onteora scout reservation program guide

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THEODORE ROOSEVELT COUNCIL | BSA
Dear Scouts and Scouters,
Thank you so much for your investment in Onteora Scout Reservation, 2013. I would like
to extend a warm welcome to you and your respective unit(s) on behalf of myself, the staff that
have and will continue to make this summer possible, and the Theodore Roosevelt Council, as a
whole. This summer is sure to be a fun-filled and jam-packed undertaking, overflowing with
success stories, new programs, and a completely unique summer camp experience.
Summer camp is the heart of a great troop program. We want scouts to know that
Onteora is entirely focused on opportunities for personal growth, adventure, and advancement!
It’s important that all Scouts are met with the prospect and ability to have a great summer camp
experience.
The mission of OSR and its staff this year is to honor the rich history of the camp, while
furthering the aims and methods of scouting, through improved programming and overall
development. It’s our goal, and furthermore our purpose, to improve the ever-evolving Scouting
program. For us at OSR, that daunting yet worthy task begins and ends with a pledge of striving
for the best in customer service, program, and overall youth development.
For the reasons above, and more, I highly anticipate your arrival and active participation
in this year's summer camp adventure. Thanks for all that you do, and all that is yet to come; I
look forward to seeing each and every one of you at Onteora, “The Land in The Sky!”
Yours in Scouting,
Dakota “Cody” Oher
Program Director
Onteora Scout Reservation
(516)797-7600 Ext. 103
OSR
2013 OSR PROGRAM GUIDE
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OPERATING SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................... 5
CAMP FORMS AND GUIDES ................................................................................................... 5
CAMP PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE ........................................................................................ 6
OUR PROGRAM.......................................................................................................................... 7
BOY ............................................................................................................................................ 7
BUDDY....................................................................................................................................... 7
PATROL ..................................................................................................................................... 7
TROOP ........................................................................................................................................ 7
TROOP PROGRAM ................................................................................................................... 7
CUSTOM TROOP PROGRAM ................................................................................................. 7
OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR TROOPS ....................................................................................... 7
SELECTING MERIT BADGES ................................................................................................. 8
PARTIAL COMPLETION ......................................................................................................... 8
AQUATICS ................................................................................................................................. 11
BSA LIFEGUARD ................................................................................................................... 12
BSA MILE SWIM .................................................................................................................... 12
CRAFT LODGE ......................................................................................................................... 13
DAN BEARD (FIRST YEAR CAMPER) (COU-TOU-SEE) ................................................. 14
FIELD SPORTS (PARADE FIELD) ........................................................................................ 15
THE GLAIZE (COVEY SHELTER)........................................................................................ 16
NATURE/ECOLOGY (JAMES E. WEST SHELTER) .......................................................... 17
NATURE/ECOLOGY (JAMES E. WEST SHELTER) CONTINUED ................................... 18
SCOUT CRAFT (OTTER SHELTER) .................................................................................... 19
SHOOTING SPORTS (DAN BEARD SHELTER & RANGES) ........................................... 20
COMMUNICATIONS (NEW 2013) (LONG HOUSE) ........................................................... 21
OLDER BOY PROGRAM AREA (NEW 2013) (MAINTENANCE BUILDING) .............. 22
MEDICAL/HEALTH (FIRST AID STATION/SHELTER) .................................................. 23
SALES & FINANCE (NEW 2013) (TRADING POST) .......................................................... 24
AFTERNOON PROGRAM (LEGENDS) (1:30-3PM)............................................................ 25
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EVENING PROGRAM (THE LEGACY) (7-8:30PM) ........................................................... 26
NIGHTTIME PROGRAM (THE BEYOND PROGRAM) (8:30PM-BEYOND) ................ 26
NIGHTTIME PROGRAM DETAILS ...................................................................................... 27
WATER CARNIVAL ................................................................................................................. 27
ARE YOU TOUGHER THAN A SCOUT? ............................................................................. 27
DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF ..................................................................................................... 28
POLAR BEAR SWIM ................................................................................................................ 28
BICYCLES IN CAMP ................................................................................................................ 28
HIGHLAND GAMES THEME ................................................................................................. 29
SPIRIT STICK ............................................................................................................................ 29
CAMP NEWSLETTER............................................................................................................. 29
CRAZY THEME DAYS ............................................................................................................ 30
ELECTRONIC MERIT BADGE SIGN-UP ............................................................................ 30
HONOR CAMPER PROGRAM ............................................................................................... 30
PATH TO EAGLE CAMP ......................................................................................................... 31
DAY ONE - EAGLE PROCESS: ............................................................................................. 31
DAY TWO - LIFE TO EAGLE PACKET ............................................................................... 31
DAY THREE AND DAY FOUR - EAGLE PROJECTS ......................................................... 31
DAY FOUR- EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW ......................................................................... 31
DAY FIVE- EAGLE COURT OF HONOR ............................................................................. 31
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM ................................................................. 31
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM (CONT’D) ................................................ 32
ORDER OF THE ARROW - BUCKSKIN LODGE ............................................................... 32
CANDIDATE REGISTRATION ............................................................................................. 32
OSR ELITE ................................................................................................................................. 33
490 CLUB & 500 CLUB (UNIT VISITATIONS) .................................................................... 34
GUIDELINES FOR OSR CAMPSITE INSPECTIONS .......................................................... 34
UNIT VISITATIONS (CAMPSITE INSPECTION FORM) ................................................... 35
SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE .......................................................................................... 36
ONTEORA SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE APPLICATION .......................................... 36
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ADDITIONAL LEADERS TRAININGS ................................................................................. 38
AFTERNOON LEADERS PROGRAM (DIRECTOR’S CHALLENGE) (2-3PM) ............ 39
VOLUNTEERS ........................................................................................................................... 39
AWARDS & RECOGNITION ................................................................................................. 39
GETTING TO KNOW THE STAFF ........................................................................................ 40
OSR KEY THREE...................................................................................................................... 40
THE CAMP DIRECTOR .......................................................................................................... 40
THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR ................................................................................................. 40
THE CAMP COMMISSIONER ............................................................................................... 40
ONTEORA SCOUT RESERVATION MAP ........................................................................... 41
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OPERATING SCHEDULE
Onteora Scout Reservation operates from Sunday afternoon until Saturday morning. This
schedule allows us to provide staff continuity and strong service while a troop is at camp as well
as giving the staff time to ensure campsites are ready for Sunday’s check-in.
Units that are staying in camp for two weeks should contact the Camp Director before camp to
make the necessary arrangements for the weekend between the two weeks. The camp office can
provide you with information on local attractions, community events and other day trips for your
unit during your stay over.
Week 1
JULY 7-13
Week 2
JULY 14-20
Week 3
JULY 21-27
Week 4
JULY 28-Aug 3
Week 5
Aug 4- 10
Home Troop Units
Council Provisional Troop
Home Troop Units
Home Troop Units
Home Troop Units
Home Troop Units
Path to Eagle Camp
Counselor in Training Program
Bear Claw
NYLT
CAMP FORMS AND GUIDES
Camp forms and guides are available at
http://www.trcbsa.org/Resources/Forms/Camping/BoyScoutResidentCamp
Please subscribe to our e-mail list so updates can be sent directly to you and your unit.
CAMP PROGRAMS
In Scouting, the Summer Camp Program provides the culmination to the Scouting Year. The
Program at Onteora is Top Notch. The sheer amount and variety of Program is sure to please
units of all kinds. There are so many things to do at camp, that it is important to find the right
mix.
