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CAMP ALPINE 2018
Transatlantic Council, Boy Scouts of America
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Version 2.0 (released 1st January 2018)
WEEK 1: 25 June - 30 June 2018 WEEK 2: 1 - 7 July 2018
@campalpineTAC
http://tac-bsa.org/program/camping/alpine/
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OurVisionforCampAlpine2018
ProvideanenvironmentandexperiencewhichreinforcestheAimsofScoutingforboth
participantsandstaff.Wewilldeliverarobust,engagingprogramofferingexperiencesforallScoutsandLeadersinattendance,fullyutilizingtheeightMethodsofScoutingtoreinforcetheScoutingAimsofPersonalGrowth,Citizenship,andFitness.
CAMPDIRECTOR PROGRAMDIRECTOR
GarrettLamberth JudeMichell
[email protected] [email protected]
We can’t wait for you to join us on this summer’s adventure!!!!!!
REGISTRATIONOPENSJANUARY1st2018
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Welcome “Climb Every Mountain!!” Life is a series of setting and working to achieve goals. As we reach for these goals we are bound to experience obstacles. Some are small speed bumps, others can be mountains. We want to instill in Scouts the skills and persistence needed to overcome obstacles they may face as they tackle their goals in life. We ask for each Scout and unit come to our Camp with one personal and one unit goal they wish to accomplish while at camp. This can be anything from learning a skill, completing an advancement, earning a merit badge, or a patrol goal of making a flag, creating a yell, or even deep cleaning and marking their patrol equipment, or a possible troop goal of completing a 10 mile hike together. Your imaginations and visions are the limit in identifying how our Scouts and units want to grow and improve during their experience at Camp Alpine. Location
Camp Alpine is a Boy Scouts of America summer camp held at Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC), in Kandersteg, Switzerland. Transatlantic Council provides this Tenant activity camp to support troops from the Council and the wider BSA.
Kandersteg International Scout Centre Wagetiweg 7 Kandersteg 3718 Switzerland Camp Alpine shares the camp with Scouts from all over the world and follows the
rules of KISC, along with BSA Policy. As guests at KISC we use their facilities including showers, latrines, recreational
areas, and laundry facilities.
Remember, a Scout is Courteous and Kind; be respectful of other people, cultures, and accommodations.
Dates Camp Alpine will offer two individual weeks during the summer of 2018: - Session 1: 24th – 30th June - Session 2: 1st - 7th July
Units are asked to arrive and check-in between 1pm and 5pm on the Sunday of their week and plan to depart not later than 10 am on the day of departure. If your unit needs to arrive prior to these times, or depart later, please contact Camp Alpine Administration ([email protected]) who will work with guiding you to KISC and accommodating your needs. We cannot supply food or staff for this period!
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Program
Camp Alpine will offer three different programs for our Scouts
• Base Camp: designed for First Year campers • Ascent: Our primary program designed for Scouts familiar with Scouting • Summit: High-Adventure program directed at experienced, older Scouts.
The program is designed and ran by the Program Director who along with the main program is also responsible for Order of the Arrow activities, Evening Program, Adult training and any additional program or other opportunities. New Block Scheduling
In contrast to previous Camp Alpine program, 2018 will provide you with a new form of scheduling for all sessions over the course of the week. Program will be split into 3, ~2h blocks per day. Most Scouts can choose up to 3 different blocks to take over the course of the week.
• Base Camp occupies the morning Blocks A+B, with scouts able to take an Ascent style session in Block C
• Ascent runs many different session during Blocks A+B+C • Summit runs separately to the daily scheduling, with different possible activities
every day to be decided when the scouts register.
