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SUMMER CAMP
LEADER GUIDE
GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA COUNCIL
SUMMER CAMP LEADER GUIDE - GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA COUNCIL - Scouting Event
What's Inside...
                                                                                               Getting to Camp
                                                                                      Registering for Camp..............3
                                                                                      Fees, Discounts, & Financial
                                                                                      Assistance....................................4
                                                                                      Forms.............................................5
                                                                                      What to bring.............................6

                                                                                              While at Camp
                                                                                      Health & Safety..........................7
                                                                                      Arriving at Camp.......................8
                                                                                      General Information................9
                                                                                      Safety Guidelines......................10

                 WELCOME TO                                                           Program:
                                                                                         Aquatics.................................11
                                                                                         Camp-Wide Programs......13
               S-F SCOUT RANCH!                                                          Adult Leader Training.......13
                                                                                         Wayfinder 1st-Year Camper
S   bar   F   Scout   Ranch,      located       in   the    rolling      hills   of      Program..................................14
Southeast      Missouri,     consists   of   5,200      acres       of   forests,        APEX Program.....................15
rocks, streams, bluffs, trails, and wildlife — all of which
                                                                                         Ranger Program.................16
                                                                                         Order of the Arrow.............17
makes "The Ranch" a great place for summer camp. S
                                                                                         Food Service.........................18
bar F is home to four camps, all situated around 270-
acre Nims Lake: Camp Famous Eagle boasts a state-of-
                                                                                           After Camp and
                                                                                               Beyond
the-art     dining   hall;   Camp      Gamble        offers   a     traditional
patrol    cooking     experience;       Swift    High      Adventure        Base
offers    exciting    high-adventure         activities       for    Venturers
                                                                                      2023 Summer Camp..............19
and older Scouts; and Camp Sakima serves as the site                                  National Youth
for   the     country’s      largest   National       Youth         Leadership        Leadership Training................20
Training program (NYLT).                                                              Get Involved @ Camp.............21
                                                                                      Camp Staff.................................22

          What's New in 2022??                                                          Helpful Information
          WELDING, GOLF, & CHEMISTRY MERIT BADGES
                                                                                      Maps......................................23-24
                                                                                      Traveling from Afar?................25
                                                                                      Gateway Traders.....................26
                                                                                      Fundraisers...............................27
                                                                                      Graces.........................................28
              UPDATED FIRST YEAR CAMPER PROGRAM                                       Merit Badge Catalog.............29
                                                                                      Enjoy GSLAC Camps...........Back
                                                                                      Cover
           CAMP PATCHES PROVIDED TO ALL CAMPERS

IMMEDIATE CREDIT FOR MULTIPLE WEEK & FAMILY DISCOUNTS
    2023 REGISTRATION OPENS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.
                 SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS.

         S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                     STLBSA.ORG                                                          PAGE 02
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      REGISTERING FOR CAMP
 TAKE THE FIRST STEP ON OUR
SCOUTS BSA SUMMER CAMP PAGE                        Youth Fee - $345
    1. RESERVE YOUR SPOT
         September 13 - Start of Camp              Payment Schedule
Select which camp your Troop wants to
attend                                               March 18 - $75
Select your week of camp                             April 29 - $135
Select your campsite                                 May 31* - $135
Enter estimated # of youth and adults
Submit $100 non-refundable deposit                   *To qualify for Early
                                                   Bird Savings of $20, the
2. REGISTER INDIVIDUAL SCOUTS                       entire discounted fee
             January 3 - Start of Camp
                                                   of $325 must be paid in-
Enter names of each Scout attending camp            full by April 13, 2022.
Setup Parent Portal option for parents to
enter payments and register their scout(s) for
Merit Badges
Apply payments to individual Scouts
Remove unused youth and adult slots by
completing the Participant Deletion Form.
    3. SELECT MERIT BADGES
            January 3 - Start of Camp
                                                NEW IN
Scouts that are current with the Payment         2022!
Schedule may register for Merit Badges
through the Troop registration or Parent
Portal.
              QUESTIONS?
    Camping@stlbsa.org or 314-361-0600

  S BAR F SCOUT RANCH         STLBSA.ORG                        PAGE 03
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 CAMP FEES
 One-Week Scouts BSA Resident Camp
 With Troop or Individual

 Youth
 •    If paid in-full before April 14: $325

 •    If paid in-full April 14-May 31: $345

 •    If paid in-full after May 31: $355

 Leaders
 •    3-10 Scouts: 1 free leader

 •    11-20 Scouts: 2 free leaders

 •    21-30 Scouts: 3 free leaders

 •    31-40 Scouts: 4 free leaders

 •    41-50 Scouts: 5 free leaders

 •    Each additional leader: $110

                                     DISCOUNTS
     Multiple Week discount: $100 off a second week of a qualifying camp
     Family discount: $100 off each additional Scout attending from the same       household.
Multiple Week and Family discounts will be automatically applied within the registration
system. For Multiple Week discounts, the system will qualify the discount based on two (or
more) registrations having a scout with the same first name, last name, and unit number.
     For the Family discount, the system will qualify the discount based on two (or more)
scouts having the same street address. For each discount, one scout/session will need to
        be paid in full before the discount can be automatically applied to the other
             scouts/sessions. Discounts are not eligible for NYLT or Horse Camp.
               Discounts cannot be combined, including with Camperships.

                              CAMPERSHIPS
                              DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
              Every youth deserves the opportunity to experience summer camp.
                    Camperships may cover up to 50% of the full camp fee.
  To apply for a campership, submit an application via our online form     by May 1, 2022;
                     camperships will be available until funds are depleted.
        Camperships are limited to one per qualifying Scout and are only available to
            Scouts registered as a member of the Greater St. Louis Area Council.

            CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
  Refunds may be issued in circumstances involving medical or family emergencies and
 must be requested online @ https://247scouting.com/forms/?OrgKey=BSA312&id=2207
before August 31, 2022. Units should attempt to collect fees from families before making
     payments. Refund requests from units that make payments on behalf of families that
ultimately do not come to camp will only be considered in the case of medical or family
                                           emergencies.

       S BAR F SCOUT RANCH            STLBSA.ORG                                PAGE 04
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                             be prepared

   help start your week smoothly by having the right forms
      Below is an explanation for the three most common types of
  forms/documentation that Scouts and Adult Leaders need to provide
                either before or upon arriving at camp.

