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Thunder Wolf District Webelos
Woods at Bovay Scout Ranch
2021 Leader’s Guide
District Activities Team
3/1/2021
This document contains information useful for Cub Pack Leaders and parents for participation in the 2021
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................... 1
WELCOME FROM THE DISTRICT .................................................................................................................................. 2
BOVAY SCOUT RANCH ................................................................................................................................................ 3
MCNAIR CUB ADVENTURE CAMP GRACE ........................................................................................................................... 3
LOCATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
REGISTRATION ...........................................................................................................................................................13
ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN ................................................................................................................................................13
LEADER CHECK IN .......................................................................................................................................................13
CAMPSITES ................................................................................................................................................................13
PARKING...................................................................................................................................................................14
EMERGENCIES ............................................................................................................................................................14
HEALTH, MEDICAL AND SAFETY ISSUES .............................................................................................................................15
Medical Pre-screening ........................................................................................................................................15
Hospital Treatment ............................................................................................................................................15
Health Lodge......................................................................................................................................................15
Medications .......................................................................................................................................................16
Council Insurance ...............................................................................................................................................16
PROGRAM.................................................................................................................................................................17
Outdoor Adventure ............................................................................................................................................17
Scouting Adventure ............................................................................................................................................18
CAMP POLICIES ..........................................................................................................................................................22
THESE GUIDELINES APPLY TO USE OF BOVAY SCOUT RANCH................................................................................22
DEPARTURE ...............................................................................................................................................................25
CAMP SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................................26
APPENDIX A – LINKS TO IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND SITES ..................................................................................27
APPENDIX B - MCNAIR CUB SCOUT CAMP MAP .........................................................................................................27
APPENDIX C - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITY ...................................................................................................28
APPENDIX D-PRE EVENT SCREENING ...............................................................................................................................29
COVID-19 Risk Advisory
Precautions and mitigation strategies are important, but they cannot eliminate the
potential for exposure to COVID-19 or any other illness when in-person activities resume.
People with COVID-19 may show no signs or symptoms of illness, but they can spread the
virus. Some people may be contagious before their symptoms occur. The fact is that
someone with COVID-19 may pass the required health screenings and be allowed into
program activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that older
adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher
risk for severe illness from COVID-19. If you are in this group, please ensure you have
approval from your health care provider prior to resuming in-person Scouting activities.
Every member, volunteer and family must evaluate their unique circumstances and make
an informed decision before attending in-person activities. We hope this information will
be helpful as you make that choice. For updates, please monitor
https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus
McNair Cub Adventure Camp 1 Updated March 2020
Welcome from the District The Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods staff and I would like to invite you to Bovay Scout Ranch where outdoor adventure creates an experience for learning, confidence building, appreciation for nature, and family memories. The McNair Cub Adventure Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch offers premier programs for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts of the Sam Houston Area Council. Mr. Harry Bovay gave our youth a camp with breathtaking sunsets and sun rises. The lakes are full for fishing and canoeing. As Webelos Scouts ScoutsBSA members explore the 1400 plus acres at the Bovay Scout Ranch, they can observe white tail deer, raccoons, armadillos, coyotes yelping and howling late at night, and much more wildlife. In the evening away from the city lights, Scouts and their families will have a unique opportunity to see the night sky with minimal light pollution. Come join us at McNair Cub Adventure Camp, where Webelos Scouts will be able to camp with a ScoutsBSA unit experience outdoor adventures that will highlight the opportunities ahead in Scouting. Yours in Scouting, Troy Meinen Jody Court Thunder Wolf District Thunder Wolf District Committee Chair Activities Chair Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 2 March 2021
Bovay Scout Ranch
BOVAY SCOUT RANCH was founded in 2001 and
named after its founders, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E.
Bovay Jr., and is located 3 miles south of downtown
Navasota, Texas. Bovay Scout Ranch offers three
camping areas, the McNair Cub Adventure Camp,
the Tellepsen Scout Camp for Scouts BSA, and the
Duke Energy Camporee site for Scouts BSA troops,
Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships. These three
camps provide an opportunity to enjoy the
wonder and beauty of Central Texas. Bovay Scout
Ranch is a sight to behold with its rolling hills and
lakes, campsites surrounded by native huisache and
bois-d’arc trees, and sunsets that are absolutely
breathtaking. The Ranch’s 1,400 plus acres are a
natural paradise for plants and wildlife. The McNair
Cub Adventure Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch has
facilities for a wide range of activities including a water park, wrist rockets, BMX bikes, dino
dig, Cub Scout shooting range and much more.
