2021 MSR High Adventure Trek Guide

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WELCOME TO MA-KA-JA-WAN ...... 3 Alcohol and Illegal Substances ...... 23 Aquatics Qualifications ...... 23 CONTACT INFORMATION ...... 4 Bicycles...... 23 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE ...... 5 Camp Closures ...... 23 Campsite Requirements for Male & Female Units .. 24 HIGH ADVENTURE OPTIONS ...... 5 Trek Program ...... 5 Check-in and Check-out ...... 24 Coureur des Bois ...... 5 Clothing and Swimwear Requirements ...... 24 High Adventure Award ...... 5 Damage to Camp Property ...... 24 Discipline in Camp ...... 24 TREK PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS ...... 6 Dogs & Other Animals ...... 25 TREKKER’S CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 6 Types of Animals Permitted in Camp ...... 25 YOUTH REQUIREMENTS ...... 6 Fireworks ...... 25 ADULT SUPERVISION AND REQUIREMENTS ...... 6 First Aid ...... 25 Alcohol and Illegal Substances ...... 25 TREK PROGRAMS AND DESCRIPTIONS ...... 7 Liquid & Propane Fuel ...... 25 APOSTLE ISLAND KAYAKING TREK ...... 8 Non-discrimination ...... 25 BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS TREK ...... 9 Quiet Hours ...... 26 FLAMBEAU RIVER FLOWAGE CANOEING TREK...... 10 Shower Facility Requirements ...... 26 WISCONSIN RIVER HEADWATERS CANOEING ...... 11 Vehicles in Camp ...... 26 ICE AGE TRAIL BACKPACKING TREK ...... 12 Uniforms ...... 26 ISLE ROYALE BACKPACKING ...... 13 Weapons and Ammunition ...... 26 PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS AREA HIKING TREK ...... 14 APPENDIX 2 – USEFUL DOCUMENTS & FORMS ...... 27 LAKE SUPERIOR SAILING TREK ...... 15 Sailing Specific Considerations ...... 16 2021 MSR HIGH ADVENTURE QUICK INFORMATION GUIDE ... 28 2021 UNIT HIGH ADVENTURE REQUEST FORM ...... 29 TREK REGISTRATION DATES AND DEADLINES ...... 17 MSR TREK ROSTER ...... 30 HOW TO REGISTER ...... 17 MSR TREK TRAVEL FORM ...... 31 HIGH ADVENTURE RISK AGREEMENT ...... 32 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ...... 18 GROUP GEAR FOR ALL TREKS ...... 33 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES ...... 18 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST FOR BACKPACKING TREKS ...... 34 SPECIAL DIET REQUESTS ...... 19 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST FOR CANOEING & KAYAKING TREKS CAMPERSHIPS ...... 19 ...... 36 TECHNOLOGY ...... 20 MAIL-IN AND IN-PERSON PAYMENT FORM ...... 37 OTHER DATES AND DEADLINES ...... 20 TROOP ______SUMMER CAMP DUTY ROSTER ...... 38 PRE-TREK CHECK LIST ...... 20 UNIT SWIM CLASSIFICATION RECORD ...... 40 APPENDIX 1 – GENERAL CAMP POLICIES ...... 21 APPENDIX 3 – TIPS & TRICKS ...... 42

COUNCIL CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY ...... 21 TIPS ON PERSONAL GEAR ...... 42 MEDICAL POLICIES - HEALTH AND SAFETY ...... 22 LEAVE NO TRACE ...... 44 BSA Health Form ...... 22 WILDLIFE CONSIDERATIONS ...... 47 GENERAL CAMP POLICIES ...... 23 SAFETY AND SANITATION ...... 49 Adult Supervision ...... 23

Please Note: Pages 1 – 20 contain the most common information required to plan your trek, you can save paper while printing by printing only those pages to bring to a troop or crew meeting.

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Two Scout Camps and a High Adventure Base in the Northwoods Dear Scout Leader, We are excited to have you join us this summer! Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan’s goal is to provide a safe, fun environment for your youth to test their Scouting mettle in the beautiful outdoor setting that is Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation. Whether you are in East Camp, West Camp, or out on a Trek, we know that you will find the experience you are seeking. At Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan, we promise your Scouts will find fun, adventurous activities to do. A Scout’s experience at camp helps independence, self-reliance, and develop Leadership skills and values that are key for good citizenship and service to others. This Camp Guide and the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan website, www.makajawan.com, are resources for you and your Unit to prepare for camp. CAMP FORMS: All Camp forms are now available in Appendix 2 – Useful Documents & Forms on page 27 . Please feel free to duplicate any materials for distribution to your fellow leaders, parents, and Scouts. Explore our social media pages for regular updates. We invite you to share your favorite photos and experiences on all of them as well. https://www.facebook.com/makajawan https://www.instagram.com/makajawan/ We firmly believe that you and your Scouts will leave with valuable new skills, abilities, and memories. Expand your summer camp experience by taking advantage of all our council properties as part of your year-round camping program.

We look forward to seeing you at camp!

“The camp world is not a world of make-believe. It is a normal world where there are JOBS TO BE DONE, cabins to be swept, bunks to be made, tables to be cleared. Where there is HELP AND GUIDANCE, the other showing the younger how to handle a canoe, make bows, shoot with skill. Where there is FELLOWSHIP AND FUN in working together with saw and twine and paint in handicraft lodge. Where there is BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION in singing voices and the leaping campfire reflected at the water’s edge. Camp is not a world of tearing down, of fighting and hating and mass conflict, which for the present we adults must endure and finally vanquish. Camp is, as always, a normal world of change and progress, of challenge and security, of effort and reward, of beauty, and meaning, and peace”. – From a 1945 camp brochure –

Rory Fencl, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Reservation Director Adam Hoeflich, NEIC Camping Committee Chairman Tom Macfadden, NEIC Vice President of Program

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation W6500 Spring Lake Road, Pearson, WI 54462 Proudly Serving Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America since 1929

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Year-Round - Council Office Contact Information Kasperson Center for Scouting at Morrison Park Northeast Illinois Council, BSA 850 Forest Edge Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Main Phone: 847-433-1813 / Main Fax: 847-433-2036 Council Website: https://neic.ihubapp.org / Camp Website: https://makajawan.com

NEW: Mail-in and In-Person Payments Form: Mail or bring this form to the council office. You can find it in Appendix 2. Council Program Director – Rory Fencl Direct: 847-748-9154 / Email: [email protected] Council Program Assistant – Debi Geiger Direct: 847-748-9161 / Email: [email protected] Contact for all online registration, payment, and merit badge sign-up questions. Summer Only - Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation Information (Camp is open from June 9 through August 8, 2021) Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation W6500 Spring Lake Road Pearson, WI 54462 Welcome Center (Main) Phone: 715-484-2346 / Fax: 715-484-3019 Health Lodge: 715-484-8187 Key Staff Reservation Director Rory Fencl [email protected] Reservation Business Manager Brian Rasmussen [email protected] High Adventure Advisor John Lillstrom [email protected] Trek & Coureur des Bois Director Marc Antonucci [email protected] East Camp Director Sam Dummer [email protected] West Camp Director Justin Dunn [email protected]

Kandle Dining Registered Dietician (for dietary requests and questions): Jara Bauer [email protected]

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Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure Base has been offering Northwoods adventures since 1976. Whether you are interested in taking in the vistas on foot at one of our four backpacking destinations, paddling through the cool water on our kayaking or canoe treks, or relaxing on sailboats in Lake Superior, there is sure to be a trek for you! We are excited to announce new adventures each summer. If you don’t see one you like, contact the camp staff about a custom itinerary. We offer in-camp day trips designed to complement your stay at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan, or treks outside the regular camp program. We are proud to be a Nationally-Accredited High Adventure Base. Spirit of Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan There is something different about Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan that all Scouts who pass under its archway feel. From the mist that blankets Lake Killian as the sun rises to countless stars that blanket its night sky. But this spirit dives deeper than beautiful scenery; it’s something that infects all with a true jovial spirit and the courage to strike out into the unknown. The original Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan did this in 1929 by providing a wilderness setting for the North Shore area troops. Today East, West, and our High Adventure Camp have taken this spirit to new levels filled with scout skills, daily adventures, and loud singing invoked with the Spirit of Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan.

