PACIFIC HARBORS COUNCIL
CAMP THUNDERBIRD CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN APRIL 10, 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ...... 1
1.1 Camp Redevlopment Overview ...... 1
1.1.1 Pacific Harbors Mission Statement ...... 1
1.1.2 Purpose ...... 1
1.1.3 Project Scope ...... 1
1.2 Plan Map ...... 2
2 Situational Assessment ...... 4
2.1 Property ...... 4
2.1.1 Traditional Map ...... 4
2.1.2 Parcel Map ...... 5
2.2 Camp Resources ...... 5
2.3 BSA Engineering Report ...... 7
3 SWOT ANALYSIS ...... 8
3.1 Strengths ...... 2
3.2 Weaknesses ...... 3
3.3 Opportunities ...... 3
3.4 Threats ...... 4
4 Program Requirements Analysis ...... 5
4.1 Approach ...... 5
4.2 Programs ...... 6
4.3 Resources ...... 9
4.4 Program Resources ...... 9
4.4.1 Observations ...... 10
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4.5 Typical Calendar ...... 10
5 Directional Ideals ...... 12
6 Preferred Future Plan ...... 13
6.1 Plan Framework ...... 13
6.2 Conceptual Plan Geography ...... 15
6.3 Planning components relationships ...... 16
6.4 Organization ...... 17
7 Conceptual Plan ...... 18
7.1 Salish Village ...... 18
7.1.1 Salish Village Heritage Center Concept ...... 18
7.1.2 Projects ...... 19
7.2 Aquatics Area ...... 21
7.2.1 Map ...... 21
7.2.2 Projects ...... 22
7.3 Group Camp ...... 23
7.3.1 Map ...... 23
7.3.2 Projects ...... 24
7.4 Legacy Camp Thunderbird ...... 25
7.4.1 Map ...... 25
7.4.2 Projects ...... 26
7.5 Camp Akela ...... 27
7.5.1 Map ...... 27
7.5.2 Camp Akela Projects ...... 27
7.6 Shooting Sports ...... 28
7.6.1 Projects ...... 28
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7.7 Outdoor Education ...... 29
7.7.1 Map ...... 29
7.7.2 Projects ...... 29
7.8 Camp Sites ...... 30
7.9 Resource Storage ...... 31
7.10 INfrastructure ...... 31
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Pacific Harbors Council (PHC) Board of Directors (Board) developed a Council Strategic Plan focusing on unit excellence, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability. As part of the financial sustainability, the PHC Board decided in December 2015 to adopt a single camp strategy. They chose Camp Thunderbird on Summit Lake as their single camp and began divesting other camps and properties.
This plan is the conceptual Master Plan describing the vision, strategy, and tactical plan for Camp Thunderbird. This is a component of the PHC Strategic Plan.
1.1 CAMP REDEVLOPMENT OVERVIEW
1.1.1 PACIFIC HARBORS MISSION STATEMENT
The Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America is focused on and passionate about giving every Scout the opportunity to experience the full potential of the Scouting movement. In doing so, every Scout has the opportunity to learn and practice a way of living their lives based on leadership, service, character and morality that prepares them for adulthood and as successful community stewards through the principles of Scouting
1.1.2 PURPOSE
To develop a top quality, financially sustainable camp that meets the needs and expectations of Scouts, their units and Council communities.
• Developing a top quality, long-term camp will be a lengthy and challenging process. • Involve many perspectives and camp visions • Will include sustainability plans (staff, market, maintain and support)
1.1.3 PROJECT SCOPE
• $15 million (+ or ) as determined by capital campaign feasibility study • Approximately 280 acres • Current 3 BSA parcels 140 acres • Additional 4 Green Diamond parcels 140 acres if available • 10 Year to Complete Phase I
The scope of the plan is focused on Camp Thunderbird property: • properties, • facilities, • infrastructure, and • Equipment. 1
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The scope excludes other council properties. It also does not address the individual BSA and community programs that may use the camp.
1.2 PLAN MAP
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ü Strategic Issues AS IS Current Situation SWOT Directional Ideals
ü Program and Resources Requirements ü TO BE Vision – What? Preferred Future Plan
Design – How? Operational Plan
1 This plan begins by analyzing the current situation, defines requirements, and the presents a preferred future conceptual plan. A tactical plan will define the detailed projects and engineering that will be required to move from the AS-IS to the TO-BE.
Current Situation Assessment – Describes the current conditions of the camp the property, and inventory of camp buildings.
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Strategic Issues - SWOT - The key issues are represented as a SWOT analysis. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Strengths and Weakness are internally focused. Opportunities and Threats are externally focused.
Directional Ideals – The high-level goals and aspirations for the camp. These are the guiding principles for the camp.
Program and Resource Requirements – The BSA programs that use the camp are examined and the camp resources that are used by each program are identified and aggregated. This represents the basic requirements Camp Thunderbird needs to fulfill.
Preferred Future – Represents the conceptual use plan for Camp Thunderbird.
Tactical Plan - The detailed list of projects that need to be accomplished to transform Camp Thunderbird as it is today into the conceptual TO-BE plan for the future.
