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Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation / Forty Six Years of Scouting

Dane G. Hansen

Scout Reservation

Forty-Six Years of Scouting

1965-2011

Leader GUIDE

2011 Edition

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Coronado Area Council, BSA

644 S. Ohio Street, PO Box 912

Salina, KS 67402-0912

785- 827-4461

toll free 1-866-950-7750

www.coronadoscout.org


2011 BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP CAMP HANSEN

Activities-Camp / Troop 16 Index Continued Adult Leadership 14 Merit Badge Info 21-to 26 Advancement Packets 9 Order of the Arrow 16 Alcohol 14 Patrol Organization 13 Baden-Powell Award 32 Pets 12 Bear Claw Outpost 33 Pre-Camp Checklist 35-36-37 Block Schedule 20 Pre-Camp Meetings 7 BSA Lifeguard Counselor 17 Provisional Troops 15 Camp Departures 13 Refunds / Registration Fee 7 Camp Emergency Procedures 31 Religious Services 12 Camp Hansen Medal 16 Registration Fees/Adult Cmsr. 5 Campsite Inspections 13 Registration Fees 6 Camp Housing 12 Registration Fees / Late 6 Camp Mail 13 Registration Deadline 6 Camp Safety Procedures 30 Registration Requirements 5 Campsites 9 Tents/Rentals 8 Camp Visitors/Family Camping 9-15 Trail to Eagle (1st year Program) 18 Council Camperships 8 Troop Equipment 17 Check-In Procedures 34-35 Upcoming Events 39 Commissioner Service 14 Vehicles & Trailers 7 C.O.P.E. 15-29 Verification of “No Shows” 4 Counselor-in-Training 27 What’s New 2011 4 Daily Schedule 19-30 White Buffalo 16 Equipment Checkout 17 Wildlife – Encounters 15 Evening Program 19 Youth Protection 6-15 Family Camping 9 Flag Ceremonies 12 Firearms, Archery, Ammo 14 Gateways 33 Golden Eagle 15-32 I’d Like to Volunteer 38 Important Info-Camp Hansen 15-16 Insurance-Accident 6 Liquid Propane Fuel 13 Local Tour Permit 6 Mail – Camp 11 Map – GPS 11 Meals-Visitors 12 Medical Requirements & Policy 6-9-10

Cover Page 1 Index 2 Letter-Camp Director 3


Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation “Celebrating 46 years of Scouting”

Dear Scoutmasters and troop leaders:

Scouting is a series of building blocks that enables a Scout to accomplish one skill at a time,

constantly building his confidence in his abilities until his character is structured. Scouting is also a

series of pride circles for you as you observe with joy a Scout’s accomplishments while under your

guidance. Lord Baden-Powell stated that the true measure of the success of a summer camp program is

whether it enables a Troop to stand on its own using boy leadership.

Camp activities such as merit badge classes, vesper services, hiking trails and campfires are only

resources in pursuit of Scouting’s real aims: Character Development, Physical Fitness, and Citizenship.

These three aims are the basis of Scouting’s mission, and our objective at Camp Hansen is to do

everything we can to help make your Troop even stronger as a result of our 2011 Coronado Area

Council Boy Scout Resident Camp Program. We welcome you to camp and look forward to sharing the

Summer Camp experience with you and your Scouts.

Sincerely,

Camp Director & Your Camp Hansen Staff

Coronado Area Council, B.S.A.

“Scouting is three-quarters -outing”

Lord Baden-Powell, 1907


“What’s NEW in 2011 at Camp Hansen”

Unit Pre Registration: Units that registered at the 2010 Boy Scout Resident Camp and paid the $170 (Two Leaders fee) will not be charged any leader increase (2011) on these two leaders. Leaders & Scouts Registration Information: Units need to use the registration roster for registering their units. It is the unit’s responsibility to list all camperships, popcorn scholarships, adult leader discounts on the registration form to receive credit. The (5) copies of Unit Troop Rosters are still needed. Odd Year Merit Badges will rotate in for 2011:

• Citizenship in the World • Fish & Wildlife Management • Reptile & Amphibian Study • Weather

Even Year Merit Badges will rotate out for 2011:

• Citizenship in the Nation • Golf • Mammal Study • Soil & Water Conservation

Merit Badges: Photography merit badge and Architecture merit badge will be offered if we have volunteers available to fill these counseling roles. (We will announce times at the First Leaders meeting at camp). Leaders Guide: Two hard copies of the Leaders Guide will be provided to each troop. If a Troop wants extra copies they can be obtained at the Scout Office for $5.00 per copy. Tent Rental: Tent Rental fees are payable only at camp due to availability. The tent rental fee is $10.00 per tent.



Registration Requirements – Boy Scout Resident Camp 2011

All Registration Requirements must be met in their entirety. These requirements are:

1. Registration Fees / Scouts & Adults 2. Troop Registration Roster / Scouts Name & Adults Name / Camperships / Popcorn

Scholarships / Adult Leader Discounts If these registration requirements are NOT in the Scout Service Center postmarked by Friday, April 29, 2011, Late Fees Will Apply. Units will be assessed any registration fee(s) and payable at camp. The 2011 Late Fee is $15.00 per Scout and Adult. Registration fees received after Friday, April 29, 2011 will be considered “A Late Registration” and processed May 2, 2011. Registration Fees / in by Friday, April 29, 2011 Scouts - $195.00 Adults - $85.00

2011 Boy Scout Resident Camp Check In / Headquarters Building

1. Registration Roster - 1 copy 2. Troop Rosters - 5 copies 3. Tour Permit 4. Youth Leaving Camp Early Form(s) 5. Accident Insurance (Out of Council Troops) 6. Tent Rental – Payment 7. Recommendation – Bring 3 Troop Checks 8. Leaders Meeting @ 5:00pm @ Headquarters

Adult Camp Commissioner Registration Adult Camp Commissioners: All Adult Camp Commissioners are required to pay the Adult Leader Fee. The only exception is: “The Camp Director sends a contract to the Adult Leader that states the Adult Leader is EXEMPT from paying the Adult Leader Fee. The Adult Leader must have the contract completed and confirmation from the Camp Director to present to the Scout Service Center upon registering their unit to be exempt from registration payment. If any Adult Leader fails to pay their fee upon the April 29th deadline, they will be charged/assessed the Late Fee. This includes any Adult Leader waiting for a reply or contract from the Camp Director.


2011 BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP

CAMP HANSEN

Registration – Fees – Refunds Troop Registration Roster / Requirements / Registration Scout’s Name / All Scouts / Camperships / Popcorn Scholarships Adult Leader’s Name // Adult Leader Discounts It is the unit’s responsibility to list all scholarships, camperships, and leader discounts on their roster. All scholarships, camperships, and leader discounts will be checked prior to units attending camp. Scholarships, camperships, or leader discounts will not be deducted if Units fail to list on their roster. NOTE: Each unit WILL BE charged for TWO (2) leaders. This meets the BSA Standard for units providing TWO (2) Deep Leadership. Local Tour Permit: Is required to attend Boy Scout Resident Camp. This lets the Camp Director know that you have the troop committee and local council approval to travel and conduct an overnight campout. A copy of a Local Tour Permit is in the Leader Form Guide. Accident Insurance: All campers must have accident insurance while attending Boy Scout Resident Camp. Registered youth scouts and adult leaders in the Coronado Area Council are covered under a 2011 policy taken out by the Coronado Area Council. Out of council troops must provide proof of accident insurance upon registration (contact your local council for unit policy information or to see if your local council carries accident insurance on its registered member). Youth Protection: Since Youth Protection is a unit re-charter requirement, Boy Scout Resident Camp is not requiring units to provide proof of certification. Youth Protection certification is the total responsibility of the unit. BSA Medical Form: Scouts and leaders MUST use the BSA Medical Forms provided in the Leaders Form Guide or on-line: A parent/guardian/and physician MUST sign them. The physician’s signature also applies to a leader in camp over 72 consecutive hours, and any one wanting to participate in aquatic, COPE, or climbing activities. BSA Medical Forms are in the Leaders Form Book.



