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“Where the memories of the past…

… Meet the dreams of the future.”

2014 CAMP ROOSEVELT LEADERS GUIDE

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From the Camp Director

2014 Scout Leaders, My name is Joel Kincaid and I am excited to be serving as your Camp Director for the 2014 Summer Camp experience at Garden State Council’s Roosevelt Scout Reservation. Our summer camp leadership has put together a top notch staff, with lifetimes of scouting experience, to deliver a summer camp program that you and your boys deserve. This year we have been updating the program offerings to meet the changing needs of your Scouts. There have been adjustments made in the schedule to allow more activity time, while maintaining the many merit badges, advancements, and programs available. The Camp Roosevelt staff prides itself on being able to meet the needs of every Scout and we look forward to doing everything we can to make your summer camp experience memorable. Yours in Scouting,

Joel Kincaid | Camp Roosevelt Camp Director

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Garden State Council

www.gardenstatescouting.org


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Table of Contents

From the Camp Director ................................................................................................................................... 3

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 4

Preparing for Camp ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Leadership at Camp ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Adult Leader Fees ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2014 All Inclusive Camper Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Camperships ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

What to Bring, What Not to Bring… .............................................................................................................. 9 Troop and Patrol Needs ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Patrol Equipment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Individual Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Unauthorized Equipment .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Personal Firearm and Bow Equipment ................................................................................................................................ 9

General Information ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Mail ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Phone ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Merit Badge Sign – Ups ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Merit Badge Cards ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Visitors ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Camp Uniform .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Leaving From and Returning to Camp ............................................................................................................................... 11 Shoes For Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Spending Money / Trading Post ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Chaplain Services ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Personal Property ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Troop Photos ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Alcohol ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Vehicles In Camp ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Smoking .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Liquid Fuels ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Shower Facilities ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Health & Safety ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Insurance ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Health Lodge ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Medicals .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Medication ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Homesickness ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Heat Index System ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Buddy System ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14 General Discipline ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Campsites ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Dining Hall Information ................................................................................................................................ 15 Guest Meal Prices ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Special Items ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15


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Special Dietary Needs ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Waiter Duty ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Meal Times ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Friday Night Family Dinner Serving Times ...................................................................................................................... 15

The Program at Roosevelt ............................................................................................................................ 16

Camp Offerings ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Roosevelt’s Rangers Leadership Corps Training Program ........................................................................................ 16 Provisional Camp ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Roosevelt’s Rough Riders (First Year Camper Program) ........................................................................................... 17 Order of the Arrow ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Roosevelt Iron Man – Older Scout Challenge .................................................................................................................. 18 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Program ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Project COPE & Climbing Merit Badge ............................................................................................................................... 18

Merit Badge Program (Listed by program area) ............................................................................................... 19 Aquatics .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 C.O.P.E. & Climbing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Nature .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Scoutcraft ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Sports and Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Ranges ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 A La Carte ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Roosevelt Scout Reservation Merit Badge and Program Schedule – 2014 .............................................. 23 Special Events & Offerings (Listed by Program Area) ..................................................................................... 24

Aquatics .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Nature .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Rough Riders................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Ranges ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Scoutcraft ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Sports and Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Awards Available (Listed by Program Area) ......................................................................................... 28 Nature .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Scoutcraft ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Sports and Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28 Ranges ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Rough Riders................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Mountain Man .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Leader Offerings ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Training Sessions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Awards & Offerings .................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Leader’s Thank You Dinner .................................................................................................................................................... 30

Schedule of Evening Events .......................................................................................................................... 31


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2014 Camp Roosevelt Administrative Team Camp Director: Joel Kincaid The Camp Director, whose office is in McKeever Lodge, has the ultimate responsibility for the healthful and safe operation of the overall camp. Any problem not solved by Area Directors should be brought to the Camp Director.

Assistant Camp Director: Francis Cincotti The Assistant Camp Director works hand-in-hand with the Camp Director to ensure all Scouts and Leaders in camp have a fun and safe experience.

Program Director: William Wendt The Program Director is responsible for supervision of the program staff, the Roosevelt’s Rangers Training program, and all other camp programs.

Camp Commissioner: Brandon Johnson The Commissioner is responsible for providing guidance to all our camp troops about the entire camping experience. The Commissioner will be visiting with every troop daily. This is the time to ask the Commissioner questions dealing with the camp program, unit operation or to tell of special unit needs.

Business Manager: Richard Morris, Jr. The Business Manager is also housed in McKeever Lodge. He is responsible for registration and all monies paid to the camp.

Contact Us Loren S. Riggins Scout Resource Center Rowan Scout Resource Center 4468 S. Main Rd. 693 Rancocas Rd. Millville, NJ 08332 Westampton, NJ 08060

www.GardenStateScouting.org

Please direct inquiries to: Christopher Collins, Director of Program

Christopher.Collins@Scouting (856) 327.1700 x123

http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/

mailto:Christopher.Collins@Scouting


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Preparing for Camp

Advanced preparation will help your troop get the most out of their summer camp experience. Familiarity with the camp’s programs, activities, and rules will save everyone a lot of time. Our staff will be ready for you. They want to give your Scouts the adventure they seek.

We suggest that you work with your scouts to develop an individual plan as well as troop plan for the week. It is wise to review each Scout’s plan to assure that they have chosen to use their time wisely and have avoided overwhelming themselves by trying to do too much.

Advancement is important at Roosevelt, but it’s not everything. A First or Second year camper should choose a variety of merit badges and activities that will allow them to experience most of the program areas. Keep in mind that camp is supposed to be fun and not all work!

Leadership at Camp

The securing of adult leadership for your camping experience is the responsibility of the troop committee. The opportunity to share the summer camp experience with a boy is rare, and your troop should do everything within its power to find just the right leadership.

The Camp Unit Leader: 1. Is a minimum of 21 years of age. 2. Is current in Youth Protection training (renewed every 2 years). 3. Has a current BSA physical 4. Is registered with the Boy Scouts of America as a leader 5. Is trained as a leader in the respective age group 6. Is responsible for maintaining troop safety and discipline at all times. This includes safe

travel to and from camp. 7. Is responsible for coordinating all unit and individual Scout activities to ensure maximum

benefit to participants. 8. Participates in camping activities on a daily basis. 9. Visits program areas. 10. Provides counseling, guidance, and encouragement. 11. Is committed to the Ideals of Scouting. 12. Has an ability to relate to boys 13. Is able to relate to and interact with other adults 14. Has the ability to keep a "Cool Head" under pressure 15. Is flexible and has the ability to compromise

Your regular Scoutmaster generally makes the best Camp Scoutmaster

The Boy Scouts of America policy states that a minimum of two (2) registered adult leaders are on all troop camping trips and tours (this includes Summer Camp). Leaders can change during the week.


