9 20 1125 https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/276ade7bef310e75a36cd4da33cdbb1d.JPG 03b5d89641a37c1266564a99af550c56 https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/c1c8772204e3af67414399395872bd22.JPG 0a24fe8af5174dc7e56669756cd0d1a7 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 Staff Plaques Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs of the staff paddles and plaques at Kia Kima. Memorabilia Pictures or scans of patches, paddles, shirts, and other Scouting memorabilia. Names Names mentioned on the memorabilia Ken Allen Jim Charbonnet Mark Sarah Jonea Ken M. Alan F. Clayton Chris E. Ben S. Sylvia Erin PB&J Jordan Ashley Derrick John Clark Adam Chan Michael S. 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 2009 Title A name given to the resource 2009 Cherokee Staff Paddle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Kia Kima Scout Reservation Camp Cherokee Kia Kima Staff Memorabilia Paddle Plaque Staff Plaque https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b8f372038eba6ee2146b81e60541f1d6.pdf e5bbc88cc323fdc96937da9fd0e93fec PDF Text Text �W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2008. We have continued to strive to fulfill our obligation of offering an excellent program for your Scouts. In 2007, we updated our shotgun facility with a new elevated, 5 position range. This ranges boasts a new high speed wobble trap that offers an exciting challenge for even the most advanced shooters. The iceberg and mountain boarding were among the favorite free time activities that Scouts enjoyed. 2008 will continue with improvements to both facilities and program. In order to prepare for your 2008 camping experience, please begin preparation now. This book along with the accompanying registration packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful summer camp program. If you have questions, or cannot find answers here, feel free to contact us directly. Please help our Scouting program by making summer camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2008 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation visit kiakima.com 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership 1 2 2 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 General Information 6 Check-in Mail & email Check-out 7 11 12 Program Information 13 Merit Badge Information Trailblazers Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 Order of the Arrow 30 What To Bring To Camp 31 Individual Checklist What Not To Bring To Camp 31 32 Twilight Activities 33 Add-A-Program 34 Honor & Merit Troop 36 Just for Leaders 37 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 37 38 39 Class Schedules Campsite Inspection Maps visit kiakima.com 42 & 43 42 44 & 45 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �PREPARING FOR CAMP ! Leader’s fees are due upon arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader’s Fees. T he physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2008, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $35.00 per Scout by March 31. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $35 deposit and KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs 2 5 accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a 3 24 campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not 4 32 met. 40+ 5 SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $185.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $20 per participant Leader’s Fee $90 $50 per participant Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous COPE $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on chart above. visit www.kiakima.com 1 $25 per participant $50 per participant 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMPSITE CAPACITIES CAMPSITE RESERVATION Camp Osage Units attending camp in 2008 may reserve a space for 2009 by placing a deposit on their site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1st, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1st. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1st, will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SAFETY & REGISTRATION A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health re-check after his arrival, and the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit leader at the end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form – including examination – will be restricted from all camp activities until proper examination has been given. ! Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical form Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 3, updated annually (#34412 A) Forms are available at www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 3 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. REGISTRATION Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Lead- ers will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. 1 1 ! Registration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima.com. CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. ! Please ensure that all registration forms are filled out completely! 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com �you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the The second step of the registration program office, we will update schedules, settle any process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of remaining balances and complete any remaining paScouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the perwork. Unit Count Form (KKSR 2) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a ONFIRMATION HANGES username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a firstWhen registering online for classes, please save come, first-served basis, so register early. Form KKSR your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, 2, Part B is included for your convenience if you are you will be notified from our administrative staff prior unable to access the online system. to your arrival at camp. For your convenience there are computer terminals available at the Scout Office. If you would like REGISTRATION FORM assistance with the online system or the means to regThis is the third summer camp pay- ister via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in 3) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. the registration system. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 C &C 3 Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Units will be responsible for purchasing shirts for those members not on this list. 4 CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence SUMMER CAMP should be sent directly ADDRESSES to camp. In order to assure that your paperBefore May 31st work arrives at the Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood proper location, please Memphis, Tennessee 38112 follow this step. The (901) 327-4193 addresses for both loFax: (901) 327-2010 cations are listed in the After May 31st table on this page. FINAL FINANCIAL FORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR4) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 5) with visit www.kiakima.com 5 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �GENERAL INFORMATION ! It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. K ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, but often times the accommodations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable one. week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. DANGEROUS WILDLIFE Kia Kima is a Wilderness setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. TRANSPORTATION & PARKING Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered— is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 6 visit www.kiakima.com �CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. The unit leader should have the unit’s medical forms and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR 5). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any visit www.kiakima.com damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered unrepairable and may result in the troop replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All per- Plan to arrive sons who will use the swimming area, boating area, between 1:00 or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! PM and 3:00 ! ! PM on Sunday CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken for free. Addi tional photos may be purchased for $6 each. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall or Commissary. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �NEW EXPRESS CHECK-IN The administrative staff will designate an express check-in location for those units that have correctly completed all paperwork prior to camp. Units with proper paperwork will be able to utilize this service. Correct paperwork includes the following: 1. Summer Camp Application submitted and reservation confirmed 2. $35 per boy deposit submitted with the proper form (KKSR 2) 3. Online registration completed and includes adults attending 4. $90 per boy deposit and T-shirt pre-order form is submitted with KKSR 3 VESPERS & CHAPEL Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive one complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. The commissioner staff will stop by your campsite each morning to visit with leaders in the site. They will make sure you have all the supplies you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will see that it is taken care of. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com �! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders’ meeting. LEADERS’ MEETINGS A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening meal on Sunday. At this meeting members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your troop’s week at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP ! Leader’s Fees are due upon arrival at camp. All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $90 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts 5 24 32 40+ visit www.kiakima.com # of Leaders @ no charge 2 3 4 5 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leaders’ meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $10.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. All visitors must possess a visitor’s wristband in order to eat. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the AMP HEROKEE South Fork River. Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Commu- camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, troops nications, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citi- still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with a major zen in theWorld Merit Badges. difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own liking. Scouts pick up pre-packaged food from our commissary and cook it in accordance to our menu preparation Each troop probook. This book is provided to units prior to camp so additional vides a waiter for spices and secret ingredients can be procured prior to arrival. each table to clean The Aquatics program at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an up after meals. opportunity to experience the thrills of small boat sailing, lifesaving, motorboating, canoeing, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. C C ! FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com �! Please encourage parents to send a maximum of one email per day. WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A bank of computers is located in the administration building for use of the leaders. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically challenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. ! NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. MAIL & EMAIL Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the following address. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) 11 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or intertroop vesper service while at camp. Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of “patriotism”.Why is it important for a Scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. 12 visit www.kiakima.com �MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS M ost merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with an icon. We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts visit www.kiakima.com Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program 13 Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge Camp Cherokee Camp Osage Both Camps 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 14 visit www.kiakima.com �Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. Small Boat Sailing Wood Carving This badge will teach Scouts the skills necessary to rig sails and launch a sailing vessel. Scouts will learn knots and other skills needed to safely sail. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Sculpture Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Art requirement 4 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with Sculpture merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 15 Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. This is taught in conjunction with Art Merit Badge. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Leatherwork Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small and a conservation project is also required. cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the to camp. creek. Indian Lore Chemistry This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this These two badges will be taught in conjuncmerit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our tion with each other. environment. They will also do an in depth study on the Nature conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Environmental Science Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recThis badge is required for ommended for Scouts Eagle and is a two-hour seswho are very afraid of sion. It requires daily hikes, snakes, although the field notes, and experiments. instruction may lessen There is a great deal of writthese fears. ten material, but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Reptile & Amphibian Study 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com �Forestry more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sesA leaf collection and a report on the field trip are required. sions require written material. Scouts need to Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Communications/Public Speaking Geology This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. The badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are cre- Scouts will learn basic communication skills ated. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults and soil and needed in today’s society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in stream erosion. conjuntion. Communications requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp. Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 2 and 5b) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take visit www.kiakima.com 17 This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Requirement #3 may be completed prior to camp 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a twohour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 4b, 5c,7, 8d and 9 may be done before or after coming to camp. Fire Safety Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Scouts should be familiar with knots, lashings, and splices. This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. Emergency Preparedness They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 1, 7, 8, and 9a may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction and requirements 1, 2b, 3c, and 7 be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts may also bring these materials to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com �SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 19 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SPORTS AREA Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. Whitewater Experience the thrills of running class II whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials of whitewater kayaking on the South Fork River. The highlight of the week will be a Thursday trip to the Spring River. This class is limited to 6 participants. Participants must be at least 13 years at of age and pass the BSA swimmers lest. Personal Fitness This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com �TRAILBLAZERS ! If there is something that we don’t offer, suggest it and we will try our best to find the supplies and offer it if not the next night the next year. T he Trailblazer program is a three-hour program • designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. • Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. Requirements that they may accomplish at • camp include: Tenderfoot-4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10a, 11, 12a, 12b; Second Class-1a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 6a, 6c; First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c Twilight Activities: • • Open Scoutcraft - (Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-8:30) – the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer staff will open up the Scoutcraft area for anyone who wants to come back and complete something they missed during a class, or have fun doing something we did in class over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fire, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some requirements that aren’t offered in the Trailblazer program. This is open to all Scouts! So everyone is welcome to come down and have fun! visit www.kiakima.com 21 Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a 1 mile compass course prepared so that Scouts can complete First Class Requirement 2. Scout leaders will be given the key and are encouraged to assist Scouts with this requirement. This requirement must be completed during a Scout’s free time. Camp Gadget- Pioneering spars and rope will be made available during Open Scoutcraft so any Scout can come into Scoutcraft and finish requirement 7c. Scouts may also build a project in their campsite under their Scoutmasters guidance. Water Rescue- First Class requirement 9c (demonstrate line rescue) will be offered Monday evening at the waterfront. All Scouts needing this requirement are invited to participate and get signed off whether they are in TNT or not. Scouts must be at least a beginning swimmer. Civic Leader – We will invite local civic leaders to camp to fulfill Requirement 5 of the First Class rank. More details will be announced at camp when local leaders can verify their schedules. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �high adventure T a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base programs will provide food, cooking gear, and other group equipment. Please explore this next section of the leaders’ guide as it lists details regarding each program. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a co-ed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your needs. Scouts participating in the OVB programs must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com �Ozark Ultimate Trek O.U.T. O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning your own. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 23 „ „ „ „ „ „ Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. Boy Scouts participating will complete all requirements for Kayak BSA and White Water Merit Badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. ! Scouts and adults participating in the O.U.T. Program should be in good physical shape. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com �MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living ! Scouts participating will build their own knife and flint/steel kit. T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate in are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting task with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to visit www.kiakima.com use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. In addition, each Scout will build their own flint and steel fire starting kit that they can take home. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 25 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! C.O.P.E. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. C.O.P.E Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced teambuilding and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com �! OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing participants should be at least 13 years of age. This program involves an off camp field trip. Climbing & Repelling H as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that lasts three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! E X TREME Twilights are open activities. Canoe floats, Kayak BSA and T-Bird Aquatics require sign-ups at camp. EXTREME Twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com �EXTREME Twilight ! Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $10 fee prior to departure. Thunderbird Aquatics – This program will be offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays. Scouts that sign up will be able to go off site and visit Lake Thunderbird for a half day of waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. South Fork Canoe Trip -- Three times per week, we offer units an opportunity to take an evening canoe trip down the South Fork River. This scenic float allows Scouts to escape the grind of camp for a small time to view scenic bluffs and abundant wildlife that lives in the South Fork watershed. Herons, Deer and Bald Eagles are commonly seen on these float trips. Each trip will last no more than two hours and will have you back in camp in time to participate in many of the evening activities being offered. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. visit www.kiakima.com 29 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �A ORDER OF THE ARROW AT SUMMER CAMP hoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Most of the members of the Camp Staff are OA members. During your week at camp the OA will host activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Brotherhood Conversion If you are an Ordeal member of Ahoalan Nachpikin #558, you will be expected to participate in the brotherhood walk. Completing your Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. All materials needed for brotherhood conversion will be available at the camp office or in your Order of the Arrow handbook. There will be a $15 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. Summer Fellowship Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. OA members will have an opportunity to hear the latest OA news and enjoy some fellowship. Callout Ceremony Friday night’s campfire concludes with an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given information regarding upcoming ordeals. If you have OA dancers in your troop they are invited to participate. National Youth Leader Training This course is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Units and is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class/Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered at Camp Cherokee during the week of June 29th through July 5th. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. Skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into practise. Every Scout that maintains a leader position should attend this training. This course is taught by a well trained youth and adult staff who know the program and are equipped to help participants develop and deliver these learned skills to their fellow scouts. For more information contact course director, Pete Duncanson at pduncanson@smclean.com or 901-351-3116. Applications are available at the Scout office and under the forms section of www.kiakima.com. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com �WHAT TO Bring To Camp ! Scouts and leaders are encouraged to threat their clothing with permanone insect repellent. INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post visit www.kiakima.com 31 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com �TWILIGHT Activities ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. visit www.kiakima.com CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphitheater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final campfire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. 33 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! Add-A-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday’s prior to or after your week at summer camp. ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities W hether you are coming to Kia Kima for the first time or if this is your fiftieth, there are many local program opportunities that await your troop. These “add-a-program” opportunities can be added to the front or back end of your trip to Kia Kima. Come in a day early or leave in the late afternoon of your departure day. Spring River Whitewater Kayak Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy the 58 degree water of the Spring river. The Spring river emerges out of the ground near the Missouri/Arkansas border. Over 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the the springs that produce the Spring River. This boasts some 15 shoals, ledges and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. All fees can be paid to the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at least 13 years of age for this program. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. If you have extra time on your hands, this trip can be extended to our private take-out located 3 miles downstream of camp. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older boys kayak. Trip Fees: $15 per person with a 8 person minimum and 20 person maximum. 34 visit www.kiakima.com �ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities ! Cave Programs activities require a 1 month reservation. Additional programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. Blanchard Springs Wild Cave Tour – Participants for this adventure should be in good physical shape, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and come prepared to get dirty and have fun. Participants will climb very steep slopes, crawl on hands and knees, pass under low ceilings, and travel through red clay. The tour ends at the Titans, a group of tall spectacular columns deep in a mountain cavern. Hard hats, kneepads, gloves, lights, and belts are provided, along with a souvenir t-shirt. This trip will last 3-4 hours in a 58 degree cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of 3 but no more than 12. Two tours per day are permitted and they are spaced 1 hour apart. This tour is guided by the United States Forest Service. Please make reservations through the camp at least 1 month prior to your visit. Trip Fees: $75 per person Blanchard Springs Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1½ hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing under the Natural Entrance and beside the cave stream before emerging into highly decorated rooms. With nearly 700 stair steps, this tour is not recommended for those with walking or health problems. Trip Fees; $10 for adults and $5 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $7 for adults and $3 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. Rock Climbing – Ever wanted to take your troop on a guided rock climb? This is the perfect opportunity. We have 100 foot cliffs and crags located near camp that are the perfect setting for a group climbing event. Our trained instructors will coach and instruct you on proper climbing techniques. Trip Fees: $20 per person with 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HONOR & MERIT TROOP T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop ERIT ROOP awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the merit and honor troop awards will be † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. recognized at the closing campfire. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled M T HONOR TROOP activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit † Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † † † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 36 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS tired of just hanging around? T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 37 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �First Aid CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. This is a week long course. Space is limited. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens,beans, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky staff (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition embroidered Kia Kima apron. This apron is presented at the closing campfire. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders to learn a skill that can be passed along to their Scouts. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com �SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. ! Scout Leaders that possess trade skills should contact us prior to arrival to find out what projects are available. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. visit www.kiakima.com † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commissary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † 39 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP CHEROKEE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMP OSAGE visit www.kiakima.com 41 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMPSITE INSPECTION Unit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council Week of Camp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite United States Flag ________/5 pts Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly? Troop Identification ________/5 pts Is the troop flag or other appropriate insignia bearing troop numbers easily seen? Tent Appearance Are tents pitched properly? No tent ropes tied to trees, shelters, or other tents. Are all the tents in the campsite consistent in appearance (either all open or all closed)? ________/10 pts Clean Tents Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? Clean Campsite Area ________/5 pts ________/15 pts Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite? Fireguard Chart ________/5 pts The troop’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board. Safety Hazards ________/5 pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit ________/5 pts Is the troop first aid kit marked and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. ________/20 pts Recycling ________/10 pts There must be no aluminum cans in the garbage can. Latrine The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available? ________/10 pts Shower Area Has the troop cleaned the central shower facility for their assigned day? A rotation schedule is posted on each campsite bulletin board. ________/5 pts Bonus Points Does the troop have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? ________/5 pts TOTAL 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ________/105 pts 42 visit www.kiakima.com �visit www.kiakima.com 43 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com � 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2008. We have continued to strive to fulfill our obligation of offering an excellent program for your Scouts. In 2007, we updated our shotgun facility with a new elevated, 5 position range. This ranges boasts a new high speed wobble trap that offers an exciting challenge for even the most advanced shooters. The iceberg and mountain boarding were among the favorite free time activities that Scouts enjoyed. 2008 will continue with improvements to both facilities and program. In order to prepare for your 2008 camping experience, please begin preparation now. This book along with the accompanying registration packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful summer camp program. If you have questions, or cannot find answers here, feel free to contact us directly. Please help our Scouting program by making summer camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2008 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation visit kiakima.com 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership 1 2 2 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 General Information 6 Check-in Mail & email Check-out 7 11 12 Program Information 13 Merit Badge Information Trailblazers Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 Order of the Arrow 30 What To Bring To Camp 31 Individual Checklist What Not To Bring To Camp 31 32 Twilight Activities 33 Add-A-Program 34 Honor & Merit Troop 36 Just for Leaders 37 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 37 38 39 Class Schedules Campsite Inspection Maps visit kiakima.com 42 & 43 42 44 & 45 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp PREPARING FOR CAMP ! Leader’s fees are due upon arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader’s Fees. T he physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2008, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $35.00 per Scout by March 31. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $35 deposit and KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs 2 5 accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a 3 24 campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not 4 32 met. 40+ 5 SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $185.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $20 per participant Leader’s Fee $90 $50 per participant Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous COPE $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on chart above. visit www.kiakima.com 1 $25 per participant $50 per participant 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPSITE CAPACITIES CAMPSITE RESERVATION Camp Osage Units attending camp in 2008 may reserve a space for 2009 by placing a deposit on their site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1st, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1st. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1st, will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com SAFETY & REGISTRATION A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health re-check after his arrival, and the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit leader at the end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form – including examination – will be restricted from all camp activities until proper examination has been given. ! Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical form Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 3, updated annually (#34412 A) Forms are available at www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 3 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. REGISTRATION Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Lead- ers will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. 1 1 ! Registration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima.com. CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. ! Please ensure that all registration forms are filled out completely! 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the The second step of the registration program office, we will update schedules, settle any process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of remaining balances and complete any remaining paScouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the perwork. Unit Count Form (KKSR 2) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a ONFIRMATION HANGES username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a firstWhen registering online for classes, please save come, first-served basis, so register early. Form KKSR your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, 2, Part B is included for your convenience if you are you will be notified from our administrative staff prior unable to access the online system. to your arrival at camp. For your convenience there are computer terminals available at the Scout Office. If you would like REGISTRATION FORM assistance with the online system or the means to regThis is the third summer camp pay- ister via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in 3) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. the registration system. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 C &C 3 Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Units will be responsible for purchasing shirts for those members not on this list. 4 CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence SUMMER CAMP should be sent directly ADDRESSES to camp. In order to assure that your paperBefore May 31st work arrives at the Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood proper location, please Memphis, Tennessee 38112 follow this step. The (901) 327-4193 addresses for both loFax: (901) 327-2010 cations are listed in the After May 31st table on this page. FINAL FINANCIAL FORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR4) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 5) with visit www.kiakima.com 5 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp GENERAL INFORMATION ! It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. K ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, but often times the accommodations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable one. week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. DANGEROUS WILDLIFE Kia Kima is a Wilderness setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. TRANSPORTATION & PARKING Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered— is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 6 visit www.kiakima.com CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. The unit leader should have the unit’s medical forms and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR 5). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any visit www.kiakima.com damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered unrepairable and may result in the troop replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All per- Plan to arrive sons who will use the swimming area, boating area, between 1:00 or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! PM and 3:00 ! ! PM on Sunday CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken for free. Addi tional photos may be purchased for $6 each. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall or Commissary. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp NEW EXPRESS CHECK-IN The administrative staff will designate an express check-in location for those units that have correctly completed all paperwork prior to camp. Units with proper paperwork will be able to utilize this service. Correct paperwork includes the following: 1. Summer Camp Application submitted and reservation confirmed 2. $35 per boy deposit submitted with the proper form (KKSR 2) 3. Online registration completed and includes adults attending 4. $90 per boy deposit and T-shirt pre-order form is submitted with KKSR 3 VESPERS & CHAPEL Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive one complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. The commissioner staff will stop by your campsite each morning to visit with leaders in the site. They will make sure you have all the supplies you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will see that it is taken care of. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com ! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders’ meeting. LEADERS’ MEETINGS A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening meal on Sunday. At this meeting members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your troop’s week at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP ! Leader’s Fees are due upon arrival at camp. All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $90 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts 5 24 32 40+ visit www.kiakima.com # of Leaders @ no charge 2 3 4 5 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leaders’ meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $10.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. All visitors must possess a visitor’s wristband in order to eat. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the AMP HEROKEE South Fork River. Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Commu- camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, troops nications, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citi- still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with a major zen in theWorld Merit Badges. difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own liking. Scouts pick up pre-packaged food from our commissary and cook it in accordance to our menu preparation Each troop probook. This book is provided to units prior to camp so additional vides a waiter for spices and secret ingredients can be procured prior to arrival. each table to clean The Aquatics program at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an up after meals. opportunity to experience the thrills of small boat sailing, lifesaving, motorboating, canoeing, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. C C ! FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com ! Please encourage parents to send a maximum of one email per day. WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A bank of computers is located in the administration building for use of the leaders. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically challenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. ! NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. MAIL & EMAIL Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the following address. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) 11 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or intertroop vesper service while at camp. Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of “patriotism”.Why is it important for a Scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. 12 visit www.kiakima.com MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS M ost merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with an icon. We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts visit www.kiakima.com Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program 13 Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge Camp Cherokee Camp Osage Both Camps 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 14 visit www.kiakima.com Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. Small Boat Sailing Wood Carving This badge will teach Scouts the skills necessary to rig sails and launch a sailing vessel. Scouts will learn knots and other skills needed to safely sail. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Sculpture Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Art requirement 4 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with Sculpture merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 15 Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. This is taught in conjunction with Art Merit Badge. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Leatherwork Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small and a conservation project is also required. cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the to camp. creek. Indian Lore Chemistry This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this These two badges will be taught in conjuncmerit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our tion with each other. environment. They will also do an in depth study on the Nature conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Environmental Science Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recThis badge is required for ommended for Scouts Eagle and is a two-hour seswho are very afraid of sion. It requires daily hikes, snakes, although the field notes, and experiments. instruction may lessen There is a great deal of writthese fears. ten material, but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Reptile & Amphibian Study 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com Forestry more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sesA leaf collection and a report on the field trip are required. sions require written material. Scouts need to Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Communications/Public Speaking Geology This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. The badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are cre- Scouts will learn basic communication skills ated. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults and soil and needed in today’s society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in stream erosion. conjuntion. Communications requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp. Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 2 and 5b) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take visit www.kiakima.com 17 This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Requirement #3 may be completed prior to camp 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a twohour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 4b, 5c,7, 8d and 9 may be done before or after coming to camp. Fire Safety Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Scouts should be familiar with knots, lashings, and splices. This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. Emergency Preparedness They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 1, 7, 8, and 9a may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction and requirements 1, 2b, 3c, and 7 be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts may also bring these materials to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 19 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SPORTS AREA Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. Whitewater Experience the thrills of running class II whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials of whitewater kayaking on the South Fork River. The highlight of the week will be a Thursday trip to the Spring River. This class is limited to 6 participants. Participants must be at least 13 years at of age and pass the BSA swimmers lest. Personal Fitness This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com TRAILBLAZERS ! If there is something that we don’t offer, suggest it and we will try our best to find the supplies and offer it if not the next night the next year. T he Trailblazer program is a three-hour program • designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. • Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. Requirements that they may accomplish at • camp include: Tenderfoot-4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10a, 11, 12a, 12b; Second Class-1a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 6a, 6c; First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c Twilight Activities: • • Open Scoutcraft - (Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-8:30) – the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer staff will open up the Scoutcraft area for anyone who wants to come back and complete something they missed during a class, or have fun doing something we did in class over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fire, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some requirements that aren’t offered in the Trailblazer program. This is open to all Scouts! So everyone is welcome to come down and have fun! visit www.kiakima.com 21 Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a 1 mile compass course prepared so that Scouts can complete First Class Requirement 2. Scout leaders will be given the key and are encouraged to assist Scouts with this requirement. This requirement must be completed during a Scout’s free time. Camp Gadget- Pioneering spars and rope will be made available during Open Scoutcraft so any Scout can come into Scoutcraft and finish requirement 7c. Scouts may also build a project in their campsite under their Scoutmasters guidance. Water Rescue- First Class requirement 9c (demonstrate line rescue) will be offered Monday evening at the waterfront. All Scouts needing this requirement are invited to participate and get signed off whether they are in TNT or not. Scouts must be at least a beginning swimmer. Civic Leader – We will invite local civic leaders to camp to fulfill Requirement 5 of the First Class rank. More details will be announced at camp when local leaders can verify their schedules. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp high adventure T a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base programs will provide food, cooking gear, and other group equipment. Please explore this next section of the leaders’ guide as it lists details regarding each program. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a co-ed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your needs. Scouts participating in the OVB programs must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com Ozark Ultimate Trek O.U.T. O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning your own. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 23 „ „ „ „ „ „ Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. Boy Scouts participating will complete all requirements for Kayak BSA and White Water Merit Badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. ! Scouts and adults participating in the O.U.T. Program should be in good physical shape. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living ! Scouts participating will build their own knife and flint/steel kit. T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate in are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting task with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to visit www.kiakima.com use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. In addition, each Scout will build their own flint and steel fire starting kit that they can take home. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 25 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! C.O.P.E. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. C.O.P.E Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced teambuilding and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com ! OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing participants should be at least 13 years of age. This program involves an off camp field trip. Climbing & Repelling H as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that lasts three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! E X TREME Twilights are open activities. Canoe floats, Kayak BSA and T-Bird Aquatics require sign-ups at camp. EXTREME Twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com EXTREME Twilight ! Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $10 fee prior to departure. Thunderbird Aquatics – This program will be offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays. Scouts that sign up will be able to go off site and visit Lake Thunderbird for a half day of waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. South Fork Canoe Trip -- Three times per week, we offer units an opportunity to take an evening canoe trip down the South Fork River. This scenic float allows Scouts to escape the grind of camp for a small time to view scenic bluffs and abundant wildlife that lives in the South Fork watershed. Herons, Deer and Bald Eagles are commonly seen on these float trips. Each trip will last no more than two hours and will have you back in camp in time to participate in many of the evening activities being offered. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. visit www.kiakima.com 29 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A ORDER OF THE ARROW AT SUMMER CAMP hoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Most of the members of the Camp Staff are OA members. During your week at camp the OA will host activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Brotherhood Conversion If you are an Ordeal member of Ahoalan Nachpikin #558, you will be expected to participate in the brotherhood walk. Completing your Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. All materials needed for brotherhood conversion will be available at the camp office or in your Order of the Arrow handbook. There will be a $15 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. Summer Fellowship Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. OA members will have an opportunity to hear the latest OA news and enjoy some fellowship. Callout Ceremony Friday night’s campfire concludes with an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given information regarding upcoming ordeals. If you have OA dancers in your troop they are invited to participate. National Youth Leader Training This course is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Units and is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class/Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered at Camp Cherokee during the week of June 29th through July 5th. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. Skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into practise. Every Scout that maintains a leader position should attend this training. This course is taught by a well trained youth and adult staff who know the program and are equipped to help participants develop and deliver these learned skills to their fellow scouts. For more information contact course director, Pete Duncanson at pduncanson@smclean.com or 901-351-3116. Applications are available at the Scout office and under the forms section of www.kiakima.com. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com WHAT TO Bring To Camp ! Scouts and leaders are encouraged to threat their clothing with permanone insect repellent. INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post visit www.kiakima.com 31 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com TWILIGHT Activities ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. visit www.kiakima.com CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphitheater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final campfire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. 33 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! Add-A-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday’s prior to or after your week at summer camp. ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities W hether you are coming to Kia Kima for the first time or if this is your fiftieth, there are many local program opportunities that await your troop. These “add-a-program” opportunities can be added to the front or back end of your trip to Kia Kima. Come in a day early or leave in the late afternoon of your departure day. Spring River Whitewater Kayak Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy the 58 degree water of the Spring river. The Spring river emerges out of the ground near the Missouri/Arkansas border. Over 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the the springs that produce the Spring River. This boasts some 15 shoals, ledges and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. All fees can be paid to the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at least 13 years of age for this program. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. If you have extra time on your hands, this trip can be extended to our private take-out located 3 miles downstream of camp. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older boys kayak. Trip Fees: $15 per person with a 8 person minimum and 20 person maximum. 34 visit www.kiakima.com ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities ! Cave Programs activities require a 1 month reservation. Additional programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. Blanchard Springs Wild Cave Tour – Participants for this adventure should be in good physical shape, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and come prepared to get dirty and have fun. Participants will climb very steep slopes, crawl on hands and knees, pass under low ceilings, and travel through red clay. The tour ends at the Titans, a group of tall spectacular columns deep in a mountain cavern. Hard hats, kneepads, gloves, lights, and belts are provided, along with a souvenir t-shirt. This trip will last 3-4 hours in a 58 degree cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of 3 but no more than 12. Two tours per day are permitted and they are spaced 1 hour apart. This tour is guided by the United States Forest Service. Please make reservations through the camp at least 1 month prior to your visit. Trip Fees: $75 per person Blanchard Springs Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1½ hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing under the Natural Entrance and beside the cave stream before emerging into highly decorated rooms. With nearly 700 stair steps, this tour is not recommended for those with walking or health problems. Trip Fees; $10 for adults and $5 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $7 for adults and $3 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. Rock Climbing – Ever wanted to take your troop on a guided rock climb? This is the perfect opportunity. We have 100 foot cliffs and crags located near camp that are the perfect setting for a group climbing event. Our trained instructors will coach and instruct you on proper climbing techniques. Trip Fees: $20 per person with 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HONOR & MERIT TROOP T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop ERIT ROOP awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the merit and honor troop awards will be † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. recognized at the closing campfire. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled M T HONOR TROOP activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit † Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † † † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 36 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS tired of just hanging around? T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 37 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp First Aid CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. This is a week long course. Space is limited. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens,beans, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky staff (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition embroidered Kia Kima apron. This apron is presented at the closing campfire. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders to learn a skill that can be passed along to their Scouts. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. ! Scout Leaders that possess trade skills should contact us prior to arrival to find out what projects are available. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. visit www.kiakima.com † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commissary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † 39 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP CHEROKEE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com CAMP OSAGE visit www.kiakima.com 41 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPSITE INSPECTION Unit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council Week of Camp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite United States Flag ________/5 pts Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly? Troop Identification ________/5 pts Is the troop flag or other appropriate insignia bearing troop numbers easily seen? Tent Appearance Are tents pitched properly? No tent ropes tied to trees, shelters, or other tents. Are all the tents in the campsite consistent in appearance (either all open or all closed)? ________/10 pts Clean Tents Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? Clean Campsite Area ________/5 pts ________/15 pts Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite? Fireguard Chart ________/5 pts The troop’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board. Safety Hazards ________/5 pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit ________/5 pts Is the troop first aid kit marked and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. ________/20 pts Recycling ________/10 pts There must be no aluminum cans in the garbage can. Latrine The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available? ________/10 pts Shower Area Has the troop cleaned the central shower facility for their assigned day? A rotation schedule is posted on each campsite bulletin board. ________/5 pts Bonus Points Does the troop have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? ________/5 pts TOTAL 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ________/105 pts 42 visit www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 43 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com  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 2008 Title A name given to the resource 2008 Kia Kima Leaders Guide 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 Leaders Guide https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/cf2080b2eb7fb120ac9e00b1dff11c8e.pdf 119eb538dd31feda3a6ce956306e8e03 PDF Text Text �Dear Leaders, Resident Camp for 2008 will be held on May 31st - June 3rd and June 4th – June 7th. In 2007 we saw a 60% growth in leaders Cub Scout camp and we expect similar growth in 2008. In 2008 we will continue with two separate resident camp sessions for your convenience. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leader’s guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone, each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in face, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guile you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “Knights of Kia Kima”. Many packs will come to camp equipped with props, costumes, table decorations and many more spirit items that reflect this theme. This will only add to the rich experience that will be provided. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the entire Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director �2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities page 16 16 16 17 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 18 Maps pages 20 &21 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Resident Camp Fee Schedule Cub Scouts $110.00 Webelos $110.00 Leaders $ 65.00 Camp fees The resident camp fee is $110.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A portion of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count Form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 per Scout before March 1st. An additional $50.00 is due before May 15th, and the remaining $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resident camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1st. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $50.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration Form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees are due by check-in . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary Form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. �2008 2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This policy is required by the Chickasaw Council. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership position in which they serve. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $65.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leaderspace and pay only $65.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The registration process at a (big long) glance Do this After September 1 (step 1) Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Do this before March 1 (step 2) Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and return it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. Do this before May 15 (step 3) Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout and Leader will receive a resident camp t-shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistration Form (KK3). Do this when you get to resident camp Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your payment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your convenience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms; have them ready at check-in. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Resident camp address Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Phone: 870-257-4935 Fax: 870-257-4714 E-mail: director@kiakima.com 2008 Service center address Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-327-4193 Fax: 901-327-2010 Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed The Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips, can be found on our website at www.kiakima.com. Confirmation & Changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email that will include a username and password for our online registration system. This system will be used to register your pack’s first and second year Webelos for camp activities. This is the first year that we are allowing Webelos to register for classes. The following steps should be followed: 1. Webelos will be registered individually but sessions should be scheduled in such a manner as to ensure that adult partners will be accompany 3 your group. No Webelos will be permitted to attend a class without and accompanying adult. 2. Webelos may register for any of theWebelos activities. Leaders should pay special attention to the differences between the activity badges offered. 3. Cub Scouts will be assigned walking groups (generally no more than 15 per group) and will participate in a pre-structured program. Operation Hours – After June 1st, the camp will be in operation and staff will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the number in the table to the left. Correspondence All resident camp correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the middle of May. All correspondence should then be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record— Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet— �2008 4 please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form—including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered— is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants Underwear Sun glasses Sweater or jacket Extra shoes or boots Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) Swim trunks Socks Hat, if desired Camera Insect repellent 2008 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. �2008 6 ! Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the opening day depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to do when you get to resident camp problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, While we want every Scout to it may be kept in the Health Lodge. have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. Safety In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or battery-powered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting immediately after Vespers. 7 2008 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on your opening session day depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at �8 2008 camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after vespers at the Chapel. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered Camp tour during the week. Also, an opportunity will be The pack guide will take the unit provided to answer questions. to the campsite. All personal and unit In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, returned to the parking area. The pack Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask guide and the unit leader will take an questions, and get updates on any special events inventory of all equipment in the campsite. going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be If any equipment is damaged or missing distributed at this meeting. (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. Quartermaster The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that In addition to what is in the campsite, the each person has a place to sleep. camp provides equipment through the camp Scouts and leaders need to Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located prepare for the camp tour soon after beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, arriving at the campsite. There will water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and be time to settle in after the camp tour. American flags are available for checkout. Scouts that did not complete swim These items must be returned-clean and in good checks prior to camp will need to condition-before the pack checks out. Packs change into swim trunks for the camp are welcome to bring their own items (as listed tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes above) from home. with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. 2008 9 Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Saturday’s and Wednesday’s may vary for check-in and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00-8:45 8:45-10:00 10:15-11:30 11:35 11:45 12:00 12:30-1:00 1:00-2:15 2:30-3:45 3:45-5:15 5:15 5:35 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Third Session Fourth Session Free Activities Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps �2008 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on the first evening of camp. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. 2008 11 Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Tak a close look at the Program Pre-registration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2008 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves cecome Bears and so forth. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a catch-and-release program. These specially designed fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and are in no way connected with fishing activities apart from Kia Kima. �12 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found Postal mail Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send mail addressed as follows: A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been Scout’s Name and Pack Number turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost Address of camp and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until number on all mail; this will make it much easier to November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is with their name and pack number. dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before Telephone the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from A telephone is located outside the Administration two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout packages that contain currency or valuables should be use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone insured. by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Electronic mail Should someone at camp need to be contacted, Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced other times as well. Please note, however, that this is with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able be in the subject line. Our pack email address is to talk to their children. The staff member will take a packs@kiakima.com. message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name possible. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com 2008 13 Visitors so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents will be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. • Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with • their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack • activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat �2008 14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Camp rules & hints • • • • or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. • • • • • • Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Leaders wishing to visit town for supplies should sign out at the Administration Buidling. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the dumpster on the way out. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. �2008 16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 10c 11c 14b 14d 17a 17e 18f Make an article of American Indian clothing Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Learn to tie an overhand and square knot Tie two cords together with an overhand knot Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) 18g Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them 19d Know the rules of safe fishing 20b Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area 20c Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue 20a Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) �18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 17 Webelos program activities Please select your activities from the list below. First year Webelos may select up to four activities. Second year Webelos will select 3 activities and will be enrolled in Boy Scout 101 as the fourth activity. Aquanaut – Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. Naturalist – If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of camp at the same time. Readyman- Don’t Panic! This badge will teach you exactly what to do when an emergency arises. Forester- Identifying trees and learning their uses is part of the job of being a forester. Hiking along the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. Athlete – This activity badge will give Webelos and opportunity for a little homework. Webelos will record their progress on certain exercises for a period of 30 days. Scouts will also learn what it means to be “Physically fit”. Artist – Do you like to make things? Artist activity badge will give you an opportunity to draw and build! You will use your own creative juices to create masterpieces. Outdoorsman- Outdoorsman Activity badge requirements are fun and give Webelos and opportunity to learn about camping and the out-of-doors. Geologist – Rocks and Minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity badge exciting and challenging. Sportsman- Develop your skills in the sports world. Learn the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Conservation Award – This special award will give Scouts an opportunity to participate in a small environmental service project. They will also learn how to be “conservation minded”, in preserving our natural resources. Boy Scout 101 – This session will be taught to all second year Webelos that attend resident camp. During this session, second year Webelos will work on activities that will prepare them for a Boy Scout troop. Activities may include, pitching a backpack tent, primitive fire making, foil pack cooking, simple knots and much more! �2008 18 . Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor Commissioner’s signature______________________ Pack: † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one † The unit has at least one adult attend the preleader for every five Scouts. resident camp orientation meeting in March. Commissioner’s signature______________________ (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she cannot attend, an assistant leader or † Scouts attending camp participate in the committee member may fill in). scheduled activities (daily sessions, free Administration’s signature______________________ swims, and other activities during the camp). Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs and individual Scouts to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, archery, waterslide, Iceberg, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. 19 �20 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide How to get to Camp Kia Kima �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 21 �2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself. �� 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 Dear Leaders, Resident Camp for 2008 will be held on May 31st - June 3rd and June 4th – June 7th. In 2007 we saw a 60% growth in leaders Cub Scout camp and we expect similar growth in 2008. In 2008 we will continue with two separate resident camp sessions for your convenience. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leader’s guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone, each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in face, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guile you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “Knights of Kia Kima”. Many packs will come to camp equipped with props, costumes, table decorations and many more spirit items that reflect this theme. This will only add to the rich experience that will be provided. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the entire Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities page 16 16 16 17 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 18 Maps pages 20 &21 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Resident Camp Fee Schedule Cub Scouts $110.00 Webelos $110.00 Leaders $ 65.00 Camp fees The resident camp fee is $110.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A portion of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count Form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 per Scout before March 1st. An additional $50.00 is due before May 15th, and the remaining $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resident camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1st. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $50.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration Form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees are due by check-in . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary Form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. 2008 2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This policy is required by the Chickasaw Council. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership position in which they serve. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $65.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leaderspace and pay only $65.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The registration process at a (big long) glance Do this After September 1 (step 1) Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Do this before March 1 (step 2) Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and return it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. Do this before May 15 (step 3) Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout and Leader will receive a resident camp t-shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistration Form (KK3). Do this when you get to resident camp Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your payment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your convenience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms; have them ready at check-in. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Resident camp address Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Phone: 870-257-4935 Fax: 870-257-4714 E-mail: director@kiakima.com 2008 Service center address Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-327-4193 Fax: 901-327-2010 Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed The Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips, can be found on our website at www.kiakima.com. Confirmation & Changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email that will include a username and password for our online registration system. This system will be used to register your pack’s first and second year Webelos for camp activities. This is the first year that we are allowing Webelos to register for classes. The following steps should be followed: 1. Webelos will be registered individually but sessions should be scheduled in such a manner as to ensure that adult partners will be accompany 3 your group. No Webelos will be permitted to attend a class without and accompanying adult. 2. Webelos may register for any of theWebelos activities. Leaders should pay special attention to the differences between the activity badges offered. 3. Cub Scouts will be assigned walking groups (generally no more than 15 per group) and will participate in a pre-structured program. Operation Hours – After June 1st, the camp will be in operation and staff will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the number in the table to the left. Correspondence All resident camp correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the middle of May. All correspondence should then be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record— Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet— 2008 4 please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form—including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered— is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants Underwear Sun glasses Sweater or jacket Extra shoes or boots Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) Swim trunks Socks Hat, if desired Camera Insect repellent 2008 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. 2008 6 ! Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the opening day depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to do when you get to resident camp problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, While we want every Scout to it may be kept in the Health Lodge. have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. Safety In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or battery-powered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting immediately after Vespers. 7 2008 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on your opening session day depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at 8 2008 camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after vespers at the Chapel. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered Camp tour during the week. Also, an opportunity will be The pack guide will take the unit provided to answer questions. to the campsite. All personal and unit In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, returned to the parking area. The pack Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask guide and the unit leader will take an questions, and get updates on any special events inventory of all equipment in the campsite. going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be If any equipment is damaged or missing distributed at this meeting. (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. Quartermaster The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that In addition to what is in the campsite, the each person has a place to sleep. camp provides equipment through the camp Scouts and leaders need to Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located prepare for the camp tour soon after beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, arriving at the campsite. There will water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and be time to settle in after the camp tour. American flags are available for checkout. Scouts that did not complete swim These items must be returned-clean and in good checks prior to camp will need to condition-before the pack checks out. Packs change into swim trunks for the camp are welcome to bring their own items (as listed tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes above) from home. with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. 2008 9 Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Saturday’s and Wednesday’s may vary for check-in and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00-8:45 8:45-10:00 10:15-11:30 11:35 11:45 12:00 12:30-1:00 1:00-2:15 2:30-3:45 3:45-5:15 5:15 5:35 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Third Session Fourth Session Free Activities Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 2008 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on the first evening of camp. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. 2008 11 Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Tak a close look at the Program Pre-registration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2008 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves cecome Bears and so forth. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a catch-and-release program. These specially designed fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and are in no way connected with fishing activities apart from Kia Kima. 12 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found Postal mail Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send mail addressed as follows: A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been Scout’s Name and Pack Number turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost Address of camp and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until number on all mail; this will make it much easier to November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is with their name and pack number. dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before Telephone the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from A telephone is located outside the Administration two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout packages that contain currency or valuables should be use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone insured. by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Electronic mail Should someone at camp need to be contacted, Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced other times as well. Please note, however, that this is with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able be in the subject line. Our pack email address is to talk to their children. The staff member will take a packs@kiakima.com. message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name possible. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com 2008 13 Visitors so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents will be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. • Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with • their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack • activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat 2008 14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Camp rules & hints • • • • or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. • • • • • • Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Leaders wishing to visit town for supplies should sign out at the Administration Buidling. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the dumpster on the way out. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. 2008 16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 10c 11c 14b 14d 17a 17e 18f Make an article of American Indian clothing Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Learn to tie an overhand and square knot Tie two cords together with an overhand knot Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) 18g Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them 19d Know the rules of safe fishing 20b Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area 20c Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue 20a Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) 18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 17 Webelos program activities Please select your activities from the list below. First year Webelos may select up to four activities. Second year Webelos will select 3 activities and will be enrolled in Boy Scout 101 as the fourth activity. Aquanaut – Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. Naturalist – If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of camp at the same time. Readyman- Don’t Panic! This badge will teach you exactly what to do when an emergency arises. Forester- Identifying trees and learning their uses is part of the job of being a forester. Hiking along the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. Athlete – This activity badge will give Webelos and opportunity for a little homework. Webelos will record their progress on certain exercises for a period of 30 days. Scouts will also learn what it means to be “Physically fit”. Artist – Do you like to make things? Artist activity badge will give you an opportunity to draw and build! You will use your own creative juices to create masterpieces. Outdoorsman- Outdoorsman Activity badge requirements are fun and give Webelos and opportunity to learn about camping and the out-of-doors. Geologist – Rocks and Minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity badge exciting and challenging. Sportsman- Develop your skills in the sports world. Learn the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Conservation Award – This special award will give Scouts an opportunity to participate in a small environmental service project. They will also learn how to be “conservation minded”, in preserving our natural resources. Boy Scout 101 – This session will be taught to all second year Webelos that attend resident camp. During this session, second year Webelos will work on activities that will prepare them for a Boy Scout troop. Activities may include, pitching a backpack tent, primitive fire making, foil pack cooking, simple knots and much more! 2008 18 . Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor Commissioner’s signature______________________ Pack: † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one † The unit has at least one adult attend the preleader for every five Scouts. resident camp orientation meeting in March. Commissioner’s signature______________________ (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she cannot attend, an assistant leader or † Scouts attending camp participate in the committee member may fill in). scheduled activities (daily sessions, free Administration’s signature______________________ swims, and other activities during the camp). Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs and individual Scouts to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, archery, waterslide, Iceberg, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. 19 20 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide How to get to Camp Kia Kima Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 21 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself.  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 Staff Plaques Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs of the staff paddles and plaques at Kia Kima. Memorabilia Pictures or scans of patches, paddles, shirts, and other Scouting memorabilia. Names Names mentioned on the memorabilia Jacob Andrew Armstron Jeremy Palazolo Noah Feder Jonea Mohn Chris Carlile James Rose Ken Meggs Jeff D Kevin J Max Wallace Kevin Kuehl John Clark Hooser Adam Chan Blake Stevens Erin Coates Nate Ingram Raymond Bedrossin Sarah Kelly Ben Scrivener Billy Pottit Bennett Patterson Landon Fisher David "DD" Wells Patrick Howie Derrick Meyers 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 2007 Osage Staff Paddle Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Kia Kima Scout Reservation 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 2007 Camp Osage Kia Kima Staff Memorabilia Paddle Plaque Staff Plaque 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 https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/144e999fce4abb75df0814c1da3063de.pdf 1d07ec8b4affff1682341c1cfb29f10b PDF Text Text Kia Kima Scout Reservation Winter Camp 2007 7 December 27-30 2007 Leaders Guide to Winter Camp To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com �Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, paticipants must bring their own tents and bedding. All camp tents are stored for the winter. What time do we show up? Please plan on checking in between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Will there be a trading post available? Yes, the trading post will be open for your convenience. Do I need a Physical for each participant? Yes, you will need a minimum class I physical. A class I physical is a basic health history with allergies and medications listed. If you have your physicals for summer camp, bring those. How do we register for Winter Camp? Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password and enter the system. Will Showers be available for Winter Camp? We are happy to announce the new East Shower House will be operable for Winter Camp 2007. This facility has 4 individualy stalled showers and toilets. This facility is also heated. �Winter Camp Merit Badge Schedule Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password to enter the system. Once you have entered the system, follow the below steps: 1. Click (Registration ) 2. Click (youth) 3. Enter the names of youth and click (save) Please note, if your youth attended summer camp, their names may already be listed. 4. Click (Camper Registration) Place a check mark next to those Scouts that will be attending Winter Camp. Make sure you click (save) before you exit. 5. Click (Schedule youth) 6. Follow the drop down menus and select your choice of classes 7. You may select a class by clicking on it. It will automatically add it to his schedule. �2007 Winter Camp Merit Badge Descriptions COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. Crime Prevention - Being a victim of violent crime is a very real possibility in this day and age. This merit badge explores ways to recognized potential threatening situations . Auto Mechanics - Have you ever wanted to learn how to change a tire, check fluid levels, or maintain your vehicle? This merit badge will explore all these items. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Surveying - Learn how to map out a plot of land, use and transient and much more. Wilderness Survival – Scouts in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water purification to cooking. Medicine - Scouts in this session will explore the world of medicine. A mini health fair will be held so that Scouts can learn such skills as checking blood pressure and disease prevention. Engineering - Transferring motion, structural integrity, and physics are taught in this badge. Scouts will also undertake a small scale building project. Public Health- Lean how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This badge will teach Scouts the ins and outs of the public health world. Painting - A skill within itself. Scouts will have the opportunity learn how to use a paintbrush and roller. Scouts participating should bring an extra set of old clothing for this badge. NRA Basic Pistol - Venture participants will have an opportunity to go throuh this course which begins on the opening night. There is an additional $25 fee for this activity. Participants will fire both Semiauto and relvolving pistols. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make rappels on A climbing tower. This program also inolves a visit to an offsite location thats boats 80 ft. cliffs. Photography– Scouts will explore the world of photography. Participants should bring a digital camera, if available. Otherwise, we will have a few extra. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. Farm Mechanics- This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about farm implementations. Scouts will also learn about hydraulic systems, gas and diesel engines, and farm maintenance. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World and Nation Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication– Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scouts in the badge will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective communication. Family Life - The importance of positive family relations is reinforced in this Eagle required badge. Plumbing - Scouts will learn different tools and techniques used in the plumbing industry. Scouts will also learn to solder copper pipe. Mountain Man - Learn Blackpowder shooting, Tomahawk throwing, Brain Tanning, Primitive Cooking, Flint and Steel, Fire by Friction. All participants will cook and live at Masera Cabin during the entire camp. �Winter Camp Timeline and Checklist Troop and individual preorder merchandise forms are due in the Scout office by 12/01/07 Individual youth registration forms are due at the Scout office by 12/12/07. If your unit is registering online, you will be given a username and password once your initial $25 deposit is recieved. All registration forms are due by 12/12/07 All payments are due by 12/12/07 10 day out meeting 12/12/07 at 6:30 PM at the Scout Service Center. This is the last chance to alter numbers for food or merit badge scheduling. After this date, online registration will go offline. Minimum Class I medical forms are due at Check-in. Provisional Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center on Thursday, December 27th, and return to the office around 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 30th. Once registered, the Thursday departure time will be emailed to those that registered for transportation. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10 day out meeting on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for leaders to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well make any final schedule and attendance adjustments. �General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 P.M. Thursday, December 27. Check-in will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Administration Building. We encourage at least one leader and senior patrol leader from each troop to attend. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as the daily schedule, rules and regulations and emergency procedures. This will also be a time to correct any registration issues. Thursday Schedule 2-4 P.M. 4:30 5:45 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders meeting at the Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (location to be determined) Evening Sessions Friday / Saturday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time - General Adult training session (Leave No Trace) (Fire by Friction) Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Sunday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 8:00 Breakfast Checkout Check-out Remember to pick up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! �Winter Camp 2007 Adult Registration Troop _________ District_________ Payment Information Please fill out the name of the adults attending winter camp in the chart below. If you wish to preorder trading post items, please indicate your size and the quantity of items as indicated below. If registering online, adults must be registered also. Adult Fee: Extra Patches Fleece Vest Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve T-Shirt Long Sleeve T-Shirt Toboggan Name Jacob A. Armstrong $45 = $3 = $25 = $40 = $15 = $18 = $10 = Phone 327-4193 _______ _______ _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size =XXL _______ Email L XL XXL L XL XXL L XL XXXL Shirt Size director@kiakima.co L (2) X-tra Patch Fleece Vest Fleece Toboggan Pullover (knit cap) 1 XL (1) L (1) 1 �Winter Camp 2007 Youth Registration This session registration form should be used if you are not using the online registration system. You may also use this form as a trading post pre-order form. Simply enter the Scouts name and the items pre-ordered. See the example below for details. 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Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1st and 2nd choice) Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Payment Information Youth Fee: Extra Patches Fleece Vest Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve T-Shirt Long Sleeve T-Shirt Toboggan $75 = $3 = $25 = $40 = $15 = $18 = $10 = _______ _______ _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size =XXL _______ Please Make Checks Payable to: Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 L XL XXL L XL XXL L XL XXXL �Kia Kima Scout Reservation Winter Camp 2007 Application December 27-30 2007 $75 YOUTH $45 Adult Questions should be directed to Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Unit Council District Leader Phone Email Number Expected Youth Adults Mail reservation form and $25 check to: Reservation fee will be applied to the overall camp fee Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 � 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 Winter Camp 2007 7 December 27-30 2007 Leaders Guide to Winter Camp To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, paticipants must bring their own tents and bedding. All camp tents are stored for the winter. What time do we show up? Please plan on checking in between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Will there be a trading post available? Yes, the trading post will be open for your convenience. Do I need a Physical for each participant? Yes, you will need a minimum class I physical. A class I physical is a basic health history with allergies and medications listed. If you have your physicals for summer camp, bring those. How do we register for Winter Camp? Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password and enter the system. Will Showers be available for Winter Camp? We are happy to announce the new East Shower House will be operable for Winter Camp 2007. This facility has 4 individualy stalled showers and toilets. This facility is also heated. Winter Camp Merit Badge Schedule Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password to enter the system. Once you have entered the system, follow the below steps: 1. Click (Registration ) 2. Click (youth) 3. Enter the names of youth and click (save) Please note, if your youth attended summer camp, their names may already be listed. 4. Click (Camper Registration) Place a check mark next to those Scouts that will be attending Winter Camp. Make sure you click (save) before you exit. 5. Click (Schedule youth) 6. Follow the drop down menus and select your choice of classes 7. You may select a class by clicking on it. It will automatically add it to his schedule. 2007 Winter Camp Merit Badge Descriptions COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. Crime Prevention - Being a victim of violent crime is a very real possibility in this day and age. This merit badge explores ways to recognized potential threatening situations . Auto Mechanics - Have you ever wanted to learn how to change a tire, check fluid levels, or maintain your vehicle? This merit badge will explore all these items. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Surveying - Learn how to map out a plot of land, use and transient and much more. Wilderness Survival – Scouts in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water purification to cooking. Medicine - Scouts in this session will explore the world of medicine. A mini health fair will be held so that Scouts can learn such skills as checking blood pressure and disease prevention. Engineering - Transferring motion, structural integrity, and physics are taught in this badge. Scouts will also undertake a small scale building project. Public Health- Lean how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This badge will teach Scouts the ins and outs of the public health world. Painting - A skill within itself. Scouts will have the opportunity learn how to use a paintbrush and roller. Scouts participating should bring an extra set of old clothing for this badge. NRA Basic Pistol - Venture participants will have an opportunity to go throuh this course which begins on the opening night. There is an additional $25 fee for this activity. Participants will fire both Semiauto and relvolving pistols. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make rappels on A climbing tower. This program also inolves a visit to an offsite location thats boats 80 ft. cliffs. Photography– Scouts will explore the world of photography. Participants should bring a digital camera, if available. Otherwise, we will have a few extra. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. Farm Mechanics- This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about farm implementations. Scouts will also learn about hydraulic systems, gas and diesel engines, and farm maintenance. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World and Nation Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication– Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scouts in the badge will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective communication. Family Life - The importance of positive family relations is reinforced in this Eagle required badge. Plumbing - Scouts will learn different tools and techniques used in the plumbing industry. Scouts will also learn to solder copper pipe. Mountain Man - Learn Blackpowder shooting, Tomahawk throwing, Brain Tanning, Primitive Cooking, Flint and Steel, Fire by Friction. All participants will cook and live at Masera Cabin during the entire camp. Winter Camp Timeline and Checklist Troop and individual preorder merchandise forms are due in the Scout office by 12/01/07 Individual youth registration forms are due at the Scout office by 12/12/07. If your unit is registering online, you will be given a username and password once your initial $25 deposit is recieved. All registration forms are due by 12/12/07 All payments are due by 12/12/07 10 day out meeting 12/12/07 at 6:30 PM at the Scout Service Center. This is the last chance to alter numbers for food or merit badge scheduling. After this date, online registration will go offline. Minimum Class I medical forms are due at Check-in. Provisional Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center on Thursday, December 27th, and return to the office around 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 30th. Once registered, the Thursday departure time will be emailed to those that registered for transportation. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10 day out meeting on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for leaders to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well make any final schedule and attendance adjustments. General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 P.M. Thursday, December 27. Check-in will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Administration Building. We encourage at least one leader and senior patrol leader from each troop to attend. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as the daily schedule, rules and regulations and emergency procedures. This will also be a time to correct any registration issues. Thursday Schedule 2-4 P.M. 4:30 5:45 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders meeting at the Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (location to be determined) Evening Sessions Friday / Saturday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time - General Adult training session (Leave No Trace) (Fire by Friction) Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Sunday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 8:00 Breakfast Checkout Check-out Remember to pick up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! Winter Camp 2007 Adult Registration Troop _________ District_________ Payment Information Please fill out the name of the adults attending winter camp in the chart below. If you wish to preorder trading post items, please indicate your size and the quantity of items as indicated below. If registering online, adults must be registered also. Adult Fee: Extra Patches Fleece Vest Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve T-Shirt Long Sleeve T-Shirt Toboggan Name Jacob A. Armstrong $45 = $3 = $25 = $40 = $15 = $18 = $10 = Phone 327-4193 _______ _______ _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size =XXL _______ Email L XL XXL L XL XXL L XL XXXL Shirt Size director@kiakima.co L (2) X-tra Patch Fleece Vest Fleece Toboggan Pullover (knit cap) 1 XL (1) L (1) 1 Winter Camp 2007 Youth Registration This session registration form should be used if you are not using the online registration system. You may also use this form as a trading post pre-order form. Simply enter the Scouts name and the items pre-ordered. See the example below for details. 