Camp FGL 2020 Summer Camp Leaders Guide Vol 2
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Camp FGL Program Program Overview
Each Scout can choose from the following quests at camp...
At McKenzie Aquatic Adventure Base At the Handicraft Pavilion • Aquaman—Motorboating, Small Boat • The Lost Tribe—Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pottery, Sailing, Lifesaving merit badges and Jet Ski Woodcarving, American Cultures. Experience • Cultured Sublime—Art, Music, Basketry, Welding, • Order of the Oar—Canoeing, Kayaking, Row- Canoeing, Fingerprinting, Painting, Photography. ing, Whitewater and Welding merit badges. At the Scoutcraft Area BSA Paddleboard. • Zombie Apocalypse—Search and Rescue, Emergency • BSA Lifeguard Preparedness, Wilderness Survival, Moviemaking. • Expedition Unknown—Exploration, Archaeology, At the Shooting Sports Ranges Reptile and Amphibian Study, Weather merit badg- • Top Shot—Archery, Shotgun, & Rifle merit es. Tomahawk Toss badges. 3-D Trail, Muzzloading, Tomahawk • Lewis and Clark—Geocache, Welding, Orienteering, toss, Climbing Wall Experiences. Pioneering merit badges. Camping partial. • Natures Gym—Rowing, Kayaking, Shotgun, BSA At STEM University Mile Swim. Partials on Personal Fitness, Sports, Ath- • Imitation Game—Robotics, Electronics, Pro- letics. gramming, Signals Signs and Codes merit badges. BSA Paddle board and Camping Brown Sea Island Quest merit badge partial. All quest cover Tenderfoot and second class re- • Imagineer—Game Design, Animation, Pho- quirements as well as First Aid and Swimming tography, Composite Materials, Moviemak- Merit Badges ing merit badges.
• Minninnewah (Whirlwind)—Tenderfoot & Second At the C.O.P.E. Course & Climbing Tower Class First Aid and Swimming Merit badge. Rifle and • Land, Sea, & Air—C.O.P.E. Climbing, Small Archery experience boat sailing merit badges. Includes Zipline • Achak (Spirit) Quest— Rifle and Canoeing experi- Excursion. ence. • Ziracuny (Water Monster) Quest—Canoeing and At the Ecology Lodge Kayaking experience • World Conservation—Environmental Science, • Adriel Quest (Beaver)—First Class requirements as Bird Study, Insect Study, Forestry, Nature. well as Rifle, Lifesaving, Welding and Canoeing Merit • Hornaday—Environmental Science, Fish and badges. Wildlife Management, Forestry, Soil and Wa- ter Conservation, Weather. Specialty Quest and Trips • Critters and Creatures— Dog care, Nature, Bird Study, Mammal Study, Canoeing. Eagle Trail—Partials on Communication, Citizenship in • Matts Fish Camp—Fishing, Fly Fishing, Mo- the World, Nation and Community, Personal Manage- torboating, Fish and Wildlife Management ment. C.O.P.E and 3-D Archery Merit badges with 3-D Archery.
Blueway High Adventure— Kayaking, Whitewater merit badges. Week long 25 mile trip down the Chattahoochee River.
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Waterfront
Aquaman Quest
Merit badges offered Motorboating, Small Boat Sailing, Lifesaving *Scouts taking Motorboating Merit Experiences and Partials Jet ski Badge or the BSA Jet Ski Program must take a Coast Guard approved What to Bring Closed toed shoes that can get wet, Long sleeve Boater Education course. A free button down shirt and pants that can get wet, online course can be found at Scouts must complete the boater education http://www.boatus.org/georgia/. course for their State. Any scout who does not have their Additional fees $90.00 for fuel certificate when they come to camp will not be able to participate Appropriate for 3rd year camper in either merit badge. Maximum Quest Occupancy 8
Order of the Oar Quest
Merit Badges offered Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, Whitewater, Welding Experiences and Partials BSA Paddleboard
What to Bring Closed toed shoes that can get wet.