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GENERAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Time
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7:00
Revile and Troop Assembly in-site
7:45
Camp Assembly and Flag Ceremony
8:00
BREAKFAST
Friday
9:00
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
10:00
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
11:00
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
12:15
Emergency Drill
At Long House
12:30
1:30
3:00
Camp Check-in,
Medical Rechecks, Swim
Tests, and Site
Setup
4:00
LUNCH
Troop Open Program (SPL’s register the day before for their area/activity)
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
5:45
Camp Assembly and Flag Ceremony
DINNER
6:00
7:00
AFTER
DINNER
(WEDNESDAY IS A CAMP-WIDE BBQ JUST OUTSIDE THE LONG HOUSE)
Adult and Leaders
Meeting
OA Ice Cream
Social
Evening Program
Evening Program
Evening Program
Evening Program
Evening Program
OA Lodge Mtg.
OA –
Pre-Ordeal
OA –
Ordeal
(ALL DAY)
Highland Games
OA Brotherhood
Ceremony
Veterans & Eagle
Social
8:30
10:00
Camp Assembly
Opening
Campfire
Camp-Wide
Fire
All Religious
Services
In-Site Troop
Reflections
OA Social
Astronomy
Outpost
Camp Movie
Night
Wilderness
Survival Outpost
Lights out – Quite Time from 10 pm to 7 am next day
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Closing
Campfire
OUR PROGRAM
The Onteora program offers fun and adventure with a specific goal. The Theodore Roosevelt
Council provides a program for Troop Leaders to use in helping their Scouts grow and learn.
This program is developed to provide activities for the individual Scout, for buddies, for patrols,
and for the Troop as a whole.
BOY - Merit badge programs and advancement opportunities are designed to help the Scout
meet his own personal advancement goals. In addition, awards are handed out during the week to
individuals who demonstrate particular skills in certain areas.
BUDDY - Scouts should always travel in at least groups of two, so certain activities have been
prepared in the week, which encourage this principle and allow for Scouts to have fun, together.
PATROL - Baden-Powell once said that the patrol was the secret for the success of Scouting.
One job of the summer camp is to strengthen patrols and their efficacy; as such, events are
planned throughout the week, to do just that.
TROOP - Troops will also have the opportunity to compete and work with each other in
demonstrating their unit pride and troop skill. Campsite visitations will be on a unit basis, as well
as recognitions for special achievements in programming and scout spirit.
TROOP PROGRAM
Every troop is encouraged to use the Individual/Troop Program Schedule, along with the Merit
Badge and Activity Schedule, to plan their week. There is simply not enough time to do
everything at camp (as it should be), so plan wisely, and enjoy.
Be sure not to over-program your troop or your scouts, but plan your program accordingly to
your wants and needs. Be sure to leave yourself enough time to conduct a quality Troop
Program. Rank Advancement, Training, Campsite Improvement Projects, and Cracker-barrel are
just a few of things that may be right for your troops time at camp.
CUSTOM TROOP PROGRAM
Want to do something that you haven’t found in the program? Have a Troop Tradition you would
like to continue? The Onteora Staff is here to assist you. Talk to the Program Director if you
would like to design a Custom Troop Program; we will do everything we can to make it work!
OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR TROOPS
Come ready for even more! The Senior Patrol Lear and Scoutmaster Sunday Orientation Meeting
will include listings of weekly variant programming. And, daily SPL & SM meetings will further
the implementation of our ever-expanding, quality program.
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SELECTING MERIT BADGES
Scoutmasters must approve every Merit Badge that a scout takes, and should be sure that the
scout is taking age/experience appropriate badges. Units should review requirements and
determine what pre-camp preparations may be needed to complete the badge at camp. These
Merit Badges are marked with an asterisk (*) on the Merit Badge/Activity Schedule. They’re
listed below with the requirement(s) to be done before camp (written and signed notation of
requirements completed before camp should be given to the appropriate merit badge counselor),
or after camp (scout will receive a Partial Completion card, and can finish the badge at home).
Scouts need to come to the first class of each Merit Badge they wish to work on with a
completed “Blue Card” Application for the Merit Badge, filled out and signed by the
Scoutmaster. Blue Cards are available for purchase at the Trading Post.
Our Merit Badge Counselors have structured their classes to be sure to give the scouts enough
time to travel to their next activity. However, special attention needs to be given, to the locations
of Merit Badge Sessions. Be sure that all scouts’ schedules take distance and terrain into account.
That being said, Classes start on time, and continued lateness needs to be avoided. All units
earning advancement in camp must submit their advancement report to their Council.
PARTIAL COMPLETION
If a scout does not complete all of the requirements for a merit badge during his week, he will
receive a “Partial Completion” and have his Blue Card returned to him indicating the
requirements that he did complete. Scouts can earn the badge by completing the requirements
with a counselor at home, or at camp next year. Scouts cannot “fail” Merit Badges; there are only
different levels of completion.
Note: Please check the most recent merit badge pamphlet for the most current information.
All Scouts should bring paper and pencil for merit badge classes, and money to buy merit
badge pamphlets and other supplies, as needed.
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AQUATICS
Canoeing
Rowing
Kayaking & Kayaking BSA
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Lifesaving*
Instructional Swim
Snorkeling BSA & Mile Swim BSA
Polar Bear Swim
BSA Lifeguard
CRAFT LODGE
Art
Basketry
Leatherwork
Woodcarving
Pulp & Paper
Sculpture
DAN BEARD (1st YEAR SCOUTS)
9AM
X
X
X
9AM
X
X
X
10AM
X
11AM
1:30PM
X
O
P
E
N
10-11:30AM
X
10AM
X
X
X
X
TUES. 7AM-7:30AM
ALL DAY
11AM
1:30PM
X
X
SESSION ONE
O
P
E
N
OPEN
3PM
X
4PM
3-4:30PM
X
3-4:30PM
3PM
X
X
X
X
4PM
X
X
X
SESSION TWO
NOTE: SCOUTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A SESSION OF DAN BEARD PROGRAMMING, PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT CAMP.
DURING OFF TIME, THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO EARN MERIT BADGES AND EXPLORE OTHER PROGRAM AREAS.
