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GREATER WESTERN RESERVE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

“SUMMER OLYMPICS” RESIDENT CAMP LEADER’S GUIDE

CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP | WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP

CAMP STAMBAUGH CAMP STIGWANDISH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 3Cub Scout Resident Camp Overview Location and Check-In Information Cub Scout Resident Camp Sessions Cub Scout Resident Camp Theme 4

Webelos Resident Camp Overview Location and Check-In Information Webelos Resident Camp Sessions Webelos Resident Camp Themes 5

General Information For All Resident Camp Programs 6 Cars In Camp 6 Dietary Needs and Special Medications 6

o Over the Counter Medications 6o Prescription Medicines 6o Medical Forms 6

Uniforms 7 Buddy System 7 Youth Protection and Two Deep Leadership 7 Discipline of Scouts 8 Camp Staff Identification and Uniforms 8 Visitor and Camper Release Policies 8 Emergency Plans 8 Den and Camp Site Assignments 9 Early Camp Site Setup 9 What Will Be Provided At Camp? 9

Packing Lists 10Items Restricted in Camp 11Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices 11Cub Scout Resident Camp Daily Schedule 12Webelos Resident Camp Daily Schedule 13Camp Stambaugh Facility Map 14Camp Stigwandish Facility Map 15Cub Scout Shooting Sports Recognition Program 16 BB Gun Requirements 16 Archery Requirements 17 Slingshot Requirements 17

Other Advancement Recognition Information 18Final Thoughts 18

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WELCOME TO RESIDENT CAMP 2016 Dear Unit Leaders and Parents, This guide has been prepared for Cub Scouts and Adults who will be participating in one of the Resident Camp programs offered by the Greater Western Reserve Council of the Boy Scouts of America this summer. It has been designed for your use before, during, and after your camp program this year. Many questions will be answered as you read these pages, so please read carefully. Should you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact the Greater Western Reserve Council to have those questions answered! Resident Camp programs for Cub Scouts and Webelos are run purely for FUN. At the same time, it’s our hope that our Cub Scouts will learn new skills, begin new adventures, meet new people and make new friends. Our goals, through the camp program are to promote character building, citizenship training, fitness, and fun. Through our programs, some advancements towards the boys’ ranks will be earned, or partially earned, but that is not the purpose of this program. Even though this program is designed for the boys, please note, that camp fun is not limited to the Scouts. This is a great opportunity for parents to share quality time with their Scout sons. It is also an ideal time for them to get together with their son’s friends and parents. Camp is a great place for Scouts and parents alike to meet people with whom they share a common bond… Scouting! Each of our camps is operated according to the National Camp Accreditation Standards provided by the Boy scouts of America. Manuals are created for each camp listing safety policies and procedures, specific program requirements for each area of camp, along with many other concerns such as sustainability, building requirements and much more. All of our Camp Staff hold the necessary qualifications for their given positions and have been trained to work with your Scouts appropriately. If there are any questions about the staff, please see the Program Director or Camp Director immediately. We hope that you will enjoy your time and camp, and welcome your comments throughout your time with us. Do not hesitate to speak with our staff members about anything that you need or see. Thank You! Sincerely,

John Brkic Samantha Marscio Camp Director Program Director

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Cub Scout resident camp overview and information Cub Scout Resident Camp is a three day, two night experience that is designed for Tigers, Wolves and Bears that follows a structured schedule of fun and many advancement opportunities throughout the program. Camp provides the opportunity to learn outdoor living skills in a safe environment. Activities will include swimming, nature/ecology, shooting sports (Archery, BB Guns, and Sling Shots), games, arts & crafts, and more. Units should prepare to meet leadership requirements of two adults for every eight boys attending camp, and should add an additional adult for every four boys or part-thereof. At Cub Scout Resident Camp, Scouts will camp in their personal tents, or may request a canvas wall tent by calling (330) 898-8474 two weeks prior to their arrival to camp. Cabins are able to be rented for Cub Scout Resident Camp at a rate of $5 per person per day.

