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2012 Leader’s GuideScofield Scout Camp

at Frandsen Scout Ranch

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Chapter 1— General Information

The Scofield Scout Camp Law One of the most often told Scoutmaster Minutes deals with how Scout camp is like a miniature city. Indeed it is. Cities have roads, camp has trails. Cities have homes, camp has tents. Where a city has many laws, at Scofield we only have one.

A Scout is…Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.

Scouts at camp are expected to live the Scout Law at all times. It is a challenge, but if it is practiced, it is the best law that we can live by.

As Scoutmasters, we expect you to instill the Scout Law in your Scouts. Many Scouts learn from the attitude of their leaders. Live the Oath and Law and show your Scouts, by example that it works. As a staff, dedicated to serve, we commit ourselves to live the Oath and Law. We will work to show Scouts and leaders that it is our way, and you can expect this from every staff member.

You should be aware that at camp each individual must meet a high standard to become a member of the Scofield Camp Staff. Besides the interviews and screening process, all of the staff agrees to live by the twelve points of the Scout Law. Many of the staff are Eagle Scouts; some are members of the Order of the Arrow. With our staff, we bring together for a few weeks out of the year an excellent representation of what Scouting is.

All campers and staff conduct should be measured against these guidelines. At camp, we cannot tolerate and will not permit activities which do not meet the criteria of standards set forth by the Oath and Law. We ask your cooperation and understanding as adults in helping us maintain high standards of moral and personal conduct at Scofield Scout Camp. Let’s do no less.How To Get To Scofield Scout CampScofield Scout Camp is located about 52 miles along Spanish Fork Canyon on US-6 and UT-96. Drive to Spanish Fork, Utah using I-15

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Scout Law

A Scout is…Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.

(exit 258 if from the North or exit 257 from the South) and head East on US-6 toward Price for 43 miles. Turn right on UT-96 at the Scofield Reservoir State Park turn-off. Continue for 9 miles until you reach the reservoir.

At Madsen Bay Unit (the first marina), turn right and follow the signs to camp. The payment will end, but go through our gateway and continue to our parking area. Despite the dirt road, vehicles with good clearance will be adequate; a four-wheeled drive vehicle is not required.

For those using GPS navigation systems, the GPS coordinates to the Madsen Bay Unit exit are: Latitude: 39°48'56.27"NLongitude: 111° 8'7.32"W

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Camp HistoryIn 1983, our gates opened to Scouts and adults eager to take advantage of the waterfront and all it had to offer. Duane Frandsen donated the land to the Utah National Parks Council so youth throughout the council would have the opportunity to have a great summer camp experience; the area is named Frandsen Scout Ranch for the man who donated the land. It currently hosts two camps—Scofield Scout Camp, and a high-adventure outpost area (currently unnamed). In the 29 years the camp’s been open, Scofield Scout Camp has evolved from an aquatics base, to a frontier base, and now has elements of both. The camp program includes shooting sports, nature, outdoor skills, and handicraft areas, in addition to the well-established aquatics program—which features recently gifted catamarans, and a number of other sailing vessels. Scofield is the only Utah National Parks Council camp that offers a central dining experience where all meals each day are prepared for participants if desired. The future of the camp is exciting. A new building is nearing completion that will offer a large conference room for training, several staff sleeping dorms, restroom and shower facilities, along with an expanded Trading Post.

Camp Phone & Mailing AddressOur camp telephone number is (435)448-9681 and our fax number is (435)448-9421 [please note that both are unattended until June 4 when “Staff Week” begins]. Phone calls will be received during normal business hours. If there are any difficulties reaching camp by phone, please contact the Council Service Center in Orem at (801)437-6222. We are unable to offer boys or adult leaders the opportunity to make long-distance calls from the office phone.

We encourage parents to send mail to their Scouts. All mail should be addressed as follows:

United States Postal Service: UPS:Name NameUnit Number Unit NumberScofield Scout Camp Scofield Scout CampHC 35 Box 212 Madsen Bay UnitHelper, UT 84526 Scofield State Park, UT 84526

Camp Accommodations Each site has either a tarp-style canopy or a wooden pavilion with 1 or 2 picnic tables, a garbage bin, and water spigot. They don’t have a flag pole, a patrol box, bulletin board, firewood, fire pan, fire buckets, or a fire shovel. Few campsites can accommodate a cooking trailer, please contact us if this is required.

Sharing a Campsite While troops are welcome to share their campsite with another troop, no campsite at Scofield is designated as a “shared” site. Troops are not required to share a site with an unknown troop and each campsite is specifically equipped as single troop sites. Units may join together in a campsite to help meet the two-deep leadership requirements. A ratio of 1 leader to 10 Scouts is strongly recommended. We certainly encourage more adults to attend camp. Refer to the “Camper Capacity per Campsite” chart on the next page for minimum and maximum participants per area; review the map on the previous page for campsite locations.

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The Uniform at Camp Why do Scouts have a uniform? A complete uniform gives a standard to be met, promotes group spirit and a sense of identity. It also designates equality from the start among members of the group. The field uniform is appropriate dress any time during the day and is the standard attire for camp check-in, camp-wide programs, flag ceremonies, campfires, and evening meals. Activity shirts may be worn during classes, camp activities, and personal time at camp.

Campers and leaders should strive to adhere to the dress code while attending camp. The dress code is very simple and easy to follow and is required if your troop desires to receive the Scofield Silver Honor Oar Award at the Friday evening campfire (see Chapter 4 for requirements). Demonstrate your troop’s spirit by being the best uniformed troop in camp. The code is as follows:

—Official or Field Uniform: A complete field uniform is defined as official BSA shirt, pants or shorts, belt and socks. A neckerchief and hat are optional.

Headgear: All troop members must wear the headgear chosen by vote of the troop/team.

Shirt and Neckwear: Official shirt (long- or short-sleeved) with green or orange shoulder loops. The unit may vote to wear a neckerchief, bolo tie, or no neckwear. In any case, the collar should be unbuttoned. The troop/team has the choice of wearing the neckerchief over the turned-under collar or under the open collar.

Pants/Shorts: Official BSA uniform pants or shorts.

Belt: Official BSA web belt with BSA insignia on buckle; or leather with Scout-related buckle of your choice.

Socks: Official BSA socks with official shorts or pants.

Shoes: Leather or canvas. Campers should bring the proper footwear for the proper activity. Sandals and other open-toed shoes should be worn only at the waterfront or walking to and from the showers.

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Camper Capacity per Campsite:

CampsiteMin – Max

CapacityAnasazi8-15Aspen4-

10Bear Paw8-15Bodie4-

10Boomtown8-15Buckskin8-

15Calico12-20Claim Jumper8-15Dry

Gulch5-20Eagles Nest10-

20Eureka8-15Fiddle Town10-

20Fremont3-10Last Chance8-

20Lookout3-10Mother Lode8-

15Ouray8-15Ruby Gulch8-

15Sasparilla15-20Senora3-10Silver

City8-15Tombstone8-15Virginia

City8-15Washoe8-15Yuma3-10

Exceptions can be made if necessary.

—Activity Uniform: The activity uniform consists of a troop, camp, council, or BSA t-shirt with official pants/shorts, socks and belt.

Official camp t-shirts can be pre-ordered through the Utah National Parks Council prior to camp for $10 each. Troops can pre-order shirts until May 1, 2012; they will be available at camp check-in. Details and online ordering available at www.utahscouts.org/camps/preorder.

You can also buy non-customized camp t-shirts through the Trading Post during your week at camp, or create your own troop shirt using an approved licensed BSA vendor.

Provisional Camping Scouts who cannot attend camp with their unit or want to attend another or different week, may come to camp by themselves as a provisional camper. The camp staff will offer the adult leadership for this special “troop” during the week. Provisional campers will be housed near the male staff area and will eat with the staff for their meals. The cost for the provisional program is higher than the regular camp fee because the camp is providing food and staff or other adults as troop leadership. Opportunities for this experience are offered each week and cost $213 per boy, $84 per adult. To register a boy or to obtain additional information, contact our Council Service Center at (801)437-6222.

Deposits, Payments and Refunds A deposit is required to hold a group reservation and a camp site. The deposit for our Boy Scout resident camp is $250. All deposits are non-refundable. Based on the commitment a unit makes when placing a deposit, decisions are made and resources allocated that often result in expenditures that are not recoverable, hence our “No Refunds on Deposits Policy.” While deposits are non-refundable they are transferable from one camp to another camp during the same camping season.

