https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/afb17986a279f7264763af6e769f7451.pdf bbb7d76dd77c9ac85f0ad82fec5a7fe1 PDF Text Text December 27-30, 2015 Youth Fee $110 (with meals) $80 (without meals) Adult Fee $80 (with meals) $60 (without meals) �Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozarks in the winter. What about the food? Units will have the option of eating in the dining hall or cooking their own meals. Units that choose to cook their own meals will receive a discount in their registration price. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, paticipants must bring their own tents and bedding. All camp tents are stored for the winter. What time do we show up? Please plan on checking-in between 2:00 and 4:00 PM on December 27th. Will there be a trading post available? Yes, the trading post will be open for your convenience. Do I need a Physical for each participant? Yes, Parts A and B of the current Medical Form are required. If you have your physicals for summer camp, bring those. Please submit copies only. How do we register for Winter Camp? Visit www.chickasaw.org and click on the “Winter Camp” link under December 27th on the Council Calendar or at kiakima.com. Will Showers be available for Winter Camp? The heated East Shower House and the West Shower House will continue to be operable for Winter Camp. This facility has 5 individually stalled showers and toilets. www.kiakima.com 1 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Winter Camp Merit Badge Schedule Merit Badge Schedule Session 1 (8:30-11:30) Session 2 (1:00-4:00) Evening Session Astronomy *NRA Handgun Cit in the Nation COPE Climbing Merit Badge Trailblazers NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Merit Badge Merit Badge Cit in the World Archery Auto Maintenance Electronics Chess Citizenship in the World Fire Safety Citizenship in the Nation Communications First Aid Communications Electricity Leatherwork Emergency Preparedness Geocaching Personal Management Engineering Orienteering Photography Environmental Science Personal Management Scouting Heritage Mining in Society Pioneering Welding Geocaching Photography Woodcarving *(Venture Only) Camping Radio Robotics Rifle Shooting Signs, Signals, and Codes Space Exploration Shotgun Shooting Woodworking Welding Wilderness Survival Climbing Level 2 Rock Certification Online Registration Process 1. Visit www.chickasaw.org and click on the “Winter Camp” link under December 27th on the Council Calendar. 2. Click the “Register” button on the bottom right. 3. If you already have a doubleknot user id, you will be in the system. If not, you will need to register. You may register your entire unit from this portal. 4. Continue through the registration process. When you get to the payment page, you can pay with a credit card or mail in a check. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the payment page and click “make a payment”. This will register you for this event. 5. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration initially and each time you update your registration. www.kiakima.com 2 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Winter Camp Activities High Adventure Activities Climbing - In this badge Scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make rappels on a climbing tower. This program also involves a visit to an offsite location that boasts 80 ft. cliffs. COPE - Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. Scouts may sign-up for an evening session. Trailblazers The Trailblazer program is a three-hour program designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. www.kiakima.com 3 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Scoutcraft Camping - Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water purification to cooking. Emergency Preparedness - Being prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Fire Safety- Learn how to safely use fire. Fire is a tool, not a toy. This is good for younger scouts. They will earn their Firemn’ Chit. They will also visit the Cherokee Village Fire Station. First Aid - Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Geocaching – Described as modern day treasure hunting, scouts will discover the latest and fastest growing sport, Geocaching. Scouts will learn how to use a GPS (Global Positioning System) to hide and uncover caches hidden around the world! Orienteering – Scouts will learn the techniques of land navigation while learning how to use a map and compass. They will also be introduced to the sport of Orienteering. Pioneering – Like knots and lashing? Well now take those skills to the extreme. Scouts will learn more new knots and lashing and use them to build cool projects. You can take these skills and build towers, monkey bridges, and much more! Wilderness Survival - Scouts in this session should plan to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. www.kiakima.com 4 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Nature Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Astronomy - Learning to chart the stars is a long lost skill. Come view the night world through our powerful telescope and work on a merit badge in the process. Tech Center Automotive Maintenance - Have you ever wanted to learn how to change a tire, check fluid levels, or maintain your vehicle? This merit badge will explore all these items. Electricity – 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. Electronics - This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about the applications of electricity. This includes soldering and building several circuits. Robotics – Scouts will have the unique opportunity to build, program, and control a robot of their own. This will give them a jump start into this ever growing field of study and technology driven world. www.kiakima.com 5 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Life to Eagle Citizenship in the World and Nation - Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communications - Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scouts in the badge will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective communication. Personal Management - Personal management is about mapping a plan for your life that will involve setting short-range and long-range goals and investigating different ways to reach those goals. Hobbies and Crafts Chess – Scouts will learn the classic game of chess. Going beyond the basics of the game, they will learn different moves and tactics used in chess. Leatherwork – Scouts will learn how to make different items using leather. They will need to purchase a small kit from the Trading Post. Signs, Signals, and Codes – 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. From learning braille to writing their own secret language, scouts will explore a world of communication never before seen. www.kiakima.com 6 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Photography – Scouts will explore the world of photography. Participants should bring a digital camera, if available. Otherwise, we will have a few extra. Woodcarving – Isn’t it amazing what you can create out of wood? Using a knife and your imagination, simple blocks of wood can transform into remarkable sculptures. Woodworking – This badge teaches scouts how to use woodworking tools to build and repair carpentry projects such as a box or a cabinet. Shooting Sports Archery - Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Rifle Shooting - A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Scouts will have plenty of time to qualify. Shotgun Shooting - Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. NRA Handgun - Venture participants will have an opportunity to go through this course which begins on the opening night. There is an additional $25 fee for this activity. Participants will fire both Semi-auto and revolving pistols. www.kiakima.com 7 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Careers Engineering - Transferring motion, structural integrity, and physics are taught in this badge. Scouts will also undertake a small scale building project. Mining in Society - This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about mining and the effects it has on the environment. Radio - Radio is a way to send information, or communications, from one place to another. Broadcasting includes both one-way radio (a person hears the information but can’t reply) as well as two-way radio (where the same person can both receive and send messages). Scouting Heritage – This badge was created in honor of the 100th Anniversary. Scouts will learn the history of scouting and rediscover how it all began. Welding – Scouts will learn the proper techniques used when welding metal. Scouts will also have the opportunity to try out these new skills. Training Climbing Instructor Level 2 Rock – This will take place from December 26-30. If you already have taken Level 1 for COPE or for climbing you will not need to arrive until 1 pm on Dec 27. Otherwise please arrive by 6pm on Dec 26. We will be out of camp at Jamestown Crag outside of Batesville an hour from camp from just after breakfast until suppertime for several of the days, so this is not a class for scoutmasters in charge of supervising their troops at Winter Camp NRA Range Safety Officer – This NRA certification will allow you to safely supervise firing ranges. You will also be able to operate Boy Scout ranges if you have a certified instructor with you. There is a cost of $35 for the RSO certification. www.kiakima.com 8 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �Winter Camp Timeline and Checklist Troop and individual preorder merchandise forms are due online 12/1/15 Online merit badge registration is due by12/15/15 All payments are due by 12/15/15 10 day out meeting 12/16/15 at 6:30 PM at the Scout Service Center. This is the last chance to alter numbers for food or merit badge scheduling. After this date, online registration will go offline. Copies of Parts A and B of the current Medical Form are due at Check-In. Provisional Information Scouts in units that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional unit will be hosted by staff and will stay in Site 13. A Provisional Camper Application is included in this packet. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be an 15 day out meeting on Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for leaders to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well as make any final schedule and attendance adjustments. www.kiakima.com 9 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide �General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2:00-4:00 PM on December 27th. Check-in will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders’ meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Administration Building. We encourage at least one leader and senior patrol leader from each unit to attend. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as the daily schedule, rules and regulations and emergency procedures. This will also be a time to correct any registration issues. December 27th 2:00-4:00 PM Arrive at KKSR 4:30 PM Leaders meeting at the Administration Building 5:45 PM Flag Lowering 6:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Opening Show 9:00 PM Evening Sessions December 28th and 29th 7:30 AM Flag Raising 7:45 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM Session I 11:30 AM Lunch & Free Time 1:00 PM Session II 4:00 PM Free Time 5:30 PM Flag Lowering 5:45 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Kia Kima Shuffle 8:00 PM Evening Session 9:30 PM Cracker Barrel December 30th 7:30 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Check-Out Check-Out Remember to pick up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! www.kiakima.com 10 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document December 27-30, 2015 Youth Fee $110 (with meals) $80 (without meals) Adult Fee $80 (with meals) $60 (without meals) Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozarks in the winter. What about the food? Units will have the option of eating in the dining hall or cooking their own meals. Units that choose to cook their own meals will receive a discount in their registration price. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, paticipants must bring their own tents and bedding. All camp tents are stored for the winter. What time do we show up? Please plan on checking-in between 2:00 and 4:00 PM on December 27th. Will there be a trading post available? Yes, the trading post will be open for your convenience. Do I need a Physical for each participant? Yes, Parts A and B of the current Medical Form are required. If you have your physicals for summer camp, bring those. Please submit copies only. How do we register for Winter Camp? Visit www.chickasaw.org and click on the “Winter Camp” link under December 27th on the Council Calendar or at kiakima.com. Will Showers be available for Winter Camp? The heated East Shower House and the West Shower House will continue to be operable for Winter Camp. This facility has 5 individually stalled showers and toilets. www.kiakima.com 1 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Winter Camp Merit Badge Schedule Merit Badge Schedule Session 1 (8:30-11:30) Session 2 (1:00-4:00) Evening Session Astronomy *NRA Handgun Cit in the Nation COPE Climbing Merit Badge Trailblazers NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Merit Badge Merit Badge Cit in the World Archery Auto Maintenance Electronics Chess Citizenship in the World Fire Safety Citizenship in the Nation Communications First Aid Communications Electricity Leatherwork Emergency Preparedness Geocaching Personal Management Engineering Orienteering Photography Environmental Science Personal Management Scouting Heritage Mining in Society Pioneering Welding Geocaching Photography Woodcarving *(Venture Only) Camping Radio Robotics Rifle Shooting Signs, Signals, and Codes Space Exploration Shotgun Shooting Woodworking Welding Wilderness Survival Climbing Level 2 Rock Certification Online Registration Process 1. Visit www.chickasaw.org and click on the “Winter Camp” link under December 27th on the Council Calendar. 2. Click the “Register” button on the bottom right. 3. If you already have a doubleknot user id, you will be in the system. If not, you will need to register. You may register your entire unit from this portal. 4. Continue through the registration process. When you get to the payment page, you can pay with a credit card or mail in a check. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the payment page and click “make a payment”. This will register you for this event. 5. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration initially and each time you update your registration. www.kiakima.com 2 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Winter Camp Activities High Adventure Activities Climbing - In this badge Scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make rappels on a climbing tower. This program also involves a visit to an offsite location that boasts 80 ft. cliffs. COPE - Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. Scouts may sign-up for an evening session. Trailblazers The Trailblazer program is a three-hour program designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. www.kiakima.com 3 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Scoutcraft Camping - Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water purification to cooking. Emergency Preparedness - Being prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Fire Safety- Learn how to safely use fire. Fire is a tool, not a toy. This is good for younger scouts. They will earn their Firemn’ Chit. They will also visit the Cherokee Village Fire Station. First Aid - Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Geocaching – Described as modern day treasure hunting, scouts will discover the latest and fastest growing sport, Geocaching. Scouts will learn how to use a GPS (Global Positioning System) to hide and uncover caches hidden around the world! Orienteering – Scouts will learn the techniques of land navigation while learning how to use a map and compass. They will also be introduced to the sport of Orienteering. Pioneering – Like knots and lashing? Well now take those skills to the extreme. Scouts will learn more new knots and lashing and use them to build cool projects. You can take these skills and build towers, monkey bridges, and much more! Wilderness Survival - Scouts in this session should plan to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. www.kiakima.com 4 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Nature Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Astronomy - Learning to chart the stars is a long lost skill. Come view the night world through our powerful telescope and work on a merit badge in the process. Tech Center Automotive Maintenance - Have you ever wanted to learn how to change a tire, check fluid levels, or maintain your vehicle? This merit badge will explore all these items. Electricity – 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. Electronics - This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about the applications of electricity. This includes soldering and building several circuits. Robotics – Scouts will have the unique opportunity to build, program, and control a robot of their own. This will give them a jump start into this ever growing field of study and technology driven world. www.kiakima.com 5 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Life to Eagle Citizenship in the World and Nation - Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communications - Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scouts