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Space Adventure Camp Butler Wilderness Outpost 2022 Leaders Guide
Table of Contents COVID 19 Pandemic ................................................................................................................................ 4 Daily Schedule ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Planning Your Adventure ........................................................................................................................ 6 Planning Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 6 Getting Scouts Excited for Camp ......................................................................................................... 7 Informing Parents ............................................................................................................................... 7 How to Register ................................................................................................................................... 7 Refund Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Financial Assistance............................................................................................................................. 8 Incentive Program ............................................................................................................................... 8 Advancement in Camp ............................................................................................................................ 8 What to Pack for Cub Scout Camp! ......................................................................................................... 9 Arrival and Departure ........................................................................................................................... 10 Forms to Bring ................................................................................................................................... 10 Check in Day and Procedures ............................................................................................................ 10 Checkout and Final Payment Process ................................................................................................ 10 Health and Safety ................................................................................................................................. 11 Health Forms / Check-in .................................................................................................................... 11 Prescription Medications .................................................................................................................. 11 Health Lodge ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Camp Services ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Trading Post ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Meal Services .................................................................................................................................... 12 Laundry Services ............................................................................................................................... 12 Showers / Toilet Facilities ................................................................................................................. 12 Overnight Sleeping Accommodations ................................................................................................... 12 Tent Camping .................................................................................................................................... 12 RV / Family Camping ......................................................................................................................... 12 Towers .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Program ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Camp Theme ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Waterfront ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Fishing ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Nature ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Shooting Sports ................................................................................................................................. 14 Theme Night- Space Adventure ......................................................................................................... 14 Open Time ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Butler Wilderness Outpost Campsite and Program Area Map .............................................................. 15 Camp Contact Info and Social Media ................................................................................................. 15
Greetings from Space Adventure Camp!
We are very excited about the 2022 camping season and hope you and your Scouts are too!
After coming off a tough two years with the pandemic, we know this summer will not be one like any
other. We have made a few changes to our program. We have combined some old and new to create
something out of this world!
Cub Scouts of all ages are invited to join us in the space themed summer camp. Nestled in the Heart of
the Paul Bunyan State Forest in Central Minnesota, Butler Wilderness Outpost offers families
opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, featuring tent, cabin, and limited RV camping. The camp has
modern bathroom and shower facilities along with warm delicious meals in the Dining Hall. Cub
Adventure Camp provides numerous activities for Cub Scouts including archery, swimming, crafts,
fishing, boating and more. Come experience adventure, advancement and achievement while enjoying
time with friends and family!
You can sign up anytime on our website at https://nlcbsa.org/campingprograms/adventurecamp
We continue to make frequent updates to our website as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages in
preparation not only for Cub Adventure Camp, but all our year-round programs.
If you have any questions about Cub Adventure Camp, our summer programs, or year-round programs,
please feel free to contact us at the Fargo Center for Scouting toll free at 1-
877-293-5011. We look forward to seeing you and your Scouts on the trails of
camp!
Yours in Scouting,
Missy Hendrickx
Missy Hendrickx
Camping Director
Northern Lights Council, BSA
Cell: 218-252-8706
Camp Wilderness Camp Phone: 218-732-4674
29984 Journey Trail Fax: 218-732-1535
Park Rapids, MN 56470 E-mail: missy.hendrickx@scouting.org
COVID 19 Pandemic
There are over 420 Scout camps in the United States, in 2020, Camp Wilderness was 1 of 65 that
successfully ran with 0 cases of COVID 19. In 2021 we followed our same procedures and had another
successful camping season with 0 cases of COVID 19.
Our staff have the experience of running a camp during the middle of a pandemic, and we are
confident in our ability to do it again. We will be taking extra steps in cleaning and the sanitation of
everything at camp. This includes extra cleaning during mealtimes, shower times, and during program
activities. Our staff is trained in these cleaning protocols.
It is our policy that if any person in a unit fails the pre-camp screenings, they are not allowed to
come into camp. If one person in a vehicle fails the screening, that entire unit will not be allowed in. If
anyone is feeling sick or having symptoms of COVID 19, please stay home. The Northern Lights Council is
highly encouraging all participants to be fully vaccinated 2 weeks prior to their arrival at camp.