Your deposit will be applied to your overall fees. At least 50% of all campers’ fees must be paid to the Council Service Center in Orem by April 1, 2012. A unit that has not paid 50% by April 1 may have its campsite and reservation cancelled. Registrations made after April 1, 2012 will require a payment of at least 50% of all fees due. The remaining camp fees are due to the Council Service Center no later than four weeks prior to your unit’s camp arrival date . The number of campers on record four weeks prior to your date of attendance is the minimum number of campers that must be paid for. Please do not bring final payments to camp! Adjustments in numbers must be made by calling the Council Service Center at (801)437-6222.

Qualified refunds are made to units, not individuals, since fees are paid to the camp by the unit and not individuals. Camper fees are transferable up to the time of camp and are refundable when notice is given at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Scouts leaving camp for any reason after spending the first day in camp are not eligible for a refund of any kind—no exceptions. All refunds must be agreed upon during the program in question. Requests for refunds must be in writing. Any and all refunds will be issued by check from the Council Service Center, and not from camp.

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Early Bird Discount:Units who register for camp before January 31, 2012, will receive an automatic $10.00 discount per person. For the 2012 camp season groups must register by this date to receive this discount.

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—Camp Dates for 2012:Week 1: June 11 – 16 Week 2: June 18 – 23 Week 3: June 25 - 30Week 4: July 2 – 7* Week 5: July 9 – 14 Week 6: July 16 – 21Week 7: July 30 - Aug. 4*includes 45-minute fireworks display over Scofield Reservoir

—Camp Dates for 2013:Week 1: June 10 – 15 Week 2: June 17 – 22 Week 3: June 24 - 29Week 4: July 8 – 13 Week 5: July 15 – 20 Week 6: July 29 – August 3

—2011 Camp Fees:Youth $129Youth (Out of Council) $159Leader $10Provisional Youth $213 (includes food plan)Provisional Adult $84 (includes food plan)Central Dining Food Plan $74 (per person)Campsite Deposit $250 (non-refundable)

—Cancellation Policy: The Utah National Parks Council must commit financial resources to employ staff, purchase food and supplies, and to prepare for camping operations. Participants, therefore, are required to make a financial commitment to attend.

The deposit collected at registration time is non-refundable. Refunds of fees paid for individuals or units requested at least two weeks before camp will be fully granted (less any deposit). No refunds are given if a registration is canceled or the number of attendees is reduced within two weeks of your scheduled arrival date at camp. No refunds will be given for "no-shows" at camp.

Who Pays For Camps?Boys’ fees pay only a portion of the total expense of camp. They pay only the expenses directly related to them and their week at camp. Major expenses such as building and facility maintenance, new equipment purchases and new additions to program areas are provided by the Utah National Parks Council from sources such as Friends of Scouting, special events, and direct donations.

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The Guide to Safe ScoutingBy attending Scofield Scout Camp at Frandsen Scout Ranch you agree to abide by all rules, regulations, and standards of the Boy Scouts of America, Utah National Parks Council, and Scofield Scout Camp. BSA national standards are found in the Guide to Safe Scouting (GSS)—March 2011 VERSION—www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416.pdf or you may purchase this publication at your local Scout Shop. An adult in your unit is required to have a copy in their possession at camp and to have read it. We recommend every unit leader review the material. Many of our rules and regulations are in place to comply with this document. Those who fail to meet the standards set forth by the GSS will be disciplined by the National Council and may permanently lose their Scouting membership. Policies specific to the Utah National Parks Council and/or our camp are included in this publication.

A Word about Campfires, Firewood & FuelThere is definitely something very memorable about a campout that includes nights relaxing around a campfire swapping stories and keeping your feet warm. Campfires can also be useful in a program setting to allow for a particular mood or spirit to help emphasize the values of Scouting or create inspirational moments with your youth.

The following campfire scenarios will be allowed at Scofield this summer: —Natural Fuel (Wood) Campfire: Current camp plans allow for units to have an open fire in campsites (a change from council policy since 2001). Fires must be contained in a fire pan or fire barrel. The fire should be between 5” to 18” off the ground and must never be left unattended. An evening campfire must be out cold before retiring for the night. Cold ashes must be bagged and thrown away, not dumped on the ground in the campsite. Wood and tinder cannot be gathered at camp so units must plan to bring their own materials.

—Charcoal Briquettes: Same as wood fires. Must be lit and contained in a fire barrel or Dutch Oven table that is at least 5” off the ground. Spent ashes must be bagged and thrown away.

—Propane or other contained fuel: Always appropriate in any form. Scofield Scout Camp is in a high-desert climate with low annual rainfall and dry conditions. During the summer, danger from possible wildfire is always very high and must be taken very seriously. When severe dry conditions exist, camp officials will take necessary steps to ensure fire safety measures are in place. Everyone in camp should feel a responsibility for fire prevention. Extra propane cylinders and cans of liquid must be stored in a locked camp fuel shed. Under no circumstances are they to be stored in the campsite. The fuel shed is accessed through the Camp Ranger. Bring empty fuel containers to your Commissioner for disposal. Do not place in or near fires. Empty fuel containers will explode if heated and should never be put in campfires or with burnable trash.

As drought and extra dry conditions strike the Carbon area, the Forest Service may place a ban on all natural fires and charcoal briquettes. If a ban is put into place during the summer it will not be lifted for any reason (including inclement weather) until after the summer is over. If a fire ban exists and you rely on a fire for meal preparation, you may schedule a time to use the camp ovens which cook by convection heat and cooks similarly to charcoal. Camp management will make every effort to keep unit leaders informed of fire restrictions prior to their arrival at camp.

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Other Items to Review… —2-way Radios: Walkie-talkies and other two-way radios are allowed in camp; however we ask that you make sure your Scouts conduct themselves in a courteous manner. Ensure you and your Scouts are not using channels 1 or 2; they are staff channels.

—All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): Three- or four-wheeled motorized recreational cycles are not allowed in camp except under special permission granted by the camp director; helmets are required and speed limit followed.

—Mountain Bikes: Because of the large number of Scouts and Leaders attending camp, mountain bikes are not encourage in camp. We do not have bike racks or secure places for parking/storage; leave them at home.

—Buddy Rule: Every participant should be paired with one or two other Scouts for the week. The buddies should stay together and watch out for each other. Leaders need to help enforce this rule. The buddy system is a way of Scouting. While at camp, all Scouts are encouraged to use the buddy system in all activities. When two Scouts attend merit badge classes and other events together, they can provide support and encouragement to each other. There is also added safety in participating in camp activities as buddies.

—Fireworks: Fireworks are strictly forbidden at camp under all circumstances. Please report any sightings of fireworks to staff immediately. We are located in a desert and fire is a serious threat to camp and everyone in it.

—Axes & Knives: Hatchets and axes are to be kept and used in the troop’s axe yard. Adult leaders are responsible for ensuring their youth

use these tools correctly. If knives are misused

in any way, leaders and staff have the authority to confiscate the item for the camp’s duration.

During the 2010 camp season, 65 Scouts required medical services off-site to receive stitches—not from using a knife with the Woodcarving Merit Badge, but from pocketknife injuries that occurred in the boy’s campsite as a result of carelessness or horseplay! In all cases, the Scoutmasters were required to transport their youth with another person to the hospital an hour away and wait with the injured boy while medical attention was obtained; this resulted in much lost time and frustration.

—Firearms, Bows & Arrows, etc: Do not bring any type of firearms, archery equipment or projectile devices to camp.

—Trees: Do not cut any live tree (both carving and harvesting of wood). Cutting or damaging trees could result in a fine. In addition, be aware of where you are placing tents, personal gear, patrol totes, etc. as many young sapling trees are growing in your campsite. Placing items on these plants result in their growth set-back or ultimate demise.

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No Scout is allowed to buy or use a knife, hatchet, or saw in camp until he earns a Scofield Scout Camp-issued Totin’ Chip card (available in Scoutcraft area).

—Staff Concerns: Conflicts between campers from different troops will be resolved by the adult leaders of the units involved, with the assistance of camp management if needed. Conflicts between staff and campers will be resolved by camp management and unit leaders. Serious problems may require troops to leave camp, certain individuals to leave camp, or the dismissal of staff members.

—Personal Conduct & Camp Discipline: We expect all campers to maintain the highest level of behavior. Scout leaders are responsible for the

conduct of their boys. Foul language, dirty jokes and fighting are

not allowed. Pornographic materials are not in keeping

with the Scout Oath. Those with these items will be asked to leave. This also applies to using camp Wi-Fi Internet access and viewing inappropriate websites.