Location and check-in Information All of our Cub Scout Resident Camp sessions will be held at Camp Stambaugh in Canfield, Ohio. Camp Stambaugh is located at: 3712 Leffingwell Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406. You can reach the camp office by calling (330) 533-4538. All of our Cub Scout Resident Camp programs will begin promptly at 9AM on the first day of the session. All units and individuals are required to check-in to camp by 10AM. After that, each unit will be assigned times to meet with the Health Officer to turn in medical forms and medications that will be held in the First Aid station for the duration of your stay at Camp Stambaugh. Following your check-in and medical check-in, each unit or individual will be assigned a time to complete their swim checks at the Rotary swimming pool. If swim checks are not completed during your assigned time, you will not be able to conduct your swim check until your first swimming session on the regular schedule or during an open program time. From that point forward, the camp will operate on the daily schedule that is provided for you later in this guide. All camp programming will conclude on Sunday morning, and check out is to be completed by 11AM.

2016 CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS Session #1: July 15 – 17, 2016 Session #2: July 22 – 24, 2016

2016 Cub Scout resident camp theme This year all of our Cub Scout Resident Camp program experiences will be following a “Summer Olympics” theme. Prepare your Cub Scout for the upcoming games in Rio!

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WEBELOS resident camp overview and information Webelos Resident Camp is a four day, three night experience that is designed exclusively for Webelos that follows a structured schedule of fun and many advancement opportunities throughout the program. Camp provides the opportunity to learn outdoor living skills in a safe environment. Activities will include swimming, nature/ecology, shooting sports (Archery, BB Guns, and Sling Shots), games, arts & crafts, and more. Units should prepare to meet leadership requirements of two adults for every eight boys attending camp, and should add an additional adult for every four boys or part-thereof. At Webelos Resident Camp, Scouts will camp in their personal tents, or may request a canvas wall tent by calling (330) 898-8474 two weeks prior to their arrival to camp. Cabins are not available to rent for Webelos Camp. All adults and youth members should plan and intend to tent camp for this experience.

Location and check-in Information All of our Cub Scout Resident Camp sessions will be held at Camp Stigwandish in Madison, Ohio. Camp Stigwandish is located at: 7497 Ross Road, Madison, Ohio 44057. You can reach the camp office by calling (440) 298-3922. All of our Webelos Resident Camp programs will begin promptly at 9AM on the first day of the session. All units and individuals are required to check-in to camp by 10AM. After that, each unit will be assigned times to meet with the Health Officer to turn in medical forms and medications that will be held in the First Aid station for the duration of your stay at Camp Stigwandish. Following your check-in and medical check-in, each unit or individual will be assigned a time to complete their swim checks at the Aquatics Area on the lakefront. If swim checks are not completed during your assigned time, you will not be able to conduct your swim check until your first swimming session on the regular schedule or during an open program time. From that point forward, the camp will operate on the daily schedule that is provided for you later in this guide. All camp programming will conclude on Sunday morning, and check out is to be completed by 11AM.

2016 WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS Session #1: June 16 – 19, 2016 Session #2: June 23 – 26, 2016

2016 WEBELOS resident camp theme This year all of our Webelos Resident Camp program experiences will be following a “Summer Olympics” theme. Prepare your Cub Scout for the upcoming games in Rio! Saturday of each camp will include a competition complete with medal ceremony for all of your Scouts!

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS This section of the Leader’s Guide will cover general information that is related to all of our Resident Camping programs. Please take the time to read all parts of this guide to make sure that you and your Scouts are prepared to arrive for camp.

CARS IN CAMP Absolutely NO vehicles are permitted past the main parking lots of both of our camp properties. All equipment that is brought with you to camp must be carried back to your assigned camp site. The only exceptions to this rule are designated camp vehicles. All other vehicles must remain in the main parking lot at all times.

DIETARY NEEDS AND SPECIAL MEDICATIONS Special restrictions, such as physical, dietary, medications and other special needs must be noted on the health history form. All medications, including over the counter medicines, must be given to the Camp Health Officer at the time of check-in during your medical check in. The only exception to this rule are those medical supplies that must be carried on your person like bee-sting kits or asthma inhalers. All medicines will be returned at the end of the camping session. Children receiving medicine must be accompanied by an adult to the first-aid station to receive their dosage.

OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS must be turned in their original containers with a signed note from a parent or guardian stating that this medication may be dispensed to the Scout.

ALL PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS should be in their original containers and will be given at the prescribed dosage on the container. Any changes to the prescribed dosage must have a note from the prescribing physician on prescription pad or office stationary stating the new dosage. NO MEDICATIONS WILL BE DISPENSED UNLESS THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED.

