Camp Marin Sierra Leader Guide 2020
Unlimited Adventures Table of
Contents
Welcome to Marin Sierra 1 Merit Badge List 10 Project COPE 16 Merit Badge Program Areas 10 Who can participate in COPE? 16 About Camp Marin Sierra 1 Aquatics 10 Troop or Patrol COPE 16 Handicraft 12 Adult COPE 17 Contacting the Marin Council 2 Nature/Ecology 12 Requirements and Information 17 About this Guide 2 Scoutcraft 12 Rock Climbing 17 hooting ports S S 13 Who Should Take General Information 2 How to Get to Marin Sierra 2 Table of Scheduled Classes 11 Climbing Merit Badge? 17 Sending Mail to Camp 2 Requirements and Information 17 Calling the Camp 2 Older Scout Programs 15 Trail to Eagle Merit Badges 17 Regular Check-In Day—Sunday 3 Advanced Aquatics Programs 15 Requirements and Information 18 Saturday Check-In 3 Black Powder Shoot 16 Camp Staff Opportunities 18 Pre-Camp Calendar 3 Monday Morning Check-In 4 Check-Out Day 4 Camp Program 4 The Trail to First Class Program (TTFC) 4 The Merit Badge Program 4 Older Scout Programs 4 Campwide Activities 4 Adult Programs 4 Map of Marin Sierra 5
Program Areas 7 Trail to First Class 7 Scheduled Sessions 7 2020 General Program Schedule 8 Drop-In 9 Basic Knife and Fire Safety— Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit 9
i Outposts 27 Merit Badges 21 Sports and Games 28 The Merit Badge Process Star Watching 28 for Scouts 21 Steps in the Process 21 Campwide Programs 29 Monitoring Your Scout’s Morning and Evening Assemblies 29 Merit Badge Progress 21 Complete Merit Badges 22 Opening and Closing Campfires 29 Incomplete Merit Badges 22 Campwide Games 29 Finishing a Partial Merit Badge at Camp 22 Troop/Patrol Challenges 29 Monday Morning Sign-Ups 24 Special Days 29 Scheduled vs. Drop-In 2020 Theme Day—Tuesday 29 Merit Badges 24 Troop Day—Wednesday 30 Order of the Arrow Day—Thursday 30 Troop Programs 25 Adult Programs 31 Planning Your Week 25 Leader Meetings 31 Baden-Powell Honor Troop Award 26 Leader Awards 31 Senior Patrol Leader Meetings 26 Volunteering in Camp 31 Campsite Activities 26 Fire Tools 34 Leaders Lounge in Ibach Lodge 32 Campfires 26 ’ Sump Holes 35 Merit Badges 27 Chat with the Marin Council Cook-outs 27 Scout Executive 32 Bear Wires and Boxes 35 Activities Around Camp 27 Adult Training 32 Campsite Inspections 35 Backpacking 27 Campwide Games 27 General Info 37 COPE Course and Patrol Challenge 27 Your Campsite 33 Fishing 27 Animals and Plants 37 Geocaching 27 The Heart of the Campsite 33 Bears and Bear Wires 37 Hiking 27 Tents and Cots 33 Interfaith and Worship Services 27 Buddy System 37 Intertroop Campfire 27 Toilet Buildings 34 Calling Home 37 Orienteering 27 Shower Facilities 34 Cell Phones and Electronics 38 Regular Check-In Day—Sunday 38 Check Out 38 Check-out Procedures AND Timeline 38 Damages 38 Commissioners 38 Emergencies 38 Equipment and Supplies 39 Fires 39 Firearms and Bows 39 Flammables, Propane, and Others 39 Food Allergies and Special Diets 39 Garbage 40 Harassment 40 Health of Scouts 40 Hazing 40 Homesickness 40 Hydration 41 Hygiene 41 Sleep 41 ii Table of Contents Internet Service 41 Jamboree Day 41 Leadership in Camp 41 Knives, Axes, and Tools 41 Pocketknives 41 Hatchets and Axes 42 Tools 42 Meal Options 42 Central Dining 42 Jamboree Cooking 42 Stoves in Camp 42 Tips for Troops Cooking Jamboree Style 42 Cooking Merit Badge 43 Medical Forms 43 Medications 43 Scout Medications 43 Adult Medications 44 Off-Limits Areas 44 Ibach Lounge 44 Maintenance Area 44 Program Areas 44 Ranger's Home 44 Staff Hill 44 Uniforms in Camp 47 Payments, Fees, Field Uniform 47 Activity Uniform 47 and Refunds 44 Shared Leadership 45 Partial Weeks for Scouts 45 Vehicles in Camp 47 Refund Policy 45 Visitors 48 The Scout Oath Provisional Troop Campers 45 Youth Protection Guidelines 48 What Not to Bring 48 On my honor Quiet Hours 46 Fireworks and Fire Starters 48 Recycling 46 Aerosol Sprays 48 Alcohol or Drugs 48 I will do my best Smoking and Tobacco 46 Pets 48 The Tradin’ Post 46 Unscout-like Language or Behavior 48 to do my duty
Forms and Info 49 to God and my country Troop Payment Form 51 and to obey the Scout Law; Provisional Scout Registration 53 to help other people Minor Activity Release Form 55 Special Dietary Needs Form 57 at all times; Patrol Count Form 59 to keep myself What Troops Should Bring to Camp 61 physically strong, Scout Planning Form 62 mentally awake, Index 63 and morally straight.
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Welcome to 1 Marin Sierra
aquatic activities, including sailing, Adults have fun, too, learning ABOUT CAMP MARIN SIERRA kayaking, canoeing, rowing, swim- new skills in our variety of BSA adult Marin Scouts have been camp- ming, and snorkeling. Chubb Lake training opportunities. With Youth ing at Camp Marin Sierra since 1950 is one of the warmest lakes in the Protection, Trek Safely, Safe Swim when the property was acquired by Sierras. Large granite hills provide fan- Defense, Leave No Trace, Weather the Marin Council. Its easy access but tastic views and exciting climbing and Hazards, and more, Marin Sierra of- natural setting attracts troops every rappelling opportunities. fers fun and useful training. year from all over California, Nevada, and beyond. The camp has fourteen centrally- Pre-camp and post-camp troop located campsites with tents on plat- backpacking and hiking opportuni- A continuously fully-accredited forms, vault toilet facilities, running ties abound. Lake Spaulding and the camp by the BSA every year includ- water, and shared shower facilities. Yuba River are located within two ing 2019, Marin Sierra has something No campsite is far away, but they are miles of camp and several 50 mil- for everyone. The camp is 320 acres well spaced from each other. Many ers have trail heads near camp. We nestled in the Tahoe National Forest at campsites and most program areas encourage you to make the most an elevation of 5,300 feet. The 13-acre are situated along the lake’s shore line. of your summer by contacting the Chubb Lake provides the camp with a Program areas, like Trail to First Class, Marin Council and coordinating with wide variety of Shooting Sports, and Project COPE, the ranger to make Marin offer excitement for Scouts of all ages. Sierra your base camp.
1 GENERAL INFORMATION How to Get to Marin Sierra
Marin Sierra is located on Highway To Truckee/ 20, just west of the junction of Reno Interstate 80 and Highway 20 (Exit 161). The physical address is 40990 Highway 20, Emigrant Gap, CA. There is UPS/Fedex but no U.S. Mail delivery to this address. It is about an hour and From Interstate 80, take the Nevada a half from the junction of I-5 and I-80 City, Hwy 20 exit (Exit 161). Head and a little over an hour from Reno. Do not use GPS or online toward Grass Valley for approximately mapping services to nd us. 3/4 mile. e driveway for Marin Sierra You will be mis-directed. will be on your right marked by two Sending Mail to Camp large, red iron gates. Scouts, leaders, and staff can receive and send mail during their stay at We hope you will find that Marin camp. Allow enough time so that your Sierra is more than a great week of Scouts will actually receive the mail summer camp! Read through this before they leave camp. Be sure to CONTACTING THE guide, and, if you have questions after include a return address on all letters scanning this document, contact the and packages so it can be returned if it MARIN COUNCIL Marin Council for more information misses the week of the camper. Troop about Camp Marin Sierra. mail will be left in the troop’s mailbox located in Ibach Lodge. Note that the Marin Council Office troop number and council name are Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. extremely important. It is not unusual 415-454-1081 ABOUT THIS GUIDE to have more than one troop of the Fax 415-454-5511 same number but different councils in This leader guide contains all the [email protected] camp. If these two items are omitted, information you should need to make it is unlikely the mail will be delivered. your preparation and stay with us The format and address for sending Camping Director pleasant and successful. However, we U.S Postal mail to camp is: 415-454-1081 realize that there is a massive amount [email protected] of information here. Therefore, we
2 Welcome to Marin Sierra program or property, we ask for your patience during this process. PRE-CAMP CALENDAR Your last stop will be your campsite.
Before that, you will leave your packs December 1, 2019 $500 deposit for 2020 is non- either in your vehicles or in the assem- refundable after this date. Will be bly area until the above round robin is applied to your fees. finished.
4:30—Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol January 1–March 31, 2020 Leader meeting at Ibach Lodge (will Collect camp fees. go straight to assembly and dinner from here, so bring your mess kit March–April 2020 and wear your field uniform.) Watch for announcements of pre- 5:45—Assembly camp orientation meetings. 6:00—Dinner April 1, 2020 7:15—Safety demonstration Early camp fees due—$400 per 8:10—Chapel service Scout; $155 leaders. Sunday night—Finish setting up your campsite and filling out blue cards June 1, 2020 Regular Check-In Day—Sunday for the next day. Regular camp fees due: $425 per Monday 8:25 a.m.—Merit badge sign- Scout; $400 for new Scouts or Beginning at Noon—Arrive/Check- ups following assembly. bridged Webelos; $165 per leader. in: We suggest bringing a bag lunch or See page 24. eat on the way to camp. The first meal Monday 7:10 p.m.—Gather for open- in camp is dinner. We will wait for Scouts and leaders can be added ing campwide assembly and, later, your entire troop, so make sure you all after June 1 all the way up to and campfire arrive together. including when you walk into camp. See Troop Payment Form Noon–4:00—Round robin with Saturday Check-In in Chapter 10 (page 51) or Fee troop guide (not necessarily in this Schedule on page 44 for complete Those arriving on Saturday should fee structure and due dates. order): arrive between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. There will be a staff member to direct • Medical Re-check Health and minor release forms, medications, and special diet forms. Prepare all forms in alphabetical order. Please have the release and dietary forms separate with no staples.
• Swim Check Necessary for aquatics merit badges or recre- ational swimming. Wear swim trunks under uniform or carry them with you. Have them ready.
• Camp Tour Dining area, program areas, and shooting sports safety orientation. We understand that many troops that come to camp year after year are fairly familiar with the camp layout. However, not only does the BSA require us to do the camp orientation tour, but for the sake of new Scouts and any changes we have made to camp
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 3 staff and leaders. This is a vital area designed to kick-start the new Scout’s advancement trail. See page 7.
The Merit Badge Program
These program opportunities are focused towards second- and third- year campers but open to all levels of Scouts. Scouts should not only work on their Eagle-required badges, but we encourage them to try something new—something they have never done before. See page 10.
Older Scout Programs
These areas include COPE, the Trail to Eagle merit badges, black powder you to your campsite. The full check-in merit badge issues or discrepancies. shoot, rock climbing, and advanced will be done on Sunday with the other Area directors are not available after aquatics programs. See page 15. troops. No food service or program is the camp season is over. Although we provided if you arrive on Saturday. The do keep records at our office, recon- Campwide Activities first meal served is dinner on Sunday structing merit badge information evening. Be sure to be prepared to only becomes more difficult as time passes. Assemblies, campwide games, and use stoves in case fire danger is high. other activities are for all in camp to make the experience for you and your Monday Morning CAMP PROGRAM Scouts fun and memorable. See page 29. Check-In Camp Marin Sierra offers five gen- eral camp program sections for Scouts Check-in on Monday morning starts and adults. They will be discussed in Adult Programs at 6:00 a.m. Be on time; the staff will be the following chapters in detail; how- Here are some of the possible up early and waiting for you in order to ever here is a synopsis: take you through a number of check-in relevant and useful training in which steps before you go to your campsite leaders can participate: Scoutmaster (swim check, medical re-check, regis- The Trail to First Class and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific tration). Breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m., Program (TTFC) Training, Climb on Safely, Safety and at that time, the staff will be un- Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, Leave available. They need to eat and prepare Young Scouts can work on No Trace, Youth Protection, Troop to start program right after breakfast. Tenderfoot, Second-, and First-Class Committee Challenge, Fast Start, and We want you also to be ready for merit requirements with the assistance of Trek Safely. badge sign-ups at 8:25 a.m.
Check-Out Day
6:00—Merit badge cards in mailboxes 6:30—Troop Guide comes to campsite 6:00–7:00—Move gear to parking lot 7:00–8:00—Campsite inspection and check-out at Ibach Lodge 7:00–8:30—Breakfast at dining area.
Area directors will be available at breakfast. This is the time to settle any
4 Welcome to Marin Sierra There may be opportunities for adults to enjoy some of our COPE events if they are available (if there are no conflicts with the youth COPE program). For example, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, adults can experience the thrill of the Zip Line or Giant Swing if there is program time available.
There is a leader black powder shoot on Thursday evening and a shotgun shoot on Friday afternoon. Having adults volunteer as commis- sioners or merit badge experts to help in camp is not only valuable, but it gives each adult activities that are rewarding to both themselves and the people in camp. We want leaders to have as much fun as their Scouts do! See page 31.
Why Do We Have a Theme? For 2020, the previous years’ camp staff have chosen literary characters for a theme. Many people equate themed camps as Cub Scout oriented activities. While it is true that themes are used with Cub Scout camping, we have found that Scouts BSA also enjoy having fun with themes (and so do adults).
The last thing we want Scouts to remember about camp—with all the learning, classes, and advancement—is that it was so much like school that they didn’t enjoy it. Bringing an element of imagination and fun into camp creates an environment where Scouts can be creative and enjoy their learning experience.
We have also discovered that our staff enjoys participating in the themes. It gives them an outlet into which they can put their energy and creativity while they conduct their various camp responsibilities.
In past years, we have seen troops that fully participate in the theme with costumes and decorations in their campsites, while others choose to simply enjoy what the staff and other troops are doing. Whatever your level of participation, we hope you and your Scouts will have a wonderful experience at Camp Marin Sierra, leaving with memories that will last a lifetime!
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 5 Campsite Capacities* 49er — min. 28 max. 40 Drexler Flats min.— 34 max. 48 Ponderosa — min. 26 max. 36 Cedar — min. 10 max. 14 Lodge Pole — min. 13 max. 18 Pioneer — min. 24 max. 36 White Thorn —min. 19 max. 26 Medicine Man —min. 20 max. 30 Carlisle — min. 13 max. 18 Omega — min. 18 max. 24 Talako — min. 18 max. 24 Scallywag Goldrush — min. 33 max. 52 Yuba Ganube —min. 24 max. 36 Scallywag — min. 18 max. 24
*See note below.
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* In select cases, going over capacity is allowed. However, the troop’s own tents must be used. Be sure to check with the camp director when going over capacity.
Large troops may use more than one site as well.
