DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2017

TO: National Camping School Participant

Camp Meriwether

June 9 – June 15, 2018

17500 Cape Lookout Road

Cloverdale, OR 97112

www.cpcbsa.org (Camp Meriwether)

FROM: Stephen Smith: NATIONAL CAMPING SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Stephen.smith@scouting.org (907) 452-1976

Welcome to the 2018 National Camping School held at beautiful Camp Meriwether on the Pacific coast of Oregon. If you haven’t been

to Camp Meriwether or the Oregon coast before, you’re in for a real treat.

Your application has been received and on behalf of the National camping school faculty, we eagerly look forward to having you with us at

Camp Meriwether. We are looking forward to working with you to deliver a dynamic program for Scouts attending your camp.

Medical Form

You are required to bring with you an Annual Medical Examination and Health Record (Parts A, B, & C), completed within the past 12

months. You cannot participate in the school without it and there are few physicians close by to accommodate last minute requests. (And it

will cost you more than $100). A link to the form can be found below.

Arrival and Departure

Please plan to arrive between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. PST on Saturday, June 9, 2018. We will not be prepared to check you in until Saturday

morning at 9:00 AM. Departure will be by 11:00 AM Friday, June 15, 2018.

National Camp School is not prepared to accommodate early arrivals unless you are notified to arrive early by your Section Director. If your

travels require you to arrive earlier then your section demands, please know there is no meal service. The nearest town is Tillamook, Oregon

about 30 minutes away.

Uniform

National Camp School participants and faculty are required to dress in official BSA field uniform while participating at National Camp School.

The National Camp School Director and your section director may announce times when it is appropriate to wear Scout polo shirts and or tee

shirts during the course, but full field uniform is required for evening meals, worship services, campfires, and other formal activities as

announced. Complete Scout uniform consists of official BSA shorts or pants, socks, and short or long sleeve Scout shirt. Both Boy Scout

and Venturing uniforms are acceptable, as long as they are complete. Attached is a uniform inspection sheet to help plan your uniform.

Camp Meriwether is a coastal camp with cool evening and morning breezes along with west fog and mist even on clear days. Plan

accordingly.

Housing

National Camp School participants will be housed in campsites with Adirondacks and bunk beds and no electricity. You should bring a pad,

warm sleeping bag and pillow. Restroom and shower facilities are conveniently located near your campsite.

Transportation

Camp Meriwether is roughly a 2-hour drive from Portland, Oregon. Enclosed is a map and driving directions to Camp Meriwether. In

addition, the host council has made arrangements for ground transportation from and to Portland International Airport (PDX). If you plan to

arrive by air, and need a shuttle to camp, please contact Director of Facilities Bo Henderson at bo.henderson@scouting.org well in advance

of your trip. There is a $60.00 fee for roundtrip transportation to and from Camp Meriwether which will be billed directly to your council

after NCS. For arrival, shuttles will depart from PDX at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Friday, June 8th and 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 9th.

Shuttle groups for departure will be determined at camp school. Please provide your flight number and arrival time as well as a contact

phone number. Confirmation will be made via email and phone both upon receipt of the request and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communication

Cellular telephone service is reasonably good in many parts of camp, and you may charge your device in either the dining hall or shower

building. You may call or contact me at 907-452-1976 for general questions about NCS. For emergencies only, please call the Cascade

Pacific Council office at 503-226-3423 during business hours or Bo Henderson at 360-600-7210 after hours.

Trading Post

Lastly, there will be a trading post available during your time at National Camp School. We will provide NCS branded items, as well as

snacks, soft drinks, and a few miscellaneous sundries. If you could like to purchase NCS branded items in advance, visit

http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa/special-collections/camp-school.html.

Enclosures:

Driving Instructions/map to Camp Meriwether

Map of Camp Meriwether

Uniform Inspection Sheet

Checklist for participants

Medical Form (download from http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/whole.pdf)

Personal Resource Questionnaire (Bring completed form to camp with you)

Driving Instructions to Camp Meriwether

From Portland, take Hwy 26 west to Hwy 6 near Banks. Take Hwy 6 to Tillamook. From Tillamook, take Hwy 101 South (11 miles) to the

Cape Lookout sign and turn west. (If you get to Hebo, you've gone too far). From the Cape Lookout sign, follow Sandlake Road (4 miles) to

Camp Meriwether.