When you sign up for our Trek Program, you get more than a High Adventure Experience. The week takes you to the Northwoods' premier wilderness areas that stretch from Michigan across Wisconsin and Minnesota and is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes and least visited wilderness areas of our great country. Our staff will be with you every step or paddle of the way, making sure this is the first adventure of dozens that you will participate in during your life. Please see page Error! Bookmark not defined. for full descriptions of the treks offered.

The Coureur des Bois program provides Scouts with an introduction to the MSR High Adventure Base opportunities and a fun, exciting alternative to the merit badge program. A Coureur des Bois (or Runner of the Woods) was an independent entrepreneur who journeyed to North America's interior at the beginning of the 18th Century to take advantage of the Fur Trade. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure Base invites you to join the ranks of Coureur from history as you journey into the Northwoods of Wisconsin and take an independent look at what the region has to offer. Scouts will spend each day on an adventure either at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation or at locations throughout the Northwoods. Each day will bring a new experience and new challenges for the Coureur. Participants in the Coureur des Bois Program will begin each morning after breakfast and rejoin their units for dinner. They will be able to take advantage of evening programs throughout the camp! Coureur des Bois is open to Scouts age 13 and older.

All scouts who participate in the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure Program will have the opportunity to earn different awards or complete requirements for various badges. Scouts interested in working on various rank advancement or merit badge skills should have a conversation with their guide to see what they can accomplish. The High Adventure Award is an individual award presented to eligible trekkers by their guide. To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements: • Live the Scout Oath and Law • Complete at least 1 hour of trail or conservation work • Complete an MSR approved itinerary • Practice Leave No Trace throughout the length of their trek • Participated in a pre-adventure training • Attend the opening “The Power of the Wilderness” session campfire.

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Rules for participation are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

• The success and welfare of any group depend on each member. Following the code of conduct ensures the spirit of each trek and the maximum benefit for every participant. • As a trek member, I understand and uphold the code of conduct expected of me and will: • Live the Scout Oath and Law or Venturer Code and Oath • Observe, respect, and strive to live the principles of Leave No Trace • Observe the rules and follow the directions of the High Adventure Trek staff • Wear my full BSA uniform or trek clothes as required • Attend and participate in all functions of the program • Be personally responsible for damage and loss of property • Respect all safety procedures and learn to use equipment properly • Be considerate at all times of fellow trek members, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation Campers and Staff, and any individuals I may encounter throughout the trek.

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation’s High Adventure Youth participants must be at least 13 years old or at least 12 years old AND completed grade 7. Youth must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America and members of a chartered unit (Scout Troop, Varsity Team, or Venture Crew) to participate in a Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure Trek.

Anyone 18 years old before the trek's conclusion must have submitted an adult application and completed Youth Protection training before arriving at camp. Unregistered guests or family members are not permitted on Treks.

KAYAKING AGES: Kayaking participants must be at least 14 years old or at least 13 years AND completed 8th grade. No exceptions.

Try to recruit the best available leadership to accompany each trekking crew. All adults must be a registered member of the BSA with current Youth Protection training and should have certification in BSA Trek Safely. Each crew must also have at least one adult with current Wilderness First Aid Certification for all sailing and kayaking treks. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR Certifications Requirements, as per BSA Policy: ALL High Adventure Treks must have at least one adult with current certification for each (or both). Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation provides Trek guides with these certifications for all Treks except Lake Superior Sailing & Apostle Island Kayaking; Troops and Crews must fulfill this requirement for these two treks.

How many adults you need to provide: Each trek must have at least two BSA adult leaders that are at least 21 years of age. Treks are required to have two-deep leadership, which may be satisfied by the accompanying Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Trek Guide. If a trek requires splitting the group into two campsites,as is often the case with the Flambeau River Trek, Units must provide sufficient adults to adhere to Youth Protection guidelines.

Co-ed venturing crews and troops to provide co-ed leadership. They must have at least one male and one female advisor, each of whom must be at least 21 years of age. Male and female youth are not permitted to share the same sleeping facility. Male and female adults are required to have separate sleeping facilities. Youth may only share a tent with their parent or guardian.

Adult advisors must be physically capable of completing their trek; we expect each adult advisor to reflect the BSA's high ethical standards. **Refer to the Guide to Safe Scouting for BSA’s adult supervision policies**

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This is rapidly turning into one of our most popular treks. Rich in sea caves, lighthouses, and spectacular shores, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (near Bayfield, Wisconsin) is a sea kayaker’s dream. An experienced guide will lead you into a pristine collection of islands and shorelines, featuring stunning geological formations – caverns, arches, and pillars – all uniquely accessible by kayakers. Carry your gear in your kayaks while you explore the deep blue waters of Lake Superior, then bed down under the big night sky on the sandy beaches of Gitche Gumee (Ojibwe for Lake Superior). Number of days: This is a 5-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 14 years old or at least 13 years AND completed 8th grade. No exceptions. Anyone 21 years old before the conclusion of the trek must register as an adult. Group Size Limit: Up to 16 people. Your unit must provide 2-deep Adult Leadership for each sub-group (campsite, etc.). We do not send camp staff on kayaking treks. You will have one guide from the kayaking outfitter, but he/she does not count as 1 of your required adults for Youth Protection Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR Certifications Requirements, as per BSA Policy: ALL high adventure treks must have at least one adult with current certification for each (or both). Troops and Crews must fulfill this requirement for Apostle Islands Kayaking and Lake Superior Sailing. Participant Fees: $715 ($700 Trek + $15 PPE Surcharge): $125 deposit due May 1; $575 balance per participant due June 1 MSR Dates for this Trek: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on (Sunday): June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2021. Apostle Island Sample Itinerary Sunday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Visit Gear Shed and get outfitted with all group gear Opening Dinner at the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Sunday Evening Opening Campfire at Gilwell Fire Bowl with the Wilderness Dedication Trek Social in the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Monday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter Monday After Breakfast Visit Commissary and get food for Trek. Hit the road to your trek tail-head Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek. Do Service Activity Thursday On Trek Friday Return to the vehicle and drive back to camp Arrive in camp and clean up Optional In-Camp activity Friday Evening Closing Rendezvous with Trek Awards distributed Optional attendance at Camp Closing Ceremony Saturday: Depart Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan for home

*All trek itineraries may be changed before or during your trek by Guide Directive, Permit issues, or weather conditions. Your specific schedule will be developed during pre-trek communications with your trek contact.