If you are under capacity (less than 75% of max. capacity), it is possible
that you may be moved to a smaller C/D site or paired with another small troop to accommodate a larger troop. Program 2 Areas
and programs offered, their difficulty, completed at camp. Most of the activi- PROGRAM AREAS and if there are any prerequisites ties in this area are rated “C.” The camp’s program areas provide (must be completed before a Scout opportunities for Scouts to advance can attempt the badge), or require- As stated in the Scouts BSA in rank, earn a merit badge, or grow ments that cannot be completed at Handbook, only the Scoutmaster or through new experiences in a va- camp (can be done before or after designee can pass a Scout on a re- riety of subjects. They are open to camp but not during). quirement. However, the TTFC staff all Scouts. Limitations on any merit will keep a skills sheet in the area to badges are based on capacity and Badges and programs are ranked in track when a Scout has demonstrated equipment. We attempt not to restrict terms of difficulty. Please understand a requirement in the area. It is up to Scouts from any experience or goal that these ratings are based on experi- the troop leadership to test and sign they want to pursue while at camp and ence. Difficult means what it says, and the Scout’s book as having completed thus do not have many restrictions on we have all too often seen young ambi- the requirement. The sheet will be our programs. tious Scouts attempt something over given to the troop on Saturday. their head only to fail. We encourage As in the advancement program Scoutmasters to carefully monitor Scheduled Sessions at home, we rely heavily on the the merit badges their Scouts are at- The TTFC program has scheduled Scoutmasters to work with the Scouts tempting and set them up for success. sessions instructed by a staff member to help select the merit badges and The ratings are “A” for Difficult, “B” activities in which a Scout will partici- for Moderately Difficult, and “C” for pate. Ultimately, it is the Scoutmaster’s Relatively Easy. responsibility to approve all merit badges a Scout will begin at camp, Trail to First Class and this is shown through the Scoutmaster’s signature on the front of The Trail to First Class program a merit badge application (blue card) focuses on the skills necessary for the before beginning. first four ranks of Scouting: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Following is a description of each Class. Many, but not all, of the re- general area and the merit badges quirements for these ranks can be
7 Saturday 1) Campsite1) inspection Scoutmaster2) check-out 3) Breakfast 6:30 Troop guide6:30 to arrive in campsite gear Move to6:00–7:00 parking lot 7:00–8:30: Breakfast8:30 ends Friday Garbage pickup 6:00 Mile6:00 Swim Breakfast7:30 Campwide assembly 8:35 9:00–12:00 Program open Leader9:30 meeting Trek Safely training10:00 with Perimeter Hike Trail 12:15 Lunch 12:15 Meeting Lunch SPL 12:15 Program1:30–4:30 open 1:30–4:00 Black powder shoot for older Scouts Scoutmaster Shotgun 1:30 Shoot Campwide3:30 Games Campwide5:30 assembly 6:00 Dinner Meet in Meadow 7:15 for award assembly and campfire 7:00 Thursday OA Lunch OA Garbage pickup 6:00 Polar6:00 Bear swim Breakfast7:30 Campwide assembly 8:35 9:00–12:00 Program open Leader9:30 meeting Troop Committee10:00 Challenge 5:30 Dinner 5:30 Campwide assembly 6:40 7:00–8:00 Program open 7:00–8:00 Patrol Challenge 7:00 7:00 Black powder shoot for leaders 8:00–8:30 Camp staff info 12:15 Lunch 12:15 12:15 Meeting Lunch SPL 12:15 Program1:30–4:30 open Leave2:00 Trace No training Wednesday 6:00 Polar6:00 Bear swim Breakfast Delivery Jamboree Breakfast7:30 in campsites Campwide assembly 8:35 9:00–12:00 Program open Leader9:30 meeting SM/ASM 10:00–12:00 Specific Training Pt. II Lunch Delivery 5:30 Jamboree Dinner5:30 in campsites campwideNO assembly 7:00–8:00 Troop later) (or night. activity closed areas Program activities, troop For see Leader’s Guide or commissioner for list 12:15 Jamboree in Lunch 12:15 campsites—invite a staff member Program1:30–4:30 open Climb-On2:00 Safely training 3:00 Protection Youth training Dinner Delivery This schedule is subject to change. Note: hedule c S Tuesday SPL Lunch Meeting Lunch SPL Garbage pickup 6:00 Polar6:00 Bear swim Breakfast7:30 Campwide assembly 8:35 9:00–12:00 Program open Leader9:30 meeting SM/ASM 10:00–12:00 Specific Training Pt. I 12:15 Lunch 12:15 12:15 Program1:30–4:30 open Merit2:00 Badge Counselor training Dinner 5:30 Campwide assembly 6:40 7:00–8:00 Campwide activity 7:00–8:00 Safe-Swim Defense/Safety Afloat training Knot Fun class7:00 7:00 rogram P
ierra Monday SPL Lunch Meeting Lunch SPL Garbage Pickup S 6:00 Swim6:00 Checks 7:15 Breakfast Campwide Assembly 8:15 and Flags Merit Badge8:25 sign-ups 9:00–12:00 Program open Leader9:30 meeting at Ibach Lodge Volunteer 10:00 commissioner training 5:30 Dinner 5:30 7:00 Campwide assembly 7:10 7:30–9:00 Campfire 12:15 Lunch 12:15 12:15 Program1:30–4:30 open Weather2:00 Hazards training arin M
amp Chapel Service Chapel Sunday uniform) check-in. Please arrive as 12:00 Noon Begins Check-In May wait in parking lot prior to close to noon as possible. Scoutmaster4:30 & SPL meeting at in field uniform Ibach Lodge (bring mess kits for dinner) 5:45 Campwide assembly (Bring mess kit and be in field 6:00 Dinner Campwide assembly and7:15 safety demo 8:10–8:30 I I F T E E E R R V G G A N N O N N N N O O M 2020 C
8 Program Areas or other adult volunteer, and all of the other camp programs. We encour- to use. Scoutmasters can then sign off a equipment is provided to learn most age them to come at the scheduled Scout if a requirement has been passed skills. For groups of Scouts (3 or more), times, but, if that will not work, then to his or her satisfaction. an adult leader from the troop should they can just drop in to the area or accompany the Scouts to assist in in- schedule a class with one of the area Basic Knife and Fire Safety— struction of the skill. Scouts may also staff ahead of time. Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit work on skills on a drop-in basis (see Classes in Totin’ Chip and Firem’n next section). Please check with the We also encourage Scoutmasters, Chit are scheduled for several selected TTFC program area staff on Monday assistant Scoutmasters, and other morning and afternoon periods or to arrange times to work on your trained adult leaders to instruct one can be taught by a troop adult with advancement. Scout or a group of Scouts from their the necessary skills. These fire and troop in the TTFC area. The equip- knife safety recognitions are offered Drop-In ment is provided (unless the same to Scouts who have not earned them Although many of the TTFC requirement is being instructed at the before as well as Scouts who need to classes are scheduled sessions, we same time by another leader or staff) or re-earn them. Both sessions are avail- realize that this can conflict with troops can bring their own equipment able from the Trail to First Class area.
Trail to Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday First Class N3a–b; T2c F5a 9:00 Scouting basics Identify 10 local plants N5; T3d S2b (Patrols) Knife, saw, and ax Prepare firewood S3a F5b–d F4a (Totin’ Chip) (must have Totin’ Chip) 9:30 Map and compass Hazardous weather Orienteering course
N4a; T3a–c S2f–g S3a 10:00 Square knot, two half Bowline and T4a–c, S3c Map and compass hitches, taut-line hitch Sheet Bend Basic first aid, S2a, c poisonous plants, S3d N4b 10:30 Fires and stoves injury prevention Directions without a Whipping and fusing rope (Firem’n Chit) compass
F3a–d N4a; T3a–c T4a–c, S3c Square knot, two half S6a–e 11:00 Hitches and lashings N5; T3d Basic first aid, hitches, taut-line hitch First aid, Knife, saw, and ax poisonous plants, Injury prevention, (Totin’ Chip) 11:30–12:00 injury prevention emergency response 11:30 5-Mile Hike (Lunch included) Lunch N=Scout T=Tenderfoot S=Second Class F=First Class T5a–c 1:30 Hiking rules N5; T3d T7a; S8b S1b S5c–d; F6e S5c–d; F6e Knife, saw, and ax Leave No Trace Water Flag etiquette F3d Water rescues. (Totin’ Chip) S3b rescues. 2:00 Lashings Wear swimsuit; 5-mile hike Wear project bring towel S3c swimsuit; S3d F6b, d Hiking injuries and bring towel 2:30 Directions without a Boats and boating prevention compass
S2f–g Meet at 11:30 Bowline and 3:00 N5; T3d Bring 1 liter water F7a–c Sheet Bend Knife, saw, and ax First aid, transports, (Totin’ Chip) F4a S2b S6a–e (Area Closed) heart attack, CPR 3:30 Orienteering course Prepare First aid, firewood Injury S2a, c (must prevention, F5b–d F6b–d 4:00–4:30 Fires and stoves have Totin’ emergency Hazardous weather Boats and boating (Firem’n Chit) Chip) response F7a–c Campwide Activity Cooking demo for all Troop Night Campwide Activity 7:00–8:00 First aid, transports, Area Closed Scouts and leaders Area Closed Area Closed heart attack, CPR
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 9 Merit Badges Merit Badge Group Detail Page Merit Badge Program Areas Archery Shooting Sports 14 Aquatics Art Handicraft 12 Chubb Lake is in the middle Astronomy Nature/Ecology 13 of camp and has an average tem- perature of 70–75 degrees, which Backpacking Scout Skills 13 is ideal for swimming and boating. Basketry Handicraft 12 Supervised by a certified Aquatics Bird Study Nature/Ecology 13 Director and staff, merit badges Camping Scout Skills 13 include Small Boat Sailing with Laser Canoeing Aquatics 12 and Sunfish sailboats, Kayaking, Chess Handicraft 12 Rowing, Canoeing, Swimming, and Lifesaving. Campers may also enjoy Citizenship in the Nation Trail to Eagle 19 swimming and boating during the Citizenship in the World Trail to Eagle 19 free swim period most afternoons. Climbing COPE/Climbing 17 Communication Trail to Eagle 19 Cooking Scout Skills 12 Emergency Preparedness Scout Skills 13 Energy Nature/Ecology 13 Environmental Science Nature/Ecology 13 Fingerprinting Handicraft 12 First Aid Scout Skills 13 Fish and Wildlife Management Nature/Ecology 13 Fishing Scout Skills 13 Forestry Nature/Ecology 13 Geology Nature/Ecology 13 Hiking Scout Skills 13 Kayaking Aquatics 12 Leatherwork Handicraft 12 Lifesaving Aquatics 12 Mammal Study Nature/Ecology 13 Nature/Ecology Nature/Ecology 13 Orienteering Scout Skills 13 Advanced aquatics programs, such as Swimming and Water Rescue and Personal Fitness Trail to Eagle 19 Paddlecraft Safety are available upon Personal Management Trail to Eagle 19 request for those 16 years old and Photography Handicraft 12 older including adults. See page 15. Pioneering Scout Skills 13 In addition, there is the weekly Mile Pottery Handicraft 12 Swim. Troops who are interested Reptile and Amphibian Study Nature/Ecology 13 may schedule a troop swim with the Aquatics Director. Rifle Shooting Shooting Sports 14 Rowing Aquatics 12 Swimming and Rowing require at Sculpture Handicraft 12 least a Beginner swim classification, Search and Rescue Scout Skills 13 and Lifesaving, Canoeing, and Small Shotgun Shooting Shooting Sports 14 Boat Sailing require a Swimmer clas- Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 12 sification. If a Scout does not pass the Swimmer test or just wants to learn Soil and Water Conservation Nature/Ecology 13 to swim, he or she may enroll in the Swimming Aquatics 12 basic Learn to Swim and the Trail to Weather Nature/Ecology 13 First Class Swimming section. The Wilderness Survival Scout Skills 13 goal of the Learn to Swim class will be Woodcarving Handicraft 12 to improve the Scout’s skills and self- confidence so that the Swimmer test
10 Program Areas Scheduled Merit Badge Length of Session Class Start Times Classes or Other Activity per Day Scouts attend one per day unless otherwise shown Canoeing 1 hour 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. Kayaking 1 hour 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. Lifesaving 1 hour 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. Rowing 1 hour 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. Aquatics Small Boat Sailing 1.5 hours 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Swimming 1 hour 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Swimming and Water Rescue 4 hours / 2 days TBD by aquatics director Paddlecraft Safety 4 hours / 2 days TBD by aquatics director
Archery At least 1.5 hours per day 9:00, 10:30, 1:30 Archery Open Shoot One dedicated station all day Drop-in
Climbing Climbing 3 hours + 9:00–12:00
General Session 3 hours 1:30 COPE Patrol Challenge 1.5 hours Arrange with COPE director
Chess 1 hour 10:00, 11:00, 3:30 Photography 1 hour 9:00 Handicraft Pottery 1.5 hours 9:00, 10:30 Sculpture 1.5 hours 1:30 All other Handicraft badges Varies Drop-in
Astronomy 1 hour per session 2:30 and 9:40 (attend both sessions); Overnight Thurs. night Environmental Science 1 hour 9:00, 11:00, 1:30 Nature / Ecology Forestry 1 hour 2:30 Tues. and Thurs. Nature 1 hour 10:00 Other Badges Varies Drop-in
Rifle Shooting At least 1.5 hours per day Drop-in Rifle Range Open Shoot Drop-in
Camping 1 hour 7:00 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. Cooking (at dining area) 1.5 hours 9:00, 10:30, 1:30, 3:00 Emergency Preparedness 1 hour 9:00, 3:30 + EP drill Thurs. evening First Aid 1 hour 9:00, 10:00, 1:30, 2:30 Scoutcraft Orienteering 1 hour 11:00, 3:30 Pioneering 1.5 hours 10:30, 1:30 Search & Rescue 1 hour 11:00, 3:30 Wilderness Survival 1 hour 10:00, 2:30, + outpost on Thursday Other Badges Varies Drop-in
Shotgun Shooting At least 1 hour per day Monday–Thursday: 9:00–10:30, 10:30–12:00, 1:30–3:00 Shotgun Range Open Shoot 3:00–4:30 (M–Th), 9:00–12:00 (F)
Citizenship in the Nation 1 hour 9:00, 1:30 Citizenship in the World 1 hour 10:00, 2:30 Trail to Eagle Communication 1 hour 11:00, 3:30 Personal Fitness 1 hour 3:30 Personal Management 1 hour 7:00 p.m. Tues. and Thurs.
Trail to First Class See TTFC Schedule
This schedule is tentative and subject to change before camp. Drop in classes are not listed individually.
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 11 Aquatics Difficulty Pre-camp Prep Prescheduled or Drop-in Comments Canoeing B None 3 morning classes Extra practice and study required* Kayaking B None 3 morning classes Extra practice and study required* CPR knowledge required; physically Lifesaving A Must have Swimming MB 3 morning classes demanding; difficult for small Scouts* Rowing B None 3 morning classes Extra practice and study required** Small Boat Sailing B+ None 2 morning classes / 1 afternoon class Extra practice and study required* Swimming B None 3 morning classes / 1 afternoon class Good for young Scouts** Scheduled sessions to be determined by Swimming and Water Difficult but will prepare youth and adults Rescue / Paddlecraft B+ None aquatics director. Classes take a significant to manage unit swim and boat programs. Safety amount of time. Scouts or adults must do build-up swims Mile Swim B+ Good physical condition. Friday morning—6:00 a.m. throughout the week* Open swimming and boating are available Open Swim and Boating None each afternoon; boating only in the evening if waterfront is open. Swimming skills for those who want 1 scheduled afternoon session or upon Learn to Swim C None to learn to swim and/or pass the BSA request Swimmer test. Notes *Swimmer classification required. **Must be able to achieve Swimmer classifcation during class. can be passed and he/she is safe in the Director, join another aquatics class if Nature/Ecology water. If the Swimmer test is passed on there is space available in the class. This area provides the opportunity the first day of instruction, the Scout for Scouts to earn such popular merit may, at the discretion of the Aquatics Handicraft badges as Astronomy, Environmental There are many popular merit Science, Fish and Wildlife badges in this area such as Art, Management, Forestry, Geology, Note: While every effort is made to list Leatherwork, Woodcarving, Chess, Weather, Mammal Study, Nature, Soil any pre-requirements in order to complete Sulpture, Pottery, Fingerprinting, and Water Conservation and more. merit badges at camp, sometimes informa- and Basketry. Paints, dyes, leather tion is not available as to recent changes. stamps and other tools are all avail- Scouts attempting any of the It is the responsibility of the Scouts to take the initiative to read the requirements and able. Leather kits and handicraft Nature merit badges should bring determine if a requirement must be done projects are purchased in the Tradin’ several pencils and/or pens and a note- at home before coming to camp. Often, it is Post along with other handicraft book to camp. fairly apparent and can be discussed with supplies. If you have some of your their Scoutmaster. own supplies, please feel free to bring Scoutcraft them along. The staff works with Scouts on
Handicraft Difficulty Pre-camp Prep Prescheduled or Drop-in Comments Must do requirement 6 at home. Art C None Drop-in Good for first-year campers Excellent for first-year campers. Costs Basketry C None Drop-in about $10.00. Kits available. Chess C None 3 scheduled classes Excellent for first-year campers. Fingerprinting C None Drop-in Great for young Scouts Costs about $9.00. Kits available in the Leatherwork C None Drop-in Tradin’ Post Photography B None 1 scheduled class Bring own camera and data cord. Costs $5 per Scout for requirement 5. Pottery B None 2 scheduled morning classes Requirement 7 should be done at home. Sculpture B None 1 scheduled afternoon class Costs $5 per Scout for material. Good for first-year campers. Costs about Woodcarving C None Drop-in $7.00. Kits available
12 Program Areas Nature/ Difficulty Pre-camp Prep Prescheduled or Drop-in Comments Ecology Cannot be completed if skies are cloudy. Astronomy B Reqs. 6b 1 scheduled class Requires overnighter. Bird Study B None necessary (see note) Drop-in Reqs. 5–8 may require work at home. Energy B Requirement 4 Drop-in Req. 4 done before or after at home Several scheduled classes in morning and Requires work outside of class time. Environmental Science A None afternoon Involves lab work and experiments.