        Special                   BSA Annual health                              Merit Badge
         Diets                     & medical record                               Pre-Work
Allergies and special diets are      All youth and adults attending          Many of the Merit Badges we
   a common concern of our          camp must have a current BSA               offer have "prerequisites"
  campers. Our food service         Annual Health & Medical Record              that Scouts should make
     providers are happy to        form. Part C of this form requires        every effort to complete prior
  accommodate any diet for            a visit to a physician, nurse             to camp. This is typically
 religious, medical or allergy         practitioner, or physician's            because the requirements
 needs; however, a form must      assistant. Please note that school,             cannot practically be
  be submitted three weeks         sport, or any other physical form          completed at camp. Scouts
  prior to arrival. The online       cannot be substituted for the            should come prepared with
     form can be found at:        BSA's form. The most current form                  any supporting
https://www.kandledining.com/s                   is found at
                                                                              documentation needed for
     pecialdietrequest_gslac      https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore
                                                                                   these Merit Badges.
                                  /HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf

      S BAR F SCOUT RANCH               STLBSA.ORG                                           PAGE 05
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 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
Water bottle                                 Mess kit

Completed & signed medical form              Toothbrush & paste

Medications, with direction, in original     Hairbrush or comb

containers                                   Flashlight & batteries

Facial Mask (one per day, w/extras)          Insect repellent (non-aerosol)

Duffle bag or pack                           Pocketknife

Swimsuit (pack on top)                       Personal first aid kit

Towels (pack on top)                         Sleeping bag or sheets & blanket

Field uniform                                Pillow

Hiking shoes/boots                           Pajamas

Rain jacket/poncho                           Camp chair

Sweatshirt/light jacket                      Merit badge pamphlet & advance

Sunscreen                                    work

Shower shoes/sandals                         Writing materials

Camp/Scout T-shirts                          Scouts BSA Handbook

Underwear                                    CPR Certification or GSLAC “Red

Socks (6+ pair)                              Card”

Washcloth                                    Spending money

Soap & Shampoo                               Bandanas

Prohibited items: firearms or ammunition, fireworks, alcoholic beverages,
                  sheath knives, and aerosol products

  Items not recommended: electronic devices (such as Nintendo Switch,
iPods, cell phones), items of value, and extra food that might attract animals

Campers should mark all of their equipment and clothing with their names.

  A Scout is welcome in any Scout camp, whether or not he or she owns a
                              Scout uniform.

 S BAR F SCOUT RANCH         STLBSA.ORG                               PAGE 06
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             HEALTH & SAFETY
   S bar F Scout Ranch is staffed 24 hours a day by qualified health personnel. The Ranch
      medical director holds sick call in the program hall each day (exact times will be
    announced at the Sunday leader meeting. All injuries and illnesses — no matter how
      minor — should be reported to your camp office. Persons with serious injuries or
      illnesses requiring hospitalization are transported to Parkland Health Center in
    Farmington. If an emergency occurs that requires calling 911, also contact your camp
                                     office immediately.

      MEDICAL FORMS & RECHECKS                               EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS?
 Every Scout and leader attending camp must —          For the safety of everyone in camp, Scouts and

upon arrival — present a completed health record:      adults are not to attend camp if they have had

Parts A, B, and C of the current Annual Health and      flu-like symptoms in the 3 days prior to their

    Medical Record. Part C must be signed by           arrival in camp. Flu-like symptoms include fever

licensed medical personnel (limited to a doctor of       (100 degrees or higher), cough, sore throat,

   medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician’s           chills, headache, fatigue, vomiting, and/or

assistant, or nurse practitioner). The Annual Health       diarrhea. Parents and unit leaders are

  and Medical Record requires a yearly medical         responsible for ensuring that Scouts and adults

exam by licensed medical personnel for all Scouts             who are ill do not come to camp.

           and adults attending camp.

 Medical recheck takes place in the campsite by               MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
the troop counselor, an adult member of the staff,      Parents of Scouts are responsible for the cost

 and an adult leader of the troop. Medical forms       of any treatment that cannot be done in camp.

 should remain in the campsite during check-in.          Non-emergency transportation of a Scout or

                                                        leader to a hospital is the responsibility of the

  Adults who will spend fewer than 72 hours in          troop. In case of an emergency, transportation

camp are classified as visiting leaders and are not     is provided by local authorities. Parents of the

 required to have the physician’s statement. They      Scout are responsible for any costs incurred for

must complete Parts A and B of the Annual Health                  emergency transportation.

              and Medical Record.

   Medical forms can be downloaded from the

Summer Camps page at stlbsa.org. The forms can                         MEDICATION
 be filled out online, printed, and saved with the         Medications should be kept secure and
  typed information. Beware of common errors:             dispensed by the unit leader. Unit leaders
 missing date of physical, doctor’s signature, and     should keep track of when, how much, the type,
                tetanus shot date.                       and by whom the medication was dispensed.

                                                        When requested, the camp holds medications
Unit leaders should collect and review all medical     requiring refrigeration or those that the camper
  forms prior to camp. If the unit leader has any        and his leaders feel uncomfortable holding.
questions concerning a Scout’s medical form, the

    leader should contact the Scout’s parents.

      S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                STLBSA.ORG                                             PAGE 7
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                  OPENING DAY
                        TROOPS MAY BEGIN CHECK-IN AT 1:00 PM

 ARRIVING AT CAMP
                TROOP TRAILERS
Your troop may move one trailer to the

campsite between 9:30 and 11:00 AM on

Sunday. Each troop is responsible for

moving its trailer, and all motorized

vehicles should be in the camp parking

lot by 11:00 AM Trailers may be retrieved

on Saturday morning. Vehicles may not

be parked on campsites or camp roads.

Please plan on transporting your gear                       SUNDAY SCHEDULE
with the provided wagons.
                                                        1:00 -2:30 PM -
  MEDICAL RECHECKS & SWIM TESTS                         - CHECK-IN FOR    LEADERS AT

Once you are on your site and a troop                   CAMP OFFICE

leader has checked-in at the office, your               - MEDICAL RECHECK AT CAMPSITE
Troop Counselor will guide you through
                                                        -CAMP TOUR INCLUDING COMMISSARY
medical rechecks and swim tests. It's
                                                        ORIENTATION AND SWIM TEST
helpful to have anyone taking a swim test

arrive at camp in their swimsuit.

                                                        6:15 PM -   RETREAT

                  MEAL CREW
During   your   camp     tour,   your    troop   will
                                                        6:15 - 6:45 PM-   DINNER

learn   about   their   meal   duties.   These   are

the steps each troop must follow to help                7:15 PM -   LEADER MEETING AT
ensure   a    smooth    dining    experience      at
                                                        PROGRAM HALL
each meal.

         DAILY LEADER MEETINGS                          7:15 PM -   SPL & APEX (OLDER SCOUT)

                Sunday 7:15 p.m.                        MEETINGS

              Monday 9:00 a.m.

              Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
                                                        8:15 PM -   OPENING CAMPFIRE -
              Thursday 9:00 a.m.
                                                        ASSEMBLE AT FLAGPOLES
                Friday 9:00 a.m.