Registrations-Fees-Refunds:

Registration Fees / Late Registration Fees / Registration Deadline Dates: Troop Reservation Fee: $170 non-refundable fee, if the troop fails to attend camp. This fee will be applied toward your troop’s overall camping fees. Troop Registration Fees: Scouts: in by April 29, 2011 - $195.00 After April 29, 2011 - $210.00 Leaders: in by April 29, 2011 @ - $85.00 After April 29, 2011 - $100.00 Late Registration Fees will be strictly ENFORCED: Registration fees received after Friday, April 29, 2011 will be considered “A Late Registration” and processed after May 2, 2011. Check-Out Time on Saturday: All units will be checked out and departed from camp by:

10:30am on Saturday Verification of “No Shows”: As part of youth protection procedures, leaders will be asked to reconcile the troop camp roster at check-in and let the Camp Director know why a scout is not in camp. Pre-Camp Leader Meetings: February District Roundtables will be the first pre-camp meeting (previously called Camp Chats). April District Roundtables will be the final pre-camp meeting. Troop leaders are encouraged to attend these pre-camp meetings. All guide books will be available at the February District Roundtables and online at www.coronadoscout.org Refunds: The Refund Request Form must be used and this written request must be submitted to the Council office not later than 30 days following a unit’s camp session. This request must state why a scout could not attend. The Refund Request Form must be filled out in its entirety and must be signed by the scoutmaster and, in some cases, by a physician. Normal circumstances considered are illness, death in the family, or moves from the council territory make it impractical for the scout to attend Camp Hansen. Fifty ($50) dollars of a scout’s fee is non-refundable. The balance of the fee will be refunded to the unit. Fees are not refundable for homesickness, or a scout’s choice to attend a sports activity, etc. If a scout or leader becomes ill while attending camp and is sent home by the Camp Medical Staff, they are eligible for a pro-rated refund (by day) of the “balance of the fee”. If a camper leaves without being sent home by the Camp Medical Staff, there is NO Refund. Reminder!! Requests can be made directly to the Coronado Area Council, but not later than 30 days following their session. All refunds will be issued by August 31, 2011.

Troop Reservation Fee: The 2010/2011 Reservation Fee of $170 is a non-refundable fee if the troop fails to attend camp.



Council Camperships: It’s important that all scouts have an opportunity to attend Resident Camp with their unit. Each troop committee has a responsibility to make opportunities available to scouts so that they can earn money to be applied toward their Resident Camp fee. An excellent opportunity for the unit to raise funds that may be put aside for camp fees is the fall popcorn sale. When a family’s finances and troop earning opportunities cannot provide sufficient funds to cover the fee, the Coronado Area Council makes camperships available to help these scouts attend Camp Hansen. Troop committee’s nominate scouts for the financial assistance by submitting a “Nomination for Camperships” form (see Leaders Form Guide) to be received by the Council Service Center not later than Thursday, March 24, 2011. Nominations received after Thursday, March 24, 2011 either will not be considered or considered as remaining funds allow. Please make it a point to know your fifth grade Webelos early and make parents aware of applying for camperships. The “Campership Form” needs to be filled out in its entirety to be considered for funds. The Scout Office will notify nominees and Scoutmasters Saturday, April 9, 2011.

ALL INFORMATION WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE

Tent Rental Form: Approximately 100 tents are available on first come, first serve basis. Mail the tent rental form (see Leaders Form Guide) to the Camp Ranger. The rental fee is $10 per tent. IMPORTANT: Tent fees are payable only at camp because of availability.



NOTE: There are no provisions for family camping at Camp Hansen. No family members or guests can stay overnight unless they are registered Boy Scouts or Adult Leaders and serving as adult leader for your troop. There are no public campgrounds nearby. Phillipsburg is about 20 miles to the northwest and has motels. There is a campground / RV park in Kirwin (for reservations contact Dan at 785-543-8681). Campsites: The Coronado Area Council reserves the right to combine two or more troops to meet the optimum number of scouts for that campsite capacity. The Camp Staff is unable to provide two deep leadership. This includes Golden Eagle Ceremonies. You are responsible for the two deep leadership for your boys in your campsite. Advancement Packets: Troop checkout packets containing merit badge cards, certificates, awards, etc. will be available Friday after the campfire. Leaders should review their troop packet to resolve issues before leaving camp.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES All persons attending camp must use the BSA Medical Form provided Scoutmasters and signed by an appropriate licensed medical practitioner. It is recommended that the troop leader collect medical forms before arriving at camp and check to see that they are properly filled out with signatures and discuss with the parent/guardian any medical concerns. It is also recommended that the parent/guardian make a copy to keep at home. All medical forms, youth and adult, will be retained on file in the Health Lodge. Medical forms are available at no cost at the Scout Service Center and are online. The Health Officer will check to see that medical forms are current and signed when the troop signs into camp. The Health Officer will issue buddy tags for swimming to those campers with properly signed health forms. The Health Officer will also check COPE and Climbing/Rappelling class rosters and approved participants. Scout and adults staying in camp more than 72 consecutive hours, (parts A, B, and C need to be completed), are required to have had a medical examination within the last 12 months. Scout and adults staying in camp for less than 72 hours, Parts A and C are to be completed. The Health and Medical Form must be on file with the Health Officer. Scouts and leaders with RISK FACTORS may not be issued a buddy tag for aquatics or allowed to participate in COPE/Climbing activities. Soon after arrival in camp, each camper will receive a medical screening. Any scout or leader currently under a doctor’s care is required to notify the Health Officer regarding the ailment and should provide a written course of treatment by the physician. All prescribed medications will be turned over to the Health Officer who will provide locked storage and refrigeration if necessary (inhalers, bee sting kits and nitro tablets will be an exception).

“Mandatory Standard 20”



Prescription drugs must be in the original bottle that lists the medication, doctor’s orders, dosage, and doctor’s name. If the parent wants to put medication in a daily dispenser, the parent must still have the scout bring the original bottle that lists the dosage and doctor’s name with at least one pill still in the bottle for the Camp Health Officer to use as a reference. Health Lodge and Emergencies: We maintain a Health Lodge at camp, staffed full time by a certified first aid provider. It is the Health Officer’s responsibility to determine if an injury is more serious than normal first aid and requires medical attention. Special arrangements have been made with the Phillips County Hospital to treat any such injuries or illness. The camp reserves the right to send a scout/leader to a hospital for diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Whenever possible, a reasonable effort will be made to notify a parent or guardian before such action is taken. Scouts Taking Medication: The Health Officer will notify leaders of scouts in their troops taking medications. It is the responsibility of the troop leader to see that the scout takes the medication at the Health Lodge. 2011 Health and Medical Record Form: The new Health and Medical form can be found in the Leaders Form Guide. This will be the only recognized Health and Medical Form recognized by the Health Officer at Camp Hansen. This form is to be filled out in its entirety and signed by the Scoutmaster, parents/legal guardian, and physician. Health and Medical Forms / Requirements: The new Health and Medical Form is for scouts and all adults. An instructional page accompanies the new form. This form will be used for all physicals scheduled in 2011 and thereafter. NOTE: School physicals and/or school physical forms are not acceptable Boy Scout Resident Camp physicals (form). PLEASE, do not attach a school physical (form) to the 2011 Health and Medical Record Form.



Camp Hansen is located about three miles GPS Coordinates

South of Kirwin, Kansas / Take the paved N39 38.604 ft.

road South out of town W99 8.369 ft.

Kirwin, KS is on Hwy 9, and is about 20

miles Southeast of Phillipsburg, KS.

Camp Hansen is about 65 miles North

of Hays, KS.



