Adult’s Guide To:

2015

Wild West with Sasquatch

Kiwanis Cub Camp

Marine on St. Croix, MN

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Table of Contents:

Swim Checks………………………...

Important Information and Policies….

Ranger Dave Tid-Bits………………..

Severe Weather Emergency………….

Schedule …………………………….

Camp Menu………………………….

Enrichment Alternatives……………..

Webelos Outpost Program…………..

Camp Kiwanis Patriotic Songs………

Shooting Sports Patch……………….

Camp Kiwanis Graces……………….

Camp Kiwanis History………………

Fork Horn Hunting Camp…………...

Kiwanis Cub Camp Staff ……………

Lost and Found Policy……………….

Shower House Use Policy…...………

Highway Crossing Policy……………

Kiwanis Map………………………...

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Swim Checks

BSA Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies require that

ALL CAMPPERS (Cubs AND adults) pass a swimming ability

qualification test before participating in swimming or boating

activities at camp. These tests let Staff engage the Cubs in

aquatics activities that match their skill level. The three levels are:

Non– Swimmers: Can swim in the shallow end of the pool.

They can ride on a pontoon or rowboat (but not a canoe) if

accompanied by a qualified Swimmer. Webelos who are non-

swimmers may be able to go canoeing under direct lifeguard

supervision at the Waterfront station. Anyone who has not

passed either swim test is considered a Non-Swimmer.

Beginners: Can swim anywhere in the pool. They can ride on

a pontoon, canoe or rowboat if accompanied by a qualified

Swimmer. To qualify as a beginner, you need to jump feet

first in to the pool, and swim two widths of the pool

without stopping (~20 yards).

Swimmers: Can swim anywhere in the pool. The can ride in

all boats, including canoes. To qualify as a swimmer, you

must jump in feet first, swim 75 yards with a strong front

stroke (5 lengths of the deep end), 25 yards with any

backstroke (1 length), and demonstrate a resting back

float at the end.

If you do not take your swim check on Friday night, you must

be at the pool at 6:50 a.m. on Saturday morning for make-up

swim checks. If you do not take the test it will more than

likely interfere with your ability to participate in Kiwanis’

Aquatics stations.

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Important Information and Policies

Smoking Area- There is NO smoking in buildings, program

areas, or in front of Cub Scouts. The designated smoking

area is located behind the dumpsters in the flagged off area.

Alcohol and Illegal Substances- There is NO alcohol or

illegal substances allowed in camp. If you have these items,

please place them in the locked trunk of your car and leave

them there for the weekend.

Buddy System- To ensure the safety of our campers, here at

Camp Kiwanis we ALWAYS use the buddy system. Please

be sure that you and your Scout stick together. Be sure that if

your Scout would like to spend time with other Scouts, that

he has a buddy and you know where they are going.

Shoes- Shoes must be worn AT ALL TIMES at camp, and

for your safety we recommend sandals be worn with socks.

Cellular phones– It is difficult to receive cell phone service

down in camp, but if you do have service please remember

we are here for the boys. We ask that you limit your cell

phone use, and step away from program areas if you need to

use your cellular phone.

First-Aid Procedures- Any injury should be first reported to a

Staff member, who will then inform the Health Officer if

need be. There are first-aid kits located at all stations, and

minor procedures will be taken care of at the station by the

adult, with assistance of a Staff member if needed. If you

need first aid or medical assistance during the night please go

directly to the first-aid office.

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Rainy Day Activities- Program stations continue to run in

the rain. Programs will remain outside unless there is

severe weather or a heavy down pour. Each station has a

designated rain shelter, with alternate activities planned.

Please remember to bring your rain coat with you.

Ticks- There are wood and deer ticks here at camp. Be

sure to check yourself and your scout nightly for ticks. It

is important to stay on the designated walking trails as this

will help reduce the risk of getting ticks. Please see the

Health Officer for proper tick removal.

Den Assignments- Dens are assigned Friday night after all

campers are checked-in. You can find your den

assignments early Saturday morning, posted near the

parade field. Since we are an advancement based program,

dens will be split according to rank.

Water- Be sure you and your son drink plenty of water

throughout the weekend to prevent dehydration. Water is

available at all meals, all stations, and the drinking

fountains by the shower house. There is also an approved

drinking source at the pump house to fill water bottles.

Trash– Please clean up after yourselves. The BROWN

barrels are designated TRASH barrels, and GREEN

barrels are for ALL RECYCLBLES.

DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!!

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Ranger Dave Tid-Bits

Make sure that you are wearing your wrist band and that it is visible at all

times during the weekend. There will be periodic checks, and Staff may

question you if it is not visible.

Keep your watch handy and your schedule close by. Time and Kiwanis

Cub Camp waits for no one.