Fish and Wildlife B Possibly req. 5 Drop-in Requires about 1 hour per day. Management Forestry B Possibly req. 5 1 scheduled class (Tues. and Thurs.) Geology B None Drop-in Mammal Study C None Drop-in Great for young Scouts Nature B+ Possibly parts of req. 4 1 scheduled class Requires pre-camp work
Reptile and Amphibian B Requirement 8 Drop-in Class may be scheduled based on interest Study
Soil and Water B Possibly parts of req. 7 Drop-in Class may be scheduled based on interest Conservation Weather B Requirements 9b if desired Drop-in Advanced preparation may be helpful.
First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, Shooting Sports merit badge and has parental per- Orienteering, Pioneering, Wilderness Scouts and leaders receive the mission to shoot. Additional tickets Survival, Fishing, Hiking, shooting sports safety orientation are 25¢ each for five shots. (Ticket Backpacking, Camping, and along upon arrival at camp. We encour- purchases are non-refundable.) with other merit badges. Individual age all Scouts to drop in and experi- Scouts and patrols can build towers ence the excitement and precision of Our BSA-certified ranges— and bridges from the available re- shooting sports in the safest environ- Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery—are sources including rope and poles. ment possible. Upon request, leaders among the safest available and will be given one free ticket for each provide proper safety instruction, Cooking merit badge is also offered eligible Scout to use at the rifle range equipment, and excellent coach- in the dining area. There is a limit of to try shooting. An eligible Scout is ing from BSA National Camping 10 Scouts in each class. one who is not taking Rifle Shooting School, National Rifle Association,
Scoutcraft Difficulty Pre-camp Prep Prescheduled or Drop-in Comments Backpacking A 6b, 8c, 9e, 10, 11b–c Drop-in Treks best handled by the troop Camping B 4b, 8d, 9a–c Drop-in Pre-reqs will be emailed to Cannot be completed at camp. Cooking B 4 scheduled sessions troop contact on file Must be at least First Class. Emergency Preparedness B 1, 2c, 6c 2 scheduled sessions Cannot be completed at camp. First aid requirements Recommended for Scouts 13 and older. through First Class must be First Aid B+ 4 scheduled sessions Requires work outside of class. Bring done outside of this class and materials to make a first aid kit. already signed off Fishing C None Drop-in Bring your own fishing pole Hiking C 4, 5, 6 Drop-in Best handled by the troop Orienteering B Possibly req. 7 2 scheduled sessions Requires 1 hour per day Requires 1.5 hours per day. Bring gloves if Pioneering B None 2 scheduled sessions you wish to use them. Search & Rescue B 5, 6a 2 scheduled sessions Bring proof of completed reqs. Moderately difficult. Scheduled sleepover Wilderness Survival B Elements for req. 5 2 scheduled sessions in shelter.
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 13 Shooting Difficulty Pre-camp Prep Prescheduled or Drop-in Comments Sports 2 scheduled sessions in morning and Time consuming. Req. practice to qualify. Approx. Archery B None 1 in afternoon 1.5–2 hrs/day. Need arrow kit from Tradin’ Post Archery Open Shoot C None Drop-in as available. No charge for open shoot. Black Powder C None Pre-sign up, but drop-in for time 14 years and older, no charge, but see page 16. Requires extra practice. Scoutmasters are required Rifle Shooting B None Drop-in to administer written test to Scouts in campsite. No partials issued. No cost to those taking merit badge. Rifle Open Shoot C None Drop-in as available. Open shoot is 25¢ for 5 rounds (non-refundable) Difficult for new shooters. Recommended for 2nd- or Shotgun Shooting MB A None 2 morning and 1 afternoon session 3rd-year campers. Req. extra practice. See cost in Shotgun Range section below. Shotgun Open Shoot B None 1 afternoon session Open shoot is $1.75 for 5 shots. and National Archery Association however, an arrow kit needs to be sessions. There is a 25¢ charge per trained instructors. purchased at the Tradin’ Post for the five shots for open shooting. Tickets merit badge. can be obtained at the Tradin’ Post No personal firearms should be (non-refundable). brought to camp by anyone. This Rifle Range It is strongly advised includes rifles, shotguns, hand guns, that if a Scouts wishes to finish the Shotgun Range A certified paintball guns, airguns, pellet guns, merit badge in this area that they NRA Instructor supervises and pro- BB guns, wrist rockets, sling shots, sign up before Wednesday. There are vides instruction to Scouts wishing no partial merit badges given in this to earn Shotgun merit badge. Shot- area. The rifle range is equipped with guns are limited, so only seriously .22 caliber practice and qualification interested Scouts should attempt rifles. Supervised by a certified direc- this merit badge. Tickets must be tor, special NRA opportunities are purchased at the Tradin’ Post to usually available at camp. shoot whether taking the merit badge or not (non-refundable). The If a Scouts bring a partial Rifle price of a merit badge ticket, which Shooting merit badge to camp, they covers one session of the basic num- will not be able to complete it without ber of shots needed, is $10. If the redoing all the requirements. We do Scout needs to retake the shooting not accept partial cards. test or if he/she desires additional and water guns or imitation guns. shooting opportunities, they can be Any personal firearms brought to There is no charge to shoot for purchased at $1.75 for 5 shots. There camp must be checked in and locked those taking the merit badge; how- are no partial merit badges given in up with a rangemaster. We strongly ever, this is only during the classes this area. advise that you do not bring them.
Archery Range Thearchery range is equipped to handle all aspects of the Archery merit badge. Scouts are encouraged to come and shoot even if they are not working on the merit badge. Arrow-making kits and materi- als are available in the Tradin’ Post. Personal bows may be brought to camp but must be secured by the Archery director during your stay. Crossbows are not allowed in camp. If brought to camp, they need to be checked in and locked up at the archery range. No tickets are necessary to shoot archery;
14 Program Areas Older 3 Scout Programs
something to keep them busy and the Trail to Eagle merit badges, and THE OLDER SCOUT PROGRAM engaged during the week. advanced aquatics programs. Each of We recognize that Scouts who have these is summarized in this chapter come to camp for a number of years Generally, older Scouts are those with the specific age recommenda- and have earned many of the merit who are 14 years old or third- or tions or requirements. badges possible at camp often are fourth-year campers. The older Scout looking for new challenges and areas program at Marin Sierra has these Advanced Aquatics Programs of interest. Troops want older boys components: Project COPE, rock to come for leadership, but they need climbing, black powder shooting, Swimming and Water Rescue and Paddlecraft Safety courses were devel- oped by the BSA to address the need for older Scouts and unit leaders to be trained with the skills needed to run their aquatics activities year round. Since BSA Lifeguard is designed for those youth and adults that work at Boy Scout summer camps, these courses are designed for the unit level. BSA Lifeguard will not be offered as a course during camp.
Both courses are open to anyone 16 years old or older, take approximately 8 hours each, and are valid for three years (See page 11.) There is a fee of $15 for the manual (covers both courses), which can be purchased in the Tradin’ Post. Trained cards will be issued after passing required skills and completing the test exams with a score
15 skills not covered in BSA/ARC life- BSA program designed to develop guard training. self-confidence and teamwork skills in adults and older Scouts. The COPE Black Powder Shoot program strengthens the patrol and troop by challenging youth and adults Can Scouts shoot the black powder to problem solve, work together, build muzzle loading rifle at camp? Yes they team-esteem, and empower them- can if they meet the following criteria: selves and others.
• be age 14 or older. The program is implemented • have parents’ permission on their using a challenge ropes course with Minor Activity Release Form. both low and high course events. Marin Council has invested re- • sign up at the rifle range before sources and added many elements noon on Friday. to make our COPE course state of • qualify by shooting 2 courses the art. High course events such as of fire safely and accurately on Skywalk (see picture on previous the .22LR bolt action rifle be- page), Multiline, Zip Line, and the fore noon on Friday (Scout must Giant Swing bring both thrill and purchase rifle tickets from the challenge to participants. trading post for this qualification if they are not taking the Rifle During Project COPE, individu- Shooting merit badge while they als are encouraged to make posi- are at camp) tive choices based on emotional and physical safety, personal limitations With the exception of the rifle tick- and boundaries, and readiness to try ets needed to qualify with the .22LR new things. An important aspect in of 80% or higher. Swimming skills bolt action rifle as stated above, there are necessary and lifesaving skills are the COPE philosophy is to empower is no additional charge for Scouts that one’s self by choosing how and in what recommended. Participants must pass qualify to shoot the black powder the BSA Swimmer’s test to enroll. challenges one will participate. The muzzle loading rifle. COPE challenges include games, trust building activities, low elements and Swimming and Water Rescue Any Scout that meets the above high elements. Project COPE is 90% expands the Safe Swim Defense train- criteria may arrive any time between mental and 10% physical. ing to include skills and knowledge 1:30 and 4:00 on Friday to shoot the to prepare a unit leader to prevent, black power rifle. Who can participate in COPE? recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swim ac- No video photography is allowed To participate in COPE, tivities. Although Safe Swim Defense for this activity. No new rifle range please have the following: (1) the training provides required guidelines check-ins can be accepted once this Scoutmaster recommendation and for conducting safe swimming activi- activity has begun. Others who have (2) no restrictions on medical or ties and is required, it does not provide previously signed up to do so before minor release forms. Project COPE is the skills training mandated by those noon on Friday may shoot the .22LR designed for adults and older Scouts guidelines. This course supplements bolt action rifles and complete the rifle who are ready for new challenges, and provides in-depth training, and merit badge requirements. who can be responsible for the safety addresses important informational of themselves and others, and who desire to better their knowledge of skills not covered in BSA / ARC life- Can adults shoot the black pow- self and teamwork. guard training. der muzzle loading rifle? Yes, but not during the same period Scouts are Paddle Craft Safety expands the shooting. Adults have a dedicated time Troop or Patrol COPE Safety Afloat training to include the at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, and Scheduled with the COPE Director skills and knowledge to confidently there is no charge. by patrol leader, senior patrol leader, supervise canoeing or kayaking ex- or Scoutmaster. Troops or patrols cursions on flat waters. Safety Afloat Project COPE that participate can consist of any does not provide the skills mandated age of Scout. Talk with the COPE by the guidelines. The training also Project COPE (Challenging Director to determine development addresses important informational Outdoor Personal Experience) is a goals for the team.
16 Older Scout Programs COPE/ Climbing Difficulty Pre-camp Prep Prescheduled or Drop-in Comments Requires extra practice on and off the Climbing MB A Parent Authorization Scheduled rock. Recommended age is 13. Participant must attend all sessions.
Project COPE A Parent Authorization Scheduled Requires high level of maturity.
Troop or Patrol COPE Varied Parent Authorization Schedule with director Any age
Adults of all experience levels can reach Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon new heights with COPE. Learn about for Zip Line and Giant Swing handling difficult situations leaders COPE for Leaders B None (pending availability). encounter while having fun! Tickets Other COPE opportunities per request. for Zip Line and Giant Swing can be purchased at the Tradin’ Post.
Adult COPE to sign up for Climbing merit badge on to try these skills and climbing must On Tuesday morning and Friday Monday morning. be authorized on the parent authoriza- afternoon, we invite adults to experi- tion form. Consider a Scout’s fear of ence the thrill of the zip line on the Rock climbing can be done as a heights, knowledge of himself, ability corner of the lake and the giant swing merit badge or just for fun, meaning to follow directions accurately, and in the other corner. A ticket for both anyone can participate. The climbing emotional readiness to push himself can be purchased at the Tradin’ Post sessions are held in the mornings only, over an edge . . . literally. for a minimal fee. The adult program is and Scouts must attend the entire pending there are not full classes in the 3-hour session. Additional sessions To complete the merit badge, par- Scout classes. There is also the possibil- will be required for remaining merit ticipants must complete three of each: ity for full adult program if available in badge work. climbs, rappels, and belays. the COPE area upon request. Who Should Take Climbing Merit Badge? Scouts may bring their own Requirements and Information All Scouts are welcome to take climbing shoes, helmet, and har- • Age requirement for the regular the merit badge but beware that ness. Personal ropes, carabiners, and COPE program is 14 years old. Scoutmasters should agree that the other hardware cannot be used in the Scout is ready in maturity and health climbing program and should not be • Must have Scoutmaster approval brought to camp. • Parent authorization required Requirements and Information • Five days of 3-hour sessions per • Age recommendation is 13 years day for Scouts old or a third-year camper. • Possible to have leaders-only • Scoutmaster approval required session if there is enough interest and space available • Parent authorization required • Patrol COPE can be any age • There will be one or two sched- Scout uled sessions per day • Because of the distance to Big Rock Climbing Rock and the possibility of getting lost, any and all participants must travel out together and stay for This area is for Scouts of all experi- the entire session. ence levels. Scouts can receive an in- troduction to climbing, rappelling and belaying, or further work to improve Trail to Eagle Merit Badges technique and skill. All Scouts are en- couraged to learn about outdoor rock As part of our older Scout program, climbing for fun and adventure, earn Marin Sierra offers select Eagle- the merit badge, or both! Scouts need required merit badges. Three of the
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 17 most popular classes are scheduled in both the morning and afternoons.
Merit badges offered in this area are Communication, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Personal Fitness, and Personal Management.
Generally, the difficulty and com- prehension levels of these badges are appropriate to Scouts who are 14 years old or who have at least attained the rank of Star. However, there are no age restrictions except having the approval of the Scoutmaster to begin.
Some badges have work that must be done ahead of camp and brought to the instructor in order to complete the badge at camp. See page 19. Take a look at the requirements, and determine what must be done in order to finish these at camp. In some cases, the work can be done after • Improved work ethic • Improved association and rela- camp to finish at home. It is up to the tionships with adults Scout to decide where and when he • Lasting, life-long friendships from wants to finish. close camaraderie with other staff • Memories that will last a lifetime members Requirements and Information • Ability to instruct other Scouts as Young people who are 14 years • Pre-work is required to finish at well as adults old may work at camp for two weeks camp. See page 19. in our Counselor in Training (CIT) • Age recommendation is 14 years program. Those 15 and older are old or have at least attained the eligible to be paid and can work for Star rank six weeks. Young people 18 and older can possibly work as directors of areas, • Scoutmaster approval required The Outdoor Code and those over 21 can apply to work in certain age-restricted areas that re- CAMP STAFF OPPORTUNITIES As an American, quire additional training and certifica- I will do my best to tions (shotgun, aquatics, climbing, and Older Scouts that have been to COPE directors). camp many times and may seem re- luctant to return as campers are often Be clean in my outdoor manners, If you or someone you know may interested in becoming staff members. be interested, have them contact our This gives them a new perspective of Be careful with fire, office immediately to inquire and -re camp life and often invigorates their quest an application. Although staff commitment to Scouting. Be considerate in the outdoors, opportunities for this year may be already filled, applicants can submit There is no question about the Be conservation minded. applications at camp for the follow- fact that a staff position is hard ing season. A staff introductory ses- work, is different than coming with sion is held at camp every Thursday the troop, and is, in effect, a real I will urge others to do the same. evening from 8:00–8:30. Early job. However, there are some lasting applications are crucial to securing a benefits that young people receive by desired job position. Applications can working at camp: also be found on our web site.
18 Older Scout Programs Trail to Difficulty Pre-camp Prep Prescheduled or Drop-in Comments Eagle Pre-work is not required for any of the merit badges below in order to take them. Note However, if Scouts wish to finish at camp, they will need to start at home. It is up to the Scout to evaluate which requirements should be best done at home. 2(a–d) Bring evidence of having done these. Make the required visit or tour. (Note, visit the state or U.S. Capitol, not It helps to have taken already U.S. History. just the capital of the US or a state.) For those doing requirement #2 3 If done before camp, bring before camp, remember, the Capitol in newspapers with you to camp or have a Citizenship B 9:00 and 1:30 Daily Sacramento is open 7 days a week in the Nation counselor or Scoutmaster sign off at home that you watched news. Bring notes of Since resources are limited in camp, news viewing. bring any support material you need for presentations or speeches. 8 Write the required letter and send it. Bring a copy of the letter to camp with any response
3(a)(b) Research and assemble the information necessary to answer this We supply the world map. Citizenship in the World B question. It is a tough requirement. 10:00 and 2:30 Daily This merit badge is challenging. 7 If you do a, b, c, d, or e, bring some proof of completing the requirement.
