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Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Letterhead Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Letters https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/569eb53347effa6eaca9b002d7ab7dec.pdf 0ab10a062c199a91f24a704877a5c963 PDF Text Text KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION 2016 STAFF MANUAL �Table of Contents A Message from the Reservation Director.................................................................................................... 3 A Message from the Program Directors ....................................................................................................... 4 The Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Aims of Scouting ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Purpose of the Outdoor Program ............................................................................................................. 5 Purpose of Council Camp .......................................................................................................................... 5 Purpose of Camp Staff .............................................................................................................................. 5 Staff Life ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Room & Board ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Uniforms ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Time Off .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Sick Days.................................................................................................................................................... 7 Camp Organization ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Chain of Command ................................................................................................................................... 8 Program......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Instruction ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Flag, Campfires, Scout Spirit ..................................................................................................................... 8 Twilight Activities ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Policies & Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 9 The Rewards................................................................................................................................................ 12 Order of the Arrow ................................................................................................................................. 12 Kia Kima Alumni Association ................................................................................................................... 13 Professional Development ...................................................................................................................... 13 Kia Kima History and Traditions .................................................................................................................. 14 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Job Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Kia Kima Staff Packing List....................................................................................................................... 25 Map ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 2 Kia Kima Staff Manual �A Message from the Reservation Director Dear Fellow Camp Staff Members: Congratulations on your selection to the Kia Kima camp staff. Welcome to the team! Your qualifications indicate that you have the potential to fulfill the high expectations which accompany this job. The history of our camp reflects a strong 100 year tradition of a loyal and dedicated staff, and at the same time, we as a staff are constantly seeking to improve our level of performance. Much of this improvement lies in your hands. This staff manual was prepared to help you become better acquainted with your job before you arrive at camp. It attempts to clarify your staff life, rules and regulations required of the staff, and the overall camp, but more importantly it seeks to explain the relationships and responsibilities you will hold in your part of the Summer Camp Program. As you read through the pages of the staff manual, note that each of the areas of staff is vitally important to your success as a staff member and to the entire staff. By approaching your job with an understanding of total job responsibility and the right attitude, you will be an outstanding camp staff member for the Chickasaw Council, and the entire camp will succeed. You have an outstanding opportunity this summer to affect the lives of others. The good times you will have, the countless friends you will make, and the numerous duties you will perform will provide you with one of the most enjoyable experiences you will ever have. Good luck and I look forward to working with you as we begin the next year of Scout camping. Yours in Scouting, Jeremy Palazolo Reservation Director Chickasaw Council, BSA 3 Kia Kima Staff Manual �A Message from the Program Directors Kia Kima Staph, Congratulations! You are about to have one of the best summers of your life working as a Kia Kima Staff member. The memories and friendships you make will make you want to keep coming back to the Ozarks for several more summers. Kia Kima is so much more than 800 acres of land west of Hardy. It’s the people who make Kia Kima. We are the spirit that stays alive and gets passed on to all the scouts we encounter. We have the amazing opportunity to leave an impression on people’s lives forever. An entire summer of hard work is more than worth it to see a single smile. That smile comes from a joy that will last a lifetime. This summer will be the 100th year in Kia Kima history! It’s certainly changed over the years and there are some exciting new developments in store for the Reservation so we can keep on improving and delivering the best experience possible. During our summers here, we’ve personally already seen many different changes including new structures, program areas, and of course the Dining Hall! Hopefully you’ll also stick around to see even more changes and help us keep on improving camp. This year we’re also looking forward to a strong partnership with the Kia Kima Alumni Association and the Old Kia Kima Preservation Association as we all celebrate the Centennial year of this amazing place. Running the best summer camp in the world isn’t an easy task. There will be a lot of work and sweat, but at the end of the day it’ll all be worth it. We’re one team and our success depends on each of us doing everything we can to make sure our Scouts have an incredible experience. If you need anything or have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Ozarks! Let’s make it happen! Andrew Schrack Osage Program Director Alexandra Howard Cherokee Program Director 4 Kia Kima Staff Manual �The Purpose Aims of Scouting Scouting's aims are essentially to build character traits of self-reliance, self-discipline, selfconfidence, and self-respect; to foster citizenship; and to develop mental and physical fitness. Purpose of the Outdoor Program Scouting's program reaches its full effectiveness in the outdoors because: 1. The outdoors is the best place for learning outdoor skills. 2. The outdoors is a great place for learning something about living with others. 3. Scouts are truly challenged in the outdoors, thus developing leadership skills. 4. The outdoors provides high adventure. 5. The outdoors fosters an awareness of the natural world and the need to protect it. Purpose of Council Camp The purpose of the summer camp is to serve the council by providing facilities and leadership for training units in the outdoor program activities and Scout method of operation, as well as providing a fun summer camp experience for the countless Scouts we see each summer. The camp is the laboratory of Scouting, where the council camp leaders, the unit leaders, and the Scouts work together to learn, in developing better units, qualified Scouters, and skillful, self-reliant boys and young men. Here a boy learns outdoor skills, the patrol method, and leadership. The camp should also be a practical demonstration area for the best conversation practices. "No one can pass through life, any more than he can pass through a bit of country, without leaving tracks behind, and those tracks may often be helpful to those coming after him in finding their way." –Lord Robert Baden-Powell Purpose of Camp Staff       To provide every camper with a wholesome and safe camping experience. To help campers develop a keen awareness and appreciation for the great outdoors and to motivate them to assume the responsibility for living in harmony with nature. To help fulfill the basic objectives of the Boy Scouts of America through personal examples. To demonstrate an enthusiastic Scouting spirit and good leadership. To exemplify the principles of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. To promote a spirit of genuine friendliness, understanding of others, and cooperation. 5 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Staff Life Room & Board While working on Kia Kima staff, your room and board are provided for as part of your employment. Unlike most summer camps, at Boy Scout camps the staff do not live with the campers. Instead at Kia Kima the staff live in separate Staff areas either in small cabins (based on availability) or canvas wall tents (the tents are larger than the tents the campers have). Electricity is provided in the tents and cabins while the cabins also have a ceiling fan. Cabins can sleep four to five staff members while the tents sleep two people. Mattresses are provided but staff need to bring their own sheets or sleeping bag (a full packing list is available at the end of this manual). In both camps there is also a Staff Center that has a lounge area, a kitchenette, showers and toilets, and laundry facilities. Specific rules regarding housing are covered in the Policies and Procedures section. Camp Osage Staff will eat in the Dining Hall while Camp Cherokee eats meals in troop campsites. Uniforms While at camp, all staff must be in proper uniform. Uniforming is one of the official Aims & Methods of Scouting as it delivers a professional image, creates a cohesive group, and promotes unity. As part of our staff image, all staff must be wearing “Class B” uniform at all times. Shirts must always be tucked in and close-toed/close-heeled shoes must be worn. Chacos are not allowed in uniform. Staff are issued two Staff shirts and one staff hat. If a hat is worn it must be a staff hat or a Kia Kima hat from the Trading Post. Neat, well-fitted uniforms help the camp staff present a professional image. Shirts should be neither too baggy nor too tight, and should always be tucked in. Shorts should reach at least fingertip length. When swimwear is worn for aquatics activities, it should not be overly revealing. Uniform pieces may be purchased from the Scout Shop, or used pieces may be found on eBay (however be sure you are buying the correct uniform). Class B Uniform •Boy Scout: Green Boy Scout shorts/pants, green Boy Scout socks, a Scouting belt or a brown leather belt, and a Scouting t-shirt 6 Kia Kima Staff Manual �•Venturing: Gray Venturing shorts/pants, grey Venturing socks, a Scouting belt or a brown leather belt, and a Scouting t-shirt •Sea Scout: Navy Blue Dickies brand shorts or pants, black socks, official Sea Scout belt, and a Scouting t-shirt Class A Uniform The Class A uniform is the same as Class B, but with the Class A shirt (Field Uniform) instead of a t-shirt. Neckerchiefs are optional. The green Venturing shirt may be worn with either grey Venturing shorts/pants or green Boy Scout shorts/pants. The tan Boy Scout shirt may be worn only with green Boy Scout shorts/pants. Class A uniform for Sea Scouts consists of navy blue shorts/pants worn with a dark navy blue shirt similar to Dickies No.1574 or Dickies No.FS574, displaying a Sea Scout pocket strip. Patches must be attached in the proper places and should not be falling off. The minimum patches (for someone with no Scouting background) are the Chickasaw Council shoulder patch on the left sleeve, the American Flag patch on the right sleeve, and the World Crest patch centered above the left pocket. Time Off During the summer you will have opportunities to leave the Reservation and in general relax from working. Staff are generally given one night off per week (however this is not guaranteed) and also time off on the weekends. Whenever work crews are finished on Saturday (generally around lunch time) the Staff are dismissed and required to report back at 11am on Sunday. In town there are plenty of restaurants, a movie theater, a bowling alley, stores, and other things to entertain yourself. There is also a 24 hour Walmart to pick up any personal supplies you need. If you wish to use the Waterfront, Range, or any other program areas on your time off, that is entirely dependent on the approval and supervision of those Area Directors. Specific policies regarding Time Off can be found in the Policies and Procedures section Sick Days If you get sick while at camp, let your Area Director or Program Director know and go see the Health Officer! Your number one priority is getting better. Your Area Director and Program Director will take care of making sure your sessions are covered which is why it is very important to have detailed lesson plans! On camp we have a Health Lodge that is staffed 24 hours a day by the Health Officer who is at minimum a registered EMT. In town there are several clinics and an ER that can also help you if the Health Officer decides you need more attention. If you have missed program because of illness, please check with your Program Director before taking a night off as we will need you back in the program. Camp Organization Within Kia Kima Scout Reservation there are two camps, Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee, and also one high adventure base, the Ozark Venture Base (OVB). Both camps run a very similar program with the main difference being the food service and the size of the camps. Within each camp the staff are split into Program Areas such as the Waterfront or Nature Lodge. Each area is headed by an Area Director 7 Kia Kima Staff Manual �who reports to the Program Director of the camp. For the all of the program areas in Osage there are similar but smaller areas in Cherokee. For example, Osage Scoutcraft normally consists of six to seven staff while Cherokee Scoutcraft is only four. The Ozark Venture Base primarily instructs high adventure skills and treks outside of the merit badge program. OVB is also split into Program Areas such as COPE or OUT. Both camps also have several support staff members who work outside of the program. This includes the commissioners, Administration staff, Trading Post, and food service. Chain of Command One of the fundamental principles of staff organization is the chain of leadership. Whatever role you play at camp, you are in a position of leadership. When a question or problem exceeds your area of leadership, that is, if you need help dealing with something, always look to the next level of leadership. For instance, if you encounter a problem in your program area as a Nature Lodge staff member, always first go to the Nature Lodge director, who if necessary will go to the Program Director, and so on. Unless your specific problem involves your area director, you should never bypass them to go to the PD or even the Camp Director. Paying attention to this chain of leadership helps ensure that camp runs smoothly and that problems and questions reach the proper solution. Reservation Director Camp Director Program Director Area Director Instructor Program Instruction Your job as an instructor is to help the scouts earn the requirements for their badges in a fun, creative, and informative manner, so that they earn the merit badge and have a blast doing so. The primary method we use to do this is the EDGE method. This stands for Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable. This method will be discussed in depth and demonstrated at staff training weekend and camp. Each instructor will learn how to use this method so that they will be able to communicate the material in a clear and efficient manner. It is also very important to create detailed lesson plans for your sessions. If you get sick or someone else needs to take over your session, it will allow them to easily pick up where you left off. It also makes you better organized and have a more coherent lesson. Flag, Campfires, Scout Spirit Your positions on staff include more than just instructing merit badges. As a full time staff member, you are expected to run a full program. We provide the campers with an entire experience when they come to Kia Kima. We start and end every day with flag, where we will gather as a unified staff to raise or lower the flag and perform a staff report and song. This gathering serves as an opportunity to show the Scouts true scouting spirit at its finest intertwined with the tradition of honoring our country. We find another chance to show the scouts our enthusiasm for scouting at the beginning and ending of every 8 Kia Kima Staff Manual �week with opening and closing campfire. Campfires are typically a compilation of skits, songs, and jokes brought together at the beginning of the summer. Since we are providing a full experience for the campers, it is absolutely mandatory that every staff member attends these events and participates in the activities that accompany each gathering. The most important part is to just have fun with the campers. Remember: none of us can sing, but we all sing loudly! Twilight Activities At camp the fun doesn’t stop after sessions end as we also have activities that occur right after dinner. This is something that Kia Kima is known for and helps set us apart from othe camps. These activities usually include Open WaterFront, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, Nature, Climbing, and Range just to name a few. This means we open up our areas and offer some if not all of our resources to the Scouts to let them enjoy themselves and reach a deeper understanding of their areas of interest, whether that is allowing them to pet a snake, go down the slide, or shoot a shotgun, we give them these opportunities to further explore their interest in things they like or find that they have new interests that they have never encountered before. At camp we will have a schedule of what Twilight Activities are open on each day. Even if your program area is not open, every staffer will be assigned to help another area (unless it is your night off) as some activities (such as Free Shoot or Open WaterFront) require more than their normal staff. Policies & Procedures Administration Building - The Administration Building is principally for the use of leaders and the camp's directors; therefore, staff members should not loiter there and should only visit for specific reasons such as meetings, phone calls, and restricted Internet usage. Alcohol, Drugs, and Firearms - The use, possession, or sale of alcoholic beverages, or of non-prescribed or illegal drugs is not a part of camp staff life and is strictly prohibited on Scout reservations. If you violate this rule or the state and local laws regarding alcoholic beverages and other illegal drugs, you can and will be immediately dismissed by the council, and the council will support prosecution under the laws of Arkansas and adjoining states. Firearms of any kind, including fireworks, BB guns, pellet guns, air rifles, and paintball guns are not permitted. Kia Kima provides a quality Rifle and Shotgun Range; if you are interested in Firearms, feel free to visit the range during your time off under supervision of the Shooting Sports Director. There is no gray area regarding Alcohol, Drugs, or Firearms. Automobiles - All staff members under the age of 18 must follow their parents' specific instructions in order to drive their own cars and written permission to ride in the cars of designated staff members. When leaving the reservation it is understood that staff members will ride only with those drivers indicated by their parents. Youth protection policies dictate that those under 18 should not ride alone with adult staff members. For the most part, automobiles are not needed at summer camp and should be left in the parking lots during the week. Vehicles left parked in the staff area during the week can and will lead to suspension of driving privileges at camp. A speed limit of 15 MPH must be observed at 9 Kia Kima Staff Manual �all times. If you choose to use your vehicle on camp or for work related purposes, you are doing so as a donation. Kia Kima will not reimburse your gas or any damages to your vehicle. Flag Ceremonies - Here again, the staff sets the example of respect and attention. We all show the flag the respect it deserves; there will be no goofing off while at attention. Attendance at all flag ceremonies is mandatory for all staff members, unless excused by the Program Director. Living Quarters - Adequate living quarters are provided for each staff member. They will be kept in a clean, livable, pest-free condition. You will be issued a bed and mattress and should supply all remaining items yourself. You will be responsible for damage to or defacement of living quarters. The Camp Director and your Program Director will handle check-in and check-out procedures. Please note the following conditions:          After 10:00PM each night, all lights and audible (without headphones) music will be turned off, and quiet will be observed. Male staffers are not allowed in female quarters, and female staffers are not allowed in male quarters, with no exceptions. Staff are allowed Six electrical appliances per Cabin (3 per Tent). These items may include lamps, radios, clocks, fans, and a small refrigerator. All other appliances must be approved by the Camp Director. Televisions are not allowed in staff cabins/tents. There should be no large or bright signs outside cabins/tents. Any change in housing arrangements must be approved by your Program and Camp Director. No campers are allowed in the staff area or staff center, and use discretion when bringing your parents into the area. No flames are allowed in or near staff area. It is imperative that each staff member stay out of others' personal belongings and quarters without permission. In keeping with Youth Protection policies of BSA, no male staff member under the age of 18 may live with a male staff member aged 18 or older. In keeping with Youth Protection policies of Venturing, BSA, no female staff member under the age of 21 may live with a female staff member aged 21 or older. Manners, Language, Grooming, & Personal Appearance - The manners and language of the staff should be impeccable at all times both on camp and in town. Hair is to be kept neat, trimmed, and naturally colored. Profanity, racist or sexist language, and rudeness are unacceptable; a Scout is courteous. In all cases, your personal appearance is completely under the authority of your Camp Director and Program Director. Meals - Eating properly is essential in performing your duties with a high degree of efficiency, so staff members must be present at all meals. Also, the staff should appear on time and properly dressed, as again, we set the example in this highly visible location. Proper table manners, food distribution, and courtesy are marks of a mature staff and are expected always. Cheers and songs should be after the meal under the direction of the Program Director in the dining hall at Camp Osage. Staff members in 10 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Cherokee found to be skipping meals with their assigned troops will be dealt with by the Program Director. Punctuality - Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable. All staff members are expected to be punctual to any program related to camp. There is no reason for lateness, and if you are sick, report to the doctor or Health Officer immediately. Religious Services - Remember the twelfth point of the Scout Law. Staff members are strongly urged to attend Vespers services each week and to say grace before meals. Rules for Campers - Just as you are careful to remind Scouts of the camp rules, remember that they apply to you also. It's all part of that setting the example thing. These include, but are not limited to, using the buddy system, drinking plenty of cool water rather than sugary drinks, no throwing rocks, and staying on trails and the side on camp roads. Salary & Benefits - Each staff member will receive a weekly salary, payable semi-monthly on the 1st and 15th of each month. It is determined based on his or her experience, age, and position. In addition, room, board, and insurance are provided by the council. As is stated in the staff letter of agreement, the term of your employment depends on weekly attendance levels and is of a temporary, at-will nature. Your salary is a private matter, and you should not compare, discuss, or wager it with other staff members. If you need to discuss it, do so only with the Camp Director. The council will withhold Medicare, Social Security, and income tax as required by law and indicated on your withholding form. Staff Center - The staff facility is to be maintained according to a daily cleaning schedule, for both the bathroom and the meeting room portions. When using the laundry equipment, staff members should be careful not to disturb others clothes and should keep the area clean. No bleach may be used in washing machines. Staff members are expected to live up to their assignments and to respect the fact that the facility is for the whole staff when they use it. Schedules will be posted for the bathroom in keeping with Youth Protection guidelines, assigning specific times for male and female and youth and adult use. Technology - Kia Kima discourages campers from overuse of electronic devices such as mp3 players and cell phones at camp, as they distract from the outdoor experience. Staff members need to balance the desire to stay connected to the outside world with the need to set a good example for campers. Personal cell phones, computers, and radios should not be used during program time or in front of campers. There are a few computers with Internet available for staff use in the back room of the Admin. Staff is to yield to leaders and area directors on computer and telephone use. Non-program Internet use is for personal time only (nights off, Saturday afternoons); these computers are primarily for official camp business and leader use. The Administration staff has full rights to suspend non-business access to the internet based on bandwidth speed and urgency in order to efficiently fulfill their jobs. 11 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Time-off and Leaving Camp - During the period of employment, the staff member's full time is at the disposal of the Camp Director. One night off per week will be scheduled for each camp staff member, but is not guaranteed. During the staff member's night off, he may leave camp only after his Area Director verifies that program responsibilities have been completed." Nights off begin after both dinner and assembly are finished. Nights off end at midnight. After the work is completely finished on Saturdays, the remaining afternoon and evening will be given off, at the discretion of the Camp Director. In all cases, the entire staff must be back on the reservation by 11:00am Sunday for a full staff meeting, unless another time is assigned by the Reservation Director. At all other times, staff members are not to leave the reservation without the consent of their Camp Director. Time-off privileges are under the complete authority of the Program Directors and Camp Directors and may be suspended as necessary. Staff members should remember that they represent our camps, the Chickasaw Council, and Scouting when they leave the property and should conduct themselves in keeping with the Scout Oath and Law. All staff members must sign out when leaving camp property and sign back in when returning. Tobacco Products - The use of tobacco by those staff members under age 18 is prohibited in accordance with Arkansas state law and thus serves as grounds for dismissal. This ban includes smoking, dipping, and chewing. Adult staff members, 18 years or older, who must use tobacco may do so only in smoking areas designated by the Program or Camp Directors. Smoking is not permitted in or around buildings at camp or in tents. The use of smokeless tobacco around campers and leaders is strictly prohibited. What Not to Bring There is no place in camp staff life for drugs, alcohol, dangerous toys and martial arts gear, firearms, and fireworks. Some Other Helpful Rules  If you don’t know, or aren’t sure, ask.  If it’s not yours, don’t “borrow,” move, or otherwise mess with it.  Sometimes the most important rules are the unwritten ones, so always listen.  