2016 High Uintah Scout Camp Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK
Utah National Parks Council™, Boy Scouts of America®
High Uintah Scout Camp
2016
Utah National Parks Council™, Boy Scouts of America®
HIGH UINTAH SCOUT CAMP
A 2014 Nationally Accredited Camp of the Boy Scouts of America
©2015, Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America
748 North 1340 West
Orem, Utah 84057
Phone 801.437.6222 • Fax 801.437.6240
www.utahscouts.org
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Utah National Parks Council. Duplication of this guide, in part or in
its entirety, for commercial gain or profit is strictly prohibited.
HIGH UINTAH SCOUT CAMP L E A D E R S’ G U I D E B O O K
1 Camp General Information
High Uintah Scout Camp History
The High Uintah Scout Camp is hosted by the
Ashley National Forest Service land. The camp
has had various locations over the years,
including East Park, Whiterocks Campground,
Oaks Park and the present location Windy Park.
The exact year of when the camp started is
unknown. Some say that its history goes back as
far as 1956. In the beginning, very few merit
badges (8) were taught. Equipment was basic as
two bows and a canoe.
Camp Director
Brian Kellogg
435-790-5427
Asst. Camp Director
Sarah John
435-790-4096, dsjohn96@gmail.com
Bicycles
Bicycles are welcome at High Uintah Camp
The Camp has completed many conservation
ONLY on designated trails and roads. If Scouts
projects, cooperating with Ashley National
Forest. Our Camp has made improvements on the or leaders intend to bring bicycles to camp,
they must wear a helmet at all times.
Oaks Park, East Park, and Whiterocks
Campgrounds.
This Camp is one of the few wilderness camps
left nationally. The Windy Park Camp site gives
Scouts a real hands on opportunity for
conservation, service and experience in the
outdoors at its finest. The Camp has survived at a
great sacrifice to many dedicated leaders.
Originally, a professional Scouter served as the
Camp Director. In 1987, Max Young became the
first volunteer to serve as the Camp Director. His
son Slade Young took over as Camp Director from
2006 to 2013. The Camp Director position was
then handed over in 2014 to our current Camp
Director Brian Kellogg.
To make this mobile camp possible, it takes the
help of about 40 youth staff and over 30 adult
staff members. Thanks for wanting to be a part
of this exciting challenge!!
Blue Cards
We provide the merit badge blue cards. By
registering your scouts, you agree that they are
“qualified to begin working on the merit
badge” as stated on the blue card.
Campfires & Fire Restrictions
NO FIRES! NO FIRES! NO CAMPFIRES!
Propane cook stoves are allowed. The general
rule is “if you can turn it on and off, then you
may use it.” Charcoal briquettes may be
allowed in a container 18 inches above the
ground but are highly discouraged! Be advised
that some years briquettes are not allowed. It
depends on the moisture and the Forest Service
directives.
Purchase a propane fire rings for your unit. You
will love that you can turn it off and scouts will
go to bed.
Meals and Menus
All meals are the troop’s responsibility. Use
your best judgment to meet your troop’s
individual needs. Our camp is 9,200 feet above
sea level. This makes cooking different and
requires more time for meal preparation. Cold
storage food containers are recommended.
Please, store food/coolers away from sleeping
areas and in-closed trailers or trucks at night.
We have had bears in and around camp the last
few years.
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Camp General Information
Pre-Camp Swim Checks
Due to the very cold water at our mountain
camp, all swim checks must be done at
camp.
Prescriptions in Camp
The unit leader is responsible for proper,
locked storage and distribution of scouts’
prescription medication.
Phone Use & Mailing Address
There are NO telephones at camp and
cellular phone capability is very limited at
our location. Contacting the Vernal Scout
Office may be the best way to relay
messages.
Vernal Scout Service Center
240 E 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078
435-789-9108
Showers, Latrines, and Water Buffalos
Showers are unavailable in camp. Please be
able to provide your own.
Portable outhouses are provided.
Vehicles in Camp
In the interest of camper safety, the
following restrictions apply to vehicles at
camp:
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Potable water is located throughout the
camp in water buffalos. Don’t drink directly
from the hose.
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Don’t leave the hose in the dirt. Bring water
containers to fill.
