Tecumseh Council
326 S. Thompson Ave. Springfield, OH 45506-1145 937-325-6449
Camp Hugh Taylor Birch
Scouts BSA Camp
2020 Information Guide
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Welcome from Camp Admin
Hello Scouts!
We at CHTB can’t wait for another exciting year to begin. Months of planning and preparation are about to pay off, and we can hardly wait until it starts. This upcoming year we have not only several new Merit Badges, but a whole new set of activities waiting for you
to enjoy. CHTB is a fantastic introduction for first year Scouts, and a land of advancement and fun for the returning ones. We think of Camp as home, and we’re glad to welcome you
back.
This year, we celebrate another chance to help the youth of America become prepared
for life. The morality of personal responsibility is a torch that Scouting has carried since the time Lord Baden Powell first drafted his book, Scouting for Boys. Now, with a new change
allowing young women into the Scouting youth program, we take another step to teaching all sexes, races, and creeds to be better; by choice.
If it has taken many years to find a new group of people to share the values of
scouting with; then maybe it will take fewer from now on. The impact of Scouting on the world and the local community reaches below the lowest grasp of man, rooting the system in practicality and responsibility. Each impact carries the small torch of Scouting a little
further; and so we hope will you.
Welcome Home,
D.L. Kaufman Camp Director 2020 Eli A. Underwood Program Director 2020
“No one can pass through life,
any more than he can pass through a bit of country, without leaving tracks behind, and those tracks may often be helpful to those coming after him in finding their way.”
-Robert Baden-Powell
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Take part in our new program! This year Camp Birch is celebrating the history of the United States, and embracing it’s
many eccentricities. We are proud to celebrate the wonderful and wild path of American History. Dress up on Founding Father Friday, or enjoy our American Picnic on Wednesday for
dinner! However you celebrate, let enjoy this year!
Day Themes Each Day we will award a champion of the theme for the day. A
photo everyday after dinner at 7:15PM on the back porch of the Dining Hall will capture all those that participate in that days theme. Winners will be announced at the campfire on Friday.
Sunday Sunglasses Sunday
Monday Mullet Monday Tuesday Tank Top Tuesday
Wednesday Wild West Wednesday Thursday Throwback Thursday Friday Founding Father Friday
Special Notes:
Please follow dress code for all costumes and be aware of heat stress during these hot summer months. All participants are encouraged to wear their costumes at the closing campfire on
Friday.
Scoutmaster Cook-Off Calling all Scoutmaster Chefs! This year our theme for the Scoutmaster Cook-Off will be all American cuisine. Deserts,
Entrées, campfire specialties are all welcome. The judging team will assess taste, presentation, and adherence to theme. This Cook-off will begin at 3PM on Wednesday in the Dining Hall.
Please bring prepared entries at this time.
Gateway Competition On Friday morning, a team of judges will traverse throughout
camp to judge each Unit’s gateway. The more American themed the gateway is, the higher they will score. Points will also be
given if there are moving parts, interesting Scoutcraft, and a
Flag Retirement
Ceremony
This year, instead of
retiring flags at each
closing campfire as has
been the tradition, we will
hold a separate ceremony
on Wednesday evening.
If your unit would like to,
we ask that you bring
flags in need of retirement.
We will have a mass
retirement ceremony at
the Ranges at 7:30-
8:15PM. All program will
be closed in reverence of
this event, and we invite
you to participate.
Please do the following if
you plan to participate or
attend:
• Wear Class A’s
• Bring Flags to be retired, appropriate-ly folded.
If you are knowledgeable about flag retirement (Adult or Participant) please offer your help and wisdom so we can honor our country’s highest symbol.
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posted sign with instructions on entering. The winning troop will be awarded at campfire. If you share a campsite, then both troops will be awarded.
Scoutmaster Cornhole Think you can become the cornhole master? Try it out with our Scoutmaster competition on Monday at 5PM at the McMillan Building. All adults can compete, and we encourage you to compete with one another!
Friday Activities Mile Swim Scoutmaster COPE
Watermelon Wrestling Fire-starting Championships
Flag Folding Competition Open Pool Open Archery
Gaga Ball Competition Lashing Competition Annie Oakley Sharpshooter
Belly-Flop Competition Slip N’ Slide
Bouncy House
All- American Picnic!
On Wednesday, our dinner will be a takeout style meal. You will be provided with a blanket and some disposable dinnerware to dine in a classic cookout overlooking Martin Lake. If you have any allergies, please see the attached allergen form to alert the kitchen of your needs.
Please bring games! Frisbees! Enjoy this moment of backyard fun and bring your enthusiasm.
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NEW THIS YEAR
NOVA/STEM CAMP This year, thanks to a partnership with The Challenger Learning Center, we offer a more in-depth technical program. At Camp Birch, participants can
now earn the majority of a Nova Award! Not only does this mean you can continue with this program from year to year and complete the Super Nova Award,
you also build relationships with tech counselors.
Frost Free Water Faucets Our updated facility plan has included brand new faucets in all previous locations. These new faucets
are frost free, anti-microbial, and preserve our wells. Taking pride in our camp, we have thousands of volunteers to thank for their financial support.
Aquatics Shower House We have always been asked for updated bathrooms,
and because of our community of involved Scouters we now are making it a reality. These new showers are eco-friendly, able to maintain Youth Protection Guidelines, and provide a richer experience for our participants.
Check out this Link to see the active construction!
Shower House Live
Updated Campsites Thanks to Troop 909, Wyandot Campsite is being renovated almost every month until it’s completed. If you are interested in adopting a
campsite to help update, please call the Scout Office to make contact and ensure the longevity of the Camp.
American Sign Language This year we are offering an American Sign Language Interpreters course. Your Scouts will be able to earn the
Interpreters patch and communicate with our onsite ASL Counselor.
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Table of Contents Info Guide Overview 7
10 Day Out Meeting 8
Check In/ Check Out Procedures 9
Camp Rules and Policies 11
Code of Conduct 14
Medical 15
Campsite Information 17
Program Advancement 18
Merit Badge Programming Information 19
Aquatics 27
Unit Swim Clas-sification
C.O.P.E 28
Climbing 29
Handicraft 30
Mad River Trace 31
Mountain Biking 32
Nature & Ecology Center 33
Outdoor Skills 34
Shooting Sports 35
Technology Center 36
Tecumseh Island 37
Trading Post 38
Trail to Eagle 39
Adult Leader Activities and Trainings 40
Order of the Arrow 41
Scout Registration 42
Online Registration
Dining Hall 44
Program Patrol
Service Patrol
Family Night 46
Camp Staff 47
Local Attractions 48
Appendix 49
See Appendix for forms
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Info Guide Overview
Check-In begins at 2pm in the Turner building on Sunday. Please arrive 15 minutes
before your appointed check in time. Once your ENTIRE unit has arrived, you may
proceed to Check-In at the Turner building. If a Scout may arrive later, let us know to
make proper accommodations.
Camp Director
D.L. Kaufman
937.325.6449
Program Director
Eli A. Underwood
937.325.6449
Ranger
Shawn Nixon
937.325.6449
Camp Medic Staffed Position 937.325.6449
Scouts BSA Camp Dates
Week No. Camp Dates 10 Day out Mtg
Week #1 June 21st -27th June 11th
Week #2 July 5th-11th June 26th
Week #3 July 12-18th July 2nd
ALL TEN DAY OUT MTGS. AT TURNING BLDG. @ 7PM
Cost: Early Bird Regular
Scout Camper $250 $300
Add. Scout (Same Family) $240 $290
2nd Week of Camp $180 $230
Add. Adult $90 $90
10 Day Out Meeting –Things to bring-
• Med Forms
o Parts A,B, AND C. Filled out completely, and with
approximate dates. You will be turned away without a
Physicians signature or an incomplete form.
• Dietary Needs Form, Special Medical Needs Form, Unit
Roster, a count of Camp Tents and Cots, Vehicle Policy
Form, Unit Swim Classification, Cowboy Action Shooting
Form, Code of Conduct Form, Family Night Dinner Form
o All above forms are found in the next section, 10 Day out
Meeting.
Important Dates
Campership Applications Due: March 27th
Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 31st
Last day to Register: June 7th
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10 Day out Meeting
Purpose and Practicality
At the ten day out meeting for
each Scouting week, we gather information about each
troop to deliver a better program.
Without this information, we cannot deliver to you a program that is personal and accommodating.
Med Forms that are turned in early are reviewed by our medical staff, who call ahead
of camp check-in to give you time to grab any other
information you need. The Dietary Restrictions form
also keeps the campers with severe allergies safe from
exposure.
Please turn in the following at the 10 day
out Meeting
Medical Forms*
Camp Cot and Tent Count *
Dietary Restrictions Form*
• In order to purchase food ahead of time, we ask
that you include all food allergens and their
severity.
Unit Roster*
• Individual adults who rotate in and out of camp
for Youth Protection Coverage also must go on
this list.
Special Medical Needs*
• C-Pap, Oxygenators, or other medical needs that
require in wall electricity require this form.
Vehicle Policy Form*
Unit Swim Classification*
• Not necessary but encouraged.
Cowboy Action Shooting Form*
• Bring only if applicable
Code of Conduct Form*
Family Night Dinner Form*
*Please see the appendix for the above forms. *
Don’t forget to Sign Up for the Service and
Program Patrol!
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Check In/Check Out Procedures Please review the following Check In/ Check Out procedures.
Check-In Procedures
1. Arrive 15 minutes before check-in time
a. Prepare the following forms if not turned in at the 10 day Out Meeting
i. Med Forms
ii. Dietary Restrictions
1. Only if applicable
iii. Unit Roster
iv. Special Medical Needs
v. Vehicle Policy
vi. Unit Swim Classification Form
1. Only if applicable
vii. Cowboy Action Shooting Form
1. Only if applicable
viii. Family Night Dinner Form
2. Approach the Turner Building for Check In
a. At this point a Troop guide will be present to guide you through check-in.
3. Turn in forms to Check-In team
a. Copies of all forms will be present.
i. Physicals cannot be given at camp
b. If you have any late comers to your group, please alert the Check-In team.