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Adult Leader Fees

Two adult leaders are required to be in camp at all times with every unit; two adult leaders therefore may attend Camp Roosevelt for free. One additional free adult is offered for each additional ten youth campers. Any additional adults may spend the week in camp at a significant discount.

Number of boys in camp Number of “free” adults Cost for additional adults

0-20 2

$95.00

21-30 3

31-40 4

41-50 5

51-60 6

2014 All Inclusive Camper Fees Early Bird Rate* Regular Rate

Camper attending with troop $345 $370

Provisional camper** $345 $370

Mountain man Week $345 $370 * Early Bird rates apply to Scout fee paid in full by May 15, 2014. Multiple week campers: $320 for each additional week of camp at Camp Roosevelt. ** Provisional is for scouts not attending when their home troop attends, or attending additional week(s)

before or after their home troop attends camp. The Provisional troop is operated by a full-time

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster.

In 2013 we introduced the “All Inclusive” Camp Fee. This means that all materials Scouts need to

complete their programs are available at no extra cost. No additional costs for items such as:

handicraft kits, rocket kits, archery kits, etc.

• All Scouts attending with their Troop must submit payment through their unit.

• Units are encouraged to create payment plans that suit their families prior to submitting payments. No partial payments will be accepted by the council.

Refund policy: Refunds may be available upon written request for medical or family emergencies only. Please keep in mind that once a camp fee has been paid it is applied to the costs of running the camp. The amount of refund, if any, is determined by the management of the camp.

Camperships Some financial assistance may be available to scouts based on individual needs. Businesses, civic groups, religious groups and individuals donate funding for Camperships. If you are a member of the Garden State Council, requests for camperships should be made through Garden State Council offices. All requests are strictly confidential. Campers from other councils should contact their local council to determine eligibility and availability in their council. Campership applications must be received by March 31, 2014 to be considered. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed depending on the funds available.


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What to Bring, What Not to Bring…

Troop and Patrol Needs Most of the materials your troop will need for a camping experience will be provided. Your campsite comes fully equipped with tents or Adirondacks, bunks or cots, and tarps. Each troop site also comes equipped with a shovel, rake, broom, latrine brush, and American Flag. Your Troop Guide or the Camp Commissioner can arrange for other equipment for the maintenance and safety of your campsite.

Patrol Equipment Your troop may want to bring some additional supplies and equipment to camp with them to support their special program needs. Some items to consider might be the Troop Trailer, axes, bow saws, spare tools, Troop and Patrol(s) Flags, advancement charts, unit merit badge pamphlets, specialty cooking equipment, propane lanterns or patrol boxes. If your troop has Scouts participating in Camping MB or the Rough Rider program, it is also advisable to bring some troop tents for them to use on their overnight campouts.

Individual Equipment A complete list of individual equipment is in the Appendix. You may want to reproduce that list for the Scouts in you troop.

Unauthorized Equipment The following items should not be brought to camp:

Paintball guns Fireworks of any kind Water balloon launchers Slingshots Aerosol insecticides (they destroy the water proofing in tents) Any other unauthorized or illegal equipment or materials

If in doubt call the Camp Office during the summer camping season or the Council office at any time.

Personal Firearm and Bow Equipment Camp Roosevelt does not permit the use of personal firearms and bow equipment on their ranges. Please do not bring these items to camp with you. Camp Roosevelt offers quality firearms for all ranges for both youth and adults to use.


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General Information

Mail Every unit will be assigned a mailbox on the Camp Director’s porch. Plan to have someone check this box at each mealtime. Mail is very important to Scouts at camp, especially if it’s the Scouts first year at camp or first time away from home. A letter from home in the beginning of the week may make the difference between a good and bad experience at camp. Mailing the letter before they leave for camp will assure that it arrives in time. Make sure the troop number is included on the envelope – it saves a great deal of time to ensure prompt delivery.

Address all letters to: Scout: __________________ Troop # _________________ Campsite _______________ Roosevelt Scout Reservation 384 Watsons Mill Road Elmer, New Jersey, 08318

Phone Except for emergencies, Scouts are not encouraged to make phone calls from camp. Helping your Scouts to understand this prior to camp will avoid many misunderstandings. Incoming phone calls pose a special problem. There are no phones in the campsites and at any given time a Scout might be anywhere on our reservation. A message will be taken by our office manager and placed in the troop mailbox. Please restrict such calls to emergencies only. Remember when leaving a message to include the recipient’s name, troop number and campsite. Our camp’s phone number is (856)-358-2030 (This number is active during the Summer Camping season only)

Merit Badge Sign – Ups Merit badge sign–ups this year will have two options. Scoutmasters are encouraged to register Scouts for their classes online prior to arriving in camp. On Sunday Evening, Scouts will be able to register for Classes they did not previously sign up for. This is also a great opportunity for Scouts to recheck their schedules, meet their Merit Badge councilors, turn in their blue cards and change classes if they wish.

Merit Badge Cards Troops are encouraged to bring Merit Badge cards with them to camp. The Merit Badge Cards should be completed prior to camp. The completed cards are to be sorted by department and delivered to the Area Directors by noon on Monday. Be sure that the cards are complete and legible. It is particularly important that the troop number is clear. Because we often have several troops with the same number, be sure to include the district. If the cards have been prepared in advance, the scouts can give them to the counselor during Merit Badge Sign-ups. Packets of Merit Badge Cards will be available for purchase at the Trading Post.


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Visitors Parents are encouraged to visit their sons during the Friday Night Family Dinner and Closing Campfire. (Times are listed for the Family Dinner) The Closing Campfire starts at 8:00 p.m. Visits during the week take the Scout away from the program and may detract from the summer camp experience. Therefore visitors are not encouraged. Except for the Friday Night Family Dinner and Closing Campfire, all visitors are required to park on the Dining Hall side of camp, sign in at the camp office, and receive a temporary visitor pass. Parents and families visiting during the Friday Night Family Dinner and Closing Campfire will be greeted by the camp staff upon entering the main entrance.

