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2021 Scouts BSA Summer Camp See Full Leader Guide also at www.siouxcouncil.org New Incentive for 2021! If 50% of your unit attends Sioux Council Summer Camp at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation or Cub events (Webelos Camp, Cub Family Weekend or Adventure Day) your unit will qualify for one free al-a-cart rental per month at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation, the Center for Scouting or Camp Iyataka from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. The free rental will be refunded upon the unit completing the online reservation and attending the camping weekend. The Sioux Council will refund the camping fee to the unit account. For out of council units we will refund the money in the manner in which it is received. This incentive cannot be applied to an entire camp property rental. In addition, for troops that already made a deposit at another council’s long-term camp, we’ll be happy to negotiate a credit to offset those fees. Lewis and Clark Camp Staff and CIT Staff Application is live and only online. We are looking for individuals that want to make a difference and huge impact on our Scouts lives as they grow as individuals. Gene Fuller will be our Camp Director this year and he is excited for the year to come. Please go to https://www.siouxcouncil.org/Camp-Staff for the application and let us know what you are interested in doing. CIT Incentive: any Scout that successfully attends NYLT and serves at least two weeks as a CIT at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation will have their NYLT fee reimbursed by camp. Go to the website above to apply and start your adventure as a staff member at camp. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 4
Scouts BSA Camp Table of Contents Administration Welcome 3 2021 Program Updates and Changes 4 Unit Leadership, Insurance and Policies 5 Camp Policies & Contact Information 6 Health & Safety and Dining Hall Procedures 7 Online Registration and Check-In 8 Check-Out and Staff Opportunities 9 Equipment and Trading Post 10 Program Merit Badges & Records 11 Jamboree Style Camping 12 Camps Frontier and Keel Boat Programs 13 Camps Davey Jones and Sacagawea Programs 14 Service Projects, Chapel & Leader Training __________________15 Camp Schedule 16 Merit Badges by Camp 17-18 Appendix How to Register 19 Lewis & Clark Scout Camp Map 20 Program Planning Sheet 21 Personal Camping Gear Check List 22 Planning Timeline 23 COVID-19 Forms 24-27 ATV Participation and Hold-Harmless Form 28 Cowboy Action Shooting Waiver Form 29 Personal Watercraft Participation and Hold-Harmless Form 30 PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COPY AND DISTRIBUTE THIS LEADER GUIDE OR FORMS AS NEEDED Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 4
Scouts BSA Welcome from your Camp Camp Director Scouters! Lewis & Clark camp staff are super excited for our 2021 Summer Camp season! Due to the overwhelming positive feedback from campers, adult leaders and staff the new camp program we introduced last year will be continuing in 2021. One of the best features of the new format is our program camps. This format will allow Scouts to spend a full day in each camp. Think of them as “Super-Scout Day Camps” with a gaga ball pit where they can spend the day immersed in that camp’s theme. We have integrated a First-Class Trail program into the Scouts week at camp as well as a Trail to Eagle Merit Badge cluster that will include a Google Classroom for pre/post requirements to completed at home and give our Scouts the tools to do so. As we continue to create the best camp program for Scouts, we are continuing to upgrade camp facilities. We broke ground this fall on two new storm shelter/shower houses on the east side of camp that will be open for the 2021 season. If you already have a date chosen for your troop to come to Lewis & Clark do not wait to register as there is a cap of 200 Scouts and adults for each week. We would hate to have to put you on a wait list for the week of camp you want. I look forward to seeing many familiar faces at camp this summer and hope to welcome many new faces to the Lewis and Clark camping family. Gene Fuller Camp Director 605.670.8942 lcsrcampdirector@gmail.com Some frequent comments from our 2020 camping season; “loved extra Gaga Ball pits” in each program camp. (ALL 4 OF THEM!) “Having the troop together all week was great it really helped the Scouts bond and gave the Scouts in leadership positions a great opportunity to grow.” “Very Flexible Staff” “Staff went out of their way, bending over backwards for us, and that was much appreciated.” “Almost too much food” “Food was very tasty” “loved the food being served in the program area” Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 4
Scouts BSA Camp 31071 430th Ave Tabor, SD 57063 2021 Program Highlights 2021 Registration Wednesday Eagle Merit Badges (New) NYLT Dates: June 6-12 at Lewis and Clark Communications (new) Any Scout that completes National Youth Personal Fitness (new) Leadership Training (NYLT) and serves 2 weeks as a Counselor in Training (CIT) at Lewis and Clark will have their NYLT fee reimbursed. Wednesday Night is Steak Night Campers and leaders will get to enjoy a steak meal. The SPL and SM also get Scout BSA Camp Dates: to visit with our Scout Executive Week 1: June 13-19 Week 2: June 20-26 Week 3: June 27 - July 3 Cowboy Action Shooting Continues Week 4: July 11-17 The trading post is being surrounded by the Week 5: July 18-24 West River gang to rob us of our slushy’s. Use a Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle to fend them Scout Fees: $300.00 if paid by May 1 - $350 after off (shooting at targets). Waiver form required Adult Fees: $125.00/Week or $25.00/Day Added Program to PWC Class Continues Fee Deadlines We are adding spots to this class so Registration closes two weeks more Scouts can take it while adding the prior to each week. paddle boarding award and motorboating merit badge For adults not attending the entire week, select the days they are attending. The New Eagle Clusters at Camp Frontier system will charge accordingly. Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in Refund Policy the World and Diversity (new 2021) Since our program and food supplies are purchased based upon the number of Scouts pre-registered, it is our policy to refund only All Inclusive Registration Fee Continues! as a result of an emergency situation. Registration includes all camp program Scouts who choose not to attend camp of • If doing more than one merit badge their own free will, will NOT be granted a per camp – you will need to pay for refund. Fees may be transferred to a Scout the extra kit. For example, basketry not already registered for camp. Please and leather working. present refund requests in writing to the Sioux Council. ATV Program to continue for 2021 We are making the trail longer! Camperships - No Scout is denied the opportunity to attend camp for financial Cooking Change for 2021 reasons. These camperships will provide up Troops will be cooking a simple meal for to one third of the registration fee. The form breakfast and prepping a sack lunch in is on our website. the morning. Camp will serve a hot meal Waterfront Activities for dinner in the program areas. Water shoes required for all aquatic activities. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 4