Change into and out of your bathing suit in the shower house, this will

help keep your cabin floor clean and drier. Also there are clothes line

outside every cabin which will help with keeping the cabin floor dry.

When not in the cabin remember to shut off the lights. This saves the camp

money but also makes the cabin cooler.

Remember to put your recycling in the GREEN barrels around camp. This

is a good way to show the boys to respect the environment and also to

keep camp costs down.

It is a good idea to keep your adult book with you AT ALL TIMES and

throughout the entire weekend; a lot of useful information for the weekend

has been put in here.

Try not to schedule Trading Post visits immediately after meals, if you

wait 30 minutes there will be far less people.

Remember to remind your Cub Scout that “please” and “thank” you will

get them better service in the dining hall.

Remember that camp is a wonderful place to make new friends and meet

new people.

A smart adult would think about cutting the scout’s burger in half in case

that Cub doesn’t eat it all. Then the parent could get the left over burger.

Bring your clothes with you when you go to the pool so you can change

quickly after the station.

If you are looking to get on the WIFI please see the Program Director or

Ranger. There is a code that is good for one device for the weekend. You

will log on to the “Kiwanis Guest” and enter your individual code.

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Kiwanis Scout Camp

Severe NOTES: mergency

For Kiwanis Cub Scout Resident Camp

1. Emergency weather training is conducted with staff during staff training and on a bi-

weekly basis throughout the season. All campers (groups) are given severe

weather information on at least two occasions and from two sources upon their

arrival and check-in. Severe weather procedure is mentioned briefly at each

program station during the program day.

2. Notification of inclement weather is by listening to the alerting weather radio and

local radio stations. (Weather radios are located in Ranger/Director and Program

Offices). Weather channel frequencies are programmed into all Key Staff Camp

portable radios. Notification will also be provided directly from the Washington

County Sherriff’s Office Communication Center via the Ranger’s Fire Pager.

3. When notice of severe weather watch is received the Camp Ranger/Director,

Aquatics Director, and Program Director will contact each other and using their

discretion, advise the area directors to be on the watch for a storm and to keep

close to the inter-camp radio. The Health Officer will also be notified. After

notification from the camp director, the health officer will monitor internet and

broadcast weather radar pictures. Aquatics and Ponies stations will post a weather

spotter, specifically looking for lightning.

4. If the situation is established as severe, or proceeds to the “Warning” level for our

area, the Camp Ranger/Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director or Health

Officer will advise the Camp Office to notify campers and the staff to take cover.

(Main Storm Shelter and Bat Cave locations at Kiwanis. In an emergency the

Dormitory hallway and two cement storm tubes will be used.) If they cannot reach

shelter, campers will be instructed to lie on the ground in a low lying area until the

storm passes.

5. The Camp Staff, under the direction of the Camp Director and/or Program Director,

will alert all cabin areas or program stations and escort the campers to one of the 2

main storm shelters. Each cabin/campsite/program area is assigned a specific

shelter as follows:

To Storm Shelter (Shelter #1): Beaver Lodge, Dor mitory, Elk, Cougar ,

Buffalo, Moose Lodge, Fox and Beaver Campsites, Kitchen

Program areas: Ponies, Skills, Games, Pool, Crafts, BB Guns, and Archery

To Bat Cave (Shelter #2): Gordon Hall, Wolver ine, Otter , Muskrat,

Woodchuck, and Chipmunk Campsite

Program areas: Waterfront, Nature, BB-Guns, Archery, Personal Fitness

Severe weather during free-time: people would be directed to nearest shelter, or

the shelter assigned to there cabin/campsite.

6. All campers and staff will stay in the shelters until the Camp Ranger/Director,

Program Director, and Senior Staff survey camp for downed power lines, trees,

damage to buildings, and other hazards when the storm has passed. Campers may

return to program sites or campsites only after the “ALL CLEAR” announcement

has been made by the Camp Ranger/Director, Operations Director, or Program

Director.

7. After the storm has passed, the Northern Star Council office will be notified of any

damage or injuries. Emergency services will be notified and activated if needed.

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2015 KIWANIS CUB CAMP PROGRAM

WELCOME TO CAMP KIWANIS!

Friday

6:00 pm Check-in and registration

Trading Post open 7:00-8:00 pm.

6:00 pm Swim Checks (required for campers - youth and adults)

Pool 6:00 -7:45 pm.

8:05 pm Camp Orientation

Meet your Commissioner at your cabin group area

8:35 pm Flag Lowering- Parade Field

8:50 pm Water Safety Demonstration– Pool

9:00 pm Staff Campfire- Main Fire Ring

10:30 pm Lights Out- Rest for Tomorrow’s Big Day

Please be considerate of those sleeping around you.