Gambling is not permitted.

—Personal Property: The Camp cannot be responsible for your personal property. Anything that you bring to camp that may get lost, stolen or damaged is your responsibility. We encourage you not to bring anything valuable to camp. Youth especially should leave all electronic items at home.

—Theft: The best way to stop theft is to not let it happen. Keep items locked in your vehicle, out of sight. Thefts usually occur during program time when most Scouts are working on merit badges. Please ensure your Scouts are where they should be for the benefit of all.

Any case of theft will be turned over to the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office to investigate—this includes shoplifting any item from the Trading Post (regardless of product cost)!

—Pets: Do not bring any pets from home to camp. Do not take any pets from camp to your home.

—Wildlife: Do not attempt to handle snakes, spiders, skunks, chipmunks or any other wild critters at camp. In most cases, if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

—Smoking: The legal age in the State of Utah for the consumption of tobacco products is 19. The use of tobacco by anyone under this age will not be permitted at camp. For those adults that would like to smoke, the designated smoking area is the upper parking lot.

—Alcohol & Controlled Substances: Concerning alcohol, the Guide to Safe Scouting states “The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members.”

A Word about Camp VisitorsVisits by family members are welcome at camp. However, overnight accommodations are not available. The Madsen Bay Unit of Scofield State Park is 1.5 miles from camp and has campsites available to reserve. Parents should understand that their Scout will be involved in a busy schedule. Surprise visits may find their son on a hike or canoe trip and not accessible for some time. We encourage them not to remove their Scout from the camp programs for an extended period of time. All visitors must check in with headquarters immediately upon arriving at camp and check-out before leaving. They will be given a visitor pass to use while in camp.

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Security & Camper IdentificationAll individuals on camp property will wear a different colored wrist band to identify they have checked in with the camp’s Health Officer. The following distinctions will be made: Staff Adult & Youth participants Participants with a “no publicity” statement

on their ANNUAL HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD Participants with a life-threatening allergy

(bee-stings or food—such as peanuts)Note: actual colors will be indicated during the registration check-in process so you can know the difference in bands.

Any visitor to camp will be given a pass to wear around their neck while on property. These must be obtained from the Health Officer/Medical Office when first arriving to camp and returned as they are leaving.

As you go about camp if you find a person without a wrist band or neck lanyard please notify a staff member as this may be a non-authorized person.

If bands are lost or torn, a replacement can be obtained by visiting the Health Officer.

Participant Camp Check-in/Check-out ProcessAll rotating adult leaders will need to check-in at the Medical Office with the Health Officer and show their health form before proceeding to their campsite. This is how they obtain a wrist band. If possible, the leader should know his troop number and troop’s campsite.

We need departing leaders to also let us know they are leaving so we can have accurate information in case of a camp evacuation or emergency—we won’t have to account for and track down someone that is safe at home!

Any Scout leaving camp earlier than the pre-designated troop departure, or are traveling with an adult other than the one their guardian was informed of prior to camp, must have a SCOUT RELEASE REQUEST FORM (see Appendix) filled out, BEFORE arriving at camp. We legally must enforce this in order to ensure the physical safety of all Scouts.

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Chapter 2— Pre-Camp InformationTour & Activity PlansThe Tour & Activity Plan helps unit leaders to effectively evaluate their preparedness for upcoming activities. Since March 1, 2011, the Tour Plan (form 680-014) replaces the Tour Permit.

—What is a Tour & Activity Plan?The Tour & Activity Plan is designed to reinforce the leadership requirements of basic safety in Scouting—specifically two-deep leadership, transportation, aquatics, rappelling, and youth protection. The Tour Plan is a 4-page document that can be filled out electronically and printed for recording purposes.

—When is a Tour & Activity Plan Required?Units must complete a Tour Plan for every activity a unit undertakes and retain a permanent copy of this document with their Chartered Organization for possible future reference. If a problem arises, Tour & Activity Plans may be requested for additional information.

Certain activities require a Tour & Activity Plan to be submitted to the Utah National Parks Council for review and approval. Such plans must be submitted a minimum of 21 days prior to the event. These situations include:1. Any activity which includes a trip of 500 miles or more or extends outside of the Utah National Parks Council boundaries.

2. Any activity that is not conducted by the council or its districts and involves: Aquatics, Climbing/Rappelling, Caving, Shooting Sports/Firearms, Orientation Flights, or Motor vehicles as part of program (snowmobiles, boating, etc.).

3. Activities that involve “High Adventure” or “High Risk” or “Elevated Risk” (examples would include: back country trips and trips more than 45 minutes from medical assistance).

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Units should complete a Tour & Activity Plan prior to camp. This is retained with your Chartered Organization and not turned in with your camp check-in process. For Out-of-Council units, please refer to your local council policies.(The new online Tour & Activity Plan system is scheduled to launch 05/01/12)

Every troop in camp must be under the supervision of its own two-deep leadership. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older are required for all trips or outings. The second adult must be at least 18 years of age. Adult leaders may be male or female and need to be in camp at all times to assume responsibility for the Scouts from their troop. While we realize it is sometimes difficult to find two-deep leadership for the week, we also feel that with proper and advanced planning, continued two-deep leadership can be arranged. Units unable or unwilling to comply with this policy may, if necessary, be asked to leave camp.

To better handle the responsibility of leadership, we recommend one additional adult leader over age 21 for each 8-10 boys. We very strongly recommend that at least one leader be able to attend camp for the full week; doing so will ensure a stability for the boys in every aspect of their camp experience. If you find yourself in a one-deep situation, please contact the Camp Director immediately so that we can help you resolve it quickly.

Pre-Camp Discussion PodcastsTo help you with any questions you may have as an adult leader before you come to camp, Scofield’s Camp Director will post podcast audio files on the camp website—www.utahscouts.org/camps/scofield. This replaces the Pre-Camp Adult Leader Meetings previously held and rarely attended. These discussions will focus on key issues regarding camp safety, program offerings, staff development, food plan, Trading Post merchandise and other items.

Additional Pre-Camp Information Online—Camp BlogAdditional details can be found on the camp’s official blog: scofieldscoutcamp.blogspot.com.

Parent’s MeetingAll troops are encouraged to hold a parent’s information meeting prior to attending camp. This meeting can take place at a Court of Honor, a parent’s meeting, in place of a troop meeting or at any other convenient time that allows as many parents as possible to be in attendance. It is here that the details of your camp trip are explained and questions are answered. Make sure to distribute a PARENT INFORMATION SHEET (see Appendix) to provide camp details moms desire. If there are items that cannot be answered that evening, please contact Council Services at the Council Service Center at (801)437-6222 and respond to the parents as soon as possible.

Unit Roster At check–in every unit will be required to submit a complete UNIT ROSTER (see Appendix) of every youth and leader that will be present at camp that week, and includes any rotating leadership. As a reminder, all youth attending camp must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America to ensure they are covered by the national liability insurance. Adult leaders should also be registered (background check complete along with youth protection training recorded). Additional parents attending camp don’t need to be registered, but should complete youth protection certification to ensure they support this policy.

Pre-Camp Swim Checks

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We will not complete swim checks in the reservoir on Monday as part of the check-in process—this should be completed at a swimming pool prior to coming to camp and administered by a certified life guard who fills out the SWIM CHECK ROSTER FORM (see Appendix). Individuals at camp needing swim classification will be able to complete the swim test on Monday afternoon when the program areas open. The Swim Test is also offered every day during the week for those who wish to move up in classification.

Although swim tests may be conducted prior to summer camp, the aquatics director is expected to review or retest any individual whose skills appear to be inconsistent with his classification. Additionally the director is authorized to retest any Scout or group of Scouts when he or she is reasonably concerned that precamp swim tests were not properly administered.

The reservoir waterfront is sectioned off by depth for each ability group (non-swimmers in shallow water, swimmers in deep water) during free time swim. Classifications for ability groups are as follows: White: Non-swimmer. Comfortable in shallow water Red: Beginner. Can swim 50 feet (turning at least once) Blue: Swimmer. Can swim 100 yards (25 yards using a resting backstroke) and rest by floating

Annual Health & Medical Record Form All youth and adults attending camp will need to turn in and have on file a completed ANNUAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL FORM, 2010 version. Since the regular operation of Scofield Scout Camp exceeds the 72 hour time limit it is required that all individuals coming to camp must complete parts A, B, and C of the form. This rule applies to all youth and adults coming to camp regardless of the total amount of time they will spend in camp. Furthermore, all youth and adults coming to camp will need to have a physical examination done by a qualified health professional. Per current BSA guidelines, school and sports examinations can no longer be used in place of a BSA Health and Medical Form.