McNair Cub Adventure Camp Grace
For the trees, lakes, and hills,
We Thank Thee, O God,
for the fun, friends, and fellowship,
We Thank Thee, O God,
For the food that has been prepared,
We Thank Thee, O God.
Amen.
Location
Bovay Scout Ranch is located in the heart of the Texas rolling hills and prairies,
just 3 miles outside of Navasota, Texas. Bovay is nestled in the vast landscape
close to where Texas declared its independence at Washington on the Brazos.
The Ranch offers two excellent Scout camp facilities with an abundance of
activities. www.shac.org/maps
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 3 March 2021Directions from Sugar Land:
• Take the Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) from
Sugar Land north to Hwy 290 W. Follow
the directions west towards Hempstead
• From Hempstead take Hwy 6N for 16
miles
• Turn right onto County Road 317
• Travel to end of road through camp gate
Contact info:
Weekends:
• Bovay Scout Ranch Ranger: Dean Tarff –
936-827-9583
Address: 3450 County 317, Navasota, TX
77868
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 4 March 2021Registration
Troops will register all unit participants, as well as any Webelos Scouts or parents that they
host. Scouts attending must be members of the BSA. Online Registration will begin in early
March and will close at midnight on Sunday April 4, 2021. Only one representative from
each unit will go to thunder-wolf.shac.org to register. Webelos Woods is for Scouts and
their parents only. Sorry no siblings are allowed at this District event.
Arrival and Check In
Campers should arrive between 6:00 and 9:00 pm on Friday evening. Campers will be given
their campsite assignment to set up camp by a Camp Commssioner. A Camp
Commissioner will greet you in your campsite and help with check-in procedures. When
you arrive, please inspect your campsite, and make sure there are no safety issues or
damage. If your Campsite has any problems, please report them immediately to your
Commissioner. All McNair campsites have a pavilion with multiple picnic tables, and a fire
water bucket.
Leader Check In
The unit leader in camp will check in at the headquarters (approximately one mile past the
main gate on the left) and register the unit. To facilitate a quick registration process, please
be sure to have all of the mandatory paperwork:
• Camp registration confirmation
• Need copies of current Youth Protection Training certificates for each adult
• Current BSA Annual Health Medical Record (Part A and B) for each participant.
Records will be kept by the unit leader.
• Hazardous Weather Training certificate for each adult in your group
• Bovay Camp Roster (copy of form submitted with registration)
A mandatory leader’s meeting will be conducted at 9:00 pm Friday evening in the Safari
Room at the headquarters for all adult leaders and senior patrol leaders. During this
meeting camp staff will be introduced, current information will be distributed, and
questions will be answered.
Campsites
Built in 2001 in the heart of Bovay Scout Ranch, McNair Cub campsites and program
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 13 March 2021areas have unique and exciting facilities that are used during Cub Scout Long Term Camp in
the summer and Cub Scout Short Term Adventure Camp on select weekends throughout
the year. Each campsite is equipped with modern restrooms, private hot showers, potable
drinking water, lighted covered pavilion, picnic tables and a campfire ring. Campsites and
facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Parking
Parking at McNair Cub Adventure Camp is at the campsites. All vehicles and trailers should
be parked at the campsite assigned to the unit. Overflow parking is available at the
administration/dining hall complex. Each vehicle will need a parking pass displayed on the
dashboard.
Emergencies
All fires and emergency situations will be reported as soon as possible to the Camp
Director by one of the following means:
• Verbally as soon as possible during normal work hours
• By telephone if after normal work hours or on weekends.