BLOCK A From 9:00 till 10:45, 1h45min
Break From 10:45 till 11:15, 30min
BLOCK B From 11:15 till 13:00, 1h45min
Lunch From 13:00 till 14:00, 1h
BLOCK C From 14:00 till 15:45, 1h45min
Unit Time and Additional Program From 15:45 till 17:00, 1h15
All program, except summit, will take a 30 min break between Blocks A and B,
and have an hour lunch from 2 till 3. This is to allow ample time for scouts to arrive in time for the next session as well as refill water and use the restroom, and for staff to switchover between blocks and be prepared as possible. Please make sure you are prompt to your session, as they start on precisely on time!
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Base Camp
The ultimate goal of Base Camp is for the scouts to have fun. Obtaining skills needed for advancement is an important goal to strive for; however, if a scout does not enjoy his first year at summer camp then he may not continue his scouting journey. Therefore, we feel it is our responsibility to ensure each scout has a memorable experience at summer camp.
Base Camp Participants will be divided into patrols of 6 -10 Scouts, each led by a
Troop Guide. Troop Guides will utilize the Patrol Method to teach our new Scouts basic Scouting skills required for advancement. The Scouts will also have the opportunity to earn the First Aid Merit Badge, and two other Merit Badges during their camp experience. Base Camp is a full-day schedule and will keep our participants engaged all week.
Participants will spend time with their Troop Guide reviewing Scout skills including: Totin’ Chip, knots, fire safety and use, cooking, hiking and orienteering, and other advancement requirements. For the scouts, the most impactful part of this program is the time spent with their Troop Guide. Troop Guides are senior youth, proficient in Scouting skills, and experienced leading in their Troop and will bring these experiences and skills together to teach our new Scouts.
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Requirementscovered
Scout1a,1b,1c,1d,1e2a,2b,2c,2d3a,3b4a,4b
Tenderfoot
CampingandOutdoorEthics–1cCooking–2cTools–3a,b,c,dFirstAidandNature–4a,b,c,d(participantsshouldprepareakitathomeHiking–5a,b,cFitness–6a,bCitizenship–7aLeadership–8
2ndClass
CookingandTools–2a,b,c,d,f,gNavigation–3a,c,dNature–4Aquatics–5a,b,c,dFirstAidandEmergencyPrep.–6a,b,c,d,e,Citizenship–8a,8bPersonalAwareness–9a,9b
1stClass
Tools–3a,b,c,dNavigation–4a,bNature–5a,b,c,dAquatics–6a,6b,6eFirstAidandEmergencyPrep.–7a,b,c,d,e,f
Additional Firem’nChit,Totin’Chit(n.b.elementsmaybeadded/removedbeforecamp)
AvailableAscentOptions
BLOCK C
MARKSMAN ROCKETMAN
BIOLOGIST
BOTANIST
WORLDCONSERVATION SWIMMING
LIFESAVING SURVIVALIST TREASUREHUNTER
RESCUER
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Ascent
The Ascent program is designer for Scouts who have completed the basics of Scouting sand ready for more. Camp Alpine's Ascent will be full of great Scouting opportunities for all of our youth and adult participants. We have something for everyone as they continue on their journey to the pinnacle of their Scouting experience.
Each block within the Ascent program is designed and dedicated to a specific aspect and field of interest. Each block has a number of Merit Badges that the Scouts can earn. Blocks are designed to take advantage of the resources and locations within Kandersteg, as well as provide a well-rounded and diverse experience for Scouts. There is something for everybody in the Ascent program, and it is in constant development in order to provide more for the participants in the program.
Individual sign-ups are scheduled to open on 1 April 2017. Units will receive an email for sign-ups. Please see the Program Overview below.
