Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods at Bovay Ranch 2021 Leader’s Guide

District Activities Team 3/1/2021

This document contains information useful for Cub Pack Leaders and parents for participation in the 2021 Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch

Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS...... 1 WELCOME FROM THE DISTRICT ...... 2 BOVAY SCOUT RANCH ...... 3

MCNAIR CUB ADVENTURE CAMP GRACE ...... 3 LOCATION ...... 3 REGISTRATION ...... 13 ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN ...... 13 LEADER CHECK IN ...... 13 CAMPSITES ...... 13 PARKING...... 14 EMERGENCIES ...... 14 HEALTH, MEDICAL AND SAFETY ISSUES ...... 15 Medical Pre-screening ...... 15 Hospital Treatment ...... 15 Health Lodge ...... 15 Medications ...... 16 Council Insurance ...... 16 PROGRAM...... 17 Outdoor Adventure ...... 17 Adventure ...... 18 CAMP POLICIES ...... 22 THESE GUIDELINES APPLY TO USE OF BOVAY SCOUT RANCH...... 22 DEPARTURE ...... 25 CAMP SCHEDULE ...... 26 APPENDIX A – LINKS TO IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND SITES ...... 27 APPENDIX B - MCNAIR CAMP MAP ...... 27

APPENDIX C - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITY ...... 28 APPENDIX D-PRE EVENT SCREENING ...... 29

COVID-19 Risk Advisory Precautions and mitigation strategies are important, but they cannot eliminate the potential for exposure to COVID-19 or any other illness when in-person activities resume. People with COVID-19 may show no signs or symptoms of illness, but they can spread the virus. Some people may be contagious before their symptoms occur. The fact is that someone with COVID-19 may pass the required health screenings and be allowed into program activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. If you are in this group, please ensure you have approval from your health care provider prior to resuming in-person Scouting activities. Every member, volunteer and family must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before attending in-person activities. We hope this information will be helpful as you make that choice. For updates, please monitor https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus

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Welcome from the District

The Thunder Wolf District Webelos Woods staff and I would like to invite you to Bovay Scout Ranch where outdoor adventure creates an experience for learning, confidence building, appreciation for nature, and family memories.

The McNair Cub Adventure Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch offers premier programs for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts of the Sam Houston Area Council. Mr. Harry Bovay gave our youth a camp with breathtaking sunsets and sun rises. The lakes are full for fishing and canoeing. As Webelos Scouts ScoutsBSA members explore the 1400 plus acres at the Bovay Scout Ranch, they can observe white tail deer, raccoons, armadillos, coyotes yelping and howling late at night, and much more wildlife. In the evening away from the city lights, Scouts and their families will have a unique opportunity to see the night sky with minimal light pollution.

Come join us at McNair Cub Adventure Camp, where Webelos Scouts will be able to camp with a ScoutsBSA unit experience outdoor adventures that will highlight the opportunities ahead in Scouting.

Yours in Scouting,

Troy Meinen Jody Court Thunder Wolf District Thunder Wolf District Committee Chair Activities Chair

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Bovay Scout Ranch

BOVAY SCOUT RANCH was founded in 2001 and named after its founders, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bovay Jr., and is located 3 miles south of downtown Navasota, Texas. Bovay Scout Ranch offers three camping areas, the McNair Cub Adventure Camp, the Tellepsen Scout Camp for Scouts BSA, and the Duke Energy Camporee site for Scouts BSA troops, crews, and ships. These three camps provide an opportunity to enjoy the wonder and beauty of Central Texas. Bovay Scout Ranch is a sight to behold with its rolling hills and lakes, campsites surrounded by native huisache and bois-d’arc trees, and sunsets that are absolutely breathtaking. The Ranch’s 1,400 plus acres are a natural paradise for plants and wildlife. The McNair Cub Adventure Camp at Bovay Scout Ranch has facilities for a wide range of activities including a water park, wrist rockets, BMX bikes, dino dig, Cub Scout shooting range and much more.

