WELCOME LEADERS!!

CAMP CHIEF LITTLE TURTLE

2014 SUMMER CAMP KICK-OFF

Camp Director: Greg CroweCamp Program Director: Bill Richman

Council Program Assistant: Nila Sink

Director of Camping: Chuck Walker

YOUR CAMP LEADERSHIP TEAM….

Buckskin Program Tomahawk/Knife Throwing, American Heritage MBIndian Lore MBScouting Heritage MB Citizenship in the World MBFire BrandingBlack Powder Shooting

Back by popular demand…

Communications MB Salesmanship MBWelding MBKayaking MBSearch & Rescue MB

Popular Demand cont…

Top Scout (Older Boy Program)Turtle Quest (1st Year Camper Program)

Brother DiscountCatapult ContestProvisional Camper Program Family Night & Camp-wide Picnic

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Features!

This is Scouting Scout Master Specific Training Assistant Scout Master Specific TrainingClimb on SafelyTrek SafelySafe Swim DefenseSafety Afloat Leave No Trace Trail to Eagle Seminar Outdoor leader Skills Training

Adult Opportunities & Fun

CPR CertificationBSA Life GuardSwim &Water RescuePaddle Craft Safety Program volunteer opportunitiesScout Leader Merit BadgeService Project OpportunitiesNap on safely!!

Adult Fun cont…

True 1st year Camper Program .Runs half days (Monday – Friday) gives

opportunity for afternoon merit badges .Participants practice patrol and troop

methods.Basic 1st aid, totin’ chip, map & compass,

knots, hiking, pioneering, LNT, Firem’n Chit, and Fire building.

Earning Advancement.All learning objectives are met through

interactive games and challenges. Thursday evening overnight!

Turtle Quest

Are your boys tired of doing the same scouting routine?Were looking for the “Top Scout” in your troop to

except the challenge of becoming the next Top Scout.Top Scout is a challenging boy led program that will

test your boy’s scouting knowledge in skill base & physical demanding activities that will separate them second to none.

Wilderness Survival, High Ropes Corse Activities, Mountain Biking, Cooking, Canoeing, Team Building, and much more!

So if your boys have what it takes…Say YES to TOP SCOUT!!

TOP SCOUT…Are you tough enough?

Got Passion in your Fashion?Come to Camp Sash’in!

Wednesday is OA Day! – see leaders guide pg 21

Get a fast Pass in the Chow Line

Brotherhood Classes & Ceremony

Call-out ceremony

Rededication Ceremony

OA MERCH AVAILABLE IN TRADING POST!

11 am Check in at Camp office with Rosters and head to your site!

11 am – 4 pm Campsite Setup and Camp Orientation

1pm Orientation Begins– Health Checks (Health Forms, Dietary

Restrictions, Medications)– Swim Checks (pre-camp swim checks

available)– Shooting Sports Safety Review– Dining Hall/Trading Post Orientation– Tour Program Areas – 7 pm Leader Meeting

THE FIRST DAY…

In compliance with National BSA Boy Scout Resident Camp Standards, NO person can be allowed

to participate in the camp program or stay on BSA property without a complete health history.

Everyone attending CCLT (Scouts and adults) must turn in a health history before participating in any camp activities.

The Annual Health and Medical Record is valid for 12 months and Parts A, B and C must be completed for all Scouts and Leaders attending camp.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL A MEDICAL FORM BE ACCEPTED BY THE CAMP PERSONNEL WITHOUT THE SIGNATURE OF A LICENSED PRACTITIONER (MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant).

“Returning!” … In order to speed up the medication disbursement, units will each be given a lockable medication box for their campsite. Unit leaders will be able to assist Scouts with their non-perishable medication right in the campsite!

HEALTH FORM

The purpose of this meeting is to turn in merit badge signups, health forms, dietary restrictions and talent releases, swim check forms.

Troops will also be able to ask last minute questions before their unit arrives.

MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER IN FORT WAYNE.