in the badge will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective communication. Personal Management - Personal management is about mapping a plan for your life that will involve setting short-range and long-range goals and investigating different ways to reach those goals. Hobbies and Crafts Chess – Scouts will learn the classic game of chess. Going beyond the basics of the game, they will learn different moves and tactics used in chess. Leatherwork – Scouts will learn how to make different items using leather. They will need to purchase a small kit from the Trading Post. Signs, Signals, and Codes – 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. From learning braille to writing their own secret language, scouts will explore a world of communication never before seen. www.kiakima.com 6 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Photography – Scouts will explore the world of photography. Participants should bring a digital camera, if available. Otherwise, we will have a few extra. Woodcarving – Isn’t it amazing what you can create out of wood? Using a knife and your imagination, simple blocks of wood can transform into remarkable sculptures. Woodworking – This badge teaches scouts how to use woodworking tools to build and repair carpentry projects such as a box or a cabinet. Shooting Sports Archery - Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Rifle Shooting - A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Scouts will have plenty of time to qualify. Shotgun Shooting - Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. NRA Handgun - Venture participants will have an opportunity to go through this course which begins on the opening night. There is an additional $25 fee for this activity. Participants will fire both Semi-auto and revolving pistols. www.kiakima.com 7 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Careers Engineering - Transferring motion, structural integrity, and physics are taught in this badge. Scouts will also undertake a small scale building project. Mining in Society - This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about mining and the effects it has on the environment. Radio - Radio is a way to send information, or communications, from one place to another. Broadcasting includes both one-way radio (a person hears the information but can’t reply) as well as two-way radio (where the same person can both receive and send messages). Scouting Heritage – This badge was created in honor of the 100th Anniversary. Scouts will learn the history of scouting and rediscover how it all began. Welding – Scouts will learn the proper techniques used when welding metal. Scouts will also have the opportunity to try out these new skills. Training Climbing Instructor Level 2 Rock – This will take place from December 26-30. If you already have taken Level 1 for COPE or for climbing you will not need to arrive until 1 pm on Dec 27. Otherwise please arrive by 6pm on Dec 26. We will be out of camp at Jamestown Crag outside of Batesville an hour from camp from just after breakfast until suppertime for several of the days, so this is not a class for scoutmasters in charge of supervising their troops at Winter Camp NRA Range Safety Officer – This NRA certification will allow you to safely supervise firing ranges. You will also be able to operate Boy Scout ranges if you have a certified instructor with you. There is a cost of $35 for the RSO certification. www.kiakima.com 8 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide Winter Camp Timeline and Checklist Troop and individual preorder merchandise forms are due online 12/1/15 Online merit badge registration is due by12/15/15 All payments are due by 12/15/15 10 day out meeting 12/16/15 at 6:30 PM at the Scout Service Center. This is the last chance to alter numbers for food or merit badge scheduling. After this date, online registration will go offline. Copies of Parts A and B of the current Medical Form are due at Check-In. Provisional Information Scouts in units that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional unit will be hosted by staff and will stay in Site 13. A Provisional Camper Application is included in this packet. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be an 15 day out meeting on Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for leaders to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well as make any final schedule and attendance adjustments. www.kiakima.com 9 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2:00-4:00 PM on December 27th. Check-in will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders’ meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Administration Building. We encourage at least one leader and senior patrol leader from each unit to attend. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as the daily schedule, rules and regulations and emergency procedures. This will also be a time to correct any registration issues. December 27th 2:00-4:00 PM Arrive at KKSR 4:30 PM Leaders meeting at the Administration Building 5:45 PM Flag Lowering 6:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Opening Show 9:00 PM Evening Sessions December 28th and 29th 7:30 AM Flag Raising 7:45 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM Session I 11:30 AM Lunch & Free Time 1:00 PM Session II 4:00 PM Free Time 5:30 PM Flag Lowering 5:45 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Kia Kima Shuffle 8:00 PM Evening Session 9:30 PM Cracker Barrel December 30th 7:30 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Check-Out Check-Out Remember to pick up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! www.kiakima.com 10 2015 Winter Camp Leaders’ Guide  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Title A name given to the resource 2015 Kia Kima Winter Camp Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Leaders Guide Winter Camp