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elcome to 2020 Leaders Guide for summer camp at Kia Kima Scout Res	
ervation! We hope you will find this guide useful as you make plans for a camping
experience your Scouts will never forget. Our staff works diligently all year to ensure that
our summer camp offerings enhance your unit programs and meet the advancement and
enrichment needs of your Scouts. In this effort, we hire and train a fantastic and enthusiastic staff, we offer engaging programs and activities (merit badges and more), and we have
numerous improved and updated facilities.
For 2020, we are offering an extensive advancement program, including more than seventy
merit badges, and we will continue our popular twilight activities, for a productive and fun
time from daybreak to taps. We know that most Scouts only spend one week per year at
summer camp, so we do our best to offer high-quality programs and activities to maximize
our short time together!
At Kia Kima, our range of our programming is intended to give all Scouts, from just-crossedover to almost-Eagle, incredible and memory-making opportunities. New Scouts can hone
their basic skills in the Trailblazers program, while older Scouts can explore the adventures
available in the Ozark Venture Base (OVB), including high-adventure programs that rival
those offered at National High Adventure Bases. Top-notch programming facilitated by a
one-of-a-kind staff is waiting for you in the Ozarks!
Now is the time to begin preparing for your 2020 camping experience. The information in
this guide, including the registration materials, is your key to unlocking an exciting and
unforgettable summer at Kia Kima. Again, this year, unit leaders will be able to complete
each step of the registration process using our paper forms or online; visit www.kiakima.
net/2020 to access the online registration portal.
Summer camp is a critical Scouting experience, one we want to make available to all Scouts
in your unit. The Chickasaw Council offers camperships to Scouts in need of financial assistance to help pay for camp fees; the application form can be downloaded at www.kiakima.
net/camperships. If you are an out-of-council unit, and have Scouts in need of assistance,
please contact us.
On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima Staff, we are looking forward to
seeing you this summer!
Yours in Scouting,

Johnny Tracy				Jeremy Palazolo
Council Program Director			
Council Director of Support Services

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of
contents
Administration			3

Other Programs			

Summer Camp Fee Schedule			

3

Twilight Activities				45

Campsite Reservation				4

Friday Activities				47

Financial Assistance/Campership		

4

Add On Programs				48

Safety &amp; Registration				5

Campfire/Vespers				49

Registration Procedures				6

Order of the Arrow				

Camp Address					7

Saturday/Sunday Programs			51

General Information				8

Nearby Attractions				52

Campsites					9

Camp Staff Development			

Check-In					11

Kia Kima Staff					54

Dietary Restriction				15

Awards &amp; Recognition				55

Check-out					16

Leaders Opportunities				58

Merit Badge Program		

Trainings					59

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53

Advancement Reports				32

Reference

Partial Merit Badges				33

Packing List					63

Trailblazers Program				35

Sample Daily Schedule			

Overnighters					36

Campsite Inspection				66

Ozark Venture Base		

Sample Menus					67

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65

Merit Badge Session Schedules		

	

69

Ozark Ultimate Trek				39

Maps of Kia Kima			

	

71

Lake Ouachita Summer Trek			

Directions to Kia Kima				

ATV Adventure					38
41

Project COPE					43
Mountain Man					44

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Registration Forms				75

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CAMP OSAGE

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amp Osage, the larger of our two camps, welcomes Scouts to the banks of the South
		
Fork River. Camp Osage has nineteen unique campsites from which to choose, with a
		
mix of traditional campsites (where tents are provided for you) and tentless campsites for
troops who like to use their own gear or set up hammocks. In Camp Osage, units will find traditional
summer camp programs including Scoutcraft, nature, aquatics, shooting sports, handicrafts, athletics,
tech center, Life to Eagle, and our Trailblazer first-year camper program. The Osage Waterfront is located
on the South Fork River where Scouts will have the opportunity to swim, canoe, kayak, and ride the
famous banana slide into the river. The Osage Dining Hall also features an indoor rock climbing wall.
Older Scouts camping in Osage or in Cherokee may also participate in Ozark Venture Base programs
such as the ATV Adventure, COPE, or Mountain Man. They can also venture off from the unit as they
travel off-Reservation for our OUT or LOST programs. When camping in Osage, make sure you have
a strong camp spirit to be able to keep up the healthy camp rivalry with Camp Cherokee!

Food Service: Dining Hall
	
Scouts attending Camp Osage will enjoy our new stateof-the-art air-conditioned Dining Hall. A well-balanced menu
has been designed to please both youth and adults. We also
offer a well-stocked salad bar at lunch and dinner. Units eat
together. Each unit provides a waiter for each table to clean up
after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp, and
waiters should rotate daily.
	
Visitors desiring to eat in the Dining Hall should make
arrangements in advance, and should plan to eat with their
units at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Children
under 6 eat free. A sample Camp Osage menu is available on
page 67.

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od’s country, Camp Cherokee, was originally established as the outpost camp and still
		
maintains many of those qualities. Units here still enjoy the village-like atmosphere and
		
rugged nature of the Ozarks in eleven unique campsites situated around John A. Cooper
Lake. The main element that sets Cherokee apart from Osage is that Scouts cook their own food in their
campsites. Camp Cherokee offers the same traditional camp program as Camp Osage, but with smaller
merit badge session sizes so that Scouts can receive more individualized instruction. As the smaller of
the two camps, Scouts get to know the staff and other units very well and form inter-troop friendships
and healthy rivalries. The Cherokee Waterfront is on a 18.8 acre lake where Scouts can swim, paddle, and
sail. Cherokee is also the home to the Blob, from which Scouts can get launched into the water, and to
the Iceberg, on which Scouts can test their climbing abilities on
the lake. Scouts can travel between Camp Cherokee and Camp
Osage to take merit badges only offered in the other camp.

Food Service: Commissary

	
The major difference between Osage and Cherokee is
the food service. In Cherokee, units will go to the commissary
to pick up pre-packaged food and cook it in their campsite.
Extra food is provided for a few staff members to come eat with
the unit for breakfast and dinner. A menu preparation book
is given to the units before camp with instructions on how to
cook each meal, but many units will bring their own spices and
secret ingredients to make the food to their own taste. Units
will also need to bring their own cooking equipment. A sample
Cherokee menu is available on page 68.

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CAMP CHEROKEE

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Leader fees are not due until
arrival at camp. Please note
the chart below for prorated
leader fees.

PREPARING FOR CAMP

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ia Kima, “the nest of eagles,” is ready and awaiting your arrival! Kia Kima Scout
		
Reservation will operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite
		
reservation for 2020, you are on your way to a terrific visit to Kia Kima. A summary of
camp and program fees can be found in the table at the bottom of this page.
	
To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve
space for each Scout attending camp. Units are required to make a payment of $50.00 per Scout by April
3, 2020. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Any additional Scouts may be added by sending their
$50.00 deposit and form KKSR2 to our Scout Service Center. The $50.00 payment will be applied to the
total camp fee. This deposit is nonrefundable, but may be
# of Scouts
transferred to other Scouts replacing the initial Scout for
# of Leaders @ no charge
camp. The next deposit of $100.00 per Scout is due by May
2
5
15, 2020. By using this registration process, we can better
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3
determine the number of Scouts attending camp from
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4
each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs
40+
5
accordingly. Camp reservations guarantee space during a
Free leader credits will be applied at check-in.
particular session of camp; units may be asked to share a
campsite with another unit during some sessions of camp.

Summer Camp Fee Schedule

Scouts from Chickasaw Council	$260.00

Whitewater merit badge	

$25 per participant

Scouts from other councils		

$275.00

*Project COPE		

$25 per participant

Leader fee		

$120.00

*Mountain Man 		
Rendezvous		
*Ozark Ultimate Trek		

$30 per participant

		

Please Note: Leader fees are prorated based on chart above and do not
include additional training courses.

Shotgun merit badge		

$30 per participant

*Lake Ouachita 		
$50 per participant
Summer Trek
Pottery/Sculpture merit badge	 $10 per participant	
	
*ATV
Adventure	
	$50 per participant

Golf merit badge		$30 per participant
Robotics merit badge		

$50 per participant

$20 per participant

Space Exploration merit badge	 $10 per participant

*Program fees apply to both adult and youth participants

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Units attending camp in 2020 may reserve a
space for 2021 by placing a deposit on their site prior to
leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1 may
be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1. Troops
that withdraw their deposit by January 1 will receive a
deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but
for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100.00
deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service
Center until 5:00 p.m. on May 22. Beginning May 23,
all camp correspondence should be sent directly to
the camp. The camp office will be open from May 23
until July 15. Summer camp adminis­tration will not
be reachable at camp before or after these dates.
	
Smaller units will be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum campsite
size is not met. Units may also be moved to another
campsite based on their size.
2020 Weeks of Operation
Week 1*	
June 7–13
Week 2*	
June 14–20
Week 3*	
June 21–27
Week 4		
June 28–July 4
Week 5		
July 5–11

* denotes weeks that both camps are in operation.

Scouts Needing
Financial Assistance

	
Camperships are available to help Scouts who
need financial assistance. These are only available
to Chickasaw Council Scouts. 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 at www.kiakima.net/camperships. The deadline for camperships is May 15. The
amount of the campership award will be based upon
family income. The Scout’s family, unit, 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 during check-in at camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive
credit.

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Campsite Sizes

Camp Osage	

Capacity

	Bobwhite			34
	Copperhead			24
	White Horse			20
	Broken Bow 			40
	Splintered Arrow		20
	Whispering Rapids		32
	Turkey Run			18
	Foxfire				24
	Cedar Rock			36
	Running Deer			60
	Crazy Wolf			34
	Talking Turtle			34
	Yellow Dog			44
	
Dancing Bear ♿		 58
	Tall Pines			40
	Eagle’s Nest			26
	Twisted Trees			16
	
Faithful Hound		
8
	
Tentless Sites
Tent Places
	
Coyote Hollow		
8
	
Soaring Embers 	
	
12
	
Camp Cherokee	 Capacity
	Ghost Drum			20
	Big Foot			24
	
Whipporwhil			18
	Dry Bones			36
	Arrowhead			18
	Hoot Owl			24
	Rocky Top			16
	Flintstone			24
	Long Knife			16	
	Blackjack			40
	
Tentless Sites
Tent Places
	
Tomahawk			12

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More information on traditional
and tentless campsites is available
on page 9. Camp maps are available
on pages 71-72.

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SAFETY &amp; REGISTRATION

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ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical ex		
amination before coming to camp and must have the proper
		
medical form completed. The Boy Scouts of America requires
that all Scouts and leaders have a completed BSA Annual Health and Medical
Record. The examination must be performed by a licensed health care provider—
physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. These forms
are available at www.scouting.org. Please use the most current version of this
form, and contact the Camp Director if you have any questions. Each Scout
and leader will have a health re-check after his or her arrival. The unit’s medical
forms will be secured in the Health Lodge and 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 (Parts A and B) 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 a proper examination has been given.

Required Medical Forms
All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before
camp and complete the appropriate medical form. Do not bring original
medical forms. Please bring copies in a clearly-labeled three-ring binder or
folder. This will be returned at check-out. Scouts and leaders must have Parts
A, B, and C completed of the Annual Health and Medical Record.

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The Boy Scouts of America
requires that Parts A, B, and
C of the Annual Health and
Medical Record be completed before attending camp.

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Registration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima.net/2020
and on pages 75–81.

Forms are available at www.scouting.org

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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 or she will be taken to a
nearby hospital. Normal insurance filing
procedures will apply. Camp emergency
procedures will be covered at the opening
leaders meeting.

Prescription
Medicine

	
Prescription medicine needs to be
kept and handled by a designated adult
leader within the unit. The Health Lodge is
available to store medicine that needs to be
kept cold. No prescription medication will
be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw
Council. Please send your Scout with all
his or her normal medication, including
any behavorial medicine and allergy medication.

Dangerous Wildlife
	
Kia Kima is a wilderness setting where 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. Below is a list of a
few tips to keep you comfortable at camp.

Registration

	
Our goal is to make the registration process as
painless as possible. The Registration Packet found on
pages 75–81 contains all the required forms and detailed
instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note
that the registration process is divided into five major steps.
For your convenience, the forms required for each step
have a corresponding number and may also be submitted
online at www.kiakima.net/2020.
	
If you still have questions after reviewing the
Leaders Guide, additional help can be found at the camp
website, www.kiakima.net. This site contains additional
registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer camp. You can also contact the Camp Director, Johnny
Tracy, at john.tracy@scouting.org or at 901-425-2217.

A Few Helpful Tips For A
Comfortable and Safe
Camping Experience
♦ Wear closed-toed shoes
♦ Bring water shoes for the river
♦ 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 (tick bites
treated within 12 hours rarely have any
long-term effects)

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Emergency

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Camp Application
Step
1
		
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 Scouts you plan to bring. Submit this
form along with a $100.00 campsite deposit to the
Scout Service Center any time after August 1. Keep
in mind: some campsites may already be reserved.

Unit Count Form
Step
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 2) and return it to the
Scout Service Center no later than April 3. This form
should be submitted with a $50.00 deposit per Scout.
This fee is transferable but not refundable.
	
Your unit will be emailed a username and
password to log into our online registration system
by our administration staff. The online registration
site will open on Thursday, April 23. Registration
for classes is on a first-come, first-served basis, so
register early. Form KKSR 2.5 is included in the
registration packet for your convenience if you
are unable to access the online system.

Registration Form
Step
3
		
This is the third summer camp pay-

ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR
3) with $100.00 per Scout by May 15. Please submit
T-shirt sizes for adults and youth registered. T-Shirt
orders should be submitted online, but T-shirt
orders can also be submitted on the KKSR3 form.

Final Financial Form
Step
4
		
The final payment includes the

balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special
program fees. This may be paid at check-in upon
arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it at
least 2 weeks before you arrive. Complete the Final
Financial Form (KKSR4) and bring it with you to
check-in at camp. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment
in the registration process.