4. Send a driver with your trailer, or other gear hauling vehicle to the front gate.
a. Please get a signed driving pass at the Check-In table to send with your driver
5. Proceed to the Medical Form Check Line
a. You must receive a wrist band, otherwise you will be approached by the Camp
Admin.
6. Report to Turner’s back porch and wait for your Scouts to finish Medical Check-In.
7. The Troop Guide will then lead you to these places:
a. Dining Hall
i. Dining Hall Orientation
b. Trading Post
i. Shirt and Patch pick up
c. Campsite
i. If you wish to receive a further tour of any area, please alert the Troop
Guide. They will only facilitate these three locations if unasked.
8. Proceed to the pool for a Swim Check.
9. Enjoy Your Stay!
Check-Out Procedures
1. Pack up Campsite
a. Break down all cots and tents, except one.
i. Place all broken down cots and tents inside the remaining tent.
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b. Please leave Dining Fly up
c. Remove Trash
i. Have Scouts do a police line of the area
ii. Place trash in dumpsters behind Dining Hall
d. Place all hand tools in single location
2. Breakfast will be delivered by your Troop Guide
a. Please return the milkcrate to McMillan Building
i. Please remove trash from milkcrate
3. Check-Out at McMillan Building
4. Have a Safe Trip Home!
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Camp Rules and Policies Scouts BSA Registration Required
National Policies concerning adults accompanying a unit during resident camp or other
Scouting activity must be registered as a leader with National, completed Youth Protection
Training including a criminal background check, and have an official medical form signed
by a physician. This measure only applies to adults who stay at Scouting events for 72 hours
or more. Adults who stay under 72 hours need only Parts A and both of B of an official
medical form and may request a computer to complete online Youth Protection Training.
Camp Vehicle Policies
Please read and review the Camp Hugh Taylor Birch Vehicle Policy in the appendix. All
adults driving on camp must complete this form.
Footwear
Open toed shoes are prohibited on camp property.
Electronics
All electronics are prohibited on camp property unless otherwise given permission by an
Area Director.
Area Director authority, and Scout accountability.
All Area directors are the pinnacle of authority and responsibility within their area. The
Program Director, Camp director, Ranger, and Commissioner will not interfere unless a
serious risk or behavioral problem arises.
Prohibited Items
Alcohol
Alcohol is forbidden on any Scouts BSA camp and has no place at Camp
Birch. Any person found with alcohol will be removed immediately, and
asked to leave camp. A right of refusal to refund is applicable at this
point.
Smoking, Vaping, dipping, or other nicotine usage
Nicotine use is discouraged by Scouts BSA, and is not allowed on Camp
Property. The only proper place for smoking on camp property is in the
Parking Lot, within a personal vehicle. This includes any device,
electronic or otherwise which involves nicotine. Any violation of this
policy will result in expulsion from camp property, and a right of refusal
to refund.
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Illegal Drugs, Narcotics, or unregistered prescription medicines
All prescription medicines must be turned into the Camp Medic or held
in a provided lock box by an adult 18 years of age. The possession,
usage, or distribution of illegal drugs will result in immediate expulsion
from camp property and a call to local authorities, and a right of refusal
to refund.
Other Prohibited items:
Hammocks, fireworks, sheath knives, personal firearms, bicycles, bows,
arrows, ammunition, pets or other possibly dangerous items. Any
violation of this policy will result in expulsion from camp property, and a
right of refusal to refund.
Animals and Service animals
Any pets, regardless of size or impotence are prohibited on camp property. Service
animals are also prohibited on camp property without approval from Camp Ranger. Please
see 10 day Out section for contact information. Emotional Service animals are prohibited
without question.
Visitors and Late Arrivals
Visitors who are coming onto camp must check-in at the camp office. If any one
would like to stay for a meal, they must then approach a sales associate at the Trading Post
to purchase a $5 meal voucher. Unregistered visitors, without proper Youth Protection
training, while also disobeying camp policy will be asked to leave.
Any participants or adults who are registered for their camping week outside of the
appointed check-in time must approach the camp office, or the director, to alert the check-
in team. All participants who check in must have an ID bracelet.
Swimming
Swimming records
Every scout that desires to swim in the pool must take the Scouts BSA Swim
Test. Refusal to take this test will result in inability to enter any aquatic facility
including lake, pool, or other offsite activity. Your unit may bring in records of
each participants proficiency, which is located in the appendix, or linked in the
Aquatics program section. The Aquatics Director reserves the right for a scout
to demonstrate their ability.
Swimming Attire
Males must wear swimming shorts at the very minimum, and clothing that is
too tight or causes sizeable exposure is not appropriate. Females may only
wear tankinis or one-piece bathing suits, as bikinis are prohibited.
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Check-In/Check-out
Before camp, it is encouraged for leaders of all units to turn in all forms at the 10 day
Out meeting. This will ensure a much smoother check in process and prevent clogging on
arrival day. Regardless of physical readiness, or excellent planning, no unit or individual
may be checked in any earlier than the posted time unless otherwise directed by the Camp
Director.
Unit Leaders will be asked to check their campsite completely before leaving camp
and stopping at the McMillan building for a final check out. During this preparation to
leave, please arrange all borrowed camp tents and cots as follows: Leave one tent set up,
and place all cots and tents neatly folded within to protect form weather. Also bring up all
trash to Dining Hall dumpsters before leaving your campsite. Troop Guides will bring meals
to each campsite during check-out day and facilitate any last questions.
Please affix the following to the envelope:
Scout Name-Campsite and Troop Number Camp Hugh Taylor Birch
4057 Swimming Pool Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Early, or Temporary Release of Participants
All participants who may need to leave for portions of the week or leave permanently must
sign out at the McMillan Building. Camp administrators are not responsible for individual
participant releases, but instead the leaders of the unit are to make those decisions.
Medical
Please see Medical section.
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Code of Conduct The difference between Scouts and other youth is their commitment to the values of
Scouting. Camp Birch follows the Scout Law and Oath in all matters and encourages the
Motto during and before Merit badge classes and activities.
Discipline will be maintained by the Area Directors, but continuous behavioral upsets will
be resolved to the Unit. An Area director reserves the right to expel a Scout from an area.
Serious issues will be brought to the attention of Unit Leaders by the camp administration.
❖ I am expected to follow the Scout Oath and Law and will do
so.
❖ I will be clean in my outdoor manner, and not litter or
maliciously harm wildlife.
❖ Camp property is not my own, and I will treat it with the
upmost respect and dignity.
❖ I will not bully, haze, or purposefully set out to harm another
person’s feelings.
❖ A knife is a privilege, and I will treat my own and others with
safety-oriented thinking.
❖ I will report sexual, physical, mental, or any other harmful
abuse immediately to the Camp Administration.
❖ I will not steal, and I recognize that if I do I will be asked to
leave camp.
❖ My uniform is a presentation of myself, and I will always
wear it properly, and with respect.
❖ During Quiet Time, and from 11pm to 7 am, I will respect
other people’s wish to sleep by staying in my campsite.
Once you have reviewed each point with your Scouts, please sign below and turn into the
10 day Out Meeting.
I, ,Unit Leader for Troop/Pack/Crew, , have
discussed with all members of my troop the Code of Conduct. I understand I am
responsible for all disciplinary actions, and will not hold the Camp administration
responsible for any discipline except day to day redirections.
Signature Date
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Medical Pt. 1 Camp is a great time to have a lot of fun, but we all must do it safely. Without the
proper medical checks and paperwork, your admission to camp will be denied
immediately, and refused entry into camp. You may not camp for over 72 hours without
Parts A, both of B, and part C. All Medical forms, regardless of length of stay, must have all
required parts filled out completely. Chiropractors are not permitted by the Boy Scouts of
America to sign BSA Medical Forms.
Rotating Adults for Youth Protection Coverage
You may rotate adults through in 48-hour periods, but
they need completed parts of the BSA Medical form; A, and
both of B. These Medical forms must have shots and
immunization dates, or an attached record.
Visiting Scouts for Family Night
Parents, siblings, or other family that wish to visit
their Scouts during the week may do so if they have properly
filled out Parts A, and Both of B of the BSA Medical Form,
and check in the visitor’s clipboard at the McMillan Camp
Office. We ask the Unit Leader to keep a copy of forms for
their youth’s family members.
Scouts BSA Medical Form
Length of Stay, and the proper Medical Form
Requirements
Length of Stay Under 72 hours Over 72 hours Visiting for a day
Required Medical Form Parts:
1)Parts A, Both of B 2)Troop No. in High Adventure Box
3)Completed Health History 4)Allergen History 5) Immunization Record (Can attach shot record)
1)Parts A, Both of B, and C 2)Troop No. in High
Adventure Box 3)Completed Health History 4)Allergen History 5) Immunization Record (Can attach shot record) 6) Physician’s Signature (MD, DO, NP, PA Only)
1)Parts A, Both of B 2)Troop No. in
High Adventure Box 3)Completed Health History 4)Allergen History 5) Immunization Record (Can attach shot record)
Fees: $5 Per Meal (Pay at Trading Post)
See Info Overview Pg 4. $5 Per Meal (Pay at Trading Post)
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Medical Pt. 2
Everyone that comes to a Scout camp should be well informed about what items
belong in a first aid it. Scouts should also carry a personal first aid kit and replenish it
annually. We highly recommend any unit that camps with us to carry a basic first aid kit
with the said items below:
Prescription Medications If a Scout with a prescription medication comes to camp, each medication package
needs to be labeled clearly with Name, Frequency of treatment, Unit Number, and other
Drug information in the original bottle. Parents and leaders need to discuss who should
be holding onto the medication, as participants are not allowed to hold onto their own,
except for special circumstances where lifesaving medication is allowed. Epi-Pens, Rescue
inhalers, etc. If a Unit has several Scouts with several medications, we ask that only one
leader has access to them all. At Check-In, we will provide each Unit with a medical lock
box if needed. Our Medic may also handle drugs and dosage to each participant if need be,
but only under the on camp medic’s permission.
