Non-Discrimina�on Policy

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prohibe la discriminación a base de raza, color, sexo, edad, impedimento

Pacific Skyline Council Boy Scouts of America

2015 Camp Oljato Leader Guide

Camp Oljato • Lakeshore, CA 93634 • (559) 893-3393

WELCOME to CAMP OLJATO!

W elcome to Camp Oljato, a High Sierra Camp of the Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of America! We

are pleased that you have chosen Camp Oljato for your summer camp experience this year. We offer a wide

variety of programs for both Scout and leader participation. If you have any questions after reviewing this

guide, please contact a member of the camp administration team or the Council Camp Registrar.

Camp Oljato provides a provisional troop during the season for those Scouts who aren’t able to attend camp with

their troop. Camp Oljato will provide the adult leadership. All you need to provide is the campers!

Whether you are here for our traditional program, the Explorer program, or both, all of us at Camp Oljato look

forward to assisting you and your unit have the best summer camp experience possible. Please take time to read

through this leaders’ guide and make sure you attend the Pre-Camp Meeting prior to your unit coming to camp. There

have been changes and additions to our program and facility this year, including a choice of over 35 merit badges for

your Scouts. Participation in any of our programs will enhance your Scouts’ visit to Camp Oljato. We offer something for

everyone from the first year Scout to the more advanced fourth year Scout or adult leader.

Thanks again for choosing Camp Oljato; we look forward to serving you!

Yours in Scouting,

Bob Moneymaker, Camp Director

Robert Graham, Program Director

Table of Contents

Intro/General Info ........................................ 3

Camp Dates ................................................ 3

Arrivals/Early Departure .............................. 5

Payment Policy ............................................ 5

Mail & Phone Info ........................................ 6

Guests/Visitors ............................................ 7

Directions/Map ............................................ 8

Daily Schedule ............................................ 9

Oljato Program Areas ................................ 10

Older Scout Program ................................ 12

Medical Requirements .............................. 13

Trading Post .............................................. 13

Assemblies ................................................ 15

Rules ......................................................... 15

Camp Safety .............................................. 16

Troop Planning Checklist .......................... 16

Personal Equipment List ........................... 17

Tribe of Oljato ............................................ 18

Oljato Yacht ClubAAAAAAAAAA.. 19

Camp Oljato is fully accredited by the

National Council, BSA and operates

under the strict health, safety and

management guidelines established

by the Boy Scouts of America, the Unit-

ed States Forest Service, the State of

California, and the County of Fresno.

THE VISION OF CAMP OLJATO Is to give every Scout a truly memorable outdoor experience.

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION

Camp Oljato (Ol-JAY–toe) has been in existence since 1941. The name Oljato is Navajo meaning “Star Light on the

Waters.” Oljato is a magical place! It is located at 7,000 feet in the Sierra’s (Kaiser Peak Range) on the shores of Hun-

tington Lake. Access to the heavily wooded camp requires a one-mile boat trip across the picturesque lake. From the

moment of arrival to the last day of camp, scouts are immersed in the outdoor adventure of Scouting. Oljato accommo-

dates approximately 350 scouts, adult leaders and camp staff during each of the six weeklong summer sessions.

Waterfront activities are a key element of the Camp Oljato experience. Huntington Lake is a well-known sailing lake

and Oljato is fortunate to have one of the most sheltered coves on the lake. This location allows scouts to learn and ex-

plore on comparatively calm waters. During a week at summer camp, virtually all camp participants engage in several

waterfront activities. Additionally the camp site has magnificent giant pines and plenty of wildflowers with a mountain

stream and no poison oak. There are platform tents within the eleven troop campsites. Each site has running water, ta-

bles & fire rings. Restrooms & showers are located nearby. In the center of camp the Trading Post and rustic Dining Hall

can be found. Surrounding these buildings are our newly constructed premiere program structures and areas for Nature,

Scoutcraft, Handicraft, and Waterfront that have all been completed in the last 6 years. Due to popular demand the

brand new Latrine and shower house with individual stalls as well as the Health lodge, Cooks Cabin and renovated kitch-

en made their debut in 2013. We hope that you will truly enjoy the benefits of these incredible program areas. The

unique Lucy Stern Stone Lodge overlooks the lake and surrounding property and we encourage the campers to visit this

important piece of the camp’s history.

2015 CAMP DATES

First Session June 21 – June 27 Second Session June 28 – July 4 Third Session July 5 – July 11 Fourth Session July 12 – July 18 Fifth Session July 19 – July 25 Sixth Session July 26 – August 1

PREPARING FOR YOUR WEEK AT CAMP OLJATO Find out what your Scouts want to do. Share with them what is available at camp. Have your Patrol Leader Council

develop a list of things their members want to do at camp as an individual, with a buddy, with the patrol, and with the troop.

Determine the advancement needs. Have the Patrol Leader Council develop a chart showing the advancement sta-tus of each Scout showing at a glance the needs of each Scout. Include those merit badges needed for advancement.

List the objectives desired by the Patrol Leader Council Perhaps certain Scouts need additional leadership responsi-bility or maybe present a challenge to one patrol to get them working as a team.

Discuss summer camp at each Patrol Leader Council Combine the lists and then start to pick and choose the most important ones related to camp.

PRE-CAMP LEADERS’ MEETING A leaders’ pre-camp orientation meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2015. It will be held at the Palo Alto Service Center,

1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto at 11:00 am. The Palo Alto Service Center is in the Lucie Stern Center behind the Chil-dren Museum and Zoo. It is located off Embarcadero Road.

The meeting will consist of program updates, and a review of the Camp Oljato Leader’s Guide. The Unit Leader and the Senior Patrol Leader who will be at camp should also be at this meeting. The meeting will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

ADULT LEADERS IN CAMP

Each troop is required to have at least 2 adults in camp at all times. The Guide to Safe Scouting states “Two Regis-tered adult leaders or one registered leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required on all trips and outings. The unit is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activ-ities.” We recommend a minimum ratio of at least 1 leader for every 10 Scouts.

National Standards for Boy Scout Resident Camps require that each unit in camp have at least one adult currently trained in Youth Protection and Hazardous Weather Training.

If it is necessary for a “changing of the guard” among your adult unit leaders, we suggest that new leaders arrive at least a day early to assist in a smooth transition and to allow time for the new leader to acclimate to camp life. New lead-ers must report to the camp office upon arrival at camp.