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Check - In
Step
5
		
The registration process is com-

pleted 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 you to camp. Please do not
mail or email this form; have it with you. When
you check in at the Administration Building, we
will update schedules, settle any remaining balances, and complete any remaining paperwork.
If you arrive before 1:00 p.m., please be patient
as we get ready for you.

Confirmation and
Changes

	
When registering online for classes,
please save your confirmation. If a schedule
change takes place, you will be notified by our
administrative staff prior to your arrival at camp.
Please ensure that all adults and youth are
entered in the registration system.

Correspondence

	
All summer camp correspondence
and registration materials should be sent to
the Chickasaw Council Scout Service Center
until May 22. After May 22, the summer camp
operation will be moved to the camp facility so
all correspondence should be sent directly to
camp. In order to ensure that your paperwork
arrives at the proper location, please follow this
procedure. The addresses for both locations are
listed in the table on this page.
Summer Camp Addresses
Before May 22

Chickasaw Council, BSA
171 South Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 327-4193
Fax: (901) 327-2010

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After May 22

Kia Kima Scout Reservation
629 Kia Kima Trail
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-4935

Do NOT use the mailing address in
GPS units. There are many “roads”
around camp that cross rivers or simply
do not exist. See page 74 for a map of
getting to camp.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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It is recommended that each
unit bring insect and tick
repellent. Certain brands
containing Permethrin or
DEET will provide adequate
tick protection.

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ia Kima is known for providing a
		
quality program, but often 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 unit’s visit a great one.

during the week. Unit vehicles will be permit­ted
into campsites during check-in and check-out,
for the purpose of loading and unloading. While
driving in camp, please observe our speed limit
of 15 miles per hour.

Bikes

Transportation &amp;
Parking

	
Bikes are allowed in camp at the discretion of the unit leader. If they are used, then
Scouts must wear proper safety helmets. Kia Kima
is not paved, so road bikes will not work well
here! Please remember to be courteous on trails
and yield to hikers and to vehicles while on the
roads. Unit leaders and Scouts should perform a
daily safety inspection. Kia Kima does not loan
or rent bicycles.

	
Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, ensuring 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.
	
Parking is provided at the camp entrance for
leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next
to the Administration Building. Some campsites
have access to limited local parking; otherwise,
all vehicles should be parked in one of the main
lots. Units are encouraged to leave a trailer in the
campsite in order to store gear. A locking box is
recommended to provide a place to secure and
safeguard personal gear.
	
To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only
camp vehicles will be allowed to drive in camp

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Camp Osage Campsites
	 Traditional Sites

Camp Cherokee Campsites

Capacity

	

Traditional Sites

Capacity

	Ghost Drum			20

	Bobwhite			34
	Copperhead			24

	Big Foot			24

	White Horse			20

	

	Broken Bow 			40

	Dry Bones			36

	

Whipporwhil			18

	Splintered Arrow		20

	Arrowhead			18

	Whispering Rapids		32

	Hoot Owl			24

	Turkey Run			18

	Rocky Top			16

	Foxfire				24	

	Flintstone			24

	Cedar Rock			36

	Long Knife			16

	Running Deer			60

	Blackjack			40

	Crazy Wolf			34

Tentless Sites
Tent Places
	
	Tomahawk	
		12

	Talking Turtle			34
	Yellow Dog			44
	

Dancing Bear ♿		 58

Tentless Campsites

	Tall Pines			40

	
Tentless campsites are for units who wish
to bring their own tents or hammocks. Kia Kima
does not provide platform tents in these sites.
On the chart, “Tent Places” is how many tents
can fit in the campsite. This number does not
include how many hammocks can fit in the site.
Each site has a picnic table and enough space if
a troop wishes to bring a dining fly. We will not
be moving Kia Kima tents into the campsite.
If a Scout chooses to hammock camp instead
of bringing a tent, they should do a test run of
their set up on another campout before arriving
at camp!
	
There is a $10.00 discount per person
in Tentless campsites. This discount does not
apply to campers in other campsites, even if
they choose not to use the provided tent.

	Eagle’s Nest			26
	Twisted Trees			24
	

Faithful Hound		

	

Tentless Sites

	

Soaring Embers	

	

Coyote Hollow		

8

Tent Places
8

	

Tents are NOT provided in tentless campsites. Units MUST bring their own tents or
hammocks for these sites.

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In our traditional campsites, Kia Kima provides two-man canvas tents along with two beds.
These tents sit on individual wooden platforms
with the exception of the Osage campsites Dancing
Bear, Yellow Dog, and Foxfire along with the Cherokee campsite Big Foot. Dancing Bear has concrete
platforms while the other three have “megadecks.”
One of the megadecks in Foxfire is pictured on the
right. There is also a small cooking pavilion in every
traditional site except the newest one, Twisted Trees.
One picnic table per campsite is also provided. Most
campsites also have a pit latrine and a cold shower,
but every campsite is also closely located to one of
the public shower houses that have hot water and
flush toilets.
	
Troops will be given enough tents to have
two people sleeping in each tent, including adult
leaders. There is ample space in each campsite for
adult leaders who prefer to bring their own solo
tent. The average height of the beds is 14” from the
floor to the bottom of the bed if you are looking for
footlockers that can fit underneath.

Special Needs

	
Dancing Bear is our barrier-free site at Camp
Osage. It will accommodate units of up to 80 that
have Scouts with special needs. This campsite is
equipped with concrete tent platforms and walkways
that connect to the nearby Central Shower House.
Dancing Bear also has electricity in the site. Units
with special needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site.
	
If an adult requires a CPAP machine,
we strongly suggest a portable battery as most
campsites do not have electricity. Units staying
in campsites near public shower houses may bring
extension cords to run power for the sole purpose of
medical devices. In Camp Cherokee, Whipporwhil
is the only site with in-camp electricity.

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Hammocks

	
More and more troops are beginning
to bring hammocks with them and camp in
them overnight. Hammocks are welcome at
Kia Kima, with a few things to keep in mind.
Webbing straps should be used around the trees
to protect the trees. Hammocks should not be
anchored to tents or pavilions and should not
be stacked above each other. They should also
not be hung higher than you are willing to fall!

Adults with CPAP machines need to bring a
portable battery.

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Traditional Sites

Any unit may reserve Dancing Bear but
WILL be relocated without notice if a
need arises. Priority is given for units with
special needs, not units that register early.

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Check-In
	
Units should plan to arrive at camp
beginning at 1:00 p.m. and no later than
3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please check in at the
Camp Osage Administration Building. The
camp is closed between 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. 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 youth who needs special medical
treatment.
	
A Camp Guide will be assigned to
guide the unit through the check-in process. The guide and a unit leader will take
the unit to the campsite. The leader should
have 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 re-check 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 for aquatics activities. It is
encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp
at the same time in order to ensure an easy
check-in experience. Make sure an assistant
leader has the medical forms during this
time so medical re-checks can begin while
the unit leader is still checking in at the
Administration Building.
	
The Camp Guide will take the
unit to its campsite. All personal and unit
equipment will be unloaded and vehicles
returned to the parking area. The Camp
Guide will take inventory of all equipment
in the campsite; if any equipment is missing
or damaged, the Camp Guide will note it
and report it. Units will be responsible for
any damages to the tents or facilities.
	
Scouts and leaders need to prepare
for the camp tour soon after arriving at the

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tour. Scouts who did not complete swim checks prior
to arriving at camp will then change into their swim
trunks and head to the Cherokee Waterfront at John A.
Cooper Lake for their swim test. Sunday swim checks
will take place at the lake for all units, including units
in Camp Osage. All persons who will use the swimming
area, boating area, or river must have a swim check. No
exceptions!

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Plan to arrive between 1:00 p.m.
and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday

Check-in at a Glance
Sample Schedule

	
1:00-3:00 p.m.	
Arrive at Camp
	
5:45 p.m.		
Camp Osage Assembly
	6:00 p.m.		Dinner
	
6:45 p.m.		
Camp Cherokee Leader Meeting
	
7:00 p.m.		
Camp Osage Leader Meeting
	
7:40 p.m.		
Camp Cherokee Assembly
	8:30 p.m.		Campfire

Step-by-Step
1. Paperwork - The unit leader and assistant report to the Administration Building with all the unit’s registration forms, fees, and medical
forms. Here you will meet your Camp Guide who will guide you through
the check-in procedure.
2. Unit Photographs - Upon arrival, the unit has the opportunity to
have a picture taken for free. Additional photos may be purchased for
$5.00 each.
3. Campsite - Your Camp Guide and assistant leader will take the rest
of the unit to the campsite while the unit leader finishes the paperwork.
You can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. Medical re-checks
will be performed in the campsite.
4. 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.
5. Supper - Scouts and leaders wear the BSA field uniforms.
6. Leaders Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need
to attend the leaders meeting after dinner.
7. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening
Campfire. Everyone should wear their BSA Field Uniform.

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It is highly encouraged to complete the swim
checks before camp. An adult leader in the troop
must have one of the following certifications to
supervise the pre-camp swim checks: BSA Aquatics
Instructor, BSA Lifeguard, BSA Swimming &amp; Water
Rescue (this training is offered for free at camp!),
or a lifeguard certification from any other agency.
	
Please complete the Swim Check Form
(KKSR 5) and bring it with you to camp. The
Aquatics Director reserves the right to review or
retest any or all participants for safety concerns.
	
If you have not completed your swim
checks, our aquatics staff will be happy to swim
check your unit during the check-in process.
Taking care of this before camp speeds up the
check-in process!

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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 for $5.00
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 BSA field uniform or Class
B uniforms for your check-in photo.

Completing swim checks before camp is
highly recommended.

Early Arrival

	
Check in begins on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. For
units wanting to arrive on Saturday, it is preferable
to camp off-Reservation.
	
One option for Saturday camping is Old Kia
Kima, which is located about 15 minutes from the
Reservation at the original site of Kia Kima. There
are restored stone lodges there for camping, along
with a shower house and cooking facilities. The Old
Kia Kima Preservation Association opens it for free
use by youth groups; however, you must reserve it
in advance. More information is available on their
website at www.oldkiakima.org.

Wireless Internet

	
The Dining Hall has wireless internet
which is open for adults to use. The password will
be given to leaders at the Sunday leaders meeting
and we ask that it is not given to Scouts. The Administration Building also has wireless internet
for adults; however, we ask that adults reserve this
for adults who need to take care of business while
at camp. This is because our administrative staff
require this internet for camp to operate. While
there is not internet in Camp Cherokee, leaders
are more than welcome to travel to Camp Osage
to use the internet.

Please note that the Old Kia Kima Preservation Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit, independent of the
Boy Scouts of America. While the OKKPA is made
of former Kia Kima Staffers and we have a good
friendship with them, it is a separate organization
from Kia Kima Scout Reservation, the Chickasaw
Council, and the Boy Scouts of America.

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Unit Photographs

Swim Checks

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Leaders Meetings

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Units should
have at least one
leader present
at each leaders
meeting.

	
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.
This is also an opportunity to have questions
answered about your camp stay.
	
In addition, a brief leaders meeting
will be held each morning after breakfast. At
this meeting, unit leaders will have the opportunity to ask ques­tions and get any updates on
special events going on in camp.
	
Meetings for Senior Patrol Leaders
will be held periodically throughout the week;
these meetings will be announced during
camp.

Leaders 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 BSA and have completed Youth Protection
Training. The unit leader must be at least 21
years of age, and any additional leadership
must be 18 or older. Leaders’ fees are $120.00
Leaders’ fees are
due upon arriv- per week. As an added incentive, you will
receive two leaders free if you bring a minial at camp.
mum of five youths. Free leader credits will
be applied at check-in, so keep this in mind
as you calculate your camp fees. The following
table is used when calculating leaders fees:

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# of Scouts

# of Leaders @ no charge

5

2

24
32
40+

3
4
5

Free leader credits will be applied at check-in

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Visitors

	
Family Night at camp is Friday
evening. At this time, parents will have
the opportunity to eat with their Scouts
in the Dining Hall or campsite and then
attend the closing campfire. Visitors
should plan to arrive after 1:00 p.m., as
Scouts will be involved in merit badge
sessions. The campfire will conclude
around 9:30 p.m., so visitors should
plan to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts
and leaders can get a good night’s sleep.
	
All visitors must check in at the
Administration Building on arrival.
The cost of the Friday evening meal is
$5.00, and children under the age of 6
eat free. Visitors may purchase meal
tickets from the Administration Building. All visitors must possess a visitor
wristband in order to eat. 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.

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Commissioners

	
After your Camp Guide finishes helping you
check in, the Camp Commissioner will be your main
resource for campsite needs. 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. Your Camp Guide will also visit with you
throughout the week to make sure your Scouts are
having a great time.

Trading Post

	
Kia Kima operates two Trading Posts, with
one in each camp. Our Trading Posts stock many
items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In
addition to crafts, the Trading Posts also stock concession items. Some of the items include: camp hats,
toiletries, craft kits, pocket knives, Slush Puppies, ice
cream, batteries, camp T-shirts, patches, and other
souvenirs.
	
We recommend that Scouts bring $50–$75 to
spend in the Trading Post. This will generally pay for
merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout
the week. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
During the summer we also offer an Online Trading
Post at www.kiakima.net.
	
Certain Handicraft merit badges require
Scouts to purchase kits from the Trading Post. These
costs are not included in the registration fee so that
Scouts can decide which kits they wish to make.
Prices are subject to change.
	
Basketry: $10 (two kits)
	
Leatherwork: $8–12 (assorted kits)
	
Indian Lore: $10–20 (assorted kits)
	
Wood Carving: $5 (one kit)

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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 BSA field uniform. Units will
have the opportunity during the Sunday leaders
meetings to volunteer as the color guard during
one of the assemblies and also to say grace.
	
One thing that makes Kia Kima unique
is the amount of Scout Spirit at our assemblies.
Units are encouraged to show off cheers and
skits during troop reports in front of the whole
camp. Scouts are encouraged to be creative,
but longer skits and songs are better suited for
our troop-led campfire program, the Kia Kima
Shuffle.