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Block Details
Merit Badges and Activities
Craftsman Leatherworking Woodcarving Indian Lore
Marksman** Rifle Shooting
Ecologist Forestry Geology Soil and Water Conservation
Rocketman Astronomy Weather Space Exploration
Botanist Environmental Science Plant Science
World Conservation
Citizenship in the World
Environmental Science
Soil and Water Conservation
Biologist Nature Mammal Study
Bird Study
Reptile Study
Plant Science
Outdoors Ethics* OE Awareness awards, OE Training
Survivalist Wilderness Survival Pioneering
Outdoorsman Camping Backpacking Pioneering
Treasurehunter Orienteering Geocaching
Rescuer Signs, Signal and Codes Search and Rescue
Fireman Fire Safety Safety Emergency Preparedness
Medical First Aid Emergency Preparedness
Swimming°° Swimming MB
Lifesaving°° Lifesaving MB *Outdoor Ethics participants may earn some merit badge alongside the session TBD
** Marksman sessions will be limited to a maximum of 15 participant
°° Swimming + Lifesaving sessions take place at the Kandersteg Municipal Pool
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Block Offerings
BLOCK A
BLOCK B
BLOCK C
CRAFTSMAN
CRAFTSMAN
MARKSMAN
MARKSMAN
MARKSMAN
ECOLOGIST
ECOLOGIST
OUTDOORETHICS
ROCKETMAN
ROCKETMAN
BOTANIST
BIOLOGIST
BIOLOGIST
BOTANIST
WORLDCONSERVATION
WORLDCONSERVATION
SWIMMING
SWIMMING
LIFESAVING
LIFESAVING
SURVIVALIST
SURVIVALIST
OUTDOORSMAN
OUTDOORSMAN TREASUREHUNTER
TREASUREHUNTER
RESCUER
RESCUER
FIREMAN
FIREMAN
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Prerequisites, Notes
Craftsman none
Marksman none
Ecologist Forestry: 8 Geology: 4b Soil and Water Conservation: none
Rocketman Astronomy: Weather may impact completion of MB Weather: Req. 9
Botanist Environmental Science: 3e (1 or 2), 3f 2, 6 Plant Science: none
World Conservation
Citizenship in the World: Environmental Science: 3e (1 or 2), 3f 2, 6 Soil and water Conservation: none
Biologist
Nature: none Mammal Study: none Bird Study: none Reptile Study: partial completion Plant Science: none
Outdoors Ethics TBD
Survivalist Wilderness Survival: 5 Pioneering: none
Outdoorsman Camping: partial Backpacking: partial Pioneering: none
Treasurehunter Orienteering: none Geocaching: 7
Rescuer Search and Rescue: 10 Signs, Signals and Codes: none
Fireman Fire Safety: 6a, 6b, 9a Safety: 2a Emergency Preparedness: 6c , 7b, 8b
Medical First Aid: 2d Emergency Preparedness: 6c , 7b, 8b
Swimming Swimming: Complete BSA swimmer Test
Lifesaving Lifesaving: Complete BSA swimmer Test
WARNING: Some classes may have extra fees associated with them.
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Summit
This year we are excited to continue Summit for our experienced youth campers.
Summit will offer our experienced campers the opportunity to take advantage of special patrol adventure activities in Switzerland. Camp Alpine staff will coordinate with local resources to offer multiple activities each day. Prior to departure on adventures, our staff will review safety guidelines and check each patrol for appropriate safety and communications tools including First Aid Kits and cellular telephones.
Although many of our adventures may have local guides, we will also have a Camp Alpine staff member accompany these adventures, except on the self-guided patrol hikes. Participants will be fully engaged with their adventures and will not be able to participate in other scheduled activities during the day. To participate in Summit, Scouts must be at least Star Scout and 15 years old. Scouts will be able to choose from 3 different option for their Summit Experience; each option includes an Overnight Hike (2 days), a Day Hike and Activity and a water sports. Bikes can be hired from the KISC center for an additional price and can replace a day hike. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
A Overnight Hike Oeshinensee Rowing and Rodelbahn
Jegertosse Day Hike
FREE D
AY
B Doldenhorn Hike Overnight Hike Stand Up Paddleboarding
COeshinensee Rowing and Rodelbahn
Frundenhutte Day Hike Overnight Hike
Please note that that the summit schedule may change due to KISC programming and weather.