   All leader meetings take place at

             the camp Program Hall

   S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                    STLBSA.ORG                                     PAGE 8
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               MAIL DELIVERY                                             TELEPHONE
  Scouts love getting mail at camp! Mail takes           During the summer camp season, the telephone

 several days to arrive, so you may wish to send          number for S bar F Scout Ranch is 573-756-

mail prior to your Scout’s departure for camp. To        5738. Note that a Scout cannot be brought to

  ensure proper delivery to your Scout, use the          this phone for a waiting phone call. A message

           complete address below:                        will be delivered to their campsite. An adult

                                                          leader must accompany a Scout to the camp

        Scout’s Name and Troop Number                             office to return a phone call.

Camp Name (Famous Eagle, Gamble, Swift Base)

                Campsite Name
                                                                 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE
              S bar F Scout Ranch
                                                         S bar F employs a full-time camp chaplain that
              Knob Lick, MO 63651
                                                          is available to conduct religious services and

                                                           visit with scouts and leaders. The time and

                                                              location for religious services will be

                                                           announced at the Sunday leader meeting.

                                                           For a listing of Camp Graces, please see

                                                                page 28 of this leader's guide.

               GATEWAY TRADERS
  We have excellent camp stores in all of our camps!

       Each Gateway Traders is stocked with an

       assortment of patches, cups, merit badge

     pamphlets, Scouting supplies, camp T-shirts,

   toiletries, and snacks. There is no specific amount

  of money a Scout should bring to camp, but on the

    average, Scouts spend between $25 and $40,

   depending on the purchase of supplies for merit

  badges. Stores are open during program hours and

      in the evenings. Credit cards are accepted.

              CAMP SHIRT PREORDERS
   Preorder camp t-shirts from GatewayTraders.org.

         View the shirts and learn more about

           GatewayTraders.org, on page 30.

     S BAR F SCOUT RANCH               STLBSA.ORG                                             PAGE 9
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                                General Camp Safety Policies
  The buddy system must be used at all times.

  Fires should be put out when leaving the campsite. No fire should be left unattended.

  Fire orders and severe weather procedures are posted in each campsite and should be reviewed with the

  entire membership of the troop. Unit leaders appoint a fire marshal for their troop and review the

  responsibilities of that position with the selected Scout on Sunday.

  No one should be transported in the cargo section of trucks.

  All buildings are smoke-free. Smokers, please smoke in a safe manner away from Scouts. It is

  unacceptable for anyone younger than age 18 to use tobacco products of any type at any time during

  camp.

  Closed-toed shoes should be worn at all times while walking around camp. Sandals are appropriate for

  the waterfront and the shower house.

  The camp setting offers a great opportunity to observe plant and animal wildlife in their natural

  surroundings. Scouts and adults must not feed or try to catch any wildlife. Problems with any type of

  wildlife should be reported to the camp office immediately.

  Upon departure from camp, all Scouts must leave with their unit leadership, parent, guardian, or an

  individual approved by the parent or guardian. Written permission must be provided by the legal parent or

  guardian to the unit leadership if a Scout may leave camp with someone other than those listed above.

  This maintains accountability of all Scouts and provides for their safety.

  Camp staff — under the guidance of their camp director — monitor camp for unauthorized persons. The

  central camp staff and the camp rangers provide assistance.

  Any questions or concerns regarding an unauthorized person should be referred to the camp director.

  Those persons found not to be official guests of the camp or a Scout unit will be asked to leave and

  escorted off the premises. Local law enforcement officers will be contacted if necessary.

  Any problems or safety concerns regarding unauthorized persons should be referred to the camp director.

                                  Youth Protection Resources
 The protection of youth is the primary obligation of every individual involved in the Boy Scouts of

   America — including leaders, parents, members and professionals. The BSA has been and will

  continue to be vigilant in its efforts to create barriers that help prevent abuse and to recognize

                         and report child abuse regardless of where it occurs.

                                         Scouts First Helpline
  As part of the BSA’s “Scouts First” approach to the protection and safety of youth, the BSA has

established a dedicated 24-hour helpline at 844-SCOUTS FIRST (844-726-8871) to receive reports

 of any known or suspected abuse or significant violations of youth protection policies that might

put a youth at risk. The helpline’s goal is to provide immediate assistance to ensure that the victim,

 unit, and council are fully supported and the actions taken are properly documented. The call is

answered by a live person - day or night - by a direct National employee from the National Incident

   Reporting office. All information is kept confidential byNational who then will inform the local

                                         council Scout Executive.

    S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                   STLBSA.ORG                                             PAGE 10
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          Summer Camp Program

  REGARDING SPECIFIC SAFETY PROCECURES IN A PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENT, ALL
 CAMP PROGRAMS ARE CONTINUING TO BE REVIEWED BY OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY
 COMMITTEE. IF NEEDED, UPDATES TO THE STRUCTURE AND SCHEDULING OF CAMP
        PROGRAMS WILL BE SENT TO ALL UNITS REGISTERED FOR CAMP.
                             Aquatics
      Nims Lake is the jewel of S bar F Scout Ranch.

                    Look at all that is offered!

    Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding, Rowing,
Waterskiing, Sailing, Fishing, Swimming, Floating Iceberg Climbing
       Wall, Water Bikes, Huck's Cove, and Motorboating!

Huck's Cove
Huck's Cove has two awesome water slides, a zip line, rope swings,

and more!

Troops schedule their time at Huck's Cove at the camp program

office. Transportation to Huck's Cove from Camp Gamble is by

pontoon boat (limited capacity) or personal vehicles (COVID
                                                                          Floating Iceberg Climbing Wall
restrictions apply). Pontoon boats leave the Gamble docks 5
                                                                          The Floating Iceberg Climbing Wall is open to
minutes before each hour - make sure your Scouts are on time to
                                                                          Scouts during their scheduled free swim.
make the boat!
                                                                          Participating Scouts must be BSA Swimmers and

                                                                          must wear a life jacket.

Swimming
Every troop has a scheduled time for free swim once a day. In             BSA Aquatics Training for Leaders
addition, Scouts can register for Swimming and/or Lifesaving merit        Leaders can complete BSA Safe Swim Defense

badges. For specific open swim times, see the schedule on the             and Safety Afloat while at camp. Please check

                                                                          with the Aquatics Director for more details.
next page.

Instructional swim sessions are available to assist Scouts in the

completion of swimming requirements for Second and First Class

ranks. Sessions are held at 9, 10, and 11 a.m.. This “rank instruction”

takes approximately three sessions to complete.

        S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                    STLBSA.ORG                                                   PAGE 11
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Mile Swim
Mile Swim BSA is held on Friday at 2:00pm. Scouts must arrive at the Aquatics

area by 1:45pm. This session includes a mandatory orientation. Any participant

in the Mile Swim BSA must have a   minimum of 4 hours of practice swimming in
camp - prior to the Mile Swim - to qualify. Unit leadership is responsible for

ensuring the practice swimming occurs during the week.

Recreational Boating
Canoes, rowboats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and water bikes are

available from 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday.      Scouts must be
BSA Swimmers to use kayaks and paddleboards.