Prescriptions in Camp The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual's parent or guardian. BSA policy requires that all prescription drugs brought to camp (including those needing refrigeration) are to be locked up. An exception is made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper for life-threatening conditions, including heart medication, bee-stings, allergies, Epipens® and inhalers, or for a limited amount of medication approved for use in a first aid kit. All medications will be given in to the Health Officer during check-in and stored at the camp Medical Office. A distribution schedule will be established with those needing access to their medicine during the day. All containers will be returned to the Scoutmaster or other responsible adult at the end of the week.

Medical Recheck Upon arrival in camp, a quick recheck will be given to all Scouts and leaders by the Health Officer before participation in any camp activity. Medical forms must be submitted to the camp at this time. They will be returned to the troop at the end of the week. Checking into Camp 1. Arrival: Please plan to arrive in camp

between 8:30am and 10:00am on Monday.

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Do not plan to arrive early. The camp staff is not in a position to check in troops that arrive early. Please park in the camp parking lot with vehicles facing out. Vehicles with trailers will need to park in a designated area shown at check-in.

2. Registration: Please have ready your unit’s UNIT ROSTER, SWIM CHECK ROSTER FORM, fee receipts. The Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader will need to make sure that ALL the Scouts and leaders that are attending any time during the week are listed on the Unit Roster. A staff member will be assigned to your troop to help with the registration process and camp walk-through.

3. Missing Scouts: If there are Scouts who were supposed to come to camp but didn’t, please verify that they are not with you. Remember that no refunds will be issued for boys who are no shows if the Council Service Center was not informed at least two weeks in advance! Exceptions can be made for medical or family emergencies. A note from a parent explaining the situation will need to be brought with you or faxed to Council Services in Orem before a refund will be considered. Also, please inform us of any Scouts or leaders that will be joining the unit during the week.

4. Medical: Give Scouts their Medical Form for their recheck with the camp Medical Officer. Medications must be turned in at this time.

5. Swim Checks: Buddy tags are given to persons with a completed medical check. Swimming abilities are colored based on the Swim Roster form as indicated by the certified lifeguard completing the document.

6. Camp Identification: A wristband is given to individuals indicating their clearance to be in camp—this includes adult leaders and day

visitors (see previous chapter for details). In order to participate in program areas, Scout’s bands will be checked by area directors.

7. Camp Tour & Frontier Games: Once everyone has gone through steps you’re your group will tour camp facilities visiting these areas: Shower house, flag ceremony area, amphitheater, waterfront, dining hall, nature area, Scoutcraft area, medical office, Trading Post, fort/handicraft area, and shooting range. At each location your boys will participate in various frontier games to demonstrate their current skills at western tasks (such as caber toss, horseshoes, chip chucking, 2-man log sawing, prairie checkers, etc.).

8. Camp Set-up: After the camp tour, Scoutmasters and leaders can drive gear to their assigned campsite. Units can then begin to set-up their site. Vehicles must be out of camp by 3:00pm. When unloading, please be sure to park on the side of the road, DO NOT DRIVE INTO YOUR CAMPSITE.

Early/Late Camp Check-in ProcessIf you are planning on arriving at a time other than Monday morning, please let us know. Late troops will be considered no-shows and their campsites may be given away. If you are traveling from a long distance (300 miles or more), and would like to arrange an early arrival, please contact us.

Saturday Check-Out Procedures 1. The camp gate will be open by 6:00am

Saturday. You can drive your vehicles up to

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your campsite to load unit equipment and personal belongings at that time.

2. Clean your campsite. 3. Place all trash and cold ashes from fire

barrels in garbage sacks and take them to the main dumpsters.

4. Review campsite for trash and lost items. 5. Check the lost and found located at the

Trading Post. Unused portions of cash cards will need to be cashed in on Friday afternoon!

6. Your staff commissioner will report to your campsite after breakfast to assist you with check-out.

7. Make sure you

8. Fill out 9. All

medical forms, patches,

10. Please plan to depart camp

Before you check out, you must remove all equipment from the campsite, return all camp equipment, have your commissioner sign

Vehicles in Camp In the interest of camper safety, the following restrictions apply to Only camp-approved vehicles will be permitted on inner-camp Once the main gate is closed on Monday afternoon, it will not

be opened again for general traffic until Saturday morning. This Multiple vehicles will be allowed on inner camp roads during the

check-in and check-out process for the loading and unloading of equipment. Please limit this number to no more than two

All vehicles are to be parked facing out in the camp parking lot and not in the individual troop sites. Vehicles with trailers will

Scouts are not to ride in vehicles on inner-camp roads. Passengers are not to ride in back of pickup trucks or on trailers Seat belts must be used when traveling to and from camp and The speed limit on all camp roads is 10 mph. Camp trailers are to be left in the parking lot and are not to be Cooking or equipment trailers are allowed in campsites, but only

Guide Material May ChangeThis guide is provided as accurate as possible, however items may be adjusted based on need or situation. For an update on changes to the camp schedule, or its programs and services, plan to attend the

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Units participating in Central Dining average two additional program hours per day as they don’t have to worry about cooking and cleaning.

Camp ServicesCentral DiningIn 2004, we completed our dining hall, the first and only camp in the Utah National Parks council to offer this service. Consequently, we no longer offer commissary food distribution. The addition of full food service is a great opportunity for leaders and Scouts to spend more time on merit badges and other activities without having to worry about cooking or cleaning each day. Troops have the opportunity to cook at their monthly campouts, but camp only comes once a year. This program gives more time to enhance that week. Avoid the time and effort of buying, packing, hauling and cooking food in camp, and cleaning up after each meal. Instead spend the time fishing, learning knots, developing hiking skills, or taking a shower.

If someone in your troop has special needs, such as food allergies, vegetarians, or very picky eaters, please let us know ahead of time so that we can provide an appropriate substitute!

Those participating in central dining will have this indicated on their wrist band. Individuals may line up on either side of the dining hall no earlier than 10-minutes before the scheduled meal (the entire troop does not need to be in attendance to receive food). A staff member will lead those gathered in a song and prayer. Once a meal is obtained, sit anywhere desired, and when finished, return trays to kitchen and throw garbage away as no one else will bus your table.

Troops can receive service points by helping to wash dishes, as well as Scoutmasters who help serve the meal (see Chapter 4 for award requirements).

Visitor MealsThe Central Dining Plan provides 15 meals beginning with lunch on Monday and ending with a continental breakfast on Saturday. Guest meals are available for purchase; visit the Trading Post to obtain a meal voucher. The costs for individual meals are $4 Breakfast, $5 Lunch, and $6 Dinner. Trading Post The camp Trading Post provides a wide assortment of souvenir, program, and comfort items for sale. Handicraft kits, supplies, patches, t-shirts, hats, merit badge pamphlets, candy, soft drinks, ice cream, sundries, and many other items are available. It is open most of the day for your convenience; please review times listed on schedule posted next to the entrance. The Trading Post carries ice for Troops not on the central dining plan—just $1 per bag.

Units will have the ability to pre-order merit badge supplies before they come to camp. Scoutmasters will receive details when this service is available. For supplies not pre-purchased, $10 - $25 should be sufficient to meet the needs of most Scouts, depending on the badges and activities they are working on and the projects they wish to complete. Refer to the Merit Badge Pre-Requisites Chart (see Chapter 4) for approximate costs. The Trading Post conveniently accepts credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) for those not wanting to carry cash.

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Cash Card SystemHelp your boys protect the money they bring to camp by purchasing a Scofield cash card. Cash Cards are debit-like punch cards that work just like cash at the Trading Post. They are more secure than cash and are great for Scouts who don’t want to worry about carrying cash around with them all week. The cards come in denominations of $10 and $20 dollars. Each card has blocks of 25 cents up to the total value of the card. As a Scout spends the money in camp (some program areas too) the blocks of the cards are marked. Scouts can determine the amount of money they have by adding up the remaining blocks. Each card is numbered so that lost or stolen cards cannot be used. Unlike cash, lost or stolen cards can be replaced so that Scouts can still get the supplies they need to finish their merit badges.

While Cash Cards are a great way to help a Scout secure the money that he wants to spend at camp during the week, we encourage Scouts and leaders to only purchase cards for the amount that they will reasonably spend during their stay. Before coming to camp, please share these regulations regarding the use of cash cards with the Scouts (and their parents!) interested in purchasing cards.