Please return to the cabin you were assigned to.

* Shower closed daily for Staff use from 11:00-11:30 p.m.

Saturday

6:50 am Polar Bear Swim (optional) – Pool

Make up Swim Checks

Trading Post open 6:50—7:20

7:30 am Morning Gathering- Gordon Hall Program Field

7:40 am Breakfast- Dining Hall

8:25 am Flag Raising- Parade Field

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See Handout for Program Rotations

12:20 pm Lunch - Dining Hall

Rest Period (after lunch)

Trading Post open 1:00-1:40 pm.

1:45 pm Den’s meet in Parade Field for Program Rotation

See Handout for Program Rotations

3:45 pm Free-Time - Pool/Sport Shack/Waterfront/Archery/

BB Guns/Climbing Tower (Webelos)/Enrichments

Trading Post Open 3:45 - 4:50pm.

**Enrichment Alternatives: Fishing, Outdoor Cooking, Whittling

Chip (Webelos ONLY) *Sign up at the announcement board ahead

of time for Enrichment Alternatives.

5:00 pm Cabin Time (campfire prep)

Meet your Commissioner at your cabin

5:40 pm Flag Lowering Ceremony- Parade Field

5:50 pm Supper- Dining Hall

6:40 pm Free-time - BB Guns/Archery/Waterfront/Pool/

Sports Shack/Craft Hall/Pontoon Rides

Trading Post Open 6:45-8:00 pm.

*Sign up on the announcement board ahead of time for

Germs Alive and Pontoon Rides

8:05 pm Webelos Outpost meeting for PARENTS-Gordon Hall,

Meet a Staff member out side of Gordon Hall

8:15 pm Parent Talk/Cabin games- Gordon Hall

Scouts meet their Commissioners at cabin

8:50 pm Campers Campfire- Campfire Ring

9:30 pm Campfire by Pack

10:30 pm Lights Out– Please be considerate of others

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Sunday

7:40 am Christian Based Worship Service-Campfire Ring

(Optional)

8:00 am Flag Raising- Parade Field

8:10 am Breakfast- Dining Hall

8:55 am Den’s meet in parade field

See Handout for Program Rotations

12:25 pm Lunch- Dining Hall (Overall Weekend Evaluations)

*Cabin Clean-up Before Free Time

1:10 pm Free-time- Pool/BB guns/Archery/Sports Shack/Ponies/

Craft Hall/Climbing Tower

Trading Post Open 12:45-2:50 pm

*Enrichment Alternatives: Ponies, Swimming Lessons, Knot

Tying

*Sign-up at announce board ahead of time for Enrichment

Alternatives

2:20 pm Webelos Outpost campers meet in parade field

2:50 pm Closing Ceremony- Parade Field

2015 Kiwanis Cub Camp Advancement

Please see your handout with schedule for rank specific

adventures that may have been met while here at Kiwanis.

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2015

Kiwanis Cub Camp Menu

The Kiwanis Cub Camp menu has been approved by a registered

dietician. Each meal is designed to provide variety and to meet

the health needs of both our adult and scout campers. Coming to

camp is a good time to abandon your diet, and eat the energy-rich

menu we provide in order to keep up with the demands of our

schedule, as well as the demands of your scout.

If you have any food allergies or dietary needs, please notify the

Health Officer and/or the Program Director in order to help

us provide alternatives for you at meal time.

The current weekend menu is posted in the dining hall.

Family dining is more than just a way to deliver food to our

campers, it is a reminder of times past when the entire family

gathered around the table to share stories from their day and the

experiences they had.

We hope to reduce our food waste by making sure that you and

your Scout only take what food you need. We are continuing a

food waste program this year and will be measuring to see which

tables have the least amount of food waste over the weekend.

Rising costs of groceries has limited our all you can eat dining

experience. However we do meet the daily needs of a person who

is moderately to heavily active. However, because of cost, some

portions maybe limited.

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Enrichment Alternative Opportunities

Enrichment Alternatives are an opportunity for scouts to learn new things and

complete extra requirements while at camp.

Ponies (medium energy) Learn how to groom and saddle ponies along with

other fun information and facts about horses. Scouts will enjoy additional

riding time and will complete the requirements for the Horseback Riding Pin.

Whittling Chip (Webelos ONLY) (low energy) This activity is specifically

designed to help Webelo who have not earned their Whittling Chip do so while

at camp. Scouts will learn basic knife safety and make simple carvings. Scouts

will receive their Whittling Chip once they have demonstrated these skills.

Swimming Lessons (high energy) This activity will give scouts a more in-

depth learning experience at the pool. Scouts will learn more advanced strokes,

how to dive, and how to swim under water. Scouts may ask to receive extra

instruction on skills they struggle with.