To eliminate confusion and the possibility of false alarms, only the Camp Director, Camp
Rangers, or Camp Health Officer are authorized to contact the appropriate community
emergency response personnel. The telephone numbers and contact information for the
emergency response personnel for :
Medical Services - CHI St Joseph Health Grimes Hospital
210 South Judson Street, Navasota, TX 77868
936-825-6585
Police – Navasota Police Department
200 McAlpine St
Navasota, TX 77868
936-825-6410
Fire Department - Navasota Fire Department
1500 S Lasalle St
Navasota, TX 77868
936-825-7388
Camp Staff
Camp Director
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 14 March 2021Camp Health Officer
Camp Ranger
Council Staff
Council Chief Executive
Council COO Thomas Franklin 713-756-3365
Council Health Supervisor David W. Krusleski, M.D 713-906-8051
Council Director of Support Service Brandon Lewis 713-756-3319
Health, Medical and Safety Issues
Medical Pre-screening
All visitors and campers coming into Camp Strake will be pre-screened for any illness that
might pose a communicable disease threat. Upon arrival at the camp check-in building,
visitors and campers will be directed to the check-in parking lot where the pre-event
screening will be accomplished by camp staff. The procedure is outlined in the Sam
Houston Area Council Health Policy and Procedure Manual for District Activities, and
requires the use of the Pre-Event Screening Form included in this guide as Appendix D.
This form should be completed by a parent or guardian before the camper travels to camp
and will be turned in to camp staff during the initial screening.
Hospital Treatment
Should any participant at Camp Strake require medical treatment beyond the first aid
capabilities provided by camp staff at the health lodge, they will be evacuated to the
nearest medical treatment facility. The nearest hospital is Conroe Regional Medical
Center, 504 Medical Center Blvd, Conroe, TX.
All registered members of Sam Houston Area Council troops are covered by Health Special
Risk (HSR) unit insurance. Should a Scout or Scouter need professional medical assistance
(meaning greater care that the camp can offer), the family’s primary health insurance must
be used. In the event a family does not have health coverage, the council’s HSR policy will
become the primary policy and cover 100% of eligible cost up to a $15K maximum per
incident. Families will be contacted by Wayne McLeland to discuss how to coordinate
benefits with the council’s secondary coverage after camp is concluded. “out of council”
troops must provide proof of accident and sickness insurance upon arrival at camp.
Health Lodge
The health lodge at camp is available 24 hours a day and is prepared to handle minor injuries
and illnesses. Any emergency that cannot be treated at the health lodge will be referred to
a local hospital or doctor’s clinic. The unit leader or assistant will transport the patient to
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 15 March 2021the outside medical facility. In the event of a MEDICAL EMERGENCY report to the health
lodge at the camp headquarters building. The waiting area for the health lodge is on the
porch area just outside the building near the entrance to the health lodge. A screening will
be conducted on the porch before any person is brought into the Lodge for treatment.
• If the medics are not in the office, there is a whiteboard near the door that will
advise you of how to reach them.
• Every Scout and adult who attends camp MUST have an annual health history form
completed within the last 12 months prior to attending camp.
• The camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to a Scout who, in the opinion of
the Camp Health Officer and the Camp Director, has any physical or medical
problem which could present a hazard to themselves or other Scouts. Scouts may be
sent home at their expense.
Medications
The camp medical officer will review the health form provided by the Scout for instructions
regarding medications that may be administered to the Scout. If no “over the counter”
(OTC) medications are listed on the medical form, then it will be necessary for the medical
personnel to attempt to contact the parent or guardian for permission to administer such
medications (Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Advil, etc.). If they are unable to reach a
parent/guardian, then the Scout will need further medical evaluation by the designated
camp physician or hospital facility.
NOTE TO UNIT LEADERS: Additional instruction in helping Scouts complete their medical
forms should include any non-prescription medication that will be permitted on an as
needed basis.
The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the
medication and/or that individual’s parent or guardian. Unit leaders should ensure that
prescription medications for their Scouts are properly stored and administered.
Council Insurance
The Sam Houston Area Council Accident and Sickness Insurance plan covers your
registered Scouts and adult leaders while at camp. (Please register parents staying with
your troop as a member of your troop committee). This coverage does not cover units
from out of council. Out-of-council units should bring a claim form from their council.
If the insured requires medical or surgical treatment, the individual’s health insurance is
primary. After benefits are paid by the primary coverage. The councils medical and
sickness insurance will pay 100% of eligible covered expenses listed in the policy, up to a
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 16 March 2021maximum of $15,000 per covered accident and up to $7,500 per covered sickness. For
detailed information on coverage please contact wayne.mcleland@scouting.org.