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Trading Post
The camp Trading Post provides a wide
assortment of souvenir, program, and
comfort items for sale. Handicraft Kits,
program supplies, patches, T-shirts, hats,
candy, and soft drinks. $25 - $50 should be
sufficient to meet the needs of most Scouts,
depending on the activities they are
participating in and the projects they wish to
complete. The Trading Post accepts cash and
checks. Operating hours 9:30am to 5:00pm.
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Once camp is in session personal vehicles
should be parked at your campsite facing the
road until camp is over.
Passengers are not to ride in the back of
pickup trucks or on trailers at any time.*
Seat belts must be used when traveling to
and from camp and on camp roads.*
The speed limit on all camp roads is 5 mph.
If you have scouts doing waterfront merit
badges you will need to provide rides for
them.
Visitors
We welcome visitors and volunteers. Visitors
are asked to check in at the First Aid trailer
or staff area. Parents are invited and
encouraged to attend the closing campfire
program on Friday night beginning at 7 pm.
Wildlife
Do not attempt to handle snakes, spiders,
skunks, raccoons or any other wildlife at
Trees
camp. No hunting or harming is allowed. In
Please do not cut any live or dead trees
most cases, if you leave them alone, they
unless permitted by a camp official. The use will leave you alone. Our camp is in bear
of chain saws in camp must be approved by country. Keep “smellables” in smell-proof
the Camp Director and Ashley National Forest containers. Keep your camp area free of
Service.
garbage.
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Camp General Information
Directions and Maps (40 °4537.49 N 109°3824.37 W)
High Uintah Scout Camp is on Forest Service Road 215, just west of Oaks Park Reservoir. You must enter
Windy Park from Red Cloud Loop (Forest Service Road 018). You cannot enter from the North by vehicle.
The following link will take you North out of Vernal on Hwy 191 to the Red Cloud Loop turn-off (34 miles, 1
hour 16 min):
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Vernal,+UT&daddr=forest+service+road+215+utah&hl=en&ll=40.618643,109.526825&spn=0.409144,0.889206&sll=40.75701,-109.650335&sspn=0.025519,0.055575&geocode=FVxNaQIdVLl4SmLj8GjR2JFhzHcJMG7bwCkog%3BFZkPbgIdr-F2-SlVAi4STflPhzHSv-ts8Ued8g&oq=Vernal&vpsrc=6&mra=ls&t=m&z=11
Another variation of this route is to go by East Park and avoid the narrow road past Iron Springs (43 miles, 1
hour 40 min):
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Vernal,+UT&daddr=40.774682,-109.5598669+to:40.7386587,109.6614831+to:Forest+Service+Rd+215&hl=en&ll=40.640009,-109.515839&spn=0.409013,0.889206&sll=40.753044,109.639349&sspn=0.05104,0.111151&geocode=FVxNaQIdVLl4-SmLj8GjR2JFhzHcJMG7bwCkog%3BFRosbgIdxj94SlFu5wGBFZFhzGvlvIWoaKSbA%3BFWKfbQId1bJ2-Sk1vNiwY_lPhzEsIsxeavM5pg%3BFa_zbQIdOwV3Q&oq=Vernal&vpsrc=6&mra=dme&mrsp=3&sz=14&via=1,2&t=m&z=11
The following link will take you North on 2500 West to the Taylor Mountain Road
(26 miles, 1 hour 15 min; more than half bumpy, dirt road):
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Vernal,+Uintah,+UT&daddr=40.46263,-109.5743+to:40.750703,109.6388008+to:Forest+Service+Rd+024&hl=en&ll=40.617601,-109.554977&spn=0.40915,0.889206&sll=40.747257,109.626389&sspn=0.051045,0.111151&geocode=FVxNaQIdVLl4-SmLj8GjR2JFhzHcJMG7bwCkog%3BFSZpaQIdZAd4SkTWw1l_olPhzE5Lq7r8S97SA%3BFW_ObQIdcAt3-SnFOIq8P_lPhzE2EefK4dgWgw%3BFb70bQIdsQd3Q&vpsrc=6&mra=dme&mrsp=3&sz=14&via=1,2&t=m&z=11
Last but not least, is a very scenic route through Dry Fork Canyon
(42 miles from Vernal, 2 hours 15 min; also bumpy, dirt road):
