2013 Season UNIT LEADERS GUIDE

2013 Season
UNIT LEADERS GUIDE
2012 National Accreditations
(All with a Perfect Score)
Cub Scout Day Camp
Webelos Resident Camp
Boy Scout Resident Camp
Venturing Camp
High Adventure Camp
COPE Program
Climbing and Rappelling Program
Mountaineer Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
1831 Speedway Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
304-366-3940
www.macbsa.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the Scout Executive ..................................................... 2
New this year- Camp Mountaineer in 2013 .......................................... 3
The Aims and Methods of Scouting ..................................................... 4
A Brief History of Camp Mountaineer ................................................... 5
Season Camping Dates this Year ........................................................... 5
Campsite Reservation Policy and Procedures for 2013 ......................... 6
Getting Ready for Camp—Unit Leaders Checklist ................................. 9
Camp Mountaineer Location ................................................................. 10
Check-in Procedure and Arrival at Camp ............................................. 11
Following Check-in ............................................................................... 12
Camp Fees ............................................................................................. 13
Suggested Unit Equipment to Bring to Camp ....................................... 14
Information for Campers, Parents and Guardians ................................. 15
Suggested Camper Personal Equipment ............................................... 16
Trading Post .......................................................................................... 17
Rifle and Shotgun Ammunition............................................................. 17
Handicraft Area Merit Badge Material.................................................. 17
Religious Services ................................................................................. 18
Mail ....................................................................................................... 18
Wireless Internet Service ....................................................................... 18
Menu for the Week ............................................................................... 19
Camp Emergency Procedures ............................................................... 20
Weather Threats, Including Heat and Humidity .................................. 20
Policies, Procedures and Regulations at Camp Mountaineer ............... 20
The Gray Areas ..................................................................................... 26
Saturday Check-out of Camp by Units ................................................. 27
Camp Program ...................................................................................... 28
Mountain Man Program ............................................................. 28
Mountain Man Daily Schedule ................................................... 31
Baden Powell Award .................................................................. 32
Merit Badges Offered in 2013..................................................... 33
Weekly Program Schedule, By Day.......................................34-38
Scouts’ Weekly Program Planner Template ............................... 39
Adult Leader Training Offered in 2013................................................. 40
Map of Camp Mountaineer ................................................................... 41
List of Appendices /Camp Forms .....................................................41-48
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A MESSAGE FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE
MOUNTAINEER AREA COUNCIL #615
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
1831 SPEEDWAY
FAIRMONT, WV 26554
A Participating Agency
November 15, 2012
We are looking forward to the summer of 2013 and another great season of Scout Camping at beautiful Camp
Mountaineer, our 1,000 acre outdoor recreational and educational enclave in wild, wonderful West Virginia. When
you join us for an exciting week of Scouting this summer, you will discover a camp that has set some very high
standards in recent years—but is committed to providing an even greater outdoor program adventure this year.
As Scout Executive, I am dedicated to providing you with a quality Scouting experience at Camp Mountaineer, and I
am confident that after last year’s record accomplishments, the 2013 season will be even better. To brag on our
camp, we accomplished something that no other Boy Scout camp in the nation achieved. We were accredited by
national standards for our Cub Scout Day Camp, Webelos Camp, Boy Scout Resident Camp, Venturing Camp, COPE
Program, and Climbing / Rappelling Program, and High Adventure Camp. Not only were we accredited in all
seven—we achieved an unprecedented perfect score on all of these accreditations. For the second year in a row,
nearly half of our program and administrative staff held certification in their respective program area from National
Camping School, and every program area of camp had a National Camping School certified director.
Our 2013 campers will enjoy the new archery pavilion and a new rifle pavilion, as well as the improved shotgun range
and new throwing range. For our adult leaders who like to stay connected with things at home, our Wi-Fi will be
available. But, we haven’t forgotten that Scouts and leaders like good food. Chef Ray will return, and meals will
again be served in the popular family style in our dining hall. Popular programs and features from last year will be
brought back: The Baden Powell Award which set the tone for our historical aims of citizenship, character and fitness,
“Mountain Man” to help Scouts advance toward First Class Scout rank, and for older Scouts—COPE, and climbing
and rappelling will again be offered. We plan to offer nearly 40 merit badge opportunities in 2013.
Our commitment has been to deliver a safe, educational, high quality camping experience, and we will continue to
make this standard this season. Our approach is that of “back to the basics” of the great outdoors that Baden Powell
understood as a way to attract youth. I do not think that you will find a better camp at this price range anywhere.
Daniel L. Wagner
Daniel L. Wagner
Scout Executive
Mountaineer Area Council
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CAMP MOUNTAINEER IN 2013
Our program initiatives in 2013 will be on providing advancement opportunity, offering
outdoor oriented recreational activities for FUN, and challenging opportunities for older Scouts.
For those new to the Boy Scout program, we will continue with our popular Mountain Man
program to support advancement to the rank of First Class Scout. The Cub Scout Camp program
will focus on the opportunity to earn belt awards.
The dining hall operation / program will continue to support traditional values with
family-style dining and the use of the waiter system to provide an opportunity for Scouts to
contribute through service to others in their troop. This was a popular feature in previous years,
and we will continue it this season.
We feel that training should not be limited to just the Scouts in camp, so Adult Leader
Training will we offered throughout the week to provide leaders the opportunity to become
certified in many aspects of outdoor program through training programs that will include Climb
on Safely, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, and Leave No Trace, as well as others.
The Mountain Man program will address instruction in outdoor-related requirements
from the rank of Tenderfoot; through Second Class; to First Class Scout. All Scouts participating
in this program will be awarded a special Mountain Man patch at the end of the week.
Merit Badge counseling will be taking place throughout the week, and some of the most
popular merit badges will be offered in more than one time period. Emphasis is placed on
outdoor or resource-oriented merit badges that are traditionally offered in a Scout camp, but
other community-based merit badge counseling will also be offered during the week. We will
offer nearly 40 merit badges at Camp Mountaineer in 2013.
To encourage unit participation in program and camp service projects, all troops can
qualify for the Baden Powell Award. Units earning this award will receive a special hat pin for
all Scouts and weeklong attending adults.
We know that unit leaders appreciate the wireless internet service at the Dining Hall and
nearby pavilion. You can bring your laptop and catch up on what is happening at home with the
business and family. The Camp Director will provide you with an access code.
It is going to be another great summer at Camp Mountaineer—so be a part of it.
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THE AIMS AND METHODS OF SCOUTING
AIMS
Growth in moral strength and character
Participating citizenship
Development in physical, mental and emotional fitness
Boy Scouting works towards three aims, and Camp Mountaineer will reinforce them:
One is growth in moral strength and character. We may define this as what the boy is himself;
his personal qualities, his values, his outlook.
A second is participating citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship means the boy's relationship to
others. He comes to learn obligations to other people, to the society he lives in, and to the
government that presides over that society.
A third aim of Boy Scouting is development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness. Fitness
includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the
emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect).
The METHODS of Scouting are designed to accomplish these AIMS. Thus it is important
that you know and use the methods of Scouting. Camp Mountaineer will emphasize these
methods throughout your camping period with us.
METHODS
Advancement
Ideals
Patrol Method
Outdoors
Adult Association
Personal Growth
Leadership Development
Uniform
Other methods are good, but they may bring different results -- results quite different than we are
seeking.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF CAMP MOUNTAINEER
Camp Mountaineer opened the gate to summer resident camping for the Scouts of Mountaineer
Area Council in the summer of 1956. This is our 58th season—and during the first 57 years, thousands of
Scouts have enjoyed the summers they spent in this great Scouting environment of over 1,000 acres.
Initially, there were six campsites: Cherokee, Mingo, Seneca, Delaware, Shawnee and Catawba. With no
central eating facility, all meals were cooked patrol-style in the troopsites. The rifle range was at the site
of the current Green Acres cabin, and the trading post was a room attached to the old maintenance
building at the top of the hill.
A major capital fundraising campaign during 1960-1961 throughout the council generated enough
financial support to enable the construction of a winter lodge, new rifle range, and the current Dining
Hall. These facilities greatly enhanced the camp program beginning in 1963.
SEASON CAMPING DATES THIS YEAR
Boy Scout Resident Camp
Three weeklong camps will provide traditional
Boy Scout experiences for ages 11-17 inclusive.
June 16-22
June 23 -29
June 30 -July 6
(week 1)
(week 2)
(week 3)
Webelos Resident Camp
July 7-12
This five day resident camp is for Cub Scouts entering the 4th or 5th grade in the fall.
LDS Adventure Camp
July 12-13
This two day camp will focus on High Adventure activities for Latter-Day-Saints units.
Girl Scout Camp
July 14-18
This weeklong resident camp provides program opportunities for a wide age range of Girl
Scout participants. This includes Daisies (kindergarten), Brownies (1st, 2nd and 3rd grade), Juniors
(4th and 5th grade), Cadets (6th, 7th and 8th grade), and Ambassadors (9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade).
Venturing Camp / Navy Jr. ROTC Camp
July 21-26
This camp provides outdoor program opportunities for young men and women who are
participants in the US Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps.
Cub Scout Day Camp
July 29-August 2
This five day camp is for Cub Scouts who will be entering the second grade or third
grade in the Fall of 2013.
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Campsite reservation policy and procedure
ACTION DATE: 10/20/2012; by the Council Camping Committee
GOAL: TO PROVIDE A CLEAR, CONSISTENT POLICY FOR SECURING AND CONFIRMING
UNIT RESERVATION FOR A SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP SESSION INCLUDING THE SESSION
TO BE ATTENDED (WEEK OF CAMP) AND CAMPSITE ASSIGNMENT.
OVERVIEW:
With continued and anticipated growth of our camp, it is the desire of the Camp Mountaineer
Camping Committee, under direction from the Mountaineer Area Council and Executive Board,
to develop a fair, clear policy and procedure for units to be able to secure a place at summer
camp. This includes a specific camp site reservation keeping in mind the need for commitments
from both the unit and the camp to protect both parties from abuse and disappointment. It is the
intent of the Camping Committee to provide a consistent, positive camping experience for ALL
units regardless of size of the unit or its tenure attending summer camp. Please note that
although it has been past practice to assign camp sites on a first come, first served basis based on
receipt of reservations, this practice is no longer part of the policy. In all aspects of the
application of this policy the Boy Scout Oath and Scout Law will prevail.
DEFINITIONS:
1. SESSION: A week of camp, the specific dates to be determined from year to year by
the Camping Committee in consultation with Camp Administration, Council
Executives and the Board of Directors.
2. CAMPSITE: An area of camp designated by the Camping Committee and Summer
Camp Director in which a unit can establish residency for a session of camp. Note
that boundaries for campsites may or may not remain aligned with the traditional area
considered for a site. (Traditional sites that are close together can be combined to
create a new site if necessary) i.e. Apache and Navajo
3. AVERAGE NUMBER OF CAMPERS: Historical average number of campers the
site can accommodate.
4. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CAMPERS: The number of campers determined to be
the maximum safe number of campers allowed to occupy a particular site. (a 10%
variance can be granted by camp administration as long as the safety of the campers
is not compromised)
POLICY:
1. Units are welcome and encouraged to make appropriate improvements to camp sites
with approval of the Camping and Facilities Committees, however, no unit “owns” or
has proprietary rights to a campsite regardless of these improvements or traditional
camping location.
2. BSA policy and procedure regarding youth protection will be enforced at all times
when assigning units to camp sites, especially as it relates to adult to youth ratios and
the number of tent capacity for a given site.
3. Camp reservation forms will only be accepted with three (3) different sites listed, in
order of preference, signed by both the unit leader and the unit committee chair and
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must be accompanied by the appropriate transferrable but not refundable reservation
fees.
(2013 reservation deposit- $200.00)
Reservations can only be accepted by the individual designated by the Scout
Executive so to ensure consistent and fair application of policy and procedure.
Camp and Council administration have the absolute final say in accepting a unit
reservation or making a unit campsite assignment.
The camp reservation form does not guarantee a particular site, only that a unit is
reserving a slot for a particular session for the following camping year.
Campsite reservations will be assigned through the following process:
a. Receipt of the Camp Mountaineer Summer Camp Unit Reservation form
MAC-SC-1001.2 including paid nonrefundable deposit of $200.00.
b. The number of youth registered to attend camp by January 15th of each year.
Youth registration will consist of a completed Camp Mountaineer Individual
Youth Registration form MAC-SC-1003. Individual camper fees are
encouraged to be paid at this time but are not required. An expectation that
camper registrations totaling at least 25% of the requested site’s average
number of campers (FIG.# 1 page 3) must have been submitted to the council
office. (This includes an assumption of two adults per site whether adult
registration forms are submitted or not).
c. Completed, PAID IN FULL youth camper registrations submitted to the
council office by April 15 of each year. This corresponds with the early bird
discount date. Although individual camper fees are payable after this date, the
number of campers paying after this date will not be considered when
determining campsite assignments.
d. Units with more paid registered scouts April 15 will receive preference of
campsite.
In the event multiple units are completely equal with their reservation
requirements the following criteria will be used to determine site assignment:
i. Did the unit camp at Camp Mountaineer the previous season,
regardless of session or specific camp site. (Camping in a particular
site one year will not guarantee a unit will be assigned to that same site
the following year.) If yes, the unit camping at Camp Mountaineer the
previous season will be assigned to the site. If no, that unit will be
assigned to one of their alternate site choices.
ii. In the event all units attended Camp Mountaineer the previous year
preference will be given to the unit that brought the larger number of
youth campers.
iii. Units may be given the opportunity to alternate use of the site year to
year. This particularly speaks to Webelos Resident Camp as there is
only one week.
iv. Units may choose to change the week they plan to attend camp in
order to secure their preferred site.
e. In all situations Camp Administration will have the final say in making camp
site assignments.
f. Units will be notified of their camp site assignment between April 15th
and April 22nd of each year. This will be completed by the email listed on
MAC-SC-1001.2 form.
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8. Camp and Reservation fees will be reviewed at the end of the camping season each
year for subsequent years.
9. Unit Reservation fees are NOT REFUNDABLE but are applicable to the units total
camp fee.
10. Deposit fees may not roll over to the following camp year.
11. Camp Administration has the right to reassign units to alternate sites, if deemed
necessary, to accommodate unit size, camp attendance or make reasonable
accommodations for campers with documented handicapped status.
12. Registration fees may be transferred between campers within a unit only when
appropriate Camp Mountaineer Individual Youth Registration Form MAC-SC-1003
is completed and submitted to the council office.
13. As a rule and matter of previously stated policy, camp fees are not refundable.
However it is recognized that under certain circumstances a refund may be
considered. Any requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Council Scout
Executive by the registered unit leader listing the specific reason for the refund
request. If a refund is deemed appropriate administrative fees may be retained in
accordance with the current Council Refund and Cancellation Polices. The Council
Scout Executive has the final say when considering camp fee refund requests.
PROCEDURE:
1. Units may submit a reservation to attend a session of camp for the following camp
year after breakfast on the last day of their current camp week or anytime thereafter at
the Council office located at 1831 Speedway Ave, Fairmont WV.26554.
2. After January 15th of each year the Camping Committee will review individual
registrations form each unit for the purpose of identifying potential site reservation
issues that might need addressed. The committee may also follow up with unit
leaders regarding their camp session reservation previously placed.
3. The camping committee and camp administration will meet between April 15th and
April 22nd of each year to determine campsite assignments.
a. Units will be contacted to notify them of their site assignment for the year.
This will be completed by the email listed on MAC-SC-1001.2 form.
Campsites with Average number of campers/Maximum number of campers
Apache
Cheyenne
Miami
Navajo
Shawnee
18/36
12/24
10/20
16/30
10/20
Blackfoot
Crow
Mingo
Ojibwa
Sioux
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16/30
16/30
26/50
40/80
16/32
Cherokee
Delaware
Mohawk
Seneca
Wapsu
28/48
16/32
20/40
16/30
12/24
GETTING READY FOR CAMP – UNIT LEADERS CHECKLIST
Pre -Camp Leaders Planning Meeting – April 6, 2013
Very Important!
Mark your calendar to attend this meeting at Camp Mountaineer on Saturday, April 6.
Meetings will be held in the Hott Building at Camp, with the Boy Scout Camp at 10:00 AM and
the Cub Day Camp and Webelos Camp at 11:00 AM. This is where you can meet with key
camp staff members who will assist you in planning a fun, safe, and productive camp experience
with your unit this summer.
Registration of your Unit at the Council Service Center
Collect the Required Documents from all Scouts and Leaders Planning to Attend Camp.
Completed forms must be submitted to the Council Service Center. Required documents and
procedures include:
 Unit Reservation Form (MAC-SC-1001.2).
 Unit Roster (MAC-SC-1002)
 The office will determine appropriate camp fees from the Unit Roster you submit
and make payment based on the camp fee policy found elsewhere in this guide. If
you have already paid the reservation fee, that amount will be credited toward
your unit at this time.
 Registration forms for all attendees. This would be:
Individual Youth Registration Form (MAC-SC-1003) for Scouts
Individual Leader Registration Form (MAC-SC-1004) for ages 18 and older.
ONE MONTH PRIOR TO CAMP. . . .
Collect Individual Forms Required for Camp. Continue to recruit campers and to collect the
following forms, and have them available upon check-in when you arrive at camp:
 Annual Health and Medical Record (With Parts A, B and C completed) Please
make sure that all of these forms are properly filled out and that contact
information is clearly readable. This form can be accessed and downloaded at:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx
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Release of Camper Form. (MAC-SC-1005) If applicable. Make sure that all
parents and guardians understand that the camp will not allow any camper to
leave camp during the week unless we have this completed form. This is an
essential part of the Youth Protection policy of the Boy Scouts of America.
COPE, Climbing / Rappelling, and High Adventure Form (MAC-SC-1006.2),
for those desiring to participate in these programs.
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Youth Protection Training
Units are reminded that all adults planning to stay in camp, even for one night, must
complete the required Youth Protection Training. For more information on this, check with
the Council Service Center. Parents who are spending one or more nights in camp should bring
the youth protection pocket card certificate with them. The requirements for this can be met online using the following: < http://www.scouting.org/training/youthprotection.aspx>
Out of Council Units / Tour Plan
If you are not a Mountaineer Area Council unit, you must file a Tour Plan with your local
council office at least one month prior to the date that you will be attending Camp Mountaineer.
Order of the Arrow Elections
Remember that elections to the Order of the Arrow must take place at your troop meeting
at least one month prior to camp. If you are not a Mountaineer Area Council unit, you need a
letter from your local council Lodge Adviser granting our Menawngihella Lodge permission to
tap out your designated candidates at Camp Mountaineer, should you elect to have us undertake
this function.
CAMP MOUNTAINEER LOCATION
From Interstate 68 exit 1 at Morgantown, West Virginia, take route US 119 South for
approximately 5.2 miles. A convenience store will be on the right, and immediately to the left
will be Camp Mountaineer Road. Take that road, and follow the signs to Camp Mountaineer.
Using MapQuest or a vehicle GPS Unit:
187 Camp Mountaineer Road
Morgantown, WV
Geographic Coordinates (Entry Gate):
Latitude: N39° 31.389’
Longitude: W79° 53.911’
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CHECK-IN PROCEDURE AND ARRIVAL AT CAMP
At the pre-camp planning meeting on April 6, we will attempt to agree on unit arrival
time at camp so that long waiting lines at check-in can be minimized. Check-in times will be
assigned to units, with first arrival at 1:00 PM, and continue to 3:00 PM.
PARKING: Vehicle access to campsites will be tightly controlled, so plan on parking in the
parking lot. Those units arriving with all of their gear in a limited number of vehicles will be
permitted access to the campsite with a temporary access pass to unload gear, but upon
unloading, the temporary access pass must be returned to the office and all vehicles must park in
the parking area and remain there for the week. Note that the camp speed limit is 5 mph.
If there is a unique, compelling need to have a vehicle in the site, such as for a person
with a disability, (handicap placard must be displayed on the vehicle), the Camp Director will
issue a permit that will allow that vehicle to enter and remain in the camp. If any unit has an
equipment trailer, it may park that trailer in the campsite, but no motor vehicle, other than those
approved for persons with a disability, will be allowed to remain in the campsite.
SUNDAY CHECK-IN
Check-in of all units will be undertaken by the unit leader at the camp office next to the gate.
The following items need to be addressed at check-in:
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Troop Roster. The troop leader must prepare an updated troop roster in three (3) copies
– a copy to turn in at Sunday check-in, a copy for the Health Lodge, and a copy to be
posted at the Camp Site. See the Appendix for a Troop Roster form.
Settle outstanding fees at this time. Prepayment at the Council Service Center will speed
your registration process.
Annual Health and Medical Record. Parts A, B, and C are required for all youth and
adults. These will be retained and collected during medical recheck later in the afternoon.
Download form at < http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx>
COPE Climbing/Rappelling and High Adventure Form. (MAC-SC-1006.2) Is
required only for those Scouts desiring to engage in COPE and Climbing activities.
Prescription Drugs. National BSA policy requires that all prescription drugs be kept in
the health lodge. Arrange to have anyone with prescription drugs place their pharmacyissued containers in a plastic bag, with that person’s name clearly indicated. An exception
may be made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper, leader, or
staff member for life-threatening conditions, including bee-sting or heart medication, and
inhalers, or for a limited amount of medication approved for use in a first-aid kit.
Wristband ID. In keeping with the national policy of the BSA, all persons in camp
during the week must be identified. Based on the names on the Troop Roster, an equal
number of wrist band ID bracelets will be given to the unit leader, who will ensure that
these are properly attached to each member of his/her unit. Incidentally, all camp visitors
must also display a wristband, which will be of a contrasting color.
Release of Camper Form (MAC-SC-1005). If applicable, these forms are to be turned in
at this time.
