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pg. 1 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Seven Range’s Mission Statement The mission of Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is to support the aims and methods of the Scouting program by helping the handbook come alive through activity, tradition, pride, and excellence. National Boy Scouts of America Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes, by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scout Law Scout Oath A Scout is….. On my Honor Trustworthy Loyal I will do my best Helpful Friendly To do my duty Courteous Kind To God and my Country Obedient Cheerful To Obey the Scout Law Thrifty Brave To Help other people at all times Clean Reverant To Keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight National Boy Scouts of America Vision Statement The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. pg. 2 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Camp Leadership Ben Miller- Reservation Director CJ Gavin- Council Program Director Ed Wigton- Algonkin Program Dan Nesbitt- Akela Program Director Director pg. 3 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Camp Overview Seven Ranges Scout Reservation The summer camp program at Seven Ranges us designed to provide the adventure, fun, and activities that are promised to every youth that joins scouting. While at camp, Scouts have the opportunity to put into action, the skills that they have practiced year round within your unit program. Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is operated by the Buckeye Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America. It is located in Northern Carroll County and encompasses nearly 1,000 acres of rolling hills, woods, meadows, lakes, and ponds. “Reservation” is the proper term used to describe a large tract of land that has multiple camping facilities. On the Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, we have Camp Algonkin, Camp Calumet, Camp Akela, and several other activity areas that are utilized year round. Contact the Buckeye Council office for a full description of the facilities and off-season rates. Camp Algonkin Camp Algonkin is Buckeye Council’s premier Boy Scout camping destination and the largest of the 3 camps on the reservation. It houses 25 beautifully groomed campsites, including one specially designed for Scouts with special needs. Each campsite is adjacent to a covered latrine and washstand. Campsite furnishings include: standard BSA Canvas Wall Tents, pitched on wooden platforms and steel cots. Modern hot water showers are located in close proximity to campsites. Camp Algonkin is home to the newly Frank G. Hoover Dining Hall and kitchen facility; the Deaver Administration Building which house offices and a complete first-aid facility; three woodland lodges housing the I.W. Delp Ecology Center and Handicraft Department; and areas for Field Sports, Outdoor Skills, a 40+ acre lake for Waterfront Activities and a Low C.O.P.E. course for older campers. pg. 4 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Camp Akela Camp Akela is home to the Buckeye Council’s Webelos Resident Camp. The Akela pavilion provides dining facilities, indoor restrooms, and acts as the main gathering spot in camp. Camp Akela has a beautiful amphitheater overlooking the Schoolhouse Pond, three spacious camping areas, and a large activity field. A recently added field sports area gives Webelos the opportunity to shoot BB guns and/or bows and arrows, under the supervision of a trained range officer. Nearby, you will find the Action obstacle course, rock throwing range, and sling shot range. Camp Calumet Camp Calumet is a primitive camping area for those troops who wish to partake in troop or patrol cooking. The camp contains four rustic campsites, two of which have latrine and washstand facilities, an amphitheater overlooking Lake Don Brown, and refrigerators and freezers for food storage. Camp Calumet can accommodate four units per week and all share the program areas in Camp Algonkin. Turkey Ridge Turkey Ridge is a portion of the reservation dedicated to off-season, primitive camping. Six different campsites offer areas for both tent and Adirondack camping. The Summer Camp program will occasionally utilize portions of this area for Merit Badge campouts. For more information about the availability of Turkey Ridge and how your unit can utilize this area, please visit the camp office. pg. 5 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation 2015 Webelos Resident Camp Table of Contents Mission Statement………………..2 Camp Leadership…………………..3 Camp Overview Seven Ranges & Algonkin……4 Akela & Calumet……………...5 Table of Contents………………….6 What is the Program………………….7 Reservations………………………….7 Camp Fees……………………………..7 Camperships……………………….…...8 Payments………………………………….8 Refunds……….