TROOP CAMPING ITROOP CAMPING IDesired Course Outcomes:Desired Course Outcomes:

By The End Of This Course The By The End Of This Course The Participants Will Be Able To:Participants Will Be Able To:

Plan and execute a troop camping Plan and execute a troop camping experience in accordance w/GSUSA, experience in accordance w/GSUSA, GSWNY, ACA and NYSDOH in a lodge GSWNY, ACA and NYSDOH in a lodge structure (building) under 72 hours.structure (building) under 72 hours.

Follow the GS Mission “Building Girls of Follow the GS Mission “Building Girls of Courage, Confidence and Character, who Courage, Confidence and Character, who make the world a better place.”make the world a better place.”

Accomplish the Outdoor Program Goals as Accomplish the Outdoor Program Goals as follows:follows:

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Goals & Objectives of the Goals & Objectives of the Outdoor ProgramOutdoor Program

To promote the physical, mental and spiritual To promote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of every girl.well-being of every girl.

To develop resourcefulness, initiative, self-To develop resourcefulness, initiative, self-reliance and recognition of the worth and dignity reliance and recognition of the worth and dignity of the individual.of the individual.

To develop a sense of responsibility, qualities of To develop a sense of responsibility, qualities of leadership and awareness of the capacities of all leadership and awareness of the capacities of all people.people.

To provide a sense of accomplishment.To provide a sense of accomplishment. To stimulate each girls; awareness of the scope of To stimulate each girls; awareness of the scope of

the natural world.the natural world. To develop the individual’s sense of responsibility To develop the individual’s sense of responsibility

to conserve the natural world.to conserve the natural world.

Pre - SessionPre - Session

Pre – Session ObjectivesPre – Session Objectives

By the End of this Pre- Session the Participants will:By the End of this Pre- Session the Participants will: Plan menus for 2 meals (one to be cooked over a fire Plan menus for 2 meals (one to be cooked over a fire

ring)ring) Gain knowledge on what appropriate equipment and Gain knowledge on what appropriate equipment and

materials to bring to “day long” sessionmaterials to bring to “day long” session Be informed of agenda for “day long” sessionBe informed of agenda for “day long” session Gain information on directions, parking and other Gain information on directions, parking and other

logistics concerning “day long” sessionlogistics concerning “day long” session Learn some activities to use with girls at camp.Learn some activities to use with girls at camp.

How to Plan a MealHow to Plan a Meal What to CookWhat to Cook IngredientsIngredients Kitchen Equipment NeededKitchen Equipment Needed Paper SuppliesPaper Supplies

Patrols Plan a MealPatrols Plan a Meal

Each patrol (2) plans one mealEach patrol (2) plans one meal Set a BudgetSet a Budget Distribute shopping, supply and equipment Distribute shopping, supply and equipment

responsibilitiesresponsibilities Distribute moneyDistribute money

Each Shopper must turn in receiptsEach Shopper must turn in receipts

What to BringWhat to Bring ClothingClothing EquipmentEquipment Learning MaterialsLearning Materials Personal PropertyPersonal Property

Weekend ScheduleWeekend Schedule AgendaAgenda ParkingParking Directions to CampDirections to Camp

Saturday AM Saturday AM

Day Long – Session ObjectivesDay Long – Session ObjectivesBy the End of this Day Long- Session the Participants will:By the End of this Day Long- Session the Participants will:

Tour Property on which training is presented and gain Tour Property on which training is presented and gain safety and group behavior informationsafety and group behavior information

Be able to safely prepare and clean up a “fire ring” mealBe able to safely prepare and clean up a “fire ring” meal Gain information concerning safety course requirements, Gain information concerning safety course requirements,

health forms, permission slips, smoking rules, renting health forms, permission slips, smoking rules, renting camp properties and girl ratioscamp properties and girl ratios

Be able to safely prepare and clean up a “lodge” meal.Be able to safely prepare and clean up a “lodge” meal. Discuss Girl Progression, activities and camping Discuss Girl Progression, activities and camping

traditions.traditions.

The TourThe Tour Note Emergency ExitsNote Emergency Exits

Including Doors and WindowsIncluding Doors and Windows Discuss Emergency VehiclesDiscuss Emergency Vehicles

1-2 vehicles close to building, backed in ready to go in case 1-2 vehicles close to building, backed in ready to go in case of emergencyof emergency

All other vehicles must be parked in the parking lotAll other vehicles must be parked in the parking lot NO vehicles driving through camp propertiesNO vehicles driving through camp properties

Communication to Property StaffCommunication to Property Staff Phone numbers in brochure and posted by phonePhone numbers in brochure and posted by phone Staff member should make contact with you on your first Staff member should make contact with you on your first

night (Windy Meadows – call if you need them.)night (Windy Meadows – call if you need them.)

