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CAMP BIG HORN
GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL
2022 Summer Resident
Camp Program Guide
Updated April 21, 2022
Camp Big Horn is a
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Nationally Accredited Boy Scouts of America Camp
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Camp Information 3
Letter from the Staff 4
Program Changes from 2021 5
General Merit Badge Information 6
Merit Badge Registration 6
Merit Badge Classes 6
Advancement Records (We Don’t Use Blue Cards) 7
Program Disclaimer 7
Class Difficulty Levels 7
2022 Camp Big Horn Program Schedule 8
2022 Camp Big Horn Adult Leader Schedule 9
2022 Camp Big Horn Week at a Glance 10
2022 Merit Badge Prerequisite Form 11
Camp Big Horn Map 12
Camp Pollock Map 13
Advanced Camper Experience 14
Aquatics 16
Ponderosa City 18
Civics 20
Handicrafts 22
Nature 24
Outdoor Skills 27
Outdoor Sports 29
Pathfinders 31
Ranger Corpss. 33
S.T.E.M. 36
Open Programs 38
Adult Leader Programs 40
Big Horn Overnight Expeditions 43
Camp Staff 45
Counselor Training Program (CTP) 45
About the Program Guide
This guide was designed and published for distribution by the staff at Camp Big Horn, which is part of
the Greater Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. For more information on who we are,
please visit glaacbsa.org.
The Program Guide is designed to help your unit plan for the season ahead and view the programs
we are planning on offering during the upcoming season. This guide is not a final representation of
what camping with us may look like during the 2022 Season.
2022 EDITION
Updated April 21, 2022
This guide can often be changed at the discretion of the Camp Big Horn staff. Consult with them to
ensure that you are viewing the most up-to-date book.
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GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
General Camp Information
Camping Contact Information
Throughout the process of preparing for camp, you may need to contact individuals
associated with Camp Big Horn. The following is a list of whom to contact and the best way
to reach them:
Reservation Director
Charles Jezycki
(858) 309-2466
campbighorn2020@gmail.com
Camp Big Horn’s Website
https://glaacbsa.campbighornatcirclex.org
Camp Phone Numbers Active (May 23 – August 7)
Camp Office (909) 337-2121
Camp Fax (909) 337-9182
Physical Camp Address
Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation
29485 Hook Creek Road, Cedar Glen, CA 92321
Mail Service
Scouts may receive mail at Camp Big Horn at Circle X from friends and family. Please
encourage them to mail these things well in advance of your time at camp to ensure their
arrival during your scheduled week. We recommend mailing items one (1) week prior to your
intended arrival date.
Camp Big Horn USPS Mailing Address (Letters, Postcards, and Packages)
Scout Name
Unit Number & Week Number
Camp Big Horn/Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation
P.O. Box 8
Cedar Glen, CA 92321
Camp Big Horn UPS or FedEx Mailing Address (Packages)
Scout Name
Unit Number & Week Number
Camp Big Horn/Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation
29485 Hook Creek Road
Cedar Glen, CA 92321
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMP BIG HORN
View the 2022 Camp Big Horn Leader’s Guide, where you can learn more about our camp and programs.
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LETTER FROM THE STAFF
Letter from the Staf
Hello Scouts and Scouters, and welcome to Camp Big Horn!
Camp Big Horn is proud to offer all of these programs for the Summer 2022 season, and we
have an amazing, well-trained staff that is with us to provide you all with it. Simply put, Camp
Big Horn will be offering one of the best summer camp experiences in the country.
Camp Big Horn is located in Cedar Glen, California, nestled within the beautiful San
Bernardino Mountains. Across our over 2,000 acre property, we have some of the best
facilities out of any camp. Scouts come to Big Horn for our new Pathfinders area in Camp
Pollock, which now has a pool attached to the general program area. Scouts come for our
Shooting Ranges, which offer older Scouts the opportunity to shoot .22 rifles, 20-gauge
shotguns, and even cowboy action pistols.
But overall, people come to Big Horn for the staff. We have a staff that is trained in many key
areas to help ensure that you are prepared for your week at Big Horn. Our Camp
Administration team has been hard-at-work preparing this program for you all to enjoy, and
will continue to be there to assist you at every step of your journey with Camp Big Horn.
In 2021, we brought many new programs to camp. From the Ranger Corps program area, to
the Bird Study program, our campers enjoyed many of the new opportunities available to
them on the mountain. To that end, we’re excited to be bringing many more new programs
to the mountain this year. Mountain biking will be returning with the addition of the Cycling
program. Scouts will have the opportunity to grow their outdoor skills at the new Ponderosa
City. Finally, campers will be able to watch daring zipliners cross over Firebird Lake while in a
canoe, kayak, or rowboat.
Regardless if you’ve camped with us before or not, we are beyond excited for the many
opportunities that lie ahead for us all. We look forward to seeing you on the mountain this
summer.
Yours In Scouting,
Charles Jezycki
Reservation Director
Camp Big Horn, Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation
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PROGRAM
CHANGES FROM 2021
Program Changes from 2021
ADVANCED CAMPER EXPERIENCE
• Big & Little Ziplines, Climbing, C.O.P.E., and Cycling have been moved into the new
Advanced Camper Experience area
AQUATICS
• Lifesaving is now a double session class
• Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rowing have been added to the program
PONDEROSA CITY
• Welcome to Ponderosa City, where Scouts will have the opportunity to do many skills-
based merit badges in camp
• Geocaching, Orienteering, Search and Rescue, and Wilderness Survival have been added
to the program
CIVICS
• Citizenship in Society has been added to the program
NATURE
• Nature and Mammal Study have been removed from the program
OUTDOOR SKILLS
• Pioneering has been added to the program
RANGER CORPS
• Woodwork has been added to the program
• Home Repair has been removed from the program
S.T.E.M.
