CAMP FIESTA ISLAND 2021 CAMP FIESTA ISLAND 2021 S A N D I E G O - IMEPRIAL COUNCIL S A N D I E G O - IMEPRIAL COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Table of Contents
Letter From the Camp Director 04 Welcome to the CFI family.
Programs, Activities and Awards 06 Where the fun happens.
Adult Leader Programs 16 Camp isn’t just for the Scouts
Wednesday Programs 20 Just when you thought you couldn’t have more fun. Call Us We are looking
forward to an General Information SDIC Camping Department amazing summer. 619-298-6121 ext. 246 26 Policies and Procedures, Maps, what to bring to camp, check-in, check-out and visitor information For any comments or inquiries, feel Forms and Schedules Email Us 28 free to reach out to Checklists, Forms, Schedules us. SDIC Camping Department SDICCamp@Scouting.org
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Letter from The Camp Staff
Welcome to the family! We, the 2021 Camp Fiesta Island Staff would like to thank you for joining us this summer.
We have all been working hard to bring to you the highest quality summer camp program that we can provide while keeping participants safe and following all COVID guidelines. This Leader's Guide has been created to help ensure that you will make the most of your week at CFI. We have included schedules, maps, camp rules, and information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable camp experience for your troop.
The Camp Fiesta Island Staff is here to serve you and your troop. If you Be Prepared! need any assistance from us to make your camp experience better, please do not hesitate to contact us. Read through this guide for pertinent information to help prepare you and Please check back regularly as this is a working guide that will be updated your Scouts for the upcoming summer. as we develop more amazing program, finalize contracts and receive COVID guidelines. Look through the merit badge catalog and choose from all of the merit badge programs available to your Scouts
Look through the Wednesday adventures available to you and your Scouts this summer.
Most importantly, don’t’ stress! Camp is meant to be fun and our easy-going staff will help you in every way possible.
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Weekly Join the staff at 7 am on Tues- Activities on day and Thurs- day on the wa- terfront for the the Island most fun you can have in the water all week! There is no bet- Raingutter Regatta ter way to start Night Paddle the day than a The annual raingutter regatta will pit brisk dip in the troop against troop and troop against bay. Ever want to go canoeing or kayaking in the middle of the night? Come join us at staff in a battle of hot air and high-speed night paddle where we paddle across the bay to enjoy a nice evening on the water. performance. Your troop can spend time Trips are available nightly Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting at 8:30 pm. preparing your vessel during the week Space Limited. Sign Up Required. and then compete in the race on Friday at Dutch Dragon Boating 4 pm on the Bay View Terrace. Race requires two participants from each troop. Oven Your SPL will be given a boat kit on Cook Off A sport that dates back over 2,000 Monday morning at their meeting. years, Dragon Boating is the ultimate team building experience. Try your We would love to hand at paddling an Asian racing taste some of the canoe through Mission Bay. Grab a Aloha excellent dutch paddle, life jacket, and 19 buddies Friday oven recipes that for some fun under the sun! Trips you have available at 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm accumulated in daily. Space Limited. Sign Up Join the Camp your troops. You Mile prepare your Required. Fiesta Island Swim dishes in the Staff in celebrating Aloha Friday. Every BSA campsite, and we ask that you are ready by Movie Night unit is encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts 8:00pm so that we can come by and taste and accessories. Go classy, with the basic the wonderful dishes that you and your Prepare for the ultimate While the leaders talk, the scouts enjoy a Troop have created. We have had cobblers Hawaiian shirt, or go BIG with a shirt, swimming experience! movie and popcorn night! Relax with your of every shape, size, and level of moist. We Training is required Monday, troop or meet new scouts from all over the beads, leis, and hula skirts. Aloha Friday are looking for presentation, taste, and Tuesday, and Thursday at 4 pm. The swim is at 6 am on state, nation or even world. A night of kicks off at morning flags. See you all originality. The winner will receive the Friday. comrades and treats for all. there in your finest Aloha apparel! highly sought after CFI Dutch Oven Cook Off Winner Award.