Important Information / Camp Hansen

Equipment on site: A minimum number of basic tools and equipment will be available for your use at camp. We recommend you bring additional camp items (i.e. axe, rake, rope) to supplement what is available at camp. Troops using camp equipment are responsible for its proper use and care. Meals: Meals will be served family style, except Friday’s family dinner. Your Troop will be required to assign one scout per your assigned table(s) and one adult leader to help supervise each meal to assist with the set-up, takedown, and cleaning of the Dining Hall. Specific Dining Hall Procedures will be made available at check-in. Breakfast…$3.00 Lunch…….$4.00 Dinner……$5.00 (under three years of age – free) Religious Services: Vespers are planned and conducted in the Chapel during the week; and will be conducted by the Camp Staff, Leaders, and Scouts. Time of chapel services will be announced at the first Scoutmaster’s meeting. If you have a member of your troop who would like to participate in assisting with Vespers Service, please notify the Program Director. Camp Housing: Camp Hansen has available for rent two-man tents without floors for $10.00 per week on a first come, first serve basis. The camp will rent one tent per two scouts, and one tent per two leaders. The Camp Director will allow units to rent extra tents if supply allows. Use the tent rental form to reserve and pay for your tents. Tent rental fees are payable only at camp because of availability. Campsites include a flagpole, washstand, latrine, and picnic tables. The BSA standard for sleeping is thirty square feet per camper in each tent. Troops wishing to bring their own tents are encouraged to do so as long as it meets BSA standards for size and safety. Leaders, male or female, camp with their units only in the assigned campsites areas. The shower/restroom facilities are available for male and female leaders. No facilities are available for personal camper type vehicles. Camping in vehicles in the parking area is prohibited. Flag Ceremonies: Each troop is asked to bring their American and Unit Flag to camp so that they can conduct their own campsite flag raising ceremony. Each campsite has a flagpole or you may assemble your own. Camp wide flag ceremonies will be done daily with Trail to Eagle Program Scouts. Pets: No pets belonging to campers, visitors, or staff are permitted in camp. This includes family night. Please inform parents to leave all pets at home.




Departure from Camp: Scouts and leaders must notify the Camp Director if they are going to check out of camp. Any scout that needs to leave camp during the week must have the “Youth Leaving Camp Early” form filled out and signed by the parent(s) and/or guardian, and the Scoutmaster and Camp Director prior to leaving camp. The scout’s leader is considered the guardian of a youth with the responsibility of knowing who the youth can leave camp with. Leaders may use the camp phone to call a scout’s parents. Liquid Propane/Fueled Lanterns and Stoves: We follow the BSA policy for handling this equipment and fuels. The Camp provides a storage facility for extra liquid fuels and gases to adhere to those policies. Check the Guide to Safe Scouting for BSA policies. http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsps=xx&c=xm This will take you to the BSA site map; click on Guide to Safe Scouting. Camp Mail: A mailbox for outgoing mail is located in the Trading Post. Normally mail is delivered and retrieved daily from the Post Office in Kirwin, Kansas. Stamps and writing materials are available from the Trading Post. The mailing address for Camp Hansen is: Scout’s Name Troop Number Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation P.O. Box 122 Kirwin, Kansas 67644 Campsite Inspections: Each campsite should be inspected daily by the troop’s own leadership. Adult leaders will be asked and encouraged to conduct campsite inspections at least twice during the week using the form that will be provided at camp. Winning campsites will receive special recognition at the Friday campfire. Patrol Organizations: Resident Camp is the highlight of the Scouting Year. It is vitally important that all members of the troop are encouraged to attend camp. A special effort should be made to encourage key boy leaders to attend. Summer Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Senior Patrol Leader and his Patrol Leaders Council to function 24 hours a day. Keep natural patrols together as much as possible at camp and use your regular patrol organization (“Boy Leadership”). When “Boy Leadership” develops in your troop, your job becomes easier and camp much more enjoyable for all.




Adult Leadership: It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that one adult alone may never lead outings. There must be a minimum of two adult leaders with each unit attending camp. The unit leader or anyone serving as a unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. The second adult may be a registered adult scout leader 18 years of age or older, and/or a parent of a participating youth member. It is the responsibility of the Chartered Organization and Unit Committee to ensure that two deep adult leadership is provided on all unit activities. Leaders may rotate in and out of camp as long as the “two deep leadership” requirement is met 24 hours a day during the Troop’s entire stay in camp. Having at least one registered leader spend the entire week at camp is desirable because it provides continuity for the scouts. Commissioner Service: The Camp Commissioner’s role is similar to that of the Unit Commissioner back home. “He will not take over for you”. He will make himself available to assist and support you in every way. Along with your Troop Guide he will assist in making your camping experience at Camp Hansen a successful one by ensuring that you are fully aware of what programs and training are available to you and your scouts. Commissioners (and Troop Guides) will also help resolve issues or answer questions that may arise throughout the week. Remember, however, that with good advance planning you are in the best position to ensure that your troop is prepared for a successful camp experience. Fireworks, Firearms, Archery Equipment, Ammo, & Bicycles: Privately owned firearms, archery equipment, ammunition and explosives (including fireworks) of any type are strictly prohibited in camp. Any firearms, etc. needed are supplied by the camp. Bicycles are prohibited. Alcoholic Beverages: Possession of alcoholic beverages in camp by anyone is strictly prohibited. Violators of this directive will be asked to leave camp immediately. If the violator is a scout, their Scoutmaster and parent/guardian will be contacted to arrange for transportation home. If it is a leader, their Charter Partner Organization will be notified. Vehicles and Trailers: Only leaders should bring vehicles to camp. Scouts should be strongly discouraged from driving to camp. One vehicle at a time may be driven to the troop’s campsite to be unloaded, then returned to camp parking lot where it must remain during your troop’s stay in camp. Exceptions will be made by the Camp Director only, and will normally only be granted for those leaders and scouts who must rely on vehicles to get around camp. Troop trailers may be unloaded in your campsite, but then returned to the parking lot. If a camper needs a vehicle to get around camp, a doctor’s written explanation or a state issued handicap vehicle tag is needed. A leader/scout that has a disability and has a golf cart must first get permission from the Camp Director to bring it to camp. If the Camp Director allows the individual to bring a golf cart, there is a driving policy that includes staying on camp roads.




Camp Visitors: Visitors to Camp Hansen are welcome. However, it is important to reiterate that Camp Hansen is not a family camp, nor are there facilities for family camping. Families and visitors who are not registered Boy Scouts or registered Scouters or a part of your troop leadership will not be allowed to remain in your campsite-this includes Friday night. Please take this prohibition into consideration to avoid hardships when asking parents and others to visit you and our camp. There are no camping accommodations nearby but motels are available in Phillipsburg. There is a RV/Campground in Kirwin for reservations call Dan at 785-543-8681. Please inform your visitors to stop by the Headquarters’ building and check-in upon their arrival. Also, they are welcome to eat in the Dining Hall and may purchase meal tickets at the trading post at the following rates: Breakfast…$3.00 Lunch.........$4.00 Dinner…….$5.00 (under 3 free) Youth Protection/Hazing: The BSA’s Guide to Safe Scouting has a lot of information on Youth Protection. All members of the Boy Scouts of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Law. Physical violence, hazing, bullying, theft, verbal insults, drugs and alcohol have no place in the Scouting program and may result in the revocation of a Scout’s membership in the unit. Please share your troop’s stance on hazing with your scouts, particularly your older scouts. Just because an older scout was sent out looking for a smoke shifter does not mean this practice should be continued. The Camp Staff has received Youth Protection training and is required to report any inappropriate behavior by youth or leaders to the Camp Director. You can down load a current copy of the Guide to Safe Scouting on the internet at the council website www.coronadoscout.org. Provisional Troop: Often a scout is unable to attend camp with his troop for a variety of reasons or his troop is not attending or the scout wishes to attend for a second week. In this case, scouts may attend camp with another troop or with the Council’s Provisional Troop. Please call the council Service Center and we will contact leaders of troops already signed up for camp, so every scout that wishes can attend any of the three weeks. Although you can attend any week the Council’s Provisional Troop week will be June 19-25, 2011.. Dangerous Encounters with Wildlife: National BSA standards require each camp to work with local wildlife officials to develop and implement a plan to inform campers on precautions to take when wildlife is encountered. This will be discussed at the Leaders Meeting. Low/High COPE: Scouts must be a minimum 13 years of age and have a completed BSA Health and Medical form on file. These activities will be offered to your older scouts.