• S.T.E.A.M. has been renamed to S.T.E.M.
• Photography and Journalism have been removed from the program
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GENERAL
MERIT BADGE INFORMATION
General Merit Badge Information
Merit Badge Registration
In this Leader's Guide and in our Program Guide, you will be able to see all the different merit
badges and opportunities that Camp Big Horn will be offering to the Scouts and Adult
Leaders this summer. When choosing your merit badges, please remember that camp
should be fun for everyone.
All merit badge registration will take place online in 2022. Adult Leader Program
registration will begin April 4, 2022. Merit badge registration for Camp Big Horn will begin
the first week of May, and units will be assigned a date when they can register their unit.
Information regarding how to register your Scouts and Adult Leaders will be sent out to
the primary contact in Tentaroo.
Merit Badge Classes
The teaching of merit badges at Camp Big Horn is an important part of the program.
Ensuring that campers receive the highest quality instruction is vital to the integrity of the
Scouting program. While at camp, Scouts must complete all the requirements—no more, no
less—to complete the merit badge. Scouts who do not complete the merit badge will
receive a partial on their advancement sheet, and will be able to complete the merit badge
back at home with a local merit badge counselor or Scoutmaster as appropriate.
Additional Program Fees
Camp Big Horn is proud to offer a majority of our programs for no additional cost. However,
there are a few that require additional fees in order to participate. These fees cover
equipment and other materials that are needed to fully carry-out the program. These fees
are identified in the 2022 Program Guide. Programs that are marked as “free” require no
additional cost. All program associated costs will be added to your unit’s total balance upon
completion of merit badge registration, and are able to be paid online through Tentaroo.
Merit Badge Prerequisites & Prerequisite Form
Because some of the merit badges offered at Camp Big Horn have requirements that cannot
be completed at camp, it is important for the Scoutmaster to have each Scout complete
these before camp. If the Scout has completed the requirement before camp, please have
them fill out the Camp Big Horn’s Prerequisite Sheet (page 11) and send it with them to their
merit badge class on Monday, along with any other course materials that are required to
fulfill the requirement. This will allow the instructor to award credit for the partial obtained in
advance, and will enable the Scout to earn the merit badge when the remaining
requirements are completed at camp. Camp Big Horn focuses on learning and perfecting
skills. There should be no expectation that because a Scout pays to come to camp, they will
receive merit badges. Every Scout earns merit badges by fulfilling the requirements.
https://www.glaacbsa.org/files/41434/2022-merit-badge-prerequisite-form.pdf
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GENERAL MERIT BADGE INFORMATION
Advancement Records (We Don’t Use Blue Cards)
In lieu of blue cards, Camp Big Horn will issue individual advancement completion reports to
each unit and a summary report for the troop. You do not need to bring blue cards with you
to camp. Digital completion reports will be given to your adult leaders on Friday evening,
and the advancement reports will also be available to the primary contact in Tentaroo at the
same time. If there are changes to merit badge or program outcomes that need to be made,
we will look at our record sheets and speak with instructors before making final changes.
These reports may then be entered into Scoutbook by your unit Advancement Coordinator,
or submitted to your local council.
Program Disclaimer
All participants in Camp Big Horn’s programs—both adults and youth—should be aware that
all programs are subject to change at the discretion of the Camp Big Horn staff and/or the
Greater Los Angeles Area Council. Programs listed in this guide are planned to be operating
during the Summer 2022 season. Programs operating during the 2022 Season are subject to
change while sessions are active.
Class Difficulty Levels
As part of any Scouting program, some events may be more strenuous than others. To help
you understand how difficult our programs may be, we use a college-style course
numbering system. Below is a breakdown of difficulty levels:
100 200 300 400
• Designed for an • Designed for an • Designed for an • A Challenge-By-
introduction to a intermediate advanced Choice program
subject. introduction to a introduction to a designed to push
subject. subject. Scouts outside of
their comfort zone.
• Recommended for • Recommended for • Recommended for • Recommended for
all Scouts. Scouts who have Scouts who have Scouts who are at
some knowledge earned the basic least 14 years old,
in the general merit badge for and are at least
area. the program, or First Class.
are at least First
Class.
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Camp Big Horn's 2022 Daytime Program Schedule
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Free Time Activity
Aquatics
1&
2022 2 Big Horn Program Schedule
Camp 4&5 Canoeing (Fire Bird Lake)
1&2 4&5 Kayaking (Fire Bird Lake)
1&2 4&5 Lifesaving (Big Horn Pool)
3 Rowing (Fire Bird Lake)
1 2 4 Swimming (Big Horn Pool)
Civics
1 3 5 Citizenship in the Nation
1&2 Citizenship in Society
2 3 4 Citizenship in the World
1&2 4&5 Communications
Handicrafts
1 2 5 Art & Fingerprinting
2 4 Indian Lore
2 4 Leatherwork
1 3 5 Sculpture
1 3 5 Woodcarving
Nature
2 4 Bird Study
1 3 5 Environmental Science
1 3 Forestry
2 4 Reptile & Amphibian Study
Outdoor Skills
2 3 4 Camping
1 3 5 Emergency Preparedness
2 3 4 First Aid
1 5 Pioneering
A.C.E
1 2 3 4 5 Big & Little Ziplines
1&2 4&5 Climbing
1&2 4&5 C.O.P.E.
1&2 4&5 Cycling
Outdoor Sports
1&2 4&5 Archery
1&2 4&5 Rifle Shooting
1&2 4&5 Shotgun Shooting
Pathfinders
1 through 3 1st Year Scout Program
3 through 5 1st Year Scout Program
Ranger Corp.
