2016 Summer Camp Leaders Guide

Camp John J. Barnhardt
2016
Leaders’ Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
Welcome
*History of Camp Barnhardt
II. Calendar & Registration
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* FAQ
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*Canpership
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III.
Pre-Planning Meeting
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IV.
Polices and Procedures
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Leaders in Camp / Correspondence
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VI.
Uniforms
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VII.
Medical Health & Safety
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VIII.
Checking In / Checking Out
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IX.
Program
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*Discover Scuba
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* Horsemanship
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* Uwharrie Challenge
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* Nighthawks (first Year Program)
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* Merit Badges
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Activities for the week
* Sunday
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* Monday
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* Tuesday
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* Wednesday
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* Thursday
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* Friday
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2017 Summer Camp Registration
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Welcome
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The entire staff of Camp John J. Barnhardt Summer Camp is eagerly awaiting the 2016 summer camp
season. We would like to extend a personal welcome and thank you for visiting. We have worked
very hard for many months preparing for what we believe to be a very memorable and rewarding
summer camp experience for all Scouts and leaders.
This summer we celebrate Camp John J. Barnhardt’s 50th Anniversary. We have some very special
events planned for you. If you have spent a week or two at camp in 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000 or
2010 come join us this summer. We invite you to write your favorite summer camp stories and send
them to Camp John J. Barnhardt at 44184 Cannon Road, New London, NC 28127. We would like to
share them with other campers. Stories shared between now and early May, 2016 will be part of a
booklet of camp adventures available next summer.
Did you work at Camp Barnhardt in the past? Do you miss contributing to the program? We've
decided to start a Barnhardt Alumni Association in order to keep in touch with those of you that
served Camp Barnhardt in the past. We'll send out the occasional newsletter and email to keep you
informed about what the staff is doing. We also hope to use our database to recruit volunteers for
camp programs. We could use your help—why not spend an hour or two helping us train our new
staff during our training weekend? Or even joining us for a day or two? We'd like to recruit 50
former staff members to volunteer with us for a day, for a week, or even the full summer, in honor of
Camp Barnhardt's 50th Anniversary. To join the Barnhardt Alumni Association: email
wolf.ram.gator@gmail.com.
We are happy to answer any questions you have about our program or schedule. We’ll see you at
Camp Barnhardt!
Yours in Scouting
Karl Wieland
2016 Camp Director
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Calendar
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Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
2016 Summer Camp Season
June 26— July 02
July 03 — July 09
July 10 — July 16
July 17 — July 23
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2016 Reservations
To reserve the week of your choice, a fee of $50.00 should be included with your reservation
form.
 Campsite assignments may be altered according to your troop's final confirmed number of
scouts and leaders.
 Every effort will be made to give your troop its 1st choice. Y our unit may be moved if you do not
reserve enough space in the campsite or you may be moved or asked to share a sub-site if you do
not bring enough scouts to fill up the site.
 Central North Carolina Council believes that all youth should be able to attend Summer camp.
The ability for a young person to pay is never a barrier. If you have Scouts that need Financial
assistance, please have them fill out the Campership form and return to the Central North
Carolina Council office by mail, email, fax or hand deliver before May 1, 2016.
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Troop Deposit of $50.00 due with Reservation Form
$75.00 per Scout due January 15, 2016
$75.00 per Scout due March 1, 2016
$75.00 per Scout due May 1, 2016
$25.00 late fee for all Scouts not paid in full by May 1, 2016
Leader Fee $50.00 per Leader due May 1, 2016
ALL CAMP FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT CAMP
Central NC Council has a NO REFUND Policy.
We make every effort to have enough patches, programs supplies, t-shirts, food or whatever
supplies each event requires. In order for that to happen we need to have accurate
attendance numbers. Once you have registered for an event we are counting on your
attendance and we be purchasing the needed items for the event. Due to this fact we cannot
refund event and activities fees for any reason.
Provisional Scouts
We are happy to welcome Provisional Scouts to
camp. They must register as a provisional scout by
paying the appropriate fee to the Central N. C.
Council at least one week prior to the week they
wish to attend. The camp will place these scouts in a
troop with appropriate and qualified leadership for
these scouts during their stay with us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for Summer Camp?
Go to www.centralnccouncilbsa.com
On the left side; click on “Council News, Events and Registrations”
On the next page, find the week that your unit plans to attend camp and click on it
Enter all of the Contact person’s information and click “Continue” at the bottom of the page.
Click on the first icon which will be “Enter number of Scouts and Leaders”
Go to second icon which will be “Add names of people attending”. You will need to add all of the
names of the people that you are sure will be attending camp.
The third icon is to add the merit badge classes that the Scouts would like to take. Highlight the first
name on the list and choose his class and when you have all the classes you can highlight the next
name. When you complete, you can click on Continue at the bottom of the page.
Click on the “Checkout” icon and make sure that your information is correct and click on the red
“SAVE” button.
Click “Done” at the bottom of the next page.
You will receive an email that confirms your registration and you need to check it for errors.
How do I register for Merit Badges.
The third icon is to add the merit badge classes that the Scouts would like to take. Highlight the first
name on the list and choose his class and when you have all the classes you can highlight the next
name. When you complete, you can click on Continue at the bottom of the page.
If you have additional questions, please contact Denise Grennell at:
dgrennell@bsamail.org or 704-230-4619
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Central N. C. Council
Boy Scouts of America
2016 APPLICATION FOR CAMPERSHIP
Campership Purpose: To make attendance available to deser ving youth who would otherwise not be able to
meet attendance fees. In administering funds given by generous people, foundations, etc., great care must be exercised in order that only those youth who need and deserve such help shall be aided. It is also important that the details shall be handled in such a way as to cause no embarrassment to the youth or his/her family. All youth who receive camperships are encouraged to earn or provide part of the fee, in keeping with the Ninth point of the Scout
Law, “A Scout is Thrifty”, unless conditions known to the parent, unit leader or unit committee are such that this is
not possible.