5 Attend a town meeting and take notes. Meeting must be approved by a counselor at home in order to qualify. Be sure to bring proof of your work for any Communication B 7 Do one of a, b, or c. 11:00 and 3:30 Daily requirements completed at home. 8 If done at home, bring evidence. 9 Research careers and be prepared to discuss.
1a, 1b Have examinations, discuss at camp 2–5 Be prepared to discuss Typically, 3:30 daily; 6 Completed at camp however, this time can change 1b Bring note from dentist 7–8 If you wish to complete the merit depending on availability of Personal Fitness B 2–5 Read all pertinent information badge at camp, you must begin these counselor. We will endeavor to requirements with your own counselor let troops know before camp of a 8 Requires 12 weeks to finish no later than 3 months prior to coming to confirmed time. camp. Otherwise you will start it at camp and can finish with your own counselor after camp.
1 Some will have to be done at home with Participants can do most of the the family. requirements at camp except those that Personal Management B 2 Can begin at camp and finish at home. 7:00 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. require time and discussion with family or others outside camp or those that need 8 Done at home. Bring proof of doing it more time that we have at camp. before camp or finish at home.
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Merit 4 Badges
at camp, make a plan with your • When completed, your counselor THE MERIT BADGE PROCESS Scoutmaster to complete those will sign your merit badge appli- FOR SCOUTS ahead of camp or afterwards. cation. If you have not completed • Complete a merit badge applica- the badge by the end of the camp One important and imperative part week, the counselor will not sign of the merit badge process is that the tion (blue card) and have your Scoutmaster sign it on front only. the application but will list the Scout initiates the contact with the requirements that have been merit badge counselor. This teaches • Sign up for the merit badge dur- completed on the grid. Scouts to take initiative, be responsible ing Monday morning sign-ups for their advancement, and learn to (for scheduled sessions only). • On Saturday morning at 6 a.m., associate with adults. all merit badge applications (com- • Bring your signed and completely pleted and partial) will be in the filled out blue card with you to troop mailbox and available to Because of the importance of this the first session. picked up. part of the experience, it is one of the reasons we do not support online • Attend all scheduled or agreed- merit badge applications before upon sessions to complete all camp. Even though a Scout may not requirements. MONITORING YOUR SCOUT’S get into the desired class, it teaches him or her to plan and make a back- MERIT BADGE PROGRESS up plan, evaluate, and make decisions Merit badge instructors will be based on this experience. keeping daily progress records for each merit badge. At the end of the Steps in the Process day, the instructors will post copies of the progress reports in Ibach Lodge. • Pick a badge that interests you. Leaders can stop by Ibach to check the reports and monitor their Scouts’ • Talk with your Scoutmaster about progress. Non-merit badge programs the badge and get approval. are tracked in the area where the • If there are pre-requisites or program is conducted such as Trail to requirements that cannot be done First Class.
21 Complete Merit Badges
At Camp Marin Sierra, we recog- nize that different goals are appropri- ate for different Scouts. We support Don’t sign here until complete Scouts to partially complete or fully complete and earn merit badges. However, we encourage Scouts to fin- ish each badge or program they begin at camp to the best of their ability. The requirements of each merit badge Above are the front and back of a fully filled out merit badge application form (blue card). are stated in the merit badge pam- Notice the Scout’s name is on all three panels, and the name of the merit badge is on all phlet, this year’s requirement book, three panels. This is extremely important for when they are later separated. and the most recent requirements can be found online on many official Note also that the Scoutmaster has signed only the front of the form giving approval for and unofficial Scouting web sites. A the Scout to pursue the merit badge. At Camp Marin Sierra, we cannot allow a Scout to completed merit badge card has the participate in a merit badge class if that approval is missing. Counselor’s Record portion removed.
Below is the front of a partially-completed merit badge card. Noted on the middle panel Incomplete Merit Badges are the requirements that were finished. The opposite side of the form would have no changes. The only merit badge counselor that should sign the card is the person with Earning a partial completion at whom the Scout completes the requirements. camp follows the same guidelines as found in the Merit Badge Counselor’s Guide (available online). Receiving partials is not recommended for the Shotgun or Rifle Shooting merit badges due to the safety requirements. The entire merit badge application (blue card) is returned to the troop at the end of the week. They will be in the packet given to the troop leader.
Finishing a Partial Merit Badge at Camp
To finish an incomplete merit badge at camp, bring the merit badge
22 Merit Badges The top left and right cards are the fronts of a merit badge card for which the Scout has finished all requirements. The counselor can either write “Complete” across the middle panel or write in the completed requirements.
The Counselor panel is torn off and retained by the coun- selor or, in this case, the council. The section shown here is the part returned to the troop.
The figure on the left is the back side of the same card. The merit badge counselor has signed the card in the proper loca- tions. The Scoutmaster signs this portion only after the Scout has completed all the work and after the counselor signs.
application with merit badge coun- selor’s initials by the requirements already completed. Turn it in to the class instructor as if it were a new application, and it will be returned on Saturday morning with all merit badge applications for the troop.
In some cases, a Scout may need to review a particular requirement if it is safety-related to work in that area.
Email camping@boyscouts-marin .org before June 30 if you have any other specific questions.
We carry blue cards in our Tradin’ Post at camp if you need some while you are at camp. The Tradin’ Post is not open on Sunday; however, if you need cards that day, speak with the business manager.
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 23 that the majority of the time Scouts getting into the time slot they want. MONDAY MORNING SIGN-UPS can get into the classes they desire Scout leaders may not stand in line for Merit badge sign-ups occur on but not always at the times they want. the Scouts. Monday morning at 8:25, following Often, we open up additional classes if the assembly, and conclude with time there is significant demand, an avail- We often get calls for Scouts to attend their first class able time slot, and staff. in our office from at 9:00. The only classes parents who wish for which a Scout Highly recommended is a mixture to construct needs to sign up of scheduled classes and drop-ins. This their Scout’s are the scheduled is because drop-ins can be taken at any merit badge classes. See page time during the day and fill the gaps schedule. While 11. For ex- between scheduled classes. For first- it is great that ample, Swimming, year Scouts, a couple easy merit badges parents are working Emergency are worth more than being overloaded with their Scouts, we try to direct Preparedness, or Pottery need sign- with classes or having them back to the Scout leaders. It ups, but Fishing, Mammal Study, or classes that are is the Scoutmaster—not us nor the Rifle do not. The latter are drop-in too difficult. This parent—that oversees the advance- badges. There is no need to sign up for may set the Scout ment program for the Scout, and we classes at Trail to First Class either. up for failure. respect that. While we are not against being called with questions, we do Evaluate the want parents—and actually Scouts— The pre-planning and sign-up age, rank, and ma- to work with their leaders on their process teaches Scouts valuable turity of your Scouts. advancement. lessons. Planning, adjusting plans, While there are no age limits on most perhaps even being disappointed of our classes, first-year Scouts should are life lessons that, with the sup- not sign up for difficult merit badges portive guidance of Scout leaders, SCHEDULED VS. DROP-IN or Trail to Eagle merit badges. Not will produce a young person that only will these classes often be too is able to navigate similar experi- MERIT BADGES advanced, but because they fill up with ences throughout life. younger Scouts, older Scouts that need Scheduled merit badges exist for The merit badge the classes for advancement, end up classes that (1) usually take most to all process is not not being able to get into them. week to complete, or (2) need the class merely about size limited for safety reasons or popu- gaining a badge, Counselors will be stationed in larity. These classes occur at a certain it is a learning various parts of the assembly area with time every day. For example, if Scouts opportunity. signs indicating which classes they sign up for the 10:00 Swimming class, This is the reason represent. COPE will also be there they will take Swimming every day for we want the Scout to taking sign-ups. Waterfront will take the set period at 10:00 until the end of initiate the contact with the coun- sign-ups at the waterfront, which is the week or the badge is completed. selors, not the parent nor even the adjacent to the assembly area. Leaders See page 11. Scout leader. will be given a helpful map to show where the counselors will be as well. Drop-in merit badges are those that We recommend that every Scout the Scout can attend or start at any have a plan and backup plans for how Scouts do not need to bring merit time during the day or week. However, to construct his or her day. (There is a badge applications (blue cards) to the even though a Scout may “drop in” at template a Scout can use in the back sign up session. However, they must any time during the day, we recom- of this book. See page 62.) If they have them to give to the counselor at mend that they come to the classes on cannot get into the 9:00 Swimming the first class they attend. This is true the half-hour. That way, the instructor class, then they probably can get into a of scheduled classes or drop-ins. does not have to make people wait or later class. This may cause him or her restart a class every 5 minutes when a to have to adjust other class schedules Have Scouts first get in line to sign Scout appears. If a class is too full, an or even drop or take an alternate class. up for the classes they want the most. instructor may ask the Scout to come We have found through experience That way, there is a better chance of back another time if possible.
It is important that Scouts take the initiative to procure the merit badge books for the badges in which they are interested. Studying the badge before camp, knowing what pre-requesites may be required, and coming to camp prepared will help them be successful in the merit badge classes.
24 Merit Badges Troop 5 Programs
Many troops are already thinking An important question to ask is: Is about what they want to accomplish at the patrol leaders council involved in PLANNING YOUR WEEK camp this year. Will advancement be a the planning process? Don’t let it be- Scoutmasters have requested that key factor? Will the patrol method be come the adults telling the Scouts what we include a section in the guidebook the focus? These and other questions they’ll be doing at camp. Use the mate- providing some suggestions that both need attention. rials contained in this packet to evalu- they and we have learned through ate what needs to be accomplished and experience over the years. Here is a Your summer program may what the Scouts want to accomplish. collection of those ideas. already include many opportunities available at Marin Sierra. Inventory the strengths and weaknesses of all the Scouts. How many need to participate in the Trail to First Class program? How many want to work on merit badges? Are the merit badges the Scouts want to work on appropriate? Do you have any older Scouts who want something a little more challenging?
The evening hours can be a valuable time for troops to conduct troop pro- grams, check with Scouts about how their week is going, or just have some old-fashioned campsite magic. Troops should plan programs so that Scouts have activities during the twilight hours. For suggestions or equipment, consult your commissioner.
25 • Plan your schedule to include as • Again, camp is here to help each of the 9:30 a.m. leader many of the campwide programs achieve your troop’s goals and meetings as possible. individual Scout’s goals. These • Each Scout in the troop earns at • First-year Scouts seem to feel should be priorities at all times. least one merit badge, participates successful when working toward Our staff is here to assist in your in a Trail to Eagle (Older Scout) advancing a rank in the Trail to troop program needs, so let us activity, or advances one rank First Class area and working on know if there’s anything we can while at camp. do to help. completing one or two moder- • Troop invites three staff members ately easy merit badges. to join them at lunch or dinner • Encourage Scouts to participate BADEN-POWELL • Troop participates in the Friday in programs they find interest- campfire program ing—not just merit badges. Camp HONOR TROOP AWARD • The troop participates in at least is a great opportunity for new The honor troop award require- one activity as a troop: troop camp- experiences and to just have fun. ments are met by earning points fire, troop swim, troop COPE, and • Review the difficulty level of all throughout the week based on vari- so on (not a service project) badges and encourage Scouts ous categories. Each of the categories to work on four or fewer merit are things that will make your camp badges. experience better from participating SENIOR PATROL LEADER • Many merit badges require in programs to campsite safety. The MEETINGS advance work before coming to categories are: camp. Encourage all Scouts to Senior Patrol Leader meetings are come prepared if they intend to • Daily camp site inspection mini- held Sunday with the adult leaders in complete these merit badges at mum score of 85 Ibach Lodge at 4:30 and with only the camp. • Troop attended 8 of 10 campwide SPL on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, assemblies and Friday during lunch at the din- • Organize the attending Scouts • Troop participates in one service ing hall. See page 8. If the troop is into patrols before coming to dining jamboree style, the SPL will be camp or conservation project giving at least one hour of service per Scout provided with paper products for the • Bring your troop and Scout spirit meal at the dining hall. to camp. Your troop’s attitude • Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) attends will affect not only the attitudes all scheduled SPL Summits SPLs are responsible for planning of your Scouts—especially first- • Troop participates in two camp- a campwide program and carrying year campers—but also the other wide games or activities not important information to the troop troops, Scouts, leaders, and staff including campfires from SPL meetings. He or she is also in camp. • At least one troop adult attends responsible for signing the troop up for a flag ceremony, campfire presentation, Tuesday night troop activity, and more.
CAMPSITE ACTIVITIES Campfires
Many troops use troop campfires to relax, share wisdom, perform and show-off, and check in with the Scouts about their time at camp so far. Generally, you are welcome to have a campfire in your campsite fire circle anytime you have the resourc- es for supervision and safety. The only time fires are restricted is when there are fire restrictions within the Tahoe National Forest; we will announce those at leader’s meetings. See page 39.
26 Troop Programs Any troop planning on using Marin beginning a hike, short or long, always Sierra as a trail head must make ar- check with someone who has made rangements with the Marin Council the hike recently, check on predicted ahead of time. For tips and informa- weather conditions, and take the “10 tion about back country experiences Outdoor Items” listed in the Scouts you may email our ranger, Jake Van BSA Handbook. Check with the rang- Winkle, at [email protected]. er or commissioner for best routes. Be sure to use the buddy system and Campwide Games check in and out of camp. Special activities and competitions Interfaith will take place several times during and Worship Services your week. These activities include cooking demonstrations, individual Your troop can hold an interfaith sports competitions, troop competi- chapel service or faith-specific wor- tions, campfires, and the Mile Swim. ship service in addition to the camp- Check the program schedule for spe- wide chapel service offered on Sunday. cific times.See page 8. Simply schedule use of the Chapel or wherever you want to hold the service COPE Course with the commissioner. You can invite and Patrol Challenge other troops as you please. Merit Badges Patrols will use the activities from Intertroop Campfire Troops are always welcomed and the COPE program to build unity, encouraged to conduct their own in- develop teamwork skills, and have Campfires with other troops can struction of merit badge requirements. a lot of fun on the COPE course! be done in campsites, the Chief’s Whether it be helping Scouts with an Check with COPE director when you Fire Circle, or at the Campfire Rock. assignment or working on requirements get to camp for available times. Each Be sure to check with the commis- as a troop, you’re welcome to check out patrol may sign up for one session sioner or ranger on the current fire supplies from area directors to help. and must bring 6–12 patrol members conditions. Most supplies can also be bought in the to participate (adults are ok). Sign Tradin’ Post or brought with troop gear. up Monday morning in the assem- bly area or after that with the COPE Cook-outs Director.
Troops are encouraged to request cooking supplies and ingredients for Fishing cook-out cobblers, desserts, or meals Try out the fishing pier. Chubb in the campsite from the food services Lake is home to bass and catfish. The director. Cook-outs can also be done record catch is a 4½-pound, small on the trail or in an outpost campsite. mouth bass. We highly recommend Requests are usually due to the food that you bring your own fishing gear. services director or commissioner 48 There are only a few fishing poles hours in advance. available at camp. Orienteering Geocaching Create your own orienteering ACTIVITIES AROUND CAMP course using a map of the area or use Backpacking Geocaching is like treasure hunt- the one set up by the Trail to First ing using global positioning devices Class area or Scout Skills area. Don’t Marin Sierra borders a part of the and good, old-fashioned coordinates underestimate the orienteering oppor- Tahoe National Forest that offers ter- and maps. tunities on a plain old troop hike. rific backpacking possibilities for your troop. It is possible to start a pre- or Hiking Outposts post-camp, multi-day trip from either Marin Sierra or one of the many trail There are many hikes in and out- Troops are encouraged to pack up heads nearby. side of Camp Marin Sierra. When and head out for a hike or overnighter
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 27 Marin Sierra Camp Song
Chorus This camp is your camp This camp is my camp From Poop Out Hill To the garbage dump fill—Phil who? From the archery range To the boon docks strange This camp was made for you and me
As I arrived here, I was flabbergasted My springs were rusted, my ridge pole busted My cot was ripped, my platform tipped, This camp was made for you and me (yee haw)
Chorus
I rowed and paddled my leaky boat to one of the nearby lakes or rivers. at least two water filters with them, All around the diving dock and float Lake Spaulding and the Yuba River and, if doing an overnighter, also plan But when I swamped it are less than two miles away, and the on using backpacking-type stoves for (Aquatics director name) grabbed my throat beautiful Fordyce Creek is five miles your cooking. These items need to be This camp was made for you and me away. Each destination can be accessed brought by the troop to camp. by trails beginning at the back door (yee haw) of Camp Marin Sierra. No shuttling is Troops planning an overnight trip Chorus necessary or available. while at camp must complete a food request form and submit the order to As I was hiking that Wildcat Trail You may want to do an overnighter the food services director or the com- I saw before me those luminous nails the Saturday night before you begin missioner at least 48 hours in advance. While all around me the pine cones hailed your camp session or on Wednesday Ask your commissioner or the ranger This camp was made for you and me night, which is troop night. We for help planning your outpost trip. (yee haw) strongly recommend that troops take Sports and Games Chorus As I was leaving, my heart was grieving The Meadow at Marin Sierra is a large grassy area that is great for My stomach heaving, my snake bite stinging playing games or sports. Troops can But to make it clear, I’ll be back next year! challenge each other to hold a troop (wait for the echo) activity in the field. SPLs should sign- Camp Marin Sierra have no fear (yee haw) up with the commissioner to reserve the Meadow. This camp is your camp This camp is my camp Star Watching From Poop Out Hill To the garbage dump fill—Phil who? Star watching is a great opportuni- From the archery range ty at camp that is not always available To the boon docks strange at home in the city. Star watch for This camp was made for you and me. fun or fulfill Astronomy merit badge One more time! requirements. See the Nature direc- tor for star charts and stories about (repeat chorus) the night sky or pick up a book in the Tradin’ Post.