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A unique opportunity for both male and female Scouts and Venturers ages 14 & 15 to: Learn New Leadership Skills, Enjoy Summer Camp, Make New Friends, Have FUN, Earn Merit Badges or complete Venturing awards. The Counselor Trainees (CTs) will participate in a three week specialized program, which will involve both work experience and summer camp experience; all under the guidance of two dedicated Counselor Training Directors (Male and Female). Registration is limited to 20 participants per session. Previous CTs have earned up to ten merit badges and many nights of camping for rank advancements during their session. CTs will also have the opportunity to assist the staff in chaperoning campers on the many Wednesday excursions offered (such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, U.S.S. Midway Tours, kayaking and snorkel trips, etc.). All participants will receive two t-shirts, a hooded sweatshirt, all meals and full lodging! Participants in the CT Program pick up desirable skills and experience that are looked for when hiring full time staff. Participants may only attend one session per summer camp facility. Cost is $505 for SDIC and LVAC Scouts and $540 for out of council Scouts.
**Applicants must have a recommendation from a non-family member Scout Leader**
July 4 –July 24, 2021 Day Trekkers To Register or for more information click here or visit our website.
All sessions of Camp Fiesta Island offer a five-day Day Trekkers DAY CAMP exclusively for younger scouts, or scouts who do not wish to stay overnight. Day Trekkers can enroll in any course suitable for their age group, which may include Scout Skills, Aquatics, and Nature/Civics merit badges, as well as our Mariner Program. The Day Trekkers schedule runs concurrent with CFI’s weeklong resident camp and is integrated into our daily courses. Day Trekkers may also participate in Wednesday activities (such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, U.S.S. Midway Tours, kayaking and snorkel trips, etc.).
Monday Arrival 7:00 AM Daily Arrival 8:00 AM Daily Departure 4:30-5:00 PM So You Want to be on Staff? Friday: Optional Dinner & Closing Campfire.
Opportunities to serve Scouting as a member of the Summer Camp staff are available to outstanding Cost is $305 per Scout. Cost includes all lunches, camp patch and T- applicants. Competition for employment is keen; the jobs demanding; the experience exhilarating. shirt, Friday night dinner for Scout and one parent. Space is limited to only 32 Scouts per week. The camps are dedicated to supporting each troop's outdoor and advancement program while giving each Scout an enriching long term camping experience. To Register or for more information click here or visit our website. To apply for available positions click here or visit the employment tab of our camping website.
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Tuesday 4:00 p.m. 4.3 Mile Run: (meet at the top of the boat ramp) Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Salty Sea Dog Canoe Expedition Thursday 8:45 p.m. Burley Night Kayak: (meet at the top of the boat ramp) Friday 6:00am Mile Swim
Also check out our merit badge catalog.
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Astronomy
The stars above hold mysteries untold. See some galaxies, stars and constellations. Legends from ancient cultures tell tales of bravery, love and adventure for how the stars form patterns in the night sky. Night time activity for all troops. Sign Up required. MARINERS
TRAIL TO FIRST CLASS Instructional Swim We love to teach Scouts to swim! Non-swimmers and beginners will strengthen their swimming The Mariners Program is a “Trail to 1st Class” for Scouts who have recently ability. See the Aquatic Director to schedule your joined a troop/crossed over from Webelos. This program is designed to aid instructional swim appointment, usually available new Scouts in navigating the world of Scouting. Here they will learn basic daily during open water. Scout skills and methods in addition to earning their Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit, First Aid Merit Badge, and Swimming Merit Badge. This program is not Open Water intended to advance your Scout to First Class in a week, though it may help. Our main goal is to make sure their first summer camp experience is one of Join us down on the waterfront for open swimming the best and that their intro to the Scouting world ignites a fire in them for and boating. Some boat use is restricted to Scouts years to come. who are enrolled in the calss. A buddy is required for all swimming and boating activities. Monday-Thursday 4pm– 5pm Wednesday 9 am—12pm and 2pm—5pm
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CFI Service Award
1. All troops will receive a weekly duty roster of assigned clean up tasks and is expected to fulfill that responsibility with the guidance of their Fist Mate(s). Prior planning is encouraged Honor Troop Award
2. Daily assistance during the Waterfront’s Camp Wide 1. Lead a Flag Ceremony before a meal. Cleanup at 5:00pm is required for those taking aquatic merit badges, and troop attendance will be 2. Sing a Scouting Song at Morning or Evening Flags. recorded by aquatics management and staff for 3. Wear full and correct Field Uniforms to evening Flags and greater consideration pertaining to this award. Dinner each night. Uniform reviews will be conducted at evening flags Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. 3. Completion of a Park and Recreation Conservation Project in Camp, monitored by the Camp 4. Fulfill Meal Cleanup and other assigned Cleanup Duties Commissioner or their representative will be taken during the week. Satisfactory completion of this requirement will be reviewed by the troops’ First Mate(s). into consideration pertaining to this award. 5. Complete a Park and Recreation Conservation Project in 4. Consistent high campsite inspection scores will result Camp, monitored by the Camp Commissioner or their in greater consideration for this award. Receiving representative. the Ship Shape Award (receiving 100 % on each day’s 6. Demonstrate Scout Spirit: Live the Scout Oath, Law, campsite inspection) will result in strong Motto, Slogan and Outdoor Code during the week. consideration for this award Performing patrol or troop yells or songs throughout the 5. Additional volunteer service by any troop member week is encouraged to show Scout Spirit will be documented for consideration for this award. 7. Maximum Participation at the Scout’s Own Service on Tuesday evening is expected. 8. Perform a Skit or Song at the Friday Night Campfire (must be approved by camp management prior to campfire). 9. Have a 90% average on daily campsite inspections performed by the Camp Commissioner or their representative.
