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2018 Arrow of Light Camp SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANT MANUAL Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation 6480 Beaumont Reservation Dr. High Ridge, MO 63049
2018Arrow of Light Camp
Summer
CamppartiCipant manual
Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation6480 Beaumont Reservation Dr.High Ridge, MO 63049
Camp may — 2
WELCOME TO CAMp MAy!
Camp May is located at Beaumont Scout Reservation
(BSR). BSR sits on 2,400 acres of wooded, rolling hills and
adventure in southwestern St. Louis County. This multi-use
property is located just off Highway 44 at the Beaumont-
Antire Road exit.
Beaumont Scout Reservation offers countless activities and
facilities for Scouts, featuring Cub World, Nagel Explorer
Base (home of the council’s horses), cabins, a climbing
tower, mud cave exploration and a swimming pool.
What’s inside? How to register, sample schedule, camper packing list, what to expect on check in day, sample menu, evening programs, advancements, and more!
Camp may — 3
Welcome! Children sign-up in Scouts for outdoor adventure and fun.thanks for ensuring your Scouts get that opportunity at camp this year!
First Thing’s First: Online Registration
Where to sign up: stlbsa.org•Learnmoreandsignupforallofoursummercampactivitiesatstlbsa.org.
◦ StartbygoingtoActivities/Events◦ Click“SummerCamp”◦ ClicktheimageofthetwoCubScouts,whichtakesyoutotheCubScoutCampingpage.HereyoucanseethedifferentopportunitiesyourScoutshavethissummer.◦ Choosethecamptypeyouwishtoattendandclick“Register”
Ifyouhavequestionswhilegoingthroughtheregistrationprocess,reachouttotheprogramdepartmentat314-256-3044orcamping@stlbsa.orgwherewearereadytohelpwalkyouthroughtheprocessoransweranyquestions.
Adult supervision at camp•ForallScoutingevents,includingsummercamp,theremustbetwoadultsactingastheadultsupervisionfortheScoutsinyourPackorDen.
◦ Ifyourunitdoesnothavetwoadultsatcamp(whichhappensoftenifonlyoneortwoScoutsfromthedenattendacampsessiontogether),thecampofficewill“pair”yourunitwithanothersmallunitsothattherearealwaysmultipleadultsoncampsitesandwhileinprogramareaswiththescouts.
•Thereisnomaximumnumberofadults,butthereisaminimumofatleastoneadultforuptoeveryfourScouts.
• Ifthereareadultssharingtheleadershipbybeingatcampforpartsofthesession,theyarewelcome
toswitchinandout,asneeded,ensuringpropersupervisionforyourScouts.
◦ Ifyouhaveextraadultsatmealtimes,theywillneedtopay$6foraguestmeal.
◦ all adults staying at camp for more than 72 hours must be Youth protection trained.
• IfyourScoutoryourDenisnotabletohaveanyadultsattendwiththeScouts,thereisanoptiontoattendwithpaidcampstaffleadership.Thereisa“CubScoutYouth,Provisional”optionatregistration.Thisisahigherfeeoptionbecausethispaysfortheadultleader’stimeandmeals.
•DenChiefs:ifyourdenhasadenchief,s/heiswelcometoattendcampasadenchief,(inadditiontotheadultsattendingcamp),payingthesamefeeasanadult.
Parent Portal ThisisanoptionaltoolforyourPackthatallowsoneparentorleadertosignupthewholegroupofScouts,givingthatpersonlog-insforparentstogoinandpayfortheirScouts,individually.Youwillseethiswhileregistering.Ifyouhavequestions,pleasereachouttotheprogramdepartmentat314-256-3044,[email protected].
CampershipsAlsoknownasfinancialassistance,campershipsareavailableforfamiliesinneedasatooltoensuremoreScoutscanattendcamp.PleasefindtheapplicationonourSummerCampwebpage,cubcamping.stlbsa.org
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What To Do Before Camp•Everyyouthandadultcampershouldcompleteparts A, B and CoftheBSAAnnualHealthandMedicalRecord.•PleaseensureallcampersinyourgroupvisistaphysiciantocompletepartCwithinonecalendaryearofyourcampsession.
• Ifanyonehasfoodallergies,pleasecompletethefoodallergyform(foundonthecampregistrationpage)andemailittocamping@stlbsa.orgatleastthreeweekspriortothecampsessions/heisattending.
•Pleaseensureallfeesarepaidatleastoneweekpriortocamp.•Everycamper,youthandadult,shouldpacktheseitemsforacomfortabletimeatcamp:
Duffelbagorbackpack
Daypack
Waterbottles(1-2)
Sleepingbagorsheets&blankets
Pillow
Sturdywalkingshoesorboots(waterproofrecommended)
Sandals(closed-toerecommendedforcreekactivities)
Raincoatorponcho
Sweatshirtorjacket
Scoutuniform(ifScouthasone)
Swimsuits(2-3)
T-shirts(7)
Shorts(6)
Underwear(6)
Socks(7)
Extrapairofclothestogetdirtyinmudcave(1)
Pajamasorothersleepingattire(2)
Towels
Washcloth
Toothbrush&paste
Shampoo/conditioner
Soap
Hairbrushorcomb
Sunscreen
Insectrepellent(non-aerosol)
Personalfirstaidkit
GroceryorZiplocbagsforwetordirtyclothes
Flashlight&batteries
Wristwatch
Campstool/chair
Camera
Spendingmoney(werecommend$30)
•Pleasenotethatpets,fireworks,alcohol,sheathknives,nonprescriptiondrugs,andpersonalfirearmsarenot allowedincamp.
