HHCSR Boy Scout Summer Camp 2015 Camp Information Meeting 1
2015 Brochure has mailed 2
Theme Dirty Jobs Summer Camp Information Meetings to be scheduled: February Roundtable Breakout Alternate meeting Tuesday, January 20 Makeup meeting, unscheduled Summer Camp Schedule: Staff Arrives: June 3-6, NYLT Week 1: June 14-20 Week 2: June 21-27 + provisional Week 3: July 5-11 Week 4: July 12-18 + provisional High Adventure Trips compliment Summer Camp, Both not either or 3
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Boy Scout Summer Camp Preparation Chart Time until Camp Parent Scout 12-6 months Promote Savings Plan Start Savings Plan Popcorn sales, Camp Cards, Unit promotions, etc. 6-4 months Get physical form/appointment Complete physical 4-3 months Attend Camp information meeting Help with Swim Test April 1 April 15 May 1 Deadline for Camperships Discuss summer camp merit badges with parent and leaders Plan summer camp program Start merit badge pre-requirements Check program selections Turn in payment for camp to Troop Check on Merit Badge signup Troop Payment completed to Council office 30 days Check physical, sign Check Merit Badge signup 2 weeks Check Scout Equipment Confirm Family night plans Confirm unit information At camp Medications to Troop Leader (in original container with correct dosage) Help set up camp Give Scoutmaster copy of physical Check personal equipment Set up camp 6
Camp Fees (see page 5 for details): $260, early sign up required with deposit for scouts registered Jan. 1, 2015 $100 deposit /scout due Feb 27, 2015, Non-refundable, Transferrable $160 Remaining registration fee/scout is due Apr 15 (Merit Badge Sign-up date) (late payment fee $5 / week, NTE $275) $275 Non deposit registration after March 1 st, for scouts registered Jan. 1, 2015 $300 Late registration after May 8 th, for scouts registered Jan. 1, 2015 For Scouts registered after Jan. 1, 2015 and Webelos transfers, $260 Second week of camp, $200, except Iowa High Adventure, $225 2 adults for up to 16 registered youth are included in youth registrations; for each additional 8 Scouts, one more leader included; e.g. 24+ Boys=3; 32+ Boys=4 leaders each additional leader: $20/day or $100 /week (without 8 additional Scouts) Campsite reservation fee: $85 Excellent Value: Other camps are much higher $$ ($400+) and have limited programs for advancement 7
Camperships are available For boys registered Jan. 1, 2015: Applications due Feb 27 th, with $100 deposit (includes Scouts/units 1/3) For boys that transfer or register after Jan. 1, 2015: Applications due with registration, $170 deposit (the Scouts 1/3 and Units 1/3), May 1, 2015 Deadline Campership form on council web site: http://www.hawkeyebsa.org/camping/camperships/ 1/3 Boy, 1/3 Unit, 1/3 Council Please contact the Camping Committee Chair/Camp Director for any extenuating circumstances or questions. The goal is to get every scout who desires to go to camp the opportunity to fulfill their dream. 8
Campership Application for Hawkeye Area Council Summer Program The goal of the Hawkeye Area Council, BSA is for every Scout to be able to participate in a summer program experience. The Council Camping Committees have developed a Campership Program designed to help Scouts in need of financial assistance attend a council summer program. A limited amount of funds are available to assist Scouts who cannot otherwise afford to attend a summer Scouting activity. Section to be completed by unit leader and unit committee Did your unit participate in FOS? Yes No Did your unit participate in popcorn sales? Yes No Has this Scout had a campership in prior years? Yes No Has the unit committee helped this Scout find ways to earn money for his camp fee? Yes No List money earning projects below or explain why no opportunities were presented. Yes No Camperships are subjected to the following conditions: The Scout and their family pays as much as possible, minimum one third (1/3) of the program fee. o The unit provides money-earning opportunities (popcorn sales, community fund raisers, etc.) for Scouts to earn funds to pay their own way to camp, participation is required. The unit or chartered partner organization pays as much as possible. The Campership Application should only be for the balance needed after the above resources are exhausted. o The maximum campership awarded will be for up to one third (1/3) of the program fee. The Scout is contributing $ towards the program fee. The Unit is contributing $ towards the program fee. The Charted Organization is contributing $ towards the program fee. The unit leader and the committee recommend that this Scout be provided a $ Reasons: campership May 1 is the deadline for all campership applications. Applications must be filled out completely. Side one completed by the parent/guardian. Side two completed by the unit leader and unit committee. Each Scout applying for a campership needs a completed application. Section to be completed by parent/guardian. Summer program Scout is attending: Boy Scout Resident Camp Cub Scout WEBELOS Camp Cub Scout Bear Camp Cub Scout Overnight Cub Scout Day Camp Unit Leader (please print) Date Signature Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Committee Chair (please print) Name of Scout: Age: Signature: Date: Address: City State: Zip: Unit: Pack Troop # Scout Rank: Why do you feel this Scout requires financial assistance to attend a summer program? Address: City: State: Zip: Contact for campership status: Contact person: Email address: How has this Scout earned money for the program fees? Parent/Guardian (please print) OFFICE USE ONLY Date received: Committee Approval: Amount: Notification sent by: Date: Date: Signature: Date: 9
Changes Eagle Quest Develops Tenderfoot, 2 nd Class and 1 st Class skills for first time at Boy Scout summer camp while providing activities in most areas of camp is being changed to a half day program to allow boys to work on merit badges in the mornings for more advancement. 10
for older Scouts and Scouters STEM Mentoring age 13+ Engines and Crunches Start your Engines! July 23-25 ($140) This program will explorer how your life is affected by technology every day. Make a model Vehicle! Designed to Crunch! July 19-21 ($120) This program will help you explore how math affects you every day. Stats on Sports!! 11
for older Scouts and Scouters COPE Experience the next level July 23-25, ($140), age 14+ Spend three days and two nights working with fellow campers to accomplish the tasks of the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation, Aegon Challenge Course. Develop plans for the Tire traverse, the Giant s finger, the whale watch and 15 more unique and challenging low course events. Then help your team with the Burma Bridge, Balance Beam, Two Wire Travers, Cargo Net, Centipede, Giant s Ladder Confidence Pole and our 300 zip line. Climbing, skill improvement July 19-21, ($140), age 14+ Three days and two nights developing climbing skills. Learn bouldering techniques, lead climbing and improve climbing techniques. Spend time on rock surfaces. 12
for older Scouts and Scouters Mountain Bike, trail techniques June 28-30, ($140), age 13+ Fulfill some of the requirements for cycling merit badge. Learn how to negotiate trail obstacles. Marksmanship July 26-28, ($160), age 13+ For those that have earned Rifle or Shotgun merit badge. Learn to sight a rifle, improve accuracy, score competition targets. Three days and two nights of improving your abilities and safety with firearms. 13
for older Scouts and Scouters Ultimate Iowa High Adventure July 27-31, ($225), age 14+ Five days and four night on an Iowa High Adventure, canoeing merit badge required. Test your skills and abilities, Canoe 20 miles of the Cedar River, hike the 20 mile Hoover Trail, canoe 16 more miles of the Cedar River. Work on a conservation project to complete the Fifty Miler Afoot Afloat Award. 14
Merit badges will be defined by Feb. 27, 2015, Registration begins April 15 15
