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nayle guidebook
NORTHERNTIER NAYLEGUIDEBOOK NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.1 Summer2015 WelcometoNorthernTierNAYLE! CongratulationsonyouracceptancetoattendtheNationalAdvancedYouthLeadershipExperience (NAYLE)attheCharlesLSommersBaseatNorthernTierthissummer! NorthernTierNAYLEwillprovideyouwithahighadventure‐basedwildernessexperiencethat exemplifiesthepotentialofservantleadershipthroughchallengingandengagingactivities.The visionofNAYLEistomotivateyoutofollowalifeofhelpingotherssucceedthroughservant leadershipbasedonthevaluesexpressedintheScoutOathandScoutLaw. TheNorthernTierstaffiscommittedtomakingNorthernTierNAYLEaveryspecialexperience. YouwilllivewithacrewattheCharlesLSommersBaseandworkwithaNAYLEstaffcommittedto providingyouwithaunforgettableexperience.YouwilluseNYLTleadershipskillstomeetnew challengesinawildernesssetting. NAYLEwillequipyoutobebetterleaders,improvedNYLTstaffmembers,andsuperiorcampstaff. Itwillhelpguideyourjourneytobecometrueservantleaderswhoareabletodevelopallmembers ofeveryteamyoulead.Itprovideslifeskillsfornowandthefuture. Reviewtheenclosedinformationandshareitwithyourfamilyandunitleader.Pleasego throughthechecklistlocatedimmediatelyafterthisletterandmakesureyoucompleteallsteps beforeleavingforNorthernTier!Besuretosubmitallformsandfeesbeforethedeadlines. WearepleasedthatyouwillbeamongtheselectyouthwhoparticipateinoneofNorthernTier’s andtheBoyScoutsofAmerica’smostoutstandingleadershipdevelopmentprograms. Cordially, NorthernTierStaffandNAYLEStaff NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.2 2015NorthernTierNAYLEChecklist Readthisentireguidebook!Thenshareitwithyourparent/guardian. Payallfeesnolaterthan45daysbeforeyourNAYLEcoursebegins. o Twopaymentsarerequired:(1)adepositof$100,and(2)afinalpaymentof$285. o Bothpaymentsaremadeviacheckpayableto“NorthernTierBSA”andaresentto: NorthernTier,POBox509,Ely,MN55731 DetermineyourtransportationtoNorthernTier,andcompletetheonlineTravel Informationformnolaterthan30daysbeforeyourNAYLEcoursebegins. o TheonlineTravelInformationformisat:http://goo.gl/forms/LX87uaueMb o PlantoarriveatNorthernTierbetween5:00‐5:30pmonyourSundayarrivaldate o PlantodepartNorthernTierbetween8:00‐8:30amonyourSaturdaydeparturedate o ShuttlesfromtheMinneapolis/St.Paul(MSP)airportareavailable.Ifyourequirethis transportation,youmustplanyourflighttoarriveearlyenoughtomeettheshuttleand reserveaseatontheshuttleinadvance! o Seethelatersectioninthisdocumentformoretravelandshuttleinformation. SubmitanyspecialdietneedstoNorthernTierontheform(included)nolaterthan45 daysbeforeyourNAYLEcoursebegins. CompleteacurrentBSAHealth&MedicalRecordforNorthernTier. o TheBSAHealth&MedicalRecordforuseatNorthernTierisavailableat http://www.scouting.org/home/healthandsafety/ahmr.aspx o Haveyourdoctorandparent/guardianreadtheNorthernTierRiskAdvisoryonthelast pageofthemedicalform. o MakesuretocompletepartsA,B,andCandbringallpartswithyoutoyourNAYLE course,alongwithacopyofyourhealthinsurancecard. o YoumustmeettheheightandweightrequirementsasstatedinpartC. CompletetheBSASwimTest.Usetheincludedformtoconfirmsuccessfulcompletionofthe swimtest.TherewillnotbeanopportunitytodotheswimtestatNorthernTier! Makesureyourhavethenecessaryclothingandequipment. o NorthernTierNAYLEisacampandwildernessexperiencethatrequiresspecificgear. Seedetailedinformationlaterinthisguidebookonwhatyouneedtobring. BringyourcompletedandsignedBSAHealth&MedicalRecord,acopyofyourhealth insurancecard,andyourBSASwimTestcompletionformwithyoutohandinduring