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FOLLOWING CHECK-IN
SETTLING IN TO YOUR CAMP-HOME FOR A GREAT WEEK OF SCOUTING
A staff member / Guide will be assigned to your unit to take you to your campsite. Upon
arrival, tent assignments should take place and all personal gear stowed. All troop equipment
should also be stored at this time. All vehicles are removed from the campsite (except those with
handicap plates or hangers). When this is completed, the remaining schedule will take place:
 Form as a unit wearing T-shirt, swimsuit, trail-appropriate footwear, and towel.
 Unit leaders will direct the issuance of the ID Wristbands to all.
 Any person with prescription medicines will be reminded to have those with him/her, to
take them with him to the Health Lodge.
 Leaders will have all Annual Health and Medical Record forms for the Health Officer.
 The staff Guide will direct an Orientation Tour of the main areas of Camp Mountaineer,
which will include a stop at the Health Lodge where medical rechecks will be undertaken
and health and medical forms collected.
 During medical recheck, all prescription medicines will be presented to the Camp Health
Officer. BSA policy requires that prescription medicine be kept at a central location, with
exceptions noted previously.
 The orientation tour will continue with your staff Guide. During your stop at the Aquatic
Area, swim checks will be undertaken unless this requirement has been previously met.
 Following the orientation tour, you will return to your campsite and settle in. Campers desiring
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Hunter Safety Certification report to Shooting Sports Building 3;00 to 5:00 PM.
All unauthorized vehicles are to be out of the campsite and taken to the parking area. Any
violation of this policy during the week will adversely affect the eligibility of the unit to receive
the Baden Powell Award.
At 5:45 PM, campers will form in scout uniform by unit on the Parade Field in front of the Dining
Hall for formal flag lowering.
Waiters will report to the dining hall at this time for instructions from the Dining Hall Steward.
Dinner will be at 6:00 PM.
Units are to be at the council ring at 7:45 for the opening campfire program.
BUG JUICE
From the Wall Street Journal, May 15, 1997
As a vegetarian, Lucy Peluso says she's "neurotic about reading labels." So when the 28-year-old law clerk was
working late at her judge's chambers in Hauppauge, N.Y., one night last week, she checked the ingredients of her
Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Drink.
Unfamiliar with the word "cochineal," she grabbed a dictionary and was horrified at the definition: "a red dye
made from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects."
Her call to Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. in Middleboro, Mass., quickly rousted a customer-relations manager,
who confirmed that the color does come from an insect - albeit one approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Ms. Peluso says she still sees red when she thinks about it. She feels that vegetarians and meat-eaters alike should
know about the bug. "I'm sure they don't want to eat insects," she says. "It's just not normal." Ocean Spray counters
that it is quite normal.
Indeed, colors extracted from cochineal give a magenta hue to dozens of products, from aperitifs to lipsticks to
pill coatings and fruit yogurt. The insect, found on cactuses in Central and South America has a brilliant history; it
has made bright stripes on Mayan cloaks; Mexican serapes and early U.S. flags. The very words "crimson" and
"carmine" stem from a Sanskrit term for a dye-yielding bug.
— So, pass the Bug Juice, Scout
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CAMP FEES
Camp fees encourage an early registration policy, which applies to all resident camp fees received in the
Council Service Center on or before the early registration date of April 15. Fees for 2013 are:
YOUTH FEES*
Camp
*Early Registration Discount
Camp Fee
Webelos Resident Camp
$165.00 (By April 15)
$190.00
Boy Scout Camp
$230.00 (By April 15)
$260.00
For Scouts attending a second week of Boy Scout Camp: $195.00 with no other discount allowed.
LDS Adventure Camp
$70.00 (By April 15)
$85.00
Cub Scout Day Camp (Includes Dinner)
$115.00 (By April 15)
$130.00
* Early Registration Discount applies only if paid by April 15, 2013, and the unit signs up and has a
Unit Family FOS presentation between January 1, 2013 and March 31, 2013. This applies only to
Mountaineer Area Council units.
Family Discount: Each registered Mountaineer Area Council BSA Scout sibling receives a discount of
$10.00 off the designated Camp Mountaineer fee indicated above. (This discount does not apply to those
attending on a SOR scholarship).
ADULT LEADER FEES
Based on the number of youth attending in a given unit, accompanying adults attend camp at NO
FEE based on the following formula:
1 free adult leader for units with 2-10 campers.
2 free adult leaders for units with 11-20 campers.
3 free adult leaders for units with 21-30 campers.
Additional adult leaders, in excess of the above formula, are subject to the following fee:
Camp
Fee Amount
Cub Scout Day Camp
No Adult Fee except: $10.00 Friday Dinner
Webelos Resident Camp
$60.00
Boy Scout Camp (weekly fee)
$85.00
Note: No late registration fee applies to Adult leaders
OTHER CAMP FEES, DISCOUNTS AND REFUND POLICY
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Partial Week Meal Fee
Breakfast $3.00
Lunch $5.00
Dinner $10.00
Refund Policy: Supplies, staffing, and site reservation are committed well in advance to the
Summer Camping Program. Any refunds must be made in writing to the Council Scout
Executive by a MAC refund request form from the Service Center. If a refund is granted, a
minimum $50 administration fee per person will apply to all pre-paid Unit, Scout or Scouter
reservations. From May 15, 2013 on - a $75 administration fee will apply. On or after June 1,
2013, there is no refund of any fees. The administration fee is not refundable. However, in the
case of cancellations due to emergencies, the Leader must still make any refund requests in
writing to the Council Scout Executive by a MAC refund request form from the Service Center.
Transfer Policy: At any time, pre-registrations or payments may be transferred to another boy in
the same unit.
Summer Camp Scholarships: Scouts from Mountaineer Area Council may earn a Camp
Scholarship by selling a required amount of Popcorn or Tickets for their Scout-O-Rama. It is
encouraged that all Scouts come to BSA Summer Camp. We do not want to leave a Scout
behind due to financial reasons. Therefore, a Parent and/or Unit Leader may request a
Scholarship to help assist in paying for a portion of the Summer Camp Fee. Request the form.
Contact the office for the “Confidential Direct Assistance / Scholarship Application for Summer
Camp Form” (revised) for Scholarship / Campership money assistance. Scout-O-Rama ticket
sales required for Camp Scholarship is 130 tickets for a Cub Scout, 190 tickets for a Webelos,
and 260 tickets for a Boy Scout. If your unit holds a 2013 Friends of Scouting (FOS)
presentation, an additional discount will be given at out Scout Shop prior to camp. This discount
will amount to $30 for a Boy Scout, $25 for a Webelos, and $15 for a Cub Scout.
Provisional Summer Camp: Scouts and Scouters may attend camp during any week in
addition to when their unit comes to camp. Those desiring to participate should register at the
Council Service Center, 1831 Speedway Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554. Phone 304-366-3940.
Ask for provisional camping reservation.
SUGGESTED UNIT EQUIPMENT TO BRING TO CAMP
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American Flag
State Flag
Troop Flag
Patrol Flags
Dining Fly
Camp Stove
Cooking Gear (pots, pans, Dutch Ovens, Griddles, etc.)
Additional and supplemental food supplies (ideas: smore stuff, condiments, extra
munchies, fruit, sandwich stuff, etc.). Provide proper containers for storage
Coolers to store perishables (We cannot store unit food in camp refrigeration units)
Water Cooler
Trail tents for use by the Mountain Man Scouts from your troop
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INFORMATION FOR CAMPERS, PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS ABOUT ATTENDING CAMP MOUNTAINEER
Work through your unit leader to make sure all required forms for camp are complete,
and submitted in a timely manner. These forms include:
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Individual Youth Registration Form (MAC-SC-1003) for each Scout attending.
Annual Health and Medical Record (With Parts A, B and C completed) Please make
sure that all of these forms are properly filled out and that information is clearly readable.
Access form at: < http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx>
Parental Informed Consent and Hold Harmless/Release Agreement. Pay particular
attention to your choice of hospital if we need to transport in an emergency. The choice is
Ruby Memorial Hospital or Monongalia General Hospital, both in Morgantown.
Release of Camper Form. (MAC-SC-1005) If applicable. If you are planning to have
your youth leave camp for any reason during the week they are scheduled to be at Camp
Mountaineer, please understand that the camp will not allow any camper to leave camp
unless we have this completed form. This is an essential part of the Youth Protection
policy of the Boy Scouts of America, and is for the safety and security of our campers.
COPE, Climbing / Rappelling, and High Adventure Form (MAC-SC-1006.2), for
those desiring to participate in these programs.
Prescription Drugs If a camp attendee (youth or adult), uses prescription drugs, please send
these to camp by placing all drug containers in a clear plastic pouch, with the name of the
camper and unit number clearly indicated. Boy Scouts of America policy requires that all such
drugs be kept in the health lodge during the week. The health lodge is located next to the dining
hall, so access to this medication before or after meals will be convenient. An exception may be
made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper, leader, or staff member for
life-threatening conditions, including bee-sting or heart medication, and inhalers, or for a limited
amount of medication approved for use in a first-aid kit.
Personal Clothing & Equipment for Campers To make the best of a week at camp, the proper
clothing and equipment is recommended. Refer to that section in this guidebook for that list.
Visitors Night – Wednesday We encourage parents and guardians to join us on Wednesday
evening to allow your camper to convey the excitement of camp with you and to attend our
campfire program later in the evening. Remember to bring a flashlight with you, as the program
will end after dark, and a light jacket or sweater might also be considered. If you desire to join
us for dinner, please make reservations at the Council Service Center (304-366-3940) by noon on
Tuesday and arrive at the dining hall by 5:30 PM. Fee is $10 per person. If you plan to arrive
after dinner, you should arrive between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
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Visitor Parking. As you approach Camp Mountaineer, the parking lot is located about 100
yards to the right after you pass the Camp Mountaineer entry sign. Please park your vehicle at
this location and walk to camp.
Visitor Check-in Procedure In keeping with the national policy of the Boy Scouts of America,
all visitors to the camp must be identified. At Camp Mountaineer, we require all visitors to
register at the camp office, just inside the gate, where ID wristbands will be issued. These must
be worn at all times while in camp. Camp terrain varies, so remember to wear comfortable shoes.
If you plan to be in camp after sunset, remember to bring along a flashlight.
SUGGESTED CAMPER PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
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BSA Field Uniform (Class A) Note: you do not need the new BSA Uniform, all past
BSA Uniforms are acceptable
Includes uniform shirt, dark green uniform pants and/or shorts, BSA socks, BSA belt.
BSA Activity Uniform (Class B) All the above items except BSA Khaki Uniform Shirt
such as unit, camp, or other BSA T-Shirt. Avoid T shirts that display statements or
images that could be considered offensive.