FIELD SPORTS
9AM
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
Athletics
X
Fishing
X
X
O
Personal Fitness*
X
P
E
Sports*
X
N
Space Exploration
X
X
Cycling*
X
GLAIZE
9AM
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
American Cultures*
X
American Heritage*
X
O
Archaeology
X
P
E
Indian Lore
X
X
N
Metalwork
X
X
X
Wilderness Survival
X
X
Wilderness Survival Outpost
WED. 9PM-7AM
NATURE
9AM
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
Environmental Science
X
X
X
Astronomy
X
Energy*
X
Fish & Wildlife Management /
X
X
Mammal Study
Fish & Wildlife Management / Soil &
O
X
Water Conservation
P
Forestry
X
E
N
Geology
X
Nature
X
Reptile & Amphibian Study*
X
X
Weather
X
Oceanography
X
Chemistry
X
Astronomy Outpost
TUES. 9PM-7AM
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SCOUT CRAFT
Backpacking / Hiking*
Camping*
Geocaching
Orienteering
Cooking*
Pioneering
Totin’ Chip, Paul Bunyan Woodsman,
and Firem’n Chit
SHOOTING SPORTS
Archery
Rifle
Shotgun
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications
Cit. in the Nation*
Cit. in the World*
Public Speaking
Theatre*
Cinematography
Photography
Journalism
Music/Bugling*
Computers
OLDER BOY
Climbing
Welding
Home Repair
Automotive Maintenance
Plumbing
Farm Mechanics
Painting
Electricity
Fly Fishing
MEDICAL/HEALTH
First Aid
Emergency Preparedness*
Public Health*
Search & Rescue
SALES & FINANCE (TP)
Personal Management*
Salesmanship
9AM
X
10AM
X
X
X
X
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
X
O
P
E
N
X
X
4PM
X
X
X
X
X
9AM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
9AM
X
10AM
FREE
SHOOT
X
10AM
X
X
X
X
X
9AM
X
11AM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
11AM
X
10AM
9-11AM
X
X
X
11AM
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
1:30PM
X
X
X
3PM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
3PM
X
3PM
X
10AM
9AM
X
10AM
X
X
* = PREREQUISITES
11AM
X
3-5PM
O
P
E
N
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
X
3PM
X
BOLD = EAGLE REQUIRED
ITALISIZED = NOT A MERIT BADGE (ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY/CERTIFICATION/AWARD)
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4PM
X
X
X
X
4PM
X
X
1:30PM
X
X
X
X
X
9AM
X
4PM
FREE
SHOOT
X
4PM
X
X
4PM
AQUATICS
Check out the Aquatics Program at Orchard Lake! All Aquatic Programming is under the
supervision of a Nationally Certified BSA Aquatics Instructor. All of our Aquatics Staff are BSA
Lifeguards and hold CPR Certifications. Our Boating area has Rowboats, Canoes, Kayaks, and
Sailboats. Fishing poles are available for sale at the Trading Post. Adult Leaders are asked to
serve as additional lifeguards in their free time.
AQUATICS
Canoeing
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Lifesaving*
Instructional Swim
Snorkeling BSA & Mile Swim BSA
Polar Bear Swim
BSA Lifeguard
Canoeing
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Lifesaving
Instructional Swim
Snorkeling BSA
Mile Swim BSA (attend ALL week)
BSA Lifeguard (attend ALL week)
Polar Bear Swim
9AM
X
X
X
10AM
X
11AM
1:30PM
X
O
P
E
N
10-11:30AM
X
X
X
TUES. 7AM-7:30AM
ALL DAY
Scouts must have passed swimmers
test.
Test & Recommended for older scouts.
Must have passed swimmers test &
completed 2nd & 1st Class Swimming
Requirements. A long sleeve, tightlywoven shirt, long pants, shoes, socks,
and belt are needed.
Young scouts should not attempt this
badge. Must have earned the
Swimming MB before camp.
Bring Long sleeve.
Whether in Swimming MB or not
Test & Recommended for experienced
swimmers.
Test & Recommended for experienced
swimmers. Scouts must be 15+
Brrr! Come enjoy the fun!
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No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
3PM
X
4PM
3-4:30PM
X
3-4:30PM
X
X
BSA LIFEGUARD
The purpose of the BSA Lifeguard is to provide
an intensive training program in aquatics safety
for older Scouts and adult leaders.
Participant Qualifications: 15+, earned
st
Swimming & Lifesaving MB, and 1 Class rank
or recommendation of unit leader
Note: First Aid and Professional Rescuer
CPR/AED certifications needs to be earned prior
to camp, or within 120 days of starting the
program.
Completion of the course earns participants a 3 year lifeguard certification, recognized at all
BSA camps and events. In many states, BSA lifeguards may work at public beaches and camps.
Lifeguarding Camp will also provide participants with training, information, and skills to
prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies, during unit swimming activities.
It expands the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training. Persons
completing the training should be better able to assess their preparation to supervise unit
swimming events. Skills training will include:
•
•
•
•
•
Multiple rescue techniques including rescue from a watercraft
Swimming extension rescue
Active and passive drowning rescue
Submerged victim rescue
First Aid and Professional Rescuer CPR/AED
MILE SWIM
Come and test your swimming ability and stamina Friday
evening! Remember to train throughout the week!
Please note the below requirement that many miss. If
wanting to do the Mile Swim, YOU MUST TRAIN.
You can accomplish this at camp, during open swims.
Under the supervision of a currently qualified certified
aquatics instructor or equivalent, participate in four
hours of training and preparation for distance swimming
(one hour a day maximum).
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CRAFT LODGE
Everyone should leave camp with some things they made! Work on a variety of craft projects
and merit badges. Work on making or updating your Troop Plaque. This area is PERFECT for
scouts of all ages.
CRAFT LODGE
Art
Basketry
Leatherwork
Woodcarving
Pulp & Paper
Sculpture
Art
Basketry
Leatherwork
Woodcarving
Pulp & Paper
Sculpture
9AM
X
X
X
10AM
X
X
11AM
X
X
Come test out your artistic skills!
No prerequisites.
Materials may be purchased in the Trading
Post.
No prerequisites.
Great for younger Scouts. Materials can be
purchased in the Trading Post.
No prerequisites.
Materials may be purchased in the Trading
Post.
No prerequisites.
Learn all about Pulp & Paper, and make
your very own paper!
No prerequisites.
Materials will be made available at the
craft lodge.
No prerequisites.
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1:30PM
O
P
E
N
No Costs
$20 to $30
$10 to $15
$10 to $15
No Costs
$10 to $15
3PM
X
X
X
4PM
X
X
DAN BEARD (FIRST YEAR CAMPER) (COU-TOU-SEE)
Onteora’s Dan Beard program will focus on Tenderfoot, Second, and First Class skills. We
recommend new scouts take 1-2 badges, so they have time to work with the Dan Beard program
and participate in unit and other camp activities. We strongly recommend all first time summer
campers participate for:
1. Camp Orientation/Familiarity
2. Rank Advancement Instruction through First Class.
3. Camp and Citizenship Training
The Dan Beard Program meets at the Cou-Tou-See Campsite every weekday (during each
scout’s assigned session). Dan Beard is a half day program, in the morning (Session 1) or
afternoon (Session 2), paired with free time for merit badge and alternative programming
opportunities.
SUGGESTED MERIT BADGES FOR FIRST YEAR CAMPERS
Materials may be purchased in $25 to $30
Basketry
the Trading Post.
No prerequisites.
Any Scouts may take
No Costs
Fish and Wildlife
Management
Work on req. 7 before camp.
Bring a fishing pole & lures.
No Costs
Fishing
Additional supplies can be
purchased at the Trading Post.
We have native Brook Trout!
Great for younger Scouts.
$10 to $15
Leatherwork
Materials can be purchased in
the Trading Post.
Writing required.
No Costs
Mammal Study
No prerequisites.
No Costs
Nature
Work on req. 4 prior to
camp.
Rocket kits will be purchased
$20 to $25
Space Exploration
at the Trading Post.
No prerequisites.
Please provide verification of
No Costs
Sports
participation in team sports.
Work on req. 4 and 5 before
camp
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FIELD SPORTS (JAMES E. WEST FIELD)
Our Field Sports program is the place not only for merit badges, but planning any games or
sports you troop wants to try. Participants for Mountain Biking must hold the rank of First Class
Scout. Please schedule with the Mountain Biking staff at the Sunday SPL Meeting to ride our
exciting trails. Also, come and join in the camp-wide nighttime fishing activity!
FIELD SPORTS
Athletics
Fishing
Personal Fitness*
Sports*
Space Exploration
Cycling*
Athletics
Fishing
Personal Fitness
Sports
Space Exploration
Cycling
9AM
10AM
X
X
X
11AM
X
X
A great badge to learn more about training
and physical fitness.