Camp Uniform Scouts in camp will be expected to be in complete Scout Field Uniform, also referred to as “Class A”, for evening flag ceremony and Dinner. Complete field uniform for morning flag ceremony and breakfast is optional. The official summer scout uniform includes scout shorts, scout short sleeve field uniform shirt, belt and scout socks.

Leaving From and Returning to Camp Leaders and Scouts must sign in and out when arriving to or leaving from camp throughout the week. All visitors to camp must also sign in and out of camp and receive a visitor’s badge. All youth leaving camp must be taken by an adult authorized in Part A of the BSA Health History form. The sign out/in book is located at McKeever Lodge.

Shoes For Safety All campers, leaders and staff must wear protective footwear at all times (except when engaged in Aquatic Activities, the shower or their bunks). No one may be barefoot throughout camp.

Spending Money / Trading Post Camp Roosevelt provides a fully stocked Trading Post. Everything from personal hygiene needs to notepads, craft kits, merit badge pamphlets, patches, mugs, T-shirts, snacks and beverages are sold there. To avoid loss we suggest that each site leader establish a bank for their unit. As a convenience to each unit, we also stock all advancements that are offered at camp. Advancement reports are available and will be required to purchase advancements. *IDEA* Feel free to help grow your Journey to Excellence (#11) by having a brief Court of Honor between the Family Diner and the Closing Campfire to present each Scout with the badges and awards he earned during his week at camp!

Chaplain Services A non-denominational Vesper Service will be conducted after dinner on Wednesday at the Diller Chapel, as well as a Catholic Service at the Field Chapel behind the Parade field. All scouts are encouraged to partake in this non-denominational service. There are no other events running at camp during this time, and Scouts will not be allowed to the other side of the lake unless a leader is present to take them back to their site during this time.


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Personal Property Camp Roosevelt does not assume responsibility for any damage or loss of personal property brought to camp. It is best to leave valuables at home.

Troop Photos An appointment to have the camp’s photographer take a troop picture at camp can be arranged by signing up with the Camp Business manager before lunch on Monday.

Alcohol Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Camp Roosevelt.

Vehicles In Camp All vehicles must be kept in the Main Parking Lot. Special requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Camp Director, who is the only person authorized to issue a special vehicle use permit. No vehicles may be kept in campsites without preauthorization. Gates into the main camp area will be closed. Once camp starts all visitors and guests must park in the visitor parking lot on the dining hall side of camp and check in at the camp office.

Smoking Roosevelt Scout Reservation is a smoke free camp.

Liquid Fuels The BSA does not recommend the use of liquid fuel stoves and lanterns. If you bring such devices to camp, only adults may use them. All liquid fuels must be checked in with the Health Lodge Director for proper storage.

Shower Facilities Camp Roosevelt provides separate shower facilities for youth (those under and over 18 years of age) and adults (those 18 and over.) Both male and female facilities are available. The shower house is located by the pool. All facilities have private stalls and are handicapped accessible.


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Health & Safety

Insurance The Accident Insurance is excess to any and all other available source of medical insurance or other healthcare benefits. Any claims will first be filed through your primary/personal insurance carrier or healthcare plan prior to this policy responding. In the event no other primary insurance or healthcare plan exists, this policy will serve as the primary subject to the plan limits and terms. Out of Council Troops must provide their Accident and Health Insurance Certificate.

Health Lodge Roosevelt’s Health Lodge is located in Sparks Lodge near the Seminole & Seton Campsites, and the Volleyball Court. Our Health Lodge is manned 24 hours a day by a trained and certified EMT Staff. During meals and Camp-Wide activities, the EMT may or may not be at that location, and a notice will be posted on the Health Lodge door as such to reveal the location of the EMT Staff. If at any time a sickness or injury occurs, seek out the Health Lodge immediately. All medications must be checked into, stored, and distributed from the Health Lodge. The Health Lodge Director should also be informed of any special medical needs during the medical check – in. Toilet paper, trash bags and disinfectant may be obtained from the Health Lodge.

Medicals All scouts and leaders must present a fully completed current Annual Health and Medical Record Form (Parts A, B, & C). This form must be renewed annually, just like a sport physical. Any scout or leader that arrives at camp without a properly filled out and signed medical form will be asked to leave camp.

Medication All medications (prescription & nonprescription) must be turned into the Health Officer or his/her designee upon the medical check. All medications must be in the original prescription bottles and will be given as ordered on the bottle. Nonprescription medications (ie: Tylenol, Motrin, over-the-counter allergy medications, etc.) must be in the original bottle with the person’s name, how many to take, and when to take it on the bottle. Please have the Prescription Medication Information form completed by the parents prior to leaving for camp. This form has been developed to make it easier to know how/when a youth takes their medication. The form will be available in the online.

Homesickness American Camping Association magazine reported that: homesickness is a very real and natural emotion that can occur when anyone leaves familiar surroundings. For first-time campers, especially, being away from home may be a totally new experience, no Mom and Dad to turn to, no refrigerator handy for midnight raids, and no family pet to hug and romp with. Leaders are encouraged to be particularly sensitive to this very real emotion. Cases of Homesickness should be brought to the attention of the Health Director, who can help coach unit leadership in supporting the Scout.


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Heat Index System Camp Roosevelt will follow a Heat Index System. Scouts should be sure to drink plenty of water and rest as needed.

Buddy System Camp Roosevelt uses the “Buddy System” to promote the safety of campers. Please instruct your Scouts that they are required to be with their “buddy”, another Scout friend in their troop whenever they leave their camp site. The Buddy System will help to ensure the highest standards of safety and security possible.

General Discipline The discipline and conduct of all Scouts and Leaders is the responsibility of the troop leaders in camp. Everyone is expected to live up to the high standards of the Scout Oath and Law. Staff members will refer cases of misconduct to the troop leadership for action. Disciplinary actions, when required, should be constructive and in compliance with the Youth Protection Guidelines. The camp administration is willing to provide the troop leaders with support in maintaining the good order of the troop should it prove necessary. Severe disciplinary matters should be reported to the Camp Director.