Knot Tying (low energy) Scouts will learn how to tie several

different knots, properly coil rope, and accurately throw a weighted

rope. Scouts will also have time to practice a few rope magic tricks.

Fishing (medium energy level) Strongly encouraged for Bear scouts as it

covers requirements for the adventure “A Bear Goes Fishing”. Scouts will test

their fishing skills, learn about equipment and types of local fish.

Outdoor Cooking (low energy) This activity is encouraged for Tiger

Scouts as it follows the adventure “Tiger Bites”. Scouts will learn how to do

rustic Dutch oven cooking and will make a special treat to share with friends.

They will also learn how to make healthy eating choices when it comes to

food.

Germs Alive (medium energy level) Encouraged for Wolf scouts, this

adventure will teach scouts how to stay healthy. Tired of colds in winter? Sick

of the flu? This adventure is for you!

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Webelos Outpost Program

The Webelos Outpost Program is an opportunity for Scouts who

are Webelos to spend a third night at camp. This third night is

spent in a tent atop Mount Kiwanis.

Mount Kiwanis is located on Camp’s adjacent 80 acres, across

Highway 95. It is a remote camping site, with no running water or

indoor facilities. Each Webelo and his adult will take a back pack

and hike up the side of Mount Kiwanis to the campsite.

Activities completed during Webelos Outpost may include: setting up

your own tent, stargazing, fire building, cooking, knot tying, paint ball, orient-

eering, nature hikes and much, much more!

If you are not registered for the Webelos Outpost program, but

are interested in going, please contact the Program Director or

Operations Director to make a reservation for this weekend. If

you are interested in making future reservations, please contact

the Scout Office.

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Camp Kiwanis Patriotic References

Grand Old Flag

You’re a grand old flag,

You’re a high flying flag,

And forever in peace may you be wave.

You’re the emblem of.,

The home of the free and the brave.

Every Heart beats true,

For the red, white, and blue,

Where there’s never a boast or brag.

Should old acquaintance be forgot

Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

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Camp Kiwanis Patriotic References

Freedom Isn’t Free By Kelly Strong

I watched the flag pass by one day. It fluttered in the breeze.

A young Marine saluted it, and the he stood at ease

I looked at him in uniform; so young, so tall, so proud

With hair cut square and eyes alert, he’d stand out in any crowd

I thought how many men like him had fallen through the years

How many died on foreign soil? How many mothers’ tears?

How many Pilot's planes shot down? How many died at sea?

How many foxholes were soldiers’ graves? No, Freedom isn’t free.

I heard the sound of taps one night, when everything was still.

I listened to the bugler play, and felt a sudden chill

I wondered just how many times that taps had meant “Amen”

When a flag had draped a coffin of a brother or a friend

I thought of all the children, of the mothers and the wives,

Of fathers, sons and husbands with interrupted lives

I thought about the graveyard at the bottom of the sea

Of unmarked graves in Arlington. No, Freedom isn’t free!

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Camp Kiwanis Patriotic References The Star-Spangled Banner, Our National Anthem

Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,

What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight,

O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

America

My country, ‘tis of Thee,

Sweet Land of Liberty

Of thee I sing:

Land where my fathers died,

Land of the pilgrims’ pride,

From every mountain side

Let freedom ring.

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Shooting Sports Patch

The Shooting Sports Patch can be earned at Camp Kiwanis for

Archery and/or BB Guns. The patch is earned by attending both

the Archery and BB Guns stations and learning the safety rules.

The following is the list of requirements that need to be met in

order to earn individual rockers for the different achievement

levels. The patch and additional rockers are ONLY available for

purchase at the Kiwanis Trading Post for a nominal cost. You will

receive a signature card from a Staff member when your Scout

has completed the requirements for a rocker patch.

BB Guns*

Marksman

Hit 3 out of 5 bulls eye

Sharpshooter

Hit 5 out of 5 bulls eye

Expert

2 bulls eyes in each one

* Each level must be achieved by using a TQ1-5 target, and a maximum

of 25 shots.

Archery

Marksman

5 of 5 arrows on target, 3 red or better

Sharpshooter

5 of 5 arrows on target, 4 red or better

Expert

5 of 5 arrows on target, 3 red and 2 yellow or better

Rockers can ONLY be earned during free time.

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Camp Kiwanis Graces

We Thank Thee

Sunday Breakfast

We thank thee for the night,

And for the pleasant morning light.

For rest and food, and loving care

And all that makes the day so fair.

Help us to do the things we should.

To be to others kind and good.