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This pristine area is teeming with wildlife and has long been the destination for those seeking a premier canoeing experience. Paddle some of the routes of the Voyageurs of the fur trade. After a complete shakedown of equipment and skills, your group will travel to the BWCAW for an exhilarating trek in the area near the historic Gunflint Trail along the US / Canadian border. Moose, black bear, otter, pine marten, and fisher are just a few of the animals that inhabit this area. Contact your High Adventure Coordinator early to begin preparation, planning, and training. Number of days: This is a 6-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Group Size Limit: Up to 9 people – At least one adult leader from your unit, our trek guide, and up to 7 scouts (no more than 8 from your unit). Participant Fees: $665 ($650 Trek + $15 PPE Surcharge): $125 deposit due May 1; $540 balance per participant due June 1 EARLIER MSR Arrival Dates: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on Saturday: June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, or July 31, 2021. Boundary Waters Sample Itinerary Saturday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Sunday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter; Travel to the outfitter Monday Breakfast at the outfitters, get dropped off at the permitted entry point. Hit the water! Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek Thursday On Trek Friday Arrive back at the outfitter; stay the night Saturday Head back to Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan, dinner at Camp Sunday Head home

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Travel through the pristine wetland areas into the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area. Most treks begin on the Bear River, just north of the Flowage. While paddling downstream, look for the wide variety of wildlife native to the area, including nesting eagles, osprey, beavers, and sandhill cranes. You’ll camp in the primitive sites throughout the Flambeau Flowage. Created in 1926 by the Flambeau River's damming, the Flowage is filled with islands and coves. The Flambeau is most famous for its walleye fishing, but Northern pike, muskellunge, bass, sturgeon, catfish, bluegill, and other game fish also abound. If you want an additional challenge, you can fill the last day of your trip with an exciting paddle down the North Fork of the Flambeau River. This stretch of the river has almost a dozen sets of Class I & II rapids. NOTE: This can be a strenuous trip with at least 5 to 6 hours of paddling per day. Number of days: This is a 5-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Group sizes: Up to 11 from your unit, plus our guide to total 12. Smaller groups have more options for campsites. Participant Fees: $465 ($650 Trek + $15 PPE Surcharge): $125 deposit due May 1; $340 balance per participant due June 1 MSR Dates for this Trek: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on (Sunday): June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2021. Flambeau River Sample Itinerary Sunday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Sunday Evening Opening Dinner at the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Opening Campfire at Gilwell Fire Bowl with the Wilderness Dedication Trek Social in the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Monday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter Monday After Breakfast Visit Commissary and get food for Trek. Hit the road to your trek tail-head Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek. Do Service Activity Thursday On Trek Friday Return to the vehicle and drive back to camp Arrive in camp and clean up Optional In-Camp activity Friday Evening Closing Rendezvous with Trek Awards distributed Optional attendance at Camp Closing Ceremony Saturday: Depart Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan for home

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Explore the historic Wisconsin River from the headwaters, traveling downstream 50 miles to the Rainbow Flowage. Some of the first voyageurs in the 15th century traversed south into the unexplored “Ouisconsin Territory” by this route. You will paddle through country where wolves, black bears, and deer, as well as herons, hawks, eagles, and more, still roam freely. You may even spot a moose! Fishing is excellent, from native trout at the headwaters to a full range of pan and game fish downstream. If a 50-mile trek seems a bit too challenging, we can modify it to suit your group’s needs. Number of days: This is a 5-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Minimum Age: All youth must be at least 13 years old or at least 12 years old AND completed grade 7. Anyone 21 years old before the conclusion of the trek must register as an adult. Group Size: Max # Participants: 12 (11 from your unit plus our guide to total 12) Participant Fees: $490 ($375 Trek + $15 PPE Surcharge): $125 deposit due May 1; $365 balance per participant due June 1 MSR Dates for this Trek: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on (Sunday): June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2021. CUSTOM ADVENTURES: Our staff would love to aid you in designing your own trek. If you would like to plan an outing different from those listed above, please contact the High Adventure Staff directly and we will try to accommodate your request. Remember to plan early. Many treks require permitting as early as February. Wisconsin River Sample Itinerary Sunday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Sunday Evening Opening Dinner at the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Opening Campfire at Gilwell Fire Bowl with the Wilderness Dedication Trek Social in the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Monday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter Monday After Breakfast Visit Commissary and get food for Trek. Hit the road to your trek tail-head Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek. Do Service Activity Thursday On Trek Friday Return to the vehicle and drive back to camp Arrive in camp and clean up Optional In-Camp activity Friday Evening Closing Rendezvous with Trek Awards distributed Optional attendance at Camp Closing Ceremony Saturday: Depart Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan for home

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Take advantage of an outstanding hiking trail right in Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan’s backyard. In Langlade and Lincoln Counties, long segments of the Ice Age Trail wind through a region full of lakes and bogs formed by the last glacier's melting. Amid the northern forest of spruce, fir, maple, and birch, the trail follows the glacier’s terminal moraine as it winds through the woods just a few miles from camp. This trek is an excellent introduction to backpacking: with “un- designated,” primitive backcountry camping. Leave No Trace skills are an integral part of this trek. Consult with the High Adventure Staff to plan this excellent “close-in” hiking experience. Number of days: This is a 5-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Group sizes: Up to 11 from your unit, plus our guide to a total of 12. Smaller groups have more options for campsites. Two groups from your Unit can hike together during the day. Participant Fees: $390 ($375 Trek + $15 PPE Surcharge): $125 deposit due May 1; $265 balance per participant due June 1 MSR Dates for this Trek: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on (Sunday): June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2021. Ice Age Trail Sample Itinerary Sunday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Sunday Evening Opening Dinner at the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Opening Campfire at Gilwell Fire Bowl with the Wilderness Dedication Trek Social in the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Monday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter Monday After Breakfast Visit Commissary and get food for Trek. Hit the road to your trek tail-head Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek. Do Service Activity Thursday On Trek Friday Return to the vehicle and drive back to camp Arrive in camp and clean up Optional In-Camp activity Friday Evening Closing Rendezvous with Trek Awards distributed Optional attendance at Camp Closing Ceremony Saturday: Depart Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan for home

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Isle Royale National Park provides an excellent opportunity for your troop or crew. Connect to the wilderness through adventure, discovery, and exploration. Your journey begins while crossing a substantial portion of Lake Superior’s northwest section. Once there, you will find a living laboratory, a rugged Northwood’s wilderness, and a road-less backcountry of wild creatures, second-growth forests, refreshing lakes, and rugged scenic shores. Moose and wolves are often seen on the island. Even though this island gem has the highest backcountry overnight use per acre of any national park, you will still have a sense of more privacy than anywhere else. Contact our trek staff as soon as possible to plan this one of a kind hiking experience. Number of days: This is a 6-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Age Requirements: All youth must be at least 13 years old or at least 12 years old AND completed grade 7. Anyone 21 years old before the conclusion of the trek must register as an adult. Group Size Limit is Up to 10 people: The trek staff guide, with at least one adult leader plus up to 8 scouts (up to 9 total from your unit). Fees also cover transportation between Copper Harbor and the park. Participant Fees: $640 ($625 Trek + $15 PPE Surcharge): $125 deposit due May 1; $515 balance per participant due June 1 EARLIER MSR Arrival Dates: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on Saturday: June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, or July 31, 2021. Isle Royale Sample Itinerary Saturday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Sunday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter; Travel to the Copper Harbor Monday Ferry to Isle Royale & Hit the trail Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek Thursday On Trek Friday Ferry back to the mainland; stay the night Saturday Head back to Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan, dinner at Camp Sunday Head home

