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Boxwell Reservation - Middle Tennessee Council
Boxwell Reservation .............................................................................................................................................. - 3 - Program Highlights and Merit Badges ................................................................................................................... - 4 - Camp Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................... - 5 - Camp Fee Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................ - 5 - Merit Badge and Activity Fees ............................................................................................................................................ - 6 - Pre‐Camp Checklist and Procedures................................................................................................................................... - 7 - Ten Day Out Leader’s Meeting ........................................................................................................................................... - 8 - Camp Check in Procedures ................................................................................................................................................. - 8 - General Camp Information .................................................................................................................................... - 9 - Camp Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................... - 9 - Restricted Campers ............................................................................................................................................................ - 9 - Pets ..................................................................................................................................................................................... - 9 - Footwear ............................................................................................................................................................................ - 9 - Curfew ................................................................................................................................................................................ - 9 - Phone Usage ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 9 - Bicycles ............................................................................................................................................................................... - 9 - General Cleanliness .......................................................................................................................................................... - 10 - Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs and Smoking/Tobacco Usage ............................................................................................... - 10 - Early Scout Release from Camp ........................................................................................................................................ - 10 - Buddy System ................................................................................................................................................................... - 10 - Adult Leadership............................................................................................................................................................... - 10 - Medical Form Policy and Information .............................................................................................................................. - 10 - “Adopted” Scout Program ................................................................................................................................................ - 11 - Two Week Campers .......................................................................................................................................................... - 11 - Provisional Scouts ............................................................................................................................................................. - 11 - Camp Security ................................................................................................................................................................... - 11 - Insurance .......................................................................................................................................................................... - 11 - Refund Policy .................................................................................................................................................................... - 12 - Summer Camp Camperships ............................................................................................................................................ - 12 - Camp Trading Post............................................................................................................................................................ - 12 - Fires, Firefighting and Fuel Policy ..................................................................................................................................... - 13 - Health and Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. - 13 - Health and Safety Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. - 13 - Emergency Action Plan ..................................................................................................................................................... - 14 - Insects and Spiders ........................................................................................................................................................... - 14 - Ticks .................................................................................................................................................................................. - 15 - Mosquitoes ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 15 - Brown Recluse Spiders ..................................................................................................................................................... - 15 - Vehicles in Camp .............................................................................................................................................................. - 16 - Dining Hall ........................................................................................................................................................................ - 17 - Food‐ An Important Ingredient to a Great Camp Experience .......................................................................................... - 17 - Administration of Swim Classification Test ...................................................................................................................... - 19 - Boxwell Scout Reservation Daily Schedule .......................................................................................................... - 20 - Summer Camp Parent Information Sheet ........................................................................................................... - 21 - WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP ................................................................................................................................. - 21 - SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................................... - 21 - Adopted and Provisional Campers ................................................................................................................................... - 21 - Family Night...................................................................................................................................................................... - 22 - Merit Badge Program .......................................................................................................................................... - 23 - Online Merit Badge Registration ...................................................................................................................................... - 23 - NRA/BSA Postal Match Shooting Sports........................................................................................................................... - 24 - Green Bar Program ........................................................................................................................................................... - 24 - Eagle Scout Preparation Course ....................................................................................................................................... - 26 - Basic C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) .......................................................................................... - 27 - Advanced C.O.P.E. ............................................................................................................................................................ - 27 - Tree Top Zipline Schedule– Must be 13 or older NO EXPECTIONS ................................................................................. - 27 - Free Rappel Schedule– Must be 13 or older NO EXPECTIONS ......................................................................................... - 27 - BSA Lifeguard Programs ................................................................................................................................................... - 28 - Snorkeling ........................................................................................................................................................................ - 28 - Mile Swim ........................................................................................................................................................................ - 28 - Merit Badge Program ....................................................................................................................................................... - 29 - Boxwell Triathlon .............................................................................................................................................................. - 33 - Additional Youth Recreation Opportunities ..................................................................................................................... - 34 - Additional Adult Recreation and Training Opportunities ................................................................................................. - 34 - NRA Marksmanship Light Rifle Qualification Program ..................................................................................................... - 35 - NRA Shotgun Qualification Program ................................................................................................................................ - 35 - Leader Appreciation Dinner ............................................................................................................................................. - 36 - Adult Leader Training ....................................................................................................................................................... - 36 - Recreational Aquatics Fun!............................................................................................................................................... - 37 - Directions to Boxwell........................................................................................................................................................ - 38 - Map of Boxwell Areas ....................................................................................................................................................... - 39 - Camp Stahlman ................................................................................................................................................................ - 40 - Camp Craig ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 41 - Scoutmaster Merit Badge .................................................................................................................................... - 43 - Guidelines for Boy Scout Summer Camp Inspectors ........................................................................................... - 44 - Unit Swim Classification Record .......................................................................................................................... - 47 - Provisional Camper Application .......................................................................................................................... - 48 - “Adopted” Scout .................................................................................................................................................. - 49 - Rules and Regulations ......................................................................................................................................... - 56 - Charles E. Parish Reservation ........................................................................................................................................... - 57 - High Adventure Canoe Week at Grimes Canoe Base .......................................................................................... - 59 - Winter Camp ‐ Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................... - 60 - -1- Dear Scout Leader, Boxwell Reservation is ready for another great year for Summer Camp. Some of the new items we hope to do in 2015 include; new merit badges: Game Design, Orienteering, American Heritage and American Culture, Fire Safety, Scouting Heritage, Insect Study and an additional Cooking Session. Some of our new activities are NRA/BSA Postal Matche Shooting Sports, SCUBA BSA Experience, Aqua Glide and Log Rolls at the waterfront, Green Bar is now 2 hours, Free Rappel is back, Boat Building Project and Fireworks. We are going to continue our second year programs and merit badges. Yes our 1/3 mile Zip Line and Jet Ski programs will be back. Here is a list of some of the most popular and exciting programs: Snorkeling Boxwell Boot Camp COPE Green bar – 1st year Campers Climbing Dodgeball Tournament Swimming Fishing Recreation Row boating Recreation Canoeing Disc Golf Daily Campsite Inspection Incentive Waterskiing BSA Lifeguard Kayaking Pool Pool Basketball Iceberg Sailing Sail boarding NRA L Rifle and Shotgun Tuesday SM Dinner SM Merit Badge Duty to God Program SM Trap Shoot Flag Retirement at Campfire Triathlon Trading Post Water Carnival Over 40 merit badges offered Sunday and Friday Campfires Adult Training’s Scoutmaster Bellyflop