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Scout Ranch 2014 Cub Scout Leaders Guide
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Contents Welcome How to Find Us Contact Inofrmation About our Camp Camping Fees Before You Come to Camp Camp Schedule Menu What to Expect Camper Standards Frequently Asked Questions Camp Activities STEM Other Camp Services Reservation Form Notes
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welcome T0 camp Hello All,
Thank you for choosing Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch, the place ‘Where scouting begins.” We are very excited to welcome you home and to have you join our scouting family. We take great pride in our work at Medicine Mountain and we wish to provide each and every one of you with the best experience possible. This guide is intended to assist all leaders and parents that are attending camp. It is important to read through the entire guide to be aware of this year’s amazing summer camp program. At Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch, we pride ourselves on our ability to refresh and renew our program every year, while continuing to offer the classic outdoor experiences of swimming, boating, BB’s, and Archery. Again, this summer we will provide an experience that will be filled with fun and adventure. Let your imagination run wild during your stay, and in the process earn some cub scout advancement along the way. Yours in Cub Scouting,
Tony M. Antonini Camp Director tony.antonini@scouting.org
Cub Scout >> June 15-17 Resident Camp WEBELOS June 17-19 Resident Camp >>
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contact us Council Office
Medicine Mountain
Address: 144 North Sreet Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 Phone: 605-342-2824 Fax: 605-342-2826 Website: blackhillsareacouncil.com
Address: 24201 Bobcat Road Custer, South Dakota 57730 Phone: 605-381-2522
Tim Bouchard
Darren Boutá
Scout Executive & CEO Phone: 605-342-2824 Email: timothy.bouchard@scouting.org
Property Superintendent Phone: 605-673-2790 Email: darren.bouta@scouting.org
How to Find us
Traveling West From Rapid City
• Head South on Highway 16 to Hill City; continue South on Highway 385/16 towards Custer • Turn right on Medicine Mountian Road #297 and continue approximately 7 miles (staying to the right at all forks in the road) • Turn left on Bobcat Road #299 and continue on for another 2 miles; 24201 Bobcat Road
Traveling South From Lead/Deadwood
• Head South on Highway 385 towards Custer • Turn right on Medicine Mountain Road #297 and continue approximately 7 miles (staying to the right at all forks in the road) • Turn left on Bobcat Road #299 and continue on for another 2 miles; 24201 Bobcat Road
Traveling East From Newcastle
• Head North on Highway 16 to Custer • Turn Left on Highway 385/16 towards Hill City • Turn left on Medicine Mountain Road #297 and continue approximately 7 miles (staying to the right at all forks in the road) • Turn left on Bobcat Road #299 and continue on for another 2 miles; 24201 Bobcat 4
About Our Camp M
edicine Mountain Scout Ranch provides 160 acres of wilderness adventure in the midst of the beautiful Black Hills. At an elevation of 6,100 feet, Medicine Mountain is virtually mosquito free with summertime temperatures averaging about 79 degrees. Camp facilities include a commissary, trading post, dining/ training center, picnic shelters, showers
and rest rooms. Camp participants will be able to enjoy our 8 acre waterfront which can be easily assessed for fishing, boating and swimming. Families joining their Scout may use our “Familiy Camp� site which provides a picnic shelter, flush toilets, shower facilities, with a choice of tent camping sites, or access to electrical hook-up sites for camping trailers or motor homes.
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Camping fEES $100.00 per Scout, Includes One Adult Partner $100.00 per Scout Without Adult $50.00 for Each Additional Adult
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down payment of $10 a boy is due by March 1, 2014 and complete payment is due by May 15, 2014, all payments should be sent into the Black Hills Area Council office at 144 North Street, Rapid City South Dakota 57701. Any payment turned in after May 15, 2014 will incur a $25 late charge per scout. Fill out the unit reservation form in the back of this leader’s guide and return it to the council office as soon as possible to secure your spot at Medicine Mountain this summer.