1 3 5 Automotive Maintenance
2 4 Woodworking
1 2 Welding
3 4 5 Metalworks
S.T.E.M
1 3 5 Animation
2 4 Astronomy
3 Radio
1&2 4&5 Robotics
2 3 4 Space Exploration
Ponderosa City
3 4 Geocaching
1 3 5 Orienteering
2&3 4&5 Search and Rescue
1&2 4&5 Wilderness Survival
Scout Time Programing
Open Branding (Ranger Corp.)
Open Climbing
Open C.O.P.E
Open Craft Area
Open Fireman Chit
Open Open Archery
Open Open Climbing
Open Open Rifle Shooting
Open Open Shotgun Shooting
Open Open Swimming
Open Totin' Chit
Open Basketry
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2022 Camp Big Horn Adult Leaders Schedule
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Free Time Evening
Adult Training/Certifications
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat Tuesday
Aquaqtic Supervision Tuesday & Thursday
Climb On Safely Thursday
Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid Training Tuesday & Thursday
Leader Specific Training Monday
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) Tuesday & Thursday (Scout's Own, LNT & Totin' Chit)
Other Adult Programs
2022 Camp Big Horn Adult Leader Schedule
Nap Safely Friday During Lunch
Underwater Basket Weaving 5:30pm Friday
Adult Leaders Meeting Sunday
Adult Leaders Social Tuesday
Dutch Oven Cookoff Thursday
Troop Leaders Belly Flop Contest Wednesday
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Scoutmasters Merit Badge Throughout the week at your own pace
Procrastination Merit Badge To be determined... We're still working on it
CAMP BIG HORN WEEK AT A GLANCE 2022
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
7:00 AM.
7:30 AM 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 7:30 AM
2022 Camp Big
Morning HornMorning
Flags Week Flagsat aMorning
Glance Flags Morning Flags Morning Flags
Breakfast & Troop
Check-out
7:45 AM. 7:45 AM. 7:45 AM. 7:45 AM. 7:45 AM.
Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast &
SPL Meeting SPL Meeting SPL Meeting SPL Meeting SPL Meeting
9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
1st Merit Badge 1st Merit Badge 1st Merit Badge 1st Merit Badge
Session Session The Session Session
10:00 AM 10:00 AM Amazing Race 10:00 AM 10:00 AM
2nd Merit Badge 2nd Merit Badge Begins… 2nd Merit Badge 2nd Merit Badge
Session Session Session Session
11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM
9:00 AM -
3rd Merit Badge 3rd Merit Badge 3rd Merit Badge 3rd Merit Badge
12:30 PM
Session Session Session Session
12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM
1:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Check in Begins
including Swim 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM
Checks 12:30 PM
4th Merit Badge 4th Merit Badge 4th Merit Badge 4th Merit Badge
Lunch
Session Session Session Session
3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
5th Merit Badge 5th Merit Badge The 5th Merit Badge 5th Merit Badge
Session Session Amazing Race Session Session
4:00 - 5:30 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM Continues… 4:00 - 5:30 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Totin' Chip/ Firem'n Chip/
Scouts' Activity Scouts' Activity
Scouts' Activity Scouts' Activity
Time Time
Time Time
6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM
Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags
6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7:45 PM 8:00pm 7:00 PM 7:15 PM
7:45 PM 7:30 PM
Campers The Dutch Oven Want to be a
Leaders' Meeting Scouts' Own
Night Amazing Race Cook - off Staffer
8:15 PM.
9:00 PM 8:30 PM Leaders Belly 8:30 PM 9:00 PM
Adult Leaders
Opening Campfire Order of the Arrow Flop Contest Honor Trail Closing Campfire
Social
10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM
Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time
11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM
Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
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2022 Merit Badge Prerequisite Form
The Scout named below acknowledges the named merit badges below cannot be completed while
at Camp Big Horn unless their prerequisite requirement(s) are met prior to arriving to camp. They also
realize that this form must be completed correctly, signed, and given to the Camp Big Horn Merit
Badge Instructor the first day of their class along with any additional course material, no exceptions.
The camp can then grant the merit badge, upon successful completion in the camp course in the
above mentioned merit badge.
FULL NAME: _____________________________________________________ WEEK OF CAMP: ___________
UNIT NUMBER: _______________ COUNCIL: ____________________________________________________
MERIT BADGE APPLYING FOR: _________________________________________________________________
Note Check one merit badge per form. Also submit this form with any additional coursework for the requirement.
Advanced Camper Experience Ponderosa City
Cycling (7b4) Geocaching (7, 8)
Aquatics Orienteering (7)
Lifesaving (2a) Search and Rescue (6a)
Civics Wilderness Survival (5)
Citizenship in Society (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Outdoor Skills
Citizenship in the Nation (2, 8) Camping (4b, 5e, 7, 8d, 9)
Citizenship in the World (7) Emergency Preparedness (1, 2c, 7b, 8b, 9)
Communications (5, 7, 8) First Aid (5, 14)
Handicrafts Ranger Corps
Art (6) Automotive Maintenance (11)
Woodcarving (Totem’ Chip) Woodwork (Totem’ Chip)
Nature S.T.E.M.
Bird Study (8) Radio (7)
Environmental Science (4) Robotics (6)
Forestry (5)
Reptile & Amphibian Study (8)
I certify that the above-named Scout has met the following requirement(s).
Scoutmaster (or representative) Signature Date
Scoutmaster (or representative) Printed Name
11Camp Big Horn Map
12Camp Pollock Map
13Advanced Camper Experience
ADVANCED CAMPER
EXPERIENCE
As Scouts grow and mature, they become inherently more curious and adventurous. At
Camp Big Horn, we’re proud to offer many different programs to older Scouts who are
looking to push themselves outside of their comfort zone through the A.C.E. program—the
Advanced Camper Experience.