Ignorance is not an excuse. The Rewards Order of the Arrow In 1915 the Order of the Arrow was founded at Camp Treasure Island near Philadelphia as a way to recognize Scouts who adhere to the Scout Oath and Law and give service of themselves. The Order of the Arrow’s relationship with Kia Kima began in 1948 and the current lodge, Ahoalan-Nachpikin was formed in 1995 and continues to serve Kia Kima with numerous service projects every year. 12 Kia Kima Staff Manual �The Order of the Arrow is an integral part of the summer camp program and many of our Lodge’s officers serve on staff. There are four main activities at camp that staff can become involved in: Unit Elections, Brotherhood Conversion, Call Out, and Summer Fellowship. The Order of the Arrow’s activities at Kia Kima are coordinated by the Camp Chief, an experienced officer who has been designated by the Lodge Chief. You will have the opportunity to volunteer for these activities during Staff Week if you wish to become more involved at camp. Kia Kima Alumni Association The Kia Kima Alumni Association is an independent non-profit organization, founded by current and former members of staff and friends of the camp in late 2014, with a vision to support camp and community and to strengthen the connections between generations of staff and campers. The mission of the Kia Kima Alumni Association is to reconnect alumni with Kia Kima; to support Kia Kima Scout Reservation and its staff; and to promote the Scouting program. The KKAA is a great way to keep in touch with camp and other staff members during the off-season and a great way to give back to camp. The Association hosts several events throughout the year ranging from fundraisers to reunions to service weekends at Kia Kima. Membership encompasses a vast range of generations and professions and therefore this provides a great networking opportunity for employment beyond camp. Membership dues are discounted for current staff members at Kia Kima. There will be an opportunity to place membership during the summer and there will also be KKAA merchandise available to members in the Trading Post. For more information visit www.kiakimaalumni.org Professional Development One of our goals for our camp staff is that you finish the summer having become a better professional. Oftentimes some staff members feel that they cannot return to camp because they need to find internships, however there are many things about working for the Boy Scouts that reflect highly on you for future employers. Kia Kima has a lot of name recognition in the Mid-South and can be a great way to get your foot in the door when a Kia Kima alumnus sees it on your résumé. You will make a lot of great connections at camp that help with networking and these can also extend into the KKAA. If you ever need Letters of Recommendation for jobs, scholarships, fellowships, or even for Eagle Scout, please feel free to ask one of the Directors as we are always happy to help. 13 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Kia Kima History and Traditions Kia Kima's history dates to 1916, when the first Scouts from the newly formed Chickasaw Council camped on the South Fork River in present-day Cherokee Village. In fact, Kia Kima is the oldest Boy Scout camp west of the Mississippi River. After its founding, the camp grew rapidly, and Scouts rode the train from Memphis to Hardy each weekend and hiked the remaining distance to reach the “kamp”, as it was called. Once they arrived, they had to ring a gong (which now resides in Cherokee) and they would be rowed across the river into camp. Natural stone buildings mark the original site, and Scouts were assigned to stone lodges where they spent their days playing field sports, on the tennis courts, at the waterfront on the river, and in countless other activities. Also, the Chickasah Lodge held its first Order of the Arrow ceremonies at the old camp. Kia Kima remained at this smaller site until 1964, when Cherokee Village developer John Cooper offered the council a trade for an 860-acre site upriver outside his planned development. The original site of Old Kia Kima is listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places. Kia Kima grew into its new property quickly, and the next year a second camp opened on its own lake across the river from the "Main Kamp," the original name for Camp Osage. The new camp, Camp Cherokee, provided an outpost setting, while Main Kamp troops ate together in the dining hall. Since then, thousands of Scouts have visited Kia Kima, and thousands more have camped at the original site. The past several years have seen some big improvements to Kia Kima, including a new and Tech Center, the addition of several new waterfront activities, the addition of several high adventure programs in our Ozark Venture Base, new Showerhouses, and a Dining Hall! The staff has played a special part in this history, and today it's up to you to continue the tradition. Like those before you, you have chosen to serve our great camp, and this opportunity is one of great pride. The staff has a strong tradition of excellence to maintain, and you can play a part in singing proudly traditional songs like these: The Kia Kima Alma Mater It’s a Long Way to Kia Kima High above the South Fork waters, Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our dear old camp As the years go by. Onward, ever, be our watchwordConquer and prevail Here's to thee, old Kia Kima B.S.A. All Hail. Written at Kia Kima, Summer of 1926 It's a long way to Kia Kima, It's a long way to go. It's a long way to Kia Kima, Where the husky Boy Scouts go. Good-bye, dear old Memphis; Farewell, old Court Square. It's a long, long way to Kia Kima, But my heart's right there. Kia Kima Grace As we soar on Eagle’s wings We thank the Lord for these great things: For nourishing food, for our physical strength; For our cheerful trails, and the South Fork banks. 14 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Appendix Job Descriptions The following are job descriptions for each position on the camp staff, included so that you will know your place on the staff and realize the function of each staff member. These duties, however, do not include those which your Area Director or Program Director may assign to you at any time, nor do they include Camp Guide or Twilight Activities assignments. Reservation Director (Minimum Age 25; Council Professional)  Responsible to the Council Camping Committee, the Council Executive Board, and the Council Scout Executive.  Responsible for the total management and operation of all camps.  Gives leadership to, trains, and guides the entire camp staff.  Responsible for items included in the National Camp Accreditation Program.  Gives direct supervision to the Camp Directors and Camp Rangers. Camp Director (25; National Camping School [NCS] Resident Camp Administration Certification)  Responsible to the Reservation Director for the operation of one camp (Osage or Cherokee).  Gives direct supervision to the program director and program staff of each camp.  Assists the Business Manager with business operations.  Responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with unit leaders.  Supervises Director of Food Service, Program Directors, Chaplain, medical staff, and Business Manager. Camp Ranger (25; NCS Camp Ranger Certification)  Responsible to the Reservation Director.  Maintains trash pick-up.  Maintains camp equipment in good repair.  Serves as camp fire warden.  Keeps buildings and grounds in neat and orderly repair.  Oversees the council's long-term conservation plan  Oversees the use of camp equipment stored in the compound. Business Manager (21)  Responsible to the Reservation Director.  Responsible for the coordination of trading post and troop issue operation.  Responsible for inventory of camp equipment stored in compound, troop issue, and program areas.  Responsible for all food orders and shipments.  Manages and is responsible for finances.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Camp Director. Camp Doctor/Medical Officer (21; EMT Certification or higher)  Responsible to the Camp Director.  Conducts “sick calls” immediately after each meal.  Maintains daily health log in which records are kept of all accidents and illnesses. 15 Kia Kima Staff Manual �    Reviews all Scout and leader medical forms on each opening day and keeps a record of those restricted from program, with copies to be given to the Camp Director. Notifies the Camp Director when he or she must leave the camp property. Keeps health lodge in a neat, sanitary, and orderly manner at all times. Carries out other duties as directed by the Camp Director. Camp Commissioner (18)  Responsible to the Program Director  See that units have a positive camp experience.  Provides help in solving unit problems.  Interpret camp policies as needed.  See that units have a well rounded program.  Build spirit and enthusiasm in units.  Organize campsite inspections to ensure health and safety standards are met.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Camp and Program Director. Program Director (21; NCS Resident Camp Administration Certification)  Responsible to the Camp Director.  Responsible for the program of his or her camp.  Gives supervision to the directors on his or her staff, as well as the entire program staff.  Responsible for items in the National Camp Accreditation Program.  Responsible for directing and coordinating all program staff through the respective area directors and managers.  Coordinates camp staff and unit program.  With Camp Director, conducts Leaders' Meetings.  Coordinates program planning with unit leaders for developing a sound unit program.  Serves as a resource for units and senior patrol leaders.  Makes sure end-of-week advancement reports are turned in.  Submits a written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program and area directors  Responsible for the inventory and wise use of all program equipment in camp.  Responsible for coordinating all camp activities, including twilight activities, campfires, inter-troop competition, and any other programs.  Oversees Commissary and Dining Hall to the extent that they affect the program.  Supervises the staff living area of his or her camp, making sure it is clean and livable. Ozark Venture Base Director (25; NCS Certifications)  Responsible to the Reservation Director.  Oversees all the programs and staff of the Ozark Venture Base  Works with the Program Directors to implement the High Adventure program  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the OVB staff.  Responsible for the program and operation s as outlined in the appropriate manuals.  Responsible for NCAP Standards as related to OVB  Responsible for all OVB equipment, inventory, care, and maintenance. 16 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Aquatics Director (21; NCS Aquatics Instructor BSA)  Responsible to his or her camp Program Director.  Responsible for setting up and taking down the waterfront as outlined in Camp Program and Property Management.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the aquatics staff in their duties, maintaining a high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Conducts the Mile Swim BSA program.  Responsible for conducting the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all aquatics equipment, including boats and canoes.  Responsible for the operation of the waterfront and all related equipment.  Responsible for the swim classification for each person who uses the waterfront for swimming, boating, or other activities.  Represents the aquatics program area at meetings as directed by the Program Director.  Assists, as requested, in camp-wide events or on requests from units in camp.  Responsible for keeping a list of all campers who are not allowed to swim, on medical orders, and sees that those Scouts or leaders do not participate in aquatic events.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for fulfilling standards of water safety for the benefit of all campers.  Oversees all twilight activities, including but not limited to the waterslide, Blob, Iceberg, free swim, and free boating.  Plans and carries out the Water Carnival.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Aquatics Instructor (16)  Responsible to his or her camp Program Director and Aquatics Director.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities assigned by his or her Aquatics Director.  Consults with his or her Aquatics Director in questions of policy, procedure, discipline, or safety at the aquatics area.  Instructs in all aquatics merit badges as assigned by his or her Director.  Assists in special aquatics events, such as swim classification, twilight activities, and the Water Carnival.  Helps other areas with special events when called on.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Aquatics Director. Scoutcraft Director (18)  Responsible to Program Director for the operation of the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer programs.  Responsible for setting up and taking down the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer areas.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges and advancement offered in the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer areas.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the areas.  Assists his or her Program Director as requested in camp events or requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area. 17 Kia Kima Staff Manual �   Submits a written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff. Keeps the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer areas clean and orderly at all times. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Scoutcraft Instructor (16)  Responsible to his or her Scoutcraft Director.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by his or her Scoutcraft Director.  Instructs in those merit badges assigned to him.  Assists in the development of camp enhancing pioneering projects in his or her program area.  Assists in camp-wide events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties assigned by his or her Scoutcraft Director or Program Director. Nature Lodge Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the ecology/conservation program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the ecology/conservation staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the ecology/conservation area.  Responsible for providing and supplying the Nature Lodge and a nature trail. These are to be completed and ready for camp, and are to be dismantled at the close of camp.  Responsible for seeing that each leader in camp has the opportunity to learn the proper use of the nature trail and the features of the Nature Lodge.  Responsible for the care and feeding of all live specimens that might be kept in the nature lodge.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the Nature Lodge and surrounding area clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Nature Lodge Instructor (16)  Responsible to his or her Ecology/Conservation Director.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by his or her Nature Lodge Director.  Instructs in those merit badges assigned to him or her.  Assists in camp-wide events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties assigned by his or her Ecology/Conservation Director or Program Director. Handicrafts Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Handicrafts program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the handicrafts staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the Handicrafts Pavilion.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the Handicrafts Pavilion and surrounding area clean and orderly. 18 Kia Kima Staff Manual �  Assists with making all camp awards. Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Handicrafts Instructor (16)  Responsible to the Handicrafts Director for operation of handicrafts program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the handicrafts program area.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the handicrafts area.  Responsible for keeping the handicrafts area neat and orderly at all times.  Assists the Program Director as requested in camp events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Handicrafts Director. Tech Center Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Tech program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the Tech staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the Tech Center.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the Tech Center and surrounding area clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Tech Center Instructor (16)  Responsible to the Tech Center Director for operation of Tech program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the Tech program area.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the Tech area.  Responsible for keeping the Tech area neat and orderly at all times.  Assists the Program Director as requested in camp events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Tech Director. Life to Eagle Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Life to Eagle program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the L2E staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the L2E program.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. 19 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Life to Eagle Instructor (16)  Responsible to the Life to Eagle Director for operation of L2E program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the L2E program area.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the Life to Eagle area.  Responsible for keeping the Life to Eagle area neat and orderly at all times.  Assists the Program Director as requested in camp events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Life to Eagle Director. Athletics Manager (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Athletics program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the area.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area clean and orderly.  Coordinates and supervises all weekly sports tournaments, creating sign-up sheets, brackets, and awards.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Shooting Sports Director (21; NCS Shooting Sports Certification)  Responsible to the Program Director for the shooting sports program.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the shooting sports staff in their duties, maintaining high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as counselor for archery, rifle shooting, and shotgun shooting merit badges.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the shooting sports area, including all bows, targets, rifles, and ammunition used in the shooting sports program area.  Responsible for all money received at the range and the accounting of it to the Business Manager as required.  Responsible for setting up and taking down the rifle, archery, and skeet ranges as outlined in Camp Program and Property Management.  Responsible for seeing that guns, bows, and ammunition are safely stored and locked.  Responsible for maintaining safe and orderly rifle, archery, skeet, and muzzle-loading program.  Responsible for providing free shoot and Scoutmasters' shoot-out opportunities.  Represents the area at meetings as directed by the Program Director.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Shooting Sports Instructor (18)  Responsible to the Shooting Sports Director.  Serves as merit badge counselor for the badges assigned to him or her.  Responsible for the safety of the Scouts and leaders who use the shooting sports facility. 20 Kia Kima Staff Manual �   Assists the Shooting Sports Director in the development of a program of instruction and use of the facility. Helps other areas with special events, when called upon. Carries out other duties assigned by the Shooting Sports Director or Program Director. Project COPE Director (21; NCS COPE Instructor BSA)  Responsible to the Program Directors.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the COPE and tower staff.  Responsible for the program and operation of project as outlined in the appropriate manuals.  Responsible for national camp standards for Project COPE.  Responsible for all COPE and climbing/rappelling equipment, inventory, care, and maintenance.  Represents Project COPE at all meetings as directed by the Program Director.  Maintains usage log of all equipment.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Program Director. COPE Staff (18)  Responsible to the COPE Director and Program Director.  Maintains all safety standards for the COPE course.  Assists with climbing events as needed.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by the COPE director.  Assists his or her director in administering the COPE program.  Assists in camp-wide events and activities as directed by his or her Program Director.  Carries out other duties assigned by the COPE Director or Program Director. Climbing Director (21)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the climbing and rappelling program at the Tower.  Ensures that the climbing tower program meets all national standards.  Gives supervision to the staff assigned to the Tower.  Supervises participants assigned to the Tower.  Oversees open climb twilight activities.  Responsible for operating the Tower in a safe manner.  Responsible for instruction of Climbing merit badge.  Responsible for Climb on Safely and Climbing Instructor training programs for leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Program Director Climbing Staff (18)  Responsible to the Climbing Director and Program Director.  Maintains all safety standards for the climbing area.  Facilitates open climb twilight activities.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by the Climbing Director.  Assists his or her director in administering the climbing program.  Assists in camp-wide events and activities as directed by his or her Program Director.  Carries out other duties assigned by the Climbing Director or Program Director. 21 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Kayaking Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Kayaking program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for Whitewater merit badge.  Conducts Kayaking BSA training courses.  Coordinates add-on kayaking programs for interested units.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Director (21)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the OUT program.  Supervises all OUT staff.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Plans out a week-long, scheduled program of various outdoor activities.  Creates a comprehensive high-adventure program aimed at older Scouts and Venturers.  Coordinates all transportation and meals for OUT participants.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Staff (16)  Responsible to the OUT Director and Program Director.  Supervises all OUT participants.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the OUT Director and Program Director. Search and Rescue Instructor (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the SAR program.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Creates a comprehensive high-adventure program aimed at older Scouts and Venturers.  Coordinates all transportation for SAR participants.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Lake Ouchita Summer Trek (LOST) Director (21)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the LOST program.  Supervises all LOST staff.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area. 22 Kia Kima Staff Manual �       Plans out a week-long, scheduled program of sea kayaking and other various activities on Lake Ouchita. Creates a comprehensive high-adventure program aimed at older Scouts and Venturers. Coordinates all transportation and meals for LOST participants. Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area. Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff. Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly. Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director Mountain Man (21)  Responsible to the Program Director.  Supervises all Mountain Man participants.  Keeps the Mt Masera cabin and program area clean and orderly.  Operates activities including blacksmithing, black-powder rifle, and pioneer skills.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Dining Hall Manager (21)  Responsible to the Business Manager.  Guides and supervises troop waiters.  Ensures that tables, benches, and floors are clean.  Cooperates with cooks.  Posts menus and needs for each meal  Assigns staff members to tables in the dining hall.  Assigns troop tables in the dining hall.  Keeps exterior, including grounds, of the dining hall clean.  Directs dish washing operation.  Serves as head waiter and line manager.  Posts daily the “keep it hot” and “keep it cold” charts.  With the Business Manager, controls all food shipments and inventories.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Business Manager. Dining Hall Staff (16)  Responsible to the Dining Hall Manager.  Controls cleanliness of all dish washing equipment.  Washes and stores all dishes, pots, and pans.  Assists in keeping tables, benches, and floors clean.  Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the Dining Hall Manager. Commissary Director (18)  Responsible to the Business Manager.  Responsible for food delivery and supply issue to Camp Cherokee troops.  Completes inventory and ensures wise use of food-issue equipment. 23 Kia Kima Staff Manual �   Responsible for equipment issue and return at Camp Cherokee. Oversees upkeep of Camp Cherokee Trading Post facility. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Business Manager. Commissary Assistant (16)  Responsible to the Commissary Director.  Assists with all food delivery and supply issue to Camp Cherokee troops.  Helps with inventory and ensures wise use of food-issue equipment.  Responsible for equipment issue and return at Camp Cherokee.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Commissary Director. Trading Post Manager (18)  Responsible to the Business Manager.  Responsible for the entire trading post operation, including cleaning and maintenance.  Maintains lost and found service.  Works with the Business Manager in accounting and inventory control.  Maintains trading post hours as determined.  Conducts inventory of trading post merchandise weekly.  Performs all transactions in a business-like manner at all times.  Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the Business Manager. Trading Post Staff (16)  Responsible to the Trading Post Manager.  Issues, receives, and maintains records of camp equipment issued to troops.  Inventories and maintains troop issue and Trading Post area in a neat and orderly fashion.  Completes inventory of troop issue equipment, Food & Trading Post weekly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by Trading Post Manager. Camp Staff Development Program (15)  Responsible to his or her Program Director and the director of the area(s) in which he or she serves.  Serves for two weeks to gain experience in the workings of the camp program.  Assigned by the Program Director to assist where needed to gain experience.  Will not instruct merit badges on their own  Will conduct themselves as if they are full staff and adhere to all policies and procedures in the Staff Manual 24 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Kia Kima Staff Packing List I. Clothing A. Staff Uniform: 1. Scout/Venturing shorts 4. Scout/Venturing socks 2. Staff T-shirts (Provided) 5. Camp staff hat (Provided) 3. Class A shirts 6. Order of the Arrow sash B. Other Clothes (for work crews and town visits - but not the same for each) 1. Work clothes 8. Athletic shoes 2. Town clothes 9. Water shoes (for swimming) 3. Jeans 10. Shower shoes (flip flops) 4. Swim Suit 11. Athletic socks 5. Bandannas 6. Rain Gear 7. Hiking Boots II. Cabin furnishing suggestions: A. Lamp B. Fan C. Clock D. Power strip with cord E. Small chair F. Refrigerator (to share) G. Footlocker/Shelves III. VI. Camping items: A. Insect repellent B. Sunscreen C. Flashlight D. Batteries/bulb E. Pocket knife F. Plate/Silverware (Cherokee Staff) Personal Cleanliness A. Shower: 1. Soap , shampoo 2. Towels 3. Toothbrush/toothpaste 4. Deodorant H. Blanket(s) I. Sleeping bag J. Pillow K. Laundry basket L. Small rug M. Sheets/pillowcases N. Laundry Detergent G. Work Gloves H. Water Bottles I. Cup/Mug 5. 6. 7. 8. Nail clipper Brush/comb Shaving gear Carry tote for shower V. Program Aids: A. Boy Scout literature: Boy Scout Handbook, merit badge pamphlets, Fieldbook, Camp Staff Manual, Kia Kima Song Book, Order of the Arrow Handbook B. Day pack C. Bible, testament, prayer book, or other spiritual/religious text 25 Kia Kima Staff Manual �Map 26 Kia Kima Staff Manual � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous papers and publications by Kia Kima including promotional flyers, Camper Handbooks, staff materials, and program materials. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION 2016 STAFF MANUAL Kia Kima Staff Manual 2 Table of Contents A Message from the Reservation Director .................................................................................................... 3 A Message from the Program Directors ....................................................................................................... 4 The Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Aims of Scouting ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Purpose of the Outdoor Program ............................................................................................................. 5 Purpose of Council Camp .......................................................................................................................... 5 Purpose of Camp Staff .............................................................................................................................. 5 Staff Life ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Room & Board ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Uniforms ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Time Off .