ALL applications should be returned to the Council Office No later than May 1, 2016
All camperships will be funded to 50% of the total camp fee. If there are unusual circumstances, the Campership
Committee will consider additional funds upon request. This special request is to be attached to the campership application and should include a statement of the family’s financial and family circumstances. Basic 2016 summer
camp fee is $225, Webelos Resident Camp is $145.00, and the Cub Scout Day Camp fee is $70.
DATE ATTENDING ACTIVITY: ______________________________
CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION TO BE USED FOR:
_____Camp Barnhardt (Boy Scout Summer Camp)
_____Cub Day Camp
_____Webelos Resident Camp
_____High Adventure Camp
Applicant and Unit Information (to be completed by leader or parent)
Name
Phone #
Street Address
City
State
Pack
Troop
Crew
Zip Code
District
Parent(s) Occupation: Father__________________________ Mother ___________________________________
Number of youth in your unit?
Does your unit participate in the annual popcorn sale?
Last year’s total sales $
Did applying Scout sell popcorn last year?
Why Not if No?(use back)
$ ________ Why Not if answered No ? (use back)
Does your unit participate in the Annual Friends of Scouting Campaign or conduct a Family FOS presentation?
Last year’s gift total
Did you receive campership funds in 2015? __Yes __ No Amount $ _____­­__
Application will not be accepted for incomplete applications to applying individual – no blank spaces (? 1- 4 &
below) should be left upon completion.
Total Fee for Camp
$
Dollar amount to be supplied by youth/adult/family
$
Amount provided by unit or chartered partner
$
Additional amount needed from Campership Fund
$
State specific reason for need of Campership:
or
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Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Date
Signature of Scoutmaster/Cubmaster
Scout Executive Signature
Date
Date Approved by Campership Committee
MAIL: Central N.C. Council, B.S.A. ATTN: Scout Executive, P.O. Box 250 , Albemarle, N.C. 28002
CONFIDENTIAL REQUEST
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Pre Camp Meeting
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Pre– Camp Meeting
We will have one Pre camp Meeting on: June 20, 2016
 Have at least one representative from your unit attend the pre camp meeting.
 Arrive at 5:45 for dinner in the Dining Hall
 Plesae RSVP the number of Leaders attending for your unit by June 18th. To dgrennell@bsamail.org
This meeting will help with:
 last minute preparations for camp
 opportunity for camp management team to answer your questions
 confirm schedule changes
 add or drop scouts
 learn about program updates
 sign up for a check-in time
 please bring Annual Health and Medical Record for those attending camp
 Those units who are unable to come to Program Planning Meeting may call the Camp Office after June 20 to
determine an arrival time.
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50 Years of serving Scouting
Air Conditioned Dining Hall
Archery
Adult Opportunities and Training
Bikes Welcome
Campfires
Canoeing
Beautiful Vistas
Basketball Courts
Camp Wide Games
Cantina
Climbing
Discover Scuba
Fantastic First Year Program
Frisbee Golf
Cope Course
Evening Programs
Fishing
Fun Sprit Challenges
Gaga Ball
Hammocks Welcome
Incredible Staff
Individual Showers and Toilets
Great Food
Horsemanship Merit Badges
Individual Scouts can attend
Inspiring Chapel
Kayaking
Log Rolling
Mile Swim
Mountain Boards
Learn to Swim Class
Pool
Motor Boating
Mountain Biking
Movie Night
Quiet Campsites
Shot Gun
Skits
Scout Craft
Over 60 Merit Badges offered
Rifle
Sailing
Standup Paddle Board
Trading Post
Volley Ball
Water Sports
We pack a ton of fun into a week
Uwharrie Challenge High Adventure
Woodcarving
WE NEED your support!
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Policies & Procedures
Code of Conduct
Camp Emergencies
 Camp Barnhardt has an emergency alarm system in the event of serious emergencies which will be
reviewed at the Sunday night assembly.
 A test of the system will be conducted within 24 hours of arrival.
 Emergency Procedures are posted in each campsite.
Weather Emergencies
 Camp Barnhardt has an weather emergency alarm system in the event of serious weather conditions
which will be reviewed at the Sunday night assembly.
 A test of the system will be conducted within 24 hours of arrival.
Alcohol and Drugs
 The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances on property
owned or operated by the Boy Scouts of America or at any activity involving participation of youth
members.
 Possession or being under the influence of alcohol and/or non-prescribed drugs on the reservation is
prohibited.
 All prescribed medication brought to camp must be kept locked by either the troop leader or in the Health
Lodge.
 Refer to “Guide to Safe Scouting”
Tobacco Free Policy The William C. Cannon Scout Reservation is tobacco and smoking free — No Exceptions.
Fireworks, Firearms, and Ammo
These items are prohibited at camp and possession of them will result in expulsion from camp. The only
firearms and ammunition allowed on camp are entrusted to our Shooting Sports Staff. Fireworks include but
are not limited to: smoke/stink bombs, firecrackers, bottle rockets, etc.
Liquid Fuels
In accordance with the Boy Scouts of America policy, liquid fuels (Coleman fuel, white gas, etc.) may
only be used with adult supervision and must be properly stored.
Vandalism
 Vandalism of any kind, or defacing of any camp property, including live trees, will not be tolerated and
will result in immediate dismissal from camp with no camp fee refund and full restitution for damaged
property with repair cost settled before dismissal.
 Cot replacement is $50 per cot and tent replacement is $225 per tent regardless of the extent of damage.
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Lake Use
 Caution should be used while fishing. Scouts should travel in buddy teams within sight of staff or adult
leaders.
 There is no fishing allowed inside the fenced area of the waterfront area in order to limit hooks where
scouts may walk barefoot.
 Fishing from boats by scouts is allowed in designated areas during operating hours with permission of
Waterfront Director.
 All fish taken from the lake fall under state law and should not be wasted.