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Enjoy this adventure in the famous Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Hike in one of the few remaining large wilderness areas of the Midwest. Towering pines, firs, and birches along Lake Superior's shores provide the setting for trails leading to secluded lakes, wild rivers, hills, and waterfalls. The Porcupine Mountains ("Porkies") offer a mixture of terrain from the barren top of the Escarpment to the wetlands created by beaver dams to the lowland hemlock groves. Perennial favorites include hiking along the top of the Escarpment, eating dinner on Lake Superior's shore, climbing the observation tower atop Summit Peak for views of the entire preserve, and camping at Lake of the Clouds. They also offer a wide array of options and can provide challenges for first-time backpackers and experienced crews alike. Treks range in length from 20 to 50 miles depending on the desires of the crew. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan will provide you with equipment, food, and an experienced guide for this spectacular trip. Number of days: This is a 5-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Group Size Limit: The capacity limit per group in a campsite is 6. Up to 11 (from your unit, plus our guide) can hike together and gather for meals during the day. Campsites need to be a minimum of ¼ mile apart. We will send one trek leader with you, who can help cover the 2-deep leadership requirement for one campsite. If a 2nd site is required, your troop or crew must provide 3 Adults, total. Participant Fees: $465 ($650 Trek + $15 PPE Surcharge): $125 deposit due May 1; $340 balance per participant due June 1 MSR Dates for this Trek: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on (Sunday): June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2021. Porcupine Mountains Sample Itinerary Sunday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Sunday Evening Opening Dinner at the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Opening Campfire at Gilwell Fire Bowl with the Wilderness Dedication Trek Social in the Ladd Chojnacki Shelter Monday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter Monday After Breakfast Visit Commissary and get food for Trek. Hit the road to your trek tail-head Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek. Do Service Activity Thursday On Trek Friday Return to the vehicle and drive back to camp Arrive in camp and clean up Optional In-Camp activity Friday Evening Closing Rendezvous with Trek Awards distributed Optional attendance at Camp Closing Ceremony Saturday: Depart Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan for home

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Crew a skippered sailing yacht through the protected waters around the Apostle Islands. Crystal clear water as much as 100 feet deep carries you between the 22 islands that make up this National Lakeshore, often called the “Caribbean of the North.” Your route can take you to remote sandy beaches or along rugged shorelines littered with caves and sandstone bluffs. We encourage you to explore the islands, visit a historic lighthouse, and attend an interpretive program provided by the park rangers. Accommodations provided on board are overnight cabins, heads, and cooking facilities. Always within two miles of shore, each craft is motorized so you can seek a safe harbor in case of inclement weather. Covers 35-40 miles total Number of days: This is a 4-day trek, plus 2 days from/back to MSR. Group limit is 6 per boat (share three rooms): Your unit must provide 2-deep Adult Leadership per boat, which means you can have up to 4 Scouts. We do not send camp staff on sailing treks. There is a captain on each yacht (with separate quarters), but he/she cannot count as 1 of your required adult leaders. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR Certifications Requirements, as per BSA Policy: ALL high adventure treks must have at least one adult with current certification for each (or both). Troops and Crews must fulfill this requirement for Lake Superior Sailing & Aostle Island Kayaking Treks. Boat Fees: $4,650 per boat + $15 PPE fee per participant; $1,000 deposit per boat due May 1; $3,650 balance per boat + $15 PPE per participant fee due June 1. MSR Dates for this Trek: Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Trek on (Sunday): June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2021. Lake Superior Sailing Sample Itinerary Saturday Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan; Check in with your guide and begin swim check and shakedown. Logistics session with guide reviewing map and itinerary Sunday Morning Breakfast at a prescheduled time with a guide at Chojnacki shelter; Travel to the outfitter Monday Breakfast at the outfitters, get dropped off at the permitted entry point. Hit the water! Tuesday On Trek Wednesday On Trek Thursday On Trek Friday Arrive back at the outfitter; stay the night Saturday Head back to Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan, dinner at Camp Sunday Head home

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The Lake Superior Sailing trek has some special circumstances. Read below to know what to expect during your trek. What to bring • Foul weather (rain) gear (tops and bottoms): The weather on Lake Superior can be changeable. Be prepared for cool nights and warm days, especially in July and August. Brief rainstorms occur on and off throughout the season. The water temperature varies but is typically warmest in July and August: 65 – 75 degrees. • Boat shoes or tennis shoes with non-marking soles. Dress shoes or shoes with dark soles are not allowed on any of our yachts. Additionally, bring a ‘shore’ set of shoes or sandals for hiking and on-shore activities. • Soft duffle bags and soft-sided luggage are the best choices for easy storage. Hard suitcases are difficult to fit on a sailboat. The yachts are equipped with refrigeration (think medium size cooler). • Bug spray, hat, sunscreen: All our yachts are equipped with bug screens over hatches, ports, and the companionway. We recommend bringing bug repellant. Please do not use sticky fly strips on the boats. • All boats are equipped with safety gear (life jackets, harnesses) but feel free to bring your own to use. • Hard coolers can be used to transport food to the boat, but please do not bring them onto it as they scratch the ‘sole’ or floor of the yachts, and there is no place to stow them safely. • Bring bedding (sleeping bags), personal towels, soap and hygiene products, and dish towels for use in the galley. About the yachts • Boats are equipped with a gas stove and oven, pots, pans, dishes, and a small propane gas grill on the back. • We provide a complimentary convenience kit that includes two rolls of paper towels, garbage bags, head paper, and all-purpose cleaning products. • There are ‘heads’ (bathrooms) on board, and most of our yachts have showers as well. There are land-based rest- room facilities available while in the marina, including a heated swimming pool. • All yachts are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed onshore only. • While dock-side in the marina, all boats have AC and DC power. Away from the marina, only DC power is available. Any AC appliances or equipment will not function when out of the marina. • Sailing treks are wilderness cruises, which means cell phone coverage is spotty away from the marina. There is WI- FI access available at the marina. Upon Arrival for your Trip Complimentary boarding is available any time after 7:00 pm, the night before your trip begins. We will let them know your arrival plans, so they can arrange to have someone meet you and ensure you are comfortable for the evening. You will meet your Captain in our office at 8:15 am on the day of departure, who will answer any questions you may have about the vessel and our cruising grounds. If you arrive after office hours, an envelope will be posted for you on our bulletin board at the outside entrance of our office. The boat will be left open, with lights on. Food and Beverages Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan will work with you to plan meals for your unit and your Captain while you’re on the water: Breakfast and lunch for four days and dinner for three days. Make separate dinner arrangements for the evening you arrive. You can bring snacks and beverages onboard. Although the water on the boat is drinkable, most people bring bottled water or empty jugs to fill up with artesian water while at the dock. Meals can be simple, one-pot menus, such as spaghetti, chili, or jambalaya. Sandwich ingredients for lunches make it simple. Grilling is also an option, but be mindful it is a small marine propane grill. Sleeping Quarters The number of berths is equal to the total number of people that the boat can accommodate. However, your Captain will use one of the private cabins on the boat you charter for privacy and safety reasons. Your yacht will sleep six from your unit in addition to the captain on board. There are three total cabins, so you will have two cabins and a convertible table/bed in the salon area for sleeping. Gratuity for your Captain We are often asked about the policy of providing a gratuity for your Captain. Although not required, the Captains are independent contractors and appreciate a gratuity if you feel the experience exceeded your expectations.

