect t emergency drills, the parents/leaders will be infrmed that the camp will have an emergency drill arund the time f the first meal (Sunday dinner). Accident and Sickness Insurance The Denver Area Cuncil has purchased accident and sickness insurance fr every Scut and leader. This cverage is excess insurance t any health r accident insurance that a family may already have in place. This cverage is primary nly if n ther insurance is available. This insurance cvers all authrized camp prgram activities while in camp. This insurance des nt cver the c-payments fr a family s primary insurance. All claims are handled directly with the insurance cmpany. Fr questins, cntact Linda Willrich at the Frederic C. Hamiltn Scut Headquarters, 303-455-5522 x 2107. Mtr Vehicles At all times, including check-in and check-ut, nly ne vehicle per unit will be allwed n the service rad t the campsite; please d nt leave the radways r drive directly int yur campsite. A unit trailer may be kept in the parking area at the campsite. All ther vehicles must park at the Camp Dbbins parking area. Campers and mtr hmes are nt allwed at this parking area, but can be parked at the Camp Dietler parking area. There are n hkups r dumping statins hwever. Vehicles shuld nt be mved during the week. Drivers shuld keep their car keys with them at all times s they can assist in emergency evacuatins. If yu have a Scut r adult with special mbility needs, a permit can be btained frm the ffice t drive this individual arund the ranch. Scuts and leaders are prhibited frm riding in the back f pickup trucks r trailers. Each ccupant f a vehicle shuld have a prper seat and use a seat belt. Drivers f vehicles must be at least 18 years f age, with a current driver s license. The maximum speed limit fr vehicles n camp is 15 mph. 15
Unit Leader First Aid We encurage yu t prvide first aid fr minr cuts, small blisters, etc. using yur unit first aid kit. Fr anything mre serius, and any situatins requiring medicatin, please use the Health Ldge -- while in camp, yu must perate under Clrad Child Care regulatins, and are prhibited frm dispensing medicatins. Watch fr symptms, including the mst cmmn ailments f dehydratin, nsebleed, hypthermia, and diarrhea. We recmmend that every unit have ne adult leader in camp that has training equivalent t the First Aid Merit Badge. The Red Crss ffers several excellent Cmmunity First Aid curses. Other Health and Safety Cncerns Guns, ammunitin, and archery equipment are t be left at hme. The ranch will prvide rifles and ammunitin and bws and arrws at shting sprts areas. Alchlic beverages, illegal drugs, and firewrks are nt permitted in any Scut camp. Pssessin r use f them n ranch prperty is cause fr immediate remval frm camp. In additin, use f illegal drugs will be reprted t lcal authrities. N Smking in any camp buildings n the ranch. If yu d smke, be aware that due t the fire hazard, smking is strictly limited t yur vehicle in the parking lt r in the designated smking area behind the Dining Hall. Yuth may nt use tbacc at any time r any lcatin. Fire - Self-cntained stves and lanterns may be used, but nt in tents. Open fires are nt allwed. The nly exceptin is fr Leadership Team persnnel fr fire building instructin during scheduled classes if cnditins permit. Charcal fires fr unit cking may be allwed in apprved cntainers with Leadership Team supervisin. Yu must check with camp management befre starting a charcal fire. Liquid fuels r starters shall nt be used fr starting any type f fire, including damp wd, charcal, and ceremnial fires. Nn-liquid charcal starters are available fr grilling and cking. Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch fllws the recmmendatins f the Elbert Fire Prtectin District. Fire ban updates are psted nline at the Denver Area Cuncil website. The Buddy System - Befre trps arrive at camp, they shuld discuss the buddy system with their scuts. It is expected that scuts practice the Buddy System while at camp. Hmesickness Unit leaders are respnsible fr wrking with hmesick yuth. Seasned Scutmasters all have their wn ways t deal with the prblem. The best cure is t be available and patient, keep the Scut busy, and link him up with an understanding lder Scut. While we d nt encurage campers t call hme, remember that it is nt a gd plicy t prevent a Scut frm calling his family. In sme situatins, ding s might be cnsidered a vilatin f Yuth Prtectin guidelines. T avid ill will r wrse cnsequences, please leave the final decisin n calling hme t the by. 16
Pets are nt allwed. Bicycles - We will prvide bikes and helmets fr cycling prgrams. Yuth may nt bring bicycles t camp unless enrlled in the Cycling Merit Badge. Yuth may nt ride bicycles n camp except during merit badge classes r authrized cunselr-led prgrams. All persnal bicycles brught by yuth must be kept lcked up at the Adventure Ldge when nt in use. Adult leaders and camp emplyees may bring and use their wn bicycles, and may keep them in their campsites. Helmets must be wrn prperly at all times. Bicycles are allwed n the service rads nly. Use a light after dark. 17
Trp/Persnal Equipment Preparing fr Camp Recmmended Trp Equipment American Flag Sharpening stnes and files Trp and Patrl flags First aid kit Lck bx fr mney/valuables Handbks, merit badge bks, etc. Lantern and fuel Merit badge pamphlet library Cnservatin/prject tls Tarps Ice Chests Recmmended Persnal Equipment Sleeping Bag Small mattress, ct r pad (mattresss Are nt prvided) Small pillw (ptinal) Sleep clthing Gd walking shes r hiking bts (please break in befre summer camp) Sneakers ( fr backup and games) 3-4 pair scks - Preferably wl, easier t dry and keep feet warm when wet. 3-4 changes f underwear 2 pair f shrts - nyln wrks very well 2-3 T-shirts 1 hat (brad-brim is best) Scut Unifrm Belt Swimsuit Lng sleeve shirt(s) Lng pants Fleece r sweater - Avid cttn sweatshirts, as they are useless when wet. Outer jacket Rain gear - Needs t cver the whle bdy. Pnch alne is inadequate. Rain jacket/pants are best. Lng underwear - ptinal fr thse wh get cld easily Stcking cap r beanie - ptinal Other Equipment Daypack - big enugh t carry rain gear, water bttle, class materials Maps and cmpasses, GPS units Cts and/r mattresses/pads Small repair kit (duct tape, wire, rpe, etc) Black marking pens Flding chairs Clthes hangers (leader tents) Alarm clck (leader tents) Talk abut radis fr adults Persnal tents fr adults if preferred Tarp (required fr Eaglebund, Wilderness Survival, Camping, Astrnmy participants) Water bttle - 1 quart Tilet kit - tthbrush, tthpaste, cmb, shamp, sap, washclth, lip balm Sunscreen Persnal first aid kit - see Handbk (required fr Eaglebund participants) Twel(s) Flashlight and extra batteries Alarm Clck and/r wristwatch Ntebk and pencils/pens Merit badge bks, Scut Handbk Wrk dne at hme fr merit badges, and/r things needed fr Merit Badges Medical Frm (cmpletely filled ut and signed befre camp) Medicatins in riginal cntainer Eyeglasses and/r sunglasses Small camera-ptinal Swim gggles-ptinal Pcketknife - small - ptinal Cmpass - ptinal Whistle- ptinal by trp Spending mney, mney fr class/fees, in a wallet with yur name Bk, ftball, Frisbee, cards, etc. Fishing equipment (small ple, bait, and zip lck bag f tackle 18