Camp Hansen / Activities

Open (free) time for swimming, canoeing, rowing, shooting sports, mountain bikes and many other activities (volleyball, horseshoes, Frisbee golf and hikes) will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at designated times. This is also an excellent time for scouts to practice their skills for merit badges. Camp-Wide Campfires: There will be a camp-wide opening campfire on Sunday evening and a camp-wide closing campfire on Friday evening. Working with the camp staff, the Friday campfire will be planned and run by the Senior Patrol Leaders. There will be a Senior Patrol Leaders meeting during the week where the closing campfire will be planned and organized. Golden Eagle: Golden Eagle will have a camp wide campfire on Wednesday. This campfire is the Golden Eagle Tapping Ceremony to select candidates. The Thursday evening induction/promotion ceremony is for members only. Thursday morning will be available for new Brave candidate’s service projects and practice/instruction for members. The Golden Eagle Leaders Guide will be available to members on line. Order of the Arrow: Arrowmen are asked to wear sashes on Monday and to the Golden Eagle tap out ceremony on Wednesday evening. The Kidi Kidish Lodge WWW 434 can also conduct unit elections for new Ordeal Candidates in your troop. If requested, a Brotherhood workshop would be held Monday evening, and the Brotherhood ceremony would be held Tuesday evening. Brotherhood and Vigil members are encouraged to attend the ceremony. Camp Hansen Medal / 5th Year: The Camp Hansen 5th Year Medal will be offered to 5th year camper/scouts attending camp this year. This medal is recognition of our camper/scouts and will be presented at the Friday evening campfire. Mile Swim: Time is 6:00am daily and daily practice is required. The mile swim participants will be announced at the Friday evening campfire. White Buffalo – We have a program that was developed at Camp Hansen to help develop Scouting skills both from the past and present. This program consists of around 50 skills that are designed to be fun and help a Scout develop new skills. All of the material for this program is supplied at camp and as a Scout gets the skills checked off he can earn different patches for the amount of skills he has accomplished. This program is designed mainly for older Scouts who would like to be working on something instead of having too much free time. For more information be sure to ask when arriving at Camp.




BSA Lifeguard Counselor: BSA Lifeguard Counselor training will be offered each session. Leaders who complete BSA Lifeguard Counselor can return to their troop/district and instruct BSA Lifeguard to youth and leaders. (Note: Have CPR certification done prior to camp. This program takes about 30 hours – make sure your troop has enough leadership.

Information for Parents: The Scout/Youth Guide was created specifically for parents. This guide is located on the council website at www.coronadoscout.org. What Your Troop Should Bring: Although there are a limited number of tools and other equipment for your use, we recommend that each troop bring its own equipment to camp to supplement the limited equipment available. The following is a recommended list of equipment a troop should bring to camp: Hammer and shovel, wood tools (axes, bow saws, etc) American Flag, Troop Flag, Patrol Flags Insect (mosquito) repellent for scouts not having their own Boy Scout Handbooks and Field Books Current Merit Badge Pamphlets and Troop Library Troop records and Golden Eagle nominations Troop first aid kit – include sunscreen and after-burn lotion, i.e. aloe Garden hose (minimum 50’) & sprinkler to help keep dust down Map & Compass / Glow in the dark Frisbees Ice chest (ice is normally available for sale) water cooler Troop/Patrol cook kits to have the option of cooking out using food from the camp menu Troops may purchase fruit cobbler ingredients to make an evening cobbler(s) Lawn chairs, dining fly(s) with poles & rope, rain/sun tarp Wind up alarm clock Rope for axe yard, cloth line, etc. Large trash bags, large ground cloths for potential Golden Eagle candidates Equipment Checkout & Responsibility: Equipment can be checked out through the Trading Post. Each scout and troop is responsible for taking care of camp equipment. In the event of loss or damage to camp equipment, the troop of the individual responsible for the loss or damage should be prepared to pay the following rates prior to camp checkout. Damage/Replacement cost of tents Rips and tears per inch…………….$10.00 Writings on canvas per panel……………..$100.00 Tent replacement…………………………..$230.00 Discharge of fire extinguishers……………$75.00 Other items will be determined at camp The cost of lost equipment will be based on the actual replacement cost of the item.



Merit Badge Information

Trail to Eagle Registration: Trail to Eagle registration will be held at the Chapel on Sunday evening. Trail to Eagle Program: Classes will meet almost all Tenderfoot to First Class requirements and will be offered as part of the Trail to Eagle Program. This program is scheduled so a first year Scout can earn one to three extra merit badges. First year merit badges are offered after the Trail to Eagle program in the morning and afternoon sessions. Scoutcraft skills are offered in the morning and aquatic and first aid skills in the afternoon. Merit Badge Program Schedule & Prerequisites: The schedule of merit badges offered during the camp and the prerequisites Scouts need to do prior to camp will be available at the February Roundtables. This information may be available on line. Merit badge lesson worksheets can be downloaded from (www.meritbadge.com). These worksheets follow the requirements as outlined in the 2011 Boy Scout Requirement booklet on sale at the Service Center Scout Shop. Troops should purchase these booklets annually. Some merit badges take more time (and academic work) than others, and some badges are difficult to earn for younger Scouts. Scouts should be aware of merit badge requirements before they’re allowed to register Sunday night and have read the merit badge pamphlets. Because there are a minimum number of merit badge pamphlets available at the camp trading post, Scouts should bring their merit badge pamphlets with them. Class Participation Size: To ensure quality instruction, merit badge and other program sessions will have a maximum participation size. A merit badge class with 30 Scouts doesn’t help your Scouts or our Staff. Scouts will register for merit badges at camp on Sunday evening with the older Scouts registering first. There is no limit on Trail to Eagle classes. Block Style Program – There is a two-hour block of time each morning and afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The times are 8:30 – 10:30 and 2:00 – 4:00. Four two-hour blocks of time are offered. Some merit badges will take one block of time, some will only take one-half block of time and merit badges like Communications/Journalism will take two blocks of time. The advantage of this program is less moving around camp between merit badges and more instruction time. A Scout will be in a merit badge class twice with the block schedule instead of five times on the hourly schedule. Thursday becomes an open day in the morning (except for Trail to Eagle) and allows time for Golden Eagle instruction/practice, time to bring in outside programs, out of camp field trips, or time for Scouts to continue to work on merit badges since all program areas are still open.



Typical Daily Schedule: 700am Reveille 710am Waiter Call 7:30am Breakfast 8:30 to 10:30am Block program for merit badges and Trail to Eagle (some merit badges will

require two-two hour blocks and some merit badges will require only one) 10:30am Scoutmaster / Leader meeting 10:40am An hour each day for merit badges offered throughout the week or on the

ranges for extra shooting time 11:45am Waiter Call 12:00 / Noon Lunch 1:00pm Rest period or Golden Eagle program time 2:00 to 4:00pm Block program for merit badges and Trail to Eagle (some merit badges will

require two-two hour blocks and some merit badges will require only one) 4:00 to 5:00pm An hour each day for merit badges offered throughout the week or on the

ranges for extra shooting time, open pool, waterfront time, and open climbing.

