Camp E. Wallace Oest CSI: Cub Scout Investigators

Camp E. Wallace Oest
2015 Camper’s Guide
CSI: Cub Scout Investigators
Revised: 2/9/15 If you read nothing else in this book… READ THIS!
Here is the essential information that you should know before you come to Camp Oest: •
Check-­‐in begins at 1:00pm. Please park in the parking lot and head to the Administration Building for check-­‐in. If attending as a Pack/Den/Group please send your designated leader to check in for the entire group. Be sure to have a roster with you. •
Please have your medical forms filled out and with you (easily accessible) when you arrive. All Scouts and adults are REQUIRED to have a completed and signed Annual BSA Health and Medical Form found on our website. Part C is necessary for Webelos Week. •
Three meals a day, a canvas tent and sturdy cot, shower facilities with hot water and flush toilets, and round-­‐the-­‐clock coffee are provided, although you may bring your own camping equipment if you prefer (BCMSR is not responsible for any possible damages). •
All campers and guests will need to wear an identification wristband during their entire stay. •
Our theme this year is CSI: Cub Scout Investigators, so come prepared to be have the best experience of all time!!! Be sure you bring your costume as well!!! •
Cub Scout Camp is primarily for Scouts to have fun and experience new things, although advancement opportunities are available. Advancement Passports can be found in the Administration Building. •
Sample schedules are provided from pages 29 through 32. •
The buddy system should be practiced at all times by all campers. •
Feel free to print out any of the pages in this guide, specifically; camp map, copies of the Annual BSA Health and Medical Form, the medication form, etc. •
If you require special accommodations, (dietary, sleeping arrangements, etc.) please contact the Camp Director two weeks prior to attending camp. •
PLEASE pay online or over the phone prior to your arrival at Camp, this will expedite the check-­‐in process. •
If you have any questions please check out our website at www.baltimorebsa.org/oest or email the camp director at campoestdirector@baltimorebsa.org •
Come ready to have fun! 2 Table of Contents
Title Page - Welcome to Oest ........................................................................................... 1
Camp Oest “Must Know” Information ................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................. 3
History & Welcome ........................................................................................................... 5
Before Arriving at Camp
Registration ....................................................................................................................... 7
Refunds............................................................................................................................. 7
What to Expect.................................................................................................................. 8
What to Bring .................................................................................................................... 8
Prohibited Items ................................................................................................................ 8
Medical Forms .................................................................................................................. 9
Mail Call ............................................................................................................................ 9
Special Instructions for Packs/Dens/Groups..................................................................... 9
Arrival at Camp
Driving Directions .............................................................................................................. 9
Physical Address .............................................................................................................. 9
Checking In ..................................................................................................................... 10
Getting set up in your Campsite & Accommodations...................................................... 10
The First Afternoon ......................................................................................................... 10
During Your Stay
Program Overview .......................................................................................................... 11
Your Den Chief ............................................................................................................... 11
Sleeping .......................................................................................................................... 11
Meals & Food Service ..................................................................................................... 11
Lost & Found ................................................................................................................... 12
Sanitation ........................................................................................................................ 12
Medication....................................................................................................................... 12
Special Accommodations................................................................................................ 12
Religious Services .......................................................................................................... 12
Leaving Camp
Leaving During the Session ............................................................................................ 12
Packing Up ...................................................................................................................... 12
Departing at the End of the Session ............................................................................... 13
Release of Camper ......................................................................................................... 13
The Program
Program Overview (Traditional Programs) ..................................................................... 13
Project M.O.O.S.E. ......................................................................................................... 14
Webelos Week ................................................................................................................ 14
Special Programs............................................................................................................ 14
Rainy Day Program ......................................................................................................... 15
Advancement .................................................................................................................. 15
Recognition ..................................................................................................................... 15
Fun for You Big Kids (Adults).......................................................................................... 15
Adult Leader Training Program ....................................................................................... 16
The Staff ......................................................................................................................... 16
3 General Camp Policies and Procedures
Aquatics .......................................................................................................................... 16
Buddy System ................................................................................................................. 16
Damage of Camp Property ............................................................................................. 16
Emergency Contact Information ..................................................................................... 17
Emergency Procedures .................................................................................................. 17
First Aid ........................................................................................................................... 17
Guests ............................................................................................................................. 18
Hazing ............................................................................................................................. 18
Health & Safety ............................................................................................................... 18
Law of the Camp ............................................................................................................. 19
Litter and Trash ............................................................................................................... 19
Pets ................................................................................................................................. 19
Provisional Cubmaster .................................................................................................... 19
Restricted Areas ............................................................................................................. 19
Smoking .......................................................................................................................... 19
Supervision of Campers.................................................................................................. 20
Trading Post.................................................................................................................... 20
Wild Life .......................................................................................................................... 20
Wristband ........................................................................................................................ 20
Youth Protection ............................................................................................................. 20
Appendix
3-Day “Weekend” Sample Schedule............................................................................... 21
4-Day “Mid-Week” Sample Schedule.............................................................................. 22
Webelos Week Schedule ................................................................................................ 23
Release of Camper Form ................................................................................................ 24
Drug Administration Record ............................................................................................ 25
Medication Storage Release Record .............................................................................. 26
Camp Oest Map .............................................................................................................. 27
Directions to Camp ......................................................................................................... 28
4 History of Broad Creek Scout Reservation
Welcome to the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation (BCMSR) celebrating over 65 years of
camping excellence! Baltimore Area Council (BAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) owns and operates
the BCMSR which consists of over 1700 acres of pristine Maryland woodlands and three operational
camps: Camp Saffran (Boy Scouts), Camp Spencer (STEM Specialty Camp) Camp Oest (Cub Scouts).
BCMSR is the fifth largest block of undeveloped land in the Baltimore metropolitan area (after
Aberdeen, Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, the Gunpowder and Patapsco State Parks). It contains valuable
wetland habitat, important and increasingly rare large tracts of forest interior, and an even rarer oldgrowth hemlock stand. In 1970, the Assistant State District Forester wrote, “These areas should be left
as primitive areas... without interference from man. The most impressive stand of mature hemlock trees
by this writer (in the region) can be found here.” In 1954, his predecessor wrote, “It is suggested that a
'hands-off' policy be the management.” Volunteers and Professionals in the Baltimore Area Council
have carefully delineated natural areas within the reservation where just such a hands-off policy has
been practiced for over fifty years.