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Vernal,+Uintah,+UT&daddr=40.46263,-109.5743+to:40.5479156,-109.6558272+to:40.7434,109.64346+to:Forest+Service+Rd+024&hl=en&ll=40.628024,-109.58313&spn=0.409086,0.889206&sll=40.749338,109.636946&sspn=0.051043,0.111151&geocode=FVxNaQIdVLl4-SmLj8GjR2JFhzHcJMG7bwCkog%3BFSZpaQIdZAd4SkTWw1l_olPhzE5Lq7r8S97SA%3BFUu2agId7ch2-SmV28e2n_RPhzGlDr60L36c2A%3BFeixbQIdPPl2-Snh1aO9bvlPhzHGUQw-VUfQBw%
3BFf3zbQIdjAd3-Q&vpsrc=6&mra=dme&mrsp=4&sz=14&via=1,2,3&t=m&z=11
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2 Preparing for Camp
Personal Equipment Checklist - Each Leader/Boy
Clothing
□ Official BSA Shirt
□ Official BSA Pants/Zip-off
□ Official BSA Belt
□ Official BSA Socks (2 pair)
□ BSA Activity T-Shirts
□ Jacket/Coat
□ Hat
□ Hiking Shoes
□ Socks (5 pair)
□ Underwear (5 pair)
□ Pajamas
□ Rain/Muck Boots
□ Swimming Suit
Sleeping Gear
□ Cot
□ Pad
□ Sleeping Bag
□ Blanket
□ Pillow
□ Ground Cloth
Toiletries
□ Soap
□ Shampoo
□ Deodorant
□ Comb
□ Towels
□ Wash Cloths
□ Toothbrush/Paste
□ Sunscreen/Lip Balm
□ Insect Repellant
□ Personal First Aid Kit
□ Sandals
□ Personal Medications
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Scout Handbook
Compass
Watch
Canteens/Water Bottles
Pocketknife (3” Folding)
Wallet/Money
Scriptures
Flashlight
Sunglasses
Laundry Bag
Garbage Bag
Optional
□ Bicycle & Helmet
□ Small Musical Instrument
□ Fishing Gear
□ Camera
□ Mountain Man Regalia
Essentials
Troop Equipment Checklist
Shelter
□ Tents & Equipment
□ Dining Tent/Fly
□ Tables & Chairs
Cooking
□ Cookware
□ Eating Utensils
□ Propane
□ Propane Stoves
□ Matches
□ Tin Lizzy for Briquettes (18”
off the ground)
□ Cold Storage Containers
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Water Containers w/water
Dishes
Cleaning Supplies
Garbage Bags
FOOD!
Place to secure Food/Coolers
at night
Other
□ Bike Equipment
□ Portable Shower
□ Propane Fire Ring
□ Additional Program Material
□ Lanterns
□ Washtub/basin
□ U.S. Flag & Troop Flag
Things to Leave at Home
□ Jewelry
□ Audio Electronics
□ Firearms & Ammunition
□ Large Sheath Knives
□ Fireworks
□ Pets
□ FIREWOOD (NO Wood
burning fires at camp)
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3 Camp Program
ARCHERY
Sign-up as individual Scouts online. Plan on an hour
for bookwork and another hour for shooting time.
Also, they may need to return to work on their bowstrings and arrows when they have extra time. There
is a $5.00 fee per scout.
BASKETRY
Basket kits need to be purchased from the trading
post to earn this merit badge. Fee: $12.00 for kit.
CAT-EYE TRAIL
This is a night orienteering course and fulfills several
requirements for the Orienteering merit badge.
Whether or not a Scout is working on that merit
badge, it is a fun time to test and improve skills.
Leaders will need to supervise this activity. Scouts
will need to be prepared with compasses and flashlights.
This section describes the activities,
programs, and other major programs CHAPEL
of this camp. Reading this section will We have a camp chaplain on staff. Units are encourto have a unit daily devotional. An optional
help you better plan your camping ex- aged
Chapel Devotional is also held at 6:45am for those
perience, and determine early on
that may be interested. Scouts are encouraged to
with a scout leader. The chapel will be open
what you want to participate in, and attend
each day. Check ours with the Chaplain.
what your camping goals might be.
CPR CHECKS
Merit Badge Classes
This is only a review of CPR, no certification. DemonDue to the yearly change in staff members, the classes may change. We do our best to offer the merit
badges listed. Please be patient and tolerant of the
adjustments we may need to make when camp time
arrives. Please instruct Scouts to be on time for the
classes and take all needed materials for morning
classes to flag ceremony (so time won’t be wasted
running back to camp.)
strating CPR meets the requirement for First Aid and
Rank Advancement.
