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Unali’Yi Lodge 236

Where to Go Camping

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Table of Contents

Letter from the Editor 9 Letter from the Lodge Chief 11 Camp Ho Non Wah 16 Short-Term Camping Rules 17 Camp Ho Non Wah Additional Information 17 Camp Moultrie 19 Short-Term Camping Rules 19 Camp Moultrie Additional Information 20 Coastal Carolina Council 21 Coastal Carolina Council 2016 – 2017 Camping 22 BSA Camps 25 Blue Ridge Council 26 Camp Old Indian (Off-season 26 Carroll Brown Outpost Camp (Year-round) 27 Camp White Pines (Year-round) 27 Camp Arrowhead (Year-round) 28 Area Council 29 Camp Coker 29 Indian Waters Council 30 Camp Barstow 30 BSA Camps 32 Palmetto Council 35 Camp Bob Hardin 35 Council 36 Camp Bud Schiele 36 East Carolina Council 37 East Carolina Reservation (Including Camp Boddie) 37 Pamlico Sea Base 37 Camp Charles 37 Camp Sam Hatcher 37 Central North Carolina Council 39 Camp John J. Barnhardt 39 Camp Cabarrus 39 40 Scout Reservation 40 Woodfield Scout Preservation 40 Hemric Scout Reservation 40 Hagan Sea Base 40 41 Camp Durant 41 Camp Reeves 41 Camp Campbell 41 Daniel Boone Council 42

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Camp Daniel Boone 42 Harrison High Adventure Base 42 Mecklenburg County Council 43 Mecklenburg Scout Reservation (Camp Grimes) 43 Hornets Nest 43 Belk Scout Camp 43 Old Hickory Council 44 Raven Knob Scout Reservation 44 Raven Point 44 Tuscarora Council 45 Camp Tuscarora 45 BSA Camps 49 Coastal Georgia Council 51 Black Creek Scout Reservation 51 52 Bert Adams Scout Camp 52 Woodruff Scout Camp 52 Allatoona Aquatics Base 52 53 Camp Benjamin Hawkins 53 Georgia Carolina Council 54 Camp Daniel Marshall 54 Robert E Knox Scout Reservation 54 Northeast Georgia Council 55 Camp Rainey Mountain 55 Scoutland on Lake Lanier 55 Camp Rotary on Hartwell 55 Northwest Georgia Council 56 Camp Westin 56 Camp Sidney Dew 56 Chattahoochee Council 57 Camp Frank G. Lumpkin 57 Camp James G. Gallant 57 Camp Pine Mountain 57 58 Camp Bel-Tel 58 Lawhorn Base 58 Camp Thunder 58 Flint River Adventure Area 58 59 Camp Patten 59 Camp Chase S. Osborn 59 Local Camping Opportunities 63 Caw Caw Interpretive Center 63 Team Building & Leadership Development 64 Climbing Wall 65 James Island County Park 67

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Laurel Hill County Park 69 Palmetto Island County Park 70 Wannamaker County Park 71 Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark 72 South Carolina State Parks 73 75 Andrew Jackson State Park 77 Baker Creek State Park 79 81 83 85 State Park 87 89 91 Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site 93 95 97 99 101 103 Goodale State Park 105 Hamilton Branch State Park 107 State Historic Site 109 H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area 111 Hickory Knob State Resort Park 113 Hunting Island State Park 115 Huntington Beach State Park 117 119 Keowee-Toxaway State Park 121 Kings Mountain State Park 123 Lake Greenwood State Park 125 127 Lake Warren State Park 129 131 Landsford Canal State Park 133 135 Little Pee Dee State Park 137 Musgrove Mill State Historic Site 139 141 143 Oconee Station State Historic Site 145 Paris Mountain State Park 147 149 Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site 151 Rivers Bridge State Historic Site 153 Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site 155 157

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Santee State Park 159 Sesquicentennial State Park 161 Table Rock State Park 163 165 High Adventure Camping 167 Florida High Adventure Sea Base 169 Northern Tier Bases 171 Maine High Adventure Base 172 173 Summit High Adventure Program 176 2014 Wilderness Voyage 179 Swamp Base 185 Trek 1 187 Trek 2 187 Safety and Standards of Conduct 189 The BSA’s Commitment to Safety 193 Sports and Activities 194 The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety 194 Caving 196 General Policy 196 Climbing and Rappelling 196 The Eight Points of Climb On Safely: 196 COPE Activities 197 Slacklining 197 Unauthorized and Restricted Activities 197 Knives 200 Parade Floats and Hayrides 200 Unit Fund-raisers 201 Tractor Safety 202 Bicycle Safety 202 Skating Safety 203 Horsemanship Activities 204 Youth Protection in Scouting 205 Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse 205 Scouting's Barrier to Abuse 205 Leadership Requirements for Trips and Outings 207 Coed Overnight Activities Policy 209 Aquatics Safety 210 Resource Material 210 Aquatics Leadership Training Programs 210 Responsibilities of Supervisory Personnel 210 Safe Swim Defense 211 Classification of Swimming Ability 215 Distance and Competitive Swimming in Open Water 215 Snorkeling in Open Water 216 BSA Scuba Policy 216 Safety Afloat 220

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Tow Sports 224 Camping 225 Age Guidelines 225 Family Camping 226 Overnight Opportunities 226 Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Camping 227 Camping 228 Trek Safely 228 Lightning Risk Reduction 229 Treated Drinking Water 230 Medical Information and First Aid 232 Personal Health 232 Medical Risk Factors for Your Participation in Scouting 233 First-Aid Kits 239 Transportation 240 Automobiles 240 Campers, Trailers, and Trucks 241 Buses 241 Commercial Driver's License Compliance 243 For-Hire Motor Carriers of Passengers (Charter Buses) 243 Insurance Coverage 244 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance 244 Automobile Liability Insurance 244 Chartered Organizations for Scouting Units 244 Accident and Sickness Coverage (Optional coverage for council or units) 245 Non-Owned Boats Used in Scouting Activities 245 Unauthorized and Restricted Activities 245 Tour and Activity Plans 246 The Driver’s Pledge 246 Wilderness Use Policy of the 247 Outdoor Code 248 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use and Abuse 249 Alcohol 249 Tobacco 249 Drugs 249 Medical Marijuana 249 BSA Bike Safety Guidelines 250 Fun Stuff – Tips – Tricks and Other Really Cool Ideas! 253 Gearing Up! 255 Leave No Trace 257 Plan Ahead and Prepare 257 Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 257 Dispose of Waste Properly 257 Leave What You Find 257 Minimize Campfire Impacts 257 Respect Wildlife 258 Be Considerate of Other Visitors 258

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Are you prepared? 259 Zombie Survival Gear 260 S’mores 262 Dutch Ovens and Hot Coals 263 Recipes 264 Gooey Caramel Cinnamon Buns 264 Dutch Oven Biscuits and Gravy 265 Mountain Man Breakfast 266 Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich Loaf 267 Appendix 269 Camp Ho Non Wah Brochure 269 Camp Moultrie Brochure 269 Map of Camp Ho Non Wah 269 Map of Camp Moultrie 269 Camp Ho Non Wah Camp Use Permit 269 Camp Moultrie Camp Use Permit 269 Coastal Carolina Camp Policy Manual 269 BSA Medical Form Parts A, B & C 269 Camp Ho Non Wah Camp Leader’s Guide – Summer Camp 269 Camp Ho Non Wah Camp Leader’s Guide – Winter Camp 269 Bohicket Towne 269 Camping Check List 269 Individual Campout Checklist for Pack Overnighter 269 BSA Handbook Personal Camping List 269 Tour Permit 269 Activity Consent Form 269 Incident Information Report 269 Campfire Program Planner 269 Basic Skills – reprinted from Boys Life 269 BSA National Outdoor Awards Program 269 50-Miler Award 269 National 269

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Letter from the Editor

Unali’Yi Lodge 236 Order of the Arrow Coastal Carolina Council 550

Welcome,

We the editors of the Unali’Yi Lodge 236 Where to Go Camping Guide hope that you find this document useful in planning and executing the Outdoor Program of the Boy Scouts of America. You have taken the first steps in making that experience outstanding for the youth of your unit. The purpose of this guide is to give Scouters information when choosing a place to stay for any of their camping endeavors. While we cannot begin to cover every available site or location for the outdoor experience, we have included a wide variety of camps and parks throughout the Southern Region of the United States.

If you have any ideas for camping locations, or any corrections that need to be made within our guide, let us know through the Lodge Website – www.site236.com. This guide is posed on the Lodge’s website, which Is also linked to the Coastal Carolina Council website – www.coastalcarolinabsa.org.

We hope this guide will enable all campers, Scouters, and non-Scouters pursue fun and adventure in the outdoors with their families and friends. Always, remember to be safe, have fun and get outdoors, Adventure is Calling!

Yours in Brotherhood,

Zach Kontenakos Camp Promotions Unali’Yi Lodge 236

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Letter from the Lodge Chief

Unali’Yi Lodge 236 Order of the Arrow Coastal Carolina Council 550

Dear Unit Leaders:

Thank you for taking the first steps towards a great camping trip and promoting the Boy Scouts of America’s promise of outdoor adventure made to boys when they join Scouting. The first step to a great camping trip is finding a place that is right for you and your unit as well as having the tools available to do so.

In this “Where to Go Camping Guide” we the brothers of the Unali’yi Lodge have compiled some of the best places to go camping in the area for any age and any skill level. While the guide is long, we hope the organization of the guide will help you through the use of interactive links to national, state, and local parks as well as providing you the information on safety, training opportunities and education for leaders and scouts to make every outdoor adventure one that will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Alex Jernigan Lodge Chief Unali’Yi Lodge 236

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Unali’Yi Lodge 236 Where to Go Camping Guide Submission Form

Have you been somewhere that is so great you can’t wait to tell everyone else about it? Share the location with us so we spread the word about this outstanding location as well.

Name of Location:

Address:

Contact Name:

Contact Phone:

Amenities:

What did you like best about this location?

Directions:

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Coastal Carolina Council Camps Council Carolina Coastal

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Camp Ho Non Wah 2609 Boy Scout Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

Located upon the banks of the Bohicket on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, Camp Ho Non Wah is a 15-acre BSA-owned retreat where scouts have a summer they will never forget. Offering over 65 merit badges as well as aquatics areas, , arts and crafts, and almost everything a Tenderfoot needs to advance to First Class; Camp Ho Non Wah is a fully loaded, well-staffed facility in one of the most spectacularly beautiful locations in the Southeast.

Since its establishment in 1931 on a verdant tract of land on the banks of the Bohicket River and Fickling Creek, Camp Ho Non Wah has been dedicated to providing the premier summer camp and winter camp experience to the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturing Units, and leaders who call it home each year. Although only twenty minutes from historic downtown Charleston, Camp Ho Non Wah seems a world all its own, and as an institution governed by the guiding principles of Boy Scouts of America it really is. Camps Council Carolina Coastal

Here are just some of the things Camp Ho Non Wah has to offer: • Summer Camp Program • Winter Camp Program • Cub Scout Week – summer • Cub Scout Activities – multiple during the year • Camp Equipment Rental • Aquatics Facilities (lake, pool, and river) • , Rifle, and Shotgun • Handicraft Shelter • Scoutcraft Shelter • Over 13 miles of hiking trails • Natural Amphitheatre with sound system • Air-Conditioned Dining Hall • Trading Post • Scoutmaster Lodge (A/C, Wi-Fi)

Reservation Phone: 843-763-0305

Camp Phone: 843-559-9302

Camp : Bill Dun

Camp Website: www.campHNW.com

Off-Season Camping: available to units by reservations with the Council Service Center

Directions: From Charleston, SC, take Highway 700 (Maybank Highway) south towards Rockville, SC; approximately 20 miles south of Charleston. Highway markers at Wappoo Cut, Maybank Highway and Main Road, Johns Island, SC and ¼ mile from Boy Scout Road.

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Short-Term Camping Rules

• Each Unit must report to the Camp Ranger upon arrival (arrivals should be no later than 9 pm or earlier than 7 am without prior arrangements) • Each unit must have proper Adult supervision (as per guide to Safe Scouting) • No Alcoholic beverages or controlled substances are allowed in camp • Do not leave fires unattended at any time • Four (4) units not exceeding 100 total campers in camping area (Tribe) • All equipment must be carried to campsite if camping in Troop Sites (in Camp) • No vehicles are to be driven in camp past the parking area • Central Showers are not available for short term camping • Fishing is allowed only on fishing pier under proper supervision • No personal boats can be launched at camp (Cherry Point boat ramp is available in Rockville) • No unattended boats can be tied to the floating dock

• No horseplay or throwing rocks along the rip rap Camps Council Carolina Coastal

Please contact the Council Service Center for updated pricing on the following:

Scout Units: • Camping Fees - $2/night/person • Dining Hall - $200/day + deposit • Staff Center - $30/day • Central Showers - $30/day • Pool Facility – application required - $2/person ($30 minimum) • Other Buildings - $5/day • Kayaks/Canoes - $2/per day onsite; $5/per day offsite, $100 deposit offsite

Note: Units wishing to attend Camp Ho Non Wah Summer Camp, Cub Resident Camp, or Winter Camp should use www.myCampManager.com to register for a session of one of these programs.