Campsites Buckskin, BP Woods, Carley, George, and Turrell are tent and platform sites. All other sites have cabin-style leantos, which can be supplemented with tents as needed. All tent flaps must be rolled during the day except in bad weather.


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Dining Hall Information

Guest Meal Prices Breakfast - $6.00 Lunch - $7.00 Dinner - $8.00 (Please pay the Business Manager)

Special Items Watermelon – Seasonal Price

o Please order all watermelons from the Dining Hall by Tuesday. If used for a greased Watermelon event, please be sure to make arrangements with the Waterfront Director.

Hand Crank Ice Cream – See our Provisional Scoutmaster for instructions and pricing. Arrangements can be made for other items at cost with advance notice.

Special Dietary Needs Any Scout or Scout leader needing special dietary needs should fill out the dietary request form (available online) at least one (1) week prior to the arrival at Camp Roosevelt.

Waiter Duty Meals at Camp Roosevelt are served family style. During your camp tour, the dining hall steward will assign your troop tables. In addition to the members of your troop, staff members will be joining you for each meal. A place for an adult from your troop and a staff guest should be set at each table. You will need to have one waiter per assigned table report to the Dining Hall 25 minutes prior to each meal to set the table. They are to remain to clean up after the troop is dismissed. No waiters are needed for Friday Night Family Dinner or Saturday Morning Breakfast.

Meal Times Meal Meal Time Flag Ceremonies Waiter’s Report Breakfast 7:50 am 7:40 am 7:25 am Lunch 12:15 pm -- 11:50 am Dinner 6:00 pm 5:50 pm 5:35 pm

Friday Night Family Dinner – 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday morning breakfast – 8:00 a.m.

Troops may choose to cook in their site. Please notify the Dining Hall Steward at least one meal in advance if the troop is not eating in the dining hall.

Friday Night Family Dinner Serving Times

Unit leaders are asked provide, to the Business Manager, a guest count for the Friday Dinner before Sunday Night Dinner. Prices are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 children 5yrs. – 11yrs., under 5yrs. Free. Please inform the Business Manager even if you will not be having any guests so that we will know not to ask. Scouts and leaders are automatically included in the meal count. Leaders may pre-register and pay for their guests prior to camp via the online registration system

Apache 5:00 David 5:20 Seminole 5:40 Turrell 6:00 Carley 5:05 Lenape 5:25 Shawanos 5:45 Seton 6:05

Cherokee 5:10 Mohican 5:30 Yawgoog 5:50 George 6:10 Hopi 5:15 Buckskin 5:35 BP Woods 5:55 Baitinger 6:15


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The Program at Roosevelt

The Roosevelt camp program is designed to provide an exciting adventure tailored to the interests and

advancement needs of the individual Scout and will provide opportunities for each Scout to develop the

scouting aims – character, citizenship, and fitness. Activities are also included that promote patrol and

troop development. The program works best when the troop and every individual in the troop come to

camp with a plan based on Roosevelt’s program offerings. The unit leader should review the individual

plans to assure that they are appropriate to the age, needs, and abilities of the Scout.

Camp Offerings

Roosevelt’s Rangers Leadership Corps Training Program

If you are 14 years old/ First class and think you might have any interest in becoming part of

Roosevelt’s program staff, then Roosevelt Rangers program is for you.

Our Training Program provides scouts with the opportunity to be a part of the Roosevelt program staff

on a trial basis. Participants in this program will live and work with several program areas during all 5

weeks of program. During their stay, about half of their time will be devoted to assisting in department

work. During the other half they may participate in regular camp programs or take merit badges.

Boys participating in this program grow in scouting skills, responsibility, and leadership. The skills they

learn will strengthen your troop’s program as well as provide our staff with the opportunity to assess the

scout’s potential to return as a full-time Roosevelt staff member.

*The Rangers Leadership Corps program is currently filled for the 2014 Summer Camping season.

Scouts interested in their program for 2015 may apply during January Camp Staff Interviews and more

information will be available on the Garden State Council website in the fall.

Provisional Camp

The Provisional program is designed to provide Scouts with the opportunity to attend Roosevelt without

their troop. This can be a scout who had such a great time with his troop that he wants to return for an

additional week, or a boy who wants to attend Roosevelt even though his troop will not be attending.

The program provides a full time Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster.

Scouts in this program are organized into patrols that function as a troop, electing a Senior Patrol Leader

on the first day. In the troop setting, Scouts work to attain their goals for the week. The troop

participates in all campwide activities and even provides some special troop activities in the Provisional

campsite – just like a real troop! In recent summers, our Provisional troop has been very successful in

inter-troop competitions and individual scout awards and recognitions. Pro-V, as Provisional is often

referred to by the staff, needs more enthusiastic Scouts to help continue its streak of success. Being a

key area of the RSR experience, Provisional’s motto “Pro-V a place to be, Pro-V the place for me”,

Scouts interested in this program may register online at www.gardenstatescouting.org.


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Roosevelt’s Rough Riders (First Year Camper Program) The first year or Rough Rider program at Roosevelt is a camp program intended to provide the first time

Scout camper with an exposure to all of the camp’s program areas. It is also designed as a compliment

to the troop advancement process, and many of the camping-relevant skills required to advance to First

Class are also presented.

In order to ensure that our program is prepared to accommodate the number of scouts wishing to

participate, each unit is strongly encouraged to preregister their Scouts online prior to camp.

The adventure begins Monday morning when the Scouts are divided into patrols and assigned a staff

guide. As a patrol, they will visit all of the program areas while working together to learn the basic

Scouting skills that build toward the First Class rank. Staff will introduce material in a hands-on manner

and encourage friendly inter-patrol competition between the boys.

On Thursday evening the Rough Riders meet at 7:00 pm to participate in an overnight experience. Upon their return from a 5-mile hike, they will set up camp in the Rough Rider field and sleep one night in a tent that they have helped pitch. Each scout will need a backpack, sleeping gear, tent, and water. As this is only an overnighter, not much else will be needed. Please see that the pack is properly packed and the sleeping bag is attached. They will be awakened Friday morning at 6 am and should be returning to campsites by 6:30 am.

Merit Badges - As an extra bonus scouts enrolled in the Rough Rider program may work on up to two merit badges. Every Rough Rider will have 2nd period free to schedule a merit badge class of their choice. Rough Riders may choose from the following badges that are offered during Period 2:

Basketry, Forestry, Leatherwork, Oceanography, Space Exploration, Swimming (Requires Periods 2&5 and must be a Swimmer), or Woodcarving.