 Anyone over the age of 16 is required by state law to have a fishing license.
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Food Service/ Dining Hall
 Special Dietary Needs must be address prior to arrival at camp. Please contact Denise Grennell at
dgrennell@bsamail.org with any special diet needs at least two weeks before your arrival at camp.
 Tickets for Extra meals (other than Wednesday Family Night Dinner ) can be purchased in Montgomery
Lodge for $5.00.
 Upon entering the dining hall, it is customary to remove all headwear. Everyone must enter wearing a shirt
and shoes and should not enter the dining hall with a wet bathing suit.
 The William C. Cannon Dining Hall is fully air conditioned.
Vehicles In Camp
 National Camp Standards require that No unauthorized Vehicles are permitted to drive in camp.
 Parking is restricted to the camp parking lots only. Driving in camp is a safety hazard.
 The camp wide speed limit is 10 mph.
 Only official camp and designated authorized vehicles will be permitted on camping area roads.
 BSA policy prohibits anyone from riding on fenders, hoods, trunks of cars, or in the beds of trucks or
trailers.
 For the safety of the scouts, no vehicles are allowed beyond the parking areas except during check-in and
checkout periods. During these times, the troop may use one vehicle of its own to carry gear. Remember
that check-in starts in the parking lot and to meet your Campsite Commissioner before entering camp. All
vehicles must be removed immediately after unloading to allow other vehicles to unload and keep the
roads clear for possible emergency vehicles.
Alternate Transportation while in Camp (Golf Carts and Bikes)
 Golf Carts can be brought to camp if you have a legitimate medical need which requires that you have a
personal vehicle, please review the Golf Cart Policy in the Appendix.
 Golf Carts are to be used to transport only the approved individuals.
 Bikes are permitted during daylight hours on existing roads and trails.
 Scouts and Leaders must provide their own Bikes and are the responsibility of the unit.
 Appropriate safety gear, including an approved helmet is to be worn by youth and adults
while riding bikes.
 Use of alternate Transportation is a privilege which can be lost if unsafe practices are observed.
Taps & Quiet Time
 Taps will be played each evening at 10:30 p.m.
 All scouts and leaders should be in the campsite between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. with the
exception of an emergency.
 Leaders assume all responsibility for the actions of their scouts during this time
Gates are Locked at 10:00 pm
 Access gates to camp are closed and locked every night at 10:00 pm a
 Gates reopen at 7:00 am.
 There will be no access to enter camp between 10:00pm and 7:00am unless
previous arrangements are made with the camp director.
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Central NC Council Facilities Standard
FA-711-1
Privately Owned Golf Carts
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Before bringing a golf cart to camp, a permit must be acquired from the Camp Ranger or Camp Director.
those with mobility issues or those who have a Handicap Permit for vehicles.
Permits will only b
Golf Carts are to be used only on main gravel covered roads between campsites and program areas for mobility issues only. Ca
used from the Dining Hall to lower parts of camp. Outpost roads are off limits.
Do not use a Golf Cart unless you need it for mobility issues or handicap accessibility. The council emphasizes the Leave No Tra
and wants to protect sensitive conservation areas.
Golf Cart trailer parking is to be in the main parking area.
No driving Golf Carts on any grass areas unless it is at the utmost importance due to handicapped accessibility issues.
No knobby tires allowed on golf carts!
Must be at least 18 years old to drive golf carts. No one under 18yrs old may be a passenger on the golf cart except medically n
No driving Golf Carts after dark unless properly lighted with a headlight.
Remember to control your speed at a slower pace, especially when in a high pedestrian walking area.
Absolutely no overloading of the golf cart. The golf manufacture’s guidelines for passengers must be fol- lowed.
Golf Carts must be in good operating condition or Camp Management will deny the usage of your golf cart on Council Property
Follow all instructions provided by the Camp Masters, Camp Staff, Camp Rangers or your Unit Leadership on these Golf Cart Po
mit may be withdrawn.
GOLF CART USAGE FOR PERMITTED HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY:
The Central NC Council BSA does not provide Golf Carts. If you are handicapped and do not have golf cart, please contact the C
or Program Staff for further assistance.
If you bring your own Golf Cart for Handicapped Accessibility, please pick up a permit card to be able to drive throughout the c
the Golf Cart Policy above.
I have read and understand the policies for Golf Carts:
Signature
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Leaders In Camp
 All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times.
 All leaders regardless of time spent at camp must be a registered member of the BSA, and must meet the
qualifications for the position they serve. At least one leader of each unit must be 21 years of age, and all additional
leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Anyone accompanying the unit to camp must meet the above requirements.
Under the troop system of camping, the leaders are in charge of the unit at all times.
 All Leaders must have a current Youth Protection Training Certificate brought with them to camp.
 A unit may need to rotate leaders throughout the week to meet the two leader National B.S.A. Policy. This is
acceptable per the above policy.
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Leader’s Lodge—Montgomery Building
This is a place for leaders only and is off limits to all scouts. It’s located next to the camp office.
The leader's lodge offers an opportunity to relax while enjoying air conditioning, coffee, and restrooms.
The camp's office manager will be available in the office next to the lounge throughout the majority of the day to
answer questions and assist you with any problems that may arise
Correspondence
 All summer camp correspondence and registration materials prior to June 12th should be mail to:
Central NC Council, BSA
PO Box 250
Albemarle, NC 28002
Email: dgrennell@bsamail.org P
 Please do not send any money or registration materials through regular postal service less than two weeks prior to
your arrival at camp. You may email all material 24 hours a day.
 All summer camp correspondence and materials starting June 15th should be mail to:
Camp John J. Barnhardt
44184 Cannon Rd.
New London, NC 28127
cjjbsummercamp@gmail.com
Mail
 A scout at camp loves getting mail from home. Just remember, when writing to your son, or spouse, please make
sure to include their full name and unit number on the envelope. This will ensure that we know how to get the letter
to them quickly and easily. The office manager will place all mail in the troop's mailbox as soon as it arrives.