McNair Cub Adventure Camp Grace For the trees, lakes, and hills, We Thank Thee, O God, for the fun, friends, and fellowship, We Thank Thee, O God, For the food that has been prepared, We Thank Thee, O God. Amen.

Location Bovay Scout Ranch is located in the heart of the Texas rolling hills and prairies, just 3 miles outside of Navasota, Texas. Bovay is nestled in the vast landscape close to where Texas declared its independence at Washington on the Brazos. The Ranch offers two excellent Scout camp facilities with an abundance of activities. www.shac.org/maps

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Directions from Sugar Land: • Take the Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) from Sugar Land north to Hwy 290 W. Follow the directions west towards Hempstead • From Hempstead take Hwy 6N for 16 miles • Turn right onto County Road 317 • Travel to end of road through camp gate Contact info: Weekends: • Bovay Scout Ranch Ranger: Dean Tarff – 936-827-9583 Address: 3450 County 317, Navasota, TX 77868

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Registration

Troops will register all unit participants, as well as any Webelos Scouts or parents that they host. Scouts attending must be members of the BSA. Online Registration will begin in early March and will close at midnight on Sunday April 4, 2021. Only one representative from each unit will go to thunder-wolf.shac.org to register. Webelos Woods is for Scouts and their parents only. Sorry no siblings are allowed at this District event.

Arrival and Check In

Campers should arrive between 6:00 and 9:00 pm on Friday evening. Campers will be given their campsite assignment to set up camp by a Camp Commssioner. A Camp Commissioner will greet you in your campsite and help with check-in procedures. When you arrive, please inspect your campsite, and make sure there are no safety issues or damage. If your Campsite has any problems, please report them immediately to your Commissioner. All McNair campsites have a pavilion with multiple picnic tables, and a fire water bucket.

Leader Check In

The unit leader in camp will check in at the headquarters (approximately one mile past the main gate on the left) and register the unit. To facilitate a quick registration process, please be sure to have all of the mandatory paperwork:

• Camp registration confirmation • Need copies of current Youth Protection Training certificates for each adult • Current BSA Annual Health Medical Record (Part A and B) for each participant. Records will be kept by the unit leader. • Hazardous Weather Training certificate for each adult in your group • Bovay Camp Roster (copy of form submitted with registration)

A mandatory leader’s meeting will be conducted at 9:00 pm Friday evening in the Safari Room at the headquarters for all adult leaders and senior patrol leaders. During this meeting camp staff will be introduced, current information will be distributed, and questions will be answered. Campsites Built in 2001 in the heart of Bovay Scout Ranch, McNair Cub campsites and program

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areas have unique and exciting facilities that are used during Cub Scout Long Term Camp in the summer and Cub Scout Short Term Adventure Camp on select weekends throughout the year. Each campsite is equipped with modern restrooms, private hot showers, potable drinking water, lighted covered pavilion, picnic tables and a campfire ring. Campsites and facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Parking Parking at McNair Cub Adventure Camp is at the campsites. All vehicles and trailers should be parked at the campsite assigned to the unit. Overflow parking is available at the administration/dining hall complex. Each vehicle will need a parking pass displayed on the dashboard.

Emergencies

All fires and emergency situations will be reported as soon as possible to the Camp Director by one of the following means:

• Verbally as soon as possible during normal work hours • By telephone if after normal work hours or on weekends. To eliminate confusion and the possibility of false alarms, only the Camp Director, Camp Rangers, or Camp Health Officer are authorized to contact the appropriate community emergency response personnel. The telephone numbers and contact information for the emergency response personnel for :

Medical Services - CHI St Joseph Health Grimes Hospital 210 South Judson Street, Navasota, TX 77868 936-825-6585

Police – Navasota Police Department 200 McAlpine St Navasota, TX 77868 936-825-6410

Fire Department - Navasota Fire Department 1500 S Lasalle St Navasota, TX 77868 936-825-7388