Camp Ho Non Wah Additional Information

• Camp Ho Non Wah Map – Appendix • HNW Alumni Association – Appendix • Camp Policies Manual • Unit Permit to Use Camp Ho Non Wah – Appendix • Outside Group Request for Camp Ho Non Wah – Appendix • Agreement Regarding Use of Camp Ho Non Wah – Appendix

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Coastal Carolina Council Camps Council Carolina Coastal

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Camp Moultrie 148 Boy Scout Lane, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Camp Moultrie is located on Lake Moultrie just outside Moncks Corner. The Camp is available for year round use, and offer a great opportunity for Boy Scout waterfront Activities (Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming). The Camp is available for year round use, and offers a great opportunity for Boy Scout waterfront Activities (Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming). It is also a great location for Cub Scout Family Campouts.

You must reserve your campsite with the Scouting Service Center prior to arrival. Units must have someone qualified with Safe Swim Defense to conduct water sports activities. Reservations for boats and canoes can be made through the Service Center on a first come basis. There is a small cost for camping and use of equipment.

Directions: Take I-26 to Highway 52. Take High 52 to Moncks Corner; continue over the Camps Council Carolina Coastal Dennis C. Bishop Bridge (over the Tail Race Canal) then veer left (staying on 52) towards St. Stephen and Florence. Approximately 1.5 miles turn left on Powerhouse Road (sign reads Jeffries Power Station) towards the “Naval Recreation Area – Short Stay.” Continue, and follow next sign and turn right, go the end of the road and enter gate onto dirt road to enter Camp Moultrie.

Note: If you get to the Blueflame Gas Building you just missed the turn to Powerhouse Road

Short-Term Camping Rules

• Each Unit must report to the Camp Ranger upon arrival (arrivals should be no later than 9 pm or earlier than 7 am without prior arrangements) • Each unit must have proper Adult supervision (as per guide to Safe Scouting) • No Alcoholic beverages or controlled substances are allowed in camp • Do not leave fires unattended at any time • All equipment must be carried to campsite if camping in Troop Sites (in Camp) • No vehicles are to be driven in camp past the parking area • No horseplay or throwing rocks along the rip rap

Please contact the Council Service Center for updated pricing on the following:

Scout Units: • Camping Fees - $2/night/person • Shelter Fees – with power $5/per day • Kayaks/Canoes - $2/per day onsite; $5/per day offsite $100 deposit offsite

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Camp Moultrie Additional Information

• Camp Moultrie Map – Appendix • Camp Policies Manual • Unit Permit to Use Camp Moultrie – Appendix • Outside Group Request for Moultrie – Appendix • Agreement Regarding Use of Moultrie – Appendix

Coastal Carolina Council Camps Council Carolina Coastal

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Coastal Carolina Council

The Coastal Carolina Council continues to promote the Boy Scouts of America’s commitment to safety and promotion of the promise of an outdoor adventure for all Scouts. The Coastal Carolina Council Camp Policies Manual is available for download at www.coastalcarolinabsa.org. We hope you enjoy your camping experiences and continue to promote camping through your units.

Other documents and information available at the above link are:

• Guide to Safe Scouting (On-line Version)

• Unit Permit to use Camp Ho Non Wah*

• Unit Permit to use Camp Moultrie* Camps Council Carolina Coastal • District/Council Use of Camp Ho Non Wah Request Form*

• District/Council Use of Camp Moultrie Request Form*

• Outside Group Request Form for Camp Ho Non Wah

• Outside Group Request Form for Camp Moultrie

• Outside Group Use Agreement (either camp)

• Map of Camp Ho Non Wah*

• Map of Camp Moultrie*

• Directions to Camp Ho Non Wah

• Directions to Camp Moultrie

*Available in Appendix also

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Coastal Carolina Council 2016 – 2017 Camping (Refer to Council Calendar for event dates)

• Sailoree o May 6 – 8, 2016 • Camp Ho Non Wah Summer Camp o Week 1 § June 12 – 18, 2016 o Week 2 § June 19 – 25, 2016 o Week 3 § June 25 – July 2, 2016 o Cub Resident Week § July 6 – 9, 2016 o Week 4 § July 10 – 16, 2016 Camps Council Carolina Coastal • Cub Scout Day Camps o Etiwan Day Camp J § June 6 – 10, 2016 o Kiawah Day Camp § June 6 – 10, 2016 o Lowcountry Day Camp § June 20 – 24, 2016 o Swamp Fox Camp Swampy § June 20 – 24, 2016 o Swamp Fox Moultrie Camp § June 6 – 10, 2016 o Twin Rivers District § Attend either Etiwan or Kiawah Day Camp • Program Preview o May 21, 2016 • OA Spring Ordeal o May 13 – 15, 2016 • OA Fall Ordeal • Beach Sweep • Cub Mom & Me • Sea Spot Run Fishing Tournament • JOTA • Cub Haunted • Venturall • OA Fall Fellowship • Winter Camp o December 27 – 31, 2016 • Cub Dad & Me • OA Spring Fellowship • NYLT

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Council Camps of South Carolina

BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA –

South Carolina South

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BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA –

South Carolina South

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South Carolina BSA Camps Notice: Please be advised that the information in the following section is by no means an adequate representation of the camps of South Carolina. It is only meant to provide a general overview of the multitude of possibilities

Blue Ridge Council P. O. Box 6628 Greenville, SC 29606 Phone: 864-233-8363 or 800-277-2724 Fax: 864-233-2424 www.blueridgecouncil.org

Camp Old Indian Camp White Pines Carroll Brown Outpost Camp Arrowhead Camps Council BSA

Pee Dee Area Council P. O. Box 268 Florence, SC 29503

Phone: 843-662-6306 or 866-272-7322

Fax: 843-669-4284 –

Carolina South Route 2, Box 214 Society Hill, SC 29593 www.pdac-bsa.org

Camp Camp Coker

Indian Waters Council P. O. Box 144 Columbia, SC 29202

Phone: 803-750-9868 or 800-333-6099 Fax: 803-750-9855 Route 13, Box 294C Batesburg, SC 29006 www.indianwaters.org

Camp Barstow

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Blue Ridge Council Camps & Facilities

The Blue Ridge Council maintains camping facilities for year-round use for unit camping. To arrange for use of these facilities, contact the facility coordinator at the Blue Ridge Council Service Center (864-233-8363) to check availability and submit a permit for use of facilities.

Camp Old Indian (Off-season)

Camp Old Indian is available for use by units during the off-season (non-summer months) except during special events. The camp covers 1,100 acres and has three lakes for swimming, boating, and fishing. COI is great for troops and Webelo Dens. Water is available year-round at designated locations. There is no fee for unit camping.

Features: BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA

• Adirondacks-three sided shelters that sleep either 4 or 8 • Cabins-sleep 16 to 18 • Program Shelters-great for cookouts and gatherings • Activity Field-softball, Frisbee, or games • Amphitheater-for outside programs and pageants, holds 400 people • Dining Hall and Conference Center-fee for use

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South Carolina South Directions:

From Greenville, SC: Take Hwy 25 north from Greenville approximately 20 miles. Exit onto Old Highway 25 approximately 1 mile north of Hwy 11 underpass and follow signs 6 miles to Camp Old Indian. View Map.

From I-26: I-26 to SC 11. Take SC 11 West and continue approximately 20 miles until you see sign for SC 101 on the left side of highway. Turn right instead onto State 912. Follow 912 about 1 mile until you see Callahan Mountain Road on Right. Turn right and follow to camp. Camp will be on right at bottom of hill.

From Greer, SC: Take SC 101 until it runs into SC 11. Cross 11 onto State 912. Follow 912 about 1 mile until you see Callahan Mountain Road on Right. Turn right and follow to camp. Camp will be on right at bottom of hill.

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Carroll Brown Outpost Camp (Year-round)

Formerly know as Wetoga, Carroll Brown is one of the Blue Ridge Council's best kept secrets. It is nestled in the woods across the road from Camp Old Indian. It has a running water, a lodge, and a beautiful area for primitive tent camping. There is no fee for unit camping.

Directions

Take Hwy 25 north from Greenville approximately 20 miles. Exit onto Old 25 approximately 1 mile north of Hwy 11 underpass and follow signs to Camp Old Indian (COI). Just before the fork to COI near the fire station, turn right on Dividing Waters Road and proceed just over 1 mile to Carroll Brown Outpost Camp on the left. There will be a stone post at the gate.

Camp White Pines (Year-round) BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA

Camp White Pines is the primary training camp for the Blue Ridge Council and District level training events. Council courses in Outdoor Training and Junior Leader training are held annually. Camp White Pines is available for unit camping year round when no special events are scheduled. White Pines is an excellent choice for Webelos and younger Scouts that need primitive camping experience in a not-so-primitive environment. It is located about 1 mile before Camp Old Indian.

Features –

South Carolina South • Training Lodge-fee for use • Program Shelter • Meadow • Tent camping area

• Water

Directions

Take Hwy 25 north from Greenville approximately 20 miles. Exit onto Old 25 approximately 1 mile north of Hwy 11 underpass and follow signs 5 miles to Camp White Pines. View Map.

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Camp Arrowhead (Year-round)

Camp Arrowhead is located on Lake Secession near Antreville, SC. It has been the site of several and many unit trips for Troops in the western areas of the Council. For a nice weekend on the lake, you cannot beat Camp Arrowhead. Water available. There is no fee for unit camping.

Features

• Troop shelter • Pit toilet • Running water

Directions BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA Take Exit 27 off I85. Take Hwy 81 South toward Anderson. Stay on 81 for about 15 miles until you see Owens Corning on the left. Take a left immediately after Owens Corning onto Flat Rock Road. You will stay on this road for 13 miles going through 2 stop signs. Your next turn will be left onto Lakeside Drive. Lakeside Drive is approximately 3.5 miles after the second stop sign. Once you turn left onto Lakeside Dirve, you will turn left onto Boy Scout Road. Follow this gravel road staying to the left at the fork. After passing the mobile home you will come to another fork. go left through the large gate. Also using a map website like maps, google.com, you can find the road by searching for Boy Scout Road, Iva, SC. –

Canoe Rental Carolina South

Canoes can be rented from the Blue Ridge Council by registered Scout units except during summer camp. The cost is well below that of commercial outfitters. Life jackets, paddles, and trailer are included in rental costs. Unit must follow Safety Afloat guidelines. Contact the Facility Coordinator for availability.

Fees

• $100 deposit-each trailer and equipment • Per day $20/boat • Per weekend $40/boat • Extended use $20 first day and $10 per day after (3 or more days)

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Pee Dee Area Council

Camp Coker

Camp Coker is a year-round facility and plays host to a variety of events including: • Unit Camping Opportunities • Training Courses • Council Events • District Events • OA Functions

BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA –

South Carolina South

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Indian Waters Council

Camp Barstow

Camp Barstow is the premier Water Front Camp where Scouts can enjoy summer at its best I the sunny midlands of beautiful South Carolina. Camp Barstow is located on over 300 acres along the banks of Lake Murray in Saluda County, SC

The Summper Camp program is Merit Badge Based and activities include: canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, fishing, waterskiing, 5-stand shot-gun shooting, rifle range, artchery, climbing, rappelling, COPE and much more!

Operated with quality staff and volunteers and with the best program around, it is a

Scout Camp you must visit! Camps Council BSA –

South Carolina South

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Council Camps of North Carolina

BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA –

North Carolina North

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North Carolina BSA Camps Notice: Please be advised that the information in the following section is by no means an adequate representation of the camps of North Carolina. It is only meant to provide a general overview of the multitude of possibilities

Palmetto Council Spartanburg, SC 29306 www.palmettocouncil.org

Camp Bab Hardin

Piedmont Council

Gastonia, NC 28053 Camps Council BSA www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org

Camp Bud Schiele

East Carolina Council Kinston, NC 28501 –

North Carolina North http://www.eccbsa.org

East Carolina Scout Reservation Herbert C. Bonner Scout Reservation Camp Charles

Camp Sam Hatcher Pamlico Sea Base

Central North Carolina Council Albemarle, NC 28002 www.centralnccouncilbsa.org

Camp John J. Barnhardt Camp Cabarrus

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Old North State Council Greensboro, NC 2708 www.bsaonsc.org

Cherokee Scout Reservation Woodfield Scout Preservation (Cub World & Woodfield West) Hemric Scout Reservation Hagan Sea Base

Occoeechee Council Raleigh, NC 27604 www.ocscouts.org Camps Council BSA Camp Reeves Camp Durant Camp Campbell

Daniel Boone Council

Asheville, NC 28801 –

Carolina North www.danielboonecouncil.org

Camp Daniel Boone Lumpkin Adventure Base

Mecklenburg County Council Charlotte, NC 28204 www.mccscouting.org

Mecklenburg Scout Reservation (Camp Grimes) Hornets Nest Belk Scout Camp

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Old Hickory Council Winston-Salem, N 27106 www.oldhickorycouncil.org

Raven Knob Scout Reservation Raven Point Sea Base

Tuscarora Council Goldsboro, NC www.bsanc.org

Camp Tuscarora Camps Council BSA

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Palmetto Council

Camp Bob Hardin

Nestled in the of western North Carolina near the town of Saluda lies Camp Bob Hardin. The camp is located in the native land of the Cherokee Nation and covers 250 acres of mountainous terrain. With two lakes and beautiful mountain views, the camp boasts an Appalachian spirit for those Scouts hardy enough to seek out its mountain adventure. Camp Bob Hardin offers a wide range of in camp and out- of camp programs that are just as attractive to older Scouts as they are to the younger ones. Activity areas include a Shooting Sports program with separate archery, shotgun and rifle ranges, a very dynamic C.O.P.E. course, outdoor skills, leadership, handicraft, and nature areas, a large activity field for soccer, ultimate frisbee and volley ball, and twin lakes that enable a complete aquatics program. High Adventure programs

include Mountain Biking, Rock Lobsters (climbing, rappelling, biking, kayaking), and Camps Council BSA High Ropes/C.O.P.E.