In all we do, in work or play,

To grow more loving every day

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Johnny Appleseed Grace

Sunday Lunch

Oh the Lord is good to me

And so I thank the Lord

For giving me the things I need

The sun and the rain and the apple seed

The Lord is good to me

Amen. Amen. Amen, Amen, Amen. Amen.

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Camp Kiwanis Graces

Simple Blessing Grace

Sunday Breakfast

Lord we thank you for this day.

We thank you for the things we learn and do in scouting.

We thank you for the friends we share our scouting with.

We thank you for our families that guide us and help us grow.

To be good men, using scouting values;

We gather to ask your blessing;

We gather to thank you in prayer;

Please bless the food & those who prepared it

And keep us in your loving care.

We Gather Grace

Saturday Lunch

We gather to ask for your blessing.,

We gather to ask for your prayer.

Please bless all this food we will be sharing

And keep us in your tender care.

Camp Kiwanis Grace

By Robert Piper

Saturday Dinner

Lord, Thank you for Kiwanis

Thank you for this day

Thank you for the sunshine

And the blessed rain.

Thank you for our friends

And the fellowship we feel

Lord, Thank you for Kiwanis

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Camp Kiwanis History

Owned by the Kiwanis Club of St. Paul

Leased by the Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America

The camp has always been owned by Kiwanis but has been leased

through the years to the American Red Cross, the YMCA, the Minneso-

ta Association for Crippled Children and Adults, the Union Gospel

Mission and now is operated by the Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts

of America.

Kiwanians themselves, with donated tools and materials, built the first

buildings on the property in 1925 and again in 1929. In 1970, a new

kitchen facility was built, and in 1971-72, a winterized dormitory and

camp director’s residence were built, which made it possible to use the

entire facility year round.

In 1974, construction of the craft hall was completed. A five-year pro-

ject was also started that year after 78-acres of undeveloped property

across the highway from camp was purchased.

In 1976-78, ground improvements were made and construction of the

tennis/multi-purpose sports activities court was completed.

In 1980-81, camp improvements began with installation of a new

swimming pool and construction of new cabins. 1981-82 brought about

the construction of a new bathhouse, maintenance house and play area.

In 1989, the former Indianhead Council took over the operation of the

camp. The facilities are now used for Pack/Troop family camping,

troop outdoor experience, Fork Horn Hunting Camp, and Cub Resident

Camp.

Camp Kiwanis was the original home of Cub Resident Camping. Since 1989

attendance has risen from under 500 to over 6,000 campers every year.

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Fork Horn Hunting Camp

2015 Fork Horn Camp Dates:

June 21 –June 26: Fork horn #1 (Firearms Only)

July 19– July 24: Fork horn #1 (Firearms Only)

July 19 –July 24 Fork horn #2 (Archery Only)

Kiwanis Scout Camp, in cooperation with Great Rivers Greening and

the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, is again hosting Fork Horn

Camps this summer. This program is for boys and girls, ages 11 to 18

years old, and is designed so they may earn their MN Fire-arms Safety

Certificate as well as their Archery Safety Certificate, (MN Bow Hunter

Education Certificate). It is a jam- packed instructional and fun filled 5

days of classes and camping that will keep everyone busy and active.

Special programs will be conducted in bird banding, falconry, GPS use

in the field, hunter ethics, field dressing wild game, use of deer stands

and other informative sessions to help make students better and more

ethical hunters. Additional activities will include swimming, fishing,

canoeing and team building activities.

In addition, students may have an opportunity to participate in the high-

ly successful program, “Bucks and Buckthorn”. This opportunity will

allow them to hunt on various private tracts of land in the northern

Washington County area with a mentor.

There are a very limited number of spaces available for this program but

they are being offered to Northern Star Council Scouts first. If you have

any interest in this program, please contact Kiwanis Camp directly (651

-433-2801) and as soon as possible. These limited spots will not last long.

For more information, please visit the following webpage:

http://www.mndeerhunters.com/

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2015 Kiwanis Cub Camp Staff

David Denn Da’ Bear

Jamie Knebel Skippy

Alicia Kawalek Ducky

Joe LeMay Flux

Bill Manion Iron

Alexis Niska Spike

Sophia Maki Robin

Kyle Palzer Kite

Dylan Olson Tank

Sam Petersen Yoshi

Mark Miller Penguin

Karl Pliscott Fuzz

Tarra Edstrom Bambi

Elias Andrzejek Applejack

Joseph Buechele Russell

Sarah Dorey Govvy

Tristyn Edstrom Pacman

Chris Heer Wylee

Celine Pliscott Click

Elliott Porwoll Koala

Jimmy Rotondo Short Round

Ryan Snell Panda

Daniel Swords Gearbox

Alex Turgen Spills

Alec Cullen Tower

James Norlien Stixs

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Parents/Scout Leaders: Consider Joining Campmaster Program at Camp Kiwanis!