Special Notes
Immunizations are held by the Boy Scouts of America as necessary and
healthy. However, if a Scout in your Unit belongs to a family who does not
vaccinate, then they MUST sign a Immunization Form. This form makes them
aware of the extreme possible health risks. Without this form, if a child has no
vaccinations; they will be denied entry into Camp.
First Aid Supplies
One 4” Roller Bandage One 2” Roller Bandage Two Rolls 1” Tape Two
Triangular Cravats Four Elastic Bandages Antibacterial Soap One Box
of Band-Aids Twelve 4x4 Sterile Pads Scissors Six Pairs of Non-Latex
Gloves Twelve 2x2 Sterile Pads Needle & Tweezers Safety Pins
Sunburn Lotion (Poison Ivey Cream) Tylenol or Non Aspirin Tablet
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Campsite Information Welcome Home! As you and your Scouts stay at our campsites, we know that it’ll feel
home as soon as you see it. Each campsite has a set number of supplies to make your stay
more enjoyable. If you need any supplies, please see the Camp Commissioner at regular
mealtimes. Feel free to bring your own cots and
Tents!
You will be provided with these items:
Campsite Supply List Qty
Shovel, Rake, or Broom 1
Trash Can w/ lid 1
Trash Bag 1-3
Water Fire Extinguisher 1
Kaibo Supply List Qty
Toilet Paper 1-3
Hand Soap 1
Each campsite at Camp Birch is constantly
upgraded and kept clean as constantly as it can.
No matter the work ethic of our properties staff,
no help is as great as the good steward behavior
of our campers. Each area is always in need of
tidying up as seasons change, and we encourage
you to do all that you can to maintain the
beautiful property we all get to share. Please treat
each campsite respectfully, otherwise there will
be charges for any damages done at camp.
Camp Cots and Tents
For those participants that need cots or
tents for the week, simply alert the facilitator at
the 10 day Out meeting, or at Check-In.
Campsite Capacities Baden Powell 40 Kit Carson 60 Black Hoof 60 Lagonda 45 Blue Jacket 100 Miami 50 Cornstalk 40 Shawnee 30 Daniel Boone 50 Simon Kenton 50 Red Hawk 50 Wyandot 100
Fires, Firewood, and Invasive
Species
Fires are to be completely out and
cool to the touch at each campsite
once all participants go to bed, leave
for their daily activities, check out of
camp, or leave it otherwise
unattended.
Firewood collection from the local
area is encouraged, but the felling of
trees is prohibited. At no times
should a Troop bring firewood into
camp, as Emerald Ash Borer and
the Asian Long Horned Beetle are
slowly invading this area.
Russian Olive and Honeysuckle
are invasive species, and to be
destroyed with prejudice.
Russian Olive (Above)
Honeysuckle (Below)
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Program Advancement Advancement is a key part of the Scouting Program. Each Merit badge comes with a
long string of requirements that by achieving help the growth of initiative and confidence in
a Scout. Without accurate records, and recognition, the effect is entirely lost. At Camp
Birch, we keep records in three different formats to ensure ultimate coverage. A hard copy
held by the directors, a digital copy on a Google Sheets file, and a copy of the Google Sheets
File at the Tecumseh Council Scout Office. We take
all measures very seriously in accurately recording
advancement records.
Blue Cards, Blue Cards, Blue Cards
Scouts are responsible for their own Blue
Cards. At no time will an Area director keep a Blue
Card or be responsible for the return of a Blue Card
to the Scout, or Unit Leader.
However, a Scout can ask an Area Director to
sign a partial, or completed Blue Card. To do so, Blue
Cards must be properly filled out with Scouts
information. An Area director will sign a Blue Card if
a Scout has earned said badge and will also keep an
online file of that Scouts achievement.
Regardless of disinterest in our free, online,
accessible, and permanent record keeping, there will
be no change in the physical copies on record in the
Scout Office, or the Camp Office. Please call to get
advancement information.
Tecumseh Council Scout Office Number:
1.937.325.6449
FAQ’s
Q: How do I access the online
records?
A: Create a Google Email and
sign up for Online Advancement
at the 10 day Out Meeting.
Q: How do I sign up for a Google
Email?
A: Web search Google Email
Sign-up and click the appropriate
link.
Q: I have access to view the file,
but can I share it?
A: No. If you want your
advancement chair to have
access, please put their email on
the Online Advancement List.
Q: I don’t do computers. How else
can I get my records for my
Scouts?
A: We will provide you a physical
copy on request at check-out.
Q: How do I know if they’ve
completed a Merit badge?
A: An “x” will mark all completed
requirements, and there will also
be a “completed” column.
Q: When will the online file be
complete with all advancement
info?
A: The Wednesday after your
check out.
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Merit badge Programming Information
Over the next few pages, we have laid out for you all the Merit badges that we offer at camp.
If you need more information about other activities, please visit the area sections, which
include all the programs run at that area.
Archery Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30 AM/3:30PM-5PM Ranges
None $10 None
Art Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30 AM/3:30PM-5PM Handicraft 6
$10 None
Astronomy Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
Tuesday 7PM-8:30PM/Thursday 10PM-11:30PM
Technology Center None None
Bring writing utensils and a notebook for notes.
Basketry Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
All Sessions
Handicraft None
$20 A waiver will be provided for the basketry kit.
Bird Study
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
10:30AM-12PM/3:30PM-5PM Nature Lodge 2,7,8,9
None Bring pre-req’s with a Scoutmasters
signature.
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Camping Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/3:30-5PM
Outdoor Skills 2,3,4,5,7,9
None Ask your Scoutmaster for dates and times of previous campouts. Bring a signature for
req’s already completed.
Canoeing
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/10:30AM-12PM Lakefront None
None Must be a Swimmer and pass the BSA Swim
Test
Chemistry
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9:30AM-10:30AM/10:30AM-12PM Technology Center
3,5,6,7 $5 Study the MB closely to prepare.
Paper and a notebook will also be needed
Citz. Community
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9:30AM-10:30AM/10:30AM-12PM Turner Building 2,3,4,5,8
None Study the MB book closely to prepare.
Please bring writing utensils and paper
Citz. Nation
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
2PM-3:30PM/3:30PM-5PM Turner Building
2,3 None Study the MB book closely to prepare.
Please bring writing utensils and paper
Citz. World Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
10:30AM-12PM/2PM-3:30PM Turner Building
3,4 None
Study the MB book closely to prepare. Please bring writing utensils and paper
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Climbing Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
2:30PM-3:30PM/3:30-5PM
Climbing Tower None
None Please bring tight fitting closed toe shoes, and flexible shorts. No swim trunks are
allowed, as the chlorine degrades the safety harness.
Cooking Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees:
Special Notes:
9AM-12PM Outdoor Skills
2,4,6 $5
Please bring signed pre-req’s with Scoutmasters signature.
Emergency Prep. Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30PM/3:30PM-5PM
Turner Building 1,2b1-2b10,2c,6,7,8b None
Please bring writing utensils and paper
Engineering
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9:30AM-10:30AM/10:30-12PM Technology Center 1,2
None None
Fingerprinting
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
7PM-9PM Evenings Only Handicraft
None None None
First Aid Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
All Sessions Outdoor Skills
5 None
Please bring a homemade first aid kit.
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Fish & Wildlife Mngmt.
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/2PM-3:30 PM Nature Lodge
5,6,7,8 None Bring a written report and record approved
by your Scoutmaster to verify completion.
Fishing
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/3:30PM-5PM Outdoor Skills None
None Bring your own fishing pole and tackle.
(Poles will be provided if necessary)
Forestry Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30/2PM-3:30PM Nature Lodge
1,5,7 None Please bring writing utensils and paper
Geology Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
Mon. & Thur. 9AM-10:30AM/2PM-3:30PM
Nature Lodge None None
None
GO Program (Geocaching Orienteering)
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
2PM-5PM Outdoor Skills
None None
Please bring a personal compass, or a personal GPS if you own one.
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Indian Lore Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
Mon. & Thur.9AM-10:30AM/10:30AM-12PM
Handicraft None
$15 None
Insect Study
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
Wed. & Thur. 9AM-10:30AM/2PM-3:30PM Nature Lodge None
None Please bring writing utensils and paper
Journalism
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-12PM Technology Center
2a OR 2b $5 Please bring writing utensils and paper to
rough sketch in reports.
Kayaking Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/10:30-12PM
Lakefront None
None Must be a Swimmer and pass the BSA Swim Test
Leatherwork Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
All Sessions
Handicraft None
$10 Totin’ Chip is suggested.
Lifesaving
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/2PM-3:30PM Pool
None None Must be a Swimmer and pass the BSA Swim
Test
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Mammal Study Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
Mon. & Thur. 10:30AM-12PM/3:30PM-5PM
Nature Lodge None
None Please bring writing utensils and paper.
Movie Making
Times(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-12PM Technology Center None
None If you own a personal camera, or cell phone, you may use it in this area. If so, please
bring a cable to connect to a USB port.
Nature Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
10:30AM-12PM/3:30PM-5PM
Nature Lodge Any five parts of Requirement 4
None Please bring a signed paper stating your pre-req completion from you Scoutmaster
Photography Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-12PM
Technology Center None
None Please bring pencils and paper, along with a personal camera if desired.
Pioneering
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
All Sessions Outdoor Skills None
None Totin’ Chip needed, and axe proficiency
required.
Rept.& Amp. Study
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
Wed. & Thur. 10:30AM-12PM/3:30PM-5PM
Nature Lodge 8a OR 8b
None Please bring written or photographic evidence approved by you Scoutmaster
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Shotgun Shooting
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
10:30AM-12PM/2PM-3:30PM
Ranges None
$40 None
Rowing Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
2PM-3:30PM
Lakefront None None
Must be a Swimmer and pass the BSA Swim Test
Rifle Shooting
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/3:30PM-5PM Ranges None
$10 None
Small Boat Sailing
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
2PM-5PM
Lakefront None None
Must be a Swimmer and pass the BSA Swim Test
Soil & Water Con.
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM Nature Lodge 7
None Please bring your prerequisites signed by
you Scoutmaster.
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Space Exploration
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
3:30PM-5PM
Technology Center 2,5b
$15 Please do not bring your own rockets, as we must meet the National Association of Rocketry standards.