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Piedmont Council

Camp Bud Schiele One of the premier Boy Scout camps in the Southern Region, Camp Bud Schiele has a long tradition of serving scouts from across the Piedmont Council we well as scouts from as far away as Florida. Located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, Camp Bud Schiele serves over 2,000 scouts per summer and ad additional 500 leaders. Centered around a beautiful 31 acre lake, Camp bud Schiele offers a full program of swimming, boating, target shooting, handicrafts, outdoor skills, climbing, C.O.P.E., high adventure, and a first year camper program.

• Tent Camping • Staff Cabins • Rostan Cabin (sleeps 40) • Milkhouse (sleeps 12) Camps Council BSA • / Wilderness Area • Day Fishing • Outdoor Shelters • Yurt

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East Carolina Council

East Carolina Scout Reservation (Including Camp Boddie)

The East Carolina Council provides a summer resident camp for Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers. The facility is located on Blounts Bay on the south bank of the Pamlico River near Washington, NC, Its foremost objective is to develop young men physically, mentally, and morally to meet the challenges of today's changing world. Scouts that come to camp attend for a variety of reasons; some come to earn as many badges and awards as possible, while others come to just enjoy the offerings of the camp and to have fun. As camp staff members, we must find a way to fulfill all of these needs.

Pamlico Sea Base

Camps Council BSA The Pamlico Sea Base offers a wide range of summer programs for Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, Sea Scouts, and other interested organizations. These programs operate on the same schedule as a traditional summer camp, with check-in beginning on Sunday and the week concluding on Saturday morning. This allows units to travel together to one convenient location for their summer adventure. Younger Scouts can participate in merit badge programs at Camp Boddie while older Scouts can explore the waters of not only the historic Pamlico River but also North Carolina's world

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Carolina North Camp Charles

Nestled in Bailey, NC Camp Charles began serving Scouts in 1928 and served as the primary summer camp for the East Carolina Council until 1968.

Today it is used primarily for weekend camping and small district events. Camp Charles serves as the host to Wilson Area, Tar River and Tri-County Districts events and the Council Cub Family Campout. The camp has seven campsites each with running water, a shelter, and electricity and two primitive campsites. Three of the equipped campsites have adirondacks. Other camp amenities include: § small fishing pond § large lake § row boat rental § Hawley building (available for rent) § Christian cabin (available for rent) § hiking trail Camp Sam Hatcher

Located between Morehead City and Emerald Isle in Newport, N.C. Camp Sam Hatcher provides at great and affordable campsite for units looking to visit the beach. Sam Hatcher is a primitive Camping site with a small restroom and cold showers. Camp

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Sam Hatcher is a 35 acre property near Newport, North Carolina and is used for weekend outings by Packs, Troops and Crews and non-Scouting groups. It also hosts an annual Croatan Trails Cub Scout Day Camp and district events. There is water access at most campsites and there is a small latrine facility and a large program pavilion and a lodge with a meeting area.

BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA –

North Carolina North

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Central North Carolina Council

Camp John J. Barnhardt

Camp John J. Barnhardt, located on the William C. Cannon Scout Reservation, is 1,000 acres of beautiful, rolling wooded hills beside Badin Lake and is one of the premier Scout camps in the southeast. Camp Barnhardt is located off of Hwy. 740, half way between New London and Badin in Stanly County, North Carolina. There is a caution light at Camp Barnhardt Road on Hwy. 740 and a sign directing you to the camp entrance.

Some of the facilities at Camp Barnhardt include swimming pool/shower facilities, natural and man-made lakes for swimming, canoeing, sailing, snorkeling, rowing, kayaking, motor-boating, water skiing and great fishing. There is a well-equipped

handicraft shelter, an ecology building, rappelling/climbing tower, C.O.P.E Course, Camps Council BSA obstacle course, rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges. Our outstanding facilities provide opportunities for your Scouts to take advantage of the excellent merit badge and skills

Camp Cabarrus

Located in rural Cabarrus County, North Carolina, we take care of all your troop or pack needs from day camps, weekend camps or even week long camps for merit badges, skills training or just that scout time to go fishing at the lake. Our modern – facilities include the Eagle Hall for meetings, kitchen for cooking, hot showers and Carolina North shelters for all weather meetings or gatherings.

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Cherokee Scout Reservation Located southwest of Yanceyville, NC, Cherokee Scout Reservation offers an exciting camping experience. During the summer months, Cherokee is the home of our Boy Scout Summer Camp, it is available for weekend camping year-round. There are 14 different campsites to choose from. Each campsite has access to running water and latrines. Hot showers are available in the shower house. Programs available at Cherokee include COPE course and climbing tower, swimming, boating, shooting sports and archery.

Woodfield Scout Preservation Woodfield is divided into an east and west side. Both sections offer short-term weekend camping year-round. The east side of Woodfield has ten campsites with access to running water, male and female flushing toilets, and program areas. Some of these sites Camps Council BSA provide permanent wall tents year- round. An Amphitheater and Chapel, as well as BB and Archery ranges are also located at Woodfield East. For Boy Scouts, there is boating offered on the upper lake, and two sections of east Woodfield are reserved for Boy Scout camping. One section has been set aside for low impact camping, and the other section has access to running water and fire rings for weekend camping. The west side of Woodfield offers Boy Scout weekend camping on eight established campsites with fire rings. These sites also provide access to latrines, showers, and a program shelter. Low impact camping is also available on Mary's Mountain, however, – fires are prohibited in this area. Carolina North

Hemric Scout Reservation This excellent facility provides a unique camping experience for boys. Located on Kerr Lake Reservoir near the North Carolina-Virginia border, this camp can only be reached

by boat. The camp provides docks, latrines, running water, a dining hall and lodge building.

Hagan Sea Base Provide a unique camping experience for Scouts and Explorers. Located on High Rock Lake this camp is excellent for boating, especially sailing. There is a Headquarters Building with a small meeting room and kitchen. There are also shower facilities on site.

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Occoneechee Council

Camp Durant Camp Durant is the primary summer camping facility of the Occoneechee Council. Camp Durant is a part of the Occoneechee Scout Reservation, a 2,400-acre tract in northwestern Moore County, North Carolina. The property straddles the geographic division of the Piedmont and regions of North Carolina.

Camp Reeves Situated on the remainder of the Occoneechee Scout Reservation, Camp Reeves provides primitive facilities for unit and district camping. The camp has several large -style camping fields, as well as unit campsites and several buildings. Camp Reeves was the original summer camp for the Occoneechee Council.

Camp Campbell Camps Council BSA Camp Campbell is the most primitive of the camping properties operated by the Occoneechee Council. Located on Kerr Lake in Townsville, Virginia, just north of Henderson, North Carolina. Camp Campbell offers scouting units access to Kerr Lake.

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Daniel Boone Council

Camp Daniel Boone Since the summer of 1941 Scouts have enjoyed camping at the headwaters of the Pigeon River at the highest elevation BSA camp east of the Mississippi River.

Harrison High Adventure Base Since 1978, our High Adventure Program has been the premier council-operated destination for older scouts and venturers in the country. Now in our 38th year of High adventure treks, we continue to set the pace for innovative, exciting programs.

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Mecklenburg County Council

Mecklenburg Scout Reservation (Camp Grimes) Camp Grimes is located on 1115 acres in the foothills of the South Mountains near Marion, NC. The camp hosts hear round activities including the Nationall Accredited Boy Scout Resident Camping program during the summer.

Hornets Nest This is a short term camping facility with primitive campsites and a support building with kitchen and meeting room. Restroom facilities and RV hookups are available as well.

Belk Scout Camp Belk Scout Camp is located east of Mint Hill on 286 acres of pines, hardwood and open fields. Two major streams, Clear Creek and Long’s Branch are located on the property.

The camp is located at the easternmost point of Mecklenburg, Union and Cabarrus Camps Council BSA counties. A 100+ year old surveyor’s monument stands at the point where these counties intersect.

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Old Hickory Council

Raven Knob Scout Reservation Camp Raven Knob – officially known as Raven Knob Scout Reservation – stands on 3200 acres of unspoiled land in Surry County that the Saura Indians hunted long before white settlers carved a rugged road through the Blue Ridge Mountains from Mount Airy to Galax, Virginia.

Raven Point Raven Point located at High Rock Lake in Davidson County is Old Hickory’s “Sea Base” and camping facility. The camping facility has a boat dock, bunkhouse and camping area for scouts. Ship 924 maintains the facility and it is the home of the annual Davey Jones Rendezvous where Venture Crews from Several states converge for a weekend of leadership training training, fun and more fun!

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Tuscarora Council

Camp Tuscarora Our camp is a nationally accredited 1100 acre camping facility owned and operated by the Tuscarora Council. Cap Tuscarora is located in Fours Oaks, NC.

Camp Tuscarora Features:

• BMX Track • Skateboard Park • Updated Waterfron • New Shower House • Upgraded handicraft shelter • Basketball court

• Refurbished shootings areas Camps Council BSA • Climbing tower • And much more!

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Georgia BSA Camps Notice: Please be advised that the information in the following section is by no means an adequate representation of the camps of Georgia. It is only meant to provide a general overview of the multitude of possibilities.

Coastal Georgia Council Savannah, GA 31419 www.coastalgeorgiabsa.org

Black Creek Scout Reservation

Atlanta Area Council Atlanta, GA 30339 BSA Council Camps Camps Council BSA www.atlantabsa.org

Bert Adams Scout Camp Woodruf Scout Reservation Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base

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Macon GA 31217 Georgia www.centralgeorgiacouncil.org

Camp Benjamin Hawkins

Georgia Carolina Council Augusta, GA 30909

Knox Scout Reservation Camp Daniel Marshall

Northeast Georgia Council Pendergrass, GA 3056 www.nega-bsa.org

Camp Rainey Mountain Scoutland Camp Rotary on Hartwell

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Northwest Georgia Council Dalton, GA 30720 www.nwgabsa.org

Camp Westin Camp Sidney Dew

Chattahoochee Council Columbus, GA 31901 www.chattahoochee-bsa.org

Camp Frank G. Lumpkin Camp Gallant Camp Pine Mountain Camps Council BSA

Flint River Council Griffin, GA 30224 www.flintrivercouncil.org

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Flint River Adventure Area Georgia Bel Tel Lawhorn Scouting Base

South Georgia Council Valdosta, GA 31601 www.sgcbsa.org

Camp Patten Camp Osborn

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Coastal Georgia Council

Black Creek Scout Reservation Our 380-acre camp is located on the banks of Black Creek in Screven County, Georgia. BCSR features a private lake for swimming, lifesaving, rowing, canoeing, paddle boarding, motor boating, kayaking and sailing. Other features include an archery range, rifle range, shotgun trap shooting range, handicraft shelter, ecology area, Scoutcraft area, campfire circle and dining pavilion. The first-year camper program is conducted at a special area in camp referred to as Base Camp with a well trained staff and written program that allows your scouts to gain credit towards rank advancement. We also feature a zip line that ends with a splash into the lake. Three well-balanced meals, all approved by a dietitian, are served daily in the dining pavilion. The camp contains six campsites each equipped with tent platforms, two-man tents with cots, and nice fully functioning shared bathhouses.

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Atlanta Area Council

Bert Adams Scout Camp Sitting on over 1300 acres just outside of Atlanta, GA, Bert Adams Scout Camp is an experience like no other. It’s not hard to see why Bert Adams has become a destination for fun, adventure, and training. Its best-in-class facilities include an air conditioned dining hall, new swimming pool, rifle and shotgun ranges, and permanent platform tents, many with electricity.

Woodruff Scout Camp You’ll never forget your summer at Woodruff. With programs designed for maximum fun and achievement, Woodruff offers once-in-a-lifetime adventures for scouts looking for a pure scouting experience.