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Sick Days .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Camp Organization ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Chain of Command ................................................................................................................................... 8 Program......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Instruction ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Flag, Campfires, Scout Spirit ..................................................................................................................... 8 Twilight Activities ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Policies & Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 9 The Rewards ................................................................................................................................................ 12 Order of the Arrow ................................................................................................................................. 12 Kia Kima Alumni Association ................................................................................................................... 13 Professional Development ...................................................................................................................... 13 Kia Kima History and Traditions .................................................................................................................. 14 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Job Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Kia Kima Staff Packing List ....................................................................................................................... 25 Map ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Kia Kima Staff Manual 3 A Message from the Reservation Director Dear Fellow Camp Staff Members: Congratulations on your selection to the Kia Kima camp staff. Welcome to the team! Your qualifications indicate that you have the potential to fulfill the high expectations which accompany this job. The history of our camp reflects a strong 100 year tradition of a loyal and dedicated staff, and at the same time, we as a staff are constantly seeking to improve our level of performance. Much of this improvement lies in your hands. This staff manual was prepared to help you become better acquainted with your job before you arrive at camp. It attempts to clarify your staff life, rules and regulations required of the staff, and the overall camp, but more importantly it seeks to explain the relationships and responsibilities you will hold in your part of the Summer Camp Program. As you read through the pages of the staff manual, note that each of the areas of staff is vitally important to your success as a staff member and to the entire staff. By approaching your job with an understanding of total job responsibility and the right attitude, you will be an outstanding camp staff member for the Chickasaw Council, and the entire camp will succeed. You have an outstanding opportunity this summer to affect the lives of others. The good times you will have, the countless friends you will make, and the numerous duties you will perform will provide you with one of the most enjoyable experiences you will ever have. Good luck and I look forward to working with you as we begin the next year of Scout camping. Yours in Scouting, Jeremy Palazolo Reservation Director Chickasaw Council, BSA Kia Kima Staff Manual 4 A Message from the Program Directors Kia Kima Staph, Congratulations! You are about to have one of the best summers of your life working as a Kia Kima Staff member. The memories and friendships you make will make you want to keep coming back to the Ozarks for several more summers. Kia Kima is so much more than 800 acres of land west of Hardy. It’s the people who make Kia Kima. We are the spirit that stays alive and gets passed on to all the scouts we encounter. We have the amazing opportunity to leave an impression on people’s lives forever. An entire summer of hard work is more than worth it to see a single smile. That smile comes from a joy that will last a lifetime. This summer will be the 100th year in Kia Kima history! It’s certainly changed over the years and there are some exciting new developments in store for the Reservation so we can keep on improving and delivering the best experience possible. During our summers here, we’ve personally already seen many different changes including new structures, program areas, and of course the Dining Hall! Hopefully you’ll also stick around to see even more changes and help us keep on improving camp. This year we’re also looking forward to a strong partnership with the Kia Kima Alumni Association and the Old Kia Kima Preservation Association as we all celebrate the Centennial year of this amazing place. Running the best summer camp in the world isn’t an easy task. There will be a lot of work and sweat, but at the end of the day it’ll all be worth it. We’re one team and our success depends on each of us doing everything we can to make sure our Scouts have an incredible experience. If you need anything or have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Ozarks! Let’s make it happen! Andrew Schrack Alexandra Howard Osage Program Director Cherokee Program Director Kia Kima Staff Manual 5 The Purpose Aims of Scouting Scouting's aims are essentially to build character traits of self-reliance, self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-respect; to foster citizenship; and to develop mental and physical fitness. Purpose of the Outdoor Program Scouting's program reaches its full effectiveness in the outdoors because: 1. The outdoors is the best place for learning outdoor skills. 2. The outdoors is a great place for learning something about living with others. 3. Scouts are truly challenged in the outdoors, thus developing leadership skills. 4. The outdoors provides high adventure. 5. The outdoors fosters an awareness of the natural world and the need to protect it. Purpose of Council Camp The purpose of the summer camp is to serve the council by providing facilities and leadership for training units in the outdoor program activities and Scout method of operation, as well as providing a fun summer camp experience for the countless Scouts we see each summer. The camp is the laboratory of Scouting, where the council camp leaders, the unit leaders, and the Scouts work together to learn, in developing better units, qualified Scouters, and skillful, self-reliant boys and young men. Here a boy learns outdoor skills, the patrol method, and leadership. The camp should also be a practical demonstration area for the best conversation practices. "No one can pass through life, any more than he can pass through a bit of country, without leaving tracks behind, and those tracks may often be helpful to those coming after him in finding their way." –Lord Robert Baden-Powell Purpose of Camp Staff  To provide every camper with a wholesome and safe camping experience.  To help campers develop a keen awareness and appreciation for the great outdoors and to motivate them to assume the responsibility for living in harmony with nature.  To help fulfill the basic objectives of the Boy Scouts of America through personal examples.  To demonstrate an enthusiastic Scouting spirit and good leadership.  To exemplify the principles of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.  To promote a spirit of genuine friendliness, understanding of others, and cooperation. Kia Kima Staff Manual 6 Staff Life Room & Board While working on Kia Kima staff, your room and board are provided for as part of your employment. Unlike most summer camps, at Boy Scout camps the staff do not live with the campers. Instead at Kia Kima the staff live in separate Staff areas either in small cabins (based on availability) or canvas wall tents (the tents are larger than the tents the campers have). Electricity is provided in the tents and cabins while the cabins also have a ceiling fan. Cabins can sleep four to five staff members while the tents sleep two people. Mattresses are provided but staff need to bring their own sheets or sleeping bag (a full packing list is available at the end of this manual). In both camps there is also a Staff Center that has a lounge area, a kitchenette, showers and toilets, and laundry facilities. Specific rules regarding housing are covered in the Policies and Procedures section. Camp Osage Staff will eat in the Dining Hall while Camp Cherokee eats meals in troop campsites. Uniforms While at camp, all staff must be in proper uniform. Uniforming is one of the official Aims & Methods of Scouting as it delivers a professional image, creates a cohesive group, and promotes unity. As part of our staff image, all staff must be wearing “Class B” uniform at all times. Shirts must always be tucked in and close-toed/close-heeled shoes must be worn. Chacos are not allowed in uniform. Staff are issued two Staff shirts and one staff hat. If a hat is worn it must be a staff hat or a Kia Kima hat from the Trading Post. Neat, well-fitted uniforms help the camp staff present a professional image. Shirts should be neither too baggy nor too tight, and should always be tucked in. Shorts should reach at least fingertip length. When swimwear is worn for aquatics activities, it should not be overly revealing. Uniform pieces may be purchased from the Scout Shop, or used pieces may be found on eBay (however be sure you are buying the correct uniform). Class B Uniform •Boy Scout: Green Boy Scout shorts/pants, green Boy Scout socks, a Scouting belt or a brown leather belt, and a Scouting t-shirt Kia Kima Staff Manual 7 •Venturing: Gray Venturing shorts/pants, grey Venturing socks, a Scouting belt or a brown leather belt, and a Scouting t-shirt •Sea Scout: Navy Blue Dickies brand shorts or pants, black socks, official Sea Scout belt, and a Scouting t-shirt Class A Uniform The Class A uniform is the same as Class B, but with the Class A shirt (Field Uniform) instead of a t-shirt. Neckerchiefs are optional. The green Venturing shirt may be worn with either grey Venturing shorts/pants or green Boy Scout shorts/pants. The tan Boy Scout shirt may be worn only with green Boy Scout shorts/pants. Class A uniform for Sea Scouts consists of navy blue shorts/pants worn with a dark navy blue shirt similar to Dickies No.1574 or Dickies No.FS574, displaying a Sea Scout pocket strip. Patches must be attached in the proper places and should not be falling off. The minimum patches (for someone with no Scouting background) are the Chickasaw Council shoulder patch on the left sleeve, the American Flag patch on the right sleeve, and the World Crest patch centered above the left pocket. Time Off During the summer you will have opportunities to leave the Reservation and in general relax from working. Staff are generally given one night off per week (however this is not guaranteed) and also time off on the weekends. Whenever work crews are finished on Saturday (generally around lunch time) the Staff are dismissed and required to report back at 11am on Sunday. In town there are plenty of restaurants, a movie theater, a bowling alley, stores, and other things to entertain yourself. There is also a 24 hour Walmart to pick up any personal supplies you need. If you wish to use the Waterfront, Range, or any other program areas on your time off, that is entirely dependent on the approval and supervision of those Area Directors. Specific policies regarding Time Off can be found in the Policies and Procedures section Sick Days If you get sick while at camp, let your Area Director or Program Director know and go see the Health Officer! Your number one priority is getting better. Your Area Director and Program Director will take care of making sure your sessions are covered which is why it is very important to have detailed lesson plans! On camp we have a Health Lodge that is staffed 24 hours a day by the Health Officer who is at minimum a registered EMT. In town there are several clinics and an ER that can also help you if the Health Officer decides you need more attention. If you have missed program because of illness, please check with your Program Director before taking a night off as we will need you back in the program. Camp Organization Within Kia Kima Scout Reservation there are two camps, Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee, and also one high adventure base, the Ozark Venture Base (OVB). Both camps run a very similar program with the main difference being the food service and the size of the camps. Within each camp the staff are split into Program Areas such as the Waterfront or Nature Lodge. Each area is headed by an Area Director Kia Kima Staff Manual 8 Reservation Director Camp Director Program Director Area Director Instructor who reports to the Program Director of the camp. For the all of the program areas in Osage there are similar but smaller areas in Cherokee. For example, Osage Scoutcraft normally consists of six to seven staff while Cherokee Scoutcraft is only four. The Ozark Venture Base primarily instructs high adventure skills and treks outside of the merit badge program. OVB is also split into Program Areas such as COPE or OUT. Both camps also have several support staff members who work outside of the program. This includes the commissioners, Administration staff, Trading Post, and food service. Chain of Command One of the fundamental principles of staff organization is the chain of leadership. Whatever role you play at camp, you are in a position of leadership. When a question or problem exceeds your area of leadership, that is, if you need help dealing with something, always look to the next level of leadership. For instance, if you encounter a problem in your program area as a Nature Lodge staff member, always first go to the Nature Lodge director, who if necessary will go to the Program Director, and so on. Unless your specific problem involves your area director, you should never bypass them to go to the PD or even the Camp Director. Paying attention to this chain of leadership helps ensure that camp runs smoothly and that problems and questions reach the proper solution. Program Instruction Your job as an instructor is to help the scouts earn the requirements for their badges in a fun, creative, and informative manner, so that they earn the merit badge and have a blast doing so. The primary method we use to do this is the EDGE method. This stands for Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable. This method will be discussed in depth and demonstrated at staff training weekend and camp. Each instructor will learn how to use this method so that they will be able to communicate the material in a clear and efficient manner. It is also very important to create detailed lesson plans for your sessions. If you get sick or someone else needs to take over your session, it will allow them to easily pick up where you left off. It also makes you better organized and have a more coherent lesson. Flag, Campfires, Scout Spirit Your positions on staff include more than just instructing merit badges. As a full time staff member, you are expected to run a full program. We provide the campers with an entire experience when they come to Kia Kima. We start and end every day with flag, where we will gather as a unified staff to raise or lower the flag and perform a staff report and song. This gathering serves as an opportunity to show the Scouts true scouting spirit at its finest intertwined with the tradition of honoring our country. We find another chance to show the scouts our enthusiasm for scouting at the beginning and ending of every Kia Kima Staff Manual 9 week with opening and closing campfire. Campfires are typically a compilation of skits, songs, and jokes brought together at the beginning of the summer. Since we are providing a full experience for the campers, it is absolutely mandatory that every staff member attends these events and participates in the activities that accompany each gathering. The most important part is to just have fun with the campers. Remember: none of us can sing, but we all sing loudly! Twilight Activities At camp the fun doesn’t stop after sessions end as we also have activities that occur right after dinner. This is something that Kia Kima is known for and helps set us apart from othe camps. These activities usually include Open WaterFront, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, Nature, Climbing, and Range just to name a few. This means we open up our areas and offer some if not all of our resources to the Scouts to let them enjoy themselves and reach a deeper understanding of their areas of interest, whether that is allowing them to pet a snake, go down the slide, or shoot a shotgun, we give them these opportunities to further explore their interest in things they like or find that they have new interests that they have never encountered before. At camp we will have a schedule of what Twilight Activities are open on each day. Even if your program area is not open, every staffer will be assigned to help another area (unless it is your night off) as some activities (such as Free Shoot or Open WaterFront) require more than their normal staff. Policies & Procedures Administration Building - The Administration Building is principally for the use of leaders and the camp's directors; therefore, staff members should not loiter there and should only visit for specific reasons such as meetings, phone calls, and restricted Internet usage. Alcohol, Drugs, and Firearms - The use, possession, or sale of alcoholic beverages, or of non-prescribed or illegal drugs is not a part of camp staff life and is strictly prohibited on Scout reservations. If you violate this rule or the state and local laws regarding alcoholic beverages and other illegal drugs, you can and will be immediately dismissed by the council, and the council will support prosecution under the laws of Arkansas and adjoining states. Firearms of any kind, including fireworks, BB guns, pellet guns, air rifles, and paintball guns are not permitted. Kia Kima provides a quality Rifle and Shotgun Range; if you are interested in Firearms, feel free to visit the range during your time off under supervision of the Shooting Sports Director. There is no gray area regarding Alcohol, Drugs, or Firearms. Automobiles - All staff members under the age of 18 must follow their parents' specific instructions in order to drive their own cars and written permission to ride in the cars of designated staff members. When leaving the reservation it is understood that staff members will ride only with those drivers indicated by their parents. Youth protection policies dictate that those under 18 should not ride alone with adult staff members. For the most part, automobiles are not needed at summer camp and should be left in the parking lots during the week. Vehicles left parked in the staff area during the week can and will lead to suspension of driving privileges at camp. A speed limit of 15 MPH must be observed at Kia Kima Staff Manual 10 all times. If you choose to use your vehicle on camp or for work related purposes, you are doing so as a donation. Kia Kima will not reimburse your gas or any damages to your vehicle. Flag Ceremonies - Here again, the staff sets the example of respect and attention. We all show the flag the respect it deserves; there will be no goofing off while at attention. Attendance at all flag ceremonies is mandatory for all staff members, unless excused by the Program Director. Living Quarters - Adequate living quarters are provided for each staff member. They will be kept in a clean, livable, pest-free condition. You will be issued a bed and mattress and should supply all remaining items yourself. You will be responsible for damage to or defacement of living quarters. The Camp Director and your Program Director will handle check-in and check-out procedures. Please note the following conditions:  After 10:00PM each night, all lights and audible (without headphones) music will be turned off, and quiet will be observed.  Male staffers are not allowed in female quarters, and female staffers are not allowed in male quarters, with no exceptions.  Staff are allowed Six electrical appliances per Cabin (3 per Tent). These items may include lamps, radios, clocks, fans, and a small refrigerator. All other appliances must be approved by the Camp Director. Televisions are not allowed in staff cabins/tents.  There should be no large or bright signs outside cabins/tents.  Any change in housing arrangements must be approved by your Program and Camp Director.  No campers are allowed in the staff area or staff center, and use discretion when bringing your parents into the area.  No flames are allowed in or near staff area.  It is imperative that each staff member stay out of others' personal belongings and quarters without permission.  In keeping with Youth Protection policies of BSA, no male staff member under the age of 18 may live with a male staff member aged 18 or older. In keeping with Youth Protection policies of Venturing, BSA, no female staff member under the age of 21 may live with a female staff member aged 21 or older. Manners, Language, Grooming, & Personal Appearance - The manners and language of the staff should be impeccable at all times both on camp and in town. Hair is to be kept neat, trimmed, and naturally colored. Profanity, racist or sexist language, and rudeness are unacceptable; a Scout is courteous. In all cases, your personal appearance is completely under the authority of your Camp Director and Program Director. Meals - Eating properly is essential in performing your duties with a high degree of efficiency, so staff members must be present at all meals. Also, the staff should appear on time and properly dressed, as again, we set the example in this highly visible location. Proper table manners, food distribution, and courtesy are marks of a mature staff and are expected always. Cheers and songs should be after the meal under the direction of the Program Director in the dining hall at Camp Osage. Staff members in Kia Kima Staff Manual 11 Cherokee found to be skipping meals with their assigned troops will be dealt with by the Program Director. Punctuality - Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable. All staff members are expected to be punctual to any program related to camp. There is no reason for lateness, and if you are sick, report to the doctor or Health Officer immediately. Religious Services - Remember the twelfth point of the Scout Law. Staff members are strongly urged to attend Vespers services each week and to say grace before meals. Rules for Campers - Just as you are careful to remind Scouts of the camp rules, remember that they apply to you also. It's all part of that setting the example thing. These include, but are not limited to, using the buddy system, drinking plenty of cool water rather than sugary drinks, no throwing rocks, and staying on trails and the side on camp roads. Salary & Benefits - Each staff member will receive a weekly salary, payable semi-monthly on the 1st and 15th of each month. It is determined based on his or her experience, age, and position. In addition, room, board, and insurance are provided by the council. As is stated in the staff letter of agreement, the term of your employment depends on weekly attendance levels and is of a temporary, at-will nature. Your salary is a private matter, and you should not compare, discuss, or wager it with other staff members. If you need to discuss it, do so only with the Camp Director. The council will withhold Medicare, Social Security, and income tax as required by law and indicated on your withholding form. Staff Center - The staff facility is to be maintained according to a daily cleaning schedule, for both the bathroom and the meeting room portions. When using the laundry equipment, staff members should be careful not to disturb others clothes and should keep the area clean. No bleach may be used in washing machines. Staff members are expected to live up to their assignments and to respect the fact that the facility is for the whole staff when they use it. Schedules will be posted for the bathroom in keeping with Youth Protection guidelines, assigning specific times for male and female and youth and adult use. Technology - Kia Kima discourages campers from overuse of electronic devices such as mp3 players and cell phones at camp, as they distract from the outdoor experience. Staff members need to balance the desire to stay connected to the outside world with the need to set a good example for campers. Personal cell phones, computers, and radios should not be used during program time or in front of campers. There are a few computers with Internet available for staff use in the back room of the Admin. Staff is to yield to leaders and area directors on computer and telephone use. Non-program Internet use is for personal time only (nights off, Saturday afternoons); these computers are primarily for official camp business and leader use. The Administration staff has full rights to suspend non-business access to the internet based on bandwidth speed and urgency in order to efficiently fulfill their jobs. Kia Kima Staff Manual 12 Time-off and Leaving Camp - During the period of employment, the staff member's full time is at the disposal of the Camp Director. One night off per week will be scheduled for each camp staff member, but is not guaranteed. During the staff member's night off, he may leave camp only after his Area Director verifies that program responsibilities have been completed." Nights off begin after both dinner and assembly are finished. Nights off end at midnight. After the work is completely finished on Saturdays, the remaining afternoon and evening will be given off, at the discretion of the Camp Director. In all cases, the entire staff must be back on the reservation by 11:00am Sunday for a full staff meeting, unless another time is assigned by the Reservation Director. At all other times, staff members are not to leave the reservation without the consent of their Camp Director. Time-off privileges are under the complete authority of the Program Directors and Camp Directors and may be suspended as necessary. Staff members should remember that they represent our camps, the Chickasaw Council, and Scouting when they leave the property and should conduct themselves in keeping with the Scout Oath and Law. All staff members must sign out when leaving camp property and sign back in when returning. Tobacco Products - The use of tobacco by those staff members under age 18 is prohibited in accordance with Arkansas state law and thus serves as grounds for dismissal. This ban includes smoking, dipping, and chewing. Adult staff members, 18 years or older, who must use tobacco may do so only in smoking areas designated by the Program or Camp Directors. Smoking is not permitted in or around buildings at camp or in tents. The use of smokeless tobacco around campers and leaders is strictly prohibited. What Not to Bring There is no place in camp staff life for drugs, alcohol, dangerous toys and martial arts gear, firearms, and fireworks. The Rewards Order of the Arrow In 1915 the Order of the Arrow was founded at Camp Treasure Island near Philadelphia as a way to recognize Scouts who adhere to the Scout Oath and Law and give service of themselves. The Order of the Arrow’s relationship with Kia Kima began in 1948 and the current lodge, Ahoalan-Nachpikin was formed in 1995 and continues to serve Kia Kima with numerous service projects every year. Some Other Helpful Rules  If you don’t know, or aren’t sure, ask.  If it’s not yours, don’t “borrow,” move, or otherwise mess with it.  Sometimes the most important rules are the unwritten ones, so always listen.  