In issuing the card, Scofield Scout Camp Trading Post agrees to: Record each card with its owner's name, troop number, campsite, unique card number. No longer allow use of the card as soon as it is reported lost. Return card to its owner, his staff commissioner, or his Scoutmaster when it is found. Replace/refund card (up to a maximum of one half of its original cost). Refund the unused portion of the card using the following guidelines:

o Card must be turned in to obtain a refund.o Refunds will be made on Friday afternoons only.

In purchasing a Cash Card the individual agrees to: Provide accurate information upon purchase. Treat the card as cash and safeguard it accordingly. Report the card as lost as soon as a reasonable effort has been made to find it! If card is subsequently found, report this immediately to the Trading Post. Accept and honor the refund policies as outlined above.Garbage Each campsite has a trash receptacle. We encourage that the liner be changed every night to keep the critters away. Please take your trash to the white dumpsters located next to the water-tank at the top of the hill, and feel free to take a liner from the Shower house on your way down. Bins for recycling aluminum cans are at the Trading Post. Litter patrols can also qualify as service projects and help a unit qualify for points on the DAILY INSPECTION SHEET, Baden Powell Honor Unit Award, or the Sco-Sho Award.

Mail Mail is picked up and delivered twice weekly. Outgoing mail should be placed in the camp mailbox in the Trading Post. Incoming mail will be distributed to your staff commissioner. Mail received after a unit has left camp will be returned to sender. In order for boys to receive mail while at camp, plan to send mail before Monday of the week they come. Review Chapter 1 for details on addressing mail.

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Lost and Found The Lost and Found box is located at the Trading Post. Campers who have lost items should check with the Trading Post regularly.

Unidentified and unclaimed cash money left at the end of the week will be deposited into the camp capital improvement fund and considered an anonymous donation to Scofield Scout Camp. If you have lost an item and did not claim it before leaving camp, please contact the Council Service Center in Orem. Unclaimed items will be taken there within two weeks of the end of the session and remain there for pickup until September 1st, after which time they are donated to charity. Do not call the camp and ask us to search for items as all unclaimed property will be boxed up and sealed for transport and inventoried at the council office. To claim items at the office, you will need to inquire in person at the information desk in the Council Services area (room near Scout Shop).

For those living beyond a reasonable driving distance away, a phone call or written request is needed with an accurate description of the lost item to claim it. The person claiming the item is responsible to pay any shipping costs required to return the item to them.

Tent Areas and EquipmentEach campsite has areas leveled for tents; the campsite capacity is based on the number of leveled areas. In case you find your tent area has eroded, or uncovered that pesky rock in your back, a camp shovel can be borrowed from our camp ranger. We encourage units to leave their sites better than they find them. Additional camp equipment (such as a broom or rake) may be checked out through the camp ranger at the “school house”; please return all camp equipment. Please see paragraph in Chapter 1 regarding items in Site Accommodations not provided.Tent RentalsIn mid-summer please expect sudden electrical storms to pass through camp. At such times high winds can damage personal tents—beyond improvised repair. We have a few rental tents that can be obtained to use in these types of situations for a nominal fee (or perhaps a boy just forgot to throw his tent into your equipment trailer).

Water Pipes Water spigots are located throughout camp. The water from them is clean and kept to the highest standards. Dehydration and heat stroke can be serious concerns, so please drink plenty of water often. Many pipes at camp are buried

just under the surface, if at all. Please stay on trails and keep vehicles on roads; water breaks can last for hours. Please report any ‘natural springs’ to the staff immediately; they are not natural.

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Leader Wi-Fi: Our camp provides free Internet to leaders that need to stay connected to their office or home.

A work area, reception, and login details can be found in the frontier building.

Religious ConsiderationsA Scout is Reverent. We have a chapel area in camp which may be used for unit-led worship and serves as a place for meditation. In addition, program features during the week encourage units to promote Duty to God at camp through an evening fireside, chartered organization ecclesiastical leader visits, testimony and value sharing, and evening vesper trail.

Comments, Concerns, Suggestions, & Praise We continually look for ways to improve the programs offered at camp. We also realize that some of our plans and ideas do not always work out the way we would have hoped. The camp management team maintains an open door and friendly ear for anyone that has ideas to improve the programs of the camp.We also would like to hear from Scouts or leaders that have concerns about a particular program, practice, or policy. Please note that some things are out of our realm of influence (such as the weather), but we will do everything we can as a camp staff to make your experience at Scofield the most rewarding experience possible. Feel free to drop by the offices of the camp management in the frontier building at any point during the week to share your

comments, concerns, and suggestions or praise if you feel the need.

At the end of the week, please take a few moments and completely fill out your camp evaluation as many of the improvements to our programs come from this source (especially from honest staff member feedback—who made your stay exceptional, who may need a better attitude, etc.). The council also uses these evaluations and their comments to gather data about the effectiveness of our summer camping programs. If ever you feel that a concern was not properly addressed by the management team of Scofield, feel free to contact the Camping Director for the council, Bob Gowans, at (435)256-5153 and voice your feelings.

Emergency Medical ServicesAt camp, we are equipped to handle all minor to intermediate injuries; all other injuries will be taken to either Castle View Hospital in Price (33 miles, 40 minutes, Life-Point Hospitals), Mountain View Hospital in Payson (55 miles, 50 minutes, Mountain Star Medical), or Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo (62 miles, 60 minutes, Intermountain Health Care). In the event of an injury, every effort will be made to contact parents as soon as possible. All injuries must be reported to the health officer, regardless of size.

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First Aid Services A First Aid Station in camp is staffed by personnel trained to handle minor accidents and illness. Special arrangements for the treatment of more serious cases have been made with local facilities. All medical emergencies must be reported to the Health Officer immediately. Emergency service is available 24-hours a day.

The treatment of pre-existing or non-camp related illnesses or injuries should not be expected, and such cases may be referred to local health-care providers depending on the nature of the injury or illness.

Many minor first aid needs can be met by the unit through the unit’s first aid kit. Unit leaders should use common sense regarding what to treat within the unit and what to refer to the Health Officer. First aid kits should include: antiseptic soap, 1 & 2” roller bandages, adhesive tape, 3” sterile pads, assorted gauze pads, adhesive bandages, scissors, tweezers, safety pins, and instant ice packs. Because of the possibility of exposure to communicable diseases, first-aid kits should include latex gloves and antiseptic to be used when giving first aid to bleeding victims, as protection against possible exposure; properly dispose of any items contaminated with blood or other body fluids.

Any first aid that is done while at camp, regardless of how small, will need to be reported to the Health Officer as soon as possible. A description of treatment is placed in our first aid log and kept on file for 18-years.

Showers, Restrooms, and Latrines Warm water showers and flush toilets are located in the shower house. Adults and Scouts must have separate shower times which will be posted. Violations of shower times are a violation of Youth Protection guidelines and will be treated as such. Remember—a soapy

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shower each day will make your stay (and everyone else’s) much more pleasant. Please have your boys bathe daily.

In order to keep our shower house nice, each troop will be assigned a day/time to clean it (and it adds to your troop’s score on the DAILY INSPECTION SHEET). You may want to remind your Scouts that, at some point, they will be cleaning any messes so encourage them to keep it clean. This will be posted on the shower house and shared in the daily Scoutmaster Meeting and Senior Patrol Leader Meeting. When your troop is assigned to clean, please follow the instructions of your staff commissioner. Cleaning supplies may be found under the sink. Use them anytime; return them when done.

For the remaining areas of camp, there are portable latrines located close to every campsite and program area. Please help keep them free from garbage, sticks and other debris. These items cause serious problems in the pumping

process. The toilets are pumped, cleaned and restocked by the company

Your campsite is home to various animals and plant-life.; as such, you’re

Chapter 4— Camp Program

This chapter describes the activities, programs, and other major programs of this camp. Some will help youth earn advancements, all will help you accomplish the goals of Scouting—physical fitness, citizenship, and character development. Reading this section will help you better plan your camping experience and determine early on what you want to participate in, and what your camping goals might be.

Extracurricular OpportunitiesWe don’t just offer merit badge classes at camp, we also have other fun and adventurous programs. Among these are our outposts, Frontiersman Awards, and other troop and individual

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If your unit wants to earn the National Honor Patrol Award,

read the requirements on page 333 of the Boy Scout Handbook.This award is an embroidered star worn beneath the patrol medallion.

awards; these opportunities are a great way to enrich your unit’s program, while supporting the goals of your chartered organization.