Kia Kima Shuffle

	
Not to be confused with the less-pleasant Kia Kima Shuffle, this Shuffle is a lot more
fun! The Kia Kima Shuffle is an “open-mic
night” program where Scouts are invited to
take the stage in front of the camp and perform
skits, songs, or special talents! The Shuffle takes
place on Wednesday evenings after the Vespers
service. Senior Patrol Leaders can sign up their
troops with the Program Director during SPL
Meetings. In Camp Cherokee the Shuffle takes
place on the Trading Post porch and in Camp
Osage on the Dining Hall stage.

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Mail

All mail sent to Kia Kima should follow the format
outlined in the following table. Please remember that the mail takes time and letters mailed
after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail
received after the unit has checked out will be
returned to sender. For Camp Osage, all mail can
be picked up by the unit leader in the Administration Building. There is also a mailbox outside the
Administration Building where outgoing mail can
be mailed. For Camp Cherokee, mail can be picked
up and dropped off in the Cherokee Scoutmaster
Lounge. UPS and FedEx also make daily deliveries
to Kia Kima.

Dietary Needs

	
At Kia Kima Scout Reservation, our
first priority is the safety and well-being of our
campers. We have systems in place to ensure that
all Scouts and leaders who have special dietary
needs or food allergies are accommodated in
Camp Osage and in Camp Cherokee.
	
We can store supplemental food in our
Dining Hall kitchen; prepare a modified menu;
or work with the Scout, parent(s), or leaders to
provide alternatives.
	
Please make the administration and food
service aware of any specific dietary needs or
food allergies prior to camp. This can be done
by emailing the Camp Director (john.tracy@
scouting.org), or by calling the Chickasaw Council Scout Service Center or camp. In doing this,
the administration team can communicate with
Scouts/parents and leaders before their stay at
camp. When you arrive at camp please also talk
with the Business Manager or the Dining Hall
Manager to confirm arrangements.

Kia Kima Scout Reservation
[Unit #] [Scout’s Name]
629 Kia Kima Trail
Hardy, Arkansas 72542

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Check-Out
	
The check-out procedure will begin
on Saturday, and should be completed before
10:00 a.m. Any unit with special check-out
considerations should make plans through
their Camp Guide or Program Director.
	
You will eat breakfast with your Camp
Guide in your campsite, then pack your gear
and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed
in camp to load personal and unit equipment.
The Camp Guide and unit leader will conduct
another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The
Camp Guide will also inspect the site to ensure
that it is clean.

Check-out at a Glance
Schedule

	7:00 a.m.		Reveille
	
7:15 a.m.		
Breakfast Delivered to Campsite
10:00 a.m.		
All Units Departed
Step-by-Step
1. Campsite - Eat breakfast with your Camp Guide in your campsite.
Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time.
2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the camp dumpster.
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 pick up advancement reports. Go through each
item thoroughly before leaving camp as it is very difficult to verify merit
badge completion once you leave camp. Here you can also take care of
any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms,
and check out of camp.

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Please plan to depart no later
than 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Staff must prepare campsites
for Sunday check-in.

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MER IT BADGE PROGRAMS

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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 by program area with
a short description of each badge i­ ncluding 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 the corresponding icon.
	
We are always looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader
possesses a skill that he or she would like to
teach at camp, feel free to contact 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 merit badge 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

Recommended for younger Scouts

Program fee or material
cost

Two-hour session

Recommended for older Scouts

Must have passed the
BSA swimmer test

Three-hour session

Merit Badge required for Eagle

Indicates a prerequisite
for this program

All day program

Indicates requirements that must be
completed at home or before camp

Program located in
Camp Cherokee

Merit badge used for Nova or
Supernova Awards

May satisfy some requirements for
Venturing Ranger award

Program located in
Camp Osage

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	Swimming

	

	

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 Test completes
requirement 9 for First Class.
	

	

BSA Lifeguard

	Lifesaving

This badge is required for Eagle (with alternative), 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 13b) be completed prior to camp.
	

	Canoeing

Scouts will learn how to guide their vessels through the
swift waters of the South Fork or the calming pools of
John A. Cooper Lake. Canoeing on the South Fork is a
classic Scouting activity for which Kia Kima is known!

	

	Motorboating

Feel the wind in your hair as your cruise around John A.
Cooper Lake. In this one-hour merit badge, Scouts will
learn the proper techniques for operating a motorboat,
dropping anchor, fueling, and much more. This takes
place in Camp Cherokee and will require travel time for
Scouts biking there or an adult leader driving them there.

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. Scouts must be at least 15 years old
and strong swimmers to participate in this
program. Adults are welcome to participate
in the BSA Lifeguard program.

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This life skill is the gateway to many hobbies and experiences. Learn to swim in
the beautiful South Fork River or John A.
Cooper Lake to become the next Olympic swimmer! This is a good entry-level
aquatics badge and is required for Eagle. It
is strongly suggested that Scouts take this
before other aquatics badges. Scouts must
pass the BSA swimmer test in order to
take this badge.

	

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	Rowing

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. Space is very limited in this
merit badge! Participants must be at least 13
years of age and pass the BSA swimmers test.

In this one-hour session, your Scouts will learn this
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Whitewater

Small-Boat Sailing

Handicrafts Area

Have your Scouts climb aboard and set sail in this
two-hour merit badge. Your small sailors will learn
the necessary skills to command sailing vessels, 	
	
Wood Carving
including knots and rigging. This badge is not for
land lubbers! This is in Camp Cherokee and will require travel time for Scouts biking there or an adult
Great for first-year Scouts! Whether it’s carving
leader driving them from Camp Osage. It’s big fun
an elaborate piece or just whittling around the
in small boats!
campfire, Scouts will always be using the skills
they learn here! Scouts will need their Totin’
	
	Kayaking
Chip which may be earned during Open Scoutcraft. Knives are available for Scouts to use or
Scouts may use their personal carving knives.
This merit badge will introduce you to recreational
Pocket knives are highly discouraged. Scouts will
kayaking and help prepare you for advanced paddle
need $10-$13 to buy a kit from the Trading Post.
sports such as touring/sea and whitewater kayaking.
This is a different merit badge than Whitewater
and is a great way to prepare for more adventurous
	
	Art/Animation
paddling trips!

This fun one-hour merit badge session teaches
Scouts to explore their creative side. They will
paint, draw, animate, and imagine as they learn
about two-dimensional art.
	

	Leatherwork

Scouts will learn to make a useful leather item
using the same types of raw materials that our
ancestors used. This is another good badge for
young Scouts. Scouts will need $8-10 for kits
from the Trading Post.

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	Photography

	

	Pottery/Sculpture

In this merit badge, Scouts will learn how to create different types of pottery pieces using a pottery wheel and
a kiln. Scouts will get to create a memorable piece that
will launch them into a long-term hobby. There will be
a $10.00 fee at check-in for materials used during the
session.
	
Game Design
From cards to Capture the Flag, games have always been
a part of Scouting. In this merit badge, Scouts will learn
the fundamentals of game design and begin designing
their own games in any medium—including cards and
board games.

	

	

	

	Moviemaking

Merit badges? We don’t need no stinkin’
merit badges! But we’re going to make
you a merit badge offer you can’t refuse.
Your mission, should you choose to accept
it, is to make a movie at Kia Kima. We’re
serious...and don’t call us Shirley. Of all the
camps in the world, you walked into ours.
Here’s looking at you, Scout.
	Basketry

Scouts will learn to weave their own basket
and make one that they can take home. This
is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts.
Scouts will need around $10.00 for basket
materials from the Trading Post.

Indian Lore

Far different from the stereotypes or common images
that are portrayed on film, on television, and in many
books and stories, American Indians have many different
cultures, languages, religions, styles of dress, and ways
of life. This merit badge will involve the study of various
American Indian tribes, their cultures, and their history.
Scouts will need $8-20 for the Trading Post, depending
on which kit they choose to buy.

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Many photographers use cameras to express their creativity using lighting, composition, depth, color, and content
to make their photographs into more than snapshots.
Scouts must bring their own camera and USB cable so
they can download pictures to a computer. Scouts will
need to complete the Cyber Chip (BSA online safety)
before camp. Visit www.scouting.org/cyberchip for more
details.

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Scoutcraft
Camping

	

Scouts will be taught the basic skills of both front and
backcountry camping. They will be taught the importance of Leave No Trace. Scouts are welcome to bring
some of their own gear, but it is not required. Requirements 4b, 5e, 7, 8d, and 9 may be done before or after
coming to camp.
	

Backpacking/Hiking

This is recommended for older Scouts who are interested
in high adventure. Scouts will be out and about most
of the session learning about backpacking techniques,
gear, Leave No Trace, and trail maintenance. There is
an overnighter hike and Scouts are encouraged to bring
their own backpacks.
	

Geocaching

Scouts will be introduced to the growing sport of
geocaching. Geocaching is a modern form of treasure
hunting. They will be using GPS units to hide and find
hidden caches around the Reservation.

	

Orienteering

Orienteering is a classic sport using a compass and a
topographical map to navigate a course the quickest
while stopping at each designated control point. The
shortest route is not necessarily the quickest! This merit
badge is a great introduction to land navigation and to
this exciting sport.

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Wilderness Survival

	

What would you do if you were lost and
stranded in the woods or the desert? Learn
the skills of self-reliance and how to build
shelters and start fires from nothing. This
merit badge requires an overnight camping trip where Scouts will build their own
survival shelter and spend the night in it.
Requirement 5 requires putting together
a personal survival kit. This may be done
before coming to camp. Scouts should bring
these materials to camp. This merit badge is
recommended for older Scouts.

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Wilderness Survival and Hiking/
Backpacking require overnight
trips. More information is available on page 36.

First Aid

Scouts will learn what to do first when a
medical emergency strikes. They should
come with pen and paper so they can take
notes about skills such as splints, bandages,
and CPR. They should come with a serious
attitude because the skills they learn here
might save someone’s life.

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Scouts will learn how to recognize, prevent, and prepare for emergencies. They
will practice emergency drills and learn
how to respond to different disasters and
hurry cases. They will need to bring pen
and paper with them to class. Earning First
Aid merit badge is a requirement for this
merit badge.

Pioneering

Learn the rustic construction techniques
used by the pioneers of old. Scouts will
learn a wide variety of knots, lashings,
and splices. They will then use these skills
to make camp gadgets such as tables or a
bridge. They will be amazed by the awesome power of rope!

	

Fire Safety

This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will
learn about fire prevention in the home, create a protection
plan for their family, and safe ways to build campfires. This
is an informative badge with lots of hands-on activities,
and includes a visit to a local fire station. More information
on the field trip is on page 47.

	

Cooking

The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors.
Scouts who earn this badge will learn about food safety,
nutritional guidelines, meal planning, methods of food
preparation, and will review the variety of culinary careers
available. Scouts may have to stay late after the session
to finish cooking their meals. The session ends before
lunch and supper to not interfere with other programs.

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Nature Lodge
	

Combined Animal Study

This class combines Mammal Study with Reptile and
Amphibian Study merit badges. Scouts will spend time
drawing life cycles and observing habitat. A notebook
is needed for these badges. Scouts will handle wildlife
such as snakes, lizards, turtles, or tortoises.

	

Weather

In this session, Scouts will learn why it always rains on
troop campouts! No, your troop isn’t cursed, but it is
instead the result of many natural forces. Please note:
Scouts will need to get a “weatherman’s haircut” before
arriving at camp.
Oceanography

Although the Ozarks are not near the ocean, it still influences weather, soil, air, water, and geography of this
region. Scouts will study oceanography using John A.
Cooper Lake for different experiments and tests. This
merit badge pairs well with Weather.

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Nature/Forestry

Nature/Forestry is an excellent introductory
merit badge session for branching out into
the Nature Lodge. It requires some hiking
and observation as Scouts learn about the
natural beauty of the Ozarks and identify
the trees found at Kia Kima. After Nature/
Forestry, you may never want to leave!
	

Geology/Mining in Society

The Ozarks are filled with many different
types of rocks and mineral formations.
Scouts will learn about fossils, faults, soil,
and stream erosion. Fun fact: the Ozark
“Mountains” is not a mountain range, but
is actually a dissected plateau (similar to the
Catskill Mountains) meaning it was formed
by extensive erosion instead of geologic
folding. Geology rocks!

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Insect Study provides a look into the facinating tiny
world of creatures with tremendous strength and speed.
Scouts will observe many different types of insects in
their natural habitat.

	

Plant Science

Agronomy, horticulture, photosynthesis,
transect. These are all big words that Scouts
can use to impress Trailblazers back in the
campsite. These are also all subjects that are
taught in Plant Science merit badge! Scouts
will learn to identify and study different
plants and trees that they find around the
Reservation while also collecting, pressing,
and mounting leaves and flowers.

You get a line, I’ll get a pole, we’ll go down to the fishing
hole and earn ourselves two merit badges! In this twohour session, Scouts will learn how to use a regular spin
cast as well as a fly rod and reel. In order to complete these
merit badges, Scouts must catch at least two fish and clean
one. Scouts are encouraged to bring their own fishing
pole. Some prior knowledge of fishing is recommended.
Fish &amp; Wildlife Management/
Soil &amp; Water Conservation

	

Scouts will learn to conserve and manage the world’s
natural resources and the importance of water. They will
also do an in-depth study on the conservation of soil
and how soil plays in important role in environmental
protection.

	

	

Environmental Science

This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour
session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. This badge is recommended for older Scouts as
it requires a great deal of writing. Scouts will need to
bring a notebook.

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Astronomy

Cassiopeia, Orion’s Belt, the Big Dipper,
Sirius, and the Milky Way are all some
of the celestial wonders that Scouts may
see in this merit badge. In addition to the
session during normal merit badge time,
Astronomy will also meet in the evening
after Twilight Activities for observations.