During period 5, all Rough Riders will take the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge as part of their program, provided they have not already signed up for another Period 5 Merit Badge or are signed up for Swimming.

During the Monday morning announcements, the Rough Riders director will provide each Senior Patrol Leader with a schedule for the week for their Rough Riders. This will explain when your Scouts will have time in the pool and which days they will be visiting the rifle and archery ranges. Also, please take note of which day your Scouts will be cooking lunch and be sure to not schedule them for waiter duty on that day at lunchtime.

At week’s end, summary sheets detailing which requirements each scout was present for will be placed in troop folders at McKeever Lodge. This sheet does not mean that the skill was mastered. Only a scoutmaster can judge whether his scouts have satisfactorily acquired a new skill. Please test, test and retest the scouts before signing their handbooks. Also, please remember that not all Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class requirements will be covered, and more or less may be covered depending upon the learning pace of the Scouts.


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Order of the Arrow

The Order of the Arrow (OA), has been and continues to be a large part of the camping experience. The

OA Camp Chief represents our local lodge, Lenape Lodge 8, and will coordinate all OA summer camp

programs. OA run programs include the OA Ice Cream Social, OA Troop Elections, and the Friday

night Snake Trail to the closing campfire which opens with an OA ceremony. Other OA functions can

also be arranged through the Camp Chief, such as Brotherhood Testing for those looking to further their

commitment to the fellowship of the OA. The Chief can also answer any questions you might have

about the role of the OA in Scouting and the Garden State Council.

Roosevelt Iron Man – Older Scout Challenge The Roosevelt Iron Man Award is intended for older Scouts and adults. The Award consists of a distinctive certificate and patch. Earning this reward requires high levels of physical fitness and dedication. To earn this award the candidate must be 1st Class, at least 13 years old, and complete a total of ten activities from the four categories, Speed/Timed, Endurance, Skill, and Service.

Are you up to the challenge? See the Program Director to get in on the action.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Program

Camp Roosevelt is proud to offer an ATV program for Scouts attending camp! Through this program,

Scouts will learn how to safely handle and operate an ATV in a controlled environment. Scouts must be

at least 14 years of age, have a completed waiver signed by their parent, wear sturdy boots, long pants,

and a long sleeve shirt. Helmets & goggles will be provided by the camp. Space is limited and pre-

registration is encouraged.

Project COPE & Climbing Merit Badge The COPE program and Climbing Merit Badge are offered at the COPE & Climbing tower, between Camp Hopi and Camp George, behind the trading post. The preferred age of a COPE participant is 13 years or older. There is no age requirement for Climbing Merit Badge.

COPE stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Scouts will work in a patrol to recognize and discuss the social dynamics involved in teamwork. They will be given problems and brainteasers to grow their planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Scouts can overcome fear and grow their self-confidence when the team is placed on the high-course. The schedule of the week begins with the building of a team and ends with the high course. No week of COPE is the same because every group needs a different amount of time to form and grow. Only 12 scouts will be able to participate in each COPE section. Pre-registration is encouraged. Climbing Merit Badge is a fun and at times physically strenuous badge, involving knowledge of the sport, climbing, rappelling, and belaying. Make sure scouts are physically fit before registering for the badge. As with COPE, only 12 scouts can participate in each Climbing section. Pre-registration is encouraged.


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Merit Badge Program (Listed by program area) Note: Merit Badges that list “Recommended” in the “Comments” section are up to the Leader’s discretion to be made on a Scout-by-Scout basis, based on previous and current skill and/or knowledge in said area. * - Denotes Eagle required badge.

Aquatics

Merit Badge Prerequisites Comments

Canoeing Must be a Swimmer. May be difficult for younger Scouts.

Recommended for 2nd

Year or Above.

Kayaking

Must be a Swimmer.

Recommended for older Scouts.

Lifesaving* Must be a Swimmer.

Swimming MB required.

Strong swimming skills needed.

1st and 2

nd Class requirements necessary.

Rowing Must be a Swimmer. Recommended 2nd

Year or Above.

Small Boat

Sailing Must be a Swimmer.

Recommended for older Scouts.

Recommended for 3rd

Year or Above.

Swimming*

Must be a Swimmer.

Requirement 10 - C needs

to be completed prior to

arrival at camp.

Very intense physical badge.

Recommended 1st Year or Above.

C.O.P.E. & Climbing


Climbing Pre-registration. Good badge for older Scouts. Requires

strength and stamina.

Nature


Astronomy Requirement 8 needs to be

completed prior to camp.

Badge is dependent on weather. Tough badge

for younger Scouts.

Environmental

Science* None.

Very difficult badge for younger Scouts.

Recommended 3rd

Year or Above.

Fish and

Wildlife

Management

Requirement 8. Requires a lot of book work and writing.

Recommended for those with an interest.


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Forestry None. Additional fieldwork necessary (will be done

during camp).

Geology None. Tough badge. Recommended for those Scouts

with an interest.

Mammal Study None. Some writing involved. Good for all Scouts.

Mining in

Society (Currently Being Reviewed) (Currently Being Reviewed)

Nature None. Good badge for all Scouts.

Oceanography None. Recommend 2nd

Year or Above.

Reptile &

Amphibian

Study

Requirement 8 needs to be

completed prior to camp

(Note of verification

needed).

Good badge for all Scouts.

Soil & Water

Conservation None. Recommend 2

nd Year or Above.

Space

Exploration None. Good badge for all Scouts.

Weather None. Recommend 2nd

Year or Above.

Scoutcraft


Basketry None. Can be difficult for younger Scouts.

Camping* Requirements 8 - C, D &

9 – A, B. Recommended 2

nd Year or Above.

Cooking* Recommended 2nd

Year or Above.

Fishing

No prior experience

needed. Personal fishing

gear and bait helpful.

Extra time to catch required amount of fish.

Geocaching Requirement 8. Recommended for older Scouts.

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Indian Lore None Good badge for all Scouts.

Leatherwork Read Merit Badge book. Good 1st Year Merit Badge for Scouts.

Orienteering

Must have participated in

one or more orienteering

courses.

2nd

Class rank is recommended, but not

required.

