2016 aquabase leader`s guide

2016 AQUABASE
LEADER’S GUIDE
Camp Roy C. Manchester
LINCOLN HERITAGE COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
12001 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville, KY 40299
PHONE: (502) 361-2624 FAX: (502) 361-7899
www.lhcbsa.org
Camp Roy C. Manchester
1531 Cross Road
Benton, Kentucky 42025
(270) 354-8253 - voice
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2016 LEADERS’ GUIDE
CONTENTS
WELCOME TO CAMP
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
RESERVATION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAY CHECK IN
PROGRAM DATES
CAMP FEES
FINAL PREPARATIONS
ANNUAL HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD
12-DAY OUT MEETINGS
REFUND POLICY
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AQUABASE
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
STAFFING
PROGRAM SUMMARIES HOW TO SIGN UP
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
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LINCOLN HERITAGE COUNCIL
2016 LEADERS’ GUIDE WELCOME TO CAMP
The Pfeffer Scout Reservation is home to Camp Roy C. Manchester
is located near Benton, Kentucky. (see map above). Directions to
Camp Roy C. Manchester: Take Interstate 65 South from Louisville to
Exit 91. Follow signs for Western Kentucky Parkway, take Parkway for
approx.100 miles until it becomes I-69. Take Exit IB for I-24W which will
merge to become I-24W/I-69S. Take Exit 25A, for the Purchase Parkway
toward Fulton. At Exit 47, you will take US-68 toward Draffenville and
Aurora. Turn left on US 68-E and then left on Cross Road. The Camp will
be at the end of the road.
From Nashville take I-24W toward Kentucky. Then take Exit 65 for US
68/80. Turn left on US68/80. After 25 miles, turn right on US-68 W. After
six miles, turn right on Cross Road. The Camp will be at the end of the
road.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Before June 1
Lincoln Heritage Council
Attn: Aquabase
12001 Sycamore Station Place
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
(502) 361-2624 - voice
(502) 361-7899 - fax
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Beginning June 1
Camp Roy C. Manchester
1531 Cross Road
Benton, Kentucky 42025
(270) 354-8253 - voice
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2016 LEADERS’ GUIDE
WELCOME TO AQUABASE
Kentucky Lake is one of the largest manmade lakes in the entire world
and offers some of the finest watersports opportunities available anywhere including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming,
motor boating and fishing. Aqua Base is located directly on the shores of
Kentucky Lake and is within the confines of Camp Roy C. Manchester.
Older Scouts ages 14 and over can participate in weeklong aquatics
adventures such as small boat sailing, high adventure sailing, outpost
canoeing, kayaking and watersports including waterskiing and personal
watercraft training. Unlike regular Scout camp, Aqua Base participants
will spend their entire week in an intensive program honing their skills
while having great fun. There are 4 different adventures within the Aqua
Base program to choose from and space is limited. Scouts can attend
while their Troop is attending Roy C. Manchester or they can participate
as a provisional camper. Either way, advanced registration is required.
Aqua Base will run in conjunction with regular Camp Manchester Boy
Scout camp. Plus weeks 5 and 6.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
1) All participants must be at least 14 years old. Water Sports Adventure
participants must be 16 or older.
2) Swimming MB and pass the BSA swimmer qualification test.
3) Small Boat Sailing MB needed for the High Adventure Sailing program.
4) Class III Medical Form, Parts A, B & C (requires doctor’s examination
within 12 months of trip)
(High Adventure Sailing - Scouts with medications or physical limitations
may participate with prior knowledge of their condition(s) and needs. The
final decision will rest with the High Adventure Sailing Director.)
5) Boater’s Safety Course. Visit http://www.boatus.org/kentucky/ Prior to
attending camp! (Other state courses are acceptable.)
6) Scout Spirit.
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LINCOLN HERITAGE COUNCIL
2016 AQUABASE LEADERS’ GUIDE DATES
Session
Dates
12 Day Out Meeting
Week 1
June 12 - June 18
Tuesday, May 31
Week 2
June 19 - June 25
Tuesday, June7
Week 3
June 26 - July 2
Tuesday, June 14
Week 4
July 3 - July 9
Tuesday, June 21
Week 5
July 10 - July 16**
Tuesday, June 28
Week 6
July 17 - July 23**
Tuesday, July 5
VENTURE CREW CHALLENGE WEEK: JULY 10 - JULY 16
**AQUABASE ONLY
12-Day Out Meetings are at 7:00PM CDT in the administration building
at Roy C. Manchester.
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2016 AQUABASE LEADERS’ GUIDE
REGISTRATION AND
FEES
Participants can attend the camp either with their Troop or as an individual.
Advanced reservations are required and each program has a limited number of spots to allow for a quality program. Contact Brandy Koenig (502)
361-2624 or [email protected] to make reservations to hold
spots. A deposit will be required for each reservation made.
Additional fees are required to cover the cost of extra materials and staff.
Program
Deposit Amt.
Discount
Regular
Sailing 101
$25.00
$260.00
$285.00
High Adventure Sailing
$75.00
$325.00
$350.00
Outpost Paddle Trip
$25.00
$300.00
$325.00
Water Sports Adventure
$25.00
$300.00
$325.00
FEES
A fee of $75 per Scout must be paid by Friday, March 4 to earn the discounted fee which saves $25 dollars per Scout, and to guarantee a spot.
A list identifying which Scouts are making the early payment must accompany all payments. Remainder of fees are due by Friday, May 6. Fees paid
after this date will be changed to the “regular” rate. You can only sign a Scout
up for merit badges if the $40 deposit has been paid.
