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the 46th summer of DWC operation
Mailing Address: Physical Address for GPS
254 Griswold Lane Places Mill Rd & Griswold Ln
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
603-364-2900
Owned and Operated by:
Daniel Webster Council, Inc.
571 Holt Avenue - Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-6431 - www.nhscouting.org
Subscribe to the Griswold Gazette eletter at: nhscouting.org/camping
Hidden Valley Scout Camp / GSR /2016 Page 1
Summer Camp – 2016
Dear Friends,
Welcome (back) to the “land made for Scouting!” Thank you for choosing Griswold Scout Reservation (again)!
“Every Scout should attend summer camp – every summer.” Is this your Unit’s published philosophy? I am
grateful it was the ‘established rule’ in my Troop growing up (and still remains such to this day). As the
youngest of three brothers, I learned the value of their staying in the program while I was in my formative years.
I marveled at their commitment to help other Scouts all the while, too. They didn’t just ‘earn their Eagles and
fly away’ as we see too often in some faltering or self-serving Units. When my brothers passed age eighteen
and I reached the stage of older Scout, I knew it was my duty to carry on the tradition because they set the
standard and reminded me of my role. I’m glad they did. Their mentorship made a huge impression on me then
and even after they were off to college because I knew they cared about my choices and my chance to shatter
some of the legacies they left. Despite the consistent monthly campouts and unforgettable high adventure
experiences, two weeks of summer camp were always the primary focal point of our Troop’s calendar year. It
is no wonder, to me, why our Troop remains so strong after so many decades and why so many of our Scouts
have remained active in the program as adults. Why? We always – all – went to summer camp. Every year.
Summer camp is where Robert Baden-Powell started Scouting in 1907 and where he asks us each to return
every year. If we are, as a movement, charged with helping our youth ‘make ethical and moral choices over
their lifetimes,’ it certainly seems the prudent thing to set the challenge for our Scouts to always come to
summer camp as they will ‘do more Scouting’ in those seven 24-hr days than we can imagine. Let’s face it: if
the adults can take a week away from their occupations, the youth can certainly skip one week of that seasonal
job to come learn how to: “Be Prepared. For Life.”® Strong values far outweigh that small paycheck, no?
And, the ‘greatest classroom of all’ (as B-P called the outdoors) is where those values are nurtured best.
Hidden Valley is the most complete Boy Scout summer camp in the Northeast. No other camp in our
region comes close to rivaling our beautiful and spacious 3,700 pristine acres in the Belknap Range of the Lakes
Region, our Executive Board’s unrivaled and resourceful commitment to maintain and build our camp’s
infrastructure, over $1.2 million of additional, private donations lovingly contributed over the past 12-24
months, an industry-leading breadth of programs which include hallowed traditions, cutting-edge innovations
and constantly refreshed program inventories. Here are more specific reasons why 2016 will be awesome:
- NEW! The 850-seat Hidden Valley Council Ring will be 100% completed – and is breathtaking!
- NEW! The Chapel will continue its major structural overhaul and become an expanded & prayerful spot
again with new seating, an enlarged worship space which now features electricity!
- NEW! Carter Lodge, in addition to now providing 40 off-season bunks, will also become a year-round
Conference Center featuring four year-round bathrooms & showers and a kitchen to support events in the
Fleetham Room with a whole set of brand new tables for seating up to 120 people!
- NEW! Main Waterfront will feature additional inflatable amusements added onto Aquatic Craze!
- NEW! The heavily used South Showerhouse receives a complete makeover providing numerous unisex,
individual stalls and bathrooms!
- NEW! The visitor’s bathroom is revamped to provide individual stalls right in the center of camp!
(continued on next page…)
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Hidden Valley Scout Camp / GSR /2016 Page 2
(…continued from previous page)
- NEW! A combination Latrine & Changing House is added to serve all three Shooting Sports ranges &
Sunset Waterfront!
- NEW! A redesigned, more user-friendly, online registration system to handle your rosters, visitors, Merit
Badge & Advancement signups, pack-out meals, outpost registrations and medical form status & med-
alert listings among other things is created!
- NEW! Spar Pole Climbing is added to the high COPE course along with increased daily Troop COPE
opportunities and week-long COPE moved back to the mornings!
- NEW! Half-week options for Scouts aged 14+ or Venturers! (Sun. to Wed. or Wed. to Sat.)
- Try SCUBA! Offered all eight weeks of the season!
- NEW! STEM Area now includes Robotics & Electricity MB’s all summer with an expanded Welding lab
(now 18 individual stations), Radio & Space Exploration as well as some new afternoon program activities
to choose from!
- NEW! Ecology adds Mining in Society and Oceanography Merit Badges!
- NEW! Scoutcraft now offers Signs, Signals and Codes Merit Badge and Search & Rescue MB moves
from Scoutcraft to the Emergency Skills Area!
- NEW! Handicraft now offers Game Design Merit Badge!
- NEW! Shooting Sports has a new ‘teaching pavilion,’ an additional shotgun shooting platform & other
renovations to the range roofs, paths and stairs!
- NEW! The SPOKE program is now available to Scouts and Venturers aged 13+ & has added 5 Life Skills
workshops on top of the 5 Merit Badge options and 5 Mini-Adventures – 15 options overall!
- NEW! There are now 20 Advanced Program Experience (APEX) theme-based program Weeks offered on
top of the already bustling 8-week summer season…open to individuals, buddy pairs, or more!
- NEW! A switch of Valley Voyageur to Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 & White Mountain Voyageur to Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7!
- NEW! The opportunity to select specific Conservation Projects in advance at your Pre-Camp meeting!
- NEW! Patrol Leader Council & Venturing Crew Officer trainings added!
- NEW! The ability to hold Unit Annual Program Planning or Unit Budgeting at camp w/Staff guidance!
This guidebook is for both your youth and adult leadership to use. Review it early and often. Be bold and
consider the programs which keep you coming back as well as some new things you have never experienced
before. We look forward to all registered members of your Troop / Crew joining us for a summer to remember!
See you soon,
Mark Callahan
Daniel Webster Council Camping Director
Griswold Scout Reservation Director
[email protected] || 603-854-4800
Hidden Valley Scout Camp / GSR /2016 Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 From the Director
3 Table of Contents
4 What We Believe…and practice daily
5 Dates and Deadlines
6 - 7 Role of SM & SPL
8 Contact Information
9 Directions to Griswold Scout Reservation
10 – 12 REGISTRATION Timeline of pre-camp tasks
Online Registration / Camping Services
Campsite Selection
Unit Accounts
Acceptance
Business Payments / Other Paperwork
Program / Medical / Logistical Matters
Pre-Camp Program Planning Meetings
13 – 14 FEES, PAYMENTS & DISCOUNTS 2016 Fees for GSR Programs
Discounts
Incentives for 2016
Payments
Camperships
Refunds / Transfers
Leader Fees
15 - 16 MEDICAL INFORMATION Annual Health and Medical Record Form
Medication Dispensation
Epi-Pen / Inhaler Permission Form
Multiple Program Week Participation
17 – 19 POLICIES & PROCEDURES Telephone Access & Messages
Wireless / Cell Phones
Radios & Walkie-Talkies
WiFi for Leaders
Prohibited Items
Knife Policy
Stoves, Lanterns and Fuel
Firewood
Wild Animals at GSR
Trash
Shower Houses
Footwear
Smoking
Disabilities and Special Needs
Are you in shape?
Lost & Found
Mosquito Netting
Buddy System
Promotional Photos
Damage, Graffiti & Vandalism
Commissioner Service & Quartermaster Store
Unit Photos
Unit & Patrol Flags
Camper Dismissal / Release
Trading Post & DWC Gift Card
Parking & Vehicles in Camp
Quiet Hours
20 – 29 HEALTH & SAFETY Emergency Procedures
Extreme / Hazardous Weather
Encounters with Wildlife at GSR
Homesickness (“Revicitis”)
Youth Protection Training Guidelines
Unauthorized Intruders
Food Service / Food Allergies
Dining Hall Orientation
Patrol Cooking
Visitor Meals
Special Desserts
Medical Coverage & Medication Dispensation
After-Hours Assistance
Identification & Wristbands
Verification of No-Shows
Adult Leadership
Early Departure
Visitor Access
Eligibility
Uniform
30 – 32 PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM Morning / Afternoon / Evening Descriptions
Merit Badge / Individual Program Schedule
Afternoon Activities Worksheet
33 – 57 PROGRAM Daily Schedule
Sunday Schedule
Evening Schedule
Adult Leader Training & Meeting Schedule
Training and Meeting Notes
First Year Program Daily Chart / Schedule
First Year Program Descriptions
Outposts (Day/Night)
Merit Badge Planning
How to fill out a Blue Card
Aquatics
Ecology
Emergency Skills & Handicraft
Scoutcraft
Shooting Sports
STEM
C.O.P.E.(Challenging Outdoor Pers. Exp.)
SPOKE;Voyageur& White Mtn. Voy
Adventure Packing List
Provo & Advanced Prog. Experience (APEX)
Additional Programs at GSR
Order of the Arrow
Check-out & Dismissal & Closing Ceremony
58 – 63 FORMS Camper’s List of What to Bring
Daypack Packing List & Hidden Valley Notes
Troop and Camp Equipment
Hidden Valley Campsites & Main Camp Map
Reservation Trail Map
Checklist of Forms – 2016
Hidden Valley Scout Camp / GSR /2016 Page 4
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young
people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by
instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
SCOUT OATH
On my honor, I will do my best to
do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law.
To help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake
and morally straight.
SCOUT LAW
A Scout IS:
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful,
Friendly, Courteous, Kind,
Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty,
Brave, Clean and Reverent.
SCOUT MOTTO
Be Prepared
SCOUT SLOGAN
Do a good turn daily
AIMS
Character Development Learning and growing from the ups and downs of daily camp life.
Participating Citizenship Flag ceremonies, respect for others, learning one’s ‘place’ in it all.
Personal Fitness
Growing physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
OUTDOOR CODE
As an American, I will do my best
to be clean in my outdoor manners,
to be careful with fire,
to be considerate in the outdoors
and to be
conservation-minded.
VENTURING METHODS Each is an equal part of the learning.
Leadership Serving for the sake of reaching a goal
Group Activities Learning by doing & coaching others
Adult Association Shadowing and learning to mentor
Recognition Awards for competence and proven skill
Ideals Living according to sound principles
High Adventure & Sports Experiences and team-building through
activities of significance and challenge
Teaching Others Retaining knowledge by knowing it well
enough to give it away to others
BOY SCOUT METHODS Each is an equal part of the learning.
Ideals Living w/ unshakeable, timeless values!
Patrol & Troop Method Learning how to function as a team
Outdoors Learning difference of needs & wants
Advancement Recognition for ‘deeds done right’
Adult Association Learning from same & different styles
Personal Growth Being challenged at every age level
Leadership Being responsible 24/7, 365 days a year
Uniform Walking the walk; not just the talk
WHAT WE BELIEVE…and practice daily
Hidden Valley Scout Camp / GSR /2016 Page 5
DATE EVENT / DEADLINE LOCATION
Nov. 19, 2015 2016 Summer Camp
Kickoff! Live, Online Broadcast!
January / February,
2016 Roundtable Visits
All DWC Districts
& Out of Council
March 15, 2016
$50 Deposits are no
longer required.
(Deposits do allow
Units to begin
scheduling
advancements)
Send to DWC Office
April 30, 2016 DWC Program Kickoff
9am-1pm Camp Carpenter
May 16, 2016
Balances due for
lowest pricing option.
Counselor In Training
Applications due.
SPL Overnight
registrations suggested.
Send to DWC Office
May 17, 2016 Camp Fees increase by
$50 if not yet paid. Send to DWC Office
May 31, 2016
(at the latest!)
All medical
paperwork due
(regardless of the week
your Troop is in camp)
Send to GSR
w/Camp/Week/Troop listed
June 3-4, 2016 Senior Patrol Leader
Overnight Griswold Scout Reservation
Sat., June 4, 2016 GSR Service Day!
9am-4pm Griswold Scout Reservation
Stay tuned for Webcasts & Griswold Gazette installments on-going, as well!
WEEK OF CAMP DATES
PRE-CAMP
PROGRAM
PLANNING MEETING
WEEK ONE June 26-July 2, 2016 Mon., June 13, 2016
WEEK TWO July 3-9, 2016 Mon., June 20, 2016
WEEK THREE July 10-16, 2016 Mon., June 27, 2016
WEEK FOUR July 17-23, 2016 Mon., July 4, 2016 (yes!)
WEEK FIVE July 24-30, 2016 Mon., July 11, 2016
WEEK SIX July 31-August 6, 2016 Mon., July 18, 2016
WEEK SEVEN August 7-13, 2016 Mon., July 25, 2016
WEEK EIGHT August 14-20, 2016 Mon., Aug. 1, 2016
NOTE: Pre-Camp Meetings are held in Carter Lodge at Hidden Valley.
Check-in begins at 5:30pm and contains a free BBQ. Flags are outside at 5:50pm.
The Pre-Camp meeting runs from 6:30pm to no later than 8:30pm.
DATES & DEADLINES
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THE ROLE OF THE SCOUTMASTER
As Scoutmaster, you have a key role in your Troop while at camp. GSR has a Staff that is eager to assist you in
executing your program and tending to your Unit's needs. Commissioners are available to guide and assist you,
instructors to provide programs, food service staff help to make sure you are fed adequately and support staff to
help make your stay an easy one. Listed below are the Scoutmaster's duties for Summer Camp.
BEFORE CAMP
1) Read Troop Leaders' Guide thoroughly. Be aware of its content. Share and discuss regularly with your
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and supporting adult leaders.
2) Familiarize your Troop with the camp, its current offerings and policies.
3) Meet with your Scouts. Learn their desires for advancement; empower the SPL to solicit interests in
programs (both new and old); guide all to make the decisions which meet their age-appropriate needs.
4) Register your SPL & ASPL for the SPL overnight (with Service Day) on the first weekend of June.
5) Hold a parent information night to update them on summer camp. Monitor each Scout’s fees/registrations.
6) Begin Merit Badge/Special Interest registration ONLINE once at least $50/Scout has been paid. 7) Fill out remaining paperwork and mail it to camp before May 31. Keep copies for your reference.
8) Make sure each Scout and Adult’s medical form is current, properly filled out and meets all standards
listed in this manual. This is also mailed to camp by May 31. Keep (and bring) a copy for your records.
9) Make troop payment to the DWC office – or online – according to the payment schedule.
10) Alert and discuss any food allergies/concerns with the Reservation Director / Food Service after June 10th.
11) Review Check In / Check Out Procedures with your Scouts & Scout’s parents. Encourage carpooling!!!
12) Finalize each Scout's payment to the Troop’s camp account. Make final financial adjustments with DWC
office before your pre-camp program planning meeting thirteen days before your Unit’s arrival.
13) Attend with your SPL the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting two weeks prior (literally 13 days) to
your attendance at camp (bring a third person so as to adhere to YPT guidelines!).
DURING CAMP
1) Primary youth/adult leaders (only) may arrive anytime after dawn on arrival day. You may bring one
vehicle (with trailer) to/from your campsite once, if desired. Attend Sunday morning, 9:30am, Leader’s
Meeting. Vehicles must return to parking lot before 12noon (trailers may stay at the site, however).
2) Meet with Support Service Staff to reconcile your unit account, confirm roster and make reservations
for next year’s stay at one of our camps.
3) Frequently meet with your Commissioner who is your liaison for any site needs, equipment available and
new program opportunities. Allow/invite your Commissioner to assist your Troop throughout the week.
4) Consult the Program Director with any program needs or questions.
5) Review with your SPL and unit the health, safety and sanitation requirements at camp, fireguard plan and
chart, troop bulletin board, emergencies in camp, Trading Post and feeding procedures. Consult your
Commissioner with any questions.
6) See that Scouts are getting program advancement, patrol and troop activities, individual time and camp
wide events at age-appropriate levels.
7) Comply with – and share with others – the instructions in this manual.
8) Empower the SPL to enact and utilize a Duty Roster for the week.
9) Attend Leader Meetings. Check with your Commissioner for times and locations. Explore ways to
enhance your year-round program.
10) Visit your Camp or Program Director, Commissioner or Reservation Dir. for guidance or any other need.
11) Close your camp experience by following the Check Out Procedures Sheet.
12) Subscribe to receive a camp evaluation/survey prior to leaving camp – or complete one before you leave.
13) Return Rotating Leader Badges and other borrowed equipment to the camp.
14) Be sure all medications are picked up for your Unit before departure.
15) Be sure all advancement paperwork is picked up for your Unit BEFORE departure.
16) Be certain at least two adults remain in camp until all Scouts/Venturers have been picked up on Saturday.
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The Senior Patrol Leader is the key boy leader in the Troop.
Listed below are the Senior Patrol Leader's duties for Summer Camp.
The SPL is the primary leader of your troop during your stay.
BEFORE CAMP
1) The Leaders Guide is also the Senior Patrol Leader's manual. Use it to develop your Troop’s program
for camp by working with your Patrol Leaders Council and with guidance from your Scoutmaster.
2) Register to attend the SPL Overnight on the first weekend of June with your ASPL.
3) In the spring, meet with your Patrol Leaders Council to choose familiar and new opportunities:
a) Individual Merit Badge & Activity choices for your Scouts.
b) Patrol & Troop activities you want to learn about or take part in
4) Attend (or delegate someone) – with your Scoutmaster – the DWC Program Kick Off in the spring
where camp leadership will be present to answer questions about program planning.
5) Make certain an adult registers all Scouts for their Merit Badges via online registration.
6) Send in all required information to camp by May 31st. Any updates should be sent as soon as possible.
Failure to send items can delay or restrict program opportunities. This will determine the success of
your stay at camp.
7) Attend – with your Scoutmaster – the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting two weeks prior to your
arrival at camp. At this meeting, you will schedule your Troop’s afternoon activities and receive
schedules of all advancement selections for your Scouts. The SPL should make all program selections.
8) Participate at the SPL Weekend & “Service Day” at the beginning of June (to help get camp physically
ready) and in any other announced special events for SPLs.
DURING CAMP
1) Arrive early on Sunday with your primary adult leader and attend the Sunday morning leader meeting.
2) Meet your Commissioner and become familiar with campsite and campwide duties/responsibilities.
3) Meet with the Program Director to adjust Program schedule.
4) Attend daily SPL meetings at 12noon (before lunch) and relay info/ideas to and from your Troop.
5) Be responsible for the Troop's bulletin board. Be sure entries are made daily on the Fireguard Chart and
that the Troop's program, roster and tent assignments are posted.
6) Create a daily duty roster and make sure Scouts follow it (including waiter assignments and times).
7) Make daily announcements about upcoming programs and the results of campsite inspections. (A good
inter-patrol contest will help you here.)
8) If problems develop with programs, campsite health, safety, cleanliness or individual Scouts, you are
responsible to deal with them either by yourself, with the Patrol Leaders Council or with the guidance of
your Scoutmaster or your Commissioner.
9) Be sure that Scouts in the Troop, through their patrol leaders, observe the time for Taps and Reveille. As
a leader, you know they need their sleep and you must also respect those Troops who are your neighbors
both in your campsite and beyond.
10) Delegate responsibilities and get help from the troop’s junior leaders in campsite health, safety,
cleanliness, programs, projects, Scoutcraft instruction, inter-patrol contests and similar jobs. You are
responsible to the Scoutmaster and to the PLC to see that all goes smoothly.
11) Be certain your Troop completes all camp-wide duties they are scheduled to complete!
12) Subscribe to receive the camp evaluation/survey prior to departure from camp.
THE ROLE OF THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER
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CONTACT INFORMATION
www.nhscouting.org/camping
For Registrations, Payments and Billing (Business Paperwork):
Daniel Webster Council Camping Services
Valerie Seitz, Program Assistant
603-625-6431 ext. 116
For Program, Medical, Trading Post, or Logistical Paperwork/Forms, etc.:
Reservation Support Services
Call 603-364-2900 after June 1st to be connected!