4:00 to 5:00pm Open swim 5:00pm Leaders swim 5:40pm Waiter Call 5:45pm Assembly/Flag Retreat 6:00pm Dinner 7:30pm Evening Program 10:30pm Light out Evening Program: Sunday Merit badge/program sign up – older scouts are allowed to sign up first, vespers

service & opening campfire Monday Troops will be in campsites / Scoutmasters may utilize this opportunity to prepare

campsites & scouts for the week’s activities Tuesday Camp activities for troops / rifle, archery, pool, climbing, program areas, special

programs Wednesday Camp activities for troops / selected activities early evening followed by Golden

Eagle tapping ceremony Thursday Selected activities early/late evening and Golden Eagle induction ceremony –

There will be a five-mile hike for 1st year campers (Trail to Eagle program) and other programs for scouts not participating in Golden Eagle ceremonies

Friday Closing campfire


BLOCK SCHEDULE FOR MERIT BADGES & PROGRAMS

Scout’s Name ____________________Campsite_______________ Troop #_________ Scoutmaster / Campmaster Signature_________________________________

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 AM 10:30 AM

Block A Block B Block A Open Block B

10:40 AM 11:40 AM

Open Open Open Open Open

12:00 Noon 1:00 PM

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00 PM 2:00 PM

CPR

2:00 PM 4:00 PM

Block C Block D Block C Open Block D

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Open Open Open Open Open

Block Style Schedule

The block style schedule is illustrated above. This schedule eliminates the hourly running about camp to attend classes. Four blocks are offered: A block – Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. B block – Tuesday & Friday, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. C block – Monday & Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. D block – Tuesday & Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 10:40 – 11:40 a.m. and 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. are open each day for additional merit badges in most program areas. Rifle and archery ranges will be open for merit badge students to continue to qualify targets or for other campers to attend open shooting. The pool will be open for swimming at 4:00 p.m. Scoutmaster / Campmaster Signature_____________________________________



6:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily BSA Lifeguard BSA Lifeguard Counselor Daily Daily Daily Daily

6:00 am 8:30 – 10:30 am 8:30 – 11:30 am 2:00 – 4:00 pm Mile Swim Trail to Eagle

Scoutcraft C.O.P.E.

Monday ends @ 11:00 am Trail to Eagle

Pool & First Aid Daily (Except Thursday) Daily (Except Thursday) Daily (Except Thursday)

8:30 – 10:30 am 10:30 – 11:30 am 2:00 – 4:00 pm 4:00 – 5:00 pm Communications &

Journalism Archery / $ Climbing Basketry / $

Art / $ Communications & Journalism

Computers

Basketry / $ First Aid Canoeing Computers First Aid Fishing Leatherwork Swimming Weather

Open Events (Daily) Open Events (Daily) Open Events (Daily)

10:30 – 11:30 am 4:00 – 5:00 pm Evening Events/Tues/Wed/Thurs Open Shooting / Rifle Open Boating BSA Snorkeling T-W only Open Climb Open Boating Open Swimming Open Climbing Open Shoot/Archery,Rifle,Shotgun Open Swim Totem’ Chip (Not Thurs.– Friday) Open Shoot/Archery,Rifle,Shotgun Firem’n Chit (Not Thurs. – Friday)

Swimming Lessons (Tues,Wed. only)

These Merit Badges will be offered if an Adult Leader Volunteers / These Merit Badges TBA at Camp:

Merit Badge Time Location Fingerprinting 1:00 – 2:00 pm Tuesday Only ($ indicates Merit Badge has a fee)


2011 Boy Scout Resident Camp Camp Hansen

Monday & Wednesday

8:30 – 10:30 am Merit Badges/Location

10:30 – 11:30 am Course Patch/Location

2:00 – 4:00 pm Merit Badges/Location

Archery / $ / Shooting Sports Astronomy/Ecology Camping/Scoutcraft Canoeing/Aquatics Citizenship in World/Headquarters Emergency Preparedness Pool Pavilion Environmental Science/Ecology Indian Lore/Handicraft Lifesaving/Aquatics Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Rowing/Aquatics Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Space Exploration/Handicraft Wilderness Survival/Scoutcraft

GPS Instruction/Scoutcraft Kayak BSA/Aquatics

Archery/ $ / Shooting Sports Camping/Scoutcraft Environmental Science/Ecology Fish & Wildlife Mng. /Ecology Indian Lore/Handicraft Motorboating/Aquatics Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Space Exploration/Handicraft Wilderness Survival/Scoutcraft

Tuesday & Friday

8:30 – 10:30 am Merit Badges/Location

10:30 – 11:30 am 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Archery/ $ / Shooting Sports Canoeing/Aquatics Citizenship in World/Headquarters Emergency Preparedness/ Pool Pavilion Environmental Science/Ecology Fish & Wildlife/Ecology Leatherwork/ $ /Handicraft Personal Fitness/Headquarters. Pioneering/Scoutcraft Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Woodcarving/ $ / Handicraft

GPS Instruction/Scoutcraft Kayak BSA/Aquatics

Archery/ $ / Shooting Sports Leatherwork/Handicraft Motorboating/Aquatics Orienteering/Scoutcraft Reptile & Amphibian/Ecology Rifle Shooting/Shooting Sports Rowing/Aquatics Shotgun Shooting/Shooting Sports Woodcarving/ $ / Handicraft



Merit Badge Costs & Information: There are some Merit Badges that are done at camp that will require a Scout to purchase items to complete the requirements. Listed below are these Merit Badges with the approximate cost that a Scout may incur at camp and / or options that they may want to explore before coming to camp. Archery MB – A scout must make an arrow – We sell arrow kits and supply the tools to make the arrow for an approx. cost of $5.00 Art MB – We supply paper, paint, colored pencils, etc. that a Scout needs to complete this Merit Badge. Cost for these supplies is $5.00 Basketry MB – A Scout must weave a seat kit ($4.00), make a round basket ($3.00) and a square basket ($4.00) Total cost at Camp $11.00. A Scout may want to check out a craft store to see if he can save some cost. Fishing MB – A Scout may want to bring his own fishing pole and tackle as we have a limited amount Golf MB – A Scout will need to bring his golf clubs and golf balls for this merit badge the camp will make arrangements for green fees at no cost to the Scout Indian Lore MB– A Scout must do 2 of the following 1.Make an item of clothing worn by a tribe 2. Make and decorate 3 items used by a tribe 3. Make an authentic dwelling of any tribe 4. Visit a Museum with Indian artifacts and discuss them with their counselor We sell kits in the Trading Post to do requirement #2 with an approximate cost of $15.00 to $20.00. Scouts will be able to use these as a part of their Golden Eagle Costume. If time permits they will do Requirement #3 in the MB class so if a Scout was to do requirement #1 and / or #4 before camp and show / discuss these with the MB counselor. He could save some cost. Leatherwork MB – A Scout must make an article that requires him to punch holes, stitch, set a snap, cutting leather, stamping leather etc. We sell these kits at camp that range in price from $5.50 to $20.00. A Scout also has the option in requirement #5 to do a braiding project. We sell the stuff for that requirement at a cost of approximately $4.00. A Scout may want to check out a craft store to see if he can save some cost. Space Exploration MB – A Scout must construct and fire off a rocket 2 times We sell Rocket kits for $12.00 and that includes 2 engines and supplies to build the rocket (glue, tools etc). A Scout can bring a rocket that he has purchased and constructed from another store but there will still be a charge for the 2 engines required to launch the rocket. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own engines.