check‐inonthefirstday! NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.3 ARRIVAL PlantoarriveatNorthernTier,about20mileseastofEly,MN,between5:00p.m.and 5:30p.m.ontheSundayofthestartofyourcourse.Dinnerisservedat5:30pm.,and check‐inbeginsimmediatelyafterdinner. Dinnerandcheck‐inwilltakeplaceattheSandyBridgesProgramCenteratNorthernTier. Earlyarrivalsbefore5:00pmontheSundayofthestartofyourcoursecannotbe accommodated.Ifyourtransportationarrangementsrequireyoutoarrivethedaybefore thestartofyourcourse,pleasemakearrangementstostayovernightinnearbyEly. Bepreparedforcheck‐inbyhavingwithyou: o Yourcompleted,signedBSAHealth&MedicalRecord,includingallpartsA,B,andC. o Acopyofyourhealthinsurancecard. o Yourcompletedswimcheckform(seeincludedform). o Allrequiredindividualclothingandgear(seeincludedlist). o Paymentforallunpaidfees,includingshuttlefees,ifnecessary. o YourdepartureplanstoconfirmwithNorthernTierstaff. BewearingthecompleteBSAfielduniformforyourprogram(seeUniformsectionbelow). Callhometoletyourfamilyknowyouarrivedsafely. DEPARTURE NAYLEendsat9:30pmontheFridayofyourcourseweek,andyouarefreetoleaveatthat time.MostparticipantsstayovernightandleaveafterbreakfastonSaturday. IfyouaretakingashuttlebacktoMinneapolis/St.Paulairport,itwillleaveonSaturday morning,soyouwillstayovernight. AllparticipantsmusthaveleftviatheshuttleorbepickedupfromNorthernTierby 8:30a.m.ontheSaturdaymorningattheendofyourcourseweek.Thelastmealprovided forNAYLEparticipantsisSaturdaybreakfast. TRANSPORTATION ItisyourresponsibilitytogetyourselftoandfromNorthernTierfortheNAYLEprogram. AllparticipantsmustfilloutanonlineTravelInformationformnolaterthan30daysbefore yourNAYLEcoursebegins.Theformisat:http://goo.gl/forms/LX87uaueMb Ifyouarecomingbypersonalvehicle,pleaseplantoarriveatNorthernTiernearEly,MN,at 5:00pmontheSundayofyourscheduledstartingdate.(Seeincludedmap.) AshuttlevanisavailablefromtheMinneapolis/St.Paul(MSP)Airport.Theshuttleleavesthe airportat12:30p.m.theSundayofyourscheduledstartingdateandarrivesatNorthernTier atapproximately5:30p.m.(5hourtrip).Ifyouplantotravelviaplane,youmustschedule yourflighttoarriveattheMinneapolis/St.PaulAirportnolaterthan12:00noon.The returnshuttletripleavesfromNorthernTierat7:30a.m.ontheSaturdayattheendofyour courseweek,arrivingattheMinneapolisAirportat12:30p.m.Scheduleyourdeparture flightfromMSPtoleaveafter2:00p.m. Theroundtripshuttlecostis$120.YoucanmailyourshuttlepaymenttoNorthernTier,or payuponarrivalatthebase. Ifyouwishtotakeashuttle,thenyoumustreserveaseatinadvancewhencompletingyour TravelInformationform.Makesureyourflightsmeetthetimerequirementsabove. NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.4 FEESandPAYMENTS ThetotalNorthernTierNAYLEfeeis$385. o Adepositof$100isduewhenregistering. o Theremainderofthefeeisduenolaterthan45daysbeforethestartofyourcourse. o Bothpaymentsaremadeviacheckpayableto“NorthernTierBSA”andaresentto: NorthernTier,POBox509,Ely,MN55731 o Feesarenon‐refundableandnon‐transferrable. TheNAYLEfeecoversallcoursesupplies,lodging,food,andcrewequipment(suchastents andcanoes)neededfortheprogram. CAMPLIVING NorthernTierNAYLEwillinvolvetwodifferenttypesofcamping.Abouthalfoftheweekis spentattheCharlesL.Sommersbasecamp,whiletherestofthetimeisspentcanoeingin thewildernessoftheBoundaryWatersCanoeAreaWildernessandSuperiorNationalForest. WhileatSommersbasecamp,livingarrangementsaresimilartoasummercamp.Youwill bewillbeeatinginthedininghall,andsleepinginlargetentsorcabinswithmultipleother NAYLEparticipants.Bunksorcotsareprovided.Showers,etc.areavailable. Whilecanoeing,youwillbeintheWilderness,withonlylakes,portages,andclearings.On