Program
Webelos Woods is a special weekend designed for Webelos Scouts and their parents to
experience what awaits them in a Boy Scout Troop. Webelos Scouts will have an
opportunity to visit with Troop youth and adult leaders. As part of the weekend program
requirements toward Webelos Adventure Pins will be offered. Webelos Scouts (4th Grade)
will camp with a parent with a host troop. Arrow of Light Scouts (5th Grade) and at least
one parent, or guardian from the Den will camp with a Host Troop. In order to facilitate
social distancing, AOL & Webelos Scouts will remain with their host Troop throughout the
campout. There will be no program rotations among troops as in the past. Each Troop
should teach the Outdoor Adventurer and the Scouting Adventure to the Webelos/AOL
Scouts they are hosting.
• Flag ceremonies and religious services will also be conducted by the host Troops at
their campsites.
• District Campfire will be done together on Saturday night.
We recommend that host troops be prepared to conduct the Adventure Requirements
suggested below:
Outdoor Adventure
Option A
1. With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in a campout.
2. On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine where
to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site and
what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult.
3. Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den and den leader or family what
actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events:
A. Severe rainstorm causing flooding
B. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes
C. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what
you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.
4. Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it
to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout.
5. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory.
Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 17 March 2021Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave
No Trace.
Scouting Adventure
1. Prepare yourself to join a troop by completing at least a-c below:
A. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout
slogan. In your own words, explain their meanings to your den leader,
parent, or guardian.
B. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe for your den leader, parent, or guardian
some ways you have shown Scout spirit by conducting yourself according to
the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
C. Give the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when to use each.
D. Describe the First Class Scout badge, and tell what each part stands for.
Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
E. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its
meaning
2. [Pre/post-req for WW] Visit a troop meeting with your parent or guardian and, if
possible, with your den members and leaders. After the meeting, do the following:
A. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
B. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
C. Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned.
D. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
3. [Pre-req for WW] Practice the patrol method in your den for one month by doing
the following:
A. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that might be part of
a troop.
B. Hold an election to choose the patrol leader.
C. Develop a patrol name and emblem (if your den does not already have one),
as well as a patrol flag and yell. Explain how a patrol name, emblem, flag, and
yell create patrol spirit.
D. As a patrol, make plans to participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor
activity.
4. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, participate in a troop’s campout
or other outdoor activity. Use the patrol method while on the outing.
5. Do the following:
A. Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain
how each knot is used.
B. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of
different kinds of rope.
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 18 March 20216. Demonstrate your knowledge of the pocketknife safety rules and the pocketknife
pledge. If you have not already done so, earn your Whittling Chip card.
Lesson plan suggestions: OA (Outdoor Adventurer) & SA (Scouting Adventurer)
OA Req #1 and SA #4: complete with attendance (make sure you have a Web/AOL
patrol for patrol method)
• OA #1. With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in a
campout.
• SA #4. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, participate in a troop’s
campout or other outdoor activity. Use the patrol method while on the outing.
Friday Night:
• Assign Troop Scouts to help Webelos/AoL to set up tents and discuss proper
placement, discussing good/bad tent sites as they work together.
• OA #2 On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine
where to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site
and what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult.
• As a group/small groups, discuss extreme weather events.
• OA #3 Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den and den leader or family
what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events:
o Severe rainstorm causing flooding
o Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes
o Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what
you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.
Saturday:
During program time on Saturday, do the “bookwork” sections (SA #1 & 2) and break these
up with the knots, whip and fuse, pocketknife safety, and possibly some other fun activities
(games, scout skill relays, Capture the Flag, whatever you want in the campsite). Practice a
skit or song to do at campfire that night, approved by your Scoutmaster. Cook and eat in
camp as a Troop with your Web/AoL guests.
• Pair Web/AOL Scouts with Troop Scouts, or work in small groups to cover the basics
of Oath, Law, Scout Spirit, Pledge.
• SA #1 Prepare yourself to join a troop by completing at least a-c below:
A. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout
slogan. In your own words, explain their meanings to your den leader, parent,
or guardian.
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 19 March 2021B. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe for your den leader, parent, or guardian
some ways you have shown Scout spirit by conducting yourself according to
the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
C. Give the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when to use each.
D. Describe the First Class Scout badge, and tell what each part stands for.
Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
E. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its
meaning
• In pairs or small groups, discuss these Troop items from SA#2 (Webelos will have to
go to a Troop meeting on their own.). Think about what you want them to know
before they join the troop and let that help guide your discussions.