 When sending mail to Camp Barnhardt, please use the following address:
Camper's Name & Troop #
Camp Barnhardt
44184 Cannon Rd.
New London, NC 28127
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Uniforms
 We ask that each scout arrive at camp in the official boy scout field uniform.
 Field uniforms should be worn properly (i.e. buttons buttoned, hats straight, socks pulled, etc.)
to all dinner meals.
 Any clothing or signage with items contradictive to the aims and objectives of the BSA will not
be tolerated and could result in expulsion from camp.
 Field uniform -BSA tan shirt, BSA pants/shorts, BSA belt, BSA socks, and closed toed
shoes
 Activity uniform - scout related shirt, BSA pants/shorts, BSA belt
Footwear
 Closed Toed Shoes must be worn at all times except at the waterfront or pool.
 Open toed shoes are allowed at the waterfront, pool or in the shower house.
 Closed toed shoes are required when walking to and from these areas
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Medical Health & Safety
 A Health Officer is present at Camp John J. Barnhardt 24 hours a day.
 The Health Officer can be reached in the Health Lodge at (704) 422-6367
 Scouts and leaders staying more than 72 hours at camp must have an
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Annual Health and Medical Record signed by a licensed physician
within the last 12 months.
Adult leaders who will be staying for less than 72 hours do not need a
complete physical, however, a personal examination health history (part A
& C of the Annual Health and Medical Record ) is still required.
The troops' medical forms will be kept on file by the Medical Officer and
returned on Saturday at checkout.
To speed up check in bring the Annual Health and Medical Records with
you to the Program Planning Meeting on June 20, 2016 or you may
forward to the camp office after June 13, 2016 and at least one week prior
to arrival. Please include Troop Number and the week attending camp.
If not, please bring Annual Health and Medical Records when you come to
camp including those of leaders who will arrive later in the week. It is
recommended that you turn in a copied form and keep the original for your
troop records.
Scout leaders are permitted to dispense prescription medication or may
give them to the Health Officer for dispensing. If there is a special case,
please refer to the Health Officer at check-in.
Medications held in the Health Lodge are refrigerated as needed, locked, and administered according to
the instructions on the bottle.
Medications that are not in their original container or labeled inappropriately are considered unsafe and
will be discarded.
Camp Barnhardt has an agreement with Stanly Regional Medical Center and local EMS in the event that
additional medical treatment is necessary.
Leaders must be prepared to drive scouts to the hospital in order to allow the Health Officer to
remain at camp to treat other potential injuries.
At the health recheck on Sunday, Camp Barnhardt reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person
who in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical condition that
might present a hazard to themselves or others.
Troops should also bring a troop First Aid Kit for minor injuries that might occur in their
campsite.
Every individual staying in camp is required to have an Annual Health and Medical Record completed
and signed by a doctor. Youth or adults not possessing a completed medical form at check-in will be
required to secure this document before they are allowed in camp.
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Check-In Sunday Afternoon
 Have all forms completed prior to arrival.
 3 Copies of the Completed Troop Roster
 Swim Check Verification Form
 Health Forms for all Adults and Youth
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Picture order form
 All Scout taking any aquatic Merit Badge or wanting to spend time at the pool or waterfront will need a swim
check.
Please have your swim gear easily available. (
 At the appointed check-in time assemble all scouts and gear at the parking lot shelter.
 Meet with the campsite commissioner (youth staff member)
 The campsite commissioner will explain the check-in procedure and lead the troop through the remaining steps.
 The campsite commissioner will lead one leader to the check-in table where they will turn in one copy of the
completed Troop Roster with cell phone numbers of leaders who will be in camp.
 Once you have officially been checked in to camp, your campsite commissioner will guide your unit through an
orientation
 One vehicle will be allowed to shuttle gear to the campsite.
 Vehicles must be moved to the parking area immediately after unloading.
 Troop trailers with camping equipment and gear may be kept in the campsite during the week.
 Only one vehicle per unit is allowed in main camp at a time, so we suggest bringing most of your gear in one
vehicle.
 Troop pictures will be taken upon your troop's arrival at Camp Barnhardt. Pictures will
be included in the Saturday morning check-out packet. Please check to make sure you
receive what you ordered. If orders are made after Sunday of troop check-in, they may
not be ready by Saturday and $4.00 will be added to cover the price of postage.
 Prices are as followed:
8 X 10 — $10.00
5 X 7 — $5.00
Settlement of all Outstanding Camp Fees
 Each Troop will receive Camp post cards (two per Scout) to have the Scouts fill out with
words of thanks to be used by the Council throughout the year as a thank you to supporters
 You will also receive Scout Surveys for each Scout to fill out about their Scouting experience and summer camp
specific survey.
 All items need to be turn in at Montgomery Lodge Prior to your departure on Saturday. Patches will be distribute to
units once all items have been turned in.
 At Tuesday settlement meeting, each troop will be expected to pay for all incidental, (pictures, meals, extra merit
badges, etc)
Check-out
 Saturday morning breakfast will be delivered to each campsite. Please clean your area after eating.
 Troops must be gone from camp by 10:00 am
 One vehicle to transport gear is allowed in the sites immediately after reveille Vehicles to transport scouts to be
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left in the parking areas.
Place all trash in trash bags and deposit them into the trash containers located at the Dining Hall and between
Pavilion and Montgomery Bldg.
Set up an appointment with your Campsite Commissioner to check out of the campsite. This staff member will
inspect the site after all gear has been removed to ensure that no equipment has been misplaced and/or damaged.
Once the Campsite Commissioner has cleared your unit from the site, both the unit leader and the Campsite
Commissioner sign the troop check-out form.
A unit leader brings the checkout form, with post cards and surveys to the Montgomery Lodge to receive Annual
Health and Medical Records, the mer it badge infor mation, patches and any other mater ials ear ned dur ing
the week
Any scout who lost an item during the week should look through the lost and found box stored in the office
located at Montgomery Lodge.