Prvided Equipment Yu will be prvided with ne tent and platfrm fr every tw Scut/adult leaders. Yur campsite will be based n the number f tents needed fr yur participants; please see the discussin f capacity in the reservatins sectin. Dining-flys and picnic tables will be prvided fr every 10-15 participants. Cts and Mattresses are nt prvided. Yur campsite latrine will be stcked with a brm, hse, tilet brush, hse, and ther cleaning supplies. There will als be a rle f paper twels and a sap dispenser in each latrine. There is a flag ple in every campsite and trps are highly encuraged t bring their trp and patrl flags t hang n it. What Nt t Bring t Camp Please d nt bring alchl, firearms, tbacc, firewrks, illegal drugs, fixed-blade knives, highly drus prducts, r excessive amunts f candy. Clthing with inapprpriate language r graphics will nt be permitted. Electrnic deceives such as radis, tape/cd/mp3 players, electrnic games, and cell phnes are nt permitted in camp prgram areas. Unit leaders are respnsible fr setting campsite and travel plicies regarding electrnic devices. Any items which are in vilatin f BSA plicy maybe be cnfiscated by the camp staff and returned upn departure. The camp staff will wrk with unit leaders in all such cases. Campers with Special Needs If a Scut r adult in yur unit needs sme extra help t enjy their camp experience, please let us knw! We have a few campsites that are easier fr thse with mbility prblems. We can arrange fr access t indr plumbing, r wheelchair-accessible prtable tilets when needed. If yur Scut will need sme extra attentin frm ur cunselrs, we can help! If yu have such a situatin, please cntact us by letter, email, r phne. It is best t cntact us at least 10-14 days befre camp. We will then write r call yu t cnfirm the arrangements. Campers with Special Diets Our kitchen staff is willing t accmmdate special diets fr campers, whether fr religius, medical r philsphical reasns. If a camper has a dietary restrictin make sure it is indicated n his r her medical frm. In additin, please cntact the camp in writing a minimum f 2 weeks in advance t request special dietary needs. On arrival, check with the fd service persnnel, they will instruct yu n hw t get yur special meals. 19
Pre-Camp Swim Checks All campers wh wish t use the pl and bats are required t have a current swim check within the past year. We can cnduct a swim check when yu arrive, but t help expedite the check-in prcess we strngly recmmend that swim checks be dne befre cming t camp. If yu wish t d yur wn unit swim check, please use the frm enclsed in this guide. Prcedures are explained n the frm. Please make three cpies f yur swim check (tw fr the aquatics staff, and ne fr yur trp recrds.) When ding the swim check, be sure t have a qualified lifeguard n hand. Camp Cmmissiners Cris Dbbins enlists the service f a specific staff member and adult vlunteers wh prvide general supprt t units at camp. Camp Cmmissiners make sure that every unit has a great camp experience and receives any needed assistance. Cmmissiners will spend time in the ffice every mrning and be armed with cffee, a newspaper, and a friendly ear t listen t chat. Cmmissiners will let ther staff members knw if a unit needs special equipment, campsite maintenance, r prgram help. Unifrm and Attire in Camp The fficial BSA field unifrm is always apprpriate dress at Cris Dbbins. Every camper is expected t wear the Class A field unifrm at evening flags, dinner, while perfrming a flag ceremny, attending chapel and during campfires. The Class B unifrm, substituting a Scut T-shirt fr the unifrm shirt, is encuraged at all ther times. Campers shuld wear sturdy walking r hiking shes with scks. Lighter shes may be wrn in the campsite. Sandals r shes withut tes are unsafe and nt permitted. Inapprpriate clthing includes sleeveless undershirts, clthing with ful r suggestive language r graphics, and clthes with hles. Demnstrate yur unit s Scuting Spirit by being the best-unifrmed unit in camp! Visitr Infrmatin Visitrs are welcme at any time during the week, but if pssible, shuld make prir arrangements with the unit s Scutmaster prir t arriving at camp. All visitrs must check in at the camp ffice when they first arrive. Visitrs must fllw all camp plicies. Prgram facilities are nt available fr use by visitrs when camp is in sessin. Vehicles must be parked in the main parking lts, and nt at campsites. Meal fees fr visitrs are $5 fr breakfast, $6 fr lunch and $7 fr dinner. 20
Mail fr Campers Incming mail fr Scuts will be delivered t the main ffice and placed in the trps bx in the Scutmaster Lunge. Parents are encuraged t write their Scuts while they are camp. Please remember mail takes mre time in rural areas than in a large city and letters mailed after Wednesday may nt arrive in time. Any mail received after the trp has checked ut will be returned t sender. All mail sent t campers shuld be addressed: Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch Camp Cris Dbbins Name f participant, Trp Number 22799 Nrth Elbert Rad, Bx 97 Elbert, Clrad 80106-0097 Camp Cntact During the summer, the camp attempts t keep the main camp phne attended 24 hurs a day. Hwever there are times when this is impssible, s please leave a message and it will be returned in a timely manner. Due t the large area n the ranch and at Camp Dbbins, messages fr Scuts and leaders generally are nt delivered until the next mealtime. We try t deliver emergency messages immediately. Please limit faxes t emergency infrmatin. Main Camp Number: 303-648-3023 Fax Number: 303-648-3345 Wireless and Internet Cnnectivity There is cell phne service n mst parts f camps, n matter wh yur carrier is. Data service is pr fr all prviders. Internet service is satellite-based and available fr adult leaders nly. Access t internet can be fund in the Scutmaster Lunge at headquarters r in the Dining Hall. Please ask a staff member at check in fr the passwrd. 21
Arriving at Camp Check in Prcedure Plan t arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. n Sunday f yur week. Please d nt arrive befre 1:00 p.m. Hwever, if yu d arrive early, please d nt travel arund camp. There is plenty f time t check in and get settled befre dinner. Cnsider arriving a little later, t avid the crwds and waiting. When yu arrive, all vehicles shuld park in the main lt at headquarters. The Scutmaster and Senir Patrl Leader shuld cme t the ffice, and bring alng all frms and rsters. Please be prepared t pay any remaining fee balance and the fee fr extra adults. Yu will receive a current and cmplete camp schedule at this time, including yur dining hall assignments. The Scutmaster may make any adjustment t their Scuts merit badge and prgram registratins during this time. While paperwrk is being cmpleted, yur campsite hst will meet with the yuth. The Scuts and ther adults can transfer trp equipment r excess persnal gear t ne vehicle. Only ne vehicle per trp will be allwed access t yur campsite t deliver equipment. Scuts shuld be ready t carry in mst f their persnal equipment. The trp and its