Bring a fishing pole & lures. Additional
supplies can be purchased at the Trading
Post. We have native Brook Trout!
No prerequisites.
Recommended for older scouts.
A 12-week training program with doctor
and parent endorsement must be planned
completed before arrival at camp.
Work on req. 1a, 1b, 7, and 8 before
camp.
Please provide verification of participation
in team sports.
Will require work outside of class, during
evening program.
Work on req. 4 and 5 before camp.
Rocket kits will be purchased at the Trading
Post.
No prerequisites.
Work on req. 8 & 9 before camp.
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1:30PM
3PM
O
P
E
N
X
No Costs
As Desired
No Costs
No Costs
$20 to $25
No Costs
4PM
X
X
THE GLAIZE (TR SHELTER)
In 1794, when the zone of contact had reached the eastern Midwest, a single northern Ohio town,
"the Glaize," was made up of hundreds of Shawnee, Miami, and Delaware Indians, British and
French traders and artisans, several Nanticokes, Cherokees, and Iroquois, a few African
American and white American captives, and whites who had married into or been adopted by
Indian families. Come visit this historical Utopia at the TR Shelter, where you will have the
opportunity to participate in activities like blacksmithing, tomahawk throwing, native Pow Wow
dancing, and Mountain Man rendezvous.
GLAIZE
American Cultures*
American Heritage*
Archaeology
Indian Lore
Metalwork
Wilderness Survival
American Cultures
American Heritage
Archaeology
Indian Lore
Metalwork
Wilderness Survival
9AM
X
X
X
10AM
11AM
X
X
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
X
X
WED. 9PM-7AM
Celebrates diversity of peoples and beliefs
of America. Scouts should have interest in
this field.
Work on req.1 before camp.
Bring map and know history of home
area.
Work on req. 3c and 4 before camp
Scouts should have interest in this field
and can do research.
Work on req. 8 and 9 before camp.
No prerequisites – come and enjoy!
Scouts will learn about the properties of
metal, how to use simple metalworking
tools, and basic metalworking techniques.
Additional time for requirement
completions will be made available, as
needed.
Recommended for those with camping
experience.
Bring materials for req. 5.
This will be a camp-wide outpost that will
also serve as the time for those enrolled in
Wilderness Survival to complete
requirement 8.
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No costs
No costs
None
$10 to $15
No costs
No costs
No costs
3PM
X
X
4PM
X
NATURE/ECOLOGY (JAMES E. WEST SHELTER)
Our Nationally Certified BSA Ecology Director and his trained staff will be sure to help your
scouts earn ecology badges and get a better understanding of our land, air, water, and life
systems. Camp conservation projects are available for units that want to do troop team-building,
develop youth leadership, and improve their camp. Also, come and join the camp-wide
astronomy outpost!
NATURE
Astronomy
Energy*
Fish & Wildlife Management /
Mammal Study
Fish & Wildlife Management / Soil &
Water Conservation
Forestry
Geology
Nature
Reptile & Amphibian Study*
Weather
Oceanography
Chemistry
Astronomy Outpost
Astronomy
Energy
Fish and Wildlife Management &
Mammal Study
9AM
X
X
X
10AM
11AM
X
1:30PM
X
X
X
X
O
P
E
N
X
TUES. 9PM-7AM
Recommended for older scouts because of
difficult concepts and required writings
and observations. Will require work
outside of class. May complete
requirement 4 before arriving at camp.
Will require some work at night,
dependent on weather.
Will require work outside of class.
No Costs
Any Scouts may take.
Writing required.
No Costs
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4PM
X
X
X
3PM
X
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
X
X
X
NATURE/ECOLOGY (JAMES E. WEST SHELTER) CONTINUED
Any Scouts may take.
Writing required.
Extensive field and class work.
No Costs
No Costs
Nature
Includes the study of materials that make up
Earth and the process that impact humans.
No prerequisites.
Work on req. 4 prior to camp
Reptile & Amphibian Study
No Costs
Weather
No Costs
Oceanography
Great for scouts of all ages.
Writing and Speech Required
Chemistry
Extensive lab and class work.
No Costs
Astronomy Outpost
This is a camp-wide outpost opportunity that
is mainly made available for all those
enrolled in Astronomy Merit Badge to work
on their night time observation requirements.
No Costs
Fish and Wildlife Management &
Soil and Water Conservation
Forestry
Geology
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No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
SCOUT CRAFT (OTTER SHELTER)
Our Nationally Certified BSA Scout Skills Director and his/her trained staff can demonstrate a
huge variety of outdoor and scouting skills. Also, come and join the camp-wide wilderness survival
outpost, and/or earn your Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit, and Paul Bunyan Certifications!
SCOUT CRAFT
Backpacking / Hiking*
Camping*
Geocaching
Orienteering
Cooking*
Pioneering
Totin’ Chip, Paul Bunyan Woodsman,
and Firem’n Chit
Backpacking &
Hiking
Camping
Geocaching
Orienteering
Cooking
Pioneering
9AM
X
X
X
10AM
X
X
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
X
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
Recommended for those with camping
and/or backpacking experience.
Work on req. 8, 9, 10, and 11 before
camp.
Document hikes taken with the Home
troop.
Work on req. 5, 6, and 7 before camp.
Scouts will only complete some
requirements at camp: others must be
done with home Troop
Work on req. 4b, 8c, 8d, and 9 before
camp.
Will require work outside of class, during
evening program.
Difficult for very young scouts.
Recommended for Scouts who are 1st
Class rank.
Recommended for Scouts who have
completed 1st Class knot-tying
requirements.
Work on req. 2a before camp.
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No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
X
X
4PM
X
X
SHOOTING SPORTS (DAN BEARD SHELTER & RANGES)
Check the Program Schedule, and decide when you’re going up to the Ranges. Whether it is
Archery, Bolt- Action .22 Caliber Single Shot Rifles, or 12 and 20 Gauge Shotguns; Shooting
Sports will teach you how to do it safe, and then let you test your skills. A Nationally Certified
BSA Shooting Sports Director runs all the ranges, with his trained staff. Participants must be 12+
for rifles and 13+ for shotgun.
SHOOTING SPORTS
Archery
Rifle
Shotgun
Archery
Rifle Shooting
Shotgun Shooting
Free Shoot
9AM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
10AM
FREE
SHOOT
X
11AM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
Proficiency and strength are necessary for
completion. Not recommended for
younger scouts.
Highly encouraged to be 2nd Class+
Class registration provides unlimited
shooting during class and free shoot
periods, until qualification is reached.
Participants must be 12+
Proficiency and experience is required.
Recommended for Scouts 1st Class and
14 years or older.
Participants must be 13+
Free shoots represent camp-wide
availability to the ranges, under the
supervision and guidance of our highly
qualified staff. Priority will be given to
those registered in the merit badge
courses, in order to allow more
opportunities for qualification.
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1:30PM
O
P
E
N
3PM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
Shotgun ($1, for 3 Shells).
4PM
FREE
SHOOT
X
COMMUNICATIONS (NEW 2013) (LONG HOUSE)
Welcome to OSR’s brand new program area! We are proud and excited to introduce 3 new Eagle
required merit badges, alongside a slew of other communication related badges! Whether you
prefer learning about national and global citizenship, are itching to perform, or have a knack for
the visual or informative arts – this is where you want to be!