14Big & Little Ziplines Climbing
ACE401 ACE402
In this challenge-by-choice activity, Scouts Unleash your inner rock climber as you
will be able to race a fellow Scout from their develop the skills to climb our awesome
troop down the Big Horn Zipline, or fly over artificial and natural rock walls here at Camp
beautiful Firebird Lake. Regardless of the Big Horn. Review and know the knots listed in
choice, you’ll have a fun time soaring. requirement 7 prior to camp.
Sessions Offered 1 2 3 4 5 Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites Recommended Age 14+ Prerequisites Recommended Age 14+
Location Big Horn Zipline Location Big Horn Climbing Wall
Costs FREE Costs FREE
C.O.P.E. Cycling
ACE403 ACE404 | EAGLE
The Challenging Outdoor Personal Mountain biking has officially returned to Big
Experience program is one of the BSA’s most Horn! Take part in this Eagle required merit
well-known challenge-by-choice programs. badge to strengthen your cycling skills, and
Scouts will participate in Low C.O.P.E. on learn how to properly ride on trails. Be
Monday and Tuesday, and High C.O.P.E. on prepared to show proof of completing req.
Thursday and Friday. 7b4. The Strava app is a good resource to do
so.
Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites Recommended Age 14+ Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Location Big Horn C.O.P.E. Course Prerequisites 7b4
Costs FREE Location Auxiliary Program Area
Costs FREE
15Aquatics
AQUATICS
Part of any camping experience includes time spent cooling-off in the water. At Camp Big
Horn, we’re proud to announce that we’ve expanded our Aquatics program to include three
new merit badges for Scouts to enjoy. From canoeing on Firebird Lake, to learning how to
swim in the Big Horn Pool, there are many ways to cool-off under the Sun.
16Swimming Lifesaving
AQ201 | EAGLE AQ301 | EAGLE
In this class, Scouts will learn the basics of This class builds-off of previous material
swimming, along with some rescue learned in the Swimming merit badge.
techniques. In addition to this, participants Participants will use that previous knowledge
will learn about the BSA’s Safe Swim Defense in learning more about rescuing techniques,
practices. and lifeguarding skills.
Sessions Offered 1 2 4 Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites None Prerequisites 2a
Location Big Horn Pool Location Big Horn Pool
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Rowing Kayaking
AQ202 AQ203
Here, Scouts will learn about the essentials In this class, Scouts will learn all about
of rowing in our very own Firebird Lake. piloting a kayak all by themselves. Part of this
Scouts will learn how perform a swamped includes proper rescuing techniques, proper
boat drill, tie appropriate knots, and learn the knot-tying, and learning the principles of
principles of Safety Afloat. Safety Afloat.
Sessions Offered 3 Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Firebird Lake Location Firebird Lake
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Canoeing
AQ204
Canoeing teaches Scouts valuable lessons
about working together. In addition to this,
Scouts will learn about proper usage of a
canoe, rescuing techniques, and principles
found in Safety Afloat.
Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites None
Location Firebird Lake
Costs FREE
NOTE Participation in all Aquatics programs is contingent on completion of the BSA Swimmer Test. We recommend that
your unit complete the BSA Swimmer Test prior to arriving at camp, but your unit may also complete the test upon arrival at
camp. More information about this test and swimming qualifications can be found on page 50 of the 2022 Camp Big Horn
Summer Resident Camp Leader’s Guide.
17Ponderosa City
PONDEROSA
CITY
In this new area, Scouts will have the opportunity to spend time improving many of their
outdoor skills. Whether it be working on a more traditional merit badge like Camping, or
seeking to find someone in destress with the new Search and Rescue merit badge, there’s
programs for all Scouts at Ponderosa City.
18Geocaching Orienteering
PC101 PC102
Adventure is out there with the new Being able to navigate yourself is an
Geocaching program! While using important skill to have in Scouting. The
orienteering skills, Scouts will be able to Orienteering merit badge helps Scouts use a
navigate themselves to waypoints set-up compass, topographic map, and landmarks
throughout the mountain. to navigate around camp.
Sessions Offered 3 4 Sessions Offered 1 3 5
Prerequisites 7, 8 Prerequisites 7
Location Ponderosa City Location Ponderosa City
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Search and Rescue Wilderness Survival
PC301 PC201
When lost, we expect others to help us and Braving the wilderness is a Scouting
care for us. Search and Rescue will teach tradition. Through the wilderness survival
you valuable techniques used in the program, Scouts learn to plan accordingly
professional rescuing field. manage risks, and survive. When things go
wrong, you need to know what to do.
Sessions Offered 2&3 4&5 Sessions Offered 1 & 2 4 & 5 + OvNight
Prerequisites 6a Prerequisites 5
Location Ponderosa City Location Ponderosa City
Costs FREE Costs FREE
19Civics
CIVICS
There are many different obligations and duties we have as citizens in the United States,
and in the world. Part of this area’s mission is to ensure that Scouts leave the program
being more informed, and more prepared to participate in their communities.
20Citizenship in Society
CV301 | EAGLE
The purpose of the new Citizenship in Society merit badge is for Scouts to gain an appreciation and
understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and ethical leadership. Scouts will be challenged in learning how to
handle real life situations, how to “help other people at all times”, and how to serve as a leader where every
person feels respected and valued. Unlike other merit badges, there is no pamphlet. Your instructors will
engage you in conversation, but not offer their opinions. Consequently, this merit badge requires extensive
research on the part of scouts before coming to camp in order to demonstrate knowledge of the topics
discussed.