For all other questions: Mark Callahan, Reservation Director
603-854-4800 (cell) (or call camp directly at 603-364-2900 between June 10th-August 20th)
For Food Allergies: Café Services
Food Service Director (June 10th – Aug. 20th)
Call 603-364-2900 after June 10th to be connected!
Griswold Scout Reservation:
Hidden Valley Administration Building (June 10th – Aug. 20th)
603-364-2900 (main line)
[NOTE: Phones are not actively answered Saturday 11am until Sunday 1pm.]
To send US Mail to a Hidden Valley Camper: Scout’s Name / Troop #
Week #
Hidden Valley Scout Camp / GSR
254 Griswold Lane
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
[NOTE: Mail should be sent early enough so it will arrive during the camper’s stay in camp.]
To send an email to a Hidden Valley Camper: [email protected]
Notes about emailing:
The email’s subject line should indicate: Camper’s Name, Troop # and Week # (nothing else)
Emails are only printed once per day and placed into Troop mailboxes with ‘standard’ mail
GSR Management will screen all received email before distributing it
No attachments will be opened nor distributed
Unit leaders should withhold emails if the Scout (or another Scout) becomes homesick/distracted
Family/Friends should limit the volume of emails sent to one Scout (one, total, per day is plenty)
Family/Friends should not encourage campers to contact home, nor ask to go home
Campers will not be able to respond to any emails
Hidden Valley Scout Camp / GSR /2016 Page 9
DIRECTIONS TO CAMP
SUMMER DIRECTIONS TO GRISWOLD SCOUT RESERVATION Please use:
ROUTE 1 for weeks 1,3,5 or 7 ROUTE 2 or 3 for weeks 2,4,6 or 8
Note: Please use the following directions. GPS routes will often send you onto un-maintained roads.
Please make every effort to carpool as congestion makes check-in slower, more difficult and
damages our relationship with our neighbors.
PLEASE OBSERVE ALL POSTED SPEED LIMITS (camp roads are 15mph).
DO NOT TRAVEL FASTER THAN 25mph ON ANY ABUTTING ROAD TO THE RESERVATION.
Please pass this information to all of your drivers. Thank you.
NOTE: Summer access to Camp Bell is always through Hidden Valley… only.
Points East, Southeast or Northeast: Take the most convenient route to Alton NH. Turn west onto Route 140,
go 5.6 miles to Gilmanton Iron Works Village.
Points North, South and West: Route 93 to Exit 20 to Route 140 toward Belmont to Gilmanton.
ROUTE ONE: Traveling West on Rt. 140, after the Gilmanton IW Village: go .3 miles and turn right onto Crystal Lake
Road.
Traveling East on Rt. 140 After crossing Rt. 107 go 6.3 miles on Rt. 140 and turn left onto Crystal Lake
Road.
Soon after turning onto Crystal Lake Road, bear left at the fork, travel 3 miles and turn right onto Places
Mill Road. Travel ½ mile and turn left into the Griswold Scout Reservation Entrance.
Follow the internal camp signs for HIDDEN VALLEY and CAMP BELL
ROUTE TWO: Traveling West on Rt. 140, after the Gilmanton IW Village: go .3 miles and turn right onto Crystal Lake
road.
Traveling East on Rt. 140 After crossing Rt. 107 go 6.3 miles on Rt. 140 and turn left onto Crystal Lake
Road.
Soon after turning onto Crystal Lake Road, bear right at the fork onto Mountain Road. Travel 1.2 miles
and at end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Road, which turns into Avery Hill Road. Follow road 2.4
miles and turn left onto Places Mill Road. Griswold Scout Reservation entrance is .9 miles on the right.
Follow the internal camp signs for HIDDEN VALLEY and CAMP BELL
ROUTE THREE: Traveling West on Rt. 140, go 2.7 miles from the Gilmanton Iron Works Village and turn right onto Middle
Route.
Traveling East on Rt. 140, after Gilmanton IW Village: go 3.9 Miles and turn left onto Middle Route.
Travel 3.1 miles and bear right onto Sargent Road. Travel 1.6 miles and bear right onto Guinea Ridge
Road. Travel 2.4 miles and turn left onto Places Mill Road. Go ½ mile and turn left into the Griswold
Scout Reservation Entrance.
Follow the internal camp signs for HIDDEN VALLEY and CAMP BELL
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CAMP REGISTRATION
June/July/August (previous year) Set camp dates
Send in site reservation and fee to DWC (or roll over your fee from previous year).
Alert Arrow of Light Scouts of Summer Camp Dates, also, so they can plan to attend camp with your Troop after their Cross-Over.
October/November Have Scouts / Adults make appointments for physicals and start assembling Troop copies of all physicals. (yes, really!)
Recruit “two deep leadership” for camp next summer and/or contact DWC for help.
Plan a parent information meeting: announce dates, fees, & programs. Constantly communicate with Arrow of Light Scout families.
Start camp savings and money-earning plans.
Contact District Camping Chairman & OA Chapter for assistance and set up a Camp Promo Night.
Participate in Council Camping Kick-Off in November to receive & learn about programs and offerings for camp in upcoming year.
Keep DWC informed of any changes to primary or secondary points of contact for your Troop.
Review the current Troop Leader Guide. Start to develop summer camp program with Youth and Adult Camp Leaders – be sure to
use the current offerings for this season…not ‘what you’ve always known.’ Select ‘old and new’ programs to keep your Unit strong.
Distribute parent’s camp information, advertise the fee deadlines and advertise money-earning opportunities.
Encourage eligible Scouts to apply for Camp Staff by submitting their application by end of November (interviews start in Dec.).
December/January/February: Hold a vibrant parent Camp Rally for Summer Camp – EVERY Scout should be requested to attend camp with your Unit.
Have older Scouts promote programs to build interest for upcoming summer.
Obtain deposits for each attending Scout. Create incentives for all Scouts to attend camp.
Investigate campership money for Scouts with financial needs.
Follow up on Unit leadership/coverage for camp.
Continue camp savings plan and money-earning projects.
Cross Arrow of Light Scouts over into your unit and promote summer camp to them with Older Scout/Den Chief assistance.
Finalize any outstanding medical forms (from adults and Arrow of Light cross-overs, especially).
Attend Roundtable with GSR Management and ask questions and acquire ideas for promotion.
March: Camp deposit fees – per Scout – are no longer required but do allow registration of advancement to begin.
Notify DWC or camp of potential changes in camp attendance reservations.
Follow up on and constantly monitor Scout commitment to camp.
Finalize campership money. Seek local sources of support as well as from District and Council before April.
Register New Scouts with Summer Camp (crossover Arrow of Light Scouts)
April: Conduct second parent meeting: final plans, transportation, equipment needs and explanations of programs.
Empower Scouts to develop age-appropriate advancement goals & program ideas for summer camp.
Submit medical forms for all Scouts and adults in your Troop.
Have SPL solicit PLC input for Merit Badge/Individual Programs as well as for Afternoon Patrol/Troop programs.
Register your in-camp SPL and ASPL for the SPL Overnight held on first weekend in June (in conjunction with GSR Service Day).
Attend program Kick Off and get latest up to date information. Check Council Calendar or Web page for place and date
May: Double check that all medical forms for adults and scouts have been submitted and ‘back-up’ copies are ready for in-camp leader.
Balances due by May 16th for lowest camping fees.
REGISTER for all programs: Consult the checklist of forms for the camp you are attending and send the requested forms to camp
no later than May 31. (Empower SPL to lead PLC in program selection process). Complete online registration for Merit Badges.
Finalize transportation, leadership and equipment plans. Consolidate travelers and gear as best you can..
June/July/August: SPL & ASPL attend the SPL Overnight
Have as many from your Troop community register and participate in GSR Service Day on first Saturday of June.
SPL and primary Adult Leaders attend the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting two weeks prior to camp arrival. Your Troop’s Pre-
Camp Program Planning Meeting is thirteen days before your Troop’s arrival to camp.
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CAMP REGISTRATION
A Chartered Unit is a Scout Troop or Venturing Crew coming to camp with volunteer leadership registered with
the local Troop or Crew. Troops must satisfy the minimal adult coverage ratio at all times as set forth in the
Guide to Safe Scouting. Troops / Crews that have been coming to Hidden Valley or Camp Bell consecutively for
years have priority consideration for reservations. Most units attending camp last year have already made
reservations for this coming year. It is the responsibility of the Unit to contact DWC or GSR about changes
which affect your registration, leadership, primary and secondary contact information and attendance numbers.
To check your reservation status, make a new reservation or adjust an existing reservation, please contact:
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Online Registration www.nhscouting.org/camping
Daniel Webster Council,
Camping Services 603-625-6431 ext. 116
CAMPSITE SELECTION
GSR will make every reasonable effort to honor a Unit’s request for a given week and campsite. Units will be
notified of their campsite at the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting two weeks prior to their arrival at camp.
Part of the mission of GSR is to foster the best atmosphere for all Troops / Crews to experience Scouting in the
out-of-doors and to ensure the health and safety of each Unit and the staff. GSR reserves the option to relocate
Units according to the capacity of the campsite, and size of the Unit, in order to meet its overall mission and the
health and safety of all its campers and staff. Units may request a change to an alternative week by contacting the
DWC. Availability is on a first come, first served basis with priority given to DWC troops.
UNIT ACCOUNTS & PAYMENTS
It is expected that your Unit account be paid in full before your session in camp (including campership payments).
This can be accomplished in 3 ways:
Make payment in full through the online registration address listed above (Unit incurs service fees).
Make payment in full to the DWC office more than two weeks prior to your camp stay (no service fee).
Make full payment to the Support Services Staff at the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting thirteen days
before your Unit’s arrival in camp (no service fee).
A representative from your unit who is familiar with the finances of your camp group must meet with the Support
Services Staff to reconcile your account upon arrival at camp. All units must be reconciled by the end of the
Sunday your Unit arrives. NOTE: future reservations, advancement records and leader recognition will be
available only after this reconciliation. Units owing money due to damages and or lost camp equipment must
make final payment by Saturday before departure. We suggest each Unit bring the necessary means to make
necessary payments. Over-payments will be refunded through the Council Service Center. You must reconcile
your account even if the Unit has paid in full prior to camp. [NOTE: Camp Photos, Trading Post purchases and
some program fees are in addition to camp fees are handled as described later in this Guide but can be paid at
your Pre-Camp Program Planning meeting thirteen days before your Unit’s arrival or at your Sunday 9:30am
Leader Meeting on the day of your arrival.]
ACCEPTANCE
Rules for acceptance and participation in the Scouting program are set by the National Council of the Boy Scouts
of America and are the same for everyone. Our goal is to provide a complete camping experience for all our
campers. To aid us in accomplishing this goal, we ask all of our applicants/Units to inform the camp in writing of
any disabilities or impairments. We use this information to establish appropriate supervision and to insure that
potential accommodations are available.
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CAMP REGISTRATION
BUSINESS PAPERWORK Remember: all monetary matters are always sent to the Daniel Webster Council Office:
571 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH 03109.
Follow the early pricing schedule for the best possible price to attend camp!
PROGRAM, LOGISTICS & MEDICAL PAPERWORK SUBMIT to GSR NO LATER THAN MAY 31, 2016. (regardless of the week you come to camp):
Hidden Valley Paperwork / GSR
Attention: Reservation Support Services (RSS)
254 Griswold Lane, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837.
In your mailing, please include (if you did not supply via the online registration portal):
Medical Forms (BSA Annual Health & Medical Record), Epi-Pen & Inhaler Authorization, Medication Administration
Record, Special Needs requests, Pick-Up Authorization forms, or Packout Meals or Outpost Registrations, etc..
[NOTE: Always send via regular US Mail. Do not use special couriers nor high-speed delivery services.]
[ALSO: Never fax or email your documents to camp unless requested to do so by a Staff member.]
[AND: Merit Badges and individual programs should be signed up via online registration; not via snail mail.]
2016 PRE-CAMP PROGRAM PLANNING MEETINGS 13 days before your camp arrival (on Monday nights – even on July 4th)
WHO: Each Unit’s in-camp adult & youth leadership (remember to travel according to YPT guidelines).
Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster…Senior Patrol Leader & Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ideally).
WHEN: Plan to arrive and sign-in between 5:30 and 5:45pm. BBQ will be provided to participants.
Meeting will start once all have been served dinner and we will finish by 8:30pm.
WHERE: Carter Lodge at HV (for Troops/Crews attending both Camp Bell and Hidden Valley).
NOTE: It is presumed each Troop/Crew turned its paperwork in before the May 31st deadline.
Incentives will be granted to Units who complete paperwork before the given deadlines.
For Hidden Valley Troops (much of this can be completed online in 2016):
We give you: Report of any medical form problems, confirmation of outposts & packout meals,
the name of your assigned campsite, the chance for your SPL to register for your Troop’s
afternoon activities (don’t forget to consider challenging or joining with other Troops for extra
fun!) and answers to all of your questions, etc.. You will also have the chance to pre-order Trading
Post supplies in bulk! [NOTE: Unit Merit Badge roster is obtained via online registration.] Units
will also be able to reserve day, time and location for your Unit photo!
You give us: remaining medical forms, Medical Administration Record forms, adjustments to any
Scout’s Merit Badge and individual advancements, remaining outpost registrations, remaining
packout meal requests, special logistical requests (as needed), food allergy info, Adult leader and
visitor list, final reconciliation of Unit account, additional money for meal tickets (for during the
week and/or extras for Sunday lunch, as necessary), Trading Post pre-order forms, pick-up
authorization forms for campers, etc..
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GRISWOLD SCOUT RESERVATION
2016 CAMP FEES
DANIEL WEBSTER
COUNCIL
OUT-OF-
COUNCIL
Age & Type
(B=Scout,
V=Venturer)
Program Weeks
Offered
Balance
paid by
May 16
Balance
paid after
May 16
Balance
paid by
May 16
Balance
paid after
May 16
HIDDEN VALLEY SCOUT CAMP 11+ B & V Chartered Troop or Crew 1 - 8 $355 $405 $380 $430
11+ B & V Provisional (Individual) 1 - 8 $380 $405
14+ B & V Half-Weeks 1 - 8 $200 $250 $225 $275
CAMP BELL 11+ B & V Chartered Troop or Crew 2 - 8 $380 $430 $405 $455
14+ B & V Half-Weeks 2 - 8 $225 $275 $250 $300
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING 14 or 15
B & V Offered in four, 2-week sessions
1-2, 3-4,
5-6, 7-8
$380 $430 $405 $455
HIGH ADVENTURE 14+ B Valley Voyageur 2, 4, 6, 8 $380 $430 $405 $455
14+ B White Mountain Voyageur 1, 3, 5, 7 $380 $430 $405 $455
APEX WEEKS at HIDDEN VALLEY (Individuals, Buddy-Pairs, Patrols, Troops or Crews) 12+ B & V Basic SCUBA & Aquatics 2 or 6 $875 $900
14+ B & V Advanced SCUBA & Aquatics 7 $875 $900
1st Cl B & V Crafts Week 3 $440 $465
1st Class B OA ArrowCorps (Arrowmen only) 3 $190 $215
1st Cl B & V Performing Arts Week 4 $405 $430
1st Cl B & V Athletics Week 5 $405 $430
1st Cl B & V STEM Week 6 $690 $715
1st Cl B & V Apprentice Week 7 $430 $455
1st Cl B & V Responder Week 7 $405 $430
14+ B & V Shooting Sports Week 8 $430 $455
APEX WEEKS at CAMP BELL (Individuals, Buddy-Pairs, Patrols, Troops or Crews) 14+ B & V National Youth Leader Training 1 $380 $405
1st Cl B & V Farm Week 1 or 8 $455 $480
1st Cl B & V Living History 1 or 8 $430 $455
13+ B & V COPE & Climbing 1 or 8 $405 $430
1st Cl B & V Environmentalist Week 3 $430 $455
1st Cl B & V Survival Week 6 $430 $455
FEES, PAYMENTS & DISCOUNTS
DEPOSITS AND FEES
The payment structure for all Daniel Webster Camps has been simplified in 2016:
o $50 deposits are no longer required. However, advancement registration does require $50/camper to start.
o Balances due by May 16, 2016.
o $50 ‘late fee’ attached to all registrations starting May 17, 2016 (except where flat rates exist).
DISCOUNTS
SIBLING: A discount of $25 may be taken off each additional sibling’s fee per week (from any DWC Camp).
MULTI-WEEK: $25 discount for each additional week at GSR in the same season.
MULTI-CAMP: $25 discount for each additional week in the ‘other’ camp at GSR in the same season.
APEX: $5 off for each APEX activity participated in within the past 12 months
VALLEY VOYAGEUR, WHITE MOUNTAIN VOYAGEUR & SPOKE DISCOUNT:
$75 off for returning in same season to participate in Valley Voyageur, White Mtn. Voyageur or SPOKE.
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FEES, PAYMENTS & DISCOUNTS
PAYMENTS
Payments are payable to Daniel Webster Council, BSA, 571 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH 03109.
[Do not send Payments to camp.]
Campership awards are not the responsibility of GSR; Units are responsible for all payments by May 16th.
Online payments include a service fee. In-person or by-mail payments do not have a service fee.
Payments must be received at the DWC office on or before the dates indicated above or postmarked by
the dates indicated.
All payments should be paid before arrival at camp in order to assure your reservation and participation.
CAMPERSHIPS
Camperships are designed to assist families in need.
Contact local service agencies, first. You may also contact your District Executive before April 1, 2016.
Campership forms are available in the forms section of nhscouting.org/camping.
It is the Unit’s responsibility to apply camperships to the camp fees prior to arrival at camp.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
All but $50 of an individual’s fee/week is refundable, as long as the request is submitted in writing and
received at the Daniel Webster Council Scout Service Center, 571 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH 03109
and postmarked 2 weeks before arrival at camp. Circumstances for refunds are limited to: sickness or
injury (with accompanying doctor note), family emergency, summer school or family relocation.
Refunds for individuals participating in camp with a Chartered Troop will be made to the troop. Refunds
for scouts participating in individual camp program will be made to the family.
All space is available on a first come, first served basis for those paid in full.
Fees are transferable to another Scout.
Refund requests will only be accepted after the season until September 15, 2016.
ADULT LEADER COVERAGE AND FEES
Units are provided the following number of ‘free’ (i.e.: non-paying) leaders dependent upon number of Scouts:
1 – 4 Scouts attending – No Free Leaders
5 - 10 Scouts attending – 2 Free Leaders
11- 20 Scouts attending - 3 Free Leaders
21-30 Scouts attending - 4 Free Leaders
Follow same ratio for additional Scouts
Adult Leadership coverage is defined and charged as follows:
Full Time Leaders are adults who remain in camp for the entire week of camp; start to finish.
Rotating Leaders are adults who combine their periods of service to equal ‘one’ full-time leader.
(i.e.: imagine a relay race: Rotating Leaders figuratively ‘pass a baton’ to complete one Full-Time
Leader’s week-long stay.) Rotating Leaders who overlap are subject to additional fees.
[NOTE: Full-Time Leader and Rotating Leader fees are paid by attending Scout ratios above.]
Additional Leaders are adults whose attendance is ‘above and beyond’ the required/recommended ratio
of adults attending camp with their Unit. Additional Leaders can choose between one of these plans/rates:
o $50 Daily Fee …for visits up to 24-hrs and includes an overnight, three total meals and program involvement.
A medical form must be on file. This option may be extended by $10/meal and $20/overnight.
o No Fee …for visits 8am-9pm only, cannot accumulate 24hrs, does not include meals nor program involvement.
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
MEDICAL FORMS…MANDATORY, no later than May 31st, FOR ALL!!!
NOTE: Chartered Units will need forms collected locally well before May 31st. Check with your Unit Leader.
Scouts/Venturers registering individually must have their form to GSR no later than May 31st.
Every Scout and every Adult must submit a completed and current BSA Annual Health & Medical Record form
in order to attend camp; no exceptions. Parts A, B & C must be complete (the high adventure sections are not
needed). A doctor’s signature (accompanied by a date which is within 12 months – plus the remaining days of that
same month) must be present. Electronic signatures are highly discouraged as they are not always accepted when a
non parent or legal guardian presents a youth for treatment at a hospital. The doctor’s signature affirms a physical
examination has taken place within the past twelve months and all information contained upon the form is both
valid and up-to-date. NOTE: Parts A, B & C are necessary for half-week participants, also.