Scouts BSA Camp Camp Unit Leadership, Insurance, and Policies Leadership Rules & Policies Discipline: At least two adult leaders over Visitors: Lewis & Clark, in the age of 21 are required for accordance with the any camping activity over 72 Due to Covid-19 policies of the Boy Scouts hours. Each unit attending visitors will not be of America, will not permit Lewis and Clark must furnish allowed to visit staff, leaders or Scouts to its own leaders and is expected camp. use corporal or other harsh to have leaders in the campsite Only Scouts and punishment. No humiliating when Scouts are present. All leaders registered or frightening methods of units with female Scouts must for camp and have discipline will be used to provide a registered female completed the control the actions of any leader over 21. It is best if the camps health camper or campers. Scoutmaster attends summer screening and Initiations, which frighten or camp with his or her Troop. If approved by the humiliate, including forms of this is not possible, it is the camps health officer hazing are also not responsibility of the unit will be allowed to permitted. committee to provide trained leadership for this important stay at camp. responsibility. Violations of this policy may result in immediate Insurance Prohibited Items: dismissal from camp. Your troop must be covered by medical and accident Hunting/Sheath Knives insurance while at Lewis and Fireworks Clark. A copy of a certificate Bicycles Scooters Leaving Camp: of insurance and the information necessary to Motorized Carts Firearms/Ammunition Campers and leaders who must process a claim must be on leave camp must sign out with file at Lewis & Clark. This Archery Equipment Alcoholic Beverages camp management. Please information can be obtained contact camp management to from your local council for Illegal Drugs Flames in Tents process your departure from those coming from another campgrounds. Campers may leave council. Firewood Pets only with a parent or guardian, or Scouts and leaders with the written release from a registered with the Sioux parent or guardian. Leaders must Council are covered by the be present when a camper checks council’s sickness and out of camp. In the very rare event accident policy while camp management has any doubt attending camp and during about custody of a minor child, the travel between camp and Scout will only be released to the home. This insurance is adult who brought them to camp. secondary to a family’s insurance. It is important that the name of the family’s insurance carrier and policy # be provided on the Annual Health and Medical Record. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 5
Scouts BSA Camp Camp Policies & Contact Information Fuel Policy: Vehicle Use and explained when a permit is National BSA policy permits Parking: issued by the Camp the use of liquid fuel only un- Scout leaders, visitors Director. A person holding der the direct supervision of and staff vehicles will be a state issued permit must a knowledgeable adult parked in the lot located still secure a Lewis & Clark leader. Gasoline, stove fuel, across from the permit. and other bulk quantity Administration Building. flammable substances are to Roads south of the parking Upon special request and lot area are reserved for be stored in the approved demonstration of need, central fuel storage locker in foot traffic, camp service camp staff will be happy vehicles and permitted camp (contact the Camp to help transport leaders vehicles only. Commissioner). Liquid fuels, and Scouts around camp. in approved containers If Camp Director Speed limit in camp is 15 (MRS type bottles) of 1 quart determines that staff will mph or less. Under no or less, may be kept in the be unable to transport circumstances will any campsite under adult leaders and Scouts with individual be allowed to supervision. special requirements the ride in the bed of a pickup Troop may receive a truck or outside the Wristbands and permit to park in the enclosed passenger Nametags: compartment of a vehicle. As part of our camp designated handicapped security programs, all parking closer to the Scouts, leaders and campsites (down the hill). Restrictions will be Scout Safety Is registered visitors are required to wear a Our Top Priority camp supplied identification badge or wristband. If an ID badge or wristband Mail Service gets worn out or lost Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the Administration while at camp. Let Building. Stamps are also available in the Administration camp commissioners Building. Mail call will be held at flag retreat each evening. or management know and we will be happy Scout’s Name, Troop # to replace it. Please Lewis & Clark Scout Camp bring the old ID if you 31071 Boy Scout Road have it. There will be a Tabor, SD 57063 $1 fee for each replacement band. Phone and Internet Anyone not wearing a wristband or nametag Camp Emergency Phone #: (605) 665-7970 will be asked to stay with staff until Cellular service is spotty at camp and is generally management can unreliable for incoming calls in the campsites. respond. Please check at the Administration Building for Wi-Fi and computer/internet availability while at camp. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 6