Your typical Woodruff morning is spent knocking out Merit Badge requirements at our

class-leading waterfront, nature/STEM center, field sports, handicraft or shooting sports Camps Council BSA ranges. In the afternoon, scouts and their troops have the opportunity to take on adventure challenges like climbing and rappelling, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, mountain boarding, Ga-Ga ball, interpretive programs, and a variety of activities. Campfires, movie nights, Vespers, and spoof badge sessions fill the twilight hours before taps closes out another great day at camp.

Located in the North Georgia Mountains, Woodruff’s natural environment gives you

nearly unlimited opportunities for adventure. And our renowned first-year camper – program and quality merit-badge instruction means that every scout will have the time Georgia of his life.

Allatoona Aquatics Base The Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base is 400 acres of lakefront property leased from the Army Corps of Engineers by the Atlanta Area Council. The camp is on just North of Metro Atlanta. This nearby camp is used throughout the year for weekend camping, day trips, and other scout outings. The main emphasis at Camp Allatoona is aquatics. At the Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base scouts can enjoy aquatic activities including canoeing, rowing, sailing, skiing, swimming, motor boating, and lifesaving. Our base is one of the few in the United States that offers expert training in ALL the aquatics Merit Badge skills plus training for the aquatics High Adventure Camps! We are also a wonderful development facility for adult leadership in aquatics skills and much more...

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Central Georgia Council

Camp Benjamin Hawkins Camp Benjamin Hawkins is named in honor of a respected U. S. Army officer and U. S. Senator who played a significant role in the settlement of the City of Macon. Camp Benjamin Hawkins, a 500-acre camp located just 20 minutes from downtown Macon near Byron, Georgia offers a wide variety of exciting programs for new and advanced campers.

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Georgia Carolina Council

Camp Daniel Marshall Camp Daniel Marshall is located near Lincolnton, and includes a full kitchen, two dorm- style sleeping huts, restrooms, a baseball field, and lakeside camping facilities.

Robert E Knox Scout Reservation The Knox Scout reservation has a broad array of facilities for camp related use. Pavilions flank the Yamasee, Dyess, and Aquatics areas to provide sink, restroom, and shelter. The administration building and Sewell center provide structures for holding instructional activities. A variety of rental-use aquatics are available at the Aquatics docks. The reservation hosts many of the Council's annual activities, which include the Cub Scout Spook-a-ree, the Webelo-ree activity, Order of the Arrow activities, and many more. Contact the Council offices if you are interested in using the facilities for a Pack or Troop related event.

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Northeast Georgia Council

Camp Rainey Mountain Located east of Clayton, Georgia, Camp Rainey Mountain provides year round camping and high adventure activities. Camp Rainey Mountain is home to one of Northeast Georgia Council’s two Summer Camps. Camp Rainey Mountain is available for unit camping mid-August through mid-May. A full time camp ranger is on duty to assist the volunteer’s needs.

Program Facilities 2 Waterfront areas Rifle and shotgun range Archery range Air Conditioned dining hall 2 Chapels 11 Program shelters Climbing and rappelling tower C.O.P.E. course Camps Council BSA Miles of mountain trails, including the Bartram Trail in the Chattahoochee National Forest only 30 minutes to access. Camping Facilities 10 Campsites featuring adirondack shelters 12 Campsites featuring tent platforms 4 Centrally located hot showers Family camping area 3 Town house cabins Pioneer Village – 1800’s style –

Georgia Scoutland on Lake Lanier Located on Lake Lanier, Scoutland provides year round camping and aquatics

activities. Scoutland is home of the original Scoutland Adventure Camp for Cub Scouts and Webelos in the Summer. You might visit Scoutland for a Fall Family Camping Weekend, Webelos Woods or Spring Fling! This beautiful property on the lake is available for unit camping mid-August through mid-May.

Camp Rotary on Hartwell Located on Lake Hartwell, Camp Rotary provides year round “primitive” camping. This 25 acre camp on the lake was built with funds raised by the Rotary Club of Hartwell, Georgia.

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Northwest Georgia Council

Camp Westin Camp Westin, comprised of approximately 55 acres on Lake Allatoona in Bartow County, is our council’s short-term primitive camping facility. It has running water, a program shelter and primitive latrines.

To reserve Camp Westin for a weekend event or campout, units will need to check out keys at one of our council locations ($25 deposit) and fill out a Camp Usage Request Form. The keys must be returned within three business days to have their deposit refunded. Non-NWGA units can reserve Camp Westin for our out-of-council rate of $2 per person per night.

Camp Sidney Dew Located in the northwest corner of Georgia and approximately 20 miles north of Rome,

Camp Sidney Dew offers the natural beauty of the Appalachian foothills. Founded in Camps Council BSA the late 1930’s, the camp is a unique blend of old and new, with several of the early structures still in use and many new structures in place or soon to be built. Located in the “pocket area” between John’s Mountain and Horn Mountain, the camp’s 650+ acres are bordered on the north by the Chattahoochee National Forest and on the south by John’s Creek. The camp’s rolling terrain offers an abundance of deer, , and other wildlife, including a trout stream open annually to fishing from March 1st through October 31st. Several points of interest are within a couple hours’ drive from

camp. Visiting units can explore the Etowah Indian Mounds, Chickamauga Battlefield, –

New Echota Historic Site, museums and historic sites of Rome and Atlanta, and more. In Georgia short, Camp Sidney Dew is the crown jewel of a council which, though small, is committed to offering the best possible program for Scouts and Scouters of all ages.

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Chattahoochee Council

Camp Frank G. Lumpkin Camp Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. is a part of the Chattahoochee Council Scout Reservation. It is located approximately 15 miles northwest of LaGrange, Georgia, on beautiful West Point lake. The camp is 600 acres with over 26 miles of lake shore it sits on Lake West Point with direct access to the Chattahoochee River. It is the location of our annual summer camp program and is available for year-round use by Scouting units. It is also available for use by outside organizations for corporate retreats, youth retreats, or community organizations.

Camp James G. Gallant Camp James G. Gallant, our first camping facility on West Point Lake, was dedicated to the memory of James G. Gallant on April 16, 1983 during the first spring camporee to be held on the property. A dream of Mr. Gallant and Abe Tipton, it has become a favorite

short term camping facility with Scouts and Scouters through out the Council and has Camps Council BSA hosted numerous camporees, council events, and is home of the annual Freeze-O-Ree held on the fourth weekend of January. The camp consists of over 300 acres with 28 campsites and has bathroom facilities.

Camp Pine Mountain Camp Pine Mountain is a historic Scout camp that first opened in the 1920's it is one of the oldest continually used Scout camps in the country. Located approximately 1 mile

south of the city of West Point, Georgia, off State Road 103. Camp Pine Mountain offers – historic cabins as well as primitive camping site. The camp has a modern bath house Georgia with private hot showers and several flushing toilets.

The camp is the premier camping facility for Cub Scout family camping and adult outdoor leader training. It is also a perfect place weekend camp outs for Packs, Troops, or Scout families.

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Flint River Council

Camp Bel-Tel Located in south Fulton County, Georgia (just outside the towns of Palmetto and Fairburn, 8 miles from the Atlanta airport), Camp Bel-Tel is a 120-acre primitive camp. The camp includes a large lake for fishing and boating, camping areas, nature trails, waterfall, and lots of natural wooded space! Camp Bel-Tel is open to units and groups for overnight primitive camping, daytime activities, and special events. Camp Bel-Tel is managed by the Lawhorn Scouting Base and all registration is handled by the base's business and reservations office.

Lawhorn Scouting Base Lawhorn Scouting Base is a 2,400 Scout camping facility located in Georgia's Pine Mountain Range. Often referred to as simply "Lawhorn", the base is operated by the Flint River Council, Boy Scouts of America and has three activity centers: Camp

Thunder, Flint River Adventure Area, and Pine Mountain Backcountry. In 2009, the base Camps Council BSA had over 23,000 visitors.

The Lawhorn Scouting Base is open year-round as a campground for Scouts and non- profit groups. The base also operates an activity outfitter that offers canoeing and tubing on the Flint River, rock climbing, ropes course, and shooting activities. Several Scout weekends are held each year, including the very popular Spookoree each October. In addition, the base hosts 7 weeks of summer

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The camp operates 6 sessions during the summer months.

Flint River Adventure Area Are you looking for a high adventure base to meet your needs and exceed your expectations? The Lawhorn Scouting Base offers the Flint River Adventure Area as the east coast's premier high adventure destination. We specialize in adventure programming that utilizes the unique features of the Pine Mountain range. No brutal van rides, no wasting time for transportation...just pure adventure by experts. We are proud to offer adventure programs year-round for Scouting units and youth groups.

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South Georgia Council

Camp Patten Camp Patten is a great outdoor classroom, where the Outing in Scouting comes to life. Camp Patten is located in Lakeland, nearly in the center of our Council. Improvements are continuing at camp.

Camp Chase S. Osborn The Council is blessed to have a beautiful 850 acre scout reservation that is sure to take a special place in your heart. Camp Osborn is available for use by both Scouting and non-Scouting groups from the individual family to a large event. Available activities include climbing wall, shooting sports, water sports, nature programs, and trail hiking just to name a few. Camp Osborn continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many and equally needs the support of those who want to see it grow and prosper for future generations.

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Local Camping Opportunities Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Journey from the past to the present and heritage to habitat at the Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Rich in natural, cultural and historical resources, Caw Caw was once part of several rice plantations and home to enslaved Africans who applied their technology and skills in agriculture to carve the series of rice fields out of cypress swamps.

Features

Over 6 miles of trails with trail-side exhibits Elevated boardwalks through wetlands (1,435 ft.) Environmental and social studies education programs from preschool through college level

Interpretive exhibits, displays, and programs Opportunities Camping Local Former 18th and 19th century rice fields and one of the important sites of the Stono Rebellion Thousands of naturalized tea plants from a 20th century tea farm Noted for its rich bird life, Caw Caw is a birding hotspot for coastal South Carolina. Areas managed for wildlife including waterfowl, songbirds, otters, deer, and more Favored habitats for rare wildlife: American Alligators, Swallow-tailed Kites, Bald Eagles, and others

Group Rates Environmental Educator or Interpreter-led educational group rates are available with reservations Monday through Sunday or self-led educational group rates available with reservations Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call 843-889-8898.

To help preserve and protect our natural resources and interpretive trails, dogs and bicycles are not permitted.

Park fees, hours, and operating schedules are subject to change without notice.

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Team Building & Leadership Development Discover. Inspire. Grow.

The Challenge Course offers adventure-based learning opportunities for groups to develop as a team. Sometimes called a "ropes course," the program gives people the opportunity to enhance leadership, decision-making, and communication skills through an interactive process. This hands-on approach is designed to help individuals learn from their interaction with others and then apply those principles to their life situations. Opportunities Camping Local The course is a variety of group initiatives, low elements, and high elements designed to encourage your group to work together to solve problems. Low elements are generally constructed at ground level or less than 12 feet above the ground and often utilize participants for spotting and managing risks. High elements are usually constructed in the trees or utility poles and require a belay for risk management. All team challenges are sequenced to meet the goals and the objectives of our clients.

Tell me, I’ll forget.

Show me, I’ll remember. Involve me, I’ll understand. - Chinese Proverb

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Climbing Wall

The Climbing Wall at James Island County Park is the Lowcountry’s tallest outdoor climbing facility. The 50-foot wall features more than 4,500 square feet of climbing space including 14 top ropes and 2 lead climbing walls. The Climbing Wall offers Opportunities Camping Local challenges for every climber, regardless of experience. Our qualified staff are available to assist with the technical safety procedures for all ages and abilities.

Belayers All belayers must have a valid CCPRC Belay Card or pass our belay test in order to belay. Belayers must be at least 14

years old unless participating in a CCPRC instructional program.

871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

Ph: 843-795-4386

Hours Climbing Wall hours and operating schedule varies by season.

Forms All climbers must complete a Hold Harmless form (PDF) and climbers under age 18 must have it signed by a parent or legal guardian.

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James Island County Park Campground Rates Facility Fee Good Chas. We invite you to enjoy the natural beauty Sam & Cty of James Island County Park, with year- Sr. Res. round enjoyment for the entire family. Just Rate Rate a short drive from downtown Charleston, Pull-Thru $48 $43.20 $38.40 the 643-acre park offers an abundance of Back-In $42 $37.80 $33.60 exceptional recreation offerings. Water/Electric/Tent $37 $33.30 $29.60 Primitive $25 $22.50 $20.00 Admission Prices: Tent/Overflow Seasonal Group $4 per person 1/1 – $1.00/person or 1 Book of Greenbax Primitive 3/31 and Labor Day – Stamps 10/31 (at least 15 2 years of age ad under: no charge campers to qualify for group rates) Hours of Operation: Bike and Boat Rental Jan-February 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Bicycle $10 first 24 $5 each

Mar-April 8:00 am – Sunset hours additional 24 Opportunities Camping Local May – Labor Day 8:00 am – 8:00 pm hours Sept – Oct 8:00 am – Sunset Pedal Boat $4 per ½ $6 per hour, Nov – Dec 8:00 am – 5:00 pm hour, $5 $5 deposit deposit

Single $3.50 per ½ $5.50 per Amenities for additional fees: Keowee hour, $5 hour, $5 The Campground – 124 sites and 10 Kayak deposit deposit vacation cottages along the Stono River Double $4 per ½ $6 per hour, marsh. Keowee hour, 5 $5 deposit The Climbing Wall Kayak deposit Splash Zone Waterpark – seasonal Bicycle, pedal boat, and kayak rentals. Round trip shuttle service to downtown Covered shelter and meeting reception Visitor’s Center, Folly Beach County Park, facilities rentals and the Folly Beach Fishing Pier (additional fee applicable). The Campground: Full-service campground store Clubs, group, and caravans are Full hookups welcome visitors in the campground. RV 24-hour staffing groups receive discounts during the off- Activity Center season. Free Wi-Fi Grills/fire rings Picnic tables

Dump station Laundry facility James Island County Park Paved Roads 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412 Primitive campsites (843) 795-4386 for reservations www.ccprc.com

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Laurel Hill County Park This beautiful park site features several miles of running, walking, or biking trails that wind through a variety of landscapes. Laurel Hill is over 745 acres in total size and features an oak allée, large open meadows, a small lake, and gorgeous scenery. Laurel Hill County Park is also available for private rentals.