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Picture Order form
Please bring this completed form to camp
Troop Number
Scoutmaster
_____________________
Address
City, State Zip
Phone
Number of 8x10’s………
x $10.00 = $
Number of 5x7’s………..
x $5.00 = $
Total=$
Make checks payable to Central NC Council
Pictures will be included in the Saturday morning check-out packet. Please check to make sure
you receive what you ordered.
Orders made after Sunday of troop check-in Please add $4.00 to the price of the item for postage.
Items will be mailed to address provided on this sheet.
Scoutmasters, please use the space below for your records. A copy of this
form will be returned along with your picture order.
Boys Buying pictures
Item ordered
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The Program staff of Camp Barnhardt is excited that you are considering spending a week with us
during our 50th Anniversary summer. We've got big plans and will be celebrating Barnhardt's
birthday in style. This summer we will take you through Camp Barnhardt's history and expose your
troop's scouts to the best experience that Central NC Council
has to offer. In fact, in honor of our camp's past, we'll be
bringing back some of the most beloved activities from the
last fifty years. With all the big plans, campsites are likely to
fill up fast—Register today!
We're honoring Camp Barnhardt's past this summer by
traveling through time and visiting many of camp's greatest
years. Our theme is “Flying through Fifty Years” we’ll travel
through time to several summers in the recent past. We'll visit the 1966 charter summer on
Monday, make it to the 80's by Wednesday, and finally enjoy 2016 on Friday night. Check out the
great events on the following pages! Look at all the great opportunities to demonstrate scout spirit
by participating in the daily challenges! Consider signing up your scouts for the reinvented Uwharrie
Challenge or taking Horsemanship! Think about other great offerings such as COPE, metalwork, or
tomahawk throwing. The highlight will be the decade events each day. Take a look!
John Stogner
Program Director
Leaders may take all awar d classes Mile Swim, Kayaking, Snorkeling and Paddle Boarding.
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Discover SCUBA
Will be available each week this summer. Spend some time at the pool Tuesday
evening to experience SCUBA diving. Learn how to put on the gear, swim
around to get familiar with staying underwater while breathing through your
mouthpiece and just enjoying yourself.
Horsemanship Merit Badge
Giddy up!!
Interested in equestrian activities?
Check out this unique opportunity!
Learn how to safely work around and take care of a horse and conclude the session by experiencing a ride.
Two offerings each week:
One meeting Monday and Tuesday afternoon
The other meeting Thursday and Friday afternoon
Leave camp after lunch, travel to Chandelle Farms in Salisbury
and return to camp in time for dinner
Cost - $75.00
Each Scout must bring these completed forms to camp:
 Horsemanship Merit Badge Application
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Liability Release
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment Form
Parent consent form
Long pants recommended
These forms can be found on the
Central North Carolina Council website.
www.centralnccouncilbsa.com
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Uwharrie Challenge
Are you interested in some fun and High Adventure stuff at camp this summer??
Are you at least 14 years old?
If so, sign up for our new three day
Uwharrie Challenge High Adventure program.
The Adventure will start Sunday Night as you’ll leave for a night hike
straight from the campfire. You’ll spend the next two days climbing,
kayaking, biking, and learning survival skills. On Wednesday you will get
to participate in the harrowing Iron Scout Triathlon!
We’ve brought back the Uwharrie Challenge name to honor camp’s past,
but the adventure is brand new!
All participants will get a special 50th anniversary Uwharrie Challenge Patch.
Cost $75.00
Must bring a mountain bike and helmet
Must be able to pass the swim Test.
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NIGHTHAWKS
First -year Program
Camp Barnhardt is home to the South’s premier first-year
camper program. It is an excellent introduction to summer
camp and the scouting program for those your that have
been In your troop for less than six months.
NightHawk Scouts
should come prepared daily with:
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NIGHTHAWKS is a fun, week-long, full day experience in a relaxed
environment. The program will show scouts many of the exciting opportunities
scouting offers and give them a better understanding of Boy Scouts.
Boy Scout Handbook
water bottle
swimsuit and towel
items their patrol guide asks
them to bring
NIGHTHAWKS follows the troop structure and patrol method. All scouts are
placed into patrols and scouts choose their own patrol leader and assistant leaders.
Scouts work together as a patrol to experience some or all of:
 Scouting basics
 Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class advancement according to their rank
 Compete in games and challenges using their new knowledge and skills
 Tot’n chip
 Firem’n chit
 Activities unique to camp
 Merit Badge
 Swimming — swimmers will work on swimming merit badge, others will work
on swimming skills
Join the evening
activities for
additional
advancement
opportunities
Scoutmasters
 Provide nighthawks director with relevant
medical and/or other concerns for the safety of
scouts.
 Encourage Scouts to practice and review skills
at troop campsite.
 Are welcome to visit program
There is a $10.00 program fee.
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Merit Badge Registration
 The following three pages has a listing of Merit Badge classes and times.
 Once your Scouts have determined what Merit Badges they want to take you will need to sign up for
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those merit badges classes on line.
Register by logging on to the council website at http://www.centralnccouncilbsa.com
Click on the registration box located on the left hand side
Locate the 2016 Summer Camp bullet point on the right hand side
For questions, please contact Denise Grennell at the Central N.C Council Office (704) 701-0545.
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Activities for the Week!
Our activity schedule will include partial week classes and longer sessions. While
some of our classes are a week long (swimming, rifle, etc.), we have extended our
session length so that other merit badges can
be completed in two or three days (nature,
camping, Indian lore, etc.). Due to this
system, scouts can sign up for up to 6 merit
badges (plus the Ecology staff will offer
evening sessions) as some will meet
Monday through Wednesday and others on
Thursday and Friday.