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2021 MSR High Adventure Trek Dates: Plan your high adventure trek to begin as early as June 12 or to end as late as August 7, 2021. See the 2021 MSR High Adventure Quick Information Guide in Appendix 2 for more details.

Step 1: Complete the 2021 Unit High Adventure Request Form , located on page 29, and return it with the $50 processing fee to the Northeast Illinois Council office (850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061). If you prefer to email it, send it to our Program Assistant at [email protected]. She will contact you to confirm that it’s been received and arrange payment. Step 2: Once we receive your completed form and your trek is approved, your Trek contact person will receive a link and password to register along with other instructions and information. PPE Surcharge: To ensure we are well equipped for COVID-19 in 2021, a $15 PPE Surcharge has been added that must be selected when you register each participant. The trek fee itself is the same as it would have been in 2020. • November 1, 2020: Registration opens for all High Adventure Treks. • May 1 (11:59 pm): The participant/boat deposit option ends. You will be charged the full amount starting May 2. • June 1 (11:59 pm): Registration closes for all Treks. The balance for each Scout and Adult is also due. Submit all forms to the Trek Staff by this date, too. High Adventure Treks begin earlier and end later than the Traditional camp weeks. Go to: https://makajawan.com/high- adventure for details. Important! If you missed these deadlines but are still interested in one of the treks, contact us immediately! Please provide the Name of Trek, Unit type and number, Week # you want to go, and how many scouts and adults. We will do our best to accommodate your trek and get you out on the trail!

THREE PAYMENT OPTIONS WHEN REGISTERING ONLINE • Credit card: Possible until the registration closes at 11:59 pm • E-checks: Option ends ten days before each session’s Start Date. • Pay Later (mail/bring in payment) *: Option ends 15 days before each session’s Start Date.

* Option 3 above means you can register online without paying anything, then send (or bring) in a troop or crew check. Mail or bring payments (make payable to): Northeast Illinois Council BSA, 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. NEIC Units can have an authorized user approve payment from a scout store account. It is their responsibility to 1) Ensure there is enough in the account and 2) Provide details. Use the (new) Mail-in and In-Person Payment Form (found in the appendix) or reference it while sending authorization emails.

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU REGISTER • DO NOT tell your families to register their scouts or adults for the High Adventure Trek. You can let them use the Parent Portal to pay fees. • If you plan to host a scout for the Trek, register them online with your Unit. • Units collecting payments from their families should have their deadlines more than two weeks earlier than those listed above. Send/bring the money to the council office right after registering online or pay the fee online. DO NOT wait for those who miss your deadline and risk putting everyone at the “regular” rate.

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For the staff and campers’ protection, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation maintains a central Health Lodge, staffed 24 hours per day while camp is in session. In the event of a health emergency in camp, medical services will be provided at the campsite or the Health Lodge by an individual qualified in first aid. If the medical staff determines that the situation requires a higher medical care level, patients will be transferred to a hospital or clinic for treatment. Camp Staff will notify parents immediately of any serious health situations. Unit leaders should not remove anyone from the Reservation for medical care without consulting or informing Health Lodge personnel. If you or someone in your Unit experiences an injury or illness while in camp, please contact the nearest staff member or camp office so they can contact a health officer. Alternatively, you can visit the Health Lodge in person, located between the Welcome Center and the Country Store. Please Remember: Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is not responsible for any Scout or Adult who arrives at camp with a pre-existing illness or injury.

MEDICATIONS Each participant at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation who has a condition requiring medication should bring an appropriate supply, including some extra should they not return home when intended. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan cannot provide anything other than individual doses of “over-the-counter” medications. In certain circumstances, duplicate or even triplicate supplies of vital medicines are appropriate and recommended. People with an allergy to bee, wasp, or hornet stings must bring an epi- pen or equivalent and are required to always keep it with them. Inhalers and similar medications should also always be with the participant. Participants carrying epi-pens, inhalers, or similar medications are encouraged to share the medications’ location with the adult leaders or merit badge counselors. Medication containers should be labeled with the Scout or Scouter’s name and presented to the Health Officer at the Medical Recheck during the Check-In Process. An adult leader should be aware of youth members who need prescribed medications and monitor the administration. We require prescription medication information for each type that is taken at camp. Complete the “PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION” section of the BSA Annual Health Form (must be initialed by the prescribing physician).

TRANSPORTING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TO CAMP The medication must be in a prescription container from your pharmacy that includes the following information. Ask your pharmacist about containers specifically for camp (one for each prescription). • Pharmacy name • Directions for use • Date prescribed • Name of prescribing physician • Camper’s name • Name of prescription • Prescription number

No exceptions to any of these policies are possible.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION Units must present medications for anyone under age 18 (participating in the traditional or provisional camp program) at Medical re-check. The health officer will record it and return it to the unit leaders on Sunday evening. The unit’s adult camp leadership is responsible for distributing medication to the scouts and must document that distribution in the logbook in the East or West Camp office each day. Remember to assign this responsibility to someone before you arrive at camp (at least two weeks before, if possible). Please let us know if you need cold storage for any medications; we have a locked, secure refrigerator in the health lodge.

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UNIT INSURANCE The same BSA Insurance covers all registered Scouts and Adults of (USA) BSA Units, so no “certificate of insurance” is required. INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

The following insurance information must be attached to the completed BSA Annual Health Form for each participant attending (A legible copy of the insurance card): 1. Year-round policy provider’s company name. 2. Policy number. For more information, go to https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss10/. This link takes you directly to the National BSA website, so it is the best place to get the most accurate information. FIRST AID Our staff members are highly trained for your experience in the Northwoods, including First Aid and CPR certifications. However, the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure Program requires an adult leader accompanying the crew to be trained in Wilderness First Aid or equivalent certification and hold a current CPR certification. It may take several hours for an injured or ill person to reach additional medical assistance in some of the wilderness areas that we travel. Education and useful first aid skills will result in proper and prompt attention to all injuries. The Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation Staff reserve the right to make medical decisions regarding individuals’ participation in the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Summer Camp program. Adult leaders are encouraged to bring a first aid kit to keep at your campsite.

There is now an online form that goes directly to Kandle Dining’s Dietary Staff. People with special dietary needs must submit the online Special Diet Request Form more than two weeks before each week at camp. PLEASE USE THIS LINK: http://www.kandledining.com/specialdietrequest_MSR. Any paper form previously provided will not be accepted by them. We cannot guarantee meeting dietary needs for any form completed within the 2-week window.

NEIC’s supportive Scouting community has created an endowment fund specifically to assist NEIC Scouts in attending our summer camp programs. If you are in need of financial assistance for any of our summer programs, please follow the link below to complete an application. FEBRUARY 10, 2021 UPDATE: The scholarship application is now available for out-of-council Units! • November 1: The 2021 NEIC Camps Scholarship Application opens for submissions. Pass along this link to ALL of your scouting families: https://247scouting.com/forms/?OrgKey=BSA129&id=1542. Let them decide if they have a need, but please check it out for important information you also need to know. • IMPORTANT: This form requires personal and confidential details that only families should provide, so please DO NOT complete it for others. • April 1 (11:59 pm): This is the initial deadline to complete the scholarship application, but we will reopen it if funds are still available. Contact Debi or check the application itself to see if the questions are there again.