Wilderness Survival MB – A Scout is required to make a personal survival kit. We sell some items that can be used for this at camp. A Scout may want to put this together at home where he has more cost effective resources. Wood Carving MB – A scout must do 2 different carving projects. A relief / chipping carving and a simple carving project. At camp we sell a wood block for the relief / chipping carving for .25, and for the simple carving we sell neckerchief slides for $2.00. We have at least 12 to choose from. A Scout may want to check out a craft shop if he wants to do a different type of project. Swimming / Lifesaving MB – A Scout participating in these Merit Badges need to bring clothes for clothes inflation / clothes rescue. This includes socks, shoes, long pants, belt, Long sleeved shirt, and swim trunks. Rifle MB – Fee’s for Rifle Merit badge will be $5.00. This will include ammo and targets. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own firearms to camp. Rifle Open Shoot – The fee for open shoot will be .25 per target (5 shots) Shotgun MB – The fee for Shotgun Merit Badge will be $10.00. This will include ammo and clays. A Scout is NOT permitted to bring his own shotgun to Camp. Shotgun Open Shoot – The fee for open shoot will be $7.00 for 25 shots. There are other Merit Badges that have Pre-Requisites that a Scout will want to do before Camp so he can complete the Merit Badges while here. To see the requirements of all the merit Badges go to http://meritbadge.org



Merit Badges and Activities Information

1st year Campers 2nd year Campers 3rd year Campers 4th year Campers Trail to Eagle Swim Instructions Swim Instructions Swim Instructions Swim Instruction Mile Swim Mile Swim Mile Swim Firem’n Chit Archery Project Cope BSA Lifeguard (14 yrs age) Totin’ Chip Astronomy Cit. in World Climbing Snorkeling BSA Camping Emer. Prep. Mb Motorboating Art Canoeing Environ. Science Personal Fitness Basketry Communications Fish & Wildlife Shotgun Shooting Computers First Aid Lifesaving Open Climbing Fingerprinting Indian Lore Pioneering Open Boating Fishing Journalism Reptile & Amph. Open Shooting Leatherwork Orienteering Rifle Shooting Golden Eagle Woodcarving Space Exploration Rowing Costume & Dance Practice Open Boating Swimming Weather Mountain Biking Open Shooting Wilderness Survival Open Boating Mountain Boarding Open Boating Open Climbing Counselor in Training Open Shooting Open Shooting Project COPE Open Climbing Golden Eagle Kayaking Mountain Biking Mountain Boarding CPR Training: The camp offers CPR training for Scouts taking aquatic, first aid and climbing merit badges. However we do not have the staff, equipment or time to provide this training to every Scout. Troops are encouraged to offer this training to Scouts before camp. You need to find a currently certified CPR Instructor or an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or a higher medical training to offer CPR training. Read carefully the requirement as it reads in the current merit badge book. Scouts must bring a note from their CPR trainer that they have completed this requirement.

Remember this is CPR training, not certification



Merit Badge Pre-Requisites / Recommended-Prior to Camp

There are some merit badge pre-requisites that may be completed at camp. The size of class, number of scouts, and time schedule may/may not permit the merit badge counselor to complete certain pre-requisites and recommended completion prior to camp at camp.

Non-Merit Badge Activities 1. BSA Lifeguard 9. Swim Lessons 2. BSA Lifeguard Counselor 10. Totin’ Chip 3. CPR 11. Open Climbing 4. GPS Instructions / Geocaching 12. Project Cope 5. Mile Swim 6. Open Shooting A. Shotgun B. Black Powder 7. Paul Bunyan Woodsman 8. Snorkeling Even Year Merit Badges Odd Year Merit Badges Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Golf Fish & Wildlife Management Mammal Study Reptile & Amphibian Study Soil & Water Conservation Weather We recommend that your Scouts obtain and read the most current edition of merit badge pamphlets as they prepare for camp. It would be helpful for the troop to purchase a copy of the 2011 Boy Scout Requirements booklet. Scouts should bring the current merit badge pamphlets with them to camp or be prepared to use the troop library or purchase the merit badge pamphlet at camp. Scouts are encouraged to bring the merit badge worksheets. These worksheets can be downloaded from (www.meritbadge.com).

DAILY PROGRAM

We follow a schedule developed to blend advancement, troop programs, camp wide programs and free time. Scouts will have the opportunity to spend all or part of each morning and afternoon working on Trail to Eagle, merit badges or special programs like COPE or BSA Lifeguard. A Scout can purchase a woodcarving neckerchief slide and carve it at the handicraft area. Some merit badges no longer meet every day at specific times. The block schedule allows Scouts to be more flexible with the programs they wish to experience. Evenings will generally include unit-organized activities or free time or a camp wide program. Daily schedules will be discussed in detail at the morning Scoutmaster’s meetings.



Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) Program

The goal of the Counselor in Training (CIT) program is to provide 14 and 15 year old scouts with a proper setting and limited educational opportunity to work with the Resident Camp Staff. The purpose of this program is threefold. First, to give the scout an opportunity to demonstrate and develop his instructing skills as a counselor in a camp program area. Second, to provide the Program Area Directors, the Program Director, and Camp Director a setting and opportunity in which to properly evaluate a scout’s potential program abilities. Third, and the most important, to develop young scouts into prospective Camp Staff members.

1. Qualifications: a. Be at least 14 years of age b. Have a working knowledge of skills in an assigned program area c. Have a complete summer Field Uniform (includes shirt with appropriate patches,

shorts and socks) d. Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Form/Record (turn in at camp)

2. Responsibilities:

a. Responsible to the Program Director b. Participate in camp Staff meetings c. Adheres to all policies and requirements as stated in the Resident Camp Staff

Guidebook & Staff Code of Conduct d. Carry out responsibilities in assigned areas e. Carry out other responsibilities as assigned

3. Other:

a. C.I.T.”s will receive one staff t-shirt b. No advancement or merit badge work will be done while a C.I.T. (CIT) c. Golden Eagle participation and advancement is allowed d. A written evaluation will be given to the CIT prior to his departure on Saturday

morning (anticipate an 11:00 departure time) CIT’s must commit to a full one-week session, and usually are not allowed to serve for more than one week. CIT’s can also serve at Webelos/Cub Scout Resident Camps (Hansen & Brown). Scouts interested in the CIT program must have the recommendation of their Scoutmaster. Applications are available upon request from the Scout Service Center and are on line at www.coronadoscout.org/camps. CIT’s are covered under the council’s accident/illness insurance policy.



Golden Eagle

The Camp Honor Program of Camp Hansen based on the traditions of the American Indian. Its purpose is to intensify the aims and ideals of the Boy Scouts by providing a form of recognition for exceptional scout campers. The scouts tapped into Golden Eagle are doing their best to advance in scout rank, live by the Scout Oath and Law and giving leadership to his troop and patrol. The Troop Committee and Scoutmaster must recommend scouts and leaders to be eligible for membership. See 2011 Golden Eagle Leader Handbook for specific requirements. Nominees need approval of unit leadership to be considered for membership. All youth and adult members will check in on Sunday at Headquarters. Fire builders in camp will be give responsibility of building and tending the many campfires scheduled during the week. Assignments will be posted after breakfast Monday at Headquarters. Additional Golden Eagle Handbooks are available upon request from the Scout Service Center and will be available on line www.coronadoscout.org/camp in February. Bob Gibbens is our Golden Eagle Coordinator and will be in camp each week. Questions, e-mail Bob Gibbens at [email protected].

Costume Building & Dance Practice

This is a great activity for Golden Eagle and Order of the Arrow members. Your new Braves and Warriors will learn the skills of making their costume and Trial Dance. Both are requirements for advancement in Golden Eagle. It is helpful for those new Braves and Warriors to make this part of their camp schedule from 1:00pm – 1:45pm Monday thru Friday. The Golden Eagle Leaders Guide book has information on costume building, suggestion for costume parts and estimated cost of supplies at the Trading Post.

Scout & Leader Advancement Requirements Scout and adult leader advancement requirements will be available in the 2011 Golden Eagle Leader Guide book, available in February. However, youth must be registered campers, be in camp for the entire week, and have paid the camp fee, or must be on camp staff or CIT members for that week. Nominations for youth advancement are in the Golden Eagle Leader Guide book. Please encourage and help scouts to advance to appropriate scout ranks before camp.