                                                                                 Canoe Float
Fishing
                                                                                 Your troop is encouraged to plan a unit float
Nims Lake is full of bass, crappie, and catfish! Bring your fishing gear and
                                                                                 in the evening, early morning, or as an
have a great time. Everyone must observe the following general fishing
                                                                                 overnight. The "rule of four" applies to float
rules:
                                                                                 trips and each participant must be a BSA
    Anyone between the ages of 16 and 65 must hold a current Missouri
                                                                                 Swimmer.
    fishing license.

    Wading is not permitted.
                                                                                 For the safety of everyone on the lake, fishing
    Live minnows may not be used in the lake at any time.
                                                                                 is not permitted en route to a float overnight;
    Fishing is not permitted in any waterfront, Huck's Cove, or boating
                                                                                 however, once camp is made, Scouts may fish
    areas. Lines should not be cast toward swimming area ropes, mile
                                                                                 from craft within 50 yards of the site at the
    swim lines, or any type of floating device anchored for marking safety
                                                                                 discretion of the staff escort and unit leader.
    or direction.
                                                                                 When fishing, all normal rules must be
    Hours for the use of boats by adults are 5:30am to 7:45am and
                                                                                 followed. For more information, see the
    7:30pm to 8:30pm. Please obtain approval for the use of boats from
                                                                                 Fishing section.
    the Aquatics Director.

    Personal craft may be used from 5:30am to 8:30pm with the approval

    of the Aquatics Director.

          S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                         STLBSA.ORG                                               PAGE 12
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Camp-wide Programs

Opening Campfire
The Opening Campfire is presented by the Camp Staff on Sunday

night. Troops should assemble on the parade ground at 8:15pm.

Top Shot
Top Shot is an exciting shooting sports program with daily

eliminations resulting in the camp "Top Shots" being recognized at

the Closing Campfire.

Hiking & Outpost Camping
Spend a night away from the camp and hike back the next morning

on one of the trails within the 5,200 acres of S bar F Scout Ranch.

Or take a morning or afternoon hike to Castle Rock or Ship Rock.

Consult with the Program Director before taking a hike.

Closing Campfire
                                                                      Adult Leader Training
                                                                      During the summer, Scouts BSA leader
The Closing Campfire is held Friday night. Troops should assemble

on the parade ground at 8:15pm. Skits and recognitions are the        training is conducted at camp.

highlights of the Closing Campfire.

                                                                      Adults taking Scoutmaster, Assistant

                                                                      Scoutmaster, or Troop Committee

                                                                      Member Training will work with the

                                                                      camp staff in the morning on Monday,

                                                                      Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday to

                                                                      complete the outdoor skills portion.

                                                                      Leaders will attend an indoor session

                                                                      on Wednesday at Leadership Hall

                                                                      (Camp Famous Eagle Dining Hall) to

                                                                      complete the discussion portion of the

                                                                      training. The Wednesday session will

                                                                      meet from 1:30 PM to approximately

                                                                      4:30 PM. Registration will be available

                                                                      via

                                                                      https://stlbsa.org/training/scouts-

                                                                      bsa-leader/.

       S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                  STLBSA.ORG                                         PAGE 13
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     Wayfinder Program for 1st Year Campers
The Wayfinder Program is the redesigned program for Scouts who have

recently joined a troop or have just crossed over from Cub Scouts. This

program replaces the Voyageur program of previous years. In Wayfinder,

new Scouts are immersed in the Scouting Program and the S bar F Scout

Ranch. Scouts will learn the patrol method and basic Scouting skills, and

experience some of the many programs available at summer camp.

Scouts may now register for individual rank sessions based on their needs.

Sessions are divided into Scout and Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First

Class. Each session is one hour long and meets Monday through Friday in

Moreno campsite.

Like merit badge registration, you can select the sessions that each scout needs,

or select “All Sessions” to automatically enroll in the sessions for each rank (i.e. the

full program).

Merit badges are no longer automatically included in the program. Depending on the number of rank sessions in

which the scout is enrolled, he or she may register for 3-5 merit badges of their choice. The rank sessions have

been scheduled to offer at least one Swimming merit badge session at a non-conflicting time.

There is no additional fee for the Wayfinder program.

Leaders with more than five Scouts in the Wayfinder program are asked to assist by providing adult supervision as

they have time available.

              Merit Badge Program
 Unit Leaders should guide Scouts to set achievable goals. Some
                                                                           Partial completion of a merit badge is
subjects require a greater length of time for instruction than others,
                                                                           not a failure, it is what the name
   and this should be taken into account when scheduling them.
                                                                           indicates; partial success. Many Scouts

                                                                           will complete only sections of badges
 Unless otherwise noted, merit badge classes are Monday through
                                                                           with prerequisites or that are very
  Friday. The merit badge catalog with full descriptions starts on
                                                                           difficult. They then can complete them
    page 29 of this guide. A summarized table can be found at
                                                                           with another counselor at home or back
   https://scoutingevent.com/312-47023 under "Attachments."
                                                                           at camp the following summer. Partials

                                                                           are valid until a Scout turns 18.
The merit badge pamphlets for the badges offered are available at

 the camp Trading Post, however, your Scouts may wish to buy (or
                                                                           Be sure to provide the required
  borrow) pamphlets prior to camp (strongly encouraged). In any
                                                                           documentation for Scouts who have
event, Scouts should obtain, read, and study the current pamphlet

    for each merit badge they wish to pursue prior to attending            completed requirements for merit

                               classes.                                    badges before they come to camp.

        S BAR F SCOUT RANCH                    STLBSA.ORG                                                PAGE 14
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              APEX Program for Older Scouts

 The APEX Program features activities designed for Scouts

 who are at least 14 years old or in their fourth year of camp.

  Scouts who participate in this exciting program will receive a

 special APEX Program patch!

 In APEX, Scouts will spend the majority of their day

 participating in various activities including Mountain Biking,

 Sporting Arrows, Cowboy Action Shoot, Low Ropes, an

 overnight experience, and much more!

 The APEX Program will take Scouts to different portions of

 S bar F, including areas requiring transportation. Unit leaders

 may need to provide transportation if the shuttle bus is not

 available.

                                                                   Older Scout Merit Badges
                                                                   S-F has exciting merit badge

                                                                   opportunities to keep your older Scouts

                                                                   coming back year after year! These

                                                                   badges are offered to Scouts who are at

                                                                   least 14 years old or in their fourth year of

                                                                   camp. Some classes have an additional

                                                                   cost for participation. Fees are collected

                                                                   online at the time of registration.

                                                                       Motorboating ($10)
                                                                       Water Sports ($20)
                                                                       Climbing

SCOUTS WILL MEET AT 7:15 SUNDAY EVENING WITH THE APEX STAFF TO REVIEW THE WEEK'S ACTIVTIES.

SCOUTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE OF THE APEX PROGRAM AS THEY'D LIKE.