Camp Staff Camp Director

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Camp Health Officer Camp Ranger Council Staff Council Chief Executive Council COO Thomas Franklin 713-756-3365 Council Health Supervisor David W. Krusleski, M.D 713-906-8051 Council Director of Support Service Brandon Lewis 713-756-3319

Health, Medical and Safety Issues

Medical Pre-screening All visitors and campers coming into Camp Strake will be pre-screened for any illness that might pose a communicable disease threat. Upon arrival at the camp check-in building, visitors and campers will be directed to the check-in parking lot where the pre-event screening will be accomplished by camp staff. The procedure is outlined in the Sam Houston Area Council Health Policy and Procedure Manual for District Activities, and requires the use of the Pre-Event Screening Form included in this guide as Appendix D. This form should be completed by a parent or guardian before the camper travels to camp and will be turned in to camp staff during the initial screening.

Hospital Treatment Should any participant at Camp Strake require medical treatment beyond the first aid capabilities provided by camp staff at the health lodge, they will be evacuated to the nearest medical treatment facility. The nearest hospital is Conroe Regional Medical Center, 504 Medical Center Blvd, Conroe, TX.

All registered members of Sam Houston Area Council troops are covered by Health Special Risk (HSR) unit insurance. Should a Scout or Scouter need professional medical assistance (meaning greater care that the camp can offer), the family’s primary health insurance must be used. In the event a family does not have health coverage, the council’s HSR policy will become the primary policy and cover 100% of eligible cost up to a $15K maximum per incident. Families will be contacted by Wayne McLeland to discuss how to coordinate benefits with the council’s secondary coverage after camp is concluded. “out of council” troops must provide proof of accident and sickness insurance upon arrival at camp.

Health Lodge The health lodge at camp is available 24 hours a day and is prepared to handle minor injuries and illnesses. Any emergency that cannot be treated at the health lodge will be referred to a local hospital or doctor’s clinic. The unit leader or assistant will transport the patient to

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the outside medical facility. In the event of a MEDICAL EMERGENCY report to the health lodge at the camp headquarters building. The waiting area for the health lodge is on the porch area just outside the building near the entrance to the health lodge. A screening will be conducted on the porch before any person is brought into the Lodge for treatment. • If the medics are not in the office, there is a whiteboard near the door that will advise you of how to reach them. • Every Scout and adult who attends camp MUST have an annual health history form completed within the last 12 months prior to attending camp. • The camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to a Scout who, in the opinion of the Camp Health Officer and the Camp Director, has any physical or medical problem which could present a hazard to themselves or other Scouts. Scouts may be sent home at their expense. Medications The camp medical officer will review the health form provided by the Scout for instructions regarding medications that may be administered to the Scout. If no “over the counter” (OTC) medications are listed on the medical form, then it will be necessary for the medical personnel to attempt to contact the parent or guardian for permission to administer such medications (Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Advil, etc.). If they are unable to reach a parent/guardian, then the Scout will need further medical evaluation by the designated camp physician or hospital facility.

NOTE TO UNIT LEADERS: Additional instruction in helping Scouts complete their medical forms should include any non-prescription medication that will be permitted on an as needed basis.

The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual’s parent or guardian. Unit leaders should ensure that prescription medications for their Scouts are properly stored and administered.

Council Insurance The Sam Houston Area Council Accident and Sickness Insurance plan covers your registered Scouts and adult leaders while at camp. (Please register parents staying with your troop as a member of your troop committee). This coverage does not cover units from out of council. Out-of-council units should bring a claim form from their council.

If the insured requires medical or surgical treatment, the individual’s health insurance is primary. After benefits are paid by the primary coverage. The councils medical and sickness insurance will pay 100% of eligible covered expenses listed in the policy, up to a

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maximum of $15,000 per covered accident and up to $7,500 per covered sickness. For detailed information on coverage please contact [email protected].