thetripyouwillbepreparingyourownmealsusingfresh,canned,andboxedingredients (notdehydratedtrailmeals),andyouwillbetentingwith1to3otherNAYLEparticipants. NAYLEisacoedtrainingexperience,andcrewmembersmaybemaleandfemaleyouth. SleepingarrangementsformaleandfemaleparticipantswillbeseparateasrequiredbyBSA YouthProtectionGuidelines.NAYLEutilizesbothmaleandfemalestaff. Participantswillspendmostoftheirdayoutdoors,engagedinactiveexperiences. BSAUNIFORM NAYLEisanationaltrainingprogramatanationalhighadventurebase.TheofficialBSA fielduniformforyourrespectiveprogram(BoyScoutingorVenturing)isrequired. ForBoyScouts,theuniformincludes:BoyScoutkhakishirt,BoyScoutgreenpants/shorts, BoyScoutsocks,andBSAbelt. ForVenturers,theuniformincludes:Venturinggreenshirt,Venturinggraypants/shorts, Venturingsocks,andBSAbelt. Theactivityuniformwillbewornmuchofthetimewhileonbase.Thisconsistsofanofficial NAYLEhatandNAYLEt‐shirt,alongwithBoyScoutorVenturingpants/shorts,socks,and BSAbelt.(Youwillreceive1NAYLEhatand2NAYLEt‐shirtsprovidedbythecourse.) YoushouldwearyouruniformenroutetoandfromNorthernTier. TRAILCLOTHINGandEQUIPMENT OneofthehighlightsoftheNorthernTierNAYLEcourseisamultipledaycanoevoyageinto thewilderness.ThistriprequiresadditionalclothingbeyondtheBSAuniformnotedabove. Adetailedlistoftheneededtrailclothingandequipmentisprovidedonthefollowingpages. SELFDRAININGBOOTS Wewillbedoing"wetfoot"canoeing,andyouneedtohavebootsthatwillallowwaterto drainout.Regularwaterproofhikingbootswillnotwork. Youcanseeexamplesofthetypeofbootssuitableforthisuseat: http://www.northerntiertradingpost.org/boots.html NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.5 PHYSICALFITNESS Toinsuresafety,allparticipantsmustbephysicallypreparedtoenjoyaruggedcanoetrip. Onthecanoeingportionofthecourse,youmaybepaddling10milesadayormoreinwindy conditionsandmaycarryasmuchas85poundsacrossaportage.Youwillbeusingyour armsandupperbodyforpaddlingandyourbackandlegsforportaging.Itisimportantthat youbeinverygoodconditionsoyoucanparticipateinthelevelofadventureyoudeserve. Aregularprogramofphysicalconditioningforseveralmonthspriortothecourseisstrongly recommended.Planondoing30to60minutesofaerobicexercise,3to5timesaweek. BSAMEDICALFORM Havingaproperlycompletedandsignedmedicalformiscritical.YoumustusetheBSA medicalformforuseatNorthernTier,availableat: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/healthandsafety/ahmr.aspx. MakesuretofilloutpartsA,B,andC,andbringallpartswithyoutothecourse,alongwitha copyofyourhealthinsurancecard.Youmustmeettheheight/weightrequirements. SWIMMINGABILITY YouneedtocompletetheBSAswimtestandbeclassifiedasaswimmerpriortoarrivingat NorthernTier.Usetheincludedformtoconfirmyourcompletionoftheswimtest. SPENDINGMONEY NorthernTierhasatradingpostatbasecampwhereyoumaybuysnacks,souvenirsand memorabilia,ifyouwish.NorthernTiertrekkersspend$100‐150onaverage. MAILINGADDRESSatNORTHERNTIER GivenNorthernTier’smoreremotelocation,mailisnotlikelytoreachyouwhileonyour courseunlessitissentrightafteryouleave. Themailingaddressis: YourFullName‐NAYLESession(1or2) NorthernTierHighAdventureBase POBox509 Ely,MN55731 EMERGENCYTELEPHONE TheNorthernTieremergencyphonenumberis218.365.4811. Foranemergency,itisbesttocallbetween8:00AMand5:00PMandtalkwithafulltime staffmember.Duringoffhoursadutyofficerwillanswertheemergencyline. AnemergencymessageMUSTincludethefullnameandtheNAYLEsessionnumber. Bepreparedtoleaveamessageandacall‐backnumber. NorthernTierwillnotbeabletocontactthepersoniftheyareontheirvoyage;howeverthe