10. Upon completion of the above requirements, each troop will receive an Honor Troop Candidate Ribbon at the Friday Night Campfire and be considered eligible for the weekly Honor Troop Award.
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Xtreme Leaders Join the Camp Fiesta Island’s Challenge management team in the La Jolla conference room for snacks and games as we all get to know one For all XTREME leaders out there another. The social is held on Tuesday interested in waking up at 5:15 in the during movie night, directly after morning to participate in a swim across Scout’s Own. the bay, a run around the camp, early morning paddle board yoga, and a morning kayak trip around the island; this is the program for you! You must complete 3 of the 4 events to qualify as an extreme adult and earn the bragging rights to prove to the youth how extreme you really are! Be sure to bring a coffee mug to camp, as we will be sipping coffee and discussing your stay at CFI early in the morning. Procrastination Merit Badge
In development since 1994……..we’re still working on it. Scoutmasters Forum
Come down to the La Jolla Conference room on Wednesday evening and bring your questions and concerns from your unit as well as your experiences from your own troop. This will be an open forum for Scouters to discuss their troop management and dynamics with other Scouters here at camp.
Scoutmaster
Merit Badge A Scout is Helpful
This leaders-only adventure will take you to Camp Fiesta Island is always looking for every corner of our island wet and dry. Work leaders who would like to share their at your own pace….you have all week to com- talents to make the camp better for Scouts. Please complete the survey in the plete the requirements. forms section of this guidebook or our website and return to the camp at your
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IOLS
IOLS is a training program where Training Scoutmasters take the role of the Scout in a two-daylong campout scenario. Scouters will learn all skills that a scout from Tenderfoot to First Class will need Camp isn’t just meant for the Scouts. to know and will learn techniques to help them pass it along. Camp Fiesta Island knows that you have Swimming and This class includes a participation fee of $10 to cover food and sacrificed to be able to bring your Scouts Water Rescue material costs. to camp for the week. To ensure that It is strongly you week is productive and exciting, we Outdoor Ethics recommended that any offer a wide variety of adult trainings unit conducting a unit Guided by the Outdoor Code and activities. swim or any other and Leave No Trace, millions of water related activity Scouts have enhanced their Safe Swim Defense has multiple adults who have this awareness of the natural world certification. By the end of the course you around them, minimizing Safe Swim Defense is will be proficient in the following skills: impact to the land. For Scouts required to take a Active and passive drowning victim who have a interest in the troop on any trip rescues with and without equipment, outdoors, nature, and the environment, where swimming cervical spine stabilization, lost bather Scouting’s outdoor ethics will give you an activities will be recovery drill, and various preventative ever-deeper appreciation of the richness of conducted. measures that ensure a safe trip. It is a the land and how we fit into it. If you are Certification is valid requirement to not only be classified as a prepared to venture down the path of really for 2 years. “Swimmer” (pass your swim test) but to be becoming aware of your surroundings, of a strong swimmer as you will be in the building the skills that will allow you to leave Safety Afloat no trace on the land, then the Outdoor Ethics Awareness is for you. Both youth and Paddle Craft Safety adults may attend. Safety Afloat is required to take a Paddle Craft Safety will troop on any trip cover paddling where boating techniques, boat rescue activities will be techniques, how to Nap Safely conducted. Certification is valid for 2 years. read rivers, and recognize and respond to paddle craft Every good leader knows the key to Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid emergencies. Expect to get wet on the success is quality training. Here at CFI we first day of class!! Must attend the Safety offer NAP SAFELY, a program designed to Red Cross certification Afloat class or be currently certified in ensure your leaders have been fully courses that includes CPR, Safety Afloat. Approx. 2 hours in trained when it comes to napping at various scouting AED and First Aid. This classroom and 4 hours on water. events and outings. Naps can be dangerous! Don’t try class involves a $30 fee napping without proper training. Training begins that that is due before Tuesday during lunch in the La Jolla conference room. first day of class. Re- Don’t forget to look at getting your instructor Certifications are allowed, and also include a fee. P a g e 2 8 P a g e 1 9 CAMP FIESTA ISLAND 2021 S A N D I E G O - IMEPRIAL COUNCIL CAMP FIESTA ISLAND 2021 S A N D I E G O - IMEPRIAL COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Surfing on Mission Bay