SESSION 1-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 2, 6:30 PM SESSION 2-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 9, 6:30 PM SESSION 3-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 16, 6:30 PM SESSION 4-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 23, 6:30 PM SESSION 5-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 30, 6:30 PM

TWO-WEEK PRIOR MEETING

PROGRAM FEES–Shotgun $20.00–COPE $20.00–Paintball $5.00–Top Scout $25.00–Handicraft MB – variable fees

Early Bird Deposit of $50 per scout by Feb 3rd AND Early Bird fee of $260 per scout paid by May 5th

Newly Registered Boy Scouts and Webelos Crossovers $260 if paid in full by May 1st

Webelos graduates and new scouts may pay in full by may 5th at no penalty

Boy Scout Leader Fees: Full Time $95. Part Time $20 per day or $7/meal. Fees due by May 5th

REGISTRATION/PAYMENTS

On-line Registration to come!Once Established all units in council will be notified & those out of council who are interested.

Until then forms can be found on-line at awaccaps.org

REGISTRATION

All Scouts who have submitted the $50 per Scout deposit by Feb 3rd will receive a FREE camp hat

Additional hats may be purchased or troop information may be embroidered onto the hats for an additional fee.

Few changes for 2013Usage of “Blue Card” system – no need to bring’em – we provide’em!

Merit Badge Schedules ProvidedDaily MB reports to review progression

Age-Appropriate Classes using Visual/Audio/Sensory Aids

MERIT BADGES & SCHEDULE

SUMMER CAMP HAS ROOM FOR MERIT BADGES AND NON MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS.

SCOUTS SHOULD COME TO CAMP PREPARED, SOME BADGES HAVE PREREQUSITS.

ENCOURAGE SCOUTS OF ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN PROVIDE THEM.

PLEASE REMEMBER…

*FRIDAY evening…*Camp will provide a Camp wide Picnic

complete with games and activities for Scouts and Guests

*A count of guests will be needed at your two-week meeting. Guests will need to purchase meal tickets at the Camp Office - $7.00 per meal

FAMILY NIGHT

Want to come to camp for two weeks?!

Dates:Fee: $285 Individual Provisional

Camper $25 Discount if paid in full by May

1stTroop Leadership Positions Available

Provisional Scout Camping

Camp CardsEasy Fundraiser for you & your Troop

$5 per Card

$2.50 to you$2.50 to pay for the cards

Proven success to get your boots on the ground at camp!

Will open the 2015 campsite registrations on May 1st of 2014.

First deposits in the door will hold your favorite site on your favorite week.

After that day reservations will be accepted online or over the phone.

2015 Camping Registration

Take Scouting to the next level and become a Staffer!

Live at camp this summer with usAn education second to noneChance to earn merit badgesGain new life long friendshipsStaff Scholarship Program = $ for CollegeGreat Resume BuilderInternships 14 years of age and higher

Grab Your Application Today Before You Leave!

Asking Troops for referrals of their Scouts

Staff Applications Now Available

Come and enjoy our 290 seat Dining Hall that will provide you and your unit with all your culinary needs

Need to beat the Heat? Come inside anytime and rest in the A/C

Food Allergies? No need to worry bringing your own food. Identify your needs prior to camp – we’ll take it from there.

Wi fi for scout leaders to check in the world outside of camp during their stay.

CAMP PROVIDES ALL MEALS DURING YOUR WEEK AT CAMP!

Food Service Guarantee

Workerships can be awarded for up to 50% of early bird camp fee

Awarded on “honor system”Designed to allow those who can’t afford to

come to camp - No proof of income is required

Identify a “good turn” work projectProjects should involve a significant number

of hours and effort on the scout’s partWorkership applications are due April 1We want everyone to have the opportunity to

come to camp!

2014 Workership Program

BLUE HERON AWARDCOMMISSIONER AWARDFIREWOOD POLICYCAMP WORK DAYS BROTHER DISCOUNT – SAVE $25MULTIPLE WEEK DISCOUNTS $210T-SHIRT ORDER FORMSHAT PERSONALIZATIONSTROOP PHOTO ORDER

OTHER STUFF…

ATV’s!?!

A Timber Harvest has been conducted at Little Turtle for property maintenance, safety preservation, healthy growth & camp income.

As the Forest settles we would like all participants to be aware of tree tops and debris on the ground which can be hazardous around campsites, program areas, and trails if climbed or played on.

Help us keep our scouts safe.

Tree Harvest

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THANK-YOU FOR COMING!

SEE YOU AT CAMP!!