CYBER CHIP
The Cyber Chip must be completed at home and
signed by parents before camp. A copy of the Cyber
Chip is required for the Digital Technology and Programming merit badges.
We do our best to help each scout complete all the
requirements to earn the merit badges. Please help
FISHING
your scout complete any written requirements or oth- The Oaks Park Reservoir and local streams are a great
er assignments during the week so they can go home
place for fishing. The Division of Wildlife Resources
with a completed merit badge.
has boats to take scouts fishing. Their registration for
High Uintah serves as a “fishing license” for the youth
Merit badge classes must be selected prior to coming during the week they are at camp. Sign up at registo camp by each Scout. You will receive notification
tration to go fishing with the DWR. Have a list of boys
of how to register for classes. We are hoping to use a prepared before coming to registration. Also, it may
separate website to register for individual merit
be possible to use Waterfront equipment if it is availbadge classes. We are hoping to have it open by May able and it can be checked out with Aquatics Director
1st. Class selection will close July 8th, so plan ahead. if the scout leader has his Safety Afloat training.
ADVANCEMENT HIKE
This is an 8-10 mile hike offered on Friday afternoon.
It will fulfill a requirement for advancement for 2nd
Class. It can also be done for the total enjoyment.
The hike will take you over a nearby ridge and down
the canyon to see the Dyer Mine Smelter.
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RIFLE SHOOTING
Sign-up as a individual Scouts online. Have a list of
your boys and their shooting times they are signing up
for. There is a $10.00 fee per scout. Fees are paid
online at registration. Make sure to bring a copy of
the receipt and know which boys have been paid for.
There will be no open or free time for individuals.
Rifle range is only used for Scouts that have signed up
at registration. Spots are limited. It is against BSA
policy to bring any personal firearms of any kind to
camp.
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Camp Program
SENIOR PATROL LEADER MEETING
A SPL Meeting is held every day at the Registration
Area at 5:15pm. Please encourage your SPL to be
there and to report back to the troop.
Service Projects
Ashley National Forest service project ideas:
Conservation Projects – piling dead wood and remove &
transplant tree seedlings from dam
Environmental Projects – piling rocks to reinforce
streambeds or remove thistles from meadow
Leave No Trace Projects – cleaning camp
Non-Advancement Program
Opportunities
Many programs are available to you while at camp
that will provide activities and opportunities for you
and your troop that, while they may not be directly
helping youth earn advancements, they will help you
accomplish the goals of Scouting.
CARTER TRAIL RUN
The Carter Trail is old trail that once ran through our
camp. It was the main travel and supply route into
Scouts will be taught Totin’ Chip at registration. Eve- the Uintah Basin. In honor of the trail, we have a
ry Scout must have this to handle an ax or knife. It is camp wide activity night. Scouts assemble at the ama requirement for the Woodcarving merit badge.
phitheater, where they are divided into groups for
various competitions. Groups rotate through activities such as the stretcher relay, travois relay, and
WATERFRONT
High Uintah Camp uses the Oaks Park Reservoir for its others. Points and prizes are awarded. This is a great
opportunity to interact with other troops and enjoy
Water Front Area. All Scouts who participate in the
the Scouting spirit.
Waterfront activities must complete the swim check
AT CAMP on Monday and Tuesday morning.
TOTIN’CHIP
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It will take two-3 hour blocks of time to earn
rowing, kayaking, or canoeing.
Scout leaders come prepared to transport scouts
to and from waterfront in a vehicle with adequate
seats and seatbelts.
The water is very cold, about 60 degrees; prepare
accordingly.
Swimming is not allowed.
The reservoir is also a great place for fishing and
hiking. A certified lifeguard (staff) must be present for Scouts to be in the water or using waterfront equipment.
Duty to God Camp Program
While at camp, you will encounter the handiwork of God
on many occasions. The Duty to God Camp Program will
allow you to reflect on Him and also earn some recognition at the same time. All summer camp participants,
including adult leaders, may participate in this program.
You will receive the requirements for this program when
you arrive at camp. Participation in the Duty to God
Camp Program is voluntary. Ask Staff Chaplain for more
details. Devotional at Chapel at 6:45am and Chapel open
daily. Check with Champlain for open hours.
Extracurricular Opportunities
OUTPOST ACTIVITIES: Friday afternoon is a time for
finishing up work and turning in the assignments for
the merit badges or you may have time to enjoy a
troop-planned outing. The Ashley National Forest
provides many opportunities to apply Scouting skills.