Our plan moving into the 2022 camping season is to have 2 bubbles. One bubble is the
participants, and the other is the Camp Wilderness staff. Our staff will be maintaining a 6-foot distance
from all participants, and when the social distance cannot be met, they will put a face covering on. Face
coverings will be mandatory in all buildings. All meals will be served indoors with seating being outside.
Camp will be open; all participants will have the opportunity to roam freely. There will not be assigned
Trading Post and shower times.
We will be monitoring the local and state health department guidelines as summer nears. We
will keep units up to date with changes that we make to our summer program. It is our goal to provide a
quality program to all our units, while staying safe. Please refer to our website, www.nlcbsa.org and our
social media pages for news and up to date information on our COVID updates .
Please note that everything in this guide is subject to change, as this pandemic is constantly changing.
Daily Schedule
Arrival Day 1
Depending on your session, you will 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Check-in, Swim Tests, Camp/Tower Set-Up
either arrive Friday and stay until 5:15 PM - Flag Ceremony
Monday OR arrive on Monday and stay 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Dinner
until Thursday. 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Adult Leader Meeting (Upper Dinning Hall)
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Scout Meeting (Lower Dinning Hall)
Campfires
7:45 PM Meet in Main Fort Area
Opening Campfire is put on by the
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Opening Campfire (Cub Chapel)
Butler Wilderness Outpost Staff.
10:00 PM Lights Out
Closing Campfire is put on by packs, so
Day 2
start practicing your skits now! Theme
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM Polar Bear Plunge
costumes are highly encouraged!
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast
Rotations 8:00 AM Flag Ceremony
During rotations, Cub Scouts will be 8:10 AM Meet with Village Guide
broken up by rank to work on 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM 1st Rotation
advancements. At the end of your stay, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM 2nd Rotation
each Cub Scout will receive a Rank 11:15 AM Chapel (Main Fort Area)
Advancement Form that shows the 11:30 AM Lunch
things they accomplished while at 12:30PM Quiet/Personal Time
camp. 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 3rd Rotation
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open Time
Open Time 5:10 PM Flag Ceremony
Program areas such as the Waterfront, 5:20 PM Dinner
Fishing Area and Shooting Ranges will 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Theme Night- Space Adventure
be open with staff members. 10:00 PM Lights Out
Gaga Ball, Carpetball, Human Foosball, Day 3
Volleyball and Basketball are open to 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast
use too! 8:00 AM Flag Ceremony
8:10 AM Meet with Village Guide
Flag Ceremonies 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM 4th Rotation
Cub Scouts and Leaders are 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM 5th Rotation
encouraged to bring and wear uniforms 11:30 AM Lunch
to all Flag Ceremonies. Cub Scouts will 12:30PM Quiet/Personal Time
have the opportunity to help a staff 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Whittling Chip (Main Fort Area)
member raise, lower and fold the flag! 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fishing, Waterfront, Shooting Range
5:10 PM Flag Ceremony
Check Out 5:20 PM Dinner
Optional early check-out is available for 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Closing Campfire
those units wanted to leave a little 7:00 PM Movie Night
early. Prior to your check-out find 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Optional Early Check-out (Lower Jones)
10:00 PM Lights Out
Camp Administration to go through the
Day 4
check-out process with you.
7:00 AM Flag Ceremony
7:05 AM - 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Check-out (Lower Jones)
Planning Your Adventure
Planning Checklist
Register Pack - Choose a camp to attend!
Read the Leader's Guide! - Review information on different camps.
Recruit - Leaders for camp. They must be 21 years of age and a female leader must accompany any
female Scouts.
Now
• Sign-up online at
www.nlcbsa.org/residentcamp for your
spot this summer. Space is limited, so
sign up early!
• Recruit a Volunteer Pack Camp
Coordinator
April
• April 14th Camperships are due to the
Fargo Center for Scouting
• Have a parent information night to
inform parents about summer camp
opportunities and Pack-goals including:
• Completed Health Forms
• Camp address and phone
• Things to Pack
May
• May 1st- Online Unit T-Shirt store closes
• May 16th - Early Bird Payment is due in full for each Scout and adult
• Collect all camp payments.