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Food and program supplies are purchased in advance based upon projected youth/adult attendance. Last minute cancellations create an overstock of supplies and food that often times cannot be returned. To ensure all requests receive uniform treatment, the following refund policy has been established: • No shows, participants sent home because of misbehavior, or participants leaving camp for nonemergency reasons will have no fees refunded. This applies to individuals and/or Units. • All cancellations must be in writing and recieved by the Council office at least five (5) calendar days prior to an activity’s start date. Please return request addressed to the attention of the “Refund Committee.” • The Unit Leader or person in charge
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of the Unit activity must handle all refund requests. No refunds will be issued unless it is due to medical or familiy emergenicies. If a medical emergency, documentation from a medical professional will be required. If a participant becomes sick while attending camp, and is sent home by the camp medical team, the participant will be entitled to a pro-rated refund. No requests for refunds will be honored after the event. Refund checks will be made out to the “Unit” rather than the individual. All refund requests are processed after the camping season is closed. No later than September 30th.
Note: Activity personnel cannot authorize refunds. All refunds require the approval of the Refund Committe which includes the Scout Executive. Fax or Mail Refund Information Before you come to camp to: Black Hills Area Council, BSA Attention: MMSR Refund Committee 144 North Street Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
BEFORE YOU COME TO CAMP
be prepared! Leadership Requirements
Packs must provide two-deep leadership, AT LEAST TWO ADULTS, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND REGISTERED WITH THE SCOUTS, during their stay at camp. This leadership may be staggered so that as one Leader leaves another arrives, but two adults must be on site at all times. The pack should plan to spend time working with a Boy Scout Troop on personal and Pack gear needed for camp. A suggested list of what a Scout should bring is located in another section of this guide. Scouts and Scout Leaders are expected to wear the Scout uniform in camp. Emphasis should be placed on wearing it at meals, campfires, and ceremonies.
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American Flag Pack Flags Den Flags First Aid Kit Lantern Rope or Binder Twine Trading Post Money Cooking Gear (Your pack will be roasting hotdogs for one meal) *Tents
*Pack tents should meet the requirement of 30 square feet of floort space per camper and should be marked “NO FLAMES IN TENT.” Signs are available for posting on your tent. Tents should meet fire retardant specifications. ** NOTE: Gas stoves are required for use when periods of high fire danger are in effect. All spare fuel must be marked with pack number and kept in the fuel shed by the maintenance building. NO SPARE FUEL is allowed to be kept in the campsite area. Lanterns and stoves may be filled at the fuel shed by an adult only. Stoves and lanterns are not to be used in tents.
Physical Exams Each person, boy and adult attending camp must have a Class 1 Personal Health and Medical Summary or the new BSA Medical Form. This is a medical history, and does not require a doctor’s exam, but A PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED to validate the form.
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Camp Schedule day
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7:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Flag Ceremony
Day
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8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Session 4 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Session 5 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Session 6
10:00 AM Arrive at Camp
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Opening Ceremony
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Down Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Session 1
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Session 7
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Session 2
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Session 8
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Session 3
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Session 9
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Den Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Den Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Flag Ceremony
7:00 PM Den Time
6:45 PM Campfire
7:30 PM Campfire & Flag Ceremony
9:30 PM Lights Out & Star Watching
9:30 PM Lights Out
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7:15 AM Flag Ceremony 7:30 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Clean-up Camp 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Session 10 10:15 AM Closing Ceremonies 11:00 AM Depart Camp
Menu Day 1 Dinner Hamburger Chips Fresh Fruit Dessert Drinks
Day 2
Breakfast
French Toast Eggs Bacon Juice & Milk
Dinner Grilled Chicken Breast Fresh Vegetables French Fries Dessert Drinks
Lunch Hotdogs Chips Fresh Fruit Drinks
Day 3 Breakfast
Cinnamon Rolls Cereal Juice & Milk
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What to expect Facilities
Office.