 CLIMBING AND RAPPELLING WILL TAKE MOST OF THE DAY, THEREFORE SCOUTS SHOULD WORK WITH

 THEIR OTHER MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS TO MAKE UP ANY MISSED REQUIREMENTS AT A MUTUALLY

                                          AGREED UPON TIME.

              CHECKOUT THE S-F RANGER PROGRAM ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR
                    A WHOLE DIFFERENT OLDER SCOUT EXPERIENCE!

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              S-F Ranger Program
        The Ultimate OUTPOST Experience!
                        Sessions offered
June 12 - 17              June 19 - 24             June 26 - July 1
                                                                         Individual Scouts often register for this

The S-F Ranger Program offers adventures beyond regular                  experience as a second week of summer

summer camp. Scouts participating in the Ranger Program                  camp, and can receieve a $100 discount for

increase their appreciation of nature, camping, and self-reliance.       doing so!

                                                                         Cost is $345 per camp. The fee includes
The Ranger Program's activities take place at various locations at
                                                                         meals, program supplies, Ranger Emblem and
S bar F Scout Ranch. Scouts live in outpost camps, carry all
                                                                         camp segment. Visit
equipment necessary for camping, and hike portions of the Three
                                                                         https://scoutingevent.com/312-50070 to
                                           Leadership is
Notch Trail that show nature in its raw form.
                                                                         register and access program information,
provided for all participants until Friday afternoon.
                                                                         including the equipment list.

Teamwork, problem solving, cooperation, and leadership
                                                                         Scouts meet at 2:00pm on Sunday at the
development are important parts of the Ranger Program.
                                                                         Scout Lodge in the Camporee Area.
Specific activities vary from year to year; typical activities include
                                                                         Supervision is provided for Scouts who will
blacksmithing, ropes course, and black powder shooting. Scouts
                                                                         not be rejoining a troop at the conclusion of
swim, have time to fish, and participate in games designed to            the program on Friday evening.
improve outdoor skills. Since many of the activities require

strength, some physical conditioning may be desirable before

camp.

The Ranger Program is for Scouts age 14 or older.

                  Register online: https://scoutingevent.com/312-50070

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             Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow (O.A.) plays a vital role in the

council’s camping program. Members of the Order of

the Arrow represent Scouting’s honored campers.

Please set the best example possible for all Scouts

and adults to follow.

             OA Election Information
Shawnee Lodge unit elections are held on Thursday

morning in the campsite. At least 50% of the unit

must be present to conduct the election. The
                                                          The Election
                                                          The leader…
Shawnee Lodge citation fee must be paid in the
                                                             Provides ballots (may be
camp office prior to the Callout ceremony. This fee
                                                             preprinted) and candidate list.
will be posted on the lodge's website below. Pre-
                                                             Gives a short explanation of the
Ordeal takes place on Thursday night in-camp at S-
                                                             O.A. and includes these points:
F.
                                                                 It is a national honor society of

                                                                 the Boy Scouts of America.
Anpetu-We, Nisha Kittan & Woapink Lodge unit
                                                                 It honors those that best
elections are held prior to summer camp. Please visit
                                                                 exemplify the Scout Oath and
your lodge's website below or contact the lodge
                                                                 Scout Law.
leadership for assistance with completing your
                                                                 The only way to gain
election.
                                                                 membership is to be elected by

                                                                 their unit.
         Not sure which lodge you're in? Email
                                                                 Leaders age 21 and older are
 camping@stlbsa.org and we can help connect you!
                                                                 not allowed to vote.

                                                                 The election is not a popularity

                                                                 contest.

                                                             Calls forward the candidates and

                                                             has them form a line in the front of

                                                             the troop.

                                                                    O.A. Thursdays
                                                           Every week, Thursday is officially

                                                           “O.A. Day.” Each Arrowman is

                                                           strongly encouraged to wear an O.A.

                                                           T-shirt. After the afternoon program,

      Members of all Lodges can be                         Arrowmen should wear the full class-

         called out at camp.                               A uniform and sash.

      More information about our Order of the Arrow Lodges is available at:
       anpetu-we.org - nishakittan.org - shawneelodge.org - woapink.org

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          FOOD SERVICE
  All meals are served following the patrol cooking method. Preparing meals in
  camp is one of the best ways to make the patrol method work by developing
 leadership and responsibility in Scouts. Menus are written so that they can be
   easily followed by Scouts. Expert skill is not required in order to produce a
  satisfying and delicious meal. The times listed below are when the meal crew
                   should pick up their food from the commissary:

                       Breakfast: Pick-up — 7 a.m. | Serve — 8 a.m.
                       Lunch: Pick-up — noon | Serve — 12:30 p.m.
                   Dinner: Pick-up — 5:30 p.m. | Serve — 6:30 p.m.

     Patrol boxes are provided to each troop. These contains the necessary
equipment to prepare each meal. They do not contain individual serving utensils
          and dishes. Scouts are advised to bring their personal mess kit.

 Two waiters are needed for pick up at each meal. Waiters should report to the
commissary with their pack basket. The waiters should verify the amount of food
   they are receiving before departing the commissary. Detailed commissary
                   instructions will be given upon arrival at camp.

                                      SPECIAL DIETS
Scouts or leaders who need special diets due to medical or religious requirements

 will be accommodated if at all possible. Submit the Medical Statement for Food

  Allergies form for each individual at least three weeks prior to your camp stay.

Depending on the severity of some food allergies, a participant’s safety may not be

guaranteed. Those with severe nut allergies should make the food service aware of

the allergy immediately by completing the food allergy form linked above. It is also

        found at https://www.kandledining.com/specialdietrequest_gslac

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       2023 SCOUTS BSA
        SUMMER CAMP
                                     EXPLORE OUR CAMPS
                                         4 Scouts BSA Camps to choose from
                                         Swift High Adventure Base - great for
                                         older scout patrols!
                                         Learn more at
                                         https://stlbsa.org/camps/scouts-bsa-
                                         venturing-summer-camp/.

REGISTER EARLY WITH
     SITE SAVER
While at camp this summer, reserve
the same week and campsite for
2023!
Sites not reserved through site
saver will become available to all
troops to reserve the Sunday after
that session.

                                        OPEN REGISTRATION FOR
                                       2023 OPENS AT THE END OF
                                      EACH SESSION THIS SUMMER!
                                         Select your camp, campsite, and week.
                                         New in 2022, each 2023 session will
                                         be available to reserve beginning
                                         Sunday after the same session in 2022.

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AFTER CAMP & BEYOND

       NATIONAL YOUTH
     LEADERSHIP TRAINING
                              BE. KNOW. DO.
                                                   BEST YOUTH LEADERSHIP
                                                DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE
                                                         COUNTRY

                                                 5 SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

                                               OPEN TO SCOUTS BSA & VENTURERS

                                               LAND-BASED AND "PACK & PADDLE"
                                                          OPTIONS
      PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:

  First Class rank or higher and completed
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops

              13+ years old

     Approved by the Scoutmaster or
             Crew Advisor

Pack & Paddle candidates must be 14 years
 old by the date of camp and pass the BSA
                 Swim test.