Imagine a day where the beautiful city of Hang Ten! From Oahu’s North Shore, to Off Island San Diego is at your feet and everything Doheny Beach, surfing is a widely popular this city has to offer is available to you. and Many excursions are available to you on exciting Wednesday Wednesdays at Camp Fiesta Island! And beach the best part of this is that all your scouts Cancelled activity. will be provided transportation and Come Activities supervision so everyone in your troop is learn how to start participating in this free to enjoy whatever adventure they sport, no experience is required as choose! instructors will help teach the basics of surfing to you. Must have passed BSA Swim Test to participate in this excursion. Kayaking and Snorkeling at La Jolla Shores Afternoon Beach Adventure
On this adventure, you will kayak out to La Jolla Shores—one of the most picturesque Few places have beaches better than those parts of the Californian coast. Once there in San Diego. Experience the popular you will be able to snorkel and watch the Mission Beach with this afternoon beach amazing and diverse marine life that lives trip. Wade into the surf, walk along the in the seas off of San Diego. You may even boardwalk, or simply soak up the sun on be able to see the local sand sharks. this beautiful part of the Southern Transportation to and from, as well as Californian Coast. Transportation to and excursion supervision is provided. from, as well as excursion supervision is provided. Cost: $60 Cost: $10 Deep Sea Fishing Ocean PWC Adventure Calling all Anglers! Come and try your hand at deep sea fishing on this boat run by an Enjoy 3 hours of thrill on our ocean PWC adventure. experienced captain and crew. Return to the Speed through Mission Bay and into the Pacific island with your catch and have our Ocean in either our morning or afternoon session. experienced fishing instructors teach you Session will include a stop for breakfast or lunch on how to properly clean, fillet, and cook your the beach. (Not part of the 3-hour ride time). fish. Transportation to and from, as well as excursion supervision is provided. Age requirements: 16. If under 16, we request that an adult sign up with the scout. Cost: $65 under 16 $75 16 and over Anticipated cost: $200 per person or $300 if you ride double
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that never goes out of season! On board Marine Climbing is not a sport that requires tremendous Biologists have endless wildlife facts to share with muscular strength; it demands mental toughness passengers of all ages. They love to educate adults and the willingness to practice hard to master a set and children about the beautiful marine ecosystem of skills. Come learn the skill of climbing. San Diego has to offer. Scouts are likely to see Transportation to and from, as well as excursion whales, dolphins, sea lions and, of course, plenty of supervision is provided. birds. Transportation to and from, as well as Cost: $35 excursion supervision is provided.
Cost: $30 iFly Indoor Skydiving Maritime Museum of San Diego Prepare to feel the rush of adrenaline as you
experience the thrill of skydiving Explore the great age of sail and steam on San unencumbered by parachutes, or a plane Diego’s downtown waterfront. At the Maritime jump. Indoor Skydiving is a fun activity that is Museum, you’ll relive history as you help raise the growing in popularity. Test your ability to sails of the World's oldest active tall ship. Scouts will take to the sky with this excursion. With an also participate in a black powder gun or cannon online album of photos presented to you demonstration, row in the San Diego Bay and take a after your hardcore thrill session. tour of San Diego Bay on a historic 1914 Pilot Boat.. Transportation to and from, as well as Transportation to and from, as well as excursion excursion supervision is provided. Not supervision is provided. Available August 4 Cost: $55 Cost: $65 P a g e 2 2 P a g e 2 3 CAMP FIESTA ISLAND 2021 S A N D I E G O - IMEPRIAL COUNCIL CAMP FIESTA ISLAND 2021 S A N D I E G O - IMEPRIAL COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Tie-Dye Wednesday
On Island Come by the Crafts area at 10 am and 2 pm, to But wait! There is so much more! create your own piece of tie-dyed clothing. All materials are provided, and a staff member will be Perhaps a more relaxing day at there to guide you through the process. Please bring Wednesday lovely Camp Fiesta Island is what an article to dye or buy one of the CFI patterned you desire. There is no wrong way shirts especially designed to be tie-dyed from the trading post. Activities to spend your Wednesday!