•Wealsodonotrecommendbringinganyitemsofvalueandunsecuredfoodthatmayattractanimals.
•Adultsmayalsowanttobringcharcoalandtongsforcampsitecooking,s’moressupplies,acoolertokeepsnacks,firestarters,andadditionalrecreationalequipmentlikefrisbees,whiffleball,etc.
• IfparentswanttohaveScoutsreceivemailatcamp,pleasemailitearlysothatitarriveswhentheScoutsareincamp,orhavetheadultorunitleaderbringitwiththemtocamptoloadintothemailbox.Theaddressis:
ScoutName ScoutCampsite 6480BeaumontScoutReservationDr. HighRidge,MO62049.• Ifyourgroupcantakeadvantageofpre-campswimtests,youcanskipthetestatcamp.Contacttheprogramdepartmentfordetailsatcamping@stlbsa.org.
Camp may — 5
When You Arrive At Camp And Check In
Check-in at the Camp Office is 1:30—3 p.m.•Werecommendthat,ifable,youcheckinby3p.m.toensureyouhavetimeforcampsitecheckin,swimtests,andcamptoursbeforedinner.
Where and how to check in:•TheCampOfficeisintheEmersonCenter,justpastthelobby.
•Whenyoucheckinattheoffice,youwillbeshownallpaidfeesandanyremainingbalances.Ifyouhavearemainingbalance,pleasebepreparedtopayitatcheck-inwithcredit,check,orcash.
•Atcheckin,youwillreceiveamealticketwhereyouwilllisthowmanyadultsandyouthareincampsothatweknowhowmanyseatsyouwillneedatmeals.YouwillgivethecompletedcardtoyourPackCounseloronyourcampsite.
Checking In at the Campsite•Checkinginonyourcampsitebeginsassoonasyourgroupisallthere.Therewillbetwocampstaffpresenttogothroughabriefmedicalcheckwithalladultsandyouthstayingatcamp.Pleasehaveyourmedicalformsoutandready.
Swim Tests, Dining Hall Orientation, and Tour of Camp•Aftereveryonehasdonehis/hermedicalrecheck,thecampstaffwilltakeyouonatourofcamppointingoutprogramareas,stoppingatthedininghallfororientation,andgoingtothepoolforswimtests.Pleaseensureyourgroupiswearingswimsuits,sunscreen,andhastheirtowelsready.
•ScoutsandadultswithdietaryrestrictionsshouldvisitwiththeFoodServiceManagerattheendofthedininghallorientation,orbeforethefirstmealincamp,toensuretheirdietaryneedsaremet.
•Swimtestsare:◦ Non-swimmer:getinthewatersplasharoundandcooloff(thisisoptional).◦ Beginners:swim50feet,includingonesharpturnandsubmergingcompletelyunderwater.◦ Swimmers:swim75yards,unbroken,withastrongforwardstroke,swim25yardsinarestingbackstroke,andthenfloatinthewaterforseveralseconds.
Basedontheswimtestyouthandadultscomplete,theycanswimindeeperwaterthroughoutthecampsession.
Ifyourgroupcantakeadvantageofpre-campswimtests,theycanskipthetestatcampduringcheckin.Contacttheprogramdepartmentfordetailsatcamping@stlbsa.org.
Camp may — 6
What To Expect At Camp
Program areas•YourScout(s)arescheduledtogoherethroughoutthecampsession:
◦ Instructionalswim◦ Freeswim◦ BBguns◦ Archery◦ STEM◦ Nature◦ Outdoorskills
At the program areas throughout their camp session, Scouts will work on these advancements:•NovaWild•ShootingSportsAward•BuildIt•Outdoorsman•Aquanaut• IntotheWild•EarthRocks
AllScoutswillalsoworkontheShootingSportsAwardsandtheOutdoorActivityAward.
Evening program•Firsteveningiscamp-widecampfireattheCouncilRingputonbythecampstaff.
•SecondeveningisCubWorldAdventure.ScoutscanplayonthemassiveCubWorldplaygroundincludingthepirateshipandFort.Gameswillincludefortwars,capturetheflag,andmore,andwewillhavebrandingandstargazing.
•ThethirdeveningprogramisTBA.•ThefourtheveningisChooseYourOwnAdventure.Openactivitieswillincludefreeswim,climbing,STEMexperiments,archeryandBBguns.