We have received positive feedback from leaders and scouts that were excited to
take a sixth merit badge (and have less walks across camp), but we're still working
to refine this system. A new addition will be Campsite Commissioners teaching the
troops basic first aid and waterfront safety. We've implemented this change to avoid
scouts learning the same material in multiple classes and give merit badge
instructors more time to spend working on material specific to their area. We think
you'll like this change—we'll be able to teach
your scouts so much more when they don't have
to learn how to deal with a bee sting 6 times!
We've also reformatted our presentation of
session offerings and the sign-up process to
make it easier for scouts and leaders to find the
right activities!
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SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
Schedule
2:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:15
7:00pm
Begin Check In
First Dinner
Flag Ceremony
Second Dinner
Leaders Meeting
8:10pm
8:50pm
Meet at Montgomery Circle
Campfire
Check-in, before leaving for camp, troops should pack as much of their gear into one vehicle as possible as only
one vehicle will be allowed into camp at a time. Check-in will begin in the parking lot where you will meet your
Campsite Commissioner. Troops arriving before 2pm will have to wait in the parking lot until check-in begins.
Your commissioner will guide you through check-in. To expedite the process have your medical forms (unless
you submitted them at the program planning meeting for prescreening), all medications, picture order form,
three troop rosters, and a pre-camp swim check form (if applicable) with you. Your tr oop should also tr avel
in uniform to avoid having to unpack and change before having you troop photos taken. If you take care of these
steps, the staff will guide you through everything else on Sunday!
Sunday night's campfire will operate a little differently than those in the recent past. The staff has an
excellent introduction to our 50th Anniversary celebration for you! We look forward to ushering your troop
through the last 50 years of Camp Barnhardt's history. We promise it will start with a bang! That being said, please
follow the following directions:
Troops will gather at Montgomery Flag Circle between 8:10 and 8:40 then be dismissed by a staff member to
travel down the "Trail of Time" to the opening show. We ask that Scouts gather at Montgomery Flag Circle and
not head to the Chapel without being directed by a staff member. The golf cart path will only be open until
8:40pm . Those needing assistance reaching the show will need to be in their seats at this time.
50th Anniversary Superior Unit Award: Does your tr oop have what it takes to show that you' r e the best of
Camp Barnhardt? We'll honor each troop that earns more than 50 points with a 50th Anniversary Superior Unit
plaque, but the top troop will earn a special recognition.
Start Working on Sunday!
10 Points
Campsite Inspection (aver age of Wed. and Fr i. scor es - 90)
10 points
Spirit Challenges (2 points per day; see page for bonus options)
5 points
Clean a Bathhouse as Assigned
5 points
Complete a Service Project
5 points
Assist with Beaver Day (or offer additional service at another time)
3 points
Senior Patrol Leader Meeting Attendance (1 point per day)
3 points
Perform a Flag Ceremony or Offer Grace at a Meal, Build a Gateway
scored by Camp
Commissioner
Have at Least One Patrol Compete in Thursday's Big Event, Audition a Skit for Friday's Back to
the Future Campfire
Bonus points
Troops may earn a bonus point as part of each day's spirit challenge, for winning the basketball
tournament, the volleyball tournament, the cooking contest, the sing-in spirit competition, the
NightHawk games, the fishing tournament, the disc golf tournament, and Lost in Time.
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Monday
(Remembering the 1960's at Camp Barnhardt):
Spirit Challenge: Due to the myster ious Tr ail of Time, we’ll
Schedule
find ourselves in 1966 when we gather at the Dining Hall on Mon6:30am
Reveille
day Morning. It was the year police began reading suspects their
7:00am
"A" Breakfast
rights, a time when the Beatles ruled the airwaves, and when
7:35am
Flag Assembly
Grinch stole Christmas for the very first time on TV. More im7:45am
"B" Breakfast
portantly, Camp Barnhardt opened for its first summer, For Mon8:30am
1st MB Session
day’s spirit challenge, do your best to fit in with this decade
10:15am
2nd MB Session
whether by dressing in 60’s clothing/uniforms, finding 60’s gear
12 Noon
"A" Lunch
or costuming as a figure from this era. Props are always welcome
12:45pm
"B" Lunch
and you can answer role with a clever 60’s line. All participating
1:15 pm
SPL Meeting
troops will earn points, but bonuses will be awarded to the top
three!
1:45pm
3rd MB Session
3:15pm
Open Recreation Time
Campsite Commissioner Training: When Camp Bar nhar dt
Campsite Commissioner first opened, Campsite Commissioners were much more than
3:30pm
Instruction
campsite hosts. They taught basic scout skills to the troop. We're
5:45pm
"A" Dinner
going to bring this tradition back on Mondays directly following
6:20pm
Flag Assembly
the afternoon session. The commissioners will introduce the first
6:30pm
"B" Dinner
aid and aquatic safety tips that are part of countless merit badges
during this time. This way avoids the redundancy that occurs due
Sports Tournaments and
7:10pm
SM vs Staff Softball
to several badges having the same basic requirements and helps
the troop connect to their Campsite Commissioner. They'll dismiss
10:30pm
Taps
the troop after the drill, but may need to continue their lessons during campsite cooking time on Tuesday.
Tournaments: One of Camp Bar nhar dt' s fir st tr aditions was evening spor ts competitions. In fact, the
softball games date all the way back to 1966. Since we are celebrating that year on Monday, join us for the
for our troop sports competition. Like most summers there will be a basketball tournament, but we'll also
have a volleyball tournament to mirror the one held in 1966. The winners will each receive a bonus point in
the superior unit competition.
Softball: We' ll also be playing our annual Scoutmaster vs. Staff softball game on Monday evening.
Since the staff is so confident in their skills, we'll make this offer. If the Scoutmasters win, every troop with
at least one leader that took an at bat in the game will earn an extra point toward the superior unit award.
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Tuesday
(Remembering the 1970's at Camp Barnhardt)
Spirit Challenge: The sun will r ise on Tuesday to find us in 1976, Camp Bar nhar d’s 10th anniversary. Our
spirit challenge will aptly fit this era of sideburns and bell-bottom jeans.