campsite hst will then head t the campsite. The campsite hst, senir patrl leader and Scutmaster will inspect the tents, latrine, and ther camp equipment; prblems will be nted n the check-in sheet. Yur campsite hst will then escrt yu t the Gates Aquatics Center fr a brief medical recheck. Yu must bring yur medical frms and medicatins. The medical recheck is dne individually; each Scut shuld hld his wn medical frm and medicatins. Every Scut and leader wh wishes t take part in any aquatics activities during the week must take a swim check after the medical check-in. If yu have dne a Unit Precamp Swim Check (see frm in this guide), bring the frm and turn it in at this time; Scuts nt n the list can take the swim check at camp. If bad weather n Sunday prevents swimming, we will reschedule swim checks fr early Mnday. Yur campsite hst will then cntinue with a brief tur f camp, and escrt the trp back t yur campsite. At this time, any vehicles at the site shuld be mved t the parking lt. There will be a Scutmaster and Senir Patrl Meeting in Gilwell Hall (the basement f the dining hall) smetime befre dinner. Make arrangements with anther adult leader t rganize yur trp fr dinner and evening flags, just in case yu are running late. If yu will be arriving at camp at anytime ther than Sunday afternn, please call the Frederic C. Hamiltn Scut Headquarters 7-10 days in advance t make alternate arrangements. We can set up an early r late check in, r a Saturday r Mnday arrival. 22
Adult Leader Check in Prcess The Scutmaster/Acting Scutmaster must list all adults cming t camp fr the week n the Unit Adult Registratin Frm when the trp checks in at camp. An accurate, daily list must be cmpleted, identifying when adults will be checking in and departing. During the check in prcess, the Scutmaster/Acting Scutmaster must certify that he has seen a current Yuth Prtectin Training certificate fr all registered Scuters listed n the Unit Adult Registratin Frm wh will be remaining n the ranch fr mre than 24 hurs. Scuters listed n the Unit Adult Registratin Frm wh will be remaining n the ranch fr mre than 24 hurs and d nt have prf f current Yuth Prtectin Training certificatin will be required t take the training nline at headquarters. Please nte that yu can cmplete yuth prtectin training by ging nline t www.lc.scuting.rg prir t yur arrival. The Scutmaster/Acting Scutmaster will be respnsible t update the Unit Adult Registratin Frm thrughut the week if changes ccur. Identificatin At check in, yu will be given a wristband r anther frm f identificatin fr each yuth and adult wh has arrived n Sunday. Adults wh arrive later in the week must check in at the ffice, and will receive a frm f identificatin at that time. All participants must wear the apprpriate identificatin while n camp! Prgram Overview Greetings, Listen up, because I am nly ging t say this nce! After years f searching, I, Indiana Kelse, have finally discvered the hiding place f the Eye f Shaharettin. This mystical rb allws the wner t see the future and in the wrng hands, will mean the dwnfall f the wrld as we knw it. Yu and yur Scuts are abut t embark n the expeditin f a lifetime full f adventure, explratin, and the chance t save the wrld. We have setup a dig site at Peaceful Valley and have been labring fr mnths t try t find the Eye befre it falls int the pssessin f thse wh wuld use it fr evil. I need each and everyne f yu t assist me and my team in finding the lst treasure. S, dust ff that ld hat and jin me as we try and uncver ne f the greatest treasures even knwn t mankind! Sincerely, Indy 23
Sample Weekly Schedule Belw is an example f a typical weekly schedule. Please nte that the actual camp schedule may deviate frm the ne belw. Yu will be prvided with the current schedule at check in. Sunday 1:00 3:00 pm Check in @ Dbbins HQ 2:00 4:30 Medical and Swim Checks @ Pl 4:30 Scutmaster and SPL Meeting @ Gilwell Hall 5:30 Kapers fr 1 st seating reprt t Dining Hall 5:45 Serving Line Dinner (1 st Seating) (Tmbstne, Ogallala, Ddge, Creed, Wichita, Stillwater, Ratn and Super Trp) 6:30 Flag Ceremny @ McKenzie Range, Kapers fr 2 nd seating t Dining Hall 6:45 Serving Line Dinner (2 nd Seating) (Santa Fe, Abilene, Cripple Creek, Deadwd, Sedalia, El Pas, Victr, Lared) 7:45 Opening Campfire (Meet @ Ft. Garland/Nature Ldge) 10:00 Lights Out Mnday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:45 am Wed 5k run-meet @ Trading Pst 6:15 Reveille 6:30 Kapers fr 1 st seating reprt t Dining Hall 6:45 Serving Line Breakfast (1 st Seating), Plar Penguin fr 2 nd shift @ Lake (Tmbstne, Ogallala, Ddge, Creed, Wichita, Stillwater, Ratn and Super Trp) 7:30 Flag Ceremny @ McKenzie Range Kapers fr 2 nd seating t Dining Hall 7:45 Serving Line Breakfast (2 nd Seating), Plar Penguin fr 1 st shift @ Lake (Santa Fe, Abilene, Cripple Creek, Deadwd, Sedalia, El Pas, Victr, Lared) 8:45 10:15 Perid One Merit Badge Classes 10:45 12:15 pm Perid Tw Merit Badge Classes 12:30 1:30 Serving-line lunch 1:30 SPL meeting @ Picnic Tables behind Dining Hall 2:00 3:30 Perid Three Merit Badge Classes 2:00 Scutmaster Meeting @ Gilwell Hall (Mn and Wed nly, nt Tues) 3:45 5:15 Perid Fur: pen areas, trp activities, sme MB s 5:30 Kapers fr 1 st seating reprt t Dining Hall 5:30 Assemble fr Scutmaster Dinner (ne leader per unit) 5:45 Serving Line Dinner (1 st Seating) (Tmbstne, Ogallala, Ddge, Creed, Wichita, Stillwater, Ratn andsuper Trp) 6:30 Flag Ceremny @ McKenzie Range Kapers fr 2 nd seating t Dining Hall 6:45 Serving Line Dinner (2 nd Seating) (Santa Fe, Abilene, Cripple Creek, Deadwd, Sedalia, El Pas, Victr, Lared) 7:45 9:15 Mn Specials @ Prgram areas, Tues Chapel/Staff Hunt, Wed Campsite hst night, Thurs Search fr the Lst Ghst Twn 10:00 Lights Out 24
Friday 6:00 Reveille 6:30 Kapers fr 1 st seating reprt t Dining Hall 6:45 Serving Line Breakfast (1 st Seating) (Tmbstne, Ogallala, Ddge, Creed, Wichita, Stillwater, Ratn and Super Trp) 7:30 Flag Ceremny @ McKenzie Range Kapers fr 2 nd seating t Dining Hall 7:45 Serving Line Breakfast (2 nd Seating) (Santa Fe, Abilene, Cripple Creek, Deadwd, Sedalia, El Pas, Victr, Lared) 9:00 Trp sack lunch preparatin ends 9:00 Mile Swim @ Pl 9:15 12:00 pm Areas pen fr merit badge cmpletin (Pl and Lake clsed until 11:00) 9:30 r 11:15 CPR Dem @ Med Ldge 11:00 2:00 Scuba Discvery @ pl 12:00 1:45 Prgram Areas clsed. Hikes, sack lunches etc. as planned by trp 2:00 Culters Run, Start at lake 5:00 7:00 Family Night Dinner guests check-in and pay at PV base 7:15 Flag Ceremny @ McKenzie s Range, Fllwed by campfire @ Rendezvus 10:30 Quiet Time 11:00 Lights Out Saturday 6:00 am Reveille 6:30 8:00 Clean Up Campsites 7:15 8:15 Buffet Cntinental Breakfast 8:30 Flag Ceremny 8:45 Check ut at PV base get patches, reslve merit badge prblems (if any) 10:00 Camp Clsed 25