Additional fees $55.00 for whitewater
Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 10
Open Waterfront Free Swim
Want to spend the evening on our beautiful water- Come cool off and relax at our pool. The pool will be open to any front? Our waterfront will be open to all campers Scout or Leader during open times as long as the Unit supplies the during select times for canoeing, rowing, and necessary leadership to follow Safe Swim Defense. We will have kayaking. lifeguards on staff. Days Offered Thursday Time Block Offered M, Tr Time Offered 7:00-8:00p Time Offered 7:00p-8:00p
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Shooting Sports
Top-Shot Quest
Merit badges offered Archery, Shotgun and Rifle
Experiences and Partials 3-D Archery Trail, Muzzleloading, Tomahawk toss, Climbing wall
What to Bring None
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Open Shotgun Shooting Open Rifle Shooting
Our shotgun range will be open to any camper dur- Our Rifle range will be open to any camper during ing select times to try their hand at shotgun select times to try their hand at rifle shooting shooting. Day Offered Monday Day Offered Thursday Time Offered 7:00p-8:00p Time Offered 7:00p-8:00p Additional Fee $10 for 15 rounds Additional Fee $10 for 15 rounds
Open Archery Shooting
Our Archery range will be open to any camper during se- lect times to try their hand at archery Day Offered Monday
Time Offered 7:00p-8:00p
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STEM University
Imitation Game Quest
Merit badges offered Robotics, Electronics, Programming, Signals Signs and Codes.
Experiences and Partials BSA Paddle Board and Camping partial
What to Bring Closed toed shoes that can get wet, Notebook and Pencil
Additional fees None Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Imagineer Quest
Merit Badges offered Game Design, Animation, Photography, Composite Materials, Moviemaking.
Experiences and Partials None
What to Bring Notebook, Pen, Pencil.
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Astronomy Merit Badge Space Exploration Merit Badge
This class is taught by the Columbus State University’s This class is taught by the Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space & Science Center. This is a night class! Coca-Cola Space & Science Center. This is a night class! Tuesday & Thursday Day Offered Day Offered Tuesday (7:00pm-11:00pm) (7:00pm-11:00pm) Requirements not Requirements not NA NA met at Camp met at Camp Supplies to Bring Notebook & Pen/Pencil Supplies to Bring Notebook & Pen/Pencil Additional Fee None Additional Fee None Recommended For 1st year Campers Recommended For 1st year Campers
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C.O.P.E and Climbing
Land, Sea, & Air Quest
Merit badges offered Climbing, Small Boat Sailing
Experiences and Partials C.O.P.E and Zipline Excursion
What to Bring Closed toed shoes that can get wet and change of clothes to transition from C.O.P.E. to
Additional fees $80.00
Appropriate for 3rd year camper Maximum Quest Occupancy 12
Open Climbing & Rappelling Climbing doesn't require tremendous muscular strength but mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to master skills. Come test your skill on our 50 foot climbing and rappelling tower during select times. Day Offered Thursday
Time Offered 7:00p-8:00p
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Ecology World Conservation Quest Merit badges offered Environmental Science, Bird Study, Insect Study, Forestry, Nature, Archery
Experiences and Partials
What to Bring Notebook Pen and Pencil
Additional fees None Appropriate for 2nd year camper Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Hornaday Quest
Merit Badges offered Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Manage- ment, Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation, Weather Experiences and Partials None
What to Bring Notebook, Pen, Pencil.
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 2nd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
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Ecology
Critters and Creatures Quest
Merit Badges offered Dog Care, Nature, Bird Study, Mammal Study, Canoeing.
Experiences and Partials None
What to Bring Notebook, Pen, Pencil.
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 1st or 2nd year camper Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Matt’s Fish Camp Quest *Scouts taking Motorboating Merit Badge or the BSA Jet Merit Badges offered Fishing, Fly Fishing, Motorboating, Ski Program must take a Fish and Wildlife Management. Coast Guard approved Boater Education course. A free Experiences and Partials 3D Archery online course can be found at What to Bring State Boating License. Notebook, Pen, Pencil. http://www.boatus.org/ georgia/. Any scout who Additional fees $25.00 does not have their certifi- Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper cate when they come to camp will not be able to par- Maximum Quest Occupancy 8 ticipate in either merit badge.
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Handicraft
The Lost Tribe Quest
Merit badges offered Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pottery, Woodcarving, American Cultures.