• SA #2 [Pre/post-req for WW] Visit a troop meeting with your parent or guardian
and, if possible, with your den members and leaders. After the meeting, do the
following:
A. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
B. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
C. Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned.
D. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
• In any order, as activities, do pocketknife safety, knots, whip and fuse
o OA #4 Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and
why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout.
o SA #5 Do the following:
o Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain
how each knot is used.
o Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of
different kinds of rope.
o SA #6 Demonstrate your knowledge of the pocketknife safety rules and the
pocketknife pledge. If you have not already done so, earn your Whittling
Chip card.
• Learn/practice a skit or song for campfire.
• After the other activities (late afternoon, evening), recite Outdoor Code and LNT
Principals for Kids and discuss how they can be demonstrated and list some ways
they were followed on this campout. These are a lot more fun to do with the
motions (youtube can give you lots of examples. Here’s a couple:
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 20 March 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pp4aqwE0pQ and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bupVjEg_sA )
OA #5. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from
memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your
Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code
and Leave No Trace.
• District Campfire (approx. 8PM) will complete your day.
Sunday:
• Interfaith worship service in your campsite
• Closing at open area (parade ground) near the admin building
• Camp inspection prior to Troop departure
Pre-requisites for Webelos/AoL Scouts:
Scouting Adventure:
#2 Visit a troop meeting with your parent or guardian and, if possible, with your den
members and leaders. After the meeting, do the following:
A. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
B. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
C. Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned.
D. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
#3 Practice the patrol method in your den for one month by doing the following:
A. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that might be part of
a troop.
B. Hold an election to choose the patrol leader.
C. Develop a patrol name and emblem (if your den does not already have one),
as well as a patrol flag and yell. Explain how a patrol name, emblem, flag, and
yell create patrol spirit.
D. As a patrol, make plans to participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor
activity.
Try to learn and memorize (if not already), the Oath, Law, Outdoor Code, Motto,
handshake, Scout sign, Pledge of Allegiance and Leave No Trace Principals. Scouts should
be able to describe these in their own words.
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 21 March 2021Camp Policies
These guidelines apply to use of Bovay Scout Ranch.
1. Safety: All BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed and all Scouting
activities be conducted in a safe and prudent manner including the Age Appropriate
Guidelines for Scouting Activities. Where council policies are more restrictive than national
policies, the council policies apply.
2. Medical Forms: Every participant must have a current BSA Annual Health and Medical
Record. For this camp, parts A and B are required.
3. Leadership: Each registered unit must provide a minimum of two deep leadership. Sharing
adult leaders during council activities by two units in order to satisfy two deep leadership
requirements is NOT allowed. Each registered unit must have two deep leadership. The
Guide to Safe Scouting defines two deep leadership as “Two registered adult leaders 21
years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must
be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A
registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity
involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and
program-appropriate supervision must always be provided. (Youth Protection and Barriers
to Abuse FAQs) All adults accompanying a Scouting unit who are present at the activity for
72 total hours or more must be registered as leaders. The 72 hours need not be
consecutive. One-on-one contact between adult leaders and youth members is prohibited
both inside and outside of Scouting. (Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs)
4. ScoutsBSA Units: During camping activities at council properties, girl troops will be
assigned to different campsites from boy troops. Venturing Crews and Ships will NOT
share campsites with ScoutsBSA units.
5. Adult Webelos Leaders:
a. Parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to participate to strengthen ties
between the pack and troop.
b. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the youth on
approved trips.
6. Training:
a. YPT: All registered BSA adults must take Youth Protection Training (YPT) online. All
parents attending a campout are highly encouraged to take YPT.
b. Hazardous Weather: Every adult leader in camp must have current Hazardous
Weather Training taken online.
7. Roster: Every group must submit a camp roster listing all participants to the Campmaster
or Ranger.