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Fly Fishing/Fishing

	

	

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Tech Center
	

Robotics

Scouts will dive into the amazing world
of robotics. They will have the unique
opportunity at the Kia Kima Tech Center
to build, program, and control a robot of
their own! This will give them a jump start
into this ever-growing field of study in our
technology-driven world. There is a cost of
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Programming

In Programming merit badge, also known as “01010000
01010010 01000111 01001101,” Scouts will learn about
the different types of programming languages along with
industry uses and licensing. Scouts will get the chance to
modify the code of a program to add working features to
it! Scouts will need to complete the Cyber Chip (BSA
online safety) before camp. Visit www.scouting.org/
cyberchip for more details.
	
	

Engineering

Engineers use both science and technology
to turn ideas into reality, devising all sorts
of things, ranging from a tiny, low-cost
battery for your cell phone to the dam
that forms John A. Cooper Lake. Scouts
will learn about a career that is central to
modern society! If you or another adult in
the unit is an engineer and would like to
talk to the Scouts about your work (this
helps complete requirement 4), please see
the Tech Center staff.

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Space Exploration

Ready for lift off? Scouts should prepare themselves for
an epic journey through the cosmos.* They will design,
construct, launch, and recover a model rocket. Of the
312 NASA astronauts, 207 began as Scouts and 39 were
Eagle Scouts. Space Exploration merit badge is the perfect beginning to the ultimate high adventure on the
final frontier. One small step for Scouts, one giant leap
for Scouting! There is a cost of $10.00 for this program.
*Scouts will not actually leave the planet.

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Nuclear Science/
Chemistry

Nuclear science studies the building blocks of the
natural world and how everything interacts. In this
session Scouts will learn about the chemical aspects
of the environment through laboratory work and
interactive discussions.

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Aviation

Aviation is just plane fun! Scouts will learn about
the different principals and instruments used in
flying. To learn about pitch and roll, Scouts will
construct model aircraft. On Friday, Scouts will take
a field trip to the Sharp County Regional Airport
on Friday to learn about the facilities and logistics
of an active airport.
	

Signs, Signals, and Codes
Electricity/Electronics

Scouts get to learn the inner workings of various
signs, signals, and secret codes that are present all
around us in our every-day lives. Scouts will learn
parts of Morse code, American Sign Language,
semaphore, braille, trail signs, and more before
delving into cryptography. Depending on the
Scout’s ability, he or she may also start practicing
for the Morse Code Interpreter Strip.

A shockingly good time! Scouts’ minds will be
illuminated with an understanding of how electricity works. They will learn the basics of electric
circuits, build an electro-magnet, and construct
a simple electric motor. This merit badge is encouraged for older Scouts because they will be
soldering and building their own circuits

	

Welding

More goes into welding than just sticking two
pieces of metal together! In this session Scouts
will learn all about the different types of welding
machines and will learn several different types of
welds on a flux-core arc welder.

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Model Design/Inventing

Model making is widely used in the professional world
for such things as creating special effects for movies,
developing plans for buildings, and designing automobiles and airplanes. Explore the world of inventing and
discover your inner inventiveness. Scouts will have to
invent something and create a working prototype.

Digital Technology

	

Digital Technology surrounds us in our every day life. From the internet to computers
to cell phone apps, Scouts will learn all about
how these things work and operate. Scouts
will need to complete the Cyber Chip (BSA
online safety) before camp. Visit www.
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Automotive Maintenance

Modern automobiles are important to many
aspects of American life. Scouts will gain an
understanding on how a car functions and
how all of the major components come into
play. They will be shown how proper maintenance can keep their vehicle in tip-top shape.

Landscape Architecture/
Surveying

Where does one plot of land end and the next begin?
Scouts will get the opportunity to use surveying equipment to figure out the boundaries of a plot of land and
how to map it. They will then get to view the plans
for a landscaping project and see everything that goes
into it from choosing the plants to designing the water
drainage.

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Several merit badges require a valid Cyber
Chip as a prerequisite. This is a training for
online safety that youth complete with their
parent or guardian. It expires annually and
must be completed before camp.

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Personal Fitness

	

Cycling

The hardest thing about learning to ride a bicycle is
the road. This Eagle-required badge (with alternatives) will teach Scouts how to take maintain bike
and specific mountain biking techniques. Scouts will
utilize the trails around camp for mountain biking on
the Tour de Kia Kima. This is a physically demanding badge and Scouts will be riding every day for
several miles. Bikes are provided but you may bring
your own. Proper safety helmets are required.

	

Golf

In this program, Scouts will learn all about this
challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf
etiquette, history, proper grip, stance, and swing.
Golf Digest described the Cherokee Village
course: “A hidden diamond in Arkansas, beautiful mountain course, great design, bent greens
and zoysia fairways, greens are very good, a
long challenge with sand and hills.” Bring your
own clubs or use ours. Adult leaders are also
welcome to assist!

	

Chess

Scouts will learn the classic game of chess.
Going beyond the basics, they will learn
different tactics, strategies, and moves to emerge
victorious with a checkmate. A great way to
start a career to becoming a Chess International
Grandmaster!

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“On my honor, I will do my best . . . to keep myself
physically strong, mentally awake and morally
straight.” This Eagle-required badge focuses on the
third promise of the Scout Oath. Scouts will learn
about fitness, exercise, nutrition, and diseases. This
merit badge requires discipline and dedication to
complete as Scouts will design a 12-week physical
fitness program and must follow-through on it.
Per the Personal Fitness merit badge book, some
requirements may conflict with certain religious
views. Please review the requirements of this badge
before registering.

�Life to Eagle

	 The Life to Eagle area is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required
merit badges. Some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle-required badges
are quite involved, it is not recommended for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time.
All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a notebook and a pencil/pen. Although these merit badges are recommended for older Scouts, Scouts of any rank, not just Life Scouts,
are welcome to participate.

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Communication/Public Speaking

Although living in a van down by the river
sounds great to our Camp Osage lifeguards, a
good life plan and proper financial planning
are useful for a successful life. This merit
badge requires dedication as Scouts must
track their income and expenses for thirteen
weeks.
	

Scouts will learn how to properly communicate and
overcome many bad public speaking habits. Many
people’s worst fear is public speaking (or a grumpy
Scoutmaster) so this merit badge is the perfect way to
conquer those fears and learn life-long skills. Communication requirement 8 involves planning and hosting
a campfire program. This can be completed in the
campsite.
	
Scouting Heritage/
American Heritage

Personal Management

Citizenship in the World

Come participate in the closest thing Hardy,
Arkansas, has to a study-abroad program:
Citizenship in the World merit badge! This
is a one-hour badge and is Eagle-required.
Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. This merit
badge will probably not make you any better
at Risk, but it can’t hurt.

Scouts in this merit badge will learn about the great
history and tradition of Scouting and the United
States. Scouts must bring a small collection of patches/
memorabilia. There is no requirement on how large
the collection must be, and some may be purchased at
camp. Scouts must also research their family history
and any troop history. Scouts will take a field trip to
the local Scouting museum at Old Kia Kima (pictured
on the right) on Friday.

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Citizenship in the Nation

“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and
my country. . .” In this merit badge, Scouts will learn about the
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will learn about the
unique history that formed our great nation. Scouts will go on
a field trip on Friday to complete requirement 2a.

	

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Shooting Sports
Rifle Shooting

Accurate rifle shooting requires discipline and control. Scouts
will learn firearm safety, the mechanics of a rifle, and how to accurately fire a .22 caliber rifle. Scouts who are unable to reach the
trigger on the rifles will be transferred to another merit badge.
	

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 trap as well as practice to sharpen their
skills. There is a cost of $30.00 for this program. Scouts must be
13 years old to take the merit badge.
	

Archery

A classic summer camp activity,
Scouts learn to shoot on compound
or recurve bows. With a steady hand
and a calm eye, a Scout may be able
to even split an arrow! Scouts will
also learn how to make a bowstring
and fletch an arrow. Scouts will not
be allowed, however, to attempt
to shoot an apple off their friend’s
head.
Pistol Shooting

This is not a merit badge, but instead an introductory program for
Venturers. Venturers will learn the
safe handling and shooting of .22
caliber pistols. Scouts who are not
registered Venturers, but are 14 or
older should contact the Reservation Director prior to registering.

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Friday Merit Badge

High Adventure
Merit Badges
	

These shorter merit badges are only offered on
Friday afternoon.
Climbing

Fingerprinting

	

Scouts will learn the skills of climbing, rappelling,
and belaying. They will have many opportunities
to practice these throughout the week on our 60foot climbing tower. And if that isn’t enough, on
Friday, they will go off site and get to climb on
some real rock faces!

Scouts will learn about fingerprinting and practice
taking a set of fingerprints.

	

Traffic Safety

Scouts will learn about the safety features in vehicles and how to be safe on the road when they
start driving.
	

American Business

Scouts will learn the basics of business structure,
finance, and tax.

	
	

Metalwork/
Woodwork

The field of public health deals with the detection,
cure, and prevention of health risks and diseases.

Become a true craftsman by learning to work both
in the forge and in the wood shop! This merit badge
will take place at the Mesara Outpost where Scouts
will learn the craft of blacksmithing to forge using
different techniques. While some are in the forge,
others will be in the wood shop learning the different tools and how to use them to make different
large projects. Sign up for these merit badges with
the Mountain Man program for the true Mesara
experience!

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Textile

Scouts will learn about fabrics and textiles and will
build a simple loom to weave a basic headband
or belt.

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erit badge advancement is logged
		
daily in binders located in the Osage
		
Administration Building and in the
Cherokee Scoutmaster Lounge. These can be checked
to make sure Scouts are attending and keeping up
with the rest of the session. On Friday evening, these
reports are then entered into our online registration
system. A printed copy of the advancement report is
put in the unit checkout packet, but at any time in the
future the unit leader can log back into registration
system to check the advancement report. Please
double-check the advancement report before leaving
camp to make sure everything is correct as it is easier
to fix mistakes at camp than afterwards.

Blue Cards

	
The majority of councils, including the
Chickasaw Council, accept our reports for merit
badge advancement. If your council requires blue
cards (such as the Greater St. Louis Area Council),
please let us know at check-in. Our online system
can generate digital blue cards for your Scouts, and
we will place them with your check-out materials
on Saturday morning.

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Scout Handbook

	
Kia Kima Scout Reservation follows
the national policy of not signing off in Scout
Handbooks. Instead we leave this to the troop
leadership to sign. Trailblazers will receive the
same advancement report as the merit badge
programs, but we highly encourage the troop
leadership to review the requirements with the
individual Scouts to ensure they have actually learned the neccessary skills. Any extra requirements that Scouts have completed during
Open Scoutcraft will not be included on the
advancement report.

Partials

	
Not every merit badge can be completed at camp. If Scouts can bring proof that they
completed the requirements before camp, the
merit badge instructor can sign off on the individual requirements for them. The Advancement Report will list every requirement completed. The following page details requirements
that cannot be completed at camp; however,
there may be others that cannot be completed
depending on weather and the individual session. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list,
but instead a guide for choosing merit badges.

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Partial Merit Badges
	
This chart details merit badges that we know will not be completed at camp along with a brief
description of the requirement. The description is meant to help with planning purposes and should
not be used instead of the actual language of the requirement. If Scouts can bring evidence of completing the requirement before camp, the instructor can sign off on the requirement.
	
This is not an exhaustive list and certain requirements not listed here may not be completed
based on weather or time constraints or the Scout’s own ability (such as shooting accuracy requirements). The staff will as hard as possible to make sure every Scout has opportunities to practice and
excel in different skills.

Merit Badge Reqs
Architecture/Drafting

Brief Description

Drafting Make a sacle drawing of an architectural project using a CAD
3(a)
program.

BP 10, 11;
Three backpacking treks. Plan a trek and complete a service
Hiking 4,
project. Five hikes. One hike of 20 miles.
5, 6
Help a patrol prepare for a campout. Cook one breakfast, one
4b, 5e, 8d,
Camping
lunch, and one dinner. Camp 20 days/nights. Half of 9b can
9ab
be completed by rappelling during Twilight Activities.
Reptile
Keep a reptile/amphibian for 1 month or observe one for 3
Combined Animal Study
8(a) or
months.
(b)

Backpacking/Hiking

Communications/Public
Speaking
Cooking
Cycling
Digital Technology

Comm 8
4

Plan and host a Court of Honor, campfire program, or interfaith worship service.
Perform certain cooking skills in your home kitchen.

7B (c)(d) Two trail rides of 8 miles and one trail ride of 22 miles
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Merit Badge Reqs
Electricity
Emergency Preparedness

Geocaching
Insect Study

1, 2c, 8b
6

Complete an electrical safety inspection of your home.
Complete First Aid merit badge. Teach family how to make
an emergency kit and create family emergency plan. Make a
personal emergency service pack and a family emergency kit.
Conduct a home fire drill.

7 (Chero- Go to geocaching.com and locate three geocaches in your
kee only) area and find one.
9

Raise an insect (e.g., a butterfly) through the complete metamorphosis from its larval stage to its adult stage.

Personal Fitness

1, 8

Have a dental exam. Log fitness for 12 weeks.

Personal Management

2, 8

Track income, expenses, and savings for thirteen weeks. Keep
a daily journal of activities for one week.

Photography

1a

Have an up-to-date Cyber Chip (Internet safety with parents).
Visit www.scouting.org/cyberchip for more details.

Plant Science

5

Tell how to propagate plants by seeds, roots, cuttings, tubers,
and grafting. Grow a plant by ONE of these methods.

Programming

1b

Have an up-to-date Cyber Chip (Internet safety with parents).
Visit www.scouting.org/cyberchip for more details.

Scouting Heritage/
American Heritage

Am. Her.
Research family history.
3(c)

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pamphlets for the official wording
of the requirements. This table is
just a quick summary.

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Fire Safety

2

Brief Description

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TRAILBLAZERS

First Year Scout Program

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If you have more
than five Scouts in
Trailblazers, please
send an adult leader to
assist in the session. The
staff appreciates your
support!

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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 or she completes
at camp. How much each Scout completes is up
to him or her, and it is very possible that different
Scouts will complete different requirements
and some may complete more than others.
	