Swimming Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
All Sessions
Pool None
None Must be a Swimmer and pass the BSA Swim Test.
Weather Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
9AM-10:30AM/2PM-5PM
Nature Lodge 9a OR 9b
None Please bring pictures (9a), or a report (9b) signed by your Scoutmaster for the
prerequisites
Wilderness Survival
Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
2PM-3:30PM/3:30PM-5PM Outdoor Skills
5 None Thursday Outpost, bring overnight gear.
Wood Carving Time(s): Location: Prerequisites: Activity Fees: Special Notes:
Mon. & Tues. 2PM-3:30PM/3:30PM-5PM Handicraft
2a $5 Totin’ Chip Required
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Aquatics Swimming and Boating are the life blood of Camp. The hot summer sun and dusty
trails are perfectly offset by a jump into our dive friendly Pool, and Bud Martin Lake. In
Wyandot campsite, you can watch the cool mist of morning rise from our lake to be caught
by the rising sun. At our Aquatics center, and Lakefront site, we offer a wide variety of
Eagle Required Badges for Scouts. Each week we offer any participant a chance to earn
their Swimmer tag, which can be recorded and used at other off-site water activities.
For Scouts who struggle with learning how to swim, our kind
staff guides them to their Swimmers tag with professional caring and
interest.
Lifeguarding is in part and parcel one of the most important
aspects of the Pool and Lakefront activities. One of the highest risk
areas at any camp is the aquatic activities, which is why our open-
door policy for volunteer Pool and Lake staff is always part of our
program.
On Sunday during arrival, you
will be escorted down to the pool by a
Troop Guide for your troops Swimmers
Test. If you have Unit Swim
Classification Record you can turn this
in to the Aquatics Director or at Check-
In. That form can be found here:
Unit Swim Classification Form
Pool Merit badges Offered:
Swimming, Lifesaving
Lakefront Merit badges Offered:
Rowing, Small Boat Sailing, Kayaking,
Canoeing
Other Programs Offered:
BSA Lifeguard, Mile Swim, Instructional
Swim, Open Boating, Open Swim,
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
For those more
adventurous
Scouts, we offer a
Mile Swim award
each morning at 6
AM. Very few
Scouts receive the
Mile Swim Award,
and we facilitate
the need with four
practice days
before the big
event on Friday
morning.
Scouts who take
Lifeguarding are
expected to be diligent
and serious about swim
safety.
Lifeguarding is a not a
merit badge, but it can
be earned and used for
the same advancement
purposes as one.
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C.O.P.E.- Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience
Imagine being forty feet in the air. Tough right? Now imagine being strapped into a
harness while navigating through a maze of wires, sweat glistening on your brow, and
crossing a set of wobbly planks with no handrail…. That is C.O.P.E., a challenging and
engaging week of team building centered around effective communication and building self-
confidence.
We recommend that advanced campers take this
program, at least 14 years old or First Class Scout. A $5 fee
will be charged for maintenance of safety gear, to keep our
systems updated and your Scouts protected. This program
is a highly active, requiring more commitment and drive
than peak physical condition.
For leaders with a taste of high adventure, C.O.P.E.
will be open for a leader’s only session late in the week.
Assistant Scoutmasters, Senior Patrol Leaders, and other
leadership positions are allowed during this time as well.
Climb on Safely
During your weeks stay at camp, there will be several
training opportunities. If, however, you would like to
try something more adventurous: Climb on safely is
your best tool while here. While we do not require
climb on safely for adults who partake in the program,
we do recommend adding another training to you
Scoutmaster tool bag.
Again, we recommend any Scout who is
near a leadership role to take C.O.P.E. Not only
does this provide a lasting effect on the youth,
but it also improves physical and emotional
management. If you are interested in this course,
please consider the following:
Things to Bring
Closed toe, flexible shoes. Pen and Pencil Water Bottle Bookbag/Personal Bag Flexible shorts
"A week of camp life is
worth six months of
theoretical teaching in the
meeting room."
-Lord Robert Baden Powell
C.O.P.E. 9AM-10:30AM/10:30AM-12PM
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Climbing At our Climbing facility, we offer a 30-foot tower with two rappelling walls, and two
climbing walls. An overhang gives a well-deserved victory for those that can overcome it,
and an internal structure gives two sections for dual chimney climbs. The option for an
offsite natural face climb takes place later in the week after training. John Bryan state
park, the neighbor of Camp Birch, allows a quick and easy access to natural walls.
Night Climb
During your week at camp we
will also offer several twilight
events that take place from
9PM to 11PM. Our night climb
is no exception. With flood
lights and a well-prepared staff,
we offer an experience like no
other. Not only do these climbs
and rappels count for the advancement of those currently
taking the Climbing merit badge, but it also offers a time for
younger and more fearful scouts to conquer the wall. The
light slightly diminishes the depth perception of the climber,
and makes it feel closer to the ground than it is.
Things to Bring Closed toe, flexible shoes. Pen and Pencil Water Bottle Bookbag/Personal Bag Flexible Shorts
A Note about Swim Trunks for Climbing
The use of swim trunks during climbing
activities is strictly prohibited. The
chlorine from the pool begins to eat away
at the safety gear. This makes it difficult
to properly judge the wear and tear on the
equipment which could lead to
unexpected failure.
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Handicraft Our Handicraft program is a great starting place for younger participants to get their
journey in Scouting started. Small incremental steps to develop useful skills in
advancement based merit badges give a desire and hunger for knowledge. Vocational
careers are based on the premise that learning and doing are one in the same, which gives
a great start for some in Scouting. The Scout who uses their knife in Woodcarving is far
less likely to
unknowingly misuse
their knife later.
Handicraft is an Open
Program Session area,
meaning that there are
several merit badges
Scouts can complete
during their stay.
Always ask permission
of the Area Director before a Scout is admitted into class, so
that the online records can be properly recorded and
submitted.
Fees and other Incidentals:
Merit Badge Price Materials
Art $10 Paint, Paper, etc.
Basketry $20 Basket Kit
Indian Lore $15 Indian Lore Kit
Leatherwork $10 Leather, tool upkeep
Woodcarving $5 Woodcarving Kit
Merit badges Offered:
Art, Basketry, Fingerprinting,
Indian Lore, Leatherwork,
Woodcarving
Other Programs Offered:
Totin’ Chip, Open Program Time
The Totin’ Chip is one of
the Scouts first
accomplishments in
Scouting. It allows entry
to merit badges, such as
Woodcarving, and to
various high adventure
activities. Even in the
trading post, the tellers
reserve the right to
refuse selling a Scout a
knife if they do not
produce their Chip.
Handicraft Merit Badge Notes:
A small fee is added to the above merit badges because of
the amount of material that the participants use during
their time at camp. Other equipment such as woodcarving
knives, drawing paper, and writing utensils are costly
items that need constant attention and care.
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MRT-Mad River Trace Program Mad River Trace is a frontier program original only to Camp Birch. Each year, a
Scout advances through the program; creating their own clothing, a flint and steel fire
starter, a frontier pouch, and other items used by the original wandering men and women
when this area was first settled. Primitive fire making, leather craft, tomahawk throwing,
and frontier history are just a small part of this
program.
During the week, a lecture is also held to discuss
with the participants about edible plants, and other
wilderness survival tips and skills. Mad River Trace is
currently a four
year program:
each year
building on the
next. Some
activities include
black powder
rifle, while others create more historically accurate
tools. The prerequisites for this activity are that a
Scout is 13 years or older, with at least a small
background in fire making and axemanship. A Totin’
Chip or Firem’n Chit is not a requirement, but it will
help the participant get more out of the program if
they have those tools.
Prerequisites for participants
13 Years old or older
$45 Fee
Recommended for participants
Firem’n Chit
Totin’ Chip
Pocket Knife
Paracord
Water Bottle
Mad River Trace 3:30PM-9PM Daily
An Overnight will occur for
First/Second Years on Thursday night.
The Third/Fourth Years will have their
overnight on Wednesday and Thursday
nights
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Mountain Biking Mountain Biking is a fast paced, exciting, and high adventure sport for those more
experienced scouts. It is not uncommon to see a group of Bikers out on their way to our
neighborly John Bryan State Park, with a cliff edge mountain biking trail. Tearing through
the tree studded ground and finding the edge of the cliff immediately on your left; there is
nothing more thrilling. With more than 25 Mountain Bikes at the camp, there is always
room for large class sizes.
This program is also able to count biking activities for the cycling Merit badge specifically:
1a-c,2,3a-c,4, 7ba1-6
Location: Bike shed
Required for Mountain Biking First aid Kit Bicycle Water Bottle
Flexible Shoes Able to ride a bike well
Recommended Breathable clothes
Small pack Trail Snacks (High Protein)
Camel Bak Water System
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Nature & Ecology Center The Nature & Ecology is nestled in a small part
of camp next to the Council Ring and farther beyond
the trading post. Placed directly beside our overflow for
Bud Martin lake, it offers a terrific opportunity for our Reptile and Amphibian study badge.
The Nature area often holds its classes while hiking all over camp. Each badge is aimed at
enlightening Scouts while they explore the active and
interconnected web of the natural world.
Merit badges Offered:
Bird Study, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry,
Geology, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Nature, Reptile
and Amphibian Study, Soil and Water Conservation,
Weather
Other Programs Offered:
Leave No Trace courses, Outdoor Code Lectures,
Nature Hikes, Edible Plants instruction, Open Program
Sessions
Our Nature and Ecology center also has new
additions each week! Fish, Toads, Garter Snakes, Lizards
and other creatures inhabit out center for a short time
before they are released back into the wild.
Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics
Leave No Trace training
is a vital part of the Scouting
experience. Protecting and
preserving the well-loved
natural parts of the world is
essential to Scouts BSA. The
natural world offers unknown
but subtle truths that reorder
man’s needs; which makes the
enlightened goal of servant
leadership that much more
valuable. A Scout is a good
steward, and Clean.
Our Nature and Ecology
Center offers this training, as
well as an overview of The
Outdoor Code with each group
of Scouts.