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 22 March 20218. Incident Reporting: ANY incident that requires the intervention of medical personnel,
involves emergency responders, or results in a response beyond Scout-rendered first aid
must be reported. Near miss incidents (does not result in injury, illness, or damage by
definition, but it had the potential to do so) should also be reported. Violations of YPT
guidelines are reported separately using the Scouts First Helpline (24-hour helpline: 844-
SCOUTS FIRST (844-726-8871)
9. Transportation: Seat belts are required for all occupants. Passengers may not ride on the
rear deck of a station wagon. Trucks may not be used for transporting passengers except in
the cab. Trailers must never be used for carrying passengers. Use of ATVs, UTVs, or golf
carts at camp other than at approved facilities (Camp Strake only) is not allowed. Staff use
of these types of vehicles in any camp will be approved and supervised by camp Rangers
or Camp Director.
10. Trash should not be buried or burned. All garbage should be placed in the dumpster.
11. Damage to equipment and facilities: Report all lost or broken equipment to the Camp
Ranger or campmaster. Living trees at council properties may not be cut down without
approval of the Camp Ranger.
12. Bikes: All cyclists must wear a properly sized and fitted helmet. Use of motorized bicycles,
skateboards, or scooters at council camps is not allowed.
13. Fires must be attended at all times, and when allowed, must be contained in existing fire
rings set up for that purpose. Extinguish all fires before leaving camp. Do not use liquid
accelerants. The use of liquid fuels for starting any type of fire is prohibited. Use of liquid
fueled stoves and lanterns is not permitted on council properties except as allowed during
high adventure activities (e.g. backpacking stoves). Permission to use liquid fueled devices
must be obtained from the Camp Ranger before use. Government issued fire bans
supercede camp policy without exception.
14. Vehicles: All vehicles must have a vehicle pass. These are available upon arrival at check-
in. Speed Limits are 25 mph on main roads and 10 mph in campsites areas. Vehicles must
stay on improved roads and parking areas. Do not drive or park in campsites or on grass.
15. Pets are not allowed in camp except for service animals. Permission to use service
animals must be approved/granted by the Camp Ranger. Any service animals in camp
must be secured by the owner at all times.
16. Fishing: Catch and release fishing is allowed at camp. Bring your own poles. Fishing
licenses are not required.
17. The following items are not allowed at council camps:
a. Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
b. Fireworks
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 23 March 2021c. Skateboards
d. Skates and roller blades
e. Personally owned firearms, archery equipment, and cross bows. Normally,
personally owned firearms and archery equipment may not be taken to council
properties. However, there are certain circumstances related to high adventure
programs that are best facilitated by using equipment not owned by the council (e.g.
high caliber rifles, black powder firearms, pistols, and compound bows). In these
cases, a permit to use personal firearms or archery equipment must be filed with the
Council Shooting Sports Committee. When approved, this form will be presented to
the Campmaster, Ranger, or Camp Director at the time the equipment is brought to
camp. While at camp, this equipment will be secured in approved council storage
facilities.
f. Personally owned sling shots or projectiles
g. Personally owned offroad vehicles (ATV/UTV/Golf Carts)
h. Personally owned watercraft. Normally, personally owned watercraft (e.g. rowboats,
canoes, kayaks, jet-skis, sailboats) may not to used at council properties. However,
there are certain circumstances related to high adventure programs that are best
facilitated by using equipment not owned by the council. Venture Crews and Ships
may own watercraft that are well suited for use at council properties. Permission to
use such equipment must be obtained from the Camp Ranger at the appropriate
property. This approval must be presented at the camp before launching any
watercraft. Appropriate precautions must be taken to clean such watercraft prior to
use in order to prevent contamination of council properties. Non-council owned
watercraft are not permitted to be stored on council properties.
i. Personally owned generators except as approved by the Camp Director or Ranger.
j. Personal climbing harnesses and helmets, if inspected and approved by the Lead
Climbing Instructor at the time of use may be used on council properties. All other
personally owned climbing gear may not be used on council properties, except
equipment used to support high adventure programs or trainings that are best
facilitated by using specialized equipment not owned by the council (e.g. Protection,
Ascenders, etc). In these cases, requests must be submitted to the Council Climbing
committee for approval prior to use. Approved requests will be provided to the Camp
Ranger at the council property prior to use of the equipment.
k. Radio-controlled boats, air craft, or vehicles other than for council-approved
programs.
18. Personally owned drones (i.e. UAV) may be used only by adults on council properties with
the approval of the camp ranger. The camp ranger will specify “no-fly” or restricted zones
on the property (e.g. shooting ranges, climbing facilities, showers). The ranger will also
specify permissible times for operation in order to prevent interference with other camp
activities.