Scouts BSA Camp Health, Dining & Severe Weather BSA Annual Health & Health screening and Medical Care: Medical Record: check-in process: A camp health officer serves as a regular member of the National BSA Camping 2 copies of BSA medical camp staff. Standards require that all forms. A volunteer physician from youth and adults must bring to Pre-camp Covid-19 Yankton supervises the camp a record of medical screening for each Scouter. camp’s medical care services. examination made within the last In the event of a serious 12 months by a licensed Group temperature log. accident, illness or physician. We can only accept the Any Scout or adult leader not hospitalization, parents are National BSA Annual Health and meeting camp health screening contacted. Medical care given Medical Record for long-term standards may result in the at camp by the camp medical camping (longer than 72 hours). entire group being denied officer is without an additional access to camp. charge. As changes are made frequently to the BSA medical form, a link Please call the Camp Director Treatment provided outside for the health form can be found to discuss Scouts or leaders of camp is at each family’s in the menu of our Lewis & Clark with major medical issues. expense. camp website page: https:// Please pick up parts B & C of www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ your health forms before leaving Severe Weather: ahmr/ camp or ask for them at check- Storm shelters are Each unit will be checked in with out. All health forms left at the located throughout the camp. our health team. health lodge will be shredded at In the event of a weather the conclusion of camp. emergency, staff will notify units and direct them to the closest shelter. Dining Hall Procedures Camp dining hall will be open for Camp Frontier meal service. Meal service will be delivered to camp program areas or campsites for cooking per the schedule. Troops will need to bring their mess kits and cooking gear for breakfast. Lunch will be a sack lunch that troops will put together before they head to their program camp. All dinner meal services will use disposable dinnerware and eating utensils in the Program Camp that you are in that night. All Scouts and adult leaders will need to have a 16 oz or larger water bottle for beverage service. All meal procedures will be covered during check-in process. Special Dietary Needs Any Scout or leader that has special dietary needs should contact us one week before arriving at camp. Remember to verify your dietary requests during the troop check-in process. Persons with food allergies should follow the same procedure. At check-in, you will be asked to fill out a form that will be provided to the Health Officer and Dining Hall staff. Please remember to contact us in advance of your week at camp so we can be prepared for your visit. If we don’t know in advance of your dietary needs, we will do our best to accommodate you. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 7
Scouts BSA Camp Online Registration & Check-in Online Registration Check in Sunday Troops can register for the 1:00 - 3:00 PM camp season at any time Camp Orientation and pre-registration for next year at any time during your Each Troop will be given a 4:00 PM in campsites current stay. time to check-in between Registering is as easy as 1:00PM and 3:00PM. Please visiting the website below call camp if you need to Camp Safety Moment and logging in. confirm the time or if we have not contacted you. www.siouxcouncil.org 6:00PM in campsites We prefer you use your Parking Lot Check In troop log-in, rather than Dinner Service your individual log-in. This helps us identify what troop You will be greeted by a Troops will eat dinner in you are and where you are Staff member who will stay their campsites on visiting from. with your troop through the Sunday evening check-in process. Unit Roster Units with trailers will be Leader Meetings Who will be joining us at directed where to park and unhook. Leader meetings will be held in camp? We will need campsites between 5:30 and 7:30 Units without trailers will load BSA ID #’s and birthdates for their gear into a all Scouts and BSA ID #’s for all adults staying at camp. It trailer provided by the Opening Campfire camp. is important that this list be Trailers will be hauled to as complete as possible to At 8:00 PM camp campsites by the ranger provide you with the best staff. staff will conduct the possible program. The Camp staff will escort opening campfire in the Troop to their designed campsites. Merit Badges Health screening and check While we try to be as in location. Where you will be assigned to your Swim checks will be held on the accommodating as possible troop’s day at Camp Keel Boat in our merit badge campsite and camping group. and must be conducted by camp scheduling, it is important to aquatic staff. When check in is complete sign up Scouts for merit Troops will be escorted to badges before they arrive at their campground to set up camp. Some merit badges camp and receive camp have age requirements, and orientation. some classes have limited availability. Scout that are successful in our merit badge program will have read the current merit badge book for their merit badges and completed all prerequisites if any for those merit badges. Registering before you arrive helps us control class sizes and have the proper supplies on hand. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 8
Check-out & Scouts BSA Camp Staff Opportunities Check-out Procedures Check-out process will begin by Camp Group on Friday and concludes Saturday. Report to your assigned check out location at the scheduled time. This is the time to discuss any final merit badge issues, camp advancement reports and settle any outstanding accounts. Saturday morning, after your gear is packed, you will inspect your campsite with your Commissioner to make sure the site is ready for the next troop. Breakfast will be delivered to campsites. Remember to pick up your troop’s health forms if you have not already done so. Any health forms left at camp will be shredded. Lewis & Clark Staff Join our Lewis and Clark team! We are always looking for responsible, motivated individuals 15 or older who exemplify the values of Scouting. If you think you would enjoy making other Scouts Lewis & Clark experience one they will remember and talk about for years, complete the application available on our website: https://www.siouxcouncil.org/Camp-Staff. Counselor In Training Program Give ‘Staff Life” a try! Youth who are at least 14 years old can apply for a 2-week CIT session. As CITs, youth come to camp to help staff and learn ‘the ropes’ in several program areas. There is no charge for participating in the CIT program as each CIT contributes to the Lewis & Clark program while in training. All CITs are required to bring a complete BSA uniform. For questions regarding this program, please contact the Sioux Council at (605) 361-2697. Interested youth should complete the CIT application found on our website: https://www.siouxcouncil.org/Camp-Staff. Any youth that attends Sioux Council’s NYLT and works as a CIT at camp that same year for an entire two weeks will be reimbursed for the NYLT registration fee. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 9