Orbit and Walk the Plank Troop Photos Dolphin Society Award Free Fall Extreme The Rock, Log Roll and Saturn One of the other proud items at Boxwell Reservation is our warm and friendly staff. Our Staff ranges in age from 15‐70. Once again we were rated above a 9.2 for both Camp Craig and Stahlman by our Troops. They want you to have the best experience possible. They begin working in the winter for your arrival in the summer. We emphasis our instructors to be knowledgeable, and have a good teaching plan. The Early Bird fees for Boxwell this year are $225.00 MTC and $250.00 OOC. We are still one of the lowest Summer Camps in the country. Boxwell Reservation is centrally located to our region and easy to get to. We hope you have a better picture of what our reservation has to offer. We look forward to seeing you this summer. Please contact us if you have any questions 615‐463‐6316 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Middle Tennessee Council Camping Department -2- Boxwell Reservation Boxwell Reservation is located on Old Hickory Lake in Wilson County on State Highway 109, five miles south of Gallatin near LaGuardo, Tennessee. Its beautiful location features rolling hills with lots of great campsites and hiking trails. The surrounding waters are excellent for swimming, canoeing, fishing and other aquatic activities. For these reasons and because of its central location, it was well chosen to meet the needs of Scout units in the Middle Tennessee Council. In 1952, the original site was located and, in 1957, the Middle Tennessee Council acquired, by special act of Congress, fee simple ($1.00) title to 528 acres of land from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Subsequent purchases brought its size up to 1,273 acres. Actually, there have been four “Boxwells”: Linton, Tennessee (1921‐29), Narrows of the Harpeth (1930‐ 48), Rock Island (Charles E. Parish Wilderness Preserve near McMinnville) (1949‐59), and the present one. In 1938, the Order of the Arrow’s Wa‐Hi‐Nasa Lodge #111 was founded at the Narrows of the Harpeth. In 1951, the South’s first Wood Badge course was offered at the Rock Island camp. Each “Boxwell” provided great outdoor experiences for boys and their adult leaders, and made its own contribution to the camping traditions of the Middle Tennessee Council. Today’s Boxwell Reservation on Old Hickory Lake reflected and accelerated the rapid growth of Scouting in Middle Tennessee. Many people worked hard to raise the funds and make the arrangements necessary to acquire and develop these camps. Boxwell Reservation is named for the late Mr. Leslie G. Boxwell, a distinguished Tennessean and Scouter. In 1960, the first summer camp season at the present camp was held for hundreds of eagerly waiting Scouts. Nearly every kind of tree native to Tennessee can be found somewhere on the reservation, and animal life is plentiful. Some evidence exists to suggest that the ground beneath is honeycombed with caves, and it is believed that Indian and pioneer trails crossed it. The camps within the reservation are named for other outstanding citizens and Scouters. The developed camps include Camp Stahlman, Camp Parnell, Camp Craig, Gaylord Cubworld and the Percy Dempsey Camporee Site. Camp Light, Explorer Island and Camp Beany Elam have been kept as wilderness sites. Boxwell Reservation is rich in tradition and widely considered one of the very best summer camp facilities in the United States. -3- Program Highlights and Merit Badges New Merit Badge this year – Game Design Orienteering American Heritage and American Culture Fire Safety Scouting Heritage Insect Study Additional Cooking Session NRA/BSA Postal Match Shooting Sports‐ SCUBA BSA Experience‐ Aqua Glide – Craig Waterfront Log Roll – Stahlman Waterfront Green Bar is now 2 hours Free Rappel is back on Tuesdays Canoe Building Program – one troop per week Patriotic Fireworks and Campfire Program – June 28, 2015 Returning Merit Badges and Programs: Returning Merit Badges – Inventing, Cooking, Salesmanship, Public Speaking Jet Ski‐ At the Boat Harbor Tree Top Zip Line a 1/3 of a mile in length‐ New element at the COPE Course during recreational time only Dolphin Society Award – A Scout who completed the following can purchase a belt buckle and have their name added to a plaque in the camp dining hall. Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, and Canoeing Merit Badges and earn the Mile Swim. Also earn one of the following: Motorboating, Small Boat Sailing, Water Sports or Kayaking Merit Badge. BSA SUP Award – Introduction to Stand Up Paddling Recreational Games‐ Hillbilly Golf and Corn Hole Triathlon –swimming is back -4- 2015 Camp Dates and Fees Camp Schedule Date 10 day out meeting 7pm at the Boy Scout Office May 31‐June 5 Last day to make changes online Staff Development Week June 7‐13 Week 1 Thursday, May 28 Tuesday, May 26 June 14‐20 Week 2 Thursday, June 4 Monday, June 1 June 21‐27 Week 3 Thursday, June 11 Monday, June 8 June 28‐July 4 Week 4 Thursday, June 18 Monday, June 15 July 5‐11 Week 5 Thursday, June 25 Monday, June 22 Camp Fee Schedule The Middle Tennessee Council Camping Committee has established the following camp fees for both in‐council and out‐of‐council troops. This fee schedule is provided to assist you in planning for Summer Camp. Early Fee if deposit paid by 4/7/15 Regular Fee after 4/7/15 Description In Council Early Regular $225.00 $255.00 Camper Fee Site Deposit Fee Out of Council Early Regular $250.00 $280.00 $100.00 per Troop Provisional Camper $225.00 Two Week Camper (Additional Second Week) $175.00 Adult Leaders: 1‐16 Scouts** 2 Free Adults Extra Adult Leaders (Per Leader) $70.00 Deposits will be number specific, not name specific. For example: Troop 560 sends in $30 per Scout early bird deposits for 12 Scouts. This means 12 Scouts from the Troop will pay $225 to attend Summer Camp. If 14 Scouts attend camp, the two additional Scouts will pay $255 to attend camp (unless they are a new Scout or Webelos Crossovers). **A unit will receive one additional free leader for every 8 Scout. See below chart. 17‐24 Scouts = 3 free adults 25‐32 Scouts = 4 free adults 33‐40 Scouts = 5 free adults 49‐56 Scouts = 7 free adults 65 ‐ 72 Scouts = 9 free adults 41‐48 Scouts = 6 free adults 57‐64 Scouts = 8 free adults 73‐80 Scouts = 10 free adults -5- Merit Badge and Activity Fees All pre‐ordered Merit Badge supplies are available at the camp dining hall during medical checkin. Pre‐ordered Merit badges are non‐refundable due to special packaging and reduced prices. The following Merit Badges and Activity Fees must be paid when registering Description Advanced COPE Archery Merit Badge (Week) Automotive Maintenance Basic COPE Basketry Merit Badge (cost includes 2 basket kits) Cooking Merit Badge Leatherwork Merit Badge Leatherwork/Woodcarving Jet Ski Program Motor Boating Merit Badge (Week) NRA/BSA Postal Match Shooting Sports NRA Light Rifle * patches are an additional charge Rifle Shooting Merit Badge (Week) SCUBA BSA Experience Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge (Week) Space Exploration Merit Badge (Rocket Kit) Water Sport Merit Badge (Week) Woodcarving Merit Badge Fee $40.00 $17.00 $5.00 $35.00 $17.00 $21.00 $11.00 $17.00 $30.00 $24.00 $5.00 $15.00 $18.00 $40.00 $21.00 $13.00 $24.00 $6.00 These fees must be paid at camp at the Trading Post Description Recreational Motor Boating Token (Day) Recreational Rifle Shooting (per target ‐10 shots) Recreational Shotgun Shooting (for 5 shots) Recreational Water Sport Token (Day) Scoutmaster Shotgun Shoot (25 Birds) Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge (Extra Practice or Recreation, 25 Birds) -6- Fee $15.00 $3.00 $3.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Pre‐Camp Checklist and Procedures By now, your unit should have completed its basic plans for camp. Your camp reservation is in, and you are in process of selecting your camp leadership. This checklist should be helpful from this point. January 15, 2015 February 2015 and March 2015 April 7, 2015 June/July 2015 ______ Attend Summer Camp Kick‐Off at the Al Menah Shriner’s Temple ______ Review Camp Plans and Notify Parents and Scouts of camp dates ______ Arrange for Camp Leadership ______ Begin Schedule Development and Submit online ______ Distribute information to parents at Troop Camp Promotion Night ______ Early Bird Registration Due ______ Campership Request Forms Due in Scout Office ______ Deadline for payment of balances due for Summer Camp ______ Ten Day Out Meetings and Campers Weeks Upon receiving this Leader’s Guide: _ _ _ _ _ Inform or remind all Scouts and parents of camp dates. Recruit two or more adult leaders to spend the week with your troop. Note payment dates and begin fundraising, if necessary. Make arrangements for medical examinations with a local physician Schedule a Parent’s Night program in February or early March. Parent’s Night: _ Describe the camp program and troop operation plan for camp. _ Provide information about what each Scout will need. _ Distribute and explain the Annual Health and Medical Record. _ Collect the deposits for camper registration payment for each Scout. During April and May: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Give final notice to all boys and parents about plans for attending camp. Hold a campout for Scouts just entering the troop from Webelos program. Have Scouts select merit badges and other opportunities to pursue at camp. Work on merit badge requirements that cannot be done at camp. See that all Scouts and Leaders receive the medical form. Arrange for transportation to and from camp. Collect completed Annual Health and Medical. *Mandatory that all forms are complete and must be signed by parents and physician Ten Days Before Camp: _ _ Attend Ten Day Out Meeting at Jet Potter Scout Service Center. Bring checks to pay balance of fees if not paid prior, turn in copy of medical forms for review. Those not turned in at this meeting MUST BE brought to camp. There will be no exceptions. -7- One Week Before Camp: _ _ _ _ _ Review Troop Program Schedule from Ten Day Out Meeting. Prepare the troop and patrol equipment to bring to camp. Inspect each Scout’s personal gear and uniform. Finalize transportation arrangements to and from camp. Collect medical forms from Scouts and Leaders not turned in at 10 day out night. Ten Day Out Leader’s Meeting The date for your meeting is on the Thursday, ten days before your camp week begins. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will conclude before 8:30 p.m. at the Scout Service Center in Nashville. This meeting is very important in making your camp experience a Great Experience! At this meeting, here’s what the Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader will do: Verify the number of youth and adults attending. Pay balance of camp, if not already paid in full. Turn in copies of medical forms and review medical screening procedures. Review MERIT BADGE SCHEDULES make any changes necessary. Review assignment of check‐in time and procedures for summer camp. Review dining hall procedures and let the staff know of any special dietary needs. Receive early bird patches. Find out about any summer camp program changes. Ask questions about camp; get all the answers you need. IMPORTANT: Troops that do not send a representative to the Ten Day Out Meeting, will be contact by the camping department following the meeting for check in times and questions. Camp Check in Procedures Sunday Check In: _ _ _ _ IMPORTANT stay with your designated check in time. Have all your items together and ready to discuss with Camp Director. One or two Leaders will need to check in at the Cripple Crab. After unloading immediately go the Medical Check in at Dining Hall and proceed to Waterfront for Swim Check. Medical Screening – Sunday Procedure ***Pick up your Prepaid Merit Badge Items at Medical Check in at the dining hall. _ _ _ _ _ The Scoutmaster or Camp Leader will be notified at Check‐In of those youth and adults who must review medical forms with physician. This will also include those not turning in medical forms at Ten Day Out Meeting. BRING FIRST AID KIT. Entire Troop must arrive at medical screening (dining hall) together. A medical procedures talk will be conducted for entire troop by the staff. Scouts and leaders on check‐in list and those not turned in must go through medical screening. Remainder of troop will review Dining Hall procedures and then proceed to the Waterfront. In accordance with BSA requirements, any participant without a fully completed health form and copy of an insurance card will not be allowed to remain at camp or participate in any events until the health form is completed. Additionally, during the screening, should any participant exhibit signs of sickness or illness that may be contagious, he will be required to return home until he is able to return to camp without any ongoing sickness or illness. Copies of the Health Forms are located in the Forms Section of this guide and on our website at www.mtcbsa.org. -8- General Camp Information Camp Facilities The buildings and developed areas provided: troop campsites, administration building, trading post, shooting sports range, rappelling tower, C.O.P.E., boat harbor, chapel, pool, shower house, program areas, and a lakefront. Campsites are located throughout the wooded area and provided with a water faucet (at shower house), wall tents, platforms, and cots. Tents are approximately 9’6” by 7’6”. Please note: Containers that are greater than 14” in height will not fit under the cot. Any equipment or camp property damaged by the Troop will be replaced by the Troop. The Troop is financially responsible for any monetary loss to the council. Restricted Campers Boy Scout Summer Camp is geared toward Boy Scout Youth. Participants must be registered Boy Scouts. Other youth, including Cubs, Webelos, Ventures or any other siblings, male or female are NOT allowed as part of the camp week. Pets Pets are not permitted at camp. This applies to staff, leaders, campers, and visitors. Footwear Shoes must be worn at all times while in camp. Open‐toed sandals, clogs, crocs, and flipflops are NOT permitted. Please advise any visitors of this policy prior to the start of camp. Shower shoes should be worn while in the shower area. No bare feet allowed! Curfew No Scout will be allowed to leave their campsites after 10:00 p.m. unless accompanied by two adults, authorized by the Program Director or Camp Director to participate in an activity. Phone Usage In case of an emergency, Scouts and Leaders may use the phone in the office at the Cripple Crab. Please Note: An adult must accompany all Scouts when using the camp phone at all times. Please remind parents that the camp telephone number is for medical and family emergencies only! Parents are asked to use this number only for emergencies. Boxwell is not equipped with a paging system. If a parent calls with a non‐emergency, that message should be communicated at the next available dining opportunity. We want to encourage limited phone usage by our campers during camp so that they may enjoy a greater camping experience. Bicycles Bicycles can only be used during the cycling merit badge and the triathlon. Riding bicycles around camp cannot be allowed do to safety issues. -9- General Cleanliness Let's be clean in everything we are doing. Bring your own soap. Shower houses will be available for Scouts and leaders. Help us keep camp clean. Scout Leaders please assist with unruly Scouts at the shower houses. Trash barrels are in each campsite and throughout camp. Please remember the Outdoor Code. Leave camp cleaner than you found it. Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs and Smoking/Tobacco Usage Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on council properties. Violators will be asked to leave. Illegal drugs are also not permitted and this rule is strictly enforced. Scheduled prescription drugs only must be placed in the care of the health office at the Health Lodge. If Scout Leaders are not comfortable administering medication then the Health Lodge will administer. Scouts are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco at camp. Adults are asked not to smoke around or in sight of Scouts and to always use the designated smoking areas in camp. There is absolutely no smoking in buildings or in tents. Early Scout Release from Camp Boxwell Scout Reservation is required to check Scouts out of camp with adults that are approved by the camp unit leader or the parent’s name that appears on the Scout’s medical form. Scouts are to be checked out at the Cripple Crab. Buddy System For the safety and security of our Scouts, they are strongly encouraged to partner with another Scout whenever they leave their campsite. This “buddy” travels with his Scout friend, insuring that he makes it to his desired destination and returns without issue or incident. No Scout should wander off alone. Don’t be surprised if your Scouts tell you that they were always getting asked “Where’s your buddy?” Please help us implement this valuable measure at Boxwell. Adult Leadership Each unit must have responsible adult leadership. Each unit in camp is required to have at least two adult leaders present at all times. Units that are unable to secure two‐deep leadership should contact their district committee to make arrangements to combine with another unit or make other arrangements for their Scouts at Summer Camp. Leaders must be present day and night. One leader must be at least 21 years of age and the second leader must be at least 18 years of age. Medical Form Policy and Information A physical examination is required for each Scout and adult attending camp. All adult leaders at camp must have a physical on fill for any overnight stay. Medical Forms provided should be copies. Please retain the originals for your records. Personal medical insurance card copies should accompany the medical forms. These records will all be kept at the Health Lodge during your stay at camp and returned to the Scoutmaster after the closing ceremony Friday night. It is recommended that all members of the Boy Scouts of America have periodic medical evaluations by a licensed health‐care practitioner. In recent years, in an effort to provide better care to those who may become ill or injured and to provide youth members and adult leaders a better understanding of their physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America established minimum standards for providing medical information prior to participating in Summer Camp. - 10 - “Adopted” Scout Program Have a Scout who cannot attend with your Troop but they already know which other Troop they would like to camp with? Then please fill out the “Adopted” Scout Registration form and turn it in with either your Troop Fee Transmittal Form or the Transmittal Form for the Troop he will be “adopted” by. It is very important that all required signatures be on this form before it is turned in to the council. Two Week Campers Scouts who choose to camp more than one week at Boxwell will be charged $175 for each additional week. Because no scheduled activities are provided over the weekend, scouts are requested to depart with their troops on Saturday and to return on Sunday after 1:00 PM at which time they will be assigned to the Provisional Troop. A special two‐week camper award is presented to any scout staying two weeks. Provisional Scouts Some Scouts are unable to attend Boxwell with their troop for any number of reasons. These Scouts do not need to miss out on a Summer Camp experience completely. A provisional troop will be organized every week of camp to accommodate just this kind of Scout. A staff Scoutmaster will be assisted by other adult leaders to provide the base of operations and oversight for Scouts while they enjoy the regular programming while a part of a temporarily organized troop. Scouts who choose to attend more than one week of camp can also take advantage of this program. Forms are available in the FORMS SECTION OF THIS GUIDE and at our website at www.mtcbsa.org. Camp Security An important aspect of youth protection at camp is having some control of visitors in the camp. The Scout uniform is a powerful validation symbol making anyone wearing one seem to be in the right place at a Scout camp. Unfortunately, almost anyone can obtain a uniform, whether or not they are registered in the program. Everyone in attendance at the camp must wear identification that signifies legitimate participation in the camping program. Wristbands, such as those used in hospitals, will be Boxwell’s method. The importance of wearing this identification will be stressed when the unit checks in. It is not necessary to explain the youth protection aspect of this identification beyond its signifying a properly registered participant in the camp program. All visitors to the camp must stop at the camp office (Cripple Crab) and sign in. A guest book for this purpose will be maintained and positive identification required. A special visitor nametag should be given that easily identifies the person as a legitimate visitor. Upon conclusion of their visit, guests will sign out so that camp administrators will know who is on camp property at all times. Any time a person is spotted in camp without either a visitor’s name tag or camp participant identification, that person should be escorted to the office to sign in (staff personnel must determine why that person is on camp property). We have also added security cameras to the entrance of camp. Insurance Each troop in the Middle Tennessee Council is covered by supplemental accident and sickness insurance. This will insure them at camp as well as at all other Scouting functions. Benefits are to cover deductibles or co‐pays. Please submit a copy of your son’s primary insurance card with his - 11 - physical form. If a boy is not covered under other insurance, please submit a signed statement from the parent stating this. *Note: The Middle Tennessee Council does NOT insure all troops visiting from outside the Council. Troops must have insurance either through their Troops or through their home Council. Please send proof of insurance along with your initial Summer Camp registration. Refund Policy The Middle Tennessee Council Camping Committee’s refund policy reads: Individuals that cancel a reservation 10 days prior to attending Summer Camp will receive a refund of fees paid, less a $30.00 cancellation charge. No refunds will be made after the 10‐day cancellation deadline. No refunds will be considered unless the refund form provided in the forms section of this guide is completed and received at the Jet Potter Scout Service Center 10 days prior to the unit’s first day in camp. Refunds of 100% of fees paid will only be given for medical related cancellations where a doctor’s note is provided. Program fee’s are not‐refundable after 10 day out meeting. Summer Camp Camperships Middle Tennessee Council offers Camperships for Scouts who would not be able to attend camp due to financial difficulties. Campership amounts will be granted based on the financial need of each applicant. Camperships are not transferable if the Scout cannot attend camp. Applications for these camperships are available at the Middle Tennessee Council Scout Service Center, in the back of this guide or www.mtcbsa.org. These forms are due no later than April 7, 2015. Leaders will be notified of Campership approvals by mid‐May 2015. *Note: While a Scout may apply for a Campership, the camper’s name must be turned in with the Troop Payment Schedule. All Scouts who submit a Campership Application should pay a portion of their fee. Scouting teaches a Scout to be thrifty. Partial scholarships enable more boys to attend Summer Camp. All partial payments for camperships must be paid in full by the 10 day out meeting, to the Middle Tennessee Council Scout Service Center or the regular fee described under Resident Camp Fee Schedule will be assessed. In 2013, the Middle Tennessee Council awarded over $46,000 in Campership funds. Camp Trading Post Trading posts are located at Camps Craig and Stahlman. Each trading post is well stocked with handicraft supplies for merit badge work, Camp Boxwell logo t‐shirts, caps, collectible knives, hiking staff, shields, mugs, and aluminum drinking bottles. We also carry merit badge pamphlets, fishing supplies, frisbees, a wide assortment of knives, many fun items for the boys, and a selection of personal hygiene items. Ice‐ cold soft drinks, bottled water, ICEEs, Yoo Hoos, Purity ice cream, and snacks are also available. Operating hours are 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, except on Wednesday when the trading posts close at 5:30 p.m. The Trading Post Meal Deal will be offered each Thursday lunch and supper if you would like a hearty grilled 100% beef hamburger. Every Scout will enjoy a visit to the trading posts several times during the week for refreshing fun and needed supplies. Please send enough – but not too much – money with them to enhance their camping experience. We recommend that every troop establish a unit banking system with an adult banker to help safeguard money that the boys bring to camp. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. - 12 - IMPORTANT!!!! We highly recommend that an adult leader periodically accompany boys to the trading post to encourage honest and mature behavior. Shoplifting carries severe and immediate punishment. Remember – a Scout is trustworthy! We are thrilled to have adult leaders make random and frequent visits to the trading posts. Please stop by the trading posts if you bring your son to camp to see the wide variety of items that we stock and to perhaps enjoy a cold, refreshing drink or ice cream! Help us help your boys have a great experience! Welcome to camp! Fires, Firefighting and Fuel Policy The danger of fire exists everywhere in camp. The camp staff is prepared to handle firefighting in camp, but you should be prepared to stop or slow the fire until help arrives. Fireguard charts are furnished and must be posted in camp and should be inspected daily by the unit leader to see that responsibilities are assigned and carried out. Failure to sign the Fireguard Chart will result in an unsatisfactory mark for that day’s campsite inspection. National BSA policy permits the use of liquid fuel only under the direct supervision of a knowledgeable adult leader. Gasoline and other flammable substances are to be stored in the approved fuel storage area in camp (Contact the Camp Commissioner). You must take your empty fuel tanks with you when you leave camp! Open flames (i.e. candles, Sterno, kerosene lanterns, cigarettes, etc.) are also strictly prohibited in tents. Fire extinguishers are provided at each site and should not be played with or removed from the site. Fire extinguishers remain on the property of Boxwell Scout Reservation. Health and Safety A safe and enjoyable experience has always been the focus of the Boy Scouts. The camping experience at Boxwell Scout Reservation is no exception. In the event of an emergency, Boxwell has immediate response capability with a Wilson County Emergency Management team located only three (3) miles away. We also have Emergency Medical Staff on the site at all times working out of the Health Lodge. They can be contacted by radio 24 hours a day. If needed, a medical doctor is on call 24 hours a day and makes weekly visits to camp. He is supported by the Sumner Regional Medical Center located only five (5) miles from Boxwell. This facility offers a full array of state of the art medical services. Emergency transportation by ambulance is only a radio call away and we have established a Pre‐ designated Emergency Landing Area (PELA) with Vanderbilt LifeFlight. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Department makes random checks of our facility and is ready to assist in the event of an emergency. The Middle Tennessee Council Health & Safety Committee has determined that for the safety of scouts and adults at camp, everyone that comes to camp must understand that it is a privilege to be at Boxwell. If medical attention or recommendation is refused, the patient may be asked to leave Boxwell. Boxwell Scout Reservation takes the safety of each camper very seriously and pledges to do the utmost to see that they have a safe and enjoyable environment to pursue the great ideals of Scouting. Health and Safety Recommendations Troops need to put in place a system of showerhouse duty where an adult inspects/monitors the facility after Scouts. - 13 - Leaders requiring a CPAP machine hold to the National Jamboree standard of using a battery powered machine. Emergency Action Plan In the event of a camp emergency, notify the Camp Director, Program Director, Camp Ranger, and/or the Camp Medical Office immediately. Where an emergency involving a camper is concerned, the appropriate Scoutmaster should be contacted. Emergency phone numbers are posted at each phone location. Camp Emergencies With the exception of a Weather Emergency, all campers are to report immediately to flagpole upon hearing an emergency signal. In the case of a Weather Emergency, campers should seek protective shelter. Once the Weather Emergency has passed, campers should report to their campsites. Campers should remain in the campsites until the “All Clear” signal has been given. Leaders should review these procedures with their campers. The following emergency signal will be used. Constant horn blast all campers respond to flagpole for information. Boltech System A lightning detection system has been installed at Boxwell. Lightning can be detected several miles away and warnings given to the campers. We also monitor WEMA (Wilson Co. Emergency Management Association) channel. They contact as for any emergency that arises. NOAA‐Weather station monitored 24/7 at the reservation. Insects and Spiders Follow the Rules of the Road Avoid Accidents with venomous insects and spiders: STOP…..BEFORE REACHING INTO CONCEALED AREAS Be alert for black widow and brown recluse spiders under logs, stones, benches and tables. Inspect clothing, shoes, bedding and latrines before use. YIELD TO YELLOWJACKETS AND BEES Know that most beverages and foods attract yellowjackets. Always keep trash cans tightly covered. SPIDERS, WASP AND BEES Avoid painful bites and stings; always give spiders, wasps, and bees the right‐of‐way. Report any spider, bee or wasp nests to adult troop leaders. - 14 - Ticks The Health & Safety Committee along with the Camping Committee desires to make our campers more aware of the concerns created by ticks at Boxwell. Ticks transmit various disease‐causing agents from animals to humans, their pets and their livestock. These agents include viruses of disease‐producing organisms. They are obligate parasites of vertebrates and in the United States most ticks utilize three different hosts for blood meals, one in each of the lavaral, nymphal, and adult stages. Common Ticks Blacklegged (Deer) Tick and American Dog Tick Most people do not feel a tick biting or the subsequent drawing of blood it needs for nourishment. If left undisturbed, the tick will remain attached to its host and become engorged with blood over the next 2‐4 days, eventually dropping off. If the Ixodes (deer) tick happens to be a carrier of Borrelia Burgdorferi (spirochetes), it may transmit them to the host during this feeding process. Once in your body, the spirochetes can multiply. Not all ticks carry the spirochete, and a bite does not always result in the development of Lyme Disease – even if the tick is a carrier. We do spray for ticks twice during the period of Summer Camp with the pesticide Sevin. You will also be issued a Blue Card which gives further information on ticks and Boxwell’s Tick Awareness Plan. Mosquitoes Mosquito bites can cause severe skin irritation through an allergic reaction to the mosquito’s saliva – this is what causes the red bump and itching. But a more serious consequence of some mosquito bites may be transmission of certain diseases, such as the West Nile Virus. The West Nile virus is a mosquito borne disease that was first detected in the United States in 1999. Most people and animals that become infected with the virus have only a mild illness or no symptoms, though in rare cases can become seriously ill. Brown Recluse Spiders Brown Recluse Spider The Brown Recluse Spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States and is usually found in dark places. When outside, they can be found in piles of rocks, wood, or leaves. Brown Recluse Spiders are soft‐bodied, yellowish‐tan to dark brown, about ¼ to ½ inch long and have long, delicate grayish to dark brown legs covered with short, dark hairs. The leg span is about the size of a half dollar. Distinguishing characteristics are the presence of three pairs of eyes arranged in a semicircle on the forepart of the head and a violin‐shaped, dark marking immediately behind the semicircle of eyes. They are also sprayed with the pesticide Talstar. How to avoid getting bitten? Be careful in areas where they like to spend time like rock piles and wood piles. Shake out clothing and shoes before dressing, and inspect bedding and towels before using. - 15 - Bite Symptoms The severity of a person’s reaction to the bite depends on the amount of venom injected and individual sensitivity to it. Bite effects may be nothing at all, immediate or delayed. Some may not be aware of the bite for 2 to 8 hours, while others may feel a stinging sensation usually followed by intense pain if there is a severe reaction. A small white blister usually rises at the bite site surrounded by a large congested and swollen area. The affected area enlarges, becomes enflamed and the tissue is hard to the touch. Wash the bite well with soap and water. Apply ice to the area, elevate, it and keep it still. Seek Medical Attention Immediately! Vehicles in Camp The Health & Safety Committee along with the Camping Committee has established a written Policy and Procedures of Vehicles in Camp. The policy follows the guidelines established in the Guide to Safe Scouting as they relate to Boxwell Scout Reservation. NO PRIVATE VEHICLES will be allowed beyond the camp parking lot for any reason other than provable disability or pre‐approved vehicles used to pull trailers to campsites for the delivery of troop and personal gear. Weather permitting, trailers will be allowed in campsites. However, vehicles used to pull trailers must deliver and return to the designated parking lot within one hour. All personal gear of campers and troops without trailers will be delivered and removed by camp personnel using camp vehicles. All parking must be confined to designated parking lots. All program and administration sites are within convenient walking distance of all campsites. CAMP WIDE SPEED LIMIT IS 25 MPH / WINTHIN CAMPSITES 5 MPH No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to drive on the Reservation; with the exception of arriving at respective camp parking lot. Visitors must park in visitor’s parking lot and check in at Cripple Crab before proceeding to their respective camp. NO PARKING ALONG ROAD!! After check‐in, please proceed to designated parking lot in respective camp. Safety belt restraints are required at all times in all vehicles. The passenger number per car is not to exceed the number of safety belts in the vehicle. All –terrain vehicles (ATV’s) are not permitted on camp property with the exception of maintenance personnel or handicap. BSA Policy states “there is no riding in the back of a pickup truck or a trailer, covered or uncovered. Due to safety and conservation, vehicles used in camp will be limited to only those designated as Administrative Staff. They are as follows: Reservation Director Camp Ranger Camp Directors Camp Trucks Food Transportation Truck COPE Director Sanitation (Garbage) Truck Shooting Sports Director Camp Commissioners Emergency Vehicles Swimming Pool Director - 16 - Dining Hall Meals are served in our indoor, air‐conditioned facilities. The dining hall will be set up to serve only the number needed for each serving period. The maximum number allowed by the Fire Code would determine the number of tables and chairs allowed for each serving period. Scouts will be allowed to refuse items, however additional items will not be made available until seconds are served. Any guests wishing to eat in the dining hall with their Scouts need to purchase meal passes at the Cripple Crab. Prices are: $5.00 Breakfast – $6.00 Lunch – $7.00 Dinner Procedure: Sunday afternoon tour will visit the Dining Hall where the troop will be assigned tables based on 1 table per 8 people in camp. Each troop will appoint 2 cleanup monitors per table assigned. At assigned serving time, Troops will enter Dining Hall in silence and remain standing at their assigned tables. After everyone has entered, announcements will be made and grace for meal will be said. After grace, each side of Dining Hall will be dismissed to line up for serving. Approximately 15 minutes prior to the end of the meal period, everyone will be encouraged to participate in program. Following program, everyone will be dismissed except the table monitor. At this time the clean up window will open and monitors may return trays and clean tables. Schedule: Breakfast: 7:00 7:45 a.m. Group A 7:50 8:00 a.m. Flag Raising 8:00 8:45 a.m. Group B Lunch 12:05 12:50 p.m. Group A 1:05 1:50 p.m. Group B Dinner 5:30 6:15 p.m. Group A 6:15 6:25 p.m. Flag Lowering 6:25 7:10 p.m. Group B A and B groups will be assigned at check‐in on Sunday. Alternate Meal Schedule will be posted on bulletin boards as needed. Food‐ An Important Ingredient to a Great Camp Experience Based on comments received from Scouts and Leaders, our food service continues to improve each year. We continue to listen to your suggestions regarding the menu and food quality. Our pledge to you is continued improvement; therefore your suggestions are appreciated. The Health & Safety Committee also continues to review the menu and make recommendations. - 17 - Menu A carefully prepared menu will improve the eating habits of Scouts and the consumption of well‐ balanced meals in adequate quantities will help build strong bodies. Meals at camp generally include (but are not limited to): Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Fruit, Cereal, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Donuts, Sausage on a stick, Omelets, Breakfast Burrioto Pizza, Salad Bar, Fruit, Pudding, Sandwiches, Fries, Fruit, Tacos, Hot Dogs, Tots, Chips Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Cobbler, Salad Bar, Fruit, French Bread, Cake, Boneless Chicken Breast, Bar‐B‐Que, Lasagna, Hamburgers, Roast Beef Tuesday night’s Scoutmaster dinner will be grilled steak. (Please note that the menus may change to improve meal quality.) Appropriate condiments will be served with all meals. Peanut butter and jelly will be available at all meals. Salad Bars with fruit will be used at each meal. Fruit will be at least a choice of apples and bananas. Cold cereal will be a choice of at least four flavors. Juice will be a choice of at least two flavors. Drink stations will have coffee, water and milk available for all meals. Non‐carbonated drinks will be available for lunch and dinner. We will review surveys and taking suggestions for meals. If you have special dietary needs, please inform camp staff at the Ten Day Out Meeting so that the appropriate provisions can be made prior to your arrival at camp. Allergies area a growing concern in our society these days, in order to provide Scouts that have allergies with a summer camp experience, we encourage premake meals on allergy basis that you bring your own food. We will help store it and assist you in preparing it. - 18 - Swim Classification Procedures The swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scouts of America activity is a key element in our Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. The swim classification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season. Traditionally, the swim classification test has only been conducted at a long‐term Summer Camp. However, there is no restriction that this be the only place the test is conducted. It may be more useful to conduct the swim classification prior to a unit going to Summer Camp. All persons participating in BSA aquatics are classified according to swimming ability. The classification tests and test procedures have been developed and structured to demonstrate a skill level consistent with the circumstances in which the individual will be in the water. The Swimmer's Test demonstrates the minimum level of swimming ability for recreational and instructional activity in a confined body of water with a maximum 12‐foot depth and with shallow water footing or a pool or pier edge always within 25 feet of the swimming. The various components of each test evaluate the several skills essential to the minimum level of swimming ability. Each step of the test is important and should be followed as listed below: SWIMMER’S TEST: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side stroke, breast stroke, trudgen or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting back stroke. The 100 yards must be swam continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. BEGINNER’S TEST: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place. NON‐SWIMMER TEST: No Test is required; however all are encouraged to get in the water. Administration of Swim Classification Test AVAILABLE OPTIONS: OPTION A (at camp): The swim classification test is completed Sunday at camp by Camp Aquatics personnel. Currently this is the most popular option. OPTION B (Unit Conducted): The Council/District controls the swim classification process by pre‐ determining dates, locations and approved personnel to serve as aquatic instructors. Each individual will be issued a buddy tag and arm bands. The Camp Aquatics Director will control the use at camp. *SPECIAL NOTE: When swim tests are conducted away from camp or at the point of activity, the Aquatics Director shall at all times reserve the authority to retest all participants to assure that standards have been maintained. *Please complete the Swim Classification form located in the FORMS SECTION OF THIS GUIDE USE PERMANET MARKER Classification Non Swimmer Beginner Swimmer Name Front Armband Color White Armband Red Armband Blue Armand Back Troop XXX Site XXX Camp Name - 19 - Boxwell Scout Reservation Daily Schedule TIME SUNDAY MONDAY 5:30 AM FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:45 AM REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE REVEILLE 7:00 AM Group A ‐ Breakfast Group A ‐ Breakfast Group A ‐ Breakfast Group A ‐ Breakfast Group A ‐ Breakfast Breakfast 7:50 AM Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising 8:00 AM Group B ‐ Breakfast Group B ‐ Breakfast Group B ‐ Breakfast Group B ‐ Breakfast Group B ‐ Breakfast 9:00 AM Class by Schedule Class by Schedule Adult CPR Class by Schedule Class by Schedule Break Camp and Depart Scoutmaster Roundtable CAMP CLOSED TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY BOXWELL BOAT CAMP BOXWELL BOAT CAMP BOXWELL BOAT CAMP Class by Schedule 10:00 AM Scoutmaster Roundtable Scoutmaster Roundtable Stahlman Only Scoutmaster Roundtable 11:00 AM Class by Schedule Class by Schedule Class by Schedule Class by Schedule Class by Schedule 12:05 PM Staff Returns Group A ‐ Lunch Group A ‐ Lunch Group A ‐ Lunch Group A ‐ Lunch Group A ‐ Lunch Group B ‐ Lunch Group B ‐ Lunch Group B ‐ Lunch Group B ‐ Lunch Group B ‐ Lunch Class by Schedule Class by Schedule Open Opportunities Class by Schedule Adult Leader Training Class by Schedule Open Opportunities Class by Schedule Adult Leader Training Class by Schedule Triathlon Open Opportunities Class by Schedule Class by Schedule Open Opportunities