• Confirm the following with your Pack: Secure adequate leadership, plan transportation, & make sure
the Pack has unit accident insurance.
Two Weeks before Camp
• Does Pack have adequate leadership?
• Each Scout and Leader should have a completed health history form.
• All fees paid.
• Ensure parents have information on leave/return time, and telephone number for emergencies.
• Make sure Scouts have necessary equipment.
• Transportation arrangements completed.
• All Scouts are officially registered in your unit before you leave for camp.
• Scouts have adequate rain gear to take along.
The Day You Leave
• Bring a copy of your online receipt showing fees paid.
• Have adequate money to pay additional and unpaid fees at Camp secured.
• Bring along a copy of each Scout’s and adults health history forms.
• Bring along the Assumption of Risk form for each participant (youth and adult)
• Have Pack accident insurance certificate and claim packed with you if you are not in NLC.
• Map on how to get to Camp Wilderness
• Depart so your unit will arrive during the check-in times.
• Be prepared to take the swim check as soon as possible
Getting Scouts Excited for Camp
Promotional information should be shared with Scouts,
leaders, and parents in your troop. This can be
accomplished in many ways. Some ideas for promotion
include, but are not limited to:
• Handout information sheets to Scouts’ parents
• Show photos or videos of previous summer camps at
meetings
• Invite Scouts to share their favorite parts of camp to the
younger Scouts
• Invite former and current staff members to visit your
troop to talk about camp
• Request a formal camp presentation from camp
leadership
Informing Parents
Holding an informational meeting for parents before camp
is a great way to put parents at ease. This can be done
during an already scheduled meeting or as a stand-alone
meeting. Some topics you could cover include: Travel
Information, What to Bring and What Not to Bring, Camp
Schedule, How to Reach us at Camp, Medications, Extra
Expenses, Prescription Medications, and Q & A.
How to Register
Packs are encouraged to register as a unit by coordinating through a Camping Coordinator. Reservations
can be made online at www.nlcbsa.org/residentcamp. You can log back in to make payments or
adjustments to your roster at any time after your make your reservation.
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Refund Policy
Staffing levels, food and program supplies are purchased in advance
based upon the projected numbers registered for camp. Below is the
refund policy for Camp Wilderness:
• Each Registrant
There is a $100 non-refundable fee for a Scout Cancellation
There is a $50 non-refundable fee for a Adult Cancellation
• 30 Days prior to arrival date:
Will refund all but non-refundable
• 15 days prior to arrival
No refund
Financial Assistance
Camperships are assistance for Northern Lights Council Scouts who
would otherwise be financially unable to attend summer camp. Camperships are available for up to one
half of the total camp fee. The campership may only be used to attend Northern Lights Council Summer
Camps. Financial need must be demonstrated before a campership is awarded. If you are out of council,
check with your council to see what assistance might be
available. Only online applications received by April 14th will
receive first priority.
Incentive Program
NEW! If you bring 50% or 15 (whatever is less) of your
registered pack and each youth will receive $10 off. Contact
the Fargo Center for Scouting for more information.
Advancement in Camp
Tiger Wolf Bear Webelos Arrow of Light
Floats and Boats Finding Your Way A Bear Goes Fishing Shooting Sports Modular Design
Fur, Feathers &
Sky is the limit Spirit of the Water Ferns First Responder Shooting Sports
Webelos
Shooting Sports Call of the Wild Salmon Run Walkabout Scouting Adventure
Tigers in the Wild Shooting Sports Modular Design Aquanaut Castaway
My tiger Jungle Paws on the Path Shooting Sports Cast Iron Chef Aquanaut
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What to Pack for Cub Scout Camp!
Flip Flops (waterfront and Spending money for
Backpack, Pencils, Pens
showers) the Trading Post
Sunscreen and Bug
Camp Chair Foam/ padded sleeping pad
Spray
Change of clothes, as needed Hygiene Kit (Soap, Toothbrush,
Sweatshirt or Jacket
for number of days toothpaste, comb etc.)