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2 SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT
This section presents the current situation assessment of Camp Thunderbird.
2.1 PROPERTY
Camp Thunderbird is located on Summit Lake, 7 miles west of Olympia Washington on State Route 8.
2.1.1 TRADITIONAL MAP
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2.1.2 PARCEL MAP
2.2 CAMP RESOURCES
Category Items Comments Buildings Dining Hall 180-200 Occupants. Kitchen, Scullery Johnson Training Center 6 Training Rooms, Restrooms Administrative Office 6 Cabins X 28 bunks ~ 150 Lewis Lodge Bishop Circle Sleeping Cabins Ross House Trading Post Old Ranger Residence In poor shape 5
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Akela Lodge Nature Lodge The current shower has three Connor Lodge sections. Female 4 heads, Adult Storage Area 1 male 4 heads, youth male 6 heads. Storage Area 2 Shower House Activity Areas Camp Fire bowl 150 Capacity Chapel 60 Capacity – Not Covered Nature Lodge Poor Shape Craft shack BB Gun and Archery Range Hohl Activity Area Tbird and Akela Hazel Divine Fort Scarth Parade Fields 2 Aquatics Swimming pond Undeveloped Dock Motorboat Dock Canoe Area Row Boat Area Campsites 16 Camp sites (6 Useable) Need replacement 3 Adirondack sites (1 operational) 4 Sites on Camp Akela overgrown Site Kybos Gun Ranges Fort Scarth is in operation Possible lead problem 22 RANGE shooting into hillside Tbird Gun ranges are unusable and Archery Range don’t meet standards Parking Lots Main Lot 70 Vehicles Akela Lot 50 Vehicles
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2.3 BSA ENGINEERING REPORT
The PHC executive requested a national BSA engineer to assess the camp in 2015 following are their findings.
The property is fairly well maintained, especially in the training areas. It appears that in this area, the camp is keeping up with cosmetics (painting). The training buildings
are mostly clean.
The Ross House has a lot of unfinished projects.
The bunkhouses are in need of repair (flooring, cleaning and painting). Landscaping in this area would add a lot of appeal.
Unused buildings (“A” frame, Adirondacks) should be removed.
This is a good location for Cub programs and training, but the facilities are in need of updating.
The swimming hole is nasty and the lake suffers encroachment from neighbors. Plans are being made to remove unwanted vegetation.
The old ranger’s home is in need of repair. It smelled of mold, the furniture was in bad shape and the exterior had many unfinished projects.
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3 SWOT ANALYSIS
A SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) is a strategic planning technique that involves scanning the internal and external environment to determine whether a specific goal is attainable and what needs to be involved in achieving that goal.
Strengths Threats
The "S" in SWOT stands for strengths, The "T" in SWOT stands for threats, external internal factors that are favorable to factors that may hinder the achievement of achieving the desired outcome. Strengths the desired goal; these include changes in may include product patents, trade secrets, customer preferences, intense competition exclusive access to resources and company in a particular market and governmental reputation. regulations.
Weaknesses Using the SWOT Analysis
The "W" in SWOT stands for weaknesses, Once a SWOT analysis has been completed, internal factors that may interfere with it should be reviewed to determine whether achieving the desired result, including high the desired outcome is feasible. Management overhead, lack of supplier relationships and should focus on how to capitalize on each poor reputation. strength and opportunity, and how to mitigate each weakness and threat. Opportunities
The "O" in SWOT stands for Opportunities; these are external factors that may help in reaching the desired outcome, including new technologies, increased customer demand and loosened regulations.
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Location (Accessibility) Weather & environment Summit Lake - Aquatics Summit Lake Road Traffic Strengths Weaknesses One Camp Concept – Focused Summit Lake Wetlands Resources Dining Hall Constraints Thurston County Support Parking Constraints Year Round accessibility/Use Camp Ground Kybos Lack of Restrooms Shower house Lack of proper equipment storage
Opportunities Threats Adjacent to Recreational Areas Reduced demand for Scout Camps Kayak – ATV - Rivers Environmental Rules and oversight Green Diamond Land may be Encroachment of neighbors available Community youth organizations seeking camping and outdoor education Area demand for facilities
3.1 STRENGTHS
Location (Accessibility) – Camp Thunderbird is centrally located in the council. It is easy to access – just a few miles from freeways on paved roads.
Summit Lake – Aquatics – Summit Lake is a large body of water that is ideal for aquatic sports. The lake supports sailing, motor boating, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and rowing. A swimming area supports various levels of swimmers. The lake is stocked with trout and is accessible nearly year round.
One Camp Concept – The Board established the single camp allowing the PHC to focus its energy and resources on a single property rather than dispersing its scarce resources on multiple properties.
Thurston County Support – The camp has traditionally been seen as an asset within Thurston County by business and civic leaders. The community has supported improvement to the camp. Many businesses have ties to Scouting and are willing to provide donated services and materials to the camp.