messagewillbeattachedtothecrewfilefordeliveryupontheperson’sreturntobase. Nocollectcallswillbeaccepted. CELLPHONES CellphonesareoktohavewithyouwhileyouaretravelingtoandfromNorthernTier,but willnotbeallowedduringthecourse. ParticipantcellphonesorotherdeviceswillbesafelylockedupduringtheNAYLEcourse, andthenreturnedtotheparticipantswhentheyarereadytodepart. NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.6 CANCELLATION&REFUNDPOLICY Cancellationsmustbereceivedinwriting30dayspriortothefirstdayofyourcourse.A $100processingfeewillbeapplied. Theprocessingfeewillincreaseto$150ifthecancellationrequestismadewithin30daysof thefirstdayofthecourse. Therefundwillbeappliedtothecreditcardlistedundertheregistrationprofile.Or,if paymentsweremadeintheformofacheck,therefundwillbemailedintheformofacheck. RefundscannotbedeferredortransferredtootherNorthernTier‐relatedprograms. No‐showsorregistrantswhodonotsubmitawrittenexplanationforcancellationswillnot beeligibleforarefund. Exceptionstotheprocessingfeeareasfollows: o Militaryservice o Deathofregistrant o Medicalincidents Allcancellationsrequireawrittenoremailedexplanationwitharequestforarefund,prior tothestartofthefirstdayofthecourse.Pleasesubmitthewrittenortypedexplanationto: NorthernTierHighAdventure Attn:NAYLECourseCancellation POBox509 Ely,MN55731 Telephone:218.365.4811 Fax:218.365.3112 Email:info@ntier.org MOREBACKGROUND Formorebackground,youmaywishtoreviewtheNorthernTierParticipantGuidebookat: www.ntier.org/filestore/NorthernTier/pdf/ParticipantHandbook2015.pdf NotethatNorthernTierNAYLEhasdifferentrequirementsandprogramelementsthana regularNorthernTierTrek,sonotalltheinformationinthatguidebookwillapply.For example,theNAYLEprogramdoesnotincludefishing,andusesadifferentscheduleof activities. NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.7 2015NorthernTierNAYLETrailGearList TrailClothing(NOCOTTON) OtherGear Thefollowingisaninclusivelistofallclothing neededforthetrail.Alltrailclothingshouldmade onlyofsyntheticsand/ornaturalnon‐cottonfibers. 1pairboots(required) o Allparticipantsarerequiredtowearboots thathavefullanklecoverage;arugged stitchedorvulcanizedsole;andareself draining(notwaterproof).Ifyouare unsureifthebootsyouareplanningto bringmeetthisrequirement,pleasefeel freetocontactNorthernTierpriortoyour arrival.Individualsarrivingwith inadequatefootwearwillbeaskedto purchasebootsinthetradingpostpriorto departureonwater.Thehealthandsafety ofparticipantsisofutmostimportanceto us,andforthisreasonthereisno exceptiontothisbootrequirement. 1pairtrailcampshoes(required) o Allparticipantsarerequiredtobring closed‐toe/closed‐heelcampshoeswith solidsoles,suchaslightweightsneakers. o Thefollowingarenotpermitted: sandals,waterslippers,someVibramFive Fingersmodels,Crocs,andsomeKEEN styles. 1rainjacketwithhood(required) o Allparticipantsarerequiredtopacka qualityrainjacketwithahood.Ensure thatyourraingeariswaterproof,notjust waterresistant.Ponchosarenot acceptableandareverydangerousinthe eventofacapsizedcanoe. 2long‐sleevelightweightshirts(required) 2pairpantswithzip‐offlegs(required) 3pairsocks(required) o (woolorwool/syntheticblend) 2pairunderwear(syntheticrecommended) 1broad‐brimmedhatorbaseballcap 1lightweightfleecejacket/vest(noHoodies) 1knithat 1sleepingbag o Allparticipantsshouldbringa sleepingbagthatiscompact, synthetic,lightweight,andratedto 35°Fwithacompression‐stylestuff sack. 125‐30literwaterproofstuffsackordrybag foryourclothingandgearwhileonthetrail 1sleepingpad—closedcellorself‐inflating foam 1to2bandannas,buffs,orsmallsynthetic camptowels 1beltorpairofsuspenders 1toothbrush 112ozbowl—plasticormetal 