Camp Office/Old House: This original structure, not far from the parking lot, houses the Camp Office. It is the first place you’ll visit when checking in and the last place you’ll visit when checking out. This is where you will have access to the Internet via personal laptop and a wireless connection.
Bathrooms (KYBO)
Health Lodge: The Health Office is located in the heart of camp adjacent to the Trading Post. This is the primary location for anyone seeking medical assistance (day or night). If the Health Officer cannot be located at the Health Office, go to the Trading Post or Camp Office to have him/her paged. Dining Shelter/ Training Center: This centrally located structure is where all our Scouts and Scouters will gather for meals, and where our daily Adult/ Leaders Meetings will be held each morning. Trading Post: During your stay at Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch, we hope to meet all of your basic needs through our Trading Post. Keep in mind that the average Scout spends $25-50. Here are just some of the items you can expect to find: • Camping Items • Handicraft Supplies • Medicine Mountain Souvenirs • Clothing Items • Soda • Snacks • Ice Cream • Slush Puppies • Ice • Sport Drinks
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Off-limits to all campers; any tools needed for service projects or special repairs should be requested through the Camp
There are a minimum of 4 campsites assigned to each KYBO facility. Each campsite is responsible for cleaning and maintaining their assigned KYBO. A schedule for cleaning and maintenance must be arranged by all Unit Leaders assigned to that KYBO facility. Supplies for cleaning can be secured through the Camp Office.
Campsites
Nestled beneath the shady branches of both pine and aspen, you’ll find each campsite within a few minutes walk of any location in camp, and changes in elevation vary only slightly. Each campsite at Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch is supplied with a number of picnic tables, a bulletin board, fire barrel, and many have flagpoles. Upon your arrival and departure from camp, your gear will be transported to your campsite to unload by the Camp Staff. For safety reasons no vehicles may enter Medicine Mountain Scout Camp. Camp trailers may be transported to and left in the campsite by the Camp Staff.
Showers
Heated showers are available a short distance from each campsite. We do not have separate shower and latrine facilities for male and female campers and leaders in all camp-sites at Medicine Mountain. Contact the Camp Director for special directions. The Camp Director will schedule separate times for male and female shower use. Use the “Buddy System” for latrines and showers by having a person wait outside the entrance while it is in use. The use of the “Occupied” sign is also recommended.
Check -In & Camp Tour
Packs should plan to arrive at camp between 10:00 - 10:30 AM to begin the Check-in process. All Packs will be greeted by a camp staff member in the parking area and lead to our Camp Office where check-in and camp tour will begin.
Unloading Gear & Parking
The Camp staff will be transporting your gear to your camp site. In order to expedite this process please be sure that your gear can be easily transferred to a trailer upon arrival. No Personal/Private vehicles are permitted on the camp.
Medical Screening
Each adult and youth’s Medical History will be reviewed upon your arrival in camp. Its purpose is to spot any recent or current physical problems and make sure that our Camp Medic is aware of any necessary medical information. In case of an accident or illness in camp, first aid will be rendered at the Health Lodge. Emergency care will be provided by Custer Community Hospital.
Meals
Bring a sack lunch on Friday - your first meal at camp will be Friday Dinner! Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on Saturday; Breakfast and a sack lunch on Sunday.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome anytime, but must check in at the Camp Office. Those desiring to take meals with your unit will need to pay for their meals in advance at the Camp Office or Trading Post.
Leaving Camp Property
Once a boy has checked into camp he is not authorized to leave the property except in an emergency. Authorization can be granted for a boy to be picked up by a parent, guardian, or family member using the following guidelines: The camp director must be notified in writing from the parent or guardian having custody of the child, through the Scout leader in charge of the unit upon check-in. If a camper is to be picked up prior to the end of camp, this notification
must also say who is authorized to pick up the child. Upon arrival the adult having permission to pick up the camper must check in with the camp director.