Equipment & Scouts BSA Camp Trading Post Suggested Troop Equipment Troop First Aid Kit US and Troop Flags Rope & Twine Tents*, Poles & Stakes Scout BSA Handbook Cooler Dining Flies, Poles & Stakes Saws Water Jugs Merit Badge Library Shovels Lanterns Song Books Tools Skit Book Program Supplies** Bulletin Board Bug Net * BSA National Standards require tents to have a minimum of 30 square feet of floor space per camper and the warning “No Flame in Tent” marked on the outside near the doorway. ** Compasses, knot books, binoculars, flint & steel, etc. NEW FOR 2021 – Bring your troops cooking gear to be able to cook in campsites for breakfast. Model Site Checklist American and troop flags properly displayed with troop identification First Aid kit available in a central location and “Fireguard Plan” posted Campsite laid out with clear and safe traffic lanes Tents and flies pitched correctly, taut and using proper knots Tents marked with “No Flame in Tent” sign or stencil Campsite clean - litter free; personal items stored properly Cook area clean - food & gear properly stored, surfaces clean Garbage cans used and covered; liners in place Bulletin board with roster, Fireguard plan and program posted Latrine is clean Saw/Axe yard separated from central site, marked and large enough Show respect for camp facility - no marking of trees or property No trenching For Hammocks—ONLY webbed straps can be used on tree’s Trading Post Coolers Our Trading Post is stocked with merit badge items, souvenirs, candy, T-shirts, patches, camping gear and toiletries and much BRING COOLERS. Be more. sure they are secure Regular hours will be posted at camp. from our native critters and Mighty MO. ICE IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST THIS YEAR! Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 10
Merit Badges Scouts BSA Camp & Records Camp Topography As you plan your week, we would like to remind you that, unlike most camps in the Mid- West, Lewis & Clark has topography, meaning that we have changes in elevation. Lewis & Clark is built on the bluffs and rolling hills of the Missouri River. Campsites and program areas are located on the slopes leading to Lewis & Clark Lake. Our dining hall, administrative offices and shooting ranges are all located at the top of the bluff. We mention this as a courtesy so that you can properly plan your week. We have added elevations to the map to aid in this process. If your troop is accustomed to camping in flat regions, you may want to do a little pre-camp training before arriving. As a result of our location on the bluffs of the Missouri, we are blessed not only with a magnificent view, but with thick forest vegetation. Many new visitors are surprised to see the dense forest and abundance of trees “in the middle of the prairie”. All campsites and merit badge areas, with the exception of the waterfront, have shade most of the day. Merit Badges Each Scout should review the requirements of the merit badges he/she would like to take prior to coming to camp. This will allow requirements to be completed at home that will not be completed at camp. Registration for merit badges enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. You must checkout of Tentaroo each time you add or delete Scouts or merit badges for the system to save your changes. Be sure Scouts have current merit badge pamphlets. Pamphlets are available for sale from the Trading Post, but advanced purchase and reading is highly recommended for the scouts to be able to complete merit badges at camp. Scouts should complete requirements that cannot be done at camp before arriving. Scoutmasters / Merit Badge Councilors please send a signed note with your Scout stating what requirements were completed prior to attending camp. Notes should be turned in to the merit badge counselor at the first session. Merit Badge Completion Records Lewis & Clark merit badge counselors will track all requirements completed at camp. All requirements & completed merit badges can be checked by logging into your Tentaroo account (same one you used to register for camp). You can also view or print the Scouts’ schedules. Access to computers will be available at the Administration building and the Trading Post. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 11
Scouts BSA Camp Jamboree Style Camping New for this year we will use a jamboree format to meet current camping health and safety guidelines. Troops and lone campers will be assigned to a campground and will form a new Camp Troop for the week’s camp. These will be the 4 Camp Troops for the Week. Troop Floyd/York Troop Crazy Horse/Red Dog Troop Pryor/Gass Troop Spotted Tail/Red Cloud Camp Troops will form patrols and elect troop leadership Sunday night. Senior Patrol Leader. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Patrol Leaders. Assistant Patrol Leaders Troop Scribe. Troops are encouraged to bring camp site activities and games to share at camp. Camp Programs Camp Troops will rotate through each of the 4 program areas and spend one full day in each area working on merit badges, participating in troop activities, playing games and eating their meals. Camp Keel Boat - This is where you get your fill of splashing, paddling, floating and crafting. Camp Sacagawea - A new home for developing outdoor skills and working with campers on rank requirements. Camp Davey Jones- A great place to for a hands-on experience with nature and to learn about our world. Camp Frontier - Learning skills that aren’t for City folks! Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 12
CAMP FRONTIER CAMP KEEL BOAT Camp Frontier Camp Keel Boat PROGRAMS PROGRAMS Merit Badges On the Water Rifle (All day activity) Merit Badges Shotgun (All day activity) Small Boat Sailing (All day activity) Archery (All day activity) Canoe & Kayaking (All day activity) Photography (AM) Swimming (AM and offsite) Fire Safety (PM) Lifesaving (PM and offsite) Citizenship Cluster (All day) Adventure Activity Age 14+ Diversity (AM) Personal Watercraft Challenge Citizenship in the Community (AM) (All day activity) Citizenship in the World (PM) Jets Skis Citizenship in the Nation (PM) Stand Up Paddle Boarding **Your Scout will need to do pre-work 1 Motorboating Merit Badge week before attending camp via Google Classroom and have it completed at On the Shore camp. Merit Badges ** They can also be taken individually Basketry (AM) with the Google Classroom. Leatherworking (PM) Animation (AM) ** First Class Scouts or above only for Metalworking (PM) the cluster Group Activity Options Group Activity Options Challenge Valley Black Powder Shoot Fingerprinting Tomahawk Throwing Branding Station Action Archery Shotgun Shoot ****For all day activities, Scouts will still have Adventure Activities Scouts 14+ a chance to participate in group adventure Cowboy Action Shooting activities. ATV Course (All day activity) Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Program Must have water shoes to participate in aquatic activities. ****If Diversity has not been released, we will be teaching American Cultures in preparation for it. ****For all day activities, Scouts will still have a chance to participate in group adventure activities. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 13