Indian Lore Merit Badge
Far different from the stereotypes or common images that are portrayed on film, on television, and in many books and Open Waterfront stories, American Indians have many different cultures, languages, religions, Wednesday Morning and styles of dress, and ways of life. To learn afternoon the waterfront will about these different groups is to take an open up for scouts and adults. exciting journey of discovery in which you Use your aquatics skills on any of will meet some of America's most our paddle craft (paddle boards, fascinating peoples. canoes, kayaks, and rowboats), Maximum number of participants: 20 on our small sailing boats, or Anticipated costs: $15 cool off with a nice dip in the swim area.
Open Crafts
In a Craft merit badge and want to Relax and Chill spend some more time on your project? Just want to put some of your Or if you don’t want to do anything, kick back and relax in your campsite. Play crafty skills to use? Then come on by games, read, work on your nap safely the crafts area put your skills to use! certification, or work on figuring out the treasure of Fiesta Island.
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Our trading post will be open throughout Uniform and Dress Code the day for many of your camp needs. The official field uniform is appropriate to wear to and from Campers will find souvenirs, Scouting camp, during evening flag ceremonies and dinner. A more accessories, snacks, class materials, and casual uniform such as Scout Shorts and a T-Shirt may be other goods for sale. The average amount worn during most other activities. Activity appropriate of money a scout brings to camp is $60. footwear is required at all times in camp except when in or Trading Post hours are as follows: entering the water to swim. Campers are encouraged to Sunday: After tours are complete - 9:00 pm bring shoes, which will cover the entire foot as well as General beach footwear such as water shoes or sandals. Shoes and Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 9:00pm shirts are a requirement for all meals. Information Sat: 8:30 am - 10:00 am CLOSED DURING MEALS, EMERGENCY DRILL AND CAMP WIDE CLEAN UP
Persons Leaving Camp
Meals Every person in camp, will be issued an Meals are catered. Dining tables are ID bracelet that they must wear the set up on the “Bay View Terrace.” entire time they are in camp. As a courtesy to other campers, we Everyone must sign-out and back into ask that hands are clean before camp in the designated logbook entering the food line. available at the front counter.
Hand washing stations and hand Adults sanitizer are available on the Bay Visitors to Camp If your troop will be using different leaders View Terrace. throughout the course of the week, make sure Unfortunately, we cannot have visitors to Shirt and shoes must be worn at all that the rotation schedule is clearly indicated on camp at this time per COVID guidelines. meals. The Field Uniform is required Absentees the Adult Roster Form when turned-in. Units If this changes, we will update you as for dinner. must have two-deep adult leadership at all times. soon as possible. All absentees or “no shows” will be verified with The designated service troop(s) will Scouts the troop leader at the camp office during check- remain after dismissal to assist with in. The Camp Director will request that the troop Youth members of your troop may not leave cleanup. leader for each absent or “no show” member camp without the permission of a parent or legal All meals will be served provide a reason. guardian and a troop leader. A leader to make prepackaged in to go food sure that the Scout is leaving with the right Reason(s) for each absence may be verified, as containers. person must accompany the Scout wishing to necessary, by telephone with the parent or legal leave to the camp office. Anyone other than a guardian. The Camp Director, will take action, as parent/guardian who is picking up a Scout at appropriate, and will promptly notify the Scout camp must be listed on the signed Scout Executive, and will document irregularities. permission form and be approved by the troop
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San Diego Youth Aquatic Center 1750 Fiesta Island Road San Diego CA, 92109
From the North: • Take the 5 to exit 21 for Sea World Dr/ Tecolote Road • Take a right off the on ramp (signs for Pacific Highway). • Take a right onto E Mission Bay Drive (first stoplight). • Take an immediate left turn onto Fiesta Island Road. • Follow the one-way road to the right. • When the road forks, follow it to the right. • The camp is on your right (Youth Aquatic Center).
From the South or East: • Take 8 West to get to the 5 North (From south just take the 5). • Exit 21 for Sea World Dr/Tecolote Road. • Take a left over the bridge. • Take a right onto E Mission Bay Drive (first stoplight). • Take an immediate left turn onto Fiesta Island Road. • Follow the one-way road to the right. • When the road forks, follow it to the right. • The camp is on your right (Youth Aquatic Center).