Youth Protection
Adult Leaders need to respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing into swimsuits or taking showers, and intrude ONLY to the extent that health and safety requires. Leaders also need to protect their own privacy. We do not have separate shower and latrine facilities for male and female campers and leaders in all camp-sites at Medicine Mountain. Contact the Camp Director for special directions. The Camp Director will schedule separate times for male and female shower use. Use the “Buddy System” for latrines and showers by having a person wait outside the entrance while it is in use. The use of the “Occupied” sign is also recommended. In support of BSA policy, no youth may stay in a tent of an adult other than his or her parent or guardian.
Campsite Clean-up & Checkout Camp site clean up will begin on Wednesday morning, however there are a few sessions left on Wednesday. Closing Ceremony will begin at 10:30 and be over by 11:00. Check-out begins at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 1st; plan to clear your camp-site by 12:00 Noon. Leaders please coordinate with your Pack Guide or Commissioner when your camp-site is ready for departure inspection. You may leave after your campsite inspection is completed to the satisfaction of the camp staff. Do not forget to pick up your health Forms.
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standards
The buddy system must be used at all times during camp. Check in when arriving and check out when leaving camp. The Camp Director must know your whereabouts while you are encamped. Aquatic activities are conducted under adult supervision and follow BSA Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Standards. Determine location of natural hazards and make them known to all members of the Pack. Do not use liquid fuels to start fires. Gas lanterns may be used under adult supervision and should be safety checked before camp. All bulk fuel must be stored in the camp fuel shed. Never play games with knives. Keep the latrines clean. Place garbage in garbage bags, (DO NOT BURY GARBAGE), and carry it to the dumpsters located near the Commissary. Dispose of dishwater in approved manner. (Consult with Camp Guide or Commissioner). No pets allowed in camp. No Vehicles on Camp Property.
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Drink water from approved water fountains. DO NOT drink from springs or streams while hiking as they may be contaminated with biological hazards
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If you use firewood please replenish the supply for the next campers. Leave the camp-site clean. Police the grounds regularly for trash. Quiet time/Lights out is 10:00 PM.
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Avoid using worn camp areas. Camp-sites will be designated by Camp Director. Only camp vehicles are allowed in camp. DO NOT cut down any trees dead or alive. NEVER leave a fire unattended. Always put out a fire completely with water when you leave your camp-site. Ashes must be cold to the touch. Camp Staff is instructed to put out any unattended fire and report it to the Camp Director. Conserve wood and promote safety by keeping your fire small.
Personal Conduct
Camp Policies
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Be a good neighbor. Do not create a disturbance or cause other campers to have a bad camping experience. RESPECT OTHER CAMP-SITES. Respect the Ranger’s home, maintenance area, staff area. The waterfront area is off limits when the waterfront staff is not there. There is no fishing from the swimming and boating docks. Take good care of camp facilities and equipment. Units or individuals will be charged for damaged or defaced property or equipment. BSA policy prohibits alcohol for consumption on any Camp Property. Any person drinking alcohol in camp will be asked to leave immediately. BSA policy prohibits smoking on Camp Property. If you must partake, smoke in the designated area ONLY!
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Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times. (Except when engaged in swimming activities.) Fireworks are not allowed in camp. Alcohol and tobacco products are not allowed in camp. Each Pack Leader must make a visual check for attendance at all meals and at lights out. Liquid fuels must be used by adults only. Ammunition, firearms and archery equipment may not be brought to camp. Smoking is only permitted in the designated area of the parking lot. Packs must follow all fire and safety rules by having water and sand by all tents and cooking areas. Personal dress and behavior is in keeping with the principles of Scouting.
Faqs
Can my son participate in Resident Camp without his Pack or Den? Yes! However, you’ll find that your son will benefit more from his experience by attending camp with his group. Where will the Cub Scouts be camping? All scouts will camp with their own Pack or Den in an assigned camp-site in their own tents. Arrangements can be made to rent tenting or other camping equipment for any with those needs. What is the difference between Day Camp and Resident Camp? Resident Camp means you are there for at least 12 hours or overnight; Day Camp is less than 12 hours and no overnight stay.