NOTE: The BSA Annual Health and Medical Record is the only
permitted form to be used for Boy Scout resident summer camp.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx
Please work with your doctor to include all information within the BSA form and avoid using attachments.
Medical forms will not be returned to you at the end of your stay per NH law.
MEDICATIONS
New Hampshire State Law and National Boy Scouts of America policy mandate all medications at a resident
camp session lasting more than 72 hours (regardless of how long the individual stays) must be declared (both
upon the individual’s medical form and upon their arrival in camp). Per NH law, all medications must be given to
the nurse upon arrival and secured in the Health Lodge (regardless of the participant’s age/position). Emergency
medications (or other medications noted only by the nurse at check-in) are exceptions. In the case of an exception
(granted only by the nurse), the nurse will make suitable arrangements with the individual on a case-by-case
basis. Only legal medications are allowed. Legal medications are medications in their original containers with a
doctor name, patient name, administration instructions, dosage and date on the pharmacy label (or accompanied
by a doctor’s note with this information on his/her stationery). Only send the amount of pills needed. There
should be specific times listed for dispensation of each medication, as well (i.e.: please define ‘twice daily’ etc.).
If any changes occur to the information provided on the pharmacy-labeled container (or doctor’s note), another
updated doctor's note must be included which describes and approves such. Only medications described and
included on the medical form will be allowed. Parental ‘permissions’ do not replace, supplant or alter doctor’s
written orders on medical forms. A note from the doctor must clarify or clearly indicate when medications are
only taken on an ‘as needed’ basis (i.e.: the nurse, parent or Reservation staff may never change the orders issued
from a doctor on a medical form). New medications prescribed after the medical form was completed must be
accompanied by a current doctor’s note indicating the information above, etc.. The camp provides basic over-the-
counter medications. Special over-the-counter medications (i.e.: specific brands) will be permitted only with a
note from the doctor authorizing such. All medications will be self-administered in the presence of medical
personnel. Unit Leaders will accompany Scouts/Venturers at the times of medication distribution for ID purposes.
INSURANCE
The Daniel Webster Council insures each of its registered Scouts and Leaders for accidents, sickness or injury
that may occur during their stay at camp. NOTE: this insurance coverage is secondary coverage only, meaning
that it will only cover those expenses that are not recoverable under any other policy. Out of Council participants
MUST PROVIDE written evidence of their insurance coverage through their local council or as individual unit.
EPI-PEN & INHALER PERMISSION FORM
The State of New Hampshire requires resident camp participants under the age of eighteen who carry epi-pens
and/or inhalers to submit a permission form. This form should be submitted no later than May 31st.
nhscouting.org/camping for a copy of this form.
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
KEY QUESTIONS TO CHECK REGARDING MEDICAL PAPERWORK
Is there a parent signature and date on the form (this grants participation and permission to treat)?
Is there a Doctor’s signature and date on the form (dated within the past 12 months of your stay)?
If the Doctor used an electronic signature, did someone from his/her office manually sign to verify it?
If there have been any changes since the form was completed, have they been properly recorded?
Did you keep a copy for your records, and send a backup copy to go with the Troop/Crew to camp?
[NOTE: The State of NH requires us to retain/keep your medical records for at least ten years.]
Did you send (and label) a ‘new’ copy of the form for each program the participant will be involved?
Does the form indicate the Scout’s home Troop/Crew and Council (plus program/week at camp)?
Is the form written in ink and completely legible (especially after being copied)?
Does the form list all allergies (especially food allergies)?
If the participant has food allergies, please contact the Food Service or Camp Director after June 10th.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Please attach / bring a copy of each participant’s health insurance card (or maintain a folder which contains
such). This will exponentially expedite the process for medical treatment at local hospitals, if necessary. Failure
to have this card information will not prohibit treatment, but, could significantly delay or interrupt treatment.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Make certain – in advance – that actual medication and treatment practices from home are exactly what is listed
on the medical form signed by the doctor. Parental interpretations, permissions or practices – from home – are
not permissible by State Law at camp if those practices are not listed by a doctor on the medical form. To be
clear: our nurses are legally bound to follow what is strictly written by the doctor on the medical form; not what
the parent instructs whether in verbal or written form. Failure to match these conditions can cause improper
medication dosages and treatments, delays in treatment to all, and frustration or confusion among all involved.
Please do your part and make certain these records and practices match in every way!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
To help speed up Sunday check-in for everybody, please use our MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION RECORD form
legibly filled out in ink for each participant who will be administered medications (regardless of age). Please
only fill out the top section legibly (the Nurse will complete the medical information at check-in). This form is
given to the health staff during your check in tour at the same time as the participant’s medication(s). Be sure the
name on the Medical Administration Record is written exactly as it appears on the Medical Form (no nicknames).
nhscouting.org/camping for a copy of this form.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Units should assign one adult to be extremely familiar with all medical matters within the Unit and to handle all
medical questions at check-in. Non-attending parents are not permitted to visit with the nurse on check-in day.
Parents of Scouts with unique circumstances should contact the nurse prior to check-in day to resolve matters.
NOTE FOR CAMPERS INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE WEEKS OF PROGRAM:
If a camper is participating in multiple weeks of program on the Reservation, we highly recommend he/she submit a
new copy of his medical form for each week he/she is attending. Please do not request to have his/her form pulled
from earlier week’s files as that corrupts the archives and creates unnecessary expenditure of time and energy which
can easily be avoided for the sake of all. Thank you!
REMINDER:
New Hampshire State law prohibits the release of medical forms at the conclusion of your programs. As such, the
Daniel Webster Council and Griswold Scout Reservation cannot return nor make copies of medical forms for you at
the end of your week. Please make – and keep – copies of your forms prior to submitting them to GSR. Thank you!
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
THE SCOUT LAW
IS THE LAW OF THE CAMP.
TELEPHONE & MESSAGES
If we receive an incoming call at the Administration
Building, a message will be placed in your Unit’s
mailbox. In the case of emergency, the message
will be hand delivered. The main camp lines are
for emergency or business use. Please discourage
your Scout’s parents from the need for updates. “No news is good news” works best! Please help us
preserve the ‘total immersion experience’ by
eliminating the need for contact with family
members while in camp. Emergency Phones:
Hidden Valley: 603-364-2900
Camp Bell: 603-524-0436
Other phones are available for adult leaders to make
outgoing calls. These phones are for calling card
(cards available in Trading Post), credit card or
collect calling only. Campers may only use the
phone under extreme circumstances when in the
presence of a Unit Leader, only. Phone locations:
Hidden Valley – Carter Lodge
Camp Bell – Main lodge ‘big room’
WIRELESS / CELL PHONES
Cell phone usage is limited to adults only at GSR.
Cell phones may never be used in sight/sound of
youth under the age of 18. Cell reception at GSR is
very poor, and thus, we discourage use of cell
phones completely. Consult the Reservation
Director for further information or questions.
RADIOS & WALKIE-TALKIES
If your Unit wishes to use any of these items, please
contact your Commissioner or Reservation Director.
WiFi FOR ADULT LEADERS
Adult Leaders will find state-of-the-art WiFi
available in Carter Lodge, Bell Main Lodge and
Bell Safety Pavilion. Leaders are responsible for
providing their own computer/device which can
access the WiFi service. If any Scout is found
utilizing the WiFi at any time (even with an adult
present), the router will be turned off. Similar to the
cell phone and smoking policies, WiFi usage is
never to include Scouts, nor be used where Scouts
have any knowledge of its existence in camp. When
possible, please use the internet in a way which will
least interfere/ distract other activities.
PROHIBITED ITEMS, INCLUDE…
Alcohol possession (internal or external)
Firearms, weapons or un-Scoutlike devices
Fireworks, loud noisemakers, canons, etc.
Drugs / Medications (not from Camp Nurse)
Unauthorized generators
Unauthorized vehicles of any kind
Unauthorized bikes (or bikes w/o safety gear)
Firewood from elsewhere (we can supply you)
Chainsaws or un-Scoutlike tools
Un-Scoutlike logos, slogans, designs, etc.
Pets of any kind
Open-Toed Footwear
DWC KNIFE POLICY
Knives may be used around camp, as warranted.
Proper axe-yards and Totin’ Chip rules should be
followed. Proper use and care will be regulated by
the unit leadership, however the Camp Staff has the
right and responsibility to intervene should they
witness any unsafe or prohibited actions.
STOVES, LANTERNS & FUELS
Due to the extreme danger involving storage of fuels
used in camping lanterns/stoves, you must make
arrangements with your Commissioner to store fuels
in a safe place. Lanterns may not be hung in tents.
Fuel of any kind (and their containers) must be
declared to the commissioners. Both lanterns and
stoves must be used under adult supervision. Please:
NO FLAMES IN TENTS.
WILD ANIMALS AT GSR
Griswold Scout Reservation is a wilderness area that
is the home of many wild animals from chipmunks
to fishers to black bears. We have not had anyone
injured by a wild animal to date. To maintain safety
for all, we mandate all campers/leaders observe
these guidelines:
No food in tents at any time
Please use the ‘raccoon barrel’ for storage
Be careful of non-foods w/curious scents
Never feed animals nor leave food for them
Any abnormally acting animal should be reported to
the Administration Building immediately. Keep
away from such animals regardless of its size.
FIREWOOD
Per NH rules, no firewood may be brought into GSR
from outside the property.
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
HEALTH & SAFETY
Our Commissioner Staff will provide training and
supplies for the purposes of keeping your campsite
and shared camp facilities (e.g.: shower houses, etc.)
clean. Also, each campsite will be monitored daily
for health & safety trends and upkeep.
TRASH CANS & PICKUP
HELP KEEP OUR CAMP CLEAN. A trash can is
provided at each campsite. Please leave it by the
road so it can be emptied. This will also keep
animals from coming into your campsite. Trash is
picked up after dinner each day. Trash cans are also
located throughout camp. Plastic Bottle and
Aluminum can containers are marked and provided
throughout camp. Please do not move trashcans or
the Rangers/Commissioners who need to empty
them will not know where to find them!!!
SHOWER HOUSES & BATHROOMS
Two Shower facilities are available in camp:
South Shower near campsite Saco
North Shower near campsite Buley
Please be good to our Shower Houses. Always
remember to leave things “better than you found it.”
In addition to each person doing their part, a duty
roster will be issued in camp which assigns various
Troops the task of cleaning shower houses and other
central facilities (e.g.: Visitor’s & Dining Hall
bathrooms, etc.). A Scout is clean! Do your best!
FOOTWEAR
Bare-feet are only allowed in your tent, the shower
and at one of the waterfronts. Everywhere else:
YOU MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOED SHOES!
This includes walking from Main Waterfront across
the parking lot to Visitor’s Bathroom!
SMOKING
Per New Hampshire State law and BSA National
Policy, smoking is reserved for adults age 18 and
older, only. Smoking may never be within sight,
smell or knowledge of an under-18 year old. This
includes ecigarettes, as well. Designated smoking
areas will be assigned in camp. Smoking may never
take place in a building or tent.
CAMPERS WITH DISABILITIES
Any special accommodation request must be made
in writing by May 31st. GSR will do its best to
assist but can make no guarantees.
ARE YOU & YOUR SCOUTS IN SHAPE?
GSR is a physically demanding Reservation. Each
day’s program demands extensive walking over
very, very hilly terrain. You will be required to pack
gear to your campsite. We do not provide or
encourage any alternative means of getting around
camp other than by foot. Any exception to this
policy must be discussed and authorized by the
Reservation Director in writing by May 31st.
LOST & FOUND
PLEASE LABEL ALL OF YOUR GEAR WITH
NAME AND TROOP NUMBER. The camp is
not responsible for lost or stolen items. During the
summer, GSR collects clothing items at the Main
Waterfront, and valuable items at the
Administration Building. When the summer ends,
items are donated or disposed of immediately.
MOSQUITO NETTING
For those who use netting, please do not use dowels
or sticks to hang your net. Bring along a role of kite
string and a Commissioner will show you a far
better – and more Scout friendly – way to do it!
BUDDY SYSTEM
We always use the Buddy System at GSR. This is a
great chance to make new friends and stay safe, too!
PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS
We are always taking photos and film throughout
the summer season for camp promotional purposes.
If you or any members of your unit have objections
or privacy concerns, please notify the Reservation
Director by May 31st so we can honor your/their
wishes. Also, if your Troop is willing to share any
pictures it takes, we would love to have a copy of
them! We’re always looking for pictures that
capture our Staff in action…or to add to our
promotional materials! Thank you!
DAMAGE, GRAFFITI & VANDALISM
In case of damage notify the Reservation Director
immediately. There is to be no defacement or
unauthorized alteration of buildings, picnic tables,
tents, trees or any other structures and equipment in
camp. The typical cost for tent/canvas damage is
$50 base fee and an additional $25/inch. Such
vandalism will be charged to the unit(s) involved
and must be paid before departure.
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
COMMISSIONER SERVICE
Your camp commissioner is your ‘host’ and link to
information at camp. Use him/her to seek advice,
and assistance while at camp. Each camp has a
schedule of daily meetings with the camp
leadership. Please offer suggestions, ask questions
and seek advice. Our goal is to help you deliver the
pinnacle Scout outdoor program to your troop!!!
QUARTERMASTER STORE & SUPPLIES
The Commissioner Service will provide you a list of
items available at the Quartermaster Store located
beside Carter. Toilet paper may be obtained from
either your Commissioner or the Dining Hall
Director. Other cleaning supplies, American flags,
brooms, axes, saws, service project tools, Dutch
ovens etc. are available from your Commissioner.
All unused supplies and loaned equipment must be
returned by Friday. Please also see the Unit Packing
List for suggested items to bring from home. Find a
Commissioner before/after every meal, before/after
every adult or SPL meeting or by having the
Administration Building call him on his/her radio!
UNIT PHOTOS
A Unit Picture is available to your Troop/Crew.
This is an optional choice for your Unit.
Remember: Your Unit can choose any
day/time/location they would like their photo
taken! The order form will be made available to
each Troop at the Pre-Camp Program Planning
Meeting. Payment is due at the time of the photo.
The photo is an 8 x 10 color print in a grey,
cardboard frame. The cost is $10.00 per picture.
Photos can be pre-ordered online. Methods of
payment include cash, check or one credit card per
Troop. Units will be able to see the photo before
leaving camp. Photos will be ready by Saturday
AM.
UNIT & PATROL FLAGS
Don’t forget to bring your Unit flag to camp! Your
Troop/Crew will assemble behind your Unit flag daily
on the parade field. And, don’t forget your Patrol
Flags! Always use the Patrol Method!
CAMPER DEPARTURE OR DISMISSAL
The Reservation Director must be notified ASAP
whenever a camper leaves camp – for any reason –
before the end of the week. Please make arrangements
to gather advancement paperwork for early departures.
TRADING POST
Each camp has a trading post supplied with all sorts
of items such as:
Merit Badge books
Other camp literature
Camping equipment (e.g.: flashlights, etc.)
Travel mugs & ‘thank you’ gifts for leaders
T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, patches & souvenirs
Snacks and ice cream
Mosquito nets, bug repellent
Soda and juice drinks
Craft Kits (some for Merit Badges)
Program Fees (e.g.: Shotgun, Rifle, ATV, etc.)
And much more
Your Unit can ‘pre-order’ supplies at your two-
week, pre-camp program planning meeting which
will then be packaged and made ready for ‘payment
and pickup’ on the day of your Unit’s arrival!
DWC GIFT CARD
Don’t want to carry money around loose? Well, you
can use a DWC Gift Card, instead!
$25 minimum
$2 minimum purchase
Additional money can be added by
visiting the Trading Post or calling
Reservation Support Services.
Balances can be credited to next season.
NOTE: DWC Gift Cards only work in DWC.
PARKING & VEHICLES IN CAMP
Carpooling is highly encouraged! All vehicles must
remain on main roads and park in designated areas.
Do not block or park alongside roadways. The speed
limit on camp roads is 15mph. Campers under age 18
need written permission to have a vehicle in camp.
QUIET HOURS & BEDTIME
A Scout is Courteous. Quiet hours are from
10:00pm – 7:00am. Taps is at 10:00pm each
evening Reservation-wide. These hours are in effect
both in main camp and also in the backcountry.
There should be no loud noises or other noisy events
to disturb others. All scouts should remain in the
campsite until reveille. All is quiet. Leaders are
responsible for their units conduct. If your Troop
plays Reveille or Taps, it must be sounded at 7am
and 10pm, respectively, with no variance.
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EMERGENCIES IN CAMP
The Camp Staff has undergone extensive training to prepare for any emergency situation that might arise in camp. The
camp has emergency phone numbers posted near all phones; FM radio communication throughout the reservation; a
written agreement with the local rescue squad and the local hospital; fire equipment and first aid materials and a
working relationship with the local Police, Fire and Sheriff Departments. If you have any questions on procedures,
ASK. During an emergency, your responsibility is for YOUR Troop / Crew. Let the camp staff handle the
emergency.
Note: Please instruct your families before arriving…
In the event of a major camp incident during your week, please discourage people from calling the camp.
Those directly involved will be cared for and their families will be notified immediately.
All Unit Leaders will quickly be informed and can communicate with families via your Unit’s planned method.
To receive text blasts from GSR, subscribe by typing GSR to 94253. Spread this info with your families.
EMERGENCY SIRENS / SIGNALS
GATHERING ALARM: When you hear a swooping siren, report to Carter Lodge.
NON-GATHERING ALARM: When you hear repeating tones, report to the nearest Program Area.
Note: In the event another method of alarm is used to notify you, follow the directions of the Camp Staff.
ALL CLEAR: Three long and distinctive blasts on the siren. Regular operations commence again.
EARTHQUAKE
1. First check your surroundings for dangerous situations.
2. Avoid hazards such as falling debris, fallen utility lines or cracked water/gas pipes
3. Proceed immediately to an open area free of hazards; Vacate buildings; Stay away from glass windows/doors. If you must
remain in a building, proceed to a reinforced area.
4. Following earthquake, Troops assemble as directed; Take attendance; Send leader to staff member with a two-way radio,
report troop status; further instructions will follow.
FIRE or FLOOD
1. Mobilize troop to a safe area. Send someone to the Camp Office and report the location of the fire or flood.
2. In the event of fire, no Units are to fight the fire in any way. In the event of flood, keep safe and together at all times.
3. Reservation Director or Ranger will spearhead operations. Evacuation, if necessary, will be led by local authorities.
ACTIVE SHOOTER OR HOSTAGE CRISIS
1. Notify Administration Building immediately (use radio or phone, as needed). Give all known facts clearly and carefully.
2. Reservation Director will take charge and provide directives / details, as necessary. Be patient; event could last a while.
LOST BATHER OR BOATER
1. Upon signal, report as called and check attendance.
2. Send a junior leader to a staff member and report attendance.
3. Remain as directed until all clear is given.
LOST PERSON
1. Report situation to Camp Office at once.
2. Reservation Director will spearhead operations and give directives / details from there.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT
1. Give immediate first aid.
2. Report accident to the Camp Office.
3. Health Officer will administer further first aid and/or make contacts for needed assistance.
SEVERE WEATHER / STORM
1. Check the daily weather report in Camp Office, from Commissioners or at meals.
2. Commissioners will alert unit leaders to impending weather conditions and procedures to follow.
3. Whenever a severe storm occurs, everyone in camp should move into the closest secure building:
[e.g.: Bell Main Lodge, Climbing Barn, Stable, Shower Houses, Safety Shelter, Latrines]
4. Avoid wide-open areas (e.g.: parking lots, parade fields, etc.) in an electrical or windy storm and avoid ground contact.
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EMERGENCIES IN CAMP (continued)
LIMITATIONS OF ACTIVITIES DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER
Always notify the Camp Staff if you wish to cancel an activity. We will create a safe alternative for you. At least let us know
where you are. If your Troop does not show up, we are uncertain of your whereabouts and unable to know if you are in need.