Year Round Accessibility and Use – The climate at Camp thunderbird is relatively mild. Although it is in a damp environment, the Camp can support BSA and community programs year round. The camp is seldom unavailable because of weather related events. 2
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3.2 WEAKNESSES
Weather and Environment – While the climate is mild, Camp Thunderbird is wet. It is situated in the Chehalis Gap and rains from the Northeast Pacific ocean, skirt around the south end of the Olympic Mountains. The rain makes the environment very wet and green. The wet conditions results in mold and moss. Structures naturally deteriorate in this environment. Prolific brush and vegetation grows and has to be maintained or it can quickly take over. Many structures have mold and some decay as a result from the wet climate.
Summit Lake Road Traffic – The South Summit Lake Road is well used by the residents and users of Summit Lake. The road is busy and runs through the camp. The road contains two blind curves, which poses a safety risk to youth crossing from one area of camp to the other. Generally youth should avoid crossing the road.
Summit Lake Wetlands – The Camp buts up against Summit Lake south shore which is wetlands. This is an environmentally sensitive area and bird refuge. In addition Kennedy creek, which runs through Camp Thunderbird is seen as an environmentally protected area. A 100 foot zone on either side is required to maintain this area.
Dining Hall Constraints – The Camp Thunderbird Dining Hall is capable of accommodating 125 people for a single meal. In addition it lacks restrooms and other amenities. It does have an adequate kitchen, food storage and scullery,
Parking Constraints - Camp Thunderbird has limited parking which includes a lot in Legacy Camp Thunderbird and across the street on the Camp Akela Side. The parking can only accommodate about 250 people, but is often overflowing.
Camp Ground Kybos – The bathroom facilities in each camp are weather worn, have significant mold, and do not meet modern health and safety or youth protection guidelines.
Lack of Restroom – Camp thunderbird has a serious lack of restroom facilities. The only viable restrooms are in the Johnson Training center. The dining hall has a small staff restroom. The Administrative office has a restroom. These are not adequate to service the camp needs. Many programs have to bring in commercial portable toilets.
Shower House - This is a unisex shower facility. There is not sufficient hot water to support a large group of participants.
Lack of Proper Equipment Storage – Sufficient storage is unavailable to properly store program resources and equipment, resulting in loss of equipment life due to wet conditions.
3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
Adjacent to Recreational Areas – Camp thunderbird is located near several recreation areas. Capital Forest just South of SR8 support mountain biking and horse trails (South end) and All- 3
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Green Diamond Land may be Available – Most of the southwest portions of Camp Thunderbird is owned by Green Diamond (Simpson Timber). They have indicated a willingness to sell these parcels to the PHC.
Community Youth Organizations Seek Facilities – Several youth organizations seek locations for their program needs. Big Brother and Sister, Girl Scouts, and other similar groups potentially can rent Camp Thunderbird to support their various programs.
Area Demand for Facilities – The local Thurston County has a demand for facilities to hold medium to large group events.
3.4 THREATS
Reduced Demand for Boy Scout Summer Camps – Ten BSA camps compete for a shrinking population of Boy Scouts for summer camp. There simply is greater supply provided by existing camps in other councils than there are boys to fill those camps. It may not make sense to try to establish Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Thunderbird.
Environmental Rules and Oversight – Thurston County is very environmentally sensitive. Given the wetlands, the Kennedy creek area (potential Salmon run) that drains Summit Lake, substantial rules and regulations will apply to any facilities initiatives. Currently in the South County the Mazama Pocket Gopher has been declared an endangered species. Any initiatives will require environmental impact analysis and strict permitting regulations.
Encroaching Neighbors – The land adjacent to the camp has many neighbors that have built on their properties. The lake has gotten very busy with motorboats and jet skis. Camp programs have to be increasingly cognizant of their impact to neighbors.
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4 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS
4.1 APPROACH
This plan inventories the programs and the necessary resources to support each program. The resources are related to the Program.
Program Program Resources Resources Appendix Appendix
Program – A recurring BSA event or activity for Scouts and/or Scouters. Appendix A provides the Inventory of Camp Thunderbird programs.
Resources – Resources are camp facilities or capabilities that are required to be in place to support camp programs. Appendix B provides the inventory of Camp Thunderbird resources.
Program Resources – Identifies the relationship between programs and resources. Establishing the relationship allows the grouping of resources by program. Appendix C is a matrix that shows the Programs and resources relationships.
Usage
The plan is intended to define “what” is needed not “how” they are to be used or acquired. Although the camp does have existing resources that have traditional use, future development efforts should not be restricted from designing a multi-functional camp facility.
The relationship between resources and programs also illustrates the relative priority of given resources. Resources supporting many programs are higher value than resources that support single or a few programs.