This program will be taught by one of our experienced Commissioners, George Cannelos, who has experience
serving as a Brigadier General in the Alaska Air National Guard, and in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
Participants can expect to receive communications from George in advance of your session at camp, including
required attendance at a Zoom meeting to outline the structure of the class and prerequisites for Scoutmasters
and Unit Leaders, and for Scouts and parents.
Sessions Offered 1&2
Prerequisites 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Location Friendship Lodge
Costs FREE
Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World
CV101 | EAGLE CV201 | EAGLE
Part of being a good citizen is understanding Building off of previous material learned, this
the duties and obligations that come with class will expand Scouts’ knowledge of
being a citizen of the United States. Scouts citizenship to the global level. Participants
will also learn about the foundational will learn about key players on the global
documents of our nation and their meaning. stage and their impacts on nations.
Sessions Offered 1 3 5 Sessions Offered 2 3 4
Prerequisites 2, 8 Prerequisites 7
Location Big Horn Dining Hall Location Big Horn Dining Hall
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Communications
CV202 | EAGLE
A good life skill to have is to be an effective
communicator. This class will teach Scouts to
understand all available forms of
communication, and how they can best
utilize them.
Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites 5, 7, 8
Location Big Horn Dining Hall
Costs FREE
21Handicrafts
HANDICRAFTS
Scouts have always had an eye for handicrafts. At Camp Big Horn, our handicrafts area is a
place to grow one’s cultural awareness of art, to grow one’s own ability to craft, and a place
to discover more about a particular trade. Scouts will have the ability to craft anything from
a pocketknife holder, to miniature sculpture of themselves.
22Art & Fingerprinting Indian Lore
HC101 HC201
Humans have been creating art for centuries. Discover the history of some well-known
Through the Art merit badge, Scouts will American Indian tribes that have all played a
learn about the fundamentals of art and how major role in our country’s heritage. This
to apply those skills. Fingerprinting teaches merit badge will teach you various traditions,
about the skills needed to take a fingerprint. and will complete traditional craft projects.
Sessions Offered 1 2 5 Sessions Offered 2 4
Prerequisites Art 6 Prerequisites None
Location Handicrafts Area Location Handicrafts Area
Costs FREE Costs $20
Leatherwork Sculpture
HC202 HC204
Through learning about leather’s endless In this class, Scouts will learn about the
applications, Scouts will have the opportunity fundamentals of sculpting that will lead
to complete leather working projects; them to create beautiful 3-D art. By working
including a traditional Scouting item, and a with clay, participants will be able to create
personally-designed item. their own pieces of sculpted art.
Sessions Offered 2 4 Sessions Offered 1 3 5
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Handicrafts Area Location Handicrafts Area
Costs $20 Costs $5
Woodcarving
HC205
A centerpiece of many Scouts’ experiences
at summer camp, Woodcarving teaches
Scouts many different skills to make
beautiful pieces of wood-work. Scouts will
need a Totem’ Chit to participate.
Sessions Offered 1 3 5
Prerequisites Totem’ Chip
Location Handicrafts Area
Costs $20
23Nature
NATURE
Nature plays a key role in the Scouting program. From the moment a Scout begins to work
on their Scout rank, they begin to take note of many important points about being a
courteous traveler through the wilderness. Part of that includes being aware of many of the
species that call our camp home.
24Bird Study Environmental Science
NA201 NA301 | EAGLE
Birds have always played a major role in our While earning the Environmental Science
global ecosystem. In this class, Scouts will Merit Badge, you will get a taste of what it is
develop knowledge of the anatomy, like to be an environmental scientist, making
behaviors, and diets of various birds around observations and carrying out experiments
the world. to investigate the natural world.
Sessions Offered 2 4 Sessions Offered 1 3 5
Prerequisites 8 Prerequisites 4
Location Nature Area Location Nature Area
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Forestry Reptile and Amphibian Study
NA202 NA203
In the Forestry program, Scouts will get a Developing knowledge about Reptiles and
chance to learn about the complex diversity Amphibians leads to an appreciation for all
and ecology of Earth’s forests. native wildlife. Understanding the life cycle
of a reptile or amphibian and keeping one as
a pet is a good introduction to natural history.
Sessions Offered 1 3 Sessions Offered 2 4
Prerequisites 5 Prerequisites 8
Location Nature Area Location Nature Area
Costs FREE Costs FREE
25THE RETURN OF
MOUNTAIN
BIKING
Cycling
COMING SUMMER 2022
26Outdoor Skills
OUTDOOR
SKILLS
In the Outdoor Skills area, Scouts will have the opportunity to spend time improving many
of the important skills they need in Scouting. Whether it be working on improving your first
aid and emergency response skills, or learning how to communicate to others when your
lost, there’s plenty of new things to learn.
27Camping Emergency Preparedness
ODS201 | EAGLE ODS301 | EAGLE
Camping is an age-old activity and one of Scouts are often called upon to help
the methods of the Scouting movement. because of their knowledge of first aid and
When the Scouting movement was founded skilled reactions to emergency situations.
in the early 1900’s, Robert Baden-Powell This program will help you cultivate these
encouraged every Scout to live outdoors. skills.
Sessions Offered 2 3 4 Sessions Offered 1 3 5
Prerequisites 4b, 5e, 7, 8d, 9 Prerequisites 1, 2c, 7b, 8b, 9
Location Ponderosa City Location Ponderosa City
Costs FREE Costs FREE
First Aid Pioneering
ODS101 | EAGLE ODS102
Caring for injured or ill persons until they can Scouts have always been handy when it
receive professional medical care is an comes to the use of knots and lashings. In
important skill for every Scout. With some the Pioneering program, Scouts will put
knowledge of first aid, you can provide care these skills to the test to build immense
to someone in these situations. structures at Camp Big Horn.