Little did the camp founders know in 1948 that over sixty five years later, every acre would become
invaluable to the success of the overall camp program, whether that land lay in the core of camp or in
the “buffer” areas near the camp boundary. Nor would the founders have dreamt of Broad Creek having
property on and 14 miles of access to the Susquehanna River. Baltimore's suburban sprawl has placed
increasing pressure on all sides of BCMSR for the past several decades. Recent efforts with the
Harford County Land Preservation and Federal Forest Legacy Programs will help assure that the
property will remain undeveloped in the perpetuity. Broad Creek's has become one of the last locations
near Baltimore where youth and adults can learn outdoor skills and enjoy a remote wilderness
experience.
5 Camp E. Wallace Oest
Hello all 2015 campers!
Thank you for choosing Camp Oest as your summer 2015 destination. We are thrilled to have you
experience one of the premier Cub Scout Resident Camps in the world!
The staff at Camp Oest is dedicated to making your stay here the best few days of your entire summer.
Our motto is OTM, or Oest the Most- and it is a motto we truly believe in and live by every day. The
staff that will serve you during your stay are very high energy, full of enthusiasm, and good Scouting
role models for your son. If you believe that Scouting is a valuable experience, you will find the best of it
in the young men and women who dedicate their summers to making sure that the hundreds of boys
who walk through our gates every year truly have the time of their lives.
We know that you will have the time of your life at Oest this summer as well. If there is anything we can
do in advance to help you prepare for your stay, please feel free to contact me. In the meantime, you
will find most of what you need to know in this book. I look forward to seeing you this summer!
OTM,
Andrew Placek
Oest Camp Director
campoestdirector@baltimorebsa.org
443-573-2523
6 Before Coming to Camp
Registration
Campers may register as individual parent-Cub teams, as Dens, or as Packs. It is recommended that a
parent or guardian accompany each Scout that attends. If this is not possible, another adult from the
same Pack or Den may take responsibility for the Scout while at camp. The only exception is Webelos
Week (session 9). An adult to Cub Scout ration of 1-to-5 and at least 2 adults (per youth protection
guidelines) is suggested. Minimum Youth Protection standard is required. Please submit 1
registration for the entire Pack/Den/Group complete with names.
Register online at: www.broadcreekbsa.org/oest
All reservations and rosters must be finalized at least two weeks prior to camp.
If your registration changes less than two weeks prior to camp, there will be a $50.00 non-refundable
fee per person. All deposit fees are included in your final balance.
Cub Scout Fees – 3-Day Session
Early Bird – (Registered and 50% of payment on or before April 1, 2015) ............................. $175
Regular Rate – (Registered after April 1, 2015)...................................................................... $200
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Cub Scout Fees – 4-Day Session
Early Bird – (Registered and 50% of payment on or before April 1, 2015) ............................. $195
Regular Rate – (Registered after April 1, 2015)...................................................................... $220
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Scout Fee – Webelos Week
Early Bird – (Registered and 50% of payment on or before April 1, 2015 .............................. $340
Regular Rate – (Registered after April 1, 2015)...................................................................... $365
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Siblings
Cub Scout age or older – Same as Cub Scout fee for ¾ Day
Younger than Cub Scout Age – Same as Adult fee for ¾ Day
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3 Day Session ........................................................................................................................... $65
4 Day Session ........................................................................................................................... $85
Webelos Week ........................................................................................................................ $125
* Full Payment must be received by May 15, 2015.
** Full Payment must be received 2 weeks before the start of your week of summer camp
If you have any Questions contact Camping Services at campingservices@baltimorebsa.org or 443-573-2523
Upon receipt of the registration form and deposit, a copy of your registration will be sent to the email used to register. Another
email will be sent from the Camp Director containing this Camper Guide and any important updates.
Registration is limited to 250 campers (youth and adults) per session. Some sessions tend to fill up quickly, so the best way to
guarantee your space at camp is to register early.
Refunds
Fees less the deposit ($50 per person) will be refunded if Camping Services is notified more
than two weeks prior to your arrival date at camp. The deposit and fees are transferable to other
campers; your Pack can work this out with Camping Services.
7 What to expect
First and foremost, be prepared to have fun! Cub Scout summer camp is primarily about Scouts having
fun and experiencing new things. However, there will be plenty of opportunities to work towards
advancement. During open Program, you will also have the opportunity to work on Belt Loops and
Activity Pins.
While at Camp Oest, you can expect a high-energy staff, a program of unsurpassed quality, and a
healthy dose of Scouting at its finest. Come ready to have “the time of your life”, so sit back, and enjoy
the ride while you are here. We will ask adults to help and participate on occasion, but there is plenty of
time to bond with your son and watch him learn and grow.
What to Bring
These Items are Essential to a Positive Camping Experience:
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Completed and signed medical form found on scouting.org
Change of clothing and underwear for the days you will be in camp
Extra clothing, including plenty of socks (a set or two in case you get wet)
Comfortable hiking boots
Cub Scout or adult leader uniform
Bathing suit (one-piece suit is required for women)
Poncho or raincoat
Jacket or sweatshirt (for cold mornings)
Pajamas/sleepwear
Sneakers
Towel
Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo)
Sleeping bag or blankets and pillow
Canteen or water bottle
Flashlight with extra batteries
Other Recommended Items:
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Insect repellant
Spending money for the Trading Post!
Camera and extra film and batteries
Hat
Watch
Daypack
Notebook and pen/pencil
Fishing pole and tackle
Personal tents are more than welcome (please remember no flames in or near tents)
Prohibited Items:
The following items are not prohibited in Camp and may result in your dismissal from the property:
Any form of liquid fire starter, all forms of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, depressants, stimulants,
sheath knives, firearms, personal archery equipment, all other weapons, fireworks. Cub Scouts should
not bring radios, matches, or knives.
8 Medical Forms
An up-to-date Boy Scouts of America Annual Health and medical record form is required of all campers
if you are attending Camp we ask that you completes parts A, B, and C. Medical Forms completed in
the last 12 months are still valid. Updated copies of the official medical form can be found at
http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/home/healthandsafety/ahmr.aspx. Old Boy Scouts of America
medical forms or out of date forms will not be accepted.
Mail
Every Scout loves to get mail at camp! Many of our campers will mail letters or packages a day or two
before they leave for camp so that something is waiting for their Scout when they arrive. For large
groups we recommend “sneaking” the mail with you and giving it to your Den Chief upon arrival. Mail
call is done each night at evening colors. All mail should be addressed as follows:
BCMSR—Camp Oest
Your Scout’s name—Pack Number
1929 Susquehanna Hall Road
Whiteford, MD 21160-1703
Special Instructions for Packs/Dens/Groups
If you are planning to come to Camp Oest as a group, we recommend you do the following:
Designate someone to register everyone in your group under 1 registration. Please be sure to include
all names of those attending. This person or the Pack Treasurer should be responsible for collecting
registration fees from the group. Paying as a Pack/Den/Group is much easier.