The Camp Thunderbird reservation includes the Camp Thunderbird (north side of Summit Lake Road) where most buildings exist and where the traditional summer camp operated. The Camp Martin (aka Camp Akela) has Akela Lodge and Fort Scarth (BB gun and archery ranges) which have been used for Cub Scout activities
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4.2 PROGRAMS
BSA Programs at Camp Thunderbird
Scouter Events Scouting Events Camp Programs Area Directors District OA Boy Scout Conference Camporee Fellowship Summer National Camp Camp Capital Area OA Ordeal School Night Hike Cub Scout College of Resident Coastal Waters VOA Commissioner Camp Klondike Event Science Derby Intro to Cub Scout VOA Outdoor Leader Council Mom & Me Training Camporee Regatta
Leader Specific Training Unit Activity Cub Scout Dad & Lad Wood Jamboree Baloo Training Badge Contingent Cub Scout Recognition Rendezvous VOA Officers Event Seminar NYLT Cub Scout Edge Training Day Camp Powder horn Eleven Year old Camp
Area Directors Conference – Annual training event held the second weekend November. Wood Badge and National Youth Leadership Training course director receive training. This has been expanded to include other regional meeting groups. This is attended by 75-100 personnel.
National Camp School – Camping programs require a number of national certifications. The National Camp School is held the First Weekend in April and provides area training and certification for camping programs. This is attended by about 100 participants.
College of commissioner Science – This is a training program for commissioners. It is attended by 50 participants and occurs annually.
Introduction to Outdoor Skills Training (IOLS) – This is an adult BSA training course that teaches basic camping and outdoor skills. This weekend course may have 50 – 75 participants and may occur three times each year. 6
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Leader Specific Training - This is an adult leader training course that trains unit leaders. Courses are available for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders. The training is usually administered at the district level. The courses, which usually occurs three time each year, may have 50-75 participants and is mostly class room training.
BALOO Training – Instructor led training for Cub Scout leaders for planning and conducting successful camping experiences. This is often conducted in conjunction with IOLS. This weekend training course is conducted usually twice per year and involves 50 to 75 leaders.
Recognition Events – A variety of recognition events may occur at the camp. District recognition dinners, Council Recognition events, and Alumni recognition events are examples. These events usually occur at the dining hall and may include 75 – 150 participants.
EDGE Training – This is a BSA train the trainer course. District training staff, Wood Badge Staff, and NYLT staff should attend this training. This training is usually held twice per year and draw 50 -75 participants.
District Camporee – Districts have camping events that draws Boy Scout units for a weekend of camping and activities. District Camporees may draw 300 people.
Capital Area Night Hike – This is a District Camporee that occurs the second weekend in November. The night hike involves scouts going on a ten mile hike with a series of activity stations. Scouts hike all night and are fed breakfast when they return. This annual event draws 300 – 400 participants.
Coastal Waters District Klondike Derby – This annual District Camporee is a first week in January activity that involves 300 participants. This annual weekend event draws 300 campers.
Council Camporee – The Council Activity Committee plans Council Camporee Events every two years. These events involve Cub Scout, Boy Scouts, and Venture Scouts. The events are weekend events and draw 700 – 1200 participants.
Unit Activity – Cub Scout and Boy Scout units may reserve portions of the camp for a monthly unit level activity. These are usually camping events that use the facility for activity and training purposes. These unit activities are usually 15 – 30 people.
Jamboree Contingent – The PHC sponsors National Jamboree contingents. These contingents use the Camp for pre-Jamboree training and meetings. The Jamboree occurs every four years. Jamboree contingents involve 120 people and are weekend activities occurring in the 2 years preceding the Jamboree.
Venturing Officers Association (VOA) Seminar – This is a training and council level meeting involving Venture crew presidents. This weekend activity occurs annually and involves about 50- 100 participants.
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Order of the Arrow (OA) Fellowship – This is an annual weekend activity sponsored by the Council OA lodge. This involves 200-300 OA members.
OA Ordeal – OA conducts bi-annual weekend ordeal that inducts new members into the OA society. This is a service project. Ordeals involve 100-150 participants.
VOA Event – Venturing crews come together and have activity weekends to participate in the ALPS advancement program. (<50 Participants)
VOA Regatta – An annual venturing aquatics and boating event. This is a new program that PHC VOA may elect to hold at the Camp. (75-100 Participants)
Wood Badge – The advance leadership training for adults. This six day course teaches leadership skills. This requires several activity and classroom meeting areas. (Two weekends 75 People)
NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training is the advanced leadership training for Scouts. It is a companion to Wood Badge Training. (Two full week courses – 75 People each)
Powder Horn Training - Six day training for Venturing leaders, teaches how to use available resources for the Venturing program. This course uses all areas of the camp. (One week every three years – 60 People)
Boy Scout Summer Camp – This the traditional week long summer camp experience that includes aquatics, camping, nature, and other activity areas. This paid program involves a staff of about 20 personnel to operate a camp program. (Ideally 5 weeks with 300 participants each week)
Cub Scout Resident Day Camp – This is a Cub Scout version of Boy Scout camp providing a variety of activities and programs that cub scouts cannot achieve in their own packs. This paid program also includes a paid staff. Campers stay in Bishop Circle Cabins, participate in aquatics, participate in shooting sport, and use much of the camp’s facilities. (4 weeks in July – 200 per week)
Cub Scout Mom and Me – This is a paid weekend event for Cub Scouts and their parent. It is advancement oriented and provides a variety of activities and programs. (2 weekends per year, drawing50-75 participants)
Cub Scout Lad and Dad – This is a paid weekend event for Cub Scouts and their dad’s. It is advancement oriented and provides a variety of activities and programs. (2 weekends per year, drawing50-75 participants)
Cub Scout Rendezvous - This is Cab Scout oriented family camping experience that allows Cub Scout families to camp together and participate in many activities. (One weekend in September – 200 Participants)
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Cub Scout Day Camp – This is the Capital Area Cub Scout Day Camp. It is a paid event that provides Cub Scout appropriate activities. (Two weekends drawing 125 Participants each weekend)
Eleven Year Old Day Camp – This is a Tenderfoot through First Class skills program for new first year Boy Scouts.