Sessions Offered 2 3 4 Sessions Offered 1 5
Prerequisites 5, 14 Prerequisites None
Location Ponderosa City Location Auxiliary Program Area
Costs FREE Costs FREE
28Outdoor Sports
OUTDOOR SPORTS
In addition to our variety of high adventure programs, we offer shooting sports programs
for older Scouts and leaders as well. New this year to Big Horn is our free-shooting session,
where Scouts and adults alike can take some time out of their merit badges and training to
take aim.
29Archery Rifle Shooting
SS301 SS302
One of the fastest growing sports due to its Test your marksmanship skills here at Camp
surging popularity is archery. Learn how to Bighorn with our .22 rifles! You will learn the
shoot a bow and arrow as well as all the fundamentals of safe gun handling and how
safety rules and regulations to do so. to shoot a perfect bullseye every time!
Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5 Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Big Horn Archery Range Location Big Horn Rifle Range
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Shotgun Shooting
SS303
Ready to take your shooting skills to the next
level? Try your luck in our Shotgun shooting
Merit Badge program where you will learn
the fundamentals of safe gun handling and
get to shoot moving targets in the air!
Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites None
Location Big Horn Shotgun Range
Costs FREE
30Pathfinders
2 O 2 2
PATHFINDERS
Key to every first-year camper’s experience is a program designed to help them progress
in Scouting. Camp Big Horn is proud to offer our Pathfinder’s program to troops with first-
year campers. In this program, Scouts will complete rank advancement requirements on
the Trail to First Class, in addition to earning merit badges and awards.
31The Pathfinders program is designed to help new Scouts understand basic skills that are found throughout Scouting.
Completion of the program includes the earning of the Swimming merit badge, and the Totem’ Chip and Firem’n Chit cards. In
the Pathfinders program, we use the Patrol Method at every step of instruction. Doing so reinforces the leadership and
responsibility that comes with advancing in Scouting. A patrol completes requirements together, and earning of requirements
in this program is contingent upon that.
Sessions Offered 1 through 3 3 through 5 Prerequisites None
Location Pollock Pathfinders Area Costs FREE
Enrollment in the Pathfinders program includes the earning of requirements for the following
ranks:
Scout Tenderfoot
PF101 PF102
1a-f 2a-d 3a-b 4a-b 5 1b-c 3a-c 4a-d 5a-c 7a-b
8
Second Class First Class
PF103 PF104
1b 2f-g 3a-d 4 5a-d 1b 3a-d 5a-d 6a, e 7a-7b
6a-e 7c 8b 9a-b
Enrollment in the Pathfinders program includes the earning of the following merit badges and
awards:
Swimming Learn to Swim
AQ201 | EAGLE AQ101
In this class, Scouts will learn the basics of This is a supplemental program to the
swimming, along with some rescue Swimming merit badge, where Scouts who
techniques. In addition to this, participants are classified as beginners or non-swimmers
will learn about the BSA’s Safe Swim Defense can improve their swimming abilities through
practices. the learning of basic strokes.
Totin’ Chip Firem’n Chit
PF001 PF002
This program will teach Scouts about proper This program will teach Scouts about how to
and safe usage of a pocket knife, saw, properly build and start a fire, in addition to
hatchet, and axe. safe fire practices.
32Ranger Corpss.
RANGER CORPS
A new staple of Camp Big Horn is the Ranger Corps, where Scouts get the opportunity to
work with some of our most-skilled staff in learning about many useful trades. From
welding your initials, to helping patch a pothole, there is much to do at the Big Horn Barn
with the Ranger Corps. Join today!
33Automotive Maintenance Metalwork
RC301 RC302
Learn the ins and outs of car maintenance Metalworking has been such an important
such as the tools needed, how to locate skill that it has literally sparked new eras in
everything you need, learn the basics of human history. In this Merit Badge you will
changing oil, restarting a battery, changing a learn the variety of metals, how they can be
tire and much more! worked, and their real world applications.
Sessions Offered 1 3 5 Sessions Offered 3 4 5
Prerequisites 11 Prerequisites None
Location Big Horn Barn Location Big Horn Barn
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Welding Woodwork
RC303 RC304
Welding is a unique but an every useful skill Carpentry is becoming an important trade in
that uses extreme heat to combine metals our modern day. Understanding how to work
together. This can be used to repair or build a with wood and how to create many useful
multitude of different items, which you will fixtures is key in carpentry. Participants will
get to learn in this class. be able to build toys that will later be
donated to the United States Marine Corps
Sessions Offered 1 2 and Toys for Tots.
Prerequisites None
Location Big Horn Barn Sessions Offered 2 4
Costs FREE Prerequisites Totem’ Chip
Location Big Horn Barn
Costs FREE
The Ranger Corps program area is an active workshop, and includes many tools that require additional safety protection. All
participants in any Ranger Corps program are required to wear jeans and closed-toed shoes at all times. Failure to do so will
result in a partial merit badge completion.
34ADVENTURE IS
OUT THERE
SUMMER 2022
AT CAMP BIG HORN
“ Where dreams become reality."
35S.T.E.M.
S.T.E.M.
The future of our existence relies heavily on subjects in the Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics sectors. At Camp Big Horn, we’re proud to offer merit
badges that help Scouts focus in on many useful skills in our modern society.
36Animation Astronomy
ST201 ST202
"It all started with a mouse.” From Join our staff of amateur astronomers using
entertainment, to education and business, computerized telescopes to observe
animation has touched many aspects of our planets, stars, nebulas, and other galaxies in
lives. Learn the basics of animation and our nighttime sky. Scouts will participate in
create your own 'stop motion' animation one of the finest astronomy programs
project. available in Scouts BSA.