UPON ARRIVAL AT CAMP OLJATO Don’t forget your Tour Plan and Scoutnet generated Troop roster (3 copies)! The Scoutnet roster is from the

Online Advancement or Scout Office. This is required for all units! Please do not show up before your scheduled arrival time on the first day of camp. Once there, a staff host will be

waiting to assist you with equipment, the trip into camp, camp orientation, and getting settled into your troop site. Boat service across the lake on invasion day will begin at 1:00 PM. As you arrive at the Scout dock, check in with the Camp Commissioner.

Lunch is not served in camp on Sunday- Please be sure to pack your lunch. BEAR PROOF your car. Please place your trash in the dumpster in the parking lot. Leave no food related items in

your car. Staff will provide a parking slip to be placed on your dashboard. Parking at the Scout dock is extremely limited and is

shared with Camp Kern. Other than 2 Troop “emergency vehicles” all others will be requested to park in the overflow lots, attached at Rancheria, Lakeshore Public Dock, or by China Peak. Cars parked in the Rancheria portion of the lot will need a separate parking pass. Call 559-893-3234 for current pricing. Please do not block the dumpsters.

Upon arrival in camp, your staff host will lead your troop on an important orientation. Have your Annual health forms (alphabetical order and separated by youth and adults) and medications (in the original containers) with you when report-ing to the Camp Health Officer for medical check in prior to swim checks. Three copies of the printed roster of all who are attending camp must be turned in at this time. Show proof that at least one adult leader in your troop is currently trained in Youth Protection and Hazardous Weather Training.

Your staff host will take you to your Troop site to leave your gear and to prepare for swim checks at the waterfront, then continue on to the nature, fire safety, and other orientations.

Set up your campsite to your troop’s delight, but please be careful not to damage natural surroundings. (If your Troop has more people than the stated capacity of your campsite, you will need to furnish your own additional tents.) Mattresses are provided for adult leaders only. If you have equipment problems, or anything at your camp site needs attention, please contact your Troop Host or the Scoutcraft staff.

A Scoutmaster and SPL meeting will be held at the dining canopy at 5:00. Troops assemble at 6:00 p.m. for evening colors and dinner. Then it’s off to the Opening Campfire at 8:30 p.m..

EARLY/LATE ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Troops Who Want to Arrive Saturday -

If your troop needs to arrive on Saturday, you are encouraged to camp at the various campgrounds that are in and around Huntington Lake. The phone number for the National Campground Service is 1-877-444-6777 or visit the web-site: www.recreation.gov. Ask for the College or Rancheria Campground at Huntington Lake. Troops wishing to camp at Oljato on Saturday must make prior arrangements through the council office. A flat fee of $100.00 will be charged for expenses related to the early arrival. In addition all troops planning to arrive on Saturday must call the camp office no later than Tuesday prior to arrival to arrange a boat pick up time at the boat dock. Saturdays scheduled morning runs are between 6 A.M. and 8:30 A.M. and a 7:30 P.M. run. Troops arriving on Saturday must remain in their own assigned campsites, bring their own food and cooking supplies, and wait for an assigned staff host to come to the campsite Sun-day (around noon) for orientation. Saturday is staff’s day off and all program areas are closed. Also, there is no Health Officer on duty. Come prepared!

Any Scout arriving late to camp must report directly to the program office. IF DEPARTING EARLY FROM CAMP, SCOUTS MUST SIGN OUT AT THE PROGRAM OFFICE AND MUST HAVE AN EARLY RELEASE FORM ON FILE. THE ADULT INDICATED ON THE EARLY RELEASE MUST HAVE THEIR PHOTO ID AT THE TIME OF PICK UP.

SUMMER CAMP RESERVATION POLICY

While still in camp, troops are allowed to sign up for the same week for the following year (or for an earlier week). The reservation sign-up fee is $150 along with an estimate of the total number of campers. Subsequent sign-ups, from close of camp until October 1, are for in-council troops. The reservation sign-up fee is $150 along with an estimated number of campers. Sign-ups after October 1 are open for troops from any council. Reservation sign-up fee is $150 along with estimated number of campers. REFUND POLICY Fee is transferable to another Scout added to your roster but is non-refundable. Additional campers may be added to reservation upon approval of council if space is available. With a written request, full refunds of all but the $50 deposit may be given for payments made toward camp, up to one month prior to the event. After that, refunds are not given ex-cept in the case of a valid documented medical emergency. The participant count verified June 1 will be used for the unit balance and invoiced amount due.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND POLICY

Each camper will receive a free Camp Oljato patch With your reservation– a $150.00 non-refundable deposit is due that will be included as part of the total contingent fee. Deposit Due– February 1, $50.00 deposit per camper due to hold each spot. For signing up as a Troop TWO leaders will attend at no charge “FREE”. We believe having positive adult role models is incredibly important. Consider this just another thank you for your valuable time that collectively allows us to devel-op the next generation of leaders!

Fee Schedule: Early bird Fee April 1 Regular Fee by May 1 Fee A�er May 1

In Council Youth $375 $385 $400

Out of Council Youth $385 $395 $410

Council Adults $175

Out of Council Adult $180

Final payment due May 1. Balance due. If final payment is not made by June 1 the Council reserves the right to offer the space to other troops and all fees paid to date by the defaulting troop may be lost.

SENDING MAIL TO CAMP

If you are sending via US Postal Service, please be sure and include a CLEARLY WRITTEN return address on all letters and packages. The address is:

Name of Scout, Troop # ____ Camp Oljato Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 217 Lakeshore, CA 93634

If sending FedEx or UPS, use this address: Camp Oljato Troop #_____ Name of Scout c/o Lakeshore Resort 61953 Huntington Lake Road Lakeshore, CA 93634

Scouts and leaders can receive and send mail during their stay at camp. If your troop has already departed, only letters with first class postage and packages with return postage will be returned to sender. All others will be destroyed. CALLING CAMP Unless there is an emergency, all incoming calls will be considered “MESSAGES.” Information will be passed on to the Scout or Troop Leader as soon as conveniently possible. Scouts are only allowed access to the phone with the permis-sion of Camp Director or Program Director, and when accompanied by, an adult leader. The camp number is 559-893-3393. OUR PHILOSOPHY At Camp Oljato we have been training our staff in the off-season to be energetic and willing to meet your needs, if possi-ble. Our customers are the primary concern. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please do not hesitate to ask and if it can be provided, within reason, it will happen. YOUR CAMP STAFF The Camp Oljato staff is composed of Scouts and Scouters from various councils around California. Their main purpose in camp is to provide the program and services to the troops in camp and in general share the wonderful experiences Scouting has provided to them over the years.