……………………………8 Insurance…………………………………9 Activities…………………………………..9 Sessions……………………………………9 Arrival Times………………………………9 Departure Times…………………………9 A New Webelo & His Parent…………….10 Cars in Camp………………………………10 Dietary Needs and Medications…………10 Health History Forms………………….....11 Uniform…………………………………………11 Buddy System…………………………………11 What is Provide………………………………..12 What to Bring to Camp (Pack and Camper)……12 What Not to Bring to Camp…………………..13 Visitors in Camp……………………………………14 Communications Mail………………………………………14 Phone…………………………………….15 Leaving Camp Scouts…………………………………………16 pg. 6 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Adults………………………………………….17 Youth Protection and Two-Deep Leadership……17 Emergency Plan……………………………………..18 & 19 Camp Honors (H.A.W.K.)……………………………19 Other Program Notes……………………………….19 & 20 Religious Relations Leaders……………………………………………...20 Duty to God at WRC……………………………20 Volunteer Camp Chaplaincy Program………..21 Religious Emblems……………………………….21 Activity Pins……………………………………………...21 WRC Schedule………………………………………….22 & 23 Notes…………………………………………………………24 pg. 7 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Camp Akela 2015 Webelos Resident Camp is for ALL Webelos Scouts! It is available for Webelos to attend for two consecutive years, after which the Webelos Scout joins a Boy Scout troop, and attends camp with that troop. Camp Akela adventures are for Webelos, Adult Leaders, and Parent Helpers. Note: Cub Scouts, who have finished their Bear rank, are first year Webelos! Camp Akela itself is made up of the Akela Lodge, the Akela Shower House, and the Shooting Sports barn, the Schoolhouse Pond, the Blue and Gold Amphitheatre, the Parade Grounds, and the campsites. Reservations Reservations should be made as soon as possible. A registration / Health History form must be completed for each person that will be attending camp. The form should be given to the Webelos Den Leader, who will complete the pack/den registration form and mail to: Buckeye Council, BSA 2301 13th Street NW Canton, OH 44708 Forms can be found by going to http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/Camping/WRC/ and clicking on a session. You can also find all of the forms needed at the council website as well! Camp Fees for Akela Type of Registration Early Bird Regular Price Price Youth Registration- In Council $130.00 $140.00 Youth Registration- Out of Council $135.00 $145.00 Adult/Den Chief Registration- In Council $65.00 $75.00 Adult/Den Chief Registration- Out of Council $70.00 $80.00 ** Each scout submitting a $25 non-refundable deposit by March 15th will receive an “Early Bird” gift. ** To ensure proper planning and quality programming, we ask that all reservations be made and fees paid by May 15th, 2015. Fees paid in full by then receive a $10 discount! pg. 8 Seven Ranges Scout Reservation Camperships Every Scout should have the opportunity to experience long-term camping whether he has the funds to do so or not. Two campership funds are available for Scouts who need financial assistance in order to attend summer camp. Scouts in a Buckeye Council troop can apply for the Buckeye Council Campership Fund. The application can be found online at www.buckeyecouncil.org. All information provided is considered confidential. Please be aware, in keeping with the ninth point of the Scout Law (Thrifty), each Scout is encouraged to earn at least 50% of his way towards camp. Unit Participation in FOS, the annual Popcorn Sale, and Journey to Excellence programs is a major factor in determining who will be supported. Payments The full camp fee should be paid online at www.buckeyecouncil.org or at the Buckeye Council Service Center TEN (10) business days prior to your week in camp. We prefer not to handle cash or camp fees upon arrival at camp. Full payment will speed up your Pack’s check-in time. If any last payments are necessary, they should be paid for with a single check. Refunds All activities offered by the Buckeye Council require significant planning and purchase of materials well in advance of the event. These plans include, but are not limited to, staffing, food, program materials, patches, awards, and other equipment that are a part of the program fees. Once an individual or unit makes a registration, the expenses related to that event are incurred to support that reservation. -Registrations cancelled more than 30 days prior to the first day of an event will receive a refund; minus the $50 non-refundable deposit. -Cancellations between 7 and 30 days prior to an event will receive a 50% refund, minus the non-refundable fee. -Cancellations 1 to 7 days prior to an event will receive a 25% refund, minus the non- refundable fee. -No refunds will be issued for cancellations made the day your pack arrives in camp! -A receipt will be required as proof!!! -All refunds will be issued to the unit and sent to the pack, troop, or crew and mailed to the unit leader on record. All cancellations must be made directly to the Buckeye Council. Completion of a refund form is required to receive monies that may be due. Final decision on refunds is up to the Council Program Director. No money will be returned to an individual camper but only through the unit.