Project COPE

What is COPE? COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is a program comprised of group initiatives and team building, problem solving, and physical challenges. Our low- &-high COPE courses are part of an Older Scout program at Camp Hansen. Participants must be at least a First Class Scout and 13 years old, and complete a health screening with the camp Health Officer and wear long pants for COPE. Although COPE uses some of the skills, techniques, and tools of rock climbing, it is not simply a climbing course. Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, rappel, and think of solutions to a variety of activities. The course is designed to build self-confidence and teamwork in a shorter length of time than any challenge that most scouts will ever encounter. COPE has seven goals or areas of development including: Trust Communication Self-esteem Leadership Problem solving Decision making Teamwork Why participate in COPE? To experience challenges and adventure as a participant in the following activities:

Initiative Games: Initiative games are used at the beginning of each session so those participants will be able to work together through communication and trust to achieve their goals. Low COPE Events: LOW COPE events are more challenging than initiative games. While individual coordination and strength are helpful, no one can accomplish the LOW COPE course without the team effort and support of their group. High COPE Events: HIGH COPE is a series of difficult events that involve climbing, walking on wires and beams, and taking a ride while safely tied to safety ropes and cables. High COPE elements are 35 feet above ground. Low COPE is a prerequisite to HIGH COPE.

Again, older scouts interested in the COPE program must be at least a First Class Scout rank and 13 years of age, or have approval from the COPE Director. Scouts may want to take COPE and still take a couple of merit badges that they may need for their next rank advancement. All participants must have a current BSA Health & Medical Form signed by a physician on file at camp and cleared by the Camp Health Officer.



Camp Safety Procedures and Policies

BSA’s Guide to Safe Scouting is the reference for safety procedures used at camp. Leaders are strongly encouraged to read the pamphlet prior to attending camp. The following are a few safety procedures that we follow at camp, but the guide certainly provides more policies and recommendations to help make your camp experience a safe one.

1. All aquatic areas (pool & lake) are off limits during hours of darkness. 2. Rifle and archery ranges are roped off and should be approached only from the

designated directions. Extreme caution should be used when the red “warning sign – range in use” flag is flying. Ask the Range Officer for permission to enter the area.

3. Campsite fire barrels should be kept full of water at all times. 4. No one is permitted to ride in the back of trucks, campers, pick-up trucks, or outside of

automobiles (including tailgates of station wagons). Seatbelts are to be worn by all passengers.

5. No open fires are allowed in campsites, except in approved campfire rings. There are designated campfire areas if your troop wants to do cooking over an open fire, etc.

No Fire is ever Left Unattended

6. Scouts leaving their immediate campsite should always use the “buddy system” (preferably in groups of 3). Leaders need to know the location of their scouts. Therefore, scouts need to let their leaders know when they leave the campsite.

7. No scout is to leave the camp property without completing a “Scout Leaving Camp Early” form, which the Scoutmaster and Camp Director must sign.

8. National regulations require all liquid fuel bulk containers to be stored by camp personnel in a locked facility. Please check any bulk fuels at the camp storage facility. For safety reasons, do not store containers in vehicles. There are no flames in tents (matches, candles, etc.).



Camp Emergency Procedures

The following instructions are for your guidance in case of an emergency. The Emergency Procedures handout is available at camp and reviewed.

1. Missing Camper: Notify the Camp Trading Post immediately or Health Lodge Officer if after hours.

2. Accident or Injury: Notify Health Lodge personnel. An adult should always accompany an injured scout.

3. Fire: Implement the Camp Fire Guard Plan and notify the Camp Trading Post or Health Lodge Officer if after hours.

4. High Winds/Tornado/Severe Storms: The Dining Hall and Headquarter’s have basements that are used. Staff will direct scouts in their program areas. All campers should be drilled on procedures at camp in case they are on the trail when a storm hits. The use of the buddy system is very important. Emergency Procedures will be available at camp.

5. Alarm Warning System: A siren system is used for fires and other camp emergencies. Post Emergency Procedures (given out at camp) in your campsite and review with your scouts. A drill will be conducted within 24 hours of your arrival at camp.



Baden-Powell Troop Award A Standard of Excellence

The Baden-Powell Troop Award can be earned by all troops. The award has pre-established criteria that are set up to assist troops in conducting a successful Resident Camp experience. Earning the Baden-Powell Troop Award is a measure of excellence – identifying your troop as a unit dedicated to the fun and fellowship of the Resident Camp adventure. Read the requirements carefully. Discuss them with your Patrol Leader’s Council, and make plans to earn the Baden-Powell Troop Award during your week in camp. Troops earning the Baden-Powell Troop Award will receive a unit streamer at the closing campfire.

To earn the Baden-Powell Troop Award, a troop must complete all eight requirements below, plus an additional six from those listed. The Camp Commissioner will certify each score sheet.

1. Demonstrate continuous Scout Spirit during the week. 2. Planned troop and patrol programs are posted in the campsite and/or patrol sites (daily

or weekly). 3. The troop fireguard plan, filled out daily by troop leadership, is posted and fire protection

is available at each tent. 4. The campsite is neat, clean, and free from unnecessary hazards. The troop encourages

camp clean up. 5. Fly the United States flag in your campsite. If available, fly the troop flag. Conduct daily

troop flag ceremonies. 6. Follow the camp policies and guidelines as set in the Camp Leader’s Guidebook (i.e.

leadership requirements, smoking, etc.). 7. The troop participates in all camp-wide flag retreat ceremonies, unless on an overnight

campout/hike. 8. Schedule with Camp Commissioner to clean restrooms in Dining Hall or Headquarters.

In addition to the above 8 requirements, the troop must complete 6 of the following 12 projects. 1. Conduct a troop, or participate in an inter-troop campfire. 2. All patrols display flags and show Scout Spirit at camp-wide activities (retreats,

campfires, camp-wide games, etc.). 3. Perform a camp good turn or conservation project from the Ecology Director’s list. 4. Provide youth color guard for morning or evening camp wide flag ceremony or if not

enough youth, is part of a two-troop color guard. 5. Leader(s) take Safe Swim Defense. 6. Leader(s) take Youth Protection training. 7. Scoutmaster (or other registered adult leader) spends the entire week as a troop leader. 8. Patrol Leader’s Council plans the troop program through daily meetings and participates

in scheduled Camp Senior Patrol Leader meetings. 9. Conduct a Troop Board of Review during the week in camp. (Can ask other leaders to

help) 10. Construct a Troop gateway to your campsite. 11. Trash put in dumpster daily. 12. Attend February Roundtable / Pre-Camp Meeting-Camp Chats.



Troop Gateway Award

Sign up at camp for troops wishing to participate. Pioneering/lashing and ingenuity all count; but make it safe. No climbing on a gateway is allowed. Leaders will be asked to help with the judging. Awards will be made at the closing campfire. These have been very popular with poles to post flags, banner, bridges and even Christmas lights.

Bear Claw Outpost

This outpost may be taken on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. All patrol members participating will receive a Bear Claw Totem. Patrols can earn this totem through teamwork, camping out, and locating a campsite using a map and compass and the following.

1. Working with his Scoutmaster, the Patrol Leader develops a written hike plan that includes an overnight campout. The plan includes: patrol name, troop number, scout’s names and what will be accomplished. The buddy system is followed on the outpost.

2. The Scoutmaster and Patrol Leader must turn the hike plan into Headquarters by noon of the day of the hike. This includes a timeline, location of campout and names of all attending.

3. The patrol draws its food from the Dining Hall at 5:15 pm and departs for their overnight campsite.

4. During the overnight, the scoutmaster visits the area and inspects the patrol. The Scoutmaster looks for leadership from the Patrol Leader. He checks to see that BSA Camping guidelines are being followed, and if the goals of the campout are being met.

5. The patrol must return in time to attend breakfast in the Dining Hall the next morning. The Scoutmaster and Patrol Leader report that the patrol has qualified for the Bear Claw Outpost Totem.