CAMP CAMP DAVEY JONES SACAGAWEA Camp Davey Jones Camp Sacagawea PROGRAMS PROGRAMS Merit Badges Merit Badges Geology (AM) First Aid (All Day) Archeology (PM) Camping (AM) Insect Study (AM) Pioneering (pm) Bird Study (PM) Textile (AM) Nature (AM) Wilderness Survival (PM) Soil and Water Conservation (PM) Emergency Preparation (AM) Hiking and Leave No Trace Awareness Signs, Signals and Codes (PM) (All Day) Group Activity Group Activity’s Nature Conservation Projects Pioneering Catapult Competition Nature Hike Intro to Outdoor Leadership Skills Intro to Outdoor Leadership Skills ****For All day activities, Scouts will still have a chance to participate in group adventure activities. ****For All day activities, Scouts will still have a chance to participate in group adventure activities. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 14
Scouts BSA Camp Service Projects, Chapel & Leader Training Service Projects Troops will have many opportunities to be involved in service projects at camp. Scouts will participate daily in raising or lowering of the flag during the daily flag ceremony, saying grace before meals, helping with camp programs and conservation projects. Chapel Service A camp chaplain serves Lewis & Clark. The chaplain will help train Scouts in your troop to provide a non-denominational worship service on Wednesday evening. Each troop will have an opportunity to participate in the program. Information will be made available at troop check in. Leader Training Opportunities Training opportunities are available to all leaders during the week. Schedules and sign-ups are available when you check-in on Sunday. You must attend all scheduled times for these trainings to be considered trained. Hazardous Weather Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Training Safe Swim Defense Life to Eagle Scoutmaster Specific Training Leave No Trace Awareness Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 15
Scouts BSA Camp Camp Schedule Sunday Event Time Check-in and Camp Site Set Up 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Camp Safety Moment & Dinner in Campsites 6:00 PM Troop Organization in Program Campsites 6:45 PM Opening Campfire Program in Campsites 8:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Event Time Reveille 6:00 AM Rotating Shower Schedule 6:00 - 7:00 AM Breakfast in Campsites (Cooked by Troop) 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Health Checks Completed 8:15 AM Assembly/Flag Raising in Program Camp 8:50 AM Morning Program Activities 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch in Program Camps 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Afternoon Program Activities 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Flag Lowering/Evening Meal in Program Camps 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Evening Program Activities 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday Closing Campfire in Program Camps 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Return to Camp Sites 8:00 PM Rotating Shower and Trading Post Schedule 8:30 - 10:30PM Lights Out 11:00 PM Wednesday Reveille 6:00 AM Breakfast in Campsites (Cooked by Troop) 6:00 AM - 8:45 AM Health Checks Completed 8:30 AM Flag Assembly in Campsite 8:30 AM Open Merit Badges and Tours 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch (Sack) 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Open Merit Badges and Tours 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Steak Dinner in Tuesday’s Program Camp 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Open Time 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Wednesday Chapel in Tuesday’s Program Camp 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lights Out 11:00 PM Saturday Reveille / Break Camp 6:00 AM Breakfast at Check Out Locations 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Scheduled Check Outs Start 8:00 am Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 16
Scouts BSA Camp Merit Badge Information Camp Frontier Merit Badges (max #) Req. Age Important Info Shotgun (10) All Don't bring guns or ammo Rifle (16) All Don't bring guns or ammo Archery (16) 2nd Year Camp provides all equipment Photography (10) All Will need your cell phone Fire Safety (10) All Complete requirement 11 at home Diverstiy/Citizenshp in the 2nd year Google Classroom for pre or post work to complete Community (10) Citizenship in the 2nd year Google Classroom for pre or post work to complete World/Nationa ATV’s 14 Need permission form – and other items listed on form Camp Keel Boat Merit Badges (max #) Req. Age Important Info Bring long sleeve shirt, pants, and swim shoes Swimming (18) All Requirements 6 & 7 must be completed at home PWC/Paddle Boarding 14 yrs. and Motorboating MB (10) older Must sign waiver -- Must pass swim test Small Boat Sailing (8) 13+ Must pass swim test Canoeing & Kayaking (14) 1st year Must pass swim test Lifesaving (5) 13+ Must pass swim test Requirements 1 b and 14 a, b must be completed at home Requirements 4 and 5 DO NOT need to be completed ahead of Metalworking (10) All time. However, they may require extra time outside of MB block Basketry (10) All Supplies provided Animation (10) All Supplies provided Leatherworking (10) All Supplies provided Fingerprinting All Supplies provided Pulp and Paper All Supplies provided Camp Sacagawea Merit Badges (max #) Req. Age Important Info Textile (10) All Needs to have camping experience. Requirements 3, 4, 5e, 7a, 7b, 8c, 8d, 9 to Camping (12) All be finished at home. First Aid (15) All No prerequisites Pioneering (10) All No prerequisites Signs, Signals and Codes No prerequisites All (10) Make survival kit at home and bring it to camp. See requirement 5. Wilderness Survival (10) All Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 17
Scouts BSA Camp Merit Badge Information Camp Davey Jones Merit Badges (max #) Req. Age Important Info Insect Study (15) 2nd Year Complete 5, 6, 9 and 10 before or after camp. Geology (15) All Complete 4 and 5 before or after camp. Archeology (15) All No prerequisites Bird Study (15) All Might need to complete 5 and 8 at home pending on camp conditions at camp. May need to complete number 4 at home pending conditions at camp Nature (15) All Soil and Water 3rd yr./Star Please have requirements 7 completed prior to camp - bring documentation with you Conservation (15) Rank Hiking and Leave No Requirement 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 5 and 6 must be completed after camp. Bring day Trace Awareness (10) 2nd Year pack with you. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 18
