Cub Scout Summer Camp Camp Akela
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Cub Scout Summer Camp Camp Akela 2021 Cub Scout Summer Camp (formerly Webelos Resident Camp) Leaders Guide Seven Range’s Mission Statement The mission of Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is to support the aims and methods of the Scouting program by helping the handbook come alive through activity, tradition, pride, and excellence. National Boy Scouts of America Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes, by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scout Law Scout Oath A scout is... On my honor I will do my best Trustworthy Obedient To do my duty to God and my Loyal Cheerful Country, and to obey the Scout Law; Helpful Thrifty To help other people at all times; Friendly Brave To keep myself physically strong, Courteous Clean mentally awake, and morally straight Kind Reverent National Boy Scouts of America Vision Statement The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Camp Leadership Camp Overview Seven Ranges Scout Reservation The summer camp program at Seven Ranges is designed to provide the adventure, fun, and activities that are promised to every youth that joins Scouting. While at camp, Scouts can put into action, the skills that they have practiced year-round within your unit program. Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is operated by the Buckeye Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America. It is in Northern Carroll County and encompasses nearly 1,000 acres of rolling hills, woods, meadows, lakes, and ponds. “Reservation” is the proper term used to describe a large tract of land that has multiple camping facilities. On the Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, we have Camp Algonkin, Camp Calumet, Camp Akela, and several other activity areas that are utilized year-round. Contact the Buckeye Council office for a full description of the facilities and off-season rates. Camp Algonkin Camp Algonkin is Buckeye Council’s premier Boy Scout camping destination and the largest of the 3 camps on the reservation. It houses 25 beautifully groomed campsites, including one specially designed for Scouts with special needs. Each campsite is adjacent to a covered latrine and washstand. Campsite furnishings include standard BSA Canvas Wall Tents, pitched on wooden platforms with steel cots. Modern hot water showers are near campsites. Camp Algonkin is home to the newly remodeled Frank G. Hoover Dining Hall and kitchen facility; the Deaver Administration Building which house offices and a complete first-aid facility; three woodland lodges housing the I.W. Delp Ecology Center and Handicraft Department; and areas for Field Sports, Outdoor Skills, a 40+ acre lake for Waterfront Activities and a Low C.O.P.E. course for older campers. Camp Akela Camp Akela is home to the Buckeye Council’s Cub Scout Summer Camp. The Akela pavilion provides dining facilities, indoor restrooms, and acts as the main gathering spot in camp. Camp Akela has a beautiful amphitheater overlooking the Schoolhouse Pond, three spacious camping areas, and a large activity field. A recently added field sports area gives Webelos and Cub Scouts the opportunity to shoot BB guns and/or bows and arrows, under the supervision of a trained range officer. Nearby, you will find the Action obstacle course, paintball, rock throwing range, and sling shot range. Camp Calumet Camp Calumet is a primitive camping area for those troops who wish to partake in troop or patrol cooking. The camp contains four rustic campsites, two of which have latrine and washstand facilities, an amphitheater overlooking Lake Don Brown, and refrigerators and freezers for food storage. Camp Calumet can accommodate four units per week, and all share the program areas in Camp Algonkin. Turkey Ridge Turkey Ridge is a portion of the reservation dedicated to off-season, primitive camping. Six different campsites offer areas for both tent and Adirondack camping. The Summer Camp program will occasionally utilize portions of this area for Merit Badge campouts. For more information about the availability of Turkey Ridge and how your unit can utilize this area, please visit the camp office. 