The Trailblazer program focuses on working
on the requirements leading up to First Class rank.
Scouts will be put into patrols where they can learn
things as a patrol in a small-group setting.

•	 Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will
have a 1-mile compass course prepared
so that Scouts can complete First Class
requirement 4a during free time. Scout
leaders will be given the key and are
encouraged to assist Scouts with this
requirement.
•	 Water Rescue- Second Class requirement
5c and First Class requirement 6e (demonstrate line rescue) will be offered Monday
evening at both waterfronts. All Scouts
needing this requirement are invited to
participate whether they are in Trailblazers
or not. Scouts must be able to pass the BSA
beginner swim test.

Twilight
Advancement

•	 Open Scoutcraft – During Twilight Activities, Scouts can work on anything they
may have missed, other requirements not
normally offered in Trailblazers, or any fun
Trailblazer activities they want to do again!

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Overnighter

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On Thursday night, the Trailblazers from
both Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee hike up
Mount Mesara for an overnight camping trip at
the Mesara Outpost (where the Mountain Man
program takes place). They will leave shortly after
the afternoon Trailblazer session, before evening
assembly. Trailblazers will get to experience
several different things such as drinking from
the Mesara Spring and enjoying the view from
Larry’s Lookout. They are provided with tarp
tents that they pitch with the help of the staff,
using the skills they have learned throughout
the week. They will eat dinner cooked in Dutch
ovens over a fire and finish the evening with a
great campfire filled with songs and stories. The
next morning they will wake up, break camp,
and arrive back at the parade fields just in time
for morning assembly. It is truly the capstone of
the Trailblazer program and a great experience
for the young Scouts!
For units sending two or more Scouts,
we ask you to send one adult leader on the
overnighter to assist with managing the group.
Trailblazers are asked to bring a sleeping pad,
a sleeping bag, rain gear, a flashlight, and a
backpack to carry everything.

Other Overnighters
Wi l d e r n e s s Su r v i v a l a n d Hi k i n g /
Backpacking will also have overnighters that
coincide with the Trailblazers. They will all be
camping in areas near the Mesara Outpost; however,
they will be in different areas than the Trailblazers.
Wilderness Survival will be building and
sleeping in survival shelters using materials in their
survival kits. Scouts in Wilderness Survival will eat
the same supper as the Trailblazers and will not be
cooking their meals.
The Hiking/Backpacking session will camp
away from other groups and will cook and eat
backpacking meals after hiking part of the Ma’kya
Trail. Scouts in Hiking/Backpacking are
encouraged to bring a backpacking tent,
hammock, or be prepared to sleep under
the stars. All of the groups will be leaving
shortly after sessions and will return Friday
morning before assembly. They will not be
at the Thursday night assembly or supper.

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In addition to helping with the
Trailblazer session, adult leaders are
also encouraged to attend and assist
with the overnighter.

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High Adventure

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Scouts will always find new adventures at Kia Kima! Whether you are in an older
		
Scout patrol or a 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. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs
include: Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT), Lake Ouachita Summer Trek (LOST), Project COPE, Mountain
Man, and our ATV Adventure program. All participants in the OUT and LOST programs will be
housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit.
	
If units have 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. Detailed gear lists are available on the following pages for those participating in
the OVB programs.

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This is a three-hour program, with a
session in the morning and another session
in the afternoon. There is a cost of $50.00 per
scout. Space will fill up very quickly so make
sure you register early! Scouts must be 14 to
ride an ATV.

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Scouts should bring long
sleeves, long pants, and
boots for riding the ATVs.

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zark Venture Base’s newest pro		
gram, our ATV Adventure, is a
		
great blend of the outdoors and modern equipment!
	
The All-Terrain Vehicle Adventure is available for every level of rider from “never seen an
ATV” to the most experienced riders and is based on
the curriculum developed by ATV Safety Institute.
	
Scouts will learn how to ride safely, responsibly, and be “rider-active” while hill riding, performing emergency stopping, quick turns, and riding
over obstacles. They will also learn about protective
gear, regulations, where to ride, ATV maintenance,
and environmental concerns.
	
Scouts will need to wear long sleeves, long
pants, and boots every day to the session. They will
also be wearing helmets, goggles, and gloves while
riding.

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OUT

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he Ozark Ultimate Trek is the
		
perfect combination of adventure and
		
challenges. Participants will experience mountain biking, backpacking, navigation,
deep water soloing, caving, rappelling, rock climbing,
swift water rescue, and whitewater kayaking.
Scouts will have the opportunity to visit
many areas in the beautiful Ozark Mountain Range.
Participants spend time with quality instruction on
proper mountain biking techniques and safety, and
then they will go on a 6-mile mountain biking trail
through Camp Osage and Cherokee. The trail has
varying degrees of difficulty with tough stretches
of peddling and fun fast down-hill runs! 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 or are not able to transport one to
camp.
After your mountain biking trip, you will
load up your backpacks and head deep into the
Ozark wilderness for an 8-mile(+) backpacking
trek. On this minimalist backpacking adventure,
Scouts will learn the “ins and outs” of Leave
No Trace, and map navigation. Many campers
have described the Ozark Mountains as a miniPhilmont. With its high ridges and breathtaking
views, it’s sure to inspire Scouts and leaders
alike.

A Few Helpful Tips Of What To Bring
On Your OUT Adventure
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Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike
Backpack tent (1 per 2 people from unit) or
personal hammock shelter
Sleeping bag
2 water bottles of water or hydration bag
Long pants
Hiking boots
Insect repellent (containing DEET or Permethrin)
Individual mess kit or plate

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 	 Knife, fork, and spoon
	 Flashlight or headlamp
	 Sunscreen
	 Water shoes, aqua socks or old 	
	sneakers
	 Raincoat or poncho
	 Hat or cap
	 If you have a backpack stove 		
	
bring it (though not required)

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�Get ready for a 60-foot rappel on one of
the most beautiful cliffs in Arkansas. As the day
winds down, we will cool off with a swim and some
deep-water soloing (climbing over deep water)
in the legendary Buffalo River. Even after all this
excitement the day still isn’t over. As the sun sets,
we will drop below the surface to explore some of
the coolest caves Arkansas has to offer.
Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hit
the water with a whitewater kayak instruction
class and a swift water rescue course. Our fantastic
instructors will teach you all of the tricks and tips
for controlling your own whitewater kayak with
confidence. While on the river you will learn how to
“read” the rapids of the whitewater, execute proper
boat rescue techniques, boat surfing, throw ropes,

and much more. This will get you ready to put your
new knowledge to the test on the Spring River’s Class
II rapids. All Scouts participating on this 5-mile float
trip and the instruction the previous day have the
opportunity to earn Kayaking merit badge.
Many of the activities in the OUT program
focus on skills that help Scouts with wilderness trip
planning, minimalist backpacking, team building,
and reaching personal goals. 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.
Scouts will camp in the high adventure area
on the Reservation and will spend several days offsite. Participants may sign up as a unit or individually.
This program is also offered to Venturing crews. Space
is limited, so register early!

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adults participating in the
OUT Program to meet the
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LOST

Lake Ouachita Summer Trek

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Participants must be
13 years of age by the
beginning of camp.
However, this program
is suggested for Scouts
14 years old and up!
Sea kayaks are limited
to a waist size of 44”.

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Ozark Venture Base. Are you ready
		
for 5 days of adventure and paddling
the waters of Arkansas in a single-person touring
kayak? Lake Ouachita is dotted with islands, shoals,
gravel bars and cliffs. Opportunities on this weeklong wilderness adventure include snorkeling, GPS
navigation, hiking, world-class fishing, exploring,
lakeside camping, deep-water soloing and much
more! This program is perfect for troops, crews, and
ships as well as individuals.

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Required Gear
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Small tent (1 per 2 persons in your group) 	
	
or personal hammock shelter
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Light-weight +20 degree sleeping Bag
	
(target weight &lt; 3 lbs.)
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Sleeping pad
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2 Water bottles or hydration bag
	
(target minimum total of 50 oz. storage)
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Individual mess kit or plate w/knife, fork, 	
	
&amp; spoon
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Pocket knife or multi-tool
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Waterproof flashlight w/extra bulb &amp; 		
	batteries
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2 Swim suits
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2 T-shirts, shorts, and underwear for sleeping
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Light fleece or jacket
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Shoes suitable for water &amp; light hiking
	
(no flip-flops)
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Dry shoes for campsite
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2 to 4 pairs of socks
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Small camp towel
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Personal toiletries &amp; towel
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Rain gear (no ponchos)
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Wide brimmed hat
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Insect repellent
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Sunscreen
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3 Bandanas
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Sunglasses &amp; straps
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Personal first aid kit

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An Arkansas 7-day Fishing
License is included for all
participants over 16 years
of age. Scouts under 16
years old do not require a
license.

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After check-in
and health re-check
at Ki a Kima S cout
R es er vat ion, LOST
participants will meet
their trek guides and
immediately begin a
gear shakedown and
equipment introduction.
Participants will head
to their base camp
location away from
the main area of the
Reservation to begin
their five day adventure,
s o it is imp erat ive
that everyone comes
prepared with their gear
separate from the rest of
the troop or crew. The group will not return to camp until Friday evening for the closing campfire.
	
All participants in the LOST program must be able to pass the BSA swimmer test, be physically
fit and be proficient in basic boating skills. This program will provide instruction in touring kayak skills,
extremely light gear camping, trek planning, wilderness camping, and open water navigation. LOST will
prove to be a unique adventure comparable to programs such as Northern Tier. Space is limited to just
8 participants per week. So, are you ready to go paddling?

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Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience

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he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience,
		
or COPE, 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 Scouts of America
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-challenging physical and mental exercises that
require cooperation and teamwork to complete. Everyone
who conquers the COPE program will be inducted into the
mystical Order of Lambert as a Knight of Lambert. Our
COPE course is located about 3/4 mile hike uphill from
the Osage Waterfront and about half-mile from the Camp
Cherokee Parade Field.

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Living History

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Sign up for Metalwork/Woodwork merit badge for the full
Mesara experience!

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he Mountain Man program is a wonder		
ful opportunity for your Scouts to learn
		
about pioneer living as it happened in the
19th century. Many of the activities in which 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 task
with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely
load, shoot and clean black powder rifles. Scouts will also
learn the proper use and care of primitive tools. The draw
knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools
for early pioneers. Participants will also learn how to safely
throw tomahawks to be able to stick their target. This is a
three-hour program that meets daily throughout the week.

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If you are traveling
to the other camp’s
waterfront, you will
need to bring your
buddy tag with you.

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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 unit basis and can be
scheduled by the unit leader through the
appropriate area director.
	
On Monday and Tuesday evenings,
Scoutcraft and Handicraft Areas will
be open for additional merit badge
instruction and fun. This will give Scouts
an opportunity to finish merit badges or
catch up on something they missed.
	
The aquatics area will sponsor
free boating, swimming, Blob, Iceberg
and water slide. These open nights are
available on Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday. Scouts who do not enroll
in regular aquatics sessions will have
the opportunity during these times to
participate in waterfront activities. Other
twilight activities such as Shooting Sports,
rappelling, wampus cat racing, and
branding your assistant Scoutmasters are
just a few of the other activities you may
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The Iceberg – Test your climbing skills and cool off at the
same time at the Cherokee Waterfront.
Water Slide – Rocket down our 150-foot water slide for a
big splash into the South Fork River.
The Water Trampoline – Jump, bounce, and try the miniblob!
The Blob – Take your turn at getting launched into Camp
Cherokee Waterfront.
Boating – Take out a canoe, rowboat, kayak, or even a
SUP (stand up paddle) Board on the water!
Muzzleloaders – The range staff will offer black powder
muzzleloaders Tuesday night in addition to the normal
Open Shotgun and Archery.

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Tech Center – The Tech Center will help Scouts try
out different STEM activities such as experimenting
with robots and working on the NOVA Awards.
Branding – Stop by the Scoutcraft area during Open
Scoutcraft to get our unique Kia Kima brand! They
can brand hats, belts, most leather, or even your
Scouts!

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Kia Kima Shuffle – On Wednesday nights after
Vespers, we host the Kia Kima Shuffle, our open mic
night here at camp. Troops are given the opportunity
to perform any skits, songs, or special talents that
they have!

Climbing – When 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
awesome climbing surface.

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Programs

Merit Badge Make-Up
Kia Kima’s merit badge program runs from
Monday through Thursday. On Friday morning,
Scouts who missed something or need additional time can go to their respective sessions and
meet with the instructor.
Homemade Boat Race
Friday afternoon down at the waterfront each
camp will host a Boat Race, but this is no ordinary race. The Scouts must construct their own
boats out of whatever they can find. The rules
are as follows:
1.	 The boat cannot be made out of Kia
Kima property
2.	 The boat must hold at least one person
3.	 The boat must be propelled by the people
in the boat with a homemade paddle (i.e.
no swimmers pushing)
4. Must be built at camp
The boats will be judged on how quickly they
complete the race, if they even complete it!
Water Carnival
After the Homemade Boat Race, there will be a
massive inter-troop aquatic competition. Troops
will go head-to-head in a variety of water based
activities. There will be events for swimmers,
beginners, and non-swimmers so everyone can
compete! The winner will go home with the
coveted Water Carnival Award.

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Mesara Outpost Demonstration
On top of Mount Mesara at Kia Kima, the Mountain
Men live a pioneer lifestyle. Every day they work with
the Scouts in the Mountain Man program doing activities such as blacksmithing, woodworking, Dutch
oven cooking, and tomahawk throwing. On Friday
they open up their facilities to any passerby. They will
demonstrate how to use the forge, how to do some
traditional woodwork, and how to throw a tomahawk. They’ll even give you the Kia Kima brand!