The staff is carefully selected after comprehensive interviews with significant thought given to each individual and how they might benefit the camp, the campers, the staff and themselves.

There is no upper age limit to being a camp staffer. We strongly encourage any Scouter with free time this summer to apply for camp staff. College students, retired persons and schoolteachers commonly make up a significant part of many camp staffs and we would very much enjoy the opportunity to consider your involvement with the Camp Oljato staff. If you would like to volunteer your services for one or more weeks, please call the Pacific Skyline Council Center at 650-341-5633 and ask to speak to the Camping Department staff.

During program periods, the staff helps Scouts complete a variety of rank requirements or merit badge work. A word of caution - the camp staff is not a replacement for the troop’s adult leaders and the delivery of a program. The camp staff is a supporter of your individual program.

CAMP COMMISSIONERS The Camp Commissioner is a volunteer adult with the duties of helping Scoutmasters and Senior Patrol Leaders coordi-nate troop programs while in camp. The Camp Commissioner is there to help you, so utilize this valuable resource for your unit. If you are interested in becoming a Camp Commissioner, please call the Council office at 650-341-5633. The appendix of this leader guide also has a registration form to formally let us know what week you would like to support. “THE CAMP PROGRAM IS THE SUM TOTAL OF EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN CAMP.”

THE OVERALL CAMP PROGRAM Because of the camp’s location in the high Sierras, a blending of traditional camp programs and advanced activities are

available. The end result is a program that satisfies the needs and wants of both the Scouts and leaders. Camp Oljato is

proud to offer many levels of camp programs to Scouts - the First Year Camper; the Merit Badge Program for intermedi-

ate Scouts; Project C.O.P.E. and climbing for the experienced Scout.

WORK PARTIES Each spring and again in the fall volunteers come to Oljato to assist in camp set-up or closing. We have four weekends available for opening and three weekends for closing. Each participant will be guaranteed good food and get a special Oljato Work Party patch. You are encouraged to bring any special tools or equipment you might want to use.

If you are interested in helping, please complete the form that is located in the Camp Oljato helpful Documents link at www.packsky.org and mail to the Council office or by email to: sonny.payne@scouting.org.

PROVISIONAL CAMPERS If a Scout is unable to attend camp with his troop, or wants to spend a second week at camp, arrangements can be made for him to attend with an already attending troop. This option is limited. Please see the form that is located in the Camp Oljato helpful Documents link at www.packsky.org. Senior Patrol Leader WEEK Your Senior Patrol Leader is invited to attend Camp Oljato during any session when hs troop is not present. We know how busy your Senior Patrol Leader will be when his troop is in camp so we are offering your Senior Patrol Leader the opportunity to get a jump start on his program by coming up for an additional week when your troop is not present. This will enable your Senior Patrol Leader to work on merit badges or participate in special events and activities that he might otherwise not be able to do when attending camp as a leader with his troop. We will find a special place for your Senior Patrol Leader, either with another troop or as a special guest of the staff. The cost for this additional week is $175. Just complete the form in the form folder.

GUESTS/VISITORS

All visitors to Camp Oljato must make prior arrangements either through the Council Office or the Camp Director, and may not come to camp unannounced. When first arriving in camp, all visitors must sign in at the Program Office and pay for meals at the trading post. All visitors staying overnight must meet with the onsite Camp Health Officer to turn in a completed BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (most current revision available on www.scouting .org) including the portion requiring a physicians signature. The Camp Health Officer will issue a wristband that allows access to the dining hall and program areas. Reservations for family camp must be made in advance and fees prepaid. All camp rules must be followed all the time. All meal charges are to be paid in advance at the camp Trading Post.

BREAKFAST $7.00 LUNCH $8.00 DINNER $10.00

CAMP OLJATO BOAT SCHEDULE ON ARRIVAL DAY, SUNDAY,

BOATS START AT 12:00 P.M. AND CONTINUE UNTIL 5:00 P.M. (Final boat is leaving camp at 7:30 P.M.)

SCHEDULED BOAT RUNS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TIMES ARE “CAMP TIME” LEAVING OLJATO

9:00am Mail drop off at public dock • 1:00pm Mail Pick up at public dock • 7:30pm trash run at Scout dock

Weekday boat times are subject to change. Call the camp for current times before arrival. 559-893-3393. Unscheduled runs are subject to a $25 fee per run.

ON DEPARTURE DAY, SATURDAY, Troop departures are scheduled on the boats from 6:00am - 9:00pm

TRANSPORTATION TO CAMP

Transportation to camp is by car or by what other means of transportation that your unit arranges. Please abide by seat belt policy and be sure to check insurance coverage for all vehicles used to transport Scouts. All units are also required to file a Tour Plan at their Council office. A Tour Plan is required at check-in. Passengers must wear seatbelts and may not ride in the cargo section of any vehicle. Parking at the Scout Dock is extremely limited, see page 4 for restrictions. Many units have found it beneficial to use charter bus services. Here are two vendors currently used by Troops visiting camp. Preferred Bus Charters 707-585-9110 or El Camino Trailways 650-588-0256 or 650-989-2605 www.preferredcharters.com

A TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE - Subject to change

CHECKOUT PROCEDURES (Saturday Morning) To facilitate your Saturday morning departure:

- On Friday afternoon, thoroughly clean all the equipment. It should not be LEFT UNCLEAN. - Your Troop Host arrives at your troop site an hour before your scheduled departure time, to inventory and check all equipment. After the Host has checked and cleared your site you are free to depart camp. - Once your troop is all packed up, check: - Site is free of ALL litter –strip all paper from bulletin boards. - All tools are present and clean. - The latrine is stocked and clean. - Tents are repaired and properly erected. - Fire is TOTALLY OUT and pit is clean. - A cleaning fee of $50.00 will be charged for an improperly cleaned campsite. Furthermore, troops are held financially responsible for any damage to camp equipment. - Proceed to the dining hall for a continental breakfast and cereal. Remaining medical forms and medications are returned at this time. - Take all troop gear to the slip dock and get instructions for loading the boat for departure. Boats depart between 6:00 and 8:30 a.m. The Saturday departure schedule will be finalized at the Friday Adult Leader meeting. Family campers depart with their respective units. Note that Saturday is the staff's only day off and it starts right after all campers have departed camp.