1 pair of sturdy hiking boots
1 pair of comfortable walking / athletic shoes
Sweat shirt
Light jacket for cool evenings
Rain jacket or water-resistant poncho
An adequate number of extra pants, shorts, underwear, and socks
Toilet kit (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, etc…)
Shower Shoes
3 Towels
Swim suit
Sleeping bag and pillow
Cot (cots are not provided by Camp Mountaineer)
Backpack: if you are going to participate in the Mountain Man program or are planning
to work on advancement requiring hiking or outpost camping activities
Writing Supplies (notebook, pencils, envelopes, stamps, etc…)
Scout Handbook
All Merit Badge prerequisites, and Merit Badge pamphlets for those badges you are
planning to pursue during camp
Optional: Fishing pole, Camera, and non-aerosol Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
Spending Money for camp apparel, patches, snacks, handicraft supplies, and souvenirs
for the folks back home. Traditionally, this amount ranges from $50 to $100 per camper.
If you desire to work on handicraft or shooting merit badges, plan on additional money
for craft kits and ammunition.
Note: Camp Mountaineer provides climbing and rappelling gear for those who choose to
participate in those programs. Personal climbing gear is not permitted to be used in camp.
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Items Prohibited at Camp Mountaineer
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Unit Leaders have the authority to expand this list of prohibited items.
Firearms and/or ammunition, bows, slingshots, paintball guns, and similar devices that
launch projectiles. (Excluding camp provided shooting equipment at the range area).
Projectile throwing devices such as Ninja cards/stars/knives, (or items of a like or similar nature)
Illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages
Fireworks or any type of explosives
Sheath Knives or pocket knives with blades longer than the palm of your hand
Pets
Pornography
Tobacco products if under the age of 18
Boom boxes, DVD Players, other electronic media—Personal sound devices such as
IPODs are not recommended, but are permitted but only with headphones
TRADING POST
Camp Mountaineer operates a fully stocked trading post with snacks, souvenirs, comfort, and
program items you may need during your week at camp. Camp Mountaineer T-shirts, hats,
patches, toothpaste, camping gear, drinks, candy, handicraft kits, ammunition chits, merit badge
pamphlets and official uniform items are available to enhance your stay.
Hours of Operation:
After Breakfast until 11:30 AM
After Dinner until 8:00 PM
After Lunch until 5:30 PM
Saturday: After Breakfast until 10:00 AM
Rifle and shotgun ammunition
All Scouts attending Camp Mountaineer will receive ten rounds of ammunition for the rifle
range, and five rounds at the shotgun range. After that, they will be required to purchase an
ammunition chit at the trading post, which they exchange at the Shooting Sports area for
ammunition. Price is: $2.00 for a block of 10 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition, and $2.50 for
five rounds of shotgun ammunition. Persons desiring to pursue merit badges in rifle and shotgun
should budget for this.
Handicraft AREA merit badge material
All Scouts choosing to pursue merit badges in the handicraft area should plan in to purchase the
appropriate materials from the Trading Post to meet the requirements of the specific badge. The
Trading Post will have basketry kits, leather strips, and woodcarving blocks to support handicraft
merit badge pursuits.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
On Sunday evening following dinner, two formal services will be offered--Catholic and Allfaiths. Opportunities will also be provided for self- led (Scouts Own) meditation. The All-Faiths
service will be held in the Chapel, and the Catholic Services will be held in the pavilion next to
the dining hall. Attendance is required if the unit wants to earn the Baden Powell Award.
MAIL
Outgoing mail will be picked up daily after lunch from the Camp Dining Hall building. Mail to
campers should be addressed as follows:
Scout Egor Beaver (Scouts Name), Troop number
Camp Mountaineer, BSA
187 Camp Mountaineer Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
The mail at Camp is delivered by rural carrier, which tends to require extra time to make it to
Camp Mountaineer. Mail should be sent early to insure delivery. All letters received after
campers week will be returned to sender.
WirELESS INTERNET SERVICE
Wireless internet service is available to adult leaders at the dining hall and adjacent pavilion.
The Camp Director will provide a logon access code to adult leaders.
2012: Seven Camps and Programs were accredited with a perfect score on national standards.
No other Scout Camp in the United States achieved this level of excellence.
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MENU FOR THE WEEK
2013 BOY SCOUT CAMP
DAY
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
SUPPER
Sunday
Baked Ham
Scalloped Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Dinner Rolls
Fruit Bowl
Water, Cold Drinks & Coffee
Monday
Pancakes
Sausage
Cold Cereal
Fresh Fruit
Water, Milk & Coffee
Submarine Sandwich
Pasta Salad
Cookie
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Pasta in Meat & Tomato Sauce
Tossed Salad & Dressing
Garlic Rolls
Frosted Cake
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Tuesday
Breakfast Pizza (Onions,
Potatoes, Sausage , Eggs)
Cold Cereal
Fruit Juice
Toast
Water, Milk & Coffee
Pulled Pork BBQ on Roll
Macaroni & Cheese
Carrot Sticks
Pudding
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Creamed Chicken on Biscuit
Whipped Potatoes
Seasoned Corn
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
Strawberry Mousse
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Wednesday
Sausage Gravy and
Biscuits
Cereal
Fruit
Water, Milk & Coffee
Sloppy Joe on Roll
Tater Tots
Tossed Salad
Brownie
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Oven Roast Turkey & Dressing
Whipped Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
Cranberry Sauce
Pumpkin Cake
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Thursday
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Patty
Toast
Cold Cereal
Fruit
Water, Milk & Coffee
Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
Potato Chips
Pork & Beans
Fresh Fruit
Cookie
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Trail Stew in Foil (Ground Beef,
Potatoes, Celery, Carrots)
Apples
Onion, Cream of Celery Soup
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Friday
French Toast
Bacon
Oatmeal or Cold Cereal
Fruit
Water, Milk & Coffee
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tomato Soup
Crackers
Celery Sticks
Fruited Jello
Water, Drinks & Coffee
Roast Beef or Meatloaf
French Fries
Peas and Carrots
Fruit Bowl
Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter
Water, Drinks and Coffee
Saturday
Continental Breakfast
Donuts and Muffins
Cold Cereal or Oatmeal
Fruit
Water, Milk, & Coffee
(In Campsite)
Milk is available on request at all meals
Camp Mountaineer Menu is Dietitian Approved
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CAMP EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Response to Siren Procedure:
The designated camp emergency signal is a siren. Prior to dinner on your first day at camp, we
will demonstrate the sound of the siren that will be used in case of a camp emergency. Should
you hear that siren during your stay in camp, you are to proceed with all haste to the parade field
in front of the dining hall and form by unit, just as you do for evening flag ceremony. In case of
hazardous weather, assemble inside the dining hall instead of on the parade field.
If any person in Camp Mountaineer recognizes an emergency situation they should immediately
notify their unit leader or any available staff member.
WEATHER THREATS, INCLUDING HEAT AND HUMIDITY
Camp administration will monitor weather conditions and threats, and communicate this
information to campers. In cases of high humidity and excessive heat, the camp program may be
altered and soft-drink sales discontinued in consideration for safety of the campers.
POLICIES, PROCEEDURES AND
REGULATIONS AT CAMP MOUNTAINEER
The Scout Oath and Scout Law will apply to all situations at Camp Mountaineer.
National policies and standards, such as the Guide to Safe Scouting, the National BSA Camp
Standards, provide additional requirements as to camp operation and personal conduct.
RESPECT OF PRIVACY
Two-deep leadership is the only accepted system of leadership at Camp Mountaineer, where you
have two adults to every boy in an individual situation or two youth to one adult leader. Adult
leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing into swimsuits
or taking showers. Adults must also protect their own privacy in similar situations. When
camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than with his own parent or
guardian. We, also ask that you please respect the privacy of our staff members. Cell phones
and cameras are not to be used in or around latrines or shower houses, and if they are seen
at these locations, are subject to confiscation. Do not bring cell phones or cameras to the
shower houses, and keep them in your pocket around latrines.
Campers are not permitted the in staff residence area (staff city) at any time.
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CELL PHONES
Cell phone coverage in camp is not reliable, and as such, adequate service cannot be expected.
The camp will confiscate any cell phone or camera that is seen in the vicinity of a latrine or
shower house. Unit leaders may impose more restrictive policies on cell phone use by campers
in their unit. Cell phone charging stations will be provided in the Dining Hall. (Placement of
your name on your charging cord is recommended).
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Camp Mountaineer is open to all Scouts. Rules for acceptance and participation in all sessions of
this camp are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.
VALUABLES
Theft will not be tolerated at Camp Mountaineer and anyone caught will be asked to leave Camp
Mountaineer Property and law enforcement authorities may be notified. Please leave all high
value items at home. Camp Mountaineer assumes no responsibility for any item brought to
camp by youth or adult participants.
UNIT LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENT
Each unit attending camp must provide its own adult leadership. Each unit must have at least
two adults in camp at all times, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age and the other
over 18 years of age. Units using rotating leadership should plan to have the departing leader
orient the new leader upon their arrival at camp. All adults providing leadership to the unit
must have completed the required Youth Protection Training prior to arrival at camp. This
requirement can be met on-line at: <http://olc.scouting.org/info/ypt.html>.
CAMP MOUNTAINEER TELEPHONE NUMBER
The camp’s phone number is 304-291-0737, but we request that you call the camp only for
emergencies or official business. Scouts may make phone calls for emergencies when
accompanied by their Scout leader or a camp staff member. Cellular phone signal is extremely
limited within Camp Mountaineer and should be considered unreliable.
MEALS
Except for Thursday, meals will be served family style in the Dining Hall beginning with the
evening meal on Sunday at 6:00 P.M. Upon entrance to the dining hall, diners will remove their
hats and stand at their assigned table where we will return thanks. On a rotating basis, one or two
Campers from each table will serve as the waiter at each meal. Waiters must be in the dining hall
15 minutes before each meal. It is the responsibility of the waiter to: (1) set his table, (2) wait on
the table during the meal, (3) remove the dishes and (4) assist in cleaning the dining hall. Waiters
will be dismissed only by the Dining Hall Steward. An experienced camper, not a first year
camper, should be waiter during the first few days of camp. All tables will have at least one and
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perhaps two camp staff members as a guest. The leader or staff member at each table is
responsible for the conduct, manners, and general supervision of the Scouts at his table. It is
important that the leader not serve as the waiter or host; this is meant to be a learning experience
for the youth. On Thursday, all units will prepare meals for themselves in their own campsite.
Food will be disbursed from the Dining Hall to the units beginning at 4:00 PM.
DRESS CODE
The Scout uniform is a very important part of the Boy Scout program. All Scouts are encouraged
to bring at least one complete BSA Field Uniform (Class A) to camp. Each Scout and leader is
encouraged to wear a complete BSA Field Uniform for Daily Flag Retreat Ceremonies, Dinner,
and Campfires. Otherwise, BSA. Activity Uniform (Class B) is recommended.
Every scout must wear shirt and shoes in the dining hall. Hats must be removed upon entering
the dining hall for meals.
No shirts or other clothing with pornographic, profane language, or promoting age inappropriate
activities (alcohol, tobacco etc…) are permitted at Camp Mountaineer.
Swimming trunks are not appropriate for wear in the dining hall; all Scouts and adult leaders
should be in dry clothes.