Experiences and Partials None
What to Bring Notebook and Pencil
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 1st or 2nd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Cultured Sublime Quest
Merit Badges offered Art, Music, Basketry, Welding, Canoeing, Finger- printing, Painting, Photography.
Experiences and Partials None
What to Bring Notebook, Pen, Pencil.
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 1st or 2nd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Open Handicraft Scouts can work on a variety of Handicraft Merit Badges at their own pace Days Offered Tuesday, Thursday
Times Offered 8:00p-9:00pm
Additional Fee None
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Scoutcraft
Zombie Apocalypse Quest Merit badges offered Search and Rescue, Emergency Preparedness, Wilderness Survival, Moviemaking.
Experiences and Partials
What to Bring Notebook Pen and Pencil
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
Expedition Unknown Quest
Merit Badges offered Exploration, Archaeology, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Weather Experiences and Partials Tomahawk Toss
What to Bring Notebook, Pen, Pencil.
Additional fees None Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper
Maximum Quest Occupancy 15
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Scoutcraft
Lewis and Clark Quest
Merit Badges offered Geocache, Orienteering, Pioneering, Welding
Experiences and Partials Camping
What to Bring Notebook, Pen, Pencil. Closed toed shoes that can get wet.
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper Maximum Quest Occupancy 12
Natures Gym Quest
Merit Badges offered Rowing, Kayaking, Shotgun
Experiences and Partials BSA Mile Swim Personal Fitness, Athletics, Sports
What to Bring Notebook, Pen, Pencil. Closed toed shoes that can
Additional fees None
Appropriate for 2nd or 3rd year camper Maximum Quest Occupancy 10
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Brown Sea Island Quest
One of the highlights of a brand new Scout is going through Camp FGL’s Brown Sea Island Program. We have four options for those new to Scouting and/or new to camping. Our goal is to get Scouts prepared for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks while giving them an opportunity to experience several of the other program areas at camp.
Minninnewah quest scouts will try out the rifle and archery range. While at Achak quest scouts can try out rifle and canoeing. Zircuny quest is for those that love the water and want to try out canoeing and kayaking. *Each quest is limited to 15 scouts
BSI: Tenderfoot & Second Class Minninnewah, Achak, Ziracuny
BSI: Tenderfoot & Second Class is geared towards those Scouts new to Scouting and to camping. Our friendly staff will work with each Scout to help them complete some of the requirements in the Tenderfoot and Second Class Ranks.
Scouts enrolled in these quests work on Tenderfoot & Second Class as well as earn the Swimming and First Aid Merit badges. Tenderfoot requirements covered. 1c,3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 7a, 8
2nd Class Requirements 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 6a, 6b, covered 6c, 6d, 6e, 8b, 9a, 9b Boy Scout Handbook, Daypack, Canteen, Rain Gear, Compass, Pencil & Paper, Supplies to Bring Pocket Knife, Flashlight, Sun Protection New Scouts & New Campers who have not yet Recommended For reached First Class
BSI: First Class Adriel
BSI: First Class is geared towards those Scouts who may be attending Camp for the first time but not brand new to Scouting. Scouts in this program should be at the Second Class Rank.
Scouts enrolled in Adriel will earn First Class requirements, Rifle, Welding, Lifesaving and Canoeing merit badges.