Class by Schedule Class by Schedule 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Camp Check‐In By Appointment 5:15 PM Prepare for Dinner Prepare for Dinner Prepare for Dinner Prepare for Dinner Prepare for Dinner Prepare for Dinner 5:30 PM Group A Dinner Group A Dinner Scoutmaster’s Steak Dinner Group A Dinner 6:15 PM Flag Lowering Flag Lowering 6:25 PM Group B ‐ Dinner Group B ‐ Dinner Campwide Cookout and Activities 5:15 – 7:00 1:05 PM 2:00 PM Group A Dinner Activity Group A Dinner Activity Yard MB’s Overnight Yard MB’s Overnight Flag Lowering Flag Lowering Flag Lowering Group B ‐ Dinner Group B ‐ Dinner Group B ‐ Dinner OA Cracker Barrel 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Adult Leader Training 7:30 PM SPL Meeting SM Roundtable Open Opportunities Troop Activity‐ On Your Own Religious Service @ Don Stanford Chapel – Bus leaves at 7:20 pm from Stahlman Open Opportunities Adult Leader Training 8:30 PM Opening Campfire @ Respective Camps Camp‐wide Evening Program Free Time, Relax and Unwind Camp‐wide Evening Program Closing Campfire @ Respective Camps 10:00 PM Taps (Everyone Must be in campsite) Taps (Everyone Must be in campsite) Taps (Everyone Must be in campsite) Taps (Everyone Must be in campsite) Taps (Everyone Must be in campsite) Taps (Everyone Must be in campsite) Friday Scoutmaster Roundtable to Review Checkout Procedure. - 20 - Summer Camp Parent Information Sheet Please Distribute to EACH SCOUT and their parents! WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Medical form (MANDATORY) T‐shirts Shorts, extra Socks and underwear Shoes (tennis and/or hiking) Poncho or rain gear Spending Money for the Trading Post Insect Repellent Notebook, paper and pen Scout Handbook Flashlight (with fresh batteries) Toilet kit (toothbrush, towel, soap, hand soap etc.) Fishing Gear (Optional) Scout Uniform (shorts or long pants) Sunscreen Whittling Gloves WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Bikes – only for Triathlon or Cycling Merit Badge Butterfly knives Roller blades or skates Fireworks Skateboards Pets Sheath knives Compass Camping Chair Reusable Water Bottle Swim Trunks Blankets or Sleeping Bag Fan‐Battery Operated Only Cover for mattress SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Description **$30 deposit is required even if applying for Campership.** Camper Fee Early Fee if deposit paid by 4/7/15 Regular Fee after 4/7/15 In Council Early Early $225.00 $255.00 Out of Council Early Regular $250.00 $280.00 Provisional Camper $225.00 Two Week Camper (Additional Second Week) $175.00 All Program fee need to be paid at time of registration. Adopted and Provisional Campers If your son cannot attend Boy Scout Summer Camp with his troop, he has several options. The "Adopted" Scout Program allows a Scout to attend with a troop other than his own. Parents will have to make arrangements with the attending Troop's Scoutmaster for this program. The fees are the same as the Summer Camp Fees. A Provisional Troop will be organized every week of camp to accommodate a Scout who is unable to attend with his troop or is attending a second week after. A staff Scoutmaster will be assisted by other adult leaders to provide the base of operations and oversight for Scouts while they enjoy the regular programming while a part of a temporarily organized troop. The fee for Provisional Scouts is $225.00, a deposit of $100.00 must be included with his application. The remaining $125.00 and any merit badges fee’s should be paid by no later than 10 days prior to arrival at camp. Completed merit badge paperwork for a provisional Scout can be obtained by his parent or guardian after 6:00 p.m. on the Friday of the week - 21 - he attends camp. It is the responsibility of the Scout to ensure that any paperwork is submitted to his Scoutmaster. Certain course offerings require additional program fees. Consult your Scoutmaster for further information and applications concerning any of the above programs. You can also visit the Middle Tennessee Council website at www.mtcbsa.org. The camp week begins on Sunday at 1:00 pm and ends on Saturday at 10:00 am. CAMP MAILING ADDRESS Scout Name: ____________________ Troop Number: ___________________ Boxwell Reservation Camp: (either Craig or Stahlman) 1284 Creighton Lane Lebanon, TN 37087 Boxwell Phone & Fax: (615) 444‐7072 SCOUT OFFICE ADDRESS Middle Tennessee Council PO Box 150409 Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: (615) 383‐9724 FAX: (615) 297‐9916 In case of an emergency, Scouts and Leaders may use the phone in the office at the Cripple Crab. Please Note: An adult must accompany all Scouts when using the camp phone at all times. NOTE: The camp phone and fax numbers are provided for business and emergency use only. It is the only camp administration line to the property. Boxwell is not equipped with a paging system. Non‐emergency messages will be delivered at the next dining opportunity. Family Night Come join your son for a delicious meal! You may arrive anytime after 4:30 pm on the Friday your son is at camp and join him for dinner ‐ the cost is $7.00 for each family member guest. Tickets must be purchased at the Cripple Crab. If you would like to join us on Friday, please inform your Scoutmaster in advance so we can make proper arrangements. We request that all families, scouts, and leaders stay for campfire. Parents, if you would like to visit our Trading Post the hours are Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Closed during Camp Fire). - 22 - Merit Badge Program This listing is intended to help you prepare your Scouts for merit badge work they plan to do while at summer camp. The Camping Committee has developed a list of recommended merit badges based upon the Scout’s year in camp. Scoutmasters have the option of sending scouts to merit badge classes not recommended for their camper year. However, please use your best judgment in determining if the Scout is ready to earn the merit badge.All the merit badges offered this year are listed here. There are several merit badges that require extensive work and cannot be completed at camp. Scouts can either fulfill those requirements prior to coming to camp, in which case they will complete the merit badge, or they may elect to partially complete the merit badge and finish the work sometime in the future. All Scouts are expected to have in their possession and have read the current merit badge books for the badges they plan on completing while at camp. While every attempt has been made to make this listing as accurate as possible, mistakes are unavoidable. Please try to complete all necessary preparatory work in advance of camp. Camp time is for practical applications and demonstrating skill proficiency. Carefully reading merit badge books prior to attending camp will lessen confusion and disappointment. Do not expect counselors, staff, or Scoutmasters to sign off on badges that were not truly earned. Camp is not a merit badge factory where you show up and receive the merit badges. Boxwell Scout Reservation offers a wide variety of programs. The staff is committed to work with your troop to meet your program needs. In addition to the programs listed in the following pages, troops with special program requests should relay these to your camp program director. Your camp program director will work with you and the camp staff to do our very best to make your stay at Boxwell enjoyable. Programs have been designed for new Scouts, returning Scouts and veteran Scouts. Please take time to design your troop's program to meet the needs of all the Scouts in your troop. Online Merit Badge Registration This year Boxwell Reservation will once again be using the Doubleknot for our online merit badge registration. Troops can also send a list of Merit Badges and program selections using the Troop Fee Transmittal Form, Troop Roster and Troop Schedule. However, online registration is “real‐time” and will help your Scouts to get registered more quickly. Troops will receive instructions on how to sign up for classes in Late February‐Early March. Schedules will be accepted up to the 10 day out meeting; however, all Merit Badges classes are filled on a first‐come basis. Remember that space is limited on all programs. You can view the requirements for all merit badges offered at http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges.aspx First Year Camper Merit Badges Astronomy Basketry Disability Awareness First Aid Fishing Geocaching Indian Lore Leatherwork Leatherwork/Woodcarving Music Soil and Water Conservation Space Exploration Weather Fire Safety Scouting Heritage Insect Study Woodcarving Game Design *Green Bar Second Year Camper Merit Badges All First Year Merit Badges plus: Archaeology American Heritage and American Culture Athletics and Sports Camping Cooking Emergency Preparedness Environmental Science Fish and Wildlife Mgmt. Forestry Geology Kayaking Mammal Study Nature Personal Fitness Public Speaking Reptile and Amphibian Study Salesmanship Sculpture and Inventing Swimming - 23 - Third Year and Beyond Camper Merit Badges All First and Second Year Merit Badges plus: Archery Automotive Maintenance Canoeing Climbing Cycling Lifesaving Motorboating Pioneering Rifle Shooting Rowing Shotgun Shooting Small Boat Sailing Water Sports Wilderness Survival Orienteering NRA/BSA Postal Match Shooting Sports PURPOSE: In cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America, the NRA has established a series of Smallbore Rifle and Air Rifle postal matches. The matches will be fired on a weekly basis up to eight (8) weeks. Each week an incoming group of campers will have an opportunity to enter the match for that week. CATEGORIES: Competitors will enter only one of the following categories (ages as of December 27th): Junior ‐ 1st year camper (age limit 13) Limit 8 participants Senior ‐ 2nd or 3rd year campers (age limit 17) Limit 8 participants Times: Tuesday 7:00 PM Camp Stahlman Rifle Range (16 total participants) Thursday 7:00 PM Camp Craig Rifle Range (16 total participants) Participants must pre‐register, Cost is $5.00 Weekly Awards – NRA ‐ BSA Camp Rifle Champion hatpins and certificates will be awarded immediately to the top scorers in each category at the end of each week of competition by the sponsoring camp. These items will be furnished by the NRA. Camp Awards – A Camp Rifle Champion belt buckle will be awarded by the NRA to the top‐scoring individual in each category from each participating camp at the conclusion of the camping season. One winner ONLY from Junior and Senior Division Boxwell Reservation. Green Bar Program The Green Bar Program is designed for the Scout in his first years at Boxwell. The program emphasizes basic Scout skills, teamwork and meeting many requirements for rank advancement. During the first session, Scouts are formed into patrols and work within their patrols the entire week. Serving as Troop Guides, the Green Bar staff works with the Scouts to instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law, instruct Scout skills and have fun. The Green Bar Program is divided into sessions based on meeting the requirements for a specific rank. At the end of the week, Scouts will receive a list of all the requirements they have completed in their sessions. Green Bar is a 2‐hour program. Scouts have the option of choosing the morning or afternoon session allowing additional merit badge and free‐time opportunities. The Green Bar Program’s success relies on the assistance and supervision of Scoutmasters. We thank you in advance for assisting and sharing your knowledge. VERY IMPORTANT: Pre‐registration for the Green Bar Program is required. Each Scout may only register for one session during their week at camp. Choose ONE session per scout based on the requirements the scout needs to complete: *A brand new scout/Webelos crossover should register in the Tenderfoot session *A scout that has completed most of the Tenderfoot rank requirements should register in the Second Class session. *A scout that has completed most of the Tenderfoot and Second Class rank requirements should register in the First Class session. See next page for Typical Greenbar Schedule - 24 - TYPICAL GREENBAR SCHEDULE - 25 - Eagle Scout Preparation Course The purpose of this course is to provide sixteen‐year‐old Life Rank scouts with the needed extra help to get them to Eagle. Through your scout’s week at camp, we will work together to help them finish Communications and Personal Management Merit Badges. This is not a traditional summer camp merit badge session. Scouts should not expect to complete either of the merit badges at camp, nor should they expect to complete their Eagle paperwork. We have set up this program to meet each scout where they are in the process of completing the rank of Eagle. The session will meet 3:00 pm ‐5:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 3:00 pm ‐4:00 pm on Friday at the High Adventure Building. As you are well aware, each Life Scout is required to have an Eagle Advisor to help him through this process and sign off on the paperwork at the completion of all requirements, advancement, and paperwork. We highly encourage one adult leader, regardless if they are the scouts Eagle Advisor or not, to attend every session with their scout. This will help ensure that the scout and the adult leaders are all on the same page regarding the next step towards Eagle upon returning from camp. Please note that this course is for sixteen year old and older Life Rank scouts only. No exceptions will be made regardless of how close the scout is to Eagle or how close they are to being sixteen. Only 15 campers from each camp will be allowed to participate in this course. - 26 - Basic C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) Who: Scouts, who are 13 years old, First Class and physically fit. Purpose: To promote teamwork and decision‐making. Cost: $35 (in addition to the Summer Camp fee). To be paid with registration for COPE. When: The course will be held each week of the Summer Camp season. There will be two sessions each day. The morning session will be 8:00 a.m. ‐ 11:00 am. The afternoon session will be 1:15 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Each of the 30 obstacles contains new problems to be solved by a group. There are not only problems, but also opportunities for growth. To complete the course, the participants should plan to spend half of the total program time available (morning or afternoon) for this activity. The participants can take regular merit badge sessions for the other half of each day. C.O.P.E. will entail learning belaying techniques. Participants must