2021 Cub Scout Summer Camp Table of Contents Mission Statement 2 Camp Leadership 3 Camp Overview 4 Seven Ranges 4 Algonkin, Akela & Calumet 5 Table of Contents 6-7 What is the Program 8 Reservations 8 Camp Fees 8 Camperships 9 Payments 9 Refunds 9-10 Insurance 10 Activities 10 Sessions 10 Arrival Times 11 Departure Times 11 A New Cub Scout/Webelos & Their Parent 11 Cars in Camp 11 Dietary Needs and Medications 12 Health History Forms 12 Uniform 13 Buddy System 13 What is Provided 13 What to Bring to Camp (Pack and Camper) 14-15 What Not to Bring to Camp 16 Visitors in Camp 17 Communications Mail 17 Phone 17 Leaving Camp Scouts 17 Adults 18 Youth Protection and Two-Deep Leadership 19 Emergency Plan 19-20 Camp Honors (H.A.W.K.) 20-21 Other Program Notes 21 Religious Relations 21-22 2021 Theme & Pins or Loops 23 T-Shirt Ordering 24 CSC Schedule 24-26 Notes 26 Camp Akela 2021 Cub Summer Camp is for ALL Cub Scouts, Wolves and above. It is available for Cub Scouts to attend for four consecutive years, after which the Arrow of Light Scout joins a Scouts, BSA Troop and attends camp with that troop. Camp Akela are for the Cub Scouts, Adult leaders, and Parent Helpers. Cub Summer Camp is for All Cub Scouts! Note: Cub Scouts, who are Tigers, Wolves, and Bears who have earned their ranks are now Wolves, Bears, and Webelos. Camp Akela itself is made up of the Akela Lodge, the Akela Shower House, the Shooting Sports barn, the Schoolhouse Pond, the Blue and Gold Amphitheatre, the Parade Grounds, and the campsites. Reservations All reservations will be made by going to http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/Event.aspx?id=7987 and clicking on a session. You can also find all the forms needed at the council website as well! NO PAPER REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!! Camp Fees for Akela Type of Registration Early Bird Price 4/16/21 Regular Price Youth/Adult Registration $235.00 $265.00 Adult/Den Chief Registration $80.00 $95.00 Additional Sibling $140.00 $155.00 Webelos attending with Den $160.00 $175.00 ** To ensure proper planning and quality programming, we ask that all reservations be made, and fees paid by May 15, 2021. Camperships Every Scout should have the opportunity to experience long-term camping whether they have the funds to do so or not. Two campership funds are available for Scouts who need financial assistance in order to attend summer camp. Scouts in a Buckeye Council packs/troop can apply for the Buckeye Council Campership Fund. The application can be found online at www.buckeyecouncil.org. All information provided is considered confidential. Please be aware, in keeping with the ninth point of the Scout Law (Thrifty), each Scout is encouraged to earn at least 50% of their way towards camp. Unit Participation in Investment in Character, the annual Popcorn Sale, and Journey to Excellence programs is a major factor in determining who will be supported. Payments The full camp fee should be paid online at www.buckeyecouncil.org/camping or at the council service center at least 10 days prior to your session. We will not handle cash or camp fees upon arrival at camp!!! Full payment will speed up your Pack’s check-in time. Refunds All activities offered by the Buckeye Council require significant planning and purchase of materials well in advance of the event. These plans include, but are not limited to, staffing, food, program materials, patches, awards, and other equipment that are a part of the program fees. Once an individual or unit makes a registration, the expenses related to that event are incurred to support that reservation. -Registrations cancelled more than 30 days prior to the first day of an event will receive a refund; minus a $50 non-refundable deposit. -Cancellations between 7 and 30 days prior to an event will receive a 50% refund, minus the non-refundable fee. -Cancellations 1 to 7 days prior to an event will receive a 25% refund, minus the non-refundable fee. -No refunds will be issued for cancellations made the day your pack arrives in camp! -A receipt will be required as proof!!! -All refunds will be issued to the unit and sent to the pack, troop, or crew and mailed to the unit leader on record. All cancellations must be made directly to the Buckeye Council. Completion of a refund form is required to receive monies that may be due. Final decision on refunds is up to the Council Program Director. No money will be returned to an individual camper but only through the unit. Refund forms are available at www.buckeyecouncil.org. No refunds will be considered after September 15. Insurance The Buckeye Council’s accident and sickness insurance plan covers ONLY Buckeye Council Packs/Troops. Units from out of council need to provide proof of accident insurance upon arrival at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. Activities This summer, Scouts and adults can participate in numerous activities around camp. Since the COVID-19 restrictions are still in play at camp we are going to have to do the activities in our Cohorts. The activities we are going to do are BB Gun, Archery, Paintball, Rock Throwing, Slingshot, and fun group games. Cohorts We have to be in Cohort groups for camp wide activities such as BB Gun and fun group games during free time.