4.3 RESOURCES
The following table shows the resources that are used by the various BSA program described above.
Facility Activity Special Aquatics Controlled Specialty and Areas Event Area Areas Potential Parking Activity Area Chapel Swimming Pool Action Archery ATV Livery
Dining Hall Camp Sites Campfire Bowl Canoe/ Kayaking Rifle Range ATV Training (Unit) Area Administrative Model OA Sailing Area Shotgun Range BMX Bike Course Office Campsite Ceremonial Longhouse Cub Scout Cooking Area Parade Motor Boating Cub Scout BB Mountain Bike Trail Lodge (Akela) Grounds Dock Gun Range (150 x 75 yards) Trading Post Craft Activity Cub Scout Rowing Area Cub Scout Orienteering Course Area Campfire Area Archery Range Restrooms First Aid Water Slide Aquatics Climbing wall STEM Activity Area Activity Area Shower/Changing Showers Metal Trades Boat House High Cope Activity Area Sleeping Pioneering Boat dock(s) Low Cope Cabins Activity Area (Bunk) Nature Lodge Nature Trail
Training Trail to First Facility Class Area Medical/First Aid Lodge
4.4 PROGRAM RESOURCES
The following table shows the relationship between the programs and the Camp Thunderbird resources. A “n” in a table cell suggests that the resource is used by a program. 9
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By examining the chart from a program perspective, you can see resources used by each program. Alternatively, examining the chart from a resource perspective, you can see the programs that use a particular resource.
4.4.1 OBSERVATIONS
• Boy Scout Summer Camp and Cub Scout Day Camp consume the most resources. Many resources are dedicated to these programs. • 20% of the programs require 80% of camp resources. 80% of camp programs consume 20% of the resources. • Training events are big users of the camp. • Most programs are weekend events.
4.5 TYPICAL CALENDAR
The following table illustrates the typical annual calendar for the camp.
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Month Training OA/ VOA Cub Boy Scout Camp Community Other Camp Activity Community
Jan LST CW Klondike Derby NYLT Feb Craft & Mom & Me Webelos Weekend Ceremony Mar NCS (1) Pal & Me
Apr WB (1) OA Vigil Camporee Recess NYLT - SD Production
May WB NYLT - SD Mom & Me Tumwater SD LST
Jun NYLT SD OA Ordeal Dad & Lad 11 Yr. Old Jamboree Cub Resident Trail Blazer
Jul Cub Resident Summer Cub Day Camp Camp
Aug NYLT (2) OA Ordeal Cub Resident Summer Camp Camp Day Camp
Sep OA Ordeal Camporee
Oct LST OA Fellowship Cub Scout College of Family Camp Commissioner
Nov CDC CAD Night Hike Dec
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5 DIRECTIONAL IDEALS
Directional Ideals are the principles and concepts that direct decisions as we develop Camp Thunderbird.
• Camp Thunderbird is PHC’s single - multi-use camp. PHC will focus its financial and volunteer resources on this single camp. The camp will be designed to support multiple simultaneous scouting activities occurring. • Camp is a quality environment that is inviting to family participation. The camp is organized to be family friendly and a place where families (moms) want to bring their youth. The camp provides a pleasing environment, has appropriate and modern facilities that support family youth activities. • Facilities are modern and well maintained. Facilities are modern, clean, well maintained, and meet BSA standards for health and safety and camping programs. • Camp is designed for the BSA programs that it supports. The central purpose of the cam is to support the BSA programs that use it. These program requirements drive improvement initiatives, • Camp is themed after the Salish Nation (Northwest Indian Art) creating a heritage center the community will support. The camp will be themed after the Northwest Indian nations who originally inhabited this are. Their rich tradition of art and architecture will set the theme and motif for the camp. • Camp is a financial net contributor to the Council. The camp will generate sufficient revenue to pay its overall expenses and provide a net income to the Council. Council generated funds such as Friends of Scouting (FOS) will not be needed to subsidize camp operations and expenses. • Other Area youth groups are users of the camp. Other area youth groups will be able to use the camp as a place to support their programs and activities which contribute to building character, fitness, and citizenship in the community. • Become foremost environmentally friendly camp to facilitate outdoor education. Scouting has always led the way in outdoor, environmental, and ecological education. The camp will be environmental friendly place that encourages conservation and education programs such as ESTEM (Ecology, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). • Be Proud of Our Camp! The camp will be a place that Scouts, Scouters, and the community will be proud to call our own.
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6 PREFERRED FUTURE PLAN
The conceptual master plan is characterized as a preferred future that identifies what Camp Thunderbird should support for Scouting programs and other programs using the Camp.