PAY BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Prior to departing for Camp Oest, be sure there is a group leader. This is only needed if the Cubmaster,
Den Leader, or their assistants are not attending. The group leader should collect all medical forms
prior to departing for Camp Oest as well as create a roster to present at check-in.
Arrive to Camp Oest as a group.
Upon arrive the group leader will be the 1 person check-in for the entire group. This, along with
the above suggestions, will greatly expedite your check-in.
Arrival to Camp
Driving Directions
From Baltimore, travel North on I-95; from Delaware and New Jersey, travel South on I-95. Take Exit
80, MD Rt. 543 North towards Churchville. Travel about two miles and turn right onto MD Rt. 136
heading north. Go about twelve miles, crossing MD Rt. 22 and US Rt. 1. Three miles past US Rt. 1 you
will come to a four-way stop in Dublin (Dublin Market is on one corner). Turn right onto MD Rt. 440.
Turn left almost immediately onto Castleton Rd. Turn left onto Day Rd. Turn right onto Robinson Mill
Rd. The road ends at the Camp Oest gate; follow the road into Camp Oest and follow signs into the
parking lot. Refer also to the road map on page 38.
Physical Address
1800 Robinson Mill Rd
Darlington, MD 21034
**NOT the mailing address**
9 Checking In
Check-in begins at 1:00pm. You may arrive earlier, but the staff is unable to check campers in until
then.
Upon entering camp, please park in the parking lot (follow the staff direction). Check-in will be located
at the Administration Building. You may check in as a family, as a Den, or as a Pack. If checking in as
a Den or Pack, PLEASE send one leader with a roster to check in for the group.
At check-in, the camp director or assigned staff leader will confirm that you and your group are present,
give your campsite assignment, issue identification wristbands to all campers and distribute the
program. Scouts will pick up their Camp Oest shirts and patches at the Trading Post during your Camp
Tour. Check-in is usually quick, so you will soon be on your way to getting set up in the campsite.
Getting Set-up in the Campsite & Accommodations
All members of the same Pack will be assigned to the same campsite, even if you arrive separately
(unless your group exceeds 40 people). Since there may be more than one home Pack represented in
a single campsite, campsites are formed into provisional Packs, named according to the theme.
All of our campsites are within a comfortable walking distance from the parking lot, we require that you
either carry your gear, have a staff member assist you (many will be stationed in the parking lot
and in your campsite), or wait for the camp truck and trailer to take your gear to your campsite.
If you arrive as a Pack/Den/Group (RECOMMENDED) there will be designated equipment pick up
locations for your campsite in the parking lot. When arriving as a group a camp vehicle will pick up and
drop off all of your equipment at once. The reason for this change in policy is to remain conservation
minded and prevent vehicle damage in our campsites.
Two-person canvas tents with floorboards and sturdy cots are provided for everyone in each campsite,
however you may bring your own tent and other gear if you prefer. Each campsite is outfitted with a
pavilion, latrine, fire circle, several picnic tables, trashcans, water coolers, 2 clotheslines, and 2 batterypowered LED Lanterns.
You will have from the time you check in until 2:00 to unload your gear into your campsite; there will be
plenty of time later in the afternoon to finish setting-up.
One or two staff member Den Chiefs (Staff Guide) will meet you at your campsite and serve as your
guides for the entire session. They will assist you in setting up your gear and will be your first resource
if you have any questions, concerns or needs throughout the entirety of your stay.
The First Afternoon
Once your gear is in your site, you will want to change into your bathing suit and a towel in hand. Be
sure you give you Medical Form(s) to your Den Chief. Your first afternoon in camp, you will rotate
through medical re-checks, swim test and a camp tour, all guided by your Den Chief.
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Medical Re-checks: All campers will have their medical forms reviewed by the Camp Medic
and designated staff. The staff will make sure the forms are filled out appropriately and assist
with any medical accommodations you may require. A medical form and re-check are required
to enter the Aquatics areas.
Swim Test: All campers will take a swim test to determine swimming ability. The designations
are Swimmer, Beginner, and Non-Swimmer. The staff will explain the particular requirements of
each test. If a camper does not know how to swim or would prefer not to take the test, a NonSwimmer tag will be issued.
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Camp Tour: Throughout the afternoon, the Den Chief will guide the Pack around camp, pointing
out the program areas and providing important information. At the conclusion of the rotation, you
should know where everything in camp is located.
Trading Post: A stop along your camp tour the Trading Post is where youth campers will
receive their Camper Patch & T-shirt. You will also have an opportunity to shop around at this
time if you wish.
Campsite Setup: After you complete everything listed above you will have ample time to finish
setting-up in your campsite. During this time, your Den Chief will also work with the youth to
design a Pack Flag and Cheer based on our theme.
During Your Stay
Program Overview
The program at Camp Oest is fun-filled and fast-paced. Scouts and parents can expect a full program
from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm. Mornings and afternoons will be filled by a rotation through each of the
following program areas: Pier, Pool, Shooting Sports, Nature & Science, and our two recently added
program areas: Actions Sports and Camp Crafts. There are special programs each evening, such
as a campfire, free swim, our Project M.O.O.S.E. outpost for Webelos 2 and their parents, and our
world famous Songfest! The program is discussed in detail on pages 16-19, and sample schedules are
provided on pages 29-32.
The Den Chief
The Den Chief you meet when you arrive at your campsite will be the staff member assigned to your
Pack throughout your stay at Camp Oest. Your Den Chief should be your first resource for any
questions, concerns or needs you have while at camp.
The first afternoon, he/she will conduct the camp tour and assist the Scouts in decorating their flag and
developing their cheer. Throughout the session, he/she will bring fresh hot coffee to your campsite
each morning as well as meet your Pack before meals and escort you to the parade field or pavilion,
dine with Pack during meals, and remain a gentle presence in your Camp Oest experience. Since
he/she will be assigned to a program area during program time, he/she will not be able to rotate with
your Pack.
Sleeping
The Camp Oest Staff is a high-energy staff. In order to keep up with us, we have provided ample
sleeping time in your schedule. Nine hours are provided from taps to reveille, as well as a one-hour
siesta each day after lunch. Quiet Hours are from 10pm to 7am. Please be respectful to your fellow
campers during this time.
Meals & Food Service
Three meals a day are provided by our fabulous cook and kitchen staff (8am, 12:30pm, and 6pm). All
meals will be served to you from the kitchen and you will eat in our spacious pavilion. Worried about
portions? Don’t be, there are usually plenty of seconds available for everyone. A salad bar is available
for lunch and dinner. Fresh fruit and peanut butter and jelly are also available at every meal. If a scout
has diet restrictions please inform the Camp Director prior to attending your session by
emailing campoestdirector@baltimorebsa.org or calling 443-573-2523.