Those individuals with special dietary restrictions were asked to disclose this information during their online registration on www.scoutingevent.com if this was not done by the person who registered you or your unit for camp, please call the Greater Western Reserve Council Service Center at (330) 898-8474 and ask the Program Specialist to add this information to your registration so that it may be shared with the Camp Cook prior to your arrival to camp. If this is not completed at least two weeks prior to your arrival, there will be no guarantee that your dietary needs will be able to be met.

MEDICAL FORMS should be alphabetized by last name in a three-ring binder prior to arriving to camp. DO NOT put the medical forms in plastic protective sheets. If possible, please provide tab dividers for each individual so that they are easily accessible by the health officer in the following order: One Binder for each Cub Scout Pack, One Section for all Adults, One Section for all Youth, all forms alphabetized by last name. For Cub Scout Resident Camp: Parts A & B of the medical form are required. For Webelos Resident Camp: Parts A, B & C are required. This includes your Annual Health Record.

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UNIFORMS Daily dress for all of our Resident Camp Programs is casual. Shorts, Jeans, T-shirts are all appropriate attire throughout the duration of the day. For evening flag ceremonies and for dinner, all Scouts are required to wear their “Class A” uniform. Parents who own a “Class A” uniform are encouraged to wear their uniform to evening flag ceremonies and to dinner as well. Swim Suits are required to be worn for all aquatics activities. Regular cotton t-shirts will not be permitted in the pool or at the water front. Approved swimming shirts may be worn to protect yourself or your Scout from the Sun’s Rays. All adults should have modest swim suits to wear during any aquatics activities. Sandals, Flip Flops, or any other open toed shoes are not to be worn anywhere outside of the shower houses.

BUDDY SYSTEM In accordance with National Boy Scouts of America policy, all Scouts must travel around camp with a buddy. Never should any of our Scouts be alone.

YOUTH PROTECTION AND TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP In Accordance with Boy Scouts of America policy, all dens or Packs must have at least two

leaders in camp at all times, one of which must be at least 21 years old. Individual shower facilities are provided, and are intended to be used by one person at a time

only. This rule is not to be broken at any time. Adults may not share sleeping accommodations with boys unless the adult is boy’s natural

parent. Leaders must have completed Youth Protection Training prior to the start of camp. You may

take the training by visiting http://my.scouting.org The Boy Scouts of America has adopted the following policies to provide additional security for our members. These policies are primarily for the protection of our youth members; however, they also serve to protect our adult leaders from false accusations of abuse. Two Deep leadership is required on all outings. One-on-One contact between adults and Scouts is prohibited. Separate accommodations for adults and Scouts are required. Inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, and digital devices is prohibited. No secret organizations. No Hazing. No Bullying. Youth Leadership is monitored by Adult Leaders. Discipline must be constructive. Members are responsible to act according to the Scout Oath and Scout Law. If you think any of the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection policies have been violated, included those described within Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse, you must notify the Camp Director so that appropriate action can be taken for the safety of our Scouts.

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DISCIPLINE OF SCOUTS Each unit will act under its own adult supervision at all times. Unresolved disciplinary problems will be reported to the Camp Director immediately. Under no circumstances shall a Scout be deprived of food, isolated, or subject to corporeal punishment as a means of discipline.

CAMP STAFF IDENTIFICATION AND UNIFORMS All regular camp staff members will wear photo identification cards in plain view at all times while in camp. In addition, they will be wearing their camp staff uniform shirts at all times during their working hours.

VISITOR AND CAMPER RELEASE POLICIES Visitors are welcome in camp at any time! If you plan to visit our Resident Camp programs, YOU MUST CHECK-IN at the main camp office, and subsequently check-out when you leave the camp property. All Camp visitors will be easily identified by their yellow visitor bracelet that will need to be worn at all times while on camp property. If a need arises for your Scout to leave our property during their camp session, the following policy (in accordance with the National Boy Scouts of America policy and Ohio State Law) must be followed. This policy has been put into effect in order to protect the safety of all Scouts attending a Resident Camp Program. The unit leader or delegate must be advised of the situation by a parent or legal guardian and agree to the dismissal. This should be done with as much advanced notice as possible. The unit leader is responsible for the safety all Scouts during Unit functions. The unit leader in all cases prior to the Scout leaving camp must advise the Camp Director of the situation. A parent or legal guardian, the unit leader and the Scout must present themselves as a group to the Camp Director and file the appropriate release forms which are available in the Camp Office. Any other person other than the parent or legal guardian is unauthorized to transport a Scout off the camp property, unless otherwise stated on the medical form. The Camp Director may request to see the identification of any person transporting a Scout off the camp property.