—Service Projects & OpportunitiesThere are many service opportunities a troop can do while at camp. They are a great way to show service to others, give back to camp, and display an ideal of Scouting. Many projects are long-lasting and all help improve camp for everybody. We recommend signing up for at least one project; service hours are also required for most awards.

In addition, we have many simple service opportunities units may participate in during their camp week. Scoutmaster Meal Servers (help distribute food to those on Central Dining Plan) Adult Lifeguard (assist with crowd-control as well as a visual spotter for those on the new Iceberg

Climbing Mountain) Tree Watering (units help us personally water hundreds of tree samplings and larger plants in campsites

and around program areas) Tree Planting (units can plant seedlings or shrubs in camp ) PIT 21 Youth Instructors (older Scouts can help teach younger boys basic skills) Set-up/Clean-up for Afternoon Activities or Evening Events (units can assist staff with

preparation/dismantling of items)—Individual AwardsSeveral of our recognition programs can be earned independently and does not require participation from the entire troop. Such awards include Duty to God (camp version), Heart of Scouting, and Frontiersman Program. Select tasks may change slightly from year to year; exact requirements will be available when you check in at camp.

—Group AwardsAt camp we offer two group recognitions—Scofield Silver Honor Oar (Sco-Sho) Award, and Baden Powell Honor Unit Award. The Sco-Sho Award is the most prestigious award at camp; it is a lot of hard work but a great goal for every troop. The Baden-Powell Honor Unit award is similar, but perhaps a little easier for patrols to receive. Complete award details are listed below—

Baden-Powell Honor Unit AwardEach patrol may earn the Baden-Powell Honor Unit Award, a ribbon presented at the Friday evening campfire. Listed below are the requirements that must be completed during camp: 1. Patrol Spirit—Have a patrol flag and rally around it; have a patrol yell or cheer. 2. Patrol Meeting—Hold at least two patrol meetings during the week. 3. Hikes, Activities, and Other Events—Participate in an activity that involves only your patrol members. 4. Good Turns or Service Projects—Plan and complete as a patrol a service project. 5. Uniform—All members of the patrol wear a complete field uniform (as designated by the Senior Patrol Leader and the Scoutmaster) to a flag ceremony.6. Patrol Leaders’ Council—The patrol leader represents the patrol at a PLC while at camp. 7. Campsite Inspection—Score at least 170 points on the DAILY INSPECTION SHEET 2 of 4 days.

Scofield Silver Honor Oar (Sco-sho) Award:

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The Sco-Sho Award is Scofield Scout Camp’s top honor unit award. It will not be an easy award to get. If your troop wants to earn this award, you will need to review the requirements and come to camp prepared to earn this award. Go over these at a Scout meeting and make sure you are ready to meet ALL the requirements.

Uniforms are an essential part of earning the Sco-Sho Award. All Scouts in your troop must have a complete official BSA uniform. This includes: Official Scout Shirt, Official Scout pants or shorts, Official Socks and an Official Belt. Uniforms are one of the eight methods of Scouting. Listed below are the requirements to earn the award:

1. Receive a score of at least 175 points on the DAILY INSPECTION SHEET 2 of 4 days. 2. Complete a camp service project or conservation project lasting at least two hours and have all troop

members participate (including at least two adults). 3. The troop must function with the patrol method and each patrol must earn the Baden-Powell Honor

Unit Award (see above). 4. Camp management should not have to deal with any disciplinary issue from any members of the

unit. The troop should live the Scout Oath and Scout Law. 5. The Senior Patrol Leader or his assistant must attend and be on time at each daily SPL meeting

located in the conference room of the frontier building (10:30am Mon, 11:30am Tue-Fri). 6. The Scoutmaster or his assistant must attend and be on time to each daily Scoutmaster meeting

located in the conference room of the frontier building (2:30pm Mon-Thu, 11:30am Fri).7. Participate in at least ten of the following activities as a troop:

□ Lunch/Dinner with unit’s Chartered Organization Representative or Executive Officer□ Troop Testimony or Spiritual Aspect Evening Presentation□ Troop Election for Order of the Arrow□□ Camp Patrol Afternoon Activity (may use twice)□□ Camp Troop Activity (may use twice)□ Outpost Hike or Overnight Canoe Trek□ Joint Campfire with another Troop□ Joint Game with another Troop □ Patrol Exchange with another Troop□ Post or Retrieve the Colors at a Commissioner Area Flag Ceremony□ At least one Scout participates in the Frontiersman Program □ At least one Scout participates in Pit 21, or all Troop members are of First Class Rank□ At least one leader earns Scoutmaster Merit Badge

8. All members of the troop—youth and adults wear the proper Scout Uniform as designated by the Boy Scouts of America (not your organization). The proper Scout uniform includes Official Shirt, Pants/Shorts, Socks and Belt. Neckerchief and hats are optional troop uniform items. The troop must wear their full uniform to all morning and evening flag ceremonies, and evening campfire programs.

9. At least one adult is considered trained: provide current certificate for Youth Protection Training, Scoutmaster Leader-specific training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (also called ‘North Star’ training in our council).

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Duty to God Camp Program (Camp Version)While at camp, you will encounter the handiwork of God on many occasions. The Duty to God Camp Program will allow you to reflect on Him and also earn some recognition at the same time. There is no established schedule or designated area for this program. This program is a self-study course to be done at camp for both adults and youth to challenge them on gaining a stronger understanding of their personal beliefs and increase their knowledge in their faith. There is a list of requirements available for free from the Trading Post for both youth and adults. The requirements include a daily schedule of study that must be maintained to earn the recognition patch. Those who complete the program at camp may purchase a recognition patch to wear as a temporary item on their uniform’s right pocket; obtain from the Trading Post for $2, or at any Utah National Parks Council Scout Shop.

Heart of Scouting ProgramOn my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God...Scouts know this phrase by heart. It was placed first in the Scout Oath on purpose by the Scouting movement founders. In 2007, the Utah National Parks Council introduced ‘The Heart of Scouting’ program—a program helping “my duty to God” be cemented as the first and primary duty of all Scouts. Program requirements can be obtained at the Trading Post, along with recognition pins/patches. Boys/adults may complete the program independent of their troop. Additional details can be obtained in advance, including a complete leader’s program guide at www.utahscouts.org, search ‘Heart of Scouting’ program.

PIT 21 ProgramPIT 21 (People Interested in Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class) is a week-long program that is excellent for Scouts who are new to your troop and just getting started on their trail to Eagle. PIT 21 is designed to give Scouts the foundation of skills to complete Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. Because Scouts may work on the requirements for these three ranks simultaneously, we teach all the basic skills, the patrol method, and other things Scouts need to get started. Even if a Scout has already completed a few rank requirements, PIT 21 is an excellent refresher. Scouts will have hands-on experiences with hiking, compass work, campfire building, tent-pitching, knot tying, first aid, cooking, swimming and much more. Scouts enrolled in PIT 21 are expected to attend the sessions as schedule. If they desire to join any merit badge sessions while at camp, there will be times available for them to do so.

One day during the week will be a 4-hour day hike and boys will need to bring a sack lunch; Troops participating in Central Dining will be provided with a sack lunch that day. Troop Leaders may go along on the hike to review and sign-off Scouts on what they have learned (participation limited to 24 Scouts per week).

Frontiersman ProgramThe first Easterners to venture into the Rocky Mountains were Mountain Men. Essentially they were trappers, but in their search for beaver, they explored, drew maps, established trails, provided information on local Indian Tribes, and developed the skills that would be required to conquer the West.

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The Frontiersman program is divided into three levels of achievement: 1) Pioneer, 2) Trapper, and 3) Mountain Man. This program is offered to all campers (including Scoutmasters) attending Scofield for the full week (it is not recommended that rotating leaders start the program). Each level requires one week of work to complete, therefore it will take an individual up to 3 summers at Scofield (or another week at a different council camp such as Maple Dell) to complete the program. As a person progresses in the program, the skills required to pass each level will get progressively more difficult. Successful completion of each level earns the recipient recognition at the closing campfire on Friday. Those who progress to the Mountain Man level even receive a Mountain Man name as part of their recognition. This program is especially recommended to 2nd and 3rd-year Scouts who are looking for a new challenge beyond merit badges, and especially unit members that are part of a Varsity Scout Team.