NOTE: The entrance to Fiesta Island is closed every night from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. No cars are allowed to enter or exit the island
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9.The buddy system is used at all times. The adult leader is responsible for carrying out this regulation. Whenever a Scout leaves his group for any reason, his buddy must accompany Policies and him. This applies also to the necessary trip to the latrine at night. 10.Hazing, initiation or any type of physical or emotional abuse to any person in camp will not be tolerated at any time. Immediate action will be taken to correct these occurrences should it Procedures be necessary. 1. The camp will be operated on the chartered unit basis (troops under their own leadership), 11.Any emergency in camp will be handled quickly and effectively. All campers are asked to go which is recognized as the ideal method for Scout camping. immediately to the waterfront upon hearing the long rings of the sirens located at the quarterdeck and lifeguard tower, or additionally a mobile siren may be sent through camp via 2. The camp program will be organized on a troop basis and administered on the principal that motor vehicle. Unit leaders should take roll call of their Scouts and await further instructions it is a camp being operated and maintained for the benefit of all units and the youth mem- from a staff member. These steps should be followed regardless of the type of emergency. bers of the San Diego Imperial Council, Boy Scouts of America. 12.The Boy Scouts of America have some firm policies regarding situations, which could occur in 3. Unit leaders will deal directly with the Scouts. The services of the camp staff are counseling, camp. Any camp staff member, adult leader, Scout, or visitor unwilling to abide by these coaching and of a supervisory nature. The purpose of camp is to provide experiences for the policies is unacceptable in camp. These are not negotiable. As a character-building units that will make them better able to conduct their own program. organization caring for other people’s children in camp, any illegal or immoral activity has no 4. The program of the camp will be based upon the needs and desires of the units to the great- place in the Boy Scouts of America. est possible extent that camp resources will permit. 13.Possession, use or being under the influence of narcotics or dangerous drugs (including 5. Unit leaders should see to it that all new campers are properly oriented and assisted to get marijuana) will not be tolerated on the properties of the Boy Scouts of America. the most out of the camp facilities and to assure the Scouts of a positive experience. 14.This does not involve the proper use of prescribed medications by a patient under the care of 6. Each youth camper must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America to attend a licensed physician. these camps. Boy Scout camp participants must be registered as Boy Scouts or Varsity 15.Possession, consumption or being under the influence of alcohol (including beer) will not be Scouts. It is not permitted because of health, safety and insurance reasons for younger chil- tolerated on the properties of the Boy Scouts of America. Action will be taken on above dren of unit leaders or other non-registered youth to stay in campsites during camp. violations
7. There shall be a minimum of two adult leaders in each unit campsite. The unit leader or any- 16.The San Diego Imperial Council observes the Smoke Free Policy of the Boy Scouts of America, one serving as a unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and a registered member of the which prohibits smoking in all facilities of the council and of the Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts of America. The second adult may be a registered Scouter 18 year of age or older, Therefore, tobacco and or e-cigarettes use are not permitted in any building, storage shed, or a registered parent of a participating youth member. Registration must be paid registra- program area or other facilities for general use of Scouts, leaders and visitors. An adult who tion with a unit, district or the council. The sharing of qualified leaders between units in the must use tobacco is asked to use discretion and not smoke around Scouts and other youth in same campsite is permitted under a mutual agreement between chartered organizations in camp, as well as not in any enclosed facility, which includes tents. Fiesta Island is a smoke free that each accepts the other’s unit leader. Such agreements must be stated in writing. Beyond zone. the minimum of two registered leaders, any third or fourth leader would not need to be reg- istered as long as they are the parents or guardians of a participating unit member. When an individual is suspected of having committed an act of an unacceptable nature, the following steps will be taken: 8. Each participant will be provided accident and sickness insurance by the San Diego Imperial Council as long as they are currently registered with the San Diego Imperial Council. Partici- The Camp Director is to be notified immediately. If the matter is of a serious nature, the Scout pants who are not members of San Diego Imperial Council units must provide evidence of Executive will be immediately notified. their own accident insurance, as they are not covered by the council policy. All inquiries will be undertaken in a careful and confidential manner by the Camp Director or Scout Executive. The Boy Scouts of America supports all local laws, ordinances and codes of government bodies in whose territory we operate our facilities.