A Note on Animal care:
Although the nature center may see several
creatures throughout you and your Scouts stay at
camp; we cannot accept any injured or captured
animals. Our facility is not equipped to handle hurt
or damaged animals, and the Nature Lodge is not a
rehabilitation center.
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Outdoor Skills Outdoor Skills forms the backbone of Scouting, and the essential mental skills of
confidence, self-reliance, and excited determination. The core physical skills that are
exercised are physical awareness, dexterity, and kinesthetic response. These are especially
important for the development of Scouts as they grow, to foster good habits of physical
health.
The Outdoor Skills area requires an overnight
with the Wilderness Survival Merit badge, in which
Scouts utilize the new skills they have learned.
During this time, we ask for volunteers occasionally
for Youth Protection Coverage.
G.O., Explore.
Among the multiple badges
taught at Outdoor Skills this year
is a new mini program called
“GO”. Created by a previous
Outdoor Skills staffer, “GO”
merges Geocaching and
Orienteering. This program forms
a cohesive class with more
opportunities to train the
physical skills of orienteering.
“GO” uses a two session course
in the morning to plan and
execute the various requirements
including an orienteering course,
hidden Geocaches over camp
property, and map making. We
are excited to introduce this
brand-new program, and eager to
see its impact on Scouting.
Fees and other Incidentals:
Merit Badge Price Materials
Cooking $5 Food
The Firem’n Chit, and
The Totin’ Chit are offered at
Outdoor as open enrollment
programs. Any Participant, or
Leader, can take the 20-
30min course and leave with
a card.
Merit Badges Offered
Geocaching, Orienteering, Camping,
Cooking, First Aid, Fishing, Pioneering,
Wilderness Survival
Other Programs Offered
Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit, Open Program
Time, Open Fishing
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Shooting Sports With our updated Ranges, our staff has been able
to provide shooting opportunities that haven’t
previously been possible. This year, we introduce
another new program known as Cowboy Action
Shooting, which has garnered a lot of attention. You
must be at least 14 years old to enter this activity.
Cowboy Action Form is available in the appendix.
Archery, Shotgun, and Rifle are staples of any
Scout Camp, and Camp Birch is no different. A Top
Shot award is a weekly event at camp for both adults
and participants, awarded at the closing campfire on
Friday night.
Fees and other Incidentals:
Merit Badge Price Materials
Archery $10 Archery Arrow Kit
Shotgun Shooting $40 Price of ammunition
Rifle Shooting $10 Price of ammunition
Merit badges Offered:
Archery, Shotgun Shooting,
Rifle Shooting
Other Programs Offered:
Cowboy Action Shooting,
Black Powder (MRT Only),
Open Program Time, Top
Shot Award, Archery
Challenges
Thanks to our sponsor,
Fairborn Cement Company, who
donated all the concrete for our
brand-new Rifle Range.
Mad River Trace participant
shooting Black Powder
Want to Shoot at
Shotgun or Rifle?
Purchase a $5
voucher at the
trading post to verify
cost of ammunition
and enjoy your Open
Program!
Voucher Breakdown
Shotgun-10 Rounds
Rifle-50 Rounds
Interested in being a Range Master?
If any of your troop loves to shoot, but you’re
always in need of qualified people to lead your
activities, just ask! We have a fully capable training
module for any interested adult. The course does
take a minimum of six hours of instruction, so
prepare for a steady course.
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Technology Center
The technology center houses our more analytical Merit badges; focusing on the hard
skills of data assessment and the Scientific Method. Our more creative badges of this area
(Photography, Moviemaking, Journalism) reinforce the collection and creation of reporting.
Typically, those in the photography Merit badge collect interviews from campers and staff
while also filming for Moviemaking. The team at the Tech Center allows the participants to
create a daily newspaper that they distribute at mealtime.
Fees and other Incidentals:
Merit Badge Price Materials
Journalism $5 Copy Paper
Chemistry $5 Copper II Sulphate
Space Exploration $15 Rocketry Supplies
Astronomy and Space Exploration
For those Scouts with their head in the clouds or even above the atmosphere, we
have just the pair of badges to suit their needs. Astronomy (a Tuesday and Thursday night
Merit badge), will work in tandem with Space Exploration.
Merit badges Offered
Photography, Astronomy, Space
Exploration, Journalism,
Moviemaking, Engineering
Other Programs Offered
Open program, Cyber Chip
While at camp,
Scouts can earn the
Cyber Chip. This gives
them access to the
internet in a safe and
productive fashion to
find requirement
information easily.
Technology Center and participant Impact
Each week several presentations are made
by the Technology Center. A slideshow is compiled
by the Photography class, as well as a short film
made by the Moviemaking course. Finally, these
presentations are shown on Friday night at closing
campfire!
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Tecumseh Island-First Year Program Tecumseh Island is an inclusive course that utilizes every area of camp. With a focus
on rank advancement and practical Scout skills, Scouts can enter in at Scout rank and
leave with First Class if they are attentive and willing to have fun. This program is built for
first year Scouts to encourage their love of Scouting, and to keep them coming back to
enjoy more exciting activities year after year. While here, they can earn the aforementioned
list of accomplishments.
Tecumseh Island
also has its sessions in
morning, from 9AM-12PM
for rank advancement
activities and initiative
games that encourage
team building and the
Patrol method.
Each Patrol must come up with a patrol yell, a flag of
their own design, and vote in Patrol Leaders from day to day.
The patrol method is the most effective teaching strategy that
Scouts BSA has, and it’s used here explicitly.
Afternoon sessions of Tecumseh Island take Swimming
and First aid automatically. This enrolls them into some of
the most important life skills as Scouts and adults.
Tecumseh Island’s
Non-Advancement
Accomplishments
1. Totin’ Chip
2. Firem’n Chit
3. Cyber Chip
4. Swimmers Level
Tag
5. Flag Etiquette
Tecumseh Island isn’t just for first year Scouts. If a
new leader would like to see how to the Scout Program
runs from the bottom up, we are more than willing to
accommodate anyone into volunteering at this area. At
Camp Birch, we encourage you to do so.
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Trading Post
The Trading Post is the staple of camp. Without it, there would be no such thing as
an afternoon slushie to take the edge off the day. This year, we have a brand-new face to
our on-camp Scout Store. We encourage Scouts to bring about $50 in spending money for
activities and snacks. Look below for a short list of what we sell, and the exciting items that
we have to make your experience more enjoyable. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a bit of
shade!
Items at the Trading Post….
Scout Shirts, Camping Supplies, Slushies, Knives, Water Bottles, Camp Chairs, Snacks, Patches, YOUNGS Ice Cream, Pop, Water, First Aid Supplies, and MORE!! Come on down and visit us at the Trading Post!
How Can I Pay?
Cash
*American Express is not accepted* Most US Cards accepted
Gaga Ball Pit
With a new Gaga ball pit, we can guarantee that
your scouts will be worn out from so much fun they’ll
go right to sleep.
And that’s good for any Scoutmaster.
Special Thanks to Troop
909!
Mike Cleelan, and his son RJ, are
responsible for leading their troop in
restoring and updating the inside of
our Trading Post. New polish on the
floors, counter tops, and a storage
room were donated along with all the
man hours.
Hours of Operation Sunday
2PM-8PM Monday through Thursday
9 AM-12PM 1PM-5:30PM 7PM-9PM Friday
9AM -12PM 1PM-5:30PM 7PM-8PM
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Trail to Eagle The trail to the Eagle is rocky, steep, and requires true determination. At Camp
Birch, we offer a focus on four of the Eagle required merit badges. With a focus on
Citizenship. Citizenship is the respect for the hierarchy that we all exist in, and the one
true expression that carries over from Scouting to other places and organizations. Good
works, good deeds, and good thoughts are rewarded by position and responsibility. For
Scouts to understand that integral system, we offer up these badges for any determined
Scout to take. By enrolling in this program, they can gain all four badges (with the proper
prerequisites ready and an attention to detail).
Merit badges Offered:
Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community,
Citizenship in the World, Emergency Preparedness
Other Programs Offered:
Open Program Time, Open enrollment for planning rank
achievement, Leadership opportunities within course
As with
any Eagle
required Merit
badge, a great
deal of
preparation is
needed in order
to perform well.
The Eagle rank
is highest award
given to a
Scout. It is not
only respected
in Scouts BSA,
but a worldwide
known
declaration of
competency and desire to succeed. Scouts will not be
given badges for attendance but must prove knowledge
and capability. Simply stated, the Eagle Rank is a
hard-earned badge. Scouting instills the values of
personal responsibility and interpersonal grace.
Trail to Eagle
Advancement
Trail to Eagle is not
just a merit badge one stop
shop, it also offers
counseling for those Scouts
who need to create a plan of
attack to achieve their goals.
Our rigorously trained
staffers offer not just
mentoring on how to
complete the requirements,
but an in depth and
personal knowledge on the
ranks of Scouting. If you
Scouts are in need of
making a plan, or need to
utilize other areas of camp
to complete service projects,
etc.; look no further.
Prerequisites
Citizenship in the Community
2,3,4,5,8
Citizenship in the Nation
2,3
Citizenship in the World
3,4
Emergency Preparedness
1,2b1-2b10,2c,6,7,8b
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Adult Leader Activities and Trainings The Scoutmasters and other Adults who give up vacation days or ask time off work to
help their unit at Camp already do so much for Scouting, and that’s why we have a few
things to do for them. Trainings, competitions, fun activities, and Scoutmaster only events
(applying to all Adults who volunteer their time and money to help their unit’s youth at camp)-
are all awaiting you at your week of camp.
Scout Master Meeting
We have a daily meeting for leaders at 9AM in the Turner
Building. At this time, our Camp Commissioner will collect
daily information and constructive, helpful, kind, adjustments
for program.
Don’t forget! All program activities open to your
Scouts are also open to you!
Several of the above trainings as you will notice are absent from the camp schedule
in the appendix. If there is a training that you are interested in doing, please do not
hesitate to discuss this with your Camp Commissioner. Otherwise, we will not be aware of
your need and can’t facilitate it.
Scout Masters Merit badge
Grab a copy from the Turner Building and
partake in plenty of fun with our Scout Masters
Merit badge. Not only do you get to participate in a
few fun events, but also get a prize for completion!
