2015 Boy Scout Summer Camp Parent`s Guide

2015
Boy Scout Summer Camp
Parent’s Guide
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WELCOME
TO THE
CURTIS S. READ
SCOUT RESERVATION
The Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation is one of America’s premier Scout Camps.
This picturesque 1,000 acre property is located north of Lake George, New York in
the six million acre Adirondack Park. Our outstanding facility boasts three camps
that offer all styles of Scout camping. At Camp Buckskin, Scouts have their meals
prepared for them by our professional food service staff. Camp Waubeeka gives
Scouts an additional sense of accomplishment by cooking their own meals in their
campsites. All of the food they prepare is provided by the camp. Older, more
experienced Scouts may attend the Summit High Adventure Base and enjoy weeklong treks throughout the Adirondack Park.
The keys to the ongoing success of Read are
great facilities, great food, and an
outstanding staff that is dedicated to your
Scout. Flexibility, caring, and dedication
are critical as we deliver the finest program
available for Scouts.
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Questions?
Due to the sheer volume of phone calls which come into our camping office, o en more than a hundred in
an eight hour period, we ask that you a empt to use alterna ve methods of answering your ques ons
before calling the Council Service Center.
1)
www.wpcbsa.org ‐ Our Web Site has extensive informa on on it including this en re guide and
more.
2)
Scoutmaster ‐ Your troop’s Scoutmaster has the answer to many of your ques ons or concerns. In
many cases he or she is an experienced Read camper.
3)
E‐mail ‐ The e‐mail address of the Camping Department is [email protected]. The e‐mail address
for the Read Scout Reserva on Director, Steve Hammonds, is [email protected].
4)
Telephone ‐ The Council Camping Department can be reached at 914‐773‐1135, extension 233.
Steve Hammonds may be reached at 914‐773‐1135, extension 225.
5)
Mail ‐ Our address is Westchester‐Putnam Council, BSA, 41 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY
10532.
6)
Fax ‐ Our direct fax line to the camping department is 914‐449‐9690.
What will my Scout do at camp?
Your Scout will have an ac ve, challenging and educa onal week or more at the Read Scout Reserva on.
Unless he is on a week‐long trek, he will be living in a two person canvas tent erected on a wooden pla orm.
Cots and ma resses are provided. He will be in a campsite with the rest of his troop.
Depending on his age, ac vi es may include white water ra ing, mountain biking, caving, rock climbing,
rappelling, a slide for life into water, horseback riding, and our low and/or high ropes challenge courses. In
addi on, he will be working on Scou ng advancement. Boys a ending the Read Scout Reserva on for the
first me o en enroll in our First Year Camper instruc onal program. There are sessions designed to help
new scouts learn and work toward earning their Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class ranks. Read also
offers over thirty merit badges that challenge Scouts of any experience level.
The food is great and there is lots of it. Boys start each day at 7:00 AM and lights‐out is at 10:00 each
evening. During those hours he will have the me of his life in a tremendous se ng with our caring, qualified
staff.
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GETTING TO the
CURTIS S. READ SCOUT RESERVATION
BY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION
Council transporta on is available to and from Camp. Both buses and vans are u lized. The cost is $180.00 round trip
or $90.00 one way. Reserva ons must be made a minimum of a week prior to your camp session. The pick‐up & drop‐
off points are as follows:
WHITE PLAINS: Be at the White Plains High School parking lot, 550 North Street, White Plains, by 8:30 A.M. the
Sunday you are going to camp.
KATONAH: Be at the A&P parking lot (Route 117, about 9/10 of a mile south off of Route 35) by 9:30 A.M. on the
Sunday your camp stay begins.
FISHKILL: Meet at the Ramada on Route 9 & Route 84 by 10:00 AM on the Sunday you camp stay begins.
Bring a lunch to eat along the way. Duffel bags, packs or suitcases should hold all the equipment you will need during
your stay at camp. Because of size, foot lockers are a definite problem, and CANNOT be carried on the bus.
The RETURN bus on Saturdays will arrive at the same loca ons approximately at the following mes:
Fishkill
Katonah
White Plains
1:30 ‐ 2:00 PM
2:00 ‐ 2:30 PM
3:00 ‐ 3:30 PM
DIRECTIONS BY PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION Street address is 1377 Palisades Road, Brant Lake, NY 12815.