1. Aquatics: All waterfront activities will be suspended under the direction of the waterfront director or his/her designate at
the signs of impending thunder and lightning storms. All campers, volunteers and staff will leave the waterfront safely
under the direction of the staff. The director will open aquatic program activities when deemed safe.
2. Boating, sailing and kayaking: All boating, sailing and kayaking activities will be suspended under the discretion of the
waterfront director or staff leader in charge due to pending lighting storms, unsafe winds and waves. Campers and
volunteers will follow the directions of the staff member in charge to bring boats ashore. Program will reopen when the
staff leader feels conditions are safe.
3. COPE and Climbing Tower: At the direction of the COPE director the climbing tower and high and low elements will
be evacuated pending severe electrical and lightning storm. Participants will follow the direction of the staff in charge.
Program will reopen when deemed safe by the staff member in charge.
4. Swamp Canoe Trips: see #2 above.
5. Hiking and outpost camping: Weather conditions will be checked prior to starting the trip. Seek shelter from high
points during electrical and lightning storms. Be aware of dangerous dead trees and branches during high wind alerts
when picking campsites.
6. Horseback Riding: Follow the direction of the lead staff person during high wind and / or electrical and lightning storms.
Dismount horses and follow the directions of the staff for care of the horses. Rides will be suspended by the staff leader if
weather conditions will not allow a safe journey. Program will reopen at the staff person’s judgment – in consult with
administration – that conditions are safe.
OTHER HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS
Special consideration must be given to atmospheric conditions that may affect campers and staff. You will be alerted to any
changes in schedule and program when the following conditions exist:
1. Extreme temperatures or high humidity.
Strenuous activities will be suspended and extra time at the waterfront will be made available.
2. Smog alert
Those with breathing difficulties will be advised to subdue their activity levels.
3. Severe weather warnings:
Administration staff will monitor weather warnings. Commissioner staff will advise leaders.
Remain out of ‘open areas’ during electrical storms.
POWER LINES DOWN
If you discover electrical wires on the ground:
1. Keep all people at least 50 feet from the wire. Follow protocol for a serious accident.
2. Call or send two runners to the Administration Building to report the incident and location.
3. Do not touch the wires with or without assistance from another object.
4. If injury has resulted, do not move the person until the wire can be safely moved away from the person.
CHEMCICAL OR UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE LEAK OR SPILL
Many chemicals and related materials can be found almost anywhere, especially in a remote area where people can illegally dump
these materials, or where containers can bounce form a vehicle. Regulated materials can be carcinogenic, toxic, oxidizers,
flammables and corrosives. Care should be taken when confronted with any unknown material, and they should be taken very
seriously. Typical hazard areas at Scout camp could include but not limited to: kitchens, roadways, and parking lots. If you
discover an unknown substance (leak, spill or container), gasoline leaking from a vehicle, the odor of LP gas leaking from a tank:
1. Clear the area for at least 100ft in all directions, moving people to the leeward side of the material. Keep all people away!
2. Send to runners to advise the Camp Administration
3. The camp Administration will alert the Reservation Director, Ranger staff and local emergency response personnel, and
will handle the incident. Follow their instructions.
If you discover gas leaking from a pressurized cylinder:
1. Clear the area for at least 1000 feet, evacuating any adjacent structures.
2. Send two runners to alert the office for the LP gas leak.
3. Assure that the area remains clear until help arrives.
4. The office will alert the Reservation Director, ranger staff and Emergency response personnel.
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ENCOUNTERS WITH WILDLIFE
Griswold Scout Reservation covers roughly 3500+ acres and offers a wide range of exciting adventures including
the opportunity to observe many types of birds, fish and wildlife. Throughout camp you will see numerous
animals especially squirrels, chipmunks and common birds. Undoubtedly the opportunity to observe a raccoon,
turkey, deer, moose, bear, or great blue heron will provide lifetime memories.
Animals often will be an exciting part of your adventures. Seeing them in their natural habitat is always a
pleasure, but it is wise to remember that they are the permanent residents of the camp while you are the visitor.
Treat them with respect, give them enough space so they will not feel threatened by your presence, and they will
seldom present a threat to your safety. When an animal feels frightened, threatened, or trapped, it may fight for
its life by attacking, scratching, and biting. In the event you are injured, seek help quickly as a doctor can best
determine whether treatments will be necessary.
Avoidance of most wildlife can be summed up in one word: FOOD. If an animal doesn’t find abundant food (or
anything which, to them, smells curious like food does), it will move on. Most conflicts between people and
wildlife are linked to careless handling of food or garbage. Learn to live responsibly with wildlife…in a way
which also safeguards those around you now and tomorrow.
Young wildlife sometimes strays from their parents and appears to be lost or abandoned. In most cases, however,
the parents know where the youngster is. Taking in apparently lost or abandoned young usually does more harm
than good. Wild animals are best left in the wild. If the animal is obviously sick or injured, notify the camp
ranger.
General Wildlife & Habitat Stewardship
Hike at designated trails only
Keep a clean campsite
Keep food and items with scent out of your tent
Never approach or follow wild animals
Avoid aggressive behavior:
o Walking directly towards an animal
o Following an animal that has chosen to leave
o Circling or standing around an animal
Do not feed wild animals
Don’t mistake a passive animal as a sign of safety
Never tease or attempt to pick up wildlife
Leave young animals alone; a protective mother is usually nearby
Stay away from dead animals
Notify the camp ranger or Reservation Director of any animals acting strangely
Wild animals and insects can also transmit diseases. If anyone in the unit is bitten by an animal or has a
suspicious bug bite. Please go the nurse as soon as possible.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
YOUR RESERVATION DIRECTOR OR CAMP RANGER.
HEALTH & SAFETY
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HOMESICKNESS (“revicitis”)
Studies have shown that as many as 83% of campers between the ages of 8 and 16 will become homesick during
some point of their stay at camp. Homesickness can take many forms and includes (but isn’t limited to)
headaches or sore throats, not eating, or crying. It is important for adult leaders to Be Prepared for the possibility
of one of their scouts becoming homesick. (It is also important to remember the ‘homesick parent’ syndrome…
most often seen with First Year campers away from home for the first time. Don’t let the parent get clingy!)
The parents and Unit Leader can and should prevent most homesickness problems BEFORE arriving in camp.
Camp is an immersion experience designed to build self-reliance…not to be feared or given ‘opt-out’ strategies.
Before Camp:
Have parents read – carefully – the section on Homesickness in the GSR Parent Guidebook. Seriously!!!
First and Second year scouts are the most likely to become homesick during the week. Try to include them on
at least two or three weekend camping trips before coming to camp. Not only does this provide scouts with
the valuable experience of being away from home and camping, but it also allows them to get to know those
in their troop better.
Provide time during meetings for scouts to discuss what camp is like with peers and troops leaders. Encourage parents to calmly reassure their son, and to discuss camp with them ahead of time. Remind
parents not to offer sentiments like “honey, if you don’t like camp, you can always call us and we’ll come get
you.” Educate all parents (especially) and youth that calling home from camp will not happen.
During Camp:
If scouts become homesick during the week:
First and foremost feel free to consult our staff at any time. We are always happy to help with homesick
Scouts but we will not interfere until a Unit Leader asks us. FEEL FREE TO ASK! There are many
trained staff that deal with homesickness from week to week who are glad to help.
Separate homesick campers! Homesickness is contagious! Scouts can feed off of each other’s misery. For
this reason, keeping homesick scouts separate from other homesick scouts is important! At the same time, it
is important to make sure that homesick scouts have friends around them who can help keep their minds off
being upset.
Try to discover exactly what is bothering your scout. Children can get homesick for various reasons
including missing their parents, not liking the food, being picked on, not sleeping well, etc. Once you
discover exactly what is bothering your scout you can work to fix it! The solution most often does NOT
involve ‘giving them what they want.’ Consult the camp staff for assistance/advice. Remember, they came to
came to learn how to be independent; this process will not happen in the blink of one moment! Be patient!
Slow times can be the toughest for homesick campers. They tend to focus on being homesick and this can
make it worse. Try to keep your scouts busy or focused on other things throughout the day. Set goals for
activities later that day/night or in the subsequent days to come.
Don’t make promises that you can’t, won’t or shouldn’t keep! This will only compound the problem. Don’t
offer bribes to scouts for staying in camp, this sends the wrong message to children. The real reward should
be the pride and confidence of surviving the week. Also please consult the staff BEFORE using the phone
for any homesick “emergency!”
Be sure not to berate or tease Scouts for feeling homesick. These are legitimate emotions and must be
respected as such!
In most cases, Tuesday and Wednesday are the most ‘homesick-prone’ days at camp for a young Scout. Be
sure to keep them active and looking forward to the many activities yet to come.
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Youth Protection Training is required to be current for all adults present at any Scout activity. No exceptions.
Youth Protection Training is required to be current for all youth present at any Scout activity. Written proof is necessary.
Griswold Scout Reservation holds each Unit responsible for only allowing currently certified people to participate in activities.
The following policies have been adopted by the Boy Scouts of America to provide security for the youth in our program.
In addition they serve to protect adult leadership from situations in which they are vulnerable to allegations of abuse.
Two-Deep Leadership
No 18+ adult (regardless of gender) may ever be alone with one youth 18- (regardless of gender) unless ‘suitable
conditions apply.’ A ‘checks-and-balances’ must exist for ‘grey area’ scenarios (e.g.: SM Conferences, etc.).
No one-to-one Contact
No adult may ever make contact with a youth unless part of an above-board, monitored program (including digital
media). All activities must be explained clearly, properly administered and evaluated for having complied with YPT.
Age Appropriate Programs & Separate Accommodations
All bathing, showering, sleeping and changing must be separate between those over/under 18 and by gender. Youth
should only tent with others who are within two years of their own.
Buddy System
Buddies should be within two years of each other and be comfortable with the selection of the buddy.
Privacy
Each member (adult & youth) is entitled to their privacy. No intrusions are allowed without permission.
Inappropriate Use of Cameras, Imaging or Digital Devices Prohibited
Use of these devices is restricted to ‘above-board’ activities and locations regardless of age or gender.
No Secret Organizations
All BSA activities are mandated to follow Adult Association and Guide to Safe Scouting parameters.
Youth Leadership Monitored by Adult Leaders
Adults will monitor and guide youth leadership techniques at all times to be certain BSA policies are followed.
Proper Discipline
As part of positive character development, all discipline in Scouting must serve as a teachable moment.
At no time is discipline administered on the premise that the person will “learn their lesson the hard way.”
Proper Clothing & Equipment
Skinny-dipping, flashing and streaking are prohibited.
All clothing must meet Guide to Safe Scouting parameters and be free of un-Scoutlike logos, slogans, etc..
All equipment must satisfy Guide to Safe Scouting parameters and be checked frequently.
No Hazing
Physical initiations and hazing actions are never permitted at any Scout activity.
No Bullying
Verbal, physical or cyber-bullying are prohibited in Scouting.
Each member must have Responsibility
Each youth and adult agrees to zero tolerance for abuse in the program and to report suspected cases of abuse.
***IF YOU BECOME AWARE OF A POTENTIALLY ABUSIVE SITUATION, NOTIFY THE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE OR RESERVATION DIRECTOR – EXCLUSIVELY – IMMEDIATELY. ***
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PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED INTRUDERS
Camp staff members and volunteer leaders play a primary role in preventing the intrusion of unauthorized volunteers
or guests at camp. The following procedures will be implemented at camp to prevent intrusions of unauthorized
visitors from escalating to youth protection issues.
1. All Leaders and campers are instructed to wear the identification wristband (or identification card) supplied to
them upon arrival. Camp staff is identified with appropriate staff uniforming.
2. Leaders will be instructed to “check in” at their campsites throughout the day. All troops will be encouraged to
have a leader remain in the campsite whenever possible.
3. All “mobile” staff members (Commissioners, rangers, etc.) will be trained to watch for unauthorized visitors while
traveling throughout camp.
4. The buddy system will be emphasized to all Scouts and leaders during welcoming announcements on Sunday and
at the Sunday leaders’ roundtable meeting. All staff members are instructed to question Scouts who are traveling
in camp without a buddy and instruct them to return to their campsite and/or get a buddy as appropriate.
5. Camp taps is at 10:00 pm daily. After taps, the Reservation Director or Program Director will tour the camp
looking for anything out of the ordinary.
The following procedures will be shared with staff during staff training, with leaders at Sunday roundtables, and
with Senior Patrol Leaders at the first SPL meeting:
1. All visitors must report to the camp office to sign in and out. The Reservation Director monitors this book.
2. If an unauthorized visitor is suspected, notify the nearest program area or volunteer leader. All program area
directors are aware of the best communication methods available. The program area director should report the
suspected intrusion to the camp office. The program area director should remain available to provide more
information. Do not allow the suspected intruder to roam free without supervision/monitoring.
3. The Reservation Director will proceed to the area with another adult member of the camp staff to question the
suspected intruder.
4. If the suspected intruder flees, the checklist should be completed as soon as possible.
5. Program areas should continue as usual unless the Reservation Director determines the situation warrants a return
of all Scouts and leaders to their campsites. If so, the camp will implement the Lost Camper Emergency
procedures.
6. The Scout Executive will be notified. An assessment of the situation is made and, if warranted, the local law
enforcement agency is notified.
Training for Scouts:
1. Use the Buddy System at all times.
2. If you suspect an intruder in camp, notify your leader or a staff member.
3. Do not confront or talk to a suspected intruder.
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FOOD SERVICE / FOOD ALLERGIES / DINING HALL
FOOD SERVICE
We are very proud of the food service at Hidden Valley, and we will do our best to accommodate any packout
meal requests. If your troop would like a meal in the backcountry, or a meal at the campsite, simply submit a
pack-out meal request form no later than your two-week pre-camp program planning meeting. We will not be able
to accommodate your needs after that time.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Griswold Scout Reservation and Café Services work collaboratively to provide quality food service in all Daniel
Webster Council camps. Many special diets can be assisted or handled by Café Services (especially with advanced
notice). Occasionally, the camper will need to supply their own food and GSR will store these items for you.
We are committed to doing our best for each camper who comes to Griswold Scout Reservation. We are quite familiar
with most common food allergies already! Any questions should be directed to the Food Service Director after June
10th (but two weeks prior to the date of arrival) by calling: 603-364-2900. Every attempt will be made to review the
ingredient and menu labels so as to formulate a plan which ensures proper management of the person’s special needs.
Persons with food allergies should introduce themselves during their Dining Hall Orientation on arrival day.
DINING HALL ORIENTATION
Please become familiar with all of these guidelines, and train all of the Scouts & Leaders from your Troop.
General Information: Entry for meals is contingent upon having a proper wristband, a visitor meal ticket (purchased in advance of the meal) or Staff uniform.
Bags and other gear must be left outside the Dining Hall, even in bad weather. Be Prepared! Use one of the backpack hooks outside!
PLEASE, NO HATS or RUNNING IN THE DINING HALL at any time!
PLEASE go in the “IN” doors and out the “OUT” doors - always.
Please encourage your Scouts to visit the latrine and washstand in your campsite, rather than washing when arriving at the Dining Hall.
Staff member “door guards” will provide hand sanitizer for anyone wishing some as they enter the Dining Hall from the parade field.
Meals will start on time. Please be punctual. [Occasionally, program, kitchen or unprepared waiters may delay the meal. Do your part!]
All meals are served Family style, and are preceded by a (flag) ceremony on the Upper Parade Field ten minutes before the meal.
Salad and Breakfast Bars will open to all once the primary entrée has been served to avoid major congestion in the hall.
Family Style meals: Each table will have at least one waiter (your SPL should set up a duty roster).
Waiters need to arrive 20 minutes before each meal to set up. The Dining Hall Director will guide waiters with their duties before,
during and after the meal. Please consider having an adult or older Scout remain after the meal to assist waiters with cleanup.
During the meal, waiters will deliver food to the tables and refill drink pitchers. Please share among surrounding tables to create a
more Scout-like community and help eliminate waste.
After the meal, waiters will remain to clean up, wipe off tables and seats, and sweep both under their table and in the surrounding area.
Waiters may leave ONLY when dismissed by the Dining Hall Steward or a Staff member who has inspected their table.
We ask that an adult leader (or JASM) accompany your waiters for each meal to serve as a 'floater' who will assist with big tasks
(lifting benches, etc) and to be sure all tasks are done appropriately and in a timely and sanitary manner.
Any adults wishing coffee will have it delivered to their table by a Camp Commissioner. Believe it or not, it's faster, easier, and fairer
to wait at your table than to attempt to 'sneak into the line' at the coffee pot. Staying at your table minimizes Dining Hall congestion,
and assures table control during meals.
Drink pitchers are available at breakfast & dinner, not at lunch. It is recommended the pitcher be filled with water for the first serving. Chairs should be stacked in piles of eight, on the stage side of the table facing the big window. Wooden tables should have their
benches stacked on top after both the table and each bench have been wiped down.
Grace will be offered at the start of each Family style meal. Please enter the Dining Hall in silence and remain standing until after
grace has been offered. To offer grace at a meal, contact the Steward. Grace may be offered in any number of traditions and styles…a
Scout is Reverent!
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FOOD SERVICE / FOOD ALLERGIES / DINING HALL (cont.)
DINING HALL ORIENTATION (continued)
Each of your Troop tables must leave room for a Troop adult leader as well as a Camp Staff member. Both your adult leader and the
Staff member are to help with overall discipline, portion control, and to see that everyone at least samples each part of the meal.
Older or 'larger' Scouts (and additional Troop adults) are encouraged to disperse among multiple tables (if your Troop has multiple
tables). This helps with setting a proper example, and guarantees a greater amount of food availability for those that need it most
(putting larger bodied persons together means less food for each)!
During meals, important announcements are made. Please be courteous when the Scout Sign is used, and remain silent in every way
during these times so all may hear what is being said. Remember, when you see the Scout Sign used, you stop all you are doing
(including using silverware or cleaning) and raise your Scout Sign. There is NO need to say "the sign is up" - that defeats the purpose!
Family style meals always have a song or program-related occurrence. All are asked to participate (adults included)! This is one of the
best ways we show our Scout Spirit while in camp! Plus, it's more fun when EVERYONE takes part!
In case of an emergency while in the Dining Hall:
Loud alert tones and strobe lights will flash in case of an emergency. The building must be evacuated.
Leaders and staff will help lead campers to the closest exit door. Remember: this may not be the same door you came in.
All campers and leaders are to form in the emergency assembly area beside Carter Lodge for accounting.
If you have any questions, please ask a Staff member or one of the Stewards.
Most importantly, please have FUN!
PATROL COOKING
Patrol cooking is an option for one or more meals. The camp has limited equipment. To participate, a unit must
select menus within the new online registration portal and submit to the camp no later than the Pre-Camp Program
Planning Meeting two weeks prior to your camp arrival.
VISITOR MEALS
All visitors must sign in at the Administration building upon arrival in camp. A visitor pass will be issued.
Visitors are only permitted to visit others in the Dining Hall if prior arrangements have been made in writing at
the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting two weeks before your week at camp and are subject to space and
availability. Visitors with reservations must purchase meal tickets at the Administration Building prior to going to
the Dining Hall. Please discourage parents and guests from arriving to ‘share a meal’ unless camp is
notified at least two weeks in advance.
Cost for authorized visitor meals are:
$10.00 for Breakfast
$10.00 for Lunch
$10.00 for Dinner
SPECIAL DESSERT AT YOUR MEAL!
If your Patrol, Troop or Crew participates in any kind of cooking event while you are in camp, you might want to
consider resisting the urge to eat it as soon as it’s ready! Of course, it’s your choice. But, if you’d like to bring
your cooking masterpiece to the Dining Hall and have the Steward or Officer-of-the-Day announce your great
work to the rest of the camp…let us know! Just think: your masterpiece can also set a great example for others!