Please see the appendix for a Letter to Employer for
requested time off work.
Trainings
Youth Protection
Safe Swim Defense
Climb on Safely
Trek on Safely
Hazardous Weather
Safety Afloat
*italicized trainings
at request
Activities
Scoutmaster Swim
Scoutmaster
Cornhole
Scoutmaster COPE
Competitions
Scoutmaster Cookoff
Scoutmaster Belly Flop
Scoutmaster Top Shot
Scoutmaster Lounge
Please Enjoy our Scout Master
Lounge in the Turner. Free Wi-Fi, Hot
Coffee, Showers, and a perfect place
to relax in the air conditioning. Be
aware, Trail to Eagle will take place
here in the afternoon.
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Tarhe Lodge
Since 1945, Tarhe Lodge has been a part of Tecumseh Council
and has helped thousands of young men and women to develop
a sense of Cheerful service to their community. Being initiated
into Order of the Arrow is a prestigious honor, in which
Arrowmen work together to provide help to other areas of
Scouting. For More Information Visit Order of the Arrow
Summer Camp Check-In
When Checking-In to your week of Summer camp, stop by the
Camp Chief’s table. Leaders will need to bring their unit list of
elected Scouts to cross check with the Chief’s paperwork. At
this time, any last-minute changes need to be discussed. If
there is ever any issue during the week please contact that
Camp Chief, or ask the Camp Admin for assistance.
Callout Date Information
Each week of Scouts BSA Camp is juxtaposed around the call
out ceremony. Typically, the call out ceremony will be held on a
Wednesday evening. At Camp Birch, we ask you and your
Scouts to arrive on the Parade Field in Full Class A Uniform in
regular starburst pattern at 8:30PM. Brotherhood Ceremony’s
will also be on Wednesday nights after call out.
Call Out Dates
Week No. Camp Dates Call Out Date
Week #1 June 21st -27th July 24th
Week #2 July 5th-11th July 8th
Week #3 July 12-18th July 15th
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Scout Registration Pt. 1
Tecumseh Council provides a program for all ages, facilities and services, without regard to
race, color, national origin, age, gender, or handicapped ability. Regardless of this all-
inclusive mindset, adults need Youth Protection Training. All part-time adult leaders must
be registered members of Scouts BSA. No camper, youth or adult, will be permitted to stay
in camp unless all fees are paid in full prior to
admittance of their camp session.
The National Council of Scouts BSA requires that
ALL leaders complete Youth Protection Training
prior to registering as an adult leader. The course
can now be completed online at
https://my.scouting.org/. The process is simple and
self-explanatory. If you enter your BSA member
number and successfully complete the training, the
HOAC Training Division will be notified so that your
records can be updated. You can also print a
certificate for your records.
Provisional Scouts
Scouts that may wish to stay at Camp Birch without
their unit are able to! Another Unit at camp will
suffice for adult leadership. A Provisional Scout will share a campsite and a Dining Hall
table with their adopted troop, and have a blast! For information about Provisional Scouts
please contact the Camp Director listed on the Leaders Guide Overview Page.
Youth Protection Guidelines
Recognize
Resist
Report
❖ Two Deep Leadership
❖ Respect Privacy
❖ Separate Accommodations
❖ Proper Preparation
❖ Appropriate Attire
❖ Constructive Discipline
❖ No hazing bullying, or
clique behavior
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Scout Registration Pt. 2
Scouts BSA Camp Online Registration Instructions
www.tecumsehcouncilbsa.org
Payment must accompany all registrations via Credit Card or Electronic Check.
You will need to be logged into your MyCouncil account on our website in order to process
online Summer Camp registrations. If you do not have a MyCouncil account, instructions
on how to create one can be found by clicking the “How to Join MyCouncil” icon at the
bottom of our homepage.
Online Summer Camp registration is a two-step process: 1. Reserving a Campsite and 2.
Adding Scouts and Activities.
RESERVING A CAMPSITE
On the left-hand side of our homepage, click “Summer Programs” then click the “Scouts
BSA Summer Camp” icon. On the right-hand side of the page click the “Register” icon for
the week you would like to attend. Follow the steps to reserve a campsite and pay the $100
campsite deposit.
The individual who reserves the campsite for the unit automatically becomes the online
Summer Camp registration unit manager and is the only one with permissions to continue
with the next registration step. Additional unit managers can be added by having the
original unit manager email a request to [email protected]. Please note that anyone
who becomes a unit manager will have access to edit online Summer Camp registrations.
ADDING SCOUTS AND ACTIVITIES
NEW THIS YEAR! You will manage the remainder of your online Summer Camp registrations on your MyCouncil page on the council website. Our website company has made improvements to this process to make registration more user-friendly and mobile-friendly! Log into MyCouncil
• Click MyCouncil (upper right side of page)
• Under My Units click the button for the Troop you are registering
• Click Registrations (left side of page)
• Click the view button (this will take you to a DashBoard where you can view details about your summer camp registration)
To register Scouts and Adults:
• Click Members (left side of page)
• Click the add new button
• You will then select how many Scouts and Adults you want to register at this time Once you click the Save button, you will be taken to the Shopping Cart. You must go through the Checkout and Payment process to complete the request. Once you have completed Checkout and Payment, you can come back to your Contingent DashBoard to manage the new Contingent Member slots (add Merit Badges, Activities, etc.). If you have any questions regarding online Summer Camp registration or are unable to access
registration via the instructions, please contact Tara Corns at [Click for member's page] or 937-
325-6449 x101.
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Dining Hall Pt. 1 Every year, our Dining Hall holds great memories of fellowship with a grace, a song,
and a good meal. Our Dining Hall also houses a shower facility, and a breezeway with a
perfect view of Lake Martin. In order to make our Dining Hall and week run smoothly, here
are a couple of helpful tips on how we run our Scouting week meals and program.
Table Etiquette and Waiters
Waiters should arrive 15-20 Minutes before
each meal and set their table with the current set list
on the white board by the dish wall. Always put two
pitchers of water per table, and no juice may be filled
into a pitcher.
Every Meal will begin with a spoken grace by
the Program Patrol. Each seat in the Dining Hall can
hold 8 people comfortably. 2 Waiters, 4 Scouts, 1
Leader, and 1 Staffer all commune together at meal
time. In order to get a staffer to sit at your table, you
must pick up a Staff Totem from the Totem table and
place it at one of the seats.
A colored brick at each table will tell you what
color your table will be. The Dining Hall staff will call
up a single waiter from each table to pick up a tray
or food for the table. These meals are family style,
and we encourage each person to take a single scoop
from each dish before the remainder is divided.
When “Seconds” are called, a waiter will take a count of the people interested in Seconds,
and report to the serving line on a first come first served basis.
After everyone has finished eating, our Dining Hall staff will call a “10 Second
Stack”, in which all dishes will be stacked, cleaned, and sorted at your table before your
dismissal. When dismissed, we ask that two waiters stay at each table, and everyone else
leave so they may clean and put away dishes. Each table should be wiped down with a
sanitary bucket, and swept and mopped under before they leave. At no time will the Dining
Hall Staff clean your Units table, so please keep it clean for your own sake.
Meals always begin with a line up
at the flag poles in starburst
formation.
Morning Flags: 7:45 AM
Lunch Flags: 12:15 PM
Dinner Flags: 6:00 PM
What is the Head Table?
The head table holds the Camp Admin, as well as some visiting
Council Executives. If at any time there is a time to address serious issues,
the Program Director, Camp Director, and Ranger Staff will be there to
accommodate. Please do not be offended if they eat and discuss things with
you simultaneously.
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Dining Hall Pt. 2
Program Patrol
The Program Patrol can
be signed up at the 10 day Out
Meeting, Check-In, or at any
time during the week. The
posted sign up sheet will be on
a board in the breezeway and
may be added to at any time.
The Program Patrol can sign up
per meal, and per flag ceremony
at posting and retrieving in
morning and evening. During
meals, the Program patrol
begins the meal with a spoken
Grace. Before “Seconds” are
called, the Program Patrol sings
any appropriate camp song of
their choice. Please be sure to
ask the head table for the
appropriate time to do a song so
as not to interrupt mealtime.
Service Patrol
The Service Patrol is responsible
for keeping the Breezeway,
Turner Bathrooms, Dining Hall
Bathrooms, and Dining Hall
Back Porch clean and orderly.
Just like the Program Patrol
Sign Ups, this will also be
available at the 10 day Out
Meeting, Check-In, or at any
time during the week. If any
cleaning supplies are needed,
please see a staff member or the
Camp Commissioner for
supplies.
Shower Facilities at the Dining Hall
Bathrooms at the Dining Hall covers
all needs for gender separation. Adult
Male, Adult Female, Youth Male, and
Youth Female, are available all hours of
the day. The handicapped bathroom serves
dual purpose as the youth female until
shower facilities can be updated.
If at any time there is a serious
health concern, or biological hazard,
please alert a staff member or the Camp
Commissioner.
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Family Night Family night is the pinnacle of the week at Camp Birch. After spending all day Friday
in camp wide games and competitions; we hold our weekly closing campfire at the Council
Ring. This is a time to celebrate the achievements of the Scouts, and to enjoy a few songs
and skits sung by the Units. After dinner in the Unit’s campsite, participants make their
way down to the Council Ring for a dance party before the Campfire starts.
Leaders, remember to get a total amount of
meals turned into the Camp Commissioner no later
than Tuesday. The cost of a Friday night meal is $5,
for the visitors who wish to partake. This can be paid
to the trading post in Cash or Card. If you choose to
not turn in any meals, please also let the Camp
Commissioner know. If you do not get your count
turned in, the Dining Hall will assume you require
zero meals. Please pick up your meals in the Dining
Hall at 6PM. We ask that you bring back your milk
crates to the Dining Hall on your way to check-out
the next morning.
Skits, Songs, and Special Presentations
During Friday there will be a sign-up sheet for
any Troop to present songs or skits during our Campfire. Also, try to encourage your
Scouts to create their own skit that matches the theme of the year. If you have special
staffers or leaders you would like to thank at this time, we encourage that as well. You will
be expected to explain your presentations to the Program Director before approval.