 No rank requirement for Venturers and
               Sea Scouts

    S BAR F SCOUT RANCH             STLBSA.ORG                        PAGE 20
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GET INVOLVED
@ GSLAC CAMPS
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAKING A LASTING IMPACT ON SCOUTING PROPERTIES AND PROGRAM?
     THE CAMPMASTER AND QUARTERMASTER PROGRAMS ALLOW YOU TO DO JUST THAT!

        The Campmaster program is designed to have
    interested volunteers assist at camp on weekends by
                                                             DO YOU HAVE
   checking-in units, responding to equipment needs, and     EXPERTISE IN...
      working with the rangers to make sure any other
                       needs are met.                           ELECTRICAL
                                                                PLUMBING
       The Quartermaster Corps allows volunteers with
     various skills to assist with maintenance projects at     HVAC SERVICE
    camp. Whether it is mowing grass, electrical work, or
      equipment operating, the needs are great and the           PAINTING
                    assistance is invaluable.
                                                             HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    Please contact the ranger station at any of the camps        ROOFING
             that you are interested in helping.
                                                                CHAINSAW
                                                              AUTO OR MARINE
                                                                MECHANICS
                                                                 WELDING

                                                              THEN JOIN THE
                                                             QUARTERMASTER
                                                              CORPS TODAY!

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 SERVING ON CAMP STAFF                                         CAMP STAFF
                                                              SCHOLARSHIPS
       THE ULTIMATE CAMP EXPERIENCE                             Scholarships are
                                                            available for camp staff
Each year, the Greater St. Louis Area Council hires            members who have
 dedicated and passionate individuals to serve on             completed their high
summer camp staff. Staff members help provide a              school education and
   fun, positive experience for campers— while              are enrolled as full-time
 earning a salary! They also have the opportunity               undergraduate or
 to earn a college scholarship worth up to $1,250.             graduate students.

 Check the Camp Staff page at stlbsa.org later this          Scholarships start at
   Fall for the 2023 Camp Staff application and             $250 for staff who work
               interview information.                       one summer, increasing
                                                            to $1,250 for those who
                                                               have worked five
                                                               summers or more.
                                                              To contribute to the
                                                             camp staff scholarship
                                                                fund, please visit
                                                            https://stlbsa.org/give
                                                                  /camp-staff-
                                                                  scholarship.

          TAKE CAMP STAFF FOR A
            TEST DRIVE AS A CIT!
The Counselor In Training (CIT) Program allows Scouts
who are 14 or 15 years old to participate for up to three
weeks as a volunteer camp staff member. Participants
   work in several program areas, giving them the
 experience to decide if working as a full-time camp
 staff member in the future is something they would
  enjoy. The program is conducted at S bar F Scout
Ranch, Camp Warren Levis, Rhodes-France, and Camp
  May. CIT applicants will take part in the camp staff
                interviews in late 2022.

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                      WAYFINDER

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                TRAVELING FROM AFAR?
                   Make sure to get the full St. Louis region experience
                           by visiting these local attractions
            ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER                              ACADEMY OF RACING SCIENCE
   Their mission “To ignite and sustain lifelong         The Academy of Racing Science at Pole Position
  science and technology learning” the science             Raceway in South County provides a fun and
    center is one of the top five in the nation.          interactive way to earn badges while learning
Admission is free. You can purchase tickets the         about STEM education concepts. Scouts BSA can
four-story IMAX dome theater, and the James S.          learn basic car maintenance, operation, vehicle
McDonnell Planetarium, one of the largest in the        safety, and more. At the end, take a ride around
world. For tickets or more information call 314-        the track. For more information and pricing, call
                     289-4400.                                            314-297-0720.

                 GATEWAY ARCH                                               SIX FLAGS
 The Gateway to the West is an iconic part of St.       Located in Eureka, Missouri the park is split into
  Louis. Enjoy the See Everything Combo with a          eight different areas. There are over 20 different
ride to the top of the arch and a Riverboat cruise          rides throughout the park, plus Hurricane
for the best views of St. Louis! You can also stop       Harbor, one of the highest rated water parks in
  by the old court house, just 0.3 miles away, to       the Midwest. While at the park, enjoy the variety
  learn more about the history of St. Louis! For        of shows and games they have to offer. For more
         group pricing call 1-877-982-1410.              information on tickets, call 636-938-5300 Ext 4.

                   CITY MUSEUM                                    MISSOURI CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
Four floors filled with miles of tunnels, a full cave     The museum is housed in the 1905 Jefferson
  system, over 30 slides, a circus, an arts area, a       Barracks Post Exchange, formally part of the
 LARGE outdoor climbing space and much more!             military post. Refinished in 2013, the museum
There are hundreds of activities to do and shows         honors our soldiers of past and present. With
   to see. On the roof of the building there is a         over a thousand artifacts and six permanent
 working Ferris wheel and a school bus hanging                exhibits, the museum offers hours of
  off the edge. Scouting groups are eligible for a          educational entertainment. While at the
     discount call 314-231-2489 X601 or email             museum you can visit the Jefferson Barracks
             groups@citymuseum.org.                      cemetery, county park, and many of the other
                                                                         museums nearby.
            WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY
 The World Bird Sanctuary sits on 305 acres sits               CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. LOUIS
 right next Lone Elk County Park. They provide          The Cathedral is one of the largest collections of
 housing and medical care for injured and non-           mosaics in the world. It took a collaboration of
  releasable birds. Enjoy free seasonal shows,          20 artist covering 83,000 square feet using over
nature trails and educational programs., and see           40 million pieces of glass to complete the
 if you can find all the Eagle projects that have        artwork. Beneath the Cathedral is the Mosaic
been done there! Guided tours are available. To         Museum which gives an in depth look at how the
   reserve, call 636-225-4390 ext. 101 or email         Cathedral was made along with some additional
       education@worldbirdsanctuary.org                 art pieces. To schedule a tour call 314-373-8200.

  If your troop is planning to take advantage of these opportunities and needs
assistance with lodging, please contact our camping department at 314-361-0600.

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

       HELP
     SCOUTS                 POPCORN
    EARN THEIR
     WAY TO
     CAMP!!!

Easy to sell product                         Great bonus prizes – free camp and more

No upfront costs                             Helps teach Scouts the responsibility and value of

                                             earning own way, goal, setting, budgeting,
No leftover product; order what
                                             handling rejection, perseverance, skills, gaining
your Scouts sold
                                             confidence, and salesmanship
Sales support local Scouting
                                             Customizable online profile for online sales
Supports membership dues,
                                             Help earn Merit Badges like Personal

camping programs, equipment                  Management, Communications, Public Speaking,

A built-in prize program                     and American Business

                          CAMP CARDS
                         Scouts sell coupon cards for $5 and

                        keep $2.50 to help defray the costs of

                        registration, summer camp, uniforms, or

                        equipment! Sale starts in April and ends

                        in May. This program is risk free! Turn in

                        any unsold cards by the end of the sale

                          with no penalty. There is no upfront

                                          cost!