6. The Scoutmaster and/or Patrol Leader have the option to cancel the outpost due to bad weather, lack of discipline, or a lack of leadership.

If a weather warning has been issued, all outposts will be cancelled.



Check-In Procedures

In an effort to streamline the Sunday afternoon check-in, please read this section very carefully.

Before You Leave For Camp

___Have 1 Registration Roster and 5 Troop Camp Rosters filled out. Have all Parent’s phone numbers (home and business). Registration Roster is for Headquarter’s. Troop Rosters are; one is for Headquarters, Health Lodge, pool, Golden Eagle Coordinator, and for your campsite leaders. ___Re-check on who is to pick up your scouts from camp on Saturday morning (not later than 10:30am). ___Be sure that all the parents have the address and phone number of Camp Hansen and the Scoutmaster in case of an emergency. ___Get a “nose count” of the number of visitors you expect during the week. The Friday parents night numbers need to be turned in by Wednesday afternoon. ___Collect all BSA Health and Scout Leaving Camp Early forms: Check that the parents and a physician have signed and dated the form. ___Collect and label all medications (even non-prescription) with troop number, scout’s name, and campsite. ___Collect valuables if you run a troop “bank”. ___Double check for all pre-payment receipts and bring them to camp. ___Counsel any scout(s) that has not already registered, add them to the final roster, and determine the programs they want to take. ___Out of Council Troops, will have individual Accident Insurance policy information on medical forms or if your council does not provide accident insurance, you must provide unit accident insurance policy number, etc to the Health Officer. ___Give visitors and other drivers a map to camp with directions from this booklet.



Upon Arrival at Camp

___Arrive between 1:00pm and 2:30pm on Sunday. If your troop can not travel on Sunday due to religious observances, etc. arrangements can be made for your arrival on Saturday afternoon/evening or Monday morning. ___Check-in at Headquarter’s, where you will meet your Camp Director and Program Director. ___One leader should stay to check-in while the other leader(s) and troop guide will accompany the troop to their campsite. ___Introduce yourself to the Camp Director. Turn in your updated rosters, a second copy goes to the Health Officer, the third to the pool, and the fourth to the Golden Eagle Coordinator, and the fifth copy is for the troop. ___Review with the Program Director the merit badge sign up process that will take place Sunday evening and the sign up process for troop activities. ___At least one leader meets with the Camp Director to reconcile fees. ___Troop should have already moved to the campsite and begun set-up (scouts change into swim trunks). ___Be sure scouts (as needed) and one leader are assigned Dining Hall duties for dinner. ___Scouts leave with Troop Guide and at least one adult for medical screening, (take health form and any medications) swim check, and camp tour – which includes the Dining Hall. ___Golden Eagle members sign in and troops turn in recommendation forms to the Golden Eagle Coordinator.



Pre-Camp Checklist

February: __Read the Leaders Guidebook __Start a weekly Scout Savings Plan __Troop Committee schedules a Troop Open House for fifth and sixth grade boys in your community. __Attend Roundtables to receive any changes in available programs or merit badge requirements that need to be done before camp. __Schedule a camp promotions night for February, March or April and ask fifth grade Webelos to attend that have not already joined. __Contact your District Camping Chair or the Scout Service Center about your troop’s camp promotion date and location. __Submit your Troop sign-up form and $170 fee. (For 2011 reservation fees will be the same fee as two leaders) March-April: __Attend Roundtables to receive any changes in available programs or merit badge requirements that need to be done before camp. __Review the merit badge schedule & pre-requisites. __Conduct a parent’s night to explain and adopt plans for Resident Camp. __Plan transportation, leadership, finances and handout the BSA Medical forms. __Invite fifth grade Webelos to camp & to your troop’s camp promotion. __Conduct a troop open house for fifth & sixth grade boys in your community. __Counsel scouts about merit badge programs based on those available, their needs and abilities; promote Trail to Eagle for first year campers. __Mail Tent Rental reservation form to Camp Ranger to secure camp tents. __Recruit leader to teach CPR training for scouts taking First Aid, Climbing, and Aquatic merit badges. __Discuss with Troop Committee if you want to schedule Pre-Camp Swim Checks. If so, begin recruiting qualified lifeguards and reserving a pool. April: __Continue to review camp program opportunities with the troop. __Turn in any Campership applications, by March 24th, including first year campers. __Scouts & Adult Leader fees are due in the Scout Service Center by Friday, April 29, 2011. April 30, 2011 scouts & adults will be charged the $15.00 late fee. May: __Attend Pre-Camp Orientation at your District Roundtable. __Provide each family with a map to Camp Hansen, mailing address, phone #, and list of personal equipment to bring. __Make plans for Friday Night (overnight accommodations).



June: __Collect BSA Medical forms for scouts and leaders. CHECK SIGNATURES! Note: Must be current within the last 12 months __Fill out the troop rosters (5 sets) fully and have ready for check-in. __Update the Registration Roster (1) fully and have ready for check-in. __Recommend bringing (3) blank checks __Transportation arrangements set including the return trip. __Provide final scout and leader numbers to Camp Hansen one week before arrival (need for food orders). __Contact Camp Hansen one week before arrival if your tent rental number has changed. __All troop equipment ready and loaded. __Have emergency funds or blank check and receipts for camp fee payments.

Please invite fifth grade Webelos and their parents to your troop’s Resident Camp Parent’s Night Program.

“Have a Great Week of Camping”



I want to be a Volunteer

Trail to Eagle morning (Scoutcraft) sessions, merit badge counselors, canoe trip (Thursday), bring a telescope, help in the kitchen, Golden Eagle ceremonies (speaking parts), mountain boarding, mountain bikes, etc. Many Scouters ask the question, “What can I do to help camp be successful”? It’s great that we have so many adult leaders and parents asking that question because it means they understand that the camps belong to all of us and that we all share responsibility for doing what we can to make our camps the best possible for our scouts. Following are some suggestion for the Scouters who want to help. Volunteer Staff Positions Needed: Spend the week with your troop or with the camp staff. Some leaders help the entire week, some help with one merit bade or program. Contact the Camp Director/Camp Ranger to volunteer. During your week of Summer Camp: If you have a special skill or knowledge about a certain merit badge or program area, talk to the Program Director about helping out. Work with your scouts at camp to ensure they’re staying active. Summer Camp is the place for scouts to advance and acquire skills that many would find difficult at home. Whatever their interest or potential, there will be a variety of activities available to keep your scouts busy. Work with the Camp Staff to help make your troop’s camping experience an enjoyable one, and the one they will remember forever. Bring some skilled tools to camp, they might come in handy – for all of us. Call Camp Ranger Rex Lowe at 785-543-6688 to see if there is a project you could help with during the week you are in camp. Anytime during the Year: Consider coming to one of the workdays scheduled at our two camps (Hansen & Brown) where there is always a need for skilled and unskilled helpers. Watch the council newsletter for dates, times, and projects to be done. Ask about the council’s Campmaster Corps where you can stay at camp for a weekend and check units in and out of camp, etc.

REMEMBER – IT CAN’T BE DONE WITHOUT YOU!



Coronado Area Council

Upcoming Events

Chieftain Bob Kendall Adventure Seeker Potlach Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011 Location: Camp Hansen Jared Gross Lodge Chief “Calling all Arrowmen” Spring Conclave Date: Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22, 2011 Location: Camp Brown Fall Fellowship Date: Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28, 2011 Location: Camp Hansen C5 Section Conclave Date: Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 11, 2011 Location: Camp Cornhusker / Omaha, Nebr. National Youth Leadership Training Date: Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 1, 2011 Location: Camp Brown / Abilene, Ks.


How do I become a Camp Hansen Steward?

By filling in the following information and sending in your donation:

Name: __________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

City:______________ State:________ Zip Code:__________

Donation-Amount:$____________

Send to:

Camp Hansen

c/o Rex Lowe

P.O. Box 122

Kirwin, Kansas 67644

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