From Salem, take Hwy 22 to Hwy 18. Turn west on Hwy 18 to Hwy 101. Turn north on Hwy 101 to Cape Lookout Road and follow the

directions above.

www.cpcbsa.org info@cpcbsa.org

Camp Meriwether is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, 20 miles southwest of Tillamook,

Oregon at the elevation of zero feet. Camp Meriwether features all the activities of most Scout camps,

additionally offering Oceanography, Muzzle Loading and Shotgun Shooting. A strong emphasis is placed on

the frontiersman theme focusing on the Meriwether Lewis and William Clark historic expedition. The oldest

camp in the Cascade Pacific Council, Camp Meriwether prides itself on its many traditions and look forward to including each Scout as a part of its history.

Site Name type # of # per Total Baden Powell tent 7 2 14

Brownsea Island (H) tent 10 2 20

Buccaneer adirondak 5 6 30

Bunyan adirondak 6 4 24

Chinidere tent 18 2 36

Chinook tent 12 2 24

Columbia adirondak 6 6 36

Council Bluff adirondak 4 10 40

Lookout adirondak 7 6 42

Mandan adirondak 6 4 24

Ordway tent 14 2 28

Pine Ridge tent 12 2 24

Pirates adirondak 5 6 30

Schooner adirondak 6 6 36

Struan adirondak 5 6 30

Totem Pole tent 13 2 26

Vikings adirondak 8 4 32

White Eagle tent 15 2 30

Meriwether@cpcbsa.org

Checklist for All Participants

Welcome to National Camp School! You should arrive between 9:30 and 11:00 am.

Please do not arrive late. Below are a few things to do upon arrival:

1. _____ Be dressed in Field Uniform

2. _____ Check in at Registration/Welcome Station

3. _____ Have an interview with your section leader

4. _____ Turn in your BSA Medical Form

5. _____ Turn in your Personal Resource Questionnaire to your section leader

6. _____ Get your housing assignment

7. _____ Pick up your name tag from your section leader

8. _____ Go to the swim area for your swim check (aquatics only)

9. _____ Move into your housing area

10. _____ Park your vehicle at assigned lot

11. _____ Go to the Dining Hall, ready for lunch and formal Opening at 12:00 pm

If you have questions, please ask a staff member.

MY SECTION IS ____________________________

MY SECTION MEETS IN THE ______________ROOM/BUILDING

BEGINNING AT ________O’CLOCK PM.

MY HOUSING ASSIGNMENT IS _______________________

Rev. 10/12/17

EQUIPMENT NEEDED BY STUDENTS

ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING

Current BSA Medical Form (all sections completed) Two or more complete official Scouter field uniforms Toiletry items (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)

Washcloths & towels Flashlight & pocketknife Camp or Scout t-shirts, Scout caps Paper, pen/pencil for taking notes

Sleeping bag, blanket, sheets, pillow/case Socks, underwear, shoes, outdoor clothing BSA Handbook and Fieldbook (current edition) Insect repellent and/or mosquito net __ Job description, camp schedules, promotion materials Rain gear

PLUS … SECTION PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ALSO BRING:

AQUATICS DIRECTOR SECTION

CPR Certification Bathing suit or swimming trunks (2)

Certificate - Current Lifeguarding Cap with visor, sunglasses, extra towels & suntan

First Aid Certificate Suntan block or lotion, sun hat Kneeling pads (for canoeing) Button-up, long-sleeve shirt, jacket or sweater, long

Sandals, canvas shoes or tennis shoes Diagram or sketch of your camp waterfront area(s)

Mask, snorkel and fins

COPE and CLIMBING SECTIONS

Long pants, comfortable for climbing Tennis shoes (or climbing shoes) and sturdy boots for hiking Sweatshirt, long-sleeve shirt Leather palm gloves, bandanna or neckerchief

Hydration system or water bottle(s) Appropriate rain gear (no poncho's)

Local Council COPE/Climbing Staff Training plan Sunscreen __ Local Council COPE/Climbing Operations plan Daypack

ECOLOGY/CONSERVATION SECTION

Binoculars Small backpack or fanny pack Canteen Field notebook Hiking boots (waterproof) Camp conservation plan

CAMP DIRECTOR SECTION

Camp long-range & maintenance plans Camp budget & menus Camp program/Leader's Guide Camp staff organization chart

Camp conservation plan Staff manuals, training schedules Staff job descriptions & letter of employment Brochures, maps, promotion material, etc.