Scouts BSA Camp Registration Instructions How Do I Register For? Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation Visit our Council website - www.siouxcouncil.org and log in. If you are new, please select Create Account and then select Lewis & Clark Scout Camp. Please use Unit as your account type and then complete all requested information and click the Save tab. You can now click the Events icon on the left side of the page, choose Lewis & Clark Scout BSA Camp and then the week you would like to attend. Click ‘Register for Event’. Add youth to your registration by entering the number of youths in the campsite group of your choice. All youth from your troop must be entered in the same group as this determines the merit badge schedule for the week. Every group is offered the same merit badges, the group will determine the day of the week you attend each program area. As you enter each youth’s name, follow the prompts to select merit badges. There is a limit of 50 youth per group site. Adults can be added anytime up to one week (7 days) prior to your arrival at camp. When doing this, select the number of adults that are coming. Then enter the names and follow the prompts to select the days that they will attend. Note that Sunday and Monday are one fee like Friday and Saturday, the rest are stand-a-lone days. If you have not completed this before you get to camp, we will do it once you arrive for each adult. We do require a $125 minimum reservation payment when your Troop first registers. Choose the amount you would like to pay at that time and click “Complete”. Fees must be paid by corresponding date to secure pricing. REMINDER: Any time you make any changes, be sure to check the shop- ping cart. Even a no cost ($0) change needs to be submitted through the check-out process. You must complete this process for classes and activities to be locked in for your Scouts. If you have any questions, please call (605) 361-2697. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 19
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Scouts BSA Camp Program Planning Worksheet This form is to prepare for online registration. This sheet should be used in conjunction with the Leaders’ Guide to schedule your Scouts camp program. Please note that some merit badges or programs take place all day. This sheet should be used as a guide when registering online. Use as many sheets as necessary and be sure to have 1st and 2nd choices for each Scout. This sheet will hold up to 7 Scouts. Copy as needed. Troop # ____________ Week Attending ______ Scout's Name Frontier Davey Jones Sacagawea Keel Boat Activity Interest BSA ID # 1st Choice 2nd Birth Date / / Choice 1st Choice 2nd Birth Date / / Choice 1st Choice 2nd Birth Date / / Choice 1st Choice 2nd Birth Date / / Choice 1st Choice 2nd Birth Date / / Choice 1st Choice 2nd Birth Date / / Choice 1st Choice 2nd Birth Date / / Choice Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 21
Personal Camping Scouts BSA Camp Gear Checklist The following is a suggested summer camp equipment list for each Scout. The Personal Overnight Camping Gear list found in the Scout BSA Handbook will also be helpful as you pack. Must Have: Backpack or Sports Bag Shorts (2) Sleeping Bag T-shirt (4) Foam Pad or Air Mattress Sweatshirt or Fleece (2) Pillow Light Jacket Scout Handbook Hat Flashlight or Head Lamp Sleep Wear Extra Batteries Watch Toiletry Kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, Extra Shoes shampoo, soap, wash cloth) Bug Repellent (non-aerosol) Bag for Dirty Laundry Rain Jacket / Poncho Sunglasses Notebook & Pen or Pencil Wallet / Spending Money Pocket Knife Water Bottle Swimsuit Towels Scout Uniform Underwear Socks Pants Sunscreen (non-aerosol) Water Shoes (required for aquatics) Do Not Bring Camp Address • Fireworks • Firearms of any kind Scout’s Name and Troop • Alcohol or Illegal Drugs Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation • Boats 31071 430th Ave • Pets Tabor, SD 57063 • ATV’s, bicycles, or Golf Carts Camp Emergency Phone Number (605) 665-7970 Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 22
Dates & Tasks Scouts BSA Camp to Remember Share Information from the Leader Guide As Soon As Possible Inform and remind all Scouts and parents of camp dates Recruit two or more registered adult leaders to spend week at camp Note payment date and fundraise if necessary Plan for medical checks Schedule a Parents’ Night Parents’ Night Describe the camp program and troop operation plan for camp Provide information about what each Scout will need Distribute and explain the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record Have parents work with Scouts to select merit badges Review camp COVID-19 procedures. If parents not confrontable with procedures Scout should not attend camp Two Weeks Prior to Camp See that all Scouts and leaders have completed the necessary medical forms Days Prior to Camp Double check that all Scouts and leaders have completed medical forms Prepare, print and sign pages for any merit badge requirements completed prior to camp - these should be turned into Program Director during check-in Prepare troop and patrol equipment to bring to camp Inspect each Scout’s personal gear and uniform Finalize transportation arrangements to and from camp Arrange funds (either checks or credit card) to pay fees at camp Review troops Covid-19 prescreening forms Morning of departure perform health and temperatures checks of everyone coming to camp Complete health and temperature log Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide - P a g e | 23