Merit Badge Offerings The chart in this sectin belw shws all scheduled merit badge fferings at Dbbins this summer. Yu shuld sign up fr these classes and activities during nline registratin. Yu will receive infrmatin abut the nline registratin nce yu make yur March and April payments. Online registratin des nt begin until April 18th. There are many pen activities fr which pre-camp signup is nt necessary; these are ffered as afternn and evening special prgrams. We will prvide infrmatin n all these pen activities when yu arrive. A few f these pen activities will require signup at camp, due t capacity limits. If signup is less than ur minimum expectatins, we may cancel the class and reassign staff t mre ppular fferings. If this happens, yu will be given an pprtunity at camp t make ther chices. Merit badge class sizes are kept t the ideal class size. Additinal Scuts will be placed n the waiting list. In mst cases, we will be able t expand class size r assign additinal staff t accmmdate thse n the waiting list. Capacity is strictly limited in Climbing, Cycling, Small Bat Sailing, SCUBA, Hrsemanship, Hrse Trail Rides, Pttery, Sailing, Rifle, Shtgun, Archery and Cking; thse n the waiting list fr these classes will nt be accepted unless there are cancellatins. During furth perid, Scuts are free t g t the area f their chice, and t mve abut. Areas are pen t all, including thse nt taking merit badge classes in an area. This is an pprtunity t try smething new! The lake, pl, and shting sprts areas will be pen with n classes. Handicraft, Scutcraft, Nature, and Hllywd will each ffer ppular merit badge classes and als will have cunselrs available t help Scuts with their merit badge wrk. The Hrse Crral is pen fr trail rides and dinner n an advance reservatins-nly basis. Perid Fur is als the time fr yu t cnduct a special trp activity, such as a hike alng the Cnservatin Trail r yur wn campfire in yur campsite. Be sure t talk with ur Camp Cmmissiners fr mre great ideas! We d nt encurage yu t let yur Scuts take fur merit badges but it is an ptin. Special activities are dne in many areas during Perid 4, and scuts in fur merit badges may have cnflicts. 26
Area/Class Adventure Ldge 2011 Camp Cris Dbbins Merit Badges Perids Offered Class Size 27 Additinal Fees Requirements Offered at Camp Prerequisites Climbing 1, 2, 3 12 $10 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Age 13 Cycling 1, 2 12 $5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and partial n 8 Minimum height 5'2" PV Adventure Full Day, Every Day 15 $25 See Prgram Descriptin Age 14, Cnsent Frm Aquatics Swimming 1, 2, 3 24 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Lifesaving 1, 2, 3 24 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 Beginning Swimming 1, 2, 3 8 See Prgram Descriptin Bring lng sleeve shirt and jeans, Strng Blue Swimmer Bring Lng sleeve shirt and jeans, Strng Blue Swimmer Aquatics Supervisin Mrning 6 See Prgram Descriptin Swim 100 yards BSA Swimmer Test, 18 years r lder Caneing 1, 2, 3 16 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Blue Swimmer 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Rwing 1, 2, 3 12 11 Blue Swimmer Small Bat Sailing 1, 2, 3 12 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blue Swimmer Scuba Discvery BSA Friday 16 $30 See Prgram Descriptin Eagle Bund Tenderft, 2nd Class 1, 2 30 Tenderft - 4abc, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 2nd Class 1a, 2, 3cdef, 4, 6, 7abc, 8abc First Class 3 30 1, 2, 6, 7ab, 8abcd, 9a Handicraft Blue Swimmer, age 12, cnsent frm Tenderft 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15 2nd Class 1b, 3abg, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Scut shuld have Ttin Chip befre Basketry/Wdcarving 1, 2, 3, 4 15 Kits will be 1, 2, 3 / 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 camp available fr Leatherwrk 1, 3 15 purchase at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a Space Explratin 1, 2, 3, 4 15 camp trading 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Pttery 1, 2 15 pst. Plan t spend $5-$25. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5abc, 6, and 8 5d, 7 Indian Lre 2 15 1, 2, 3, 4 Camp Hllywd Cinematgraphy Mrning 8 $25 1, 2, 3, 4 13 years ld Cmmunicatin 1, 2, 3, 4 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 5, 7, 9 Jurnalism 1 8 1, 2a, 3, 5 4 Music 3 8 1, 2, 3, 4 Strngly recmmended that yu bring yur wn instrument Phtgraphy 1, 2, 3 8 $10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Health CPR Dem Friday @ 9:30 and 11:15 am 30 Demnstratin fr merit badge
Medicine 2 12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 7, 10 Nature Envirnmental Science 1, 2, 3, 4 15 1, 2, 3abcdf, 4 (partial), 5, 6 Astrnmy 4 25 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 7acd, 8, 10 6, 9 Will need t attend ne evening star gazing sessin Bird Study/Nature 1, 2 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8/1, 2, 3, 4bgh 7 Reptile Study/Insect Study 2 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10/1, 2. 3. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 8/4, 5, 7 Mammal Study 1 15 1, 2, 3c, 4g, 5 Gelgy 3 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Fish and Wildlife/Sil & Water Cnservatin 4 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8/1abc, 2abcd, 3abc, 4abcd, 5abcde, 6abcd, 7abcdef Frestry 2 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Weather 3 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 8 Hrses Hrsemanship 1, 2, 3 15 $30 Trail Ride Sign up at HQ 5-12 $15 Dinner Ride Sign up at HQ 5-12 $25 Scutcraft 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Cannt exceed 250 lbs. Cannt exceed 250 lbs. Cannt exceed 250 lbs. Camping 1, 2, 3, 4 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8ab, 10 7, 8cd, 9ab First Aid 1, 2, 3, 4 20 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2d Emergency Preparedness 1, 2, 3, 4 15 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9c 1, 8abc 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (partial), 7 Hiking 2 15 (partial) 6 Orienteering 1, 2 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 7,10 Pineering 1, 3 15 $5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Wilderness Survival 1, 2, 3 15 11, 12 Shting Sprts Rifle 1, 2, 3 32 $10 1, 2 (Optin A r B) Archery 1, 2, 3 16 $5, Must buy Pen Kit frm Trading Pst ($8) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Optin A) Shtgun 1, 2, 3 10 $15 1, 2 (Optin A) Dining Hall Cking 1, 2, 3 10 $10 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7abc, 8 7d Finger Printing 4 (Tues) $3 1, 2, 3abc, 4, 5 Pulp & Paper 4 (Wed) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 7 Art 4 (Thurs) 1, 2, 3, 5 4 28