  S BAR F SCOUT RANCH               STLBSA.ORG                                       PAGE 27
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                             CAMP GRACES
                      The graces listed are only suggestions.
                Scouts may use them or the grace they say at home.

       Scout Benediction
   May the Great Master of all Scouts                          Philmont
     be with us ’til we meet again,          For food, for raiment, For life, for opportunity,For
                 Amen.                       friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, O Lord.
                                                                   Amen.

           S bar F Ranch
   For the gifts of food and freedom
                                                         Florida Sea Base
            And hills to roam                            The Keys Blessing
          For crimson sunsets                         Bless the creatures of the sea,
        For the earth, our home,                        Bless this person I call me.
         For the stars at night                     Bless the Keys you made so grand,
        And gentle wind in trees                    Bless the sun that warms the land.
Thank you, Great Spirit, For all of these.             Bless the fellowship we feel,
                  Amen.                                 as we gather for this meal.
                                                                   Amen.

         Camp Lewallen
     Beneath the stars above Logan,
                                                  Northern Tier Wilderness
          by the river as it winds,          For food, for raiment, For life and opportunity, For
       Looking over old Potashnick,            sun and rain, For water and portage trails, For
   and sheltered by the towering pines,      friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, O Lord.
  We thank you Lord for these blessings                             Amen.
— this food, this fellowship, and this day.
And ask your continued grace and mercy                      Rhodes France
     as we carry on the Scouting way.                     For Wind in the Trees and
                    Amen.
                                                            Good Times by the Fire
                                                        For Food Shared with Friends,
              Camp May                                       and For All Your Care.
     We thank you, Lord, in every way                    We   Thank You Dear Father,
  For the gifts you give to us each day,                  Your Love We Will Share.
   For the gifts of life, the gifts of love,                        Amen.
 The gifts of friends and heavens above.
    For every Scout who does his best,
     May this food of ours be blessed.
                   Amen.

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2022 Summer Camp-Gamble
                                                 Class Catalog

Event Contacts

Name              Title                          Phone                     Email
Council Contact                                  314-361-0600              camping@stlbsa.org

Tony Fouts        Director of Camping            314.256.3124              Anthony.Fouts@scouting.org

                               Registration opens January 03, 2022
                          Visit www.scoutingevent.com/312- to register

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                              Summer Camp - FE/Gamble/Catholic Adventure (Scheduled Classes)
FGC29       9-10:30 AM                    Archery
                                          Archery is a fun way for Scouts to exercise minds as well as bodies, developing a
                                          steady hand, a good eye, and a disciplined mind. This merit badge can provide a
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      thorough introduction to those who are new to the bow and arrow - but even for the
                                          experienced archer, earning the badge can help to increase the understanding and
                                          appreciation of archery.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 15
                                          Prerequisites: Recommended advance work: Study requirements 3 & 4
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts

                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC29       10:30-12 PM                   Archery
                                          Archery is a fun way for Scouts to exercise minds as well as bodies, developing a
                                          steady hand, a good eye, and a disciplined mind. This merit badge can provide a
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      thorough introduction to those who are new to the bow and arrow - but even for the
                                          experienced archer, earning the badge can help to increase the understanding and
                                          appreciation of archery.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 15
                                          Prerequisites: Recommended advance work: Study requirements 3 & 4
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts

                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC1        9-10 AM                       Astronomy
                                          In learning about astronomy, Scouts study how activities in space affect our own planet
                                          and bear witness to the wonders of the night sky: the nebulae, or giant clouds of gas
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      and dust where new stars are born; old stars dying and exploding; meteor showers and
                                          shooting stars; the moon, planets, and a dazzling array of stars.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 5b, 6, 7b completed prior to camp; bring pen and paper
                                          to camp; night observations will be required
                                          Recommended advance work: Knowledge and practice in identifying constellations
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts
                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC12       9-10 AM                       Camping
                                          Camping is one of the best-known methods of the Scouting movement. When he
                                          founded the Scouting movement in the early 1900s, Robert Baden-Powell encouraged
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      every Scout to learn the art of living out-of-doors. He believed a young person able to
                                          take care of himself while camping would have the confidence to meet life's other
                                          challenges, too.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 25
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 2, 3, 8c, 8d, & 9 completed prior to camp (bring
                                          documentation of your total camping experiences, in the form of reports of each trip;
                                          have the reports signed by your Scoutmaster)
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts

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FGC12     2-3 PM                        Camping
                                        Camping is one of the best-known methods of the Scouting movement. When he
                                        founded the Scouting movement in the early 1900s, Robert Baden-Powell encouraged
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    every Scout to learn the art of living out-of-doors. He believed a young person able to
                                        take care of himself while camping would have the confidence to meet life's other
                                        challenges, too.
                                        Maximum number of participants: 25
                                        Prerequisites: Requirements 2, 3, 8c, 8d, & 9 completed prior to camp (bring
                                        documentation of your total camping experiences, in the form of reports of each trip;
                                        have the reports signed by your Scoutmaster)
                                        Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC12     4-5 PM                        Camping
                                        Camping is one of the best-known methods of the Scouting movement. When he
                                        founded the Scouting movement in the early 1900s, Robert Baden-Powell encouraged
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    every Scout to learn the art of living out-of-doors. He believed a young person able to
                                        take care of himself while camping would have the confidence to meet life's other
                                        challenges, too.
                                        Maximum number of participants: 25
                                        Prerequisites: Requirements 2, 3, 8c, 8d, & 9 completed prior to camp (bring
                                        documentation of your total camping experiences, in the form of reports of each trip;
                                        have the reports signed by your Scoutmaster)
                                        Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC22     9-10 AM                       Canoeing
                                        For several centuries, the canoe was a primary method of travel for explorers and
                                        settlers. Today, it remains an important part of the wilderness experience and an
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    enjoyable leisure activity that teaches communication, teamwork, and physical fitness.
                                        Maximum number of participants: 24
                                        Prerequisites: Prerequisites: 4, 5, 10 and must be a BSA Swimmer and possess the
                                        physical strength required for carrying a canoe and rescuing a swamped canoe
                                        Minimum age: All Scouts

                                        NOTE: Minimum Age: All Scouts

FGC22     10-11 AM                      Canoeing
                                        For several centuries, the canoe was a primary method of travel for explorers and
                                        settlers. Today, it remains an important part of the wilderness experience and an
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    enjoyable leisure activity that teaches communication, teamwork, and physical fitness.
                                        Maximum number of participants: 24
                                        Prerequisites: Prerequisites: 4, 5, 10 and must be a BSA Swimmer and possess the
                                        physical strength required for carrying a canoe and rescuing a swamped canoe
                                        Minimum age: All Scouts