Scholarships are available to NEIC Youth for the following MSR High Adventure Treks: • Boundary Waters Canoeing • Isle Royale Backpacking • Flambeau Riverm Canoeing • Porcupine Mountains Backpacking • Ice Age Trail Backpacking • WI River Headwaters Canoeing

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Many of the places that you will go on your trek will have limited cell signal. We encourage you to limit what devices your Scouts bring on the trek to only those you as a unit deem necessary. Cell phones can be great tools for backcountry navigation, but they can also serve as a great distraction from the trek experience. Our guides, both from Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan or our outfitters, will be able to keep you reliably oriented and located during your trek

2021 Virtual Mug Club Dates and Topics January 18, 7:00-8:30 pm (Mon) – High Adventure February 18, 7:00-8:30 pm (Thurs) – Cub Scout Summer Camps March 16, 7:00-8:30 pm (Tues) – Aquatics, Shooting Sports, In-Camp High Adventure & Coureur des Bois April 22, 7:00-8:30 pm (Thurs) – Eco-Con, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, Trailblazer, Climbing Wall May 20, 7:00-8:30 pm (Thurs) – Virtual Shakedown

2022 MSR Summer Camp Weeks Week 1: June 26-July 2 Week 3: July 10-16 Week 5: July 24-30 Week 2: July 3-9 Week 4: July 17-23 Week 6: July 31-August

Two to Four Weeks Before Camp • Give every participant a copy of the packing list (what to bring/not bring to camp). Individualize it, as needed. • Collect all Scout and Leader BSA Annual Health Forms (see Medical Policies). • Assign Medication disbursement duties to one of your full-time Adult Leaders (see Medical Policies). • Assign Camp Check-in duties to one of your full-time Adult Leaders for each week you are in camp. This person will be responsible for turning in all annual health forms and informing the camp leadership of any additional participant information deemed necessary. • Assign a full-time Adult Leader to pay charges accrued that week, as well as the 2022 MSR Trek Form fee (bring the completed form or fill one out there). Unit Check-out is completed each week at the Administration Office (Welcome Center). At Least One Week Before Camp • Remind Scouts and Leaders of camp/troop policies & standards to ensure a safe, productive, and fun time for all. • Finalize transportation to and from camp, providing the necessary schedule and location information. • Remind Scouts and Leaders of finalized lunch plans (money or pack one) for Departure Date. • Ensure everyone knows the departure time, so your troop gets to camp between 1 pm and 3 pm. Right Before You Depart (Crunch Time) • Collect Medications and any last-minute BSA Health Forms (see Medical Policies) • Verify drivers will be at camp BEFORE 9:30 am to pick up Scouts at the end of the week (Saturday).

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REFUND POLICY FOR MA-KA-JA-WAN SCOUT RESERVATION • The purpose of the refund structure is to help support the purchase of materials for an event and protect it from a sudden loss of participation, especially when spaces are limited and there isn’t time to fill the spot. • Because of the costs to provide our high-quality summer camp programs, camp policies are stricter than for other council events, as noted on our website. • Unit leadership must inform the council office staff (Debi Geiger and Rory Fencl) by the dates listed below. CANCELLATION DEADLINES These cancellation deadlines apply to any payment, including deposits. • A full refund will be given if the registration is canceled within seven days of completing the registration • A full refund of all fees and deposits will be provided if a refund request is made more than 30 days before the date of the event • A refund of all fees less the deposit amount will be provided for requests within 8-30 days of the event date • No refund will be issued for requests within seven days of the event, or if you fail to attend the event • Full refunds will be provided if the request is made up to 30 days after the event if a medically valid request is made and includes a physician’s note when appropriate • If a participant cancels an online registration, someone else can use the payment on that registration, but not on another registration. If there is still an overpayment when your unit arrives at camp, we will begin the council office’s refund process. You WILL NOT be able to use this money while at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation. NOTE: The Northeast Illinois Council will issue full refunds if we cancel an event or activity due to COVID-19 restrictions. ONLINE REFUNDS Anyone who pays online will receive a refund to the credit card or e-check account used unless NEIC office staff is told otherwise by unit leadership. REFUND CHECKS Refund checks are made payable to the Troop or Crew and mailed to the unit treasurer. It will be the unit’s responsibility to reimburse the family the appropriate amount. Exception Provisional Campers – If the family pays their Scout’s fees online, they will receive a refund. Please allow 3-4 weeks to receive refund checks. CANCELED SCOUTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS The system will remove any scholarship payment applied online before the refund amount is determined.

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To ensure a safe and healthy camping experience, the National Council, B.S.A, requires a completed BSA Health Form for all Scouts and adults camping overnight at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation, whether they participate in program activities or not. Wisconsin Law requires a copy of this form to be kept by the Health Lodge. IMPORTANT: Have families should keep the “original” BSA Health Form at home! Only collect copies of it. WHO NEEDS A HEALTH FORM? Participating Scouts and Leaders and all overnight visitors must have the appropriate completed Health Form in their possession on arrival at camp (see below for type required). Failure to present a valid health form to our staff will prevent participation in all activities on the Reservation – this includes Order of the Arrow activities. There are no exceptions to this policy. IMPORTANT: If anyone staying in camp has severe health conditions (no matter the length of their stay), we highly recommend they bring Parts A, B, and C of the health form, so we have vital information if needed. PARTS OF THE BSA HEALTH FORM • Parts A: Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization – Must be completed by the parent/legal guardian or the participating adult • Part B: General Information/Health History – Must be completed by the parent/legal guardian or the participating adult • Part C: Pre-Participation Physical – Must be completed by a certified and licensed physician (MD, DO), Nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. WHICH TYPE OF BSA HEALTH FORM DO I NEED? Go to: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ for information and links to each type of Health Form. You will also find links to various “risk advisories.” • CHOOSE “For All Scouting Events” if staying overnight for UP TO 72 hours: Only Parts A and B are required. This includes Guest Campers and Part-time Adult Leaders who are at a campsite with the Unit. • CHOOSE “Are You Going to Camp?” if staying overnight for MORE THAN 72 hours. ALL Order of the Arrow participants, no matter how long they are in camp, must complete this form. WHEN IS MY BSA HEALTH FORM VALID? If completed on July 1 this year, it will be valid through July 31 of next year (It will NOT be valid on August 1 of next year). HEALTH FORM – COPIES FOR CAMP It is strongly recommended your Unit bring 2-3 copies of each person’s BSA Health Form with you to camp: One or two for the Health Lodge and one for the campsite. We also recommend using a 3-ring binder or water-resistant envelope for their storage/organization. HEALTH FORMS FOR “PROVISIONAL CAMP” SCOUTS If a Scout is staying with our “Camp Unit,” forms will be collected by that week’s Provisional Scoutmaster at camp. If staying with another Unit, ask them when they want you to turn it into them. HEALTH FORMS AND GETTING TO CAMP • Anyone riding with a non-family member to camp should have a copy of their health form in their possession before getting into the vehicle. Unit leaders may also designate adults to collect and store all passenger health forms. MEDICAL RE-CHECK A medical re-check will be performed shortly after arrival at camp. Please have your health forms ready. After the medical re-check, the medical staff will retain the health forms.