Public Trailhead Access: 1251 Park West Blvd. (Park West Rec Complex) Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Phone: 843-795-4386

For emergencies, dial 911 and report address as 1400 N Hwy 41, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Opportunities Camping Local Hours Daily - Sunrise-Sunset

Admission $1 per person (cash or check

only) Free: Gold Pass & Individual Pass members

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Palmetto Island County Park Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Bike and Boat Rental is a nature-oriented, 943-acre park Bicycle $4 per hour, $12 per day, designed for family and group use. The $5 deposit $5 deposit park is built in a tropical setting, with 2-Person $4 per ½ $6 per hour, Pedal Boat hour, $5 $5 deposit bicycle paths, boardwalks, and picnic sites deposit with grills located throughout the park for 4-Person $6 per ½ $8 per hour, your enjoyment. Pedal Boat hour, $5 $5 deposit deposit Admission Prices: $1.00/person or 1 Book of Greenbax Stamps 2 years of age ad under: no charge

Hours of Operation: Jan-February 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Local Camping Opportunities Camping Local Mar-April 8:00 am – Sunset May – Labor Day 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Sept – Oct 8:00 am – Sunset Nov – Dec 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Amenities Nature Island 50-foot observation tower with play area Open meadow for games Tidal creek fishing* and crabbing dock Paved trails for walking, biking, and skating

Nature trails Picnic sites with tables and grills Big Toy playground Kayak launch Dog park off-leash area Sand volleyball court Horseshoe pits

Amenities available for reasonable costs: • Seasonal Splash Island Waterpark • Bicycle and pedal boat rentals • Covered picnic shelter rentals • Snack bar and vending machines • Party Packages

• Kayak Rack rentals

Palmetto Islands County Park *The South Carolina Department of Natural 444 Needlbrush Parkway Resources requires a saltwater fishing license to Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 fish the tidal creeks. 843-884-0832

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Wannamaker County Park

North Charleston’s Wannamaker County Park is a nature-oriented park designed for family and group use. It offers over 1,105 acres of beautiful woodlands and wetlands, and provides guests with a variety of activities. Miles of paved trails allow for exploration of the area’s beautiful natural resources. Picnic sites with grills are located throughout the park for your enjoyment.

Admission Prices: $1.00/person or 1 Book of Greenbax Stamps 2 years of age ad under: no charge

Hours of Operation: Jan-February 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mar-April 8:00 am – Sunset May – Labor Day 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Sept – Oct 8:00 am – Sunset Opportunities Camping Local Nov – Dec 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Amenities • Two playgrounds – the Tot-Lot and Fun Lot • 7.7 acres of grassy open meadows

• Off-leash dog park • Large play hill • 2 miles of paved trails for walking, biking, and skating • Seasonal sprinkler water play area • Sand volleyball court Horseshoe pits •

Amenities available for reasonable costs:

• Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark • Bicycle, boat or kayak rentals • Covered shelter and meeting facilities

Wannamaker County Park 8888 University Boulevard N. Charleston, SC 29406

843-572-7275

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Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark

Gallons of fun for all ages, Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark is located within Wannamaker County Park and offers seasonal, island-style water play packed into over 15-acres.

2013 Schedule: • Open weekends beginning 5/4 • Open daily, 5/27 through mid-August • Open weekends mid-August through Labor Day

Amenities • Lifeguards • Concessions • Treasure Chest Gift Shop • Restrooms • Shower/changing areas Opportunities Camping Local • Locker rentals • Lounge Chairs • After-Hours Rentals • Party Packages • Group Discounts

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Aiken State Park 1145 State Park Road, Windsor, SC 29856

Located in Aiken County, Aiken State Park sits nestled along the South Edisto River in an outdoor-lover’s paradise. Aiken’s most notable attraction is the still, black water of the South Edisto River – fishing and canoeing are both popular here. A 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail winds down the South Fork of the Edisto River.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 U.S. seniors; age 15 and younger free. • Days and Hours of Operation: o M-Su 9 am – 6 pm (extended to 9 pm Friday and Saturday during Daylight Savings Time). • Office Hours: 11 am – noon, daily.

Camping: • Each site consists of packed sand and has individual water and electrical hookups. $14/site/night. Park State Carolina South • Primitive Group Area: $10-$12.50 up to ten campers. Rate increase by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five capers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 803-649-2857 or

[email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in one of the four park lakes or the South Fork of the Edisto River for bream, bass and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating:

• Private boats are allowed on the South Fork of the Edisto River. River access is available at the state park boat landing • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoes are available for rent at the park for $15/trip. This includes life jackets and paddles. o Canoes are rented at the following times: TH, SU and M at 10:00 am, noon and 3:00 pm; F-SA at 10:00 am, noon, and 2:00 pm. Trails: • Hiking Trails: Jungle Trail (3-mile loop) Other Amenities and Activities: • Playground Equipment • Park Store/Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking • Horseshoe Pits

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Andrew Jackson State Park 196 Andrew Jackson Park Road, Lancaster, SC 29720

Andrew Jackson State Park combines history, art and community activities into a setting that has made it one of the S.C. State Park Service’s most popular attractions.

Popular features of the park include living history programs, an Andrew Jackson museum that details his boyhood in the South Carolina backcountry and a birthday celebration held each March in honor of the seventh President of the United States of America.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 U.S. seniors; age 15 and younger free. • Days and Hours of Operation: o 8 am – 6 pm, daily from 11/1 – 3/31 o 9 am – 9 pm, daily from 4/1 – 10/31 • Office Hours: 11 am – noon, daily South Carolina State Park State Carolina South

Camping: • Standard sites: 20 rent for $14/site/night. • Primitive Group Area: $10-$12.50 up to ten campers. Rate increase by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

• Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 803-285- 3344 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, catfish and crappie in the 18-acre park lake. The

bream in this lake is catch and release. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Rental fishing boats are available. Private boats that can be hand-carried from the parking lot to the lake are allowed. Gasoline motors are not allowed on the lake. Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $15/day or $3/hour. Trails: • Hiking Trails: Crawford Trail (1.1-mile loop) and Garden of the Waxhaws Trail (1.0- mile loop). • Biking Trails: Biking is allowed on the paved roads in the park. Other Amenities and Activities: • Playground Equipment • Park Store/Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking • Horseshoe Pits

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Baker Creek State Park 863 Baker Creek Road, McCormick, SC 29835

Operated seasonally, Baker Creek caters to those looking for fun on Lake Thurmond, a wild ride on South Carolina mountain bike trails or a quick camping trip. If you’re looking for quality, South Carolina mountain bike trails, the park is home to 10 miles of rolling, loop trails that take bikers through oak and pine woodlands.

Outside the stillness of the woods sits Lake Thurmond, a 71,100-acre lake that offers campers serene, lakeside camping sites, as well as easy lake access for boaters and fishers. A covered, 160-person capacity pavilion overlooks the lake and is perfect for group get-togethers and family reunions.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 U.S. seniors; age 15 and younger free. • Days and Hours of Operation: o M-Su 6 am – 6 pm (extended to 9 pm during Daylight Savings Time. The South Carolina State Park State Carolina South park is opened from March 1 – September 30 each year. o Closed October 1 through February 28 each year. • Office Hours: 11 am – noon, daily.

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• Campground #1 - $10-$14/night – ideal for tent campers, individual water, no electricity. • Campground #2 - $18/night – individual water and electrical hookups. • Primitive Group Area: $10-$12.50 up to ten campers. Rate increase by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five capers. Ideal for organized groups up to 100

people. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-443- 2457 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Strom Thurmond Lake for several species of bass, crappie, catfish, bream and striper. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Two boat ramps provide private boat access to Strom Thurmond Lake. Trails: • Bike/Hiking Trails: a 10-mile bike/hiking trail includes three interconnecting loops, which wind along the lake and the quiet, park interior. • Walking/Nature Trail: The Wild Mint Nature Trail is a one-mile, self-guided nature trail. Other Amenities and Activities: • Swimming: No lifeguards provided. • Geocaching • Playground Equipment • Picnic Shelters

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Barnwell State Park 223 State Park Road, Blackville, SC 29817

One of 16 state parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, Barnwell is best known for its great fishing spots. Three small lakes host a large population of crappie, bream, bass and catfish.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: free • Days and Hours of Operation: o M-Su 9 am – 6 pm (extended to 9 pm F, Sa and Su during Daylight Savings Time). • Office Hours: 11 am – noon, daily

Camping: • Standard sites with water and electrical hookups. 17 sites for $14/site/night. • Full hookup sites. 8 sites for $16/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Primitive Group Area: $10-$12.50 up to ten campers. Rate increase by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five capers. Ideal for organized groups up to 100 people. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 803-284-

2212 or [email protected] Fishing: • Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish may be enjoyed in any of our park lakes. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Fishing pier:

• Boating: • Boating and Boat Access: Private boats without gas-powered engines are allowed in the park lakes. There is no boat ramp at the park, and private boats must be small enough to carry from the parking area. • Fishing Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats are available to rent for $15/day or $5/hour. Trails: • Interpretive Trails: The Dogwood Interpretive Trail is a moderately difficult 1.5-mile long trail. Other Amenities and Activities: • Playground Equipment • Park Store/Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Caesars Head State Park 8155 Greer Highway, Cleveland, SC 29635

Granitic gneiss outcroppings atop the dramatic Blue Ridge Escarpment gives Caesars Head State Park its name. Sightseers are treated to the Hawk Watch program and a spectacular view that extends into North Carolina and Georgia.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Trail access fee: $2 adults/ $1.25 SC seniors, age 15 & younger free. • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – 9 pm daily during Daylight Savings Time. o 9 am – 6 pm daily remainder of year. o Trails close one hour before dark, year round. • Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily (DST) and 10 am – 5 pm M-Th and 9 am – 5 pm F-Su, the remainder of the year.

Camping: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Trailside Camping: The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area offers trailside backcountry camping at 18 primitive sites. Fourteen sites provide fire pits, four allow no fires. Fees are $8-$20/site/night. • Permits required. • Backcountry Group Camping: The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area offers trailside

backcountry group camping at two primitive sites. Fees $4.40-$5.50/person/night • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-836- 6115 or [email protected] Fishing:

• Enjoy fishing in the Middle , Matthews and Julian Creeks for brook, rainbow and brown trout. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Artificial lures/flies only. Trails: Bill Kimball #5 (2.1- Coldspring Branch #3 (2.6- Coldspring Connector #7 (0.5- miles) miles) miles) Dismal #12 (1.5-miles) Falls Creek #31 (1.7-miles) Frank Coggins #15 (1.9-miles) John Sloan #21 (0.9- Naturaland Trust #14 (5.8- Pinnacle Pass #20 (10-miles) miles) miles) Raven Cliff Falls (2- Rim of the Gap #6 (4.3- Tom Miller #2 (0.7-miles) miles) miles) Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Store/Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Calhoun Falls State Park 46 Maintenance Shop Road, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628

Calhoun Falls State Park sits along several pine-covered points extending out into sparsely-developed Lake Russell. The Calhoun Falls campground is one of the most coveted in the park system, with spacious RV and tent sites complete with forested, shoreline view of the lake.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Trail access fee: $2 adults/ $1.25 SC seniors, age 15 & younger free. • Days and Hours of Operation: o 6 am – 6 pm daily (extended to 9 pm during Daylight Savings Time.) • Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, daily

Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 86 sites for $19-$21/site/night • Designated tent sites: 14 walk-in sites for $14-$16/site/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Lake Russell for bass, crappie, bream, walleye, stripers and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • A boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Russell Trails: • Walking/Nature Trails: • Cedar Bluff Nature Trail – 1.75-mile loop

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Store/Gift Shop • Playground • Swimming – no lifeguards on duty • Tennis Courts • Picnic Shelters • Basketball court

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Cheraw State Park 100 State Park Road, Cheraw, SC 29520

Cypress wetlands like Lake Juniper and can be explored by kayaks and canoes or via a boardwalk that runs along the lake. Try fishing form the boardwalk or by boat, or take time to explore other areas of Cheraw on the park’s extensive biking, hiking and equestrian trail system.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o Nov – Feb 7 am – 6 pm, daily o March, Sept and Oct – 7 am – 8 pm daily o April – August 7 am – 9 pm, daily • Office Hours: o 8:30 am – 5 pm M-F year round o March – Nov 10 am – 5 pm Sa-Su; Dec – Feb 11am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm South Carolina State Park State Carolina South Sa - Su

Camping: • Standard Sites with electric and water: 17 sites for $17/site/night • Primitive Group Area, includes centralized water: $11-$13.50 /up to 10 campers.