Program

Webelos Woods is a special weekend designed for Webelos Scouts and their parents to experience what awaits them in a Boy Scout Troop. Webelos Scouts will have an opportunity to visit with Troop youth and adult leaders. As part of the weekend program requirements toward Webelos Adventure Pins will be offered. Webelos Scouts (4th Grade) will camp with a parent with a host troop. Arrow of Light Scouts (5th Grade) and at least one parent, or guardian from the Den will camp with a Host Troop. In order to facilitate social distancing, AOL & Webelos Scouts will remain with their host Troop throughout the campout. There will be no program rotations among troops as in the past. Each Troop should teach the Outdoor Adventurer and the Scouting Adventure to the Webelos/AOL Scouts they are hosting.

• Flag ceremonies and religious services will also be conducted by the host Troops at their campsites. • District Campfire will be done together on Saturday night.

We recommend that host troops be prepared to conduct the Adventure Requirements suggested below:

Outdoor Adventure Option A 1. With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in a campout. 2. On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine where to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site and what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult. 3. Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den and den leader or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events: A. Severe rainstorm causing flooding B. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes C. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible. 4. Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout. 5. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of

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Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.

Scouting Adventure

1. Prepare yourself to join a troop by completing at least a-c below: A. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, , , and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meanings to your den leader, parent, or guardian. B. Explain what is. Describe for your den leader, parent, or guardian some ways you have shown Scout spirit by conducting yourself according to the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. C. Give the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when to use each. D. Describe the First Class Scout badge, and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge. E. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning 2. [Pre/post-req for WW] Visit a troop meeting with your parent or guardian and, if possible, with your den members and leaders. After the meeting, do the following: A. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. B. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement. C. Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned. D. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 3. [Pre-req for WW] Practice the patrol method in your den for one month by doing the following: A. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that might be part of a troop. B. Hold an election to choose the patrol leader. C. Develop a patrol name and emblem (if your den does not already have one), as well as a patrol flag and yell. Explain how a patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell create patrol spirit. D. As a patrol, make plans to participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor activity. 4. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor activity. Use the patrol method while on the outing. 5. Do the following: A. Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. B. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.

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6. Demonstrate your knowledge of the pocketknife safety rules and the pocketknife pledge. If you have not already done so, earn your Whittling Chip card.

Lesson plan suggestions: OA (Outdoor Adventurer) & SA (Scouting Adventurer) OA Req #1 and SA #4: complete with attendance (make sure you have a Web/AOL patrol for patrol method) • OA #1. With the help of your den leader or family, plan and participate in a campout. • SA #4. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor activity. Use the patrol method while on the outing.

Friday Night: • Assign Troop Scouts to help Webelos/AoL to set up tents and discuss proper placement, discussing good/bad tent sites as they work together. • OA #2 On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine where to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site and what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult. • As a group/small groups, discuss extreme weather events. • OA #3 Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den and den leader or family what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events: o Severe rainstorm causing flooding o Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes o Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.

Saturday: During program time on Saturday, do the “bookwork” sections (SA #1 & 2) and break these up with the knots, whip and fuse, pocketknife safety, and possibly some other fun activities (games, scout skill relays, Capture the Flag, whatever you want in the campsite). Practice a skit or song to do at campfire that night, approved by your Scoutmaster. Cook and eat in camp as a Troop with your Web/AoL guests.

• Pair Web/AOL Scouts with Troop Scouts, or work in small groups to cover the basics of Oath, Law, Scout Spirit, Pledge. • SA #1 Prepare yourself to join a troop by completing at least a-c below: A. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meanings to your den leader, parent, or guardian.

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B. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe for your den leader, parent, or guardian some ways you have shown Scout spirit by conducting yourself according to the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. C. Give the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when to use each. D. Describe the First Class Scout badge, and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge. E. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning

• In pairs or small groups, discuss these Troop items from SA#2 (Webelos will have to go to a Troop meeting on their own.). Think about what you want them to know before they join the troop and let that help guide your discussions. • SA #2 [Pre/post-req for WW] Visit a troop meeting with your parent or guardian and, if possible, with your den members and leaders. After the meeting, do the following: A. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. B. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement. C. Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned. D. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.