Field Trips

Citizenship in the Nation/Scouting Heritage – The
Scouts in both of these sessions will go on a combined field trip to Old Kia Kima and Downtown
Hardy. They will tour the Old Kia Kima museum
and learn the history of Hardy.
Fire Safety – Scouts will tour the Cherokee Village Fire
Station. The firemen there will show them the different fire engines and talk about their jobs as firemen.
Climbing – The Scouts in Climbing merit badge
will get a chance to climb on some real rock near
Batesville, a town close to Kia Kima. They will return
in time for dinner.
Aviation – Scouts will tour the Sharp County
Regional Airport to learn about the logistics and
operations of a functioning airport.
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aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of camp than just taking
		
merit badges and going swimming in the evening. Maybe the troop wants to do something
		
fun together? Then Add-on Programs are what you’re looking for! When you arrive at
camp, there will be a large whiteboard in the Administration Building dedicated to signing up for different
programs. These programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These are very popular and fill
up fast so make sure you sign up early!
Training – There are several different training
opportunities that require sign ups, such as CPR
and Kayaking BSA. More information is available under the Training Section.
Scouts Talk – Scouts Talk is a story-sharing program facilitated in your campsite by a staff member after Twilight Activities. In this program, a
staff member will ask Scouts open-ended questions to facilitate story-sharing and fellowship
within the unit.

Thunderbird Aquatics – This program will be
offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays.
Scouts who sign up will be able to go off site and
visit Lake Thunderbird for a half-day of tubing.
Scouts must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each
session is limited to 8 Scouts. The cost of this
session is $20.00.
Spring River Whitewater Kayak – Scouts and
leaders can enjoy the cold waters of the Spring
River on Fridays. This river boasts some 15 shoals,
ledges and Cass II rapids that are perfect for your
introductory kayak adventure. The cost is $25.00
per person and an age minimum of 13. This trip is
also available for units on Saturdays. The Kayaking
BSA course, offered on Monday and Tuesday
evenings, is a recommended prerequisite.

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South Fork Canoe Float – Three times per
week, we offer units an opportunity to take an
evening canoe trip down the South Fork River.
This relaxing trip, limited to 20 participants or
10 canoes, is a great experience for all Scouts and
leaders, of any canoeing ability! Each trip will last
no more than two hours.

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ampfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a
		
campfire on Sunday evenings at the McGuire-Von Almen Friendship Circle (also referred
to as the Council Ring) consisting of skits and songs from the staff. Our closing campfire will be held
on Friday evenings and will finish out the week with awards, the Thunderbird Troop announcement,
and an Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. Remember, BSA field uniforms are worn at all campfires.
Both Osage and Cherokee convene together in the Council Ring for the campfire programs.

Kia Kima Grace

As we soar on eagle’s wings
We thank the Lord for these great things:
For nourishing food, for our physical strength,
For our cheerful trails, and the South Fork banks.

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espers is an interfaith worship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held
		
at the Golightly All-Faiths Chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of
the staff will facilitate Vespers while Scouts and units may volunteer to assist. Scouts who are working
on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. Attending Vespers also counts as credit
towards the Kia Kima God &amp; Country Award.
	
In addition to attending Vespers, units are encouraged to conduct services specific to their faith
throughout the week.

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hoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation.
		
Most of the members of the Camp Staff are Arrowmen. During your week at camp,
the OA will host activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Details of the Order of the
Arrow program are conducted by the Camp Chief and he will make announcements at camp.

Brotherhood Conversion
	
If you have been an Ordeal member of AhoalanNachpikin Lodge #558 for six months or longer,
you will be encouraged to seal your membership
by undergoing the Brotherhood ceremony. The
Camp Chief will announce when to meet for more
information. According to National policy, Ordeal
members of other lodges are unable to participate in
Brotherhood conversion. There will be a $20.00 fee
to cover the cost of your new sash.

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Unit Elections
	
If you are from the Chickasaw Council
and have not had your unit election this year,
contact the Camp Chief when you arrive to
schedule one. You will need to have at least 50%
of the active unit present.
Call-Out Ceremony
	
Friday night’s campfire concludes with
an Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given
information regarding upcoming Ordeals. If you
have OA dancers in your unit they are invited to
participate. Units wishing to have Scouts called
out should contact the Camp Chief during their
week at camp. Out-of-council units are required
to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their unit to be called
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Summer Fellowship
	
Each week Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge will
host informal fellowships and cracker barrels with
light refreshments. This is a time to meet and greet
with Arrowman from other units, chapters, and
lodges. There will also be information on how get
more involved with the Order of the Arrow throughout the year with different events and programs.
Usually there are ice cream and cookies at the fellowship on Tuesdays and a free Summer Fellowship
patch for all who attend the fellowship on Friday!

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SAT/SUN PROGRAMS

These program activities can be scheduled
for Saturdays prior to
or after your week at
summer camp.

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hether you are coming to
		
Kia Kima for the first time
or the fiftieth, there are many local program
opportunities that await your troop. These
additional 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.
All programs should be booked through
the camp office at least one week prior to
your arrival or departure day.
Spr i ng R i ver Wh ite w ater Kay a k
Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy
the cold waters 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
springs that produce the Spring River. This
river 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: $25.00 per person with a 8
person minimum and 12 person maximum.
All fees can be paid at the administration
building. It is recommended that Scouts
be at least 13 years of age for this program.

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South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour
float trip from Saddle, Arkansas, to Kia Kima. This is a
great alternative activity for your younger Scouts while
your older Scouts kayak. If you plan the trip for your
final day at camp, the unit can leave their vehicle at the
Osage Waterfront after they have completed the check
out procedures. The float ends at the Waterfront and the
unit can then leave camp from there. Trip fees: $10.00 per
person with a 8 person minimum.

PROGRAM

COST

Spring River Whitewater
Kayak Adventure

$25.00 per person

South Fork Canoe Float

$10.00 per person

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Cave programs require
a one-month advance
reservation. These programs may fill fast so
advanced booking is
advisable.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Not Facilitated by Kia Kima

Blanchard Springs Caverns - Roughly an hour
and a half southwest from the Reservation in
the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest is the
“living cave” of Blanchard Springs Caverns.
The Forest Service offers several guided tours
ranging from easy half-mile trails to the Wild
Cave Tour taking Scouts into the undeveloped
sections of the Caverns. Reservations and more
information available through the US Forest
Service: http://tinyurl.com/blanchardcaverns

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Old Kia Kima - Just down-river from the
Reservation is the original location of Kia Kima.
The Old Kia Kima Preservation Association has
restored and reopened the original stone lodges
and the historic Thunderbird Lodge for use by
youth groups. There is no charge for use, but
reservations must be made through the OKKPA
at their website: www.oldkiakima.org.
Golf - Within Cherokee Village, AR, there are
two public golf courses. The North Golf Course
is a beautiful 18 hole course around the South
Fork River which divides the course. The South
Course was described by Golf Digest as “A hidden
diamond in Arkansas, beautiful mountain course,
great design, bent greens and Zoysia fairways,
greens are very good, a long challenge with sand
and hills, need every club, nice scenery, quick
play, not crowded at all, terrific staff and friendly
atmosphere.” Please make sure there are two adult
leaders in camp at all times!

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(CSD) Program

		
he CSD Program provides an
		
opportunity for Scouts to
		
learn about working on Kia
Kima Staff. Participants live, eat, and sleep
as staff members for two weeks. The first
week CSDs will rotate through the different
program areas learning and helping with the
instructors. For the second week, participants
will choose an area where they will work for
the week.
	
As part of the application, CSDs
will select their top choices for which
weeksthey wish to work. These weeks need
to be consecutive and not when their unit
is in camp. If a Scout wishes to attend camp
as a regular camper and as a CSD in the
same summer, they should participate as a
camper earlier in the summer than their CSD
assignment.

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Be a registered member of the BSA
Be 15 years old before arriving at camp
or have completed the 9th grade
Have experience in unit leadership
Be in good physical condition
(current medical form is required)
Have an interest in instructing Scouting
skills to others

Apply Online:
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Eligibility
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Be a registered member of the BSA by
	
the start of camp
♦	
Be 16 years old before arriving at camp
♦	
Have experience in unit leadership
♦	
Be in good physical condition
	
(current medical form is required)
♦	
Have an interest in instructing Scouting
	
skills to others
♦	
Must be able to work in a high-stress
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very year Kia Kima hires
		
nearly 100 staff members in
		
a variety of program and
support staff positions. It takes this highly
dedicated group of Scouters to make it
happen. You will have the opportunity to
change the lives of Scouts who come through
our gates and leave a lasting impact. Staff
typically work for 5-7 weeks during the
summer and room and board are provided.
Applications are available online at www.
kiakima.net/staff. This application is sent to
our Kia Kima Board of Directors who will
begin reviewing the applications in January
and scheduling interviews.

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he Kia Kima Summer Camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who follow the
Scout Oath in doing their Duty to God and their Country. A Scout must complete at least six of the
following nine requirements. Adults may earn this award by completing either item 2 or 3 and assist
with items 5, 8, and 9 listed below. Recipients of this award receive a special patch. Please simply list the
number of youth and number of adults earning the awards.

TROOP:

YOUTH:

ADULTS:

1.	 Assist in the raising or lowering of a flag at a morning or evening assembly.
2.	 Attend the camp-wide vespers service on Wednesday night at the Golightly Chapel.
3.	 Assist in preparing and leading a unit or inter-unit vesper service while at camp.
4.	 Lead grace at an assembly or in the campsite.
5.	 Prepare and lead a daily devotional in the campsite.

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6.	 Lead your unit in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at camp.
7.	 Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different part of the flag
and what they symbolize.
8.	 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.
9.	 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?”

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he Kia Kima Participation Award is a prestigious honor identified by a special pin only
achieved by those Scouts and adults with the strive to get the most out of their Summer Camp experience.
The steps to earning this award are outlined in the tables below. Complete either Option 1 or Option 2.
Please list the number of youth earning the award and the number of adults below.

TROOP:

YOUTH:

Youth

Option 1

Do one from list A and four of the following from list B

ADULTS:
Adults
Option 1

List A
Participate in

1. Add-a-Program
2. Mile Swim
3. OA Brotherhood conversion
4. Kayak BSA
5. Canoe Float
6. Mesara Outpost
7. God &amp; Country Award

List B
Participate in
	

1. Inter-unit Activity
2. Free Swim
3. Blobbing
4. Free Boating
5. Water Slide
6. Open Shoot
7. Open Handicraft
8. Open Scoutcraft
9. Free Climbing
10 Water Carnival
11. Home-made Boat Race
12. Sports Tournament
13. Kia Kima Shuffle
14. Nova Award

Option 2
1.
2.
3.
4.

Option 2

Complete 1 of the following
1. Serve as an assistant Ranger for a part of a least
three days
2. Instruct a merit badge for a week
3. Complete the BSA Lifeguard program
5. Complete the BSA Climbing Instructor program
6. Participate in OUT or LOST

Complete 1 of the following
Participate in at least 8 activities from list B
Trailblazer Program
Ozark Venture Base Program
BSA Lifeguard

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Complete 5 of the following
1. Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post
2. Participate in OA Brotherhood conversion
3. Lifeguard at the aquatics area for an evening
4. Serve as an assistant Ranger for one project
5. Participate in Mesara Outpost
6. Participate in Scout Leader Cook-Off
7. Drive a vehicle on a field trip
8. Participate in inter-unit activity
9. Participate in Blobbing
10. Assist in a program area for one day
11. Participate in Scoutmaster Shoot Off
12. Participate in an Add-On-Program
13. Help supervise the clean-up of the commissary or 	
Dining Hall for three meals
14. Complete an adult leader training
15. Participate in or row for Mile Swim
16. Volunteer in the Trailblazers area
17. Participate in one of the training programs offered
during the week
18. Participate in Canoe Float
19. Participate in Water Slide
20. Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program
Director or Camp Director

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The Merit Troop and Honor Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp
program and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the Merit and Honor Troop
awards will be recognized at the closing campfire with special ribbons to hang from the unit’s flag.

Honor Troop

Merit Troop

In addition to achieving Merit Troop, a unit must
complete 4 of the 5 following requirements with
verification to become an Honor Troop.

Complete 7 of the 9 following requirements.
	

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The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp.

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	 The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout
	
the week with an average of 85 points or higher.
	Approval (given at Friday SPL meeting):_________

50% of youth at camp earn the Participation Award.

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	 The Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’
	meetings.

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The Scouts and leaders attend the evening assembly
in BSA Field Uniform.

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The unit builds a campsite gateway or other large
pioneering project.

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The unit attends the vespers service or participates
in an inter-unit vespers service.

	
	

	

 	 The unit performs a conservation or camp
	
	
	
	
	

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	 The unit plans one inter-unit or inter-campsite
	
activity such as a cracker barrel or a
	
campfire. The activity must foster a sense of
	
Scouting friendship between at least two units.
	
Brief description of activity and other unit:
	________________________________________
	________________________________________
	________________________________________

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	 The unit has Order of the Arrow members that
	
participate or plan to participate in the Summer
	Fellowship

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The unit signs up and cleans one public showerhouse during the week.

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The unit demonstrates Scout Spirit by participating
with songs and skits at assemblies, meal time, and
the Kia Kima Shuffle.

	

	
	

Thunderbird Troop

The Thunderbird Troop is considered the
top troop of the week at Kia Kima. This
prestigious award is given to one troop in
each camp that demonstrates the Scout
Oath and Law throughout their time at
camp. Only Honor Troops are eligible
for this award. The Thunderbird Troop is
voted on by those who know them best:
the other troops in camp. The details will
be explained at the SPL meetings.

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improvement project while at camp. The project
must be approved beforehand, and checked upon
completion by the Nature Lodge
Director, Camp Commissioner, or Program
Director. Approval: _______________________

The Senior Patrol Leader or designated assistant
attends all SPL meetings and receives the Program
Director’s initials.

	

Mon_______	Tues_______	Wed_______

	

Thur_______	Fri_________

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50% of youth at camp earn the Summer Camp
God &amp; Country Award.

	

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h e r e i s p l e nt y f o r a d u l t
	
leaders 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 to offer 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.

Leader Cook-Off

If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just
a general handyman, your skills are always needed
at camp. The Camp Director will be glad to suggest
a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your
tools and feel at home.

