Indian Waters Council #553, BSA Updated
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Indian Waters Council #553, BSA updated: April 6, 2017 Camp Barstow 100 Ruby Riser Road – Batesburg, South Carolina 29006 Indian Waters Council #553, Boy Scouts of America 715 Betsy Drive - Columbia, South Carolina 29210 803.750.9868 - www.indianwaters.org Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CampBarstow553 Welcome to Camp Barstow! Welcome to fellowship & friendship, leadership & teamwork, new adventures & old traditions, competitions & games, drama & pageantry, and to challenge yourself daily. Welcome to our waterfront to swim, paddleboard, ski, canoe, sail or catch a fish. Welcome to the shores of Lake Murray and the woods of Barstow where adventures never end. Our continuous commitment to quality never changes, so we made some more improvements. We think you will like: New Dedicated Program Areas for First Year Pathfinder & Trailblazers New High Adventure Treks Five weeks of High Adventure to fish, sail, paddle, backpack, trek, & survive in the wilderness Primitive Camping Area & High Adventure Camping Areas Evening Merit Badge Sessions & Activities Leader training & appreciation dinners New Barstow Chef program, family style dining & Dutch oven cooking demo Opening & Closing Campfires, including the Order of the Arrow Call Out Ceremony The Barstowree Challenge & Barstow Whiffle Ball Golf Tournament Adirondacks in every campsite - with total room for more than 200 Scouts Electricity in every campsite This is just a partial listing of what each Scout and Scout leader can participate in during a week at Camp Barstow on the shores of Lake Murray. Welcome. You are family. Our goal is to give each Scout and each leader experiences to take back home to strengthen your unit. To be a better Scout. To embody the Aims of Scouting: Character Development, Citizenship Training, and Mental & Physical Fitness. To use Scouting’s time-proven methods. Together we can do this. The proof will be the enthusiasm, the bonds of fellowship and friendship, and the new skills and new ideas we take away from camp. Come join us at Camp Barstow. Come share a summer of adventures, memories, and fun. Come to the lakeshore camp where the sky is blue, adventures begin, and the laughter and fun go on forever. Yours in Scouting, The Staff of Camp Barstow and The Staff of Indian Waters Council Henry Hall, Camp Director (803.582.8005) [email protected] Table of Contents Camp Barstow Information Welcome Back to Barstow 1. Directions to Camp Barstow 1 Map of Camp 2 2 Pre-Camp Check-list and Procedures 3 3. Information / Questions: Contact Information 3 4. Weeks of Operation 4 5. Fees 4 - Discounts and Deadlines - Fees for Camp Programs - Baden-Powell Scouts 6. Camperships 5 7. On-Line Registration 5 8. Refund Policy 5 9. Express Check-In 5 10. Early Check-In 5 11. Camp Barstow Facilities 6-7 1) Dining Hall 2) Health Lodge 3) Scoutmaster’s Lounge 4) Trading Post 5) Lost & Found 6) Campsite Amenities - Campsites and Capacities 7 12. Camp Barstow Policies 8-11 1) Camp Specific Policies 8 - Tobacco Free Policy - Controlled Substances - Firearms - Archery Equipment - Electronic Devices - Chemical Fuels - Leadership While at Camp - Proper Preparation for High Adventure Activities - Dress Code [Shirts / Shoes] - Check In / Out Policy - Visitors - Scouts Leaving Camp - Pets - Vehicles in Camp - Golf Cart Rules 2) Boy Scouts of America Guidelines on Youth Protection 10 - Two-Deep Leadership - No One-On-One Contact - Respect of Privacy - Separate Accommodations - Adirondacks 3) Medical Forms and Physicals 10-11 - Health & Safety - Health and Insurance - Medical treatment - Transportation to the hospital or doctor - Special Health Requirements / Prescription Medications - Immunizations - Hydration 13. Emergency Procedures 11-12 - Limitation of Activity - Emergency Call - Fire - Medical - Child Abuse - Earthquake / Flood / Severe Weather - Lost Person / Lost Swimmer - Unauthorized Persons 14. Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions 12 15. Important Leader Information 12-16 Key Staff Members 12-14 1. Camp Director 2. Program Director 3. Camp Commissioner 4. Camp Staff Senior Patrol Leader & the Patrol Leader’s Council 5. Camp Ranger 6. Quartermaster 7. Camp Health Officer 8. Staff a. Area Directors b. Instructors c. CIT Program — [Counselors in Training] d. Kitchen Staff In-Camp Information & Communication 14-15 1. Leader’s Meeting Schedule 2. Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings 3. Camp Newsletter: The Barstow Bell Campsites 15-16 + Campsite Fireguard Plan + Campsite Inspection + Campsite Gadgets & Improvements 16 Leader Opportunities 1. Leader Training 2. Scoutmaster Award 3. Scoutmaster Olympics 4. The Barstow Chef 5. Leader’s Appreciation Dinner 6. Shooting Range Opportunities for Leaders Camp Barstow Program 16. What to Bring to Camp 18 - Suggested General Items - Leave at Home - Medications - Troop Gear - Available at Camp 17. Merit Badges Available 19 18. Monday-Thursday Merit Badge Schedule 20-21 19. Friday Merit Badges 21 20. Twilight Merit Badges 22 21. High Adventure Merit Badges 22 22. Wilderness Survival Adventure Merit Badges 22 23-32 23. Merit Badge Descriptions & Prerequisites 24. Partial Merit Badges and Prerequisites 33 25. 3-Year Rotation Schedule for Specific Merit Badges 33 26. First Year Camper: Pathfinder & Trailblazer 34-35 Pathfinder Trailblazer Pathfinder Philosophy Pathfinder / Trailblazer Daily Schedule 34 Rank Advancements at Camp 35 To Do before Camp 35 Gear Needed for Camp 35 27. High Adventure Programs 36-39 1. Wilderness Survival Adventure: Primitive camping, Survival skills 36 2. The Barstow 25 Challenge Trek 36-37 3. The 50-Miler Challenge Trek 37 4. The 50-Miler All-Canoe Trek 37 5. The 50-Miler War Canoe Trek 37-38 6. Lake Murray Sailing Adventure 38 7. Fishing Adventure 39 28. C.O.P.E. & Climbing 40 29. Shooting Sports 40 Shotgun Rifle Archery 30. Special Activities & Events 41 Fly Tying Vespers Flag Ceremonies & Assemblies The Barstowree Challenge Campfire Programs Order of the Arrow - Ice Cream Social - Election - Callout Barstow Cinema Appendix Appendix A: Check-in Process at Camp 43-44 Appendix B: When It’s Time to Go: Leaving for Home 45 Appendix C: Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions 46 Appendix D: Scout Release Request 47 Appendix E: Campership Fund Request Application 48-50 Appendix F: Individual Scout Merit Badge Schedule Worksheet 51-52 Appendix G: Campsite Inspection Form 53 Appendix H: Honor Troop / Crew Form 54-55 Appendix I: Scoutmaster Merit Badge Award 56 1. Directions to Camp Barstow For those coming from the West . 1) From I-26, take the Prosperity exit (exit 82) into Prosperity. 2) Leave Prosperity (south) on SR-391. 3) Stay on 391 for about 11 miles. You will cross over Lake Murray twice. 4) Turn RIGHT (west) onto Mt. Willing Road / SR 42 59. You will see a brown sign directing you to Camp Barstow. 5) Stay on Mt Willing Road / SR42 59 for 2.8 miles. 6) Turn RIGHT onto Collum Landing Road at the Camp Barstow sign. 7) Turn RIGHT onto Ruby Riser Road. Parking area is 1 mile on the left. For those coming from the East . 1) From Lexington, head west on US-378 / US-1. 2) When US-1 and US-378 split, stay RIGHT on US-378. 3) Stay on US-378 for 17.5 miles until you arrive at the Saluda Traffic Circle. 4) From the traffic circle, take your first RIGHT onto US-391 (north) toward Prosperity. 5) Travel on US-391 for 1.6 miles. 6) Turn LEFT onto Mt. Willing Road / SR 42 59. You will see a brown sign directing you to Camp Barstow. 7) Stay on Mt. Willing Road / SR42 59 for 2.8 miles. 8) Turn RIGHT onto Collum Landing Road at the Camp Barstow sign. 9) Turn RIGHT onto Ruby Riser Road. Parking area is 1 mile on the left. 1 2 2. Pre-Camp Checklist and Procedures Calendar To Do October 26, 2016 Attend Summer Camp Kick-off at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1715 Broad River Road, Columbia November 30, 2016 Camp Card & Summer Camp Update at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1715 Broad River Road, Columbia November 2016 Review Camp Plans and Notify Parents & Scouts of Camp Dates to Distribute Information to Parents at Troop Camp Promotion Night March 2017 Schedule a Camp Promotion Presentation by the Order of the Arrow Arrange for Camp Leadership. Two adult leaders are required Begin Merit Badge Schedule Development and Submit Online Remind Scouts and Parents of Required Medical Examination and a Completed Medical Form (parts A- C) April 14, 2017 Early Bird Registration and Fees Due April 28, 2017 Campership Request Forms Due in Scout Office UPDATED May 12, 2017 Deadline for Payment of Balances Due for Summer Camp June 11-July 15, 2017 Summer Camp 3. Information / Questions: Contact Information Indian Waters Council website: www.indianwaters.org Camp Barstow Office phone: 803.750.9868 phone: 1(864) 445.4991 (emergency ONLY) Camp Barstow Mail Address: website: Scout Name, Troop/Crew Number www.facebook.com/CampBarstow553 Camp Barstow 115 Camp Barstow Drive Batesburg SC 29006 Henry Hall, Camp Director phone: 803.582.8005 Order of the Arrow e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 3 4. Weeks of Operation Week 1 Boy Scouts June 11-June 17, 2017 Week 2 Boy Scouts June 18- June 24, 2017 Week 3 Boy Scouts June 25-July 1, 2017 High Adventure ONLY July 2, 2017-July 8, 2017 Webelos Waters/Bear Camp July 5-8, 2017 Week 4 Boy Scouts July 9- July 15, 2017 5. Fees Discounts and Deadlines Fees include meals, programs, patch, and facilities All fees are due May 12, 2017 Early Bird discount (if all fees paid by April 14, 2017): $50 discount* *[Early Bird discount does NOT apply to High Adventure programs