6.1 PLAN FRAMEWORK
The conceptual plan is organized around the following areas.
Group Legacy Camp Aquatics Camp Camp Akela Thunderbird
Shooting Outdoor Salish Village Sports Education
Camp Sites Resource Storage
Infrastructure
Aquatics – The waterfront area on Summit Lake that supports aquatics related activities.
Group Camp – The area that comprises the Red Ward, Seton, and Beard Camp ground areas. This will be developed to support group camping and related group activities.
Legacy Camp Thunderbird –The existing Camp Thunderbird area that includes the parking lot and surrounding building, Johnson Training Center, Dining Hall, and Bishops Circle. This area will be maintained as a camp center.
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Shooting Sports – The camp will support a rifle, BB gun, and archery range that is safe and follows applicable standards and requirements.
Outdoor Education – The camp will have a robust outdoor education program and capabilities to teach conservation, ecology, and ESTEM.
Salish Village – The new camp center will be developed on the Current Green Diamond property, which will include an activities field house, dining hall, and training center. This will be developed as a Salish Nation theme and heritage center.
Camp Sites – Currently some 16 individual camp sites exist throughout the camp. Camp sites will be landscaped and follow a standard pattern including covered sleeping three sided sleeping cabins, appropriate bathrooms, and a camp group shelter.
Resource Storage – Camp Thunderbird uses a lot of equipment that needs to be properly stored out of the weather. The plan will include developing storage structures to supplement existing structures.
Infrastructure – Infrastructure include water, sewer, and electrical systems. It also includes the roads, trails parking and other resources needed to support camp operations. The infrastructure will also include PHC staff personnel resources to maintain and support the camp.
These areas correspond to areas in the camp that are shown in the following diagram.
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6.2 CONCEPTUAL PLAN GEOGRAPHY
Conceptual Plan Program Components Geography
Shooting Aquatics Sports
Outdoor Education
Group Camp
Salish Village Legacy Camp
Camp Akela
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6.3 PLANNING COMPONENTS RELATIONSHIPS
Plan Interrelationships
Group Legacy Camp Shooting Outdoor Salish Aquatics Camp Camp Akela Sports Education Village Area
Infrastructure Planning
Architecture, Design, Engineering, Permitting
Project Planning
Fundraising
Each of the seven program areas will need to consider infrastructure planning, technical architecture, design, engineering, and permitting issues. Each will need to organize as projects that have tangible outcomes. The PHC will need to conduct capital fund raising activities to provide resources to accomplish the projects.
The plan recognizes the need to apply professional technical skills to the design and planning necessary to bring the preferred future plan into reality. Plans will have to be submitted to the county and other organizations to secure the proper permits to build the structures and supporting infrastructure.
The Salish Village will require a separate capital fund raising campaign, design and engineering phase, and will be developed as a single project.
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6.4 ORGANIZATION
The following is the proposed organization for accomplishing this plan.
PHC Board
Advisory Strategic Planning Committee Committee
Bob Marlatt Camp Thunderbird Committee
Technical Master Planning Committee Specialists Pool
Program Salish Infrastructure Areas Village Manager Manager Manager
Salish Aquatics Group Legacy Camp Camp Village Committee Lead Lead Design Resource Infrastructure Camp Sites Storage Shooting Outdoor Capital Lead Lead Camp Akela Lead Sports Education Campaign Lead Committee Lead
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7 CONCEPTUAL PLAN
7.1 SALISH VILLAGE
The Salish Village is the centerpiece of the Camp Thunderbird renovation initiative. A modern camp designed with Salish Indian art and architecture would provide a modern facility catering to Scouting and community youth groups. This camp would be used year round catering to a wide variety of youth organizations and other organizations seeking a unique meeting environment
Salish Village
7.1.1 SALISH VILLAGE HERITAGE CENTER CONCEPT
The Northwest has a great cultural tradition with the native Indians who have lived here for centuries. The northwest Indians collectively known as the Salish nation have a distinct culture of art and building associated with the Northwest. We propose to build a new camp center themed after Salish architecture and art. PHC may involve local tribes to not only assist in the development, funding of the camp, and potentially part of the heritage staff.
The Salish village would include the following components that would become a community resource center:
• Field House – a large multi activity center that would be the center of the camp providing year round activities. The field house would be a large athletic type center allowing Scouts and Scouter to participate in a large variety of activities. • Meeting and Training Center – a multi-use training and meeting center would provide both board room meeting and training facilities. The facility would support multiple training centers and would be technically sufficient to support modern multi-media training. 18
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• Dining Hall – A modern dining hall with the capacity to feed 250 to 300 peoples. This facility would have a modern kitchen, scullery, and food storage. The facility would have restrooms appropriate for supporting its occupants. • Cultural Center – A Salish Longhouse designed with Salish architecture would provide a unique meeting and activity area. • Activity Pavilions – Covered pavilions would support a variety of covered activity shelters that would support a variety of outdoor activities. A Scouting or community group would have designated areas to conduct their activities. • Amphitheater Campfire Bowl – An amphitheater with Salish Motif would provide a place for large groups to enjoy camp fire events or group presentations or entertainment events. • Camp Areas – Camp areas would be developed for supporting group campers.