                                        NOTE: Minimum Age: All Scouts

FGC45     11-12 PM                      Chemistry
                                        Chemistry explores how substances react with each other, how they change, how
                                        certain forces connect molecules, and how molecules are made are all parts of
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    chemistry. Stretch your imagination to envision molecules that cannot be seen - but
                                        can be proven to exist - and you become a chemist.
                                        Minimum Age: 13
                                        Maximum number of participants: 16

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FGC45     4-5 PM                        Chemistry
                                        Chemistry explores how substances react with each other, how they change, how
                                        certain forces connect molecules, and how molecules are made are all parts of
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    chemistry. Stretch your imagination to envision molecules that cannot be seen - but
                                        can be proven to exist - and you become a chemist.
                                        Minimum Age: 13
                                        Maximum number of participants: 16

FGC32     2-3 PM                        Chess
                                        Chess builds critical thinking, forward thinking, and proper sportsmanship in young
                                        people.
Days: Tu We Th Fr                       Maximum number of participants: 24
                                        Prerequisites: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC32     4-5 PM                        Chess
                                        Chess builds critical thinking, forward thinking, and proper sportsmanship in young
                                        people.
Days: Tu We Th Fr                       Maximum number of participants: 24
                                        Prerequisites: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC13     10-11 AM                      Cooking
                                        The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at
                                        home or in the outdoors. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about food safety,
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation, and will review
                                        the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
                                        Maximum number of participants: 25
                                        Prerequisites: Requirements 4, 5, & 6 completed prior to camp
                                        This is a difficult and time consuming badge; a limited number of cooking requirements
                                        can be completed at camp
                                        Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC13     11-12 PM                      Cooking
                                        The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at
                                        home or in the outdoors. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about food safety,
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation, and will review
                                        the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
                                        Maximum number of participants: 25
                                        Prerequisites: Requirements 4, 5, & 6 completed prior to camp
                                        This is a difficult and time consuming badge; a limited number of cooking requirements
                                        can be completed at camp
                                        Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC13     4-5 PM                        Cooking
                                        The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at
                                        home or in the outdoors. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about food safety,
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                    nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation, and will review
                                        the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available.
                                        Maximum number of participants: 25
                                        Prerequisites: Requirements 4, 5, & 6 completed prior to camp
                                        This is a difficult and time consuming badge; a limited number of cooking requirements
                                        can be completed at camp
                                        Minimum age: All Scouts

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FGC33       10-11 AM                      Electronics
                                          Electronics is the science that controls the behavior of electrons so that some type of
                                          useful function is performed. Today, electronics is a fast-changing and exciting field.
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      Additional Fee: $15.00
                                          Maximum number of participants: 16
                                          Prerequisites: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC33       11-12 PM                      Electronics
                                          Electronics is the science that controls the behavior of electrons so that some type of
                                          useful function is performed. Today, electronics is a fast-changing and exciting field.
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      Additional Fee: $15.00
                                          Maximum number of participants: 16
                                          Prerequisites: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC2        9-11 AM                       Environmental Science
                                          While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it
                                          is like to be an environmental scientist, making observations and carrying out
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      experiments to investigate the natural world.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 35
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 3 & 5 completed prior to camp
                                          Each Session is 2 hours; this is a time consuming merit badge
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts
                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC2        2-4 PM                        Environmental Science
                                          While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it
                                          is like to be an environmental scientist, making observations and carrying out
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      experiments to investigate the natural world.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 35
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 3 & 5 completed prior to camp
                                          Each Session is 2 hours; this is a time consuming merit badge
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts
                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC14       10-12 PM                      First Aid
                                          First aid - caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical
                                          care - is an important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. First
                                          aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a
                                          life.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 7 completed prior to camp; bring first aid kit and
                                          documentation of CPR instruction (GSLAC "Red Card")
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC14       2-4 PM                        First Aid
                                          First aid - caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical
                                          care - is an important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. First
                                          aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a
                                          life.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 7 completed prior to camp; bring first aid kit and
                                          documentation of CPR instruction (GSLAC "Red Card")
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts

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FGC3        9-10 AM                       Fish and Wildlife Management
                                          Wildlife management is the science and art of managing the wildlife - both animals and
                                          fish - with which we share our planet. Maintaining the proper balance and the dynamics
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      that go with it requires humankind's attention. We use this stewardship tool to help
                                          minimize or eradicate the possibility of extinction of any given species. We want our
                                          descendants to have the opportunity to experience the same animal diversity that we
                                          now enjoy.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 5 & 7 completed prior to camp
                                          Bring materials to camp
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts
                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC3        3-4 PM                        Fish and Wildlife Management
                                          Wildlife management is the science and art of managing the wildlife - both animals and
                                          fish - with which we share our planet. Maintaining the proper balance and the dynamics
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      that go with it requires humankind's attention. We use this stewardship tool to help
                                          minimize or eradicate the possibility of extinction of any given species. We want our
                                          descendants to have the opportunity to experience the same animal diversity that we
                                          now enjoy.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Requirements 5 & 7 completed prior to camp
                                          Bring materials to camp
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts
                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC4        9-10 AM                       Fishing
                                          In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell offers this advice: "Every Scout ought to be able to
                                          fish in order to get food for himself. A tenderfoot [beginner] who starved on the bank of
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      a river full of fish would look very silly, yet it might happen to one who had never
                                          learned to catch fish."
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Practice knots and study Outdoor Code prior to camp; requirement 7
                                          involves knowledge of state and local regulations
                                          Required Materials: Fishing rod & reel, line, bait or lures are needed for requirement 9
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts
                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC4        11-12 PM                      Fishing
                                          In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell offers this advice: "Every Scout ought to be able to
                                          fish in order to get food for himself. A tenderfoot [beginner] who starved on the bank of
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      a river full of fish would look very silly, yet it might happen to one who had never
                                          learned to catch fish."
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Practice knots and study Outdoor Code prior to camp; requirement 7
                                          involves knowledge of state and local regulations
                                          Required Materials: Fishing rod & reel, line, bait or lures are needed for requirement 9
                                          Minimum age: All Scouts
                                          NOTE: Minimum age: All Scouts

FGC5        10-11 AM                      Fly Fishing
                                          Fly-fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Because it is
                                          so rich with tradition, it is a passion for millions of people. The beauty of the water, the
Days: Mo Tu We Th Fr                      solitude, and the skills that the sport requires have made fly-fishing very important in
                                          the lives of many notable people.
                                          Maximum number of participants: 20
                                          Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Practice knots in requirement 3 and study the Outdoor
                                          Code and Leave NO Trace prior to camp; requirement 8 involves knowledge of state
                                          and local regulations

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