bring: blindfold, water bottle, gloves, closed toed shoes and clothing should be well‐fitting and not to large on Scout, must be comfortable. C.O.P.E. is a real challenge...plus lots of fun. A Boxwell C.O.P.E. T‐shirt is presented to the participants upon completion of the course. Advanced C.O.P.E. Who: Scouts who completed C.O.P.E. in a previous summer. Purpose: To build teamwork. Cost: $40 (in addition to the Summer Camp fee). To be paid with registration for Advanced COPE. Schedule: 8:00‐11:00 AM daily. Monday & Tuesday ‐ Low course activities (group dynamics) Wednesday – Friday High course. Advanced Boxwell C.O.P.E. will continue to explore the seven basic goals of C.O.P.E. Teamwork, Communications, Planning, Self‐Esteem, Trust, Leadership and Decision Making.. Participants must bring: blindfold, water bottle, gloves, closed toed shoes and clothing should be well‐fitting and not to large on Scout, must be comfortable. A Boxwell C.O.P.E. T‐shirt is presented to the participants upon completion of the course. Tree Top Zipline Schedule– Must be 13 or older NO EXPECTIONS Monday: 5 pm – Dark, Wednesday: 5 pm – Dark, Thursday: 5 pm – Dark Free Rappel Schedule– Must be 13 or older NO EXPECTIONS Tuesday 4 pm – 6:30 pm - 27 - BSA Lifeguard Programs The BSA Lifeguard program is offered each week to scouts 15 years and older and leaders who have significant aquatic experience and strong aquatics skills. The BSA Lifeguard Counselor program is offered to leaders 21 years old and older who have been previously or are currently certified as a lifeguard either by the BSA, the Red Cross, or the YMCA and seek certification to train BSA Lifeguards. Counselor candidates must also have extensive experience and strong aquatic skills. Candidates for both BSA Lifeguard and BSA Lifeguard Counselor must spend 30 hours on the waterfront. BSA Lifeguard BSA Lifeguard Counselor This program is taught at the waterfronts from 9 am ‐12 pm and 2‐5 pm. Must be at least 21 years of age with strong aquatic skills. This program is taught at the waterfronts from 9 am ‐12 pm and 2‐5 pm. must be approved by the Aquatic Committee. Individual should complete First Aid and CPR certified (Professional Rescuer from Red Cross or American Heart Association) prior to attending camp will need to show verification of completion of requirements. Snorkeling The Snorkeling, BSA requirements introduce Scout‐age children and adult leaders to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with snorkeling; encourage the development of aquatics skills that promote fitness and recreation; and provide a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity. The individual completing the official requirements qualifies for a recognition card and swimsuit patch. The completed award application should be submitted to the local council service center by the counselor or unit leader. All requirements must be completed as stated on the application form. The counselor may not omit, vary, or add requirements. The skill requirements are presented in the order in which they should be taught to the Scout. The second requirement considers the time‐honored and time‐proven principle of the buddy system. Snorkelers must use the buddy system at all times. Before beginning the activity, each person helps his buddy fit and check equipment. The principle of the buddy system is that two people can enjoy an aquatics activity together while each provides a critical margin of safety for the other. Each buddy must constantly be aware of the condition and circumstances of his buddy, and must always be prepared to call for aid or give immediate assistance if needed. In order for Scouts to complete the award they must complete all requirements during the Scout’s week at Summer Camp. If you complete the Snorkeling Award you may purchase the patch from the Trading Post you must show card showing completion. Camp Stahlman – Monday & Tuesday, 4:00 – 5:00 Camp Craig – Wednesday & Thursday 4:00 – 5:00 Mile Swim The Mile Swim is offered everyday at the waterfront at 11:00 am. Must pass BSA Swimmer Test and be 2nd year camper. –MUST PARTICIPATE IN PRATICES MONDAY‐THURSDAY TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN MILE SWIM. - 28 - Merit Badge Program - 29 - - 30 - - 31 - - 32 Boxwell Triathlon Week Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Date June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 The course will be a one mile run, three mile bike ride, and 50 yard swim it will be in and around the Fehrmann Training Center at 4:00 pm each week Qualifications: 1. To register simply tell your leader and at the first Scoutmaster meeting at Summer Camp there will be a signup sheet. 2. First come, first serve ‐ only 24 slots available (12 slots per camp). We have a limited number of bikes, you may bring your own mountain bike and helmet if you would like. 3. This is a strenuous event. Please sign up only if you are a decent swimmer, runner and cyclist. You will need the following items: Helmet Running Shorts Running Shoes The winner of the Boxwell Triathlon will be recognized at the Friday Night Camp Fire with Trophy. - 33 - Additional Youth Recreation Opportunities Free Swim/Boating/Waterskiing/Windsurfing 4:15 p.m. ‐ 5:15 p.m. – Craig Monday ‐ Thursday Pool – Craig Pool – Stahlman Monday and Wednesday Tuesday and Thursday Free Handicraft Tuesday‐Thursday Troop Canoe Trips 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Schedule with Aquatics Director BSA Lifeguard 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. – Stahlman 7:30 p.m. ‐ 8:40 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ‐ 8:40 p.m. 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. ‐ 5:15 p.m. Monday ‐ Friday Instruction Swimming – Waterfront Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Instruction Swimming‐ Pool Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Snorkeling, BSA –Pre‐Register Stahlman – Monday and Tuesday 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Craig – Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Recreational Archery* Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Recreational Rifle Shooting* Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Monday‐Thursday 4:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Recreational Shotgun* Paddle Boarding * Recreational activities are for campers who are not involved in the shooting Merit Badges. If free swim is canceled due to weather it will not be rescheduled. Additional Adult Recreation and Training Opportunities BSA Lifeguard Counselor (Must be 21 years of age) Monday ‐ Friday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. ‐ 5:15 p.m. Craig – Tuesday 11:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. Stahlman – Thursday 11:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. Climb on Safely Training Thursday 7:30 pm Cripple Crab Safety Begins with Leadership Training Tuesday 2:00 p.m. OA Lodge Leave No Trace Training Monday 7:30 p.m. Cripple Crab CPR Training (limited to first 16 people) Tuesday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. High Adventure Building ‐ Cost $10.00 See Aquatic Director Scoutmaster Trap Shoot Aquatic Supervision - 34 - NRA Marksmanship Light Rifle Qualification Program NRA MARKSMANSHIP QUALIFICATION PROGRAM is a skill development program for anyone wishing to participate. Pre-registration is necessary. There is NO instruction given in this program. It is Boxwell’s expectation that a shooter has earned the Rifle Merit Badge, and or, is knowledgeable of the “fundamentals” of rifle shooting. Rimfire Rifle Qualification Shooters may qualify for rimfire rifle ratings using the Benchrest position. Progression is self paced and scores are challenging but attainable. Shooters acquire the large discipline patch at the onset of the program and, as each rating is earned, they are entitled to all of the corresponding awards for that rating. Each rating level has a skill rocker award that recognizes and highlights the achievement, Pro-Marksman through Expert. Patches are available for purchase at the Trading Post for between $2.00 and $4.00 depending on the skill level. This program will take place at the Parnell Rifle Range. NRA Shotgun Qualification Program Unlike the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program the NRA Shotgun is only for the Scouts enrolled in the Shotgun Merit Badge Program may also qualify for the National Rifle Association (NRA) Shotgun patch, the Basic Practical Skill Rocker, the Trap Skill Rocker and the Pro‐Marksman Skill Rocker. Patches and skill rockers will be available for sale for between $2.00 and $4.00 each. The shooting for this program will take place at the Shotgun Range. Patches available at the Trading Post. Duty to God Program A Scout is Reverent! Each day at Boxwell, you will encounter God’s handiwork on many occasions. The Boxwell Duty to God program will allow you to reflect on that and earn some recognition. By completing a few simple tasks at camp, participants earn a patch. Those interested in earning the “Duty to God” patch must Attend Wednesday religious service. Participate in at least one daily devotional with your Scout unit. Lead Grace before a meal. After completing the requirements, turn in the completed sheet to the Trading Post. Patches are available for purchase from the Trading Post for $3.00 each. - 35 - Boxwell Boot Camp Think you are tough enough to handle “Boxwell Boot Camp” ? Enjoy a great opportunity to learn fun things about Boxwell you might not know, get a bit of easy exercise, earn a free patch (or second year rockers), and set yourself apart from the crowd………all at 5:30 in the morning ! Who will have the most participants – Camp Craig or Camp Stahlman ? Help your camp earn bragging rights for the most campers taking the hike ! This was a huge success and very popular in year one. Take either the Tuesday or Wednesday hike (or both if you are ambitious) and the Thursday to qualify and earn the free patch and the attitude that goes with it ! Leader Appreciation Dinner On Tuesday evening, 5:30 pm during dinner, all leaders are invited to attend a special “Leader Appreciation Dinner” held at Fehrmann Training Center. There will be a brief but enjoyable program. As a thank you from the Middle Tennessee Council for the work that you do, all leaders attending the dinner will receive a special gift. We will provide tickets to the dinner for every adult registered as a camp leader – that will be at camp all week. If you are going to have any additional guests attending this event, additional tickets can be purchased at any time during the week for $7.00 at the Cripple Crab. Adult Leader Training Boxwell Reservation will be offering several adult leader training sessions throughout each week of summer camp. Courses will include Leave No Trace, CPR, Paddle Craft Safety and Swimming and Water Rescue, Climb on Safety, and adult training elective, Safety begins with Leadership. - 36 - Recreational Aquatics Fun! Check out these fun aquatic activities during recreation free swim time at Camp Stahlman and Camp Craig, they are only available for Swimmers only. - 37 - Directions to Boxwell From I‐40: Exit at Hwy 109 (Exit 232B) and travel north 9.2 miles. Turn left at Boxwell Reservation Sign and the road runs into Boxwell Reservation. From I‐65N: From North of Nashville – Take Vietnam Veterans Parkway, State Route 386 which turn into State Route 174 Long Hollow Pike, Turn Right onto Hwy 109 Bypass East, go 3 miles to Hwy 109 South towards Lebanon, go approximately 4 miles turning right at Boxwell Reservation sign. From South of Nashville (I‐65 or I24) Exit SR‐840. Take East towards Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Knoxville. Exit at Highway 109. Take North approximately 11 miles. Turn left at Boxwell Reservation. From I‐65S: Exit Long Hollow Pike and turn left. Turn Right onto Conference Dr. Turn left on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Follow directions above. If coming from KY, Exit at TN‐25 (Exit #112). Turn right and take towards Gallatin. Turn Right onto Hwy 109 S. Boxwell will be on the right. From I‐24: From Clarksville – Take I‐24 East to Nashville. Take I‐65 North to Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Follow Directions above for I‐65 N. From 840 From Murfreesboro exit 72B, State Route 265, Central Pike, turns into State Route 109 N. Go 13 miles towards Gallatin, to Creighton Lane, turn, left at Boxwell Reservation sign on left. - 38 - Map of Boxwell Areas - 39 - Camp Stahlman - 40 - Camp Craig - 41 - Beaver Day 2015 at Boxwell April 11 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Awarded to each Beaver Day Volunteer (scout, adult, parent, or friend) who contributes a minimum of six hours of sweat. (Or any amount of time you can give) Beaver Day is designed for volunteers to come to Boxwell for a day of readying the reservation summer camp. Units who are scheduled to come to camp this summer, as well as all others, for should come and put some sweat equity into your camp. Bring your friends, neighbor, co workers, union (projects are available during the week and additional weekends if needed), whomever. Volunteers needed for these special work days as we strive to make Boxwell Scout Reservation the premier scout camp in the Southern Region. There are projects in painting, wiring, plumbing, shoveling, carpentry, cleaning, etc.. etc. Bring your own tools or use what we have available. If you can’t come for the whole day come for part of the day!! Boxwell will provide all the materials, a wonderful lunch and a special patch for each (youth, adult or parent.) Lunch will be provided for those who respond to the volunteer Scout office no later than 7 days before the Beaver Day they will be attending. Pass along copies of this flyer to other Scouters. We sure can use your help!!! See you on April 11. Please clip, complete and return to: Beaver Days @ Boxwell, P. O. Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215 assist us with planning lunch and projects. toI would like to volunteer for work projects on the Saturday (s) marked below. Name: Troop #: Number of volunteers: Phone: April 11, 2015 REMEMBER: Lunch will be provided for those who have responded to the Scout Office no later than 7 days before the Beaver Day they will be attending. - 42 - Scoutmaster Merit Badge Boxwell Scout Reservation The Boxwell Scout Reservation Scoutmaster Merit Badge is an award that may be earned by adult leaders in camp. The purpose of the merit badge is to encourage leaders to get more involved in camp programs and have a more interactive experience at Boxwell. In order to earn the Boxwell Scout Reservation Scoutmaster Merit Badge, leaders must complete ten of sixteen requirements including the six mandatory requirements. Applications must be turned in by 5:00 PM on Friday to the Program Director or Camp Director. Troop: How many year’s previously earned: Name: If you earned this award in previous years, you will receive a rocker for your patch. _____ *1. Visit all program/support areas: Day Staff Initials ____Waterfront Area _____/__________ ____Swimming Pool _____/__________ ____Green Bar _____/__________ ____Activity Yard _____/__________ ____Handicraft _____/__________ ____Ecology/Con Yard _____/__________ ____Archery Range _____/__________ ____Rifle Range _____/__________ ____Shotgun Range _____/__________ ____COPE/Climbing _____/__________ ____Health Lodge _____/__________ ____Boat Harbor _____/__________ ____Trading Post _____/__________ ____Crab Cripple Building _____/__________ _____ *2. Participate in two of the following training opportunities: ____Aquatic Supervision _____/__________ ____Climb on Safety _____/__________ ____Training Committee Elective _____/__________ ____Leave No Trace Training _____/__________ ____CPR _____/__________ ____Safety Begins with Leadership _____/__________ ____BSA Lifeguard _____/__________ _____ *3. Assist with Green Bar or Merit Badge Instruction _____/__________ _____ *4. Participate in camp improvement project _____/__________ _____ *5. Complete Camp Survey Form _____/__________ _____ *6. In your campsite, teach skills to Scouts enrolled in Green Bar _____/__________ _____ 7. Attend Scoutmaster’s Steak Dinner _____/__________ _____ 8. Attend Order of the Arrow Fellowship _____/__________ _____ 9. Assist in supervising a free swim or free boating _____/__________ _____ 10. Conduct a troop swim, canoe, and hike or bike trip at camp _____/__________ _____ 11. Participate in Scoutmaster’s Shoot _____/__________ _____ 12. Attend Scoutmaster Meeting(s) S___ M___ T___ W___ TH___ F___ _____ 13. Attend Chapel service _____/__________ _____ 14. Take a Nap _____/__________ _____ 15. Visit other Camp area (Craig, Stahlman, or Cubworld) _____/__________ _____ 16. Invite someone to visit your campsite (non‐staff) _____/__________ - 43 - Guidelines for Boy Scout Summer Camp Inspectors The following information is intended for Scoutmasters and Camp Inspectors* *Camp Commissioners are not the Inspectors. Tents: Tents should be neat and orderly. Some tents will be missing ties; points should not be taken off for this reason. Trash and personal gear should not be visible. It is at the discretion of the Scout Master and Senior Patrol Leader if tent flaps will be left open. If they are left open, inside of the tent should be clean. No extra points will be awarded if tent flaps are open or closed. Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets) should be in neat arrangement on the cot. Clothing should be folded neatly on top of the bedding, hung inside the tent, or stored in packs or baggage under the cot. Clothes lines should be strung so that they do not present a ripping or strangling situation. They should be out of pathways used by campers. Fire Protection Fire tools should be readily stored near the fire ring with easy access. This makes a good pioneering project. Even if the troop doesn't plan on making a fire, fire protocol should be present for teaching purposes. The campfire area should be neat and free of litter. This is outdoor camping natural material all around us, points should not be taken off if a leaf or two is around. All combustible material should be 10 foot away from the fire itself. The fire should have minimum amount of ashes associated with a clean campfire from the night before (a big pile indicates more than one fire and should be counted off). It could be set for the next campfire. If it has unburned or partially burnt wood in the fire ring, it should be cold if no one is in the camp. A green stick across the fire material or ashes will signify this. Troop and Patrol Equipment All camping equipment should be stored away and clean. Duty rosters need to be filled out and posted. Campsite / Health / Safety The first aid kit should be visible to the observer. No vehicles allowed in campsite unless authorize by Camp Commissioner. A deduction of 5 points for each unauthorized vehicle will be made. Ax Yard – should be set up away from camp. It must be a full swing of an ax around all areas. It should be marked or easily recognized. Saws and axes should be stored properly. Tools may be stored in a trailer. They should not be left in wood at any time. Bonus New camp gadget each day Camp gadgets should be encouraged in the campsite. Use of lashing should be visible. Tool holders, towel racks, tables, chairs, etc. lashed from rope or twine are examples of camp gadgets. Patrol flags should be made at camp to show spirit. Evidence of making them should give partial credit. Full credit should not be given until the flag is complete - 44 - Boxwell Reservation Daily Campsite Inspection Each daily campsite awardees will be recognized be eating breakfast first the next day and their Troop Flag will be flown that day. This will start on Tuesday morning. Tents Trash thrown away and kept off the ground Personal equipment stored and put away SUBTOTAL Fire Protection Campfire area properly cleared & secured Fire tools present & readily available Fireguard chart posted & filled out Fuel property stacked & stored SUBTOTAL Troop & Patrol Equipment Duty roster posted & filled out Equipment clean & properly stored Camp Schedule posted Troop & American Flags displayed Hand Washing Station SUBTOTAL Campsite/Health/Safety Campsite neat & free of litter & debris First Aid Kit in camp and visible Ax yard properly laid out and marked Ax yard tools properly stored SUBTOTAL Bonus 1.Camp gadget (not hand washing station) 2.Patrol flags displayed or being made SUBTOTAL Vehicles In Campsite Unauthorized Vehicles (deduct 5 pts. each) GRAND SUBTOTAL GRAND SUBTOTAL WITH BONUS Unit Number _________________________ Senior Patrol Leader Signature Possible Points 10 10 20 10 5 5 5 25 5 5 5 5 5 25 15 5 5 5 30 5 5 10 100 110 Mon Wed Thurs Fri Total Week Tues Camp - 45 - Site _________________________________ Scoutmaster Signature Refund Request Form – Boy Scout Summer Camp The Middle Tennessee Council Camping Committee’s refund policy reads: Individuals that cancel a reservation 10 days prior to attending Summer Camp will receive a refund of fees paid, less a $30.00 cancellation charge. No refunds will be made after the 10‐day cancellation deadline. NO REFUNDS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THIS FORM IS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED AT THE JET POTTER SCOUT SERVICE CENTER 10 DAYS BEFORE UNIT’S FIRST DAY IN CAMP. Scouts Name ______________________________ Unit # __________ Week/Session # Fees Paid $ __________ Amount of refund requested $ Reason for Refund Request (be specific) ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please provide the following information to receive your refund: TROOPS (refund will be sent to Scoutmaster of record) Name of Scoutmaster: Address of Scoutmaster: City: State: Zip: I understand this request will be reviewed and, if approved, payment will be made to the person named above or the pack/troop leader as appropriate. Signature __________________________________________ Date ___________________________ Do Not Write Below This Line FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Reviewed by ____________________________ Date _________________________________ Amount of refund granted $____________ If no money granted, why? _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date check request submitted: _______________ Submitted by: _________________________ - 46 - Unit Swim Classification Record This is the individual’s swim classification as of this date. Any change in status after this date i.e., non‐swimmer to beginner or beginner to swimmer, would require a reclassification test by the Camp Aquatics Director. Leaders MUST present signed form at check‐in. All tests must be supervised and administered by a Certified Person with current certification. A copy of their certification card must accompany this completed form. Incomplete forms or absence of certification will result in a retest at camp. The Aquatic Director my review or retest any Scout whose skills appear to be inconsistent with his classification. SPECIAL NOTE: When swim tests are conducted away from camp or at the point of activity, the Aquatics Director shall at all time reserve the authority to review or retest all participants to assure that standards have been maintained. Full Name (please print) Non‐Swimmer SWIM CLASSIFICATION Beginner Swimmer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. I attest to the validity of the preceding information as a certified lifeguard. A copy of my certification is attached. I understand that classifying an unqualified Scout as a swimmer or beginner could endanger the health and safety of the individual. Unit Number: Date of Test: Unit Leader: Week or session _____1 _____2 _____3 _____4 _____5 Name of Person Conducting Swim Classification: Signature: Circle one: Aquatics Instructor, BSA Aquatics Supervisor BSA Lifeguard Paddle Craft Safety and Swimming and Water Rescue American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Swim Coach School: ***FORM IS INVALID WITHOUT ATTACHMENT OF A COPY OF CERTIFICATION CARD.*** - 47 - Provisional Camper Application (This form to be used by Scouts who wish to attend camp at some time other than the assigned time of their own Scout Troop) Fee for Provisional Scout $225 Troop Number:_______ District:_______________ Council: __________________________________ Full Legal Name of Scout: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: _________________ Zip: ______________ Phone Number: (_________) _________ ‐ ________ Date of Birth: _________/_________/_______ Rank: _____________ Prior Years at Boxwell: _____________ Parents Email: ____________________ Emergency Information: Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: (_________) _________ ‐ _________ Evening Phone: (________) _______ ‐ ______ Other Emergency Contacts: Name: _____________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________ Daytime Phone: (_________) _________ ‐ _________ Evening Phone: (________) _______ ‐ ______ Name: _____________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________ Daytime Phone: (_______) _________ ‐ ________ Evening Phone: (_______) _________ ‐ ________ Other Information Choose your Week of Attendance Week 1, June 7 – 13 Week 2, June 14 - 20 Week 4, June 28 – July 4 Week 3, June 21 - 27 Week 5, July 5 - 11 Merit Badge Selections ‐ Merit Badge Schedule page or www.mtcbsa.org 9:00 AM _________________________ 2:00 PM _________________________ 10:00 AM _________________________ 3:00 PM _________________________ 11:00 AM _________________________ 4:00 PM _________________________ Alternate class choices: _________________________ _________________________ Approvals Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________Date: ________________ Scoutmaster Signature: __________________________________________Date: ________________ Instructions: 1. Complete all sections. 2. Attach the appropriate merit badge fees and return to the Council Service Center ($100 deposit) 3. Bring Medical Form to camp check in. (Annual Health and Medical Record) Mail application to: Middle Tennessee Council, BSA, P.O. Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215 - 48 - “Adopted” Scout Can’t go to camp with your Troop but you know what Troop you would like to attend with? Attending with your Troop one week and a different Troop another week? Then this form is for you! This form is to be used by Scouts who will be attending Summer Camp with a Troop that is not his own. NOTE: This is different from a Provisional Scout. Provisional Scouts will be placed in Provisional Troop. Troop # (where registered): Troop # (you are attending with): Name of Scout: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: Birth Date: Rank: Prior Years at Boxwell: I give my son permission to attend Summer Camp at Boxwell Reservation with a different Troop than the one he is registered in. Parent’s Approval: Parent’s Work/Cell Phone Number: I accept responsibility for the well‐being of the Scout named above during our week at Summer Camp. Camp Scoutmaster’s Approval: Work/Cell Phone Number: Merit Badge Selections The Merit Badge Class schedule can be found on our website at www.mtcbsa.org. 9:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM Alternate class choices: - 49 - Campership Form These can also be printed at www.mtcbsa.org 2015 Campership Request Form DEADLINE APRIL 7, 2015 General Guidelines: 1. TO APPLY FOR A CAMPERSHIP A SCOUT MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNCIL PRODUCT SALES (Popcorn or Camp Cards) OR IF THE UNIT DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN COUNCIL PRODUCT SALES, THE UNIT MUST HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ANNUAL FRIENDS OF SCOUTING (FOS) CAMPAGIN. 2. Allocation of available funds will be considered for applications received by the deadline. After this date, all funds may be exhausted. 3. Notification of funds awarded will be sent by mail to Parent and Unit Leader no later than mid‐May. 4. Campership form does not reserve Scout a space at camp. 5. Rarely are 100% campership awarded. 6. The minimum deposit is required at time of application. 7. One campership per Scout. No Duplicates! 8. Assistance is only available for Middle Tennessee Council Scouts. 9. Be sure to complete all parts of this form. Incomplete forms will not be considered. 