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Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided. (Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs) All adults accompanying a Scouting unit who are present at the activity for 72 total hours or more must be registered as leaders. The 72 hours need not be consecutive. Scouts either go to the camp with supervising adults in private vehicles (specific written permission by the scout’s parent or guardian is required) or with their parent or legal guardian. A supervising adult’s responsibility ends only when an adult member of the Scout’s family takes charge of the scout.

The consumption, possession, or use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or stimulants while on the Reservation or while participating in the program of Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is explicitly prohibited. The Reservation will notify appropriate law enforcement agencies if a violation of this policy occurs, enforcing local, state, and federal laws.

Anyone using the camp aquatics facilities (including boats and canoes) must take the aquatics swim test. Even though we encourage Units to complete swim tests at their home location, the Aquatics Director has the authority to re-test people. This policy includes all youth, adults, and guests. Each person will be tested according to the standard B.S.A. requirements, as outlined below. Beginners and learners can ask to be re-tested. NOTE: All Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation aquatics activities occur in a lake, not a pool (and they are not the same). If you choose to do your swim tests at home, you will need to bring in a copy of your completed Unit Swim Classification Record, available here: http://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Unit-Swim-Classification-Record-2019.pdf Swimming Instruction: To maintain health and safety standards, the aquatics staff has the right and authority to disqualify individuals from using the waterfront facilities, but we offer instruction to help youth and adults improve their swimming.

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation allows bicycles to be used in camp as long as the guidelines below are followed: 1. Adult leaders and staff may ride bicycles on main camp roads or bike trails only and with appropriate safety gear. Unit leaders are encouraged to use bikes as an in-camp means of transportation to minimize vehicle traffic on camp roads. 2. Bicycles used as part of the program at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation are permitted for program purposes only. Scouts wishing to use their own bikes for a program may do so but must follow the safety rules and use them only on authorized riding trails. 3. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation provides Scouts with bicycles while participating in the Cycling Program. They may use their own for the program if they follow safety rules and only use them on authorized riding trails. ALL BIKE RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS.

At the end of Weeks 2 and 4, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is closed from 12 pm Saturday until 1 pm Sunday, including the Dining Hall. We will not check in anyone during these times. If your unit is one of the rare ones attending Weeks 2 & 3 or Weeks 4 & 5, you must provide your own weekend activities off-site.

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Male and Female units must be in separate campsites. Most campsites have an A and B site, which count as two individual campsites (Cody A & B are now one site: Cody A/B). Male and female youth cannot enter each other’s area. Tent Accommodations Separate accommodations for adult males and females and youth males and females are required. • Separate tenting arrangements must be provided for male and female adults and male and female youth. • Youth sharing tents must be no more than two years apart in age. • In Cub Scouting, parents and guardians may share a tent with their family. • In all other programs, youth and adults tent separately. (Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs) • Spouses may share tents.

Units are strongly encouraged to abide by the scheduled arrival and departure dates (and times) for their time at camp. Contact the Reservation Director by May 31 if your unit needs to arrive earlier or depart later than the scheduled time. Units might need to camp in Wabaningo (with their own tents) instead of their reserved campsite. Those staying after the check-out date and time might be allowed to purchase meal tickets for additional meals. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation reserves the right to deny these scheduling changes. Additional fees apply.

CLOTHING: Participants’ attire should be in line with the Scout Oath and Law. Clothing should not promote the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, violence, sexual activity, racism, sexism, or bigotry. SWIMWEAR: Swimming attire must be modest to not allow for accidental exposure. • For males, tight-fitting swim bottoms or bottoms short enough to potentially cause exposure are not allowed. • For females, modest tankinis and one-piece swimsuits are appropriate. Bikinis are not allowed.

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation reserves the right to assess appropriate fines to a unit for any equipment damaged during their stay. Units must pay fines before leaving camp or as soon as the amount is determined. Upon arrival at the campsite, adult leadership should inspect it with their assigned staff member. The camp commissioner will note any existing damage. The cutting, slashing, or removal of bark from any standing tree (alive or dead) is strictly prohibited. Upon arrival at the campsite, adult leadership should inspect their campsite with their assigned staff member. The camp commissioner shall note any existing damage. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is a managed forest environment. We will charge Units $250 per damaged tree for violations of this policy.

• Proper behavior is the responsibility of Unit leadership, but they should consult their Camp Commissioner or Camp Director if they need help. • We will not tolerate vandalism or injury to others. • Scouts who misbehave in a program area will be asked to leave it for the remainder of the day. • We will refer more serious behavior problems in activity areas to the Unit leadership and Camp Director. • In some severe cases, the Reservation Director will notify local authorities. • No staff member, leader, or any other camper shall punish a Scout by withholding food or water, imposing isolation, enforcing abusive physical exercise, or using corporal punishment.

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NO PETS ARE ALLOWED on camp property, except those maintained by year-round personnel, without prior permission. This includes Wabaningo, which is used by Units participating in a camp program and family members who are visiting Scouts and Leaders at camp. Please inform any parents or visiting guests that pets are prohibited, no matter the length of time. No person may bring an animal of any kind, nor may any person exercise dominion and control over an animal while at Ma- Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation.

• We will permit any person entering onto Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation with a disability requiring an assistance animal (guide dogs or other assistance animals) to have such animals in his or her possession in areas of the Reservation designated by the Reservation Director and in compliance with the equal access provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable Wisconsin Law. • Adults may have animals in the Reservation public areas (merit badge sites or assembly areas only) to demonstrate animal skills or handling as authorized by the Reservation Director and in conformance to applicable law. • Animals may be kept in cages at the Ecology Conservation site, but only as authorized by the Reservation Director and then only for recognized educational purposes and conformance with applicable law. • Use, possession, and control of horses is authorized only in use with our Triangle M Ranch program • Adults and youth are permitted to take fish from the lakes at camp, per applicable laws in Wisconsin. • No adult or youth may capture or possess any wild animal on the Reservation, other than fish from Lake Killian in conformance with Wisconsin Law.

Fireworks are NOT allowed at camp under any circumstances.

Our Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation staff members are highly trained for your experience in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, including First Aid and CPR certifications. They reserve the right to make decisions regarding an individual’s participation in the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan programs if there are concerns about their fitness.

Scouts may only use liquid and propane fuels and fuel-burning equipment under adult supervision. Unit leaders must store fuel out of youth’s reach and give empty cylinders and cans to the Camp Director for disposal.

Rules for acceptance and participation in any program at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender. Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against in this program should write to:

NEIC Program Director 850 Forest Edge Drive Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061

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Quiet hours are at 10 pm – 6am. Please be considerate of units in neighboring sites, especially regarding noise and activity!

All shower facilities will have male and female designated showers. Depending on the shower house and camp demographics during a given week, they will either be separated by sides or time of day. Males may only shower in male showers, and females may only shower in female showers, and they may not go near showers designated for the other gender.