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Evening Program Activities
Staff at Camp Alpine will provide a variety of post-regular program activates from cook-offs to campfire and so much more!! There will be a wide array of opportunities for almost every interest. KISC also offers a variety of programs during the course of the week, which troops are encouraged to explore. These opportunities often lend themselves to interaction with scouts and guides from all over the world! Order of the Arrow
Camp Alpine’s Camp Chief will be in charge of promoting and providing Order of the Arrow activities during the during of your session. Arrow men will have to opportunity to undertake services activities, attend specific OA sessions and enjoy an OA evening while at Camp. All Arrowmen should bring their sashes. We will have an Order of the Arrow day each week during camp to share in fellowship with our Brothers and demonstrate our participation in the Order.
Additionally, we will host a Call Out ceremony during the weekly campfire. Unit Leaders should provide a certified Order of the Arrow election form during their check-in on Sunday. We will also offer the opportunity for any Ordeal member to become Brotherhood. Email [email protected] for more details or any questions.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor/Recognition Ceremony: During our Closing Campfire, we wish host a ceremony recognizing recent Eagle recipients, and Scout who have earnt any awards over the last year (Sept 2017 – present). This may serve as the Scout’s Court of Honor, or just a way to further recognize a deserving Scout. Email [email protected] with any details regarding Scouts you would like to be recognized. Daily Schedule
– 0630 - 0830 Breakfast and Campsite Preparation – 0830 - 0900 Flags/ Announcements – 0900 - 1045 BLOCK A – 1045 - 1100 Break – 1100 - 1245 BLOCK B – 1245 - 1400 Lunch – 1400 - 1545 BLOCK C – 1545 - 1700 Unit free time, Additional Program – 1700 - 1900 Dinner at Troop/ Patrol sites – 1900 - 2200 Evening Activities – 2230 onwards Lights out and Quiet Time
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Daily’s • Scoutmaster and SPL Meeting @ 16:00 • Commissioner’s Coffee @ 10:00 (Adult Leaders only) • Campsite Checks form 9:00 till 13:00 • Food Pickup: TBD • Recycling times: TBD • Shop Hours:
o Morning 10:30 – 12:30 o Afternoon 14:00 – 17:00 o Evening 19:00 – 21:00
Payment Schedule
Base Camp and Ascent Programs: $410 Summit Program: $525 Adult (all): $310
Registration is currently open. The Camp Alpine registration webpage can be found on the Transatlantic Council webpage at http://tac-bsa.org/program/camping/alpine/
Register your unit early to secure your participation during the session of your choice. Participation, by program, is on a first-come, first-served basis.
You must have an estimated number of participants, by program (Base Camp, Ascent, Summit, and Adult), at the time of registration. You may change these numbers at a later time. An initial, non-refundable deposit of $10 per estimated participant is due during registration. If a Scout or Scouter does not attend camp, or if your unit does not fulfill all their estimated slots, the $10 can be credited to another camper.
An interim payment of $90 per participant is due not later than 1 April 2018. This interim payment confirms your reservation at Camp Alpine. Program availability will not be guaranteed or reserved until this interim payment is made.
Your final payment is due not later than 1 May 2018. You may amend your participant numbers, given program availability at camp, on the registration website until this time. Refunds will not be issued after 1 May 2018. If you need to change your registration after 1 May 2018, you will need to contact the Camp Administrator at: [email protected].
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Provisional Campers
Camp Alpine is happy to welcome Provisional Campers from across TAC and from any other council. We are excited to host Scouts from any BSA Troop, Crew, Team, or Post. Lone Scouts are encouraged to attend our camp for a unique, international experience, and a chance to interact with others scouts. Provisional camping is an opportunity for a Scout to spend a week at camp without having to come with his Troop, or for a scout to experience a second week of camping…whether to work on badges and advancements or just enjoy the fun and adventure of the outdoor program.