Visitor and Family Check In
Explain to your visitors that they must stop by the Camp Office (McMillan) to sign in.
Arrival time for Visitors is 5 pm, unless otherwise discussed with Camp Director. All
Visitors need a wrist band from the Camp Medic, who will be stationed at the McMillan
Building. This prevents potentially dangerous situations or unwanted people from getting to
far into camp. If a family member needs Handicapped transportation, please fill out the
Special Medical Needs Form available in the appendix. There is limited room available, and
transportation comes at a first come first served basis.
Wrist Bands Identification
All participants, visitors, parents or otherwise must
receive a wrist band to wear. If lost, please see the Camp
Administration for a replacement. Any person without a
wristband will be approached.
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Camp Staff At Camp Birch, we take great pride in training a highly praised and successful staff
each Camping Season. All that wish to apply can, and we encourage those within the BSA
Program to apply. Camp Staff must be at least 15 years of age to receive a paying position.
We are looking for applicants who are energetic, enthusiastic and enjoy working with a
team.
Directors must be at least 18, except for Shooting Sports, Aquatics, and Climbing who all
require a director of at least 21 years of age.
Counselor in Training
Younger people (12-14) can apply too! Being a
C.I.T. allows them to develop skills in a few areas
before their 15th birthday. C.I.T.’s also receive free
room and board during their contracted time at
Camp Birch. Although this is not a paid position it is
able to be counted for community service hours in
local and state school districts.
Apply Now!
Or visit the appendix for a staff application.
Can I be on staff even if I’ve
never been a Scout?
Absolutely! Some of our best
Staffers at Camp Birch have been
friends of Scouts who were
convinced to apply. You do not
even have to have any experience
in leadership to apply, although
we will not hire Director positions
with zero leadership training.
If you are involved in
extracurriculars, record them on
your application!
Applicants with more Scout
experience, including Eagle Scout
Awards or other leadership
organization awards are more
likely to get hired and paid more.
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Local Attractions With dozens of gorgeous nature reservations, and attractive eateries, we were able to
narrow it down to the below links. Nothing beats a Friday night dinner like some Bentino’s
pizza, or a Wednesday morning nature hike through John Bryan. So click, read up, and
Welcome to Yellow springs.
Yellow Springs Shops and Sites
John Bryan State Park
Young’s Jersey Dairy
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
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Appendix What to Bring to Camp 50
Scout Registration Worksheet 51
Unit Swim Classification Record 52
Camp Map 54
Cowboy Action Shooting Hold Harmless Agreement Form 55
Dietary Restriction Form 56
Unit Roster 58
Special Medical Needs Form 59
Family Night Dinner Form 60
CHTB Staff Application 61
CHTB Vehicle Policy 65
Sample Camp Schedule 66
Scout Master Merit Badge 67
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What to Bring to Camp Birch
Items your Troop should provide for the Campsite
Items Camp Birch Supplies
❖ Annual Health and Medical Form
o Completed and Current
❖ Official Scout Uniform
o Shirt, Troop Neckerchief w/
Slide, shorts, belt, and socks
❖ Camp T-shirt
❖ Extra Shirts, shorts, socks,
underwear, etc.
❖ Pajamas
❖ Sweater or Light jacket
❖ Jeans or Long Pants
❖ Swimming Suit
o 1 piece for Women
❖ Sun Block
❖ Raincoat or Poncho
❖ Hiking Boots & Tennis Shoes
❖ Hat or Cap
❖ Handkerchief
❖ Bath Towel
❖ First Aid Kit
❖ Water Bottle
❖ Spending Money ($50 at least)
❖ Toothbrush & toothpaste
❖ Shampoo, soap, comb
❖ Sleeping bag or light blankets
❖ Flashlight w/ extra batteries
❖ Scouts BSA Handbook
❖ Paper and Writing Utensils
❖ Mosquito repellent
o Non-Aerosols
❖ Eating utensils
o For Campsite Cooking
Optional Items:
❖ Envelopes and Stamps
❖ Camera
❖ Sunglasses
❖ Musical Instrument
o Buglers and Trumpet players
wanted for Taps and Revielle!
❖ Sewing Kit
❖ Trash bags
❖ Items needed for Merit Badge
Activities
❖ U.S. Flag & Troop Flag
❖ Spars for Gate Way
o You may use what you find in
your campsite as well
❖ Water Containers
❖ Trash Bags
❖ Rope and Twine
❖ Lock Box for Unit Valuables
❖ Lanterns
o Battery or Propane
❖ Cleaning Supplies for Latrine
❖ Troop Tents and Cots
❖ Dish Cleaning Assembly
o Soap, Bleach, tubs, etc
❖ Bungee Cords
o Trashcan Lids
Included with Campsite
❖ Toilet Paper
❖ Trash Bags
❖ Fire Extinguisher
❖ Fire Tools
On Request
❖ Cots
❖ Tents
❖ Brush Clearing Tools
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Scout Registration Worksheet FOR TROOP USE ONLY, DO NOT TURN
INTO COUNCIL OFFICE
Troop #: Scout's Name:
Email: Phone#:
Camp Fees (Circle One) Early Bird Regular Cost Scout Camper $250 $300 Scout Camper- Additional(Same Family) $240 $290 Scout Camper-Second Week of Camp $180 $230
Merit Badge Fees Free T-Shirt
Archery $10 Circle One
Art MB $10 YM
Basketry MB $20 YL
Chemistry MB $5 S
Cooking MB $5 M
Indian Lore MB $15 L
Journalism $5 XL
Leatherwork MB $10 2XL
Rifle Shooting MB $10 3XL
Shotgun Shooting MB $40 Additional
Space Exploration $15 T-Shirt
Wood Carving MB $5
$12 YM
YL Activities S BSA Life Guard $25 M Mad River Trace $45 L Open Shoot (Rifle) $5 XL Open Shoot (Shotgun) $5 $14 2XL C.O.P.E $5 $14 3XL
Cow Boy Action Shooting $15
Activity
T-Shirt
Merit badge Total Total
Merit Badge
First Choice
Second Choice
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Grand Total
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Tecumseh Council
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Camp Hugh Taylor Birch, Tecumseh Council will be conducting a Scout cowboy action shooting program. In this program, Scouts will shoot a
rifle, pistol, and shotgun under the supervision of an NRA Range Safety Officer and NRA certified instructors. Scouts will be required to wear
eye protection and hearing protection at all times while on the range. Scouts are expected to abide by all safety rules and the instructions of
the Range Safety Officer(s) and rifle, pistol, and shotgun instructor(s).
I, the undersigned, give my child, ________________________________, permission to participate in this program. I understand that participation in
the activity involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and have given consent for my child to participate in
the activity. I understand that participation in the activity is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by the rules and standards
of conduct. I release the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or
other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation.
For safety, my child and I agree that he/she will do the following or he/ she will be removed from the program. I understand that any
additional cost associated with participation in this program will not be refunded if my child is removed for not following the rules below.
1. Complete a range safety briefing.
2. Wear all safety gear at all times while on the range.
3. Follow all the safety rules provided in the briefing.
4. Follow the instructions of the Range Safety Officer(s) and rifle, pistol, and shotgun instructor(s).
5. Do not handle the firearms until instructed to do so by the instructor(s).
6. Is 14 years of age, or 13 and has completed the eighth grade, as of the start of the class and will be in full compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines, including age restrictions and original equipment manufacturer standards.
Participant signature ________________________________________________________Date: _______________________
Parent/guardian signature __________________________________________________Date: _______________________
Parent/guardian printed name ______________________________________________Date: _______________________
Home phone __________________________________________Cell phone____________________________________________
Email address_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Camp Birch
Dietary Restriction Form
Participant Name: ________________________________ Pack No Troop No._______
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Email:___________________________________________________ Camp: Scouts BSA Cub Day Camp Other: Wolf Bear Webelos Resident Camp
Camp Dates: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe the participant’s dietary restriction in detail: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Allergy Type: Ingestion Contact Airborne Other If other, please explain:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the severity of the allergy? i.e. anaphylactic __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What are the symptoms experienced by the participant if having a reaction? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is the allergy controlled by medication? Yes No If yes, what medication: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the prescribed dosage of the medication? Does the participant have an epi pen? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are substitution ideas? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is here any other information you can provide that would be useful to our food service staff? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please turn this form into your unit so that it can be turned into camp at the 10 day out meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Camp Director, DL Kauf-
man at [email protected].
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Camp Hugh Taylor Birch Unit Roster
Name Age Gender Youth Adult
1. M/F
2. M/F
3. M/F
4. M/F
5. M/F
6. M/F
7. M/F
8. M/F
9. M/F
10. M/F
11. M/F
12. M/F
13. M/F
14. M/F
15. M/F
16. M/F
17. M/F
18. M/F
19. M/F
20. M/F
21. M/F
22. M/F
23. M/F
24. M/F
25. M/F
26. M/F
27. M/F
28. M/F
29. M/F
Unit No: Campsite: Week No:
Total Unit Participant Count:
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Camp Hugh Taylor Birch Special Medical Needs Form
Participant Name: ________________________________ Pack No Troop No._______
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Email:___________________________________________________ Camp: Scouts BSA Cub Day Camp Other: Wolf Bear Webelos Resident Camp
Camp Dates: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe the participant’s medical needs in detail: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Camp Hugh Taylor Birch
Family Night Meals Request Form
Scoutmaster: Troop No._______
Camp: Scouts BSA Wk #1 Scouts BSA Wk #3
Scouts BSA Wk #2
Total No. of Meals needed for Guests: ($5 a piece)
Total No. of Meals needed for Campers: (Already covered in participant Cost)
Total No. of Meals needed for Family Night: (Guests and Campers combined)
Total Cost of Guest Meals @ $5 apiece:
Note:
Please bring this to Check-In completed. If you are unable to do so, please turn it in at the
latest to the Wednesday Scoutmaster mtg in the Turner Bldg at 9AM. to the Camp
Commissioner or other Administrative Facilitator. If you do not turn this in by Wednesday
Morning, the kitchen will assume you want no meals. All money is to be turned into the camp
administration team, or charged at the Trading Post.