Additinal Aquatics Infrmatin CPR Demnstratin The medics and the Eaglebund staff will team up t ffer a CPR demnstratin as shwn in the schedule. This is intended t fulfill the CPR requirement fund in the Aquatics and ther merit badges. This is nt a certificatin class. We will d basic review and caching, but time will nt permit us t teach the technique in depth. Fishing Yu are welcme t fish in ur lake while in camp. The rainbw trut are beautiful and yu can time an evening hatch with yur fishing fr yur best chances. Bring yur wn tackle and bait if pssible; we have supplies in the trading pst if yu need additinal tackle. Aquatics Supervisin During 2009, BSA and Denver Area Cuncil tested a new curse designed t meet the aquatics leadership needs f a typical unit. Aquatics Supervisin will be ffered each week at Peaceful Valley this year. The prgram includes experience in and n the water, as well as classrm sessins, t develp the persnal skills and knwledge leaders need t ffer their Scuts safe aquatics activities and training. All elements f the BSA aquatics prgram will be briefly discussed. There are tw mdules cvered in the curse: Swimming and Water Rescue prvided leaders with infrmatin and skills t prevent, recgnize, and respnd t emergencies during unit swimming activities. It expands n the awareness instructin prvided by Safe Swim Defense training t include basic water rescue skills. The leader cmpleting the training will als feel cnfident in his r her ability t cnduct the standard BSA Swim Classificatin tests. Revised Safe Swim Defense guidelines recmmend that at least ne persn with this training is present t assist with supervisin whenever a unit swims at a lcatin that des nt prvide lifeguards. Paddle Craft Safety expands n Safety Aflat training t teach the basic skills and knwledge needed fr a unit leader t assess his r her ability t supervise flat trips using canes r kayaks, and t lead a trip r seek additinal help. Basic paddling and rescue skills are cvered. The material als reviews the additinal training needed fr river trips, hw t gain that expertise, and when t utilize prfessinal whitewater guides. Revised BSA Safety Aflat guidelines recmmend that at least ne persn with this training is present t supervise unit bating activities. Additinal details and a curse syllabus will be prvided t thse interested upn camp arrival. Shuld yu have questins befre camp, please email the Cris Dbbins Camp Directr, Alex Hughes at ahughes@denverbyscuts.rg r at 303-455-5522 ext. 2119. 29
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Aflat These tw lng-standing BSA aquatics safety prgrams will be taught t unit leaders during a ne-hur classrm sessin. Safety guidelines were revised in 2009, and all units shuld have an adult wh has taken the new curse. Time and lcatin will be annunced at camp. The curse is primarily fr adults, but lder Scuts are welcme. Beginning Swimming We ll help yur nn-swimmers r beginners imprve their skills. Cntent will usually include getting cmfrtable in the water, finning, frnt crawl and breathing, back crawl, flating, and an intr t elementary backstrke. Mst participants can advance ne level n the swim tests. Clthing fr Swimming Merit Badge Yu will be ding an in water undress and making a flat frm clthing. This requires a lngsleeve buttn-up shirt, lightweight airtight pants, and shes that can get wet. Jeans are gd if they are lse fitting. Scuba Discvery BSA A-1 Scuba, ne f Denver s ldest scuba schls, brings a certified PADI instructr and gear t camp t ffer this independent-cntractr prgram. Yu ll watch a training vide, learn basic skills in the water, and then g diving in the pl. Yu ll earn a BSA patch, and finish PADI Mdule 1! YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 12 YEARS OLD AND A BLUE-TAG SWIMMER AND BRING THE A-1 PADI RELEASE AND MEDICAL HISTORY FORM SIGNED BY YOUR PARENTS (FORM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE)! If yur health histry shws that yu have any f the listed health prblems, yu will prbably nt be allwed t participate. Plar Penguin The lake will be pen befre r after yur breakfast perid fr a quick dip! Each trp will swim befre r after eating; exact times will be given t yu n arrival. Each Scutmaster shuld keep a list f participants each mrning. At the end f the week, the Scutmaster will turn in a list f all participants wh cmpleted at least three mrning swims, and they will receive a special patch at checkut! Other Prgram Offerings Dbbins 5K Run A Scut is physically fit, and if yu wake up early and participate in the Camp Dbbins 5K Run n Wednesday mrning at 5:30 a.m., yu can earn the Camp Dbbins 5K Run patch. This als qualifies yu fr the PV Irnman award. Peaceful Valley Irnman If yu cmplete the 5K Run n Tuesday mrning, a 10K Muntain Bike ride smetime during the week, and the mile swim n Friday mrning, yu will earn the PV Irnman Award ribbn. 30
Eaglebund The Eaglebund prgram cvers several Tenderft, Secnd Class, and First Class utdr skills. The curse des nt cver all the rank requirements, as sme are mre apprpriate fr trp prgrams. Drp-ins fr just ne class r activity are nt feasible. Scuts needing just ne r tw requirements shuld try t cver them with a unit leader. If yur unit is nt able t d this, please cntact us in camp, and we will try t schedule sme time with yur Scuts utside f Eaglebund classes. Eaglebund 1 - Perid One r Perid Tw - Cvers the Tenderft and Secnd Class skills listed n the merit badge chart abve. Bys just getting started in scuts shuld sign up fr this class. Eaglebund 3 - Perid Three - Cvers the First Class skills listed n the merit badge chart abve. Bys wh have cmpleted mst r all f Tenderft and Secnd Class shuld cnsider this class. Real fireballs can take Eaglebund 1 in first perid r perid 2, fllwed by this in perid 3. Five-Mile Hike - Thse ding Eaglebund 1 shuld plan t d this hike n Friday mrning. Aquatics - The Eaglebund staff and aquatics staff will team up t ffer 2nd/First Class aquatics rescue skills during an afternn perid; details at camp. The 2nd/1st swim test is cvered at check-in. Peaceful Valley Adventure (PVA) Our Special Older By Prgram This week lng, full day prgram is fr Scuts and Venturers, age 14 and up, wh have the merit badges they want, and are ready t apply their Scuting skills. The PVA prgram takes a small grup f lder Scuts and uses muntain barding, muntain bikes, climbing, shting, field archery, medical drills, and every frm f adventure n the ranch, t teach teamwrk and leadership. The prgram includes many features nt available t mst campers, including a pl party, tw vernight utpsts, night time GPS use, and an ff ranch trip t lcatins such as Pikes Peak, Castlewd Canyn r the Garden f the Gds. Each week will fllw the same basic schedule, but activities and the lcatin f the ff ranch trip can be custmized t meet the interests f each grup. The schedule may als vary accrding t interests, skills f participants, availability f equipment, weather, etc. Participants will eat mst breakfasts and dinners with their wn trp, with utpsts being the exceptin. Lunch will vary depending n activities fr the day. There is an additinal fee f $25 t cver transprtatin and ther extra csts. Camp Hllywd Hllywd, lcated at the Ft. Cllins Ldge, ffers yur lder Scuts a ttally different experience! Thse chsing Cinematgraphy will wrk with a skilled cunselr and state-f-theart vide and cmputer equipment t write, prduce, recrd, and edit a vide that will be shwn Friday night befre campfire! (Cinematgraphy Merit Badge has a minimum age f 13, and 31