18‐12oz.cup—plasticormetal 1spoon/spork—plasticormetal 1One‐literwide‐mouthwaterbottlewitha carabineer‐styleclip 1smallheadlamp 1whistle 1stickoflipbalmwithSPF15orgreater 1pairofsunglasseswithkeeperstrap 2pairprescriptionglassesasneeded,with keeperstrap Personalmedicationsasneeded(2supplies tocarryin2locations) Personaltoiletries OptionalGear 1smallpocketknife 1camerawithextrabatteriesand waterproofbox(e.g.OtterBoxorPelican Case) 1headnetformosquitoes 1pairlongunderwear(synthetic) 1pairrainpants(candoubleasapairof pants) 1bookforreading 1smallbottlemedicatedfootpowder Itisrecommendedthatyouwriteyournameonyourpersonalitemswithapermanentmarker! ***ALSOSEETHEBASECAMPGEARLISTONNEXTPAGE*** NorthernTierNAYLEGuidebook p.8 2015NorthernTierNAYLEBaseCampGearList InadditiontotheTrailClothingandOtherGearonthepreviouspage,thefollowingclothingand equipmentisalsoneededfortheportionofNorthernTierNAYLEthattakesplaceinBaseCamp. ThisgearwillbeleftinalockeratBaseCampduringthecanoetrip. AdditionalBaseCampClothing AdditionalBaseCampGear A2ndpairofshoestowearatBaseCamp o Allparticipantsarerequiredtobringclosed‐ toe/closed‐heelshoeswithsolidsoles,such assturdysneakers. o Thefollowingarenotpermitted:sandals, waterslippers,Crocs,etc.. 1or2BSAFielduniformsforyourprogram (2setsrecommended): o BoyScoutkhakishirt,BoyScout greenpants/shorts,BSAbelt –or‐ o Venturinggreenshirt,Venturing graypants/shorts,BSAbelt 3pairBoyScoutorVenturingsockstowear withyourBSAFielduniform 3pairunderwear 1bathingsuit(foruseinsauna) 1setflip‐flops(foruseinshower) 1largeDuffelbaglargeenoughtoholdall yourgearwhiletravelingandatbase. (backpacksarenotrecommended) 1Inexpensivewatch(youwillnothaveyour cellphone,andwillneedtotelltime) SunscreenatleastSPF15(noaerosolcans) InsectRepellent(noaerosolcans) 1smallDaypacktoholdsunscreen, raincoat,notebook,water,etc.whiledoing activitiesatBaseCamp 1bathtowel DoNotBring Electronicmusic,game,orvideodevices SPOTsatellitemessengersoremergency beacons Canoechairsthatcliporstrapintocanoes Itisrecommendedthatyouwriteyournameonyourpersonalitemswithapermanentmarker! ***ALSOSEETHETRAILGEARLISTONPREVIOUSPAGE*** Allneededcrewequipment(tents,cookgear,stoves,fuelbottles,portagepacks,PFDs,paddles, canoes,maps,firstaidkits,etc.)willbeprovidedbyNorthernTier&NAYLE. NORTHERN TIER HIGH ADVENTURE BASES SWIM CLASSIFICATION RECORD This form indicates the individual’s swim classification as of the date listed below. The date the swim test was conducted must be within 12 months of the starting date of your expedition. Crew Number ________________________________________ Date of Swim Test _______________ The following crew members (including adults) have all passed the test indicated on the next page and are classified as “Swimmers” Full Name (print) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name of Person Conducting Test (print) _____________________________________________________________ Signature of Person Conducting Test _______________________________________________________________ Qualification of Person Conducting Test: __ Aquatics Instructor, BSA __ Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor __ BSA Lifeguard __ Certified Lifeguard __ Swimming Instructor __ Swim Coach __ Adult supervisor who is familiar with the basic swimming strokes and abides by the guidelines in the Aquatics Supervision manual Unit Leader or Contingent Leader Name (print) _______________________________________________________ Unit Leader or Contingent Leader Signature __________________________________________________________ This record is to be presented at