Provisional Campers will work with other singular or small groups of scouts as small patrols. Staff shall help provide guidance and leadership for all provisional Scouts in attendance. The campers will determine patrols and identify youth leadership.
Provisional Scouts should register for Camp Alpine classes and programs, just as any other Scout attending camp.
Camp Alpine will provide Patrol Gear such as stoves, pots, pans, utensils, and a dining fly. Campers are responsible for bringing personal gear including sleeping bags and tents. Contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Camping
Scouts and Troops are responsible for bringing/ providing their own gear. This includes personal gear, camping gear, such as tents, and Patrol/ Troop gear including items needed for preparing meals and establishing a camp site. Camp Alpine will have some unit gear, such as tents and kitchen gear, available to rent for units who cannot transport their own gear for any reason. Please coordinate early with the Administration staff to arrange for gear rental: [email protected].
Please be aware that due to space, we cannot allow tents larger than 4 person tents. Our space is extremely limited. This includes both youth and adult leaders Cooking All meals will be provided in a Patrol Cooking setting, reinforcing the Patrol Method. Each day the commissary will provide units with the ingredients necessary for the next 24 hours. Units will be responsible for dividing the ingredients for each patrol and for preparing the meals in their campsite. All units should bring enough coolers for each patrol to keep their food chilled from day to day. Units must provide their own labelled ice packs; we will help units rotate their ice packs to keep them cooled. Menus, in the form of ingredient lists and recipes, will be emailed prior to camp so Scouts can prepare and pack appropriate kitchen items for the scheduled meals (menus will be subject to change). Recipes will only be a suggestion and Patrols should feel free to prepare the issued ingredients in any manner they wish. Each unit will receive an initial issue of basic kitchen items such as sugar, salt, pepper, cooking oil, bread, butter, and spices. After the initial issue, units will need to notify the
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Commissary Officer of any additional items or resupply needed. Equally, if a unit acquires a surplus of food items or ingredients, we request you notify the Commissary Officer and coordinate a redistribution of the ingredients. Special dietary menus, such as vegetarian, religious menus, and allergy sensitive menus are available but requests should be sent to the Camp Administrator by 1 May 2018. Units may choose to cook over fires or bring gas or propane stoves. Fires are permitted in campsites, off the ground. Units may bring their own raised fire pit or may obtain fire barrels and firewood from KISC, for a nominal fee. Units should arrive with all needed fuels for stoves and lanterns before coming to camp, as fuel will be expensive and may be difficult to find in the small village of Kandersteg.
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Health & Safety The number one goal of our Camp Alpine staff is for every Scout and Scouter to
have a safe camp experience. In addition to the below guidelines: we must follow The Guide to Safe Scouting, National Camp Accreditation Standards, and those of KISC. Medical Evaluations
Every individual in camp must have the required Annual Health and Medical Record form with Sections A, B, and C completed.
Anyone arriving at camp without a medical examination will have to obtain a medical examination before they can check in. The BSA medical form can be found on the BSA Scouting website at the link below: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx.
All medical examinations will be reviewed and collected upon arrival at Camp Alpine and the Camp Medical Staff will maintain the medical evaluations in the camp dispensary and returned when you during Check-out. Camp Dispensary & Swiss Medical Treatment
Camp Alpine will have a medical team present and on-call throughout the entire camp. They will be prepared to handle emergencies and provide treatment for most injuries and illnesses associated with camp life.
The village of Kandersteg has two doctors. If local medical assistance is required, participants should be prepared to pay in Swiss Francs for those services rendered. Cases requiring further medical attention will be directed to the Fruitigen Hospital located about 15 minutes away. Prescription Medications All medications ultimately are the responsibility of the individual and in some cases, the Unit Leader. The Camp Medic will screen each individual’s medical evaluation during check-in and identify any medications which must be maintained in the medical tent, and which medications Scouts should have on their person at all times (inhalers, epinephrine pens, nitro-glycerin, etc).