takes 2 class perids.) Jurnalism participants will write the Dbbins Daily newsletter and distribute it. Phtgraphy students will experiment with film and digital phtgraphy. Overnighters Scuts taking the camping, wilderness survival and astrnmy merit badges and als thse scuts in Eaglebund classes will have the pprtunity t participate in an utpst n Wednesday nights. This unique pprtunity gives scuts the chance t sleep ut under the stars and have a special evening away frm the rest f the camp. Scuts planning t participate in this prgram shuld bring extra warm clthing, a grund tarp, and a sleeping pad. The camp has limited tarps fr scuts wh are unable t prvide their wn. Flag Ceremnies The camp will assemble twice daily fr pening and clsing flag ceremnies. Scuts will raise and lwer the flag everyday after Sunday. At the first leader s meeting, yu can pick a time fr yur trp t sign up as the hnr guard. Scuts shuld wear Class A field unifrms when perfrming any flag ceremny. Scutmaster Activities We knw that things at camp can get a little stressful frm time t time. That is why thrughut the week we will be ffering a wide range f Scutmaster Activities that will prvide a little R and R away frm the hustle and bustle f yur trp. Sme f these events will include: a ckff, a nature hike alng ur beautiful cnservatin trail, a fishing trip acrss the rad t the Magness Lake, a SM challenge t be cmpleted ver the week, and an exclusive SM sht at ur brand new ranges! S cme ready t enjy yurself, why shuld the Scuts have all the fun? Camp Awards Ranch Award Patrls that cmplete a cnservatin prject and ther activities will receive the Ranch Award. The prgram is intended t expse Scuts t the full range f camp, and reinfrce patrl methds. Baden-Pwell Award Each Scutmaster will nminate the Scut in his trp wh best exemplifies Scuting traditin during and uphlds the Scut Oath and Law during the week in camp. These yuth will be recgnized during clsing ceremnies, and receive a special patch. Turn in yur nminatin by Friday nn at the ffice. Trading Pst Our trading pst will prvide all f yur summer camp needs and will be pen during regular prgram hurs and mst evenings. Hurs will be psted at the individual trading psts during camp. We have an expanded snack bar menu that ffers packaged sandwiches, burrits, and similar fd items. Candy, ice cream, chips and ther snacks will be ffered t. The dry gds side f the trading pst will stck a wide array f clthing, handicraft supplies, camp necessities, tiletries, and suvenirs. Limited editin camp apparel will be available at cmpetitive prices. 32
2011 Prgram and Meal Fees Merit Badge Fees (pay at headquarters) Cinematgraphy - $25 Climbing - $10 Cycling - $5 Pttery - $5 Hrsemanship - $30 Phtgraphy - $10 Rifle - $10 Shtgun - $15 Cking - $10 Finger Printing - $3 Pineering - $5 Archery - $5 + $8 kit Activities Fees (pay at headquarters) Peaceful Valley Adventure - $25 Hrses Trail Ride - $15 Discvery SCUBA - $30 Hrses Dinner Ride - $25 10 Rifle Shts - $2 3 Shtgun Shts - $2 Merit Badges Requiring Kits (buy frm trading pst) Archery ($8) Basketry (Need 2 kits, $10-$20) Space Explratin ($10-$20) Wdcarving (Need 2 kits, $10-$20) Leatherwrk (Need 2 kits, $10-$20) Indian Lre ($10-$15) Visitr Meals Breakfast - $5 Lunch - $6 Dinner - $7 Lst and Fund Additinal Infrmatin and Frms If a Scut lses smething while he is at camp this summer, check at camp headquarters n Friday night befre leaving. If a valuable item such as a watch r wallet is discvered missing after yu get hme, call the Peaceful Valley Headquarters at 303-648-3023 t see if it has been turned in. Lst and fund must be claimed at Peaceful Valley. All unclaimed items are dnated t charity after September 1st. Have yur Scut s clthing and equipment items marked with his name and trp number. Be sure yu have everything befre yu leave camp! Hw t Get t Camp Cris Dbbins Frm Denver, take I-25 suth t Exit 184 nt Funders Parkway near Castle Rck. Turn left at stp sign t Funders Parkway. Take Funders Parkway t traffic light (Highway 86 intersectin). Turn left at stplight nt Highway 86 and fllw Highway 86 thrugh Franktwn and traffic signal at Parker Rad. Cntinue n Highway 86 thrugh Elizabeth until yu cme t Elbert Highway n yur right (just befre the twn f Kiwa). Turn n Elbert Highway and cntinue thrugh the twn f Elbert. Turn int Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch at the secnd entrance. Camp Dbbins and Camp Dietler are n the left. The address is 22799 Nrth Elbert Rad, Bx 97, Elbert, Clrad 80106-0097 33
Guiding Principles f Camp Dbbins and the BSA By Scuts f America Missin Statement It is the missin f the By Scuts f America t serve thers by helping t instill values in yung peple and in ther ways prepare them t make ethical chices ver their lifetime in achieving their full ptential. Camp Dbbins Missin Statement The missin f the Denver Area Cuncil summer camping prgram is t prvide each Scut with a memrable and challenging utdr experience. Camp Dbbins enriches the fundamentals f Scuting thrugh unique pprtunities fr leadership and educatinal grwth. guided in camp. The Scut Oath and Law These principles have served Scuting well fr 100 years. They are the basis fr everything we d at Camp Dbbins, and we ask that yu help yur Scuts and leaders t be Camp Adult Leadership Under the By Scuts system f camping, the Scutmaster is in charge f the trp at all times. The Scutmaster and ther adult leaders have the primary respnsibility fr the care f the yuth in camp. The discipline and rganizatin f the trp is the Scutmaster s respnsibility. The Leadership Team wrks with the trp t facilitate a psitive camping experience. Our purpse is never t take ver yur jb as leader f yur unit, but rather t help yu gain the respect frm yur Scuts, t wrk as yur special advisrs and helpers, and t prvide an envirnment in which yur trp can grw int a mre prficient rganizatin with quality trained leaders and Scuts. Each trp at camp must be under the leadership f at least tw adults; this is a BSA requirement. Clrad Child Care regulatins require ne adult fr every ten yuth. At least ne f the adults must be ver 21 years f age and preferably ne f them is the registered Scutmaster fr the trp. While the adults may rtate during the week, this minimum leadership must be present at camp at all times. The camp Scutmaster wrks with the ther adults as well as the senir patrl leader and tgether they develp and schedule the trp s prgram. The camp Scutmaster is expected t participate as the Scutmaster while at camp. The Scutmaster assigns and crdinates respnsibilities f all adult and yuth leaders. Opprtunities t Jin the PV Leadership Team Each year, we hire abut 150 seasnal emplyees. Encurage yur best Scuts t cnsider a jb at camp. Applicatins can be btained at the camp ffice r nline at www.denverbyscuts.rg. While yu are in camp, refer interested Scuts t their camp directr. We smetimes have staff penings during the summer, and can use qualified vlunteers fr shrt perids. Many Scuts get excited abut wrking at camp next summer while they are at PV. Thse wh are interested in jining the Leadership Team next year shuld leave their name and cntact infrmatin with the PV Office and cmplete an applicatin fr emplyment. Applicatins shuld be returned by January 12. We interview candidates in February. Older members f the 34