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MEDICAL COVERAGE AROUND THE RESERVATION
Hidden Valley is equipped with a Health Lodge staffed with a full time resident nurse. Additionally, several
members of our staff are certified EMTs, Wilderness First Responders and the like. All key staff are trained in
first aid and CPR. A non-resident physician is on call at all times, and local hospitals are available for those who
might need additional attention. If a scout needs to stay in the health lodge, the Unit must supply a second scout
for YPT. If, in the opinion of the Camp Nurse, a scout must be confined or have close medical attention, he will
be sent home for this care. The camp is not responsible for medical costs for problems not contracted or worsened
at camp. Finally, Units should be aware that a First Aid kit is located in every program area and building on the
reservation. In the event it is used, please notify the nurse so it can be restocked and the necessary log entry may
be included in the camp’s First Aid Logbook.
MEDICATION DISPENSATION
Medications are distributed before and after all three meals at the porch of Carter Lodge near the Dining Hall
(Sunday is the exception: all medications are distributed from the Health Lodge on Sunday night). Special times
may also be arranged, if desired (especially in the case of nighttime/bedtime medications). A Unit Leader should
accompany youth from your Unit to medication dispensation to be certain: a) those that need meds are taking
them, and b) to make certain the meds are given to the correct individuals. Meds will be self-administered in the
presence of the Unit Leader and Camp Medical personnel (except where arrangements are made otherwise).
AFTER-HOURS ASSISTANCE
The Hidden Valley Administration building is staffed from 7:45am-12am every day and night. If you need
medical or other assistance during the night, you can always call the Reservation Director or Nurse from the
phones in Carter Lodge. Each phone has an emergency phone chart posted next to the phone.
IDENTIFICATION / WRISTBANDS
Your Troop will provide a camp attendance roster along with other necessary paperwork by May 31st. During
your check-in on Sunday, your Troop will need to confirm their roster with the Reservation Support Service Staff
who will then issue wristbands based on campers present. These are to be worn on the right (i.e.: not left) wrist
and must stay on for the entire week. (Rotating Leader badges are worn on the outermost garment on the front
torso (not on the belt or hat). Each person, whether Scout or adult, will receive one wristband for the entire week.
Please keep the color of the wristband intact or it will become invalid!
Wristbands serve two purposes in camp. The first purpose is safety and security. If you have a wristband on, all
know that you belong in camp. If people come to camp and do not have wristbands, we all share in the duty to
find out why they are in camp. The second purpose of the wristbands is they serve as a meal ticket for the entire
week. Wristbands are checked as Troops enter the Dining Hall during meals. When it is time for your Troop to
change leadership roles in the middle of the week, the identification tag must be exchanged with the incoming
leader and/or left in your Troop’s mailbox. This helps us to monitor the people coming in and out of camp, as all
visitors and leaders must also sign in and out. If wristbands break, please get them exchanged for new ones
ASAP. Bring the broken wristband with you to exchange for a new one. Remember, all visitors must always
check in and out of camp and obtain meal tickets as necessary.
OTHER FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION
There are several approved methods of identification at Griswold Scout Reservation. These include:
Wristband, with the correct color of the week, worn on ‘right’ wrist
Rotating Leader Badge (credit card size, worn by adults on upper torso)
Visitor Badge (3in x 5in) worn on upper torso (two kinds: day and overnight)
GSR Staff Uniform
Easter Seals Staff Uniform (Easter Seal campers have a staff member as ID)
Vendor with Vendor ID (e.g.: Coca Cola driver at the Trading Post, etc.)
Special wristband or ID card for special occasion (would be announced in camp)
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HEALTH & SAFETY
VERIFICATION OF NO-SHOWS
A unit roster must be provided to camp no later than May 31st. The camp must be notified of roster changes at the
2 week planning meeting. This roster will be used to verify arrival of all scouts at check in. The unit leader, or
his/her designee, must verify the well-being of any scout or adult on the roster who does not show up during the
established check-in timeframe. The Reservation Director must be notified as soon as possible of any no-show
campers and the reason for not attending. Accountability is essential for verification of no-shows.
ADULT LEADERSHIP
Following the guidelines established by the Boy Scouts of America, chartered Units must have two registered,
responsible adults (one 21+, one 18+) with the Unit at all times (and additional adults which satisfy the
established camper/leader ratios). When leadership changes occur during the week, leaders must sign in and out
at the Administration Building. Anyone staying overnight must have a current medical form on file with the
health officer (see medical forms section). Leader coverage ratios and fees are addressed earlier in this Guide.
CAMPER DEPARTURE OTHER THAN SATURDAY
Campers must sign in/out at the Administration Building. Campers must notify their Scoutmaster and the Camp
Administration prior to leaving camp. For campers to be released or picked up, permission must be indicated on
the medical form and signed by the parent. At the time of departure, an in-camp adult leader must be present to
verify all records and adults involved are approved.
EARLY DEPARTURE PAPERWORK CHALLENGES
Please remember: Scouts who leave camp early will not be in camp and able to retrieve their final advancement
paperwork and other week-ending materials. Therefore, each Unit needs to assign someone to retrieve these
materials for Scouts who leave camp early. It is not possible for the camp to mail these items to the Scout or
Unit after your program week concludes. Please plan accordingly!
VISITOR RIGHTS AND ACCESS
Parents, relatives, and friends are welcome on Sunday from 1:00 -4:00 pm. and on Saturday 8:00–10:30am All
visitors, other than Sundays and Saturdays, must sign in at the Administration Building between 8:00am and
9:00pm, must be approved by the Camp Administration and receive a visitor pass. We encourage unit leaders and
committee members to visit during the week. Please notify the camp’s leadership of known guests who might be
arriving at your 2-week pre-camp meeting. For a Unit that is trying to recruit someone to help out, this is a great
opportunity for them to see the scout program in action. Meal costs are $10.00 each and may be available with
prior arrangement only. Arrangements for meal tickets must be made at the 2 Week Planning Meeting. Meal
tickets may be picked up at the Administration building. Spontaneous visitors may not be granted full access to
meals or other programs.
ELIGIBILITY
GSR resident camp programs are open only to paid, registered campers and registered leaders of approved age
brackets invited to any given program. Other guests will need permission of the Reservation Director regardless
of any potential relation to eligible people attending camp.
UNIFORM
The Staff wear their uniforms proudly; so should you! The “Class A” uniform is worn at dinner and for the
closing ceremony on Saturday morning (thought it is always proper to wear it, if you choose). Remember, a
uniform is not a prerequisite for attending camp. However, please do all you can to assist Scouts who cannot
afford uniform parts.
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PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM
HOW TO GET STARTED
Each program day is basically separated into three parts. You should approach each part carefully!
Mornings = Individual Programs
Afternoons = Patrol or Troop Activities (or Free Time)
Evenings = Campwide Activities (for buddy pairs or Patrols)
MORNINGS: INDIVIDUAL ADVANCEMENTS / PROGRAMS (Mornings)
Refer to the Merit Badge, First Year and Special Interest Chart for scheduled offerings. You should give your
Scouts plenty of time (and advice) when considering which badges/opportunities BEST meet their needs currently
and in the future. Remember to assist Scouts in picking age-appropriate challenges so frustration does not set in.
We strongly recommend that New Scouts enroll in the First Year camper Program along with one of the six
highlighted Merit Badges geared for 11 and 12 year olds. PLEASE NOTE: Scouts who have partialed badges in
the past do not necessarily need to take the badge again. Please consider making alternate arrangements with the
Area Director or Program Director at the start of the week so that Scout can finish his lingering requirements on
the ‘side’ rather than re-register in a badge where he will likely become easily bored or a distraction to others.
NOTE: It is possible to take additional Merit Badges at different times with prior arrangement at your Pre-Camp
meeting two weeks ahead of your arrival with the Program Director.
AFTERNOONS: TROOP / PATROL ACTIVITIES
Your Senior Patrol Leader should lead this process entirely. He should first become familiar with the
AFTERNOON TROOP ACTIVITIES WORKSHEET. In advance of the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting,
the SPL should survey the Patrol Leaders Council well in advance to see what activities they are most interested
in doing at camp. Detailed descriptions follow in this manual of each program area and their offerings. The SPL
should use the Afternoon Activities Worksheet to help prioritize the activities your Scouts would like to select.
We recommend you only fill up to TEN of the fifteen blocks as, experience shows, your Scouts will want some
free time, a chance to visit open programs, to participate in an open swim, to work around tricky weather, to take
a nap, work on some extra advancement practice or maybe they’ll want to choose something spontaneous. We
hope you leave at least one “unscheduled” block every afternoon for special troop activities that your PLC plans
in camp. At the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting, your SPL will sign up (lottery style) for your Troop’s
afternoon activities. Don’t let an adult do this; it is the SPL’s job!!! This is a great chance to challenge or
collaborate with another Troop at an activity or two. When the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting ends, you
will have your Troop’s afternoon schedule complete and ‘ready-to-go!’ It’s that simple!!!
[NOTE: Troops who do not attend the Pre-Camp Program Planning Meeting will need to send their SPL to the
Administration Building on the Sunday your Troop arrives in camp between 1pm-4pm to finalize afternoon
activity selections. Do not mail your choices; your SPL will schedule them manually on arrival day.]
EVENINGS: CAMPWIDE COMPETITIONS AND PROGRAMS
The PLC will want to have some flexibility with these until you arrive in camp. However, if you want to
‘practice’ before camp, that’s great! Regardless, you’ll want to keep some flexibility here…and possibly think
about a Troop or Inter-Troop campfire!
NOTE:
Any SPL wishing to change his Troop’s program should see the Program Director once in camp.
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MERIT BADGE / PROGRAM 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm
WATERFRONT
Swimming (or Swim Instruction) X** X X
Rowing X X
Canoeing ---------- X ----------
Small-Boat Sailing ---------- X ----------
---------- X ----------
Motorboating X X
Lifesaving ---------- X ----------
Kayaking X
SCOUTCRAFT
Camping X X X
Orienteering X
Pioneering X X
Wilderness Survival X X
Geocaching X X
Signs, Signals & Codes *NEW* X X
SHOOTING SPORTS
Archery / Rifle Shooting / Shotgun X X X
ECOLOGY
Mammal Study X**
Soil & Water Conservation By special arrangement w/ Prog. Dir.
Oceanography *NEW* X
Energy X
Fish & Wildlife Management X
Forestry X
Geology / Mining in Society *NEW* X
Nature X
Weather X**
Environmental Science ---------- X ----------
---------- X ----------
HANDICRAFT
Basketry X**
Leatherwork X** X
Woodcarving X X
Art X** X
Fishing X X
Chess X X X
Fingerprinting MB Wed only
Pottery X
Game Design *NEW* X
EMERGENCY SKILLS
Emergency Preparedness X X
Communications X X X
First Aid ---------- X ----------
---------- X ----------
Search & Rescue X X
Fire Safety X
STEM AREA
Welding X X
Radio X
Space Exploration X X
Programming X
Electricity *NEW* X
Robotics *NEW* ---------- X ----------
SPECIAL INTEREST First Year Program Pick**MBs ---------- X ---------- ----------- Fri. Hike -----------
SPOKE (see page 49 for specific info) -------------------X------------------
Disabilities Awareness MB X
Bugling MB & Cooking MB By special arrangement with the Program Director
Snorkeling BSA X
Lifeguard BSA --------------- X ---------------
Project COPE --------------- X ---------------
PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM 2016 – Merit Badge / 1st Year / Special Interest – SCHEDULE
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PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM
Ecology: _____ Boulder Exploration Hike*
_____ Lake Walk _____ Swamp Walk _____ Shannon Hike* _____ Mack ‘N Back Hike* _____ Edible Wild Plants _____ Geology Hike _____ Tree Identification Hike _____ Conservation Project* (choose specific project) _____ Swamp Canoe Trip* _____ Owl Pellet Dissection _____ Aquatic Exploration _____ Nocturnal Nature Hike (8:45pm~ish) _____ Star Gazing (9:00pm) Scoutcraft: _____ Bake a cake/pie/cobbler* _____ Make fried dough or donuts* _____ Fire building / Firem’n Chit _____ Knots & Lashings _____ Map & Compass Skills _____ Orienteering Course* _____ Pioneering Projects* _____ Rope Making _____ Totin’ Chip _____ Wilderness Survival Skills _____ Splicing _____ Monkey-Fist Making++ _____ Signaling* Handicraft: _____ Ice Cube Candle making _____ Leather Slide Making _____ Miniature Catapult & Castle Building _____ Patrol Flag Making _____ Bridge Master _____ Troop Tie-Dye _____ Who’s line is it Anyway? _____ Chess Tourney _____ Totem Making _____ Fishing Derby
Emergency Skills _____ Realistic First Aid _____ Woodland Rescue _____ Synergy Search Shooting Sports: _____ Troop Archery Shoot _____ Troop Rifle Shoot _____ Troop Shotgun Shoot (either 2pm or 4pm)+ STEM: _____ Everyday Object Circuit Creation _____ Troop Rocket Launch++ _____ Troop Welding++ Waterfront: _____ Assault Boats _____ Canoe Trips* _____ Canoe Race _____ Troop Kayak ( No Fridays on Even Weeks) _____ Kayak Soccer ( No Fridays on Even Weeks) _____ Dead-fish water polo ( No Fri.’s on Even Wks) _____ Water Baseball _____ Water Basketball _____ Water Jousting _____ Watermelon Scramble _____ Wet ‘n Wild Tug-o’-War _____ Walk on Water _____ Troop Sail* _____ Aquatic Craze _____ Pirate’s Breakfast (6:30am-8:30am Tu or Th only)
Other Troop Activities: _____ Troop C.O.P.E.* _____ Volleyball
_____ Horseshoes _____ Wiffle Ball
_____ Disc Golf (bring discs or ‘frisbees’)
_____ Patrol Challenge
_____ Ultimate Frisbee
_____ Troop Hike – Any length; staff available, if desired
_____ How to plan your Troop’s Annual Calendar
_____ How to run an effective Patrol Leader Council
* These activities last two or three blocks.
+ Must be at least 13+…buy tickets at Trading Post
++ Must purchase materials from Trading Post
Not available on Friday
AFTERNOON TROOP ACTIVITIES WORKSHEET - 2016 How to use this sheet:
Senior Patrol Leaders are encouraged to use this worksheet with their Patrol Leader’s Council.
1. Have Patrol Leaders inform their Scouts of all program opportunities available
2. All Scouts inform their Patrol Leaders of which activities they most want to do
3. The Patrol Leaders Council determines a priority ranking of ten preferred activities for the Troop
4. Your Senior Patrol Leader brings the Troop’s rankings to the Program Pre-Camp Meeting to choose activities
Remember…
We strongly recommend you only fill up to TEN of your FIFTEEN available afternoon blocks.
We encourage each Troop to leave one block free each day for free swim, advancement work or personal time.
Don’t forget to consider time for Troop traditions/activities not offered by camp
Some activities require more than one block of time
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Saturday NO ARRIVALS
Sunday
8:30am – 9:30 am - SMs and SPLs arrive…(no formal check-in…arrival anytime after dawn)
9:30 am - SM / SPL Leaders mandatory meeting (Carter Lodge)
- Receive Buddy Tags & Finalize Check-In Process, Account Settlement
10:30 am - SPL Meeting (Carter Grove)
12:00 noon - SM / SPL & Staff Lunch (Dining Hall/Only 4 meals per troop)
1:00pm – 2:00 pm - Arrival of Units. - Scouts meet Troop leaders at Troop flag in Upper Parade Field
2:00 pm - Orientation led by staff (Tour Guide obtained at Carter Lodge):
Includes:
- Leader check-in with Reservation Support Services Verify rosters, Issue wrist bands, Verify no-shows
- Medical recheck
- Camp Tour (customized to your Unit’s needs)
- Waterfront Orientation & Swim Checks
- Shooting Sports & Adventure Orientations
- Dining Hall Orientation Find out where you sit at meals, waiter info, and procedures
5:50 pm - Opening Ceremony (Upper Parade Field – Class “A” Uniform)
- Dinner Immediately Follows (Dining Hall)
- Opening Campfire (New Council Ring)
- All Faiths Service (Lower Parade Field)
(NOTE: Be prepared for the above events by carrying any necessary items in a day-pack
separate from your luggage. Don’t forget your water bottle and raingear!)
SUNDAY SCHEDULE 2016
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EVENING SCHEDULE 2016
Sunday
Opening Campfire (New Council Ring)
All Faiths Service (Lower Parade Field)
Monday
Outposts! (GSR Backcountry) Patrols venture to every corner of the Reservation on one of four exciting Outposts!
Cook dinner on the trail, stay overnight and return before breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Open Shoot: Archery, Rifle, Shotgun (Shooting Sports)
Tuesday
Water Carnival (Main Waterfront) All areas of main waterfront are open for this huge event including jousting, swimming and
a giant game of assault boats. Can you “sink the staff?”
Open Shoot: Archery, Rifle, Shotgun (Shooting Sports)
COPE Games (Lower Parade Field) Team-building and fun is the name of the game! Bring your patrol or come as a buddy pair…fun either way!
Inter-Troop Campfires (Campsites) Your SPLs (with help from your Commissioners) will arrange some fellowship with neighboring Troops!
Order of the Arrow Crackerbarrel & Ice Cream Social (Carter Lodge) Arrowmen of any Lodge who will participate in Cheerful Service are invited to an evening of fellowship
Wednesday
Fingerprinting Merit Badge!
Hidden Valley Ironman! (Meet in Upper Parade Field) Does your Patrol have what it takes to rise above the rest? Challenges on land, sea and sky await you!
Older Scout Crackerbarrel (Carter Lodge) Food, fun, fellowship… all just for Scouts aged 14 and above!
Thursday
Open Shoot: Archery, Rifle, Shotgun (priority given to Scouts taking Shooting Sports Merit Badges)
Free Swim (Main Waterfront)
COPE Zip-Line & Games (Athletic Field & COPE Tower) Team-building and fun is the name of the game! Bring your patrol or come as a buddy pair…fun either way!
In addition to games, the mighty zip line will be in-use from the top of the COPE Tower, as well!
Friday
Closing Campfire (New Council Ring)
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TRAINING & MEETING NOTES
SPL MEETINGS
These meetings take place in Carter Grove (between Carter Lodge and Parade Field) every day at 12noon.
Each SPL should be ready to speak about his Unit’s experiences in all programs, badges, activities, etc..
SPL’s will be asked by management how to run their camp. Do not remain silent!!!
ADULT LEADER MEETING OPPORTUNITIES
Coffee with the Commissioner – every day 9am-9:15am in Carter Lodge. Informal Q & A and daily updates.
Mandatory Leader Meetings – Tuesday and Friday at 10:45am in Carter Lodge.
Program Update Meeting – Tuesday during Siesta in Carter Grove (to learn of advancement issues).
Commissioner Chats – Anytime! Schedule an appointment or visit Admin and they will radio him/her!
Though one adult is required for each of the above, ALL adults are very much welcome to attend!
SCOUTMASTER SUPPER
Tuesday evening in Carter Lodge (simultaneous to Gilbert Hall). Line up for dinner flags, as usual.
All Hidden Valley and Bell Leaders assemble for a chance for fellowship, good eats and some discussion.
Hear of some upcoming events and opportunities around Daniel Webster Council.
Offer your input for long-range and ‘visionary-type’ projects or ideas at our camps.
Meet and talk with the Daniel Webster Council Scout Executive, Don Shepard!
PADDLECRAFT SAFETY… …is available to adults by special arrangement (at your pre-camp meeting or on the day of your arrival) with
the Program Director. This course requires both classroom and ‘field’ experience in the water over more
than ‘one sitting.’ Participants must pass the BSA Swimmer test and attend all sessions to be eligible.
TRAIL TO EAGLE – for STAR & LIFE SCOUTS – offered in SPOKE or by appointment
Selecting, planning, managing, and executing your Eagle Project What are the requirements? How do I choose? Who approves it? How do I run it?
Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! How to do it! How do I do project proposals/write-ups, the Eagle , my “life purpose statement?”
The Eagle Board of Review Who sits on the Board? What will they ask? How do I prepare? How do I schedule one?
Planning your Court of Honor What are my options? How many speakers should there be? What are the rules?