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CAMP
ACtivites This year’s theme is
“Blast off into Space” Each activity will be presented by a qualified instructor. Laser Beam Target Practice BB Guns
Planet Archery Challenge Archery
NASA Deep Water Training Swimming
Space Shuttle Simulation Boating
Space Shuttle Construction Site Arts & Crafts
Outer Space Plant & Animal Life Nature
Deep Space Living Skills Outdoor Living Skills
Moon Rock Throwing Range Rock Throwing Range
The Martian Olympics Camp Wide Games
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Cub Scout CAMP STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! Spend your time at summer camp building a strong STEM education! This is our best opportunity to boost the spirit of innovation within our CUBS. It’s what we need to help ensure our youth continue on a prosperous and secure journey. Nature, space exploration, and any STEM-related interest reveal to us the beauty and power of the world we inhabit. STEM is part of an initiative the Boy Scouts of America has taken on to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs. From archery to Music, Scouts can’t help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities.
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Other camp services Equipment Rentals
In an effort to support troops while at camp, a limited amount of camping equipment is available for rent from the Camp Office or Camp Ranger. These items are available on a first-come first-served basis. Stoves, lanterns, and cots are each available at a cost of $10 per/week (Fuel is available for purchase from the Trading Post) Tents (2 man) and Patrol Cook Boxes are each available at a cost of $25 per/week.
Telephone Service
The Camp Office telephone is for business and emergency calls only! A phone is provided outside the Staff Center/“Hub� for guest and staff use. There is only one phone so we ask that all calls be five minutes or less. Scouts cannot make telephone calls without an adult leader present. Home-sickness is not helped by a call home! It is usually made worse! All outgoing calls must be placed by telephone card, credit card, or pre-paid phone cards (we recommend pre-paid phone cards). Almost all cell phones do not work at the Scout Ranch.
Internet Service
Internet service is available to leaders only. Youth will NOT be allowed to use the internet. 16
Phone & Fax Camp Phone # 605.673.2790 Camp Fax # 605.673.4985
Mail Service ALL Scouts and leaders enjoy receiving mail at camp. Please advise parents that all mail must be addressed properly. Mail sent from home later than Tuesday, will probably not arrive until after the pack departs on Sunday. Please put the Scout’s name and pack number on all envelopes and packages! All pack mail will be delivered to the Camp Office. Out-going mail will go out from the mailbox located outside the Camp Office. Mail is to be addressed as follows: Scout’s Name / Pack Number Arrival date Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch 24201 Bobcat Road Custer, SD 57730
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2014 MMSR CUB CAMP RESERVATION We're Attending: Cub Camp 6/15-17 WEBELOS Camp 6/17-19
Pack #: Council Name: Council Street Address: Council City, State and Zip:
Date Reservation Made: Name of Unit Registrar: Unit Street Address: Unit City, State and Zip: Phone 1: Phone 2: Email:
Scouts: Adults:
NUMBER OF ATTENDEES
COSTS Scouts x $100:
**CAMPSITE PICK 3 (i.e., 1, 2, 3) Adams Arapahoe Arikera Cheyenne Crow Custer Dakota Gordon Lakota Lilliwaup Oglala Reno Sioux Sissiton Strauss Teton
(# of Adults - # of Scouts) x $50:
(If you have more scouts than adults, there is no additional charge for adults)
TOTAL: **We will do our best to accommodate your request, however we reserve the right to make changes at any time.
Check #: Select the type of credit card you will be using: Visa Mastercard Discover Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: 3 Digit Code: Credit Card Street Address : Credit Card Zip Code:
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Make checks payable to: Black Hills Area Council 144 North Street Rapid City, SD 57701
BLACK HILLS AREA COUNCIL Boy Scouts of America 144 North Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 P 605.342.2824 F 605.342.2826 www.BlackHillsAreaCouncil.com
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