Schedule
Show your pride by wearing your best 70’s costume, donning a 70’s Scout
6:30am
Reveille
uniform, or by bringing your best 70’s props. Need ideas? In 1976 Rocky
7:30 am
Breakfast
was taking on Apollo Creed in theaters, Viking I landed on Mars, and
7:15am
Flag Assembly
Scout pants were the same color as the shirts! Remember we’ll be meet8:30am
1st MB Session
ing at Montgomery Flag Circle since we are cooking in the campsites!
Campsite Cooking. Camp Bar nhar dt was one of the last scout camps
in the area where all the troops cooked their own meals. In the 1970's,
troops cooked on wood-burning stoves after carrying their supplies back
from the commissary in a makeshift backpack. In honor of that part of our
history, we are bringing campsite cooking back to Barnhardt. You'll cook
each of your meals on Tuesday—we're even using the menus and cooking instructions from the best of Barnhardt's meals. Your patrol will need
to bring its own cookware if you want to cook the deluxe meal. We'll
have other options for those
without cookware so you can still get the
historic Barnhardt experience.
Cooking Competition: Since we ar e cooking in the campsites on Tues8:30pm
day, it's a great time to show off your cooking skills. The annual cooking
Scoutmaster Ice Cream
competition will be held after dinner on Tuesday. The theme this year is
9:15pm
Social
dessert! Our Outdoor Skills Director and Commissioner will ride from
10:30pm
Taps
campsite to campsite tasting your entries. Troops need to provide their
own supplies, but this year there is no time limit or cost restriction. You might as well fatten up the whole troop!
First and Second Class Swim Requirements. Scouts not in Nighthawks that need to complete the aquatic r equirements for 1st and 2nd class can stop by the pool at 7:30 to work on these topics with the aquatics staff.
"Sing-in:" We dr aw our Tuesday night activity fr om one of the tr aditions of the 1970' s camps. The details ar e
fuzzy (after all, very few members of the program staff were alive at this point), but it seems that on certain rainy
nights the entire camp would march around the field carrying torches and singing scout songs. Get your torches
ready! We'll reenact this tradition Tuesday evening (even if it doesn't rain). The staff will stop by two campsites to
start the singing parade and we'll pick up more troops as we move around camp. Just wait in your campsite for us!
Feel free to prepare new songs to add to camp's repertoire. We'll give the most spirited troop a Superior Unit bonus
point. We'll finish the parade in a central gathering point where we will have a historic surprise for the scouts. We'll
be delivering the pizzas you ordered at this point.
8:30am
10:15am
12 30pm
1:45pm
3:15pm
5:45pm
6:15pm
7:30pm
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2nd MB Session
Lunch
3rd MB Session
Open Recreation Time
Dinner
Flag Assembly
1st &2nd class Swim
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( Remembering the 1980’s at Camp Barnhardt)
Spirit Challenge: If ever ything goes accor ding to plan, we’ll wake up Wednesday morning in
Barnhardt’s
20th Anniversary summer: 1986. Regan is
Schedule
president, the Human Genome Project is just starting, Doc
6:30am
Reveille
Gooden is leading the Mets to the World Series, and Top Gun
7:00am
"A" Breakfast
will soon be reaching theaters. Show your Scout spirit by fitting
7:35am
Flag Assembly
in with the 80’s gear or dressing as a popular figure from that
7:45am
"B" Breakfast
era! As always, extra points will be awarded to the troops that
8:30am
1st MB Session
do it the best. Since 1986 was also a big year for one of our local
10:15am
2nd MB Session
stars, we’ll also have a little troop competition. To celebrate Dale
12 Noon
"A" Lunch
Earnhardt’s championship, we’ll do qualifying to set the starting
order for Thursday night’s competition—Bring you troops' time
12:45pm
"B" Lunch
machine.
1:15pm
SPL Meeting
Family Night: As always, Wednesday night is family night at
1:45pm
3rd MB Session
3:15pm
Open Recreation Time Camp Barnhardt! Invite your parents to join us for a fun evening
at camp. Guests should be instructed to arrive after 5pm. They
5:30pm
“A” Dinner
can bring food for your troop or just join you for the meal in the
6:15pm
“B” Dinner
Dining Hall (guest meals must be ordered by Tuesday morning).
7:30pm
Vespers
They'll enjoy our Chapel service, flag lowering, campwide
8:15pm
Flag Lowering
games, and, if they choose to stay after dark, an Order of the
8:30pm
OA Call-out
Arrow call-out.
Schedule by
NightHawks' Games: Since the NightHawks pr ogr am star ted
SPL’s
Nighthawk Games
in the 1980's, we'll be replacing the standard campfire with a
series of camp games tied to basic scout skills and activities that were popular in that decade. Can your
troop start a fire with flint and steel? Can you lash a basic structure? Could you carry a wounded patrol
member? You might want to practice your basic scout skills since your family may be watching. There
will also be a couple of other events, including the old 80's favorite Critter Crawl.
Order of the Arrow Call Outs & OA Sash: The Wednesday night campfir e pr ogr am includes an
Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. Troops from the Central North Carolina Council may have Scouts
called-out that have been selected in an Order of the Arrow election conducted by Itibapishe Iti Hollo
Lodge. Troops from outside the Central North Carolina Council may also have Scouts called-out during
the ceremony. To do so, the Troop Leader will need to forward a letter signed by the Lodge Advisor or
Lodge Chief of their local Order of the Arrow lodge, The letter must include the names of the candidates
as well as the contact information for their local Order of the Arrow Lodge Adviser or Chief. The Letter
will need to be sent to Itibapishe Iti Hollo Lodge Adviser at itibaplodgeadviser@gmail.com by 5:00pm on
the Tuesday before the call-out ceremony. Itibapishe Iti Hollo Lodge cannot perform elections while
Troops are at camp. All OA members should wear their sash to the Wednesday night campfire.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL & OA TRADING POST: After the conclusion of the call-out ceremony
Itibapishe Iti Hollo Lodge will be hosting an ice cream social for all Order of the Arrow members. The
Ice cream social we be in the OA lodge. The OA trading post will be open during the ice cream social.