The spirit of being an Eagle Scout What do you mean it’s not just an award? What does it all mean? Why be an Eagle?
DEN CHIEF TRAINING
Offered every Wednesday afternoon from 5pm-5:45pm at Carter Lodge.
This National training will certify Boy Scouts who will be assisting Cub Scout Packs.
This training helps Scouts understand the Cub program and how to assist it properly.
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FIRST YEAR PROGRAM
The First Year Program is
designed exclusively for the brand new,
“never been to summer camp”
Scouts from your Troop.
The First Year Program meets each day from
10:00am to 12noon Monday through Thursday, and
10am to 5pm on Friday (Monday it meets
immediately from breakfast). The format of the
program each day is modeled after an “ideal Troop
meeting.” All First Year campers will be grouped
with scouts from other Troops so as to form patrols
and a “First Year Troop.” Patrols will elect Patrol
Leaders each day, make a flag to show Patrol unity
and spirit, and do all sorts of things together. Fun
and learning is the name of the game! The First
Year Troop will spend each day learning about and
experiencing the basic outdoor and Scouting skills
that a new Scout needs to know. Because of the
large volume of material to be covered, it is highly
recommended that Troops retest and review skills –
before and after – which are learned in First Year.
First Year Scouts should always carry a water
bottle, raingear, and other supplies needed for that
day in a personal daypack. See the Daypack
Packing List for more details.
Be Prepared!
Each day in First Year has a theme:
Monday: Totin’ Chip & Firem’n Chit! Come prepared with your pocketknife!
Tuesday: Knots & Lashings! Learn by using your own practice rope!
Wednesday: First Aid to First Class! Learn how to help your friends in need!
Thursday: Map & Compass! Bring your compass and learn to find your way!
Friday: End of Week Challenge! Ecology, String Burning, Log Sawing and more!
Friday afternoon: Challenge Hike! 5-mile hike that incorporates skills learned throughout the
week. The hike also includes a trail lunch, a visit to the top of
a mountain, a pass through a secluded swamp, and a tour of
across the Reservation and through Camp Bell.
You’ll never forget this!
Each patrol will also visit a different Hidden Valley
Program Area every day to learn about what they
can do in future years at Hidden Valley! The fun
never stops! This program is all-encompassing!
Scouts will be instructed in the following:
Scout requirements: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2,
2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5.
Tenderfoot requirements: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a,
4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 7a, 8.
Second Class requirements: 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d,
2f, 2g, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4, 5a, 5d, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d,
6e, 8a, 8b, 9a.
First Class requirements: 1b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d,
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d.
Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit, and the Outdoor
Code will all be taught, also.
NOTE: At the time this Guide was written, the 2016
Boy Scout Requirements were most current. Any
changes will be indicated at your pre-camp meeting.
First Year Scouts are requested to pick one of the
highlighted 9am Merit Badges available to them.
PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE OF THESE MB
SELECTIONS! Other badges may be more
enticing, but are not suited to the First Year camper.
Look for the double asterisks (**) that denote the
best badges for your First Year Scouts! (Staff will
guide First Year Scouts to their Monday morning
badge immediately from dismissal at breakfast).
In order to receive a First Year Certificate, the
Scout must complete every requirement listed
above (including the hike) and attend all periods. If no certificate is presented, please check with the
Area Director on Saturday morning prior to
departure to review which requirements were not
completed. The unit is responsible for the final
passing of the requirements achieved. Though we
are confident the Scout will know all material
presented, we encourage Troop Leaders to retest
their Scouts each night in the campsite – as well as
when you return home from summer camp.
Please refer to the First Year Program Grid which
shows the schedule for each morning in
the First Year Program!
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Open to Patrols of all ages – Your SPL registers your Patrol at the two-Week Pre-Camp Planning Meeting
Patrols must have at least 5 Scouts and not more than 10 Scouts (8 is ideal)
The Outpost Program gives campers the chance to experience the adventure and excitement
of the Griswold backcountry in totally new ways each year.
OUTPOSTS – DAY & NIGHT
When your Patrol chooses a Day Outpost, you leave main camp at 12noon,
arrive at one of four awesome destinations and return to main camp before the 2pm afternoon activity block.
CANOE on Lake Eileen to a hidden cove, where you will enjoy a simple trail lunch before paddling back!
CANOE through the Swamp…if you dare…until you stop to enjoy a simple trail lunch before paddling back!
CLIMB Mt. Shannon to one of GSR’s best views, where you will enjoy a simple trail lunch before hiking back!
CLIMB Lookout Knob and enjoy one of GSR’s coziest summits as you enjoy a simple trail lunch before hiking back!
When your Patrol chooses a Night Outpost, you leave main camp at 5pm in the afternoon,
arrive at one of four awesome destinations and return to main camp before breakfast the next morning.
CANOE on Sunset Lake to a hidden cove, where you will cook and eat a floating dinner,
then camp out on the nearby shore!
PERCH atop Eagle’s Landing on the summit of Mt. Shannon to enjoy the stars and sunrise and a breathtaking view of
main camp. You will reach Eagle’s Landing by climbing up the boulder scree and practice the principles of Leave No
Trace as you make dinner and find your way onto the ‘wild side of the mountain!’
COMPASS CUISINE sets you on a course to find your food and the supplies needed to cook it! Will your map and
compass skills be good enough to help you locate each ingredient of your meal… and even your campsite for the night?
ENDURE a simplistic outpost with minimal equipment and a variety of Scouting tests thrown your way with nothing but
yourself and Scouting savvy! You’ll cook dinner using no pots or pans and sleep in a very primitive lean-to.
Do you have what it takes???
For Night Outposts…BRING WITH YOU…
Personal Gear: Patrol Gear:
Sleeping Bag Tent(s) for Patrol (must carry)
Flashlight Tarp / Ground Cloth
Pocket Knife Cook Kit w/ Large Pot & Small Pot
Ground Pad Fry Pan
One Change of Clothes Serving Spoon
Extra Socks
Rain Jacket / Windbreaker
Bug Repellent
Bowl, Spoon & Fork
Water Bottle (2 liters min.)
Small Pack to carry the above (plus share of patrol gear/food)
Some volunteer Adult Leadership from your Unit will be needed for these programs.
Adults who are willing to assist must also be registered by your 2-week Pre-Camp Planning Meeting.
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PLANNING YOUR MERIT BADGES
SELECTING MERIT BADGES Selecting a merit badge depends on a variety of factors: the scout's
age, abilities, and the Troop's year round program. Each scout's
schedule should be challenging, but attainable. A scout is at camp
to have fun, not to be frustrated with incomplete merit badges.
Remember each scout is different, so each case should be handled
individually. Most importantly, it's not how many merit badges are
earned; it's how great of a time he had.
EXTRA HELP If a scout is having trouble with any merit badge, we will give him
the help he needs. Arrangements can be made for make-up time
with the counselor. Leaders are encouraged to visit each Scout's
Merit Badge Counselor on a regular basis. They will share with
the Unit Leaders each boy's progress and attendance record at
classes. It is important that any problems with a merit badge are
brought to our attention as soon as possible. It is usually
impossible to remedy a situation Friday afternoon that began on
Tuesday. We want to work with Unit Leaders and Scouts to teach
our merit badges successfully. Area Directors will be available
after lunch (during Siesta) on Tuesday to meet with Unit
Leaders and brief them on any trends or issues in any of the
Merit Badge sessions.
100% ADVANCEMENT Our advancement program will be run on the basis that a Scout
must complete 100% of the requirements before receiving the
badge. Some merit badges cannot be completed during camp
unless prior work has been done before arriving at camp.
GSR PRE-REQUISITE GUIDEBOOK Stay tuned for the 2016 GSR Pre-Requisite Guidebook to be posted
on the Daniel Webster Council website in March, 2016. This
comprehensive book will outline – in detail – which advancement
opportunities will require advanced work prior to arriving in camp.
It is distributed after the first of the new year so the 2016 Merit
Badge and Rank requirements may be honored. Please be sure all
of your Scouts and leaders are informed of the contents of this
important Guide. Pre-Req’s will appear in the new registration
system, as well.
PARTIAL CREDIT Any scout finishing some but not all of the requirements for a
merit badge will receive a “partial” merit badge card (blue card).
It tells what a Scout has and has not completed. He can work on
requirements until his 18th birthday to complete any Merit Badge
either at home with a qualified counselor or next summer at
Hidden Valley. A counselor reserves the right to re-test previously
passed requirements. A Scout should not have to fully re-take a
Merit Badge if he has partial credit. Consult a member of the
Camp Key Three for advice in this matter.
ADVANCED WORK We recommend that Scouts read over their Merit Badge
Pamphlets before arriving at camp. This will familiarize the
Scouts with the requirements and content, making it easier to earn
the badge when they get to camp. Many merit badges require prior
preparations. Scouts should review requirements to see what work
they need or want to begin before arrival. Proof of completion of
any requirements done before arrival should be brought with the
Scout to his Merit Badge class to be reviewed by the Counselor in
order to receive a completion on a Merit Badge at camp.
SIGN UP FOR MERIT BADGES Scouts look forward to spending a week at summer camp. We
need the Unit's help in making sure the Scouts receive the Merit
Badge programs they desire and which are most suitable to his age
and abilities. Unit Leaders should talk with their Scouts about the
Merit Badge offerings prior to making final decisions.
Unit Leaders and boys should be aware of the Merit
Badges available. Have the scouts decide, with your
guidance, how many and what Merit Badges they would
like to work on.
Units Leaders will receive instructions in March
related to the NEW IN 2016 online Merit Badge, 1st
Year and Special Interest registration process. These
instructions will include a restricted
password/number to access the online system. This
password should be held in strictest confidence and
maintained only by a responsible adult leader who is
familiar with the Scouts of your Unit and current
advancement policies and procedures (i.e.: not
distributed to the Scouts nor their parents directly).
The NEW IN 2016 online registration system takes
away the need to submit paper blue cards as in the past.
The system will generate ALL blue cards at the end of
the week or any week or month in the future you need an
additional copy. We discourage Units from submitting
blue cards ‘the old way’ as it will prevent records from
being kept electronically and require more ‘manual
labor’ for your Unit and the Camp Staff, as well.
The camp strongly suggests that scouts who are new to
the Boy Scout Program – and who are new to summer
camp – enroll in the First Year Program. New Scouts
who choose, instead, to go after only Merit Badges will
be frustrated in the fall when they still have not
completed their rank requirements. Such a decision
often leads to early dropout from the program entirely.
ADVANCEMENT PAPERWORK PICKUP All completed Merit Badges, partials, First Year Camper progress
reports, any written work, and Awards may be picked up by an
adult leader after 7:00am in the Administration Building on
Saturday morning. Please make sure you have all Scouts’ Blue
Cards before you leave. The Area Directors and Program Director
will be on-hand between 7:30am-8:30am to answer any questions.
Please solve problems regarding paperwork BEFORE leaving
camp. Units will be able to retrieve electronic records once
back home if they submitted everything electronically.
EARLY DEPARTURES Please make certain that arrangements are made to retrieve
advancement paperwork for any Scouts who might be
departing camp before Saturday morning’s closing ceremony.
It is not possible for GSR to mail or deliver such paperwork after
dismissal is completed. Your attention to this matter is greatly
appreciated.
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HOW TO FILL OUT A BLUE CARD *NEW IN 2016* - Units are discouraged from submitting paper blue cards like you always have.
Instead, the new online registration system will print blue cards for you after the week is completed.
If you insist on paper cards, this is what a Blue Card SHOULD look like on the day a Scout begins a Merit Badge!
Reminders:
1) All sections must be legible and completed in ink.
2) Always use the Scout’s first and last name on all sections.
3) Always use the full name of the Merit Badge on all sections (i.e.: no abbreviations).
4) The Unit Leader only signs the card ONCE – on the front – prior to starting the badge!
5) Blue Cards are due at the first meeting of the Merit Badge session.
6) The counselor will complete the rest of the ‘missing’ information.
7) All three sections should remain attached.
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AQUATICS
Hidden Valley offers all sorts of aquatic opportunities at three active waterfronts!
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION & AWARDS SWIM INSTRUCTION (Main Waterfront)
Scouts build their confidence & become stronger swimmers while practicing strokes and working toward Beginner or Swimmer distinction.
BSA LIFEGUARD (Main Waterfront)
Open to Scouts/Adults aged 15+. This intense course runs Monday through Friday from 2pm-5pm each afternoon. This course combines
rowing, swimming, lifesaving, canoeing & first aid Merit Badges. An American Heart Association CPR & Advanced First Aid course is
available (for a nominal fee) on Thursday evening of each week. BSA Lifeguard helps your Unit offer aquatic activities throughout the year.
POLAR BEAR SWIM (MainWaterfront)
Main Waterfront…Wednesday morning at 6:30am…do you dare? Join Pompanoosuc the Polar Bear!!!
SNORKELING BSA (Sunset Waterfront)
A week-long program at Sunset Waterfront every morning at 11am.
MILE SWIM (Main Waterfront)
Open to any Scouts/Adults who successfully complete the ¼ Mile Swim on Monday at 4pm, the ½ Mile on Wednesday at 4pm and the Mile on
Thursday at 4pm. For the mile swim itself, each swimmer will need a rower and a spotter to assist with traversing Lake Eileen.
TRY SCUBA! (Main Waterfront)
Three, one-hour blocks will be offered weekly for an additional $50/person to experience what it’s like to swim and breathe underwater!
TROOP & PATROL ACTIVITIES
AQUATIC CRAZE (Main Waterfront)
Expanded in 2016! Enjoy exclusive use of the inflatable obstacles (trampolines, climbing iceberg, etc.) at Main Waterfront on Lake Eileen!
ASSAULT BOATS (Main Waterfront)
A Hidden Valley staple! Can you keep your rowboat afloat longer than your opponent? Guaranteed laughter and fun to be had!
CANOE TRIP (Sunset Waterfront)
Take your Troop on a tour of Sunset Lake!
KAYAK GAMES (not available on Fridays of even-numbered-weeks in 2016) – (Sunset Waterfront)
DEAD FISH WATER POLO is essentially lacrosse on water! The dead fish is actually just a sponge, though!
KAYAK SOCCER combines balance, speed, and creativity to stay afloat yet also score on your opponent’s goal!
OPEN SWIM (All waterfronts – at times listed below)
No advanced signup required…Enjoy a swim at Chase Waterfront at 2pm, Sunset Waterfront at 3pm and Main Waterfront at 4pm.
TROOP SAIL & FREE SAILING (Chase Waterfront)
Troops may reserve Hidden Valley’s Hobie-Bravo Catamaran sailboats for a two-hour block (2pm-4pm) any afternoon Monday through Friday.
PIRATE’S BREAKFAST (Main Waterfront – or Swamp – your choice!)
A chance to traverse Lake Eileen or the swamp in the misty hours of 6:30am-8:30am and anchor ashore for an outdoor breakfast!
This activity is only available on Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Troops will not eat in the Dining Hall on this morning.
CANOE RACE (Sunset Waterfront)
Who can paddle out to the island in the middle of Sunset Lake and back the fastest???
WATER BASEBALL (Main Waterfront)
Scouts play a five-inning game of baseball in the water! Talk about a level playing field!!!
WATER BASKETBALL (Chase Waterfront)
It’s amazing how the ‘compete level’ rises when you add a few feet of water to this American classic!
WATER JOUSTING (Main Waterfront)
Buddy pairs demonstrate their strength & balance to see who can stay standing on their joust pad without getting knocked into the water!
(NOTE: This activity is better suited for smaller-sized Units/Patrols.)
WATERMELON SCRAMBLE (Chase or Main Waterfront)
Ever played football with a watermelon…in a lake? Two teams…two sides…one watermelon! Winner gets to eat the delicious trophy!
WALK ON WATER (Main Waterfront)
See if you can balance your way to the center of Lake Eileen!
WET ‘N WILD TUG ‘O WAR (Main Waterfront)
Come and see how many variations of tug ‘o war you can play in the water! Don’t forget your bathing suits!!!
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ECOLOGY
The largest program area on the Reservation…because, we use the entire Reservation! The Ecology area is located at the far end of the ‘back’ parking lot – to the far left when facing Main Waterfront.
HIKES AROUND THE RESERVATION
LAKE WALK
Explore the shoreline trail around Lake Eileen and learn the watershed ecology of Hidden Valley.
[NOTE: Other lakes are possible, upon request.]
SWAMP WALK
Experience the natural cycle of the Ecology Swamps on a shoreline tour through the ecosystem.
[NOTE: Sturdy shoes are recommended.]
SHANNON HIKE
Take a guided nature hike over Mt. Shannon while also enjoying a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the Hidden Valley main camp with many hills beyond!
MACK ‘N BACK
Take an extended hike to the Mack Ridge and back… customize what topics you want the Ecology Staff to cover, or just enjoy the views!
NOCTURNAL NATURE HIKE
Experience the Ecology Swamp at dusk and learn to identify Hidden Valley’s nocturnal creatures! (Start time: 8:45pm)
[NOTE: Flashlights will not be used much, but should be brought for safety’s sake.]
LEARN SOMETHING AWESOME!
EDIBLE PLANT IDENTIFICATION
Learn to identify a variety of native plants and animals, their significance around the Valley and beyond!
GEOLOGY HIKE
Ever wonder how this area formed or why we have mountains and valleys?
TREE IDENTIFICATION
What is a Tree Farm? What types of trees grow at Griswold Scout Reservation? What does it take to manage a forest?
STAR GAZING
The Ecology Staff will announce which nights the summer constellations will shine best for a chance
to learn about the sky’s celestial bodies and the myths which accompany their storied history. Start time: 9:00pm
OWL PELLET DISSECTION
Discover the skeletal treasures of an owl’s diet through guided dissection of pellet remains!
ADVENTURES IN ECOLOGY
CONSERVATION PROJECT
Help maintain Hidden Valley and practice the Outdoor Code! Choose between one, two or three hours and levels of ‘dirtiness!’
New in 2016: Your unit will be able to select the exact conservation project of your choosing at your pre-camp meeting 13 days before arrival.
SWAMP CANOE TRIP
Get an inside view of the Ecology Swamp through a guided canoe trip across the murky swamp and beyond.
AQUATIC EXPLORATION
Explore the underwater plant and wildlife community while snorkeling the glacial Sunset Lake shallows.
BOULDER EXPLORATION
Climb boulders and explore 10,000 year-old glacial caves while ascending the southwest slope of Mt. Shannon.
[NOTE: This activity is best suited for larger-bodied participants who possess no fear of heights nor balance issues.]
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EMERGENCY SKILLS
EMERGENCY SKILLS Located next to South Showerhouse on the ridge behind Gilbert Hall.
Are you prepared? Can you master these ‘everyday’ skills?
PATROL & TROOP ACTIVITIES
REALISTIC FIRST AID
Learn how to create a life-like emergency situation using everyday household items. It is an easy, fun way to
spice up First Aid instruction and a great idea to bring back and use at regular Troop meetings!
WOODLAND RESCUE
Practice (with the assistance of the Hidden Valley Staff) those all-important Tenderfoot-through-First Class First Aid
skills on a realistic “victim.” But first, you have to find him… treat his wounds… and bring him back safely!
SYNERGY SEARCH!
It might be easy to find things on your own. It might be easy to work together as a team.
But, can your team combine its skills to reach the goals when some can’t speak, move, see or hear?
See how much you can achieve – as a team – when each member provides one piece of the greater whole!
Handicraft is located under the circus tents on the northern edge of the Conservation Pond.
How creative are you? Can you make everything with nothing?
PATROL & TROOP ACTIVITIES
ICE CUBE CANDLEMAKING
Grab a paper cup, add a wick, pour some wax and then add some ice cubes…what do you get?
One of the most incredible – and easy – candles you’ve ever seen! You’ll have to try it to believe it!
LEATHER SLIDE MAKING
Take this opportunity to build a slide for your neckerchief that would make even Baden-Powell proud!