There is hiking, biking, caving and much more!
www.dinoland.com is a great source for ideas. Troop
leaders may choose to plan a troop activity during
that time.
HONOR TRAIL
This is a respectful presentation of the values of the
Scout Oath and Law. It is done as a short hike and
Scouts may want a flashlight.
MOUNTAIN MAN NIGHT
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This is a chance to remember the way the West once
was. There will be mountain man games possibly including tomahawk throw, black powder shoot, atlatl
throw, as well as, Rendezvous trading. So brush up
on your history, put on your mountain man regalia,
bring your items to trade and come join us for an entertaining evening.
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Camp Program
Opportunities for Scout Leaders
SCOUTMASTER MEETINGS are held daily, Monday thru
Thursday at the staff mess tent @ 3pm. This is a great
time to make announcements and ask/answer questions.
If you are switching adult leaders throughout the week,
please make all new leaders aware of this meeting. It is
very helpful with camp communication to have a leader
from every troop at this meeting. Please pass along the
leader folder (that we will give out at registration) to
your replacement leader and correlate your Scouts’ progress.
Scoutmaster Training Available:
 Youth Protection
 Safety Afloat/Safe Swim Defense
 Planning and conducting a Safe Scout Outing
 Role of the Scoutmaster
 Leave No Trace
POLAR BEAR DIP
This adventure is for the truly insane and is supervised by the Aquatics Director at the waterfront area.
Participates must dunk ten times in the frigid water
to truly earn the title of “Polar Bear Dip Survivor.”
This is done at 6 am on Wednesday morning. Don’t
be LATE!
SUNRISE HIKE
This hike is supervised by camp staff and begins before the break of dawn on Friday. Any interested
Scouts can gather and hike to a nearby mountain
crest. It is a great chance to breathe in the great
outdoors and reflect on one’s feeling on this early
morning nature walk. Don’t be late.
Troop Awards
HONOR BEADS: Scouts & leaders will be given colored
beads for participation in the following events: Carter
Trail Run, Cat Eye, Mountain Man Activities, Honor Trail,
Service Project, Activity with another troop, Campfire,
Order of the Arrow
Flag Ceremony, Polar Dip, Sunrise Hike and AdvanceWe will be offering OA elections and Ordeal ceremonies ment mile Hike. Please bring something to hang beads
each week of camp. Please contact Daniel John 435-219- on and encourage Scouts to participate. These beads will
5816, District Chapter Advisor for more information.
be given out at SPL Meeting.
Elections and Call-Outs:
All troops are encouraged to hold Order of the Arrow
elections and call-outs in their own troops. Scouts need
15 nights of camping and need to be a 1st Class Rank to
be eligible for election into the Order of the Arrow.
Also, during the normal two weeks of camp, the OA will
be available upon request to do elections for your units.
Please ask at registration or at Scoutmaster Meetings for
more details. OA Day is on Thursday. OA members are
encouraged to wear their sash.
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Camp Program
Camp Daily Schedule
The following is an example of our weekly schedule.
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Camp Program
Program Areas
*The time to earn a merit badge will vary greatly from boy to boy and depending on the instructor from year to
year. Some may require more out of class assignments. Please be flexible, prompt and be prepared for classes.
Registration for merit badge classes must be completed before July 5th.
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Troop Roster & Medical Information
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Please fill out this roster and submit upon camp check-in with your Troop’s medical forms.
Troop #________
Scout Name
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Unit Sponsor________________
Emergency
Contact
Scout
Rank
Camp
Fees
Medical
Form
Medical
Notes
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Name
Name
Name
CLEANUP
TRASH
WATER
TRASH
WATER
DISHES
CLEANCOOK
UP
TRASH
CLEAN-UP
COOK
DISHES
WATER
COOK
DISHES
Wednesday
Monday Tuesday
DUTY ROSTER
You can use this roster to help boys stay organized in their camp duties.
Sample Duty Roster
DISHES
COOK
CLEANUP
WATER
TRASH
CLEANUP
COOK
DISHES
WATER
TRASH
Thursday Friday
DISHES
WATER
TRASH
CLEANUP
COOK
Saturday
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You can use this guide to help you prepare your meals for the week.
Sample Menu Guide
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Breakfast #1 - Tuesday
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Lunch #1 - Monday
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