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications
Cit. in the Nation*
Cit. in the World*
Public Speaking
Theatre*
Cinematography
Photography
Journalism
Music/Bugling*
Computers
Communications
9AM
X
10AM
X
X
X
X
X
11AM
X
X
X
1:30PM
3PM
O
P
E
N
X
X
No Costs
Cinematography
Recommended for older scouts. Writing and Speech Intensive.
Recommended for older scouts. Writing and Lecture Intensive.
Recommended for older scouts. Research and Lecture
Intensive.
No prerequisites.
Recommended for older scouts. Writing and Speech Intensive.
Acting, SFX make-up, production +
Photography
No Costs
Journalism
Be a reporter for the OSR Newsletter!
Requires proficiency in bugling.
Lab & Practical Intensive.
No Costs
Cit. in the Nation
Cit in the World
Public Speaking
Theatre
Music/Bugling
Computers
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No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
4PM
X
X
X
X
X
OLDER BOY PROGRAM AREA (NEW 2013) (MAINTENANCE BUILDING)
This year we will welcome the return of the Climbing Wall and Zip Line, and will offer a unique
program area driven towards our scouts, 14 and older. Centered on the climbing and
maintenance area, we will offer Climbing, Plumbing, Farm Mechanics, Home Repair, Welding,
Painting, Automotive Maintenance, Electricity, and Fly Fishing Merit Badges. Participants will
be working in and around the trades programs, to spike an industrial interest.
OLDER BOY
Climbing
Welding
Home Repair
Plumbing
Farm Mechanics
Painting
Electricity
Fly Fishing
Climbing
Welding
Home Repair
9AM
X
10AM
9-11AM
X
11AM
1:30PM
X
X
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
Limited Availability (No more than 12
participants, per session).
Physically Intensive.
No prerequisites.
Limited Availability.
No prerequisites.
No Costs
Work Intensive.
No prerequisites.
No Costs
Practical Intensive.
Additional equipment at Trading Post.
Practical Intensive.
Work on req. 8 & 10 before camp
No Costs
$10
Farm Mechanics
Painting
Electricity
Fly Fishing
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As Desired
3-5PM
4PM
X
X
Plumbing
3PM
X
MEDICAL/HEALTH (FIRST AID STATION/SHELTER)
Onteora’s Medical/Health Program Area is led by a certified medical practitioner with a vast
amount of field experience. Assisting him/her is a staff of well-qualified and knowledgeable
individuals, prepared to teach scouts, through a mixture of hands on experience and class
participation.
MEDICAL/HEALTH
First Aid
Emergency Preparedness*
Public Health*
Search & Rescue
First Aid
Emergency Preparedness
Public Health
Search & Rescue
9AM
X
10AM
X
11AM
X
1:30PM
X
X
Must Complete all first aid req.,
through 1st Class rank.
Must have completed First Aid MB
BEFORE Camp.
Work on req. 2c AFTER camp.
Work Intensive.
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3PM
X
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
4PM
X
X
SALES & FINANCE (NEW 2013) (TRADING POST)
This newly developed area, headed by our very own Trading Post Staff, will expose scouts to
Personal Management and Salesmanship Merit Badges. Through trade experience, on and off
camp property, our experienced trading post staff will be able to teach and provide a first account
of what it takes to manage money, business, and sales.
SALES & FINANCE (TP)
Personal Management*
Salesmanship
Personal Management
Salesmanship
9AM
10AM
X
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
X
Writing & Lecture Intensive.
Req. basic mathematical capabilities.
Come work at the OSR Trading Post, and
learn the in’s and out’s of this important
skillset.
No Costs
No Costs
MAKE SURE TO COME & VISIT THE TRADING POST FOR A WIDE ASSORTMENT
OF PROGRAM MATERIALS, MERCHANDISE, AND CONCESSIONS!
BELOW LISTED ARE THE STANDARD TRADING POST HOURS
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
XXX
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
XXX
7PM-8PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-8PM
XXX
The Trading Post at the Long House is now stocked by BSA Supply and carries essential camp
needs such as propane cylinders, toothpaste, and soap to last minute cracker-barrel
ingredients. Merit badge pamphlets and Scout supplies, snacks/refreshments, specialty camp
souvenirs, and outdoor supplies are available. Campers will want to have spending money.
$50.00 is enough to meet most needs.
Be sure to visit the Trading Post, during posted hours.
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AFTERNOON PROGRAM (LEGENDS) (1:30-3PM)
Directly following camp-wide Ciesta, scouts are invited to visit any of Onteora’s open and
staffed program areas. Below listed are some highlighted events going on at each of the areas;
please have your SPL sign your Troop or patrol up in the SPL meeting, the day before each
activity, to partake in the fun, regardless of whether or not you’re taking a merit badge at that
designated area; that means you too leaders!
* Note: In line with risk management policies, any area director has the right to restrict certain
area activities, as he/she sees fit).
AREA
Aquatics
Scout Craft
First Aid Station/Shelter
Dan Beard
Handicraft
Nature/Ecology
Field Sports
The Glaize
Shooting Sports
Older Boy Program
Climbing
Communications
TRADING POST
ACTIVITY
Open Swim & Boating, Instructional Swim, Snorkeling BSA,
Kayaking BSA, Mile Swim (Thur. Only), and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Pioneering Projects, Geocaching & Orienteering Course
Offerings, Specialty Cooking, and Additional
Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Triage Response Scenarios, CPR & First Aid Certifications,
and Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Back to the Basics Challenges, Minuteman Knot Inductions,
Open Craft Time, Paint-a-Rock Competition, and
Nature Hikes, Animal Feedings, and
Camp Games, Sports, and Additional
Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Blacksmithing, Tomahawk Throwing, and
Open Shoots, Specialty Shoots (Watermelon Archery,
Pudding Shotgun, Balloon Rifle, etc.), and
Welding, Service Projects, and
Open Climb & Rappel, Waterfall Rappelling at Wildcat Falls,
Musician Rock Out Sessions, Camera Checkouts, and
OPEN – COME ENJOY & SOCIALIZE!!!
- DAILY SPECIALS -
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EVENING PROGRAM (THE LEGACY) (7-8:30PM)
Welcome to your scouting amusement park! Pick an event, come with great ideas and tons of
scouting spirit – There’s something for everyone! Below Listed are our evening Legacy program
offerings.
SUNDAY
Leaders & SPL
Meeting
(Long House)
MONDAY
Dutch Oven
Cooking
Competition
(Long House
for Judging –
8:00pm)
TUESDAY
Water
Carnival
(Aquatics)
Night Rappel
14+
(Climbing
Wall)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Highland Games
(Field Sports)
Are You
Tougher Than
A Boy Scout?