Campmasters are volunteer parents and scout leaders who serve at Camp Kiwanis weekend camps from Sep-

tember—May each year. Campmasters assist units camping on weekends when full-time staff (excluding

Camp Ranger) are not available. Campmasters are welcome and encouraged to have their family join them for

a “weekend away” while at camp.

Some of the responsibilities include:

Assistance in developing weekend camping programs for units in camp, including providing camp

equipment, as needed.

Conducting special program features as requested by units in camp

Counsel units on specific camp operations and/or assist in unit operations if needed.

Assist Camp Ranger with check in, check out, and general program oversight. Provide Camp Ranger

with assistance on general camp maintenance and upkeep when time permits/as required.

In short, Campmasters help ensure that weekend camping units have a good camping experience.

Full training is provided to all campmaster candidates. Flexible schedule available, work as few or as many

weekends as you want each year. Campmasters stay in the Campmaster Office, (Summer Camp Office/First

Aid Building). The Campmaster Office has two bedrooms, a bathroom/shower, full kitchen, wifi internet

access and cable TV.

If you have questions, are interested in learning more about the campmaster program, or if you are ready to

apply as campmaster, please contact Campmaster Director Scot Franzmeier at scottfranzmeier@yahoo.com or

call 651-796-8696

Interested in helping at camp, but Campmaster isn’t for you? Join the Properties Team!

The properties team assists in completing projects around camp, such as renovations and updates to facilities.

The team also works on capital planning and determines what projects will be completed in the future.

If you are an all around handyman and want to give back to scouting and

Camp Kiwanis contact Harlan Kobb at 651-353-7485 or call camp.

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Northern Star Council Camps Lyme Disease Awareness & Prevention for Campers

With proper planning and education, tick problems can be minimized.

Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection that people may develop after being bit-ten by a Lyme-infected deer tick. Minnesota and Wisconsin are high-risk areas for Lyme Disease; this is especially true for the wooded or forested regions of these two states. This handout provides campers with some prevention strate-gies for avoiding Lyme’s Disease and discuss what Lyme disease may look like so campers will know to see a physician if these symptoms develop. Please share this information with all parents, leaders, and Scouts in your unit who are planning to attend camp this summer or who have attended camp.

Remember prevention works: use it!

Prevention

The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to keep from being bitten. Insec-ticides work by killing ticks, repellants work by encouraging them to leave before biting. Permethrin is the active ingredient of insecticides: it should be used on clothing, sleeping bags and tents, not applied to skin. It has passed EPA Safety tests and is extensively used by the US military. Retail products are made by various manufactures and can be found at outdoor stores such as Gander Mountain and Fleet Farm. DEET is the chemical found in many repellents. To repel ticks the concentration needs to be 30% or higher. It is safe to apply to unbroken skin but it can damage certain fabrics and materials. All campers should wear a good quality insect repel-lant when they are in the woods. Pay special attention to spray the area below the knees.

Please do let Scouts use aerosol sprays unsupervised because of potential dangers from misuse including damage to eyes and the flammability of the product.

Walk in the center of trails to avoid picking up ticks from brush.

Wear long pants and light colored clothing (easier to identify ticks on light colors)

Make “tick checks” part of the daily routine at camp. Scouts should be reminded every day to check for ticks while parents should help younger Cub Scouts with actual checks. Regular showers will also help with early detection. Please note that ticks tend to attached at points of constriction.

What to do upon returning home

Check for any ticks that may have remained on the body after leaving camp

Check under clothes, ticks tend to attach at points of constriction

Early signs and symptoms appear 3 to 32 days after a tick bite and may include fever, fatigue, headache, aching joints, nausea and sometimes a bulls eye type rash. If any of these symptoms appear, you should see a doctor.

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Northern Star Council Camps Lyme Disease Awareness & Prevention for

Campers

Lyme disease can be a tricky diagnosis for physicians to make and lab testing is snot always reliable. If you develop symptoms of Lyme disease make sure you see your physician and let him or her know you have par-ticipated in outdoor activities in areas known to have Lyme disease.

If tested positive for Lyme disease or a tick related illness, you will be put on antibiotics and no symptoms should remain or reoccur.

If a Scout comes home from camp and finds he has any type of related illness, please call (651) 254-9139 and give the Scouts name, phone #, unit #, week at camp and the campsite name. This information can be left on a recorded message if necessary. This information will help the Camp Pro-gram Committee track the occurrences and help in future policy decisions.