Take the New York State Thruway to exit
24, then the Northway (Interstate 87)
North to exit 25. Make a right onto Route 8
to Brant Lake.
OR
Take Taconic Parkway to Interstate 90 West
to Interstate 787 North to Route 7 West to
Interstate 87 North (Northway) to Exit 25.
Make a right onto Route 8 to Brant Lake.
THEN
At the North end of Brant Lake (on Route 8)
take the first road to the le (Palisades
Road) at sign direc ng you to camp. It is
approximately 7.3 miles from the
Northway.
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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
SCOUT EQUIPMENT
Each Scout should bring the following equipment for his personal use at camp. (EVERYTHING should be marked with
the Scout’s name and troop number).
CLOTHING & BEDDING
PERSONAL GEAR
Complete uniform
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Sturdy hiking shoes
Hand towels
Water ac vity shoes
Bath towels
Extra underwear & socks
Washcloths
Handkerchiefs
Comb, brush, mirror
Shorts( 2 or more), blue jeans
2 Scout T‐shirts (5 T shirts in total)
Soap in a container
Swimsuit (2 suggested)
MEDICAL FORM (signed by parent)
Poncho or Raincoat
OPTIONAL
Pajamas
Sweater & jacket
Camera& film
Sleeping bag or sheets and 3 blankets
Sewing kit
Pillow ‐ if desired
O/A sash
Insect repellent (non‐aerosol)
MUST HAVE FOR A HAPPY WEEK!
Flashlight/extra ba eries
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Mosquito Net
Scout Handbook
Sunblock
Stamps
Spending money
Pencil, pen & pad
Weather at Read
The weather at the Read Scout Reserva on can be a bit unpredictable. The nights can be par cularly cool.
Temperatures at night can drop into the 40’s. Please make sure that your Scout has warm clothes and
sleeping bag to ensure he enjoys his me at camp.
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SUMMER CAMP FEE STRUCTURE
Please Note: Fees quoted DO NOT include transportaƟon
2015 TROOP FEES FOR SCOUTS ATTENDING CAMP WITH THEIR TROOP
BOY SCOUT ‐ WITH TROOP
PAID BEFORE JUNE 1ST
LATE FEE**
Camp Buckskin (1 week)
Camp Buckskin (2 weeks)
$400
$750
$425
$775
Camp Waubeeka (1 week)
Camp Waubeeka (2 weeks)
$400
$750
$425
$775
** Late fee does not apply to youth who have registered for the first me in the Boy Scout program since May 1, 2011 or to
individual campers
Payments are made to your troop unless you Scout is a ending as an individual camper
HIGH ADVENTURE TREKS
Standard Treks
Addi onal par cipants
(Be sure to understand group size
restric ons for different treks)
$2,400 (Includes up to 6 par cipants)
$400 ea.
2015 INDIVIDUAL CAMPER FEES
BOY SCOUT CAMP
Provisional (Individual) Campers
REGARDLESS OF PAYMENT DATE
$440
BUS FEES: Transporta on by coach bus or SUV is addi onal, NOT included in the camper fees.
One way ‐ $90
Round Trip ‐ $180
Bus pick‐up & drop‐off loca ons:
White Plains, Katonah, Fishkill
REFUND POLICY
$50 PER WEEKI OF EACH Scout’s fee is NOT REFUNDABLE, but may be transferred from one boy to another
within a troop. All deposits will be credited toward the balance of fees due.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAIL 
Mailing address:
Scout’s Name:
Troop Number:
Community:
Camp: (Buckskin, Waubeeka, Summit Base)
Cur s S. Read Scout Reserva on
1377 Palisades Road Rd #1
Brant Lake, New York 12815
Due to the volume of mail and packages received at camp, the use of the complete address above is
important to ensure proper delivery. We will a empt to return items received a er a Scout leaves camp.
UPS is o en the fastest delivery service to Read.