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field)
Catholic
Service
(All Faith
Chapel –
7:00pm)

Jewish
Service
(Craft Lodge –
7:00pm)
Ultimate Frisbee
(Field Sports)
William Tell
Competition
(TBD)
Collect-a-Tree
Challenge
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field)
Camp-Wide
Fire
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field –
8:00pm)
Night Cache
(Scout Craft –
8:00pm)


Interfaith
Service
(All Faith
Chapel –
7:45pm)
OA Lodge
Meeting
(Council House)
OA Pre
Ordeal
(As Needed)
OA Ordeal
ALL DAY
(As Needed)
Ice Cream Social
(Long House)
OA
Brotherhood
Ceremony
(As Needed)
In-Site Troop
Reflections &
Evaluations
(Camp-Wide)

NIGHTTIME PROGRAM (THE BEYOND PROGRAM) (8:30PM-BEYOND)
A good time, any time! Below Listed are our nightly Beyond program offerings.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Opening
Campfire
(Campfire Ring)
Camp-Wide
Fire Cont’d
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field )

Veterans &
Eagle Social
(Long House 9:00pm)
TUESDAY
Astronomy
Outpost
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field –
9:00pm)
Night
Fishing
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field 9:00pm)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Movie Night
(James E. West
Field)
Troop
Campfire
Rehearsals
(In Sites)
Closing
Campfire
(Campfire
Ring)
Wilderness
Survival Outpost
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field 9:00pm)
OA Social
(Long House 9:00pm)

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NIGHTTIME PROGRAM DETAILS
We want to offer a wide array of outposts and
night specific activities to guarantee a good
time, any time! OSR is offering a multitude of
evening and late night programs, ranging from
a camp-wide bonfire, movie night, and rappel,
to night fishing, geocaching, and outposts.
Check the above listings to find out which
programs are happening on which nights, and
come join in on all the fun and excitement!
Note: please consider the age and ability of
participants in relation to each activity (unit and staff leaders have the authority to restrict
certain area activities, as he/she sees fit).
WATER CARNIVAL
Welcome to OSR’s Festival on the water!
This evening activity is designed around
aquatic competitions for the patrol, troop,
and even leaders! Come down to aquatics
and prepare to compete in and spectate a
wide variety of activities ranging from a
canoe swamp, greasy watermelon race, and
anything can float competition, to a War on
Orchard Lake and even the coveted,
Scoutmaster Belly Flop Competition.
ARE YOU TOUGHER THAN A SCOUT?
Welcome to Onteora Scout Reservation’s most intense
camp-wide competition, to date! In our Thursday night
program of, Are You Tougher Than A Scout?, units,
scouts, and leaders will be pushed to their limits. This
Triathlon, meets marathon, meets Man vs. Wild event will
test scout skills including, but not limited to, swimming,
canoeing, mountain biking, running, fire building, knot
tying, scouting trivia, and more! So, BE PREPARED!
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DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF
Join in the fun! This Iron Chef Competition is open to
scouts and leaders! Participants are to supply their
own Dutch Ovens and food. Judging will take place at
the Long House, by camp administration, and their
will be a separate adult and scout champion. Note:
units are encouraged to compete in this event at either
the troop or patrol level (whichever you see fit).
Winners of this event will get camp-wide recognition
and bragging rights for the week!
POLAR BEAR SWIM
Kicking it old school! Join the BSA & OSR
tradition of the Polar Bear Swim. During this
Camp-wide event, participants are encouraged to
wake up early Tuesday morning and jump into
Orchard Lake at 7AM! Participants will receive a
Polar Bear Swim Patch, this year! Note: We will
be following the Safe Swim Defense Rules, under
the guidance of our aquatics staff for the duration
of the event.
BICYCLES IN CAMP
Personal Bicycles will be permitted in camp, this year.
Bring yours, and enjoy our many trails!
Those Scouts bringing their bicycles to camp must
have the permission of their Scoutmaster; have the
bike inspected and tagged by a member of the camp
management, placed out of harms way; a helmet
must be worn at all times, and bicycles are ridden
with a buddy. Bicycles must appear to be in good
working condition with Mountain Terrain tires (no
“touring” tires are permitted). A complete list of rules
will be discussed with the Scout upon inspection.
Cyclists not following the rules will have their bike
“impounded” for the remainder of the week. The
Theodore Roosevelt Council, BSA and Onteora Scout
Reservation will not be responsible for bicycles or
equipment lost, stolen, or broken during the week.
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HIGHLAND GAMES THEME
This year, the Onteora Scout Reservation Staff has decided to
embrace Scotland’s traditional Highland Games, as its
program theme. Elements of the theme will be incorporated in
to events and activities throughout the week, including the
opening campfire, camp assemblies, and more. The
culmination of this thematic union will be at our Wednesday
evening cook-out. Wednesday’s dinner will be turned in to an
outdoor festival with a barbeque, Scottish cuisine, Scottish
music, and of course, a fully functioning Highland Games
Tournament. The tournament will include a caber toss, stone
put, Maide Leisg, and more. Come and enjoy the fun!
Campers are highly encouraged to be creative and incorporate
their very own themed, scout appropriate, costumes,
decorations, games, and spirit! The more the merrier!
SPIRIT STICK
A camp-wide spirit stick will be exchanged between the
functioning Program Director and the daily unit selected, for
having demonstrated the greatest amount of scout spirit in
camp. There is no set rubric for determining the most spirited
unit (examples of qualifying traits could be as simple as the
unit having the most participants during mealtime songs and
program, to the unit with the best campsite inspection, to the
unit that went out of their way to improve general camp
facilities and/or experience). Simply put, do your best, do a
good turn daily, and show your unit’s cheerful and spirited
attitude, and you’ll be more than ready to compete! Units
that are selected will be bestowed the OSR spirit stick, for
which they must add a personal decoration to, and bring back
with them to the following morning’s breakfast, for
presentation and exchange to the newly selected unit.
CAMP NEWSLETTER
OSR will publish a daily newsletter with camp-wide
happenings, pictures, important announcements/reminders,
and more. The opening newsletter will be designed by the
Onteora Staff, but for the rest of the week, scouts registered
in Journalism, Communications, and Computers Merit
Badges will be held responsible for all publishing. As such,
our weekly newsletter name, layout, and information will
be decided upon by our youth! If you have any additional
information/announcements you deem important, please
notify our MB counselors and newsletter staff, mentioned
above (i.e. – Birthdays, celebrations, reminders, etc.).
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CRAZY THEME DAYS
With all this structured fun, we needed to allow for some
crazy to leak through, somewhere. Please, joining us in
celebrating the below listed crazy theme days! Note:
Participation is not to distract from programming or be in
contradiction with the Scout Oath & Law.
MON
CRAZY
PJ DAY
TUES
WED
CRAZY
CRAZY
HAT &
SCOTTISH
SOCK
DAY
DAY
THUR
FRI
OSR
THROWBACK
DAY
OSR
PRIDE
DAY
ELECTRONIC MERIT BADGE SIGN-UP
Please note that in order to register for merit badges this year,
unit leaders should go to the Theodore Roosevelt Council
Website, and follow the link to the 2013 OSR Merit Badge
Sign Up. This process helps to keep class sizes at the
recommended amount, in order to provide the safest and most
meaningful program to our youth. Also, electronic registration
will alert/reiterate scout leaders of prerequisites for badges
(will be listed under each badge in the registry), and allow
unit leaders a reaffirmed ability to ensure scouts are selecting
badges that are the most practical for their advancement and
overall development.
HONOR CAMPER PROGRAM
This year will mark the first annual OSR Honor Camper
Program. This prized award is to be presented by the
unit leaders to the scout they select based on their own
criteria. The nominees will have demonstrated living up
to the Scout Oath & Law in their daily lives, while at
camp, and will prove their character and worth as an
elite scout and camper. These honor campers will be
recognized at the closing campfire, and will receive the
coveted gold Rough Rider Pin to be worn with pride and
admiration. Note: Limit 1 scout per unit, unless
approved by the Program Director.