Following is a graphic that shows a conceptual rendering of the Salish Village. Three concentric circles around a quality parking area consist of the facilities, activity areas, and camping areas. This will landscaped area would be pleasing to come for Scouting and community activities.
Outdoor Education Area
Cultural Campfire Center Bowl (Field House) Salish Village Heritage Center Parking A Activity Pavilions
7.1.2 PROJECTS Project Project Name Priority Status 5 Salish Village Administration Low Plan 56 Salish Museum Heritage Center
57 Field House High Plan 19
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58 Meeting Center Medium Plan 59 Activity Pavilion #1 High Plan 60 Activity Pavilion #2 High Plan 61 Activity Pavilion #3 High Plan 62 Activity Pavilion #4 High Plan 63 Activity Pavilion #5 High Plan 64 Activity Pavilion #6 High Plan 65 Restroom Facility High Plan 66 Campfire Amphitheater Medium Plan 67 Longhouse
71 New Dining Hall Medium Plan
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7.2 AQUATICS AREA
Watersports have always been popular with Scouts of all ages. Summit Lake offers a great lake for all types of aquatic sports including swimming and boating. The South Puget Sound are provides many opportunities for water sports with lakes, the bay, protected inlets, and the Chehalis river system.
7.2.1 MAP
Lifeguard Stand
Activity Pavilion
Restroom Changing
Aquatics Entry Boathouse
The aquatics area will be a safe and fun aquatics recreation area. Access to Summit Lake and a swimming area will be the highlights. Other features will include:
Boathouse – A Building that will store small boats and aquatics equipment.
Restroom and Changing Area – A Changing room and Restroom will be constructed to support participants used of the area. This should also include rinse off showers.
Lifeguard Stand – A lifeguard stand will provide an overlook for them Aquatics area particularly Summit Lake.
Swimming Area – A swimming are will support all swimmer classifications and provide a swimming instruction and activity area. 21
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Small Boat Area – Scouts will Canoe, kayak, and row on summit lake in a controlled area.
Motor Boating - The lake lends itself to motor boating related activities.
Sailing – Summit Lake has a fairly predictable wind which makes it ideal for Sailing. The camp will have a small fleet of laser sailing boats as well as Hobie Cats and other dingy class boats for advanced sailors.
7.2.2 PROJECTS Project Project Name Priority Status 1 Aquatics Small Boat Waterfront Medium Plan 7 Aquatics Swimming Hole Renovation High Plan 8 Aquatics Paddle Sports Area Medium Plan 9 Aquatics Restroom/Changing Room High Plan 10 Aquatics Pavilion Medium Plan 11 Aquatics Entry Medium Plan 12 Aquatics Boat house Medium Plan 13 Aquatics Lilly Pad Maintenance High Plan 14 Aquatics Silt Removal High Plan 15 Aquatics Lifeguard Stand Medium Plan 16 Aquatics Dock High Plan
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7.3 GROUP CAMP
Group camping is an important part of the Scouting program. The Red Ward, Seton, Beard Camps will be developed into premier group camp areas. Kitchen and activity pavilions will provide year round access to covered activity areas. The area will be landscaped to look like a State Park that is pleasing to use.
7.3.1 MAP
Restrooms
Forrester Activity Pavilion A
Kitchen Pavilion K
Campfire Amphitheater Lights A
Scout Chapel Roof
Activity Pavilion
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7.3.2 PROJECTS Project Project Name Priority Status 2 Group Camp Area Shelters Medium Plan 17 Lights for Campfire Bowl High Plan 18 Roof For Chapel Seating Area Medium Plan 19 Forester Activity Pavilion Medium Plan 20 Activity/Kitchen Pavilion Medium Plan 21 Seton Area Activity Pavilion Medium Plan 22 Restroom Facility High Plan 23 Landscape Group area Medium Plan 24 Remove old Cabins Mandate Plan 25 Renovate Connor Lodge Medium Plan 32 Finish Ross House Medium Plan
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7.4 LEGACY CAMP THUNDERBIRD
Legacy Camp Thunderbird will still continue to be maintained and developed. Several upgrades are needed to make this area a premier scouting area. Several new features will be added including:
• Metal Arts Activity Area • Pioneering Area • Ceremonial Area (OA) • Kitchen Pavilion in Bishop’s Circle • New Restrooms in the Dining Hall
7.4.1 MAP
Pioneering Metal Arts Activity Area Activity Area
Dining Hall Restrooms
Removal Ranger Dining Hall Residence Walls Clean/ Paint
Finish Ross House Ceremonial Area (OA)
Modernize Bishop’s Circle Cabins Kitchen Pavilion in Bishop’s Circle
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7.4.2 PROJECTS Project Project Name Priority Status 3 Legacy Camp Thunderbird Maintenance High WIP 26 Dining Hall Restroom High Plan 27 Dining Hall Cleanup and Facelift High Plan 28 Pioneering Area Medium Plan 29 New Metals Arts Area High Plan 30 Maintain Legacy Totem Poles High Plan 31 Order of Arrow Ceremonial Site High Plan 33 Upgrade Bishop Circle Bunk Houses High Plan 34 Remodel Ranger Cabin Low Plan
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7.5 CAMP AKELA
Camp Akela is the area south of Summit Lake Road. This area will be developed into an alternative group camp area. The area includes Fort Scarth, which is used for Cub Scout BB Gun and Archery activities. The area has a parade ground area. A kitchen and activity pavilions will be constructed to support group camping activities. Group Camp sites will be developed.