Additional Information can be obtained at:

Www.wpa/gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/permethrin_fs.htm

Www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westmile/qa/insect_repellent.htm

Lyme’s Disease Awareness is Communicated through:

Camp Leader Guides

Camping Websites

Posters at Camp

Reminders during Camp Tours

Document is given to Each Camper as they Exit Camp

Landscape Treatment

Effort is made to mow campsites/program areas prior to the Summer Camping Season

Permethrin use is encouraged for camp staff

Fogging/treatment an area with Permethrin is utilized in areas of dense tick populations.

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Kiwanis Campmaster Program

Campmasters are dedicated Scouting volunteers, who volunteer

their time 1– 12 or more weekends a year. They come out and

assist the units in camp as well as the ranger in providing a quali-

ty and exciting program opportunities during the units stay.

Some campmasters share special skills or hobbies, and some

campmasters just “help out”. Regardless, all are welcome and all

are appreciated for the added value they bring to the non-summer

camp program. Campmasters stay in what is known as the “camp

office”. This includes a two bedroom home with full bath and

kitchen. Internet, cable and phone are all available with a great

view of the St. Croix River. Families are welcome as well.

Kiwanis Properties Committee

The Kiwanis Properties committee is made up of volunteers,

friends, and those just plain interested in Kiwanis

Scout Camp. Some of these people have construc-

tion skills and some just possess a strong desire to

help. The Properties Committee plans improve-

ments, inspects and evaluates the property, and

prioritizes and carries out improvement and safety

related projects. Some people invest only a few hours a year and

some invest several days per month. All are welcome and en-

couraged to become part of this critical group. Properties Chief

Harlan Kopp and for more information contact Ranger Dave 651

-433-2801.

SKILLED CRAFTSMAN AND MECHANICS

DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!

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Check out the “Kiwanis Scout Camp” on Facebook. Like us so

that you can see all the fun and new exciting things going on at

camp and check out some “Fantastic, Terrific, Groovy and All

That Stuff” Photos from your weekend at Camp. We would love

to have you share your photos with us as well!

ADOPT A CABIN /CAMPSITE

If your unit has special memories of Kiwanis Scout Camp and

would like to create a lasting legacy at the camp, once your unit

has completed your Annual Friends of Scouting Goals an addi-

tional opportunity would be to adopt a cabin/campsite here at the

camp. Level of participation can be whatever the unit feels com-

fortable with and can include monetary, supplies, and/or volun-

teer labor to make needed improvements to the facility. Projects

include painting, minor repairs, and major renovations. Look to

Cabin 3(Antelope) and Cabin 5 (Wolverine) for examples of ma-

jor and minor improvements to camp. Contact Ranger Dave if

your unit has an interest in pursuing this GREAT opportunity

and having their unit designation attached to the improved facili-

ty.

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Navajo Webelos Camp A camp Just for Webelos II Scouts!!

Cub to Boy Scout Transition Camp

Navajo is a transition camp to give the Scouts a taste of Boy

Scout camp. You still have the structure and staffing support of

Cub Scout Camp with the badge work and laid back atmosphere

of a Boy Scout Camp. The Outpost at Navajo is held at a Boy

Scout Camp, Something a scout couldn’t get at previous camps.

Navajo spends a great deal of time on advancement and gets boys

ready for the final stages of their Arrow of Light.

Where: Tomahawk Scout Reservation (Birchwood, WI)

When: June– August (Camp is a 4 day, 3 night experience from

either Wednesday– Saturday or Saturday—Tuesday)

Facilities: Camp provides a tent, cot, indoor showers and

bathrooms, dinning hall, and locations to charge electronics (if

needed)

Advancement: Scouts will choose between the following

awards during two sessions of advancement:

Activity Badge– Aquanaut, Athlete, Engineer , Fitness,

Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Showman, Sportsman, and

Readyman.

Belt Loops– Archery, Astronomy, BB Gun Shooting,

Fishing, Hiking, Map and Compass, and Chess

Special Awards– Emergency Preparedness, Leave No

Trace, World Conservation, Super Nova Award, and

Whittling Chip

RESERVATIONS OPEN FEBURARY 1 at goscouting.org

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Year Round Pack Camping!!

Northern Star Camps are great for Pack campout such as Family Camps or Advancement Weekends Cabins with varying amenities and tenting campsites are availa-ble year round Scout Groups get a discounted price Chose from a variety of great activities for your pack!

Activities available: Campfires Hiking Sports Snow Shoeing Tubing Cross Country Skiing Obstacle Course AND MORE!!!! Call 651-254-9109 to Reserve Today!!!