*Fees include a Troop shirt for all Scouts and adults if paid by May 6, 2016.
Shirt sizes are due by May 6 in Tentaroo.
REFUND POLICY
Fees are transferable but non-refundable except for the following reasons:
serious illness, transfer, or summer school. All refund requests must
be made using the Camp Refund Request Form which can be found
online or at the Council Office within two weeks of your troop
attending camp. All refunds are processed at the Council office.
A $60 fee will be retained on all refunds.
NO REFUND IS GUARANTEED. Please do not overpay fees.
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2016 AQUABASE LEADERS’ GUIDE Program Offerings
Choose from one of the many program options we have available:
Sailing 101 - Sailing across the
open water is very exciting and
fun. Scouts will spend the entire
week learning about sailing and
strengthening their skills for small,
medium and large sailboats. They
will begin with Safety Afloat, basic
boating safety rules, basic knots,
terminology and boat handling skills.
Small Boat Sailing merit badge will
be taught and then participants will
graduate to larger boats as their
skills develop. Scouts will then learn
team sailing skills and participate in
competitions to end the week.
High Adventure Sailing - Imagine
spending your Summer Camp
experience on one of the largest
man-made lakes in the world
spending a week on a beautiful
25 foot sailboat with your Scout
friends experiencing team-work and
learning nautical skills.
This great program is designed for
Scouts and Venturers ages 14 and
older. Crews of 3 - 4 Sailors will
manage their very own boat for the
entire week under the leadership
of the Director. They will sail to
numerous ports throughout the
lake and spend each night on the
boat. Scouts will enjoy cooking their
own meals but will also experience
some local “Ports of Call”.
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Water Sports Adventure - The
Water Sports Adventure will allow
Scouts to participate in a number
of exciting activities including motor
boating, water skiing, wakeboarding
and personal watercrafts. Each
Scout must complete the Kentucky
Boater’s Safety program and learn
about the safe operation of boats
and PWCs. A special program will
be offered to teach Scouts about
PWC and the proper techniques to
operate one. Each will also have
the opportunity to learn to ski and
wakeboard. There may even be
a chance to ride the “banana”.
(Limited to Scouts age 16 and
older.)
2016 AQUABASE LEADERS’ GUIDE
Outpost Paddle Trip - The week’s
activities will allow the Scout
to enhance their canoeing and
kayaking skills and will prepare
them to plan and coordinate an
outpost trip. The program will
include overnight paddle trips to
the beautiful Land between the
Lakes recreation area and will
include instruction on how to pack
food, cooking gear and camping
gear. Opportunities to participate in
skill challenge courses will also be
available. Safety Afloat and Safe
Swim Defense will be taught as well
as safe boating practices.
STAFFING
The Aqua Base Staff are veteran Scouters, Sailors and Educators. The
Aqua Base program stresses Scouting skills, good clean fun, teamwork and respect for one another and our varied backgrounds. Staff
members are with the participants at all times throughout the program.
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LINCOLN HERITAGE COUNCIL
2016 AQUABASE LEADERS’ GUIDE FINAL PREPARATIONS
Ensure that all fees have been submitted to the council office no later than Friday,
May 6, 2016 to earn maximum discounts. Swim tests should be completed before
arriving at camp.
ANNUAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RECORD
The Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A, B, & C) is required for all
Scouts and Scouters attending camp. Carefully follow the instructions on
each form and check all signatures. A doctor and a parent must sign. Please
mark each form with the person’s name, troop, week attending. Copies of this
form can be found online at http://lhcbsa.org/forms/2015_health_abc.pdf
12-DAY OUT MEETING
Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leaders are requested to attend a
meeting at 7:00PM CDT on the Tuesday 12 days before their camp
session. The meeting will be in the Scoutmasters’ Lounge at camp.
Participants need to bring: Medical forms (copies), receipts from payments
previously paid and requested check-in time. Please see page 4 for a
list of 12 Day Out Meeting dates. A conference call number will be sent
for units unable to attend. Instructions on how to call in or login will be
emailed prior to the meeting to your Summer Camp Point of Contact.
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2016 AQUABASE LEADERS’ GUIDE
AQUABASE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
What To Bring:
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket w/pillow
• Water bottle
• Clothing (Scout-style T shirts and shorts)
• Shoes with a good grip; No open toed shoes
• Sleeping clothes
• Official BSA uniform
(Shore visits and flag ceremonies on Sunday and Friday)
• Toiletries: toothbrush and paste, soap, shampoo, towel (2) and
wash¬cloth, deodorant (no aerosol cans), insect repellant
• Swimsuit
• Other reading material
• Small boat sailing merit badge book or other sailing instructional book.
• Light pair of gloves (Required)
• Personal mess kit
• Sunglasses
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
*Scouts should be prepared for anything they bring to get wet*
• Knife – folding pocket knives ONLY
• Small flashlight
• Watch
• Spending money – for vending machines, trading post and visit to Lighthouse Landing.
• Camera
• Favorite Snacks
Things Not To Bring
• Coolers or soft drinks
• Electronic gear, CD players, TVs, radios, Apple ipod, video games, laser
pointers, cell phones (Aquabase and the LHC are not responsible for any
damages!)
• Snacks that will not deal with the heat well.
• Fireworks of any kind
• Lighters or matches.
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LINCOLN HERITAGE COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
12001 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville, KY 40299
PHONE: (502) 361-2624 FAX: (502) 361-7899
www.lhcbsa.org