7.5.1 MAP Camp Akela
Restrooms Facility Storage Area
Fort Scarth BB Gun Range
Troop Campsites
Activity Pavilion
K A
Kitchen Pavilion Campsite Finish/Remodel Akela Lodge Activity Pavilion Amphitheater A K Kitchen Pavilion
7.5.2 CAMP AKELA PROJECTS Project Project Name Priority Status Rating 6 Fort Scarth Medium Plan Green 38 Activity Pavilion Medium Plan Green 39 Activity/Kitchen Pavilion Medium Plan Green 40 Restroom Facility High Plan Green 41 Remove Shower House Mandate WIP Green 42 Remodel Akela Lodge High Plan Green 43 Landscape Camp Akela Medium Plan Green 44 Camp Sites (4) Medium Plan Green
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7.6 SHOOTING SPORTS
Shooting supports are popular with Scouts of all ages. The Camp programs all feature different types of shooting sports. Traditionally there has been shooting ranges on Camp Thunderbird, However they have not been used since 2005 and are essentially unusable. The PHC developed Fort Scarth to support Cub Scout.
The shooting sports committee will develop a shooting sports program for the Camp. Key Features should include:
• 22 Rifle Shooting range • BB Gun Range • Archery Range • Shotgun Range.
Shooting sports are governed by strict standards and policies to support safety. These ranges will need to comply with BSA policies and local laws and regulations. Cub Scout shooting sports (BB Gun) should be segregated from other ranges (22 Caliber or shotgun).
7.6.1 PROJECTS Project Project Name Priority Status Rating 4 22 Gun Range Medium Plan Green 35 BB Gun Range - Legacy Thunderbird High Plan Green 36 Archery Range Medium Plan Green 37 Shotgun Range Medium Plan Green
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7.7 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Conservation, ecology, and environment are central themes in Scouting. Camp Thunderbird is located on environmental sensitive area on the South end of Summit Lake. The wetlands and the Kennedy Creek provide an opportunity for developing a robust outdoor education area. Closely Associated with outdoor education is the National “ESTEM” (Ecology, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program that is growing rapidly
7.7.1 MAP
Outdoor Education Nature Trail Kennedy Nature Trail
A Wetland Board Walk & Nature Trail Kennedy Creek Nature Activity Pavilion
Wetland Activity Pavilion
ESTEM Activity Area A A
7.7.2 PROJECTS Project Project Name Priority Status Rating 47 Conservation Activity Pavilion High Plan Green 48 Wetland Area Boardwalk and Nature Trail Medium Plan Green 49 Kennedy Creek Nature Trail Medium Plan Green 50 STEM Activity Area High Plan Green
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7.8 CAMP SITES
Scouting is a camping based activity program. There are currently sixteen designated camp sites. Many of these camp sites have been lost or grown over. At Camp Thunderbird we will develop a number of campsites. Camp Thunderbird is a wet camp with frequent rain and inclement weather. Our strategy for camps is to establish standard footprint requirements that include a standard configuration. We plan to develop sleeping Minidacks for each Camp area, along with a covered gazebo, and a restroom.
Campsite
G
Restroom Water/Electrical
Tent Sites Camp Gazebo
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7.9 RESOURCE STORAGE
Camp Thunderbird uses a variety of resources for various programs. These include aquatics resources, pioneering resources, camp equipment, and various program equipment. Storing and maintaining this equipment in the wet camp thunderbird conditions is a challenge. Currently Thunderbird has storage areas. However, additional storage areas are needed. The area between the Ranger residence and Fort Scarth is proposed as storage areas. This will require building protected shelters to store equipment, materials, and poles out of the weather.
An inventory of the camp resources is needed. A program is needed to track and maintain camp resources.
The camp needs to store gasoline, oil, grease or other petrochemicals. The camp has motorized equipment for maintenance equipment. These items all need to be properly stored at the camp
7.10 INFRASTRUCTURE
The underlying infrastructure of Camp Thunderbird will need to be improved as a prerequisite to these many building projects. Infrastructure includes:
• Wells • Water • Electrical • Sewer • Roads • Trails • Ranger and Camp Support
As we develop this plan the associated engineering will be required.
A significant component is the permitting process that ensures that projects comply with county and state regulations and requirements.
The Washington State Environmental Policy Act – commonly called SEPA – requires state and local agencies in Washington to identify possible environmental impacts associated with development that may influence decisions such as:
• Issuing permits for private projects such as an office building, grocery store, or apartment complex. • Constructing public facilities like a new school, highway, or water pipeline. • Adopting regulations, policies, or plans such as a county or city comprehensive plan, critical area ordinance, or state water quality regulation. 31