Preview of the 2015 Camping Season www.bsa-brmc.org/summercamp All BRSR Camps and Programs are Nationally Accredited by the BSA NCAP Program
Agenda Intro of presenters Brief Overview of the programs Your invoice Number change Process Fees and Schedule Forms that you will need and when Q and A time
Mark Vitello- Reservation Director Shirley Neiderhiser- Camp Registrar At 17,000+ acres, the BRSR is the largest locally-owned Scout reservation in the Nation. In continuous operation since 1954.
The Blue Ridge Scout Reservation is located in Southwest Virginia, one hour south of Roanoke on Interstate 81, three hours north of Charlotte, NC off Interstate 77. Nestled in the mountains where the air is dry and cool, the forest is lush and the Scouts are content to let nature be their guide for a week
Three Base Camps Two Trek programs Four Specialty programs Leadership programs Adult Leader training That s why we say
Blue Ridge Scout Reservation Base Camp Ottari Mountain Man* High Knoll* Fish Camp* Fox Fire Leadership* Base Camp Powhatan New River Adventure* Voyager Trek* Brownsea Island Claytor Lake Aquatics Base* Wakeboarding* SCUBA* Brownsea Island *Denotes a Provisional Camper program- Leadership provided by BRSR Staff
A variety of sleeping arrangements; Tents, hammocks, shelters and bunks
Dining Halls at the three base camps that serve nutritious, delicious meals Throughout your week you ll have Theme meals, cookouts and entertainment
Sanitary facilities that maximize privacy and encourage hygiene A Scout is Clean
Waterfront at each base camp Merit Badges and Swim Instruction Water carnivals each week CLAB-specific activities include PWC SCUBA Motor boating Large/small craft sailing Paddle boarding Water skiing and wakeboarding
Blue Ridge Scout Reservation 6/14-6/20- Most camps and programs nearing capacity 6/21-6/27- Most camps and programs at capacity (NRA, HK, MM have room) 6/28-7/4- Room available at most camps; Fish Camp at capacity 7/5-7/11- Room available at most camps and programs 7/12-7/18- Most camps and programs at capacity (NRA, MM have room) 7/19-7/25- Room available at most camps and programs (Ottari at cap.) 7/26-8/1- Room available at most camps and programs
Your unit number and council Each program for which you have youth and adults registered How much you have paid for each of those programs Your deposit will show under your base camp All payments must be made by February 1st A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room. RBP 14
Your name and unit information is here. Check for accuracy All youth and adults in the right programs? Numbers correct? Payment can be with Check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover 15
If you are DECREASING your number Make the changes on the invoice and adjust payment accordingly If you would like to INCREASE your number or want to add Scouts to another program: Contact Shirley at shirleyn@bsa-brmc.org Availability and waiting lists 16
Find the camp fees at : www.bsa-brmc.org/summercampinfo Schedule : Feb 1 - $100 for each youth and adult attending camp April 1 Additional $100 for each youth and $75 for each adult in base camp, or $100 for adults in all other programs June 1 Remainder of fees due Refunds: Payment after June 1 will result in a $25 late fee per person Please see the refund policy in the administration section of leader s guide at www.bsa-brmc.org/summercampinfo Refund Policy also found on Hold A Space form 17
All forms are due by April 1 unless otherwise noted: MM shirt order NRA optional Day form HK itinerary Special needs FF discount for second week Food allergy SCUBA medical forms send to SCUBA contact by May 1 Bus Form DUE 6/1 Tour Plan apply NOW, bring to camp Proof of Insurance contact council NOW, bring to camp 18
Physicals Everyone has a physical ever year SCUBA physical Your camp book Only one person contacting Shirley please Merit Badge System DVD available Request on the website Download from www.youtube.com/brsr161 19
www.bsa-brmc.org/summercamp www.bsa-brmc.org/ (insert your program here) www.youtube.com/brsr161 www.facebook.com/brsr161 www.shop.bsa-brmc.org Shirley Neiderheiser shirleyn@bsa-brmc.org (540) 777-7963 Camp Powhatan 2600 Max Creek Road Hiwassee, VA 24347 (540) 980-3787 Camp Ottari 2881 Simpkinstown Rd Hiwassee, VA 24347 (540) 980-4762 Claytor Lake Aquatics Base 4100 Adventure Base Rd Radford, VA 24141 (540) 633-1238 2 0
The sport in Scouting is to find the good in every boy and develop it. RBP
Thank You! markv@bsa-brmc.org Shirleyn@bsa-brmc.org 540-265-0656 www.bsa-brmc.org/summercamp Fill out a HOLD-A-PLACE form- We re waiting for you! See you this summer!