check-in at Northern Tier. It must be filled out and signed at the time of the swim classification testing. Updated 9/1/13 MBR Swim Classification Procedures The swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scouts of America aquatic activity is a key element in both Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat plans. The swim classification test should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season. Traditionally, swim classification tests have only been conducted upon arrival at a summer camp. However, there is no restriction that this is the only place the test can be conducted. Northern Tier requires this classification be completed prior to arrival. As indicated in the Safety Afloat Plan, all persons participating in BSA canoeing activities are required to be “swimmers.” SWIMMER’S TEST: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: Sidestroke, breaststroke, trdgen, or crawl. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. This swim classification test can be done at the unit level by one of the following resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor; BSA Lifeguard; certified lifeguard; swimming instructor; swim coach; or Adult supervisor who is familiar with the basic swimming strokes and abides by the guidelines in Aquatics Supervision manual. NOTE: You may use a council approved swim classification list other than this form. Please make sure to copy it for each crew, write the crew number on each sheet, and circle the youth on the record that are in that particular crew. The minimum standards listed above for the person doing the swim classification must be met. Updated 9/1/13 MBR Northern Tier Dietary Restriction Notification Card We must receive this card 45 days prior to your trek in order to make the necessary substitutions. If this card is not received within the specified time, we cannot guarantee the substitutions. We will do our best to accommodate your needs, but for certain severe allergies or for a person with an allergy to more than 2 types of food, we may ask you to bring your own trail food. Please bring your own medication (ex. Epipen). Please fill out ONE CARD PER INDIVIDUAL with a dietary restriction. ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED. Northern Tier Expedition Number #:________________________ Name of person with restriction:_____________________________________________ Phone # and Email (of parent if youth or individual if adult):_________________________________________________ Restriction type (i.e. peanut allergy, vegetarian etc.):__________________________________________________ Please circle all that apply: If an allergy is it by? Ingestion Contact Airborne Other _________________________________ Severity of Allergy (i.e. anaphylactic):____________________________________________________________ Is Allergy controlled or treated by medication? _______________ If so, will individual have this medication on the trip? _________ What is the medication?_____________________ Symptoms Experienced (i.e. vomiting):______________________________________________________________ Substitution Ideas:_______________________________________________________________________________ Any other information you think would be useful to the food service staff at Northern Tier: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Office Use Only: Contacted Date: _____________ Initials: ______________ Accommodations Made: ________ Bringing Own Food: __________________ Fax this form to 218-365-3112 or Email form to info@ntier.org