Notification of PoliceNotification of Police Notify local police department to let them know Notify local police department to let them know

your location and number of participants (numbers your location and number of participants (numbers should be posted by phone)should be posted by phone)

Rules, Expectations, behaviorRules, Expectations, behavior Develop a group contract for the stay with Develop a group contract for the stay with

expectations and rulesexpectations and rules Post contractPost contract

Safety OrientationSafety Orientation What are the risks?What are the risks? How can we keep everyone safe?How can we keep everyone safe?

Animal precautionsAnimal precautions Don’t touch or pet any animalsDon’t touch or pet any animals Keep food inside and secureKeep food inside and secure Wear proper clothing Wear proper clothing

Long Pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes (tick prevention)Long Pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes (tick prevention) Adult and Troop responsibilities to camp and Adult and Troop responsibilities to camp and

CouncilCouncil Follow GSUSA, NYDOH, ACA to keep our camp Follow GSUSA, NYDOH, ACA to keep our camp

permitspermits Clean as you goClean as you go Leave better than you foundLeave better than you found

Fire DrillFire Drill Practice one on sitePractice one on site Determine a safe meeting areaDetermine a safe meeting area

Emergency ProceduresEmergency Procedures Emergency meeting placeEmergency meeting place StormsStorms

rain – OK rain – OK lightening – get insidelightening – get inside tornado – keep away from windows and fireplaces – get under tornado – keep away from windows and fireplaces – get under

sturdy tablessturdy tables Kaper ChartKaper Chart

Why have oneWhy have one Make One or see examplesMake One or see examples

Lunch PreparationLunch Preparation Food StorageFood Storage

All perishable foods must be refrigeratedAll perishable foods must be refrigerated If outside, perishable foods in cooler with maintained temperature If outside, perishable foods in cooler with maintained temperature

below 40 degreesbelow 40 degrees Prepared food temperaturesPrepared food temperatures

All meat products (beef, chicken, pork, eggs etc.) must be cooked prior All meat products (beef, chicken, pork, eggs etc.) must be cooked prior to leaving the lodge, food may be reheated over the fireto leaving the lodge, food may be reheated over the fire

Food preparationFood preparation Food must reach the following temperatures prior to consumption:Food must reach the following temperatures prior to consumption:

Poultry and leftovers – 165 degreesPoultry and leftovers – 165 degrees Ground Beef – 160 degreesGround Beef – 160 degrees Pork – 150 degreesPork – 150 degrees Eggs – 145 degreesEggs – 145 degrees Beef – 140 degreesBeef – 140 degrees

Fire Fire Fire StartersFire Starters

Discuss acceptable/non-acceptable fire startersDiscuss acceptable/non-acceptable fire starters

Fire SafetyFire Safety Rules: no runningRules: no running no walking through the fire circle no walking through the fire circle Long hair tied back & shirt tucked inLong hair tied back & shirt tucked in limited number of people (& spaced out) using the fire ring.limited number of people (& spaced out) using the fire ring. Water bucket, rackWater bucket, rack

Fire BuildingFire Building Types of fuelTypes of fuel How to safety distinguish the fireHow to safety distinguish the fire Where to spread the ashes Where to spread the ashes

Saturday PMSaturday PM(After Lunch and (After Lunch and

Clean-up)Clean-up)

First AidFirst Aid

Requires 1 adult accompany the troop Requires 1 adult accompany the troop w/current First Aid & CPR (nice to have w/current First Aid & CPR (nice to have 2, but not required)2, but not required)

A copy of both cards must accompany A copy of both cards must accompany troop camp application.troop camp application.

Health FormsHealth FormsRatios Ratios

Who needs a health form & completion of formWho needs a health form & completion of form Everyone attending must have a health card & the leader in Everyone attending must have a health card & the leader in

charge must keep the health cards until the youngest person charge must keep the health cards until the youngest person reaches the age of 21.reaches the age of 21.

Ratios (2 adults per every 6 Daisy*, 12 Brownie, 16 Ratios (2 adults per every 6 Daisy*, 12 Brownie, 16 Junior, 20 Cadette, 24 Senior/Ambassador, plus an Junior, 20 Cadette, 24 Senior/Ambassador, plus an additional adult per 4 Daisy, 6 Brownie, 8 Junior, 10 additional adult per 4 Daisy, 6 Brownie, 8 Junior, 10 Cadette, 12 Senior/Ambassador)Cadette, 12 Senior/Ambassador)

*Check *Check Volunteer EssentialsVolunteer Essentials for more info. for more info.