• In any order, as activities, do pocketknife safety, knots, whip and fuse o OA #4 Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout. o SA #5 Do the following: o Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. o Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. o SA #6 Demonstrate your knowledge of the pocketknife safety rules and the pocketknife pledge. If you have not already done so, earn your Whittling Chip card.

• Learn/practice a skit or song for campfire.

• After the other activities (late afternoon, evening), recite Outdoor Code and LNT Principals for Kids and discuss how they can be demonstrated and list some ways they were followed on this campout. These are a lot more fun to do with the motions (youtube can give you lots of examples. Here’s a couple:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pp4aqwE0pQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bupVjEg_sA ) OA #5. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.

• District Campfire (approx. 8PM) will complete your day.

Sunday: • Interfaith worship service in your campsite • Closing at open area (parade ground) near the admin building • Camp inspection prior to Troop departure

Pre-requisites for Webelos/AoL Scouts:

Scouting Adventure: #2 Visit a troop meeting with your parent or guardian and, if possible, with your den members and leaders. After the meeting, do the following: A. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. B. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement. C. Describe ranks in Scouting and how they are earned. D. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.

#3 Practice the patrol method in your den for one month by doing the following: A. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that might be part of a troop. B. Hold an election to choose the patrol leader. C. Develop a patrol name and emblem (if your den does not already have one), as well as a patrol flag and yell. Explain how a patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell create patrol spirit. D. As a patrol, make plans to participate in a troop’s campout or other outdoor activity.

Try to learn and memorize (if not already), the Oath, Law, Outdoor Code, Motto, handshake, Scout sign, Pledge of Allegiance and Leave No Trace Principals. Scouts should be able to describe these in their own words.

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Camp Policies

These guidelines apply to use of Bovay Scout Ranch.

1. Safety: All BSA's Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed and all Scouting activities be conducted in a safe and prudent manner including the Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities. Where council policies are more restrictive than national policies, the council policies apply.

2. Medical Forms: Every participant must have a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. For this camp, parts A and B are required.

3. Leadership: Each registered unit must provide a minimum of two deep leadership. Sharing adult leaders during council activities by two units in order to satisfy two deep leadership requirements is NOT allowed. Each registered unit must have two deep leadership. The Guide to Safe Scouting defines two deep leadership as “Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth. Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age- and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided. (Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs) All adults accompanying a Scouting unit who are present at the activity for 72 total hours or more must be registered as leaders. The 72 hours need not be consecutive. One-on-one contact between adult leaders and youth members is prohibited both inside and outside of Scouting. (Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs)

4. ScoutsBSA Units: During camping activities at council properties, girl troops will be assigned to different campsites from boy troops. Venturing Crews and Ships will NOT share campsites with ScoutsBSA units.

5. Adult Webelos Leaders:

a. Parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to participate to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. b. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the youth on approved trips.

6. Training:

a. YPT: All registered BSA adults must take Youth Protection Training (YPT) online. All parents attending a campout are highly encouraged to take YPT. b. Hazardous Weather: Every adult leader in camp must have current Hazardous Weather Training taken online.

7. Roster: Every group must submit a camp roster listing all participants to the Campmaster or Ranger.

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8. Incident Reporting: ANY incident that requires the intervention of medical personnel, involves emergency responders, or results in a response beyond Scout-rendered first aid must be reported. Near miss incidents (does not result in injury, illness, or damage by definition, but it had the potential to do so) should also be reported. Violations of YPT guidelines are reported separately using the Scouts First Helpline (24-hour helpline: 844- SCOUTS FIRST (844-726-8871)

9. Transportation: Seat belts are required for all occupants. Passengers may not ride on the rear deck of a station wagon. Trucks may not be used for transporting passengers except in the cab. Trailers must never be used for carrying passengers. Use of ATVs, UTVs, or golf carts at camp other than at approved facilities (Camp Strake only) is not allowed. Staff use of these types of vehicles in any camp will be approved and supervised by camp Rangers or Camp Director.