Ignorance is not an excuse. Kia Kima Staff Manual 13 The Order of the Arrow is an integral part of the summer camp program and many of our Lodge’s officers serve on staff. There are four main activities at camp that staff can become involved in: Unit Elections, Brotherhood Conversion, Call Out, and Summer Fellowship. The Order of the Arrow’s activities at Kia Kima are coordinated by the Camp Chief, an experienced officer who has been designated by the Lodge Chief. You will have the opportunity to volunteer for these activities during Staff Week if you wish to become more involved at camp. Kia Kima Alumni Association The Kia Kima Alumni Association is an independent non-profit organization, founded by current and former members of staff and friends of the camp in late 2014, with a vision to support camp and community and to strengthen the connections between generations of staff and campers. The mission of the Kia Kima Alumni Association is to reconnect alumni with Kia Kima; to support Kia Kima Scout Reservation and its staff; and to promote the Scouting program. The KKAA is a great way to keep in touch with camp and other staff members during the off-season and a great way to give back to camp. The Association hosts several events throughout the year ranging from fundraisers to reunions to service weekends at Kia Kima. Membership encompasses a vast range of generations and professions and therefore this provides a great networking opportunity for employment beyond camp. Membership dues are discounted for current staff members at Kia Kima. There will be an opportunity to place membership during the summer and there will also be KKAA merchandise available to members in the Trading Post. For more information visit www.kiakimaalumni.org Professional Development One of our goals for our camp staff is that you finish the summer having become a better professional. Oftentimes some staff members feel that they cannot return to camp because they need to find internships, however there are many things about working for the Boy Scouts that reflect highly on you for future employers. Kia Kima has a lot of name recognition in the Mid-South and can be a great way to get your foot in the door when a Kia Kima alumnus sees it on your résumé. You will make a lot of great connections at camp that help with networking and these can also extend into the KKAA. If you ever need Letters of Recommendation for jobs, scholarships, fellowships, or even for Eagle Scout, please feel free to ask one of the Directors as we are always happy to help. Kia Kima Staff Manual 14 Kia Kima History and Traditions Kia Kima's history dates to 1916, when the first Scouts from the newly formed Chickasaw Council camped on the South Fork River in present-day Cherokee Village. In fact, Kia Kima is the oldest Boy Scout camp west of the Mississippi River. After its founding, the camp grew rapidly, and Scouts rode the train from Memphis to Hardy each weekend and hiked the remaining distance to reach the “kamp”, as it was called. Once they arrived, they had to ring a gong (which now resides in Cherokee) and they would be rowed across the river into camp. Natural stone buildings mark the original site, and Scouts were assigned to stone lodges where they spent their days playing field sports, on the tennis courts, at the waterfront on the river, and in countless other activities. Also, the Chickasah Lodge held its first Order of the Arrow ceremonies at the old camp. Kia Kima remained at this smaller site until 1964, when Cherokee Village developer John Cooper offered the council a trade for an 860-acre site upriver outside his planned development. The original site of Old Kia Kima is listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places. Kia Kima grew into its new property quickly, and the next year a second camp opened on its own lake across the river from the "Main Kamp," the original name for Camp Osage. The new camp, Camp Cherokee, provided an outpost setting, while Main Kamp troops ate together in the dining hall. Since then, thousands of Scouts have visited Kia Kima, and thousands more have camped at the original site. The past several years have seen some big improvements to Kia Kima, including a new and Tech Center, the addition of several new waterfront activities, the addition of several high adventure programs in our Ozark Venture Base, new Showerhouses, and a Dining Hall! The staff has played a special part in this history, and today it's up to you to continue the tradition. Like those before you, you have chosen to serve our great camp, and this opportunity is one of great pride. The staff has a strong tradition of excellence to maintain, and you can play a part in singing proudly traditional songs like these: The Kia Kima Alma Mater High above the South Fork waters, Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our dear old camp As the years go by. Onward, ever, be our watchword- Conquer and prevail Here's to thee, old Kia Kima B.S.A. All Hail. Written at Kia Kima, Summer of 1926 It’s a Long Way to Kia Kima It's a long way to Kia Kima, It's a long way to go. It's a long way to Kia Kima, Where the husky Boy Scouts go. Good-bye, dear old Memphis; Farewell, old Court Square. It's a long, long way to Kia Kima, But my heart's right there. Kia Kima Grace As we soar on Eagle’s wings We thank the Lord for these great things: For nourishing food, for our physical strength; For our cheerful trails, and the South Fork banks. Kia Kima Staff Manual 15 Appendix Job Descriptions The following are job descriptions for each position on the camp staff, included so that you will know your place on the staff and realize the function of each staff member. These duties, however, do not include those which your Area Director or Program Director may assign to you at any time, nor do they include Camp Guide or Twilight Activities assignments. Reservation Director (Minimum Age 25; Council Professional)  Responsible to the Council Camping Committee, the Council Executive Board, and the Council Scout Executive.  Responsible for the total management and operation of all camps.  Gives leadership to, trains, and guides the entire camp staff.  Responsible for items included in the National Camp Accreditation Program.  Gives direct supervision to the Camp Directors and Camp Rangers. Camp Director (25; National Camping School [NCS] Resident Camp Administration Certification)  Responsible to the Reservation Director for the operation of one camp (Osage or Cherokee).  Gives direct supervision to the program director and program staff of each camp.  Assists the Business Manager with business operations.  Responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with unit leaders.  Supervises Director of Food Service, Program Directors, Chaplain, medical staff, and Business Manager. Camp Ranger (25; NCS Camp Ranger Certification)  Responsible to the Reservation Director.  Maintains trash pick-up.  Maintains camp equipment in good repair.  Serves as camp fire warden.  Keeps buildings and grounds in neat and orderly repair.  Oversees the council's long-term conservation plan  Oversees the use of camp equipment stored in the compound. Business Manager (21)  Responsible to the Reservation Director.  Responsible for the coordination of trading post and troop issue operation.  Responsible for inventory of camp equipment stored in compound, troop issue, and program areas.  Responsible for all food orders and shipments.  Manages and is responsible for finances.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Camp Director. Camp Doctor/Medical Officer (21; EMT Certification or higher)  Responsible to the Camp Director.  Conducts “sick calls” immediately after each meal.  Maintains daily health log in which records are kept of all accidents and illnesses. Kia Kima Staff Manual 16  Reviews all Scout and leader medical forms on each opening day and keeps a record of those restricted from program, with copies to be given to the Camp Director.  Notifies the Camp Director when he or she must leave the camp property.  Keeps health lodge in a neat, sanitary, and orderly manner at all times.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Camp Director. Camp Commissioner (18)  Responsible to the Program Director  See that units have a positive camp experience.  Provides help in solving unit problems.  Interpret camp policies as needed.  See that units have a well rounded program.  Build spirit and enthusiasm in units.  Organize campsite inspections to ensure health and safety standards are met.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Camp and Program Director. Program Director (21; NCS Resident Camp Administration Certification)  Responsible to the Camp Director.  Responsible for the program of his or her camp.  Gives supervision to the directors on his or her staff, as well as the entire program staff.  Responsible for items in the National Camp Accreditation Program.  Responsible for directing and coordinating all program staff through the respective area directors and managers.  Coordinates camp staff and unit program.  With Camp Director, conducts Leaders' Meetings.  Coordinates program planning with unit leaders for developing a sound unit program.  Serves as a resource for units and senior patrol leaders.  Makes sure end-of-week advancement reports are turned in.  Submits a written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program and area directors  Responsible for the inventory and wise use of all program equipment in camp.  Responsible for coordinating all camp activities, including twilight activities, campfires, inter-troop competition, and any other programs.  Oversees Commissary and Dining Hall to the extent that they affect the program.  Supervises the staff living area of his or her camp, making sure it is clean and livable. Ozark Venture Base Director (25; NCS Certifications)  Responsible to the Reservation Director.  Oversees all the programs and staff of the Ozark Venture Base  Works with the Program Directors to implement the High Adventure program  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the OVB staff.  Responsible for the program and operation s as outlined in the appropriate manuals.  Responsible for NCAP Standards as related to OVB  Responsible for all OVB equipment, inventory, care, and maintenance. Kia Kima Staff Manual 17 Aquatics Director (21; NCS Aquatics Instructor BSA)  Responsible to his or her camp Program Director.  Responsible for setting up and taking down the waterfront as outlined in Camp Program and Property Management.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the aquatics staff in their duties, maintaining a high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Conducts the Mile Swim BSA program.  Responsible for conducting the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all aquatics equipment, including boats and canoes.  Responsible for the operation of the waterfront and all related equipment.  Responsible for the swim classification for each person who uses the waterfront for swimming, boating, or other activities.  Represents the aquatics program area at meetings as directed by the Program Director.  Assists, as requested, in camp-wide events or on requests from units in camp.  Responsible for keeping a list of all campers who are not allowed to swim, on medical orders, and sees that those Scouts or leaders do not participate in aquatic events.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for fulfilling standards of water safety for the benefit of all campers.  Oversees all twilight activities, including but not limited to the waterslide, Blob, Iceberg, free swim, and free boating.  Plans and carries out the Water Carnival.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Aquatics Instructor (16)  Responsible to his or her camp Program Director and Aquatics Director.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities assigned by his or her Aquatics Director.  Consults with his or her Aquatics Director in questions of policy, procedure, discipline, or safety at the aquatics area.  Instructs in all aquatics merit badges as assigned by his or her Director.  Assists in special aquatics events, such as swim classification, twilight activities, and the Water Carnival.  Helps other areas with special events when called on.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Aquatics Director. Scoutcraft Director (18)  Responsible to Program Director for the operation of the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer programs.  Responsible for setting up and taking down the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer areas.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges and advancement offered in the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer areas.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the areas.  Assists his or her Program Director as requested in camp events or requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area. Kia Kima Staff Manual 18  Submits a written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Keeps the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer areas clean and orderly at all times.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Scoutcraft Instructor (16)  Responsible to his or her Scoutcraft Director.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by his or her Scoutcraft Director.  Instructs in those merit badges assigned to him.  Assists in the development of camp enhancing pioneering projects in his or her program area.  Assists in camp-wide events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties assigned by his or her Scoutcraft Director or Program Director. Nature Lodge Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the ecology/conservation program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the ecology/conservation staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the ecology/conservation area.  Responsible for providing and supplying the Nature Lodge and a nature trail. These are to be completed and ready for camp, and are to be dismantled at the close of camp.  Responsible for seeing that each leader in camp has the opportunity to learn the proper use of the nature trail and the features of the Nature Lodge.  Responsible for the care and feeding of all live specimens that might be kept in the nature lodge.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the Nature Lodge and surrounding area clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Nature Lodge Instructor (16)  Responsible to his or her Ecology/Conservation Director.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by his or her Nature Lodge Director.  Instructs in those merit badges assigned to him or her.  Assists in camp-wide events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties assigned by his or her Ecology/Conservation Director or Program Director. Handicrafts Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Handicrafts program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the handicrafts staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the Handicrafts Pavilion.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the Handicrafts Pavilion and surrounding area clean and orderly. Kia Kima Staff Manual 19  Assists with making all camp awards.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Handicrafts Instructor (16)  Responsible to the Handicrafts Director for operation of handicrafts program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the handicrafts program area.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the handicrafts area.  Responsible for keeping the handicrafts area neat and orderly at all times.  Assists the Program Director as requested in camp events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Handicrafts Director. Tech Center Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Tech program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the Tech staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the Tech Center.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the Tech Center and surrounding area clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Tech Center Instructor (16)  Responsible to the Tech Center Director for operation of Tech program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the Tech program area.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the Tech area.  Responsible for keeping the Tech area neat and orderly at all times.  Assists the Program Director as requested in camp events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Tech Director. Life to Eagle Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Life to Eagle program in camp.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the L2E staff in their duties, maintaining efficiency and high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the L2E program.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Kia Kima Staff Manual 20 Life to Eagle Instructor (16)  Responsible to the Life to Eagle Director for operation of L2E program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the L2E program area.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the Life to Eagle area.  Responsible for keeping the Life to Eagle area neat and orderly at all times.  Assists the Program Director as requested in camp events and inter-troop activities.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Life to Eagle Director. Athletics Manager (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Athletics program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for all badges offered in the area.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area clean and orderly.  Coordinates and supervises all weekly sports tournaments, creating sign-up sheets, brackets, and awards.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Shooting Sports Director (21; NCS Shooting Sports Certification)  Responsible to the Program Director for the shooting sports program.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the shooting sports staff in their duties, maintaining high morale at all times for the benefit of the camp.  Serves as counselor for archery, rifle shooting, and shotgun shooting merit badges.  Responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and wise use of all equipment assigned to the shooting sports area, including all bows, targets, rifles, and ammunition used in the shooting sports program area.  Responsible for all money received at the range and the accounting of it to the Business Manager as required.  Responsible for setting up and taking down the rifle, archery, and skeet ranges as outlined in Camp Program and Property Management.  Responsible for seeing that guns, bows, and ammunition are safely stored and locked.  Responsible for maintaining safe and orderly rifle, archery, skeet, and muzzle-loading program.  Responsible for providing free shoot and Scoutmasters' shoot-out opportunities.  Represents the area at meetings as directed by the Program Director.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits written report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Shooting Sports Instructor (18)  Responsible to the Shooting Sports Director.  Serves as merit badge counselor for the badges assigned to him or her.  Responsible for the safety of the Scouts and leaders who use the shooting sports facility. Kia Kima Staff Manual 21  Assists the Shooting Sports Director in the development of a program of instruction and use of the facility.  Helps other areas with special events, when called upon.  Carries out other duties assigned by the Shooting Sports Director or Program Director. Project COPE Director (21; NCS COPE Instructor BSA)  Responsible to the Program Directors.  Trains, directs, advises, and leads the members of the COPE and tower staff.  Responsible for the program and operation of project as outlined in the appropriate manuals.  Responsible for national camp standards for Project COPE.  Responsible for all COPE and climbing/rappelling equipment, inventory, care, and maintenance.  Represents Project COPE at all meetings as directed by the Program Director.  Maintains usage log of all equipment.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Program Director. COPE Staff (18)  Responsible to the COPE Director and Program Director.  Maintains all safety standards for the COPE course.  Assists with climbing events as needed.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by the COPE director.  Assists his or her director in administering the COPE program.  Assists in camp-wide events and activities as directed by his or her Program Director.  Carries out other duties assigned by the COPE Director or Program Director. Climbing Director (21)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the climbing and rappelling program at the Tower.  Ensures that the climbing tower program meets all national standards.  Gives supervision to the staff assigned to the Tower.  Supervises participants assigned to the Tower.  Oversees open climb twilight activities.  Responsible for operating the Tower in a safe manner.  Responsible for instruction of Climbing merit badge.  Responsible for Climb on Safely and Climbing Instructor training programs for leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Carries out other duties as directed by the Program Director Climbing Staff (18)  Responsible to the Climbing Director and Program Director.  Maintains all safety standards for the climbing area.  Facilitates open climb twilight activities.  Accepts and carries out all responsibilities as assigned by the Climbing Director.  Assists his or her director in administering the climbing program.  Assists in camp-wide events and activities as directed by his or her Program Director.  Carries out other duties assigned by the Climbing Director or Program Director. Kia Kima Staff Manual 22 Kayaking Director (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the Kayaking program in camp.  Serves as merit badge counselor for Whitewater merit badge.  Conducts Kayaking BSA training courses.  Coordinates add-on kayaking programs for interested units.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Assists his or her Program Director in camp-wide events or in requests from unit leaders.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Director (21)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the OUT program.  Supervises all OUT staff.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Plans out a week-long, scheduled program of various outdoor activities.  Creates a comprehensive high-adventure program aimed at older Scouts and Venturers.  Coordinates all transportation and meals for OUT participants.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Staff (16)  Responsible to the OUT Director and Program Director.  Supervises all OUT participants.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the OUT Director and Program Director. Search and Rescue Instructor (18)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the SAR program.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Creates a comprehensive high-adventure program aimed at older Scouts and Venturers.  Coordinates all transportation for SAR participants.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director. Lake Ouchita Summer Trek (LOST) Director (21)  Responsible to the Program Director for the operation of the LOST program.  Supervises all LOST staff.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area. Kia Kima Staff Manual 23  Plans out a week-long, scheduled program of sea kayaking and other various activities on Lake Ouchita.  Creates a comprehensive high-adventure program aimed at older Scouts and Venturers.  Coordinates all transportation and meals for LOST participants.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by his or her Program Director Mountain Man (21)  Responsible to the Program Director.  Supervises all Mountain Man participants.  Keeps the Mt Masera cabin and program area clean and orderly.  Operates activities including blacksmithing, black-powder rifle, and pioneer skills.  Oversees the proper safety procedures in all activities in his or her area.  Responsible for keeping the area and equipment clean and orderly.  Submits all weekly paperwork from his or her program area.  Submits a report at the close of camp, plus an evaluation of his or her program staff.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Program Director. Dining Hall Manager (21)  Responsible to the Business Manager.  Guides and supervises troop waiters.  Ensures that tables, benches, and floors are clean.  Cooperates with cooks.  Posts menus and needs for each meal  Assigns staff members to tables in the dining hall.  Assigns troop tables in the dining hall.  Keeps exterior, including grounds, of the dining hall clean.  Directs dish washing operation.  Serves as head waiter and line manager.  Posts daily the “keep it hot” and “keep it cold” charts.  With the Business Manager, controls all food shipments and inventories.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Business Manager. Dining Hall Staff (16)  Responsible to the Dining Hall Manager.  Controls cleanliness of all dish washing equipment.  Washes and stores all dishes, pots, and pans.  Assists in keeping tables, benches, and floors clean.  Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the Dining Hall Manager. Commissary Director (18)  Responsible to the Business Manager.  Responsible for food delivery and supply issue to Camp Cherokee troops.  Completes inventory and ensures wise use of food-issue equipment. Kia Kima Staff Manual 24  Responsible for equipment issue and return at Camp Cherokee.  Oversees upkeep of Camp Cherokee Trading Post facility.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Business Manager. Commissary Assistant (16)  Responsible to the Commissary Director.  Assists with all food delivery and supply issue to Camp Cherokee troops.  Helps with inventory and ensures wise use of food-issue equipment.  Responsible for equipment issue and return at Camp Cherokee.  Carries out other duties as assigned by the Commissary Director. Trading Post Manager (18)  Responsible to the Business Manager.  Responsible for the entire trading post operation, including cleaning and maintenance.  Maintains lost and found service.  Works with the Business Manager in accounting and inventory control.  Maintains trading post hours as determined.  Conducts inventory of trading post merchandise weekly.  Performs all transactions in a business-like manner at all times.  Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the Business Manager. Trading Post Staff (16)  Responsible to the Trading Post Manager.  Issues, receives, and maintains records of camp equipment issued to troops.  Inventories and maintains troop issue and Trading Post area in a neat and orderly fashion.  Completes inventory of troop issue equipment, Food & Trading Post weekly.  Carries out other duties as assigned by Trading Post Manager. Camp Staff Development Program (15)  Responsible to his or her Program Director and the director of the area(s) in which he or she serves.  Serves for two weeks to gain experience in the workings of the camp program.  Assigned by the Program Director to assist where needed to gain experience.  Will not instruct merit badges on their own  Will conduct themselves as if they are full staff and adhere to all policies and procedures in the Staff Manual Kia Kima Staff Manual 25 Kia Kima Staff Packing List I. Clothing A. Staff Uniform: 1. Scout/Venturing shorts 4. Scout/Venturing socks 2. Staff T-shirts (Provided) 5. Camp staff hat (Provided) 3. Class A shirts 6. Order of the Arrow sash B. Other Clothes (for work crews and town visits - but not the same for each) 1. Work clothes 8. Athletic shoes 2. Town clothes 9. Water shoes (for swimming) 3. Jeans 10. Shower shoes (flip flops) 4. Swim Suit 11. Athletic socks 5. Bandannas 6. Rain Gear 7. Hiking Boots II. Cabin furnishing suggestions: A. Lamp H. Blanket(s) B. Fan I. Sleeping bag C. Clock J. Pillow D. Power strip with cord K. Laundry basket E. Small chair L. Small rug F. Refrigerator (to share) M. Sheets/pillowcases G. Footlocker/Shelves N. Laundry Detergent III. Camping items: A. Insect repellent G. Work Gloves B. Sunscreen H. Water Bottles C. Flashlight I. Cup/Mug D. Batteries/bulb E. Pocket knife F. Plate/Silverware (Cherokee Staff) VI. Personal Cleanliness A. Shower: 1. Soap , shampoo 5. Nail clipper 2. Towels 6. Brush/comb 3. Toothbrush/toothpaste 7. Shaving gear 4. Deodorant 8. Carry tote for shower V. Program Aids: A. Boy Scout literature: Boy Scout Handbook, merit badge pamphlets, Fieldbook, Camp Staff Manual, Kia Kima Song Book, Order of the Arrow Handbook B. Day pack C. Bible, testament, prayer book, or other spiritual/religious text Kia Kima Staff Manual 26 Map Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous papers and publications by Kia Kima including promotional flyers, Camper Handbooks, staff materials, and program materials. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Department of Arkansas Heritage Mike Beebe Governor Manha Miller Director Arkansas Ans Council Arkansas atural I leritage Commission Delta Cultural Cen ter Historic Arkansas Museum Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Old State I louse Museum Arkansas H istoric Pr eservatio n Pro gram 323 Center treeL Suite 1500 Little Rock. AR 7220 I (50 I) 324-9880 fax : (501)324 -9184 tdd : (50 I) 324-9811 e-mail : info a arkanc;aspresel"\:ation org \~ebsite: ,, "" .arkansa. pre~en ntion .org An Equal Opportunity Emp loye r Andrew Schrack 9275 Ellen Davies Drive Bartlett, TN 38133 Mr. Schrack, October 24, 2014 I am pleased to inform you that t he Old Kia Kima Camp has been detennined eligible for the Arkansas Register of His toric Pla ces. In o rder to detennine the camp's eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places, members of our staff will need to make an on-site visit to look at the various structures. Our main concerns are the amount of new construction and additions on some of the buildings and the rebuilding o f several of th e cabins. It will be necessary to look at the structures in person in order to make o ur final National Regi ster Detenninatio n . We plan on scheduling this visit some time in December, due to o ur already full schedule for November. Please let us know a if there are any dates in December when it would be possible for us to come up and take a look at the property. Thank you for your interest in the National Register of Historic Places and the history of Arkansas. Withou t local interest, many of these important s ites wou ld be lost forever . Please bear in mind that all materials submitted to the AHPP become property of the AHPP, and cannot, under any circumstance, be returned to you . For this reason , I strongly urge to you retain a copy of the submitted materials for your record s, and to only submit photocopies of historic photographs. You can contact me via telephone (501) 324-9880 or email at calliewl'@arkansasheritage.org if you have any questions or concerns. Again, thank you for contacting the AHPP about the property . Sincerely, Cb~ Callie Williams National Register Historian Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource 2014 Letter re Old Kia Kima Eligibility for Arkansas Register of Historic Places Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Arkansas Register of Historic Places Letters Old Kia Kima Preservation Association https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/76d1067318dc1d0d8de09f0d73833748.pdf 86852db7ef1afcbbbe6e7f81bbfdfbef PDF Text Text AHPP Form (May 2000) Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” ARKANSAS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the Arkansas Register of Historic Places Registration Form. Complete each item by marking “x” in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter “N/A” for “not applicable.” For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets. Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Old Kia Kima other names/site number Kamp Kia Kima, SH0214 2. Location street & number city or town county 26 Kolo Drive Cherokee Village vicinity Sharp zip code 72529 not for publication 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the State Register of Historic places Act (13-7-109 Arkansas Code), I hereby certify that this nomination meets does not meet the documentation standards and criteria for registering properties in the Arkansas Register of Historic Places. (See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date 4. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) Category of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) private public-local public-State building(s) district site Contributing Noncontributing 18 4 public-Federal structure sites object structures buildings objects Property Owner name Old Kia Kima Preservation Association address P.O. Box 490 city Newport zip code 72212 state code 18 AR phone 1 4 Total �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 5. State Review Board Approval date Comments 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/camp DOMESTIC/camp RECREATION AND CULTURE/outdoor recreation RECREATION AND CULTURE/outdoor recreation 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) OTHER: Rustic foundation walls roof other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 2 CONCRETE, STONE STONE, WOOD METAL: Aluminum �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 8. Statement of Significance Applicable Arkansas Register Criteria (Mark “x” in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for Arkansas Register listing.) A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Levels of Significance (local, state) Local Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION ARCHITECTURE Period of Significance 1916-1964 D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark “x” in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Dates 1916, opening Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked) B removed from its original location. C moved from its original location. Cultural Affiliation (Complete if Criterion D is marked) D a cemetery. E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. F a commemorative property. G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder Unknown Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 3 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) “CAMP KIAKIMA (sic),” Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, (pamphlet), 1918. Chickasaw Council. The Dedication and Official Opening of the New Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1964. Chickasaw Council. Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1930. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN. Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1928. Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1929, 1938, 1939, 1940. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN. Deed of Sale from Victor A. Mayberry and wife to Bolton Smith, 11 April 1916, Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. Dowdy, Wayne G. “Cherokee Village (Sharp and Fulton County).” Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies: Central Arkansas Library System. http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=995. Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet), Chickasaw Council, 1930, Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Morris, Gordon W. Letter to Edwin Dalstrom with Attachment, September 23, 1941, Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Real Estate Tax for Section 9 Township 19 Range 5, 1916. Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. “Scouts to Fold Tents and Come Home Saturday.” Memphis Press-Scimitar 1927. Clipping: Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN. 4 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 4 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) A B 15 Zone 15 633120 Easting 633239 4019650 Northing 4019695 C 15 Zone 15 D 633360 Easting 633148 4019498 Northing 4019395 See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Starting at the entrance to the Old Kia Kima campground, off of Kolo Drive at UTM 15 E633120 N4019650, travel east along Kolo Drive to UTM 15 E633239 N4019695. Then go southeast to UTM 15 E633360 N4019498. Then travel slightly southwest to UTM 15 E633148 N4019395. Travel north to return to the original point of UTM 15 E633120 N4019650. Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) This boundary includes all of the property historically associated with the central quadrangle and river lodge site at the Kia Kima campground. 11. Form Prepared By name/title Andrew Schrack organization Old Kia Kima Preservation Association street & number city or town name/title 9275 Ellen Davies telephone Bartlett state TN February 2, 2015 901-489-0406 zip code 38133 Callie Williams, National Register Historian (Edited) organization street & number city or town date Arkansas Historic Preservation Program date 323 Center Street, Suite 1500 telephone Little Rock state 5 AR February 9, 2015 501-324-9880 zip code 72201 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1 Summary: Old Kia Kima is a former Boy Scouts of America summer camp that contains sixteen stone lodges (where campers live) constructed of native Arkansas fieldstone, a two-story stone lodge (Thunderbird Lodge, originally the headquarters, now a museum), and two more larger stone lodges (an Aquatic Staff cabin and Hospital building). The overall camp is now about 33 acres in size, while the central quadrangle is approximately 4 acres in area. The camp is situated on the South Fork Spring River with the sixteen lodges forming the quadrangle. These lodges are made of stacked Arkansas fieldstone native to the area and were completed in 1928. These stone lodges replaced timber lodges built circa 1918. The camper lodges were then rebuilt in 2000 using the original stones still found at the site. The original, 1928 stone walls of the lodges were mostly intact, needing only repair and the replacement of fallen or lost stones. The camper lodges, Thunderbird Lodge and the overall site have been extensively repaired with restoration work done on all structures. The new material and the extensive changes to the site, including the addition of new structures has precluded this site from listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Elaboration: The stone and wood lodges, originally completed in 1928 are located along the western, northern and eastern perimeter of the central “quadrangle”. The camper lodges are composed of a concrete foundation and fieldstone walls. The stone walls support an upper set of wooden screened openings on all four sides. The front of each cabin includes a central single wooden door, also with screened openings. Each corner is composed of an elongated section of the stone wall, which provides support for the gable roof. The collapsed wooden shingle roofs were replaced by metal ones during recent renovations. There are fifteen stone camper lodges with the following names: Iroquois, Comanche, Shawnee, Navajo, Choctaw, Mohican, Mohawk, Chickasaw, Pikuni, Cherokee, Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Lenni Lanape, and Hopi. A sixteenth lodge is reserved for leaders and is similar to the other 15 camper lodges except for the addition of a stone fireplace. This leader lodge is named Osage. Lodges Iroquois, Comanche, Shawnee, Navajo and Choctaw are along the western perimeter. Lodges Mohican, Mohawk, Chickasaw, Pikuni and Cherokee are along the northern perimeter. Lodges Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Lenni Lanape, Hopi and Osage are located along the eastern perimeter. 6 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 2 At the southeast corner of the quadrangle is the Thunderbird Lodge, a two-story stone and log building. The Thunderbird Lodge is a two-story, fieldstone building, built in the Rustic architectural style. Large stones compose the structural walls of the building. The interior is now a meeting space and museum for the campsite. The building was left as only a stone ruin during the years the camp was abandoned and has since been restored. During the renovation in 2002, engineers decided that the front wall would soon collapse if it was not reinforced. Therefore, an addition to the north façade was designed and constructed. However, a difference in style can be seen as the original walls are composed of stacked stone and the modern addition has the stones largest face facing outwards. To the south of the Thunderbird Lodge is the stone “Hospital” lodge. It has since been converted into living quarters. It is longer than the camper lodges and was originally used to house sick campers. It is similar in style and construction to the camper lodges, but twice as large and includes additional elongated stone roof supports. This lodge is now connected to the Thunderbird Lodge by a covered breeze-way and includes a small wooden deck at the rear of the structure. Away from the main quadrangle overlooking the South Fork of the Spring River is the Aquatic Staff cabin referred to as the “Rats’ Nest” (the Aquatic staff were called “River Rats”). This cabin is similar to the Hospital in that it is longer than the camper lodges. This waterfront lodged lacks the large screened openings of the other lodges; instead, there is a small window on either side of the two wooden doors along the northern façade. This cabin is weather-tight and has an internal air conditioning unit. Other buildings also exist on the property such as an older pavilion near the entrance off of Kolo Drive that originally was the stone well-house. This well-house has now been converted and expanded to serve as the camp office. Also a new pavilion Dining Hall known as “Pancho’s Pit” sits near the camp offices. A new, modern brick shower house is located along the southern side of the cabin quadrangle, near to the Thunderbird lodge. Outside the central quadrangle, there is also an old Dining Hall pavilion, a new Campfire Amphitheatre, and a new outdoor Chapel. 7 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 3 Within the quadrangle, several site features still exist from the original camp. There also exist a few features from after the camp closed when Cherokee Village used it for minor functions including concrete shuffleboard courts and concrete ping-pong tables. There is also a flagpole with an elaborate fieldstone base near to the northern (front) façade of the Thunderbird Lodge. A new covered bridge has also been added to the site. This bridge facilitates access to the “River Rat’s” cabin along the river, downslope from the main quadrangle. The Rustic Style of architectural design, seen in all of the original structures at Kia Kima, was common to camp construction across the United States during the 20th century. The Rustic Style of architecture is characterized by the use of log and stone building materials. Structures are often in a natural setting and designed to blend in with the natural elements of a specific site. Rustic Style structures are often rural in setting and associated with tourist or camping activity across the state. As seen in the original structures at Old Kia Kima, traditional building techniques were used to construct buildings of local stone and wood. The battered stone walls and over-hanging roof of each structure conform to the typical characteristics of the Rustic Style. Although the National Park Service and United States Forest Service is credited with popularizing the Rustic Style throughout the United States, it is interesting that this site predates the large building campaigns seen in many federally protected and managed wilderness areas under the auspices of the New Deal programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corp. The local interpretation of the Rustic Style of architecture, as seen in the buildings at Old Kia Kima reflect the growing interest in this style for outdoor recreational related structures. 8 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Building Name Iroquois Comanche Shawnee Navajo Choctaw Mohican Mohawk Chickasaw Pikuni Cherokee Apache Soiux Cheyenne Lenni Lanape Hopi Osage Office Pancho’s Pit Thunderbird Lodge Help Lodge Rat’s Nest Shower House Page 4 Use Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Camper Cabin Leader Cabin Original Well-House, current Office Space Dining Hall Main Lodge, indoor gathering space and Museum Leader Cabin and original Hospital Lodge Leader Cabin Restroom and Shower Facility 9 Contributing/Non Contributing C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C NC NC NC C C NC �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 1 Summary: Old Kia Kima is a former Boy Scouts of America summer camp that operated from 1916 to 1964. During that time, the camp played a significant role in increasing the tourist economy of Hardy, Arkansas, and the surrounding region by bringing large amounts of boys and adults from Memphis, Tennessee, into the hills of northern Arkansas. The camp also played an important part in the creation of the nearby town of Cherokee Village. The Old Kia Kima campground and related structures are being nominated to the Arkansas Register of Historic Places under Criterion A, with local significance, for its association with the history of the Boy Scouts in the surrounding region and under Criterion C for its use of Rustic Style architecture with local significance. Elaboration: The Scouting movement was founded in England in 1907 as Robert Baden-Powell held a camp on Brownsea Island to test ideas for his upcoming book Scouting for Boys. The movement launched from there and spread to the United States in 1910 when W. D. Boyce was inspired by an unknown scout he met in England. The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated upon his return to the States and it quickly spread, with the first camp opening in 1911. The Boy Scouts of America received a Congressional Charter signed by President Wilson in 1916 reading “That the purpose of this corporation shall be to promote, through organization and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by Boy Scouts.” The Chickasaw Council in Memphis, Tennessee, was formed in 1916 to oversee several Boy Scout troops already present in the area. Interest in the Boy Scout organization had grown quickly across the United States and the Chickasaw Council was organized in Memphis due to the large number of new scouts in the city. The Council was noted early in Scouting’s history as having outstanding growth and participation in the program and leadership of the Council was taken up by several prominent Memphis businessmen. With the establishment of the new local Boy Scout Council, local leaders began to search for land that would allow for the creation of a summer recreational camp for the scouts of Memphis. On April 11, 1916, Bolton 10 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 2 Smith, an investment banker in Memphis, purchased 206.28 acres from Victor and Cora Mayberry in Sharp County along the South Fork of the Spring River for $2000 cash in hand.1 Bolton Smith was the first President of the Chickasaw Council and donated the land for use as a Boy Scout summer camp. This land became the site of Kamp Kia Kima, which opened for use in 1916.2 The camp’s name, "Kia Kima", was interpreted by the local scouts from the Chickasaw language as "Nest of the Eagles." A second camp was established by the Chickasaw Council near Eudora, Mississippi, in 1925 however it was not originally operated as a full summer camp. Over the next few decades, both camps flourished and served as important summer destinations for the Memphis area’s many Boy Scout troops. Although the original deed of Smith donating the land that would eventually become camp Kia Kima has not been recovered, Sharp County tax files show that a Mr. Edward Everett paid the taxes for the land in 1916.3 Everett was the first Scout Executive (CEO) of the Chickasaw Council and the first Camp Director for Kia Kima. His wife also served as the Camp Director for Camp Miramichee, a girls camp (future YWCA camp) down the river. Several Kia Kima camp related documents from the 1920s refer to 1916 being the first season the camp was used by the Boy Scouts. The first few seasons of the camp would have seen scouts in tents and temporary frame buildings. In 1918, wooden lodges were constructed using wood donated by lumber men in Memphis.4 These first lodges housed campers while other wooden lodges on the property housed directors and staff members. The original all wood lodges were later replaced by fifteen stone and wood lodges. The new, more substantial lodges were completed in 1928 and form the main central square of the camp, known as the quadrangle. Deed of Sale from Victor A. Mayberry and wife to Bolton Smith, 11 April 1916, Sharp County, Arkansas, County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. 2 Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet), Chickasaw Council, 1930, Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. “Scouts to Fold Tents and Come Home Saturday,” Memphis Press-Scimitar,1927, Clipping: Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. 3 Real Estate Tax for Section 9 Township 19 Range 5, 1916, Sharp County, Arkansas, County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. 4 “CAMP KIAKIMA (sic),” Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, (pamphlet), 1918. 1 11 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 3 The new stone lodges were made out of native Arkansas fieldstone forming the walls. These walls were topped with screened in window openings and wooden gable roofs. A sixteenth stone lodge was donated in 1928.5 All of the sixteen lodges are still standing and have been restored with modern wood, repaired masonry and metal roofs. In 1928, a two story headquarters building was constructed of local fieldstone and wood and was named the Edward M. Salomon Lodge after a Vice President of the Chickasaw Council who donated $1500 for its construction.6 This building is now known as the Thunderbird Lodge and has undergone extensive repair and restoration work. A fieldstone stairwell and buttressing tower was added to the north façade in order to structurally stabilize the building, changing the original exterior appearance on the northern façade. In 1929, a stone hospital building was built directly to the south of the Salomon (Thunderbird) Lodge to serve as a small health clinic for the camp when campers were present. This structure has also been restored and now serves as a leader and staff cabin. By 1930, there were 22 permanent building on the property including 19 that were made of native stone. Other stone structures included the pump-house and the “Rat’s Nest.” The “Rat’s Nest” was a staff cabin that overlooked the Spring River to the north of the camp’s main quadrangle. The Waterfront Staff, who were assigned to this cabin, were known as the “River Rats” due to their responsibility to row campers and staff members across the River when needed, day or night. This cabin is located down a slope and across a new covered bridge from the main quadrangle of the camp. The “Rat’s Nest” is similar in style to the other cabins, only larger and consisting of two rooms, with two exterior doors, rather than a single open room. This cabin also has a front porch and connecting wooden deck. Kia Kima camp was forced to close in 1940 for several years during the course of World War II. This was mostly due to the rise in transportation costs and lack of fuel for the drive from Memphis to the camp. During this time the Chickasaw Council operated a summer camp program at Camp Currier in Eudora, Mississippi. For a few years, the Chickasaw Council still employed a Camp Director to live at the camp, maintain the property and facilitate any Boy Scout troops that may try to use the camp on their own; however, in 1940 it was 5 6 Chickasaw Council, Report of Committees, 1928, Personal Collection. Ibid. 12 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 4 reported that a total of six boys and two leaders visited the camp.7 Therefore, in 1941 the camp was leased to the Eastern Arkansas Council to use as a dedicated summer camp. Following the successful season, the Chickasaw Council offered to sell the property to the Eastern Arkansas Council for $7500, but “it was of unanimous opinion” to decline to purchase the property, citing the financial burden it would place on their own council’s funds.8 In 1947, a group of ex-Boy Scouts formed the Kia Kima Klub in order to raise funds to reopen the camp in 1948. Their campaign was successful, and the camp reopened. The camp continued to be utilized by the Chickasaw Council until 1964, when a land swap agreement was reached with local developer John A. Cooper. One of the biggest impacts the camp had on the surrounding area (besides bringing large tourist traffic every summer) was introducing John A. Cooper, a developer from West Memphis, Arkansas, to the area. John Cooper had visited the Kia Kima campground and surrounding area prior to 1946 when he brought his sons to the camp.9 In 1946, Cooper bought 400 acres in the area near Kia Kima for a vacation home, known as “Otter Creek Ranch”, for his family.10 Cooper went on to form the Cherokee Village Development Company in 1953 and began buying large tracts of land in the area.11 He eventually opened the retirement community of Cherokee Village in June of 1955, with Governor Orval Faubus declaring the site as “the coming Mecca of the Ozarks.”12 By 1961, Cherokee Village had become a popular and successful retirement center prompting Cooper’s development company to open other retirement communities at Bella Vista in Benton County and Hot Springs Village in Garland County during the next few years.13 Less than ten years after the opening of Cherokee 7 Chickasaw Council, Report of Committees, 1940, Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. 8 Gordon W. Morris, Letter to Edwin Dalstrom with Attachment, September 23, 1941, Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. 9 Chickasaw Council, The Dedication and Official Opening of the New Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet), 1964, Personal Collection. 10 G. Wayne Dowdy, “Cherokee Village (Sharp and Fulton County),” Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. 11 Ibid. 12 Ibid. 13 Ibid. 13 �Village, the town had already outgrown the area that Cooper had originally purchased. With a large demand for houses still existing, Cooper approached the Chickasaw Council to propose a land swap for the now adjacent Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 5 land of Kia Kima.14 In return, he would give a much larger tract of land upriver to the Council for a brand new camp. He would also construct roads, a lake and well, a dining hall, an administrative office and several other buildings. The Chickasaw Council accepting this offer and a new camp was constructed upriver from the old Kia Kima site.15 This camp became the new Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Old Kia Kima was set aside for future development by Mr. Cooper. After the final transfer of land, and the opening of the new Kia Kima Scout Reservation, Mr. Cooper developed only a few outer areas of the old camp, leaving the original quadrangle and main stone building untouched. The camp was left unused and fell into disrepair after many years. The structures were left to slowly disintegrate and the surrounding area turning into a local dumping ground. In 1993, four former Boy Scouts returned to the old camp and were inspired to restore and preserve what was left of the old Kia Kima campground. George and Boyce Billingsly purchased the 43 acres that make up the main core of the camp and donated it to the new non-profit group formed by the former Boy Scouts.16 This group became the Old Kia Kima Preservation Association (OKKPA), which currently runs and maintains the campground and lodges. After 1993, The OKKPA began restoring the different buildings on the property with the goal of opening the camp for group use. In 2000, the stone lodges were restored using the original stones still found on site. The Thunderbird Lodge was restored and renovated in 2002. During its restoration, engineers advised that the front wall of the Thunderbird Lodge would collapse if an outside support system was not installed. The decision was made to add a stone, semi-circular stairwell and internal balcony to the north (front) façade of the building. This addition still used the native Arkansas fieldstone as the basic building material, but was different in masonry style. The new stone addition is clearly delineated from the original walls of the structure. Other recent additions to the campground include a new cooking pavilion, bathhouse and a campfire ring. Although most of the structures have been modernized on the interior, they still retain their rustic characteristics. Old Kia Kima has been open for use by youth groups since 2002. 14 Ibid. Ibid. 16 George Billingsly was a former staff member and his wife Boyce is the daughter of John Cooper. 15 14 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 6 The previously mentioned native stone architecture of Old Kia Kima was characteristic of the area and is different than other National Register of Historic Places architectural examples present in the area. Most modern architecture utilizes the flat faces of the stones in order to minimize the amount of stones used and keep costs down. The architecture at Old Kia Kima instead stacked the stone and it served as the actual wall itself. This made the walls more durable which accounts for why they still stood years later without any upkeep. This stone style was also present at the other three summer camps in the Hardy/Cherokee Village area: Kamp Kiwani (Girl Scouts), Camp Miramichee (YWCA), and Camp Cedar Valley (Boy Scouts, East Arkansas Area Council). A few Camp Miramichee structures remain as privately owned rental properties. Camp Cedar Valley and Kamp Kiwani no longer exist. Kia Kima is the only early campsite that remains with all of the original stone structures restored. Kia Kima had a large impact on the development of the local economy. Hardy grew to prominence as a tourist town and Kia Kima helped introduce thousands of Memphians to the area. It, along with Camp Miramichee, attracted the other two camps (Kamp Kiwani and Camp Cedar Valley) to the area. In the Hardy Downtown Historic District (NRHP #95001121), there is a Hardy History Fence which has a mural depicting the visual history of the area. On it Kia Kima is represented by a Boy Scout in a canoe. As a former Boy Scouts of America summer camp that operated from 1916 to 1964, Old Kia Kima played a significant role in increasing the tourist economy of Hardy, AR and the surrounding region by bringing large amounts of boys and adults from Memphis, Tennessee, into the hills of northern Arkansas. The camp also played an important part in the creation of the nearby town of Cherokee Village. The Old Kia Kima campground and related structures are being nominated to the Arkansas Register of Historic Places under Criterion A, with local significance, for its association with the history of the Boy Scouts in the surrounding region and under Criterion C for its use of Rustic Style architecture with local significance. 15 �Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 10 Page 1 16 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous papers and publications by Kia Kima including promotional flyers, Camper Handbooks, staff materials, and program materials. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document AHPP Form (May 2000) Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” ARKANSAS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the Arkansas Register of Historic Places Registration Form. Complete each item by marking “x” in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter “N/A” for “not applicable.” For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets. Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Old Kia Kima other names/site number Kamp Kia Kima, SH0214 2. Location street & number 26 Kolo Drive city or town Cherokee Village 0 vicinity county Sharp zip code 72529 0 not for publication 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the State Register of Historic places Act (13-7-109 Arkansas Code), I hereby certify that this nomination 1 meets 0 does not meet the documentation standards and criteria for registering properties in the Arkansas Register of Historic Places. (See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date 4. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) 1 private 0 building(s) Contributing Noncontributing 0 public-local 1 district 0 public-State 0 site 18 4 buildings 0 public-Federal 0 structure sites 0 object structures objects Property Owner name Old Kia Kima Preservation Association 18 4 Total address P.O. Box 490 city Newport state code AR zip code 72212 phone Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 5. State Review Board Approval date Comments 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC/camp DOMESTIC/camp RECREATION AND CULTURE/outdoor recreation RECREATION AND CULTURE/outdoor recreation 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) OTHER: Rustic foundation CONCRETE, STONE walls STONE, WOOD roof METAL: Aluminum other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 8. Statement of Significance Applicable Arkansas Register Criteria Levels of Significance (local, state) (Mark “x” in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for Arkansas Register listing.) Local 1 A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION 0 B Property is associated with the lives of persons ARCHITECTURE significant in our past. 1 C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Period of Significance 1916-1964 0 D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark “x” in all the boxes that apply.) 1916, opening Property is: 0 A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked) 0 B removed from its original location. 0 C moved from its original location. Cultural Affiliation (Complete if Criterion D is marked) 0 D a cemetery. 0 E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. 0 F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder 0 G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Unknown within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) SEE CONTINUATION SHEET Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) “CAMP KIAKIMA (sic),” Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, (pamphlet), 1918. Chickasaw Council. The Dedication and Official Opening of the New Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1964. Chickasaw Council. Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1930. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN. Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1928. Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1929, 1938, 1939, 1940. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN. Deed of Sale from Victor A. Mayberry and wife to Bolton Smith, 11 April 1916, Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. Dowdy, Wayne G. “Cherokee Village (Sharp and Fulton County).” Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies: Central Arkansas Library System. http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=995. Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet), Chickasaw Council, 1930, Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Morris, Gordon W. Letter to Edwin Dalstrom with Attachment, September 23, 1941, Edwin Dalstrom Papers, McWherter Library Special Collections, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Real Estate Tax for Section 9 Township 19 Range 5, 1916. Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. “Scouts to Fold Tents and Come Home Saturday.” Memphis Press-Scimitar 1927. Clipping: Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN. Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 4 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) A 15 633120 4019650 C 15 633360 4019498 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing B 15 633239 4019695 D 15 633148 4019395 0 See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Starting at the entrance to the Old Kia Kima campground, off of Kolo Drive at UTM 15 E633120 N4019650, travel east along Kolo Drive to UTM 15 E633239 N4019695. Then go southeast to UTM 15 E633360 N4019498. Then travel slightly southwest to UTM 15 E633148 N4019395. Travel north to return to the original point of UTM 15 E633120 N4019650. Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) This boundary includes all of the property historically associated with the central quadrangle and river lodge site at the Kia Kima campground. 11. Form Prepared By name/title Andrew Schrack organization Old Kia Kima Preservation Association date February 2, 2015 street & number 9275 Ellen Davies telephone 901-489-0406 city or town Bartlett state TN zip code 38133 name/title Callie Williams, National Register Historian (Edited) organization Arkansas Historic Preservation Program date February 9, 2015 street & number 323 Center Street, Suite 1500 telephone 501-324-9880 city or town Little Rock state AR zip code 72201   Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1 Summary: Old Kia Kima is a former Boy Scouts of America summer camp that contains sixteen stone lodges (where campers live) constructed of native Arkansas fieldstone, a two-story stone lodge (Thunderbird Lodge, originally the headquarters, now a museum), and two more larger stone lodges (an Aquatic Staff cabin and Hospital building). The overall camp is now about 33 acres in size, while the central quadrangle is approximately 4 acres in area. The camp is situated on the South Fork Spring River with the sixteen lodges forming the quadrangle. These lodges are made of stacked Arkansas fieldstone native to the area and were completed in 1928. These stone lodges replaced timber lodges built circa 1918. The camper lodges were then rebuilt in 2000 using the original stones still found at the site. The original, 1928 stone walls of the lodges were mostly intact, needing only repair and the replacement of fallen or lost stones. The camper lodges, Thunderbird Lodge and the overall site have been extensively repaired with restoration work done on all structures. The new material and the extensive changes to the site, including the addition of new structures has precluded this site from listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Elaboration: The stone and wood lodges, originally completed in 1928 are located along the western, northern and eastern perimeter of the central “quadrangle”. The camper lodges are composed of a concrete foundation and fieldstone walls. The stone walls support an upper set of wooden screened openings on all four sides. The front of each cabin includes a central single wooden door, also with screened openings. Each corner is composed of an elongated section of the stone wall, which provides support for the gable roof. The collapsed wooden shingle roofs were replaced by metal ones during recent renovations. There are fifteen stone camper lodges with the following names: Iroquois, Comanche, Shawnee, Navajo, Choctaw, Mohican, Mohawk, Chickasaw, Pikuni, Cherokee, Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Lenni Lanape, and Hopi. A sixteenth lodge is reserved for leaders and is similar to the other 15 camper lodges except for the addition of a stone fireplace. This leader lodge is named Osage. Lodges Iroquois, Comanche, Shawnee, Navajo and Choctaw are along the western perimeter. Lodges Mohican, Mohawk, Chickasaw, Pikuni and Cherokee are along the northern perimeter. Lodges Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Lenni Lanape, Hopi and Osage are located along the eastern perimeter. Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 2 At the southeast corner of the quadrangle is the Thunderbird Lodge, a two-story stone and log building. The Thunderbird Lodge is a two-story, fieldstone building, built in the Rustic architectural style. Large stones compose the structural walls of the building. The interior is now a meeting space and museum for the campsite. The building was left as only a stone ruin during the years the camp was abandoned and has since been restored. During the renovation in 2002, engineers decided that the front wall would soon collapse if it was not reinforced. Therefore, an addition to the north façade was designed and constructed. However, a difference in style can be seen as the original walls are composed of stacked stone and the modern addition has the stones largest face facing outwards. To the south of the Thunderbird Lodge is the stone “Hospital” lodge. It has since been converted into living quarters. It is longer than the camper lodges and was originally used to house sick campers. It is similar in style and construction to the camper lodges, but twice as large and includes additional elongated stone roof supports. This lodge is now connected to the Thunderbird Lodge by a covered breeze-way and includes a small wooden deck at the rear of the structure. Away from the main quadrangle overlooking the South Fork of the Spring River is the Aquatic Staff cabin referred to as the “Rats’ Nest” (the Aquatic staff were called “River Rats”). This cabin is similar to the Hospital in that it is longer than the camper lodges. This waterfront lodged lacks the large screened openings of the other lodges; instead, there is a small window on either side of the two wooden doors along the northern façade. This cabin is weather-tight and has an internal air conditioning unit. Other buildings also exist on the property such as an older pavilion near the entrance off of Kolo Drive that originally was the stone well-house. This well-house has now been converted and expanded to serve as the camp office. Also a new pavilion Dining Hall known as “Pancho’s Pit” sits near the camp offices. A new, modern brick shower house is located along the southern side of the cabin quadrangle, near to the Thunderbird lodge. Outside the central quadrangle, there is also an old Dining Hall pavilion, a new Campfire Amphitheatre, and a new outdoor Chapel. Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 3 Within the quadrangle, several site features still exist from the original camp. There also exist a few features from after the camp closed when Cherokee Village used it for minor functions including concrete shuffleboard courts and concrete ping-pong tables. There is also a flagpole with an elaborate fieldstone base near to the northern (front) façade of the Thunderbird Lodge. A new covered bridge has also been added to the site. This bridge facilitates access to the “River Rat’s” cabin along the river, downslope from the main quadrangle. The Rustic Style of architectural design, seen in all of the original structures at Kia Kima, was common to camp construction across the United States during the 20th century. The Rustic Style of architecture is characterized by the use of log and stone building materials. Structures are often in a natural setting and designed to blend in with the natural elements of a specific site. Rustic Style structures are often rural in setting and associated with tourist or camping activity across the state. As seen in the original structures at Old Kia Kima, traditional building techniques were used to construct buildings of local stone and wood. The battered stone walls and over-hanging roof of each structure conform to the typical characteristics of the Rustic Style. Although the National Park Service and United States Forest Service is credited with popularizing the Rustic Style throughout the United States, it is interesting that this site predates the large building campaigns seen in many federally protected and managed wilderness areas under the auspices of the New Deal programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corp. The local interpretation of the Rustic Style of architecture, as seen in the buildings at Old Kia Kima reflect the growing interest in this style for outdoor recreational related structures. Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 4 Building Name Use Contributing/Non Contributing Iroquois Camper Cabin C Comanche Camper Cabin C Shawnee Camper Cabin C Navajo Camper Cabin C Choctaw Camper Cabin C Mohican Camper Cabin C Mohawk Camper Cabin C Chickasaw Camper Cabin C Pikuni Camper Cabin C Cherokee Camper Cabin C Apache Camper Cabin C Soiux Camper Cabin C Cheyenne Camper Cabin C Lenni Lanape Camper Cabin C Hopi Camper Cabin C Osage Leader Cabin C Office Original Well-House, current Office Space NC Pancho’s Pit Dining Hall NC Thunderbird Lodge Main Lodge, indoor gathering space and Museum NC Help Lodge Leader Cabin and original Hospital Lodge C Rat’s Nest Leader Cabin C Shower House Restroom and Shower Facility NC Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 1 Summary: Old Kia Kima is a former Boy Scouts of America summer camp that operated from 1916 to 1964. During that time, the camp played a significant role in increasing the tourist economy of Hardy, Arkansas, and the surrounding region by bringing large amounts of boys and adults from Memphis, Tennessee, into the hills of northern Arkansas. The camp also played an important part in the creation of the nearby town of Cherokee Village. The Old Kia Kima campground and related structures are being nominated to the Arkansas Register of Historic Places under Criterion A, with local significance, for its association with the history of the Boy Scouts in the surrounding region and under Criterion C for its use of Rustic Style architecture with local significance. Elaboration: The Scouting movement was founded in England in 1907 as Robert Baden-Powell held a camp on Brownsea Island to test ideas for his upcoming book Scouting for Boys. The movement launched from there and spread to the United States in 1910 when W. D. Boyce was inspired by an unknown scout he met in England. The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated upon his return to the States and it quickly spread, with the first camp opening in 1911. The Boy Scouts of America received a Congressional Charter signed by President Wilson in 1916 reading “That the purpose of this corporation shall be to promote, through organization and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them in Scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by Boy Scouts.” The Chickasaw Council in Memphis, Tennessee, was formed in 1916 to oversee several Boy Scout troops already present in the area. Interest in the Boy Scout organization had grown quickly across the United States and the Chickasaw Council was organized in Memphis due to the large number of new scouts in the city. The Council was noted early in Scouting’s history as having outstanding growth and participation in the program and leadership of the Council was taken up by several prominent Memphis businessmen. With the establishment of the new local Boy Scout Council, local leaders began to search for land that would allow for the creation of a summer recreational camp for the scouts of Memphis. On April 11, 1916, Bolton Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 2 Smith, an investment banker in Memphis, purchased 206.28 acres from Victor and Cora Mayberry in Sharp County along the South Fork of the Spring River for $2000 cash in hand. Bolton Smith was the first President of the Chickasaw Council and donated the land for use as a Boy Scout summer camp. This land became the site of Kamp Kia Kima, which opened for use in 1916. The camp’s name, "Kia Kima", was interpreted by the local scouts from the Chickasaw language as "Nest of the Eagles." A second camp was established by the Chickasaw Council near Eudora, Mississippi, in 1925 however it was not originally operated as a full summer camp. Over the next few decades, both camps flourished and served as important summer destinations for the Memphis area’s many Boy Scout troops. Although the original deed of Smith donating the land that would eventually become camp Kia Kima has not been recovered, Sharp County tax files show that a Mr. Edward Everett paid the taxes for the land in 1916. Everett was the first Scout Executive (CEO) of the Chickasaw Council and the first Camp Director for Kia Kima. His wife also served as the Camp Director for Camp Miramichee, a girls camp (future YWCA camp) down the river. Several Kia Kima camp related documents from the 1920s refer to 1916 being the first season the camp was used by the Boy Scouts. The first few seasons of the camp would have seen scouts in tents and temporary frame buildings. In 1918, wooden lodges were constructed using wood donated by lumber men in Memphis. These first lodges housed campers while other wooden lodges on the property housed directors and staff members. The original all wood lodges were later replaced by fifteen stone and wood lodges. The new, more substantial lodges were completed in 1928 and form the main central square of the camp, known as the quadrangle. Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 3 The new stone lodges were made out of native Arkansas fieldstone forming the walls. These walls were topped with screened in window openings and wooden gable roofs. A sixteenth stone lodge was donated in 1928. All of the sixteen lodges are still standing and have been restored with modern wood, repaired masonry and metal roofs. In 1928, a two story headquarters building was constructed of local fieldstone and wood and was named the Edward M. Salomon Lodge after a Vice President of the Chickasaw Council who donated $1500 for its construction. This building is now known as the Thunderbird Lodge and has undergone extensive repair and restoration work. A fieldstone stairwell and buttressing tower was added to the north façade in order to structurally stabilize the building, changing the original exterior appearance on the northern façade. In 1929, a stone hospital building was built directly to the south of the Salomon (Thunderbird) Lodge to serve as a small health clinic for the camp when campers were present. This structure has also been restored and now serves as a leader and staff cabin. By 1930, there were 22 permanent building on the property including 19 that were made of native stone. Other stone structures included the pump-house and the “Rat’s Nest.” The “Rat’s Nest” was a staff cabin that overlooked the Spring River to the north of the camp’s main quadrangle. The Waterfront Staff, who were assigned to this cabin, were known as the “River Rats” due to their responsibility to row campers and staff members across the River when needed, day or night. This cabin is located down a slope and across a new covered bridge from the main quadrangle of the camp. The “Rat’s Nest” is similar in style to the other cabins, only larger and consisting of two rooms, with two exterior doors, rather than a single open room. This cabin also has a front porch and connecting wooden deck. Kia Kima camp was forced to close in 1940 for several years during the course of World War II. This was mostly due to the rise in transportation costs and lack of fuel for the drive from Memphis to the camp. During this time the Chickasaw Council operated a summer camp program at Camp Currier in Eudora, Mississippi. For a few years, the Chickasaw Council still employed a Camp Director to live at the camp, maintain the property and facilitate any Boy Scout troops that may try to use the camp on their own; however, in 1940 it was Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 4 reported that a total of six boys and two leaders visited the camp. Therefore, in 1941 the camp was leased to the Eastern Arkansas Council to use as a dedicated summer camp. Following the successful season, the Chickasaw Council offered to sell the property to the Eastern Arkansas Council for $7500, but “it was of unanimous opinion” to decline to purchase the property, citing the financial burden it would place on their own council’s funds. In 1947, a group of ex-Boy Scouts formed the Kia Kima Klub in order to raise funds to reopen the camp in 1948. Their campaign was successful, and the camp reopened. The camp continued to be utilized by the Chickasaw Council until 1964, when a land swap agreement was reached with local developer John A. Cooper. One of the biggest impacts the camp had on the surrounding area (besides bringing large tourist traffic every summer) was introducing John A. Cooper, a developer from West Memphis, Arkansas, to the area. John Cooper had visited the Kia Kima campground and surrounding area prior to 1946 when he brought his sons to the camp. In 1946, Cooper bought 400 acres in the area near Kia Kima for a vacation home, known as “Otter Creek Ranch”, for his family. Cooper went on to form the Cherokee Village Development Company in 1953 and began buying large tracts of land in the area. He eventually opened the retirement community of Cherokee Village in June of 1955, with Governor Orval Faubus declaring the site as “the coming Mecca of the Ozarks.” By 1961, Cherokee Village had become a popular and successful retirement center prompting Cooper’s development company to open other retirement communities at Bella Vista in Benton County and Hot Springs Village in Garland County during the next few years. Less than ten years after the opening of Cherokee Village, the town had already outgrown the area that Cooper had originally purchased. With a large demand for houses still existing, Cooper approached the Chickasaw Council to propose a land swap for the now adjacent Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 5 land of Kia Kima. In return, he would give a much larger tract of land upriver to the Council for a brand new camp. He would also construct roads, a lake and well, a dining hall, an administrative office and several other buildings. The Chickasaw Council accepting this offer and a new camp was constructed upriver from the old Kia Kima site. This camp became the new Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Old Kia Kima was set aside for future development by Mr. Cooper. After the final transfer of land, and the opening of the new Kia Kima Scout Reservation, Mr. Cooper developed only a few outer areas of the old camp, leaving the original quadrangle and main stone building untouched. The camp was left unused and fell into disrepair after many years. The structures were left to slowly disintegrate and the surrounding area turning into a local dumping ground. In 1993, four former Boy Scouts returned to the old camp and were inspired to restore and preserve what was left of the old Kia Kima campground. George and Boyce Billingsly purchased the 43 acres that make up the main core of the camp and donated it to the new non-profit group formed by the former Boy Scouts. This group became the Old Kia Kima Preservation Association (OKKPA), which currently runs and maintains the campground and lodges. After 1993, The OKKPA began restoring the different buildings on the property with the goal of opening the camp for group use. In 2000, the stone lodges were restored using the original stones still found on site. The Thunderbird Lodge was restored and renovated in 2002. During its restoration, engineers advised that the front wall of the Thunderbird Lodge would collapse if an outside support system was not installed. The decision was made to add a stone, semi-circular stairwell and internal balcony to the north (front) façade of the building. This addition still used the native Arkansas fieldstone as the basic building material, but was different in masonry style. The new stone addition is clearly delineated from the original walls of the structure. Other recent additions to the campground include a new cooking pavilion, bathhouse and a campfire ring. Although most of the structures have been modernized on the interior, they still retain their rustic characteristics. Old Kia Kima has been open for use by youth groups since 2002. Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 6 The previously mentioned native stone architecture of Old Kia Kima was characteristic of the area and is different than other National Register of Historic Places architectural examples present in the area. Most modern architecture utilizes the flat faces of the stones in order to minimize the amount of stones used and keep costs down. The architecture at Old Kia Kima instead stacked the stone and it served as the actual wall itself. This made the walls more durable which accounts for why they still stood years later without any upkeep. This stone style was also present at the other three summer camps in the Hardy/Cherokee Village area: Kamp Kiwani (Girl Scouts), Camp Miramichee (YWCA), and Camp Cedar Valley (Boy Scouts, East Arkansas Area Council). A few Camp Miramichee structures remain as privately owned rental properties. Camp Cedar Valley and Kamp Kiwani no longer exist. Kia Kima is the only early campsite that remains with all of the original stone structures restored. Kia Kima had a large impact on the development of the local economy. Hardy grew to prominence as a tourist town and Kia Kima helped introduce thousands of Memphians to the area. It, along with Camp Miramichee, attracted the other two camps (Kamp Kiwani and Camp Cedar Valley) to the area. In the Hardy Downtown Historic District (NRHP #95001121), there is a Hardy History Fence which has a mural depicting the visual history of the area. On it Kia Kima is represented by a Boy Scout in a canoe. As a former Boy Scouts of America summer camp that operated from 1916 to 1964, Old Kia Kima played a significant role in increasing the tourist economy of Hardy, AR and the surrounding region by bringing large amounts of boys and adults from Memphis, Tennessee, into the hills of northern Arkansas. The camp also played an important part in the creation of the nearby town of Cherokee Village. The Old Kia Kima campground and related structures are being nominated to the Arkansas Register of Historic Places under Criterion A, with local significance, for its association with the history of the Boy Scouts in the surrounding region and under Criterion C for its use of Rustic Style architecture with local significance. Old Kia Kima Sharp Name of Property County Arkansas Historic Preservation Program “An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage” Arkansas Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 10 Page 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2014 Arkansas Register of Historic Places: Old Kia Kima Nomination Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Arkansas Register of Historic Places Buildings Old Kia Kima Preservation Association Stonework Architecture https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/4b0c4514ee97c3f342d459004cb79b16.pdf 1b3e475663a0b7fe3a9758f5a57ced81 PDF Text Text Old Kia Kima DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. PHOTOGRAPHS: Included in packet HISTORIC DISTRICT NAME: Old Kia Kima ADDRESS: 26 Kolo Dr. Cherokee Village, AR 72529 (Not a valid mailing address) OWNER INFORMATION: Old Kia Kima Preservation Association, Inc. The OKKPA is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit youth leadership and service organization (EIN # 710783653), registered as a Corporation in the State of Arkansas. NOMINATOR: Andrew Schrack - 9275 Ellen Davies Dr. Bartlett, TN 38133 - (901) 489-0406 OWNER PERMISSION: Letter from OKKPA Executive Board attached. CONSTRUCTION DATE: Opened in 1916. Structures built from 1918-1928 CRAFTSPERSONS: Unknown. ALTERATIONS: Camping lodges were restored in 2000. The Thunderbird Lodge was restored in 2002 and required an additional wall to prevent an eventual collapse. All restorations used the original native stones (the majority of the walls were still standing and the rest of the stones were still on the ground) and were completed by Williams Construction Co. Pictures from before and after the restorations are in the packet. SIGNIFICANT FEATURES: The architecture of the camp heavily uses native Arkansas fieldstone for constructing the walls. There are 16 lodges where campers stayed, a Waterfront staff cabin (the Rat’s Nest), and a two-story lodge (Thunderbird Lodge) that was the administration building (now a museum). SIMILAR BUILDINGS: Three other neighboring camps used similar architecture: Kamp Kiwani (a Girl Scout camp), Camp Miramichee (a YWCA camp), and Camp Cedar Valley (another Boy Scout camp). None are still operating and are all private property. A majority of the structures are gone. Pictures are included to compare architecture style. OUTBUILDINGS: Other structures on the property include a dining hall, bathhouse, several pavilions, and a few other “director” cabins HISTORY: Attached. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Deed of Sale from Victor A. Mayberry and wife to Bolton Smith, 11 April 1916, Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. Real Estate Tax for Section 9 Township 19 Range 5, 1916. Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. Chickasaw Council. Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1930. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1929, 1938, 1939, 1940. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1928. “Scouts to Fold Tents and Come Home Saturday.” Memphis Press-Scimitar 1927. Clipping: Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN Chickasaw Council. The Dedication and Official Opening of the New Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1964 Page | 1 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility 15. LEGAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Note about the property: OKKPA originally owned four tracts while the Cherokee Village Road and Street, Recreational and Fire Department Suburban Improvement District owned a piece in the middle. In 2007 they traded three tracts north of Kolo Rd in exchange for the tract in the middle (which contained the old Dining Hall). That is why the legal description is broken into two sets. Tract C surrounds the first set not counting a border on Kolo Rd. A part of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N½SE¼) of Section 9, Township 19 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Sharp County, Arkansas, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of Lot 26, Block 1 of Kima 1st Addition to Cherokee Village, Arkansas; thence North 45 degrees East 127.19 feet; thence North 35 degrees 32 minutes East 32.