MINIATURE CATAPULT & CASTLE BUILDING
In this activity, Patrols compete against each other to create catapults out of popsicle sticks and build the strongest castle
structure they can out of film canisters! Who can destroy the enemy’s castle first? Once proficient, let’s see whether
those catapults can be accurate, too, as you aim for targets which the Staff will present to you!
PATROL FLAG MAKING
The Patrol Method is the most important method in all of Scouting. What better way to show your Patrol Spirit,
than with a Patrol Flag you can be proud of having made as a team! Show your new flag off at a camp-wide assembly!
BRIDGE MASTER
Do you like to build stuff? How much weight will your bridge built of straw support?
TROOP TIE-DYE
The classic summer activity! Bring down a white article of clothing (or purchase for cheap in the Trading Post) and
let your imagination begin! Or, if you’re feeling extra creative, bring down (or purchase) several items!!!
TOTEM MAKING
Have you ever wanted to make a three-dimensional ‘monogram’ for yourself using Scout-approved materials? Now is your chance!
WHO’S LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
Scouts perform this improvisational skit game which will get everybody laughing, yet also learning how to work better as a team!
FISHING DERBY
Bring your own gear or borrow ours… see if you can catch the first, the biggest or the most fish!
CHESS TOURNEY
Can you out-strategize the other members of your Unit? Can you be thrifty in the manner you approach the competition?
HANDICRAFT
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SCOUTCRAFT
Scoutcraft is located on the ridge behind Gilbert Hall where the former Council Ring was located.
Can you put the Outing in Scouting? Do you have the skills every Scout should have?
PATROL & TROOP ACTIVITIES
BAKE A CAKE / PIE / COBBLER
With guided instruction, learn and do every step of the process of preparing and cooking a delectable campfire masterpiece!
MAKE FRIED DOUGH OR DONUTS
Can’t make it to Dunkin’ Donuts? No problem! Learn the secrets and try it yourself with guidance from our Staff! It’s easy!
FIREBUILDING / FIREM’N CHIT
If your Scouts wish to practice (or even receive an introductory lesson) in fire building – as well as fire lays – this is the place to be!
What are the differences between a log cabin, teepee, cooking, lean-to, council, reflector, etc….find out all about them: here!
It’s also a great way to brush up on how to start a fire in the rain. This presentation can include Firem’n Chit certification.
KNOTS & LASHINGS
Come on down and practice pioneering fundamentals! Our Staff can customize your session to be as basic or advanced as you wish.
Specialty knots can also be offered (just let the Staff know in advance for supply preparation).
MAP & COMPASS & GPS SKILLS
Test your knowledge of using a compass, orienting a map, taking a bearing or proving your know your map symbol.s!
Basic use of a GPS can also be instructed, as desired (with advanced notice).
ORIENTEERING COURSE
Try an orienteering course…or, make your own! This is really a ton of fun…give it a try!
PIONEERING PROJECT
Scouts build a large-scale project using timbers and ropes; that’s it! A great team-builder and communication enhancer.
ROPE MAKING
Learn to make ¼ inch rope using bow string and twine. Who knew it was this easy and fun?
TOTIN’ CHIP
This session teaches safety, care, usage and storage rules for pocketknives and woods tools. A game or two is added to reinforce the lesson.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS
Scouts learn the basics of surviving in the wilderness. This includes basic outdoor survival, fire building, shelter construction & what you need.
SPLICING
Forget having to whip or fuse the end of your rope…learn to splice the ends like back in the good ol’ days!
Crown knots, round splice, eye splice, etc, etc…rekindle a lost art and learn effective splicing techniques!
MONKEY FIST MAKING
So, you want to learn how to make a monkey fist? Here’s your chance!
(this will require advanced purchase of materials from the Trading Post if you don’t already have the cord).
SIGNALING
Learn the various methods to communicate with others and, after mastering them, spend some time using alternative forms of sending messages!
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SHOOTING SPORTS
Shooting Sports is located on campsite hill (between Saco & Pemigewasett) on the way to Sunset waterfront.
How well can you focus? Can you keep a steady hand? Can you aim for excellence?
Although shooting sports demand discipline, but fun and opportunity are the keys to success!
PATROL & TROOP ACTIVITIES
TROOP ARCHERY SHOOT
Come check out the compound bows and carbon-fiber arrows at twelve stations!
TROOP RIFLE SHOOT
Enjoy our expansive 16-station Rifle Range while firing bolt-action .22 Rifles!
There is a $10/ Scout ammunition surcharge for those who take the Rifle Shooting Merit Badge.
TROOP SHOTGUN SHOOT
For those age 13+, come shoot the 20 gauge shotguns with our automated trap thrower!
[NOTE: Cost is $2.50 for 5 shots and $12 for 25 shots. Shot cards can be purchased at the Trading Post.]
**Located in the Pavilion at the north end of Hidden Valley…before the Athletic Field, beside Low COPE)**
An opportunity to explore your inner scientist!
Whether working toward a NOVA or SuperNOVA award (or not), GSR has everything you need to get started!
In addition to offering over 20 STEM Merit Badges camp-wide, Hidden Valley also has a STEM-specific area!
For more information on STEM initiatives in Scouting:
http://www.scouting.org/stem/Awards/BoyScouts.aspx
At the above link, explore the NOVA and SuperNOVA awards and how they can enhance the
learning and fun for the Scouts of your Troop.
The Hidden Valley STEM Area is located in the pavilion at the north end of camp.
Housed within this pavilion is:
- 18 individual Lincoln Welding stations w/safety equipment & displays to aid learning (6 more this year!)
- A large multi-purpose room for indoor involvements and classroom learning
- An outdoor lawn area for group involvements
- Accessibility to the Hidden Valley athletic field for activities requiring more space to stretch out or fly!
**NEW in 2016: Three afternoon Troop Activities at the STEM area:**
Everyday Object Circuit Creation
Troop Welding (at 18 welding stations!)
Troop Rocket Launch
[Note: Welding & Rocket Launch requires additional purchasing at the Trading Post]
STEM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Math)
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C.O.P.E.
INDIVIDUAL, WEEK-LONG COPE
Available for older Scouts who want to experience
the thrill of learning through dynamic and cutting
edge outdoor "High Adventure.” A Scout must be
at least 14 years of age to participate (or, 13 with
special permission). Individual scouts will take part
in C.O.P.E. in all three blocks of each weekday
morning with other Scouts and, occasionally,
members of the Easter Seals of New Hampshire
Sno-Mo program at Hidden Valley.
Initiative games begin the week. These games are
used to bring a group of Scouts from different units
together. This is accomplished through
communication, decision-making, leadership,
problem solving and teamwork. As a group learns
to work together and support each other, it moves to
the next stage of elements; the "low" elements.
Regardless of the Scout’s personal abilities, he is
challenged to always do his best and help others
advance from wherever they are in the progression
of challenges. The program will ‘stretch your
comfort zones,’ but, only at the pace you accept
through the “challenge by choice” method.
The low elements are designed to instill trust and
cooperation. At this stage Scouts have a chance to
lead others, trust group members and challenge
themselves as a team. Once completing this stage, it
is on to the "high" elements.
The High elements personally challenge each Scout
to take risks with the support of their team. These
activities not only build trust with the group, but it
also builds self-esteem. The success differs for
each individual depending on his own choice of
challenges. For some, success may be taking a step
up on the rope ladder or it may be jumping for the
bar high up in the air. No matter what choice he
makes, a Scouts spirit soars with the thrills of the
elements.
TROOP or PATROL COPE
The entire troop can come on down and participate
in some initiatives and games. Once the group
proves its ability to work together (assuming it
does!), it will experience elements of the Low
C.O.P.E. course. The Patrol/Troop will go through
the same obstacles as the morning students building
teams out of patrols and instilling leadership in their
Junior Leaders. This is what C.O.P.E. was designed
to do. Leadership, Trust, Decision Making, Self-
esteem, Communications, Teamwork and
Problem Solving are the Goals and factors of the
C.O.P.E Course.
In the journey toward these goals, Scouts are
assured Fun, Friendships and Memories that will
last a lifetime. Don't miss out! Patrols may take part
in this great program opportunity, as well. This
activity lasts three afternoon blocks. **NEW IN
2016: Units can select specific low or high elements
they wish to conquer during their Troop COPE
experience.**
COPE GAMES (Tues & Thurs nights) This is a chance for individual Scouts, buddy pairs,
Patrols or Troops to experience COPE first-hand!
All will participate in high-energy initiative games
featuring teambuilding and fun. And, the mighty
zip line will also be made available for those who
wish to fly through the trees of Hidden Valley!
CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE Low & High COPE are both located in the north end of camp surrounding the STEM pavilion.
We have more than thirty low and high elements to experience again and again.
I bet you have never done them all! Now’s your chance!!!
Now, try it with a blindfold…or with your dominant hand/arm out of service, etc, etc…FUN!
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**Now offered to Older Scouts & Venturers, Aged 13 and above!** Imagine a bicycle wheel. The ‘hub’ is staying in main camp with your Troop.
The “SPOKE” experience is when you journey into a unique, age-appropriate activity (and back) on a memorable adventure!
SPOKE runs from 9am-2pm every day (Meet in Carter Grove to start the day at 9am)
Some SPOKE programs have maximum and minimum numbers of participants.
In the event maximum or minimum numbers are not met, Staff & Leaders will work together to choose an alternate outcome.
Participants choose between: Five Merit Badges, Five Mini-Adventures, or Five Life Skills!
Older Scouts or Venturers participating in Half-Week Sessions should really consider participating in SPOKE!
Choose only one activity per day:
OFFERINGS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
MERIT BADGES
Cit. in Nation MB Yes
Cit. in World MB Yes
Movie-Making MB Yes
Personal Fitness MB Yes
Photography MB Yes
MINI-ADVENTURES
Griswold (Red) Trail Hike (~7.9 mi) Yes
Mack & Back Hike (~5 mi) Yes
Adventure of Scout’s Choosing! Yes
Mountain Biking (all over) Yes
Crystal Lake Kayaking (&MB) Yes
LIFE SKILLS
Résumés, Interviewing & Job Skills Workshop Yes
Time & Money Management Workshop Yes
Ethical Controversies Workshop Yes
Personal Advancement Goals Workshop Yes
OA Service Projects (various) Yes
Refer to the 2016 GSR Pre-Requisite Guidebook (due out in March, 2016) for additional work/supplies needed.
Partial credit on any badge will be given for any portions completed – especially in Mini-Adventures or Life-Skills workshops.
Scouts can still participate in this program even if they have completed the advancements listed.
Participants must pass the BSA Swimmer test in order to participate in programs with aquatics.
Refer to the Daypack Packing List for the Hiking and Mountain Biking offerings.
Résumés, Interviewing & Job Skills Workshop
…will assist participants in setting goals for the ‘dream job’ and learning basic steps of how to get there!
Time & Money Management Workshop
…will assist participants with backdating, budgeting, evaluating, investing and saving for the future!
Ethical Controversies Workshop
…will assist participants in understanding challenges facing the world today and seeking justice and truth at all times!
Personal Advancement Goals Workshop
…will assist participants in mapping a path along the Trail to Eagle and the path to the Venturing Summit Award!
OA Service Projects
…will assist participants in offering cheerful service to Griswold Scout Reservation’s many physical attributes!
SPOKE
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ADVENTURE
Awesome programs reserved exclusively for Older Scouts / Crews ages 14+
NOTE: Scouts / Crews participating in Voyageur will be based out of Hidden Valley when in main camp.
Remember: Boy Scouts can also attend any Adventure program Provisionally; your Troop need not be in camp.
Only GSR Staff will accompany Scouts / Crews on Voyageur programs (i.e.: no Unit adults)
NOTE: Co-ed Venturing Crews can only attend VV or WMV if they are self-sufficient as a stand-alone Crew.
WHITE MOUNTAIN VOYAGEUR **This GSR offering is only offered during Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7 in 2016.**
White Mountain Voyageur introduces Older Scouts to the principles required for successful backpacking.
Participants will spend five days and four nights on the trail (Mon-Fri) through the
White Mountain National Forest within the State of New Hampshire (off GSR property).
White Mountain Voyageur participants will carry all of their camping equipment, food and water for the week.
Refer to the Adventure Packing List for details on what is needed for this trek.
ADVANCEMENT Partial in Cooking Merit Badge* (Merit Badges and more!) Partial in Hiking Merit Badge*
Partial in Backpacking Merit Badge*
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Leave No Trace Awareness Award (beyond what is involved with advancement listings) Trail Maintenance
Ability to ‘conquer’ some NH 4,000 footers
Recreational Swimming
VALLEY VOYAGEUR **This GSR staple is only offered during Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 in 2016.**
Valley Voyageur introduces Older Scouts to the principles required for successful backpacking.
Participants ‘choose their own adventure’ throughout Griswold Scout Reservation’s
roughly 3,500 acres of sprawling backcountry as well as the abutting Belknap State Forest land of NH.
Valley Voyageur participants will spend five days and four nights on the trail (Monday-Friday)
carrying all of their camping equipment, food and water with them.
Valley Voyageur participants must pass the BSA swimmer test.
Refer to the Adventure Packing List for details on what is needed for this trek.
ADVANCEMENT Climbing Merit Badge* (Merit Badges and more!) Partial in Cooking Merit Badge*
Partial in Hiking Merit Badge*
Partial in Backpacking Merit Badge*
Kayaking BSA Award (and maybe MB)
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Leave No Trace Awareness Award (beyond what is involved with advancement listings) Trail Maintenance
Recreational Swimming
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ADVENTURE
Adventure Program Packing List
for Valley Voyageur and White Mountain Voyageur treks.
Clothing (avoid cotton!)
● 1-2 pairs of shorts (gym shorts work great)
● 1 pair of long pants (non-cotton, no jeans, wind pants/track pants ideal)
● 2-3 non-cotton shirts (Under Armour or polypro wicking shirt ideal)
● 1 warm long sleeve top (fleece jacket or non-cotton material preferred)
● 1 rain jacket
● 3-5 pairs of non-cotton socks (hiking socks preferred)
● 1 pair of hiking boots*
● 1 pair of water shoes (for water SPOKE and Valley Voyageur trips)
● 1 winter hat and gloves (in case it gets cold)
Equipment
● 1 hiking backpack* (big enough for personal and crew gear!)
● 1 tent*
● 1 sleeping bag*
● 1 sleeping pad* (optional)
● 1 compass
● Large ziploc bags (2/3 gallon size is ideal) and trash bags (to keep things dry)
● 3 liters of water minimum! (Camelbacks OK, need 2 liters in hard water bottles)
● 1 bottle of sunscreen
● 1 bottle of bug spray
● Toiletries
● Mess kit* (Bowl and spoon at minimum)
● Flashlight/headlamp
Optional
● Knife (BSA appropriate)
● Book
● Playing Cards
● Snacks
● Sunglasses
● Camera
● Watch
* Things that can be provided by the Adventure Program, however, if you have it bring it.
Any items not listed here which are essential for the trek (i.e. stove, cook gear, food, tarps, etc.) will be
provided by the Adventure Program. Again, if you have it, we recommend you bring it.
NOTE: White Mountain Voyageur should be prepared for alpine conditions which can be cooler and windier than GSR’s normal offerings.
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Every Unit Leader should be sure his/her Scouts and Venturers are aware of all of this year’s APEX offerings!
An additional week at resident camp advances the participant in the universal Scouting program!
ADVANCED PROGRAM EXPERIENCES
(APEX) AT GSR
PROVISIONAL at HIDDEN VALLEY – Scouts age 11+ & Venturers 14+ WEEKS 1-8 (June 26-August 20) Scouts and co-ed Venturers can attend Hidden Valley without their Chartered Troop all eight weeks of the summer!
GSR Staff adults provide leadership coverage so participants can make new friends and experience more programs!
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER TRAINING (NYLT) – for 14+ (Scout or Venturer)
WEEK ONE (June 26-July 2) Kancamagus is a week-long outdoor leadership training experience for one or two of your older Scouts who you
believe might one-day be your Senior Patrol Leader or Assistant and Venturing Crew Officers. Built around the Patrol
Method, it is led by a youth staff who have been trained at National Advanced Youth Leader Experience (NAYLE).
Space is limited and Unit Leader approval is required.
FARM WEEK – for 1st Class Scouts or Venturers WEEK ONE (June 26-July 2) or WEEK EIGHT (Aug. 14-20) Come experience life on the Bell Farm! Spend each day sampling a different aspect of Farm Life! Enjoy learning
about and caring for our ten horses, beef cows, baby goat, pigs, dozens of chickens, and more! Also, include Farm
Mechanics, Animal Science, Gardening, Insect Study and you’ve got a very full week of fun and learning!
LIVING HISTORY WEEK – for 1st Class Scouts or Venturers WEEK ONE (June 26-July 2) or WEEK EIGHT (Aug. 14-20) Throw yourself ‘back in time’ and spend each day of your week experiencing the ways of the Mountain Man, the
Native American, the revolutionary crafts of Foxfire and the ways of the turn-of-the-century logger! The remaining
day provides an opportunity to create a shared experience between all of these various characters!
COPE & CLIMBING WEEK – for 13+ Scouts or Venturers WEEK ONE (June 26-July 2) or WEEK EIGHT (Aug. 14-20) Do you love to climb? This is a week of bouldering, tackling more than 30 low & high ropes course elements and
battling some daunting 60’ back-country natural rock faces! It is not an experience you will soon forget!
BASIC SCUBA DIVING & AQUATICS WEEK – for 12+ Scouts or Venturers WEEK TWO (July 3-9) or WEEK SIX (July 31-Aug. 6) Participants in this program can become certified as a Jr. Water Diver through PADI, earn the Scuba Diving MB and
other aquatic opportunities. Cost includes mask, fins and snorkel to keep! The option to earn BSA Lifeguard is
available for 15+. This program requires a more stringent medical form and pre-camp meeting with all participants.
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Every Unit Leader should be sure his/her Scouts and Venturers are aware of all of this year’s APEX offerings!
An additional week at resident camp advances the participant in the universal Scouting program!
ADVANCED PROGRAM EXPERIENCES
(APEX) AT GSR
ADVANCED SCUBA DIVING & AQUATICS WEEK – for 14+ Scouts or Venturers
WEEK SEVEN (August 7-13) Participants who are already PADI (Jr.) Open Water Diver certified may participate in this advanced program which
allows for five advanced water dives through the week; two required and three elective. While equipment can be made
available to those who need it, it is strongly recommended previous students bring their own gear, when possible. This
program requires a more stringent medical form and pre-camp meeting with all participants.
CRAFTS WEEK – for 1st Class Scouts or Venturers WEEK THREE (July 10-16) Spend two days with extreme leatherwork, two days with extreme woodcarving and some art and other projects, as
well! Participants will be able to keep all of the projects they participate in.
OA ARROWCORPS – for 1st Class Scouts who are registered in the OA WEEK THREE (July 10-16) Arrowmen of any Order of the Arrow Lodge are welcome to participate in this ‘half-service, half-program’ experience
while also participating in various leadership workshops offered by Scouting’s National Honor Society leadership.
Work projects will be lengthy and purposeful while program will be unique and spread across all offerings.
ENVIRONMENTALIST WEEK– for 1st Class Scouts or Venturers WEEK THREE (July 10-16) Imagine an entire week to explore the breadth of ecological beauty at Griswold Scout Reservation! Participants will be
introduced to the Hornaday Awards program and various shared and self-discovery opportunities.
PERFORMING ARTS WEEK – for 1st Class Scouts or Venturers WEEK FOUR (July 17-23) Scouts and Venturers who want to learn the arts of theater, music, public speaking, photography and movie-making
need to check out this fun – but exhausting – week of ‘life on and around the stage.’
ATHLETICS WEEK – for 1st Class Scouts or Venturers WEEK FIVE (July 24-30) Modeled around proper nutrition, behavior and exercise, this program is perfectly lined up to help all athletes of fall
sports to ‘get tuned up’ for the upcoming season! Athletics & Sportsmanship – along with exercise – lead the way!
STEM WEEK (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) – for 1st Class + & Venturers
WEEK SIX (July 31 - Aug. 6) In addition to choosing three STEM Area Merit Badges (Robotics, Welding, Space Exploration, Radio and Electricity),
participants will also experience Electronics MB as part of this program! Additional programmatic opportunities will
include some NOVA work and chances to meet adults from the various STEM occupations. Participants keep their
robot at the end of the week.