During meals, please remain in the pavilion until dismissed. During this time, our Program Director
and select staff will share important Program Enhancement Reminders (PER’s).
11 Lost & Found
There will be two lost and found locations, the Administration Building and the Pool. At any time during
your stay, you believe you misplaced an item check these locations first. Please keep all valuables in
your car. If you discover you left an item at camp once you arrive home notify the Camp Director to see
if that item was located.
Sanitation
While having fun at Camp Oest, you and your Scout will inevitably get dirty. Our shower house is open
24 hours a day. It boasts individual shower stalls, plenty of flush toilets and hot water. Everyone is
encouraged to take full advantage of these amenities in order to stay fresh and clean. It is especially
important that everyone wash their hands before meals, and the shower house is the perfect place to
stop and take care of that on the way. A latrine with running water is also available in each campsite for
hand washing and toilet use. There will also be hand sanitizer available at the Dining Hall.
Medications
All Scouts requiring prescription medication while at camp must have a completed Broad Creek Drug
Administration and Medical Storage forms (pages 35 & 36) detailing the names of medications, any
special storage requirements (e.g. refrigeration), all side effects, and specific dosage instructions. The
medication will be kept in a locked storage cabinet or locked refrigerator in the Administration Building.
We will permit medication to be dispensed by the Scout’s parent or guardian.
Special Accommodations
The Camp Oest Staff can provide any accommodations necessary to campers with special needs or
requests. If you should require any special accommodations, (dietary, sleeping, etc.) please
contact the Camp Director 2 weeks prior to attending camp. If special concerns arise during your
stay, please do not hesitate to speak with the Camp Director; we will make every effort to make
appropriate accommodations.
Religious Services
We recommend that all campers handle their respective Religious responsibilities prior to coming to
Camp. We will hold an optional non-denominational Scout Vespers service during each session.
Leaving Camp
Leaving During the Session
If you should need to leave camp before the session ends, you will need to sign out in the
administration building; when you return, you will have to sign back in. This procedure is critical as it
allows us to keep track of our campers and know who is in camp at all times. Please be sure to notify
other adults in your Pack as well as the Administrative Staff (Clerk) present at the time of departure.
Packing up
Plenty of time will be allocated in the schedule for you to pack up your gear at the end of the session.
There will be time before the closing ceremonies to pack up your gear, and time afterwards to haul it
pack to the parking lot. As with check in we do not permit you the drive to your campsite. However, we
will ask that all equipment be placed by the road at the designated check out time. A camp vehicle will
pick up your gear and deposit it at your Packs Equipment pickup/drop off location in the Parking lot.
Please note this may take longer then you carrying your gear. If you wish to carry your gear (or use a
wagon) back to your car, you are certainly welcome to do so.
12 Departing at the End of the Session
At the closing ceremonies, each Pack will receive a Camp Oest participation ribbon and a copy of the
Camp Oest Memorial Songbook.
Once the closing ceremonies are over, please try to depart as quickly as possible so our staff can clean
up and reset for the next session. As you leave camp, please make sure to take everything with you. If
we find something in your campsite, we will hold it in the administration building. BCMSR will not be
held responsible for any damages that may occur to Lost & Found items.
Release of Campers
To ensure the safety of all campers, the BAC BSA has enacted the following policy. Any Scout, who
leaves camp prior to the normal departure time on Saturday morning with their unit, will only be
permitted to leave under the auspices of an adult approved by the parents of the Scout. A Broad Creek
Parental Release of Camper form found on Page 34, signed by the parents of the Scout, must be on
file in the Camp Administration Building in these cases. This form will list all adults, who are authorized
by the parents, with whom their son may leave camp. The Scout leader should escort the Scout to the
Camp Administration Building to sign out.
The Program
Program Overview (Standard Program)
The program at Camp Oest runs all day long and is high-energy and fast-paced. During the daytime,
everyone will rotate by Pack through the following program areas: Pool, Pier, Shooting Sports, Nature &
Sciences, Camp Crafts, and Action Sports. Everyone will get a chance to experience each of these
program areas. Most programs include a component where Scouts learn (e.g. how to shoot a bow, how
to row a boat) followed by a period where they have fun with what they just learned (free shoot, Pier
games). Brief program descriptions for each program area are as follows:
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Pool: Get hands on instruction based on swimming ability and improve over the course of the
session. Then enjoy our exciting pool toys during free swim, or work on earning your swimming
belt loop and aquanaut!
Pier: Come down to Camp Oest’s waterfront to enjoy learning how to paddle a canoe, row a boat,
or just splash around in a pedal-boat. Best of all – you get to do all this while participating in
exciting water games with the Pier staff!
Shooting Sports: Get your hands on shooting instruction in Archery and BB as well as enjoy free
shoot. We even offer slingshot as well! Earn your Archery and BB pins while you are here too.
And all you Webelos – get ready to enjoy our action archery and BB range!
Camp Crafts: At Camp Crafts, you will get to earn exciting new scout skills like first aid, fire
building, or knot tying down. Also, participate in making exciting CSI-themed crafts to take home
and show your family!
Action Sports: At Action Sports, you can earn the principles of a healthy lifestyle and physical
fitness while participating in fun activities such as our climbing wall, obstacle course, field sports,
and team building games, and our awesome Adventure Bike Course!
Nature & Science: Yearning for the opportunity to experience nature in its fullest while you are
out in the woods at Camp Oest? Or are you pumped to learn some exciting cool new things about
science, technology, engineering, or math? When you come to Nature & Science, you get to
choose a STEM-based or Nature-based program based on your interests. And of course, we still
have open program time if you decide you just have to have both! Activities will be theme-related
and there are many opportunities for STEM awards.
13 Project M.O.O.S.E.
Project M.O.O.S.E.—Moving Onward & Outward Scouting Experience—is a special outpost program
for second-year Webelos and their parents. Everyone meets in the evening after dinner and either
hikes or canoes (pending water conditions) to the outpost site. (Gear will be transported to the outpost
site by trailer.) Upon arrival, Scouts will help gather wood for the traditional Project M.O.O.S.E.
campfire, sing a few songs, enjoy s’mores, and participate in a special ceremony. Most campers
choose to sleep under the stars, although shelter is provided for those who would prefer it. In the event
of severe weather during the night, a structure is nearby for evacuation. Everybody rises early to be
back in time for breakfast. This is a Boy Scout style outpost so we ask that you pack light.