Pioneering None. 1

st Class rank is recommended, but not

required.

Wilderness

Survival None.

Camping Merit Badge is recommended. Good

badge for older scouts.

Wood Carving Totin’ Chip is required.

Bring whittling knife. Good 1

st Year Merit Badge for Scouts.

Sports and Safety


Athletics Req. 4 & 5 prior to camp.

Must have note. Good badge for those interested in sports.

Cycling*

Must know how to ride

and be physically able to

endure the course.

Very strenuous program. Participants need to

be strong riders and we reserve the right to

ask those who cannot maintain the required

pace to drop the program.

Recommended for older Scouts (13+).

Emergency

Preparedness*

First Aid MB required.

Requirement 1. Recommended 2

nd Year or Above

Fire Safety Requirement 6. All Scouts welcomed.

First Aid* Must be 1

st Class prior to

camp (Req. 1). 2

nd Class preferred, but not mandatory.

Personal Fitness*

Three month PT record needs to be completed beforehand.

Personal Fitness. May be challenging for younger Scouts. Recommended 2nd Year or Above.

Sports Requirements 3 & 4.

Involved badge. Only recommended for those

interested in sports.

Traffic Safety Requirements 4-5-6. All Scouts welcomed.


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Ranges


Archery Ability to draw 15-20lbs. Older Scout badge.

Recommended 2nd

Year or Above.

Rifle Shooting None. Previous experience helpful, but not required.

Shotgun

Shooting None.

Tough badge for those who have not shot

before. Previous experience helpful, but not

mandatory.

Recommended 2nd

-3rd

Year or Above.

A La Carte


Archaeology

Chess None.

All Scouts welcomed. Knowledge of game

helpful, but not needed.

Communications*

Recommended 2nd

Year or Above.

Game Design

Requirement 5 must be

done prior to camp

(Game concepts).

Can be challenging to Scouts due to the

amount of coursework needed. Suggested for

those that Scouts that can handle multiple

writing assignments.

Photography None. Fun Merit Badge for Scouts of all ages.

Salesmanship None. Good badge for all Scouts.

Scouting Heritage None. Good badge for all Scouts.

Recommended for 1st Year Scouts.

Welding

Need Parental Consent.

Recommended 3rd

Year or Above. Must wear

boots, long pants, & long sleeve shirt

Woodworking Prior experience

helpful. Recommended for older Scouts.


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Roosevelt Scout Reservation Merit Badge and Program Schedule – 2014

Aquatics Ranges Nature Sports

and

Safety

Scoutcraft C.O.P.E.

&

Climbing

A La Carte

Period 1

9:00-9:45

Canoeing (1&4)

Lifesaving (1&4)

Rowing (1&4)

Swimming (1&4)

Rifle

Envi. Sci.

(1&4)

Reptile &

Amphibian

Mining In

Society

Astronomy

Cycling (1&4)

First Aid

Sports

Basketry

Indian Lore

Leatherwork

Woodcarving

Period 2

10:00-10:45

Canoeing (2&5)

Lifesaving (2&5)

Swimming (2&5)

Sm. Boat Sailing

(2&3)

Archery

(2&3)

Rifle

Envi. Sci.

(2&5)

Forestry

Ocean-

ography

Space Ex.

Emergency

Prep. (2&5)

Personal

Fitness

Basketry

Camping

Leatherwork

Woodcarving

C.O.P.E.

(2&3)

ATV Challenge

(2&3)

Period 3

11:00-11:45

Swim Lessons

Snorkeling

Kayaking

Sm. Boat Sailing

(2&3)

Archery

(2&3)

Astronomy

Nature

Soil & Water

Space Ex.

Athletics

First Aid

Cooking

Orienteering

C.O.P.E.

(2&3)

ATV Challenge

(2&3)

Chess

Communications

Salesmanship

Period 4

1:30-2:15

Canoeing (1&4)

Lifesaving (1&4)

Rowing (1&4)

Swimming (1&4)

Rifle

Shotgun

Envi. Sci.

(1&4)

Geology

Mining in

Society

Ocean-

ography

Athletics

Cycling (1&4)

Traffic

Safety/Fire

Safety

Basketry

Fishing

Geocaching

Leatherwork

Woodcarving

Welding

Period 5

2:30-3:15

Canoeing (2&5)

Lifesaving (2&5)

Swimming (2&5)

Kayaking

Rifle

Shotgun

Envi. Sci.

(2&5)

Soil & Water

Weather

Space Ex.

Emergency

Prep. (2&5)

Sports

Basketry

Camping

Leatherwork

Pioneering

(5&6)

Woodcarving

Climbing

(5&6)

ATV Challenge

(5&6)

Scouting

Heritage

Period 6

3:30-4:15

Swim Lessons

Lap Swim

Snorkeling

Kayaking

Rifle &

Archery

*Open for

Rough

Riders only*

Mammals

Fish and

Wildlife

Management

Forestry

Nature

Traffic

Safety/Fire

Safety

Cooking

Fishing

Pioneering

(5&6)

Wilderness

Survival

Climbing

(5&6)

ATV Challenge

(5&6)

Game Design

Woodworking

Activity

Period

4:30-5:15

Open Swim

*Pool closes at

5PM*

Open Archery

Open Rifle

Leaf-Off

Nature Hikes

Rocket Help

Handicrafts

Help

Knifty Knotter

Game Design

Help


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Special Events & Offerings (Listed by Program Area)

A variety of individual and unit special events and offerings, hosted through all of Roosevelt’s program areas. We encourage the scouts to try to achieve as many of these as they can.

Aquatics

Aquatics Meet Are you up to the challenge? If so, your troop is encouraged to compete against other troops in vigorous swimming and boating races as well as unique aquatic relay races. This event takes place during the Wednesday activity period - 3:30 pm at the lake.

BSA Lifeguard Certification Candidates for BSA lifeguard must be 15 years old. Roosevelt vigorously trains its lifeguards an aquatic skills, safety, and lifesaving techniques. Scouts completing this certification are eligible to work as lifeguards. Prerequisites for this training are: First Aid, Professional CPR, Swimming MB, Canoeing MB and Lifesaving MB. This is a physically demanding and time consuming program. Merit Badges may not be taken during this training as Scouts will be in this class during all periods.