The Frontiersman Program may include the following activities: Tomahawk Throwing Black Powder Rifle Introduction Indian Sign Language Fire Making with Flint/Steel and Bow Drill Trapping Indian Games Campfire Stories Rendezvous Night Outpost Hikes Craft and Clothing Making Utensil-less & Dutch Oven Cooking

Patrol ExchangesOne of the best parts of summer camp is meeting people from outside of your Scouting district or council. You are able to learn that despite your differences, you are basically the same. Your youth deal with the same issues and problems as your group. To facilitate this discussion, we encourage you to arrange and host a patrol exchange—that is, 6-8 members of your group spend some time with another troop, while they send 6-8 members to be with your unit. This can be for a meal, lunch rest period, campfire program or cracker barrel. During this time, encourage your boys to share how the Scouting program has helped them in their lives or what future activities you may have for your unit in the coming months.

Scoutmaster Merit Badge—Exclusive to Scofield Scout Camp!While not an official merit badge, adult leaders have the opportunity to earn this new camp-issued recognition during the week. Contact the Camp Director to receive your patch—exclusive to Scofield Scout Camp when you complete the following requirements:1. Spend at least 3 days and 3 nights as an adult leader in camp.2. During the week at camp, allow your Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders to have a Patrol

Leaders’ Council Meeting without adult leader interference; sit behind the SPL and only guide or prompt him if needed (you are only there to ensure safety, offer support, facilitate transportation).

3. Conduct an evening program where a spiritual aspect is presented or discussed with troop members.4. Serve at least one meal to campers in the Central Dining Plan.5. Recite from memory the eight methods of Scouting and tell how each is accomplished at camp—

a. Patrol Method;

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b. Adult Association;c. Uniforms;d. Leadership Opportunities;e. Scouting Ideals;f. Outdoor Opportunities;g. Advancement;h. Personal Development;

6. Take at least 2 naps during your stay in camp.7. Try your hand at the archery or rifle range, take a canoe out, or participate in the John Colter run.

A Note To ScoutmastersScoutmaster Meeting is in the frontier building each day at 2:30pm (and at 11:30am on Friday). All sessions provide updated program information, any camp schedule changes, and to get feedback from leaders. Please ensure at least one adult from your troop attends each meeting.

Adult leader training seminars will be offered during the week (schedule shared at Scoutmaster Meeting): Leave No Trace (Minimal Impact Training) Scoutmaster Leader-specific Training Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Introduction to Troop Leadership Skills Training Safe Swim and/or Safety Afloat Additional topics such as Journey to Excellence requirements, and Working with Your Troop CommitteeOrder of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s National Honor Society of Campers. The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is: To recognize campers who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily

lives and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition.

To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. To promote the unit’s camping program both year-round and in the

summer camp. To instill the Scout habit of cheerful service towards others.

The Order of the Arrow is becoming an important part of the spirit and lifeblood of Scofield Scout Camp. OA Day in camp is Wednesday. Members are encouraged to wear their sash on this day.

We can conduct troop elections in your unit Wednesday night in preparation for our Camp Ordeal each Thursday night to Friday evening. Your youth and/or leaders can leave camp completing the OA ceremony and will be ready to participate in their local OA Chapter when they return home. The camp will include an OA sash as part of the Ordeal, but will not cover membership dues or a Lodge flap.

Miscellaneous Program ItemsOutpost Hikes & Treks—We have various outposts for your group to spend time away from camp. Let

us know what you would like to accomplish and

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we can help you plan something that will need your unit’s needs.

Camp-wide Games—Scouts will get chances during the week to put their skills to the test. Of course, they are completely optional if the troop has other plans. On Friday, classes end and excitement really begins. The Friday camp-wide super activity is the great release after a long week of hard work. These activities will give your troop a chance to work together and as individuals. We will get wet as a new boat building contest is premiered this year. Come ready for a challenge and a taste for adventure!

Games are not the only way for Scouts to challenge themselves at camp. Each program area will have a weekly contest that boys can participate in. Make sure to have your boys ask the area directors for more details.

Campfire ProgramsOne of the greatest and long standing traditions of camp is the evening campfire. This is where Scouts entertain other Scouts with unique and creative songs, skits, run-ons and yells. You will

have the opportunity to participate in three campfire programs. The first of these will take place on Monday. Scouts and leaders will want to bring flashlights and jackets (and something soft to sit on) as the camp staff take to the stage to entertain you with some classic Scout humor.

The next campfire on Tuesday night is a chance for your troop to show off its talents. The Senior Patrol Leader of each troop will work with their Commissioner to plan that area’s campfire program. We encourage every troop to contribute their talents to this program by sharing their favorite songs, skits, and run-ons. The Thursday night campfire at Scofield is one to look forward to, focusing on patriotism and Scout Spirit. This is a show not to be missed.

Additionally, we encourage troops to hold a campfire program in their own camp. Invite a neighboring troop to join you, your troop friend, or your staff commissioner and find new friends in Scouting. Having a troop campfire will also contribute to your troop’s qualification for the Sco-Sho Award.

Skit and Song StandardsSince the values of the BSA should never be set aside for the purpose of entertainment, the camp has implemented the following standards to help troops and Scouts when planning their campfire programs. All acts (skits, songs, run-ons, etc.) must be screened by the unit leader AND the person in charge of

the event (campfire or song) prior to performance in front of a group. Campfire programs are the place where a positive example is set. No toilet humor—anything that involves bodily functions, toilet paper, etc. No water—where the audience, participants, or stage area gets wet (also no spitting of water). No embarrassing an audience member. No racial put-downs, making fun of mental or physical disabilities, religious groups, and others. No portrayal of violent behavior. No performances with sexual overtones. Avoid anything that is not in keeping with the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America. Unacceptable acts that get on stage will be removed immediately.

Commissioner Service at Camp Staff Commissioners are on hand to see that the troops they serve become stronger, better organized, and learn how to program their own activities. The Commissioner’s job is to help troops and individuals

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have a purposeful program of fun and adventure. They are an expert in the use and promotion of the patrol method and can help your troop’s junior leaders. The commissioner interprets the policies and regulations of the camp where necessary. Unit leaders should consult their commissioner with any problems related to the program or administration, as they are the link to the Program Director and Camp Director. Items listed below are areas of Commissioner Service within the overall camp program.

—Flag Ceremonies: Your troop is strongly encouraged to conduct morning and evening flag ceremonies at your troop site. Each day the commissioners will also conduct morning assemblies and evening flag ceremonies. Consult your commissioner for location and times. If your troop would like to conduct one of these ceremonies, please see your commissioner to schedule a time. Ceremonies are available on a first-come-first-delegated basis.

—Campsite Inspections: Camp cleanliness is the responsibility of the troop and troop leadership. Scofield Scout Camp uses a self-evaluation method to maintain campsite sanitation. The Senior Patrol Leader should check for cleanliness of the campsite, and the area should be free of safety hazards, and needed repairs should be reported to the Camp Ranger. The Staff Commissioner will inspect your campsite daily using a camp inspection sheet.

—Senior Patrol Leaders Meeting: The commissioners will work with the Senior Patrol Leaders from each of the troops in camp to cover camp-wide issues and plan activities, competitions, and campfires. The SPL Meeting is at 10:30am Mon, 11:30 Tue-Fri in the conference room of the Frontier Building. —Conservation and Service Projects A Scout is Helpful—The upkeep and beautification of Scofield is an ongoing process. This means that there is no end of meaningful projects that a troop can participate in while at camp. To find out what those projects are talk to your commissioner upon your arrival at camp. Service projects will also contribute to a troop’s qualification for the Sco-Sho Arrow award given out at the end of the week.

A Scout is Clean—Scouts are one of the largest users of the outdoors in the world. As such, we carry a great responsibility to keep our environment clean and safe. Contact your Commissioner to find out how your troop can help the environment.

—Honor Campfires A Scout is reverent—Thursday night at Scofield is the time for Scouts and Troops to spend time reflecting the values of Scouting and how they are personally fulfilling those values. In the quiet moments of these programs, each individual can

reflect on what Scouting has meant to him personally. Leaders and boys will be challenged to recommit themselves to those timeless values and continue on their personal journey toward excellence. It would also be appropriate to have your religious leaders come up and conduct an Honor Campfire with just your troop. For those on the Central Dining Plan, the camp will cover the cost to provide your unit’s Chartered Organization Representative or the Executive Officer a meal for them and their spouse. Just let us know in advance who will be attending so we can plan for them.

—Beginning Swimming Instruction—Open to all Scouts who would like to improve their swimming skills; especially for Scouts with limited swimming ability. Please check posted class times at the waterfront.