MEDICAL EXAMS
All Scouts and adults must have a physical examina on by a physician within the 12 months prior to
a ending camp. All Scouts and leaders must have submi ed a completed medical form to the Council
Service Center at least two weeks before their arrival at camp. Admission to camp is dependent on a
sa sfactory medical record. Those without a completed medical cannot be permi ed to take part in
ac vi es un l we have the form in our hands. Physicals must have an immuniza on history, with
inocula on dates, in order to be valid. The correct form involves two parts: the Na onal BSA medical form is
at h p://www.scou ng.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx. Download the form in the “Are You
Going To Camp?” sec on. The Medica ons permission form is also required and is available on page 20.
By NY State law, all Scouts who a end camp for more than one week (seven nights or more) are required
to complete an addi onal form about meningi s. The forms are available at no charge from the Council
Service Center or can be downloaded at wpcbsa.org.
HEALTH LODGE
The Read Scout Reserva on has a Health Lodge to provide first aid. The Reserva on is staffed 24 hours a day
by qualified health personnel. Persons with serious injuries or illnesses requiring hospitaliza on will be
transported to either the Glens Falls Hospital or a Hudson Headwaters Healthcare facility where the camp
has an advance agreement for treatment.
MEDICATIONS
Each person, youth or adult, who uses any medica on, prescrip on or non‐prescrip on, must ensure that
they bring enough to camp for their en re stay. All medica ons must be in their original containers. While at
camp, all medica ons must be held by the camp health officer or, in Camp Waubeeka, in a provided
medica ons lockbox in each campsite and will be disbursed by a responsible adult. Emergency medica on,
such as heart medica on, inhalers and epipens can be held by individuals.
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ALLERGIES
Please ensure that the adult leadership going to camp has familiarized themselves with your Scout’s medical.
Camp leaders must be familiar with any allergies or special health condi ons. Ensure that they are marked
clearly on each Scout’s medical form. If your Scout has a food allergy, please provide his leader, as soon as
possible, with a list of what he can eat as well as what he cannot eat. We must receive this informa on
before your Scout comes to camp to ensure we have the proper food.
INSURANCE
Our Council carries accident and health insurance, through Health Special Risk, Inc. (HSR), on each Scout and
adult leader. The cost is included in the camping fees. Out of Council troops must provide their own accident
and health insurance.
In the event a Scout needs medical a en on by an outside health care provider, all fees and bills should be
handled in the following manner:
 Complete a claim form (available from Camp Health Officer or Council Camping Secretary) from HSR and
submit it along with the health care provider’s itemized billing statement directly to HSR IMMEDIATELY.
Please follow the direc ons on the claim form completely. HSR will automa cally pay the first $300.00 on
every claim. Do not send any completed claim forms and/or bills to the Council Service Center.
 (For claims exceeding $300.00) Then submit the outstanding bills to the parent/ guardian’s private health
insurance.
 A er the parent/ guardian’s insurance has paid their maximum limit, the remainder of the outstanding
balance (if any) can be submi ed to HSR as a con nua on of the original claim. You must provide an
explana on of paid benefits from the parent/ guardian’s insurance along with the claim. Although the
claim is originally submi ed to HSR, the parent/ guardian’s health insurance is considered primary. HSR
will only make payment on claims over $300.00 a er proof of payment from the primary carrier is
presented.
It is the responsibility of the parent/ guardian to ensure that their son’s claim (if any) is submi ed and
sa sfied. Please do not ask the health care providers to forward claim informa on or addi onal bills to the
Council or Camp. In the event there are difficul es with a claim, you may contact the Camping Secretary at
the Council for informa on and assistance (914) 773‐1135 ext. 233.
SPECIAL NEEDS & SPECIAL DIETS
Scouts or adults who have special needs due to a physical or mental disability will be accommodated to the
best of our ability. Please inform the Camp Office as soon as possible of any special needs or equipment.
Scouts or leaders who need special diets due to medical or religious requirements will be accommodated if at
all possible. Please send specific instruc ons to the Reserva on Director at least a week before you a end
camp so we can special order the needed food items. Please include a list of what can be eaten by the Scout
or Leader.
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TELEPHONE 
During the camp season the telephone number for the Camp Waubeeka, Camp Buckskin and Summit Base
offices is 518‐494‐2250. A Scout cannot be brought to these telephones when called. A message will be sent
to his campsite. We request that these calls me kept to a minimum. Phones for Scouts to use for outgoing
calls are located in both Camp Buckskin and Camp Waubeeka. An adult leader must accompany any Scout
who wants to use the pay phone. Phones are off limits to Scouts a er 9:00 PM.