The following Vehicle Rules shall be strictly enforced: • Only vehicles owned and operated by the Reservation are permitted in campsites or on service roads. Exceptions will only be made for individuals with a clear need and approval by the Reservation Director. • Troop storage trailers are allowed in campsites, but other types of trailers will need to be approved. • Hitchhiking by Scouts is prohibited. Scouts should be encouraged to hike. Please do not give Scouts a ride. • All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts in camp. • Riding in the back of open trucks, vans, trailers, or other non-passenger specific vehicles is prohibited. NO SEAT BELT? NO RIDING! • Obey all traffic signs. Drive slowly and carefully. Remember—There are pedestrians and bicycles on the roads! • Vehicles will not be allowed in program areas except to accommodate disabled persons. • Youth under 18 cannot drive other youth members to or from camp, as per B.S.A. policy. • RVs or camping trailers will not be allowed beyond the Administration building. Limited space is available in Wabaningo. • ATVs, side-by-sides, UTVs and personal golf carts must have prior permission from the Reservation Director prior to being brought on property. • Other restrictions may be placed on vehicles at the Reservation Director’s discretion, for example, vehicle traffic during the Order of the Arrow Callouts. Failure to adhere to vehicle policies may result in the loss of driving privileges in camp.

Scouts and leaders are expected to wear their best Scout uniforms (scout shirts, shorts, and socks) to formal events at camp (flag raising, breakfast, retreat, dinner, religious services, campfires, and other special occasions). Daily activity wear is at the troop’s discretion but should be appropriate for a Scout camp. A troop T-shirt is always in style in the program areas. Leaders are encouraged to develop a consistent unit policy on activity wear and formal uniforms worn at camp, and leaders should set an example. Remember, the uniform is one of the methods by which Scouting aims are achieved. Encourage your Scouts to dress and behave sharply for flag ceremonies, both out of respect for our nation’s symbol and to encourage troop pride.

Personal firearms, ammunition, crossbows, and bows and arrows are not permitted. Do not bring these items to camp for any purpose, even for use on the appropriate shooting range.

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Unit High Adventure Treks REGISTRATION STEPS Step 1: Complete and return the 2021 MSR Unit High Adventure Request Form to the council office with the $50 fee. Please make sure to include your SM/Advisor’s address so we can mail you trek-specific flyers. Step 2: Once we receive your completed form, we will email you registration information, including the passcode. Registration and Payment Deadlines • May 1 (11:59 pm): The participant/boat deposit option ends. You will be charged the full amount starting May 2. • June 1 (11:59 pm): Registration closes for all Treks. The balance for each Scout and Adult is also due. Certification Requirements, as per National BSA Policy: ALL high adventure treks must have at least one adult with current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certifications. The troop or crew must fulfill this requirement for sailing and kayaking treks. For all other treks, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation provides guides with these certifications. BSA HEALTH FORM – All trek participants must bring at least two copies of a BSA Health Form, Part A, B, and C. Your physician must agree you are in good physical condition for a high adventure trek. It must be valid throughout the whole trek. BSA REGISTERED MEMBER – All trek participants must be registered with the BSA. All adults must be current in YPT. TREK AGE REQUIREMENTS: All youth must be at least 13 years old or at least 12 years old AND completed grade 7. See below (*) for important exceptions. Anyone 21 years old before the conclusion of the trek must register as an adult. MSR Arrival Dates for Two of the Treks – Arrive at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan to prepare for your Boundary Waters Canoeing or Isle Royale Backpacking Treks on Saturdays: June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, or July 31, 2021. MSR Arrival Dates for the rest of the Treks – The arrival date for the rest of the treks is on a Sunday: June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, or August 1, 2021. Minimum # for all Treks – There must be at least two adults and two youth on all high adventure treks. PPE Surcharge: To ensure we are well equipped for COVID-19 in 2021, we have added a $15 PPE Surcharge that must be selected when you register each participant. The trek fee itself is the same as it would have been in 2020. Number of Days on Trek (plus two more days High Adventure Trek Name from/back to MSR) Trek Fee per Person Maximum # of Participants Apostle Island Kayaking* 5 $700 + $15 PPE charge 12 Boundary Waters Canoeing 6 $650 + $15 PPE charge 8 Flambeau Flowage Canoeing 5 $450 + $15 PPE charge 11 Ice Age Trail Backpacking 5 $375 + $15 PPE charge 12 Isle Royale Backpacking 6 $625 + $15 PPE charge 9 Lake Superior Sailing** 5 $4,650 per boat + PPE 6 per boat, limit 3 boats Porcupine Mountain Backpacking 5 $450 + $15 PPE charge 11 Wisconsin River Canoeing 5 $475 + $15 PPE charge 12 *Apostle Island must be at least 14 years old, or at least 13 years AND completed 8th grade. No exceptions. Anyone 21 years old before the conclusion of the trek must register as an adult. **Lake Superior Sailing trek fees are per boat, instead of per person. The cost is $4,650 for a 39 ft. boat (+ per person PPE surcharge) with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit due (per boat) when registering. IMPORTANT: You are required to have at least two youth and 2 adults on each boat, so be prepared to provide (at least) those names by the deposit deadline. Larger groups can be accommodated if reservations are made early for Apostle Islands, WI River Canoeing, and Ice Age Trail Backpacking. Talk to the High Adventure Staff immediately upon reservation if a larger group is wanted.

Mail all correspondence to: Northeast Illinois Council, BSA, 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 For details about each trek, contact our High Adventure Staff: [email protected] For registration and payment questions or for informational documents or links, contact our NEIC Program Assistant: [email protected] or 847-748-9161.

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Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation, W6500 Spring Lake Road, Pearson, WI 54462-8133 High Adventure Staff: [email protected] Northeast Illinois Council, BSA/850 Forest Edge Drive/Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Program/Reservation Director: [email protected], 847-748-9154 Program Assistant: [email protected], 847-748-9161 Main Phone: 847-433-1813; Council Website: https://neic.ihubapp.org; Camp Website: www.makajawan.com

Unit Type/#______(Circle: Girl Boy) Council Name______District Name______Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor Information

First & Last Name ______Daytime Phone # ______

Street Address ______Email ______

City, State, Zip ______Daytime # is (circle): Cell Work Home

Trek Contact Information

First & Last Name ______Email ______

Day Phone # ______This is a (circle): Cell Work Home

Your Scoutmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor will receive initial emails to confirm the trek reservation. It will be Trek Contact’s responsibility to complete online registrations, inform unit about the trek itself, payments, deadlines, etc.

Number of Youth Expected ______Number of Adults Expected ______

Unit Trek Preferences Trek Name – 1st Choice ______Trek Arrival Date – 1st Choice ______

Trek Name – 2nd Choice ______Trek Arrival Date – 2nd Choice ______

Mail/bring this completed form & payment to the Northeast Illinois Council office in Vernon Hills. Email Debi regarding other payment options, or to update your unit’s Camp Contact information.

NOTE: The $50 trek reservation fee helps cover the cost of permits, and postage to mail your Scoutmaster or Crew advisor trek-specific flyers, and more. It will not be applied toward your registration fees. It is non-refundable and non- transferable to other or future events or activities.

(See attached Quick Information Guide for MSR Arrival Dates to choose from, for each trek.) TREK NUMBER (we will provide): ______Include this number in all future correspondence with trek staff.

THIS BOX IS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY – PLEASE DO NOT WRITE IN IT Account #: (NEXT Year 1-2630-705-00) (THIS Year: 1-6701-705-00)

Date Paid ______Cash/Credit/Check #______Receipt # ______

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Primary Trek Leader ______Completed Necessary Training (circle) Y / N