WELCOME LEADERS!!

Camp Director: Greg Crowe Camp Program Director: Bill Richman Council Program Assistant: Nila Sink Director of Camping: Chuck Walker

 Buckskin Program  Tomahawk/Knife Throwing,  American Heritage MB  Indian Lore MB  Scouting Heritage MB  Citizenship in the World MB  Fire Branding  Black Powder Shooting

 Communications MB  Salesmanship MB  Welding MB  Kayaking MB  Search & Rescue MB

 Top Scout (Older Boy Program)  Turtle Quest (1 st Year Camper Program)  Brother Discount  Catapult Contest  Provisional Camper Program  Family Night & Camp-wide Picnic  Order of the Arrow Call Out  NYLT

This is Scouting Scout Master Specific Training Assistant Scout Master Specific Training Climb on Safely Trek Safely Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Leave No Trace Trail to Eagle Seminar Outdoor leader Skills Training

CPR Certification BSA Life Guard Swim &Water Rescue Paddle Craft Safety Program volunteer opportunities Scout Leader Merit Badge Service Project Opportunities Nap on safely!!

True 1 st year Camper Program. Runs half days (Monday – Friday) gives opportunity for afternoon merit badges. Participants practice patrol and troop methods. Basic 1 st aid, totin’ chip, map & compass, knots, hiking, pioneering, LNT, Firem’n Chit, and Fire building. Earning Advancement. All learning objectives are met through interactive games and challenges. Thursday evening overnight!

Are your boys tired of doing the same scouting routine? Were looking for the “Top Scout” in your troop to except the challenge of becoming the next Top Scout. Top Scout is a challenging boy led program that will test your boy’s scouting knowledge in skill base & physical demanding activities that will separate them second to none. Wilderness Survival, High Ropes Corse Activities, Mountain Biking, Cooking, Canoeing, Team Building, and much more! So if your boys have what it takes…Say YES to TOP SCOUT!!

 Wednesday is OA Day! – see leaders guide pg 21  Get a fast Pass in the Chow Line  Brotherhood Classes & Ceremony  Call-out ceremony  Rededication Ceremony

11 am Check in at Camp office with Rosters and head to your site! 11 am – 4 pm Campsite Setup and Camp Orientation 1pm Orientation Begins – Health Checks (Health Forms, Dietary Restrictions, Medications) – Swim Checks (pre-camp swim checks available) – Shooting Sports Safety Review – Dining Hall/Trading Post Orientation – Tour Program Areas – 7 pm Leader Meeting

In compliance with National BSA Boy Scout Resident Camp Standards, NO person can be allowed to participate in the camp program or stay on BSA property without a complete health history. Everyone attending CCLT (Scouts and adults) must turn in a health history before participating in any camp activities. The Annual Health and Medical Record is valid for 12 months and Parts A, B and C must be completed for all Scouts and Leaders attending camp. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL A MEDICAL FORM BE ACCEPTED BY THE CAMP PERSONNEL WITHOUT THE SIGNATURE OF A LICENSED PRACTITIONER (MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant). “Returning!” … In order to speed up the medication disbursement, units will each be given a lockable medication box for their campsite. Unit leaders will be able to assist Scouts with their non- perishable medication right in the campsite!

 The purpose of this meeting is to turn in merit badge signups, health forms, dietary restrictions and talent releases, swim check forms.  Troops will also be able to ask last minute questions before their unit arrives. MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER IN FORT WAYNE. SESSION 1-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 2, 6:30 PM SESSION 2-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 9, 6:30 PM SESSION 3-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 16, 6:30 PM SESSION 4-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 23, 6:30 PM SESSION 5-BOY SCOUT CAMP Monday, June 30, 6:30 PM

PROGRAM FEES – Shotgun $20.00 – COPE $20.00 – Paintball $5.00 – Top Scout $25.00 – Handicraft MB – variable fees

Early Bird Deposit of $50 per scout by Feb 3 rd AND Early Bird fee of $260 per scout paid by May 5 th Newly Registered Boy Scouts and Webelos Crossovers $260 if paid in full by May 1 st Webelos graduates and new scouts may pay in full by may 5 th at no penalty Boy Scout Leader Fees: Full Time $95. Part Time $20 per day or $7/meal. Fees due by May 5 th

On-line Registration to come! Once Established all units in council will be notified & those out of council who are interested. Until then forms can be found on-line at awaccaps.org

All Scouts who have submitted the $50 per Scout deposit by Feb 3 rd will receive a FREE camp hat Additional hats may be purchased or troop information may be embroidered onto the hats for an additional fee.

Few changes for 2013 Usage of “Blue Card” system – no need to bring’em – we provide’em! Merit Badge Schedules Provided Daily MB reports to review progression Age-Appropriate Classes using Visual/Audio/Sensory Aids

SUMMER CAMP HAS ROOM FOR MERIT BADGES AND NON MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS. SCOUTS SHOULD COME TO CAMP PREPARED, SOME BADGES HAVE PREREQUSITS. ENCOURAGE SCOUTS OF ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN PROVIDE THEM.

*FRIDAY evening… *Camp will provide a Camp wide Picnic complete with games and activities for Scouts and Guests *A count of guests will be needed at your two-week meeting. Guests will need to purchase meal tickets at the Camp Office - $7.00 per meal

Want to come to camp for two weeks?! Dates: Fee: $285 Individual Provisional Camper $25 Discount if paid in full by May 1st Troop Leadership Positions Available

Easy Fundraiser for you & your Troop $5 per Card $2.50 to you $2.50 to pay for the cards Proven success to get your boots on the ground at camp!

Will open the 2015 campsite registrations on May 1 st of First deposits in the door will hold your favorite site on your favorite week. After that day reservations will be accepted online or over the phone.

Take Scouting to the next level and become a Staffer! Live at camp this summer with us An education second to none Chance to earn merit badges Gain new life long friendships Staff Scholarship Program = $ for College Great Resume Builder Internships 14 years of age and higher Grab Your Application Today Before You Leave! Asking Troops for referrals of their Scouts

Come and enjoy our 290 seat Dining Hall that will provide you and your unit with all your culinary needs Need to beat the Heat? Come inside anytime and rest in the A/C Food Allergies? No need to worry bringing your own food. Identify your needs prior to camp – we’ll take it from there. Wi fi for scout leaders to check in the world outside of camp during their stay. CAMP PROVIDES ALL MEALS DURING YOUR WEEK AT CAMP!

Workerships can be awarded for up to 50% of early bird camp fee Awarded on “honor system” Designed to allow those who can’t afford to come to camp - No proof of income is required Identify a “good turn” work project Projects should involve a significant number of hours and effort on the scout’s part Workership applications are due April 1 We want everyone to have the opportunity to come to camp!

BLUE HERON AWARD COMMISSIONER AWARD FIREWOOD POLICY CAMP WORK DAYS BROTHER DISCOUNT – SAVE $25 MULTIPLE WEEK DISCOUNTS $210 T-SHIRT ORDER FORMS HAT PERSONALIZATIONS TROOP PHOTO ORDER

A Timber Harvest has been conducted at Little Turtle for property maintenance, safety preservation, healthy growth & camp income. As the Forest settles we would like all participants to be aware of tree tops and debris on the ground which can be hazardous around campsites, program areas, and trails if climbed or played on. Help us keep our scouts safe.

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SEE YOU AT CAMP!!