Sessions Offered 1 3 5 Sessions Offered 2 4 + OvNight
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location STEM Center Location STEM Center
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Radio Robotics
ST203 ST204
While the first radio devices were very Utilizing the LEGO Mindstorm robotic
simple, today’s radio communication is a platform, Scouts will get the hands on
massive, complex industry that allows for experience of building a robot of their own
mass-communication around the world. design. Scouts will then program their robots
Scouts will learn about radio waves and the to help develop greater problem solving
equipment used in radio communication, skills.
and will have the opportunity to operate an
amateur radio. Sessions Offered 1&2 4&5
Prerequisites None
Sessions Offered 3 Location STEM Center
Prerequisites None Costs FREE
Location STEM Center
Costs FREE
Space Exploration
ST101
Learn about the original 'Space Race' that
put man on the moon, and how it has
transformed into today's 'Space Race v2.0'
with commercial space companies entering
the fray. This technology has the potential of
human colonies on space stations, moon
bases, and cities on Mars. Who knows,
participants may one day find themselves
amongst the stars.
Sessions Offered 2 3 4
Prerequisites 3
Location STEM Center
Costs FREE
37Open Programs
OPEN PROGRAMS
Every day after merit badges classes, Scouts and Adults will have the opportunity to take
part in many different open programs throughout the mountain. It’s not a question of what
to do, it’s a question of what not to do?
38Branding Climbing
FT001 FT002
Get a personal item branded with the Camp Spend some time ascending to one of the
Big Horn cattle brand during free time. highest points in all of camp!
Sessions Offered Mon.-Wed. Free Time Sessions Offered Free Time
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Big Horn Barn Location Climbing Tower
Costs FREE Costs FREE
C.O.P.E. Crafts
FT003 FT004
Want a challenge? Head over to the High Spend time in the Crafts area working on
C.O.P.E. Course to overcome your fears. your next great masterpiece.
Sessions Offered Free Time Sessions Offered Free Time
Prerequisites Recommended Age 14+ Prerequisites None
Location Big Horn High C.O.P.E. Location Handicrafts
Costs FREE Costs $20 for Basketry
Firem’n Chit Open Shooting
FT005 FT006
Earn your certification in order to make and Work on your qualification for the Rifle,
start fires with our Pathfinders staff. Shotgun, or Archery merit badge.
Sessions Offered Tues. during Free Time Sessions Offered Free Time
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Pathfinders Area Location Shooting Ranges
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Open Swimming Totin’ Chip
FT007 FT008
Cool-off in one of the coolest pools in all of Earn your certification in order to use a
Southern California during free-time. pocket knife, axe, hatchet, or saw.
Sessions Offered Free Time Sessions Offered Mon. during Free Time
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Big Horn Pool Location Pathfinders Area
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Zipline Fun Tie-Dying
FT009 FT010
Soar through the sky with your unit on Camp Travel back in time as you and your unit
Big Horn’s Little Zipline! create your own tie-dye shirts!
Sessions Offered Reserved Slots Sessions Offered Free Time
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Pollock Zipline Location Handicrafts
Costs FREE Costs FREE
39Adult Leader Programs
ADULT LEADER PROGRAMS
Every Adult Leader has the opportunity to grow themselves this summer. At Camp Big
Horn, we offer a multitude of activities for Adult Leaders that will help them grow as
individuals, and as Scouters. From in-depth training on a variety of Scouting subjects, to
ways to have fun while at camp, there’s always something for you to do.
40Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat
AT201 AT202
Learn about the basics of aquatic Learn about the basics of boating
supervision. Attendance would qualify you to supervision. Attendance would qualify you to
supervise unit swimming activities. supervise unit boating activities.
Sessions Offered T, Period 1 Sessions Offered T, Period 1
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Adult Training Area Location Adult Training Area
Costs FREE Costs FREE
Climb On Safely Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
AT203 AT301
Learn about the basics of climbing Lifesaving is a valuable skill to have in
supervision. Attendance would qualify you to today’s society. Learn how to perform CPR,
supervise unit climbing activities. use and AED, and perform basic first aid.
Sessions Offered Th, Period 1 Sessions Offered T & TH, Period 5 - FT
Prerequisites None Prerequisites See 1 Below
Location Adult Training Area Location Adult Training Area
Costs FREE Costs $40
Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Specific Training Leadership Skills (IOLS)
AT101 AT204
Learn about the organization and operation Learn about the basics of outdoor
of your unit in the Scouts BSA program that programming in the BSA. Includes attending
will help you in your unit position. Scouts Own and Totin’ Chip.
Sessions Offered M, Periods 2-5 Sessions Offered T & TH, Periods 1-4
Prerequisites None Prerequisites None
Location Adult Training Area Location Adult Training Area
Costs FREE Costs $25
Nap Safely Aquatics Supervision
AT102 AT401
Safe napping is key to any BSA program. Learn about more in-depth topics within the
Adult leaders will be able to learn all about world of aquatic supervision. Participants will
safe napping techniques, and even practice! develop the skills they learned in Safe Swim
Defense and Safety Afloat.
Sessions Offered F, during Lunch
Prerequisites None Sessions Offered T & TH, Periods 2-3
Location Adult Training Area Prerequisites None
Costs FREE Location Adult Training Area
Costs FREE
1 In order to provide a uniform experience to all participants in the American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
course, participants will be required to watch the video portions of the training prior to coming to camp. These videos cover
the steps to treating basic first aid wounds, and other topics. These videos will be reviewed in the class with the instructor.
Failure to watch these videos will result in an incomplete on this training.
41Underwater Basket Weaving Adult Leader Meeting
AA101 AA001
Finish your week in style as you participate in Know the basics to camping with us at Camp
one of the most rigorous adult leader Big Horn when you first arrive at camp on
programs offered in the BSA. Sunday.