Showcase your cooking skills in our Leader
Cook-Off which is open to any adult leader, not
just Scoutmasters! Whether it is a pot of chili,
cobbler, baked beans, jambalaya, or homemade
bread, plan to participate in this event. There is
an entree and dessert category, and the winners
of each will receive a special, limited-edition,
embroidered Kia Kima apron at closing campfire.
After the judging, all leaders are invited to taste
all the different entries!

Merit Badge
Instruction

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 Venture Base sessions.

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Some trainings have
multiple ways to register
for the session.

TRAINING

earning and experiencing are not just limited to youth! Kia Kima offers one of the
most expansive set of training opportunities for adult leaders and for older Scouts. These range
from teaching you how to become a leader or just teaching you new ways to have fun!

Register online

Register on the Program Add-On
Board in the Administration Building

Register in-person at the
training session

Instructed in Camp Osage

Instructed in Camp Cherokee

Program fee or cost

Scouter Position Training

Scoutmaster &amp; Assistant Scoutmaster
Leader Specific Training

This training provides you with the basic tools necessary to lead a successful troop. There is a $10.00
fee for participants and you can register online or
in-person at the session. Please contact the Reservation Director if you are willing to help instruct
this course.
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
This hands-on course gives adults the overview of
all the camping, hiking, and nature skills used on
camping trips and in the Scouting program. Adult
leaders will be given an agenda and will attend small
sections of different merit badges to learn all the
necessary skills of Scouting.

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Aquatics

Swimming and Water Rescue

This training teaches you the important safety
aspects of a unit swimming activity. It also allows
you to conduct swim checks for your unit.
Paddle Craft Safety
Paddle Craft Safety will teach you the techniques
and safety of taking your unit on a canoeing or
kayaking outing. There is no fee for this course.
BSA Lifeguard
This is a full week-long course giving participants
their BSA Lifeguard certification. More information can be found in the Merit Badge section
on page 18.

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�Kayaking BSA
Kayaking BSA is an introduction to kayaking for
adult leaders and older Scouts. It is offered on Monday and Tuesday night during Twilight Activities.

COPE and Climbing

Climbing Instructur Certification

This will certify leaders as Climbing Instructors
Level I. This is a week long course that coincides
with the morning Climbing merit badge session as
they learn to instruct and facilitate Scout climbing.
It includes Climb on Safely training. Space is limited, so be sure to register online.
COPE Level I Certification
This is the BSA COPE Level I certification. This will
allow you to safely assist on COPE courses such as
the one at Chickasaw Council’s Camp Currier for
your unit.

Camping and Outdoors
	

First Aid/CPR

NRA Range Safety Officer

This NRA certification will allow you to safely
supervise firing ranges. You will also be able to
operate BSA ranges if you have a certified instructor with you. This is an NRA certification
that the Boy Scouts of America uses; however
since it is NRA, it is also recognized outside of
Scouting. There is a cost of $30.00 for the RSO
certification paid to KKSR. This covers the cost
of materials for the course. There is an additional
cost of $30-$50 to the NRA for the certification
depending on whether or not you are a NRA
member or hold other NRA certifications. This
is paid directly to the NRA after camp.

Leave No Trace Awareness
It turns out that LNT does not stand for Leave No
Trees! Leave No Trace Awareness will introduce
Scouts and Scouters to the 7 Principles of Leave No
Trace. It will also be a discussion point for how to
implement specific LNT strategies and techniques
within your troop.

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Programs

American Heart Association First Aid and CPR
certifications are offered in the afternoon on
Wednesdays. The six-hour course will be offered to
the BSA Lifeguard participants. Adult leaders who
choose to go through the training may fill the extra
spaces in the session. There is a $30.00 fee and can
be paid through the online registration.

Shooting Sports

�NATIONAL YOUTH
LEADERSHIP TRAINING

T

 
		
his program is designed for Scouts BSA troops
		
and Venture crews. This course is open to all
		
Scouts who are First Class or working on
Discovery Award, or above.
 	
This exciting and fast-paced training will be offered
during the week of June 28 through July 3. Participants will
learn new skills in team development and leadership. These
are skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into
practice.
 	
Every Scout that maintains a leadership position
should attend this training. This course is taught by welltrained 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 information contact the Chickasaw Council Scout
Service Center, (901) 327-4193.
						

Programs

Registration will be available on the Council Calendar at
www.chickasaw.org beginning February 1, 2020.
Visit www.kiakima.net/NYLT for more information.

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�HISTORY

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as Camp Osage). Over the years the Reservation has
expanded including the acquisition of Mount Mesara
and Mesara Spring in the fall of 1983.
	
The program at Kia Kima also continued to
grow as it became a regional destination in the heart
of the Ozarks. The program at Kia Kima expanded its
focus to older Scouts, and, in 1991, the Ozark Venture
Base was founded for Scouts and Explorers.
	
In 2015, a large capital campaign saw the
completion of a new dining hall and parade ground in
Camp Osage along with several new campsites, shower
houses, and program facilities.

Morning flag ceremony at Kia Kima (1935)

More information on the history and traditions of Kia
Kima is available at kiakima.net/history. The Kia Kima
Alumni Association also has extensive historical documents, images, and videos in their online museum:
kiakimamuseum.org.

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he high traditions of Kia Kima began
		
in 1916 when Bolton Smith, a Memphis investment banker and the first president of the
Chickasaw Council, purchased and donated the original 206.28 acre on April 11, 1916. The main campsite
was situated on a bluff overlooking the South Fork of
the Spring River. The name “Kia Kima” is taken from
a Zuni pueblo and translates to “Nest of the Eagles.”
	
In the early years, Scouts rode the train from
Memphis to Hardy as individuals without their troops.
Scouts were assigned to stone lodges with other Scouts
and sorted into tribes for intracamp competitions.
Most Scouts stayed at Kia Kima for several weeks or
the entire summer. A special sash was presented to
Scouts who qualified as good campers at the old camp.
	
As a result of transportation costs and a shortage of supplies and leadership, Kia Kima was closed for
summer camping during the World War II years. In
1947 a group of Kia Kima alumni wanted to see their
old camp reopened, and, after extensive fundraising by
the alumni, the camp reopened in 1948. Also in 1948
the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow
as a part of its camping program. Chickasah Lodge of
the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima and
held its first Ordeal ceremony there that year.
	
As Scouting grew, Kia Kima quickly outgrew
its property. In 1964, following a land swap with real
estate developer John Cooper, Kia Kima officially
opened at the current Reservation. In exchange for the
remaining 160 acres of the original property, Cooper
donated 540 acres and built numerous buildings, roads,
a water system, a bridge, and a lake for the camp. 	
	
Camp Cherokee opened in 1965 as the outpost
camp across the river from Main Kamp (later renamed

�!

Scouts and leaders are
encouraged to treat their
clothing with Permanone
insect repellent.

Individual Checklist

PACKING LIST

Unit Equipment

Reference

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Troop Flag
First aid kits
Patrol flags
Bow saws
Lanterns
Rope
Extra Plastic Sheeting/Tarps
Brooms &amp; Rakes
Water hose
Water Cooler
Dining Fly
Ice

SPECIAL NOTE:

Ice is not issued in Camp Osage, but it
will be available for sale in the Trading
Post. Camp Cherokee does receive ice
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  Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear 	
	
full Scout Field Uniforms at all evening flag ceremo-	
	
nies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout Field 	
	
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
  Water shoes for river
  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 containing DEET or Permethrin*
  Hat or cap*
  Scout Handbook*
  Individual program needs
  Health Form (“copy” filled out and signed. Medical 	
	
examinations will 	NOT be given at camp)
  Spending money (consult unit leaders-usually $40-$60)
  Sunscreen*
  Water bottle*
  Stationery, pen or pencil
  Appropriate merit badge books
  Watch
Optional
  Musical Instrument
  Sewing kit*
  Camera
  Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)*
  Sunglasses*
  Bible or personal religious literature
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�What not to
bring to camp
	
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 equip­
ment brought to camp must be delivered to the
Reservation Director when the unit checks in.
It will be returned when the unit checks out at
the end of the week.
	
Alcoholic beverages and other non-prescribed drugs are strictly prohibited. Violators
will be removed from camp. Tobacco use is only
allowed in designated areas.
	
In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is the policy
of the Boy Scouts of America.
	
Generators are not allowed as they are
disruptive to other units.
	
Finally we recommend that items such
as radios, MP3 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 experi­
ence.

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.
	
The average height of the beds is 14” from
the floor to the bottom of the bed if you are looking
for footlockers that can fit underneath.

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No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp.
This is BSA policy.

What Camp Provides
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Latrine and water supply
Campsite shower (hot showers 		

	

Showers, and West Showers)

	

1 picnic table per campsite
2-man tents
Tent platforms
Bunks with mattresses
Bulletin board

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�Sample Osage Daily
Schedule
7:00	Reveille
7:15	 Table Waiters
7:30	 Assembly and Breakfast
9:15	 Leader Meeting
9:00	 1st session
10:00	 2nd Session
11:00	 3rd Session
12:00	 Open Lunch
-1:00
12:45	 SPL Meeting
2:00	 4th session
3:00	 5th session
4:00	 6th session
5:30	 Table Waiters
5:45	 Assembly and Dinner
7:00	 Twilight Activities
10:00	Taps

Sample Cherokee
Daily Schedule
6:00	 Food Pickup
7:15	Breakfast
8:30 Assembly
9:15	 Leader Meeting
9:00	 1st session
10:00	 2nd Session
11:00	 3rd Session
12:00	Lunch
12:45	 SPL Meeting
2:00	 4th session
3:00	 5th session
4:00	 6th session
4:00	 Food Pickup
5:30	Dinner
6:45 Assembly
7:00	 Twilight Activities
10:00	Taps

Note: Schedules around meal times may differ based on the number of units in camp.

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Schedule Changes
	
Daily activities will be announced
at the morning leaders meetings and at the
Senior Patrol Leaders Meetings. On Sunday
a weekly schedule will be passed out that has
more information on when specific programs will be offered.
	
On occasion, it will be necessary to
deviate from the printed schedule because
of weather or other circumstance. Kia Kima
utilizes a free texting service to help disseminate information quickly to the unit leaders,
and we will share sign-up instructions for
the Thunderbird Texts at the Sunday leader
meeting.

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�CAMPSITE INSPECTION

This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection.

Unit Number
Council
Week of Camp

Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Campsite

United States Flag

Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly?

________/5 pts

Unit Identification

________/5 pts

Is the unit flag or other appropriate insignia bearing unit numbers easily seen?

Tent Appearance

________/10 pts

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)?

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? If the tent flaps are closed, they will not
be opened for inspection.

Clean Campsite Area

________/10 pts

________/20 pts

Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite?

Clean Dining Hall/Dish Washing Area

Camp Osage: Are the unit’s tables in the Dining Hall properly cleaned with the floor swept and
mopped?
Camp Cherokee: Is there a clean Dish Washing area with cleaned dishes?

________/10 pts

Fireguard Chart

The unit’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board.

________/5 pts

Safety Hazards

No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. Hammocks are not
stacked above each other.

________/5 pts

First Aid Kit

________/5 pts

Vehicles

________/20 pts

Is the unit first aid kit marked, clearly displayed, and readily accessible for the Scouts?
No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit.

Latrine

________/5 pts

Bonus Points

Does the unit have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their
Scoutcraft skills? Bonus points will be awarded each day for each new project.

TOTAL
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________/100 pts

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The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available?

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Supper	

Lunch	

Breakfast	

Pork	Chops	
Apples	
Sliced	Carrots	
Roll	
Salad	
Brownies	
Drink	

Pizza	
Chips	
Fruit	Cocktail	
Salad	
Cookies	
Drink	

Pancake-on-aStick	
Cereal	
Orange	Slices	
Oatmeal/Grits	
Juice/Milk	

MONDAY	

Taco	Tuesday	
Tortillas	(8	in.)	
Ground	beef	
Salsa	
Rice	
Beans	
Salad	
Ice	Cream	
Drink	

Hot	Dogs	
Chili/Cheese	
Chips	
Peach	Halves	
Salad	
Cookies	
Drink	

French	Toast	
Sticks	
Sausage	Links	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Oatmeal/Grits	
Juice/Milk	

TUESDAY	

Spaghetti/Meat	Sauce	
Peas		
Garlic	Bread	
Salad	
Cake	
Drink	

Chicken	Sandwich	
Chips	
Pear	Halves	
Salad	
Pudding	
Drink	

Scrambled	Eggs	
Bacon	
Bread	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Oatmeal/Grits	
Juice/Milk	

WEDNESDAY	

BBQ	Chicken	
Rice	
Baked	Beans	
Cole	Slaw	
Roll	
Salad	
Ice	Cream	
Drink	

Campsite	Lunch	
Sub	Sandwich	
Cheese		
Chips	
Cookies	
Drink	

Biscuits	&amp;	Gravy	
Sausage	Patties	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Oatmeal/Grits	
Juice/Milk	

THURSDAY	

Roast	Beef	
Green	Beans	
Mashed	
Potatoes	
Salad	
Pudding	
Roll	
Drink	

Burger	Friday!	
French	Fries	
Salad	
Pineapple		
Cookies	
Drink	

SATURDAY	

Sausage	Biscuits	
with	Egg	
Danish	
Cereal	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Juice/Milk	
Oatmeal/Grits	
Juice/Milk	

FRIDAY	

CHICKASAW	COUNCIL,	B.S.A.	|	KIA	KIMA	SCOUT	RESERVATION	|	HARDY,	ARKANSAS	

Chicken	Fried	
Steak	
Mashed	Potatoes	
Gravy	
Corn	
Roll	
Cake	
Drink	

SUNDAY	

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Supper	

Lunch	

	

	

	

	

Breakfast	 	

	

	
	

	

	

	

	
	

	

	
	

	

	

	

Soft	Tacos	
Spanish	Rice	
Dessert	
Drink	

Hot	Dogs	
Chips	
Fruit	
Cookies	
Drink	

Eggs	
Sausage	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Juice/Milk	

TUESDAY	

	