– All prescription medications must be listed on the individual’s medical form. – Camp Alpine will not stock prescription medications and it is the responsibility of
the participant to arrive with the appropriate amount of prescription medications. Food Allergies, Allergies, & Special Medical Concerns
Unit leaders should notify the Camp medic of any allergies or special medical concerns (e.g. asthma) during the arrival medical screening.
Unit leaders who have individuals with special dietary requirements, including allergies, must contact the Camp Administration no later than 1 May 2018 regarding these requirements to ensure adequate time to make necessary menu adjustments. Additional Risks
Any activity that may have associated risk will be risk assessed and guidelines will be implemented under the discretion of the Camp Director, and to be followed at all times by participants, staff and anyone under the care of the Transatlantic Council during their stay at the resident Camp.
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Rules and Policies
Camp Alpine is a Transatlantic Council authorized long-term camp and will adhere to the Guide to Safe Scouting and National Camp Accreditation Standards. Units are
expected to adhere to these policies as well during their stay at Camp Alpine. The guide to safe scouting can be found here:
https://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx
Adult and Youth Registration
• All adults serving in a leadership capacity at camp must be registered as an adult leader with the Boy Scouts of America, with completed Youth Protection Training.
• All youth participants must be registered members of a Scout Troop or Venturing Crew.
Youth and Adults sharing Tents
• No youth member may sleep in the same tent as an adult, unless the adult is the youth member’s parent/guardian.
Youth Protection Issues
• All persons over the age of 18, or serving in a Leader role must complete BSA Youth Protection Training within 12 months of arrival at Camp Alpine.
o Every leader should review the Guide to Safe Scouting and must adhere to the guidelines in that document. (see link above)
Alcoholic Beverages, NonPrescription Drugs, and Tobacco Use
• The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at BSA activities. Use of such substances by youth members of the BSA may result in immediate dismissal from camp. Substances can include:
o Any form of alcohol o No-alcoholic beers, wine, ciders or similar
• Any encouragement of the consumption alcohol by either youth or adult will result in immediate dismissal from camp.
• Adult use of tobacco is limited to designated areas away from youth and should not be used in the campsites or activity areas.
Tents, Open Flames, Fires, and Stoves
• No open flames in tents. This includes matches, candles, kerosene, propane or liquid lanterns and heaters in tents.
o Lighting in tents is to be provided by batterypowered lanterns or flashlights in tents.
o It is acceptable to use a propane lantern under a dining fly. o Each campsite must be marked with tags stating “No open flames in
tents.” This will be an inspectable item during Commissioner visits. o Units must attend to all fires and lit stoves and lanterns; no flame will be
left unwatched.
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Liquid Fuels
The BSA permits use of liquid fuels only under the direct supervision of a knowledgeable adult.
• Coleman fuel is difficult to find and is very expensive. US type propane canisters are nonexistent.
• Bring all the fuel you will need to camp. • Liquid fuel may never be used as a fire starter!
Weapons, Knives, Fireworks, Firearms & Ammunition
• Nonfolding sheath knives, throwing stars or martial arts weapons are not permitted at Camp Alpine.
• Fireworks of any kind are also prohibited. • All firearms are prohibited at Camp, this includes ammunition and any crank or
air-powered weapons, except those official maintained and supervised by the Range Safety Officer and authorized by the Camp Director
Pets
• Pets are not allowed at KISC or Camp Alpine. Exceptions can/ will be made for service animals. Please contact [email protected] if a participant requires a service animal.
Family Camping • Camp Alpine cannot support family camping. If a family wishes to spend time in
Kandersteg, apart from Camp Alpine, there are many lodging facilities available in the village. All non-camp staff persons at Camp Alpine must be registered members of a BSA Troop or Crew.