Laptop Computer

PROGRAM DIRECTOR SECTION

__ Camp Program materials Camp Leaders Guides

__ Program budget Camp Staff Flow chart

__ Water bottle Program Schedule

__ Laptop Computer

RANGER RETRAINING SECTION Camp conservation plan Camp conservation plan Camp maintenance plan Staff Manual Camp plan drawings and photos Camp Budget & Council Long Range Plan

Camp promotion video Building maintenance records __ Brochures, promotion material, etc. Ideas, gadgets, devices, etc. to share

OUTDOOR SKILLS, FIRST YEAR CAMPER & TREK LEADER

Pocketknife Backpacking tent, ground cloth &, pad Hand Ax or 3/4 Ax & whetstone (OS) Hiking boots & comfortable in--camp shoes

File, 8" Mill Bastard (OS) Personal First Aid Kit Compass (Pathfinder preferred) Work gloves

Pack & frame or combo pack (suitable for overnight hike) Fishing Equipment (OS)

Plate, cub bowl, eating utensils, water bottle Folding Chair (OS) (OS-Outdoor Skills Only) Camera (OS)

SHOOTING SPORTS SECTION

Eye & ear protection Long-sleeve cotton shirt

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Outdoor Programs Boy Scouts of America National Camping School

Personal Resource Questionnaire

The information provided will help the faculty prepare for your camping school session:

Section you will be attending this year:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: _______ Zip:___________ E-mail:_____________________________

Day Phone: ___________________________ Evening Phone: ________________________ Cell: _________________________

Council Name & Number: _________________________ Headquarters City: ____________________ State: _______

How many years have you been involved in Scouting as an adult? ________ Are you employed as a Scouting Professional? Yes No - If yes, how many years? __________

What is your current registered position with the BSA? ___________________________________________________

Training Completed__________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other (describe): ________________________________________________________________________________

Other Skills and Talents: Will you be bringing a musical instrument to camping school? Yes No (if yes, describe): _______________________ List any other camp program abilities (song leading, campfire skills, games, craft/hobby, etc.) that you would be willing to share with participants at this camping school: ________________________________________________________________________

Tell us about your role in the camp that you will be serving this season: What will be your primary role at camp this season? _____________________________________________________ Prior to this season, how many years have your served in a leadership roll at camp? _______ Please describe any previous camp experience: _________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Tell us about the camp that you will be serving this season?

What is the type of camp that will you be serving? Day Camp; Resident Camp; Council Organized Family Camp

How many sessions of camp will be held? __________ What is the capacity for each session? _____________________________

What is the camper fee? $________ Additional fees? ___Yes ___No (if yes, describe): _____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Is your camp staff Paid? Volunteer? Combination paid & volunteers? If combination, list paid positions: ___________________________________________________________________

Check the box that best describes your camp location:

___Council camp; ___Public park; ___School campus; ___Military facility; ___Private property; ___Industrial park

Other (describe): _________________________________________________________________________________

Does your camp utilize a dining hall or provide meals to campers and staff? ___Yes ___No.

Does your camp have an aquatics program? ___Yes ___No

Please use the back of this form to describe any special program features or highlights that you feel make your camp special. In addition, you may also use the back of this form to submit questions to the National Camping School faculty in an attempt to receive answers to questions that will assist you in preparing for camp.

Uniform Inspection Sheet

Scout LeaderUniform Inspection.Conduct the uniform inspection with common sense; the basic rule is neatness.

Attendance. Presence at inspection merits 15 points. Notes

Headgear. Headgear is optional. Boy Scout leaders wear the olive visor cap, campaign hat, or troop-approved headgear. Varsity Scout leaders wear the blaze visor cap. Cub Scout pack leaders wear the olive visor cap. Den leaders wear the same visored cap as the youth they serve.