•ThefiftheveningisCampsiteCampfire.Scoutswillparticipateintheirowncampfireskitsontheircampsites.WiththeotheradultsandScoutsonyoursite,buildacampfireforthegroupandworkwiththeScoutsonideasforskits,songs,cheers,jokes,andstories.
Everyevening,thetradingpost,theGagaPit,andHumanfoosballwillbeopen,aswell.
Sample schedule:
Sunday Check‐In Day Schedule:
1‐5 p.m. Check in at camp, complete medical rechecks, swim tests, unpack, and explore!
6:20 p.m. Flag Ceremony, supper, tour camp, and leaders meeting.
8:15 p.m. Gather in the parade field for evening program, opening campfire.
Times MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
9:00 a.m. POOL POOL POOL POOL POOL
10:05 a.m. BB GUN RANGE MUD CAVE STEM NATURE SCOUTCRAFT
11:10 a.m. SCOUTCRAFT MUD CAVE SCOUTCRAFT ARCHERY
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
2:00 p.m.
3:05 p.m. POOL POOL POOL POOL POOL
4:10 p.m. NATURE ARCHERY BB GUN RANGE STEM CHECK OUT
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. DINNER DINNER DINNER DINNER
7:30 p.m. EVENING PROGRAM EVENING PROGRAM EVENING PROGRAM EVENING PROGRAM
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Camp may — 8
Daily parents/leaders meetings•Onceaday,therewillbea5-10minuteparents/leadersmeetingatthegazebooutsidetheEmersonCenterwhereyoucanaskquestions,receiveupdatesontheschedule,getreminders,etc.
•Oncheck-inday,themeetingisat7:15p.m.Allotherdays,themeetingisat8:45a.m.
• Ifpossible,pleaseensureoneadultfromyourgroupispresentateachmeeting.
Office TheCampOffice,locatedjustpastthelobbyinEmerson,willbeopeneverydayfrom9a.m.—noon,2—5p.m.,and7:30—9:30p.m.
Trading Post•TheCampTradingPostwillbeopeneverydayfrom9a.m.—noon,2—5p.m.,and7:30—9:30p.m.
•Thisisagreatplacetopickupmiscellaneoussuppliesyoumayneedatcampsuchassunscreen,toothpasteandsnacks,andanexcellentplacetogetyourcampsouvenirsliket-shirts,hoodies,mugs,etc.
First Aid•CampMayisstaffed24hoursadaybyanemergencymedicalresponderwhohasafirstaidareainthelowerlevelofEmerson.Allinjuriesandillnessesshouldbereportedtothehealthofficer.
◦ ParticipantswithseriousinjuriesrequiringhospitalizationwillbetransportedtoSt.ClareHealthCenterorSaintAnthony’sMedicalcenter.Ifanemergencyoccursthatrequiresyoutocall911,pleasecallimmediatelythensendamessengertothecampofficeorcallusat636-587-8717.
•Medicationsshouldbekeptsecureanddispensedbytheparentorunitleaderatcamp.Whenrequested,
thehealthofficerwillholdmedicationsrequiringrefrigeration,orthosethattheunitadultsfeeluncomfortableholding.
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We look forward to providing you and your Scouts an awesome summer camp experience!
Questions? Feedback? Please Contact Us:•www.stlbsa.org•Keycontacts:
◦ LauraEnge,DirectorofCubScoutCamping:314-256-3020,[email protected]◦ FrancescaAllhoff,ProgramAssistant:314-256-3044,[email protected]◦ CayleeCook,CampMayCampDirector:[email protected]
Camp Safety Procedures
General Rules•Whilewalkingaroundcamp,Scoutsshouldbewithabuddy,always.
•Firesmustbeputoutcompletelybeforeleavingacampsite.
•Pleasedonotfeedorcatchwildlife.•Passengersofcarsmustbeinseatswithseatbeltswhendrivingoncampproperty.
•SmokingmustbedoneawayfromScouts’view.• Ifthereareanyunauthorizedorquestionablepersonsincamp,pleasespeakwiththeCampDirectortoensureunauthorizedpersonsareescortedoutofcamp.
Youth Protection•Anyonewhosuspects,knowsof,orwitnessesacamperbeingmistreatedmustnotifythecampdirectorimmediately.Anyonemistreatingacamper,inanyway,willbeaskedtoleavecamp.
•AdultsarenotpermittedtotentwithaScoutunlesss/heistheScout’sguardian.
Scout DisciplinePlease share this information with all participants before arriving at camp:•TheScoutOathandLawaretherulesandexpectationatcamp.
• Intheeventofinter-Packconflict,thePackadult(s)areresponsiblefordiscipline.
•TheCampadministrationwillsendaScouthomeimmediatelywhosteals,vandalizes,orintentionallyplaceshimselforothersindangerofharm.
•Scoutsareexpectedtobeinthecampsiteby10p.m.eachnight.Scoutsoutlaterthanthatmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.
Emergency Procedures •Emergencyprocedureswillbepostedinthecampsiteandreviewedthefirstdayofcamp.
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