PROVISIONAL CAMPING
If a camper would like to attend camp but cannot attend with their unit, or would like to attend
Camp Mountaineer for an additional week, you can attend camp with a Provisional Unit.
FLAG CEREMONIES
Flag raising will take place prior to breakfast each day of camp, and flag lowering (retreat) will
proceed each dinner, except for Thursday, when units are to undertake these patriotic functions
in their troopsite. Each unit is encouraged to volunteer to do the flag raising or lowering at least
once during the week. This is a requirement for the unit to be eligible for the Baden Powell
Award. Signups boards will located in the Dining Hall.
TOBACCO
Use of any tobacco product is prohibited in all camp buildings and tents. Leaders may only use
tobacco within the designated smoking area.
TREE CUTTING AND DAMAGE TO SHRUBS
Live trees will not be cut in camp, unless permission is granted by the Camp Ranger.
Restrictions and Scouting certifications also apply. No live shrub is to be cut or removed.
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AVOID LITTERING IN CAMP - A SCOUT IS CLEAN
The inconsiderate act of discarding candy wrappers and other litter on the grounds of Camp
Mountaineer is not in keeping with that point of the Scout Law that declares that a Scout is clean.
Scouting encourages respect for the natural environment, and as such, depositing litter in the
proper receptacle is expected of all Scouts.
HAND WASHING and USE OF HAND SANITIZERS
Hand washing is a must whenever and wherever possible. Use of hand sanitizers are NOT A
REPLACEMENT for thorough hand washing. If you use the bathroom, always wash your
hands first and hand sanitize second. Hand sanitizers should NEVER be near a flame. They are
very flammable and very dangerous near flames, may explode and cause serious injury, severe
burns and death.
FISHING
Fishing must be undertaken using the buddy system, and is limited to Lake Strawn away from
designated swimming areas. No West Virginia fishing license is required by those choosing to
fish during their attendance at summer camp.
BICYCLES AND ATV’s
Personal bicycles are NOT allowed in camp! NO all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), mopeds,
motorcycles or snowmobiles are allowed in camp. By approval of the Camp Director, the use of
motorized carts, scooters, or wheelchairs may be permitted for those with documented disability.
GAMES
Games played at Camp Mountaineer are at the discretion of the Camp Director and must be
approved for safety. “Capture the Flag” shall not be played at Camp Mountaineer Cub Scout or
Boy Scout camp due to the higher risk of injury than other games. Avoid any type of game that
might be disrespectable or degrading to other campers. Games that have value in promoting
methods and skills of Scouting should be encouraged.
NO OPEN FLAMES IN TENTS
No candles or open flames are allowed in tents.
LEAVE NO TRACE
Scouts are encouraged to learn and practice “Leave No Trace” when camping. No littering.
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LIQUID FUELS
During Summer camp, all bulk containers of liquid fuels must be checked in with and stored by
the camp in the maintenance building. However; small quantities of fuel for cooking stoves may
be kept at the campsite in appropriate fuel containers under adult control and supervision
AEROSOL CONTAINER / DISPENSER USE PROHIITED
No aerosol spray cans shall be stored in tents or allowed in camp. Products such as insect
repellant, deodorant, etc. should be in liquid or solid form only.
CAMP PROVIDED EQUIPMENT
Units are responsible for the tents and camp equipment issued to them during their stay in camp.
All equipment checked out of the Maintenance Building should be returned in good condition.
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT AND CAMPAIGNS
There will be no political advertising or campaigning at Camp Mountaineer.
FEMALE LEADERS
Accommodation for female leaders will be provided as follows: If the unit is TENT camping,
female leaders will reside in separate tents from all male campers and adult leaders. The only
exception is when the tent is shared with an immediate family member.
PHYSICAL DISABILITY AND HANDICAP ACCOMODATION
Camp Mountaineer will always strive to meet the needs of any and all campers that require
special facilities or accommodation due to physical or any handicap challenges. However, we
are in a natural environment, and terrain and trail condition may require adaptation. If you have
any questions or concerns about how this might affect your stay at camp, please call our Council
Service Center before you arrive and discuss your needs and expectations.
LATRINE FACILITIES
Separate facilities are marked for youth, adult, male, female, staff. If any violation of this rule
occurs then the Camper or Adult Leader will be removed from Camp Mountaineer. Use the
buddy system for latrine and shower from 8:00 PM-6:00 AM. Units are responsible for the
cleanliness of the latrine serving their troopsite during the week.
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GARBAGE AND GARBAGE BAG LINERS
Garbage bag liners shall be used in all garbage receptacles at Camp Mountaineer. Should a
garbage receptacle be soiled, please help us by cleaning or contact the Summer Camp Ranger.
During summer camp, all garbage must be bagged and placed into the dumpster or other
designated location on a daily basis. All other times, garbage shall be disposed of per camp
procedures. Do not feed any wild animals or leave food in tents or unattended.
AVOIDING WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
There are many types of wildlife that inhabit the Camp Mountaineer area. DO NOT disturb any
of these animals, birds or reptiles in their natural habitat. If you see an animal behaving in a
strange way; foaming at the mouth, begging for food, or trying to attack you, immediately tell an
adult leader or staff member. The adult leader or staff member should immediately report this to
camp management. Avoid keeping candy bars or other food items in your tent or you may
discover you have acquired a new furry tent-mate during the night.
BUDDY SYSTEM
Scouts enjoy camp best when they share the experience with a friend. Plus, it is safer to be with a
buddy in camp. Do not walk around camp by yourself.
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THE GRAY AREAS
During your week at Camp Mountaineer, each troop will be requested to lead a song or perform a skit at
the campfire. (This is a requirement for the Baden Powell Award). We request that adult leadership
review the song or skit to make sure that some parents or grandparents attending the campfire are not
offended.
Scouting's program is designed to develop boys in character, citizenship, and fitness including mental,
moral, spiritual, and physical fitness. Activities, meetings, camp programs, and campfires all contribute
to Scouting's aims. Therefore, some items that may be acceptable in other segments of society are not
part of the Scouting program.
One of the important elements of Scouting is FUN. In our attempt to use humor and fun activities, we
must continually remind ourselves that these amusing and entertaining programs are excellent
opportunities to teach the values of Scouting, and must not detract from, nor contradict the philosophy
expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.
Although many leaders are able to determine the appropriateness of most program choices, there are
certainly numerous songs, stories, skits, and stunts that force the leader to make decisions. To add to the
complexity of the decision is that in many cases it is not so much what is done, but how it is done that
makes the difference. The areas that fall between the inappropriate and the absolutely acceptable, we call
the gray area.
Just because a skit, song, or story falls in one of the gray area categories does not, in itself, establish that it
may not be done. At the same time, if an item is in the gray area, then a leader must exercise his
judgment concerning not only the subject matter, but also the performers and their sensitivity to the
values and ideals of Scouting. The final decision must be the impact the item has on developing
character, fitness, and citizenship or setting the wrong example of what Scouting is all about.
The following "Gray Areas" should alert leaders to exercise their best judgment:
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Underwear
Concerns:
Nudity, natural modesty of Scouts, mental fitness, and cleanliness.
Judgment Note: The J. C. Penney Skit can be done in Swimsuits as an example.
Water
Concerns:
Victims (self-worth and self-esteem)
Victims - Persons may be hurt physically and emotionally. Equipment/clothing damaged.
Bodily Functions - Skits, etc., portraying urination, sexual acts, or defecation do not contribute to
developing Scouting's Ideals and Values.
Toilet Paper
Concerns:
Bodily Functions (see above) and Toilet Humor. DON’T DO IT!
Judgment Note: "The Viper is Coming" can have a person with Paper Towels and Windex to
clean someone else's eyeglasses.
Inside Jokes
Concerns:
Only the participants or those in the "KNOW" can appreciate the humor, etc.
Don't bore, or even worse, ignore the rest of us in the audience.
Judgment Note: Staff Banquets, and Last Wills, and Testaments, are great uses of inside jokes and
most, if not all, of the participants are "in". But, NOT as part of the camp program.
Alcohol/Drunkenness
Concerns:
BSA's Unacceptables - Alcohol is the most abused drug especially within the age
group Scouting is trying to serve.
Drunkenness - Making fun of people. Concerns: Courtesy, self-esteem and self-worth.
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Cross Gender Impersonation
Concerns: Bodily Functions and excessive inappropriate exaggeration of body parts.
Embarrassments.
May become a form of sexual harassment.
Judgment Note: Can be great fun. Area that most probably fits into the "not what is done, but
how it's done" category.
This guide to the Gray Areas has been prepared with the sincere desire for wholesome fun,
recreation, and enjoyment for all at Scouting activities, - especially campfires. Hopefully, you the leader,
will find these guidelines helpful as you thoughtfully approve these activities, guide boys in making the
right decisions, and personally set the example for Scouting at its best.
SATURDAY CHECKOUT OF CAMP BY UNITS
Unit Leaders
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After breakfast on Saturday, take your completed Evaluation of Camp forms to the
Health Lodge and exchange them for your unit’s Medical forms and medications if
necessary. You will also receive a camp patch for all of those in your unit who attended
all week.
Make sure that you have returned all tools and equipment borrowed from Ranger.
Make sure that you have paid your $200.00 deposit for next season. You may do this at
the Friday morning Scoutmaster meeting following breakfast.
We will attempt to get all blue merit badge cards to unit leaders by Friday evening.
Review these and let us know if you have concerns about the correctness of them.
Within a week of leaving Camp Mountaineer, if you feel something is incorrect on these
cards, please contact Mountaineer Area Council Service Center.
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Make sure that all of your blue merit badge cards are correct.
Make sure that all of your clothes and personal equipment is packed up.
Make sure that you have bought Camp Mountaineer souvenirs for those at home.
Make plans to attend Camp Mountaineer next year and tell all of your friends about
the fun and great experiences you had at Camp Mountaineer.
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CAMP PROGRAM
The Mountain Man program, designed to help Scouts advance toward the rank of First
Class Scout, will be offered again this year. All campers participating in this program will
receive a special Camp Mountaineer Mountain Man patch. Mountain Men participants will be
camping one night at the outpost, so plan on bringing appropriate camping equipment for this.
The Baden Powell Award is designed to encourage unit participation at camp. This
program recognizes those troops who have participated in campwide activities and promoted
Scouting Spirit during the week. A special Baden Powell hat pin will be given to every Scout and
weeklong attending Leader of those units successfully meeting the requirements for this award.
MOUNTAIN MAN AWARD
The Mountain Man Program at Camp Mountaineer is offered to
campers who desire to receive instruction and counseling in outdoor
related requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class Scout, and First Scout
advancement. One night of outpost camping is part of the Mountain Man
experience. In addition to the instruction opportunities, the Mountain
Man program encourages campers to participate in a range of camp
opportunities just for the FUN of it. All participants in this program will
receive a special Mountain Man patch at the end of the week.
Instruction designed to support advancement during daily program time is outlined below:
Tenderfoot Scout Requirements:
Scoutcraft:
4a. Demonstrate how to whip and fuse the ends of a rope.