The following is all you will need and permitted to bring to Project M.O.O.S.E:
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Sleeping bag & Pillow
Flashlight
Bug spray
Poncho (just in case)
Canteen / Water bottle
Sleeping Pad (Adults)
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Tents (Several Lean-to’s are provided)
Inflatable mattresses
Rubber/Plastic Bins
Flash Photography
Cots (few exceptions will be made for medical reasons)
Webelos Week
Webelos Week is the perfect way to prepare your Webelos for Boy Scouts. Whether he is a Web I or II,
he will be treated as if he were a Boy Scout. The first and last sessions of our summer are weeklong
programs designed to give the Scouts a sneak peek into Boy Scouts, all while enjoying their last camp
experience as a Cub Scout. Cubs will lead themselves (to an extent); have waiter, latrine, and fire duty
just like Boy Scouts. They will also have the chance to experience Boy Scout style program such as:
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Project C.O.P.E
A Tour of Camp Saffran one of Broad Creeks 2 Boy Scout Camps
Activity Pin Schedules that will be much like a Merit Badge Schedule
An evening in post
Inter-pack Camp fires
A Scout run closing Campfire
An age appropriate “high adventure” trip
And more!
Special Programs
There are also a number of special programs taking place throughout the session, mostly in the
evening hours. Brief program descriptions of special program highlights are as follows:
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The Bouldering Wall and Obstacle Course: Our Bouldering wall will provide fun for all ages. A
bouldering wall is typically used as a training climbing wall as well as a perfect introduction to
climbing for young people. Rather than climbing vertically, participants climb horizontally with the
same challenge. This year we have moved elements of our obstacle course to the location of the
Bouldering Wall to create one big challenge course for Cub Scouts.
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Sports Field: Our Camp Oest Parade Field doubles as a sporting field during free time. There are
many activities available for Cub Scouts, including Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Gaga Ball,
Baseball, and Football. You will often find the staff members playing just as enthusiastically as the
Scouts!
Opening campfire: The staff will entertain Cubs and adults alike with an energetic, audienceparticipation campfire program reflecting the theme of the summer.
Hemlocks Hike: The Nature staff will lead an informative nature hike into the Hemlocks, the
largest old-growth Hemlock stand east of the Appalachian Mountains. The scenery is as beautiful
as it is informative.
Songfest: Starting off with songs and skits from the staff, the excitement builds to a live band
performance that Scouts love. The event winds down with a reading and slideshow of photos from
the session.
Closing ceremony: Campers are presented awards by the program areas, Pack participation
ribbons and Songbooks are distributed, paperwork is returned, and everyone has a chance to say
goodbye.
Rainy Day Program
Liquid sunshine never washes fun out of the day! In the event of rain or other inclement weather,
program will be provided by the staff in each program area’s pavilion. Some programs can easily be
taken inside without modification. Other program areas, like the Pier, have special rainy-day backup
activities that will keep everyone busy. Your Pack will stay with your schedule program area during
moments of liquid sunshine.
Advancement
Cub Scout summer camp is primarily about having fun and experiencing new things. That being said,
there are advancement opportunities available for Scouts of all ranks. Advancement Cards, called
Passports, detailing the requirements Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos can satisfy by having
attended camp, are available in the Administration Building. In particular, the Archery and BB belt loops
and pins can only be earned at a Council or District Camp. There will also be specific advancement
opportunities during evening program to include: Art, Geography, STEM NOVA, Swimming Belt Loop,
BB & Archery Belt Loop, and Pins among others.
Recognition
Scouts will be given a Camp Oest t-shirt and patch that matches our theme. The patch will be a special
patch this year known as a Pebble Patch. The patch has a Velcro base, a center patch, and up to 12quarter size “pebbles” to surround the center. These “Pebbles” will represent the different activities that
Cubs will participate in throughout their stay (as well as over the years) at Camp Oest. Cubs will be
given the Velcro base, center patch, and the summer’s themed pebble. Cubs will be able to add up to
11 more pebbles, from over 20 different pebbles, to their patch which will be on sale in the Trading post
for under $1 each and a minimal price for the full set of 11.
Fun for Big Kids (Adults)
There are a few benefits for adults attending Camp Oest. Fresh coffee is available around the clock in
either the Administration Building or the Kitchen. If you need extra cream or sugar, just ask. Adult swim
is provided in the evenings during free swim.
15 Training
Camp Oest offers an extensive Adult Leader Training Program for all interested adults attending
Camp. The following are some of the trainings to be offered:
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This is Scouting
Cubmaster Leader Specifics
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Youth Protection
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat
Religious Awards Awareness
The times for trainings offered each session will be posted in the Administration Building and
announced at meals.
The Staff
The staff at Camp Oest is second to none! It is comprised of young men and women with Scouting
backgrounds who commit their summer to the Cubs. You can expect a high-energy, knowledgeable
group of individuals who are highly dedicated to Camp Oest and its program. Adults (18 and over)
manage each program area and supervise the youth staff assigned to them. If at any time you need
assistance, simply ask the closest staff member and they will gladly assist you.
General Policies and Procedures
Aquatics
Every camper who enters an Aquatics area (the Pool or the Pier) must have a buddy tag. Swim tests
are given the first afternoon in camp and the buddy tag indicates swimming ability. This is dictated by
the BSA Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies to maintain the safety of all involved in aquatics
activities. Both the pool and the pier areas are fenced in. NO ONE is allowed inside the fence unless a
staff member has given permission.
Buddy System
The buddy system should always be used at camp. Scouts’ buddies can be fellow Scouts, parents, or
the entire Pack. NO ONE should ever go anywhere alone.
Damage of Camp Property
All campers should respect camp property, including tents, structures, equipment, fields, woodlands,
and wildlife. The Troop is responsible to pay for the cost of repair. Payment is due before you leave
camp. Any damages beyond normal wear and tear will be charged to the unit. Damage to tents is
assessed at $35 per linear inch if the tent can be sewn for up to 12 inches, and $417.81 otherwise. All
other damages are assessed at cost of replacement. For more information, please contact the Camp
Director. Please take care to find and report all damaged materials with your Staff Den Chief on checkin.
16 Emergency Contact Number
In case of emergency, callers must contact camp by phone at 410-879-4922. This is the phone number
for the reservation switchboard operator; the caller must ask to be transferred to Oest Administration.
Our camp clerk will take the message for you. Cubmasters and Provisional Cubmasters will be given
the Camp Director’s cell phone number, which will be available 24/7.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of an emergency, a siren will be sounded from outside of the Administration Building. Upon
hearing the siren, all campers should report immediately to the dining pavilion with their Pack. Den
Chiefs will report to your assigned tables in the dining pavilion to take attendance and pass along
information.
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Fire: If you see fire, report it immediately to any staff member.