10. Camperships are SCOUT specific and CANNOT be transferred to another scout! Mail: Middle Tennessee Council, BSA/Attn: Campership/PO Box 150409/Nashville, TN 37215 Fax/Other: 615‐297‐9916 OR Bring it to the Boy Scout Office PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS PAGE Middle Tennessee Council by Area/District: Central Area DAN BEARD (Southeast Davidson) CHEROKEE (North Nashville, Hendersonville) HERMITAGE (Northeast Davidson, Donelson, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet) JAMES E. WEST (Southwest Davidson) NASHBORO (Central, North, East Davidson) Western Area COGIOBA (Houston, Stewart, Montgomery, Ft. Campbell, KY) DAVID CROCKETT (Lincoln, Giles, Lawrence, Wayne) DUCK RIVER (Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Perry) HIGHLAND RIM (Cheatham, Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys) NATCHEZ TRACE (Williamson) Eastern Area BLACK FOX (DeKalb, VanBuren, Warren, White) ELK RIVER (Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Moore) TRAIL OF TEARS (Rutherford, Cannon) UPPER CUMBERLAND (Putnam, Jackson, Overton, Clay) WALTON TRAIL (Wilson, Trousdale, Macon, Smith) WARIOTO (Sumner, Robertson) - 50 - Mail: Fax/Other: Middle Tennessee Council, BSA/Attn: Campership, PO Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215 615‐297‐9916 OR Bring it to the Boy Scout Office District Name: Scouts Full Name: Address: City: Grade Fall: Scout Rank: Pack: Troop: State: School Name: Years in Scouts: Zip: Years at Camp: Parent/Guardian Name: Phone Number: Parent/Guardian Employment: Number of children living in household: Name of Sibling Scouts attending camp: Did your Scout sell Popcorn: Did your Scout sell Camp Cards: Yes or No Yes or No How much: How many: Please choose the camp below you are applying for. CHOOSE ONLY ONE $30.00 deposit required at time of registration Cub Scout Day Camp or Twilight: $65.00 Cub Scout Resident Camp: $85.00 Webelos Resident Camp: $110.00 Boy Scout Summer Camp: $225.00 (CANNOT INCLUDE MERIT BADGE FEES) TOTAL CAMP FEE (FROM ABOVE) Minus $30 deposit FAMILY CAN PROVIDE TOTAL REQUESTED $ ‐ $ = $ Parent/Guardian Statement: in your opinion, state why you are in need of assistance for camp this summer: Parent/Guardian Signature Date Unit Leader Name: Unit Leader Address: City: State: Phone Number: Email: Did your unit participate in Friends of Scouting (FOS) Campaign Zip: Yes or No Unit Leader Statement: in your opinion, state why this Scout is in need of assistance attend camp this summer: Unit Leader Signature Date - 51 - Annual Health and Medical Record These can also be printed at www.mtcbsa.org - 52 - - 53 - - 54 - - 55 - Support Service is an important part of the Middle Tennessee Council operations and will provide your unit with a variety of activities and programs designed to enhance the program you are already presenting. Listed below are the rules governing the use of the outdoor facilities within the council. Rules and Regulations FOR USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT The properties and equipment of the Middle Tennessee Council are maintained for the purpose of giving Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers an experience in camping and enjoyment of the outdoors and the wonder of nature. Therefore, the welfare of the youth members shall be first in all matters that relate to the operations of these properties and equipment. The one code of conduct shall be the Scout Oath and Law. 1. Units/Groups must have assigned permit to use the facilities and/or equipment from the Scout Service Center seven (7) days prior to using the property or equipment. 2. Each unit/group must report to the Ranger upon arrival. This arrival should not be later than 9:00 PM, nor earlier than 7:00 AM unless special arrangements have been made in advance with the Ranger. Units/groups must check out of camp on Sunday no later than 12:00 noon unless special permission is granted. 3. Units, groups or individuals who reserve campsites, buildings, or equipment and do not use them, forfeit fees unless notification is given the Scout Service Center ten (10) days in advance. 4. Packs, Troops, Crews or Groups must have two adult leaders 21 years of age or older in attendance. Leaders have full responsibility of youth members in all phases of their activities from the time they leave home for camp until their return home. If youth and adults are to sleep in same building, a privacy barrier must separate the two sleeping areas. 5. The Ranger will not interfere with the activities of the unit/group except in the case of violation of camp rules or Un‐Scout like conduct. The Ranger will report violations to the leader in charge, who in turn, will see that the rules are strictly observed. However, if circumstances warrant, the Ranger can expel the entire group from the camp. 6. ALL VEHICLES STOP AT PARKING LOTS!! Equipment will be taken to the campsites by arrangement with the Ranger. All vehicles are to remain in parking lots. Please do not drive to campsites or off main road. NO ONE, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE IS TO RIDE IN THE BACK OF PICK UP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES OR ON THE OUTSIDE OF ANY VEHICLE!!! 7. Any unit/group swimming must have an adult 21 years old with BSA Lifeguard in charge. A leader must have a current Safe Swim Defense Card. Any unit/group using the waterfront must have the BSA Safe Swim Defense in effect. All swimming must be in the designated swimming area only. 8. Fishing is permitted provided TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency) rules are followed. The buddy system must be used by Scouts when fishing. Permits are not required for fishing from the property banks. No Fishing in the boating or swimming areas. No fishing in boating areas, waterfront, or the horseshoe at Stahlman. 9. A current Safety Afloat Card must be held by a leader using canoes and presented before checking out canoes. Life jackets must be worn at all times while in canoes or other boats. When a unit/group is using the canoes, all requirements in #7 must be met. 10. NO HUNTING ALLOWED!! 11. Personal firearms are not permitted on the council properties. Only camp‐owned and controlled rifles and shotguns are to be used under the supervision of the Shooting Sports Director or designated certified instructor. (Boxwell Use Only). These firearms must be turned in to be locked up (See Shotgun Jim). 12. Only camp‐owned and controlled archery equipment is to be used under the supervision of the Shooting Sports Director or designated certified instructor. (Boxwell Use Only) 13. NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED!!! 14. NO PETS ALLOWED, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! 15. Alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs are not permitted on council properties. - 56 - 16. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas, away from youth members. Smoking in buildings is strictly prohibited. No one under the age of eighteen (18) is allowed to use tobacco products. 17. LEAVE NO TRACE camping is the main practice of council properties, therefore all fire pits must be removed from the fields and no fire is built on top of the ground. 18. Repairs for any damage to facilities and equipment are to be paid for by the unit/group. The unit/group will be charged the exact repair or replacement cost. 19. Units/Groups are responsible for their garbage. Please deposit your trash in the designated area (see Ranger) You may deposit your garbage in the dumpster behind the maintenance building while using facilities at Boxwell. 20. Your area, building and/or equipment must be inspected by the Ranger before you leave. Please leave your area, building and/or equipment as clean or cleaner than you found it. 21. The council properties shall be closed to everyone on Mondays and the following holidays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter. 22. Groups not chartered by the Boy Scouts of America must sign a Hold‐Harmless Agreement and provide proof of Liability Insurance. Charles E. Parish Reservation The Charles E. Parish Reservation in Rock Island, Tennessee, is available for Troops to use for weekend camping, camporees, fun days, overnighters and other events. The camp has plenty of wood available from fallen trees and no one should cut live trees for anything without prior permission. There is plenty of water available at several taps throughout the camp. There are two showerhouse/dry pit toilet combinations for use by all troops. Also, a new toilet/showerhouse has just been completed next to the lodge. There is a multi‐purpose building, the Walling Lodge, with electricity for night meetings, Roundtables, etc. The Camping Committee has agreed to permit camping in the lodge from November through February. This will assist Troops and Webelos Dens who may not have adequate equipment. Each Unit should be responsible for leaving the building in good order as far as cleanliness and no physical damage. This aspect will be watched very closely. The Camping Committee has agreed that more than three day camping, or where a Unit uses the camp for a long‐term camp, there will be a $15.00 per Scout charge for use of the electricity, water, buildings, and insurance. The fee is to be paid before said camp begins. All reservations for the use of the Parish Reservation need to be made through the Support Service Division, (615) 383‐9724 or 800‐899‐7268. The office will then inform the ranger who will be camping and he will open the gate and building. - 57 - Grimes Canoe Base Grimes Canoe Base is located on the Buffalo River near Flatwoods, Tennessee on Highway 13 in Perry County. It is open yearly from April 1st – November 1st. There are over 110 miles of river available for canoeing on the Buffalo River. Camping is available at the Canoe Base or along the river. A ranger is there year round, and he can help advise you on trips that will suit your group. Trips can be arranged to last from two hours to five days. To participate in canoeing activities, Cub Scouts must be at least 8 years of age (NO Tiger Cubs) and be partnered in a canoe with an adult, preferably a parent. If you camp at the Canoe Base, two person tents on platforms are available. Each tent is equipped with cots. You may also bring your own tent from home, if you prefer. Wolf and Bear dens cannot camp as individual dens. Showers and bathrooms are available along with a Trading Post for snacks, T‐shirts, and patches. Middle Tennessee Council Out of Council Units Canoe $23.00 per day per canoe $26.00 per day per canoe *Group Rate $24.00 if more than 10 Canoes rented Grimes Tent (platform) $6.00 per night per tent $7.00 per night per tent Own tent camping $2.00 per night per person $2.00 per night per person Kayak $18.00 per day per kayak $20.00 per day per kayak Extra Person in Canoe $5.00 per canoe per person *this covers extra paddle and life jacket Shuttling of private canoes / kayaks Private Canoes $13.00 per day per canoe for shuttling Private Kayaks $10.00 per day per kayak for shuttling Avoid the crowds by considering these weekends: Mother’s Day Memorial Day Labor Day Father’s Day - 58 - Fourth of July Buffalo River Adventure at Grimes Canoe Base JULY 12‐16, 2015 Merit Badges to work toward: CAMPING, CANOEING, and KAYAKING Must be classified as a swimmer by BSA to be eligible for camp. Activities will include: Cast Fishing, Canoe Trip, and Steak Supper on Wednesday night. LEADERSHIP Some adult leadership will be provided but a minimum of one adult must register and attend with a unit for a fee of $80.00. Additional adults are welcome to attend for a fee of $80.00. If a venture crew includes females, crew must provide female leadership. COST The cost for this camp is $130.00 per Scout and $80 per Adult. That includes all meals, canoes, camping, and a patch. A patch will be awarded upon completion. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Scout Uniform T‐Shirts Rainwear Shoes (2 pair) Sleeping Bag Fishing Gear Socks Scout Handbook Flashlight Underwear Medical Form Tennessee Fishing License Swim Suit CHECK IN TIME Sunday, July 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. DEPARTURE Thursday, July 16 ‐ Afternoon REFUND POLICY: QUESTIONS?: No refunds will be considered after July 1, 2015. Refund requests made in writing BEFORE July 2 will be considered less a $30 cancellation fee per person. Check out our website at www.mtcbsa.org, call camping at 615‐383‐9724 or e‐mail us at [email protected] for further information. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 26, 2015. THERE WILL BE ROOM FOR ONLY 60 SCOUTS FOR THE WEEK. REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE!!! REGISTRATION FORM Please register our Troop for the Buffalo River Adventure at Grimes Canoe Base. TROOP #___________ COUNCIL __________________ DISTRICT LEADER NAME___________________________________ PHONE ___________________ MAILING ADDRESS CITY ______________________________ STATE _________ ZIP YOUTH ADULTS - 59 - Winter Camp ‐ Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp provides an awesome opportunity for Scouts to experience winter camping while earning Merit Badges not offered during Summer Camp and participate in great camp‐wide themed activities and competitions during the afternoon (see other side for details). It’s a jamboree style camping event with meals served in a dining hall. What are the dates for Winter Camp? Winter Camp will be held December 27 – 31, 2015. Where will it be held? Boxwell Scout Reservation in Camp Stahlman and Cubworld and Latimer Reservation When will more information be available? June District Roundtables and Summer Camp What are the fees & the payment schedule? Fees will be announced at June District Roundtables and Summer Camp Discount Fee ‐ Fee to be determined Regular Fee ‐ Fee to be determined Adult Leaders ‐ Fee to be determined What is the refund policy? The Middle Tennessee Council will refund all but a $30.00 cancellation fee per scout as long as the Refund Request Form is in the office by the Pre‐Camp Leader’s Meeting in December 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Will there be a trading post? Yes! All Winter Camp clothing is available during camp as well as items from the Scout Shop. Other items, such as food, drinks, limited Merit Badge supplies and other items will be available during Winter Camp. What about troops that don’t have leaders with the time to take off another week for Winter Camp? All troops are encouraged to send Scouts as provisional campers if their troop cannot attend as a unit. Provisional troops will be formed to accommodate these scouts. The fee schedule is the same for these provisional campers and there is a special form to use in the Leader’s Guide. Check out Winter Camp at www.mtcbsa.org - 60 - Order of the Arrow – Wa‐Hi‐Nasa Lodge If you would like the OA to visit your Troop to promote Boxwell or conduct a unit election, contact your OA Chapter Chief or Advisor. You may also contact our Lodge Chief. 2015 OA Schedule OAU @ Latimer Conclave @ Buck Toms Spring Ordeal @ Boxwell Fall Ordeal @ Boxwell Fall Fellowship @ Boxwell Winter Banquet Winter Camp @ Boxwell and Latimer March 6‐8 April 17‐19 May 29‐31 August 14‐16 September 18‐20 December 5 December 27‐31 OA Hosts Crackerbarrel and Brotherhood for OA Members at Summer Camp The Annual Summer Camp Kick off Program is paid in part by the Order of the Arrow, Wa‐Hi‐Nasa Lodge, Middle Tennessee Council. - 61 -