COVID-19 Protocols and Acknowledgement Form Page 1 of 4 required forms In addition to the high standards required by Boy Scouts of America to open and operate a summer camp, Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation and Sioux Council will be implementing the following policies based on guidance from CDC, State of South Dakota, OSHA, ACA and BSA for summer camp operations. Camp Pre-Screening: o All Scouters attending will be required to fill out a screening questionnaire in the 48 hours before arriving at camp. o All Scouters attending will be required to have their temperature checked and logged just before departing for camp. o Anyone answering any question positively or having a fever the day of travel to camp may not leave for camp. o All Scouters will be required to have a signed Covid-19 notice of risk and responsibly while attending camp. o Scouters will not be allowed into camp if they are traveling from a Covid-19 CDC or state health department designated hot spot, have not completed the above screening, temperature log and a singed Covid-19 notice for each adult and youth. Camp Screening & Monitoring: o All adults and youth will be individually screened and must pass this before being allowed to proceed into camping and program areas. This screening will include a health questionnaire and temperature check. o All adults and youth will have a daily health check in their campgrounds before leaving for program areas. o Troop Health Logs will be used to track data for individuals at camp. In Camp Prevention: Building Access - o The following buildings will be closed to the public Camp Administration Building and Dining Hall. o The following buildings will have limited access with time limits per person, timed access for groups and sanitizing procedures to be complemented between groups, East and Central Shower House and Trading Post. o No Visitors will be allowed in camp. Meal Service - o Monitored and mandatory hand washing before and after meal service. o All meals will be served in campgrounds or program areas. o All meals will be served using disposable pans and utensils. o All meals will be eaten using disposable dishes and utensils. Social Distancing - o Attendance for each camp session will be limited. o All off site trips have been removed from the schedule. o No visitors will be allowed during camping sessions. o Scouters will be assigned to a Social Group (Camp Troop). This group should not interact with another social group during camp. o Lewis & Clark will only open 4 of our 14 campsites 1 for each Camp Troop. o Lewis & Clark will be divided in to 4 program areas. o Each Camp Troop will spend a full day in each program area. o Merit Badges will limit extended face to face contact by using learning centers when able and adjusting programs to give additional spacing between Scouters. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 24
COVID-19 Protocols and Acknowledgement Form Page 2 of 4 required forms Sanitization - o Handwashing stations will be provided in each program areas with mandatory handwashing times scheduled during camp programing. o Sanitizer will be available throughout camp. o Where appropriate sanitizing wipes will be provided to sanitize items between uses. o Staff will be required to attend BSA training on proper cleaning procedures for Covid-19. o Program areas, shower houses, bathrooms, Trading Post will be sanitized between each Camp Troops use. o Masks and gloves will be required for all serving of food. o All Sanitizing procedures will be in accordance with CDC, BSA and local health department guidelines. o All Sanitizing products will come from the CDC approved list of products to neutralize COVID-19. Health Checks - o All Scouters will be required to maintain a health log starting with a check before leaving for camp through their last full day of camp. o Lewis & Clark will provide a logbook and no contact thermometers for use at camp. o Camp Health Officer will monitor camp health logs and immediately separate anyone failing a health check and consult with our camp medical director. o Anyone failing a health check may not return to participate in camp activities without the Camp Medical Directors approval. Post Camp - o If any staff or attendee reports having a positive Covid-19 test, the Sioux Council will inform troops through the contact information provided in their camp registration. Your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is Sioux Council’s top priority. In light of COVID-19, we are taking additional precautions at camp on top of our long-established health and safety measures. First, our council health supervisor, a physician, is following state, local and Federal guidelines to ensure we are mitigating as much as possible the risk of COVID-19 at camp. Our mitigation plan includes: • Pre-attendance education, • Health screening conducted by your unit prior to travel to our camp, including a temperature check. • Health screening upon your arrival at camp conducted by our camp health officers, which will also include a temperature check. • Note: should anyone in the unit not pass the arrival screening, the entire unit will not be allowed to enter camp. • No visitors in camp. • Hygiene reminders throughout camp experience. • Handwashing /sanitizer stations throughout camp. • Staff to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and shared program equipment. • An emergency response plan that includes isolation and quarantine protocol should a person at camp develop symptoms of COVID-19 or other communicable disease. • Check-ins with each unit one week and two weeks after the unit leaves camp to determine if any participants have developed symptoms. These precautions are important, but they do not remove the potential for exposure to COVID-19 or any other illness while at camp. Some people with COVID-19 show no signs or symptoms of illness but can still spread the virus, and people may be contagious before their symptoms occur. These factors mean that an infected person may pass the required health screenings and be allowed into camp. We also know the very nature of camp makes social distancing difficult in many situations or impossible in some cases. Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 25
COVID-19 Protocols and Acknowledgement Form Page 3 of 4 required forms Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. If you are in this group, please ensure you have approval from your health care provider prior to attending camp. We know that each staff member, volunteer, and Scouting family has a unique set of circumstances to consider when deciding whether to attend camp. We hope this information will be helpful as you make those choices. We recognize and accept this form of camp protocols, signed by myself and/or my parent/guardian if under the age of 18. I agree to follow written and verbal social distancing guidelines and to participate with my safety and the safety of others in mind. Parental Signature Date: Youth Signature Date: Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 26