Permission SlipsPermission Slips All children under 18 must have a permission All children under 18 must have a permission

slip accompany them to camp.slip accompany them to camp.

TransportationPersonal vehicles

Bus

Vans

SmokingSmoking

Absolutely NO SMOKING in any council Absolutely NO SMOKING in any council owned structure. owned structure.

Smoking must be conducted out of sight of Smoking must be conducted out of sight of any child in designated area. any child in designated area.

Clean as you go. Clean as you go.

American Camp AssociationAmerican Camp Association American Camp Association accreditation American Camp Association accreditation

involves all aspect of camp (site, facilities, involves all aspect of camp (site, facilities, program) program)

Over 300 standards to comply with. Over 300 standards to comply with. Reaccreditation is every 3 years. Reaccreditation is every 3 years.

All groups must comply w/ACA to maintain All groups must comply w/ACA to maintain our accreditation.our accreditation.

Supplemental InsuranceSupplemental Insurance

If you have non-scout people (children/adults) If you have non-scout people (children/adults) attending any part of your troop camping you attending any part of your troop camping you mustmust purchase additional insurance. purchase additional insurance.

Booking a Property and Deposit Booking a Property and Deposit Required (if Applicable)Required (if Applicable)

Check Camp section on website for camp summaries and Check Camp section on website for camp summaries and availabilityavailability

Fill out troop camp application (available on our web site)Fill out troop camp application (available on our web site) Mail into respective service centers (listed on form)Mail into respective service centers (listed on form) You will be notified by phone or mail if your choice is You will be notified by phone or mail if your choice is

accepted/not availableaccepted/not available If the cost of the cap site rental is under $250.00, total amount If the cost of the cap site rental is under $250.00, total amount

is due with application as well as all required documents. If is due with application as well as all required documents. If the cost of the camp site is over $250.00 a 25% deposit is due the cost of the camp site is over $250.00 a 25% deposit is due with application and the balance as well as all required with application and the balance as well as all required documents is due 30 days prior to the rental date. Troops will documents is due 30 days prior to the rental date. Troops will receive confirmation. receive confirmation. Cleaning deposits are not required.Cleaning deposits are not required.

Non-Council-Owned SitesNon-Council-Owned Sites After Troop Camping I, you are certified to After Troop Camping I, you are certified to

camp at a comparable non-council-owned site, camp at a comparable non-council-owned site, for example, a lodge at a state park.for example, a lodge at a state park.

You must submit an Application for a Non-You must submit an Application for a Non-Council-Owned Campsite (website) at least 60 Council-Owned Campsite (website) at least 60 days prior to the event.days prior to the event.

If you are travelling outside the council If you are travelling outside the council boundaries or staying longer than 2 nights, you boundaries or staying longer than 2 nights, you must also submit an Intent to Travel (website) must also submit an Intent to Travel (website) at least 3 months before the trip.at least 3 months before the trip.

Girl Planning & Progression and Girl Planning & Progression and Outdoor MannersOutdoor Manners

Discuss abilities of different levels using fire Discuss abilities of different levels using fire (and, in fact, all outdoor activities)(and, in fact, all outdoor activities)

Discuss Outdoor Manners Discuss Outdoor Manners

Dinner Dinner

Lodge CookingLodge Cooking At least one meal will be cooked inside the At least one meal will be cooked inside the

lodge (building)lodge (building) discuss food storagediscuss food storage discuss food temperatures (cooked, uncooked)discuss food temperatures (cooked, uncooked) discuss food preparationdiscuss food preparation girl planning & progressiongirl planning & progression dishwashing (3 sink method) dishwashing (3 sink method)

Activities, songs, crafts, games, Activities, songs, crafts, games, campfire stories campfire stories

ActivitiesActivities SongsSongs Crafts Crafts GamesGames StoriesStories GSWNY legacy TraditionsGSWNY legacy Traditions Outdoor Flag Ceremony Outdoor Flag Ceremony

Review/recap of the Review/recap of the training, questionstraining, questions

Leaving procedures Leaving procedures Clean-up Clean-up

Sign training cardsSign training cardsEvaluation andEvaluation and

Renewal of TrainingRenewal of Training Everything must be clean & neat when Everything must be clean & neat when

leaving, leave it better than you arriveleaving, leave it better than you arrive Training CardsTraining Cards EvaluationEvaluation