Emergency plans Emergencies at camp include lost campers, lost bathers, forest fires, structure fires, floods, earthquakes, chemical spills, tornados, and severe weather. In the event of an emergency at camp, all campers will be notified by using the camp emergency alert system. This system will be tested during your first day of camp prior to lunch so that you are aware of what each of the different alarms mean, and what the protocol is for each type of emergency. A standard protocol for emergencies at Greater Western Reserve Council owned camps is that all campers report to a specific area to check attendance. Please refer below so that you know where to report at both of our Council Camps: Camp Stambaugh: all campers should report to K.L. Brown Pavilion in the case of an emergency. Camp Stigwandish: all campers should report to the Boat House in the case of an emergency.

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DEN AND CAMP SITE ASSIGNMENTS Scouts, with their adult partners will be assigned into small groups called dens. These dens will remain the same throughout your stay at camp. Each den will have a Den Guide that will be your camp expert and guide you as you navigate the schedule of your program. Den sizes will be kept to a manageable number based on reservations for each particular session to ensure that the schedule flows accordingly throughout your stay at camp. With that being said, there may be a need to split some Packs into two separate dens because of large registration numbers. Leaders should be prepared to work with this need and understand that by splitting their groups into smaller dens each Scout will receive more individualized attention during their time at camp. All Cub Scout Packs will camp together in their camp site as one Pack, regardless of their Den Assignment. Camp Site assignments will be provided to you upon your check-in to your camp program.

Unit Reservations for Specific Camp Sites are NOT available.

EARLY CAMP SITE SET UP Those units who wish to set up their camp sites early, will have the option to arrive to camp the evening before their session starts to set-up their camp site with their tents, and other equipment that they are bringing with them for their Resident Camp experience. Early set-up will be conducted the evening before beginning at 6:30PM. Those units who wish to set up their camp sites early, should contact the Greater Western Reserve Council Service Center by calling (330) 898-8474 two weeks prior to their camp session to set an appointment to set up their camp sites early. There will be NO early camping, this is only to set up camp sites prior to arriving to camp the next morning to begin your Resident Camp Program. Check-in will still begin promptly at 9AM the day of your session, and your unit is expected to arrive at camp on-time to check in on the first day of your scheduled session.

What will be provided at camp? One Camp T-Shirt One Cup for all Drinks (this cup should be carried to all stations as no other drinking cups will

be available) Camp Patch Meals (One meal at Webelos Camp will be cooked in the Camp Site) Program Related Materials Fishing Poles will be provided at Webelos Camp (If you would like to bring your own, that is

okay, and encouraged if you are more comfortable with your own equipment.) All Shooting Sports Equipment will be provided. You are NOT permitted to bring your own.

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PACKING LIST FOR THE CUB SCOUT PACK TO BRING… At least two adult leaders. (One who is at least 21 years old or older) Pack Flag / USA Flag Pack First Aid Kit Scout Handbooks Group Meeting Sparklers (Book of Songs & Skits) Health History forms properly filled out for all campers

Reminder: These should be alphabetized and put into a three ring binder for each Pack. Lanterns Pack Cooking Gear (Required for Webelos Resident Camp, Charcoal will be provided.)

FOR EACH individual camper TO BRING… Camping Tent

Mattresses/Sleeping Pads

Signed Medical Forms

Duffle Bag or Back Pack

Sleeping Bag

Changes of Clothes

A Jacket

4 Shirts

4 Pairs of Shorts / Pants

6 Pairs of Socks

4 Pairs of Underwear

1 Pair of Pants

1 Long Sleeved Shirt

Spare Pair of Shoes / Hiking Boots

Full “Class A” Scout Uniform

Toiletries

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Mouthwash

Hairbrush / Comb

Body Wash / Soap

Shampoo

Washcloth

Towel

Deodorant

Camera with extra Batteries

Rain Coat / Rain Gear / Umbrellas

Insect Repellent

Swimming Gear

Swim Trunks

Swimming Towel

Sunscreen

Paper, Pencil, and Rank Handbook

Small, approved knife and Whittlin’ Chit

Spending Money for Trading Post

Laundry Bag

Flashlight with Spare Batteries

Fishing Pole

4” Knot Rope

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ITEMS RESTRICTED IN CAMP

ALCOHOL, DRUG AND TOBACCO POLICY Alcohol The following statement was approved by the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America: It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances is not permitted at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. Tobacco Adults using tobacco in any form may do so provided it is never done in the presence of campers, in any program area, in any cabin or building, under or near any canvas and should use the containers available at the Camp Office for controlling debris on the grounds of this camp. Drugs The misuse of drugs happens in all levels of our society. We may be confronted with the problem at any time; therefore, we need to understand the misuse of drugs and what can be done about the situation. See the Drug Enforcement Administration website (http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm) for detailed information on controlled substances and their effects. Medical Marijuana It is unacceptable for anyone to use or be under the influence of medical marijuana at or during any Scouting activity.

CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES It is the policy of the Greater Western Reserve Council that no Scout should be in the possession of a cellular telephone or other electronic device while attending a Resident Camp program at either of our Camp Properties. If an emergency telephone is required to be made, the telephones in the Camp Offices may be used to make those phone calls. Adults and Unit Leaders are permitted to use their electronic devices as they see fit. Charging stations will be available in the Camp Offices and Dining Halls of both properties during your camp session.

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CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE This schedule is a sample of what programming will look like when you arrive to camp. Times are subject to change for actual programming, but this provides you a basic guide of what to expect with your Scouts.

Friday Saturday Sunday

7:00AM Breakfast

Staff Breakfast Breakfast

8:00AM Chapel Program

9:00AM Check In Session 1 Closing Cermony

Check In Cub Scout Skits

10:00AM Swim Checks Session 2 Open Program Areas

Swim Checks

11:00AM Swim Checks Session 3 Check Out

Swim Checks

12:00PM Leader's Meeting Lunch

Opening Flag

Ceremony

1:00PM Lunch Afternoon Siesta

Afternoon Siesta

2:00PM Session 1 Session 4



5:00PM ½ Hour Break ½ Hour Break

Evening Flag Ceremony Evening Flag Ceremony

6:00PM Dinner Dinner



9:00PM Opening Camp Fire Units on Own

10:00PM Lights Out Campers Lights Out Campers

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WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE This schedule is a sample of what programming will look like when you arrive to camp. Times are subject to change for actual programming, but this provides you a basic guide of what to expect with your Scouts.

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7:00AM Breakfast

Staff Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

8:00AM Chapel Program

9:00AM Check In Session 1 Session 1 Open Program

Areas

Check In

10:00AM Swim Checks Session 2 Session 2

Swim Checks

11:00AM Swim Checks Session 3 Session 3 Check Out

Swim Checks

12:00PM Leader's Meeting Lunch in Camp Sites Lunch

Opening Flag

Ceremony Lunch in Camp Sites Lunch

1:00PM Lunch Afternoon Siesta Afternoon Siesta

Afternoon Siesta Afternoon Siesta

2:00PM Session 1 Session 4 Session 4



5:00PM 1/2 Hour Break

Evening Flag Ceremony Evening Flag

Ceremony Evening Flag

Ceremony

6:00PM Dinner Dinner Dinner



9:00PM Opening Camp Fire Units on Own Closing Camp Fire

10:00PM Lights Out Campers Lights Out Campers Lights Out Campers

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CAMP STAMBAUGH PROPERTY MAP

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CAMP STIGWANDISH PROPERTY MAP

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CUB SCOUT SHOOTING SPORTS RECOGNITION INFORMATION

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OTHER ADVANCEMENT RECOGNITION INFORMATION As previously stated in this Leader’s guide, the Greater Western Reserve Council’s Resident Camping program is meant to serve our Cub Scouts for a Fun and Challenging Outdoor Summer Resident Camping experience. That being said, advancements will be able to be earned toward your son’s rank. A list of the available advancement opportunities will be released on or near June 1. This will include which advancements will be directly earned by participating in the Resident Camp program and which advancements will need to be continued at home after the camp experience has concluded. Each Unit Leader will receive a tracking sheet at check-in along with a list of all the available advancements as well to help all parents keep track of which advancements were worked on while participating in the Resident Camp experience. Shooting Sports Recognition items will be available for purchase at the Greater Western Reserve Council Scout Shop, which is located at 4930 Enterprise Blvd. NW, Warren, Ohio 44481. The tracking cards used during the Resident Camp Program will be required to purchase and Shooting Sports recognition items. (This includes all patches and pins) These will be signed off on during the Resident Camp Program.

Final thoughts… If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the Resident Camp program, please feel free to contact John Brkic, Camp Director, by calling (330) 898-8474 or by e-mailing [email protected]

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