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Clean Up Duties Health and Safety Each troop will have a cleaning assignment every day. Copies of these assignments will be distributed on the first day of camp in addition to being posted on the Bay View Terrace. Your First Mates will be available to assist and instruct your unit with its duties each day. Additionally, A qualified Health Officer is on duty at all times and trained in dealing with the emergency and every troop is expected to be present during camp wide cleanup (at the waterfront) each day at non-emergency medical needs of the camp. In the event of serious accident or illness, 5:00 p.m. transportation will be arranged to the closest, most appropriate medical care facility. A unit leader must accompany any Scout leaving camp property to obtain medical assistance. Parents will be contacted immediately in any case where the scout must leave camp property to obtain CFI Showers and Bathrooms further medical care. A Scout is Clean. Personal cleanliness should be maintained. Leaders should ensure that Scouts wash their hands before preparing food or eating. The camp provides showers for leaders and Medical Forms for scouts. Shower/ Bathroom hours are as follows; they will be posted in camp and given upon check-in. Leaders ensure that all participants follow the designated shower/ bathroom hours. Each Scout and leader at camp must have a health examination prior to arrival at camp. Please bring 2 copies of medical forms to camp. Campers include a photocopy (front and back) of their Leaders 12:00 am - 7:00 am Closed 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm health insurance card with the medical forms. If a family does not have medical insurance, and Scouts 7:00 am - 12:30 pm Leaders 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm the need arises for it at camp, a Scout will fall under the BSA insurance that covers Scouts while on an outing (ask your local council for more information). Parts A, B and C is required for camp. Leaders 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Scouts 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm These forms are available in the back of this guide and for download on the council website: Scouts 2:00 pm. - 4:00 pm Leaders 10:30 pm - 12:00 am http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx
Prescription Medicine
Pursuant to National BSA regulations, all prescription medication must be kept locked up. Medications needing refrigeration will be collected during check-in. Emergency medications i.e. rescue inhalers, epi-pens, etc. should be kept with the camper. Furthermore, Camp Fiesta Island medical staff is not responsible for ensuring that a Scout takes his/her medicine, this responsibility resides with the scout and the unit adult leaders. Pursuant to State regulations all medications must be in the original prescription container with the pharmacy label attached. Every troop must complete an “In Camp Medication Form” that explains which scouts require medication. A copy of this form may be collected during check-in and stored at the health lodge.
Dietary Restrictions Our caterers will work hard to accommodate any dietary restrictions that Scouts or leaders may have. Be sure to let us know before arriving at camp what special dietary needs people have, then check with the Camp Director once you arrive at camp to make sure he understands the situation. Please email camp dietary needs to the Camp Director prior to arrival.
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Saturday Check-In
Please contact the San Diego-Imperial Council Camping Dept. if you would like to Check-In check in on Saturday afternoon. When you arrive at camp a sheet listing your troop’s campsite will be posted on the office’s front Sunday Check-In Process door, along with a map of the camp. You will then be able to set up your campsite at your 1. Arrive as a troop at camp at 2:00pm (if you would like to request an earlier check in time, leisure. Upon setting up your site, you can contact the Camp Director) spend that evening, and/or the next morning enjoying the sites of San Diego at your Wait in the parking lot with your troop until the whole troop arrives convenience. Additional activities (such as All vehicles must remain in the parking lot for unloading. Parking in the red zone U.S.S. Midway Tours, Kayaking tours, San WILL result in a ticket. Diego Zoo etc.) can be arranged by speaking with the Camp Director. Check in will 2. Check-in at the Quarterdeck (Front Desk) and meet your First Mate. continue the next day at 2:00pm. Although 3. Check-in at the Quarterdeck with the following items: you will be responsible for all meals until Sunday Dinner, we are able to provide a list Speedy Check-in Form of economical scout-friendly restaurants and All camp related receipts and any last-minute registrations and payments eateries upon request. If so inclined, there are many local places of worship available for Updated copy of Scout & Adult Roster Forms you to attend Saturday evening, or Sunday Permission waivers for all required activities morning prior to the 2:00pm check in time. 4. Your First Mate will escort your troop to your campsite to assist with set-up until the medical check team arrives. Monday Check-In Campers need to submit their completed and signed BSA Health Forms to the