Increases by $5-$6.50 for each additional five campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To make primitive group camping reservations, contact the park directly at 843-537-9956 or [email protected]. Fishing:

• Enjoy fishing in the park’s 360-acre Lake Juniper for bass, bream and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • A boat ramp provides access to Lake Juniper for private boats with no more than a 10 horsepower engine. • Fishing Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boars rent for $20/day or $5/hour • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoes and kayaks rent for $20/day or $5/hour Trails: • Hiking Trails: Turkey Oak Trail – 4.5 mile loop • Biking Trails: Nine-mile bike trail • Equestrian Trails: White Horse Trail – 5.0-miles Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Store/Gift Shop • Playground • Swimming – no lifeguards on duty • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Chester State Park 759 State Park Drive, Chester, SC 29706

Located midway between Columbia and Charlotte, in Chester, South Carolina, the park centers on a 160-acre lake surrounded by a two-mile nature trail through the pine forest. Opening in the 1930’s, Chester State Park has been a haven for hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing for the surrounding communities in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults, $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – 6 pm daily (extended to 9:00 pm during Daylight Savings Time.) • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Camping: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Standard sites with electric and water: 25 sites for $14/site/night • Primitive Group Area, includes centralized water: $10-$12.50 /up to 10 campers. Increases by $5-$6.50 for each additional five campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To make primitive group camping reservations, contact the park directly at

803-385-2680 or [email protected]. Fishing: • Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, catfish and crappie in the park’s 160-acre lake. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. • Fishing Pier: There is a fishing pier located in the campground and a pier area

around the boathouse. Boating: • Boating and Boat Access: A hand-launched access is available for private boats, which are restricted to hand-powered and electric trolling motors. • Fishing Boat Rentals: non-motorized fishing boats rent for $10 per half day. Private electric trolling motors are allowed to be used on park fishing boats. Trails: • Walking/Nature Trails: Caney Fork Creek Nature trail – 1.3-mile loop Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Colleton State Park 147 Wayside Lane, Walterboro, SC 29488

A paddler’s paradise, this Lowcountry Park sits a short distance from I-95 and connects to Givhans Ferry State Park via 21 miles of blackwater river. Colleton State Park provides easy access to the Edisto River, one of the longest free flowing, blackwater rivers in the country, and serves as the headquarters for the Edisto River canoe and kayak trail.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – 6 pm daily (extended to 9 pm during Daylight Savings Time.) • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 25 sites for $15/site/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Primitive Group Area, includes centralized water: $11-$13.50 /up to 10 campers. Increases by $6-$7.25 for each additional five campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To make primitive group camping reservations, contact the park directly at 843-538-8206 or [email protected].

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in the Edisto River for bream, red breast and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Boating and Boat Access: Access on the Edisto River is available at a drop off

area. A boat ramp is ¼ mile from the park. • A canoe trail between Colleton and Givhans Ferry is 21 miles by river and 15 miles by highway. Seven to nine hours paddling time is required for the full distance depending on current. Trails: • Interpretive Trails: The Cypress Swamp Trail is a 0.3-mile self-interpretive walking trail. • Biking Trails: Biking is permitted on the park roads but not on the interpretive trail. Other Amenities and Activities: • Swimming – no lifeguards on duty, no designated swimming areas • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site 300 State Park Road, Summerville, SC 29485

From 1697 until the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the trading town of Dorchester flourished along the Ashley River, inland from colonial Charleston. Today, Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site’s remarkably preserved archaeological remains give visitors a peek into the early history of colonial South Carolina.

Today, visitors to Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site can watch as archaeologists unearth the settlement’s history. Together with abundant historical records from colonial Charleston, the site is helping to paint a clearer picture of life in colonial South Carolina and the rest of the American South.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 and younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South o 9 am – 6 pm daily, during Daylight Savings Time o 9 am – 5 pm, daily the remainder of the year • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily Trails:

• Interpretive Trails: A kiosk and interpretive trail offer exhibits and waysides on the history of the village and the process of discovery through archaeological and historical research.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Geocaching

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Croft State Park 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Once an army training base, Croft State Park covers more than 7,000 acres of rolling, wooded terrain just a few miles from downtown Spartanburg. The park offers 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, a playground, picnicking and camping, as well as fishing and boating in one of two lakes.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 and younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 7 am – 6 pm daily; extended to 8pm on Fri o 7 am – 9 pm daily during Daylight Savings Time • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm daily

Camping:

• Standard sites with electric & water: 25 (w/30 amp) $14/site/night; 25 (w/20/30/50 Park State Carolina South amp) $18/site/night. • Primitive Group Area: $10-$12.50 up to ten campers. Rate increase by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five capers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two

nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-585- 1283 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, catfish and crappie in the park lake. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Boating and Boat Access: a boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Tom Moore Craig, a 165-acre watershed. Private boats are permitted on the lake, but are restricted to electric trolling motors. • Fishing Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $10 hour 4 hours or $20/day. • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoe rentals are available for $5 for two hours; $10 for 4 hours or $20/day. Rentals are available year round, weather permitting. Trails: • Hiking Trails: o Horace Craig Trail – 1.0-mile o Nature Trail – 1.5 miles • Biking Trails: The park has a bike trail that is approximately 15 miles in length Other Amenities and Activities: • Playground • Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Skeet Shooting

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Devils Fork State Park 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC 29676

The mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee encompassed by the Jocassee Gorges, waterfalls accessible only by boat and some of the best South Carolina trout fishing are all part of the allure of Devils Fork State Park. Four Mountain streams and several waterfalls feed into the lake, making it cooler than others and the clear water of Lake Jocassee is a haven for scuba divers, swimmers and fishing.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 and younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o Late spring to mid-fall: 7 am – 9 pm, daily o Late fall to mid-spring: 7 am – 6 pm, daily • Office Hours: o 9 am – 5 pm, daily

South Carolina State Park State Carolina South Camping: • Standard sites with electric & water: 59 paved sites rent for $20-$22/site/night, each standard campsite also has one 12’ by 12’ tent pad. Maximum of two tents per campsite. • Designated Tent Sites: 25 elevated tent pads, two tents per pad. These sites rent for

$16/site/night. No tents may be placed on the ground. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-944- 2369 or [email protected] Fishing:

• Jocassee is the only lake in South Carolina offering both trophy trout and a smallmouth bass. An excellent habitat for many species of fish, including brown trout, rainbow trout, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Four boat ramps provide private boat access to Lake Jocassee Trails: • Hiking Trails: o Bear Cove Trail – a moderate 2.0-mile trail o Oconee Bell Nature Trail – an easy 1.0-mile loop Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Park Gift Store • Playground • Swimming – no lifeguard • Geocaching • Scuba Diving

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Dreher Island State Park 3677 State Park Road, Prosperity, SC 29127

Dreher Island State Park spans three islands, 348 acres and provides access to 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline. Visitors will find recreational water activities, nature trails and some of the best striped and largemouth bass fishing, all only 30 miles from Columbia.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 and younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o Monday – Sunday dawn to dusk • Office Hours: o 8 am – 5 pm daily (extended to 8 pm during peak season)

Camping: • Standard sites with electric & water: 97 sites rent for $23-$26/site/night • Designated Tent Sites: 15 sites rent for $16-$21/site/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Primitive group area: $11-$13.50, which allows up to 10 campers. Rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers up to 25 campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 803-364- 4152 or [email protected]

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Lake Murray for several species of bass including largemouth and stripers, catfish, bream, crappie and yellow perch. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating:

• Three boat ramps provides private boat access to Lake Murray Trails: • Hiking Trails: o Billy Dreher Nature Trail: a relaxing 0.25-mile walk o Little Gap Trail: a moderate 2.1 mile hike o State Park Loop: 0.33-mile multi-use trail Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Swimming – no lifeguard • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Scuba Diving • Biking

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Edisto Beach State Park 8377 State Cabin Road, Edisto Island, SC 294838

Rich in Native American history, Edisto Beach on Edisto Island is one of four oceanfront state parks in South Carolina. Trails for hiking and biking provide a wonderful tour of the park. The park’s environment education center is a “green” building with exhibits that highlight the natural history of Edisto Island and the surrounding ACE Basin.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $5 adult; $3.25 SC seniors; $3 child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger • Days and Hours of Operation: o 8 am – 6 pm daily, extended during Daylight Savings Time • Office Hours: o Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Camping: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South Camping is available ocean-side or near the salt marsh. • Standard sites with electric & water: 111 total sites rent for $21-$38/site/night to include 49 sites with 20/30/50 Amp electrical service • Designated Tent Sites: 5 sites rent for $15-$20/site/night • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two

nights. Or contact the park directly at: 843-869-2156 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy surf fishing or fishing in the salt marsh for flounder, whiting, spot tail and other species. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating:

• A boat ramp and courtesy dock is located on the western boundary of the park, which offers access to Big Bay Creek. Trails: • Trails: o An interpretive series of short mostly level trails wind through Edisto Island’s maritime forest of live oak, hanging Spanish moss, and palmetto trees. o Spanish Mount trail: follow this trail to the wetland area along Scott’s Creek and visit the second oldest Native American pottery site in South Carolina Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Swimming – no lifeguard • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Givhans Ferry State Park 746 Givhans Ferry Road, Ridgeville, SC 29472

A natural retreat in the Lowcountry woods, Givhans Ferry State Park sits at the end of the 21-mile long stretch of Edisto River kayaking paradise known as the Edisto River kayak and canoe trail that begins at Colleton State Park. The Edisto is the longest free- flowing, blackwater river in North America, and glimpses of it can be seen from the bluffs outside the rustic Givhans Ferry State Park cabins, as well as from the back porch of Riverfront Hall, a group gathering facility. Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adult; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o April – September 9 am – 9 pm o Mid-Sept – Oct: Mon – Thu 9 am – 6 pm; Fri – Sun 9 am – 9 pm; Nov – March – 9 am – 6 pm • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm, daily Camping: Park State Carolina South Twenty-Five standard sites and Primitive Group Area • Standard sites with electric & water: 13 packed gravel sites; 12 packed sand rent for $14/site/night • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10 - $12.50, which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly at 843-873-0692 or [email protected]. Fishing:

• Enjoy fishing in the Edisto River for flathead, catfish, red breast, channel catfish, largemouth bass, striped bass, shellcrackers, blue catfish and eels. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Access on the Edisto River is available at a drop off area. A boat ramp is located three miles from the park. • A canoe trail between Colleton and Givhans Ferry is 21 miles by river and 15 miles by highway. Seven to nine hours paddling time is required for the full distance depending on current. Trails: • Trails: the River Bluff Nature Trail is a moderate 1.5-mile trail that may be used for hiking or biking. Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Swimming – no lifeguard • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking • Equestrian Trail – Permit required

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Goodale State Park 650 Park Road, Camden, SC 29020

Tall cypress trees that enchant the eye, a Civil War-era mill pond that abounds with wildlife, some of the best kayaking in South Carolina and a one and half mile, sandy nature trail waiting to be explored can be found at Goodale Sate Park. A little-known paddling trail winds for three miles through cypress trees and aquatic plants and is perfect for wilderness canoe trips.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – 6 pm daily o Winter hours: Friday – Sunday 9 am – 6 pm, Dec. 1 – March 14 • Office Hours:

o 11 am – noon, daily Park State Carolina South

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in the park’s 140-acre lake for bass, bream and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Private boats with electric trolling motors, canoes and other non-motorized boats. Boats must register. • Fishing Boat Rentals: non-motorized fishing boats rent for $7/half day;

$12/day. • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: $7/half day; $12/day

Trails: • Interpretive Trails: o The park has a 1.0-mile self-interpretive nature trail o Canoe Trail: a 3.0-mile canoe trail on the park lake and Pine Tree Creek.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Hamilton Branch State Park 111 Campground Road, Plum Branch, SC

Located in Plum Branch, South Carolina, Hamilton Branch State Park occupies a peninsula on the 70,000-acre Lake Thurmond.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation o Monday – Sunday 6 am – dark, daily • Office Hours: o 4 pm – 5 pm (extended hours during peak season)

Camping: • Standard sites with electric & water: 173 rent for $15-$20/site/night

• Designated Tent Sites: 11 sites Park State Carolina South • Primitive group area: $10-$12.50, which allows up to 10 campers. Rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers up to 25 campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of

two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-333-2223 or [email protected]

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Strom Thurmond Lake for bass, bream, crappie, striper, hybrid

bass and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Two boat ramps provides private boat access to Strom Thurmond Lake

Trails: • Biking Trails: o Stevens Creek Bike Trail – 12-mile bike trail

Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Gift Store • Swimming – no lifeguards • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Hampton Plantation State Historic Site 1950 Rutledge Road, McClellanville, SC 29458

Tucked away among live oaks and magnolias in the Santee Delta region, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is home to the remote, final remnants of a colonial-era rice plantation. The property also tells the story of the freed people who made their homes in the Santee Delta region for generations after emancipation.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Grounds are free o House Admission $7.50 adult; $3.75 SC senior; $3.50 youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 & younger. • Days and Hours of Operation: o Open daily, 24 hours, closed Christmas Day

• Office Hours: Park State Carolina South o 10 am – noon & 1 pm – 5 pm M, W, Th and F. o 11 am – noon Tu, Sa, Su

Fishing:

• Enjoy fishing for catfish, bream and bass in Wambaw creek. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Visitors are encouraged to contact Nature Adventures Outfitters for guided

paddling tours of the area.