	
	

	

	
	

	

	

Foil	Dinners	
Bread	
Dessert	
Drink	

Ham	&amp;	Cheese	
Sandwiches	
Chips	
Fruit	
Cookies	
Drink	

French	Toast	
Bacon	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Juice/Milk	

WEDNESDAY	

	

	

	
	

	

	

BBQ	Chicken	
Green	Beans	
Mashed	Potatoes	
Cornbread	
Dessert	
Drink	

Roast	Beef	
Sandwiches	
Chips	
Fruit	
Cookies	
Drink	

Breakfast	Burrito	
Sausage	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Juice/Milk	

THURSDAY	

(menu	subject	to	change	due	to	product	availability)	

Pork	Chop	
Mashed	
Potatoes	
Green	Peas	
Cornbread	
Dessert	
Drink	

PB	&amp;	J	
Sandwiches	
Chips	
Fruit	
Cookies	
Drink	

Pancakes	
Sausage	Links	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Juice/Milk	

MONDAY	

	

	
	

	

	

Spaghetti	
Meat	Sauce	
Salad	
Corn	
Bread	
Dessert	
Drink	

Turkey	
Sandwiches	
Chips	
Fruit	
Cookies	
Drink	

Pancakes	
Bacon	
Cereal	
Fruit	
Juice/Milk	

FRIDAY	

CHICKASAW	COUNCIL,	B.S.A.	|	KIA	KIMA	SCOUT	RESERVATION	|	HARDY,	ARKANSAS	

Cheese	Burgers	
French	Fries	
Baked	Beans	
Dessert	
Drink	

SUNDAY	

	

	

	

	

	

Staples	available	
upon	request:	Tea,	
Salt,	Pepper,	
Mustard,	Ketchup,	
Cooking	oil,	
Aluminum	Foil,	
Charcoal,	Sugar,	
Dishwashing	
detergent,	
Brillo	pads,	
Sanitizer	
tablets,	Paper	
towels,	Toilet	
Paper,	Trash	Bags,	
Coffee	

Danish	
Cereal	
Juice/Milk	

SATURDAY	

Sample	Camp	Cherokee	Menu	–	Kia	Kima	Scout	Reservation	

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�CAMP OSAGE

Sports

Ozark Venture
Base

Reference

Range

Life to
Eagle

Tech Center

Nature Lodge

Scoutcraft

Handicrafts

Aquatics

2020 Osage Merit Badge Times 9:00
10:00
11:00
Lunch
BSA Lifeguard
Lunch
Canoeing
Session 1
Kayaking
Session 1 Session 2
Lifesaving
Session 1
Motorboating*
Session 1
Rowing
Session 1
Small-Boat Sailing*
Swimming
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
Swimming Instruction
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
Whitewater
Session 1
Art/Animation
Session 1
Basketry
Session 1
Game Design
Session 1
Indian Lore
Session 1
Leatherwork
Session 1
Session 2
Moviemaking
Session 1
Photography
Pottery/Sculpture
Session 1
Wood Carving
Session 1
Trailblazers (First Year Scout Program)
Session 1
Backpacking/Hiking
Camping
Session 1
Cooking
Session 1
Emergency Preparedness
Session 1
Fire Safety
Session 1
First Aid
Session 1
Session 2
Lunch
Geocaching
Session 1
Orienteering
Session 1
Pioneering
Session 1
Wilderness Survival
Astronomy
Session 1
Environmental Science
Session 1
Fly Fishing/Fishing
Session 1
Fish &amp; Wildlife/Soil &amp; Water
Geology/Mining in Society
Insect Study
Session 1
Nature/Forestry
Session 1
Plant Science
Session 1
Combined Animal Study
Session 1
Weather
Automotive Maintenance
Session 1
Aviation
Digital Technology
Session 1
Electricity/Electronics
Session 1
Engineering
Session 1
Landscape/Surveying
Model Design/Inventing
Session 1
Nuclear Science/Chemistry
Session 1
Programming
Session 1
Robotics
Session 1
Signs, Signals, and Codes
Session 1
Space Exploration
Session 1
Welding
Session 1 Session 2
Citzenship of the Nation
Session 1
Citizenship in the World
Session 1
Communication/Public Speaking
Session 1
Personal Management
Session 1
Scouting Heritage/American Heritage
Session 1
Archery
Session 1
Pistol
Session 1
Lunch
Session 1
Rifle
Shotgun Shooting
Session 1
Chess
Session 1
Cycling
Session 1
Golf
Personal Fitness
Session 1
Climbing Merit Badge
Session 1
Metalwork/Woodwork Merit Badge
ATV Adventure
Session 1
COPE
Session 1
Mountain Man
Session 1
Lake Ouachita Summer Trek
All Week
Ozark Ultimate Trek
All Week
*NOTE: Classes located at Cherokee, 1.5 miles away from Osage

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2:00

3:00

4:00

Session 2
Session 3

Session 4

Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Session 2

Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 3
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2

Session 3

Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2

Session 3

Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 1
Session 2

!

Shaded times indicate when each merit
badge is offered. If the
shading for a merit
badge is not connected, it means the merit
badge is offered at
multiple times with
independent sessions.

Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2

Session 3

Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 4

Session 3
Session 2
Session 2

Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2

Session 1

Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2

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Aquatics
Handicrafts
Scoutcraft

Ozark Venture
Base

Sports

Range

Life to
Eagle

Tech Center

Shaded times indicate when each merit
badge is offered. If the
shading for a merit
badge is not connected, it means the merit
badge is offered at
multiple times with
independent sessions.

Nature Lodge

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2:00

3:00

4:00

Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1

Session 2

Session 1
Session 3
Session 3

Session 4
Session 4

Session 2

Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 1
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 1

Session 2
Session 1

Session 1
Session 2
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2

Session 1
Session 1

Session 1
Session 1

Session 1
Session 1
Session 3

Session 4
Session 1

Session 1
Session 1
Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2

Session 1

Session 2
Session 1
Session 2
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2020 Cherokee Merit Badge Times 9:00
10:00
11:00
Lunch
BSA Lifeguard
Lunch
Canoeing
Session 1
Kayaking
Session 1
Lifesaving
Session 1
Motorboating
Session 1
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Session 1 Session 2
Swimming Instruction
Session 1 Session 2
Whitewater*
Session 1
Art/Animation
Session 1
Basketry
Session 1
Game Design
Session 1
Indian Lore
Session 1
Leatherwork
Session 1
Moviemaking*
Session 1
Photography
Pottery/Sculpture*
Session 1
Wood Carving
Session 1
Trailblazers (First Year Scout Program)
Session 1
Backpacking/Hiking
Camping
Cooking
Session 1
Emergency Preparedness
Session 1
Fire Safety
First Aid
Session 1
Geocaching
Orienteering
Pioneering
Session 1
Wilderness Survival
Astronomy
Session 1
Combined Animal Study
Session 1
Environmental Science
Session 1
Fly Fishing/Fishing
Fish &amp; Wildlife/Soil &amp; Water
Session 1
Geology/Mining in Society
Session 1
Insect Study
Nature/Forestry
Session 1
Oceanography
Session 1
Plant Science
Session 1
Weather
Automotive Maintenance*
Session 1
Aviation
Digital Technology*
Session 1
Electricity/Electronics
Session 1
Engineering
Landscape/Surveying
Session 1
Model Design/Inventing
Nuclear Science/Chemistry
Session 1
Programming
Session 1
Robotics
Signs, Signals, and Codes
Session 1
Space Exploration
Welding*
Session 1 Session 2
Citizenship in the Nation
Session 1
Citizenship in the World
Communication/Public Speaking
Session 1
Lunch
Personal Management
Session 1
Scouting Heritage/American Heritage
Archery
Session 1
Pistol
Session 1
Lunch
Rifle
Session 1
Shotgun Shooting
Session 1
Chess
Session 1
Cycling*
Session 1
Golf*
Session 1
Personal Fitness
Session 1
Climbing Merit Badge
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62

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.6 miles to Weekiwachee Rd.

Continue 1.6 miles on Pottawattamie Rd.
until it deadends at Tonganoxie Rd.

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onto Pottawattamie Rd.

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Traveling north on Hwy 67 turn left into Hwy 62/412.

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WEEKIWACHEE RD.

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S

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MP
62

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2nd:

3rd:

Every effort will be made to place your unit in a requested campsite; however, units may be moved to other sites and
may be asked to share a site, based on attendance and capacity in your chosen week.
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Today’s date: ______________________________�
Unit (troop) number

District

Council

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badge and activities registration system. Registration will begin after April 15, and all unit leaders will
receive detailed communication prior to the online launch.
Camp Schedule and Date Selected
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Week 5

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Troop Contact Information

Troop Contact

Secondary Contact

Address

Address

Primary phone

Primary phone

Other phone

Other phone

Email

Email
Payment Information

Our unit plans to bring the following:

Number

x

Deposit due

Total

Male leaders

x

$0

$0

Female leaders

x

$0

$0

Scouts

x

$50

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�Session Registration Form (for units without internet access only)
Kia Kima Scout Reservation

KKSR
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Week in camp

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10:00 am

11:00 am

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This form can be emailed (preferred), mailed, or faxed. Email the form to john.tracy@scouting.org; mail
it to Kia Kima Reservation Director, 171 S. Hollywood St., Memphis, TN 38112; or fax it to the Chickasaw
Council, at 901-327-2010. (This form is also a great way to plan for online registration!)

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Only use this form if your unit does not have internet access; please copy as needed.

�Due date:
May 15

KKSR
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Registration and Second Deposit Form
Kia Kima Scout Reservation

Today’s date: ______________________________�
Unit (troop) number

Week in camp

Council

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Adult Leader Attendance Information
Number of male leaders attending:
Number of female leaders attending:
Total leader spaces required:
The total number of leader spaces required indicates the maximum number of leaders in camp at any time. The fee for
leaders is based on this number (for example, if two leaders are splitting the week, it is only necessary to pay for one
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Deposit

x

$50.00

x

Deposit

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x

$100.00

+ Deposits for Scouts
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x

$50.00

On KKSR 2A, we paid for
Number of Scouts

Total
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Primary leader name:

Email:

This form can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or completed online. Emailed forms can be sent to
john.tracy@scouting.org; payments for emailed forms can be called in to the Chickasaw Council Office, at 901-3274193. Mailed forms and checks should be sent to the Chickasaw Council, 171 S. Hollywood St., Memphis, TN
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�Due date:
Check-in

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Final Financial Form

Kia Kima Scout Reservation

Unit (troop) number

Week in camp

Council

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Camp fees

# of participants

x

Fee

In-Council Scouts

x

$260.00

$

Out-of-Council Scouts

x

$275.00

$

Leader fees

# of participants

Total

x

Fee

x

$120.00

x

Fee

A.T.V. Program

x

$50.00

$

C.O.P.E.

x

$25.00

$

Golf

x

$30.00

$

L.O.S.T. – Lake Ouachita Summer Trek

x

$50.00

$

Mountain Man Rendezvous

x

$30.00

$

N.R.A. Pistol

x

$30.00

$

Total leader spaces
Special program fees

# of participants

Total
$
Total

O.U.T. – Ozark Ultimate Trek

x

$50.00

$

Pottery/Sculpture

x

$10.00

$

Robotics

x

$20.00

$

Shotgun

x

$30.00

$

Space Exploration

x

$10.00

$

Whitewater

x

$25.00

$

x

Fee

Other add-on fees

# of participants

Total

Scoutmaster/Asst. Specifics

x

$10.00

$

N.R.A. Range Safety Officer (R.S.O.)

x

$25.00

$

Other add-on programs

x

$______

$
$

(Total of all payments, including initial campsite deposit)

$

(Free leader credits)

$

Campsite deposit for 2021; $100; optional

$

Total due

$

Phone:

Email:

This form should be brought to check-in, but can be emailed or mailed. If emailing, please send to
john.tracy@scouting.org; payments for emailed forms can be mailed; called into the Scout Office, at 901-3274193; or made at camp. Mailed forms and checks can be sent to: Kia Kima, 629 Kia Kima Trl,. Hardy, AR 72542.

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Leader name:

Total of all fees

�Due date:
at camp

KKSR
5

Swim Check Form (optional)
Kia Kima Scout Reservation

Unit (troop) number

Week at camp

Council

If your unit completes swim checks prior to camp, use this form to record the swimming ability level of each
Scout checked. Please give this form to your camp guide at check-in. You may refer to the Guide to Safe
Scouting for the swimming test requirements.

Reference

Name

Youth/adult

Non-swimmer

Beginner

Unit Leader Certification

Date

Lifeguard Signature

Date

Swimmer

Lifeguard Certification and Date

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�Kia Kima Alumni Association
	
Over the past century, the foothills of the
Ozarks has become a second home to tens of thousands of Scouts and Scouters. Throughout the year
the KKAA performs service for the camp, hosts reunions, and supports the Staff.
	
Membership is open to any and all alumni and
friends of Kia Kima including current or former
staff, campers, or Scouters.
For more information visit
www.kiakimaalumni.org

Previous Projects:

Kia Kima Alma Mater

-Cowboy Action Shooting Range
-Camp Cherokee Tech Center
-Online Kia Kima museum
-Centennial Time Capsule
-Replaced Osage Nature Lodge roof
-Dismantled old climbing tower
-Annual Staff Banquet
-Various program supply donations
-Equipment donations
-Subsidy of this Leaders Guide

High above the South Fork waters
Reared against the sky
Proudly stands our dear old camp
As the years go by
Onward, ever, be our watchword
Conquer and prevail
Here’s to thee, O, Kia Kima
BSA, all hail!

The Kia Kima Alumni Association is an independently registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
incorporated in the state of Arkansas.
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Special thanks for this Leaders Guide:
-Chris Johnson
-Ande Demetriou, Asst. Scoutmaster, Troop 255 - Bartlett UMC
-Christopher Talbot
-Bob Rauner
-Melissa Burnett
-Hannah Wright
-Kia Kima Alumni Association (financial subsidy)

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