Medical Check Team (Parts A, B, & C). Please contact the San Diego-Imperial Prescription medications can either be administered by the Health Officer or Council Camping Dept. if you would like to securely stored in your campsite per BSA guidelines. check in on Monday morning. Monday check- in is promptly at 6:00 a.m. Although the 5. First Mates will escort your troop to the check-in procedure is mostly the same, it is water front to complete their swim tests. Sunday Evening Schedule imperative that the Camp Director has all (Campers should wear their swimming gear unit information in advance: roster, medical under their uniform when arriving to Camp forms, Scout/leader information forms, and Evening Flags - 6:30pm Fiesta Island) fees. Failure to arrive by 6:00 a.m. could 6. Troops will also tour the island as well as Dinner - 6:45pm result in swim checks being delayed until free receive any pre-ordered shirts and Leaders Meeting – 7:45pm time (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Swim checks are complimentary camp cups. Merit Badge Changes - after leaders meeting required to participate in any waterfront activity, both as an individual or in a merit Opening Camp Fire - 9:00pm 7. At least one adult leader from each troop badge class. must attend the leader’s meeting. Quiet Time – 10:00pm
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Forms (fillable versions of the forms can be found on our website) Camp Fiesta Island Speedy Check-In Checklist: Using this form to compile your check-in items saves time during the check- Speedy Check –In Checklist in process. We will use the same form as we look through your paperwork during the check-in process. Attendance Roster: The new attendance roster needs to be filled out and brought to camp. It needs to have the up to date information on who is in camp. It will be collected at the Quarterdeck with the other paperwork upon your arrival to camp. _____ Current Registration & Fees Special Dietary Needs Form: This form lets our kitchen staff know what accommodations need to be made during the week. _____ Attendance Roster (Scouts and Leaders) In Camp Medication Form: This form lets the camp medical officer know who in camp has medication and where it is going to be stored. _____ Special Dietary Needs Form Scout Participation Form: This form grants permission use and publish the photographs, film, videotapes, electronic representation and/or sound recording of the Scouts during their time at Camp Fiesta Island. This form needs to be filled out and brought to camp by both youth and adults. Please _____ In Camp Medication Form remember to check for all signatures. Health Forms: All campers, adult and scouts, must provide completed Annual Health and Medical _____ Scout Participation Permission Form Records forms. A school sports physical is not acceptable. Parts A, B, and C must be filled out, with a physical having been completed within the past twelve months. These forms can be found online at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx _____ BSA Medical Forms Merit Badge Activity Form: A form is provided to help Leaders keep track of their Scouts merit badge schedules for the week. _____ Merit Badge Activity Form Merit Badge Prerequisite Form: This is needed to show that your Scouts have successfully completed the prerequisites needed for some of their merit badges. They need one form for each merit badge that has prerequisites. _____ Merit Badge Prerequisite Forms Waivers (if applicable): Please make sure that each Scout has the proper permission waivers completed for activities that are offered during camp and on Wednesday. Waivers will not be available (if applicable) until the businesses reopen and we can confirm program options. _____ Waivers Campsite Inspection Form: Criteria for daily campsite inspections. 100% every day will earn the unit the Ship Shape Award. Scores are considered for the Honor Troop Award. _____ City of San Diego Signature Pages Application for Honor Troop Award: If your unit is interested in being an Honor Troop candidate, they must complete the form and submit it to the front office no later than lunch on Friday. _____ Leader Resource Surveys (if not submitted prior to arrival) City of San Diego Rules and Regulations and Signature Page: This form is required to be signed by all adults who are on property. Since the property is owned by the City of San Diego, we must abide by the rules and regulations of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Leader Resource Survey: For all adults who would like to give of their time and talents to help make the camp a better place for Scouts. P a g e 3 8 P a g e 3 9 Summer Camp Roster Special Dietary Needs Form
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Week ______Dates: _____/_____/_____ to _____/_____/_____ Page _____ of _____ Scout’s Name: ______Council: ______Unit #: ______
Council: ______Troop Number: ______Age: ______Birth Date: ______Dates Attending Camp: ______
This form identifies each participant requiring medication. All prescription drugs must be kept in locked storage. An exception Address:______may be made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper, leader, parent/guardian or staff member for life threatening conditions. Please make a note if medication require refrigeration as we have locked refrigeration storage in our City: ______State: ______Zip: ______medical lodge. Parent/Guardian’s Name:______Participant Name Medication Frequency Notes Phone (Home): ______Phone (Mobile): ______
Email: ______
Pick-up Permission
The following persons are allowed to pick-up my son from camp (no one else will be allowed):
Name: ______Relation: ______Phone (Mobile): ______
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Name: ______Relation: ______Phone (Mobile): ______Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______
Photograph/Recording Release
I hereby assign and grant to the Boy Scouts of America the right and permission to use
and publish the photographs, film, videotapes, electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me or my Scout this date by the Boy Scouts of America, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America from any and all liability from such use and publication.
I hereby authorize the reproduction, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage and/or distribution of said photographs, film, videotapes, electronic representations and/ or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the Boy Scouts of America and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.
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