Sessions Offered Friday at 5:30pm Meeting Time Sunday at 7:45pm
Prerequisites None Location Friendship Lodge
Location Big Horn Pool
Costs $10
Adult Leader Social Dutch Oven Cook-Off
AA002 AA003
Get to know your fellow campers and some Make sure you have your best recipe ready
of your camp staff during a fun-filled evening for Camp Big Horn’s Dutch Oven Cook-Off!
of food and camaraderie. Both Leader and Scout dishes are welcome.
Meeting Time Tuesday at 8:15pm Meeting Time Thursday at 7:00pm
Location Friendship Lodge Location Nature Area
Procrastination Merit Badge
Scoutmaster Merit Badge
AA102
Throughout your week at Big Horn, you’ll be
? AA005
Work in progress…
able to take part in many of the activities that
your Scouts do everyday.
Sessions Offered All Week, at Your Pace Sessions Offered Great Question
Prerequisites None Prerequisites Maybe?
Location Camp Big Horn Location Camp Big Horn
Costs Varies by Activity Costs We don’t know
Adult Leader’s Belly Flop Competition
AA006
At the end of the Amazing Race, join your fellow adult leaders at the Camp Big Horn Adult Leader’s Belly Flop
Competition. Feel free to express yourself through costume, music and such as our panel of very unbiased
judges determines who has the best Belly Flop in all of Big Horn.
Meeting Time Wednesday Evening
Location Big Horn Pool House
Adult Leader’s Turkey Shoot
AA007
Exclusively for Adult Leaders, this evening program will invite you to the Big Horn Ranges for some afternoon
shooting, and a serving of fresh turkey sandwiches. Come prepared with an appetite!
Meeting Time Thursday during Lunch
Location Big Horn Rifle Range
42Big Horn Overnight Expeditions
BIG HORN OVERNIGHT EXPEDITIONS
On Thursday evenings, Scouts will have the opportunity to embark on an adventure of a
lifetime on their very own Big Horn Overnight Expedition! Overnight programs are a unique
opportunity for Scouts to complete requirements for certain merit badges that have
components that can’t be completed during the normal class time, such as identifying
constellations or spending the night in a makeshift shelter.
43Astronomy Expedition
BHE101
Head up to the Observatory and spend the evening and night observing constellations, identifying planets, and
more! This program is required for completion of the Astronomy merit badge, as this time will be used to
complete Astronomy requirements 4a-d, 5d, and 8b.
Equipment Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Water, Ten Essentials, and Course Materials
Meeting Time Thursday at 7:45pm
Location Quad
Wilderness Survival Expedition
BHE102
Spend a night in the wilderness in your own improvised shelter out in the Big Horn wilderness. This program is
required for completion of the Wilderness Survival merit badge, as this time will be used to complete
Wilderness Survival requirement 8.
Equipment Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Water, Ten Essentials, and Course Materials
Meeting Time Thursday at 8pm
Location Quad
Search & Rescue Expedition
BHE301
Your help is needed! Participate in a search and rescue operation with fellow rescuers to help recover some lost
hikers. This program is required for completion of the Search and Rescue merit badge, where requirements 9a-b
will be completed. Do note that recommended equipment should fit into a small overnight backpack, as
participants will be hiking.
Equipment Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Water, Ten Essentials, and Course Materials
Meeting Time Thursday at 8pm
Location Ponderosa City
Cycling Expedition
BHE401
Take in some of the most breathtaking vistas Camp Big Horn has to offer as part of our one of a kind mountain
biking program. This program is required for completion of the Cycling merit badge, as participants will
complete one of their required bike rides. Participants’ equipment should fit into a small overnight backpack, as
participants will be biking.
Equipment Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Water, Ten Essentials, and Course Materials
Meeting Time Thursday at 7:45pm
Location Auxiliary Program Area
44CAMP STAFF AND
THE COUNSELOR TRAINING PROGRAM
Camp Staff
Before we begin camp, our staff receive extensive training in a wide variety of areas, including camp
health and safety, customer service, counseling, and youth protection. We also spend time going
through each area’s programs, morning and evening programs, and specialty programs.
Our staff also go through an intensive interview process, in which we evaluate each candidates’ skills,
Scouting experience(s), and previous camp staff experience (if applicable). We hire a wide variety
candidates, including those without Scouting experience. Our staff consist of those between the ages
of 16-21, and 21 and over.
All of our area directors are age 18 or older, and receive additional training in management skills. They
also have had extensive experience and training within their program area. Our management staff are
age 21 or older, and in addition to receiving additional management training, attend the National
Camp School at one of the BSA’s high adventure, or seasonal properties. Some area directors also
attend National Camp School.
If you are interested in becoming a Camp Staff Member at Camp Big Horn, or at any other GLAAC or
BSA property, check the GLAAC Website for our online application, and be on the lookout for
interview dates.
Counselor Training Program (CTP)
The Greater Los Angeles Area Council is proud to have the Counselor Training Program at both Camp
Big Horn, and Camp Cherry Valley. This program is designed to give Scouts between the ages of 14
and 15 the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a camp staff member, and learn valuable
leadership, teaching, and counseling skills along the way.
This three week program, costing only as much as camping for a single week with us, will push
participants in this program further than they ever have been pushed, and will be able to form bonds
and connection that can’t be found in any other workplace. Participants will also have the opportunity
to earn merit badges, and complete rank advancement requirements while they receive their training.
If you are interested in becoming a Counselor Trainee at either Camp Big Horn, or Camp Cherry Valley,
please visit the GLAAC Website for more information about the program, costs, and the application
process.
READY TO APPLY FOR STAFF?
View our Leader’s Guide to learn more about our camp’s programs, and view our employment
application here.
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