—Western Wednesdays—Your group can bring their favorite western clothing to wear on Wednesday after morning flag ceremony. Such items include hats, boots, vests, pioneer shirts, and

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Native American and Frontiersman-style clothing. Various contests occur during the day to find the best hat, most authentic Mountain Man shirt, etc.

—Frontier Fridays—The end of the week also brings more emphasis to our western-themed camp. We play additional camp-wide games as we celebrate the old frontier and honor past settlers.

—John Colter Run—All Scoutmasters should plan to compete in this camp tradition of challenging

other adults. Youth enjoy seeing their adult leaders run between various stations, stopping long enough to complete a task (such as shooting three arrows, sticking a tomahawk in a stump, shooting a muzzleloader to hit a target, etc.). Bring running shoes as reputations and top prizes are at stake!

—In Camp Birthdays—Let us know about individuals having a birthday in camp and we can help make it special.

Merit Badge Instruction—Flex ProgramAt Scofield, we operate under the Flex Program. We recognize that not all Scouts are equal in all skills, knowledge, and character. It may take one Scout ten minutes to earn a requirement that takes others 30. This “flexible” program means that with the few exceptions noted, all merit badge classes are open, with no need to sign up in advance (though some must be started on Monday in order to complete the requirements), and some classes are only offered at select times. Each class begins on the hour in the mornings and afternoons (see Appendix for each area’s program availability schedule).

We are proud to be able to offer so many merit badge choices with this type of learning environment. Please be courteous if an instructor is teaching another class and asks a Scout to begin with non-class requirements, such as service or drawing. As the Merit Badge Pre-Requisites Chart & Advancement Opportunities table notes, we highly recommend reading the merit badge books in advance. Scouts who read the book before camp are more knowledgeable and able to save time learning many basic concepts.

Frandsen Scout Ranch Advancement Opportunities

PROGRAM

EASY

MED

HARD

1-2

HRS

3-4

HRS

5-6

HRS

7-8

HRS

9-10

HRS

11+

HRS

Requirements to be done BEFORE camp Money needed

WATERFRONTCanoeing MB Read MB Pamphlet; Be a swimmer.

Kayaking MB—NEW! (pending national release in June)

Unsure on requirements; badge is not released yet.

Read MB Pamphlet.

Lifesaving MB Read MB Pamphlet; Be a swimmer.

Rowing MB Read MB Pamphlet; Be a swimmer.

Swimming MB Read MB Pamphlet; Be a swimmer.

Small-Boat Sailing MB Read MB Pamphlet;

Be a Swimmer; 14 or older desired.

Kayaking BSA Patch Be a Swimmer.

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Mile Swim BSA Patch Be a Swimmer.

SHOOTING SPORTSArchery MB Read MB Pamphlet. $1.50 for arrow kit

Shotgun Shooting MB Read MB Pamphlet. Have Hunter

Safety or copy of your state’s hunting laws.

$.25/shot w/pigeon.

Rifle Shooting MB Read MB Pamphlet. Have copy of

your state’s hunting laws.Option A only offered.

MB $5; Open shooting; 5 shots for $.25.

NATURE

Astronomy MB Read MB Pamphlet; Do 5b, 6 & 9

This MB can’t be completely finished at camp.

Environmental Science MB Read MB Pamphlet

Fishing MB Read MB Pamphlet; own 2012 Utah State fishing license.

Fish and Wildlife Management MB

Read MB Pamphlet; Do 6.

Mammal Study MB Read MB Pamphlet.

Soil and Water Conservation MB

Read MB Pamphlet.

Leave No Trace Achievement Award

This award can’t be completely finished at camp.

PROGRAM

EASY

MED

HARD

1-2

HRS

3-4

HRS

5-6

HRS

7-8

HRS

9-10

HRS

11+

HRS

Requirements to be done BEFORE camp Money needed

PIT 21Tenderfoot Requirements Second Class Requirements

First Class Requirements HANDICRAFTAmerican Cultures MB Read MB Pamphlet.

Art MB Read MB Pamphlet.

Basketry MB Read MB Pamphlet. $12 for supplies.

Fingerprinting MB Read MB Pamphlet. $.25 for supplies.

Indian Lore MB Read MB Pamphlet. $5-$12 for supplies.

Leatherwork MB Read MB Pamphlet. $1-$13 for supplies.

Pottery MB Read MB Pamphlet. $2-$4 for supplies.

Sculpture MB Read MB Pamphlet. $5-$10 for supplies.

Woodcarving MB Read MB Pamphlet; Get Totin' Chip Card. $2-$4 for supplies.

SCOUTCRAFT

Camping MB This MB can’t be completely finished at camp.

Chess MB—NEW! Read MB Pamphlet.

Emergency Preparedness MB

Read MB Pamphlet; Earn First Aid MB; Do 8c

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Geocaching MB—NEW! Read MB Pamphlet.

Orienteering MB Read MB Pamphlet.

Paul Bunyan Woodsman Patch

Either have Totin’ Chip Cardor earn it at camp.

Pioneering MB Read MB Pamphlet; Practice rope work.

Totin’ Chip Card $.25 for card.

Wilderness Survival MB Read MB Pamphlet; Do 5 (Bring to camp).

FRONTIERSMAN PROGRAMPioneer Level $2-$4 for supplies.

Trapper Level Must have Pioneer Level. $5-$10 for supplies.

Mountain Man Level Must have Trapper Level. $5-$10 for supplies.

MISCELLANEOUSDuty to God Summer Camp Patch

Need access to personal scriptures and journal.

Obtain free booklet in trading post; patch $2.

Order of the Arrow Unit Elections & Ordeal

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Baden-Powell Honor Unit Award

Review requirements in camp leader’s guide as a troop.

Scofield Silver Honor Oar (Sco-SHO) Award

Review requirements as troop; requires FULL Scout Uniform

(shirt, pants, socks, belt).

Scoutmaster MB Any adult leader in camp; exclusive to Frandsen SR.

Varsity Scout Activity Pins Activities vary; ask camp director for details.

Not completely finished at camp.

Rank Advancement for Venturers

Awards vary; ask camp director for details.

Not completely finished at camp.

—Program Areas Aquatics: Being the only camp in the council with a waterfront of this size (we have over 7000’ of

camp-owned shoreline), we offer a variety of aquatics merit badges. Our staff is well trained in aquatic skills and safety, and are available to instruct and counsel in Canoeing, Lifesaving, Rowing, Small-Boat Sailing*, Swimming (*due to difficulty and strenuous physical and mental requirements, this merit badge session will be limited to those 14 years of age and older).

Archery: Each Scout is encouraged to take advantage of the Archery Range. Scouts can test their aim with standing targets. As with any potentially harmful sport, safety rules must be followed. Most Scouts will need some time to qualify and should begin the Archery Merit Badge early in the week.

Rifle: Our Rifle Range is a well supervised for safety, instruction, and firing. Scouts have the chance to fire .22 caliber rifles, shotguns, and black powder rifles. The rifle staff is ready to instruct and counsel the Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting Merit Badges. Most Scouts will need some time to qualify and should begin these badges early in the week.

Handicraft: Whether a Scout likes to make crafts or handy things, he will enjoy the handicraft area. The handicraft staff is available to instruct and counsel in Basketry, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Woodcarving, Pottery, Fingerprinting, and Art Merit Badges; the latter three are new for 2012.

Nature: Here your Scouts can learn of life sciences and conservation. All merit badges in our Nature Center require pencil/pen, and paper. Our staff is available to instruct and counsel on various badges, including Astronomy, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, and Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badges.

Scoutcraft: One of the resourceful places in camp, Scoutcraft can teach your Scouts anything from Emergency Preparedness, Orienteering, Pioneering, and Wildness Survival Merit Badges. New this year will be the Camping (including the option for an overnight canoe trek) and Geocaching Merit Badges. We also can assist Scouts with a Totin’ Chip Card—card required before a boy can purchase or use a pocketknife at camp (see Chapter 1, highlighted box).

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You Are Attending a Nationally-Accredited Boy Scout CampThe National Council establishes national standards, or essential requirements, for local councils to conduct a quality long-term camp program in a safe manner. These standards are reviewed annually and each council is responsible for adopting, implementing, and maintaining all of these parameters for each of their camp properties (Boy Scout resident camps currently require 55 mandatory standards and 26 quality standards). Accreditation is granted to a camp that is shown to be in compliance with national standards.

Scofield Scout Camp at Frandsen Scout Ranch is preparing to meet all national standards and will be granted accreditation prior to the opening of camp. Once at camp, if you believe safety policies are not being followed or have items of concern regarding the camp or its staff, please visit with the camp director and share your thoughts.

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