Greased Watermelon Challenge another troop or patrol to a wet and wild game of greased watermelon. Signup with the Aquatics Director at MB signups, and then see the Dining Hall Steward to order a watermelon.

King of the White Thing and IceBERG! A tradition for Camp Roosevelt, you just have to see it for yourself. Held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during Activity Period.

Mile Swim Challenge Are you up for the challenge? You can sign up for the Mile Swim Challenge during Merit Badge signups. This award requires daily endurance swims to make sure that you are ready. This is an official BSA activity patch (Not a Merit Badge).

Quarter Mile Morning Swim Rise and shine every morning, Monday through Thursday, at 6:30 am to a quarter mile swim. This is an excellent way to train for the mile swim or good way to get in an early morning exercise. The morning swim on Monday is required for Lifesaving MB to assess the swimming ability of those enrolled.

Snorkeling BSA Learn the skills and safety points of snorkeling. This is an official BSA activity patch (Not a Merit Badge).


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Swim Lessons Do you need practice with strokes? Do you need help gaining confidence in the water? Check the schedule for our swim lessons available at the pool.

Open Boating Swimmers or beginner swimmers with a swimmer can take out a boat for a peaceful trek on Watson’s Mill Pond. If you need to practice your strokes for a boating MB, this is a great time to do that. Want to try to catch the biggest fish? Row to your secret spot and make it happen. If you are taking fishing MB, boats are also available sixth period for fishing.

Open Swim At 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday all scouts and leaders are welcome to the pool for a cool and relaxing swim or a fun and exciting game of water polo. Whatever your taste is, come on down and get cooled off. Bring a buddy!

Troop Swims Troops can practice Safe Swim Defense and cool off at the same time. You can even challenge another troop to water polo or just invite another troop to join in your fun. Have your Senior Patrol Leader sign up for a troop swim time slot with the Aquatics Director at MB signups.

SCUBA Programs Camp Roosevelt has partener with a local dive shop to offer a Discover SCUBA program on Wednesday evenings. Space is limited and online pre-registration is encouraged. Scouts will need to have waivers completed by their parents prior to their participation. For Scouts looking for a more in depth SCUBA experience, we will be offering a SCUBA Merit Badge Class, inclusive of an Open Water Diver Certification course, in August. Please check the website for information on dates, costs, etc

Nature

Conservation Projects Come join the Nature staff from 6:45 pm to about 8:30 pm on Monday evening for camp conservation. Scouts taking the Forestry or Mammal Study merit badges need to attend this activity in order to complete the conservation project requirement. Any Scout or troop wishing to do a good turn for the camp may also attend. Be prepared to get down and dirty!

Nature Hikes Stop by the Nature area and ask a staff member for a self-guiding pamphlet and go exploring, with your buddy of course. If you’re new to Roosevelt or your patrol or troop wants to go, you can arrange for a Nature staff member to conduct your hike.


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Rough Riders

Rough Rider Hike and Overnighter Every Thursday night at 7:00pm, the Rough Rider staff will guide the Tough Rider’s on a hike. After the hike, the Scouts will have an opportunity to pitch a tent and sleep in it. Totin’ Chip Demonstration Every Monday night at 7:00pm, the Rough Rider staff offers a demonstration of the skills needed to obtain the Totin’ Chip Award. This takes place in the Ax Yard in The Rough Rider Program Area. Scouts participating in the Rough Rider program need not attend, as these skills will be presented in one of their sessions during the week.

Ranges

Black Powder Immediately following Vespers on Wednesday night, we will be offering black powder shooting for anyone interested. There is no fee for this event, just show up at the rifle range and shoot away. Be sure to bring your flashlight! We shoot until dark and the walk back can be a tricky one!

Introduction to Shotgun Introduction to Shotgun shooting will be Monday nights from 6:30 pm (or immediately after dinner) to dark. There will be no fee for this introduction event.

NRA Medals Have the range staff score your targets to earn increasingly difficult awards. Check with our Range Director for more information. Open Shoot (Archery and Rifle) Monday and Thursday nights will be open shooting times for the camp. Range tickets must be purchased ahead of time from the Trading Post. Times will be announced during camp for these shoots. Archery has no cost for open shooting.


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Scoutcraft

Handicrafts Help During Activity Period Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm, Scouts can receive additional help with their Handicraft (Basketry, Leatherwork and Wood Carving) merit badge projects at Moss Lodge.

Scout Skills Meet On Tuesday evening starting at 7:00pm, patrols compete in a series of scouting skills in the different program areas. Be the patrol with the top score and win the Scout Skills Meet.! This is always a fun event with unique challenges from the various program areas. For Scout spirit, each patrol will be asked to make and bring a patrol flag to be judged in the Patrol Flag Competition. All patrol flags must be made in camp on canvas provided early in the week by the Scoutcraft staff.

Wilderness Survival Overnighter Thursday night the Scoutcraft staff leads the Scouts to an outpost campsite to complete their overnight requirement. Scouts should be prepared to face any and all elements for the overnighter.

Sports and Safety

Open Biking and Trail Rides Open following Period 1 Monday thru Friday, and on Thursday Evening, Scouts have a chance to borrow a bike from the Bike Shop to get around camp and explore the trails (Note, bikes must be returned by 4:30pm every day). For more of a patrol outing, schedule a trail ride with one of the Biking staff and experience some of the hidden secrets that lay out on the RSR trails.

Unit Volleyball Competition Sign up your troop with the Sports Director for a friendly game of volleyball. Held during activity period, Scouts may enter as a Troop or Patrol. And, if your team wins, you can challenge the RSR All-Pro, Gold Olympic winning volleyball team on Friday for bragging rights and trophy!


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Awards Available (Listed by Program Area)

A variety of individual and unit awards and recognitions are available through all of Roosevelt’s program areas. We encourage the scouts to try to achieve as many of these as they can. Winners

are announced and recognized at the Friday closing campfire.

Nature

Golden Rock and Evil Rock Hidden around camp is a Golden Rock. To help you are several “helper” rocks, which are easier to find and can be taken to a nature staff member for a clue. However, there is also an Evil Rock and its own corresponding set of “helper” rocks. If the Evil Rock is found, the finder steals the Golden Rock award from its rightful owner. Leaf-Off Try to name and identify 20 or more different leaves to win this award.