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6:50 a.m. 7:10-7:40 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 8:00-8:30 a.m. 8:50-9:45 a.m. 10:05-11:00 a.m. 11:15-11:45 a.m. 12:00-12:25 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:55-1:15 p.m. 1:35-2:30 p.m. 2:50-3:45 p.m. 4:00-5:00 p.m. 5:00-5:45 p.m. Campsite Flag Ceremony Breakfast A Morning Campwide Flags Breakfast B Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 (Open Program Areas) [Mile Swim Practice] Lunch A Troop formation at Flag Poles Lunch B Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 (Open Program Areas) [Friday: Mile Swim] Troop Activites -- Program Areas Closed 6:00-6:25 p.m. Dinner A Cookout Dinner (5:30-7) Dinner A Dinner 6:35-7:10 p.m. Dinner B Dinner B on Patio 6:30 p.m. Open Cimb at tower, Rockets shoot off 7:15 p.m. Water Carnival 7:20 p.m. Evening Flag Evening Flag Evening Flag Evening Flag After 7:30 HHCSR Daily Split Meal Schedule Chapel Campwide game Free Swim, Free Climb, Open Rifle Shoot, Archery Shoot Challenge 8:15 p.m. Evening Flags Campfire Free Swim, Chimney Climb, Eagle Quest Overnight Scouts Campfire 9:00 p.m. Program Closed Program Closed Program Closed Program Closed 10:00 p.m. Taps Taps Taps Taps 16
Scout Summer Camp Pre-Camp Swim Tests, or at camp Physicals need to be scheduled/completed Merit Badge Sessions Selected Start On line sign up or at Scout Office, April 15 after Camp Fees Paid Merit Badge fees paid at camp check-in Obtain Merit Badge Handbook(s) Read Merit Badge Handbook(s) & Complete Prerequisites Physicals Collected Physicals Reviewed Meds Collected in the container with original label and instructions 17
Scout Summer Camp Sunday Check-In Summer Camp Unit Leader Review physical before camp Dr. Signature Copy of Insurance Medications with Dosage If needed talk with parents Parental/Guardian informed consent Hold harmless/release agreement Adults authorized to transport Scout Talent Release Statement Copy of Roster Copy of Swim check 18
Scout Summer Camp Sunday Check-In 1:00 PM Arrival/Picture taken Campsite setup Leader Takes physicals and Meds to Medic Roster & swim check to Office 1:30 5:00 PM Swim Test 19
4:30 PM Health Orientation Dining Hall Orientation Pool Orientation Scout Summer Camp Sunday Check-In 6:00 PM Group A Dinner Group B Emergency Procedure Orientation 6:30 PM Group A Emergency Procedure Orientation Group B Dinner 20
Scout Summer Camp Sunday Check-In 7:10 PM Troop formation at flagpoles 7:15 PM Program Orientation 8:00 PM Waterfront, COPE, Climbing Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft Shooting Sports Evening Flag Campfire 21
Merit Badges Scout Summer Camp Merit Badge Fees (Paid at camp) Rifle $20 Shotgun $35 Paintball $25 Marksmanship $20 Eagle Quest $ 5 Space Exploration $10 Pottery $10 Welding $10 22
Scout Summer Camp Trading Post Bird Study Kit $5-10 Art $~5 (materials) Basketry $~12 (kits) Indian Lore $ 3-12 (kits) Leatherwork $8-15 (kits) Photography Film development cost Sculpture $~5 (materials) Wood Carving $5-10 (kit) Metalwork $ Misc. treats, souvenirs, $~10-25+ 23
Camp Promotion presentations available for Troop Meetings by OA Contact: CampPromotion@Chogun.org Staff Opportunities available, applications at: http://www.hawkeyebsa.org/camping/scoutcamp/staff High Adventure Trips compliment Summer Camp, Both not either or 24
ACTION! Troops to review week(s) of camp attendance to increase attendance, advise your District Camping Commissioner of estimated attendance Consider allowing boys to attend different weeks and we can fit them in with other troops, they will learn, meet and make new friends Plan for older boys to consider attending 2 weeks of camp for more exciting opportunities, challenges and learning Begin to plan/schedule physicals for camp Begin to plan/schedule Swim tests or plan to do at camp Plan for Early sign up with deposit, Feb. 27 We want increased attendance so we can continue to have 4 weeks in the future! 25
Questions? Scout Factoid: Scouts that attend camp are much more likely to remain in Scouting 26