Interpretive Trails: • An easy 2.0-mile loop, which circles an abandoned rice field directly behind the Hampton Plantation Mansion.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC 29520

Covering 7,000 rolling acres of longleaf pine forest and fields, the H. Cooper Black Jr., Memorial Field Trail and Recreation Area is the setting for national-level field trial and retriever competitions. Horseback riding is a popular activity, and this park is one of the most equestrian-friendly, with more than 20 miles of trails and sand roads offering top South Carolina horseback riding and an ample number of equestrian facilities including stables, kennels, corrals and arenas. The park and facilities are often rented for special events. Please contact the park before you plan your visit.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation:

o Open daily, 24 hours, closed Christmas Day Park State Carolina South • Office Hours: o 10 am – noon & 1pm – 5 pm M, W, Th and F. o 11 am – noon Tu, Sa, Su

Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 27 sites rent for $16/site/night • Primitive Group area available. Contact for availability and pricing. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To make primitive group camping reservations, contact the park

directly at 843-278-1555 or [email protected].

Equestrian Facilities: • Equestrian Camping: 27 campsites • Equestrian Stables: 24 stalls • Equestrian Trails: more than 20 miles of equestrian trails • Show Ring

Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Area and Shelters • Fishing available in the three park ponds, when not reserved. • Hunting – during season: Deer, turkey and other small game. Quail hunting not permitted.

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Hickory Knob State Resort Park 1591 Resort Drive, McCormick, SC 29835

Along the rolling wooded shoreline of the 71,000-acre Strom Thurmond Reservoir, sits Hickory Knob, a full service, lakeside South Carolina golf resort and remote state park all rolled into one. Tucked away in a serene, remote location, the parks many amenities and recreational opportunities are a pleasant surprise for many.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o Open daily, 24 hours • Office Hours: o 7 am – 11 pm

Camping: Enjoy camping along the shores of Strom Thurmond Lake. Each site is packed gravel. South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Standard sites: 44 sites rent for $18/site/night, 21 of these sites are waterfront. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To make group camping reservations, contact the park directly at 864-391- 240 or [email protected]. •

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Strom Thurmond Lake for several species of bass, hybrid crappie, perch and stripers. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • A boat ramp provides private boat access to Storm Thurmond Lake. • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: $7/hour, $9/4 hours or $14/day

Trails: • Hiking: challenging o Beaver Run Trail: 2.5-miles o Lakeview Loop: 7.2-miles o Turkey Ridge Trail: 1.7-miles

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Store • Playground • Restaurant • Swimming Lake – no lifeguard • Swimming Pool • Archery – costs vary from $2 - $10 • Skeet Shooting: reservation only and costs $20-$25/round • Tennis Court

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Hunting Island State Park 2555 Sea Island Parkway, Hunting Island, SC 29920

Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park. Five miles of pristine South Carolina beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and ocean inlet are all part of the parks natural allure. Of all the lighthouses in South Carolina, the Hunting Island Lighthouse is the only one in the state that is publicly accessible.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $5 adult; $3.25 SC seniors; $3 child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger. Lighthouse Admission $2 per person • Days and Hours of Operation: o 6 am – 6 pm, daily. Extended to 9 pm during Daylight Saving Time • Office Hours: o 9 am – 5 pm M-F o 11 am – 5 pm – Sa-Su South Carolina State Park State Carolina South

Camping: • Standard sites: 171 sites rent for $17-$38/site/night (102 offer up to 50/Amp services) • Designated Tent Sites: 10 sites for $18.50 - $20/site/night • Primitive site: Primitive group area: $11-$13.50 which allows up to 10 campers.

Rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers up to 25 campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 843-838- 4263 or [email protected]

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Johnson Creek, the lagoon or surf fishing on the beach. Bait, equipment and other supplies can be purchased at the park store. Boating: • Public boat access is available at the south end of the park where a boat ramp provides access to Harbor River and Fripp Inlet Trails: • Hiking/Biking: The Island Bike/Hike trail is 8-miles long and open to both hiking and biking • Walking/Nature Trail: Campground Access trail – 1-mile; Lighthouse Trail – 0.3-miles and Marsh Boardwalk NRT – 0.4-miles • Equestrian: Beach access available Dec, Jan and Feb. Permit required. Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Store • Playground • Swimming– no lifeguard • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Huntington Beach State Park 16148 Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

A sweeping Grand Strand beach, pristine and wide open, stands as one of the most recognizable South Carolina landmarks. Nature lovers will enjoy the parks Nature Center and wide variety of programming, including the chance to see loggerhead turtles and other endangered plant and animal species up close. The park’s freshwater lake is a sure-fire place to see alligators and sometimes even a mink or two. There are also South Carolina landmarks such as Atalaya, the picturesque, Moorish-style winter home of Archer and Ann Hyatt Huntington who left the park and adjacent Brookgreen Gardens as their legacy.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $5 adult; $3.25 SC seniors; $3 child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger. Atalaya Admission $2 per person, ages 6 and up. • Days and Hours of Operation: o 6 am – 6 pm, daily. Extended to 10 pm during Daylight Saving Time from

November 27- March 11; Atalaya: 9 am – 5 pm, daily Park State Carolina South • Office Hours: o 9 am – 4:30 pm daily

Camping:

• Standard sites: 107 sites rent for $21-$41/site/night • Full Hookup sites: 24 sites rent for $24-$47/site/night • Designated Tent Sites: 6 sites for $17-$19/site/night • Primitive site: Primitive group area: $11-$13.50 which allows up to 10 campers. Rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers up to 25

campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 843-237- 4440 or [email protected] Fishing: • Surf fishing and fishing from the jetty are popular pastimes for guests. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • To access the inlet, a boat ramp is located one-mile form the park entrance at Oyster Landing. Trails: • Hiking: The two mile Sandpiper Pond Trail is ideal for hiking • Interpretive Trail: the 0.25-mil Kerrigan Trail and numerous boardwalks extend out into the saltmarsh and freshwater lagoon for exceptional wildlife viewing. Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Store • Picnic Shelters • Swimming – Ocean no lifeguards • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Jones Gap State Park 303 Jones Gap Road, Marietta, SC 29661

Visitors can find the unforgettable peace and repose of a deep mountain cove at Jones Gap State Park. Trails and 11,000 acres of pristine mountain woodlands join the park with Caesars Head in what is known as the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The Jones Gap State Park trails allow hikers to travel between the two parks, as well as connect to a portion of the South Carolina hikers know and love.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 ages 16+; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free o October 1-November 30: $5 adults; $3.25 SC seniors; $3 child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger. • Days and Hours of Operation: o M-Su: 9 am – 6 pm daily, extended to 9 pm for Daylight Savings Time • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Camping: Park State Carolina South Camping allowed only on designated campsites. No drive up campsites. No water or electricity provided. • Trailside Camping: The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area offers trailside backcountry camping at 18 primitive sites. Fourteen sites provide fire pits. Permits required. $8- $20/site/night

• Backcountry Group Camping: Camping at 2 primitive sites for 10-20 people. Fees are $4.40-$5.50/person/night. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-836-3647 or [email protected]

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in the Middle Saluda, Matthew and Julian creeks for brook, rainbow and brown trout. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Artificial lures/flies only. Hiking Trails: A network of easy to strenuous hiking trail in the Mountain Bridge Recreation links Caesars Head and Jones Gap State Parks. Registering with the park is mandatory prior to use of trails. Mileage shown is one-way. • Cleveland Connector – 0.5-miles • Coldspring Branch – 2.6-miles • Jones Gap NRT #1 (Jones Gap Falls) – 5.3-miles • Hospital Rock #30 – 4.4-miles • Rainbow Falls Trail – 2.2-miles • John Sloan #21 – 0.9-miles • Pinnacle Pass #20 – 10-miles • Rim of the Gap #6 – 4.3-miles Other Amenities and Activities: • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Keowee-Toxaway State Park 108 Residence Drive, Sunset, SC 29685

With some of the mot stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains South Carolina has to offer, Keowee-Toxaway State Park is truly one of South Carolina’s pretty places. Two hiking trails in the park take visitors over a natural bridge and through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and once traveled by Cherokee Indians.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o Sa-Th 9 am – 6 pm; Fri 9 am – 8 pm, extended to 9 pm M-Su during Daylight Savings Time • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm, daily

Camping:

• Standard sites with electric and water: 10 sites for $16/site/night. Park State Carolina South • Designated Tent Sites: 14 sites for $9-$11/site/night • Trailside Camping: Backcountry camping at 3 designated sites; $8-$10/night. Registration required. • Primitive Group Area: 1 designated site, Registration required. $2 per person/night. Maximum 25. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-868-2605 or [email protected]

Fishing:

• A half-mile trail provides access to Lake Keowee where guests enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Motorized boat access to Lake Keowee is 5-miles from the park.

Trails: • Hiking: The Raven Rock Trail – just over 4-miles • Walking/Nature: Natural Bridge Nature Trail – 1.5-mile loop • Biking: none, but visitors can ride bicycles on the paved roads.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic shelters • Swimming – no lifeguards • Bid Watching • Geocaching

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Kings Mountain State Park 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702

The Piedmont’s Kings Mountain State Park has miles of forested trails perfect for supreme Kings Mountain hiking, two fishing lakes, and sits adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, one of many national park Revolutionary War sites. The Living History Farm is a replica of a 19th century South Carolina yeoman farm that includes a barn, cotton gin and blacksmith/carpenter shop.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adult; $1.25 SC Seniors; age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 8 am – 6 pm, extended to 7 am – 9 pm during Daylight Savings Time • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm Monday - Friday

Camping:

• Standard sites with electric and water: 115 sites for $16-$18/site/night Park State Carolina South • Designated Tent Sites: 10 sites, no water or electric for $12-$13/site/night • Trailside Camping: Backcountry camping at 3 designated sites; $8-$10/night. Registration required. • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10 - $12.50/up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers. Maximum 30.

• Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 803-222-3209. Fishing: • Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish in the park’s 65-acre Lake York. Bank fishing allowed on 13-acre Lake Crawford. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Private kayaks and canoes may be launched on Lake York for a $5/day fee (1 canoe or two kayaks). Jon boats are not allowed on the lake. • Fishing Boat Rentals: non-motorized fishing boats rent for $20/day. • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: rental pedal boats and canoes, check with park for availability. Trails: • Hiking: o Kings Mountain Hiking Trail – 16-miles o Farm Trail – 1.5-miles o Ridgeline Trail – 1.8-miles • Walking/Nature: a 0.7-mile leisurely walk • Equestrian Trail: 15-miles of equestrian trails Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Geocaching

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Lake Greenwood State Park 302 State Park Road, Ninety Six, SC 29666

The park was one of 16 built by the CCC and many of the original structures built by the work teams remaining standing as fine examples of classic CCC architecture. The history and contributions to all South Carolina State Parks commemorated in an interactive exhibit at the CCC Museum in the Drummond Center.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adult; $1.25 SC Seniors; age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 6 am – 6 pm, daily, extended to 10 pm during Daylight Saving Time • Office Hours: o 9 am – 5 pm, daily, extended to 8 pm F-Sa during Daylight Saving Time

Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 125 sites for $18-$23/site/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • 50 Amp service sites: 25 sites • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10 - $12.50/up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers. Maximum 30. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-543-

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Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Lake Greenwood for bass, crappie, bream, perch, catfish, and stripers. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Two boat ramps provide private boat access to Lake Greenwood.