Emergency or Camp business calls only may be made to the reserva on office at 1‐518‐494‐2228. The camp
fax number is 518‐494‐7099. There is limited cell phone service at the Read Scout Reserva on. We strongly
suggest that Scouts not bring their cell phones or other valuable electronic devices to camp. Valuables can
be lost or stolen, can prove to be a distrac on to Scouts and detract from the peaceful outdoor environment.
VISITORS
Parents and other family members are welcome to visit camp. Visitors are required to report to the
Reserva on Central Office to obtain a visitor’s badge. The Reserva on does not provide overnight family
accommoda ons; arrangements should be made at a local motel. Area motel informa on can be found on
our website. Visitors may be served meals in camp. Meal reserva ons should be made in advance.
Guest Meal Fees:
Breakfast
$3.00
Lunch
$4.00
Dinner
$5.00
Addi onal Overnight ‐ $6.00 per person
To ensure that there is enough food at each meal,
please inform the Reserva on Office two or three
days before expected visitors arrive. Due to the
number of campers, sea ng for visitors may be
limited at some meals, par cularly Sunday evenings.
LEAVING CAMP
Anyone leaving camp during the scheduled camp session must sign out in their respec ve Camp Office. A
Scout may not leave camp with anyone other than the unit leader or his parent or guardian, unless wri en
permission is provided by the parent/ guardian using the form on page 19.
ALCOHOL/ DRUGS
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or illegal use of prescrip on drugs are not permi ed in camp. Anyone found
to be in possession of or under the influence of such will be asked to leave camp. Legal prescrip on
medica ons must be stored at the Health Lodge. Or in the provided medica on lockboxes in Camp
Waubeeka.
FIREARMS/ ARCHERY EQUIPMENT
Personal .22 rifles and archery equipment are permi ed in camp only if they are locked up a er use at the
range or in the camp office. Personal ammuni on is not permi ed in camp. Under no circumstances are
handguns permi ed in camp.
OTHER PROHIBITED ITEMS
In addi on to items outlined above, the following items are prohibited in camp: sheath knives, aerosol bug
spray, pets, fireworks, and chain saws.
TROOP PICTURES
Troop pictures will be taken on Monday of each week. The price for an 8” x 10” color Troop photo will be
$6.00. Payments are made directly to the photographer by each unit at camp.
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ACTIVITIES
Each Scout has the opportunity to par cipate in a variety of ac vi es in addi on to
Rank advancement and merit badge instruc on. Some ac vi es have other
members of his troop par cipa ng and others will be with Scouts from other
troops. Please note that a few ac vi es have addi onal fees.
TROOP ACTIVITIES (Your Scoutmaster registers for a por on, or all, of your
troop)
ROCK CLIMBING AT NATURAL CLIFF: Gives the Scouts the chance to climb on real
rock at our natural cliff site (just a 5‐minute hike from Summit Base) under the
direct supervision and belay of a climbing instructor.
CLIMBING TOWER: Enjoy one of the best views in camp from the top of our new
65’ climbing tower!
ZIP LINE: A favorite ac vity involving a slide for life down a steel cable that ends with a refreshing plunge
into Lester Pond.
HORSE TRAIL RIDES: Scouts take part in an hour‐long ac vity, which includes basic instruc on and riding.
WHITEWATER RAFTING: Meet the challenges of rapids on the swi ‐flowing Sacandaga River, at Lake
Luzerne (Rt. 9N). Expected cost is $20.00 per person.
INDIDUAL ACTIVITIES (Let your Scoutmaster know that your Scouts would to register)
PROJECT COPE HIGH COURSE: Our fabulous High COPE Course is a three‐session experience. We recently
improved the program to be er suit the needs of older Scouts in your troop who are looking for more camp
adventure. Designed to develop leadership skills and foster coopera on among Scouts, our COPE course will
challenge your Scout physically and mentally. Scouts must be 13 or older by January 1, 2015.