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 24 March 2021Departure Departure is after breakfast on Sunday. Camp closes at 11:00 am. A Camp Commissioner will assist you in checking out. Please let your Commissioner know ahead of time what specific time you will be ready to be inspected. Scouts in each campsite should conduct a thorough trash pickup within the entire campsite. The Commissioner will inspect each campsite to make sure the campsite, restrooms, showers, and pavilions are undamaged and clean. All trash and gear must be removed from the campsite. After completing the inspection, the designated leader should proceed to the headquarters building to sign out, and turn in evaluations. Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 25 March 2021
Camp Schedule Friday, April 9th, 2021 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm Check-in, Camp Setup 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm Info meeting Leaders Meeting 10:30 pm Lights Out All Saturday, April 10th, 2021 06:30 am Reveille 07:00 - 08:00 am Breakfast 08:15 - 08:45 am Opening Ceremony 09:00 - 11:00 am Webelos Session # 1 9:30 -11:00 am – Webelos to Scout Transition for Webelos Parents 12:00 - 01:00 pm Lunch Break 01:00 - 03:00 pm Webelos Session # 2 03:15 - 04:15 pm 4th grade Webelos and Parents Troop Presentations 05:10 - 05:25 pm Flag Ceremony 05:25 - 06:00 pm Free Time 06:00 - 08:00 pm Dinner 08:00 - 09:00 pm Campfire 09:30 – 10:00 pm Cracker Barrel 10:30 Lights Out Sunday, April 11th, 2021 06:30 am Reveille 07:00 - 08:00 am Breakfast 08:00 - 08:15 am Scouts Own Service 08:20 - 09:00 am Flag Ceremony/Awards 09:15 - 10:30 am Check Out 10:30 - District Units and Staff Depart Camp Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 26 March 2021
Appendix A – Links to important
Documents and Sites
Camp Bovay home page
Webelos Coyote Xtreme Camp
Overnight Camping at McNair Cub Scout Camp
Campership Application
Council Refund Policy
Guide to Safe Scouting
Policies for use of Council Properties
Online McNair Cub Scout Camp Leader’s Guide
Annual Health and Medical Record form
My.scouting.org website (for online BSA training)
Camp Roster Select “Camp Roster”
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 27 March 2021Appendix B - McNair Cub Scout Camp Map
BB Gun Range
Lake George
Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods 27 March 2021Appendix C - Emergency Medical
Treatment Facility
CHI St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital
210 South Judson Street, Navasota, TX 77868
936-825-6585
Approximately 10 minutes away
Leaving Bovay Scout Ranch:
• Turn right onto Hwy 6 N for 4.1 mi
• Exit onto TX-105 W/N Hwy 6 Loop/Feeder Rd toward TX-
90/Anderson/Brenham for 0.6 mi
• Turn left onto E Washington Ave for 0.5 mi
• Turn left onto Judson St
• The hospital will be on the right
Google Maps Hospital Directions Link - https://goo.gl/maps/ifNhovA4MQqAppendix D-Pre Event Screening
To be completed by each attendee and presented upon arrival at event.
Name: ________________________________________ Date of birth:
________________
Scout Adult leader Staff Visitor
Pack Troop Crew Ship #___________
In the past 24-48 hours, has the participant had any of the following
signs/symptoms?
Check all boxes that apply.
SCREENING BEFORE ARRIVAL SCREENING AT EVENT
Date: _____________ Time: Date: _____________ Time:
__________ __________
Fever 100 F or greater Fever 100 F or greater
Vomiting/Nausea Vomiting/Nausea
Diarrhea Diarrhea
Cough, not associated with asthma Cough, not associated with asthma
Shortness of breath Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing
Chills Chills
New loss of taste or smell New loss of taste or smell
Contact with someone who is sick. Contact with someone who is sick.
Please describe: Please describe:
__________________ __________________
______________________________ ______________________________
_ _
______________________________ ______________________________
_ _
Current Temperature: Current Temperature:
_______________ _______________
______________________________ ______________________________
Signature of screener (parent, leader, self) Signature of event health screener
Required for all screenings Required for all screenings
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Outcome after screening: □ Attended event (green placard)
□ Quarantined at event in the isolation area (red placard)
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