We need every troop to do its best to adhere to these procedures and times. Our turn-around period is very short and the staff must be released by 10:00 a.m. They need some time to relax and unwind from the week’s demanding work. We need to make sure the camp is prepared and set up for the next week. Your support is greatly appreciated.

7:00am Reveille 7:25 Assembly Bell 7:30 Morning Assembly and Flag Ceremony. Breakfast follows. 8:30 Mandatory SPL Meeting at the Program Office 9:00 Merit Badge Session One begins 9:30 Adult Leader Meeting at the Oljato Pine 10:30 Merit Badge Session Two begins

12:00pm Lunch is served 2:00 Merit Badge Session Three begins 3:30 Free Time – Have Fun! Visit different program areas and participate in their special activities, work on other merit badges, or just relax. 5:30 Free Time ends. Regroup at your campsite and prepare for dinner assembly. 5:55 Assembly Bell – DON’T BE LATE! 6:00 Dinner Assembly and Flag Ceremony 8:00 Special Program Events. Bring a flashlight! 10:00 Taps. Keep noise to a minimum out of respect for your neighbors.

SPECIAL EVENTS & ACTIVITES On Sunday before the first evening assembly there is a mandatory adult leader and Senior Patrol Leader orientation meeting held under the Dining Hall canopy. There is also a mandatory Fire Safety Demonstration. On Monday there is a mandatory Fire Alarm/Lost Bather Drill. Special events and programs held during the week typically include the Opening Campfire, Flag Retirement Ceremony, In-camp cooking, OA Day, Scoutmaster BBQ, Adult Leader Cracker Barrel, Eagles Nest, Honor Patrol and the Closing Campfire. Times and locations are announced daily at the Senior Patrol Leader meeting and at the Adult Leader meet-ing. Special adult leader training will be available. There are daily food runs where food deliveries are picked up across the lake. Volunteers are needed to help boat the food to camp. At the Friday morning adult leader meeting, Tribe of Oljato segments and advancement beads are distributed. The Tribe of Oljato patch may be purchased at the trading post. Immediately following the closing campfire one adult leader from every troop needs to come to the dining hall. There the staff will be passing back the blue cards, both complete and par-tials, along with other important forms and medications. In-Camp Cooking on Wednesday: All troops prepare and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in their campsites on Wednesday. The menu for the day can be cooked on an open fire, but camp stoves are available. Food is packed by the kitchen crew and is made available for pick up by troops at the designated time. This is an opportunity for Scouts to work on their cooking advancement requirements as well as improving overall patrol teamwork. The staff will be available for meals by invitation. Large troops might consider bringing additional cooking gear.

OLJATO PROGRAM AREAS THE WATERFRONT and SAILING Supervised by a certified Aquatics Director and staff, waterfront merit badge activities include rowing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and lifesaving. The waterfront staff also provides B.S.A. Lifeguard certification and fa-vorite “Mile Swim” for Scouts. Scouts must always use the BUDDY SYSTEM. All aquatics activities must be conducted under adult supervision. Your scouts have a special opportunity to learn sailing basics on one of the nation’s premier sailing lakes. One of the many highlights of this High Sierra camp is the sailing program which has an array of vessels that foster adventuresome spirits from novice to experienced. The waterfront also boasts a motorboating class as well as incredible free time activities such as the new paddleboards and water trampoline! SCOUTCRAFT Send your new scouts to our FIRST YEAR CAMPER PROGRAM where the staff will help them orient the trail to First Class. They will build their competencies in Basic Skills, such as fire safety, knife safety, knots and an assortment of skills for rank advancement. For the seasoned scout, the staff is prepared to instruct participants in the following Merit Badges: Hiking, Backpacking, Orienteering, Pioneering, Wilderness Survival, Emergency Preparedness, Camping, Cooking and Fire Safety. Individual Scouts and patrols can build towers and bridges from available resources. An over-night hike and camp-out will be take place on Wednesday. This is highly recommended for all first year Scouts. NATURE Nature provides the opportunity for Scouts to earn popular merit badges such as Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Forestry, Weather, Nature, and Soil & Water Conservation. For fishing, Scouts over the age 16 are required to have a California State Fishing License prior to arriving to camp. All state fishing laws apply. Bringing your own fishing gear is highly recommended as we keep a limited number of fishing poles at camp. HANDICRAFT Indian Lore, Art, Leatherwork, Woodcarving and Basketry merit badges are offered in the Handicraft area. Paints, dyes, leather stamps and other tools are available. Merit Badge supplies are well stocked and available for purchase in the

Trading Post.

BOWS & BARRELS Whether your scouts get fired up about improving their accuracy and skill with a rifle or shotgun or if the challenge of making a bow bend to their will excites them, Oljato has the right staff in place to make them successful. Scouts are en-couraged to participate in free time activities their first year to enjoy the sport and build their skills. The merit badge clas-ses have limited class enrollment to focus on scouts that are attempting to “QUALIFY” which entails an additional level of work, self discipline, and skill.

CLIMBING & C.O.P.E.

The Climbing merit badge, as well as free-time climbing, is offered with supervised instruction. Requirements and goals are similar to C.O.P.E but there are no age requirements. The Annual Health program release form must be signed to participate in this activity.

EXPERIENCE TELLS US Scoutmasters suggested that we include a section in the guidebook providing some suggestions that only experience can provide. Here is a collection of those ideas:

-Plan your schedule wisely to include as many of camp’s programs as possible.

- 1st year campers should only attempt one or two moderately easy merit badges.

- Limit merit badge work to four.

- Review the difficulty level of all badges. Many merit badges require advance work before coming to camp. All

Scouts must review requirements and come prepared.

- Scouts should be allowed to try something new and in a variety of camp areas.

- Organize the attending patrols before coming to camp. Utilize existing patrol leadership and structure as much as

possible.

- Schedule some rest during the day as well as at night.

- Be a spirited troop all over camp.

- Drink lots of water and get plenty of rest.

EARNING A MERIT BADGE The process of earning a merit badge at camp is the same as earning one back home. Briefly, the necessary steps a Scout must take to earn a merit badge are:

- Pick a subject and talk with the Scoutmaster to receive pre approval. Get a SIGNED merit badge card and fill out

the personal data sections in ink before coming to camp.

- Acquire the merit badge pamphlet and read all requirements. Work on requirements that are likely not able to be

completed while at camp. and bring to class.