ADIRONDACK CHALLENGE: A week of high adventure programs for youth 14 or older. Scouts sample a
variety of high adventure ac vi es in amazing se ngs throughout the Adirondacks. The program takes place
Monday through Thursday a ernoons. Ac vi es include rock climbing out of camp
on large natural walls in the renowned Chapel Pond Canyon, kayaking on Lake
George, mountain biking, hiking, and camping. Fee of $20 covers meals, guides,
transporta on, and gear if needed (eg. compressible sleeping bag, sleeping pad,
backpack
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Three levels of par cipa on ‐ Instruc onal, Intermediate and
Advanced. $5 fee for Intermediate and Advanced programs.
HIGH ADVENTURE CAVING: Eagle Cave at Chimney Mountain in the Siamese
Ponds Wilderness Area, about sixty miles from Read Reserva on, is the largest wild
cave in the Adirondacks. Par cipa on is limited to mature Scouts, at least fourteen
years of age. Addi onal fee of $45.
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ADVANCEMENT
FLEXIBLE PROGRAM
The Cur s S. Read Scout Reserva on operates merit badge instruc on u lizing a class schedule
system. This system minimizes conflicts with the scheduling of any in‐camp or out‐of‐camp ac vi es.
In many cases badges will be offered both in the morning and the a ernoon. Evening ac vity mes
will include badge make‐up instruc on. Flexibility of the staff and the camper will make this system
work!
A boy should not have any merit badge conflicts! If he does, see the area directors or camp management immediately
to resolve the situa on. Due to restric ons in class size, some badges have limited availability.
FIRST YEAR CAMPER PROGRAM—NEW!
The First Year Camper program will immerse new Scouts in the Scou ng program and the Read Scout
Reserva on. Scouts a end sessions Monday through Friday all morning and for an hour in the
a ernoon. Instruc on includes rank requirements and ac vi es in mul ple program areas.
Rank requirement instruc on for older Scouts is available in the late a ernoon and evening, as is make‐
up for any First Year Camper program sessions missed due to other ac vi es. Details on what instruc on is offered
each day begin on page 18.
MERIT BADGE PROGRAM
Merit Badges are offered in seven program areas: Aqua cs, Handicra , Ecology, Equestrian, Summit Base, Scoutcra
and Shoo ng Sports. First Aid Merit Badge will be offered at the Health Lodge or at a loca on to be announced at
Camp. Welding , Electricity and Home Repairs are held at the Maintenance Shop near the Farmhouse.
Please note that each Scout must bring a signed merit badge applica on (blue card) to his counselor on the first day
of instruc on. This card, with a leader’s signature, is the staff’s assurance that a leader has approved the Scout taking
the badge.
To help your Scouts in earning merit badges, we offer the following sugges ons:
1. Try to avoid le ng a boy a empt too many merit badges. We set no limit on the number of badges a boy may
work on, but some mes desires are larger than abili es. An experienced camper usually can successfully complete
four badges and should have the opportunity to par cipate in addi onal camp ac vi es. You know their
capabili es; guide them in se ng realis c goals.
3. See to it that the Scout has reviewed the requirements of his sought‐a er badge. It is helpful if he has completed
the pre‐requisites of the badge prior to camp.
4. Any requirements which are listed as pre‐requisites must be completed prior to camp in order for the boy to
complete his badge while in camp. See page 17 for proper documenta on.
6. A par al comple on cer ficate will be given to Scouts unable to complete the full badge requirements in camp.
This par al is valid un l the Scout turns 18.
REGISTERING FOR ADVANCEMENT SESSIONS
The Read Scout Reserva on operates an internet based system for merit badge registra on. Your Scout will select his
advancement opportuni es and communicate them with his adult leader. Once you have paid the camp fee in full,
your unit leader will input your Scout’s advancement preferences.
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ECOLOGY
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Ecology, animals, conserva on, and nature.
FACILITIES: Ecology area and exhibits, nature trails.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
ASTRONOMY: Advance prepara on—some op ons of #8. Weather condi ons frequently interfere with the
comple on of this badge. Requires study and observa on during evenings.
CHESS: No advance prepara on except two op ons of #6.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: No advance prepara on except some op ons of #3. A difficult merit badge with a
significant me commitment that should not be a empted by first year Scouts. Plan me for extensive observa on
and a conserva on project.
FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT: Advance prepara on ‐ some op ons of requirement #5 and suggest #6 & #7. A
moderately difficult badge, suggested for older Scouts with a knowledge or interests in Fish & Wildlife Management.
FISHING: No advance prepara on. Bring fishing equipment to camp.
FORESTRY: A study of trees and forest management. Requirement #5 requires visi ng a managed forest
approximately 15 miles from Camp which will take place Thursday. Please check the appropriate box on the
permission slip found on page 19.
GEOLOGY: Advance prepara on—some op ons of #5. A detailed study of Earth’s solid surface. This is a fairly
difficult badge.
MAMMAL STUDY: No advance prepara on, although requirements #3 and #4 are helpful to complete before camp.
NATURE: A broad survey of a variety of types of wildlife. Depending on the choices made, #4 may be difficult to
complete at Camp.
REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STUDY: Advance prepara on ‐ requirement #8.
WEATHER: Advance prepara on ‐ some op ons of requirement #9.
FIRST AID
FACILITIES: Health Lodge
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST AID: Advance prepara on ‐ Comple on of knowledge for requirement 1.
Complete requirement 2d (First Aid Kit) and bring to Camp.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
PUBLIC SPEAKING: No advance prepara on. Offered by the Camp Office staff in
each camp. Only offered to Scouts who are 14 and older.
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HANDICRAFT
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Woodcarving, Leatherwork, Basketry, and Photography.
FACILITIES: Handicra art, leatherwork equipment, basketry kits, and woodcarving materials.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
BASKETRY: No advance prepara on. There is however, a cost for the Scout to purchase materials for making
three kits. The cost is approximately $20.00.
INDIAN LORE: No advance prepara on
LEATHERWORK: No advance prepara on. There is a cost of about $15.00 for materials.
PHOTOGRAPHY: No advance prepara on. Only offered to Scouts who are 14 and older.
SCULPTURE: Advance Prepara on—op on 2(c) if chosen.
WOODCARVING: No advance prepara on, but a good carving knife is recommended. The Scout needs to
purchase carving kits which cost from $7.00 to $12.
SCOUTCRAFT
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Traveling by map and compass, knife and axe work, fire building, hiking, cooking,
knots and lashings, camp gadgets, and outdoor survival. To n’Chip, Firem’n Chit, and Paul Bunyan Woodsman are also available in
this area.
FACILITIES: Model campsite, cooking area, pioneering area, and wilderness survival area.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
CAMPING: Advance prepara on ‐ requirement #9. A completed par al form from the Scoutmaster confirming
20 nights of camping and the two related ac vi es should be brought to camp. Scouts must have a backpack
with frame.
COOKING: Advance prepara on ‐ requirement #6. A difficult and me consuming badge. Only a limited
amount of the cooking requirements can be completed at camp.
EMERGENCY PREPARENESS: Learn emergency procedures. First Aid merit badge required. Advance prepara on ‐
requirements #2(c), #8(c), and #9(a).
GEOCACHING: Advance prepara on ‐ #7. Badge suggested for older Scouts.
ORIENTEERING: Advance prepara on ‐ knowledge of orienteering basics.
PIONEERING: Advance prepara on ‐ #2(a). A knowledge of basic knots is helpful. The pioneering project takes
a considerable amount of me. Each day’s instruc onal period is two hours.
SEARCH AND RESCUE: Advance prepara on ‐ #6(a). Only offered to Scouts who are 14 and older.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL: Advance prepara on ‐ items for requirement # 5. A challenging and difficult badge
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AQUATICS
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Water safety, swimming, snorkeling, boa ng, canoeing, small boat sailing, water
games, BSA Lifeguard, Safe Swim Defense Plan, and Safety Afloat. Instruc onal swim is provided from 11:00 to 12:00 and 4:00 to
5:00 in Camp Waubeeka and from 11:00 to 12:00 and 4:00 to 5:00 in Camp Buckskin every day. Please note that BSA Lifeguard is
at least six hours per day Monday through Friday. Par cipants must be at least 15 years of age and having swimming ability with
various strokes. Prior comple on of Lifesaving merit badge is advantageous.
FACILITIES: Swimming dock including learners’ area, beginners’ area, and swimmers’ area. Boa ng area includes rowboats;
canoes; and on Lake Waubeeka, sailboats.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
CANOEING: The Scout must be a swimmer on the opening day’s swim test and some knowledge of strokes is
helpful. Each day’s instruc onal period is two hours.