28 Troop Programs Campwide 6 Programs
their field or troop activity uniforms MORNING AND EVENING and impress the staff and the camp CAMPWIDE GAMES ASSEMBLIES with your troop yell. They are also Campwide activities are scheduled an important time for the camp to for Tuesday from 7:00–8:00 p.m. and Assemblies are held each morning disperse important information and Friday from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Activities and evening after meals except for be sure that all troops are present in may be between patrols or troops Wednesday evening. Check the pro- camp. We request your presence or depending on the activity. gram schedule for times. Assemblies representation at all assemblies. are times to show off your troop in Participation is part of the Baden- Assembly attendance is part of the Powell Honor Troop Award. Baden-Powell Honor Troop Award. See page 26. See page 26. TROOP/PATROL CHALLENGES OPENING AND CLOSING Troop/patrol challenges are on CAMPFIRES Tuesday evening from 7:00–8:00 p.m. and Thursday afternoon at 3:30. Campfires are held on Monday Patrols compete against other patrols night and Friday night. On Monday, in a Quadathlon. Winning patrols are the staff will perform in the campfire. announced at the awards assembly on For Friday night, your SPL will sign Friday evening. your troop up to make a presentation or performance at the campfire. Start preparing now to make a contribu- SPECIAL DAYS tion of a run-on, song, skit, story, flag retirement, or other performance 2020 Theme Day—Tuesday that is 4–5 minutes or less. All pre- sentations will be previewed by the Scouts and leaders are encouraged program director to receive approval to join the staff on theme day. For by Thursday. 2020, we have a literary characters
29 theme. This can be a fiction or non- fiction character from literature—from Sherlock Holmes to Baden-Powell or Robinson Crusoe to Alice in Wonderland. The possibilties are end- less. You can let your creativity run wild with this opportunity. We leave your costume to your imagination, and the level of your participation is up to you. Of course, make it Scout- appropriate, and just have fun with it.
Troop Day—Wednesday
On Wednesdays, your troop will be cooking and dining for all three meals in your campsite using food that we deliver to you. We also leave the evening hours open so that your troop can plan its own activities. ATH Order of the Arrow Day—Thursday E O H T Order of the Arrow (OA) is the Troops should plan in advance N what they will be doing during these E honor camping society in most K hours. Your troop may plan a day A councils. Contact your council’s OA hike or overnighter. You can also do T Lodge for more information about the pioneering projects, cooking competi- requirements a Scout must meet to be W nominated for membership in the OA. tions, or games in the Meadow. Other A troop activities include, but are not L E limited to campfires, songfests, and H We encourage OA members to T service projects. Your commissioner wear their sashes on Thursday. KE IN G can help you plan your activity. EP There will be an OA lunch at the dining hall for Scouts who are mem- Planning and participating in a Baden-Powell Honor Troop Award. bers or for those who want to learn troop night activity can be part of the See page 26. more about the OA.
30 Campwide Programs Adult 7 Programs
during these meetings. It is also a camp and their troop and to bet- LEADER MEETINGS guaranteed chance to catch the com- ter themselves through training for The first meeting is on Sunday at missioner, program director, or camp the benefit of their Scouts. It is not 4:30 for Scoutmaster and SPL. Short director to give them any feedback, fix required but fun. Requirements will meetings are held daily from 9:30– any problems, or ask questions. be available at camp and may include 10:00 a.m. at Ibach Lodge. We ask that volunteering in a program area, tak- one adult (more if you’d like) attend ing or giving training, and attending these meetings. We will be updating in- LEADER AWARDS leader’s meetings. formation, giving reminders, and taking We want to recognize adults care of some administrative business who make an effort to contribute to VOLUNTEERING IN CAMP We encourage adults who are available to volunteer in camp. We believe that there are many adult leaders who have expert knowledge. We hope they will share with the Scouts because often they are more effective mentors to older Scouts than younger staff members. Many adults also have skills and hobbies in areas that we do not offer at camp. Talk to the program director, commissioner, or food services director about ways you can assist at camp. Here are some ways to help:
• Assisting in a merit badge session • Offering a merit badge we don’t have at camp
31 take advantage of all the training op- portunities you can. Each one saves you an hour or more of time you could be spending with your family when you get home.
All the trainings offered will be list- ed on the General Program Schedule on page 8. While this list can change, here are some of the possible offerings:
• Troop Committee • Youth Protection • Merit Badge Counselor • Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific • Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat
• Instructing skills in Trail to First and troop resources along with troop • Swimming and Water Rescue (8 Class with your Scouts or others mailboxes. There are 110-volt outlets; hours). See page 11. however, we do not offer internet ac- • Demonstrations like woodcarving • Paddlecraft Safety (8 hours). See cess at camp. or other crafts page 11. • Offer special skills: lifeguarding, Please let your Scouts know that • Climb On Safely climbing instruction, or teaching Ibach lodge is closed to youth campers • Trek Safely a Scout to Swim at all times. • Leave No Trace • Professional skills like carpentry, At this time, we do not offer plumbing, electrical, and others. CHAT WITH THE MARIN Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
COUNCIL SCOUT EXECUTIVE There are also other leader op- LEADER’S LOUNGE portunities in camp. See the General This session with the Scout Program Schedule on page 8. IN IBACH LODGE Executive is for any adults to share their thoughts about camp, Scouting, Ibach Lodge is used as a leader and learn what the Marin Council has lounge and training venue from 7:00 in store for the future. This may be a a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a staff lounge lunch, campfire setting, or during a after 6:00 p.m. We request that lead- morning leader meeting. The time will ers not use the lodge after 6:00 p.m be announced at camp. Remember, except in cases of emergency. If you This Camp Is Your Camp! need to find a staff member, chances are you may find the person in the lodge or they may know how to locate ADULT TRAINING them to help you. We believe that training is the You are welcome to use the shower key to a successful advancement outside the lodge anytime, but please and camping program for Scouts; respect the staff lounge. They have therefore we offer many adult train- limited places and times to congre- ing opportunities. With these three gate and relax for 6 weeks during the factors (Advancement, Camping, and summer. Training), Scouts are more likely to stay in your troop program and gain We provide coffee and hot water all the benefits of Scouting. While throughout the day along with camp you’re at camp, we encourage you to
32 Adult Programs Your 8 Campsite
any tent platforms. The result may be bring their own cot, air mattress, or THE HEART OF THE CAMPSITE inadequate support of the platform, foam pad. The campsite is where Scouting which leads to damaging the platform. begins at Camp Marin Sierra. The Consult the commissioner or mainte- In order to ensure the longevity of opportunities for improving Scout nance director if you have any prob- our tents, loosen the tent ropes in the skills and advancement are tremen- lems with your campsite. event of rain. Canvas shrinks when dous. The most important thing for wet and loosening the ropes prevents a troop leader to remember at Marin Cots will only be issued to leaders. the tent from ripping. Don’t drive Sierra is that nearly anything that The cots are located in the leader wall nails into tent poles or tent platforms. can be done in a program area can tents. Scouts should be instructed to Notify your commissioner if there are be brought into your own campsite. Scout skills are a troop activity. Staff members can help set up teaching demonstrations, pioneering projects, or other campcraft activities right in your campsite.
TENTS AND COTS We provide two-person tents. The health department stipulates that we can only have two people on the platform space provided. The tents are in generally good repair and must be treated with respect and care. Do not prop up the middle of the tent with sticks. This results in holes and tears in the tent for which troops will be charged. Please do not move
33 are heated by wood fires built by the Scouts. Troops generally collaborate and develop a heating schedule so ev- eryone can enjoy a warm shower. There must be separate showering times for male/female Scouts and adults. Leaders may use the shower at Ibach Lodge, and female leaders may also use the female staffshower near the dining area at posted times.
There are a few rules about fires at the showers:
• Fires are always in the fire boxes and never outside or under boil- ers. There is not only a danger of fire spreading but also of scalding because the water can get too hot. any rips that need repairing during director. Wash racks should also be • Do not remove fire tools from the week. cleaned daily by the troop. shower area.
As part of the check-in process, Cleanliness and safety of your • Fires must always be attended each tent and cot must be inspected campsite and its amenities is part of by a responsible person (adult or before you take over the site. A close- the Baden-Powell Honor Troop Award. youth). If left unattended, they out inspection will take place upon See page 26. will be extinguished and the fire check-out and any new rips or tears box will be locked. will be charged as damage and must Food or ice chests should never be • Do not adjust valves on the be paid by the troop. stored in toilet buildings. tanks.
Troops can put up some of their own tents if there is space and they SHOWER FACILITIES FIRE TOOLS desire to do so. “A Scout is Clean.” We hope that Each campsite has fire tools that each Scout will use a shower facility must stay in the campsite at all times. regularly during his or her stay at camp. These tools include a shovel, rake, TOILET BUILDINGS There are three shower facilities, which sometimes a large water barrel, water Each campsite has its own toilet facility, which must be swept out daily and hosed at least twice dur- ing the week. The building should be swept and hosed out before Saturday departure as well. Hoses will be provided to reach from the spigot to the toilet building. Hoses should be coiled neatly on the ground when not in use. Please do not hang the hoses. It makes kinks in them.
Make sure after each use of the facili- ties, the toilet lid is shut and the door is closed. Although the camp staff will add odor control agents, it will be up to the Scouts to perform daily cleaning. Scouts are also responsible for maintaining the supply of toilet paper. Toilet paper can be acquired at the from the maintenance
34 Your Campsite buckets for each patrol, and a hose. • Lay sticks side-by-side across the • Don’t leave food unattended A broom is also provided to help the top of the hole. • Clean up thoroughly (table, Scouts keep their tents and toilet • On top of the sticks, lay pine ground, garbage, face, and hands) buildings clean. needle branches or small sticks when done cooking or eating crosswise to the first sticks. Hoses should be coiled neatly on • Do not allow personal snacks to be (The needles and smaller sticks the ground when not in use. Do not brought to camp (inevitably, they are used to filter any food hang hoses; it produces kinks and de- end up in sleeping bags and tents) chunks that are mixed into the stroys them. Report any broken items • Put all smellables in a bear bag or liquid. Chunks do not go in the to the commissioner, who will arrange bear box when not in use hole.) for a replacement. • Keep your body, tent, and camp- • Do not over flow the hole and site clean do not put grease in it. Grease • For jamboree-style feeding— will plug your sump hole. Grease SUMP HOLES whether all week or just on should go in a disposable con- Wednesday—have someone at the tainer, harden, and then be put in Sump holes are dug as a way to drop point to pick up the food. the trash. eliminate liquids that could attract Food will not be left unattended.
CAMPSITE INSPECTIONS Volunteer commissioners will conduct daily campsite inspections for safety and for the Baden-Powell Honor Troop Award. See page 26. All Scout troops are encouraged to use the inspection as inter-patrol competition and a teaching tool.
The Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly dangerous animals or insects and Courteous become a rotting mess all over your BEAR WIRES AND BOXES campsite. So, if you dispose of any Kind There are bears in the vicinity of liquids in your campsite, besides water, Obedient they must go into a sump hole. Liquids Camp Marin Sierra. When they smell can not go in the garbage cans, shower something good, they come into camp Cheerful drains, toilets, the stream, lake or any- to look for it. Good things to bears can where else in your campsite. Here are be in your garbage, tent, pack, sleep- Thrifty the guidelines for making a sump hole: ing bag, or on your picnic table. We call things bears like smellables. This Brave • Position near your bear wire but includes deodorant, shampoo, lotion, Clean not in a path to it or under it. bug repellent, and certainly all food including candy. To keep bears away Reverent • Dig the hole about a foot deep from your campsite, we recommend and 6” wide. the following precautions:
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General 9 Info
is easiest to bring bear bags and ropes higly recommend a troop leader being ANIMALS AND PLANTS to fit your troop but these items can be present. There is no camp phone to The Outdoor Code is our com- checked out from the commissioner. use for Scouts or leaders except in the mitment to the outdoors. Leave all Instruction on bear wires is available. case of an emergency. Troops should animals and plants as they are when However, please be aware that the best depend on the use of their own cell you find them. Do not pick up animals way to avoid bears is not to have food phones for calls to home. Usually calls or cut or pick plants or trees without in your campsite except during meal to or from home make homesickness the permission of the Nature area time with supervision. See page 35. worse and can even cause homesick- director. If you need more information ness in a Scout who was not homesick about animals in camp, please ask the before. See page 40. Nature area director. BUDDY SYSTEM Scouts will always hike and We do have dangerous animals in swim with a buddy or buddies and camp. They are usually bears, rattle- get leader permission for the hike, snakes, and, for some, bees and yellow route, and return time. No Scouts jackets. If you see a dangerous animal are allowed to hike outside of camp (or think you might be seeing one), without adult two-deep leader- notify a staff member or the Nature ship. We recommend adults have area director. buddies when possible. The buddy system should be implemented in the campsite and in all troop programs BEARS AND BEAR WIRES in camp. Though rare, sometimes bears will wander into camp. They are only look- ing for what they smell—your food or CALLING HOME what smells like food. We do require that any troop storing food in their We don’t recommend Scouts site use a bear wire to suspend the placing calls home unless absolutely food or a bear box to lock the food. It necessary. If they do call home, we
37 CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONICS Let’s give Scouts a true outdoor ex- perience (and have one ourselves). Cell phones and other electronic devices should not to be brought to camp by Scouts. They aren’t just a phone; they are sources for games, email, chat- ting, and so on. Our philosophy is that camp will be better utilized by the Scouts if the devices on which they are normally dependent are not an option.