Notes

Shirt/Blouse and Neckwear. New long or short sleeves, or official long or short sleeves with appropriate loops on epaulets. Neckwear is optional but must be worn according to specifications in the Insignia Guide. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the long- or short-sleeve uniform or official shirt. Female Cub Scout leaders wear either the official long- or short-sleeve yellow blouse, official long- or short-sleeve shirt, or the official long- or short-sleeve uniform blouse. Female Boy Scout leaders wear the official shirt or official long- or short sleeve uniform blouse.

Notes

Pants/Shorts. Units have no option to change. Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear the official pants or the official uniform shorts or pants with no cuffs. Female Cub Scout leaders wear the pants or the official navy blue shorts, skirt, or pants with the yellow blouse, or the official pants or official uniform shorts or pants with the official shirt or blouse.

Notes

Belt Male leaders wear the official web belt or official leather belt with the buckle of their choice. Female leaders wear the official navy blue Cub Scout or Webelos Scout buckle with navy blue pants, or the official web belt or official leather belt with the buckle of their choice with official pants or official uniform shorts or pants.

Notes

Socks Male Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders wear olive socks with official pants or official uniform shorts or pants. Female leaders wear the blue socks with the blue shorts or pants, or the olive socks with official pants or official uniform shorts or pants.

Shoes Must be neat and clean.

Notes

Uniform points. Total points from above (75 possible)

Insignia.✱ Correct epaulets, 5 points. Correct placement on left sleeve, 5 points; right sleeve, 5 points; left pocket, 5 points; right pocket, 5 points. Use the checklist on the reverse of this form to help determine score.Insignia points from reverse (25 possible)

Total Uniform Inspection ScoreUniform and insignia points combined. A perfect score is 100 points.

15 pts.

5 pts.

20 pts.

20 pts.

5 pts.

5 pts.

Total Uniform Inspection ScoreName Unit No.

Address District

Office or position in unit

Our unit inspection will be held on

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Bring this form with you.

5 pts.

✱For more information about insignia, see the Insignia Guide, No. 33066.

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Scout Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet

Official Placement of InsigniaConduct the uniform inspection with common sense; the basic rule is neatness.

Shoulder Epaulets Scouters wear the color shoulder loop of the program in which they are serving: blue, Cub Scouting; green, Boy Scouting; blaze (orange), Varsity Scouting; green, Venturing; silver, council and district; gold, regional and national.

Notes

Right Sleeve U.S. flag emblem centered directly below shoulder seam Den or emblem numeral, if applicable, below and touching the flag Centennial Quality Unit Award (most recent only), if applicable, 4 inches below the shoulder seam

Notes

Left Sleeve Council shoulder patch is directly below the shoulder seam. Veteran unit bar, if worn, is centered and touching the council shoulder patch (above) and unit numeral (below). Unit numeral, if worn, is centered directly underneath and touching the council patch or veteran unit bar. On the official shirt, the badge of office is centered on the pocket, as shown. On the official uniform shirt, the badge of office is centered and touching the unit numeral, or centered 4 inches below the shoulder seam. When earned, the Trained leader strip is centered at the top of the pocket flap on the official shirt. On the official uniform shirt, it is centered as shown, touching the badge of office.

Notes

Right Pocket Boy Scouts of America strip is centered above the pocket. Order of the Arrow lodge insignia is worn on the pocket flap. Current national Scout jamboree insignia is centered above the BSA strip and any other items above the pocket. Optional insignia, if worn, is placed in the following order, from the BSA strip upward: interpreter strip, Venture or Varsity strip, name plate. The name plate may be worn on the pocket flap if no lodge insignia is worn. Temporary insignia, including one current world Scout jam-boree patch, centered on pocket. Only one temporary insignia may be worn at a time, and they are not required for correct uniforming. Cub Scout leaders and female leaders wearing the official uniform shirt or blouse may wear one temporary insignia centered above the Boy Scouts of America strip.

Notes

Left Pocket World Crest emblem is centered between the left shoulder seam and the top of the left pocket. Embroidered square knots are centered above the pocket in rows of three. Service stars are centered above the pocket, 3⁄4 inch from top point to top point and 3⁄8 inch from either the pocket or embroidered knots.

Notes

Total insignia score (transfer to other side)

5 pts.

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5 pts.

5 pts.

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