KAYAKING: The Scout must be a swimmer on the opening day’s swim test. LIFESAVING: The Scout must be a swimmer on the opening day’s swim test. The Scout must have completed
Second Class requirements 7a‐7c and First Class requirements 9a‐9c. Each day’s instruc onal period is two
hours.
SMALL BOAT SAILING: The Scout must be a swimmer on the opening day’s swim test. Instruc on for both
camps is offered at Waubeeka, Sailing knowledge is useful. Recommended for older Scouts and comple on is
con ngent on wind condi ons. A quota/lo ery system will be employed in registering for this badge. Each
day’s instruc onal period is ninety minutes.
SWIMMING: The Scout must have completed Second Class requirements 7a‐7c and First Class requirements 9a
‐9c. This is a difficult badge. If in the Aqua c’s Directors judgment, the Scout is not a strong enough swimmer,
the badge will not be available. He will need a long‐sleeve, bu on‐down shirt, long pants, and a belt for
requirement #4. Each day’s instruc onal period is two hours.
SHOOTING SPORTS
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Archery, firearms safety, and marksmanship.
It is difficult to complete Rifle Shoo ng and Shotgun Shoo ng merit badges in the same week due to the widely divergent methods
used for aiming for each badge.
FACILITIES: Archery range, .22 Rifle Range, and Shotgun Range.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
ARCHERY: No advance prepara on, but skill in the use of a bow and arrow is a must.
**RIFLE MERIT BADGE ONLY AVAILABLE TO SCOUTS 12 YEARS OLD AND OVER**
**SHOTGUN MERIT BADGE ONLY AVAILABLE TO SCOUTS 13 YEARS OLD AND OVER**
RIFLE SHOOTING: No advance prepara on, but skill with a rifle is a must. Scouts are encouraged to familiarize
themselves with the requirements. For safety, class size is limited. A quota/lo ery system will be employed.
SHOTGUN SHOOTING: No advance prepara on, but skill with a shotgun is a must. Shotgun rounds will be sold
in the Camp Trading Post at the cost of 2 shots for $1.00. Minimum cost to complete the badge will be $25.00.
Scouts are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the requirements. For safety, class size is limited. A quota/
lo ery system will be employed. In order to increase the number of boys who can take the badge, some
shotgun classes for Scouts in Camp Buckskin are held at Camp Waubeeka.
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EQUESTRIAN
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Care of horses, proper riding techniques, trail rides. There will be horses to
accommodate eight boys on each hour‐long ride. The cost is $15.00 per ride, per par cipant.
We suggest you sign up early for these programs. Registra on is handled through the Council Service Center prior to camp or
through the online registra on system. At camp, registra on is handled through the Reserva on Office.
FACILITIES: Stables, corral , and pasture at New Farmhouse.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
HORSEMANSHIP: No advance prepara on necessary. General study of merit badge pamphlet is suggested.
Cost of merit badge is $25.00 for riding me. Classes are limited to 16 Scouts per session (One per troop/
selec on). Each day’s instruc onal period is two hours. Scouts will have to schedule one morning of feeding the
horses before breakfast.
SUMMIT BASE
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Rope, knots, harnesses, belaying, and rappelling.
FACILITIES: Indoor wall and outdoor rock wall at Summit Base. Safety considera ons limit class size to 10 Scouts per session.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
CLIMBING: No advance prepara on necessary. A challenging and popular badge limited to 10 Scouts per
session (One per troop/selec on). Addi onal spaces may become available a er the June 15th lo ery. Each
day’s instruc onal period is 90 minutes.
MAINTENANCE AREA
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT: Maintenance of homes and welding.
FACILITIES: Tools, supplies, and safety equipment.
MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
ELECTRICITY: No advance prepara on necessary. Only offered to Scouts who are 14 and older.
HOME REPAIRS: No advance prepara on necessary. Only offered to Scouts who are 14 and older.
WELDING: No advance prepara on necessary. Only offered to Scouts who are 14 and older.
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FIRST YEAR CAMPER &
RANK ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
The First Year Camper Program at Read con nues to evolve to provide the best possible experience for your Scouts.