- Work with the counselor while at camp to complete all requirements. Arrangements can be made for other meeting

times above and beyond the camp program schedule.

- Do what’s required. A Scout is required to do all of the requirements as stated - no more and no less. If it says,

“show or demonstrate,” then that is exactly what must be done. The same applies for words such as “make,”

“list,” “collect,” “write,” “identify,” “describe,” “in the field.”

MERIT BADGES

Oljato offers a “closed” merit badge program. This means that merit badge classes are offered on a scheduled basis throughout the week rather than on a “drop-in” basis. It is, however, sometimes possible for Scouts to work on specific merit badge requirements during free time. Not all requirements for some merit badges can be fulfilled at camp. A partial card will be issued for any requirement not completed at camp. Note: Online merit badge preregistration will be available May through the person profile of the campers. Due to the way the system works this will only be available to those that are paid in full. Any other changes made after camp has begun will be announced at the various assemblies and orienta-tion meetings at camp.

At Camp Oljato, some activities have restrictions placed on the number of participants at any one time. This may be due to popularity, safety concerns or to keep the number of participants at a reasonable number for effective teaching and active participation. These potentially impacted activities include: COPE, Climbing, Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Wood-carving, Sailing, and Motor Boating.

Typically Scouts will show up at a Merit Badge class at the scheduled time with a completed Blue Card signed by the Scoutmaster – this is their “ticket” for admission. It indicates that the Scoutmaster believes that the activity is appropriate for the individual Scout, having considered the experience and maturity of the Scout and his physical ability to partici-pate. Many merit badges require the Scout to have learned some basic Scout skills. Merit badges begun before camp maybe completed at camp if the counselor feels the Scout has retained previously learned materials.

Some merit badges have prerequisites that cannot be completed in camp. It is strongly recommended that merit badge requirements be reviewed before coming to camp. Written evidence must be provided to assure that prerequisites have been completed or a “partial “will be issued. Each Scout must use the appropriate merit badge book for each merit badge he wishes to earn. These can be purchased at the Camp Trading Post or if provided from a Troop library that they must be the current edition. Some merit badges also have a cost for materials which can also be purchased at the Trad-ing Post.

Troop leaders are encouraged to review the program time periods and help each Scout select his desired Merit Badg-es. It is highly suggested that each Scout have a back up in mind should the activity or Merit Badge session be full.

Additional merit badges are offered depending upon the availability of certified counselors and equipment. Should you or your troop have suggestions for additions, please contact the Pacific Skyline Council or the Camp

Director.

OLDER SCOUT PROGRAM - C.O.P.E.

Project C.O.P.E. stands for: CHALLENGING - OUTDOOR - PERSONAL - EXPERIENCE Project C.O.P.E. is a National B.S.A. program that was formally started in 1983. The program is specifically designed for the older individual Scouts, who form two-person and group teams and is composed of initiative games, trust events, low course events and high course events. Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, rappel and devise solutions to a variety of problems and situations. Most participants achieve much more than they ever imagined. While each C.O.P.E. Course is both different and unique, each participant that experiences it is encouraged to develop their own objectives. The program emphasis of C.O.P.E. revolves around seven major goals: TEAMWORK • TRUST • COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP • DECISION MAKING SELF-ESTEEM • PROBLEM SOLVING

This is an excellent program for the older Scouts becoming leaders within the troop. National C.O.P.E. Standards require a minimum age level for course participation which is: ALL C.O.P.E. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 13

YEARS OF AGE BY JANUARY 1 OF THE YEAR

THEY PARTICIPATE AT ANY C.O.P.E.

COURSE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

THE OLJATO EXPLORER PROGRAM

Is an exciting opportunity for older Scouts to choose their own adventure whether it be snorkeling off the islands, war canoeing, sailing, climbing, or COPE. Mountain biking will be available weeks 1-4 if requested in advance. EVENING ACTIVITIES The evening hours can be the time when Scouts find it most convenient to seek out mischievous activities. Troops must plan programs so that Scouts have preplanned activities during the twilight hours. Special camp wide activities are scheduled each evening. Please be sure to take time for inter-troop fellowship. One of the many evening highlights that brings many Troops back year after year and is unique to Oljato is the Olympicade. This Oljato tradition is a themed scouting competition involving all program areas which will engage your Scouts and Leaders alike in fun and fellowship. ADULT ACTIVITIES There will be times when adult leaders will be looking for a special activity to do at camp. Some BSA adult leader training courses will be available. Leaders who wish to assist with merit badge instruction or program activities should contact the Program Director. If any leader would like to help the camp maintenance or conduct a service project, please let the Maintenance Director or Camp Commissioner know.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Everyone must have a completed the new BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (680-001 current revision) within 12

months of attending camp. Parts A & B must be completed by the camper and signed by the participant and a parent or

guardian if under 18 years of age. Part “C” must be completed and signed by a physician. There are no exceptions.

Troops need to have forms in alphabetical order with Scouts first, followed by adults. Troops must also submit at check-

in, a roster of only those who will be attending camp. A sample form is at the back of this guide. If your Scouts have spe-

cial needs, such as attention disorders or anger issues, please bring this to the attention of the Health Officer or Program

Director so we are prepared. Behavior problems can cause a substantial disruption to those participating in a camp activ-

ity and, if disruptive behavior persists, the Scout may be asked to leave.

HEALTH LODGE Oljato employs a Camp Health Officer who is on duty to attend to health issues your troop might encounter. First Aid Merit Badge is taught at the Health Lodge. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Prescription drugs must be stored in a locked container at the Health Lodge (unless alternate arrangements are made with the Health Officer/Camp Director). It is required that all drugs come in the original prescription container with dosage instructions. It is strongly recommended that minimum quantities be brought to camp. It is required that troops assign an adult leader to take responsibility for assuring that Scouts take their prescribed medications at the assigned times.

THE TRADING POST

Our well stocked Trading Post sells camp patches, mugs, t-shirts, snacks and sodas, personal items, and handicraft

items. Merit badge pamphlets are required and available at the trading post. We suggest that each Scout bring between

$45 and $60 to camp depending on which merit badges are being attempted. Trading Post Hours are posted at various

locations in camp and in the handout packet when troops arrive. Knives and fire starters will only be sold to scouts with

specific Scoutmaster permission.

CAMP SAFETY AND STANDARDS

A good camper always maintains high standards of safety, personal conduct, courtesy and conservation. The following will help Scouts excel and have a great experience while at Camp Oljato. Safety is the top priority at Camp Oljato and we fully comply with BSA standards of youth protection.