3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 7a, 7b, First Class Requirements covered 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 9c Boy Scout Handbook, Daypack, Canteen, Rain Gear, Compass, Pencil & Pa- Supplies to Bring per, Pocket Knife, Flashlight, Sun Protection, Long pants and long sleeve shirt for welding and lifesaving. Recommended For Campers who have completed Second Class Rank
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Adults and Excursions
Excursion: Whitewater Rafting Excursion: Zip Line Playground
Experience the World’s Longest Urban Whitewater Course. We are working with “Whitewater Express”, a certified and Experience the only Dual Zipline course that connects two official whitewater rafting outfitter, to take Scouts and Lead- states. Campers will be able to ride the dual ziplines over ers on a ride of their life. Scouts will make be on the river for the Chattahoochee River multiple times while also being “high water” runs giving the best experience for white water able to utilize an aerial playground with over 10 elements. rafting. Days Offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Days Offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Campers will be leaving Campers will be leaving camp at Time Offered camp at 4pm, arriving back Time Offered 4pm, arriving back at camp by 11pm at camp by 11pm Additional Fee $75.00 Per participant Additional Fee $75.00 per participant Recommended For All Scouts and Adults Recommended For All Scouts and Adults
Adult Jet Ski Program
Adults will be able to jet ski at Camp FGL. Have a little fun and rent a Jet Ski for the afternoon. Each Jet Ski holds 2 adults. Days offered M,W, Tr
Times 4pm-5:30pm Closed toe shoes that can get Supplies to Bring wet
Additional Fee $50.00 for jet ski rental
Recommended For Adults Space is Limited
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Activities for Leaders
Leader’s Lounge No Scouts Allowed! Camp FGL has a special lounge just for adult leaders. Come take a break and cool off in our Leader’s Lounge located in the Administration Building. Free coffee and drinks will be available. We also have Wi-Fi available so you can stay in contact with the outside world.
Leader’s Appreciation Dinner Chattahoochee Council would like to express it’s appreciation to Troops who chose Camp FGL for summer camp. We are inviting one leader and SPL from each Troop for a special dinner. Hosted by our Council Presi- dent, Council Commissioner and Scout Executive, they will be there to hear your experiences and comments on Camp FGL. The Council looks forward to your input and invites you to help make Camp FGL the best that it can be
Mile Swim BSA Both Scouts and Leaders can earn the Mile Swim BSA award. Swimmers will meet Monday through Thursday morning to practice for the mile swim on Friday.
Scoutmaster Merit Badge All adult leaders are invited to take the Scoutmaster Merit Badge challenge. Any adult leader will have the op- portunity to complete certain requirements to earn this badge.
Leaders’ Only Shoot All adult leaders are invited to attend the Leader’s Only Shotgun and Rifle Shoot. Adult Leaders will be able to test their skills and compete for the top spot in our Leader’s Shotgun and Rifle shoot!
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Flag Ceremonies Leader Meetings The entire camp will get together at the flag poles (in We will hold Leader Meetings on Sunday, Wednesday, front of the dining hall) everyday prior to breakfast, and Friday to discuss upcoming events and important lunch, and dinner. The Uniform for breakfast and lunch information. We ask that at least one adult from each is “Activity Uniform” which consists of a BSA related T- Troop attends so they know what is happening at shirt and shorts. The uniform for dinner is Field Uni- camp. form. SPL Meetings Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday we will have a It’s Showtime! Opening Campfire short SPL meeting to discuss events for the evening as Our Staff will welcome you to camp… FGL Style. Our well as any upcoming important information. All Senior opening campfire on Sunday night will not be some- Patrol Leaders and Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders need thing that you want to miss! to attend this important meeting so that they can relay this information back to their Troop.
Chess & Game Night Monday Come challenge your friends and our staff to fun board Honor Troop games such as Chess, Risk, Checkers, and more! Held at While at Camp FGL your troop will have the opportunity the Ft. Bradshaw training center. 8pm-9pm to participate in our “Honor Troop Program”. Our Camp Commissioners work directly with your unit to complete service projects, camp gadgets, and much more. Team Sports Scouts will be able to play against other Scouts in team Friday Night is Family Night sports such as basketball, soccer, kickball, Gaga ball, tug Friday Night is Family Night! All families are invited to -of-war, and more. Camp FGL for an evening of food, fun, and entertain- ment. Families can join the campers for dinner at 6pm and see our Friday Night Live! Show. Families may ar- Scouts Own Religious Service rive to camp anytime after 5pm on Friday. Any guests Join us on Wednesday at 7:00pm with worship music who wishes to eat can pay at the Trading Post starting and a non-denominational message that everyone will at 5pm. Meal cost will be $10.00 per person. enjoy.
Wednesday Night Campfire Friday Night Live! Closing Campfire Following Scouts Own the Chattahoochee Lodge Order This is your chance to show us what you’ve got! All of the Arrow will host a special campfire you wont want Troops will have their chance to put on their best stunt to miss. 8:00PM or skit.
Order of the Arrow Social Immediately following the OA Campfire in the Dining Hall, join Lodge members from all over camp in fellow- ship.
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