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Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1st and 2nd choice) Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Payment Information Youth Fee: Extra 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Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 L XL XXL L XL XXL L XL XXXL Kia Kima Scout Reservation Winter Camp 2007 Application December 27-30 2007 $75 YOUTH $45 Adult Questions should be directed to Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Unit Council District Leader Phone Email Number Expected Youth Adults Mail reservation form and $25 check to: Reservation fee will be applied to the overall camp fee Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112  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 Kia Kima Winter Camp Leaders Guide 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 Leaders Guide Winter Camp https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/169a894721b369fc7e7dd09f2d474c96.pdf 37770316c78cd3866afdbb2dc853253d PDF Text Text �W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2007. The 2007 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is the highlight of a Scout’s year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and many other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2007 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 34 1 Individual Checklist 34 1 2 2 Trail Blazers 36 Twilight Activities 37 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Honor & Merit Troop 38 General Information 6 Just for Leaders 39 Check-in Check-out Mail & email 7 11 11 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 Program Information 12 Class Schedules 42 & 43 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information 12 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 44 & 45 visit kiakima.com Maps 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2007, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $35.00 per Scout by March 31, 2007. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $180.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $10 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 9. COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $85 per participant $20 per participant 1 $20 per participant 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2007 may reserve it for 2008 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2007, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2007. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2007 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 2, have a complete physical; updated annually (#34412 A) however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a minimum Class 2, updated ancamp activities until proper examination has been nually (no. 34412 A) given. R M F ! Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders’ meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. REGISTRATION Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. CAMP APPLICATION 1 This is the first step of the registration 1 process. Submit the Camp ap- plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a first-come, first served basis, so register early. Form KKSR1, Part B is included for your convenience if you are unable to access the online system. 4 visit www.kiakima.com �3 REGISTRATION FORM 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. Part B is the T-shirt order form. This is also available in the online registration system. Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Additional shirts will be available at the Trading Post. like assistance with the online system or the means to register via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in the registration system. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 4A) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at ORRESPONDENCE check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining All summer camp correspondence and regisbalances and complete any remaining paperwork. tration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. SUMMER CAMP After May 31st, the ADDRESSES ONFIRMATION HANGES summer camp operaWhen registering online for classes, please tion will be moved to Before May 31st Chickasaw Council, BSA save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes the camp facility so all 171 South Hollywood place, you will be notified from our administrative correspondence should Memphis, Tennessee 38112 staff prior to your arrival at camp. be sent directly to (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Units that are unable to register online will camp. In order to asstill be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR sure that your paperAfter May 31st Part A) by the established deadline and we can work arrives at the Kia Kima Scout Reservation manually enter you into the system. Please keep in proper location, please 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 mind that some sessions will have filled by this date. follow this step. The (870) 257-4935 Please include alternate courses. addresses for both loFax: (870) 257-4714 For your convenience there are computer cations are listed in the email: director@kiakima.com teminals available at the Scout Office. If you would table on this page. C C visit www.kiakima.com &C 5 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �GENERAL information K ia Kima is known for pro- in and check-out, for the purpose of loading viding a quality program, and unloading. While driving in camp, please but often times the accommodations are observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable one. TRANSPORTATION & PARKING Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 6 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily visit www.kiakima.com �CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4A). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. visit www.kiakima.com If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country After your troop guide finishes Award is given to Scouts who complete the helping you check in, you probably won’t following requirements. A Scout must complete see them in your campsite again until you at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of check out on Saturday morning. That’s theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. okay, because we have staff members 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday with the full time job of taking care of night at the chapel. your needs during the week. The staff 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop member is your Commissioner. vesper service while at camp. The commissioner staff will stop 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. by your campsite each morning to visit 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the with leaders in the site. They will make twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. sure you have all the supplies you need. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer If there is something broken or missing camp, as well as in your daily life. in your site, they will see that it is taken 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of care of. “patriotism”.Why is it important for a Scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American LAG EREMONIES Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. The camp will assemble for the 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge flag ceremonies in the morning and of Allegiance while at summer camp. evening. Scouts and leaders are expected 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we to attend the evening flag ceremony in as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our full Class A uniform. Troops are asked daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God to assist with flag ceremonies and blessand Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ing the meals. F C 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS’ MEETINGS ! A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening Units should have at least one leader meal on Sunday. At this meeting members present at each of the camp staff will give an overview of leaders’ meeting. camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your troops week at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $85 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 24 2 3 32 4 40+ 5 visit www.kiakima.com 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leaders’ meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. lenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. PHONE NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com �at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for HECK UT those leaders wishing to take advantage of this serThe check out procedure will begin on Saturvice. day, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A unit with special check-out considerations should make bank of computers is located in the administration plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the building for use of the leaders. troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. C -O CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address following. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and checkout of camp. 11 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �MERIT BADGE program for camp osage C ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. ! Please note that merit badges on pages 13-18 are for Camp Osage. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 12 visit www.kiakima.com �AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 13 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Leatherwork HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textile’s merit badge. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com �Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing Environmental Science Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjunction with each other. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Citizenship in the Nation Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Weather SCOUTCRAFT Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com �Fire Safety This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. visit www.kiakima.com 17 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. SPORTS AREA NEW Golf Personal Fitness In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. visit www.kiakima.com �OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your needs. Scouts participating in the OVB programs must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Pre-registration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base programs will provide food, cooking gear, and other group equipment. Please explore this next section of the leaders’ guide as it lists details regarding each program. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 19 „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap Nose plugs for kayaking (optional) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com �your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. For those Scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete the white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geocaching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 21 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �MOUNTAIN MAN pioneer living T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate in are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting task with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com �C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. visit www.kiakima.com 23 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling H & as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that last three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com �EXTREME twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. visit www.kiakima.com 25 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �EXTREME twilight, contd. Thunderbird Aquatics – This program will be offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays. Scouts that sign up will be able to go off site and visit Lake Thunderbird for a half day of waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. Leave No Trace Training – Leave no trace has become the “new standard” when camping in the out-of-doors. This brief introductory session will teach Scouts and Scouters 7 basic principals of outdoor stewardship; Planning, travel, waste disposal, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and courtesy to other visitors. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com �MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 27 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physiRowing cal strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Lifesaving Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. This badge is required for Eagle (with alSmall Boat Sailing ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is and shoes that can get wet. required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants Motorboating and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts camp. will learn the proper technique for operSwimming ating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is Mile Swim required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR into earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are struction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com �Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non- swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Textiles. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 29 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Soil & Water Conservation This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, Learning to conserve the world’s most natural but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be comresource is critical to the survival of the human race. pleted before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the discouraged from taking this badge. importance water plays on our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in Forestry environmental protection. Reptile & Amphibian Study A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf colThis badge requires drawings and night observation lection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Re(frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before com- quirement 1) ing to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are Fly Fishing/Fishing very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjuncScouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and tion with each other. recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Chemistry Space Exploration Nature This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interacThis is an excellent introductory merit badge to the tive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observa- badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit tion. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com �Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown on page 18. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Fire Safety Wilderness Survival This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. 32 visit www.kiakima.com �Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices are important. SPORTS AREA Personal Fitness Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. NEW Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull ups, push ups, basketball throws, etc. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com �WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those Scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in the morning and afternoon at Osage and in the afternoon at Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts an opportunity to participate in additional advancement 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. 36 visit www.kiakima.com �TWILIGHT activities M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HONOR & merit troop awards T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. † The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 39 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cook-off. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP CHEROKEE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 356 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving Rowing 341 Swimming 311 331 344 356 Swimming Instruction 314 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 493 432 423 412 415 Fire Safety 243 246 Camping Wilderness Survival Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing / Fly Fishing 261 284 272 291 294 143 124 161 194 Geology Soil and Water Conservation 102 153 Reptile / Amphibian Study 112 Nature Space Exploration 133 135 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Personal Fitness 501 175 653 655 675 645 Athletics 513 Golf 515 516 521 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 106 151 Weather Ozark Venture Base 436 236 Chemistry Sports Area 485 494 233 First Aid Shooting Sports 446 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Nature Area 441 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 42 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMP OSAGE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard Aquatics Canoeing Lifesaving 322 314 331 Tenderfoot 335 201 204 Second Class 212 215 First Class 223 Wood Carving 441 Indian Lore 481 Leatherwork 491 444 Pioneeering Wilderness Survival First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing / Fishing Nature Area Geology 494 436 422 424 P M E A G C A S O Soil and Water Conservation Nature 486 493 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports 243 271 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 151 156 184 171 173 Citizenship in the Nation 743 175 744 711 715 Communications 721 725 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 653 645 Athletics Personal Fitness Golf 513 501 504 521 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) visit www.kiakima.com 655 675 641 Mountain Man Rend. Ozark Venture Base 246 265 Citizenship in the World Archery Sports Area 236 261 Weather Environmental Science 415 233 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 425 412 Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety 446 433 Art/Textiles Camping 226 483 Basketry Scoutcraft Area 356 311 Swimming Instruction Sculpture 4:00 353 Swimming Handicraft Area 3:00 324 344 341 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 391 (All Day) 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 43 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com �HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA visit www.kiakima.com 45 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �s e t o N 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com � 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2007. The 2007 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is the highlight of a Scout’s year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and many other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2007 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 34 1 Individual Checklist 34 1 2 2 Trail Blazers 36 Twilight Activities 37 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Honor & Merit Troop 38 General Information 6 Just for Leaders 39 Check-in Check-out Mail & email 7 11 11 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 Program Information 12 Class Schedules 42 & 43 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information 12 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 44 & 45 visit kiakima.com Maps 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2007, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $35.00 per Scout by March 31, 2007. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $180.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $10 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 9. COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $85 per participant $20 per participant 1 $20 per participant 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2007 may reserve it for 2008 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2007, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2007. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2007 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 2, have a complete physical; updated annually (#34412 A) however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a minimum Class 2, updated ancamp activities until proper examination has been nually (no. 34412 A) given. R M F ! Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders’ meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. REGISTRATION Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. CAMP APPLICATION 1 This is the first step of the registration 1 process. Submit the Camp ap- plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a first-come, first served basis, so register early. Form KKSR1, Part B is included for your convenience if you are unable to access the online system. 4 visit www.kiakima.com 3 REGISTRATION FORM 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. Part B is the T-shirt order form. This is also available in the online registration system. Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Additional shirts will be available at the Trading Post. like assistance with the online system or the means to register via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in the registration system. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 4A) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at ORRESPONDENCE check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining All summer camp correspondence and regisbalances and complete any remaining paperwork. tration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. SUMMER CAMP After May 31st, the ADDRESSES ONFIRMATION HANGES summer camp operaWhen registering online for classes, please tion will be moved to Before May 31st Chickasaw Council, BSA save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes the camp facility so all 171 South Hollywood place, you will be notified from our administrative correspondence should Memphis, Tennessee 38112 staff prior to your arrival at camp. be sent directly to (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Units that are unable to register online will camp. In order to asstill be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR sure that your paperAfter May 31st Part A) by the established deadline and we can work arrives at the Kia Kima Scout Reservation manually enter you into the system. Please keep in proper location, please 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 mind that some sessions will have filled by this date. follow this step. The (870) 257-4935 Please include alternate courses. addresses for both loFax: (870) 257-4714 For your convenience there are computer cations are listed in the email: director@kiakima.com teminals available at the Scout Office. If you would table on this page. C C visit www.kiakima.com &C 5 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp GENERAL information K ia Kima is known for pro- in and check-out, for the purpose of loading viding a quality program, and unloading. While driving in camp, please but often times the accommodations are observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable one. TRANSPORTATION & PARKING Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 6 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily visit www.kiakima.com CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4A). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. visit www.kiakima.com If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country After your troop guide finishes Award is given to Scouts who complete the helping you check in, you probably won’t following requirements. A Scout must complete see them in your campsite again until you at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of check out on Saturday morning. That’s theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. okay, because we have staff members 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday with the full time job of taking care of night at the chapel. your needs during the week. The staff 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop member is your Commissioner. vesper service while at camp. The commissioner staff will stop 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. by your campsite each morning to visit 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the with leaders in the site. They will make twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. sure you have all the supplies you need. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer If there is something broken or missing camp, as well as in your daily life. in your site, they will see that it is taken 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of care of. “patriotism”.Why is it important for a Scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American LAG EREMONIES Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. The camp will assemble for the 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge flag ceremonies in the morning and of Allegiance while at summer camp. evening. Scouts and leaders are expected 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we to attend the evening flag ceremony in as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our full Class A uniform. Troops are asked daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God to assist with flag ceremonies and blessand Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ing the meals. F C 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS’ MEETINGS ! A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening Units should have at least one leader meal on Sunday. At this meeting members present at each of the camp staff will give an overview of leaders’ meeting. camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your troops week at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $85 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 24 2 3 32 4 40+ 5 visit www.kiakima.com 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leaders’ meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. lenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. PHONE NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for HECK UT those leaders wishing to take advantage of this serThe check out procedure will begin on Saturvice. day, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A unit with special check-out considerations should make bank of computers is located in the administration plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the building for use of the leaders. troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. C -O CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address following. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and checkout of camp. 11 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp osage C ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. ! Please note that merit badges on pages 13-18 are for Camp Osage. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 12 visit www.kiakima.com AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 13 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Leatherwork HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textile’s merit badge. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing Environmental Science Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjunction with each other. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Citizenship in the Nation Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Weather SCOUTCRAFT Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com Fire Safety This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. visit www.kiakima.com 17 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. SPORTS AREA NEW Golf Personal Fitness In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. visit www.kiakima.com OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your needs. Scouts participating in the OVB programs must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Pre-registration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base programs will provide food, cooking gear, and other group equipment. Please explore this next section of the leaders’ guide as it lists details regarding each program. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 19 „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap Nose plugs for kayaking (optional) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. For those Scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete the white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geocaching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 21 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MOUNTAIN MAN pioneer living T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate in are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting task with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. visit www.kiakima.com 23 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling H & as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that last three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com EXTREME twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. visit www.kiakima.com 25 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp EXTREME twilight, contd. Thunderbird Aquatics – This program will be offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays. Scouts that sign up will be able to go off site and visit Lake Thunderbird for a half day of waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. Leave No Trace Training – Leave no trace has become the “new standard” when camping in the out-of-doors. This brief introductory session will teach Scouts and Scouters 7 basic principals of outdoor stewardship; Planning, travel, waste disposal, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and courtesy to other visitors. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 27 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physiRowing cal strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Lifesaving Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. This badge is required for Eagle (with alSmall Boat Sailing ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is and shoes that can get wet. required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants Motorboating and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts camp. will learn the proper technique for operSwimming ating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is Mile Swim required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR into earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are struction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non- swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Textiles. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 29 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Soil & Water Conservation This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, Learning to conserve the world’s most natural but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be comresource is critical to the survival of the human race. pleted before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the discouraged from taking this badge. importance water plays on our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in Forestry environmental protection. Reptile & Amphibian Study A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf colThis badge requires drawings and night observation lection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Re(frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before com- quirement 1) ing to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are Fly Fishing/Fishing very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjuncScouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and tion with each other. recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Chemistry Space Exploration Nature This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interacThis is an excellent introductory merit badge to the tive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observa- badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit tion. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown on page 18. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Fire Safety Wilderness Survival This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. 32 visit www.kiakima.com Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices are important. SPORTS AREA Personal Fitness Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. NEW Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull ups, push ups, basketball throws, etc. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those Scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in the morning and afternoon at Osage and in the afternoon at Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts an opportunity to participate in additional advancement 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. 36 visit www.kiakima.com TWILIGHT activities M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HONOR & merit troop awards T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. † The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 39 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cook-off. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP CHEROKEE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 356 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving Rowing 341 Swimming 311 331 344 356 Swimming Instruction 314 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 493 432 423 412 415 Fire Safety 243 246 Camping Wilderness Survival Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing / Fly Fishing 261 284 272 291 294 143 124 161 194 Geology Soil and Water Conservation 102 153 Reptile / Amphibian Study 112 Nature Space Exploration 133 135 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Personal Fitness 501 175 653 655 675 645 Athletics 513 Golf 515 516 521 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 106 151 Weather Ozark Venture Base 436 236 Chemistry Sports Area 485 494 233 First Aid Shooting Sports 446 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Nature Area 441 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 42 visit www.kiakima.com CAMP OSAGE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard Aquatics Canoeing Lifesaving 322 314 331 Tenderfoot 335 201 204 Second Class 212 215 First Class 223 Wood Carving 441 Indian Lore 481 Leatherwork 491 444 Pioneeering Wilderness Survival First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing / Fishing Nature Area Geology 494 436 422 424 P M E A G C A S O Soil and Water Conservation Nature 486 493 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports 243 271 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 151 156 184 171 173 Citizenship in the Nation 743 175 744 711 715 Communications 721 725 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 653 645 Athletics Personal Fitness Golf 513 501 504 521 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) visit www.kiakima.com 655 675 641 Mountain Man Rend. Ozark Venture Base 246 265 Citizenship in the World Archery Sports Area 236 261 Weather Environmental Science 415 233 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 425 412 Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety 446 433 Art/Textiles Camping 226 483 Basketry Scoutcraft Area 356 311 Swimming Instruction Sculpture 4:00 353 Swimming Handicraft Area 3:00 324 344 341 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 391 (All Day) 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 43 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA visit www.kiakima.com 45 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp s e t o N 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com  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 Kia Kima Leaders Guide 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 Leaders Guide https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/c49c55ebc5e1b4672ec7502eb711ab27.pdf 948dc26a38be65463b4d5b32a12667e4 PDF Text Text �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities/first year Webelos program activities/second year page 16 16 17 18 19 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 20 Maps pages 22 &23 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Dear Leaders: We have now held two successful years of Cub Scout Resident Camp at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. In 2006 we doubled attendance and are expecting significant increases in 2007. In 2007, we will conduct two seperate sessions of Resident Camp for your convienence. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leaders’ guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone. Each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in fact, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guide you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “The Western Frontier”. Come to camp equipped with costumes, projects, props and articles that show enthusiasm of true Scout-like spirit to have a fun week with your pack. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you in June. In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Camp fees The resident camp fee is $105.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A part of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees is due by check-in June 6th . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 policy is required by the Boy Scouts of per Scout before March 1st. An additional America. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the $45.00 is due before May 15th, and the remain- qualifications for the leadership position ing $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resi- in which they serve. The unit leader must dent camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $25.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a �2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults Do this After September 1 (step 1) who accompany the unit to camp must Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit meet all of the above requirements. your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have Do this before March 1 (step 2) consistent leadership throughout your Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident leaders can give way to situations that camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and reare not conducive to the positive turn it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant Do this before May 15 (step 3) may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $55.00 for the week. Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activEach leader-space provides meals, ity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the tentage, and an official resident camp Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each patch. The official leader count for the Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout will receive a resident camp tUnits that rotate leaders during shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistrathe week can fill a leader-space with tion Form (KK3). more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one Do this when you get to resident camp leader might stay the first night and Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balanother the second or third. In that the ance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the two leaders do not stay in camp at the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your same time, they use only one leaderpayment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transspace and pay only $55.00. They will, actions and should be the last payment in the registration process. however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in on Additional patches are Sunday or Wednesday after arriving at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone available for the purchase from the number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your conveTrading Post. nience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information The general rule is that the unit booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the needs to pay for the maximum number optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these of leaders staying in camp at any one forms; have them ready at check-in. time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure days and do not wish to pay for the enough tent space for everyone. entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an Registration individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from Our goal is to make the registration the Trading Post. Packs with a high process easy and efficient for everyone. An ratio of leaders to Scouts may be The registration process at a (big long) glance �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 3 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Changes in a Scout’s schedule or Resident camp address Service center address with other registration materials can be Kia Kima Scout Reservation Chickasaw Council submitted to our Administrative staff by 629 Kia Kima Trail 171 S. Hollywood phone, fax, or email. Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Memphis, TN 38112 Operation Hours – After June Phone: 870-257-4935 901-327-4193 Fax: 870-257-4714 1, the camp will be in operation and staff Fax: 901-327-2010 E-mail: director@kiakima.com will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the overview of the registration steps are listed The number in the table to the right. Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates Correspondence and tips, can be found on our website at All resident camp www.kiakima.com. correspondence and registration material Confirmation & changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email indicating that we have received your registration and noting if anything is missing. We will contact you if any complications arise when we review your information. This confirmation will also let you know which campsite you will be staying in for your stay at camp. Our Administration staff must take into account the needs of the entire camp in respect to camping arrangements, parking and facilities needs when making decisions about your pack. We hope to communicate this confirmation to you as early as May 25, 2007. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit should be sent to the Council Office until the end of May. Starting in June, all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each �4 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form— including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance 2007 requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered—is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants • Swim trunks Underwear • Socks Sun glasses • Hat, if desired Sweater or jacket • Camera Extra shoes or boots • Insect repellent Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. �6 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 What to do when you get to resident camp Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, it may be kept in the Health Lodge. Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday or Wednesday afternoon depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent or adirondack. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or batterypowered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting in the Administration Building after Vespers. Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. 7 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday or Wednesday depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at �8 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. 2007 After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after supper in the Administration Building. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. �2007 Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday may vary for checkin and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 8:00-8:50 9:00 -9:50 10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 12:10 12:20 12:30 1:00-1:50 2:00-2:50 3:00-3:50 4:00-4:50 5:15 5:30 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Third Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Fourth Session Fifth Session Sixth Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 9 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. 2007 Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Sunday and Wednesday evening. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Preregistration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2007 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. 11 Artist, Craftsman, Naturalist, Geologist, Forester, Readyman, Scientist, Sportsman, and the Conservation Award. Looking ahead to 2008 In 2008, Webelos will be able to pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, Forester, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Naturalist, Readyman, and the World Conservation Award. Try to plan your year-round program around what a Scout might be able to earn apart from camp, so that he can receive his Arrow of Light. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. Advancement at camp The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a Scouts are reminded to bring their rank book catch-and-release program. These specially designed (Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Handbooks). They will fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and participate in several activities that can be passed off are in no way connected with fishing activities apart while in camp. In 2007, our Webelos will be able to from Kia Kima. pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, �12 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until Postal mail November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions mail addressed as follows: with their name and pack number. Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Telephone A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at other times as well. Please note, however, that this is the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able to talk to their children. The staff member will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as possible. Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. Electronic mail Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents can find pictures from the week while their Scout is at camp. They will also be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. 13 Visitors Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. �14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Camp rules & hints • • • • • • • • • • • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. • • Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. There will be a security guard posted at the front gate each evening. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road to be picked up. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. �16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 11c 14b 14d 18f 18g 19d 20b 20c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them Know the rules of safe fishing Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Wolf program areas Nature Area-Reptiles and animals; plants and nature hike Handicrafts-Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range-Shoot arrows and BB guns Waterfront-Swimming and boating Rappelling Tower-Climb the new Cub portion of the tower Fishing-Learn the rules, get a permit, and then catch some fish Also-Learn about tools for fixing and building and making it yourself �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 17 Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d 20a Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Wolf program areas Scoutcraft—Learn about tying knots so you can be “Tying it all up” Handicrafts—Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range—Shoot arrows and BB guns Rappelling Tower—Climb the new Cub portion of the tower and play games Waterfront—Swimming and boating Nature Area—Weather Also—Learn about building things with wood with our “Sawdust and Nails” Program �18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Webelos program activities First year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Conservation Award Each first-year Webelo will be able to participate in an exciting conservation project. Oftentimes the camp has a project like building a siltation dam, clearing out a drainage ditch, cleaning up along a roadside or planting grass in areas that need attention. This will be considered a suitable project to help a Scout earn the World Conservation Award. Naturalist If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of the camp at the same time. Readyman Showing off your knowledge of first aid skills is what Readyman is all about. Learn how to help a person who needs medical attention. A Webelos Scout can expect to be prepared for lots of emergency situations, and after a trip to the Kia Kima Health Lodge, he’ll be more ready to help. Forester Identifying trees and uses for wood products is a part of the fun that of being a forester. Hiking along the the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 19 Webelos program activities Second year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Artist Calling all those who like to make things! Artist covers a wide variety of things from crayon to finger-paint, and we will help you find your favorites and create a masterpiece. Using your ideas and creative thoughts, your projects may go way outside the lines, so get ready for this unique blend of beautiful creation and dirty hands! Outdoorsman Outdoorsman Activity Badge requirements are fun, and give the Webleos a chance to learn new skills that will prepare him for Boy Scouting. Camping, fire safety, and leave no trace are all a part of this badge. Geologist Rocks and minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity exciting and sometimes surprising. Sportsman Develop your skills in the sports world. Learning the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Kia Kima will not only help you develop your skills, but challenge them as well. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 20 2007 Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is everpresent in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one Pack: leader for every five Scouts. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit has at least one adult attend the preresident camp orientation meeting in March. † Scouts attending camp participate in the (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she scheduled activities (daily sessions, free cannot attend, an assistant leader or swims, and other activities during the camp). committee member may fill in). Commissioner’s signature______________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Administration’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 21 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs—and individual Scouts—to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. �22 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 How to get to Camp Kia Kima �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 23 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself. � 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities/first year Webelos program activities/second year page 16 16 17 18 19 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 20 Maps pages 22 &23 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Dear Leaders: We have now held two successful years of Cub Scout Resident Camp at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. In 2006 we doubled attendance and are expecting significant increases in 2007. In 2007, we will conduct two seperate sessions of Resident Camp for your convienence. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leaders’ guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone. Each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in fact, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guide you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “The Western Frontier”. Come to camp equipped with costumes, projects, props and articles that show enthusiasm of true Scout-like spirit to have a fun week with your pack. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you in June. In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Camp fees The resident camp fee is $105.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A part of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees is due by check-in June 6th . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 policy is required by the Boy Scouts of per Scout before March 1st. An additional America. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the $45.00 is due before May 15th, and the remain- qualifications for the leadership position ing $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resi- in which they serve. The unit leader must dent camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $25.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a 2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults Do this After September 1 (step 1) who accompany the unit to camp must Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit meet all of the above requirements. your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have Do this before March 1 (step 2) consistent leadership throughout your Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident leaders can give way to situations that camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and reare not conducive to the positive turn it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant Do this before May 15 (step 3) may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $55.00 for the week. Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activEach leader-space provides meals, ity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the tentage, and an official resident camp Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each patch. The official leader count for the Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout will receive a resident camp tUnits that rotate leaders during shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistrathe week can fill a leader-space with tion Form (KK3). more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one Do this when you get to resident camp leader might stay the first night and Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balanother the second or third. In that the ance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the two leaders do not stay in camp at the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your same time, they use only one leaderpayment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transspace and pay only $55.00. They will, actions and should be the last payment in the registration process. however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in on Additional patches are Sunday or Wednesday after arriving at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone available for the purchase from the number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your conveTrading Post. nience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information The general rule is that the unit booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the needs to pay for the maximum number optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these of leaders staying in camp at any one forms; have them ready at check-in. time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure days and do not wish to pay for the enough tent space for everyone. entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an Registration individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from Our goal is to make the registration the Trading Post. Packs with a high process easy and efficient for everyone. An ratio of leaders to Scouts may be The registration process at a (big long) glance 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 3 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Changes in a Scout’s schedule or Resident camp address Service center address with other registration materials can be Kia Kima Scout Reservation Chickasaw Council submitted to our Administrative staff by 629 Kia Kima Trail 171 S. Hollywood phone, fax, or email. Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Memphis, TN 38112 Operation Hours – After June Phone: 870-257-4935 901-327-4193 Fax: 870-257-4714 1, the camp will be in operation and staff Fax: 901-327-2010 E-mail: director@kiakima.com will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the overview of the registration steps are listed The number in the table to the right. Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates Correspondence and tips, can be found on our website at All resident camp www.kiakima.com. correspondence and registration material Confirmation & changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email indicating that we have received your registration and noting if anything is missing. We will contact you if any complications arise when we review your information. This confirmation will also let you know which campsite you will be staying in for your stay at camp. Our Administration staff must take into account the needs of the entire camp in respect to camping arrangements, parking and facilities needs when making decisions about your pack. We hope to communicate this confirmation to you as early as May 25, 2007. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit should be sent to the Council Office until the end of May. Starting in June, all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each 4 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form— including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance 2007 requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered—is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants • Swim trunks Underwear • Socks Sun glasses • Hat, if desired Sweater or jacket • Camera Extra shoes or boots • Insect repellent Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. 6 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 What to do when you get to resident camp Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, it may be kept in the Health Lodge. Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday or Wednesday afternoon depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent or adirondack. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or batterypowered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting in the Administration Building after Vespers. Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. 7 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday or Wednesday depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at 8 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. 2007 After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after supper in the Administration Building. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. 2007 Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday may vary for checkin and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 8:00-8:50 9:00 -9:50 10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 12:10 12:20 12:30 1:00-1:50 2:00-2:50 3:00-3:50 4:00-4:50 5:15 5:30 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Third Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Fourth Session Fifth Session Sixth Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 9 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. 2007 Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Sunday and Wednesday evening. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Preregistration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2007 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. 11 Artist, Craftsman, Naturalist, Geologist, Forester, Readyman, Scientist, Sportsman, and the Conservation Award. Looking ahead to 2008 In 2008, Webelos will be able to pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, Forester, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Naturalist, Readyman, and the World Conservation Award. Try to plan your year-round program around what a Scout might be able to earn apart from camp, so that he can receive his Arrow of Light. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. Advancement at camp The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a Scouts are reminded to bring their rank book catch-and-release program. These specially designed (Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Handbooks). They will fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and participate in several activities that can be passed off are in no way connected with fishing activities apart while in camp. In 2007, our Webelos will be able to from Kia Kima. pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, 12 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until Postal mail November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions mail addressed as follows: with their name and pack number. Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Telephone A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at other times as well. Please note, however, that this is the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able to talk to their children. The staff member will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as possible. Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. Electronic mail Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents can find pictures from the week while their Scout is at camp. They will also be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. 13 Visitors Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Camp rules & hints • • • • • • • • • • • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. • • Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. There will be a security guard posted at the front gate each evening. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road to be picked up. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. 16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 11c 14b 14d 18f 18g 19d 20b 20c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them Know the rules of safe fishing Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Wolf program areas Nature Area-Reptiles and animals; plants and nature hike Handicrafts-Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range-Shoot arrows and BB guns Waterfront-Swimming and boating Rappelling Tower-Climb the new Cub portion of the tower Fishing-Learn the rules, get a permit, and then catch some fish Also-Learn about tools for fixing and building and making it yourself 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 17 Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d 20a Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Wolf program areas Scoutcraft—Learn about tying knots so you can be “Tying it all up” Handicrafts—Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range—Shoot arrows and BB guns Rappelling Tower—Climb the new Cub portion of the tower and play games Waterfront—Swimming and boating Nature Area—Weather Also—Learn about building things with wood with our “Sawdust and Nails” Program 18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Webelos program activities First year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Conservation Award Each first-year Webelo will be able to participate in an exciting conservation project. Oftentimes the camp has a project like building a siltation dam, clearing out a drainage ditch, cleaning up along a roadside or planting grass in areas that need attention. This will be considered a suitable project to help a Scout earn the World Conservation Award. Naturalist If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of the camp at the same time. Readyman Showing off your knowledge of first aid skills is what Readyman is all about. Learn how to help a person who needs medical attention. A Webelos Scout can expect to be prepared for lots of emergency situations, and after a trip to the Kia Kima Health Lodge, he’ll be more ready to help. Forester Identifying trees and uses for wood products is a part of the fun that of being a forester. Hiking along the the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 19 Webelos program activities Second year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Artist Calling all those who like to make things! Artist covers a wide variety of things from crayon to finger-paint, and we will help you find your favorites and create a masterpiece. Using your ideas and creative thoughts, your projects may go way outside the lines, so get ready for this unique blend of beautiful creation and dirty hands! Outdoorsman Outdoorsman Activity Badge requirements are fun, and give the Webleos a chance to learn new skills that will prepare him for Boy Scouting. Camping, fire safety, and leave no trace are all a part of this badge. Geologist Rocks and minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity exciting and sometimes surprising. Sportsman Develop your skills in the sports world. Learning the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Kia Kima will not only help you develop your skills, but challenge them as well. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 20 2007 Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is everpresent in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one Pack: leader for every five Scouts. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit has at least one adult attend the preresident camp orientation meeting in March. † Scouts attending camp participate in the (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she scheduled activities (daily sessions, free cannot attend, an assistant leader or swims, and other activities during the camp). committee member may fill in). Commissioner’s signature______________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Administration’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 21 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs—and individual Scouts—to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. 22 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 How to get to Camp Kia Kima 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 23 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself.  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. 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 2006 Title A name given to the resource 2006 Kia Kima Postcard 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 Picture Postcard https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/43fc7f107dc602a8ee351fbf13376acb.pdf e0b3e51dbcf850b4351b00d47228c990 PDF Text Text �W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006. The 2006 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is t he highlight of a Scouts Year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and man other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2006 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TAB LE of contents Program Information 16 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 16 23 29 32 36 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 39 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 6 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 General Information 7 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 8 13 13 13 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 14 Individual Checklist 14 visit kiakima.com Class Schedules 42 & 43 Map of Kia Kima 44 & 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2006, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2006. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $85 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and al- SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $165.00 Shotgun Shooting $20 per participant Scouts from other Councils $175.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 10. Mountain Man Rendevous $20 per participant COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $80 per participant $20 per participant 1 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �low camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2006 may reserve it for 2007 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2006, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2006. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2006 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 16th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1, 2006. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical exami nation before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a Class 2, updated annually (#34412 A) have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. camp activities until proper examination has been 34412 A) Medical given. R M F ! Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. required for each step have a corresponding number. If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. 1 1 CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. REGISTRATION Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com �2 UNIT COUNT FORM The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31, 2006. This form should be submitted with a $30 deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferable but not refundable. 3 NEW REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $85 per Scout by May 15, 2006. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. In 2006 we will be registering for sessions online. Please visit www.kiakima.com for details. Online registration will be available on March 1, 2006. There will be maximums set on session participation. Once the maximum is reached you will be directed to register for another session. SUMMER C 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not visit www.kiakima.com 5 send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. CHECK - IN 5 The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the DDRESSES optional Swim Check Form AMP (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. A ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CONFIRMATION & CHANGES When registering online for classes, please save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, you will be notified from our administrative staff prior to your arrival at camp. We make every attempt to contact you at least 12 weeks prior to your arrival. Units that are unable to register online will still be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR Part B) by the established deadline and we can manually enter you into the system. When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2006. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. SUMMER CAMP ADDRESSES Before May 31, 2006 Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 After May 31, 2006 Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 6 visit www.kiakima.com �GENERAL information K ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, but often times the accommodations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable one. in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. TRANSPORTATION & PARKING Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration Building Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- visit www.kiakima.com DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 7 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it.The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the op portunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts &leaders wear Class A uniform. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 8 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday visit www.kiakima.com �UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. The commissioner staff will stop by your campsite each morning to visit with leaders in the site. They will make sure you have all the supplies you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will see that it is taken care of. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. visit www.kiakima.com SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper service while at camp. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of “patriotism”.Why is it important for a scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. 9 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �LEADER’S MEETINGS A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening meal on Sunday. At this meeting members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your troops wekk at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leader’s Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. ! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders meeting. LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $80 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. As an added incentive, the following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 2 24 3 32 4 40+ 5 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. M o s t Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat visit www.kiakima.com �free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. lenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat Each troop proa waiter for in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are pro- vides each table to vided in a modified cafeteria-style fash- clean up after ion. A well-balanced menu has been de- meals. signed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- visit www.kiakima.com 11 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) CHECK-OUT WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. The administrative staff maintains two computers that can be utilized by leaders for those that are unable to bring laptops. The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 12 visit www.kiakima.com �2006 CAMP activities & training schedule visit www.kiakima.com 13 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com �WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal Firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 16 visit www.kiakima.com �AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased This is a rigorous program that certifies a amount each day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are re- The Mile Swim generally takes place on quired to spend all of their time in the Saturday morning. Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are reRowing quired. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong This is a one-hour session. Physical swimmers. It is highly-recommended that strength and stamina required. The skills the CPR instruction be completed prior are more difficult to master than in Cato camp. Adults are welcome to partici- noeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be compate in the BSA Lifeguard program. pleted prior to camp. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 17 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. Indian Lore Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com �badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. ECO-CON AREA Animal Science Fly Fishing If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit visit www.kiakima.com 19 Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. Space Exploration Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 Citizenship in the Nation visit www.kiakima.com �SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. Fire Safety First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 21 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Archery Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com �MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was es tablished in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 23 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard Mile Swim This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Rowing Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills strong swimmers. are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be comCanoeing pleted prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothThis badge is required for Eagle (with al- ing. It is highly recommended that CPR ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a instruction (requirement 2) be completed challenging merit badge that requires prior to camp. physical strength and stamina. Bring long Swimming pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 24 �Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Combined with Art. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Sculpture. Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Animal Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, experiments. There is a great deal of written mathen this badge is for you. You will have the op- terial, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can portunity to learn on some of our ranch’s finest be completed before coming to camp. Younger livestock. Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Astronomy This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Fishing Space Exploration This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch It requires some written work and some early mornand recover a model rocket. There is a small cost ing fishing trips. for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (ReChemistry quirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older This is an excellent introductory merit badge to Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and obtwelve Scouts. servation. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of camp. visit www.kiakima.com 26 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Nature �Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. Fire Safety This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com �OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your need. Scouts participating in the OVB programs must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Pre-registration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Thunderbird Aquatics, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base programs will provide food, cooking gear, and other group equipment. Please explore this next section of the leaders’ guide as it lists details regarding each program. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10 mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent visit www.kiakima.com 29 „ „ „ „ „ „ Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for a 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com �your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throw ropes, and much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 36, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �MOUNTAIN MAN pioneer living T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting taks with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com �C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling & C limbing and rapelling is a fast grow ing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com �THUNDERBIRD aquatic program L ake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in morning and afternoon in Osage and in the afternoon in Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts and 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunity to participate in additional advancement opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a threehour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some complete more than others. 36 visit www.kiakima.com �TWILIGHT activities M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cookoff are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † † Scouts attending camp Participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit participates in one of the campfire programs. † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that particpate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 38 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or counsil level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat TRAINING These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this training will teach you all about the elements of a good troop meeting and the patrol method. visit www.kiakima.com 39 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events for years. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the schedule-please see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP CHEROKEE 2006 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 351 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving 341 344 Rowing 356 Swimming 311 331 Swimming Instruction 314 333 335 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 483 493 422 Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing Geology Mammal Study 272 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 192 166 194 153 101 104 133 135 112 115 151 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 236 284 Weather Ozark Venture Base 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Shooting Sports 425 412 Nature Space Exploration 436 423 243 Pioneeering 494 432 Fire Safety First Aid 446 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 233 Wilderness Survival Nature Area 441 Emergency Preparedness Camping 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 974 42 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMP OSAGE 2006 Program Registration Codes Aquatics 9:00 BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving 10:00 11:00 353 Swimming 311 Swimming Instruction 331 333 204 Scoutcraft Area 441 Indian Lore 481 493 432 Art/Textiles 422 First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing Geology Mammal Study Nature 494 436 423 425 P M E A G C A S O 412 233 236 243 246 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports Ozark Venture Base 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 115 151 156 184 171 Citizenship in the Nation 173 743 Citizenship in the World 711 Communications 721 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 744 715 725 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics visit www.kiakima.com 265 271 Weather Environmental Science 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 446 483 Leatherwork Camping 226 444 Basketry Pioneeering Wilderness Survival Nature Area 215 223 Wood Carving Fire Safety 335 212 First Class Emergency Preparedness 356 314 201 Second Class Sculpture 4:00 324 344 341 Tenderfoot Handicraft Area 3:00 391 (All Day) 322 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 974 43 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com �How to get to Camp Kia Kima visit www.kiakima.com 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �s e t o N 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com � 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006. The 2006 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is t he highlight of a Scouts Year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and man other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2006 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TAB LE of contents Program Information 16 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 16 23 29 32 36 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 39 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 6 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 General Information 7 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 8 13 13 13 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 14 Individual Checklist 14 visit kiakima.com Class Schedules 42 & 43 Map of Kia Kima 44 & 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2006, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2006. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $85 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and al- SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $165.00 Shotgun Shooting $20 per participant Scouts from other Councils $175.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 10. Mountain Man Rendevous $20 per participant COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $80 per participant $20 per participant 1 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp low camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2006 may reserve it for 2007 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2006, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2006. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2006 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 16th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1, 2006. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical exami nation before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a Class 2, updated annually (#34412 A) have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. camp activities until proper examination has been 34412 A) Medical given. R M F ! Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. required for each step have a corresponding number. If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. 1 1 CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. REGISTRATION Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com 2 UNIT COUNT FORM The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31, 2006. This form should be submitted with a $30 deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferable but not refundable. 3 NEW REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $85 per Scout by May 15, 2006. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. In 2006 we will be registering for sessions online. Please visit www.kiakima.com for details. Online registration will be available on March 1, 2006. There will be maximums set on session participation. Once the maximum is reached you will be directed to register for another session. SUMMER C 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not visit www.kiakima.com 5 send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. CHECK - IN 5 The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the DDRESSES optional Swim Check Form AMP (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. A ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CONFIRMATION & CHANGES When registering online for classes, please save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, you will be notified from our administrative staff prior to your arrival at camp. We make every attempt to contact you at least 12 weeks prior to your arrival. Units that are unable to register online will still be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR Part B) by the established deadline and we can manually enter you into the system. When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2006. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. SUMMER CAMP ADDRESSES Before May 31, 2006 Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 After May 31, 2006 Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 6 visit www.kiakima.com GENERAL information K ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, but often times the accommodations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable one. in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. TRANSPORTATION & PARKING Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration Building Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- visit www.kiakima.com DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 7 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it.The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the op portunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts &leaders wear Class A uniform. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 8 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday visit www.kiakima.com UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. The commissioner staff will stop by your campsite each morning to visit with leaders in the site. They will make sure you have all the supplies you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will see that it is taken care of. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. visit www.kiakima.com SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper service while at camp. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of “patriotism”.Why is it important for a scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. 9 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LEADER’S MEETINGS A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening meal on Sunday. At this meeting members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your troops wekk at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leader’s Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. ! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders meeting. LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $80 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. As an added incentive, the following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 2 24 3 32 4 40+ 5 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. M o s t Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat visit www.kiakima.com free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. lenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat Each troop proa waiter for in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are pro- vides each table to vided in a modified cafeteria-style fash- clean up after ion. A well-balanced menu has been de- meals. signed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- visit www.kiakima.com 11 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) CHECK-OUT WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. The administrative staff maintains two computers that can be utilized by leaders for those that are unable to bring laptops. The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 12 visit www.kiakima.com 2006 CAMP activities & training schedule visit www.kiakima.com 13 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal Firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 16 visit www.kiakima.com AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased This is a rigorous program that certifies a amount each day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are re- The Mile Swim generally takes place on quired to spend all of their time in the Saturday morning. Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are reRowing quired. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong This is a one-hour session. Physical swimmers. It is highly-recommended that strength and stamina required. The skills the CPR instruction be completed prior are more difficult to master than in Cato camp. Adults are welcome to partici- noeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be compate in the BSA Lifeguard program. pleted prior to camp. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 17 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. Indian Lore Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. ECO-CON AREA Animal Science Fly Fishing If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit visit www.kiakima.com 19 Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. Space Exploration Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 Citizenship in the Nation visit www.kiakima.com SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. Fire Safety First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 21 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Archery Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was es tablished in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 23 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard Mile Swim This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Rowing Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills strong swimmers. are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be comCanoeing pleted prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothThis badge is required for Eagle (with al- ing. It is highly recommended that CPR ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a instruction (requirement 2) be completed challenging merit badge that requires prior to camp. physical strength and stamina. Bring long Swimming pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 24 Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Combined with Art. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Sculpture. Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Animal Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, experiments. There is a great deal of written mathen this badge is for you. You will have the op- terial, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can portunity to learn on some of our ranch’s finest be completed before coming to camp. Younger livestock. Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Astronomy This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Fishing Space Exploration This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch It requires some written work and some early mornand recover a model rocket. There is a small cost ing fishing trips. for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (ReChemistry quirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older This is an excellent introductory merit badge to Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and obtwelve Scouts. servation. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of camp. visit www.kiakima.com 26 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Nature Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. Fire Safety This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your need. Scouts participating in the OVB programs must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Pre-registration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Thunderbird Aquatics, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base programs will provide food, cooking gear, and other group equipment. Please explore this next section of the leaders’ guide as it lists details regarding each program. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10 mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent visit www.kiakima.com 29 „ „ „ „ „ „ Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for a 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throw ropes, and much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 36, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MOUNTAIN MAN pioneer living T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting taks with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling & C limbing and rapelling is a fast grow ing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com THUNDERBIRD aquatic program L ake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in morning and afternoon in Osage and in the afternoon in Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts and 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunity to participate in additional advancement opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a threehour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some complete more than others. 36 visit www.kiakima.com TWILIGHT activities M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cookoff are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † † Scouts attending camp Participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit participates in one of the campfire programs. † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that particpate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 38 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or counsil level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat TRAINING These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this training will teach you all about the elements of a good troop meeting and the patrol method. visit www.kiakima.com 39 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events for years. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the schedule-please see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP CHEROKEE 2006 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 351 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving 341 344 Rowing 356 Swimming 311 331 Swimming Instruction 314 333 335 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 483 493 422 Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing Geology Mammal Study 272 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 192 166 194 153 101 104 133 135 112 115 151 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 236 284 Weather Ozark Venture Base 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Shooting Sports 425 412 Nature Space Exploration 436 423 243 Pioneeering 494 432 Fire Safety First Aid 446 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 233 Wilderness Survival Nature Area 441 Emergency Preparedness Camping 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 974 42 visit www.kiakima.com CAMP OSAGE 2006 Program Registration Codes Aquatics 9:00 BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving 10:00 11:00 353 Swimming 311 Swimming Instruction 331 333 204 Scoutcraft Area 441 Indian Lore 481 493 432 Art/Textiles 422 First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing Geology Mammal Study Nature 494 436 423 425 P M E A G C A S O 412 233 236 243 246 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports Ozark Venture Base 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 115 151 156 184 171 Citizenship in the Nation 173 743 Citizenship in the World 711 Communications 721 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 744 715 725 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics visit www.kiakima.com 265 271 Weather Environmental Science 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 446 483 Leatherwork Camping 226 444 Basketry Pioneeering Wilderness Survival Nature Area 215 223 Wood Carving Fire Safety 335 212 First Class Emergency Preparedness 356 314 201 Second Class Sculpture 4:00 324 344 341 Tenderfoot Handicraft Area 3:00 391 (All Day) 322 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 974 43 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com How to get to Camp Kia Kima visit www.kiakima.com 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp s e t o N 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com  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 2006 Title A name given to the resource 2006 Kia Kima Leaders Guide 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 Leaders Guide https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/7224185877063a78f12388a8f69c37b4.JPG 2a2c8371fe25d2599416060d5c3364a8 https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/015eeb71e98f3292cfb3ac8f2ab8e068.JPG 7cca148b78f471a2efc37b4e3f46af7a 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 Staff Plaques Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs of the staff paddles and plaques at Kia Kima. Memorabilia Pictures or scans of patches, paddles, shirts, and other Scouting memorabilia. Names Names mentioned on the memorabilia Scott Stephens Raymond Whiteside Jordan McKinney Patrick Howie Mabry Guenther Aaron Craig Charlie Williams Spencer Nesvick Michael Downs Ryne Glover Chris Carlile R.J. Case David Buttler Boyce Martin John Clark Hooser Adam Long Matt Schuster Haydeon Honson Wes Simpson Mark Winkler Kaytie Hunt Ryne Dunlap Michael Haskins 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 2006 Title A name given to the resource 2006 Cherokee Staff Paddle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Kia Kima Scout Reservation Camp Cherokee Kia Kima Staff Memorabilia Paddle Plaque Staff Plaque https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b5bf9e3f6d5617b19ca901a41769e172.pdf fbd0cdfbf100682ce172e972e2664395 PDF Text Text Opening Narration: The Order of the Arrow is an Honor camper Organization founded in 1915 at the Treasure Island, Pennsylvania Scout Camp by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson. Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is the local Order of the Arrow Lodge serving the Chickasaw Council. The purposes of the Order of the Arrow are to: recognize those campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, develop and maintain camping within the unit, and to crystallize the scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. One of the Traditions that the Order of the Arrow seeks to preserve is that of the American Indian’s culture and customs. This is accomplished through the use of Native American clothing and the implementation of several specialized ceremonies. Tonight, Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge # 558 will present an Indian Dance Pageant and Callout ceremony. This is a solemn occasion and we ask that you maintain the strictest silence and refrain from applauding during the proceedings. Also please turn off pagers, cellular phones and other potentially disruptive electronic devices. Meteu: We are gathered here together In the midst of this great forest Underneath the stars above us Gathered now, to help and serve Cheerfully, in all our actions Lovingly, in our reflections As the smoke curls, winding upward, May our thoughts and actions, rising, Fill us all with acts of goodness And Direct, and rule, and guide us In our work and thoughts this evening. Let there be fire! Music: The Ecstasy of Gold �Calling song/Grand entry Flag song: “Our first song this evening is a Native American Flag song. It is the Indian equivalent of our national anthem. We ask that everyone please stand for this song. “You may now be seated.” War Dance “The following is a war dance. A war dance should not be confused with the intent of going to war, but rather a song for the dancers to show off their talents and abilities.” Brotherhood Recognition “Brotherhood membership in the Order of the Arrow is a very noteworthy yet seldom recognized level of membership in the Order of the Arrow. To become a Brotherhood Member, one must serve their Lodge for at least ten months and have a complete understanding of the ceremonies and signs of membership in the Order of the Arrow. Tonight, Ahoalan Nachpikin #558 wishes to recognize its newest Brotherhood members: Would everyone who got their brotherhood this week please stand as we honor your accomplishments with the next song.” Veterans Song “Our last song this evening is the Veterans’ Song. The Veterans’ Song is sung by the Indian people to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces. They have served on battlefields all over the world, keeping our shores safe while we sleep. We should reflect and remember the brave souls who have insured that the Stars and Stripes may proudly fly over the land of the free. We ask that all veterans in the audience please stand to be recognized during this song.” “You may now be seated.” And now, we will begin to recognize those who have been selected by their troops for membership in to the great and honored Order of the Arrow. � 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 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> 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 Opening Narration: The Order of the Arrow is an Honor camper Organization founded in 1915 at the Treasure Island, Pennsylvania Scout Camp by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson. Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is the local Order of the Arrow Lodge serving the Chickasaw Council. The purposes of the Order of the Arrow are to: recognize those campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, develop and maintain camping within the unit, and to crystallize the scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. One of the Traditions that the Order of the Arrow seeks to preserve is that of the American Indian’s culture and customs. This is accomplished through the use of Native American clothing and the implementation of several specialized ceremonies. Tonight, Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge # 558 will present an Indian Dance Pageant and Callout ceremony. This is a solemn occasion and we ask that you maintain the strictest silence and refrain from applauding during the proceedings. Also please turn off pagers, cellular phones and other potentially disruptive electronic devices. Meteu: We are gathered here together In the midst of this great forest Underneath the stars above us Gathered now, to help and serve Cheerfully, in all our actions Lovingly, in our reflections As the smoke curls, winding upward, May our thoughts and actions, rising, Fill us all with acts of goodness And Direct, and rule, and guide us In our work and thoughts this evening. Let there be fire! Music: The Ecstasy of Gold Calling song/Grand entry Flag song: “Our first song this evening is a Native American Flag song. It is the Indian equivalent of our national anthem. We ask that everyone please stand for this song. “You may now be seated.” War Dance “The following is a war dance. A war dance should not be confused with the intent of going to war, but rather a song for the dancers to show off their talents and abilities.” Brotherhood Recognition “Brotherhood membership in the Order of the Arrow is a very noteworthy yet seldom recognized level of membership in the Order of the Arrow. To become a Brotherhood Member, one must serve their Lodge for at least ten months and have a complete understanding of the ceremonies and signs of membership in the Order of the Arrow. Tonight, Ahoalan Nachpikin #558 wishes to recognize its newest Brotherhood members: Would everyone who got their brotherhood this week please stand as we honor your accomplishments with the next song.” Veterans Song “Our last song this evening is the Veterans’ Song. The Veterans’ Song is sung by the Indian people to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces. They have served on battlefields all over the world, keeping our shores safe while we sleep. We should reflect and remember the brave souls who have insured that the Stars and Stripes may proudly fly over the land of the free. We ask that all veterans in the audience please stand to be recognized during this song.” “You may now be seated.” And now, we will begin to recognize those who have been selected by their troops for membership in to the great and honored Order of the Arrow. 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 2006 Title A name given to the resource 2006 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Call Out Script Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Ceremony Order of the Arrow https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/6d1ea5db7d6caa50c12786ff38ff1684.pdf 56b90d5a59f1ca647ebe24b8daffbdb2 PDF Text Text Leaders’ Guide To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com �Table of Contents Timeline and Checklist 3 10 Day Out Meeting 3 Provisional Camper Information 3 Questions and Answers 4 General Information 5 Individual Youth Registration 6 Provisional Youth Registration 7 Individual Adult Registration 8 Unit Reservation Form 9 Troop Advancement Session 10 Troop Roster 11 Class 3 Medical Form 12 Map to Kia Kima 14 �Winter Camp Checklist and Timeline Troop and Individual Preorder merchandise forms due in office by 12/01/05. Individual Youth Registration Forms Due in Office by 12/01/05. Adult Registration Forms due by 12/01/05. All Payments due by 12/15/05. 10 Day Out Meeting 12/15/05 6:30 p.m. at Scout Office. This is last chance to alter numbers for food order or merit badge scheduling. Class 2 Medical Forms due at Camp Check-In. Provisional Camper Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional Scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, and return to the office at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30. This option is only available to those Scouts that have registered as provisional and made arrangements with DrewArmstrong. Scouts need to be prepared to supply their own lunch on the trips or have money to purchase a light meal from McDonald’s. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10-Day Out meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for the leaders’ to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well as give the Camp Director an opportunity to make any final changes or adjustments. This will be the final time to change numbers attending the camp or individual class schedules. �Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, participants must bring their own tents and bedding. Will there be a central shower facility? Unfortunately there will not be a central shower facility as the water to most of the camp will be off during Winter Camp. What do you mean “water will be off,” what am I going to drink? There is a water source into the camp in the winter. Please bring plenty of coolers and water containers and they will be filled frequently by our logistics team. Do I need a physical for each participant? Yes, we will have a staffed health lodge so we require that everyone have a health record on file. Please bring your summer camp physical or a completed class II that had been reviewed by a parent. �General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, December 27. Checkin will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders’ meeting will be at 5:30 at the Administration Building for one leader and the senior patrol leader from each troop. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as daily schedules, rules and regulations, and emergency procedures. We will also collect medical forms and correct any registration errors at this time. Tuesday Schedule 2-4 p.m. 4:30 5:30 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders’ meeting at Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (Arena) Evening Sessions Wednesday/Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 8:00 8:30 Breakfast Closing Ceremony Checkout Check-out Remember to pick-up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! �Winter Camp 2005 Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:____________________________________________________ (Choose Preference by Session - 1,2, or 3) Program Selection Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Winter Camp T-Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 �Winter Camp 2005 Provisional Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1 and 2nd choice) Session II Session I COPE (All Day) O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Transportation Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ $25 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 �Winter Camp 2005 Individual Adult Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ E-mail:______________________________ Payment Information Adult Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $30 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 �C.O.P.E. Fly Fishing Climbing Woodwork Wilderness Survival Orienteering Law Shooting Sports New Scout Program And More!! To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com or jarmstro@bsamail.org Winter Camp Unit Campsite Reservation ($25 Campsite Reservation Due by 11/1/05) Unit # _____ District _____________ Council ______________________ Leader_________________ Phone _____________ (h) _______________ (w) E-mail ________________________ Number Expected ______ Youth ______ Adults Mail Reservation Form and $25 Check to: Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 �2005 Winter Camp Program COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. O.U.T. – Ozark Ultimate Trek – This is a smaller version of our highly energized summer camp OUT program. Scouts that participate in this winter adventure will depart Wednesday morning for a day of Mountain Biking and backpacking in the Sylamore Wilderness area. Once they complete this day of challenge, and exciting day of Rock Climbing and Caving waits. This program is limited to 5 Scouts. Fly Fishing – Scouts will be instructed to use a fly rod and will experience fishing in the Spring River. This session will involve a field trip. We will limit each session to the first 8 Scouts that register. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make repels on A climbing tower. Woodwork – Scouts will have an opportunity to learn how to use certain hand tools. This badge requires the building of a project. All supplies provided. Session size is limited to 8 participants. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Law – The judicial system will be discussed in detail. Scouts will learn how laws are created and their purpose. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate in a mock trial. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Orienteering – Map and compass work is and important skill for every Scout to learn. In this badge, you will learn how to read maps and correctly use a compass. Wilderness Survival – Scout in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Traffic Safety – Scout will learn about the hazards of hour roadways. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 must cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water Purification to cooking. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World, Nation, Community- Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication – Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scout in the base will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective Communication. �Troop Advancement Session Registration Program Selection (Please use the form below to select your Scouts merit badges. Please list a first and second choice.) Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Emergency Prep. Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Session I Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Session I Session III �Winter Camp 2005 Troop Registration Troop ________ District ________________ Adults ________ Youth __________ Adults Name Fee Youth Name Age Rank Fee Total Fee = ____________ � 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 Leaders’ Guide To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Table of Contents Timeline and Checklist 3 10 Day Out Meeting 3 Provisional Camper Information 3 Questions and Answers 4 General Information 5 Individual Youth Registration 6 Provisional Youth Registration 7 Individual Adult Registration 8 Unit Reservation Form 9 Troop Advancement Session 10 Troop Roster 11 Class 3 Medical Form 12 Map to Kia Kima 14 Winter Camp Checklist and Timeline Troop and Individual Preorder merchandise forms due in office by 12/01/05. Individual Youth Registration Forms Due in Office by 12/01/05. Adult Registration Forms due by 12/01/05. All Payments due by 12/15/05. 10 Day Out Meeting 12/15/05 6:30 p.m. at Scout Office. This is last chance to alter numbers for food order or merit badge scheduling. Class 2 Medical Forms due at Camp Check-In. Provisional Camper Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional Scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, and return to the office at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30. This option is only available to those Scouts that have registered as provisional and made arrangements with DrewArmstrong. Scouts need to be prepared to supply their own lunch on the trips or have money to purchase a light meal from McDonald’s. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10-Day Out meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for the leaders’ to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well as give the Camp Director an opportunity to make any final changes or adjustments. This will be the final time to change numbers attending the camp or individual class schedules. Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, participants must bring their own tents and bedding. Will there be a central shower facility? Unfortunately there will not be a central shower facility as the water to most of the camp will be off during Winter Camp. What do you mean “water will be off,” what am I going to drink? There is a water source into the camp in the winter. Please bring plenty of coolers and water containers and they will be filled frequently by our logistics team. Do I need a physical for each participant? Yes, we will have a staffed health lodge so we require that everyone have a health record on file. Please bring your summer camp physical or a completed class II that had been reviewed by a parent. General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, December 27. Checkin will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders’ meeting will be at 5:30 at the Administration Building for one leader and the senior patrol leader from each troop. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as daily schedules, rules and regulations, and emergency procedures. We will also collect medical forms and correct any registration errors at this time. Tuesday Schedule 2-4 p.m. 4:30 5:30 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders’ meeting at Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (Arena) Evening Sessions Wednesday/Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 8:00 8:30 Breakfast Closing Ceremony Checkout Check-out Remember to pick-up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! Winter Camp 2005 Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:____________________________________________________ (Choose Preference by Session - 1,2, or 3) Program Selection Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Winter Camp T-Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Winter Camp 2005 Provisional Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1 and 2nd choice) Session II Session I COPE (All Day) O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Transportation Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ $25 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 Winter Camp 2005 Individual Adult Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ E-mail:______________________________ Payment Information Adult Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $30 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 C.O.P.E. Fly Fishing Climbing Woodwork Wilderness Survival Orienteering Law Shooting Sports New Scout Program And More!! To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com or jarmstro@bsamail.org Winter Camp Unit Campsite Reservation ($25 Campsite Reservation Due by 11/1/05) Unit # _____ District _____________ Council ______________________ Leader_________________ Phone _____________ (h) _______________ (w) E-mail ________________________ Number Expected ______ Youth ______ Adults Mail Reservation Form and $25 Check to: Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 2005 Winter Camp Program COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. O.U.T. – Ozark Ultimate Trek – This is a smaller version of our highly energized summer camp OUT program. Scouts that participate in this winter adventure will depart Wednesday morning for a day of Mountain Biking and backpacking in the Sylamore Wilderness area. Once they complete this day of challenge, and exciting day of Rock Climbing and Caving waits. This program is limited to 5 Scouts. Fly Fishing – Scouts will be instructed to use a fly rod and will experience fishing in the Spring River. This session will involve a field trip. We will limit each session to the first 8 Scouts that register. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make repels on A climbing tower. Woodwork – Scouts will have an opportunity to learn how to use certain hand tools. This badge requires the building of a project. All supplies provided. Session size is limited to 8 participants. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Law – The judicial system will be discussed in detail. Scouts will learn how laws are created and their purpose. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate in a mock trial. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Orienteering – Map and compass work is and important skill for every Scout to learn. In this badge, you will learn how to read maps and correctly use a compass. Wilderness Survival – Scout in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Traffic Safety – Scout will learn about the hazards of hour roadways. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 must cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water Purification to cooking. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World, Nation, Community- Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication – Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scout in the base will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective Communication. Troop Advancement Session Registration Program Selection (Please use the form below to select your Scouts merit badges. Please list a first and second choice.) Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Emergency Prep. Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Session I Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Session I Session III Winter Camp 2005 Troop Registration Troop ________ District ________________ Adults ________ Youth __________ Adults Name Fee Youth Name Age Rank Fee Total Fee = ____________  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 2005 Title A name given to the resource 2005 Kia Kima Winter Camp Leaders Guide 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 Leaders Guide Winter Camp https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b888744c1a1a7b4feebd6f003c95ade4.pdf 980dfada0a9fa933455a7e6b2be060a7 PDF Text Text KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION 2005 leaders’ guide to summer camp Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp What’s NEW in 2005 „ „ „ „ 2005 Camp Fees Unit Count Fees 2005 Merit Badges Ozark Ultimate Trek Page 1 Page 4 Page 14 & 21 Page 28 Using this Guide This guide contains a great deal of important information about camp this summer. Though we encourage you to read it from cover to cover, we know that leaders skip over parts especially leaders who have been coming to camp for many years. To make it easier for you to find changes and important information, we have marked them with these icons. ! NEW �Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 s e t No K I A K I M A S C O U T R E S E R VAT I O N SUMMER CAMP 2004 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp B oy Scout Summer Camp can be the most fulfilling experience that a Scout ever has. The activities that he participates in will stay with him long after he grows into manhood. This summer we will showcase Scouting for units not only in the Chickasaw Council, but for units in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Missouri. Our goal is to provide quality instruction in a wilderness setting to young men as they prepare to become our country’s leaders. In order to provide this quality program, planning must begin now. Please review the Leaders’ Guide to Summer Camp 2005, and note your questions to me for a prompt answer. I encourage you to make this camp available to every boy in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima summer camp staff, we look forward to serving you in 2005. Yours in Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director �Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 TAB LE of contents Program Information 14 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 14 21 27 30 32 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 35 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 35 36 36 General Information 6 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 7 11 11 11 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 12 Individual Checklist 12 Class Schedules 37 & 38 Map of Kia Kima 39 & 40 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 1 PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2005, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2005. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $75 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending Summer Camp Fee Schedule Scouts from Chickasaw Council $155.00 Shotgun Shooting $15 per participant Scouts from other Councils $160.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $25 per participant Mountain Man Rendevous Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $20 per participant $25 per participant Leaders Fee $75 per participant Please Note: Leaders fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the Registration packet to see a listing of the leader’s fees. �2 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2005 may reserve it for 2006 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2005, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until March 1, 2005. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by March 1, 2005 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 23rd. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 15, 2005. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2005 Campsite Capacities Camp Osage Capacity Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 3 SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be reAll Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical turned to the unit leader at the examination before camp and complete the appropriate end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for medical form less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete Scouts and leaders must have a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a comArkansas State Law pleted health form – including examination – will be requires a Class 3 restricted from all camp activities until proper exami(no. 34412 A) Medination has been given. cal Form for all Required Medical Forms ! Scouts and leaders. �4 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY venience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parCAMP APPLICATION ents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. This is the first step of the Normal insurance filing procedures will ap- registration process. Submit the Camp apply. plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout SerIRE AFETY vice Center any time after August 1st. Keep Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm in mind; some campsites may already be resystem. This system will be explained at the served. first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the UNIT COUNT FORM nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires unThe second step of the regder any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames istration process is a Unit Count that indiof any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout cates the number of Scouts from your unit or leader plans to use their own tent for lodg- attending camp. Complete the Unit Count ing, they must have the tent labeled “No Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on Service Center no later than March 31, 2005. the tent or placed on a card in front of the This form should be submitted with a $30 tent. Flashlights and battery powered lan- deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation able but not refundable. threat, are permissible. 11 F S 2 3 NEW REGISTRATION If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.kiakima.com. Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your con- REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $75 per Scout by May 15, 2005. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. This will register him for the various classes offered at camp. No registration will be processed until the required payments have been received. �2005 4 ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp FINAL FINANCIAL F ORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at checkin after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN 5 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2005. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at checkin. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any Before May 31, 2004 remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Summer Camp Addresses CONFIRMATION & CHANGES After May 31, 2004 When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com �6 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 GENERAL information K check-out, for the purpose of loading and ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, unloading. While driving in camp, please obbut often times the accom- serve our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. modations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, ANGEROUS ILDLIFE we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable. Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common It is recommended to encounter various forms of wildlife. that each unit bring insect and RANSPORTATION Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, tick repellent. venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites Certain brands ARKING from these animals are extremely rare but c o n t a i n i n g precautions should be taken. We will list a permethrin will Each unit is responsible for the safe few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. provide adequate tick protection. transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet naA FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE tional insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are re♦ Wear closed-toed shoes sponsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET Parking is provided at the camp enor Permethrin trance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night Building Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encour♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before aged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide wearing them a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a mini♦ Keep food out of tents mum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be ♦ Check for tick bites daily permitted into camp during check-in and D T P & W ! �2005 CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The re-check is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. Abuddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not com- Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp plete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check in advance. No Exceptions! 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday Check-in at a Glance Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp, report to Administration Builiding. First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1 Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the check-in procedure. 2 Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3 Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4 Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5 Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6 7 Supper - Scouts and leaders wear Class A uniorm, to supper. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting after dinner. 8 Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone wear their Class A uniform. �8 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS Units will have the opportunity to have a group picture made while at camp. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size and will be given to the unit leader at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $8.00 each, and will need to be paid for when they are ordered. Pictures will be taken during the Sunday Check-in. COMMISSIONER SERVICE 2005 VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD After your troop guide finishes helpThe summer camp God and Country Award is given to ing you check in, you probably won’t see Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must them in your campsite again until you check complete at least five of the following nine requirements. out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a time job of taking care of your needs during morning or evening assembly. the week. The staff member is your Com- 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night missioner. at the chapel. The commissioner staff will stop by 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper your campsite each morning to visit with service while at camp. leaders in the site. They will make sure you 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. have all the supplies you need. If there is 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth something broken or missing in your site, point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss they will see that it is taken care of. how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of “patriotism”.Why is it important for a scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they LAG EREMONIES symbolize. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of The camp will assemble for the flag Allegiance while at summer camp. ceremonies in the morning and evening. 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts and leaders are expected to attend scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our the evening flag ceremony in full Class A daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ceremonies and blessing the meals. F C �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LEADER’S MEETINGS A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening meal on Sunday. At this meeting members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the Units should have week. Also, this is an opportunity to have at least one leader questions answered about your troops wekk present at each at camp. leaders meeting. In addition, a morning Leader’s Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. ! LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $75 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will 9 generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. The trading post is open most hours of the day and evening with the exception of meals and camp-wide activities VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. �10 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically challenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. HOUSING -- CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. 2005 FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. ! Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 11 MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. Each troop will have an assigned mailbox inside the Trading Post. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than one email per Scout per day) Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. Check-out at a Glance CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. Schedule 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1 Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2 Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4 Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. �12 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 13 WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. Personal Firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. �14 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost * Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for non-swimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are This is a rigorous program that certifies a required to swim an increased amount each Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. generally takes place on Saturday morning. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt Rowing along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recomThis is a one-hour session. Physical strength mended that the CPR instruction be comand stamina required. The skills are more pleted prior to camp. difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Lifesaving Canoeing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, longsleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 15 �16 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Swimming Instruction Textiles * This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art * $ Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving $ * $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Please note that leatherwork and basketry will be tuaght together. Indian Lore $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * Sculpture $ Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete; therefore, it is combined with leatherwork. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA 17 Fish & Wildlife Management Animal Science If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. Fishing Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Reptile & Amphibian Study Environmental Science This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. �18 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 LIFE TO EAGLE Astronomy The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Communications Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid Archeology This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of the South Fork River. Some written work required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. 19 �20 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required * Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 21 �22 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA 2005 Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each This is a rigorous program that certifies a day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Rowing Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older This is a one-hour session. Physical strength Scouts and strong swimmers. and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It This badge is required for Eagle (with alter- is highly recommended that CPR instruction nate), and is a two-hour session. It is a chal- (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. lenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Swimming Motorsboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA * Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture * $ Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Art * * Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * $ ECO-CON AREA Animal Science Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket If you want to pursue a career in animal husmaterials. This badge often takes less than bandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our the full week to complete. ranch’s finest livestock. 23 �24 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. 2005 Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Fishing Astronomy This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple This is an excellent introductory merit badge of drawings are required which involve some to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may and observation. Requirement 5 must be be done before coming to camp. completed outside of camp. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting SCOUTCRAFT Camping This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. $ This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 �26 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Archeology Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Some written work is required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 27 OZARK VENTURE BASE The need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a co-ed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your need. Scouts participating in the OVB must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. This is an intensive program in which much physical exertion will be required. Scouts will be in session all morning, afternoons, and evenings with the exception of Friday evening. All participants in the OUT program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Kia Kima’s Ozark Adventure Base Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base will provide food, cooking gear, other group equipment, an orientation on Sunday night, and maps. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section). �28 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 OZARK ULTIMATE TREK O.U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing, GPS Navigation, and Mountain Biking, to Caving, White Water Kayaking, and Wilderness Rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of Climbing Instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of Rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. This is a very strenuous activity but when you are finished you will have completed climbing merit badge. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. When you get tired of sitting in the saddle for a day, don’t get too relaxed just yet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II and III white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, and �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 29 air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fireby-friction, and learn basic wilderness rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a toop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 48, so register early. MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM Have you ever wanted to live like the pioneers of the early 19th century or learn about Native Americans? Join this program and you will get to experience this very thing. Activities will include, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting, tomahawk throwing, hide tanning, sweat lodge, tipi pole making, open fire cooking, primitive tools instruction, fire by friction, Blacksmithing and much more. This program will be based at the camps own Masera cabin outpost. While in this program participants will learn about each of the areas listed above and do an in-depth, hands on study of blacksmithing, sweat lodges, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting. The masara cabin, located on a high mountain inside Kia Kima, provides a perfect mountain getaway. �30 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 C.O.P.E The Challenging Outdoor Personal Encounter, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL ENCOUTER �2005 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN O.V.B.? All Scouts that are at least 13 by January 1, and all registered Venturer’s. Both individuals and entire crews are welcome. Units with female participants will need to provide appropriate adult female leadership. WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Since groups participating in this program will be mobile, participants are required to pack their own gear and in no more than two duffle bags or large backpack. In addition to the items listed on page 12 of the leaders guide, participants should bring items in the following chart. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 31 A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... ♦ River Shoes, or Aqua Socks or Sandles with straps ♦ Tennis Shoes AND Hiking Boots ♦ Backpack ♦ Sun Screen AND Insect/Tick Repellent ♦ Water Bottles ♦ Ball Cap and Sunglasses ♦ Nose Plugs (optional but suggested) ♦ Flashlight OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing and rapelling is a fast growing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. �32 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 THUNDERBIRD AQUATIC PROGRAM ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. Lake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some complete more than others. Scouts who have earned 2nd class rank are not encouraged to take the trailblazer program. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 33 TWILIGHT activities M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. �34 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate † fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. MERIT TROOP The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. HONOR TROOP Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines including completed forms and payments. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the unit—is present in camp at all times. † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one leader for every ten Scouts. † Scouts attending camp participate in the scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities during the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of the OVB Program. † The Senior Patrol Leader attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster attends the Leaders’ Meetings. The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader also attend the Leaders’ Meeting on Sunday afternoon. † The Scouts and leaders in the unit attend evening meals and campfires in Class A uniform. † The unit should maintain a clean campsite throughout the week. In addition to completing all 9 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 3 of the 5 following requirements. † The unit has at least one adult attend the Scoutmasters’ planning conference. (Should be the Scoutmaster; if he or she cannot attend, an assistant Scoutmaster or committee member may fill in). † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. † The unit plans one inter-unit or inter campsite activity or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. † At least one leader from the unit completes the Scoutmaster merit badge. † The unit attends vespers services. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 35 LEADERS opportunities JUST FOR LEADERS Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this There is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise that training will teach you all about the elements you won’t be just sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is of a good troop meeting and the patrol what you want to do. method. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim CPR TRAINING All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instruc- This training will include “Climb on Safely” tor. training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Climbing Instructor Certification �36 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Youth Protection camp staff will be judging this event. The This training is required for all leaders that winning entry will receive special recognition. take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the schedule-please see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † † † † † † † SCOUT LEADER COOK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA † † † Scout Leaders can showcase their talent for a special camp meal that you can cook. Whether it is a pot of chili, cherry cobbler, or eggs in orange peels, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our illustrious † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † † † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers �Camp Cherokee 2005 9:00 2005 Program Registration Codes Aquatics Handicrafts Area Scoutcraft Area Trailblazer Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving Rowing Smallboat Sailing Swimming Swimming Instruction 10:00 11:00 2:00 3:00 391 (All Day) 341 344 356 374 314 311 333 Motorboating 351 Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore Emergency Preparedness Archeology Camping 441 353 444 446 422 425 491 493 494 496 412 415 481 483 273 484 486 276 266 201 First Aid Pioneeering Wilderness Survival 205 251 254 222 244 Trailblazer 214 135 Weather Animal Science 153 122 Fishing 125 161 166 Fly Fishing 192 Mammal Study 193 194 101 Environmental Science 104 171 174 Nature 133 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 112 115 151 156 Astronomy Camp Cherokee 136 184 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Area 4:00 322 Forestry Eco-Con 37 143 Camp Cherokee 146 Camp Cherokee Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE 951 961 Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 �38 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Program Registration Codes BSA Lifeguard 9:00 10:00 Trailblazer Handicrafts Area 341 Swimming Swimming Instruction 311 324 356 314 331 333 334 211 214 441 444 425 493 494 483 484 415 263 266 205 273 276 221 244 251 Environmental Science 171 254 173 Astronomy 143 Animal Science 153 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Mammal Study 175 146 122 125 161 166 192 193 194 101 104 Nature 135 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 486 201 First Aid Fly Fishing 496 412 481 Wilderness Survival Area 446 422 491 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Fishing 4:00 353 Camping Eco-Con 3:00 344 Archeology Scoutcraft Area 2:00 322 Lifesaving Rowing Trailblazer Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore 11:00 391 (All Day) Canoeing Aquatics Camp Osage 2005 112 115 151 156 Weather 184 Life To Citizenship in the Nation* Eagle Citizenship in the World* Communications* Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 951 961 Ozark Venture Base 743 744 711 721 715 725 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 39 If any leader has a question regarding their campsite reservation please contact, Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 �40 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 � 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 Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. 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 2005 leaders’ guide to summer camp Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp What’s NEW in 2005 „ „ „ „ 2005 Camp Fees Unit Count Fees 2005 Merit Badges Ozark Ultimate Trek Page 1 Page 4 Page 14 & 21 Page 28 Using this Guide This guide contains a great deal of important information about camp this summer. Though we encourage you to read it from cover to cover, we know that leaders skip over parts especially leaders who have been coming to camp for many years. To make it easier for you to find changes and important information, we have marked them with these icons. ! NEW Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 s e t No K I A K I M A S C O U T R E S E R VAT I O N SUMMER CAMP 2004 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp B oy Scout Summer Camp can be the most fulfilling experience that a Scout ever has. The activities that he participates in will stay with him long after he grows into manhood. This summer we will showcase Scouting for units not only in the Chickasaw Council, but for units in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Missouri. Our goal is to provide quality instruction in a wilderness setting to young men as they prepare to become our country’s leaders. In order to provide this quality program, planning must begin now. Please review the Leaders’ Guide to Summer Camp 2005, and note your questions to me for a prompt answer. I encourage you to make this camp available to every boy in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima summer camp staff, we look forward to serving you in 2005. Yours in Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 TAB LE of contents Program Information 14 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 14 21 27 30 32 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 35 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 35 36 36 General Information 6 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 7 11 11 11 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 12 Individual Checklist 12 Class Schedules 37 & 38 Map of Kia Kima 39 & 40 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 1 PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2005, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the page. To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve space for each Scout attending. Units are required to make a payment of $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2005. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $75 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending Summer Camp Fee Schedule Scouts from Chickasaw Council $155.00 Shotgun Shooting $15 per participant Scouts from other Councils $160.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $25 per participant Mountain Man Rendevous Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $20 per participant $25 per participant Leaders Fee $75 per participant Please Note: Leaders fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the Registration packet to see a listing of the leader’s fees. 2 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2005 may reserve it for 2006 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2005, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until March 1, 2005. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by March 1, 2005 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 23rd. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. The unit leader must make a request in writing by filling out a campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for campership applications can be found on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 15, 2005. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, and chartered organization should pool their resources first, with a campership request to meet the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will receive a credit voucher that is redeemable at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2005 Campsite Capacities Camp Osage Capacity Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 3 SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be reAll Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical turned to the unit leader at the examination before camp and complete the appropriate end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for medical form less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete Scouts and leaders must have a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a comArkansas State Law pleted health form – including examination – will be requires a Class 3 restricted from all camp activities until proper exami(no. 34412 A) Medination has been given. cal Form for all Required Medical Forms ! Scouts and leaders. 4 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY venience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.KiaKima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. A qualified individual is on duty in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to a nearby hospital. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout’s personal physician and parCAMP APPLICATION ents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. This is the first step of the Normal insurance filing procedures will ap- registration process. Submit the Camp apply. plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout SerIRE AFETY vice Center any time after August 1st. Keep Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm in mind; some campsites may already be resystem. This system will be explained at the served. first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the UNIT COUNT FORM nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires unThe second step of the regder any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames istration process is a Unit Count that indiof any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout cates the number of Scouts from your unit or leader plans to use their own tent for lodg- attending camp. Complete the Unit Count ing, they must have the tent labeled “No Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on Service Center no later than March 31, 2005. the tent or placed on a card in front of the This form should be submitted with a $30 tent. Flashlights and battery powered lan- deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation able but not refundable. threat, are permissible. 11 F S 2 3 NEW REGISTRATION If, after reviewing the leaders guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.kiakima.com. Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your con- REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $75 per Scout by May 15, 2005. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. This will register him for the various classes offered at camp. No registration will be processed until the required payments have been received. 2005 4 ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp FINAL FINANCIAL F ORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at checkin after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) and send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN 5 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2005. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at checkin. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any Before May 31, 2004 remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Summer Camp Addresses CONFIRMATION & CHANGES After May 31, 2004 When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 6 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 GENERAL information K check-out, for the purpose of loading and ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, unloading. While driving in camp, please obbut often times the accom- serve our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. modations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, ANGEROUS ILDLIFE we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable. Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common It is recommended to encounter various forms of wildlife. that each unit bring insect and RANSPORTATION Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, tick repellent. venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites Certain brands ARKING from these animals are extremely rare but c o n t a i n i n g precautions should be taken. We will list a permethrin will Each unit is responsible for the safe few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. provide adequate tick protection. transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet naA FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE tional insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are re♦ Wear closed-toed shoes sponsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET Parking is provided at the camp enor Permethrin trance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night Building Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encour♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before aged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide wearing them a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a mini♦ Keep food out of tents mum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be ♦ Check for tick bites daily permitted into camp during check-in and D T P & W ! 2005 CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between noon on Saturday and noon on Sunday and there will be no one available to handle early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The re-check is to make sure no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. Abuddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not com- Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp plete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check in advance. No Exceptions! 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday Check-in at a Glance Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp, report to Administration Builiding. First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1 Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the check-in procedure. 2 Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3 Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4 Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5 Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6 7 Supper - Scouts and leaders wear Class A uniorm, to supper. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting after dinner. 8 Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone wear their Class A uniform. 8 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS Units will have the opportunity to have a group picture made while at camp. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size and will be given to the unit leader at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $8.00 each, and will need to be paid for when they are ordered. Pictures will be taken during the Sunday Check-in. COMMISSIONER SERVICE 2005 VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD After your troop guide finishes helpThe summer camp God and Country Award is given to ing you check in, you probably won’t see Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must them in your campsite again until you check complete at least five of the following nine requirements. out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a time job of taking care of your needs during morning or evening assembly. the week. The staff member is your Com- 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night missioner. at the chapel. The commissioner staff will stop by 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper your campsite each morning to visit with service while at camp. leaders in the site. They will make sure you 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. have all the supplies you need. If there is 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth something broken or missing in your site, point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss they will see that it is taken care of. how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of “patriotism”.Why is it important for a scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they LAG EREMONIES symbolize. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of The camp will assemble for the flag Allegiance while at summer camp. ceremonies in the morning and evening. 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts and leaders are expected to attend scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our the evening flag ceremony in full Class A daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ceremonies and blessing the meals. F C 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LEADER’S MEETINGS A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening meal on Sunday. At this meeting members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies, procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the Units should have week. Also, this is an opportunity to have at least one leader questions answered about your troops wekk present at each at camp. leaders meeting. In addition, a morning Leader’s Meeting will be held after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. ! LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leader’s fees are $75 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will 9 generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. The trading post is open most hours of the day and evening with the exception of meals and camp-wide activities VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM so visitors should plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and Leaders can get a good night’s sleep. The Program Director will be asking for a head count of the amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. 10 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically challenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. HOUSING -- CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. 2005 FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. ! Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 11 MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. Each troop will have an assigned mailbox inside the Trading Post. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than one email per Scout per day) Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. Check-out at a Glance CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. Schedule 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1 Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2 Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4 Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 12 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Bath towel and soap Tooth brush and tooth paste* Comb or brush* Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow Flashlight and extra batteries* Jeans or long pants Long-sleeved sweat shirt* Insect repellent Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 13 WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP TIPS Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect week at camp and bring items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t forget to bring your rod and tackle box. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. Personal Firearms or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp: only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp as well. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Reservation Director when the unit checks-in. It will be returned when the unit checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games, and other electronic devices not be brought to camp. Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. 14 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most merit badges can be completed at camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or special skill levels. Merit Badges are listed alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost * Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for non-swimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are This is a rigorous program that certifies a required to swim an increased amount each Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. generally takes place on Saturday morning. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt Rowing along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recomThis is a one-hour session. Physical strength mended that the CPR instruction be comand stamina required. The skills are more pleted prior to camp. difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Lifesaving Canoeing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, longsleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 15 16 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Swimming Instruction Textiles * This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art * $ Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving $ * $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Please note that leatherwork and basketry will be tuaght together. Indian Lore $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * Sculpture $ Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete; therefore, it is combined with leatherwork. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA 17 Fish & Wildlife Management Animal Science If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. Fishing Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Reptile & Amphibian Study Environmental Science This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. 18 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 LIFE TO EAGLE Astronomy The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle required badges are quite involved, it would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Communications Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid Archeology This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of the South Fork River. Some written work required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. 19 20 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required * Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 21 22 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA 2005 Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each This is a rigorous program that certifies a day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Rowing Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older This is a one-hour session. Physical strength Scouts and strong swimmers. and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It This badge is required for Eagle (with alter- is highly recommended that CPR instruction nate), and is a two-hour session. It is a chal- (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. lenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Swimming Motorsboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA * Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture * $ Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Art * * Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * $ ECO-CON AREA Animal Science Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for basket If you want to pursue a career in animal husmaterials. This badge often takes less than bandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our the full week to complete. ranch’s finest livestock. 23 24 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. 2005 Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Fishing Astronomy This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple This is an excellent introductory merit badge of drawings are required which involve some to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may and observation. Requirement 5 must be be done before coming to camp. completed outside of camp. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting SCOUTCRAFT Camping This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. $ This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 26 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Archeology Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Some written work is required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 27 OZARK VENTURE BASE The need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a co-ed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your need. Scouts participating in the OVB must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. This is an intensive program in which much physical exertion will be required. Scouts will be in session all morning, afternoons, and evenings with the exception of Friday evening. All participants in the OUT program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Kia Kima’s Ozark Adventure Base Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base will provide food, cooking gear, other group equipment, an orientation on Sunday night, and maps. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section). 28 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 OZARK ULTIMATE TREK O.U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing, GPS Navigation, and Mountain Biking, to Caving, White Water Kayaking, and Wilderness Rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of Climbing Instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of Rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. This is a very strenuous activity but when you are finished you will have completed climbing merit badge. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. When you get tired of sitting in the saddle for a day, don’t get too relaxed just yet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II and III white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, and 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 29 air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fireby-friction, and learn basic wilderness rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a toop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 48, so register early. MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM Have you ever wanted to live like the pioneers of the early 19th century or learn about Native Americans? Join this program and you will get to experience this very thing. Activities will include, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting, tomahawk throwing, hide tanning, sweat lodge, tipi pole making, open fire cooking, primitive tools instruction, fire by friction, Blacksmithing and much more. This program will be based at the camps own Masera cabin outpost. While in this program participants will learn about each of the areas listed above and do an in-depth, hands on study of blacksmithing, sweat lodges, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting. The masara cabin, located on a high mountain inside Kia Kima, provides a perfect mountain getaway. 30 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 C.O.P.E The Challenging Outdoor Personal Encounter, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy Scout Camp. The goals of project COPE are to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging excercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL ENCOUTER 2005 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN O.V.B.? All Scouts that are at least 13 by January 1, and all registered Venturer’s. Both individuals and entire crews are welcome. Units with female participants will need to provide appropriate adult female leadership. WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Since groups participating in this program will be mobile, participants are required to pack their own gear and in no more than two duffle bags or large backpack. In addition to the items listed on page 12 of the leaders guide, participants should bring items in the following chart. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 31 A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... ♦ River Shoes, or Aqua Socks or Sandles with straps ♦ Tennis Shoes AND Hiking Boots ♦ Backpack ♦ Sun Screen AND Insect/Tick Repellent ♦ Water Bottles ♦ Ball Cap and Sunglasses ♦ Nose Plugs (optional but suggested) ♦ Flashlight OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing and rapelling is a fast growing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. 32 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 THUNDERBIRD AQUATIC PROGRAM ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. Lake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some complete more than others. Scouts who have earned 2nd class rank are not encouraged to take the trailblazer program. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 33 TWILIGHT activities M any opportunities are available for unit activities in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be done on a troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. These open nights are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Scouts that do not enroll in regular Aquatics sessions will have the opportunity during these times to participate in waterfront activities. Other twilight activities such as troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. 34 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate † fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. MERIT TROOP The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. HONOR TROOP Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines including completed forms and payments. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the unit—is present in camp at all times. † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one leader for every ten Scouts. † Scouts attending camp participate in the scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities during the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of the OVB Program. † The Senior Patrol Leader attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster attends the Leaders’ Meetings. The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader also attend the Leaders’ Meeting on Sunday afternoon. † The Scouts and leaders in the unit attend evening meals and campfires in Class A uniform. † The unit should maintain a clean campsite throughout the week. In addition to completing all 9 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 3 of the 5 following requirements. † The unit has at least one adult attend the Scoutmasters’ planning conference. (Should be the Scoutmaster; if he or she cannot attend, an assistant Scoutmaster or committee member may fill in). † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. † The unit plans one inter-unit or inter campsite activity or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. † At least one leader from the unit completes the Scoutmaster merit badge. † The unit attends vespers services. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 35 LEADERS opportunities JUST FOR LEADERS Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this There is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise that training will teach you all about the elements you won’t be just sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is of a good troop meeting and the patrol what you want to do. method. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim CPR TRAINING All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instruc- This training will include “Climb on Safely” tor. training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Climbing Instructor Certification 36 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Youth Protection camp staff will be judging this event. The This training is required for all leaders that winning entry will receive special recognition. take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. ADVANCEMENT Often, adults in camp bring with them special knowledge or skills that would be beneficial to various merit badge sessions. If any adult would like to assist with a merit badge—or offer one not on the schedule-please see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † † † † † † † SCOUT LEADER COOK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA † † † Scout Leaders can showcase their talent for a special camp meal that you can cook. Whether it is a pot of chili, cherry cobbler, or eggs in orange peels, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our illustrious † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † † † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers Camp Cherokee 2005 9:00 2005 Program Registration Codes Aquatics Handicrafts Area Scoutcraft Area Trailblazer Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving Rowing Smallboat Sailing Swimming Swimming Instruction 10:00 11:00 2:00 3:00 391 (All Day) 341 344 356 374 314 311 333 Motorboating 351 Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore Emergency Preparedness Archeology Camping 441 353 444 446 422 425 491 493 494 496 412 415 481 483 273 484 486 276 266 201 First Aid Pioneeering Wilderness Survival 205 251 254 222 244 Trailblazer 214 135 Weather Animal Science 153 122 Fishing 125 161 166 Fly Fishing 192 Mammal Study 193 194 101 Environmental Science 104 171 174 Nature 133 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 112 115 151 156 Astronomy Camp Cherokee 136 184 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Area 4:00 322 Forestry Eco-Con 37 143 Camp Cherokee 146 Camp Cherokee Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE 951 961 Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 38 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Program Registration Codes BSA Lifeguard 9:00 10:00 Trailblazer Handicrafts Area 341 Swimming Swimming Instruction 311 324 356 314 331 333 334 211 214 441 444 425 493 494 483 484 415 263 266 205 273 276 221 244 251 Environmental Science 171 254 173 Astronomy 143 Animal Science 153 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Mammal Study 175 146 122 125 161 166 192 193 194 101 104 Nature 135 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 486 201 First Aid Fly Fishing 496 412 481 Wilderness Survival Area 446 422 491 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Fishing 4:00 353 Camping Eco-Con 3:00 344 Archeology Scoutcraft Area 2:00 322 Lifesaving Rowing Trailblazer Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore 11:00 391 (All Day) Canoeing Aquatics Camp Osage 2005 112 115 151 156 Weather 184 Life To Citizenship in the Nation* Eagle Citizenship in the World* Communications* Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 951 961 Ozark Venture Base 743 744 711 721 715 725 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 39 If any leader has a question regarding their campsite reservation please contact, Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 40 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005  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 2005 Title A name given to the resource 2005 Kia Kima Leaders Guide 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 Leaders Guide