- Scouts MUST use the Buddy system. Leader permission is required for hiking, swimming, etc., and should be

advised of routes and return times.

- All aquatics activities are conducted under adult supervision and follow the Safe Swim Defense Plan.

CONSERVATION Avoid using worn out areas. Let nature restore the area over time.

Please use recycle bins and put trash in the proper container

Don’t cut down any trees, dead or alive.

Leave all axes in the axe yard. Scouts may NOT bring their own axes to camp.

Never leave a fire unattended. Always be sure any fire is “DEAD OUT” with water prior to leaving the site.

Keep campfires small.

UNIFORM POLICY Scouting is a uniformed organization. Scouts are encouraged to wear a proper BSA field uniform to both morning and evening assemblies as a symbol of respect for the flag and the pride of being a Boy Scout. Camouflage clothing or cloth-ing with non-Scouting logos or designs are not permitted.

HOMESICKNESS

An active program is the best insurance against homesickness. Do all you can to have every Scout participate. If home-sickness develops, inform the Camp Chaplain or Program Director before permitting him to contact his home. The phone in the program office is off limits to Scouts while they are alone. Scoutmasters must be in attendance. The use of cell phones is like a homesickness pill. Please use the cell phones only in areas away from scouts. Every troop leader should pay close attention to every Scout to make sure he is happy, healthy and involved in the camp program. Leaders must teach their Scouts proper troop site care. Daily inspections for health and safety conditions will enhance a Scout’s experience at camp. Don’t let problems grow. Solve them immediately or get help. Difficult problems should be referred to the Chaplain or Camp Director. SLEEP A good night’s sleep is essential to the health of each camper. Troops must insist on absolute quiet between 10:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Each Scout needs 8 to 9 hours of sleep per night. Be respectful to your neighbors. YOUR TROOP SITE “The troop site is the heart of the camp.” It is where Scouting begins at Camp Oljato. The opportunities for improving Scout skills and advancement are tremendous. It is important for troop leaders to remember that much that can be done in a program area can be brought into your own troop site. As young Scouts are presented with new skills, they need constant reinforcement by reviewing and using these new skills in their troop site. The Camp Commissioners will conduct a daily visitation to inspect: GENERAL APPEARANCE, TENTS AND TENT LINES, TROOP EQUIPMENT, BULLETIN BOARD, FIRE GUARD COM-PLIANCE, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LATRINES & SCOUT INVOLVEMENT TENTS AND MATTRESSES All tents are in generally good repair. We insist that all tents be treated with respect and care. Please do not move any tent platforms. The result may be inadequate support of the platform which may lead to damage. If you would like your site organized differently, consult the Camp Commissioner. Notify your Troop Commissioner if there are any rips that need repairing during the week. We rely on your information to ensure good maintenance of tents, so please let us know. A close out inspection will take place upon departure and any new damage must be paid by the troop. MATTRESSES ARE PROVIDED FOR LEADERS USE ONLY AND CAN BE CHECKED OUT AND IN BY THE SCOUT-CRAFT STAFF. PLEASE INSTRUCT ALL YOUR SCOUTS TO BRING AIR MATTRESSES OR FOAM PADS IF THEY WANT THEM. Units must carry their equipment to their troop site; therefore, it is wise to limit the personal equipment to what can be

contained in a backpack.

LATRINES AND WASHRACKS “A Scout is Clean”. Encourage each scout to use the shower facility regularly during his stay at camp. The cleanliness of the camp latrines is the responsibility of the users – the Scouts and troop leadership. Latrine duty for the week will be assigned at the Monday Senior Patrol Leader meeting. Each Troop will assign a senior Scout & adult to ensure that ap-propriate Scout behavior is adhered to in the Latrines on the day they are assigned. Latrines must be cleaned dai-ly.When it’s your turn, clean them regularly and check them frequently to insure that nature calls are not a terrifying ex-perience. The best time for cleaning is after breakfast and before the first program session begins. Extra supplies are stored in Latrine 2 or can be obtained from Maintenance. If there are maintenance issues, please report them immedi-ately to the maintenance staff or to a Commissioner. Thank-you for your cooperation! Separate latrine facilities are pro-vided for Scouts, for adult males (over 18), and for females and handicapped.

FIRE TOOLS

Each troop site has fire tools that must stay in the troop site at all times. These tools include a shovel, rake, bow saw, hose, and water buckets. A broom is also provided to help the Scouts keep their tents clean. Please return any broken items to the Camp Commissioner area and acquire another one.

ASSEMBLIES

Staff makes important program announcements during both morning and evening assemblies. Please arrive on time and in the properly worn field uniform. In respect for the flag, please coach your Scouts on proper flag etiquette: how to stand at attention (no slouching or hands in pockets), how to wear the uniform correctly (shirt buttoned and tucked in), how to salute (elbow out). Above all there must be no talking or laughing. If your unit is running late and finds that the flag cere-mony has already begun, STOP as soon as you see the assembly area, be quiet, and salute the flag. Join the assembly only after the flag ceremony is completed. Dismissal order from assembly is based on flag patrol, flag etiquette, proper uniform, latrine duty assignment and courtesy. Senior Patrol Leader REPORTS Camp is an opportunity to improve your Scouts public speaking skills. Senior Patrol Leader’s will be given an opportunity to give reports to the audience at assemblies. We request that these Senior Patrol Leader reports be brief but entertain-ing. Staff will “tree check” reports with inappropriate content. It is important that each unit show respect to other units by remaining quiet during Senior Patrol Leader reports. We appreciate your cooperation!

SOME RULES TO REMEMBER

THE LAW OF CAMP The law at Camp Oljato is very easy - the Scout Oath and Law.

GENERAL BEHAVIOR Horseplay can result in personal injury and damage to equipment. Scouts need to be steered toward more constructive activities. FUN CEASES WHEN SOMEONE GETS HURT.

HAZING There is absolutely no room for any kind of hazing at Camp Oljato. Initiations and the like will NOT be tolerated. Troop leaders are responsible that all Scouts are properly oriented and assisted to get the most out of their camp experience without any hazing of any kind.

FLAMMABLES Only natural wood, charcoal or propane may be used for cooking purposes. Flashlights, electric battery lanterns, or pro-

pane lanterns should be used for lighting. WE RECOMMEND THAT EACH TROOP BRING A BATTERY POWERED

LANTERN TO CAMP. Liquid fuel (white gas) must be stored properly by the maintenance staff and is best not brought to

camp. Only battery-operated lanterns are allowed in the tents. NO FLAMES IN TENTS!