We would rather not have adult lead- ers bring them either, but if you need by leaders. Leader’s should sort vandalism, and so on. Your troop to, they should only be used discretely through them and bring any guide and a leader should thoroughly and out of the view of Scouts. The park- questions they have with them to inspect the campsite upon arrival. ing lot, Ibach Lodge, and your vehicle breakfast where they can talk to the Then the campsite is again inspected are good places to use these items. program area directors. when you are ready to depart on 6:15–6:30—Troop guide arrives in Saturday for damages that were not There is no broadband internet campsite present during the arrival inspection. service in camp. See page 41. The troop leader, troop guide, and 6:00–7:00—Troops clean up camp- business manager will go over dam- sites for final check-out inspection. ages before the troop leaves camp. REGULAR CHECK-IN DAY— Move gear to parking lot. SUNDAY 7:00–8:30—The following happens between these hours. COMMISSIONERS See page 3. The main job of the camp com- • Finish preparing your campsite missioner is to see that each troop’s for check-out inspection. experience is going well. For troops CHECK OUT • Troop guide inspects campsite eating jamboree style, the commis- with a leader present. Although your Staff Guide won’t sioner can be the liaison between arrive at your campsite until betwen • Guide and Scoutmaster go to the troop and food services. If food 6:15–6:30 a.m., we recommend that Ibach Lodge for final check-out portions are not correct, let your your troop start packing and cleaning up with the camp director or busi- commissioner or food services direc- by 6:00 a.m. You must return any equip- ness manager tor know. Commissioners also help troops gather supplies and gear for ment that you checked out from the • Troop to breakfast at the dining troop activities done in the camp- kitchen prior to the campwide evening area (plates and utensils pro- site. Volunteer commissioners will meal on Friday. Thoroughly clean all the vided). Breakfast is drop-in and is conduct daily campsite inspections. equipment before returning it. It will not available between 7:00 and 8:30. Remember, your commissioner is be accepted in an unclean condition. Leader can meet with area direc- there to help, so please don’t hesitate tors to discuss merit badge cards to ask. Inform any parent drivers to plan and solve any problems. to arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. on • The troop finishes packing up Saturday. Make sure they depart from If an adult leader from your troop and leaves camp. The staff guide home early enough to achieve this would like to volunteer to be a com- will notify the camp director that goal. Troop leaders will be required missioner during your week at camp, your troop has left. to remain in camp until all of their have them speak with the commis- sioner when they arrive at camp. Scouts have been picked up. Damages Check-out Procedures AND Timeline Troops are responsible upon leaving camp to pay for any damages incurred EMERGENCIES 6:00—Merit Badge cards are avail- in camp such as: tent rips and tears, Although we hope they do not able at Ibach Lodge for pickup broken tools and other camp property, happen, we are prepared for various
38 General Information eventualities. Refer to the emergency camp for not complying with fire use information given at the Safety Demo policies and restrictions. on Sunday evening. Fires are permitted in designated campfire rings only under adult EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES supervision and with a fire suppres- sion method (like a bucket of water). Troops should bring their own Always be aware of any current fire troop gear that they would normally restrictions which can be obtained take on a camping trip. This includes by asking the ranger, commissioner, lanterns, rope, cook stoves, dining fly or camp management and will be an- if desired, record keeping materials, nounced at the daily leader’s meetings. mess kits, and personal gear includ- ing sleeping pads and packs. You will Do not ever use liquid fuel to start need rope and a bag for bear bagging fires or briquettes. Dead wood can smellables. be used for fires and can be gath- ered around camp from the ground. All day Wednesday, you will be Burning sticks/logs the size of a cooking jamboree style and the camp Scout’s arm or smaller is required. will provide wash tubs, cleansers, and Do not use green wood or live trees garbage bags. or plants for fuel. Never leave a fire entering camp and will be stored by unattended. the archery director. No crossbows are The camp provides service proj- allowed in camp. ect tools and has some cooking and bear bagging equipment to loan out. FIREARMS AND BOWS Anything else you may need, call the FLAMMABLES, Marin Council service center before Per BSA and Camp Marin Sierra June to confirm that it is available at policy, personal firearms are not al- PROPANE, AND OTHERS camp. lowed at camp. If a personal firearm is brought to camp, it must be checked in All excess flammables—propane to the appropriate rangemaster upon or gas—for lanterns and stoves, spray entering camp. It will be returned to paint, and any other flammable FIRES you when you depart. materials need to be stored at the Misuse of and inattention to fire is kitchen in the flammables locker. a serious offense in camp. Scouts or Personal bows must be checked in Troops have access to the locker an entire troop can be asked to leave with the shooting sports director upon through the food services or mainte- nance directors.
FOOD ALLERGIES AND SPECIAL DIETS We are aware that some people have moderate to severe allergies to certain foods and others require modified diets for many different reasons. Because of this, we have created the Special Dietary Needs Form. See page 57.
This form should be faxed or mailed to our office no later than two weeks prior to your troop coming to camp. Then, the form should be brought to camp and submitted during check-in with the medical form.
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 39 During the camp tour, be sure to by 7:00 p.m. each night for pick-up. introduce yourself or have the Scout Any garbage left in the campsite or introduce himself to the cook to find generated after garbage pick-up, must out the procedure for obtaining the be stored in a bear bag or bear box necessary food at meal times. We go for the night. On Wednesday, garbage to great lengths to make sure there is pick-up will occur after each meal. adequate food for everyone in camp; Remember, no liquids in the garbage. however, because of the volume of Liquids go in your sump hole. See people present, it is the individual’s also Recycling page 46. responsibility to make sure their dietary needs are met by seeking out and following the important guide- HARASSMENT lines for mealtimes. Let us emphasize that individuals should only consult The Marin Council and Camp with the cook or his designee as to Marin Sierra take our harassment the contents of meals being served. policies very seriously. Harassment Servers or other food services staff of any kind is not tolerated or al- should not be consulted. lowed at camp. The BSA has a strong policy concerning any kind of abuse, In the case of severe allergies, the hazing, or harassment. Whether it is individual must always carry the directed toward or emanating from necessary medication (e.g., epi pens) adults, Scouts, or staff, it will be should he or she accidentally ingest dealt with swiftly according to the Hazing the wrong food. BSA’s Youth Protection and harass- ment policies. Absolutely no form of hazing is allowed in camp or in any Scout troop It is our hope that through coopera- or program. Initiations and other tion, everyone can have a successful Harassment can include but is forms of hazing will not be tolerated and incident-free experience at camp. not limited to verbal abuse, strong language, sexual innuendo or propo- at any time by anyone—youth or adult. sitions, inappropriate touching, or Troop leaders are responsible to insure creating a hostile work or camp envi- that all Scouts are properly supervised GARBAGE ronment for anyone. to prevent hazing and other forms of abuse. Please refer to the BSA Youth Garbage goes in trash cans. If you If you witness or are the subject of Protection Guidelines for a full de- see garbage on the ground, we ask that scription of hazing and abuse. you pick it up and throw it away. Each any harassment, report it immediately campsite has a garbage can near the to the camp director. See page 48. road and some campsites have a gar- Homesickness bage bucket closer to the campsite. HEALTH OF SCOUTS An active program is the best insurance against homesickness, so All garbage in your campsite needs Every troop leader should pay close Scout leaders are urged to do ev- to be in the garbage can by the road attention to every Scout to make sure erything they can to keep all Scouts he or she is happy, healthy, and involved engaged. However, there are still times in the camp program. Leaders must when younger Scouts get homesick. also teach their Scouts proper campsite From experience, we have learned that care. Daily inspections for health and the more youth call home, the worse safety conditions will take place to en- the problem becomes. If your Scout is hance a Scout’s experience at camp. homesick, and the Scoutmaster allows a call home, please be supportive of Don’t let problems grow. Solve him or her staying and finishing the them immediately or get help. week. If the Scouts feel you want them Actions such as putting on sun to be successful at camp, they is more screen and lip balm or changing likely to want to finish the week. Also, clothes daily will keep problems often after a Scout gets through the from growing. Difficult problems first few days and has bonded more should be referred to the commis- with the troop, they are more likely to sioner or camp director. feel better about staying.
40 General Information A way to help Scouts that you sus- to receive broadband internet service. Camp Marin Sierra, along with pect may become homesick is to mail The camp uses cell phones in our of- every troop, should be a safe haven a short, positive note to them right fice to connect to the internet. There for all youth and adults. Troop leaders away so that they receive it on Monday is an AT&T MiFi unit in Ibach Lodge must insure that no Scout be allowed to or Tuesday. However remember that for leaders to use for email and lite remain alone in a campsite or anywhere telling them how much you miss them browsing. No streaming is allowed in camp and that hazing or abuse of or that you wish they were at home will because we do not have the bandwidth any kind is never permitted. It should only reinforce feelings of homesickness. to accommodate that. Leaders will be immediately reported to the camp be issued the ID and password upon director if it does occur. There must be A troop might not allow Scouts to check-in. This is off limits for Scouts. a minimum of two or more Scouts or use cell phones in camp. A troop lead- two adult leaders in the campsite. In er must be (and remain) in attendance other words: one adult and one Scout if the homesick Scout calls home. JAMBOREE DAY should not be alone in camp. All troops will cook and eat jambo- Hydration ree style all day on Wednesday in their campsites using food we deliver to a KNIVES, AXES, AND TOOLS With the busy camp lifestyle, it is drop point near the sites. Be sure to easy to forget or neglect to drink plen- fille out the Patrol Count Form (page Pocketknives ty of fluids during the day. It is vitally 59) so we can pack out accurately. important that both youth and leaders Some camp programs for Scouts drink plenty of liquid. Symptoms such Jamboree day is an opportunity require the use of pocketknives. Many as headaches and upset stomachs are for Scouts to earn their cooking rank of these programs have knives to use common when this important health requirements. Although we have cook- and personal knives are welcome. need has not been given attention. ing gear that can be checked out, we Anyone who uses a knife in camp Make sure all members of your troop strongly recommend that you bring all must have a Totin’ Chip card, which carry water bottles and that they fill of your own cooking gear along with can be obtained in the Trail to First and drink from them regularly as well your propane stoves to camp, even if Class area, and must be used in accor- as drinking plenty at meals. you are doing central feeding most of dance with the Totin’ Chip guidelines. the week. It is a great idea to have an There is no use for knives with blades Hygiene ice chest. We will provide the ice only over four inches in camp so please on jamboree cooking day. do not bring them. Pocketknives are Being at camp can tend to make available in the Tradin’ Post and can people lenient with hygiene. Scouts are Typical items available are patrol only be purchased by a Scout if ac- often uncomfortable with the bath- cook kits and utensil sets, griddles, and companied by an adult leader from rooms or showers because of the unfa- Dutch ovens. Bringing your own gear the troop. No trading or selling of miliar setting, and they may tend to use saves you lots of time dealing with knives or any other property is per- those places less or for not an adequate check-in and check-out. Even if you mitted between participants in camp. amount of time. Please build hygiene are doing central feeding, having your into your troop’s routine at camp. regular gear for Jamboree Wednesday Making hygiene an expectation will may be more convenient for your help new Scouts feel more comfortable Scouts. Having a roll or two of paper with new situations and avoid more un- towels is also helpful. The camp will comfortable conversations about odors supply soap and scrubbies for cleaning. and communicable diseases. Sleep LEADERSHIP IN CAMP Each troop must have the National A good night’s sleep is essential to BSA required minimum of two adult the health of each camper. The camp leaders, and we recommend a ratio of asks for quiet between 10:00 p.m. and one leader to every twelve Scouts. Both 6:00 a.m. Each Scout needs 8 to 9 leaders must be at least 21 years old. hours of sleep per night. All attending adults must be registered members of the BSA if they are camping longer than 3 days (consecutive or not) INTERNET SERVICE and be trained in BSA Youth Protection. Because of the remote location of Any other BSA or council trip or camp- Camp Marin Sierra, we are not able ing training requirements apply.
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 41 Saturday breakfast will be served cen- point to accept the food for health and trally at the dining area for all campers. safety reasons. A drop-off time schedule On Wednesday all troops are required will be included in your packet when to prepare their meals in their campsite you check in and is also posted on your (Jamboree Style). bulletin board with a map of the drop points. You can talk to your commis- Central Dining sioner to adjust your drop-off schedule or to adjust the portions of your meals. The troop eats all meals in the spacious environment of the outdoor Stoves in Camp dining area located next to the kitchen. Troops will be dismissed to be served We strongly recommend that when the troop (Scouts and adults) you bring propane stoves and extra is present or accounted for at each propane with you to camp for any meal. Each troop is responsible for the cooking that you plan to do. If using cleanliness of their area. Troops will be small canisters of propane, you may provided a patrol box to store their gear keep one extra canister per stove with in. Cleaning is done by the Scouts using you in your campsite; all other cylin- the 3-pot dip method of, “wash,” “rinse,” ders need to be checked in and stored “sanitize.” The kitchen staff will provide by the camp. The camp has a limited hot water, sanitizer tablets, and rinse number of propane stoves that can be water. Buckets and sponges will also be checked out, but bringing your own Hatchets and Axes provided to clean the tables and seats. guarantees that you have them when Remember, all individuals must bring you need them and saves your Scouts Troops may include the use of a their own non-breakable plate, bowl, the hassle of checking gear out from hatchet as part of their program or cup, and utensils. the kitchen. Extra propane will be for fire building tools. Hatchets should sale in the Tradin’ Post. White gas only be used under adult supervision stoves are acceptable but not recom- by someone trained to use the hatchet Jamboree Cooking mended at Camp Marin Sierra. If you and only in an area designated as the The troop receives a delivery of food bring them, extra fuel will need to be axe yard. Hatchets and axes should be checked in and stored at the kitchen. stored under a cot in a leader’s tent or for every meal at a drop off point close can be stored locked upon request. to the site during a pre-designated time period and prepares it themselves. Tips for Troops Cooking Jamboree food service will be available Occasionally, we find ax or hatchet Jamboree Style for all meals during the week except marks on trees. Leaders should care- Sunday dinner, Monday breakfast, fully monitor their use so that this does • Each patrol has a representa- Friday dinner, and Saturday breakfast. not happen. Reckless use of axes and tive at the food drop location at All food is boxed according to the total hatches can injure or even kill trees. the scheduled time prior to each number of members in each patrol. A meal. Nevada County Health representative must be at the drop off Department regulations require Tools
Tools should be used under the supervision of an adult. Tools that cut should be used in a safe and clear area. Please care for all tools. They do break.
MEAL OPTIONS Camp Marin Sierra offers two meal plans: Jamboree Style and Central Style. Note that regardless of the option that you choose, every individual must bring his or her own non-breakable plate, bowl, cup, and utensils. Sunday dinner, Monday breakfast, Friday dinner, and
42 General Information us to not leave food unattended. If a representative is not there, we cannot leave the food. • Use your commissioner or com- municate with the food services director to help us get the por- tions correct. We would rather you have too much food than too little, but we don’t want to waste food. Letting us know if you are getting too little or too much food will help us all. • Bringing an ice chest or cooler to camp allows you to store some of your leftovers as snacks for later on. Ice is available at the Nyack store or the kichen can supply ice. If you are doing jamboree cook- ing all week, a bear box will be provided in your campsite, but you must bring your own cooler. opportunity to work on the Cooking who is visiting camp for one night; • You may bring extra food supplies merit badge. Cooking merit badge is they only need parts A and B of the to camp if you like but limit this also offered by the camp, and is taught form, which does not require a doctor to troop food only. The food ser- in the dining area. See page 12. or nurse signature. Those visiting for vices staff can store these items part of a day do not need a medical for you. It is against the health form as long as they are not staying department regulations to store MEDICAL FORMS overnight. Because of the remote na- food in bathroom buildings or at Everyone who camps more than ture of the camp and the altitude, we unsafe temperatures. one night at Marin Sierra must have cannot make exceptions to this policy. • Propane stoves are the simplest a currently updated copy of the BSA Be prepared. way of heating food during prepa- medical form (parts A, B, and C), rations. Please train your Scouts There is a new 2019 edition of the in proper use of your cooking BSA medical form, which we prefer equipment. you use. However, during this transi- • Jamboree style eating allows the tion year, we also accept the 2014 ver- Scouts an opportunity to work on sion for this year only. The form can be Cooking merit badge or to fulfill downloaded from the BSA web site at the Tenderfoot, Second-, or First- www.scouting.org. Class cooking requirements. • Thoroughly clean up after each meal and put trash in the trash MEDICATIONS can. Health regulations dictate All medications for youth and that we cannot re-use any food adults must be checked in at the medi- item which has already been de- cal lodge upon arrival at camp and be livered to a site, therefore it either in original bottles or packaging. This becomes a snack for later or it is a national standard with which we goes into the trash. must comply. If a prescription medica- • Secure all trash from animals tion, the prescription label matching when you leave the site. A rock on the patient’s name should accompany top of the trash can helps. the medication.