COVID-19 Protocols and Acknowledgement Form Page 4 of 4 required forms The undersigned ___________________________________ (Parent, Camper, Visitor, Leader) is attending programs offered by the Sioux Council, BSA. He/she will be attending programs at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation. After reading all pages of “COVID-19 Protocols and Acknowledgement Form” he/she acknowledges having read these forms informing them of the risks to himself/herself and other in relations to the following: Given the current state of SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) in our surrounding communities, state, country and world, the Sioux Council cannot guarantee that all those in attendance that enter this property and participate in this program are not asymptomatic carriers of the virus. We have screening protocols in place to attempt to assure your safety, but the possibility does exist that our screening process and protocols will not prevent COVID-19 from entering our camp. Also, if you are over 65 or have underlying health issues like coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, renal disease, cancer, or are currently receiving chemotherapy or history of chemotherapy your risk of critical illness should you contract COVID-19 is greater. We encourage everyone to visit their primary physician regarding potential risks and follow all applicable government guidelines. Your health and well-being are our number one concern and yes should only participate in our programs if you feel comfortable with the additional risk due to COVID-19 at this time. By signing below you a) acknowledge all the risks described above b) acknowledge the above protocols and your part to keep camp safer for all by practicing written and verbal social distancing guidelines c) releases the Sioux Council, its staff and all other participants and program collaborators from any and all claims for liability if he/she contracts COVID- 19 virus; and d) to the extent allowed by applicable law, covenants to not sue the Sioux Council, its staff and all other participants and program collaborators in connection with any such claims, liabilities or cause (s) of action related to COVID-19 unless any part or parts of this release are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining portions of this release shall continue in effect. I have read and agree to the above acknowledgement Camper Signature: ________________________________________ date:______________ Parent/Guardians signature if individual is under 18: ___________________________ date: _____________ Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 27
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Program Participation and Hold-Harmless Agreement Camp Lewis and Clark from the Sioux Council will be conducting an ATV program at camp. Participating Scouts will be instructed how to ride on and drive an ATV. Scouts will be taught ATV safety and will drive on a training course, then on approved trails only. Scouts will be on the unit individually and in control of the power and brakes. Scouts will be required to wear a helmet, goggles, gloves, over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeve shirts, and long pants. Scouts are expected to abide by all safety rules and the instructions of the camp instructor(s). I, the undersigned, give my child, , from Unit (troop, crew, post) 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 ATV Safety Institute, 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. Because space is limited, any additional cost associated with participation in this program will not be refunded. 1. Complete ATV E-Course and bring printed certificate to camp. Here is the link to take the training: https://atvsafety.org/atv-ecourse/ Participants need to bring the following in order to ride: 2. Complete the ATV safety class taught at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation. Long Sleeve Shirt Long Pants 3. Wear all required safety gear at all times while on or around equipment. Ankle-High Boots 4. Follow all safety rules provided in the training class. Lewis and Clark will provide all other safety equipment needed 5. Follow the instructions of the camp staff instructor(s). to ride 6. Maintain control of the ATV at all times and remain within the All Riders must be age 14 on speed determined to be safe by the camp instructor(s). the day of riding to participate. 7. Be in full compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines, including age restrictions and original equipment manufacturer standards. 8. Respond to the camp satisfaction survey from the Boy Scouts of America as it evaluates the ATV program. Participant’s signature: Date: Parent/guardian signature: Date: Parent/guardian printed name: Date: Home phone: Cell phone: Email address (for survey purposes only): Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 28
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation (Sioux 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 Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 29
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Program Participation and Hold-Harmless Agreement Lewis & Clark Scout Camp from the Sioux Council will be offering a personal watercraft program. Scouts will be instructed how to maintain a PWC (Jet ski). Scouts will be taught PWC safety and operate a PWC on a training course, then have open ride time in a designated area at Lewis & Clark Scout Camp. Scouts are expected to abide by all safety rules and the instructions of the camp 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. Because space is limited, any additional cost associated with participation in this program will not be refunded. 1. Complete the boater safety class taught at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation 2. Wear all required safety gear at all times while on or around equipment. 3. Follow all safety rules provided in the training class. 4. Follow the instructions of the camp staff instructor(s). 5. Maintain control of the PWC at all times and remain within the speed determined to be safe by the camp instructor(s). 6. Be 14 years of age at the start of class and in full compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines, including age restrictions and original equipment manufacturer standards. 7. Respond to the camp satisfaction survey from the Boy Scouts of America as it evaluates the PWC program. Participant’s Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian printed name Date Phone Email (for survey purposes only) Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation - Leader Guide P a g e | 30
Quality Camping The Sioux Council Camping Committee is committed to camps that meet high standards for health and safety, food service, program, maintenance, conservation, staffing, and administration. Lewis & Clark is a Nationally Accredited Camp Your Assurance of Quality Lewis & Clark Scout Reservation 31071 Boy Scout Road Tabor, SD 57063 (605) 665-7970 Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America 800 N. West Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 361-2697 www.siouxcouncil.org
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