FOOTWEAR For your safety, open-toed shoes are not allowed in camp except in the gated swimming areas. If you arrive in sandals you’ll be asked to change them before entering camp. This includes family campers. PETS Dogs or other pets are not allowed or welcome in camp. Please instruct visiting parents to leave their pets at home. The only exception would be a service animal. ALCOHOL, NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, FIREARMS, AMMUNITION and FIREWORKS None of these items are allowed in camp at any time. Violators will be asked to leave camp immediately. However if an adult wishes to bring to camp black powder rifle for use at the rifle range, it must be checked in with the Camp Director upon arrival. The same applies to ammunition, bows and arrows. SMOKING Smoking is not condoned by the Boy Scouts of America. Only persons over 18 years of age are allowed to smoke. Smoking must only be done in designated areas not in view of Scouts. Smoking is considered an open flame and is treated as a potentially dangerous hazard. TRASH Bears are frequent visitors in camp. All trash must be placed in double bags and taken to the back of the Dining Hall be-fore 7 p.m. every evening for transportation out of camp. At Oljato we actively practice conservation. PLEASE RECYCLE. KNIVES & AXES Knives may used ONLY as tools, not toys. Please do not allow scouts to bring knives over 2 1/2” unless they are signed up for the fishing merit badge. Leave all axes in the axe yard. Scouts may NOT bring their own axes to camp. GATED AREAS There are areas throughout camp that have a level of risk associated with them: Waterfront, Sailing, Climbing, C.O.P.E.,

Rifle, Shotgun, Archery and Maintenance. These areas have specific entrances and exits. NO ONE allowed into these

area without permission from the staff in charge!

SCOUTMASTER’S FINAL CHECKLIST

This checklist will be helpful in assisting unit leaders to make a final recap before leaving for the summer adventure at camp.

□ Tour Plan completed and filed at Scout office. (Minimum of 2 weeks before camp)

□ Medical forms completed and signed.

□ Parental permission forms signed, they are part of the Medical Health form.*

□ Final roster of Scouts and adults completed.*

□ Back up adult leadership ready and trained – 2 deep.*

□ All boy and leader fees paid at Scout office, four weeks in advance*

□ All transportation and drivers set – or bus form turned in at least six weeks in advance.

□ Unit equipment checked and loaded.

□ All Scouts’ equipment checked and loaded.

□ Tentative unit program needs prepared, mailed to camp three weeks in advance – special requests, trips, outings, etc.*

□ Special unit advancement supplies, merit badge books, etc.

□ Sufficient funds for emergencies.

□ Vehicles and trailers safety checked, flares, insurance information, etc.

NOTE: BSA policy prevents us from allowing private boats to dock at our camp. All items marked with an aster-

isk * must be turned in during unit registration as soon as you arrive in camp. If any information is not available, please

inform the business manager at the time of registration. If you can answer “yes” to all these items, then you’re prepared

for an enjoyable stay at camp.

OPTIONAL TROOP AND PATROL EQUIPMENT Your troop may want to bring the listed optional equipment:

Camp will provide tents for campers and leaders. Each campsite will receive a cook kit and stove. If your troop has more people than the campsite’s listed capacity, you will need to bring your own tents for those extra people.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

Every Scout and leader should bring his own personal equipment. The following is a sample checklist:

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

PLEASE DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING:

□ Battery or propane lanterns

□ Rope and binder twine

□ Ground cloths (for the wooden floors of tents)

□ Troop first aid kit

□ Patrol and troop flags

□ Water containers

□ Dutch oven, griddle, extra cook kit pieces, etc.

□ Full Scout uniform: shirt, shorts, socks and belt

(Scouts should wear full uniform correctly at morning and evening assembly, meals, and as color guard.)

□ Light jacket and light sweater or sweatshirt

(light layers of clothing are lighter and warmer than a heavy jacket.)

□ Light rain suit or poncho

□ Extra pair of shoes or boots

□ Extra Scout uniform parts: shirt, socks, etc.

□ Underwear and tee shirts (at least 4 sets)

□ Extra socks (at least 4 pairs)

□ Sweatshirt

□ Swim trunks

□ Hat

□ Handkerchiefs or Kleenex packs

□ Shorts and at least one pair of jeans

□ Lightweight long or short sleeve shirts (non-uniform)

□ Backpack (especially for overnighter) or duffel bag

□ Sleeping bag

□ Sleeping pad or lightweight air mattress

□ Eating utensils (for in-camp cooking and overnight-

er): minimum of a bowl, spoon and a Sierra cup

□ Canteen or water bottle

□ Toilet kit: soap, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste,

comb, towel

□ Small personal first aid kit

□ Small flashlight and extra batteries

□ Small pocket-knife (NO SHEATH KNIVES)

□ Money: $50.00 allows an adequate amount of

spending money

□ Scout Handbook, merit badge pamphlets, etc.

□ Pen/pencil, notebook, paper, stamps, envelopes or

postcards

□ Camera and film

□ Mosquito repellent and sunglasses

□ Fishing gear

□ Book

□ Comic books

□ Sheath knives, axes

□ Pistols

□ Radios, Walkmans

□ Fireworks

□ Rifles

□ Bows and arrows

□ Drugs (non-prescription)

□ Open toe shoes or sandals

□ Cell Phones, PDA’s, Computer

TRIBE OF OLJATO

The Tribe of Oljato is our way to celebrate and promote the "Oljato Spirit". This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in many of camp's varied activities which leads to an inspiring tribal ceremony. New members are given the opportunity to be inducted and old members are given the chance to advance. Requirements to join and advance are taken from Native American and Scouting skills. Accordingly, tribal advancements are monitored by the Scoutmaster via the bead system. Scoutmasters* have much leeway in interpreting these "guidelines" as best fits your troop s needs in the Spirit of Scouting, Unit leaders purchase the beads and bear claws at the camp trading post. Bring some unit funds for this activ-ity. The Tribe ceremony is Thursday night. A special Tribe patch – complete with segments for “Brave”, “Warrior”, “Medicine Man”, “Chief”, and “Tribal Council” are available for purchase in the camp trading post. Tribe requirements are listed below.