Cooking Merit Badge which requires a signature from a Scout Medications doctor or nurse practitioner. The troop Scouts whose troops are cook- will bring these forms to camp with Due to BSA policy, all medica- ing Jamboree-style may use the them. The only exception is someone tions belonging to youth must be kept
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 43 locked at the medical lodge. The adult by night, camper’s lounge never. Ranger's Home in the troop in charge of medications Please be sure campers know this is responsible for distributing the building is off-limits at all times ex- This is the ranger’s home year- medication at the medical lodge ac- cept in case of emergency. round. Please respect his home and cording to the Scout’s doctor’s orders. privacy as he respects your campsite. If any medications need refrigeration, Maintenance Area the adult leader will need to schedule a Staff Hill time to meet the medical officer to get Very dangerous tools and equip- The staff housing area is their home the medication. ment are stored in the maintenance away from home. This area is off limits area, and there may be other hazards to all campers and leaders. If you need If the Scout has an emergency as well. It is off limits to everyone in to speak with a staff member who is medication, like a rescue inhaler or epi camp except the ranger and desig- in his or her cabin, please have the pen, these medications must be car- nated staff. ried by the Scout at all times. Be sure camp director, program director, com- the Scout’s name is clearly printed on missioner, or another area director any carrying cases, kits, or pouches Program Areas contact them for you. containing the medication. All program areas are off-limits when staff are not present. The PAYMENTS, FEES, Adult Medications AND REFUNDS Adult’s medications can be re- The payment form (page 51) tained by the adult in a locked car. should accompany any and all pay- Adults also have the option (which we ments. Send the form and the payment recommend) of leaving their medica- together. The form is not payment in tions at the medical lodge with the itself; it must be accompanied by a Scout medications. The refrigera- check or credit card number. tor in Ibach Lodge may be used to store personal medication that needs The camp fees are listed here below. refrigeration. Be sure any medications All camper and adult fees should be that are potentially dangerous have a paid by the troop before camp, but if close watch on them. There are many there are outstanding fees due upon youth in camp, and not all of them arrival, the camp management will are aware of the dangers of other work with you to collect them when people’s medications. you arrive. Plan on bringing a troop check or other form of payment if you Emergency medication, such as think you might need to make a pay- inhalers, heart medicine, and epi pens, ment at camp or for making a deposit must be carried at all times in case of a waterfront, COPE course, climbing for the 2021 season. medical event. area, shooting sports, and archery ranges all require permission to Everyone that pays by April 1, enter the areas. At the shooting 2020 is eligible to receive a free camp OFF-LIMITS AREAS sports areas, no flag raised means t‑shirt. Mark the sizes on the payment the range is closed and you may not form. (These are adult sizes only.) Ibach Lounge enter. Also, the hill between the They will be available in the Tradin’ archery and rifle range is off limits Post at camp for a leader to pick up Leader’s lounge by day, staff lounge to anyone. during your week at camp. We do
These fees are for reference only. This is not New Scouts or a payment form for campers or leaders. Use 2020 Fee Structure this form for troop reservations only. Scouts Leaders Bridged Webelos Provisional Scouts Early Bird: By April 1, 2020 400.00 155.00 400.00 425.00 Regular Fee: by June 1, 2020 425.00 165.00 400.00 450.00 Late Fee: by two weeks before your session at camp 445.00 175.00 425.00 470.00 On-Arrival Fee: from within 2 weeks of camp 465.00 185.00 445.00 N/A (Do not mail—bring to camp) Leader One-Night Fee: for overnight stay in camp 45.00 Mail or fax to Camp Marin Sierra 2020, 225 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 44 TelephoneGeneral Information 415-454-1081 Fax 415-454-5511 www.boyscouts-marin.org [email protected] Fee Refund Policy: Full refund before 4/1/20; 50% refund 4/1–30/20; 25% refund 5/1–6/1/20; No refund after 6/1/20. Partial refunds may be granted after 6/1/20 for extreme situations. See Leader Guide for more information. No full refunds after April 1, 2020 for any reason. (excluding deposit) before April 1, 2020; 50% refund after April 1 through April 30, 2020; 25% refund from May 1 through June 1, 2020. No refunds after June 1, 2020. Partial refunds may be granted after June 1, 2020 for extreme situations (death in family; serious illness) and may be requested by writing to our council office. No full refunds will be grant- ed after April 1, 2020 for any reason.
PROVISIONAL TROOP CAMPERS Some Scouts choose to attend a second week of camp or simply can- not keep track of who should receive Partial Weeks for Scouts not come the same dates as their own shirts, only the number of shirts troop. Scouts can camp provisionally needed. The troop needs to identify Fees are not discounted nor pro- any of the five sessions offered pro- who paid early. No free t‑shirts are rated for Scouts that can only attend viding space is available. The Marin available for those who pay after for a partial week. Sierra management team will seek to April 1, 2020. The same ‑t shirt will be link them with an attending troop the available for sale in the Tradin’ Post Refund Policy week they desire. for approximately $10 each. Please understand that fees paid for Provisional campers are signed up Scouts and leaders begin to be used to by their parents with Scoutmaster Shared Leadership buy supplies prior to summer camp. approval to attend camp with a When someone decides not to come to provisional troop. To sign up, they While many adults can come to camp, part of their money has already should complete and submit the camp for an entire week, there are been used. Provisional Scout Application Form occasions when, because of work or found in Chapter 10 or on our web other family obligations, an adult can Refunds will be granted on site. Scouts may register up to two only attend with the troop for part of the following basis: Full refund weeks before they come to camp; a week. There are a couple of payment options available.
If two or three leaders are going to share the time at camp, and their total time equals the entire six days of camp, then they should be paid as one leader. For example, if one leader stays Sunday through Tuesday, and a second leader stays Tuesday through Saturday, then that is the same as one leader for an entire week.
Alternatively, if a leader is staying a fraction of a week with no one else filling the remainder, then the leader should pay the rate of $45 per day. This can be paid on arrival in camp. However, it may be less expensive to pay for the leader for an entire week if the per day fee exceeds the per week amount.
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 45 however, every effort to register as early as possible after June 1 should be made to insure placement with an attending troop. There are absolutely no On-Arrival registrations for pro- visional Scouts.
QUIET HOURS All areas of camp should be quiet between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Overall, please respect the unique op- portunities presented by the great out- doors at Marin Sierra during the day and at night. Dusk and dawn are great times to catch a glimpse or the sound of many animals. Make it possible for others in camp to take advantage of these opportunities at anytime.
In other words, they sort all the trash Plan ahead, bringing needed merit RECYCLING when it arrives at their facility, remov- badge books with you. Because of the We are often asked why we do not ing recyclable items as needed. We frequency of merit badge changes, have a recycling program at Camp have no separate pickup for trash and we carry only a limited supply for Marin Sierra. While it may appear recycling. If you have any questions those who need them at the last that we have no recycling program, about it, please ask the camp director minue due to an unplanned class or we actually do. The disposal com- or ranger. change. pany that services our camp uses a “single-stream” method of collection. Hours of operation will be posted SMOKING AND TOBACCO at camp but the Tradin’ Post is usually open during program times. We allow Smoking and tobacco use—only a maximum of five customers (youth by adults 21 and over—is allowed in or adult) in the Tradin’ Post at one designated areas. The front side of time. Any more than that wait in line Ibach Lodge near the stair case is the outside the door. only designated area for use. Smoking and tobacco use should not be done We suggest that Scouts bring a around Scouts. Smoking is considered minimum of $25 to camp based on the an open flame and should be treated as types of merit badges they will take, a fire hazard. how well prepared they are with gear, and the types of souvenirs the parents THE TRADIN’ POST would like to be brought home. The Tradin’ Post sells camp sou- The Tradin’ Post does sell caffein- venirs, mugs, t‑shirts, sweatshirts, ated beverages and candy. We do snacks, sodas, maps, mosquito repel- expect adults in charge of the troops lent, sunscreen, toiletries, camping and Scouts during their stay in camp gear, and other supplies. It also carries to monitor the Tradin’ Post use by many of the items your Scouts will their Scouts. need to complete most of the require- ments offered at camp. Merit badge TheTradin’ Post accepts cash, checks, pamphlets, woodcarving and leather- debit cards, and credit cards (with a brief working kits, arrow-making supplies, delay in processing). It is the responsibil- and some first aid supplies are just ity of the troop to decide if and how to some of the items available. monitor a Scout’s purchases.
46 General Information Here is a cross-section of the items to keep camp roads safe, protect against Small trailers can park for unloading you might find in the Tradin’ Post with erosion, and maintain them for future near Lodge Pole and Cedar with guid- approximately what they might cost generations, the following vehicle travel ance from the parking lot attendant as (actual price may vary): policy must be followed. For troops to where to park and turn around. But, with 30 or less total population, one it would be best to not plan to take a • T-shirts, $10 vehicle may make one trip to the camp- trailer to these two sites as well. • Sweatshirts, $25–$35 site. For troops with over 30 people, two vehicles will be permitted to make Late arrivals or those who arrive or • Hats, $12 one trip each. Trucks with trailers leave mid-week are not permitted to • Water bottles, $10 count as one vehicle. Don’t overpack, drive to the campsites. If there is gear, • Tickets for 5 rifle rounds 25¢ but plan accordingly, and have Scouts utilize Scouts or other leaders to carry (non-refundable) and leaders pack their own gear to the gear to or from the campsite. • Ticket for Shotgun merit badge, sites. Use the vehicles for troop gear $10 or 5 shotgun rounds, $1.75 only. This way, troops can make the trip If anyone has special needs limiting (non-refundable) to the campsite with one vehicle. Most their ability to walk to or from their • Handicraft kits, $4–$20 • Soap and toiletries, $1–$5 • Merit badge pamphlets, $4 • Sharpening stone, $5 • Eats and drinks, $0.50–$2.00
UNIFORMS IN CAMP Field Uniform
BSA tan shirt with BSA shorts or pants, belt, socks, and neckerchief (neckerchief optional for Scouters). OA sash is optional but recommended for Thursday, which is OA day. See page 30. Field uniform is required only for the evening meal and evening flag ceremony. Individual troops can deter- mine when their Scouts and leaders will wear the field uniform at other times.
Activity Uniform
These are designated by troop and are usually a Scouting-related polo or t‑shirt, BSA shorts or pants, BSA socks, and belt. Activity uniform is en- sites are approximately a five-minute campsite, contact the commissioner couraged but not required for Scouts hike from the parking lot. to arrange for transport. Again, do not at all times while at camp. There will assume you can drive to the site. be no points or awards based on troop Vehicles are allowed to stay a activity uniform, but uniforms raise maximum of 30 minutes at the site. Vehicles are not allowed in camp- Scout spirit and troop spirit. Drive out, unpack, then drive back. Do sites before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday not block the roads with your vehicle. morning. All troop vehicles must be VEHICLES IN CAMP Vehicles or trailers may not remain parked in the main parking lot in their parked in campsites. assigned parking space and backed Only authorized vehicles are allowed into the spaces for easy exit. All ve- on camp roads. Do not assume that Because of limited access, trailers hicles should have a parking permit in because there are roads that everyone are not allowed at the following sites: the windshield which can be acquired has the right to drive on them. In order Omega, Carlisle, and Medicine Man. upon check-in or at the camp office
Marin Sierra Leader Guide 47 during the week. Seat belts must be No youth should ever be alone with unapproved drugs may be reported to worn in all vehicles at all times while one adult—there must always be two the sheriff. in motion. Drivers should always carry present. Adults must always shower, their keys with them. sleep, or change clothes separately from Pets youth other than their own children. No pets are allowed at camp or to VISITORS be kept in cars during the camp week. WHAT NOT TO BRING Likewise, no animals at camp should Guests are always welcome; howev- be removed and brought home or er, it’s best for the troop and the camp Fireworks and Fire Starters stored as pets. Please inform guests if people do not drop in unannounced. not to bring them. Although entire families may visit for Fireworks are against the law, and a short time (please, no pets), there extreme fire hazards during the sum- Unscout-like are no overnight accommodations for mer make them very dangerous. Fire Language or Behavior siblings or entire families. starters can be brought as troop gear but should not be in the possession of All language, behavior, camp- On arrival, visitors must check in Scouts. If necessary, they should only fire skits and songs, any media, and at the camp office, pay any necessary be used by Scouts under close adult anything written should be Scout- fees, and visit the medical officer to supervision for a short time. appropriate. This is true for both youth receive a wrist band—required to be and adults. The Scout Oath and Law in camp. Visitors submit their medical Aerosol Sprays are not sayings we memorize but ide- form at that time if they are staying als to live by. Camp should be filled the night, assuming the form was not Please don’t bring them. They dam- with the best examples. already brought up with the troop. age our tents.
Let your troop and the camp office Alcohol or Drugs know before camp when guest meals may be needed. The charge for guest None of these items are allowed meals is $5.00 per meal per person. in camp. Those possessing alcohol or For adults desiring to stay overnight, drugs or under the influence thereof the charge is $45.00 per person per will be asked to leave camp imme- night and includes the meals. We ask diately. Anyone possessing illegal or leaders to show their guests where and how much to pay. Thank you to all the photographers who’s photos appear in this guide: Jennifer Daine, Margaret Farley, Visitors spending one night must Kenji Fukuda, Jay Hart, John Maxfield, Joey Rempe, Tracy Rempe, bring with them at least the currently Max Snyder, Bob Tong, Tim Wells updated parts A and B of the new BSA medical form, which can be down- loaded from www.scouting.org. For more than one night, the full medi- cal form (parts A, B, and C) must be submitted. Persons without medical forms cannot stay overnight in camp. See page 43.
YOUTH PROTECTION GUIDELINES New in 2020, all adults in each troop must be registered with BSA and currently trained in Youth Protection. This training will be offered dur- ing camp so that people can renew. However, to be registered and attend, it must be done before camp.
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1. Troop Payment Form you may need to use several of them The BSA Medical Form (Parts A, B, more than once. and C) is available from www.scouting.org 2. Provisional Scout Some of these forms are also avail- Registration and able on the Marin Council web site Please contact the Marin Council Payment Form at www.boyscouts-marin.org in the if you have questions about any of Scouts BSA Resident Camp section. these forms. 3. Minor Activity Release Form
4. Special Dietary Needs Form
5. Patrol Count Form
6. What Troops Should Bring to Camp
7. Scout Planning Form
On the following pages are impor- tant forms and information sheets that you will need for camp.
Although you can cut or tear them out of the book, we suggest that you copy them instead because
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2020 Scouts BSA Resident Camp Troop Payment Form Pay by troop, not individuals. Include this form with any and all payments (excluding troop registration deposits and Provisional Scouts). Use a new form for each payment. Don’t reuse form previously submitted. Troop # Council (not District) Date Week (check one): q July 5–11 q July 12–18 q July 19–25 q July 26–Aug. 1 Troop representative making payment Mailing address City / State / Zip q Home q Home q Work q Work Primary phone q Cell Alt. phone q Cell Email address (print clearly) Payment For Price Each Quantity Total Scouts 400.00 New Scouts or Bridged Webelos 400.00 Leaders 155.00 If this is your first payment after initial deposit, deduct the $500 registration deposit April 2020 1, Pay noPay later than Free t-shirts are for those paying for full weeks only Total Amount Being Paid
Scouts and leaders paying full weeks by April 1, 2020 each receive a free camp A d u l t S i z e S t-shirt. List quantity of each size here. Should equal total people above. S M L XL 2XL 3XL I would like to buy additional shirts @ $10 ea. A d u l t S i z e S Pre-purchase shirts available until June 1, 2020 S M L XL 2XL 3XL × $10 = Payment For Price Each Quantity Total Scouts 425.00 New Scouts or Bridged Webelos 400.00 Leaders 165.00 If this is your first payment after initial deposit, deduct the $500 registration deposit no later than June 2020 1,
Pay after 4/1/20 but but afterPay 4/1/20 Total Amount Being Paid Payment For Price Each Quantity Total Scouts 445.00 New Scouts or Bridged Webelos 425.00 Leaders 175.00 session* If this is your first payment after initial deposit, deduct the $500 registration deposit before your camp later than two weeks
Pay afterPay but no 6/1/20 Total Amount Being Paid *Do not mail payments due within two weeks of your camp session. Pay on-arrival at camp. See Registration Form or Leader’s Guide for fees. Payment Methods We no longer allow using unit accounts q Troop check payable to Marin Council, BSA # Enclosed for troop camp fee payments. q VISA / MC / Amex # Exp. / V-Code (from back of card) Name Signature Mail or fax to Camp Marin Sierra 2020, 225 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Telephone 415-454-1081 Fax 415-454-5511 www.boyscouts-marin.org [email protected] Refund Policy: Full refund (except deposit) before 4/1/20; 50% refund 4/1–30/20; 25% refund 5/1–6/1/20; No refund after 6/1/20. Partial refunds may be granted after 6/1/20 for extreme situations. See Leader Guide for more information. No full refunds after April 1, 2020 for any reason.
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2020 Provisional Scout Application Form Any camp week in 2020 (subject to available space). One form per participant. Camp Marin Sierra offers youth who cannot attend camp with their own troop the opportunity to be adopted by another troop for a week. Register early; there is no guarantee we can place you if you apply too close to the attendance date. Week (check one): q July 5–11 q July 12–18 q July 19–25 q July 26–Aug. 1
Scout’s name Mailing address City / State / Zip q Home q Home q Work q Work Primary phone q Cell Alt. phone q Cell Scout’s email address (print clearly) Must be an email account checked regularly. Most communication will be done through this address.
Home troop number Council (not district) Scout must be registered in a Scouts BSA troop to participate. To join a troop, contact your local council or call 415-454-1081 if you are in the Marin Council.