Swimsuits (needed
Costume/Theme related
Pocket Knives *for older Scouts upon arrival for swim
clothing
test)
Cub Scout Handbook Rain gear Tent and Equipment
Cub Scout Uniform Shower and Beach Towels Underwear, socks
Water Bottle or
First Aid Kit Sleeping Bag, Blankets, Pillow
Canteen
Flashlight with Extra Batteries
• It is the policy of the Northern Lights council that personal knives at camp must be no longer than a
three (3) inch blade
• ONLY Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts can carry their knife on them and ONLY after earning
their Whittling Chip (which is offered at camp.)
• Wolf and Tiger Scouts may only use picket knives under strict adult supervision
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Arrival and Departure
Forms to Bring
It is important to remember to bring all the necessary forms for the members of
your troop. It can be difficult to keep track of everything that is necessary. To
help, please plan on the following:
• Health Forms, parts A and B for all participants – A doctor’s physical is
NOT required
• Printed Pack roster of those ATTENDING camp.
• Swim Classification Form – if completed before arriving at camp
• Proof of Unit Accident and Sickness Insurance, if not from NLC
Check in Day and Procedures
Please check your email prior to your arrival, you will be scheduled a time to
arrive. If you are not traveling as a pack, please find a meeting location prior to
your arrival, and enter camp together as a pack.
Check-in times for Packs begins at 1:00 PM and ends at 3:00 PM. If you will not
be able to check-in at your assigned time, please notify us in advance.
The first stop during check-in will be at the Andrew Nelson Welcome Center on the main road coming into camp.
Please have your main leader check-in with the camp staff and have your health forms ready. After checking in
at the Welcome Center, your whole pack will go to their campsite. A staff member will meet you there to go
through the rest of check in.
The final stop during check-in will be at the waterfront. Make sure you pack your swim gear so it’s readily
accessible without unpacking your entire vehicle. If your Pack completed the swim test before camp, you are still
required to visit the waterfront for the safety speech. If you need to complete or retake the swim test, you can
do so at this time. Once you have completed this portion of check-in, you are done and can head to your campsite.
Checkout and Final Payment Process
Unit leaders will have the opportunity to schedule
an appointment with the Business Manager or Camp
Director to settle any outstanding registration fees
or begin the refund process if the Pack overpaid.
This must be completed before the Pack leaves.
Before leaving, a unit leader must check-out with a
member of the administration team. They will send
a runner to your campsite to make sure it is clean
They will then give you patches, health forms, and
any other paperwork. If your Pack plans to leave
early on the third night of the camp, please let the
Camp Director know.
10Health and Safety
Health Forms / Check-in
Packs are welcome to submit their health forms 21+ days in advance by mailing them to:
Camp Wilderness
Attn: Camp Health Officer
29984 Journey Trail
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Submitting the forms in advance will speed up your check in
process and allow our staff to identify any corrections that may
be needed before you arrive.
When you arrive at the Welcome Center, you will go through
medical checks. Please make sure each vehicle has the medical
forms for those in that vehicle.
Prescription Medications
Prescription drugs must be under the control of a responsible
adult and stored in a secured manner (locked box, locked
vehicle, etc.). The only exception is for emergency medications
such as epi-pens, rescue inhalers, and nitroglycerin. All
medications must be in its original container with clearly
marked labeling.
Pack leaders are encouraged to store and manage the
medications for their troop. Health Lodge staff can assist if
necessary. Locked storage, including refrigeration, is available
at the Health Lodge for medications.
Health Lodge
A qualified Health Officer is available to manage minor injuries
that may occur during your stay at Camp. In the event of a
serious injury, arrangements have been made with the local
hospital and clinic to provide needed medical care.
The Camp medical officer is available 24 hours a day for emergency medical services. Please make arrangements
with the Health Officer for any daily medical needs.
11Camp Services
Trading Post
The Camp Trading Post stocks a wide variety of Camp
memorabilia, Scouting literature and supplies, sundries,
program supplies, and refreshments such as ice cream,
candy, and pop. Troop leaders may charge items to a
Troop account.
Meal Services
Meals will be served split-shift, cafeteria style. Meals will
be served inside, and dining will be outside. Scouts and
adults should proceed to the Dining Hall as a Unit. The
opportunity for Scouts and Scouters to acquire second
helpings of food will be available after all units have been
served in each meal session
Camp accommodates dietary restrictions and needs. Please put this information in your registration so we can
prepare your meals properly. Please let a server know you have a special meal, and they will get it for you.