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Thursday
(Remembering the 1990’s at Camp Barnhardt)
Spirit Challenge: By Thur sday mor ning we should have made
Schedule
it to 1996 when George Strait was the Vocalist of the Year and the
6:30am
Reveille
great Florida Gators won their first National championship. In fact,
7:00am
"A" Breakfast
if we’re lucky, we’ll find ourselves in 1997 when the Dining Hall
7:35am
Flag Assembly
first opened at Camp Barnhardt. Show your spirit by representing
this decade at flag raising! Extra points to the top troops and we’ll
7:45am
"B" Breakfast
play a game with staff totems in honor of that late 90’s Dining Hall
8:30am
1st MB Session
tradition.
10:15am
2nd MB Session
12 Noon
"A" Lunch
Fishing Tournament: Get out your r ods and r eels! Camp
12:45pm
"B" Lunch
Barnhardt's annual fishing tournament will be held on Thursday
1:45pm
3rd MB Session
starting at 3:45pm. The winning troop will earn a bonus point
3:15pm
Open Recreation Time towards the Superior Unit award (scoring is the total number of
inches of fish caught by a troop divided by the number of Scouts
3:45pm
Fishing Tournament
participating).
3:45pm
Disc Golf Tourney
5:45pm
"A" Dinner
Disc Golf Tournament: Don' t feel like fishing? J oin us for the
6:20pm
Flag Assembly
first Barnhardt Open! We'll run a disc golf tournament for scouts to
show how well they can play the new course. Lowest score wins
6:30pm
"B" Dinner
(and earns their troop an extra Superior Unit point).
6:30pm
SM/SPL BBQ
7:10pm
Lost in Time
Lost in Time: Our signatur e 2016 event will occur on
10:30pm
Taps
Thursday night, but in what year? It's actually all of the last 50
years. You'll be moving in and out of Barnhardt's past as you attempt to get back to 2016. There are so many
things to do, so many challenges to overcome to conquer time! You'll need to be prepared for anything...
Here's the way the competition will work: First, you'll need a time machine of some sorts. It needs to be
built for speed, but it also has to be able to withstand the journey through time and space. You'll likely cover
at least a mile and a half on it (along with 50 years) , so it's got to be well built. Use your scout skills! You
can use hand tools, lashings, and so forth, but it should be scout built. The only part that can be made with
power tools would be the wheels (if you choose to have wheels). It will need room to carry any gear you
wish to bring along with you. You'll encounter challenges along the way that test your strength, decisionmaking, and scout skills. Some of these events will be much easier if you've prepared and brought supplies
for the journey. We'll leave it up to you to think about what you might need as you travel through time. The
time machine will also need to be able to hold and carry two time-travelers at all times while the rest of the
team can help as the motor.
The starting order will be determined on Wednesday at our NASCAR-style qualifying event. You'll then
arrive at the starting point (Montgomery Flag Circle in 1996) on Thursday and begin the adventure. At least
two scouts must be in the time machine at all times, but teams can have up to 6 members (troops can enter
multiple patrols); however, anytime the time machine moves, all team members must be touching the
apparatus so they don't get lost in time. Keep in mind that this isn't a straightforward event, there will be
strategy involved and your troop will have to make decisions on how to best deal with challenges. Keep in
mind that this event will be a lengthy one; you'll want to prepare for time traveling in the dark.
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(Remembering the 2000’s at Camp Barnhardt)
Weekday Schedule
6:30am
Reveille
7:00am
"A" Breakfast
7:35am
Flag Assembly
Spirit Challenge: Fr iday mor ning we’ll find ourselves in 2006 when
7:45am
"B" Breakfast
the Florida Gators won another championship and Barnhardt’s theme
8:30am
1st MB Session
was Adventure on the High Seas.” Wear clothing, camp shirts, or other
2000’s gear If you like, but you can also honor our 40th Anniversary
10:15am
2nd MB Session
theme by bringing a boat, coming as a pirate, or dressing like a sailor.
12 Noon
"A" Lunch
The top 2000’s theme presentations will win extra points. Don’t worry;
12:45pm
"B" Lunch
we’ll make in Back to Future soon!
1:15pm
SPL Meeting
1:45pm
3rd MB Session
3:15pm
Open Recreation Time 50th Anniversary Troop Reunions: While the mission of Camp
5:45pm
"A" Dinner
Barnhardt and the Staff have not changed over the last 50 years, our
6:20pm
Flag Assembly
facilities certainly have improved. The 50th Anniversary summer is a
6:30pm
"B" Dinner
great time to invite former members of your troop to join you and see
7:10pm
Evening program
just how much camp has changed. Use Friday afternoon and evening as a
10:30pm
Taps
way to reconnect with your troops' alumni and former leaders. Invite
them to tour camp during open program time (3:30-5:30pm), dine with you (register for additional meals by
Tuesday), and enjoy our closing activities. We hope you'll utilize this opportunity to help rekindle their interest in
Scouting and participation in your unit. We also know that numerous visitors will want to drop by camp during this
special summer. Help us by having them come at the time we're best equipped for their visit.
Friday Campfire: We will have a ver y special campfir e on Fr iday night as par t of the 50th Anniver sar y
celebration. Of course, we also have to make it Back to the Future since we will have spent the previous five days in
Camp Barnhardt's past. Plan your skit accordingly; consider how you'll make us laugh while also helping us make it
back to 2016. Work the campfire's Back to the Future theme into your skit... Break out your DeLorean, TARDIS, or
other time machine! Time travel can be a funny thing! Skit auditions will be held earlier in the week.
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