10. Trash should not be buried or burned. All garbage should be placed in the dumpster.

11. Damage to equipment and facilities: Report all lost or broken equipment to the Camp Ranger or campmaster. Living trees at council properties may not be cut down without approval of the Camp Ranger.

12. Bikes: All cyclists must wear a properly sized and fitted helmet. Use of motorized bicycles, skateboards, or scooters at council camps is not allowed.

13. Fires must be attended at all times, and when allowed, must be contained in existing fire rings set up for that purpose. Extinguish all fires before leaving camp. Do not use liquid accelerants. The use of liquid fuels for starting any type of fire is prohibited. Use of liquid fueled stoves and lanterns is not permitted on council properties except as allowed during high adventure activities (e.g. backpacking stoves). Permission to use liquid fueled devices must be obtained from the Camp Ranger before use. Government issued fire bans supercede camp policy without exception.

14. Vehicles: All vehicles must have a vehicle pass. These are available upon arrival at check- in. Speed Limits are 25 mph on main roads and 10 mph in campsites areas. Vehicles must stay on improved roads and parking areas. Do not drive or park in campsites or on grass.

15. Pets are not allowed in camp except for service animals. Permission to use service animals must be approved/granted by the Camp Ranger. Any service animals in camp must be secured by the owner at all times.

16. Fishing: Catch and release fishing is allowed at camp. Bring your own poles. Fishing licenses are not required.

17. The following items are not allowed at council camps: a. Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs b. Fireworks

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c. Skateboards d. Skates and roller blades e. Personally owned firearms, archery equipment, and cross bows. Normally, personally owned firearms and archery equipment may not be taken to council properties. However, there are certain circumstances related to high adventure programs that are best facilitated by using equipment not owned by the council (e.g. high caliber rifles, black powder firearms, pistols, and compound bows). In these cases, a permit to use personal firearms or archery equipment must be filed with the Council Shooting Sports Committee. When approved, this form will be presented to the Campmaster, Ranger, or Camp Director at the time the equipment is brought to camp. While at camp, this equipment will be secured in approved council storage facilities. f. Personally owned sling shots or projectiles g. Personally owned offroad vehicles (ATV/UTV/Golf Carts) h. Personally owned watercraft. Normally, personally owned watercraft (e.g. rowboats, canoes, kayaks, jet-skis, sailboats) may not to used at council properties. However, there are certain circumstances related to high adventure programs that are best facilitated by using equipment not owned by the council. Venture Crews and Ships may own watercraft that are well suited for use at council properties. Permission to use such equipment must be obtained from the Camp Ranger at the appropriate property. This approval must be presented at the camp before launching any watercraft. Appropriate precautions must be taken to clean such watercraft prior to use in order to prevent contamination of council properties. Non-council owned watercraft are not permitted to be stored on council properties. i. Personally owned generators except as approved by the Camp Director or Ranger. j. Personal climbing harnesses and helmets, if inspected and approved by the Lead Climbing Instructor at the time of use may be used on council properties. All other personally owned climbing gear may not be used on council properties, except equipment used to support high adventure programs or trainings that are best facilitated by using specialized equipment not owned by the council (e.g. Protection, Ascenders, etc). In these cases, requests must be submitted to the Council Climbing committee for approval prior to use. Approved requests will be provided to the Camp Ranger at the council property prior to use of the equipment. k. Radio-controlled boats, air craft, or vehicles other than for council-approved programs.

18. Personally owned drones (i.e. UAV) may be used only by adults on council properties with the approval of the camp ranger. The camp ranger will specify “no-fly” or restricted zones on the property (e.g. shooting ranges, climbing facilities, showers). The ranger will also specify permissible times for operation in order to prevent interference with other camp activities.