Laundry Services
Butler Wilderness Outpost has coin operated washing
machines and coin operated dryers located in the lower
level of the Dining Hall.
Showers / Toilet Facilities
Shower facilities are provided in the main camp area for
use by leaders and Scouts. At Butler Wilderness Outpost,
they are in the lower level of the Dining Hall. Leaders and
Scouts as well as males and females must have separate
shower facilities in accordance with BSA Youth Protection
policies.
Overnight Sleeping Accommodations
Tent Camping
Butler Wilderness Outpost has 6 campsite options. Each campsite has access to drinking water, picnic tables,
flagpoles, bulletin board, and a pavilion shelter. Each campsite will also have access to a latrine with toilet paper
provided. Packs are expected to bring their own tents, camping gear, cooking equipment and other personal
supplies. Don’t forget your marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers!
Please bring your own bear box or unit trailer to keep all food items in. Do not keep any food in tents or left outside
unattended.
RV / Family Camping
Butler Wilderness Outpost has five RV hook-ups for families to use. If you prefer RV camping over tenting, there
is an additional $25 / night hookup fee. The camp has water and electrical hookups but does not have a dumping
station. Drinking water and an outdoor latrine are centrally located in the Family Camp Campground.
12Towers
Butler Wilderness Outpost has two towers that will be available for indoor sleeping. Each tower has two floors,
each floor has two rooms and a large open are for extra sleeping, additionally each room has 6 bunks. With
COVID-19 restrictions we are currently setting a maximum of 25 per floor.
Pricing:
Scouts: $200
Adults: $100
Siblings: $80
Program
Camp Theme
In a galaxy far away, Cub Scouts of all ages will have an adventure of a
lifetime! Prepare to cross paths with your favorite characters, lore, and
locations of different space adventures that you may recognize. You will see
aspects of the theme in games, program areas, activities, and staff. Make
sure you pack your space costumes and join in on the fun. Campers and
parents are invited to dress in costumes with the staff! Some ideas include
aliens, astronauts, stars, and planets!
Waterfront
The waterfront is a great way to cool off and have fun with your friends!
From swimming, hanging out on the lily pad, or trying out rowboats and
canoes camp is a great place to get wet! To go swimming or boating each
person must take the BSA swim test. Packs do have the option of
completing this before arriving at camp.
13Fishing
Our fishing program has gained recognition throughout the area. This
program takes pride in the art of catching “The Big One”. This area
includes a dock, rods, reels, tackle, and bait — everything needed for a
beginning angler!
Nature
At Butler Wilderness Outpost you and your Pack are ecology-conscious
individuals. Scouts involved in the Nature Program adventures to do.
While earning these adventures, they'll learn many intriguing things
about Mother Nature. You can go for a hike along the Nature Trail and
see nature in both its unaltered form and in ways people have influenced it. Our Camp abounds in nature, and we
encourage you to take it to the limits and explore it. The Nature Staff can help you arrange nature hikes,
environmental awareness games, and activities.
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Shooting Sports
At Butler Wilderness Outpost Scouts will have the opportunity to do
three different Shooting Sports: Archery, BB Gun, and Sling Shots.
Please keep in mind the following items:
1. No personal firearms or ammunition.
2. Personal archery equipment is discouraged. You may bring your
own equipment if you leave it with the Archery Director while you
are at Camp.
Theme Night- Space Adventure
The Theme Night is a fun night spent exploring space! Each Scout will
have the opportunity to build, decorate and launch a rocket! There will
also be space themed games and activities to do. This is your time to
show off your costumes, prizes will be given out for the best costume
for youth and adult.
Open Time
During open Scouts will have the option to visit the different program areas. Each program area will be open for
scouts to enjoy. Areas include Waterfront, Fishing, Shooting Sports, Carpetball, and Sports areas.
14Butler Wilderness Outpost Campsite and Program Area Map
Camp Contact Info and Social Media
29984 Journey Trail
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Phone: 218-732-4674
Fax: 218-732-1535
Facebook @ Camp Wilderness Scout Camp
Instagram @ campwildernessbsa
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