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Every Unit Leader should be sure his/her Scouts and Venturers are aware of all of this year’s APEX offerings!
An additional week at resident camp advances the participant in the universal Scouting program!
ADVANCED PROGRAM EXPERIENCES
(APEX) AT GSR
SURVIVAL WEEK– for 1st Class Scouts & Venturers WEEK SIX (July 31 - Aug. 6) This is an extreme week of outdoor skills enhancement with advanced training in wilderness survival, camping,
backpacking and Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly education. Participants will be challenged to live in different
camp situations – using different shelter-building and tents – over the course of the week. Backpacks are back-country
packing which is able to be 100% carried at all times (i.e.: no foot locker) is essential throughout the entire week.
RESPONDER WEEK – for 1st Class Scouts and Venturers WEEK SEVEN (August 7-13) Spend two days learning about law enforcement, two days involved in fire safety and all days involved with emergency
medical procedures and backcountry extraction! Learn from professionals in the field! Use real equipment!
APPRENTICE WEEK – for 1st Class Scouts and Venturers WEEK SEVEN (August 7-13) If manual labor and work in the trades sounds exciting, this is the week for you! Work alongside our Reservation
Rangers and earn some Scouting advancement at the same time! Learn from members of the GSR Property Committee
and others from related fields. Several MB’s from the trade fields will be offered as part of the program.
SHOOTING SPORTS WEEK – for 14+ Scouts and Venturers WEEK EIGHT (August 14-20) Recurve and compound bows… Target and Field settings… .22 Rifle and .22 Pistol… .50 caliber Black Powder
Musket… Tomahawk Throwing… 12 gauge Trap Shooting and almost a dozen Sporting Clays stations in the woods!
Sporting Arrows! Experience all shooting ranges across the Griswold Scout Reservation!
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) – Offered four times, lasting two weeks What is it like to be on GSR Staff? If you will be 14 or 15, come learn in the GSR CIT program! Choose one of four
two-week sessions (Weeks 1-2, Weeks 3-4, Weeks 5-6, Weeks 7-8)! During your first week, you will
experience/assist in ten different program areas across GSR (five at Camp Bell, five at Hidden Valley) and some
nighttime training. Your second week, you will be assigned one specific area where you will ‘practice teach’ and see
whether becoming a future Staff member is right for you! For more information, ask your Scoutmaster or contact the
Daniel Webster Council office via [email protected]. Applicants should register by May 16, 2016.
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AT GSR
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
The Scouting movement recognizes religion as an
essential part of the character building process and
thus encourages its members to adhere to the beliefs
and practices of their faith. An All Faiths Service will
be held on Sunday evening of each week. The Chapel
is available for individual, Patrol, or Troop services, as
well. A Roman Catholic Mass will be offered during
Siesta on Wednesday. Contact either the Program or
Reservation Director with questions/requests.
ADULT LEADER TRAINING
Our extensive Adult Leader trainings are open to all
adults! In addition to the many courses you have
come to enjoy in the past, GSR is proud to also
provide training/certification for a variety of courses
which assist your Unit in achieving its Journey to
Excellence goals as well as renewing your Annual
Charter agreement with the Boy Scouts of America.
Please take advantage of these great opportunities!
TRY SCUBA!
Scouts age 12+, Venturers and Adults, alike, can take
an hour to strap on some SCUBA equipment and swim
and breathe underwater for an hour with certified
supervision! There is an additional $50/person charge
for this opportunity. Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 it will be
offered Tuesdays at 2, 3 or 4pm while during Weeks 2,
6 and 7 it will be offered Mon., Wed. and Thurs
nights. Come TRY SCUBA and see if it’s for you!
THEME DAYS
Monday = Character Development Day
Tuesday = OA Day
Wednesday – Personal Fitness Day
Thursday = Venturing Day
Friday = High Adventure Day
On each of the days listed above, programs will be
provided to enlighten your Scouts/Venturers of the
myriad opportunities available to them throughout
DWC and the BSA, at large. Come with your
questions and Be Prepared to learn a whole bunch!
SM & AREA DIRECTOR MEETING
Tuesday, during Siesta, each Area Director will be
available in Carter Grove to address any trends
observed in Merit Badge classes or disciplinary issues
regarding any particular Scouts. Stop on by!
WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
Are you affiliated with any “Arrow of Light” Dens?
Well, invite them to GSR for “Welcome Wednesdays”
to check us out! Contact your Commissioner with
questions. Feel free to invite other Scouts, Venturers
or Troops or Crews to come learn about GSR! If
participants wish to purchase lunch, cost is
$10/person. If they bring their lunch, there is no cost.
EASTER SEALS
The New Hampshire Easter Seals Society and the
Daniel Webster Council BSA offer a truly unique and
integrated program. Campers from Easter Seals Camp
Sno-Mo live at Hidden Valley in their own lodge and
campsite. Campers are mainstreamed into all camp
programs and enjoy new acquaintances with Scouts.
Please consider the many ways your Scouts can
participate with the Easter Seals! Easter Seals evening
programs will be announced at camp!
SPL OVERNIGHT
Friday/Saturday, June 3/4 is the 8th Annual Senior
Patrol Leader Overnight! It’s a great chance for SPLs
to network and help plan for a great week of summer
camp. Also, training is provided to help establish duty
rosters, waiter schedules and the like. Register your
summer camp SPL and ASPL today!!! The SPL
Overnight is open to leaders for both Hidden Valley
and Camp Bell, alike.
OLDER SCOUT CRACKERBARREL
Wednesday nights, Older Scouts will have the chance
to ‘hang out’ with friends their own age as well as
spend some casual time with members of the GSR
Camp Staff. There will be some food and informal
conversation of age-appropriate opportunities
available to older Scouts in NH as well as the world.
GSR MEDALLION & ROCKERS
Purchase a GSR medallion and then start to work
toward achieving every ‘rocker’ which recognizes
your completion of the many unique offerings of
Hidden Valley! Can you earn them all?
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT!
Adults are encouraged to practice throwing some
horseshoes early in the week so they are ‘ready-to-go’
when the horseshoe tournament gears up later in the
week! Signups will be held in camp and specific days
and times will be determined according to the demand.
HIKE THE BACKCOUNTRY!
Various special afternoon hikes will be made available
during the course of each week for adults and Scouts
alike. These include: “Mack ‘N Back,” the “Man
Challenge,” the “Extreme Man Challenge” and others.
Adults may join with SPOKE daily hikes, as well.
TOURS OF CAMP BELL
Let your Commissioner know if you want to see Bell,
learn about its programs or take your PLC on a tour!
ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING & BUDGET
While you are in camp, please consider taking
advantage of our trained Commissioner fleet and
senior Staff if you would like to host (or learn how to)
an Annual Program Planning Conference and/or
budgeting exercise for your upcoming Unit calendar
year! Let us help you experience a new way of things!
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ORDER OF THE ARROW
OPENING & CLOSING CAMPFIRES The Passaconaway Lodge, Order of the Arrow, will be ever-present in ceremonies this summer and there is
no finer place to experience the ceremonies team than our Opening and Closing Campfires.
OA ELECTIONS Daniel Webster Council Units are encouraged to help restore a great tradition by signing up for your Unit’s
OA Elections at summer camp! In-council Unit Leaders must let the Camp OA Representative know at your
pre-camp meeting. Units must have at least 50% of their unit attending to hold the election. Elections will be
held late Sunday and Monday evenings unless requested otherwise.
TUESDAYS – ORDER OF THE ARROW DAY! The Order of the Arrow, which is the Honor Society of Camping, has a key place in camp. Tuesdays are set-
aside to acknowledge the Order of the Arrow. All that day Scouts and Scouters who are members of any OA
Lodge are highly encouraged to wear their sash with their Class ‘A’ uniform. The Camp OA Representative
will be available after lunch on Tuesday to answer questions about the Order of the Arrow.
OA SERVICE CORPS After lunch on Tuesday, the Camp OA Representative will lead a GSR service project in the afternoon 1-
4pm window of time. Additional service opportunities exist at other times, as well (e.g.: SPOKE). Please
inform GSR at your pre-camp meeting of any special trade skills of attending OA members. Arrowmen of
any Lodge are encouraged to serve cheerfully while at camp. Please consider how your OA members might
enhance GSR during your stay!
OA ICE CREAM SOCIAL Did you say ice cream?! As the OA is the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, only the OA members that work
some or all of the Tuesday OA service project are then invited to the Tuesday night OA Ice cream Social!
Kick back and relax with other Arrowmen and Passaconaway’s Lodge Adviser and Lodge Chief!
TRADING POST New this year! The Trading Post will carry OA gear every day all summer! Bring some extra money to buy
that OA Jacket you’ve been eyeing. All funds generated from OA Gear go directly back to Passaconaway
Lodge and in turn are reinvested into OA camp projects. It’s a win-win! Later Tuesday nights the Trading
Post will reopen only for OA members where they can purchase OA Lodge Flaps and other controlled
member items.
“MEET THE CHIEF” – Tuesday afternoons at 5pm All Units are encouraged to send their Troop OA Representative to the Council Ring on Tuesday afternoons
at 5pm to “Meet the Chief!” The Passaconaway Lodge Chief will be on-hand to ‘meet and greet’ the OA
Reps present to update them with upcoming Lodge, Section and Region matters, offer tips for better
integration of OA participation at the Unit level as well as field questions and conversation on any topic.
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CHECK-OUT AND DISMISSAL
CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
Breakfast on Saturday morning is an open
Continental Breakfast served from 7:00 to 8:30am.
Units should be packed and ready to check out
before 8:30 AM on Saturday. We urge parents to
please be on time. The following steps should be
taken.
At the Friday Senior Patrol Leader’s meeting, a
check-out appointment will be established with your
Commissioner for final inspection. These
appointments will take place between 6:30am and
8am on Saturday. Scouts, their gear and troop
equipment will need to be out of the site prior to
inspection. A check out form will be issued to the
troop leader upon successful check out of the
campsite.
Locate and return all items you may have checked
out of the Quartermaster store during the week.
These will need to be returned to your
Commissioner by Friday. Make sure all members in
your Unit have their personal gear ready for the
walk to the parking lot. Equipment that is too large
or too heavy to carry, such as footlockers or duffle
bags, may be placed by the roadway next to your
site sign. (DO NOT obstruct roadways). Camp
vehicles will transport trunks and heavy troop
equipment down and place it beside your campsite
sign next to Carter Lodge. PERSONAL
VEHICLES WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED IN THE
CAMPSITE AREAS AS DEEMED BY THE
RESERVATION DIRECTOR. Scouts are
responsible for transporting their own personal gear
from the site.
FINAL INSPECTION
The Unit Leader, SPL, and Commissioner will make
the final inspection of the campsite. They will
check the following:
Washstand and Latrine are clean
Toilet Paper & Soap are stocked at Latrine
Campsite area is clear of trash
Picnic tables are clean and free of markings
Fire Equipment, buckets full & clean
A little firewood stacked for the next unit
Tents & cots in order, tent flaps down and
cots turned on their sides
Any Troop or Scoutcraft projects are
disassembled and taken down.
SCOUTMASTERS
Return approved check-out form
Submit 2017 GSR Declaration form
Pay for all damages that might have occurred
during your stay at camp.
Advancement packets (e.g.: blue cards,
partials, First Year Certificates, etc.) will be
available in the Administration building after
7am. Please review your paperwork
carefully. Area Directors and the Program
Director will be on hand between 7:30-
8:30am to answer any questions you may
have. Pictures will be included in your
mailbox on Saturday morning, as well.
Scouts may pick up their equipment under the
sign by Carter Lodge and meet parents for
their trip home. Adult Leaders must remain
with Scouts who have not yet been picked up.
Please inform your Scout’s parents that gear
must be carried from Carter Lodge to the
parking lot. No personal vehicles may drive to
Carter Lodge.
Submit evaluation forms and rotating leader
badges to the Administration building.
Information regarding additional weeks (e.g.:
Provisional, APEX, Adventure or CIT, etc.)
will be available in the Administration
building.
CLOSING CEREMONY
There is a camp-wide closing ceremony at 8:45 am
at the Council Ring. “Class A” uniform should be
worn. Troops will have the opportunity to
recognize one person or “people” who they feel
went above and beyond and epitomized Scouting’s
best during the week. Families are encouraged to
“stretch their legs” after their drive and join us for
the ceremony. Don’t forget to visit the camp
Trading Post one last time before you leave!
Dismissal follows the ceremony. Please be careful
of campers and traffic as you exit camp. Camp
roads have a speed limit of 15mph. Please be good
neighbors, also, and be very watchful of your speed
in Gilmanton (25mph maximum on adjoining roads
to the Griswold Scout Reservation).
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PERSONAL GEAR TO BRING
PERSONAL GEAR:
____ Extra Shirts (long-sleeves for some programs)
____ Extra Pants (needed for various programs)
____ Extra Shorts
____ Extra Socks
____ Extra Underwear
____ Jacket
____ Rain Gear
____ Sleep wear
____ Sneakers
____ Hiking Boots (needed for various programs)
____ Swim Suit
____ Extra Towels
____Toilet Items (washcloth, soap, comb, shampoo,
toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet
paper.)
____ Sleeping Bag or Blankets
____ Pillow
____ Personal First Aid Kit
____ Flashlight, Batteries
____ Wallet, Money
____ Pocket Knife (2 1/2 " blade or less)
____ Handkerchief
____ Notebook, Pen or Pencil
____ Scout Handbook
____ Merit Badge Books
____ Materials for your merit badge classes
____ Non-Aerosol Bug Repellant
____ Bug Net
____ Laundry Bag
____ Watch
____ Water Bottle
____ Sun Screen Lotion
____ Scout Uniform
____ DayPack, very handy to carry things
throughout the day (refer to the Daypack
equipment list for what should be included).
OPTIONAL PERSONAL GEAR:
____ Compass
____ GPS
____ Camera
____ Sunglasses
____ Songbook
____ Musical Instrument
____ Nature Books
____ Sports Equipment
____ Bible, Prayer Book
____ Fishing Gear, Bait
____ Stationary & Stamps
____ DWC Gift Card for the Trading Post
LEAVE AT HOME: A Scout is not a fool!
Pets, sheath knives, fireworks, firearms,
ammunition, bows & arrows, radios, iPods, laptops,
tablets, MP3 players, cell phones, televisions,
walkie-talkies, electronic games, squirt/nerf/airsoft
or paintball guns, dice, unscout-like literature,
alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs or similar
items (or people under the effects of them).
Valuable items should certainly be left at home.
LABEL GEAR: Scouts and Leaders should mark each of their
personal items with their name and unit number.
Many, many items are lost or misplaced and are
never claimed. If items are marked we will try our
best to return them to the rightful owner.
**MEDICAL FORM**
Units are asked to submit a copy of Medical Forms
no later than May 31st regardless of your week in
camp. Leaders should also have a copy of all
medical forms from your Unit with them when they
arrive (as a backup). This will help avoid any
problems that may arise. Remember: it is requested
that a new copy of the medical form be submitted for
each week attending camp as the archives are
maintained on a weekly basis (not summer-wide).
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Considerations for Program Areas Aquatics Bathing Suit (one-piece suit for females)
Standard clothing, as well
Towel for drying off
Personal Goggles (optional)
COPE Long pants (for high course only)
Ecology Sturdy Shoes / Daypack / Water for plenty of walking
Emergency Skills Refer to daypack checklist
First Year Program Sturdy Shoes / Daypack / Water for plenty of walking
Handicraft May need to purchase a kit or supplies at the Trading Post
T-Shirts for Tie-Dying (also available at Trading Post)
Merit Badges Pre-Requisite Materials / Proof for Merit Badges
Scoutcraft Refer to daypack checklist
Shooting Sports Purchase Shotgun Tickets at Trading Post before shooting
STEM Refer to Pre-Req Guide in March, 2016. Some kits needed.
Other Hidden Valley Considerations Fishing around camp Personal Fishing Equipment
Flag Ceremonies Troop Flag & Patrol Flags
HV Ironman Comfortable running, swimming and active clothes
Order of the Arrow (OA) Day OA Sash (optional)
Moviemaking Camera…coordinate w/Unit Leader for safe storage
Patch Trading Scouting Memorabilia / Patches (optional)
Photography Camera…coordinate w/Unit Leader for safe storage
Trail to Eagle Project proposal / write-ups, drafts, etc. (optional)
Venturing Day Venture Crew Uniform (optional)
DAYPACK PACKING LIST & HV NOTES
All Scouts / Adults should always carry a daypack containing: Rain Cover for your daypack!
Filled Water Bottle
Raingear
Personal First Aid Kit
Program gear / clothing needed for the day
Sunscreen
Pocketknife or Multi-Tool
Bug Spray (optional)
Notepad / pen
Flashlight
Watch
Money (optional, for Trading Post / Vending Machine)
Compass / GPS (optional)
Remember: Wear closed-toed shoes at all times!
Barefeet are only allowed:
In your tent, In the shower, or at the Waterfront.
All GSR Program Areas & Buildings contain: First Aid Kit
Water
Radio or Telephone or some form of communication for help
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TROOP & CAMP EQUIPMENT
THE TROOP MAY CONSIDER BRINGING:
____ Copy of Leaders Guide
____ Blue Cards
____ First Aid Kit
____ American Flag
____ Troop Flag on a pole
____ Patrol Flags
____ Lantern, fuel (No Kerosene)
____ Advancement Chart
____ Scout Requirement Book
____ Extra Advancement Books
____ Lockable Cash Box
____ Matches
____ Lawn Chair
____ Other Special Camping Gear
____ Rope
____ Binders Twine
____ Axes
____ Saws (NOT CHAINSAWS)
____ Special Menu items
____ Song & Skit books
____ Surprise Awards
____ Ceremony Candles
____ Special Tentage
____ Equipment for trips or overnights
____ Large bag labeled with unit # for
Raccoon Barrel
THE FOLLOWING IS AVAILABLE IN THE
QUARTERMASTER STORE AT HV:
____ Picnic Tables
____ Tarps (usually two per site)
____ Patrol Boxes
____ Cook Kits
____ Chef Kits
____ Other Cooking Gear
____ Axes
____ Saws
____ Griddles
____ Latrine & Shower Cleaning Equipment
____ Toilet Paper
____ Brooms
____ Trash Bags
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MAP OF HIDDEN VALLEY MAIN CAMP
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RESERVATION TRAIL MAP
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CHECKLIST OF FORMS
2016
HIDDEN VALLEY
Please use the checklist below to make sure all necessary forms are returned. All listed forms must arrive at
Griswold Scout Reservation before May 31st to allow time to prepare and make arrangements for your Unit’s stay
(regardless of which week you are coming to camp).
Please be sure to identify Troop number, Council, Camp and Week number.
NEED HELP?
GIVE US A CALL!
Griswold Scout Reservation
Hidden Valley: 603 364-2900
Reservation Support Services: (Call 603-364-2900 after June 1st)
PLEASE MAIL TO: Hidden Valley Paperwork / GSR
Attention: Reservation Support Services (RSS)
254 Griswold Lane
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
Do not fax, email or send by special courier...please utilize standard, federal US Mail.
Please include a copy of each participant’s medical form and this checklist with the listed forms.
We also suggest you make a copy of every form you send us for your records…
and consider bringing a backup copy with you when you arrive in camp.
Copy of Medical Forms – Annual Health & Medical Record (keep a copy for your files)
Copy of each camper’s Health Insurance Card (keep those with the Troop leader)
Proof of Youth Protection Training compliance for each Adult Leader staying in camp
NOTE: Many forms used in past years are now incorporated in our new online registration system.
While it is no longer necessary to provide ‘hard copies’ of those forms,
it is still necessary to submit the information.
Please be sure to complete all information requested in that system.
Forms which are now included in the new online registration system include:
Pack-Out Meal Forms
Adult Registration Form
Outpost Registration Form
Pickup Authorization information should now be included on Medical Forms and not on separate sheets.