Leadership Team may apply fr a Madden Cllege Schlarship. The prgram currently prvides up t $5,000 per year tward tuitin and csts. The schlarships are cmpetitive, and require the recipient t meet certain qualificatins in additin t cntinued emplyment at Peaceful Valley. Cunselr-in-Training: Scuts f age 15 are cnsidered t serve as Cunselrs-in-Training (CITs). CIT s wrk nly tw week blcks t prvide training and an pprtunity t experiences the entire prgram at PV. CIT staff t-shirts, rm and bard is prvided. There is n pay. Prgram Cunselr: The minimum age is 16. Cunselrs are usually assigned t a single prgram. Cunselrs generally wrk the entire summer, but limited time ff fr Philmnt, family vacatins, etc. can be scheduled. Rm and bard, and a weekly salary, is prvided. Management: Area Directrs must be at least 18, and have prir camp experience and knwledge in a particular area. Camp management and directrs fr aquatics, climbing, hrsemanship, and shting sprts, must be at least 21, and be certified in their area by the BSA r ther equivalent rganizatin. Ranch Supprt: We need lder yuth and yung adults t prvide facility maintenance, fd service, transprtatin, medical care, trading psts, etc. Apprpriate age and training requirements may apply. Yuth Prtectin Plicy Infrmatin fr Parents The Denver Area Cuncil, By Scuts f America perates summer camping prgrams that are licensed by the Clrad Department f Human Services. The license indicates that the prgram has met the required standards fr the peratin f a child care facility. The current license and mst recent inspectin are available fr review in the camp ffice at bth Camp Tahsa and Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch. Every precautin is taken t prtect yur child s well being. Unfrtunately, n rare ccasin, an incident f physical r sexual abuse may ccur. If yu believe that yur child has been abused, yu shuld seek immediate assistance frm yur cunty department f scial services. The telephne number t reprt child abuse in yur cunty is listed belw. Arapahe Cunty Human Services Department 303-636-1750 Adams Cunty Human Services Department 303-412-5212 Denver Cunty Human Services Department 720-944-3666 Duglas Cunty Human Services Department 303-688-4825 Jeffersn Cunty Human Services Department 303-271-4357 Clear Creek Cunty Human Services Department 303-569-3251 Gilpin Cunty Human Services Department 303-582-5444 Park Cunty Human Services Department 719-836-2771 Clrad law requires that child care prviders reprt all knwn r suspected cases f child abuse r neglect. Child care services play an imprtant rle in supprting families and strng families are the basis f a thriving cmmunity. Yur child s educatin, physical, emtinal, and scial develpment will be nurtured in a well planned and run prgram. Questins abut any prgram in the By Scuts f America, especially with regard t children s health and safety, equipment, play materials, and staff can be answered by cntacting the Cuncil ffice at 303-455-5522. Please feel free t bserve the prgram at yur cnvenience as well. Fr additinal infrmatin, cnsult the Clrad Divisin f Child Care at 1575 Sherman Street, Denver Clrad 80203-1714 r by phne at 303-866-5958. 35
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2012 Denver Area Cuncil Camping Register fr 2012 prgrams by August 31, 2011 fr all srts f benefits fr yu and yur trp! 2012 Camp Leader Recgnitin (Limited Editin) Given t the Camp Leader wh registers fr 2012 Denver Area Cuncil Camping prgram with a $100 depsit. Lck in 2011 camp fees Fr all Scuts that make a $30 depsit by Octber 31, 2011, yu will lck in $240 ($260 Out f Cuncil, $295 fr Alpine Adventure) rate fr 2011. Fr a Trp with 25 Scuts, this can be a significant savings! Camp Lyalty Discunt Use Denver Area Cuncil camps year rund at a discunted rate Best Chance t get the week and campsite yu want Register early t be sure yu get yur first chice f prgrams, dates and campsite! Prgrams t meet yur needs Whether it is patrl based camping, high adventure, team building, specialty prgrams, r the traditinal merit badge camp, Denver Area Cuncil has it all. Cmplete this frm Turn in this frm t the Camp Directr r the Denver Area Cuncil ffice and make sure t use yur Camp Leader Recgnitin s that thers will ask yu abut the great prgrams here in the Denver Area Cuncil. Put us dwn fr 2012 camping fr the fllwing prgrams and dates: Check Prgram Preferred 2012 Dates Pref. Campsite Camp Cris Dbbins Camp Dietler Alpine Adventure Tahsa EaglePint Camp Cris Dbbins and Camp Dietler Alpine Adventures and EaglePint June 10-16 July 8-14 June 17-23 July 8-14 June 17-23 July 15-21 June 24-30 July 15-21 June 24-30 July 22-28 July 1-7 July 22-28 July 1-7 (Camp Dietler Clsed) Trp/Crew # District Cuncil Estimate # f Yuth Estimate # f Adults Leader Address City State Zip Phne (W) (H) Email Please submit with a $100 depsit t the Denver Area Cuncil, By Scuts f America; 10455 West 6th Avenue, Suite 100; Denver, CO 80215. 303-455-5522 FAX 303-455-4689 camping@denverbyscuts.rg. 37
2011 SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP Our trp wants t be a part f the fun and adventure f summer camp. We understand that camp reservatins will be at a premium in 2011. We want t make arrangements nw by signing up and making a $30.00 per Scut depsit fr the actual number f Scuts the trp is planning t bring t camp. We have reviewed the participatin plan and are aware f the fee payment schedule. TROOP NUMBER DISTRICT COUNCIL* *Out f Cuncil Trps please indicate Hme Cuncil Camps: Please camp: Camp Cris Dbbins Camp Dietler Dates: Please dates: June 5 11 July 3 9 June 12 18 July 10 16 Campsite Area Requested: 1st Chice 3rd Chice June 19 26 June 26 July 2 July 18 23 (LDS Week) July 25 30 (LDS Week) 2nd Chice 4th Chice Estimated Scuts Attendance: Leaders Trps attending Cris Dbbins, and Camp Dietler, separate reservatin frms are needed fr each camp. Please Print Scutmaster: Hme Phne: Address: Wrk Phne: City/State/Zip: Email: Camp Cntact Persn: Address: City/State/Zip: Hme Phne: Wrk Phne: Email: Attached is $30.00 per Scut fr Scuts. Ttal $ Campsites will be assigned based n number f Scuts signed up with a $30.00 per Scut depsit. Sign up is priritized n a first cme, first serve basis and als n yur estimated attendance, cmpared t the number f tents in a campsite. Please mail reservatin frm with depsit t Denver Area Cuncil, BSA; 10455 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 100; Denver CO 80215. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date received at camp By Receipt # Amunt Paid: $ Date received at Service Center By Receipt # Amunt Paid: $ 38