Mystery Animal of the Week Be the first to identify the mystery animal and you will be the winner. Clues are posted daily on

the Nature area bulletin board. When you think you know, write your guess and give it to any

nature staff member and he’ll record the day and time.

The Golden Rocket For those taking Space Exploration MB - build, decorate, launch and recover your rocket and

maybe it will be deemed the best.

Scoutcraft

Big Fish Catch the biggest fish and get it measured at the Lake Side Lodge by our Aquatics staff for this award. Knifty Knotter Think you can name and tie 20 different knots? If you think you can, find a Scoutcraft staff member to observe you, and you can be a “Knifty” Knotter! For the really ambitious, awards are available for other increments, including the Knifty 50, Super 75, and Century 100.

Sports and Safety

Biker of the Week Similar to the Shooter of the Week but for Cycling Merit Badge.


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Ranges

Arrow of Robin Hood Similar to the Shooter of the Week but for Archery Merit Badge.

Shooter of the Week This award goes to the Scout who shows the most improvement, determination, and/or Scouting spirit. It is not always the most accurate shooter, and is chosen at the discretion of the range staff.

Rough Riders

Rough Rider of the Week Not necessarily the Scout with the best skills, the Rough Rider of the Week is selected for each patrol as the person who shows the most determination embodies the Scouting spirit.

Purple Cinder Block Hidden somewhere in the camp is an obnoxiously large (massive) bright purple cinder block. Find the block and bring it back to the Rough Rider area for the award. Physical fitness or at least some ingenuity is required to earn this award.

Mountain Man

Tomahawk Competition A Tomahawk competition will be held at camp this year.


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Leader Offerings

Training Sessions All training sessions meet under the tarp in front of McKeever Lodge.

Tuesday 8:15 am Safety Afloat Training 12:45 pm (rescue demonstration) Tuesday 1:45 pm Youth Protection Wednesday 8:15 am Safe Swim Defense Training 12:45 pm (bottom check demonstration) 1:45 pm Leave No Trace Thursday 8:15 am Climb on Safely Thursday 1:45 pm Weather Hazard Training* Friday 8:15 am Trek Safely

While many of these training sessions will remain available at camp, be aware that there are online versions of these trainings that you can access via myscouting.org. Items marked with a “ * ’”are recommended to be completed prior to coming to camp.

Awards & Offerings While the individual recognitions offered by the program areas were designed for the boys, we often have leaders attempt them. We encourage this because it sets a good example for the boys of what is attainable, and adult leaders can offer help in the campsite to boys who are determined to earn an award. Adult versions of the Knifty Knotter, Leaf-Off, and Iron Man are available.

Horseshoe Tournament Sign up with a partner after lunch on Monday and compete against other leaders.

Scoutmaster Shoot-Off This is an opportunity for the leaders in camp to get together on the range and socialize while competing for the distinct honor of being named the best adult shooter. The Archery Shoot-Off is during first period (9 am) on Wednesday morning at the Archery Range. The Rifle Shoot-Off is during first period on Thursday morning at the Rifle Range.

The Provisional Scoutmaster’s Cookoff Show off your cooking prowess and creativity by preparing a dish appropriate to the week’s cooking category. Entries should be at Camp George (Provisional) by 4:30pm on Thursday. Judges will score on taste, originality, and presentation.

Leaders Lounge The front room of Shobe Lodge has been set up as a relaxing spot for leaders. Charge your phones, take a break, and socialize with other leaders.

The Scoutmaster’s Challenge A fun and lighthearted challenge created to allow the leader to relive their days of Scouting. Details can be found at McKeever Lodge.

Leader’s Thank You Dinner The success of the Scouting program would not be possible if it were not for the leaders who volunteer their time throughout the year to make. We would like to invite all of the leaders in camp to join us On Wednesday evening for a Thank You dinner. Let our staff monitor your Scouts in the dining facilities while you enjoy this special meal.


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Schedule of Evening Events Sunday 6:30 pm (or immediately after dinner) – Merit Badge Schedule Confirmation at the

Parade Field. 7:00 pm – Open Boating 7:00 pm – Archery, Rifle and Shotgun Orientation, Dining Tent. 7:00 pm – Cycling Merit Badge Opening Ride. 9:00 pm – Opening Campfire, Council Circle

Monday 6:30 pm (or immediately after dinner) – Introduction to Shotgun, Shotgun Range 6:45 pm – Conservation project, Space Exploration Tarp. 7:00 pm – Open Climb, Climbing Tower, must arrive before 8pm. 7:00 pm – Open Boating, Lakefront.

Troop Swims, Pool / Greased Watermelon, Lakefront Totin’ Chip Demonstration, Rough Rider Area. Open Shoot, Rifle Range.

7:30 pm – Troop Swims, Pool / Greased Watermelon, Lakefront. 8:00 pm – Troop Swims, Pool / Greased Watermelon, Lakefront. 9:30 pm – Astronomy Merit Badge Observation (See instructor for meeting place).

Tuesday 7:15 pm – Scout Skill Meet, Volleyball Court (Campwide Event). 9:30 pm – Astronomy Merit Badge Observation (See instructor for meeting place).

Wednesday 6:30 pm (or immediately after dinner) – Scout Vespers, Diller or Field Chapel. 7:00 pm – Discover SCUBA (immediately after vespers, online sign up required, limited spots available). 7:30 pm (or immediately after Vespers) – Black Powder, Rifle Range. 7:30 pm (or immediately after Vespers) – Troop Swims, Pools / Greased Watermelon, Lakefront. 7:30 pm – Open Boating, Lakefront. 8:00 pm – Troop Swims, Pool / Greased Watermelon, Lakefront. 9:00 pm – OA Ice Cream Social, Dining Tent 9:30 pm – Astronomy Merit Badge Observation (See instructor for meeting place).

Thursday 6:45 pm – Open Biking and Trail Rides. 7:00 pm – Open climb, must arrive before 8pm. 7:00 pm – Rough Rider Hike and Overnighter. 7:00 pm – Open Boating.

Troop Swims / Greased Watermelon. 7:30 pm – Troop Swims / Greased Watermelon. 8:00 pm – Troop Swims / Greased Watermelon. 9:00 pm – Provisional Open House Campfire.

Friday 6:30 pm – Leader’s Troop Packets Ready (McKeever Lodge). 7:30 pm – OA Snake Trail begins. 8:00 pm – Closing campfire (Council Circle).


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