All Tribe of Oljato members are expected to fulfill these basic requirements: * Scout Spirit --- live by the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. • Personal Cleanliness --- and in proper uniform at appropriate times, * Participate--- in all activities with enthusiasm and Scout Spirit. • Service Project--- depends upon the honor being sought.

- Brave - First year Scouts/Scouters at Camp Oljato. A Scout should be a Tenderfoot Scout. Advancement: Earn one merit badge or complete the Skills Patrol program. Patrol Participation: participate in 4 events in Program Areas with no more than 2 events in any given Program Area. PROJECT: must be at least one hour. Training: Scouters: proof of Youth Protection

- Warrior - Second year Scouts/Scouters at Camp Oljato. A Scout must be at least Second Class rank. Advancement: Two merit badges or complete the Sailing II or COPE course. Patrol Participation: participate in 5 events in Program Areas with no more than 2 events in any given Program Area. PROJECT: must be at least two hours. Training: Scouters – This is Scouting AND Leader Specific Training (SM/ASM) or Troop Committee Challenge

- Medicine Man - Third year Scouts/Scouters at Camp Oljato. A Scout must be at least First Class rank. Advancement: Two merit badges or complete the Sailing II or COPE course Patrol Participation: participate in 5 events in Program Areas with no more than 2 events in any given Program Area. PROJECT: must be at least three hours. LEADERSHIP: demonstrate leadership via troop or camp activities. Training: Scouts – completed of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST). Scouters – completed Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

- Chief - Fourth year Scouts/Scouters at Camp Oljato. A Scout must be at least a Star Scout rank. Advancement: Two merit badges or complete the Sailing II or C.O.P.E. course. Patrol Participation: participate in 5 events in Program Areas with no more than 2 events in any given Program Area. PROJECT & LEADERSHIP: in close consultation with the Nature Area Director, the candidate(s) develop, plan and im-plement a camp project utilizing other Scouts working towards tribal honors.

- Tribal Council - Fifth year and above Scouts/Scouters. Advancement: Three merit badges or complete the Sailing II or C.O.P.E. course. Patrol Participation: participate in 5 events in Program Areas with no more than 2 events in any given Program Area. PROJECT & LEADERSHIP: in close consultation with the Nature Area Director, the candidate(s) develop, plan and im-plement a camp project utilizing other Scouts working towards tribal honors.

Tribe of Oljato Beading System w/ Patch ����

Join the OLJATO YACHT CLUB

The Oljato Yacht Club (OYC) is a loosely organized but enthusiastic group of Scouts, Scout family members, camp staff, camp staff alumni, boating enthusiasts and philanthropic supporters who help maintain a sustainable waterfront program providing the equipment for youth to be outdoors, have fun and learn safe water sports. Joining the yacht club is easy. Simply make a donation of funds, time or equipment. Many projects require more than one year to properly organize and execute. This requires committing funds a year or more before a boat enters the wa-ters of Huntington Lake. To accommodate the multiyear nature of projects, the OYC requests members to make a three year funding commitment.

A donor receives an OYC burgee when they make a commit-ment to contribute $1,000 each year, for three years.

A donation of $5,000 entitles the donor to be a “Vice Commo-dore of the OYC.” A $10,000 the donor is entitled to include the title of either “Commodore of the Oljato Yacht Club” or “Past Commodore” on their resume or business card. Members maintaining current email addresses on the OYC dis-tribution list will also receive from the Oljato Waterfront Staff, periodic summertime updates on developments in the lives of the staff and campers enjoying life on the shores of Huntington Lake. Members of the OYC are also invited to schedule a pri-vate sailing lesson or enjoy a sail on the boat of their choice when they visit Oljato. The OYC strives to support the efforts of the many individuals and groups who have a long history of managing and sup-porting Camp Oljato. Examples include:

The Pacific Skyline Council (PSC) professional staff.

The primary liaison for the OYC is the Program Director, Bill Waits

office 650-341-5633 x115,

cell 775-220-3799

email william.waits@scouting.org

The PSC Facilities Committee and the professional staff Properties and Facilities Manager, Sonny Payne,

cell 650-759-5545

email sonny.payne@scouting.org

The Oljato Camp Director, the Waterfront Director and the Waterfront Staff

The PSC Aquatics Committee

The Oljato Alumni

including the Oljato Staff Page at http://alumni.cse.ucsc.edu/~rodden/oljato/roster.html

The PSC Sea Scout leadership

OLJATO YACHT CLUB Sign-up Sheet Please share with us your ideas, suggestions or comments:

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Please Sign Up Now:

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________________________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________________________

Support Interests:

Financial Commitment

□ Waterfront Patron - Any level you wish $____________

□ OYC Member - $1,000 per year for 3 years

□ OYC Vice Commodore - $5,000

□ OYC Commodore - $10,000 Please contact Mark Manchester, Development Director, cell 650-235-0791, email mark.manchester@scouting.org to arrange for your donation

Time Commitment

□ Work on a Restoration Project

□ Mechanical Repairs

□ Hull Repairs

□ Painting

□ Moving Boats on Trailers

□ Manage a Restoration Project Please contact Sonny Payne, the Properties and Facilities Manager, cell 650-759-5545, email son-ny.payne@scouting.org and share with him your area of interest

Equipment Contribution

Please contact Sonny Payne, the Properties and Facilities Manager, cell 650-759-5545, email son-ny.payne@scouting.org and share with him your equipment donation opportunity. Historically, the fleet has been a broad array of older boats dominated by military surplus and other hand-me-downs. Recently, donors have been helping to evolve the fleet to newer, more reliable and consistent equipment. For exam-ple, as the fleet evolves, working to minimize maintenance, fuel consumption and water pollution are important goals. Ideally, all of power boats would use a single type of 4 stroke engine (e.g. Yamaha offers attractive discounts to Scouts) which is tuned for high altitude operation, a uniform set of gas tanks and gas lines, gas filters, similar steering, interchangeable trailers, etc. This will leverage staff knowledge, increase reliability and reduce operating costs.

Mission Statement of the Boy Scouts of America

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Vision Statement of the Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in American to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Pacific Skyline Council does not discriminate regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, political beliefs, or parental status.

Camp Oljato is operated by the Pacific Skyline Council, BSA on land leased from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture Forest Service in the Sierra National Forest.

Pacific Skyline Council Boy Scouts of America

1150 Chess Drive Foster City, CA 94404

Office Telephone (650) 341-5633

Office Fax (650) 341-4527 Camp Telephone 559-893-3393

WEBSITE

www.pacsky.org