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Departure

Departure is after breakfast on Sunday. Camp closes at 11:00 am. A Camp Commissioner will assist you in checking out. Please let your Commissioner know ahead of time what specific time you will be ready to be inspected. Scouts in each campsite should conduct a thorough trash pickup within the entire campsite. The Commissioner will inspect each campsite to make sure the campsite, restrooms, showers, and pavilions are undamaged and clean. All trash and gear must be removed from the campsite. After completing the inspection, the designated leader should proceed to the headquarters building to sign out, and turn in evaluations.

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Camp Schedule

Friday, April 9th, 2021

06:00 pm - 09:00 pm Check-in, Camp Setup 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm Info meeting Leaders Meeting 10:30 pm Lights Out All

Saturday, April 10th, 2021

06:30 am Reveille 07:00 - 08:00 am Breakfast 08:15 - 08:45 am Opening Ceremony 09:00 - 11:00 am Webelos Session # 1 9:30 -11:00 am – Webelos to Scout Transition for Webelos Parents 12:00 - 01:00 pm Lunch Break 01:00 - 03:00 pm Webelos Session # 2 03:15 - 04:15 pm 4th grade Webelos and Parents Troop Presentations 05:10 - 05:25 pm Flag Ceremony 05:25 - 06:00 pm Free Time 06:00 - 08:00 pm Dinner 08:00 - 09:00 pm Campfire 09:30 – 10:00 pm Cracker Barrel 10:30 Lights Out

Sunday, April 11th, 2021 06:30 am Reveille 07:00 - 08:00 am Breakfast 08:00 - 08:15 am Scouts Own Service 08:20 - 09:00 am Flag Ceremony/Awards 09:15 - 10:30 am Check Out 10:30 - District Units and Staff Depart Camp

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Appendix A – Links to important Documents and Sites

Camp Bovay home page

Webelos Coyote Xtreme Camp

Overnight Camping at McNair Cub Scout Camp

Campership Application

Council Refund Policy

Guide to Safe Scouting

Policies for use of Council Properties

Online McNair Cub Scout Camp Leader’s Guide

Annual Health and Medical Record form

My.scouting.org website (for online BSA training)

Camp Roster Select “Camp Roster”

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Appendix B - McNair Cub Scout Camp Map

BB Gun Range

Lake George

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Appendix C - Emergency Medical Treatment Facility

CHI St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital 210 South Judson Street, Navasota, TX 77868 936-825-6585

Approximately 10 minutes away

Leaving Bovay Scout Ranch: • Turn right onto Hwy 6 N for 4.1 mi • Exit onto TX-105 W/N Hwy 6 Loop/Feeder Rd toward TX- 90/Anderson/Brenham for 0.6 mi • Turn left onto E Washington Ave for 0.5 mi • Turn left onto Judson St • The hospital will be on the right

Google Maps Hospital Directions Link - https://goo.gl/maps/ifNhovA4MQq

Appendix D-Pre Event Screening To be completed by each attendee and presented upon arrival at event.

Name: ______Date of birth: ______ Scout Adult leader Staff Visitor Pack Troop Crew Ship #______

In the past 24-48 hours, has the participant had any of the following signs/symptoms? Check all boxes that apply.

SCREENING BEFORE ARRIVAL SCREENING AT EVENT Date: ______Time: Date: ______Time: ______ Fever 100 F or greater Fever 100 F or greater Vomiting/Nausea Vomiting/Nausea Diarrhea Diarrhea Cough, not associated with asthma Cough, not associated with asthma Shortness of breath Shortness of breath Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing Chills Chills New loss of taste or smell New loss of taste or smell Contact with someone who is sick. Contact with someone who is sick. Please describe: Please describe: ______Current Temperature: Current Temperature: ______

______Signature of screener (parent, leader, self) Signature of event health screener Required for all screenings Required for all screenings

FOR STAFF USE ONLY

Outcome after screening: □ Attended event (green placard) □ Quarantined at event in the isolation area (red placard) □ Excluded / did not attend event