Camp Location

Phillippo Scout Reservation Cannon Falls, MN

Rum River Scout Camp Anoka, MN

Stearns Scout Camp South Haven, MN

Kiwanis Scout Camp Marine on the St. Croix, MN

Fred C. Anderson Scout Camp Houlton, WI

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Cub Camp Blast Off!!! “The Blast Off”

Activities Include:

Rocket Launch

Archery

Craft

Field Games

Carnival Games

Fall Snack

BB Guns (KSC, PSR, RR & SSC)

Climbing/Bouldering (BC & Baker)

PRICING: $10 youth & FREE for Adults

-Half-day program (lunch NOT included)

-Fun for the whole family (siblings are invited)

-Launch your rockets from School Night for Scouting

RESERVATIONS OPEN ON AUGUST 15th AT

GOSCOUTING.ORG

Date(s) Location(s)

Sunday, September 28th Baker Park Reserve (Maple Plain,

MN)

October 4-5th Kiwanis and Stearns

October 11-12th Kiwanis and Phillippo

October 18-19th Kiwanis and Base Camp

October 25-26th Kiwanis and Rum River

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POLAR CUBS DAY CAMP

Full day program (lunch included)

Fun with the whole Pack– we spend all day having fun with a

great mix of outdoor and indoor activities

Be a part of the largest Day Camp in the Country

Activities Include:

- Tubing

- Hot Cocoa

- Snow Forts

- Games

-Broomball

- Campfire

- AND MORE!!!

PRICING: Youth: $32 Adults: $12

RESERVATIONS OPEN ON OCTOBER 1 AT

GOSCOUTING.ORG

Locations Date(s)

Phillippo (Cannon Falls, MN) Saturday and Sundays from Jan. 10

Rum River (Anoka, MN) Saturday and Sundays from Jan. 10

to March 8 (No Program a@ RR 2/21

Stearns (South Haven, MN) Weekend of 3/7-3/8

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Lost And Found Policy

When looking for a lost item:

All items found throughout the weekend are brought to the

camp office. These items will be placed in a “Lost and

Found” bin located outside the Main Office, or kept under

lock and key in the office if they are of value.

Contact a Director to see if the item has been found. If the

missing item is an item of value, the director will write down

your name and contact information.

All found items must be claimed and picked up within 2

weeks of the session you attended. (Any item that is held

longer than 2 weeks will be thrown away or donated.)

When you find a lost item:

Please give the item to a director IMMEDIATELY with in-

formation pertaining to where it was found.

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Shower House Use

Due to an increased attention to youth protection issues at all

Council Camps, there are new rules for Shower House use. The

following rules MUST be followed for the protection of both you

and your Scout while you are at camp:

1.) No Scouts may be in the shower house unattended at any

time or for any reason.

2.) The Scout’s adult must go into the shower house with the

scout.

If the scout is with a female adult, he must use the

Dormitory, Beaver Lodge, Porta-Potty, or Gordon

Hall bathrooms while their adult waits near by.

3.) The Shower House is closed from 11:00pm to 11:30 pm for

staff use. ONLY STAFF may use the Shower House at this time.

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Highway Crossing Policy

The following guidelines should ALWAYS be used when

crossing the highway to get to the Pony Barn or Webelos

Outpost program.

With Staff:

Two staff members will assist groups in crossing Highway 95.

Each will be wearing yellow safety vests and be holding stop

signs. The steps to crossing the highway safely are as follows:

1. Wait for staff to assist you across the road.

2. Staff will line-up campers into two separate lines (scouts and

adults). Each scouts will stand next to their adult in the opposite

line. Parents will line up on the side closest to the crossing lights.

3. Staff will press the crossing light button and instruct campers

not to begin crossing until they are given the ok from the staff.

4. As traffic slows, staff will walk into the road with safety

equipment to ensure that traffic stops and that it is safe for camp-

ers to cross.

5. Every adult in line will press the crossing button as they cross

the highway to ensure the lights continue flashing until everyone

is safely across.

6. Everyone will WALK across the highway and staff will not

leave the highway until all campers are safely across.

This procedure will be repeated to cross the campers back over to

the camp side of the highway once the activity is completed.

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Highway Crossing Policy Continued

The following guidelines should ALWAYS be used when

crossing the highway to get to the Pony Barn or Webelos

Outpost program.

Without Staff:

If scouts need to cross the highway when a staff member is not

present, they MUST have an adult with them. The steps to cross-

ing the highway safely in this manner are as follows:

1. Adults will press the crossing button.

2. Adults will look both ways across the highway to ensure that

traffic is stopping.

3. Once traffic is stopped, adults will check to make sure the

lights are still flashing. If the lights are not still flashing, the adult

will press the button once more.

4. Scouts will WALK across the highway with their adult.

This procedure will be repeated when campers are returning to

camp after their activity has been completed.

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Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America

393 Marshall Ave St. Paul, MN

www.northernstarbsa.org

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