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 38 minutes East 196.84 feet; thence North 75 degrees 58 minutes East 142.85 feet; thence North 33 degrees 41 minutes East 187.59 feet; thence North 56 degrees 19 minutes East 69.87 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 32 degrees 51 minutes 47 seconds East 121.02 feet; thence South 22 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 145.77; thence South 05 degrees 42 minutes 38 seconds East 150.75 feet; thence South 26 degrees 33 minutes 54 seconds East 131.00 feet; thence South 55 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East 97.08 feet; thence South 84 degrees 48 minutes 20 seconds East 110.45 feet; thence North 52 degrees 59 minutes 22 seconds East 81.40; thence North 12 degrees 48 minutes 15 seconds East 293.29 feet; thence North 11 degrees 18 minutes 36 seconds West 152.97 feet; thence North 26 degrees 22 minutes 53 seconds West 201.25 feet; thence North 10 degrees 02 minutes West 93.45 feet; thence South 64 degrees 02 minutes West 394.95 feet; thence South 56 degrees 19 minutes West 27.52 feet back to the point of beginning, according to a survey prepared by Willie G. Oyler, filed in Plat Cabinet “C” at page 260. Page | 2 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility History Boy Scouting began in America in 1910 when W. D. Boyce was inspired by a scout he met in England. It quickly spread across the states with the first camp opening in 1911, but it took several years to fully organize into the Boy Scouts of America. The Chickasaw Council in Memphis, TN was formed in 1916 to oversee several Boy Scout troops already present in the area. On April 11, 1916, Bolton Smith, an investment banker in Memphis, purchased 206.28 acres from Victor and Cora Mayberry in Sharp County along the South Fork of the Spring River for $2000 cash in hand. Parts of the original purchase were added on to and sold off throughout the years such as in 1940 when part of the riverfront was sold to nearby Girl Scout Camp, Kamp Kiwani. Bolton Smith was the first President of the Chickasaw Council and donated the land for use as a Boy Scout summer camp. The camp opened that year in 1916 as Kamp Kia Kima with "Kia Kima" being interpreted from the Chickasaw language as "Nest of the Eagles." The deed of Smith giving the land to the Council has not been recovered; however the Sharp County tax records for 1916 show Edward Everett as paying the taxes. Everett was the first Scout Executive (CEO) of the Council and the first Camp Director. Several Kia Kima documents from the 1920s refer to 1916 as being the first season of camp. Originally wooden lodges were built circa 1918 using wood donated by lumber men in Memphis. These housed campers while other lodges on the property housed directors and other staff members. These were later replaced by fifteen stone lodges that were completed in 1927 that form the main part of camp (known as the quadrangle). These were made out of native Arkansas Fieldstone and were screened in with timber roofs. Another stone lodge was donated in 1928 bringing the total to sixteen. In 1928 a two story headquarters building, called the Edward M. Salomon Lodge (and later the Thunderbird Lodge), was built followed by a stone “hospital” in 1929 all in the same style. By 1930 there were 22 permanent buildings on the property and 19 were made of native stone. Other stone structures included the pump-house and the “Rat’s Nest,” a cabin overlooking the river for the Waterfront staff (who were called the “River Rats”). These native stone structures were characteristic of the area and are different than other NRHP architecture examples present in the area. Most modern architecture utilizes the flat faces of the stones in order to minimize the amount of stones used and keep costs down. The architecture at Old Kia Kima instead stacked the stone and it served as the actual wall itself. This made the walls more durable which accounts for why they still stood years later without any upkeep. This stone style was also present at the other three summer camps in the area: Kamp Kiwani (Girl Scouts), Camp Miramichee (YWCA), and Camp Cedar Valley (Boy Scouts, East Ark Council). A few Camp Miramichee structures remain as privately owned rental properties. Camp Cedar Valley and Kamp Kiwani do not exist anymore. Kia Kima is the only one that remains with all the original stone structures restored. Kia Kima was forced to close in 1940 for several years over the course of World War II due to the rising cost of transportation from Memphis. For a few years the Council still employed a Camp Director to live at the camp to maintain it and to facilitate any troops that came on their own. During this time the camp was also leased to the Eastern Arkansas Council to use as their own summer camp, however they then declined to purchase it citing the financial burden it would place on their council. In 1947 a group of ex-Scouts formed the Kia Kima Klub with the purpose of raising the funds to reopen the camp in 1948. Kia Kima reopened with attendance rising greater than ever. Kia Kima had a large impact on the development of the local economy. Hardy grew to prominence as a tourist town and Kia Kima helped introduce thousands of Memphians to the area. It, along with Camp Miramichee, attracted the other two camps (Kamp Kiwani and Camp Cedar Valley) to the area. In the Hardy Downtown Historic District (NRHP #95001121), there is a Hardy History Fence which has a mural depicting Page | 3 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility the visual history of the area. On it Kia Kima is represented by a Boy Scout in a canoe. One of the biggest impacts the camp had on the surrounding area (besides bringing large tourist traffic every summer) was introducing John A. Cooper, a developer from West Memphis, AR to the area. In 1946 Cooper bought land in the area for a vacation home for his family after having previously visited when bringing his sons to Kia Kima. Cooper went on to form the Cherokee Village Development Company in 1953 and began buying a lot of land to rapidly form the retirement community that became Cherokee Village, AR. It could be argued that without Kia Kima, the development of Cherokee Village would not have happened as quickly or even at all. Less than ten years after the opening of Cherokee Village it had already outgrown the area and there was still more demand for houses. John Cooper then approached the Chickasaw Council to propose a land swap for the adjacent Kia Kima. In return he would give a much larger tract upriver and would construct roads, lake, a well, dining hall, administration building, and several other buildings. Cooper reported that the stone buildings at Kia Kima would not be able to be salvaged and moved because of their stone walls. Kia Kima moved and opened in the new location in 1964. Kia Kima is still in operation at the new property today as Kia Kima Scout Reservation. After the original property closed, Cooper developed on some of the outer areas of the camp, but mostly left the main area untouched. The structures fell into disrepair and largely turned into a local dumping ground. In 1993 four former Scouts returned to the old camp and were inspired to restore and preserve it. Boyce and George Billingsley purchased the 43 acres that made up the main core of the camp and donated it to the group which then was formed into the non-profit Old Kia Kima Preservation Association. The OKKPA began restoring the different buildings on the property and opening it up for groups to use. In 2000 the stone lodges were restored using the original stones still found on site. The Thunderbird Lodge was restored in 2002. Engineers advised that the front wall of the Thunderbird Lodge would collapse if an outside support was not added. Therefore a stone semi-circle was added that houses a staircase and was topped with a balcony. This addition still used the native Arkansas fieldstone, but a difference in style is obvious. The original walls have the previously mentioned stacked stone. The addition though uses the modern style of using the flat faces of the stone to form a veneer. This is usually done as it requires less stone is and is less expensive. Other developments to the camp include a new cooking pavilion, bathhouse, and a campfire ring. Most of the structures have been modernized on the inside, but still contain the original architecture. Old Kia Kima has been open for use by youth groups since 2002. Page | 4 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Old Kia Kima Preservation Association Jim Bottrell – President 409 Airway Ln Belton, MO 64012 October 2, 2014 Andrew Schrack Dear Andrew: On behalf of Old Kia Kima Preservation Association allow this letter to grant permission to proceed with registering Old Kia Kima as a historic site with the State of Arkansas. It is our desire to do this. Please, continue with what you are doing. At the September Board Meeting held on September 12, 2014, board member George Clarke Jr made the motion that we pursue this. It was met with acclamation by the members. It passed without any objection. I thank you for your interest in this matter. I appreciate all the time and effort you have put into this. We look forward to future development of it. Most respectfully, Jim Bottrell Page | 5 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Attached Pictures Figure 1 Kia Kima lodges (1929) ...................................................................................................................7 Figure 2 Scouts in front of cabin (unknown?) ................................................................................................7 Figure 3 Kia Kima lodges (1988) ...................................................................................................................8 Figure 4 Kia Kima lodges (1988) ...................................................................................................................8 Figure 5 Cabin 1 (Pre-Restoration) .................................................................................................................9 Figure 6 Cabin 2 (Pre-Restoration) .................................................................................................................9 Figure 7 Cabin 3 (Pre-Restoration) .................................................................................................................9 Figure 8 Cabin 4 (Pre-Restoration) ...............................................................................................................10 Figure 9 Cabin 5 (Pre-restoration) ................................................................................................................10 Figure 10 Cabin Front (2014) ....................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 11 Cabin Corner (2014) ..................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 12 Cabin Side (2014) .........................................................................................................................12 Figure 13 Line of Cabins (2014) ...................................................................................................................12 Figure 14 Cabin Fireplace (2014) .................................................................................................................13 Figure 15 Cabin Inside. Darker boards sitting above the beams are original boards with the original names that were recovered. (2014) ..........................................................................................................................13 Figure 16 Thunderbird Lodge (1929) ...........................................................................................................14 Figure 17 Thunderbird Lodge (1930) ...........................................................................................................14 Figure 18 Staff outside Thunderbird Lodge (unknown) ...............................................................................15 Figure 19 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-1963) .....................................................................................................15 Figure 20 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) ...........................................................................................................16 Figure 21 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) ...........................................................................................................16 Figure 22 Thunderbird Lodge pre-restoration (c. 2001) ...............................................................................17 Figure 23 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-restoration) ............................................................................................17 Figure 24 Thunderbird Lodge (2014) ...........................................................................................................18 Figure 25 Thunderbird Lodge. Note original stacked stonework on the left compared to modern stonework on right. (2014) .............................................................................................................................................19 Figure 26 Inside of Thunderbird Lodge, bottom floor. (2014)......................................................................19 Figure 27 Kia Kima "Rat's Nest" Waterfront Staff cabin. (2014) .................................................................20 Figure 28 Rat's Nest Side ..............................................................................................................................20 Other Examples Figure 29 Camp Cedar Valley staff cabin (1947?) ........................................................................................21 Figure 30 Kamp Kiwani cabins. Renovated into rental cabins after the camp closed. (Memphis Press-Scimitar - 1963) ..................................................................................................................................22 Figure 31 Hardy, AR tourist brochure showing cabins of the same architecture, Unsure of location, most likely Kamp Kiwani. (1939) .........................................................................................................................22 Figure 32 Former Camp Miramichee Dining Hall, now a private rental property (2014) ............................23 Figure 33 Camp Miramichee Staff Cabin, now a private rental property (2014) .........................................23 Figure 34 Camp Miramichee camper cabin, now a private rental property (2014) ......................................24 Page | 6 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 1 Kia Kima cabin (1929) Figure 2 Scouts in front of cabin (unknown?) Page | 7 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 3 Kia Kima lodges (1988) Figure 4 Kia Kima lodges (1988) Page | 8 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 5 Cabin 1 (Pre-Restoration) Figure 6 Cabin 2 (Pre-Restoration) Figure 7 Cabin 3 (Pre-Restoration) Page | 9 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 8 Cabin 4 (Pre-Restoration) Figure 9 Cabin 5 (Pre-restoration) Page | 10 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 10 Cabin Front (2014) Figure 11 Cabin Corner (2014) Page | 11 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 12 Cabin Side (2014) Figure 13 Line of Cabins (2014) Page | 12 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 14 Cabin Fireplace (2014) Figure 15 Cabin Inside. Darker boards sitting above the beams are original boards with the original names that were recovered. (2014) Page | 13 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 16 Thunderbird Lodge (1929) Figure 17 Thunderbird Lodge (1930) Page | 14 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 18 Staff outside Thunderbird Lodge (unknown) Figure 19 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-1963) Page | 15 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 20 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) Figure 21 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) Page | 16 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 22 Thunderbird Lodge pre-restoration (c. 2001) Figure 23 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-restoration) Page | 17 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 24 Thunderbird Lodge (2014) Page | 18 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 25 Thunderbird Lodge. Note original stacked stonework on the left compared to modern stonework on right. (2014) Figure 26 Inside of Thunderbird Lodge, bottom floor. (2014) Page | 19 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 27 Kia Kima "Rat's Nest" Waterfront Staff cabin. (2014) Figure 28 Rat's Nest Side Page | 20 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Other Examples of Architecture Style Figure 29 Camp Cedar Valley staff cabin (1947?) Page | 21 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 30 Kamp Kiwani cabins. Renovated into rental cabins after the camp closed. (Memphis Press-Scimitar - 1963) Figure 31 Hardy, AR tourist brochure showing cabins of the same architecture, Unsure of location, most likely Kamp Kiwani. (1939) Page | 22 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 32 Former Camp Miramichee Dining Hall, now a private rental property (2014) Figure 33 Camp Miramichee Staff Cabin, now a private rental property (2014) Page | 23 �Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Figure 34 Camp Miramichee camper cabin, now a private rental property (2014) Page | 24 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous papers and publications by Kia Kima including promotional flyers, Camper Handbooks, staff materials, and program materials. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Old Kia Kima DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY 1. PHOTOGRAPHS: Included in packet 2. HISTORIC DISTRICT NAME: Old Kia Kima 3. ADDRESS: 26 Kolo Dr. Cherokee Village, AR 72529 (Not a valid mailing address) 4. OWNER INFORMATION: Old Kia Kima Preservation Association, Inc. The OKKPA is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit youth leadership and service organization (EIN # 710783653), registered as a Corporation in the State of Arkansas. 5. NOMINATOR: Andrew Schrack - 9275 Ellen Davies Dr. Bartlett, TN 38133 - (901) 489-0406 6. OWNER PERMISSION: Letter from OKKPA Executive Board attached. 7. CONSTRUCTION DATE: Opened in 1916. Structures built from 1918-1928 8. CRAFTSPERSONS: Unknown. 9. ALTERATIONS: Camping lodges were restored in 2000. The Thunderbird Lodge was restored in 2002 and required an additional wall to prevent an eventual collapse. All restorations used the original native stones (the majority of the walls were still standing and the rest of the stones were still on the ground) and were completed by Williams Construction Co. Pictures from before and after the restorations are in the packet. 10. SIGNIFICANT FEATURES: The architecture of the camp heavily uses native Arkansas fieldstone for constructing the walls. There are 16 lodges where campers stayed, a Waterfront staff cabin (the Rat’s Nest), and a two-story lodge (Thunderbird Lodge) that was the administration building (now a museum). 11. SIMILAR BUILDINGS: Three other neighboring camps used similar architecture: Kamp Kiwani (a Girl Scout camp), Camp Miramichee (a YWCA camp), and Camp Cedar Valley (another Boy Scout camp). None are still operating and are all private property. A majority of the structures are gone. Pictures are included to compare architecture style. 12. OUTBUILDINGS: Other structures on the property include a dining hall, bathhouse, several pavilions, and a few other “director” cabins 13. HISTORY: Attached. 14. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Deed of Sale from Victor A. Mayberry and wife to Bolton Smith, 11 April 1916, Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. Real Estate Tax for Section 9 Township 19 Range 5, 1916. Sharp County, Arkansas. County Clerk’s Office, Ash Flat, Arkansas. Chickasaw Council. Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1930. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1929, 1938, 1939, 1940. Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN Chickasaw Council. Report of Committees. 1928. “Scouts to Fold Tents and Come Home Saturday.” Memphis Press-Scimitar 1927. Clipping: Edwin Dalstrom Papers. McWherter Library Special Collections. The University of Memphis. Memphis, TN Chickasaw Council. The Dedication and Official Opening of the New Kamp Kia Kima (pamphlet). 1964 15. LEGAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Note about the property: OKKPA originally owned four tracts while the Cherokee Village Road and Street, Recreational and Fire Department Suburban Improvement District owned a piece in the middle. In 2007 they traded three tracts north of Kolo Rd in exchange for the tract in the middle (which contained the old Dining Hall). That is why the legal description is broken into two sets. Tract C surrounds the first set not counting a border on Kolo Rd. A part of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N½SE¼) of Section 9, Township 19 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Sharp County, Arkansas, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of Lot 26, Block 1 of Kima 1st Addition to Cherokee Village, Arkansas; thence North 45 degrees East 127.19 feet; thence North 35 degrees 32 minutes East 32.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 38 minutes East 196.84 feet; thence North 75 degrees 58 minutes East 142.85 feet; thence North 33 degrees 41 minutes East 187.59 feet; thence North 56 degrees 19 minutes East 69.87 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 32 degrees 51 minutes 47 seconds East 121.02 feet; thence South 22 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 145.77; thence South 05 degrees 42 minutes 38 seconds East 150.75 feet; thence South 26 degrees 33 minutes 54 seconds East 131.00 feet; thence South 55 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East 97.08 feet; thence South 84 degrees 48 minutes 20 seconds East 110.45 feet; thence North 52 degrees 59 minutes 22 seconds East 81.40; thence North 12 degrees 48 minutes 15 seconds East 293.29 feet; thence North 11 degrees 18 minutes 36 seconds West 152.97 feet; thence North 26 degrees 22 minutes 53 seconds West 201.25 feet; thence North 10 degrees 02 minutes West 93.45 feet; thence South 64 degrees 02 minutes West 394.95 feet; thence South 56 degrees 19 minutes West 27.52 feet back to the point of beginning, according to a survey prepared by Willie G. Oyler, filed in Plat Cabinet “C” at page 260. History Boy Scouting began in America in 1910 when W. D. Boyce was inspired by a scout he met in England. It quickly spread across the states with the first camp opening in 1911, but it took several years to fully organize into the Boy Scouts of America. The Chickasaw Council in Memphis, TN was formed in 1916 to oversee several Boy Scout troops already present in the area. On April 11, 1916, Bolton Smith, an investment banker in Memphis, purchased 206.28 acres from Victor and Cora Mayberry in Sharp County along the South Fork of the Spring River for $2000 cash in hand. Parts of the original purchase were added on to and sold off throughout the years such as in 1940 when part of the riverfront was sold to nearby Girl Scout Camp, Kamp Kiwani. Bolton Smith was the first President of the Chickasaw Council and donated the land for use as a Boy Scout summer camp. The camp opened that year in 1916 as Kamp Kia Kima with "Kia Kima" being interpreted from the Chickasaw language as "Nest of the Eagles." The deed of Smith giving the land to the Council has not been recovered; however the Sharp County tax records for 1916 show Edward Everett as paying the taxes. Everett was the first Scout Executive (CEO) of the Council and the first Camp Director. Several Kia Kima documents from the 1920s refer to 1916 as being the first season of camp. Originally wooden lodges were built circa 1918 using wood donated by lumber men in Memphis. These housed campers while other lodges on the property housed directors and other staff members. These were later replaced by fifteen stone lodges that were completed in 1927 that form the main part of camp (known as the quadrangle). These were made out of native Arkansas Fieldstone and were screened in with timber roofs. Another stone lodge was donated in 1928 bringing the total to sixteen. In 1928 a two story headquarters building, called the Edward M. Salomon Lodge (and later the Thunderbird Lodge), was built followed by a stone “hospital” in 1929 all in the same style. By 1930 there were 22 permanent buildings on the property and 19 were made of native stone. Other stone structures included the pump-house and the “Rat’s Nest,” a cabin overlooking the river for the Waterfront staff (who were called the “River Rats”). These native stone structures were characteristic of the area and are different than other NRHP architecture examples present in the area. Most modern architecture utilizes the flat faces of the stones in order to minimize the amount of stones used and keep costs down. The architecture at Old Kia Kima instead stacked the stone and it served as the actual wall itself. This made the walls more durable which accounts for why they still stood years later without any upkeep. This stone style was also present at the other three summer camps in the area: Kamp Kiwani (Girl Scouts), Camp Miramichee (YWCA), and Camp Cedar Valley (Boy Scouts, East Ark Council). A few Camp Miramichee structures remain as privately owned rental properties. Camp Cedar Valley and Kamp Kiwani do not exist anymore. Kia Kima is the only one that remains with all the original stone structures restored. Kia Kima was forced to close in 1940 for several years over the course of World War II due to the rising cost of transportation from Memphis. For a few years the Council still employed a Camp Director to live at the camp to maintain it and to facilitate any troops that came on their own. During this time the camp was also leased to the Eastern Arkansas Council to use as their own summer camp, however they then declined to purchase it citing the financial burden it would place on their council. In 1947 a group of ex-Scouts formed the Kia Kima Klub with the purpose of raising the funds to reopen the camp in 1948. Kia Kima reopened with attendance rising greater than ever. Kia Kima had a large impact on the development of the local economy. Hardy grew to prominence as a tourist town and Kia Kima helped introduce thousands of Memphians to the area. It, along with Camp Miramichee, attracted the other two camps (Kamp Kiwani and Camp Cedar Valley) to the area. In the Hardy Downtown Historic District (NRHP #95001121), there is a Hardy History Fence which has a mural depicting the visual history of the area. On it Kia Kima is represented by a Boy Scout in a canoe. One of the biggest impacts the camp had on the surrounding area (besides bringing large tourist traffic every summer) was introducing John A. Cooper, a developer from West Memphis, AR to the area. In 1946 Cooper bought land in the area for a vacation home for his family after having previously visited when bringing his sons to Kia Kima. Cooper went on to form the Cherokee Village Development Company in 1953 and began buying a lot of land to rapidly form the retirement community that became Cherokee Village, AR. It could be argued that without Kia Kima, the development of Cherokee Village would not have happened as quickly or even at all. Less than ten years after the opening of Cherokee Village it had already outgrown the area and there was still more demand for houses. John Cooper then approached the Chickasaw Council to propose a land swap for the adjacent Kia Kima. In return he would give a much larger tract upriver and would construct roads, lake, a well, dining hall, administration building, and several other buildings. Cooper reported that the stone buildings at Kia Kima would not be able to be salvaged and moved because of their stone walls. Kia Kima moved and opened in the new location in 1964. Kia Kima is still in operation at the new property today as Kia Kima Scout Reservation. After the original property closed, Cooper developed on some of the outer areas of the camp, but mostly left the main area untouched. The structures fell into disrepair and largely turned into a local dumping ground. In 1993 four former Scouts returned to the old camp and were inspired to restore and preserve it. Boyce and George Billingsley purchased the 43 acres that made up the main core of the camp and donated it to the group which then was formed into the non-profit Old Kia Kima Preservation Association. The OKKPA began restoring the different buildings on the property and opening it up for groups to use. In 2000 the stone lodges were restored using the original stones still found on site. The Thunderbird Lodge was restored in 2002. Engineers advised that the front wall of the Thunderbird Lodge would collapse if an outside support was not added. Therefore a stone semi-circle was added that houses a staircase and was topped with a balcony. This addition still used the native Arkansas fieldstone, but a difference in style is obvious. The original walls have the previously mentioned stacked stone. The addition though uses the modern style of using the flat faces of the stone to form a veneer. This is usually done as it requires less stone is and is less expensive. Other developments to the camp include a new cooking pavilion, bathhouse, and a campfire ring. Most of the structures have been modernized on the inside, but still contain the original architecture. Old Kia Kima has been open for use by youth groups since 2002. Old Kia Kima Preservation Association Jim Bottrell – President 409 Airway Ln Belton, MO 64012 October 2, 2014 Andrew Schrack Dear Andrew: On behalf of Old Kia Kima Preservation Association allow this letter to grant permission to proceed with registering Old Kia Kima as a historic site with the State of Arkansas. It is our desire to do this. Please, continue with what you are doing. At the September Board Meeting held on September 12, 2014, board member George Clarke Jr made the motion that we pursue this. It was met with acclamation by the members. It passed without any objection. I thank you for your interest in this matter. I appreciate all the time and effort you have put into this. We look forward to future development of it. Most respectfully, Jim Bottrell Attached Pictures Figure 1 Kia Kima lodges (1929) 7 Figure 2 Scouts in front of cabin (unknown?) 