4b. Demonstrate that you know how to tie the following knots and tell what their uses are: Two
half hitches and the taut-line hitch.
4c. Using the EDGE method, teach another person how to tie the square knot.
5. Explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross country, during the day and
night. Explain what to do if you are lost.
6. Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the American Flag.
Mountaineer:
11. Identify local poisonous plants; tell how to treat for exposure to them.
12a. Demonstrate how to care for someone who is choking.
12b. Demonstrate first aid for the following: Simple cuts and scrapes; Blisters on the hands and
foot; Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial or first degree); Bites or stings of insects
and ticks; Venomous snakebite; nosebleed; Frostbite and sunburn.
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Second Class Scout Requirements:
Note: Requirements 1b, 3b and 3g can be met in part or whole by participating in the Mountain
Man Outpost Adventure or EITHER Monday night OR Tuesday night.
Scoutcraft:
1a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Explain what map symbols
mean.
2. Discuss the principals of Leave Non Trace.
3c. Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when
they should be used.
3d. Use the tools described in 3c to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire.
3e. Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a lightweight stove. Discuss safety
procedures for both.
3f. Demonstrate how to build a fire and set up a lightweight stove.
Ecology:
6. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish,
mollusks) found in your community.
Mountaineer:
7a. Show what to do with “hurry” cases of stopped breathing, serious bleeding, and ingested
poisoning.
7b. Prepare a personal first aid kit to take with you on a hike.
7c. Demonstrate first aid for the following: Object in eye; Bite of a suspected rabid animal;
Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fishhook; Serious burns (partial thickness or second
degree); Heat exhaustion; Shock; Heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation.
Aquatics:
8a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
8b. Demonstrate your ability to jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and
swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming and return to your starting
place.
8c. Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a
suitable object, and by throwing lines and objects. Explain why swimming rescues should not be
attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible, and explain why and how a rescue
swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.
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First Class Requirements:
Note: Requirement 4e should be addressed on Thursday when units will cook in their campsite.
Scoutcraft:
1. Demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass.
2. Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and
requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch,
etc.).
4a. Help plan a patrol menu for one campout that includes at least one breakfast, one lunch, and
one dinner, and requires cooking at least two of the meals. Tell how the menu includes the foods
from the food pyramid and meets nutritional needs.
4b. Using the menu planned in requirement 4a, make a list showing the cost of food amounts
needed to feed three or more boys and secure the ingredients.
4c. Tell which pans, utensils, and other gear will be needed to cook and serve these meals.
4d. Explain the procedures to follow in the safe handling and storage of fresh meats, dairy
products, eggs, vegetables, and other perishable food products. Tell how to properly dispose of
camp garbage, cans, plastic containers, and other rubbish.
7a. Discuss when you should, and should not use lashings. Then demonstrate tying the timber
hitch and clove hitch and their use in square, shear and diagonal lashings by joining two or more
poles or staves.
7b. Use lashing to make a useful camp gadget.
8a. Demonstrate tying the bowline knot and describe several ways it can be used.
Ecology:
6. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of native plants found in your community.
Mountaineer:
8b. Demonstrate bandages for a sprained ankle and for injuries on the head, the upper arm, and
the collarbone.
8c. Show how to transport by yourself, and with one other person, a person from a smoke-filled
room, and a person with a sprained ankle for at least 25 yards.
8d. Tell the five most common signals of a heart attack. Explain the steps (procedures) in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Aquatics:
9a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat.
9b. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.
9c. With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as a tender and a rescuer.
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Mountain Man Daily Schedule
Camp Mountaineer - 2013 Season
TIME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:05 AM
BREAKFAST IN
DINING HALL
BREAKFAST AT
CAMPSITE
BREAKFAST IN
DINING HALL
BREAKFAST AT
CAMPSITE
BREAKFAST AT
OUTPOST SITE
AM 1
Orientation to
Program
Mountain Man
Program
Mountain Man
Program
Mountain Man
Program
Return From
Outpost Site
AM2
MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM
AM3
MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM
NOON
LUNCH IN
DINING HALL
LUNCH IN
DINING HALL
LUNCH IN
DINING HALL
LUNCH IN
CAMPSITE
PM 1
OPEN PERIOD FOR MERIT BADGE CLASSES
PM 2
MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM
PM 3
MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM
PM 4
MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM
6:00 PM
6:10 PM
EVENING
LUNCH IN
DINING HALL
Brownsea
Challenge
Parade & John
Young Fields
DEPART FOR
OVERNIGHT AT
OUTPOST
Camp Lynn
Water Carnival
Aquatics Area
Evening Retreat at
Campout Site
DINNER at
Campout Site
Evening Retreat at
Parade Field
DINNER in the
Dining Hall
Evening Retreat at
Parade Field
DINNER in the
Dining Hall
Evening Retreat at
Outpost Site
DINNER at
Outpost Site
Evening Retreat at
Parade Field
DINNER in the
Dining Hall
CAMPOUT
SHOOTING
SPORTS
VISITOR
CAMPFIRE
OUTPOST
Camp Lynn
CLOSING
CAMPFIRE
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BADEN POWELL AWARD
Camp Mountaineer encourages each unit attending camp this
year to earn the Baden Powell award. Those units demonstrating
Scouting spirit, citizenship, and participation in all campwide functions
and service projects will be designated as Baden Powell units.
A special hat pin will be presented to each camper and adult
leader attending the full camping week to those units earning the award.
Requirements for the Camp Mountaineer Baden Powell Award require participation as
a unit, in the following programs and camp functions:
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Demonstrate Scout Spirit by adherence to all camp rules and policies. This applies to both camper
and adult leaders from that unit.
Attend all morning and evening flag ceremonies. (Thursday flag ceremonies are in the troopsite).
Participate as a unit (can be split for Catholic and All-Faiths) in the Sunday evening religious
services, held just after dinner. Both Catholic and All-Faiths services will be held.
Take responsibility for raising and/or lowering the flag through a formal flag ceremony one day
during the week. This may be at the parade field, or at your campsite.
Participate in both the Wednesday and Friday campfire program by presenting a skit or song.
Maintain a clean and attractive campsite during the week, including custodial responsibilities for
the latrine at your campsite.
Conduct, under the guidance of the Chief Commissioner, a Community Service Project.
Have older Scouts counsel and instruct younger Scouts on rank advancement requirements during
the week.
Participate as a unit in the Friday campwide activity and water carnival.
Take responsibility during one day for the cleanliness of the shower house that your unit uses.
Hold a Patrol Leaders Council during the week of camp.
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MERIT BADGES TO BE OFFERED IN 2013
In 2013, Camp Mountaineer proposes to offer 40 merit badges to support advancement
opportunities for the Scouts.
Aquatics:
Swimming*
Rowing
Lifesaving*
Canoeing
Small Boat Sailing
Kayaking
Ecology / Conservation:
Astronomy
Fly Fishing
Insect Study
Soil & Water Conservation
Fish & Wildlife Management
Weather
Reptile and Amphibians
Environmental Science*
Fishing
Nature
Mammal Study
Handicraft:
Woodcarving
Art
Leatherwork
Sculpture
Basketry
Scoutcraft:
Pioneering
Geocaching
Hiking
Camping*
Cooking*
Bugling
Orienteering
Wilderness Survival
Shooting Sports:
Archery
Shotgun Shooting
Rifle Shooting
Emergency Preparation*
Citizenship in the Community*
Indian Lore
First Aid*
Trail to Eagle:
Citizenship in the World*
Citizenship in the Nation*
COPE / Climbing and Rappelling:
Climbing
* Denotes Eagle Scout required merit badges. Some of these are either/or, so please check
current requirements for Eagle Scout rank as you select appropriate merit badges.