Age (when coming to camp) Rank Position in troop
T-shirt size: (free t-shirt if registered by 4/1/20) A d u l t S i z e S S M L XL 2XL 3XL (no t-shirt after 4/1/20)
Primary parent/guardian’s name q Home q Home q Work q Work Phone q Cell Alt. phone q Cell Email address (print clearly) Second guardian name q Home q Home q Work q Work Phone q Cell Alt. phone q Cell Email address (print clearly)
Scoutmaster name q Home q Work Phone: q Cell Email address Scoutmaster signature
Payment Methods (This applicant should not be included on the regular registration form on which the troop is registering.) Fee is $425 if paid on or before April 1, 2020. Fee is $450 if paid after April 1, 2020 but on or before June 1, 2020. The fee is $470 after June 1, 2020 up until 2 weeks before your camp session. There is no On-Arrival registration. q Charge My Marin Council Troop Account q Check # enclosed q VISA / MC # Exp. / V-Code (from back of card) Name Signature Mail or fax to Camp Marin Sierra 2020, 225 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Telephone 415-454-1081 Fax 415-454-5511 www.boyscouts-marin.org [email protected] Refund Policy: Full refund (except deposit) before 4/1/20; 50% refund 4/1–30/20; 25% refund 5/1–6/1/20; No refund after 6/1/20. Partial refunds may be granted after 6/1/20 for extreme situations. See Leader Guide for more information. No full refunds after April 1, 2020 for any reason.
53 Parent Information for Provisional Scouts Preparing Your Scout Round robin with Troop Guide (not necessarily in this order): • Medical re-check. Turn in health forms, Minor Activity Re- To prepare your Scout for camp, download the 2019 Leader’s lease Form, medications, and Special Dietary Needs Form. Guide and the Parent Information Guide from the camp web site at www.marinsierra.org. Click on Scouts BSA Summer • Swim Check. Necessary for aquatics merit badges or rec- Camp for the camp home page. Any materials you need will reational swimming. Wear swim trunks under uniform be posted there. Be sure your child’s Scoutmaster is aware when traveling for convenience or have them handy. he/she is attending a week of camp with a provisional troop • Camp Tour: Commissary, program areas, shooting so the Scoutmaster can help prepare the Scout. If you do not sports safety orientation. have a Scoutmaster who can do this, find an alternate guide in another Scouting adult. • Campsite check-in and set-up (last).
Advancement at Camp • 5:45—Assembly; 6:00—Dinner; 7:15—Safety Demon- stration; 8:10—Chapel • Talk with your Scoutmaster about the badges or pro- grams in which you want to participate. Check-out by 8:00 a.m. Saturday • If there is pre-work or requirements that can not be Please be on time to pick up your Scout. We would suggest done at camp, make a plan with your Scoutmaster to coming to camp early enough to not only pick up the Scout complete those. but also to check with the Scoutmaster about his advance- • Complete a merit badge application (blue card) and have ment during the week. your Scoutmaster sign it. Contacting your Scout at Camp • Sign up for the merit badges on Monday morning at 8:25 a.m. for scheduled sessions only. If you need to contact your Scout, be sure to obtain the cell numbers of the troop leadership with whom he/she is stay- • Bring your signed and completely filled out blue card ing. (Non-Verizon phones work the best.) We discourage with you to the first session. Scouts from bringing cell phones, and many troops do not • When completed, your counselor will sign your merit allow their Scouts to have them. (See our cell phone policy in badge application. If you have not completed the badge the parent and leader guides.) For emergencies, call 530-389- by the end of the camp week, the counselor will not 2427. This only rings to the camp director’s office, which is sign the application, but list the requirements that have not staffed 24 hours per day. Incoming calls are taken as mes- been completed on the grid. sages and left in the troop’s mailbox. Fax: 530-389-2231. • On Saturday morning before 8:00 a.m., parents should check with the provisional troop Scoutmaster for all More Information the blue cards or certificates the Scout earned. Ask for You can find out all the information about camp by down- missing information at that time. loading the Marin Sierra Leader Guide and the Parent Guide at www.boyscouts-marin.org. Provisional Scout parents are Check-in: 12:00 Noon–1:00 on Sunday welcome to attend any pre-camp leader’s meetings held in various different locations in March and April. Possible loca- The provisional Scouts will check in, then they will be tions are: Roseville, San Rafael, and possibly a webinar this placed with the troops that have adopted them when the year. To find out where and when they will be, contact the troops arrive. They will then proceed through the orienta- Marin Council office. The purpose is to share information tion procedure with that troop. Parents are welcome to stay about the programs and how to get the most out of your or leave after the Scout is checked in. week at camp and answer any questions you may have. You Check-in: Turn in all forms for the Scout. Bring a bag lunch; can contact the camp director at 415-454-1081 or at there is no food service in camp until dinner. Noon to 4:00— [email protected].
54 Minor Activity Release Form For youth under 18 years old. This specific and current form must be used and be present on camp property at Camp Marin Sierra summer camp. No other form will be accepted. Scouts without this form will not be able to participate in the below-listed activities. This form should be fully completed and brought with the troop to camp to be submitted with health forms during the camp orientation at the health lodge. Week (check one): q July 5–11 q July 12–18 q July 19–25 q July 26–Aug. 1
Scout’s name Troop # Date of birth Please Note: While not required, the Marin Council prefers the signatures of both parents/guardians and, for any selection that is chosen, the initials of both.
The undersigned consent that the rifle, shotgun, or archery instructor of the Marin Council Boy Scouts may furnish a BSA approved firearm or archery equipment along with ammunition, to the above-named minor for the purpose of instruction in the safe handling and shooting of firearms or archery equipment and related activities. Please initial each box below where permission is granted for the minor to participate. This consent expires automatically on August 2, 2020. Archery Rifle (.22 caliber) Shotgun Black powder
The above-named minor may participate in the normal activities of the camp program including, but not limited to, swimming, boating, games, and hiking. In addition to these, permission is granted to participate in the following special activities listed below if they are available at camp, some of which may be off site. Please initial those for which permission is granted for the minor to participate. COPE (with Scoutmaster approval) Rock climbing (with Scoutmaster approval) Mountain biking (if offered)
I/we do not give the above-named minor permission to participate in (be specific):
Please circle whether parent or guardian.
Parent/Guardian #1 signature Initials Date
Name (please print)
Address City State Zip q Home q Home q Work q Work Primary Phone q Cell Alt. phone q Cell
Parent/Guardian #2 signature Initials Date
Name (please print)
Address City State Zip q Home q Home q Work q Work Primary Phone q Cell Alt. phone q Cell
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q Youth q Adult Special Dietary Needs Form Name Troop # Council Week (check one): q July 5–11 q July 12–18 q July 19–25 q July 26–Aug. 1
Contact Name q Home q Home q Work q Work Primary Phone q Cell Alt. Phone q Cell
Email (print clearly)
Troop Leader Use this form to notify the camp of any special dietary needs, restrictions, or allergies. Camp Marin Sierra will make every reasonable effort to accommodate special needs. Be specific in explaining needs, requirements, or allergies. Attach additional sheets if necessary. This form is not for dietary preferences (viz., does not like peas or carrots). Procedure: 1. Do not submit this form if you have no special dietary needs or restrictions. 2. Submit this form no later than two weeks before your session at camp. Mail or fax to the address at the bottom of this page. 3. Provide your troop with a copy as well. They need to bring this to camp with their medical forms. 4. Very important: You must still speak with the head cook or his designee at each meal to make sure you get what you need. Because you file this form does not guarantee you will receive the correct diet unless the cook meets with you face to face. Please understand that we may have between 300–375 or more people in camp, so you will still need to speak with the cook or his designee. 5. In the event you believe you have received the incorrect type of food, see the cook immediately. If you eat something to which you are allergic, see the medical officer or have someone radio the medical officer immediately. 6. It is the responsibility of those with severe allergies to make sure they always carry the proper medication (e.g., epi pen) with them in case of emergency. Special Dietary Needs—what you can and cannot eat or type of diet needed (be specific):
Marin Council, Boy Scouts of America 225 West End Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901 415.454.1081 Fax 415.454.5511 www.boyscouts-marin.org [email protected]
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Patrol Count Form for Jamboree
Use this form to calculate and list the amount of people in each patrol so that we can pack out your jamboree food accurately. Be sure to include adults. They can be part of a Scout patrol or in their own patrols or both. Do not mail it; bring it with you to camp.
Week (check one): q July 5–11 q July 12–18 q July 19–25 q July 26–Aug. 1 Patrol minimum is 5 people.
Troop # Council (not district) Total number of patrols q Central dining all week (except Wednesday) q Jamboree dining all week except first two and last two meals
Patrol Name Patrol Name Patrol Name # of Scouts # of Scouts # of Scouts # of Adults # of Adults # of Adults Total patrol members Total patrol members Total patrol members
Patrol Name Patrol Name Patrol Name # of Scouts # of Scouts # of Scouts # of Adults # of Adults # of Adults Total patrol members Total patrol members Total patrol members
Patrol Name Patrol Name Patrol Name # of Scouts # of Scouts # of Scouts # of Adults # of Adults # of Adults Total patrol members Total patrol members Total patrol members
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What Troops Should Bring to Camp
What to Submit on Arrival Troop Records
Each Scout and adult in attendance must have a • Camp payment records. We have records at current and valid health form and all youth must camp; however, in the case of a discrepancy, it is have a completed parent authorization form in order wise to have your records as well. to be in camp. • Emergency contact information • Current Health Forms—(youth and adult) in alphabetical order. The BSA health form is Troop Gear available online at www.scouting.org. Advise any visiting guests that wish to spend the night • Emergency funds that they need to bring health forms. Anyone spending the night must have an appropriate • Adequate adult leadership. Youth Protection health form. See page 43. requires a minimum of two adult leaders at all times with youth • Minor Activity Release Forms—Anyone under 18 must have this signed form to participate in • Merit badge application forms (blue cards) restricted activities. If this form is not submitted • Merit badge pamphlets or is unsigned, a Scout will not be able to participate in certain activities. See page 55. • Program plans for troop while in camp
• Medications—in original bottles or packaging. • Troop and patrol cooking gear including stoves Please remember that all medication (youth or (propane recommended) adult) needs to be left with the medical officer except for inhalers, heart medicine, and epi pens. Troop Gear (optional) See page 43.
• Special Dietary Needs Forms—Discuss allergies or • Ice chest (for jamboree days) special diets with medical officer and with the • Troop flag and American flag head cook. Be sure to also fax this form to us two weeks before your camp session. See page • Lanterns and extra fuel (propane recommended) 39. See page 57.
• Patrol Count Form—This form is required for all troops so that jamboree feeding can be packed out by patrol number either all week or Wednesday only.
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campsite 3, 4, 8, 14, 25, 26, 27, 30, 33, 34, 35, fires 9, 26, 34, 39 A 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 fire tools 34 alcohol 48 campwide activities 4, 29 first aid 9, 13, 9 allergies 39. See also diets central dining 42 First Class 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 21, 25, 26, 27, 32, 41 animals 35, 37, 43, 46, 48 chapel 3, 8, 27. See also worship fishing 10, 13, 27 aquatics 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18. check-in 3, 4, 8, 34, 39, 41, 47 flag 9, 26, 29, 44, 47, 61 See also waterfront check-out 4, 8, 34, 38, 41 flammables 39 archery 10, 11, 14, 39, 44. climbing 1, 4, 15, 17, 18, 32, 44 food 3, 28, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43 See also shooting sports commissioner 8, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, food services 27, 28, 31, 38, 39, 40, 43 assemblies 4, 26, 29 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44 forms 3, 43, 49, 61 authorization 17, 18. See also release cooking 27, 28, 30, 35, 39, 41, 42, 43, 61 free swim 10 axes 41, 42 COPE 4, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26, 27, 44 cots 33 CPR 9, 12 G B games 4, 8, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38 Baden-Powell Honor Troop 26, 29, 30, 34, 35 garbage 8, 28, 35, 39, 40 bear box 35, 37, 40, 43 D gas 39, 42 damages 38 bears 35, 37 guests 48, 61. See also Visitors diets 39, 57, 61 bear wires 35, 37 dining area 13, 34, 38, 42, 43 behavior 48 black powder 4, 14, 8 H blue card 7, 21, 22 E handicraft 10, 11, 12, 47 boiler 34 electronics 38 harassment 40 bows 14, 39 equipment 7, 9, 25, 38, 39, 43, 44 health 3, 17, 40, 41, 42, 43, 61 BSA Lifeguard 15 hiking 1, 28 buddy 27, 37 homesickness 37 F hydration 41 feeding 35, 41. See also central dining; hygiene 41 C See also jamboree calendar 3 fees 3, 44. See also visitors; calling home 37 See also Shared Leadership I camp director 2, 31, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44 firearms 14, 39 Ibach Lodge 2, 3, 4, 8, 21, 31, 32, 34, 38, campfire 3, 26, 29, 8, 39 Firem’n Chit 9 44, 46
63 inspection 4, 8, 26, 34, 35, 38. Order of the Arrow 30 See also Baden-Powell Honor Troop OA 8, 30, 47 internet service 38, 41 outposts 11, 27, 28
J P jamboree 35, 38, 39, 41, 43, 61 Paddlecraft Safety 10, 11, 12, 15, 32 parent 17, 38, 61 K parking lot 4, 8, 38, 47 kitchen 38, 39, 42 partial 14, 21, 22 Scout Skills 10, 11, 13 knives 41 patrol 16, 17, 25, 27, 35, 41, 42, 61 Second Class 7 Patrol Count Form 41, 49, 59 senior patrol leader 3, 17, 26 payments 14, 44, 49, 51, 61 SPL 8, 28, 29 L pets 48 language 48 Shared Leadership 45 phone 38 leader 2, 3, 17, 26, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39, 40, shooting sports 1, 3, 10, 13, 14, 44 planning 25, 30, 49, 62 41, 42, 44. See also Shared Leadership shotgun 5, 8, 10, 11, 14, 18, 22, 47 plants 9, 37, 39 learn to swim 10, 12 shower 1, 32, 34, 35, 48 program area 7, 9, 31, 33, 38 lounge 32, 44 smoking 46 program director 29, 31, 44 special diets 39, 57, 61 program schedule 8, 27, 29 Staff Hill 44 M propane 39, 41, 42, 43, 61 stove 42 mail 2 provisional 45, 49, 53 sump 35, 40 mailbox 2, 21 swim check 3, 4 maintenance 33, 44 swimming 1, 3, 10, 12 map 5, 9, 19, 27 Q Swimming and Water Rescue 10, 11, 12, 15, Marin Council 1, 2, 27, 32, 39, 49 quiet hours 46 16, 32 Meadow , 8, 28 meal 3, 4, 37, 38, 40, 42, 43, 47 medical form 39, 43, 48 R T medication 40, 43, 44, 61 range 13, 14, 28, 44 Tenderfoot 4, 7, 43 meetings 3, 26, 31, 39 ranger 1, 14, 27, 28, 39, 44 tents 1, 33, 35, 48 merit badge 4, 7, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, Recycling 40, 46 theme 29 27, 28, 31, 38, 43. See also blue card refund 45 toilet 1, 34, 35 merit badge sign-ups 24 registration 3, 4, 49 Totin’ Chip 9, 41 Mile Swim 10, 12, 27 release 16, 55 Tradin’ Post 12, 14, 27, 28, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46 Monday 3, 4, 8, 9, 17, 26, 27, 29, 42, 62 rifle 10, 11, 13, 14, 22, 47 trailers 47 muzzle loading 16. See also black powder Trail to Eagle 4, 10, 11, 15, 18, 19, 26 Trail to First Class 1, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 21, 25, 26, S 27, 32, 41. See also TTFC N safety 8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22, 23, 26, 34, 35, 40, 42 training 1, 4, 8, 31, 32, 41, 48 Nature/Ecology 10, 11, 12, 13, 28, 37 Saturday 3, 4, 7, 8, 21, 23, 28, 34, 38, 42, 47, 62 Troop Day 30 Scout Executive 2, 32 troop gear 27, 39, 48 O Scout Law 35 troop program 26, 32 office 2, 4, 18, 39, 47 Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster TTFC 4, 7, 9, 11 off-limits 44 Specific Training 4, 32 older Scout 4, 15, 18, 26 Scout Oath 48 U uniform 3, 8, 47
V vehicles 3, 47, 48. See also trailers visitors 48 volunteer 35, 38
W waterfront 44. See also aquatics worship 27. See also chapel
Y Youth Protection 1, 4, 8, 32, 40, 41, 48, 61
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