7 Figure 3 Kia Kima lodges (1988) 8 Figure 4 Kia Kima lodges (1988) 8 Figure 5 Cabin 1 (Pre-Restoration) 9 Figure 6 Cabin 2 (Pre-Restoration) 9 Figure 7 Cabin 3 (Pre-Restoration) 9 Figure 8 Cabin 4 (Pre-Restoration) 10 Figure 9 Cabin 5 (Pre-restoration) 10 Figure 10 Cabin Front (2014) 11 Figure 11 Cabin Corner (2014) 11 Figure 12 Cabin Side (2014) 12 Figure 13 Line of Cabins (2014) 12 Figure 14 Cabin Fireplace (2014) 13 Figure 15 Cabin Inside. Darker boards sitting above the beams are original boards with the original names that were recovered. (2014) 13 Figure 16 Thunderbird Lodge (1929) 14 Figure 17 Thunderbird Lodge (1930) 14 Figure 18 Staff outside Thunderbird Lodge (unknown) 15 Figure 19 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-1963) 15 Figure 20 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) 16 Figure 21 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) 16 Figure 22 Thunderbird Lodge pre-restoration (c. 2001) 17 Figure 23 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-restoration) 17 Figure 24 Thunderbird Lodge (2014) 18 Figure 25 Thunderbird Lodge. Note original stacked stonework on the left compared to modern stonework on right. (2014) 19 Figure 26 Inside of Thunderbird Lodge, bottom floor. (2014) 19 Figure 27 Kia Kima "Rat's Nest" Waterfront Staff cabin. (2014) 20 Figure 28 Rat's Nest Side 20 Other Examples Figure 29 Camp Cedar Valley staff cabin (1947?) 21 Figure 30 Kamp Kiwani cabins. Renovated into rental cabins after the camp closed. (Memphis Press-Scimitar - 1963) 22 Figure 31 Hardy, AR tourist brochure showing cabins of the same architecture, Unsure of location, most likely Kamp Kiwani. (1939) 22 Figure 32 Former Camp Miramichee Dining Hall, now a private rental property (2014) 23 Figure 33 Camp Miramichee Staff Cabin, now a private rental property (2014) 23 Figure 34 Camp Miramichee camper cabin, now a private rental property (2014) 24 Figure 1 Kia Kima cabin (1929) Figure 2 Scouts in front of cabin (unknown?) Figure 3 Kia Kima lodges (1988) Figure 4 Kia Kima lodges (1988) Figure 5 Cabin 1 (Pre-Restoration) Figure 6 Cabin 2 (Pre-Restoration) Figure 7 Cabin 3 (Pre-Restoration) Figure 8 Cabin 4 (Pre-Restoration) Figure 9 Cabin 5 (Pre-restoration) Figure 10 Cabin Front (2014) Figure 11 Cabin Corner (2014) Figure 12 Cabin Side (2014) Figure 13 Line of Cabins (2014) Figure 14 Cabin Fireplace (2014) Figure 15 Cabin Inside. Darker boards sitting above the beams are original boards with the original names that were recovered. (2014) Figure 16 Thunderbird Lodge (1929) Figure 17 Thunderbird Lodge (1930) Figure 18 Staff outside Thunderbird Lodge (unknown) Figure 19 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-1963) Figure 20 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) Figure 21 Thunderbird Lodge (1988) Figure 22 Thunderbird Lodge pre-restoration (c. 2001) Figure 23 Thunderbird Lodge (pre-restoration) Figure 25 Thunderbird Lodge. Note original stacked stonework on the left compared to modern stonework on right. (2014) Figure 26 Inside of Thunderbird Lodge, bottom floor. (2014) Figure 27 Kia Kima "Rat's Nest" Waterfront Staff cabin. (2014) Figure 28 Rat's Nest Side Other Examples of Architecture Style Figure 29 Camp Cedar Valley staff cabin (1947?) Figure 30 Kamp Kiwani cabins. Renovated into rental cabins after the camp closed. (Memphis Press-Scimitar - 1963) Figure 31 Hardy, AR tourist brochure showing cabins of the same architecture, Unsure of location, most likely Kamp Kiwani. (1939) Figure 32 Former Camp Miramichee Dining Hall, now a private rental property (2014) Figure 33 Camp Miramichee Staff Cabin, now a private rental property (2014) Figure 34 Camp Miramichee camper cabin, now a private rental property (2014) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2014 Arkansas Register of Historic Places: Old Kia Kima Determination of Eligibility Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Arkansas Register of Historic Places Buildings Old Kia Kima Preservation Association Stonework Architecture https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/f17b960a57ea65137dfe1fb8c11c14e4.pdf 1879cc1ee145d908158bdb0bb6debd17 PDF Text Text Kia Kima Song Book Chickasaw Council, BSA �Announcements Song Announcements, announcements, announcements!! A terrible death to die, A terrible death to die, A terrible death to be talked to death, A terrible death to die. Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream, Ha-ha, fooled you, it's a submarine. And when you're up, you're up, And when you're down, you're down, And when you're only halfway up, You're neither up nor down. We sold our cow, MOOOOOOOOO! We sold our cow, MOOOOOOOOO! We have no use for your bull now! Have you ever seen a windbag, a windbag, a windbag, Have you ever seen a windbag, well there's one right now, Blows this way and that way and this way and that way, Have you ever seen a windbag, well there's one right now! Patsy-Orry-Orry-Ay Chorus: Patsy-orry-orry-ay, patsy-orry-orry-ay, patsy-orry-orry-ay Workin' on the railroad! Verses: 1851, American railroad just begun, American railroad just begun, workin' on the railroad! Verses: 1852, Lookin' around for something to do 1853, American railroad hired me 1854, Found my back was mighty sore 1855, Found myself more dead than alive 1856, Stepped on a bundle of dynamite sticks 1857, Found myself on the way to heaven 1858, Pickin' the lock on the pearly gates 1859, Floatin' around on a cloud sublime 185-Ten, Started my life all over again The Moose (Repeat after me song) The moo-oo-oose, Swimming in the water, Eating his supper, Where did he go? Where did he go? He went to sleep. The Birdie Song Waaaay up in the sky, the big birdies fly While down in the nest, the little birds rest Up comes the sun, the dew goes away Good morning, good morning, the little birds say. Out comes the farmer with shotgun in hand, Boom boom, boom boom, is heard through the land. Down comes the birdie with only one wing Stomp stomp, stomp stomp, now no birdies sing. Ping-Pong Ball (To the tune of the William Tell Overture) If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, I would surely float! Like a ping like a ping like a ping pong ping pong ping pong ping pong ping pong ball Like a ping like a ping like a ping pong ping pong ping pong ping pong ball If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, I would surely float! (Repeat, faster each time) Old Lady Leary Late last night, while we were all in bed, Old Lady Leary left a lantern in her shed, And when the cow kicked it over, she winked her eye and said: “It'll be a hot time in the old town tonight!” FIRE FIRE FIRE! (Repeat, verses get softer and softer but yell FIRE FIRE FIRE!) Battle of the Warm-ups This is the battle, the battle of the warm-ups Let's go and see the warm-up of the campers. Campers, your [body part]! Body parts: Right hand Left hand Right foot Left foot Head Body �The Shark Song Baby shark, do doo doo, do do doo doo Baby shark, do doo doo, do do doo doo Baby shark, do doo doo, do do doo doo, baby shark. Mama Shark Daddy Shark Grandma Shark Grandpa Shark Went for a swim Saw a shark Swam real fast Shark attack Lost an arm Swam in circles Happy shark Real Cool Cat We look like a real cool cat, We got a little bit of this, And a little bit of that, So jump on in, and let's get down. Ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, And up Ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, To the left Ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, To the right The staff looks like... The scoutmasters look like... The scouts look like... Ain't Gonna Grieve My Lord No More Oh you can't get to heaven, In a rocking chair, Cause a rocking chair, Don't go nowhere! Oh you can't get to heaven, On a pair of skates, 'Cause you'll roll right by, Those pearly gates! Oh you can't get to heaven, On a pair of skis, 'Cause you'll slide right by St. Peter's knees! Well if you get to heaven, Before I do, Then dig a hole, And pull me through! Well if I get to heaven, Before you do, I'll dig a hole, And spit on you! Well you can't get to heaven, Just singin' this song, Cause the darned ol' thing Goes on too long! Chorus: Ain't gonna grieve my lord no more... I ain't gonna grieve my lord no more! Ain't gonna grieve my lord no more! Ain't gonna grieve my lord no more! (Verses are repeat after me, then sung all together) Verses: Oh you can't get to heaven, In a Kia Kima boat, 'Cause the darned ol' thing, Can't even float! Oh you can't get to heaven, In a red canoe, 'Cause God's favorite color, Is MEMPHIS BLUE! Oh you can't get to heaven, In [Staff member's] truck, 'Cause the darned ol' thing Always gets stuck! Oh you can't get to heaven, In [staff member's] car, Cause the darned ol' thing Can't go that far! M-I-L-K (Verses are call and response) Gimme a big M! (BIG M!) Gimme a little M! (little m) Gimme a big I... Gimme a big L... Gimme a big K... Chorus: Don't gimme no pop, no pop Don't gimme no tea, no tea Just gimme that milk, milk, milk, milk, milk Just gimme that milk, milk, milk, milk, milk Gimme a long milk! (CHOCOLATE) Gimme a short milk! (SKIM!) �The Grand Ol' Duke of York The grand ol' duke of York, He had ten thousand men, He marched them up the hill, And then he marched them down again And when you're up, you're up And when you're down, you're down And when you're only halfway up, you're neither up nor down (repeat, gets faster and faster) The Quartermaster's Store There are beans beans beans, As big as submarines, At the store! (At the store!) At the store! (At the store!) There are beans beans beans, As big as submarines, At the quartermaster's, quartermaster's store. Chorus: My eyes are dim I cannot see, I have not got my specs with me! I have (have!) not (not!) got my specs with me! There are mice mice mice, Running through the rice There are snake snakes snakes, As big as garden rakes There is gravy gravy gravy Enough to float the navy There is Coke Coke Coke Enough to make ya choke There are rats rats rats As big as alley cats There are eggs eggs eggs A-growin little legs Ain’t Gonna Rain No More Chorus: Ain’t gonna rain no more no more Ain’t gonna rain no more How in the heck can I wash my neck? If it ain’t gonna rain no more Old man lived in the sewer And by the sewer he died They couldn’t call it murder, So they called it sewer-cide, HEY Rich man works in a factory, Poor man works in a mine We all work at KIA KIMA And we don’t make a dime Rich girl drives a Chevy Poor girl drives a Ford My girl drives an old gray mule And beats it with a board Rich girl bathes in the bathtub Poor girl bathes in the sink My girl she don’t bathe at all And WHOO she does stink Peanut sittin' on a railroad track His heart was all a-flutter Round the bend came Number 10 Toot-toot peanut butter Chicken sittin' on a railroad track His heart was all a-pallid Down the line came Number 9 Toot-toot chicken salad Thirty days hath April November and no wonder All the rest have peanut butter Except grandmother she rides a tricycle! Johnny Verbeck Once there was a Dutchman His name was Johnny Verbeck He made the finest sausages and sauerkraut and speck. He made the finest sausages that'll evermore be seen, Till one day he invented a sausage makin machine. Chorus: Oh, Mr. Johnny Verbeck, how could you be so mean, I told you, you'd be sorry for inventin' that machine now all the neighbors cats and dogs will nevermore be seen For they've all been ground to sausages in Johnny Verbeck's machine. One day a boy came walkin' a walkin' thru the door. He bought a pound of sausages and laid them on the floor. The boy began to whistle, He whistled up a tune. And all the little sausages went dancin' round the room. Chorus One day the machine got busted the darn thing wouldn't go, So Johnny Verbeck he climbed inside to see what made it so. His wife she had a nightmare, and walking in her sleep She gave the crank a heck of a yank and Johnny Verbeck was meat! �Gray Squirrel Gray squirrel, gray squirrel, Swoosh your bushy tail. Gray squirrel, gray squirrel, Swoosh your bushy tail. Pick a nut up with your toes, Wrinkle up your little nose, Gray squirrel, gray squirrel, Swoosh your bushy tail. (Repeat, faster each time) Pizza Man (repeat-after-me song) Hey Bodidilly Bop! I’ve got to get back to my block. With a PIZZA in my hand, I can be a PIZZA MAN. Pizza Man! Hey Bodidilly Bop! I’ve got to get back to my block. With a BIG BOOK in my hand, I can be a LIBRARIAN. LIBRARIAN PIZZA MAN! (repeat with new items and professions) BIG BOOK – LIBRARIAN WIRES – ELECTRICIAN PUPPY – VETENARIAN CRAWFISH – CAJAN SALAD – VEGETARIAN ICE CUBE – PENQUIN Penguin Song Penguins attention! Penguins begin! (Flapping one arm like a penguin wing) Have you ever seen a penguin go to sea? Take a look at me, a penguin you will see. (Stop all Motion) Penguins attention! Penguins begin! (repeat adding motions on everytime) Flapping one arm Flapping two arms Flapping two arms, stomping one foot Flapping two arms, stomping two feet Flapping two arms, stomping two feet Flapping two arms, stomping two feet, bobbing head Flapping two arms, stomping two feet, bobbing head with tongue out. 60’s Party (repeat-after-me song) It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. See the surfer Surfing on his surf board Na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. See the lifeguard Working on his sun tan Flexi Flexi Flexi Flex Flexi Flexi Flexi Flex It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. �It's a Long Way to Kia Kima It's a long way to Kia Kima, It's a long way to go. It's a long way to Kia Kima, Where the husky Boy Scouts go. Good-bye, dear old Memphis; Farewell, old Court Square. It's a long, long way to Kia Kima, But my heart's right there. The Kia Kima Alma Mater High above the South Fork waters, Reared against the sky. Proudly stands our dear old camp, As the years roll by. Onward ever be our watchword; Conquer and prevail. Here's to thee, old Kia Kima, B.S.A., all hail! Kia Kima Birthday Song Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, You started really tiny then you grew and grew, HEY! Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, We’re going to sing the next verse usinga Kazoo, HEY! Doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo HEY! Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, Now you’re eating camp food, soon you’ll have to poo! WOO! Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, (Add as many other verses as you want.) Scout Vespers (sung to the tune of O Christmas Tree) Softly falls the light of day As our campfire fades away. Silently each Scout should ask, Have I done my daily task? Have I kept my honor bright? Can I guiltless sleep tonight? Have I done and have I dared Everything to be prepared. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous papers and publications by Kia Kima including promotional flyers, Camper Handbooks, staff materials, and program materials. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Kia Kima Song Book Chickasaw Council, BSA Announcements Song Announcements, announcements, announcements!! A terrible death to die, A terrible death to die, A terrible death to be talked to death, A terrible death to die. Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream, Ha-ha, fooled you, it's a submarine. And when you're up, you're up, And when you're down, you're down, And when you're only halfway up, You're neither up nor down. We sold our cow, MOOOOOOOOO! We sold our cow, MOOOOOOOOO! We have no use for your bull now! Have you ever seen a windbag, a windbag, a windbag, Have you ever seen a windbag, well there's one right now, Blows this way and that way and this way and that way, Have you ever seen a windbag, well there's one right now! Patsy-Orry-Orry-Ay Chorus: Patsy-orry-orry-ay, patsy-orry-orry-ay, patsy-orry-orry-ay Workin' on the railroad! Verses: 1851, American railroad just begun, American railroad just begun, workin' on the railroad! Verses: 1852, Lookin' around for something to do 1853, American railroad hired me 1854, Found my back was mighty sore 1855, Found myself more dead than alive 1856, Stepped on a bundle of dynamite sticks 1857, Found myself on the way to heaven 1858, Pickin' the lock on the pearly gates 1859, Floatin' around on a cloud sublime 185-Ten, Started my life all over again The Moose (Repeat after me song) The moo-oo-oose, Swimming in the water, Eating his supper, Where did he go? Where did he go? He went to sleep. The Birdie Song Waaaay up in the sky, the big birdies fly While down in the nest, the little birds rest Up comes the sun, the dew goes away Good morning, good morning, the little birds say. Out comes the farmer with shotgun in hand, Boom boom, boom boom, is heard through the land. Down comes the birdie with only one wing Stomp stomp, stomp stomp, now no birdies sing. Ping-Pong Ball (To the tune of the William Tell Overture) If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, I would surely float! Like a ping like a ping like a ping pong ping pong ping pong ping pong ping pong ball Like a ping like a ping like a ping pong ping pong ping pong ping pong ball If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, If I had a head like a ping pong ball, I would surely float! (Repeat, faster each time) Old Lady Leary Late last night, while we were all in bed, Old Lady Leary left a lantern in her shed, And when the cow kicked it over, she winked her eye and said: “It'll be a hot time in the old town tonight!” FIRE FIRE FIRE! (Repeat, verses get softer and softer but yell FIRE FIRE FIRE!) Battle of the Warm-ups This is the battle, the battle of the warm-ups Let's go and see the warm-up of the campers. Campers, your [body part]! Body parts: Right hand Left hand Right foot Left foot Head Body The Shark Song Baby shark, do doo doo, do do doo doo Baby shark, do doo doo, do do doo doo Baby shark, do doo doo, do do doo doo, baby shark. Mama Shark Daddy Shark Grandma Shark Grandpa Shark Went for a swim Saw a shark Swam real fast Shark attack Lost an arm Swam in circles Happy shark Real Cool Cat We look like a real cool cat, We got a little bit of this, And a little bit of that, So jump on in, and let's get down. Ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, And up Ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, To the left Ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, ch-ch-ch, To the right The staff looks like... The scoutmasters look like... The scouts look like... Ain't Gonna Grieve My Lord No More (Verses are repeat after me, then sung all together) Verses: Oh you can't get to heaven, In a Kia Kima boat, 'Cause the darned ol' thing, Can't even float! Oh you can't get to heaven, In a red canoe, 'Cause God's favorite color, Is MEMPHIS BLUE! Oh you can't get to heaven, In [Staff member's] truck, 'Cause the darned ol' thing Always gets stuck! Oh you can't get to heaven, In [staff member's] car, Cause the darned ol' thing Can't go that far! Oh you can't get to heaven, In a rocking chair, Cause a rocking chair, Don't go nowhere! Oh you can't get to heaven, On a pair of skates, 'Cause you'll roll right by, Those pearly gates! Oh you can't get to heaven, On a pair of skis, 'Cause you'll slide right by St. Peter's knees! Well if you get to heaven, Before I do, Then dig a hole, And pull me through! Well if I get to heaven, Before you do, I'll dig a hole, And spit on you! Well you can't get to heaven, Just singin' this song, Cause the darned ol' thing Goes on too long! Chorus: Ain't gonna grieve my lord no more... I ain't gonna grieve my lord no more! Ain't gonna grieve my lord no more! Ain't gonna grieve my lord no more! M-I-L-K (Verses are call and response) Gimme a big M! (BIG M!) Gimme a little M! (little m) Gimme a big I... Gimme a big L... Gimme a big K... Chorus: Don't gimme no pop, no pop Don't gimme no tea, no tea Just gimme that milk, milk, milk, milk, milk Just gimme that milk, milk, milk, milk, milk Gimme a long milk! (CHOCOLATE) Gimme a short milk! (SKIM!) The Grand Ol' Duke of York The grand ol' duke of York, He had ten thousand men, He marched them up the hill, And then he marched them down again And when you're up, you're up And when you're down, you're down And when you're only halfway up, you're neither up nor down (repeat, gets faster and faster) The Quartermaster's Store There are beans beans beans, As big as submarines, At the store! (At the store!) At the store! (At the store!) There are beans beans beans, As big as submarines, At the quartermaster's, quartermaster's store. Chorus: My eyes are dim I cannot see, I have not got my specs with me! I have (have!) not (not!) got my specs with me! There are mice mice mice, Running through the rice There are snake snakes snakes, As big as garden rakes There is gravy gravy gravy Enough to float the navy There is Coke Coke Coke Enough to make ya choke There are rats rats rats As big as alley cats There are eggs eggs eggs A-growin little legs Ain’t Gonna Rain No More Chorus: Ain’t gonna rain no more no more Ain’t gonna rain no more How in the heck can I wash my neck? If it ain’t gonna rain no more Old man lived in the sewer And by the sewer he died They couldn’t call it murder, So they called it sewer-cide, HEY Rich man works in a factory, Poor man works in a mine We all work at KIA KIMA And we don’t make a dime Rich girl drives a Chevy Poor girl drives a Ford My girl drives an old gray mule And beats it with a board Rich girl bathes in the bathtub Poor girl bathes in the sink My girl she don’t bathe at all And WHOO she does stink Peanut sittin' on a railroad track His heart was all a-flutter Round the bend came Number 10 Toot-toot peanut butter Chicken sittin' on a railroad track His heart was all a-pallid Down the line came Number 9 Toot-toot chicken salad Thirty days hath April November and no wonder All the rest have peanut butter Except grandmother she rides a tricycle! Johnny Verbeck Once there was a Dutchman His name was Johnny Verbeck He made the finest sausages and sauerkraut and speck. He made the finest sausages that'll evermore be seen, Till one day he invented a sausage makin machine. Chorus: Oh, Mr. Johnny Verbeck, how could you be so mean, I told you, you'd be sorry for inventin' that machine now all the neighbors cats and dogs will nevermore be seen For they've all been ground to sausages in Johnny Verbeck's machine. One day a boy came walkin' a walkin' thru the door. He bought a pound of sausages and laid them on the floor. The boy began to whistle, He whistled up a tune. And all the little sausages went dancin' round the room. Chorus One day the machine got busted the darn thing wouldn't go, So Johnny Verbeck he climbed inside to see what made it so. His wife she had a nightmare, and walking in her sleep She gave the crank a heck of a yank and Johnny Verbeck was meat! Gray Squirrel Gray squirrel, gray squirrel, Swoosh your bushy tail. Gray squirrel, gray squirrel, Swoosh your bushy tail. Pick a nut up with your toes, Wrinkle up your little nose, Gray squirrel, gray squirrel, Swoosh your bushy tail. (Repeat, faster each time) Pizza Man (repeat-after-me song) Hey Bodidilly Bop! I’ve got to get back to my block. With a PIZZA in my hand, I can be a PIZZA MAN. Pizza Man! Hey Bodidilly Bop! I’ve got to get back to my block. With a BIG BOOK in my hand, I can be a LIBRARIAN. LIBRARIAN PIZZA MAN! (repeat with new items and professions) BIG BOOK – LIBRARIAN WIRES – ELECTRICIAN PUPPY – VETENARIAN CRAWFISH – CAJAN SALAD – VEGETARIAN ICE CUBE – PENQUIN Penguin Song Penguins attention! Penguins begin! (Flapping one arm like a penguin wing) Have you ever seen a penguin go to sea? Take a look at me, a penguin you will see. (Stop all Motion) Penguins attention! Penguins begin! (repeat adding motions on everytime) Flapping one arm Flapping two arms Flapping two arms, stomping one foot Flapping two arms, stomping two feet Flapping two arms, stomping two feet Flapping two arms, stomping two feet, bobbing head Flapping two arms, stomping two feet, bobbing head with tongue out. 60’s Party (repeat-after-me song) It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. See the surfer Surfing on his surf board Na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. See the lifeguard Working on his sun tan Flexi Flexi Flexi Flex Flexi Flexi Flexi Flex It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. It’s a 60’s party from a 60’s movie. It's a Long Way to Kia Kima It's a long way to Kia Kima, It's a long way to go. It's a long way to Kia Kima, Where the husky Boy Scouts go. Good-bye, dear old Memphis; Farewell, old Court Square. It's a long, long way to Kia Kima, But my heart's right there. Scout Vespers (sung to the tune of O Christmas Tree) Softly falls the light of day As our campfire fades away. Silently each Scout should ask, Have I done my daily task? Have I kept my honor bright? Can I guiltless sleep tonight? Have I done and have I dared Everything to be prepared. The Kia Kima Alma Mater High above the South Fork waters, Reared against the sky. Proudly stands our dear old camp, As the years roll by. Onward ever be our watchword; Conquer and prevail. Here's to thee, old Kia Kima, B.S.A., all hail! Kia Kima Birthday Song Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, You started really tiny then you grew and grew, HEY! Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, We’re going to sing the next verse usinga Kazoo, HEY! Doo Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo HEY! Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, Now you’re eating camp food, soon you’ll have to poo! WOO! Happy Happy brthday from all of us to you, (Add as many other verses as you want.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2011 Kia Kima Songbook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jim Charbonnet Kia Kima Kia Kima Staff Song https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/e4125b4e4f6be9c2b08f5485da1b1fa2.pdf 356ac0529cae57c65748b16eea49d2cb PDF Text Text © Garmin Corporation 1995-2002 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous papers and publications by Kia Kima including promotional flyers, Camper Handbooks, staff materials, and program materials. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Title A name given to the resource 2007 Ma'kya Trail Map Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Ma'kya Trail Map Program Trail https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/70d5ca9d45c3192f3c7e8f97c5b65137.pdf 811488cd9d3fa4ae96dff329259da843 PDF Text Text Ma’Kya Trail What is the Ma’Kya (moch-key-ah) Trail? • Compass Course • GPS • Hike • Conservation Project • Leave No Trace • FUN!!! We’ve got it all on the New Ma’Kya Trail! Who Can do the Ma’K (maw-ck)? New Scouts, Young Scouts, Older Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Scout Leaders, and anyone else in your troop who can drink water and walk up hill. Everyone can do the the Ma’Kya Trail!!! Where does it go? The Ma’Kya Trail goes through 12 control points located all around camp and ultimately leads to the newly found and greatly anticipated IRON SPRINGS OF KIA KIMA!!! The newest attraction found at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. What are you waiting for? ?????? That’s what we want to know ?????? Hurry up and sign up your patrol as soon as you get to camp!!! Come Get Ma’Ked in ’07!!! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous papers and publications by Kia Kima including promotional flyers, Camper Handbooks, staff materials, and program materials. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Ma’Kya Trail Come Get Ma’Ked in ’07!!! What is the Ma’Kya (moch-key-ah) Trail? • Compass Course • GPS • Hike • Conservation Project • Leave No Trace • FUN!!! We’ve got it all on the New Ma’Kya Trail! Who Can do the Ma’K (maw-ck)? New Scouts, Young Scouts, Older Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Scout Leaders, and anyone else in your troop who can drink water and walk up hill. Everyone can do the the Ma’Kya Trail!!! Where does it go? The Ma’Kya Trail goes through 12 control points located all around camp and ultimately leads to the newly found and greatly anticipated IRON SPRINGS OF KIA KIMA!!! The newest attraction found at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. What are you waiting for? ?????? That’s what we want to know ?????? Hurry up and sign up your patrol as soon as you get to camp!!! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Title A name given to the resource 2007 Ma'kya Trail Flyer Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Ma'kya Trail Map Program Trail