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MONDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE - CAMP MOUNTAINEER - 2013 SEASON
TIME
AQUATICS
ECOLOGY
8:00 AM
SCOUTCRAFT
Mile Swim Prep 1
Kayaking
& Rowing
Evironmental
Science
& Fishing
Canoeing
Fly Fishing and
&
Soil & Water
Lifesaving (1of2) Conservation
Canoeing
&
Lifesaving (2of2)
Insect Study
Pioneering
Emergency
Preparedness
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Leatherwork
Small Boat
Environmental
Sailing
&
Science,
Swimming (1of2) Mammal Study
Canoeling
&
Swimming (2of2)
Instructional
Swim
PM 4
4:305:15 PM
Open Swim
6:00 PM
Orienteering
First Aid
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Art
Cook ing &
Hik ing
LEGEND:
COPE
Course
Soil & Water
Conservation
& Nature
Camping &
Cook ing
First Aid
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Bask etry
Pioneering
& Orienteering
Emergency
Preparedness
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Bask etry
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Open
Handicraft
Reptile &
Wilderness
Amphibian
Survival (1of2) &
Indian Lore
Study and Fish
Geocaching
& Wildlife Study
(1of2)
Wilderness
Astronomy
Survival (2of2) &
&
Geocaching
Weather
(2of2)
EVENING RETREAT AT
Open Boating
LT: Safe Swim
Defense/Safety
Afloat
Basic Climbing
&
Climbing
THE PARADE FIELD
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Open
Handicraft
Italics = Merit Badge Counseling LT = Adult Leader Training Trail to Eagle @ Dining Hall Pavillion Scout Smart in Dining Hall
NOTE: 2 consecutive periods are required for Lifesaving, Sw imming, Geocaching & Wilderness Survival MBs
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Citizenship
In The
Community
Citizenship
In The World
DINNER IN THE DINING HALL
6:10 PM
7:15-8:30 PM
SCOUT
SMART
Citizenship
In The Nation
LUNCH IN THE DINING HALL
PM 3
3:304:15 PM
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
COPE &
CLIMBING
SCOUTMASTER'S MEETING IN STAFF PAVILLION
NOON
PM 1
1:302:15 PM
PM 2
2:303:15 PM
HANDICRAFT
BREAKFAST IN THE DINING HALL
9:00-9:30 AM
AM 2
10:0010:45 AM
AM 3
11:0011:45 AM
SHOOTING
SPORTS
FLAG RAISING AT THE PARADE FIELD
8:05 AM
AM 1
9:009:45 AM
TRAIL TO
EAGLE
Open
Climbing
TUESDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE - CAMP MOUNTAINEER - 2013 SEASON
TIME
AQUATICS
ECOLOGY
8:00 AM
SCOUTCRAFT
TRAIL TO
EAGLE
SHOOTING
SPORTS
HANDICRAFT
BREAKFAST IN THE DINING HALL
9:00-9:30 AM
SCOUTMASTER'S MEETING IN STAFF PAVILLION
AM 1
9:009:45 AM
Mile Swim Prep 2
Kayaking
& Rowing
Environmental
Science,
Foresty &
Fishing
Pioneering &
Wilderness
Survival
Emergency
Preparedness
Recreational
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Bask etry
AM 2
10:0010:45 AM
Canoeing
&
Lifesaving (1of2)
Soil & Water
Conservation
Camping &
Orienteering
First Aid
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Leatherwork
AM 3
11:0011:45 AM
Canoeing
&
Lifesaving (2of2)
Insect Study
Cook ing &
Hik ing
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
PM 1
1:302:15 PM
Small Boat
Environmental
Sailing
&
Science,
Swimming (1of2) Mammal Study
PM 2
2:303:15 PM
Canoeling
&
Swimming (2of2)
PM 3
3:304:15 PM
Instructional
Swim
PM 4
4:305:15 PM
Open Swim
6:00 PM
Soil & Water
Conservation
& Nature
Camping
& Cook ing
LT: Leave No
Trace
First Aid
Hunter Safety
Recreational
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Art
Pioneering &
Orienteering
Emergency
Preparedness
Hunter Safety
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
Hunter Safety
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Bask etry
Reptile &
Wilderness
Amphibian
Survival (1of2) &
Indian Lore
Study and Fish
Geocaching
& Wildlife Study
(1of2)
Wilderness
Astronomy
Survival (2of2) &
&
Geocaching
Weather
(2of2)
EVENING RETREAT AT
Open Boating
LT: Safe Swim
Defense/Safety
Afloat
Basic Climbing
&
Climbing
Hunter Safety
Recreational
Open
Archery, Rifle &
Handicraft
Shotgun
THE PARADE FIELD
Mountain Man
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Senior Patrol
Leader Activity
Open
Handicraft
Italics = Merit Badge Counseling LT = Adult Leader Training Trail to Eagle @ Dining Hall Pavillion Scout Smart in Dining Hall
NOTE: 2 consecutive periods are required for Lifesaving, Sw imming, Geocaching and Wilderness Survival MBs
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Citizenship
In The Nation
& American
Heritage
Citizenship
In The
Community &
American
Citizenship
In The World
DINNER IN THE DINING HALL
6:10 PM
LEGEND:
COPE
Course
LUNCH IN THE DINING HALL
NOON
7:15-8:30 PM
SCOUT
SMART
FLAG RAISING AT THE PARADE FIELD
8:05 AM
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
COPE &
CLIMBING
Open
Climbing
WEDNESDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE - CAMP MOUNTAINEER - 2013 SEASON
TIME
AQUATICS
ECOLOGY
8:00 AM
SCOUTCRAFT
TRAIL TO
EAGLE
SHOOTING
SPORTS
HANDICRAFT
BREAKFAST IN THE DINING HALL
AM 1
9:009:45 AM
Mile Swim Prep 3
Kayaking
& Rowing
Environmental
Science
& Fishing
Return
Pioneering &
Wilderness
Survival
Emergency
Preparedness
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Bask etry
AM 2
10:0010:45 AM
Canoeing
Fly Fishing and
&
Soil & Water
Lifesaving (1of2) Conservation
Scoutcraft
Camping &
Orienteering
First Aid
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Leatherwork
AM 3
11:0011:45 AM
Canoeing
Insect Study &
&
Mountain Man
Lifesaving (2of2)
Nature
Scoutcraft
Cook ing &
Hik ing
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
Citizenship
In The Nation
COPE
Course
PM 1
1:302:15 PM
Small Boat
Environmental
Sailing
&
Science,
Swimming (1of2) Mammal Study
PM 2
2:303:15 PM
Canoeling
&
Swimming (2of2)
Cook ing &
Geocaching
First Aid
Hunter Safety
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Art
Soil & Water
Conservation
& Nature
Camping,
Pioneering
& Hik ing
Emergency
Preparedness
Hunter Safety
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
Instructional
Swim
Reptile &
Amphibian
Study and Fish
& Wildlife Study
Wilderness
Survival &
Geocaching
Indian Lore
Hunter Safety
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Bask etry
Open Swim
Astronomy
&
Weather
Basic Climbing
&
Climbing
Hunter Safety
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
6:00 PM
EVENING RETREAT AT THE PARADE FIELD
6:10 PM
FAMILY DINNER IN THE DINING HALL - Prior Reservations Required for Visitor Diners
7:10 PM
After Dinner Self-guided Tour of Program Areas & OA Dance & Drum Performance on Parade Field
Visitor Night CAMPFIRE at the Council Ring
7:45-9:00 PM
LEGEND:
Italics = Merit Badge Counseling LT = Adult Leader Training Trail to Eagle @ Dining Hall Pavillion Scout Smart in Dining Hall
NOTE: 2 consecutive periods are required for Lifesaving, Sw imming, Geocaching and Wilderness Survival MBs
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Citizenship
In The
Community
Citizenship
In The World
LUNCH IN THE DINING HALL
NOON
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
SCOUT
SMART
FLAG RAISING AT THE PARADE FIELD
8:05 AM
PM 3
3:304:15 PM
PM 4
4:305:15 PM
COPE &
CLIMBING
THURSDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE - CAMP MOUNTAINEER - 2013 SEASON
TIME
AQUATICS
ECOLOGY
8:00 AM
SCOUTCRAFT
COPE &
CLIMBING
SCOUT
SMART
SCOUTMASTER'S MEETING ON DINING HALL PORCH
AM 1
9:009:45 AM
Mile Swim Prep 4
Kayaking
& Rowing
AM 2
10:0010:45 AM
Canoeing
Fly Fishing and
&
Soil & Water
Lifesaving (1of2) Conservation
AM 3
11:0011:45 AM
Canoeing
&
Lifesaving (2of2)
Environmental
Science
& Fishing
Insect Study
Pioneering
Emergency
Preparedness
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Bask etry
Orienteering
First Aid
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Leatherwork
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
Cook ing &
Hik ing
Citizenship
In The Nation
COPE
Course
PM 1
1:302:15 PM
Environmental
Small Boat
Sciencen &
Sailing
&
Mammal Study
Swimming (1of2)
LT: Leave No
PM 2
2:303:15 PM
Canoeling
&
Swimming (2of2)
PM 3
3:304:15 PM
Instructional
Swim
PM 4
4:305:15 PM
Open Swim
6:00 PM
Soil & Water
Conservation
& Nature
Camping
& Cook ing
First Aid
Hunter Safety
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Art
Pioneering &
Orienteering
Emergency
Preparedness
Hunter Safety
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
Hunter Safety
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Bask etry
Reptile &
Wilderness
Amphibian
Survival (1of2) &
Indian Lore
Study and Fish
Geocaching
& Wildlife Study
(1of2)
Wilderness
Astronomy
Survival (2of2) &
&
Geocaching
Weather
(2of2)
EVENING RETREAT AT
Basic Climbing
&
Climbing
Hunter Safety
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
THE PARADE FIELD
DINNER IN THE DINING HALL
6:10 PM
Open
Boating
Open Archery,
Rifle & Shotgun
Open
Handicraft
Italics = Merit Badge Counseling LT = Adult Leader Training Trail to Eagle @ Dining Hall Pavillion Scout Smart in Dining Hall
NOTE: 2 consecutive periods are required for Lifesaving, Sw imming, Geocaching and Wilderness Survival MBs
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Citizenship
In The
Community
Citizenship
In The World
LUNCH IN THE DINING HALL
NOON
LEGEND:
HANDICRAFT
BREAKFAST IN THE DINING HALL
9:00-9:30 AM
7:15-8:30 PM
SHOOTING
SPORTS
FLAG RAISING AT THE PARADE FIELD
8:05 AM
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
TRAIL TO
EAGLE
LT: Climb On
Safely
FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE - CAMP MOUNTAINEER - 2013 SEASON
TIME
AQUATICS
ECOLOGY
8:00 AM
SCOUTCRAFT
TRAIL TO
EAGLE
SHOOTING
SPORTS
HANDICRAFT
BREAKFAST IN THE DINING HALL
9:00-9:30 AM
SCOUTMASTER'S MEETING IN DINING HALL PAVILLION
Mile Swim
Kayak ing
& Rowing
Environmental
Science,
Foresty &
Fishing
Pioneering &
Wilderness
Survival
Emergency
Preparedness
Recreational
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Bask etry &
Leatherwork
AM 2
10:0010:45 AM
Canoeing
&
Lifesaving (1of2)
Soil & Water
Conservation
Camping &
Orienteering
First Aid
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Woodcarving
AM 3
11:0011:45 AM
Canoeing
&
Lifesaving (2of2)
Insect Study
Cook ing &
Hik ing
Archery, Rifle &
Shotgun
Art
NOON
1:303:15 PM
3:305:15 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:10 PM
EVENING
ACTIVITIES
COPE
Course
Citizenship
In The Nation
& American
Heritage
Citizenship
In The
Community &
American
Culture
Citizenship
In The World
LUNCH IN THE DINING HALL
CAMP-WIDE COMPETITION BROWNSEA CHALLENGE on Parade Field & John Young Field
CAMP-WIDE GAMES WATER CARNIVAL at Waterfront
SCOUTMASTER'S MEETING Pick Up Mountain Man Progress Reports and Troop's Merit Badge Blue Cards
EVENING RETREAT AT THE PARADE FIELD
DINNER IN THE DINING HALL
Closing CAMPFIRE
7:15-8:30 PM
LEGEND:
SCOUT
SMART
FLAG RAISING AT THE PARADE FIELD
8:05 AM
AM 1
9:009:45 AM
COPE &
CLIMBING
Italics = Merit Badge Counseling LT = Adult Leader Training
NOTE: 2 consecutive periods are required fo Lifesaving, Sw imming, Geocaching and Wilderness Survival MBs
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NAME:__________________________________
TROOP:_______
CAMPSITE:_______________
SCOUT'S WEEKLY PLANNER - CAMP MOUNTAINEER 2013
TIME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
9:00-9:40AM
AM 1
9:00 AM 9:45 AM
9:55-10:35AM
AM 2
10:00 AM 10:45 AM
10:50-11:30AM
AM 3
11:00 AM 11:45 AM
NOON
LUNCH
1:30-2:10PM
PM 1
1:30 PM 2:15 PM
2:25-3:05PM
PM 2
2:30 PM 3:15 PM
CAMPWIDE
COMPETITION
Mountaineer Challenge /
Gold Rush
3:20-4:00PM
PM 3
3:30 PM 4:15 PM
EVENING
FRIDAY
FLAG RAISING
BREAKFAST
8:00 AM
8:05 AM
PM 4
4:30 PM 5:15 PM
6:00 PM
6:10 PM
THURSDAY
(Program Times Adjusted)
4:15-4:55PM
CAMPWIDE GAME
Water Carnival
EVENING RETREAT
DINNER
VISITOR'S CAMPFIRE
Copy This Form and Provide it to Each Scout
CLOSING CAMPFIRE
Scoutmaster Approval:________
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ADULT LEADER TRAINING TO BE OFFERED IN 2013
To help the adult leaders become more effective in their leadership of the troop, Camp
Mountaineer will provide a series of Adult Leader training opportunities during the week.