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PATH TO EAGLE CAMP
Scouts work on Eagle-required merit badges; learn to plan an Eagle
project & review application and evaluation. The Path to Eagle
Camp is designed to prepare Scouts to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
Each day, Scouts will have the opportunity to attend an Eagle Scout
preparation class. This class is taught by Eagle Scouts and staff that
have background with District Advancement Committees, Eagle
Boards of Review, and Eagle project activities. Participant
Qualifications: 14+ & Star or Life rank, or recommendation of
unit leader.
DAY ONE - EAGLE PROCESS: Scouts will go over the process to becoming an Eagle. The
topics include rank advancement, leadership and required merit badges.
DAY TWO - LIFE TO EAGLE PACKET: Scouts will be shown how to fill out the Packet
with all the necessary information needed to prepare it properly.
DAY THREE AND DAY FOUR - EAGLE PROJECTS: Scouts will be given examples of
leadership styles for Eagle Projects and project planning. Scouts will be given the opportunity to
present their thoughts and ideas on at least 3 projects proposals, as well.
DAY FOUR- EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW: Scouts will be taught what the Eagle Boards
expectations will be of them.
DAY FIVE- EAGLE COURT OF HONOR: Scouts will learn how to prepare for their Court
of Honor. Time frames and suggested guest list information are some topics to be discussed.
A mock project will also be conducted on Day Five, to provide practical experience in the
planning and execution of a project that demonstrates leadership. Above is subject to change.
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM
The Counselor in Training/Apprentice Program is an
intensive training program designed to improve the
leadership and instructional skills of scouts, ages
fourteen and up. The skills a scout will learn, as a
CIT will help him to become an effective leader in
his unit, his daily life, and potentially as a member of
the Onteora Staff. The scout needs to be 14 by
June 1, 2013.
Much like the training for volunteer leaders in the Boy Scouts of America, the Counselor in
Training Program is divided into two Program Specific Weeks. The course focuses on personal
growth for the CIT. By concentrating on self-confidence, self-motivation, and initiative,
CIT’s are able to realize a higher level of potential. CIT’s are trained in leadership development
and teamwork by operating within the group to accomplish tasks. There is an emphasis on team
unity and learning how to effectively set the example. Written evaluations help to gauge progress
and improvement. This is a necessary preparation to be successful as a CIT and future staff
member.
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COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM (CONT’D)
These Program Specific weeks are designed to give CIT’s the opportunity to serve under the
tutelage of the Onteora Staff. The goal for the CIT is to gain a working knowledge of the
responsibilities of a staff member, as well as getting a clearer picture of the structure of the
Onteora Staff and its varied departments. Staff will work side-by-side and coach the CIT in the
different program offerings, in their respective departments.
ORDER OF THE ARROW - BUCKSKIN LODGE
The Order of the Arrow is a vital part of the summer camp program and is fully present and
visible many times during your stay at Onteora. The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is to
recognize those Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. Those who are
elected candidates and wish to complete their Ordeal at Onteora may do so. The richness and
folklore of the Lenni-Lenape lives on through the traditions of our lodge. The purpose of the
Order of the Arrow is four fold:
-To recognize those campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their everyday
lives, and, by such recognition, cause other campers to conduct themselves in such a
manner as to warrant recognition.
-To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.
-To promote Scout camping, as an effective part of the units program, and help strengthen
the district and council camping program both year round and in the summer camp
-To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful
service to others.
Buckskin Lodge will offer service and fellowship opportunities throughout the summer, in
addition to an Ordeal and Brotherhood ceremony.
CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
Current fees are posted on the roster form (download from the camp
website). Upon arrival at Onteora Scout Reservation, leaders should
turn in a roster and the additional fees for both Ordeal and
Brotherhood Candidates upon check-in please submit the OA
Candidate Registration form with individual candidate registrations
attached to the OA Coordinator. The Buckskin Lodge will be handling
its own paperwork at summer camp, so please do not include any
Order of the Arrow fees with any other camp fees.
* Fee includes meals from Monday Dinner - Wednesday Breakfast
** Fee includes meals from Thursday Dinner - Friday Breakfast
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OSR ELITE
The OSR Elite award is designed to recognize units who go above and beyond, in their week at
camp, and in the scouting movement. Units must meet the following requirements, and return
this sheet, checked and signed, to the Head Commissioner, by Thursday, at 5pm.
 A minimum of one Scoutmaster, or unit leader, is present and on time at all designated
Commissioner Roundtables, the Leader’s Breakfast, and all other necessary functions.
 The Senior Patrol Leader or designee must attend all SPL Meetings.
 A minimum of one Scoutmaster, or unit leader, earns the Scoutmaster Merit Badge.
 Fireguard, Emergency sheet, Duty roster, Program schedule, and troop progress posted on
campsite bulletin board at all times.
 Troop must make an average score of 90 points on campsite visitations.
 Troop performs camp assigned service responsibilities; clean showers, grace at a meal, etc.
 All unit members wear proper uniform to evening meals and camp fires, and are on time.
 Troop performs at least one approved camp service project.
 At least 80% of troop successfully passes uniform inspection.
 At least 30% of troop attends one of the camp-wide outpost programs.
 Troop participated in at least 3 of the evening camp-wide events (legends programs).
 OA members represent unit at the Order of the Arrow Social.
 Troop plans and cooks at least one meal in their site.
 Troop plans and carries out their own campfire program.
 Troop Demonstrates Scout Spirit and actively lives out the Scout Oath and Law.
Troop Number ________________ Campsite Name _________________________________
SPL ______________________________ Unit Leader ________________________________
Commissioner ________________________ Program Director ________________________
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490 CLUB & 500 CLUB (UNIT VISITATIONS)
The 490 & 500 club are reserved for those units that maintain campsite inspection scores within
those respective ranges, for their weekly totals (up to 100 points a day). Our camp staff
Commissioners will visit each site, following breakfast. During these visits, Commissioners will
take note of any unit or leader news, will reiterate important camp happenings, and will conduct
a campsite inspection. Please be sure to pass along any positive and negative thoughts to our
Commissioners at this time, as we strive to react accordingly as soon as possible.
GUIDELINES FOR OSR CAMPSITE INSPECTIONS
Tents:
· Neat and orderly – tent flaps should be uniformly rolled up or down, as the unit sees fit. Some
tents will be missing ties; points should not be taken off for this reason. Flaps should not be tossed
or folded back over the tent roof. Litter should not be present in tents.
· Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets) should be in neat arrangement on the cot.
· Clothing should be folded neatly on top of the bedding, hung inside the tent, or stored in packs
or baggage under the cot.
· Clothes lines should be strung so that they do not present a ripping or strangling situation (line
should be 6 feet, or higher). They should be out of pathways used by campers.
Fire Protection
· Fireguard Chart needs to be filled out, posted, and followed.
· Fire tools should be readily stored near the fire ring with easy access. This makes a good
pioneering project.
· The campfire area should be neat and free of litter. This is outdoor camping natural material all
around us, points should not be taken off if a leaf or two is around. All combustible material
should be 10 foot away from the fire itself. If it has unburned or partially burnt wood in the fire
ring, it should be cold if no one is in the camp.
Troop and Patrol Equipment
· All camping equipment should be stored away and clean.
· Duty rosters need to be filled out and posted, along with camp schedule.
Campsite / Health / Safety
· The first aid kit should be visible to the observer.
· One vehicle is allowed in each campsite, and must display, at all times, an OSR authorized pass.
· A deduction of 5 points for each unauthorized vehicle will be made.
· Ax Yard – should be set up away from camp. It must be a full swing of an ax around all areas. It
should be marked or easily recognized. Saws and axes should be stored properly.