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Lost camper: In the event of a lost camper, notify the camp director. In his absence, notify the
program director or closest staff member
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Severe weather: In the event of severe weather, the staff will direct all campers into the pavilion or
another appropriate place of shelter. Program will be provided as usual. Weather is constantly
monitored. Once conditions are deemed safe, campers will be permitted back to their program or
campsite.
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Fatality: The Camp Director must be notified immediately. Do not discuss the details with anyone.
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Extreme Heat: Be sure to monitor your Cubs and Parents at all times. Keep them hydrated and in
cool ventilated areas. The Camp Director will adjust activities accordingly to ensure campers are
comfortable.
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Flooding: Seek high ground and shelter, if possible, immediately. In case of a flood warning, we
will keep you posted so that evacuation can take place if necessary.
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Lightning and High water: All aquatics activities will be suspended during times of lightning and
high water. The appropriate aquatics staff will instruct camper what they should do in order for that
staff to secure their area. Campers will treat the situation as severe weather and will follow staff
instructions accordingly.
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Lost Swimmer: If at any time you cannot find your buddy while at the Pool or Pier you MUST tell a
staff member immediately. At this time, you should follow all instruction given by the staff while
they execute the appropriate procedures for a Lost Swimmer. During this procedure, you will be
escorted to the Dining pavilion for further instruction.
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Unauthorized Intruder: If at any time during your stay at Camp you see any individual without a
wristband or clear identification of Camp Staff (Oest or Reservation) please notify the Camp
Director Immediately. However, more often than not, this individual may simply be a visitor we aim
to be safe rather than sorry. If you know you have a visitor coming to camp, please instruct them to
check in with the Administration building prior to going anywhere else in camp. The safety of our
campers is of utmost importance to use. All staff is instructed to ensure each camp has proper
identification (wristbands) as well as “shut down” their Program Areas each day ensure no one is
left in their area. Though it is typically not needed, we also do security checks around the entire
Camp Oest, neighboring Camp Cone and the Hemlocks Wilderness areas.
First Aid
First aid is available in the Administration Building and at all program areas. Unless you are in a
program area, please report to the Administration Building. There is a full-time medic on staff and on
call 24/7.
17 Guests
Family and Parents not attending Camp Oest are encouraged to visit, especially during 4-Day Sessions
and Webelos Week. If you know that guests are planning to visit you while at Camp Oest, please
instruct them to park in the parking lot and report to the Administration Building immediately upon
arrival. They will be issued a parking permit and a guest wristband. Depending on the length and nature
of their visit, they may be assessed a guest fee. If you know that a guest will be attending a meal,
please let the camp director know at check-in so we can plan accordingly.
The following are fees for any guests visiting Camp Oest:
Adult day visitor:
$10
Guest Meal:
$5
Youth day visitor:
$20/$5
(Cub Scout or Boy Scout age/Younger then Cub Age)
Hazing
Hazing is not permitted in any way, shape, or form. Anyone found hazing any Scout, Staff member, or
adult will be dismissed immediately without refund.
Health & Safety
It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America as stated in the “Guide to Safe Scouting”: Camp
Accreditation Standards and other official publications of the BSA apply to all camp activities. In
addition, Council, local, and state standards apply as well.
Everyone in camp has a responsibility to protect the health and safety of everyone else. One
uninformed or careless person can, in a moment, put at risk the health and safety of the entire camp.
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Annual Health and Medical Record (BSA Form 34605): All Scouts and leaders remaining in
camp more than 48 hours must bring to camp a completed Annual Health and Medical Record
(BSA Form 34605), a Drug Administration Form (BAC Form page 27), a Drug Administration
Form (BAC Form, please use latest version), and must be re-checked by the Camp Health
Officer. Only the current edition of the official Annual Health and Medical Record (BSA Form
34605) will be accepted. Photocopies are acceptable. This assists the Health Officer in obtaining
vital information, should someone require medical assistance.
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Health Surveillance: The camp leader must monitor the health of each Scout while at camp.
Please do not let a small problem get out of hand due to lack of attention. Be on the lookout for
skin irritations, ivy poison, ticks, dehydration, etc. at all times. Be alert that some Scouts change
their toilet habits at camp. We must watch for changes in a Scout's physical appearance and
activity level. Ask questions if changes occur. It is the responsibility of the camp leader and the
scout to report to the health lodge for required medications.
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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!
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Medical Service: The Health Lodge is prepared to handle camp illness and accidents. Any
camper, who leaves camp for medical reasons, must first check out at the health lodge.
Emergencies will be handled at all hours, day and night, at the Health Lodge. Should
hospitalization be necessary, we have arrangements with local ambulance service and local
hospitals. The following are major medical facilities nearby Broad Creek.
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Upper Chesapeake Hospital: 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014
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Patient First: 560 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
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Medications: Every person in camp for more than 48 hours requires a Drug Administration Record
(BAC Form) for Over-The-Counter Drugs that are supplied by the camp to Scouts/Scouters. This
form can be found in the appendix.
Law of the Camp
The Scout Oath and Scout Law are the Laws of the Camper. Anyone not action in accordance to this
may be asked to leave camp.
Littering and Trash
Littering is not permitted in Camp at any time. There are several trash and recycling cans around camp
please be sure to use them. If you see trash on the grab please help us keep Camp clean and pick it up
right away, unless it seems unsafe. If your trashcan in your campsite needs to be empty, please notify
your Den Chief immediately.
Pets
Maryland state law prohibits pets in camp by campers or leaders while camp is in session.
Provisional Cubmaster
The first afternoon in camp, each Pack’s adults will elect a Provisional Cubmaster. This adult will attend
the Provisional Cubmaster meeting that evening and be responsible for relaying information back to the
Pack’s Adults. This person should also take the initiative for making sure the campsite is ready for
inspection, and inform the staff of any needs the campsite has.
Restricted Areas
The following areas are strictly off-limits:
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All program areas when not in program (after Taps and before Reveille)
Male and female staff areas, including bedrooms in the Administration Building
Well House, Water Tower, or Filter Room
Ranger’s house
Camp Oest Commissary
Oest Directors Cabin
The Dam, Bridge, and surrounding areas
Trading Post & Kitchen after hours of operation
Perimeter of the Shooting Sports Ranges
Public Roads
Other Campsites unless invited
Unmarked offseason campsites
Smoking
Only adults age 18 or older are allowed to smoke. The designated smoking area is the parking lot only,
not in the campsites or in the program areas. Please help keep camp clean by using the provided butt
cans for ash and cigarette butts.
19 Supervision of Campers
Adults should supervise all youth at all times except when in the bathroom or when changing clothes.
This helps maintain a safe environment and prevents anyone from becoming lost.