Please pick up your meals in the breezeway on Friday night from 6:10-6:30PM, and
enjoy your meal at your campsite.
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Camp Hugh Taylor Birch Staff Application Summer Camp Staff positions run from (tentatively – dates could change) June 1 – August 1
Basic Personal Information
Date Application Completed____________________ Date of Birth____________________
Name________________________________________________________________________ Male____ Female____
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________________________ State________ Zip____________________
Phone_____________________________________________Cell_____________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________________________________________________
Scouting Experience (not required)
Current Unit: Pack Troop Crew #____________ District/Council_______________________________________________
Current Scouting Posistion_____________________________________________________________________________
Highest Award Earned_______________________________________ Eagle Scout BOR Date_______________________
Did you attend camp as a CIT? ____________ If yes, what year____________
Have you served on camp staff before? ____________ If yes, years of service_________________________________
Shirt Size______________________ Do you have a Uniform shirt? Y/N
Positions Held
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any Scouting Training you have taken including: Wood Badge, Den Chief Trng, National Youth
Leadership Trng
(NYLT), National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE), Order of the Arrow, National Camping
School, etc.
Training______________________________________________________________ Date Taken____________________
Training______________________________________________________________ Date Taken____________________
Training______________________________________________________________ Date Taken____________________
Other Experience
Highest Grade Completed_____ OR HS Diploma_____ GED_____ Associates_____ Bachelors_____ Masters_____
Please list any other trainings you have taken such as: First Aid, CPR, AED, EMT, etc.
Training______________________________________________________________ Date Taken____________________
Training______________________________________________________________ Date Taken____________________
Training______________________________________________________________ Date Taken____________________
Tecumseh Council Camp Birch Boy Scouts of America
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Extra-curricular Activities, Hobbies and Interests___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you want to work on Camp Staff? (use another page if necessary)
_____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
I will meet the minimum age requirement by June 3: Yes_____ No_____
I will be available to work (please select one or both): June 1-July 2_____ and/or July 5-August 1_____
I agree with the Declaration of Religious Principle: Yes_____ No_____
References - by signing below, I give permission to contact references and previous employers
Name Position Phone # Address City State Zip
1. _____________________________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature________________________________________________________________ Date______________________
Parent’s Signature (if under 18)______________________________________________ Date______________________
Unit Leader’s Signature (if applicable)_________________________________________ Date______________________
**Your Unit leader MUST agree to your Camp Staff employment
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
THIS PORTION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Received by______________________________________________________________ Date______________________
Date of Interview____________________________________ Time of Interview_________________________________
Date of Hire (if applicable)______________________ Position of Employment___________________________________
Tecumseh Council Camp Birch Boy Scouts of America
Applicant’s Name____________________________________________________________________________________
Please number both the Available Positions and Employment Area from #1 to #4 based on your interest to
help us in
the placement of staff members. Not all positions are available for all camp weeks.
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Counselor in Training
Camp Birch has a Counselor in Training program that is a true training program. CIT’s attend Staff Weekend
if possible as
well as Staff training week. CIT’s work camp on a rotating basis each week. Please select Counselor in
Training if you are
interested in the CIT program. This application must be submitted by May 1.
Boy Scouts of America Declaration of Religious Principle
The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without
recognizing his
obligation to God, and therefore, acknowledges the religious element in the training of the member, but it is
absolutely
nonsectarian in its attitude toward the religious training. Its policy is that the organization or institution with
which the
member is connected shall give definite attention to his religious life. Only persons willing to agree with this
declaration
of principle and the Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America shall be entitled to certificates of leadership.
Scout Oath and Law
The Camp Birch Staff, like all Scouts, is expected to abide by the Scout Oath and Law:
Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law, to help other
people at
all times, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean
and Reverent.
Other Items
All Camp Staff members must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America. If you are not currently
registered with the
BSA, doing so will be a condition of employment.
In compliance with the Civil Rights Act, Tecumseh Council will not deprive individuals the use of employment,
programs,
or facilities based on national origin, race, creed, color, sex, age, or handicap provided they meet other
eligibility
requirements.
You should keep this page for your information. You only need to submit pages 1, 2 & 3. A confirmation of
your
application will be sent along with interview information and other instructions within two weeks of its arrival.
Letters of
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employment will be issued beginning in January.
Please return completed application to: Tecumseh Council • 326 South Thompson Avenue • Springfield, OH
45506
(NCS) - Signifies that completion of
National Camp School is a condition of
employment. Council will pay NCS
tuition if needed.
Employment Areas
_____ Aquatics/Lakefront
_____ Technology
_____ Outdoor Skills
_____ Shooting Sports
_____ Handicraft
_____ Nature & Ecology
_____ Trail 2 Eagle
_____ Geocaching
_____ Tecumseh Island (first year
camper program)
_____ Dining Hall
_____ COPE/Climbing
_____ MRT (Mad River Trace)
_____ Ranger Staff
Available Positions Minimum Age-Position
_____ 25 - Camp Director (NCS)
_____ 21 - Program Director
_____ 21 - Camp Commissioner
_____ 21 - Chaplain (NCS)
_____ 21 - Aquatics Director (NCS)
_____ 21 - Climbing Director (NCS)
_____ 21 - Kitchen Manager
_____ 21 - Dining Hall Manager
_____ 21 - Shooting Sports Director (Black Powder, Shotgun) (NCS)
_____ 18 - Scout Craft/Outdoor Skills Director (NCS or comparable
training)
_____ 18 - Assistant Aquatics Lakefront Director (BSA Lifeguard)
_____ 18 - Handicraft Director
_____ 18 - Archery Director (Archery Range Supervisor)
_____ 18 - Climbing Instructor
_____ 18 - Trading Post Manager
_____ 18 - Tecumseh Island Director
_____ 18 - Technology Director
_____ 15 - Mad River Trace Boosway (4 years MRT)
_____ 18 - Trail 2 Eagle Director
_____ 16 - Climbing Instructor
_____ 16 - Aquatics Staff (BSA Lifeguard)
_____ 15 - Nature/Ecology/Conservation Instructor
_____ 15 - Scout Craft/Outdoor Skills Instructor
_____ 15 - Handicraft Instructor
_____ 15 - Tecumseh Island Instructor
_____ 15 - Shooting Sports Staff
_____ 15 - Archery Staff
_____ 15 - Dining Hall Staff
_____ 14 - Counselor in Training (see next page)
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Camp Hugh Taylor Birch Vehicle Policy
The safety of our Scouts, leaders and Scouting families at Camp Birch is always of the upmost importance to
our council leadership. After extensive review, Tecumseh Council has implemented safe vehicle guidelines at
Camp Birch that are becoming standard protocol at many other youth serving camp facilities. Please
understand that the purpose of this policy is to protect the youth and the adults who visit Camp.
In order to ensure the safety of the campers and the staff at Camp Birch, please observe the following during
your visit:
1. On arrival, please park in the parking lot and Check In with Campmaster or Ranger at the McMillian
building. Units should provide a color, make and model for every vehicle with the group.
2. Any Driver wishing to drive on camp must sign the vehicle policy upon check in with the Campmaster.
3. After dropping off equipment in campsites or buildings, all vehicles must be parked in the main parking
lot. Units are welcome to leave trailers by their campsite or designated parking area.
4. All passengers must be in seats, with seatbelts. It is not permitted to ride in truck beds, trailers etc.
5. Camp speed limit is 10 miles per hour.
6. No vehicle traffic is permitted in camp between 12:00 AM Saturday and 7:00AM Sunday without per-
mission from the Camp Ranger or Campmaster. Please contact the Campmaster or Ranger if other ar-
rangements are needed.
7. All vehicles must stay on designated roadways.
8. Special accommodations will be provided to those drivers with a State issued handicapped parking
pass or a physician’s note stating restrictions.
9. All non-Camp owned vehicles in Camp other than during move-in and move-out times must exhibit a
vehicle permit provided by the Camp Ranger.
Any failure to follow these driving procedures will lead to immediate loss of driving privileges
If you have any questions regarding the vehicle policy, please contact the Camp Ranger
Zac Phillips at (937) 269-4663.
Please share this with your unit’s adults and indicate below that you have read and understand this policy.
In Scouting,
Tecumseh Council
I have read and agreed to observe the Camp Birch Vehicle Policy.
Signature Printed Name Make Model Color
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Sample Camp Schedule
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Scoutmaster Merit Badge Want to earn a badge that your Scouts can’t?! Take a sheet and earn the Scout Masters Merit Badge
by completing the requirement below. Turn into the McMillan Bldg before Thursday at dinner,
by placing on the clip board inside the office.
Complete the following:( Have Camp Dir. Or Program Dir. Sign)
1. Discuss ways to mitigate interrupted naps by delegation and scouting as a youth led organi-
zation with fellow Scout masters.
2. Yell “Thomas Jefferson pogo-ing on a hot tin roof” at announcements.
3. Sign up your Troop for Program or Service Patrols.
4. Dress up for two days of themed camp.
Complete 5 of the following:( Have Camp Dir. Or Program Dir. Sign)
Buy a slushie at the trading post.
Run through the dining hall during dinner yelling “ The British are coming”.
Get a picture of the Camp Director and Program Director napping, and post it on Social Media.
Help out in an Area for two Sessions
Give the Camp Medic a band aid, and say “ This is for your BOO-Boo”
Bribe the Camp Director AND Program Director (Be Creative).
Do One of the following: :( Have Camp Dir. Or Program Dir. Sign)
(Sunglasses preferred) Roll your sleeves up, with collars popped, and enlist at least two Scout
Masters to march around at a meal time saying “Swol Patrol”.
Get your fellow Scoutmasters to Say “AYYYYYY” like the Fonzie every time you see Rob Lavoie or
The Camp Director.
Visit the following Areas:( Have Area Directors Sign)
Climbing: Pool:
Tecumseh Island: Handicraft:
Tech: Kitchen:
Outdoor Skills: Trading Post:
Shooting Sports: MRT:
Lake Front: Nature:
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***ATTENTION***
LEADERS GUIDE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FOR SUMMER CAMP 2020.
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