· A hand washing station should be set-up and made available (hand sanitizer, etc.)
Bonus
· Camp gadgets, gateways, patrol/troop flags, and other site improvements are all highly
encouraged, and will be rewarded accordingly. If your unit chooses to do any of the above, please
inform your visiting commissioner, upon his/her arrival.
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UNIT VISITATIONS (CAMPSITE INSPECTION FORM)
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SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE
The purpose of the SM merit badge is to encourage leaders to get more
involved in camp programs and have a more interactive experience at
camp. In order to earn the Onteora Scout Reservation Scoutmaster Merit
Badge, leaders must complete 12 of 15 requirements, including the
six mandatory requirements (designated with an *). Applications
must be turned in by 5:00PM on Thursday, to the Head Commissioner.
ONTEORA SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE APPLICATION
Name: ____________________
Troop: ___________
Campsite: __________________
1) * Visit all program/support areas:
AREA
DATE
Aquatics
Scout Craft
First Aid Station/Shelter
Dan Beard
Handicraft
Nature/Ecology
Field Sports
The Glaize
Shooting Sports
Older Boy Program
Climbing
Communications
Trading Post
Administration Building
Health Lodge
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AREA DIRECTOR
SIGNATURE
2) Participate in at least one approved training opportunity (First Aid & CPR, Climb on
Safely, Leave No Trace, BSA Lifeguard, Basic Leader Training, etc.)
TRAINING TYPE
TRAINER SIGNATURE
3) Assist with Merit Badge Instruction, or teach an additional Merit Badge (with approval
and guidance from the Program Director and his/her staff)
MERIT BADGE
INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE
4) * Participate in camp improvement project / Commissioner Signature ______________
5) * Complete Camp Survey Form / Commissioner Signature ________________________
6) Attend Leader’s Breakfast / Program Director Signature _________________________
7) Attend Order of the Arrow Social / OA Coordinator Signature ____________________
8) Assist in supervising a free swim or free boating / Aquatics Signature _______________
9) Assist in supervising a free climb / Climbing Director Signature ____________________
10) * Participate in at least 3 Scoutmaster Merit Badge Program Sessions (during Legends)
S___ M___ T___ W___ TH___ F___
Program Director Initials
11) * Attend Commissioner Roundtable(s)
S___ M___ T___ W___ TH___ F___
Head Commissioner Initials
12) In your campsite, teach skills to Scouts enrolled in Dan Beard
13) Conduct a troop swim, canoe, hike, bike, or other trip/activity at camp
14) Invite someone new to visit your campsite
15) * Demonstrate Scout Spirit and actively live out the Scout Oath and Law
Program Director Signature _____________ Head Commissioner Signature _____________
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ADDITIONAL LEADERS TRAININGS
This year, Onteora is seeking to fulfill not only our obligation to improved programming and
customer service, but our commitment to bettering each unit’s year-round program. The best way
to accomplish this task is to ensure well-trained leaders. With this philosophy in mind, the OSR
staff, Theodore Roosevelt Council Training Committee, and others will be collectively offering a
diverse selection of furthered trainings for all unit leaders. There will be some variance in
opportunities, week-to-week. However, know that our plan is to regularly offer Basic Leader
Training, Climb on Safely, Safe Swim Defense, First Aid & CPR Certifications, and more!
Please ask about your week’s opportunities at the Sunday night Leader’s Meeting, and if you’re a
qualified trainer, you are more than welcome to be a volunteer instructor, too.
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AFTERNOON LEADERS PROGRAM
(DIRECTOR’S CHALLENGE) (2-3PM)
We want to ensure that the “biggest kids in camp” still
have plenty of opportunity to have some fun of their
own! That being said, each afternoon (as noted below)
there will be an afternoon event for leaders to partake
in. The Program Director will coordinate these
challenges, and winners will receive camp-wide
recognition, bragging rights for the week, and a chance
to kick back and enjoy with their fellow leaders and the
Program Director.
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
ARCHERY
SHOTGUN
SHILLELAGH
STAFF
HORSESHOES WATERMELON
CHALLENGE
GOLF
RECOGNITION
SHOOT
VOLUNTEERS
Could you spare a week this summer to help troops have a successful
camp experience? Volunteer for a week at summer camp, as a Camp
Commissioner! We also encourage volunteers to assist with Merit
Badge Instruction, if you have a badge that you would like to offer
at camp while you are with or without your troop. Please fill out the
volunteer merit badge council or form and get in no later than
June 15th.
http://www.trcbsa.org/Resources/Forms/Camping/
BoyScoutResidentCamp
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The Onteora Staff will recognize campers in countless ways, for their
success and/or participation in everything from the 1st Year Camper
Program (Dan Beard) to the coveted OSR Elite! We are making it our
mission to reward as many as possible for their actions in furthering the
vision of Onteora and the scouting program. From trophies, to ribbons,
to patches, to outdoor equipment, and more we want campers to be
proud of what they’ve done because we certainly are!
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GETTING TO KNOW THE STAFF
Onteora always strives to recruit the highest qualified people to fill the prestigious ranks of the
full time staff. The Volunteer Staff and Adult Leaders are a vital part of the equation. Working
together we form the Onteora Staff, one team with the common goal of delivering the best
programs and camping experience to each and every scout who camps at Onteora.
Onteora has a trained full-time staff of over 50 men and women. The staff undergoes a rigorous
week of training just prior to the opening of camp. The Staff will assist and accommodate your
unit in every way possible as we work to provide exceptionable customer service and ensure that
each camper gets all that Onteora has to offer.
OSR KEY THREE
In the BSA structure of a residential Boy Scout summer camp, there are 3 designated
administrative positions, referred to as the Key Three. These key staffers manage the key
elements of the camp (Safety, Program, and Customer Service). Together, they will work to
supply the entire OSR staff with the knowledge, training, and resources necessary to insure you
have an amazing experience at Onteora.
THE CAMP DIRECTOR – MATTHEW CONLON
The Camp Director oversees the entire OSR operation and is ultimately responsible for everyone
at Camp. There are specific directors for each area of Camp Operation, including Program,
Service, Medical, Food Service, Business, and Trading Post. We have a Camp Ranger who
ensures the quality and operation of our facilities. Everyone works together with the common
goal of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all individuals. With safety well in hand, the
focus turns to creating a positive and fun camping adventure in which our aim is that all campers
(youth and adult), experience as much of OSR as possible.
THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR – CODY OHER
The Program Director oversees the program at camp. Works with the Area Directors to make
sure that their staff is prepared to work with each scout providing quality instruction and
ensuring the scouts earn their badge. The Program Director leads all camp related activities from
Flag to evening program. The Program Director is the heartbeat of the camp working with scouts
and scouters to make sure that they are getting the most out of their camping experience while at
Onteora. The Program Director is also responsible to ensure that the needs of the unit are met.
THE CAMP COMMISSIONER – CONOR CLOSS
Your Camp Commissioner is your unit’s best camp resource. Whether it’s to answer a question,
help with scheduling, solve a problem, procurement of supplies, to listen or visit for a cup of
coffee, your commissioner is here to serve as your unit’s summer camp liaison. The
commissioner’s staff goal is to ensure that your week at camp allows you to capture the “Spirit
of Onteora.”
“WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND THE SCOUTING PROGRAM. PLEASE LET US
KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE A BETTER ONE.”
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ONTEORA SCOUT RESERVATION MAP
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onteora scout reservation program guide

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