Trading Post
A well-stocked Trading Post is open throughout your session. Merchandise typically includes:
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Camp T-shirts
Camp patches
Candy & snacks
Sodas
Toiletries
Scout literature
Crafts
Gift items
Camping Supplies
Wild Life
Broad Creek is home to a diverse array of wildlife. As a rule, wildlife should be observed at a distance.
Camp is their home year-round, and we are only visitors; accordingly, all wildlife should be left alone.
Immediately report any wildlife acting abnormally to the Camp Administration Building.
Wristbands
Several measures are used at Camp Oest to ensure the safety and security of all campers. All campers
and guests will be issued wristbands. If a wristband falls off, please come to the Administration Building
to receive a new one. The staff is identified by the Boy Scout uniform and staff shirt. If you see anyone
suspicious in camp, please report it to the camp director immediately. Visitor Wrist bands will be dated
for date of visit.
Youth Protection
Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation and the Baltimore Area Council adhere to all Youth
Protection Guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America. Above all, we want to keep our youth safe, and we
want camp to be a safe haven. All leaders are encouraged to review the BSA Youth Protection manual
before coming to camp. If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss them with the Camp
Director. Furthermore, if any child reports abuse, neglect, or other youth protection issues to you,
you must notify the Camp Director immediately; you are also encouraged to contact local
authorities. You are not to discuss details of the situation with anyone.
20 Sample 3-Day Session Schedule
Your pack may visit areas in a different order from that listed.
Saturday
1:00
2:00
5:00
5:50
6:00
7:30
7:30
8:15
9:15
10:00
Check-in and set-up
Camp Tour, Med Checks, Swim Checks, Pack Flag and Cheer
Clean-up for Dinner
Evening Colors
Dinner
Parents Meeting
Pool/Pier Orientation
Opening Campfire
Cracker Barrel
Taps
Sunday
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
5:25
5:35
6:40
7:30
8:00
10:00
Reveille
Breakfast
Pool
Pier
Nature & Science
Lunch
Siesta
Action Sports
Shooting Sports
Camp Crafts
Clean-up for Dinner
Evening Colors
Dinner
Songfest
Project MOOSE
Pool Party, S’Mores, Open Nature, Open Climbing
Taps
Monday
7:00
8:00
9:00
11:45
12:00
1:15
3:00
3:30
Reveille
Breakfast
Open Program
Scout’s Own
Lunch
Open Program
Closing Ceremony
Exit Camp
21 Sample 4-Day Session Schedule
Your pack may visit areas in a different order from that listed.
Wednesday
Friday
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:30
7:00
Reveille 7:50
Morning Colors 8:00
Breakfast 9:00
Scoutcraft /Climbing 10:30 Shooting Sports 12:30 Lunch 1:00
Siesta 2:00
Pier 3:30
Pool 5:00
Clean up for dinner 5:20
Evening Colors 5:30
Dinner 6:30
Free Time / Open Program 8:15
Songfest!
10:00 Taps Saturday 5:00
5:45
6:00
7:00
7:30
8:15
9:30
10:00
Check-in at the Administration BLD
Set up gear in campsite
Medical re-check and swim test
Camp Tour / Camp Site Setup
Pack Flag / Pack Cheer
Clean-up for dinner
Evening Colors
Dinner
Provisional Cubmaster meeting
Pool/pier orientation
Opening campfire
Watermelon snack
Taps
Thursday
7:00
7:50
8:00
9:00
10:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
2:00
3:30
5:00
5:30
5:50
6:00
7:15
7:30
8:30
10:00
Reveille
Morning Colors
Breakfast
Pool
Nature & Science
Fire Drill
Lunch
Siesta
Shooting Sports
Handicraft
Clean-up for dinner
Scout Vespers
Evening Colors
Dinner
Free time / Open programs
Project MOOSE departs
Free swim & s’mores
Taps 7:00
7:50
8:00
8:45
9:30
10:00
Reveille Morning Colors Breakfast Pack Up Time
Closing ceremony Dismissal
22 Sample Webelos Week Schedule
Your pack may visit areas in a different order from that listed.
Sunday
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:30
Wednesday
7:00
Reveille
7:50
Morning Colors
8:00
Breakfast
9:00
Program Time
12:30
Lunch
1:00
Siesta
2:00
Program Time
3:30
Conservation Project
Free Time Program
5:00
Clean up for dinner
Project M.O.O.S.E. departs (w/gear)
5:50
Evening Colors
6:00
Dinner in Campsite
7:15
Free time activities
8:30
Free swim & s’mores
10:00
Taps
7:30
8:15
9:30
10:00
Check-in at the Administration BLDG
Set up gear in campsite
Medical re-check and swim test
Camp Tour / Camp site set up
Pack Flag / Cheer
Clean-up for dinner
Evening Colors
Dinner
Provisional Cubmaster meeting
“SPL” Meeting
Pool/pier orientation
Opening campfire
Watermelon snack
Taps
Monday
7:00
7:50
8:00
9:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
2:00
3:30
5:00
5:50
6:00
7:30
8:15
9:15
10:00
Reveille
Morning Colors
Breakfast
Program Time
Fire Drill
Lunch
Siesta
Program Time
Open / Specialty Program
Clean up for dinner
Evening Colors
Dinner
Free time
Pool Party
Snack in campsite
Taps
Thursday
7:00
7:50
8:00
9:00
10:30
12:30
1:00
2:00
3:00
5:50
6:00
7:00
8:30
10:00
Reveille
Morning Colors
Breakfast
Program Time
Program Time
Lunch
Siesta
Project COPE
River Expedition
Evening Colors
Dinner
Return to camp/Free time
Pack campfires in campsites
Taps
Tuesday
7:00
7:50
8:00
9:00
12:30
1:00
2:00
3:30
5:00
5:15
5:50
7:30
8:30
10:00
Reveille
Morning Colors
Breakfast
Program Time
Lunch
Siesta
Program Time
Saffran Tour / Open Program
Clean-up for dinner
Scout Vespers
Evening Colors
Staff Hunt
Songfest! – Skits
Taps
Friday
7:00
7:50
8:00
9:00
12:30
1:00
2:00
3:30
5:00
5:50
6:00
7:15
8:15
10:00
Reveille
Morning Colors
Breakfast
Program Time
Lunch
Siesta
Open Program
Free Swim / Open Program
Clean up for dinner
Evening Colors
Dinner
Scout Led Closing campfire
Party! /Closing Ceremony
Taps
Saturday
7:00
7:45
8:00
9:00
9:45
Reveille
Morning Colors
Breakfast
Pack-up campsite
Dismissal
5:00
5:45
6:00
7:00
23 Release of Campers Form
This form is to be used only if a camper will be picked up during camp.