The program will immerse new Scouts in the Scou ng program and the Read Scout Reserva on. Scouts a end
sessions Monday through Friday in the morning and from 2‐3pm in the a ernoon. Instruc on includes rank
requirements and ac vi es in different program areas.
This programming change from 2014 is designed to give first year Scouts the opportunity to earn a merit badge or
two of their choice in the a ernoons and/or par cipate in open swim.
Rank advancement instruc on for older Scouts is available each a ernoon from 3‐5pm and in evening as is make‐
up for any first year camper program sessions missed due to other ac vi es. Details on the program are below.
Please note that scheduling may change as we con nue to develop this program.
FIRST YEAR CAMPER PROGRAM SCHEDULE*
Monday:
Create patrols, instruc on in First Aid rank requirements . Low COPE ac vi es par cipa on.
Tuesday:
Instruc on in Safe Swim Defense and Safe Boa ng, water rescues, caving in Camp Waubeeka, instruc onal swim.
Wednesday:
Instruc on in Woods tools, knots, climbing ac vity, evening campfire.
Thursday:
Instruc on in map and compass, leave no trace, outdoor educa on.
Friday:
BB Guns, wrap up from the week.
*subject to change based on the needs of the group
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Cur s S. Read Scout Reserva on
Permission Slip For Out-of-Camp Activities
(to be sent to camp with your Scout)
_____WHITEWATER RAFTING ($20) ______OFF‐CAMP CAVING ($45)
_____ ADIRONDACK CHALLENGE ($20)
____ FORESTRY MERIT BADGE VISIT TO A MANAGED FOREST
There will be a charge for three of the above ac vi es. Your Scoutmaster has the details. If you wish to
permit your Scout to par cipate in these ac vi es, please check the appropriate box(es) above and
complete the following permission statement:
“My son
of Scout Troop#
of
Name
Community
has my permission to par cipate in the above noted ac vi es.”
Signed
Date
Parent/Guardian
HAVE SCOUT BRING PERMISSION SLIP & PAYMENT TO CAMP
Permission For Scout To Leave Camp
We cannot permit a Scout to leave camp other than with his parent/guardian. If arrangements are made
for someone other than the above men oned to pick up your Scout to leave Camp for ANY purpose, then
the following permission slip must be completed and brought to camp with that person or persons.
“My son
, has permission to leave camp with
Name
Name
Signed
Date
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Cur s S. Read Scout Reserva on
Summer Camp Medica ons Permission Form
(To Be Completed Annually and Submi ed With Medical Form)
Last: _________________________________ First: __________________________________ Unit: ____________________
Address:________________________________________________________________ Unit Town: _____________________
Phone: _______________________________ DOB:____________________ Weight: ____________
Parent/Guardian Approval: I request that my son/daughter receive the over the counter and prescrip on medica ons as indi‐
cated by my child’s Health Care Provider and request self administra on of prescrip on drugs if approved.
Signature: ____________________________________ Rela onship: ____________________ Date: ______________
Oral Agents
Dosage
Indica on and Schedule
Comments
Approval
Benadryl
(Diphenhydramine)
<90#25mg
>=90#50mg
Ibuprofen
per label
instruc ons
Imodium
ini al 4 tsp
repeat 2 tsp
Pepto Bismol
per label
instruc ons
Robitussin
per label
instruc ons
Tylenol
Acetaminophen
15mg/kg
(see below)
Allergic Reac on/Hay Fever
Every six hours as needed for 24 hours
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
Fever, Headache, Pain Control, Toothache every
yes
4 hours as needed
no
Diarrhea as needed for watery stool limit 8 tsp
Colds every six hours as needed
Ini als
Topical Agents
Bacitracin
per label
instruc ons
Wound care twice daily and as needed
Caladryl
per label
instruc ons
Insect Bites/Poison Ivy twice daily and as
needed
Desenex Powder
per label
instruc ons
Athletes Foot twice daily and as needed
Lotrimin
per label
instruc ons
Jock itch three mes daily
Prescrip on Medica on
Dosage & Route
Indica on & Schedule
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
Camper Health Care Provider
Self Administra on
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
Ini als
Comments
Health Care Provider: ______________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________ License #: ________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________ 20
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