2011 SUMMER CAMP PAYMENT SCHEDULE / CAMPSITE CAPACITY CAMP CRIS DOBBINS / CAMP DIETLER Planning and preparing fr ur 2011 camping seasn is underway. T ensure prper planning fr cntinued quality prgrams and a super camping experience, the fllwing payment schedule is required: Secnd Payment March 7, 2011; Third Payment April 4, 2011 and Final Payment May 2, 2011. Yur cntinued cperatin in meeting the payment schedule is appreciated. Cmmunicatin is ne f the key elements f camp. If yur unit has any cncerns r pprtunities please let us knw; we are here fr yu. Yu can reach the Camping Department at 303-455-5522 x2111 r camping@denverbyscuts.rg. FEES PER SCOUT/PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Denver Area Cuncil Trps - $240 per Scut First Payment - $30.00 (nn-refundable) due at time f sign up Out f Cuncil Trps - $260 per Scut First Payment - $30.00 (nn-refundable) due at time f sign up Secnd Payment - $70.00 due March 7, 2011 Secnd Payment - $80.00 due March 7, 2011 Third Payment - $70.00 due April 4, 2011 Third Payment - $75.00 due April 4, 2011 Final Payment - $70.00 due May 2, 2011 Final Payment - $75.00 due May 2, 2011 Ttal Fee - $240.00 per Scut Ttal Fee - $260.00 per Scut Adult fees: First 2 leaders are free, any additinal leaders will pay $120 fr the entire week r the daily rate f $24.00. *Fr Denver Area Cuncil Trps - Units meeting their FOS GOAL will receive a $10.00 per Scut discunt. Fr specific details, cntact yur district executive. REFUNDS: N fees will be refunded after June 1, 2011, unless dcumented by a medical dctr r a death in the family. Scutmaster r Camp Cntact Persn shuld request all refunds. CAMP CRIS DOBBINS/CAMP DIELTER CAMPSITE CAPACITY CAMP CRIS DOBBINS Maximum Minimum Maximum Campsite Capacity Yuth Yuth Abilene 30 20 24 Lared 20 13 16 El Pas 30 20 24 Cripple Creek 20 13 16 Victr 20 13 16 Deadwd 40 26 32 Stillwater 20 13 16 Tmbstne 40 26 32 Wichita 30 26 32 Creede 30 20 24 Sedalia 60 40 48 Ddge 50 33 40 Ogallala 50 33 40 Santa Fe 40 26 32 Ratn 30 20 24 CAMP DIETLER Caribu 40 26 32 East Tin Cup 40 26 32 Buckskin Je 40 26 32 Eureka 40 26 32 Summitville 30 20 24 Independence 30 20 24 39
PARENTAL CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN PEACEFUL VALLEY ADVENTURE Scut Unit Date in Camp Prgram Descriptin The Peaceful Valley Adventure prgram ( PVA ) is a special adventure prgram cnducted by the staff at Peaceful Valley Scut Ranch ( Ranch ) fr Scuts age 14 and up. Pssible activities cnducted n the Ranch may include kayaking, rck climbing, hiking, muntain biking, and similar adventure activities. Participants may elect t g n an ptinal day excursin away frm the Ranch. This trip may include sme r all f these activities in Clrad Springs: Cave f the Winds lighted walking tur, Pikes Peak, Olympic Training Center, cycling r hiking at Garden f the Gds. The Ranch staff and/r unit leaders, using camp vehicles and/r unit leaders persnal vehicles, will prvide transprtatin and supervisin. Standard BSA safety prcedures and camp plicies will be fllwed during all activities, including the ff-ranch trip. There is an additinal fee f $25 fr participatin in PVA. This includes participatin in the ff-camp trip Permissin t Participate I understand that participatin (PVA) Peaceful Valley Adventures Prgram ffered thrugh the Denver Area Cuncil, B.S.A. invlves a certain degree f risk that culd result in injury r death. In cnsideratin f the benefits t be derived and after carefully cnsidering the risk invlved, and in view f the fact that the By Scuts f America is an rganizatin in which membership is vluntary, and having full cnfidence that precautins will be taken t ensure the safety and well-being f my child, I grant cnsent fr my child s participatin in PVA activities except as nted belw. Signature f Parent r Authrized Guardian Date My child shall nt participate in the fllwing PVA activities: (If nthing is nted, we assume Nne ) 40
Denver Area Cuncil Swim Classificatin Recrd Unit Full Name 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. Date f Test Swim Classificatin Nn-Swimmer Beginner Swimmer Name f Persn Cnducting Swim Test: Certificatin: Name Signature Unit Leader Name Signature T expedite check in, use this frm t recrd an individual's swim classificatin status as defined by the Guide t Safe Scuting (#34416D). Any change in status after this date wuld require a reclassificatin test by the Camp Aquatics Directr. Please nte that the Aquatics Directr shall, at all times, reserve the authrity t review r retest any r all f the individuals t assure that Standards have been maintained. 41
Swim Classificatin Prcedures The swim classificatin f individuals participating in a By Scuts f America activity is a key element in bth Safe Swim Defense and Safety Aflat. The swim classificatin tests shuld be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning f each utdr seasn. Traditinally, the swim classificatin test has nly been cnducted at a lng-term summer camp. Hwever, there is n restrictin that this is the nly place the test is cnducted. It may be mre useful t cnduct the swim classificatin prir t a unit ging t summer camp. All persns participating in BSA aquatics are classified accrding t swimming ability. The classificatin tests and test prcedures have been develped and structured t demnstrate a skill level cnsistent with the circumstances in which the individual will be in the water. The Swimmer s Test demnstrates the minimum level f swimming ability fr recreatinal and instructinal activity in a cnfined bdy f water with a maximum 12-ft depth and with shallw water fting r a pl r pier edge always within 25 feet f the swimmer. The varius cmpnents f each test evaluate the several skills essential t the minimum level f swimming ability. Each step f the test is imprtant and shuld be fllwed as listed belw: SWIMMER S TEST: Jump feet first int water ver the head in depth, level ff, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strng manner using ne r mre f the fllwing strkes: side strke, breast strke, trudgen, r crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstrke. The 100 yards must be swum cntinuusly and include at least ne sharp turn. After cmpleting the swim, rest by flating. BEGINNER S TEST: Jump feet first int water ver the head in depth, level ff, swim 25 feet n the surface, stp, turn sharply, resume swimming as befre, and return t starting place. ADMINISTRATION OF SWIM CLASSIFICATION TEST (THE COUNCIL CHOOSES ONE OF THESE OPTIONS): OPTION A (at camp) The swim classificatin test is cmpleted the first day f camp by Camp Aquatics persnnel. OPTION B (Cuncil cnducted/cuncil cntrlled): The cuncil cntrls the swim classificatin prcess by predetermined dates, lcatins and apprved persnnel t serve as aquatics instructrs. When the unit ges t a summer camp, each individual will be issued a buddy tag under the directin f the Camp Aquatics Directr fr use at the camp. OPTION C (At unit level with cuncil-apprved aquatics resurce peple): The swim classificatin test dne at a unit level shuld be cnducted by ne f the fllwing cuncilapprved resurce peple: Aquatics instructr, BSA; Aquatics Supervisr; BSA Lifeguard; certified lifeguard; swimming instructr; r swim cach. When the unit ges t a summer camp, each individual will be issued a buddy tag under directin f the Camp Aquatics Directr fr use at the camp. SPECIAL NOTE: When swim tests are cnducted away frm camp r at the pint f activity, the Aquatics Directr shall at all times reserve the authrity t review r retest all participants t ensure that standards have been maintained. 42
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2011 TAHOSA LODGE CALENDAR May 6-8, 2011 May 13-15, 2011 May 20-22, 2011 September 9-10, 2011 Cny Party #1 Ordeal Weekend Running Antelpe, Kdiak (Hst) at PV Cny Party #2 Ordeal Weekend White Buffal, Spirit Eagle, White Eagle (Hst) at PV Cny Party #3 Ordeal Weekend Medicine Pipe, Medicine Pipe (Hst) at Tahsa Fall Fellwship at Tahsa 45