To ensure the safety of all campers, the Baltimore Area Council, BSA has enacted the following policy. Any
camper, who leaves camp prior to normal departure time on Saturday morning with their unit, will only be
permitted to leave under the auspices of an adult approved by the parents of the camper. This Parental of
Campers Release Form, signed by the parents of the camper must be on file at the Camp Administration Building.
This form will list all adults, who are authorized by the parents, with whom their son or daughter may leave camp.
Procedures for early departure:
1. This form must be completed and signed by: the adult, the unit leader, and the camp representative.
2. The Adult must be listed favorably on the Parental Release of Campers Form.
3. The adult must be positively identified with a photo ID and accepted by the in-camp Unit Leader
4. Provisions must be made for retrieving outstanding advancement paperwork for the departing Scout, as
the camp is unable to deliver/send.
5. The Scout can then be released to the adult.
Scout Name:
DOB:
Address:
City:
State:
Unit Type:
Unit #:
District:
Council:
Scoutmaster at Camp:
Please make certain to name, on back or additional forms, any adults who cannot be near your child.
The follow individuals listed below DO have authorization to pick up my child during his stay at camp.
(Please be sure to include your own name if you will be picking up the Scout!)
1.
Relationship:
Phone:
Address:
Town:
2.
State:
Relationship:
Phone:
Address:
Town:
State:
As parent/Guardian of the camper (listed above) authorize the adults (listed above), with whom our son or daughter may leave
camp with prior to Saturday morning checkout.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Print:
Date:
Phone:
For camp use only:
Picked up by:
Date:
Scout Signature:
Date:
SM signature:
Date:
Staff Witness:
Date:
Camp Director Notified: ____ In-Person; ____ By Radio: ____ By Phone: ____ other: ________Time: _________
24 DRUG ADMINISTRATION RECORD
Dates of Camp: ____/____/____ to ____/____/____ Camp: _____________________ Site: ____________
SECTION 1 – MEDICATIONS SUPPLIED BY CAMP: This section, completed by parent or guardian, gives consent to the Health Lodge to
supply a Scout (er) with an over the counter medication (OTC). OTC’s will NOT be administered without the consent of the parent or guardian.
SECTION 2 – MEDICATIONS BROUGHT FROM HOME
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Fill out this section if you bring ANY medications from home (prescription or over-the-counter) - one (1) medication per box; use additional forms as necessary.
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ALL medications brought from home must be in the original container, labeled with the Scout/Scouter’s name, drug name, and dosage/directions.
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Place medications in a zipper-lock plastic bag labeled with the Scout/Scouter’s name, unit number, and dates of camp stay.
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ALL medications (for Scouts & Scouters) must be turned into the Camp Health Lodge for storage except for: EPIPENS, RESCUE INHALERS, ANGINA
MEDICATIONS, and INSULIN. Complete this section for all emergency medications as well and turn this form in to the Camp Health Lodge.
In accordance with the BSA Camp Standards, all medications brought from home must be stored in the Camp Health Lodge (except for EPIPENS, RESCUE INHALERS,
ANGINA MEDICATIONS, & INSULIN). However, the Camp, its Staff, and the Baltimore Area Council assume no responsibility for administering medications from home. Any
youth campers requiring injectable medications should be able to administer these medications themselves or have an adult leader/parent/guardian available
that would be able to administer these medications for them.
I give permission for the above Scout/Scouter to receive from storage and to take the above noted medications brought from home, as directed and as listed
above.
Signature:
Relationship:
Signature/Initials Health Officer:
Date:
Date:
WHITE COPY (Health Lodge/First Aid Log) • YELLOW COPY (Return to parent upon camp departure) • GREEN COPY (Unit Leader) 02/09
25 This form may be used for ADULT CAMPERS (AGE 18 AND OLDER).
MEDICATION STORAGE RELEASE RECORD
Dates of Camp: ____/_____/____ to ____/_____/____ Camp:
Scouter Last Name:
Unit Type:
Site:
First Name:
Unit Number:
Date of Birth:
Camp policy provides that, unless specifically authorized by the Camp Health Officer, all medications must be stored at the Health Lodge.
This form may be used to authorize adult Scouters (18 years and older) to keep their personal medications (prescription and “over the
counter”) with them during camp provided they accept the responsibilities for storing them securely and affirm that they have been
informed of the risks of storing them outside the Health Lodge. It also serves as a hold harmless agreement releasing the Council from any
liability associated with a Scouter’s decision to store personal medications in a location other than the Health Lodge.
Please read and initial each line.
I certify that I am age 18 years or older.
I certify that all of the medications (prescription and “over the counter”) that I am bringing to camp are listed in Part
A of my Annual Health and Medical Record.
I understand that storage of my medications (both prescription and “over the counter”) outside of the camp Health
Lodge carries the following risks:
• Destruction or alteration of medication efficacy by natural elements (temperature, moisture, light)
• Loss
• Theft
• Potential for abuse, through loss or theft, of my medications by those for whom they are not intended
I voluntarily choose to store my own medications outside the Health Lodge and in doing so I agree to the following:
• Except for EPIPENS, Rescue Inhalers, Angina medications, and Insulin, which may be kept with me secured and in
my direct custody at all times, I will keep all other medications of mine in a locked container in my campsite at all
times, except for when I have direct custody and oversight of the container while accessing and taking my
medications.
• I certify that I am the only person other than the Camp Health Officer with a key or combination to the locked container.
• I will immediately inform the Health Officer and the Camp Director in the event of loss or theft of the container or any of its
contents.
• I release the Boy Scouts of America, the Baltimore Area Council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers,
related parties, or other organizations associated with my camping experience from any and all claims or liability arising out
of, or associated with, my storage of my medications in a location other than the Health Lodge.
I am aware, that at any time, I may change my mind and cancel this record. To do so, I must:
• Return my copy of this form to the Health Lodge and sign the cancellation portion of it,
• Bring all of my medications to the Health Lodge, and
• Complete a Baltimore Area Council “Drug Administration Record”
I have read and understand all of the above and will abide by the practices I have affirmed above.
Signature:
Date:
Signature/Health Officer:
Date:
FOR CANCELLATION OF REQUEST
• I have changed my mind and would like to cancel this request. I certify that, except for EpiPens, Rescue Inhalers, Angina
medications, and Insulin, which may be kept with me secured and in my direct custody at all times, all other mediations of
mine (prescription and “over the counter”) are now in storage at the Health Lodge, where they will remain for the rest of my
time at camp.
• I acknowledge that I will now have access to my medications only in accordance with the camp’s normal policies and
practices.
Signature:
Date:
Signature/Health Officer:
WHITE COPY (Health Lodge/First Aid Log) • BOTTOM COPY (Scouter) Date:
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