Emergency Procedures
Camp Alpine will follow the emergency procedures established by KISC. Unit leadership will review emergency procedures with Camp Alpine staff during check-in and at the first evening Leaders’ meeting.
It is essential for everyone’s safety that every member of your unit fully understands the camp’s emergency procedures.
• For emergencies in the tent sites or program areas please send a runner to the Camp Office, located at the Kanderlodge on the first floor. The Camp Director, Program Director, or Commissioner will provide liaison with the Kandersteg International Scout Centre Staff.
• It is important for unit leaders to be aware of where their Scouts are located and their expected return times. If a Scout does not return from an activity when expected, please immediately contact the Camp Alpine Program Director, or their designated representative immediately.
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Camp Telephone and Mail For emergency use, the telephone number for reception at KISC is: +41336758282. Please do not send mail. Going and Coming While At Camp
A sign in/sign out log will be located in the Camp Office in the Kanderlodge. Any adult or scouts and adults leaving camp, other than for a pre-planned Camp Alpine activity, must sign out and back in at the Camp Alpine office.
Under no circumstances will a youth be permitted to leave the camp without adult supervision. Each unit must maintain two-deep adult leadership at Camp, unless coordinated with the Camp Commissioner or Camp Director. Lost and Found The camp lost and found will be located in the Camp Alpine Office at the Kanderlodge.
• Scouts should have their personal property and clothing clearly marked with name and troop number.
• Please do not take valuables to the swimming pools, showers, or leave them lying unattended in camp.
o It is also recommended that units check with the KISC Reception office in the Chalet since they also maintain a lost and found.
o Items turned in to the Camp Alpine office will be sent to the KISC Lost and Found in the Chalet if not claimed by the end of the camping session.
Camp Alpine Trading Post Camp Alpine will operate a Trading Post with BSA items, which accepts Dollars and Euros only, although change may be given in US Dollars.
– Please let us know what items you and your Scouts would like to see in their Trading Post.
– As a general idea, t-shirts cost $15, extra patches cost $5, and handicraft kits cost between $10-$20.
– A preorder form will be made available to order special Camp Alpine merchandise from the store, this will be on a Kintera link. This will be the only way to guarantee Camp Alpine merchandise.
Scout Shop, Kandersteg International Scout Centre
KISC operates a Scout Shop fully stocked with all kinds of “comfort/junk” food as well as distinctive KISC apparel and souvenirs. They accept Euros or US Dollars only.
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Money and Spending Money
Swiss currency is preferred for transactions in the town of Kandersteg. – Camp Alpine Trading Post will accept US Dollars or Euros, although
change may only be available in US Dollars. – KISC will accept Swiss Francs, Euros, and US Dollars. – Major credit cards such as Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in
Kandersteg and at KISC, but will not be accepted at our Trading Post. – ATM and Swiss Banking Services are located in the local village.
Uniform
Scouts and Scouters are expected to be in a BSA uniform at Camp Alpine during morning assembly and flags, for the Campfire Program. For all other activities, Activity Uniform (Scout t-shirt or polo shirt, with Scout shorts or pants) is appropriate wear.
Military uniform items are NEVER appropriate wear for youth while at Camp Alpine, this includes camouflage item with the exception of raingear. The village of Kandersteg, and KISC and Camp Alpine request that Scouts wear
a BSA neckerchief (camp, unit, etc) at all times, both in town and in camp. A Scout is Reverent
The KISC campsite has a chapel area for the camp which may be used for unitled worship and serves as a place for meditation.
If your unit is interested in leading or hosting an evening Worship service, please email the Camp Program Director prior to arrival at [email protected]
If your unit or Scouts have any religious needs/concerns, please contact the Camp Director at [email protected]
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS Please email any of these emails with question! We will respond as soon as possible to any concerns. Please include unit numbers within the subject line or email body.
Camp Director: [email protected]
Camp Alpine Administration: [email protected]
Program Director: [email protected]