In addition to the scheduled training listed below, we will offer ala carte training
opportunities the week. Arrangements for this instruction can be made with the Commissioner
staff, and such training can take place in your troopsite. Topics can be Boy Scout Fast Start,
Youth Protection, and Scoutmaster Specific Training, Planning and Preparing for
Hazardous Weather, or other topics that might be needed by your adult leaders.
MONDAY
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat 7:15 PM at the Aquatic Area. (Repeated on Tuesday)
TUESDAY
Leave No Trace Awareness 1:30 PM at the Ecology Area. (Repeated on Thursday)
TBA/ Leader Training provided by the Council Training Committee 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at
the Dining Hall.
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat 7:15 PM at the Aquatic Area. (Repeated from Monday)
THURSDAY
Leave No Trace Awareness 1:30 PM at the Ecology Area. (Repeated from Tuesday)
TBA/ Leader Training provided by the Council Training Committee 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at
the Dining Hall. (This will be a different topic than the one presented on Tuesday)
Climb On Safely 7:15 PM at the COPE Area.
ADULT LEADER MEETING TIMES during the WEEK
At least one adult leader from each unit needs to attend these meetings.
Monday 9:00 AM Meeting in the pavilion next to the Dining Hall.
Friday 9:00 AM Meeting in the pavilion next to the Dining Hall.
Friday 5:00 PM Pick up blue merit badge cards and advancement sheets at the Hott Building.
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MAP OF CAMP MOUNTAINEER
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LIST OF APPENDICES
CAMP MOUNTAINEER FORMS
The following pages contain forms that have been referred to in this manual.
They are intended to be copied and distributed to facilitate registration for camp. If
forms are copied, we recommend that MAC-SC-1002 / CAMP MOUNTAINEER
INDIVIDUAL CAMPER REGISTRATION FORM, and MAC-SC-1003 / CAMP
MOUNTAINEER RELEASE OF CAMPER FORM, be printed back to back on
the same sheet, as both forms are required for each camper.
 Unit Reservation Form (MAC-SC-1001.2)
 Unit Roster (MAC-SC-1002)
 Individual Youth Registration Form (MAC-SC-1003)
 Release of Camper Form. (MAC-SC-1005)
 Individual Leader Registration Form (MAC-SC-1004)
 COPE, Climbing/Rappelling, High Adventure Form (MAC-SC-1006.2)
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2013 CAMP MOUNTAINEER SUMMER CAMP UNIT RESERVATION FORM
(Unit Roster form #2 required when submitting this form)
Unit #: _________________________________________
Council: __________________________________________________
Unit Leader: ____________________________________
Charter Organization: _______________________________________
Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________
State: _____________________________ Zip: ________________________
Unit Leader Home Phone #: (_____)______________________
Cell Phone: (_____)_______________________
Business: (_____)_______________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________
Estimated Number of Campers: _________
Estimated Number of Leaders: ________
Week Attending (Check One)
Boy Scout Resident Camp Week 1
June 16-22
Boy Scout Resident Camp Week 2
June 23-June 29
Boy Scout Resident Camp Week 3
June 30-July 6
Webelos Resident Camp
July 7-12
LDS Adventure Camp
July 12-13
Cub Scout Day Camp
July 29-August 2
Campsite Preference (Must indicate you choice in order of preference: 1 st, 2nd, & 3rd, for week attending).
If your first choice of campsite is not available for week attending, would you be willing to select another week? Yes No
______ Best Available
______ Cherokee
______ Miami
______ Navajo
______ Sioux
______ Apache
______ Crow
______ Mingo
______ Seneca
______ Wapsu
______ Blackfoot
______ Delaware
______ Mohawk
______ Shawnee
Reservation Deposit
$200.00 deposit is required with this form. (Attach deposit check, made out to MAC, to this form if required* or call service center at
(304)366-3940, or fax (304)366-3944 with Credit Card Number)
Credit Card #______________________________________________ Exp. Date:______________ CVC # on back_____________
Card Holder’s Signature: __________________________________
Date: ___________________
Unit Leader Signature_______________________ Committee Chair Signature__________________________
Office use only:
Amount Received: ________________
Check #: _________________
Receipt #: ______________
ALL SECTIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR A PROPERLY COMPLETED FORM
MAC-SC-1001.2
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CAMP MOUNTAINEER UNIT ROSTER – 2013 SEASON
(To be turned in with FORM #1 SUMMER CAMP UNIT RESERVATION FORM)
(Turn in as many copies of this form as required for your unit)
Unit #:
Week attending:
Campsite:
Scoutmaster:
Camping Coordinator:
Street Address:
Email:
City:
State:
First Name
Last Name
Zip code:
Phone #:
Age
Amount Paid
Council:
Date Paid
Youth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Adult Leaders
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total Scouts this page: ______
Grand Total of Scouts: ______ Total Adults this page: _____ Grand Total of Adults: _____
MAC-SC-1002
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2013 CAMP MOUNTAINEER INDIVIDUAL CAMPER REGISTRATION
(Only one camper per form)
Name
Age
Unit #
Council
City
)
Are you on Facebook?
Attending with (check all that apply):
/
/
Current Rank
Street Address
Telephone # (
Date of Birth
State
Zip
Email
If so become a fan of Camp Mountaineer.
______ With Unit
______ Provisional Troop
______ With another Unit: what Unit # ______
When will you be attending:
______ BSA Week 1
June 16-22
______ BSA Week 2
June 23-29
______ BSA Week 3
June 30-July 6
______ Webelos Resident Camp
July 7-12
______LDS Adventure Camp
July 12-13
______ Cub Day Camp
July 29-August 2
Any dietary, physical, or medical needs: ________________________________________________________________
Camp Fees – Register early to receive discount
Camp
Early Registration Discount
Cub Scout Day Camp
Webelos Resident Camp
Boy Scout Camp (weekly fee)
Boy Scout Camp Second week
LDS Adventure Camp
$115.00(By April 15)
$165.00 (By April 15)
$230.00 (By April 15)
(Set fee—no other discount applies)
$70.00 (By April 15)
Camp Fee
$130.00
$190.00
$260.00
$195.00
$85.00
Sibling Discount:
Each sibling receives a discount of $10.00 off of their camp fee. (Does not apply to those
attending with SOR scholarship).
Payment method:
______Check
Scout-A-Rama Scholarship:
Y or N
Amount ______
______Cash
Campership Scholarship:
Y or N
Amount ______
*Please submit all CAMP MOUNTAINEER INDIVIDUAL CAMPER REGISTRATION FORMS to Unit
Leader.
Annual Health and Medical Form (available at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf)
and all other appropriate council required forms must be with participant or unit leader upon registration at
camp.
MAC-SC-1003
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2013 CAMP MOUNTAINEER RELEASE OF CAMPER FORM
(This form must be filled out if camper is going to be leaving Camp Mountaineer during the week)
Name of Camper
Unit#
Campsite
Name of Parent(s) 1)
2)
Street Address
City
Telephone # (
)
Email
List of authorized person(s) to release my son/ daughter to:
Name
Ex.
John Doe
___ ______
1________________________________________________
2________________________________________________
3________________________________________________
4________________________________________________
5________________________________________________
Days and Reason for leaving camp:
Day of Week
Date
Sunday
___/___/______
Monday
___/___/______
Tuesday
___/___/______
Wednesday
___/___/______
Thursday
___/___/______
Friday
___/___/______
State
Relationship to Camper
grandparent, uncle, parent of another camper, etc
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
Reason for Leaving
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Any persons not listed, including second parent, will not be allowed to sign out any camper at Camp
Mountaineer.
Please remember that when any person is signing out your son/daughter that you check in at the office as
you first enter Camp Mountaineer (OA Building).
Signature of Parent 1) ______________________________________
Date ___/___/______
Printed Name of Parent _____________________________________
Signature of Parent 2) ______________________________________
Date___/___/______
Printed Name of Parent _____________________________________
MAC-SC-1005
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2013 CAMP MOUNTAINEER ADULT LEADER REGISTRATION FORM
Only one Leader per Form
Name
___________
__ Type Unit:____________Unit # _______
Street
City
Telephone # (______)_______________
Age
Cell Phone # (______)_______________
Email Address
Camp Fees:
Cub Day Camp
Webelos Resident Camp
BSA 1-3
For Partial Week
Free Leaders:
(per unit)
1-10 Boys
11-20 Boys
Each additional 10 boys
Days of Attendance:
State
Zip
Current Position
$10.00 for Friday Dinner
$60.00
$85.00
$3 per Breakfast / $5per Lunch
$10 per Dinner
1 free leader
2 free leaders
1 additional free leader
All Week
Partial Week
(If partial week please indicate how many meals you will be attending on each day.)
_____Sun
______Mon
______Tue
______Wed
______Thu
______Fri
______Sat
Adult trainings that may be offered at camp this summer:
(Check all that you would be interested in taking)
______This is Scouting
______ Leave No Trace
______Tenured Scout Leader Intro to Leader Skills
______Safety Afloat
______Safe Swim Defense
______Climb on Safely
Payment method:
______Check
______Cash
*Please submit all CAMP MOUNTAINEER ADULT LEADER REGISTRATION FORMS to Unit Leader.
**An Annual Health and Medical Form must be with adult or unit leader upon registration at camp.
Form is available from Council Service Center or at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf
** This form and fee structure may be used for Den Chief’s attending camp as well. Please indicate both their home
troop number and their host cub scout unit number.
MAC-SC-1004
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CAMP MOUNTAINEER C.O.P.E./CLIMBING & RAPPELLING
and HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM FORM
FOR C.O.P.E./CLIMBING & RAPPPELLING and HIGH ADVENTURE
ON/OFF CAMP MOUNTAINEER PROPERTY
Required in addition to Individual Camper Registration Form
Name:
Unit #:
Scout Rank
Council:
Birthday:
/
/
Street Address:
City:
State:
Telephone #:
E-mail:
Zip:
Emergency contact telephone#:
Week attending Camp:
High Adventure Activity (circle all that apply):
CLIMBING/RAPPELLING
C.O.P.E.
White Water Rafting
Caving
TREK Other Out of Camp Activity
Disclaimer:
I understand that to take part in the above activity selection the participant must meet the following requirements:
 Must be at least 13 years if age by September 1 of the year of participation in the program or activity.
 Must have earned the rank of First Class Scout before starting date of activity, or be a Venture Scout.
 Must have a current medical form signed by a physician and by the parents.
I understand that this program involves greater risk and physical challenges than those encountered during the
normal resident camp program.
I understand that this program may involve my son/daughter leaving camp for one or more days. _____initial here
I hereby release and hold harmless the Boy Scout of America, the Mountaineer Area Council, and their various
vendors, outfitters, volunteers, employees, and agents who act in accordance with this permission which I have
freely given.
In case of emergency, I understand every effort will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached. I
hereby give my permission to the physician selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment,
including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for my child.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: __________________________________
Date: ______________
Scoutmaster Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ______________
*This form needs to be submitted to Mountaineer Area Council with Camper’s Application.
Send Completed Form to:
Attn: Camp Mountaineer
Mountaineer Area Council #615
Boy Scouts of America
1831 Speedway Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
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MAC-SC-1006.2