Trails: • Walking/Nature Trails – 0.8-miles

Other Amenities and Activities: • Playground • Picnic Shelter • Swimming – no lifeguard • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Lake Hartwell State Park 19138-A Highway 11 South, Fair Play, SC 29643

Just off I-85, at the South Carolina-Georgia border, you’ll find Lake Hartwell State Park. The 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell is renowned by anglers across the state. Every type of camping enthusiast will find a site that suits their needs for camping on Lake Hartwell.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 US seniors, age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o Sun up to Sun down, daily • Office Hours: o 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily April – October o 11:00 – noon & 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, daily November - March

Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 115 paved sites for $16-$21/site/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Designated Tent Sites: 13 sites for $11-$14/site/night • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To contact the park directly: 864-972-3352 or [email protected]

Fishing:

• Enjoy fishing in Lake Hartwell for largemouth bass, crappie, bream, stripers, hybrid bass, and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Two boat ramps provide private boat access to Lake Hartwell

Trails: • Walking/Nature: There is a 0.75-mile nature trail located on the park

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic shelters • Playground • Swimming – no lifeguards • Bid Watching • Geocaching

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Lake Warren State Park 1079 Lake Warren Road, Hampton, SC 29924

Nestled in Lowcountry South Carolina, Lake Warren State Park provides plenty of amenities for a day spent outdoors. The Hampton County Park boasts a floodplain forest ad other large tracts of wetlands and woodlands that are home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – dark, daily • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Fishing: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Enjoy fishing in the 200-acre Lake George Warren and the 2-acre park lake for large mouth bass, brim, red breast, crappie and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating:

• Two boat ramps provide private boats access to Lake George Warren. Boats are limited to 10-horse power motors. In addition a floating dock provides boaters access to the park. • Fishing Boat Rentals: Jon boats are available for rent year round. Rentals include trolling motor, life jackets and paddles. Fees: $25/day or $10/hour. Contact the

park at 803-943-5051 or [email protected] for more information.

Trails: • Interpretive Trails: Yemassee Nature Trail is a short, easy walk, while the interpretive trail is 1.0 mile in length.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic shelters • Bid Watching • Geocaching

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Lake Wateree State Park 861 State Park Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180

Lake Wateree fishing, boating and camping can meet the needs of anyone looking for fun on South Carolina’s lakes. Although the lake serves as the focal point for Wateree, other day use activities are available including picnicking and a short, wooded nature trail.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adult; $1.25 SC Seniors; age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 6 am – 6 pm daily, extended to 10 pm during Daylight Savings Time • Office Hours: o 9 am – 5 pm daily

Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 72 campsites rent for $16-$22/site/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. Contact the park directly at 803-482-6401 or [email protected]

Fishing: • Fishing for bream, catfish, crappie and bass may be enjoyed in Lake Wateree. A

valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • One boat ramp with two lanes provides private boat access to Lake Wateree

Trails: • Walking/Nature: The Desportes Island Trail is a moderate 0.7-mile loop • Biking: Biking is allowed on the paved roads of the park and along the Desportes Island Trail

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Geocaching • Biking

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Landsford Canal State Park 2051 Park Drive, Catawba, SC 29704

Stretched along the Catawba River on the South Carolina fall line, Landsford Canal State Park is home to the well-preserved remains of the canal system that made the river commercially navigable from 1820 to 1835. Favorite activities in this Piedmont Park include picnicking, nature watching and studying the canal structures. Fishing is permitted along the Catawba River, and a paddling trail runs through the park for canoes and kayaks.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adult; $1.25 SC Seniors; age 15 & younger free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am 0 6 pm, daily • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Park State Carolina South Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in the Catawba River for several species of bass, crappie, bream, catfish, carp and . A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Canoe access to the Catawba River is available at a drop off area near the park.

Trails:

• Interpretive Trails: The Canal Trail includes interpretive signs and carries hikers for 1.5 miles (one way) along the historic tow path of the canal which includes the foundations of an early 1800 mill site. • Nature Trail: a 0.5-mile trail • Eagle Point Trail – about 0.25-miles long and goes down the hill behind the museum

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Geocaching

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Lee State Park 487 Loop Road, Bishopville, SC 29010

One of several CCC parks in the state, Lee State Park was built in 1935 by the CCC in order to provide riverside recreational opportunities for the residents of Lee County, South Carolina. Along the , which runs through Lee County and is partially protected from development by the state of South Carolina. Kayaking and canoeing trips can be taken through the park’s hardwood forest floodplain.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 8 am – 5 pm, daily, extended to 9 pm during Daylight Saving Time • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 25 sites for family camping, 23 sites South Carolina State Park State Carolina South designated for equestrian campers for $15-$18/night/site • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10 - $12.50, which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Fishing:

• Fishing for sunfish, red breast, catfish and bass may be enjoyed from the banks of the Lynches River. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Although river access is limited at the park, several boat ramps are located nearby.

The closest one to the park is located 4 miles north on the Lynches River at the US Highway 15 Bridge.

Equestrian Facilities: • Equestrian camping • Equestrian stable • Equestrian stalls – when available rent for $7.50/night • Equestrian Trails – 7 miles of equestrian trails. Also allowed to ride on the Loop Road, which is open to vehicular traffic.

Trails: • The Sandhills and the Artesian Trails are easy 0.5-mile trails.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Biking • Geocaching

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Little Pee Dee State Park 1298 State Park Road, Dillon, SC 29536

Located in the South Carolina Sandhills region and named after the blackwater Little Pee Dee River, Little Pee Dee State Park is a subdued setting for those who want to enjoy the park’s natural features or fish the still waters of 54-acre Lake Norton for bream, bass and catfish. Visitors can explore the Little Pee Dee River swamp, examine features of the South Carolina Sandhills region and admire the Carolina Bay, a mysterious geological depression unique to the Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – 6 pm, daily extended to 9:00 pm during Daylight Saving Time • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily Camping: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Standard sites with electric and water: 32 sites rent for $16/site/night. • Designated tent sites: 18 rent for $9-$11/site/night. • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10 - $12.50, which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two

nights. To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 843-774- 8872 or [email protected] Fishing: • Fishing may be enjoyed in the park’s 54-acre lake or in the black waters of the Little Pee Dee River. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • A boat ramp provides private boat access to the park lake. Private boats are restricted to an electric trolling motor. Gas powered motors are not allowed. • Fishing Boat rentals: Jon boats with life jackets and paddles are available for rent for $10/half day or $20/day. • Canoe/Kayak rentals: Canoes and kayaks with life jackets and paddles are available for rental for $10/half day or $20/day. Trails: • The Beaver Pond Nature Trail can be accessed from the park road or from the campground. This 1.3-mile trail to a beaver pond loops back to the original point of entry. Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Biking • Geocaching

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Musgrove Mill State Historic Site 398 State Park Road, Clinton, SC 29325

Musgrove Mill’s peaceful setting in the Piedmont woods stands in sharp contrast to the bloody Battle of Musgrove Mill that took place there on August 19, 1780. The Revolutionary War historic sites at Musgrove Mill interpret and protect the location of the Battle of Musgrove Mill. Natural features of the park include Horseshoe Falls and the Enoree River.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – 6 pm, daily • Visitor Center: o M-Th 10 am – 4 pm during Daylight Saving Time o F-Su 10 am – 5 during Daylight Saving Time

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Boating: • The site maintains a canoe and kayak launch on the Enoree River. In addition, information on local take-outs and launches is available in the park’s interpretive Center.

Trails: • The Musgrove Mill has nearly 2.5 miles of interpretive trails o A 1-mile loop along the southern bank of the Enoree River

o A 1.2-mile tail through the battlefield north of the Enoree River

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Biking • Geocaching

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Myrtle Beach State Park 4401 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

Along the far-reaching stretch of Grand Strand coastline, Myrtle Beach State Park sits nestled among an oceanfront maritime forest. A quiet, and surprisingly green, escape from the otherwise bustling beach, the park provides educational opportunities, a nature trail and some of the best surf fishing as well as stunning ocean views and another great fishing spot on Myrtle Beach pier.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $5 adults; $3.25 SC seniors; $3 child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger. Additional fees apply for pier fishing and certain park programs. • Days and Hours of Operation: o 6 am – 10 pm, daily March – November; 6 am – 8 pm, daily December - February o • Office Hours: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South o Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm; Sat-Sun 11 am – 5 pm

Camping: • Site pricing varies by season, Senior/Disabled rates available • Full Hookup sites: 66 sites for $31-$52/site/night

• Standard sites: 204 sites for $21-$42/site/night • Rustic Tent sites: 30 sites open Easter weekend through Labor Day - $18- $31/site/night Fishing: • Enjoy fishing or crabbing from the pier or surf for flounder, king mackerel, whiting,

trout, spots, Spanish mackerel, drum and blue. A valid South Carolina fishing license required. • Fishing Pier: daily fee: $5 age 16 and older; $3.25 SC senior; $2.50 children ages 6- 15; free ages 5 and under. Trails: • Walking/Nature Trails: The Sculptured Oak Nature Trail • Equestrian Trails: Beach access is available beginning the 3rd Saturday in November and continues through the last day of February. $25.00 permit fee for each horse, rider must have current Negative Coggins papers for each horse brought into the park. No overnight accommodations for horses. Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Bird Watching • Ocean Swimming – no lifeguard; Swimming Area with lifeguard • Biking • Geocaching

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Oconee State Park 624 State Park Road, Mountain Rest, SC 29664

Oconee State Park has all of the perks of a relaxing mountain getaway. The Oconee State Park campground, Rustic, CCC-era cabins and a lake with a swimming hole, canoe rentals and fishing opportunities are only a sample of the park’s offerings. Several wooded nature trails wind through the foothills region and serve as the southern trailhead for the Foothills Trail, South Carolina’s 80-mile wilderness hike on the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; free for 15 and younger • Days and Hours of Operation: o Su-Th – 7 am – 7 pm, extended to 9 pm during Daylight Saving Time o Fri-Sa – 7 am – 9 pm • Office Hours: o Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am – noon, & 4 pm – 5 pm

Camping: Park State Carolina South • Standard sites with electric and water: 140 sites for $16-$20/site/night • Designated Tent sites: 15 sites for $11-$15/site/night • Primitive group area: $11-$13.50, which allows up to 10 campers. Rate increases by $5- $6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers up to 50 campers. • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.

To reserve the primitive site, please contact the park directly at: 864-638-5353 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in the park’s 20-acre and 12-acre lakes for bass, bream and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Private boats are not allowed on the park lake • Fishing Boat Rentals: non-motorized fishing boats available to rent $20/day or $10/half day. • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoes are available to rent for $20/day, $10/half day, Kayaks are available for $5/hour, seasonally; Pedal Boat Rentals: Available to rent year round at $5/hour. Trails: • Oconee has six nature/hiking trails originating in the park: The Oconee Trail, Old Waterwheel Trail and Lake trail are loop trails. Hidden Falls Trail and Tamasee Knob Trail are out and back trails. Access point to the Foothills Trail. Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Picnic Shelters • Playground • Swimming with lifeguard • Geocaching • Mini Golf and Biking

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Oconee Station State Historic Site 500 Oconee Station Road, Walhalla, SC 29691

Originally a military compound and later a trading post, Oconee Station State Historic Site offers both recreational opportunities and a unique look at 18th and 19th century South Carolina. Oconee State, a stone blockhouse used as an outpost by the S.C. State Militia from about 1792 to 1799. Beyond the park’s historic significance, there’s a fishing pond and 1.5 mile nature trail that connects hikers to a trail leading into and ending at State Cove Falls.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o Mar 1 – Nov 30: 9 am – 6 pm daily o Dec 1 – Feb 28 – Mon – Thu Closed, Fri-Su: 9 am -6 pm o Historic structures open Sa-Su with guided tours by appointment 1 pm – 5 pm South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Fishing: • Fishing for bluegill and largemouth bass may be enjoyed in the four-acre pond

located on the park. Fishing with minnows not allowed. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Trails: • Hiking: The Oconee Connector Trail connects Oconee Station to Oconee State

Park. Approximately 4-miles long and gains or loses 800 feet in elevation • Interpretive Trails: A 1.5-mil interpretive trail circles the 4-acre pond and provides access to the 0.5-mile Station Cove Falls Trail in the Sumter National Forest • Biking Trails: The Palmetto Trail, which is near the park, is open to mountain biking. This is a challenging bike trail.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609

Paris Mountain State Park’s roots date as far back as the Great Depression, when the Civilian Conservation Corps built it. This heritage can still be seen in the preserved stone and timber outside of the renovated bathhouse, now known as the Park Center. Inside, the center features historical exhibits and a classroom to teach young and old about the park’s ecology.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; free for 15 and younger • Days and Hours of Operation: o 8 am – 9 pm, daily during Daylight Saving Time o Winter Hours: 8 am – 6 pm, extended to 9 pm on Tuesday • Office Hours: o 11 am – 5 pm Th-M; 11 am – noon and 4 pm – 5 pm T & W o Winter Hours: F-M 9 am – 5 pm; Tu-Thu 11 am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm South Carolina State Park State Carolina South

Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 39 sites for $18-$19/site/night • Designated Tent sites: 13 of standard sites designated for tents $18-$19/site/night • Trailside Camping: 5 trailside sites around the North Lake Trail Loop. Each site can

accommodate up to 2 small tents and 5 people. Sites range from $10- $12/site/night • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the trailside sites, please contact the park directly at: 864-244- 5565 or [email protected]

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in the park’s 8-acre Lake Placid for bass, bream and catfish. Reservoir #3 is a 15-acre lake located on the backside of the park. Access to the lake requires a two-mile hike. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Private boats are not allowed in the lake • Pedal Boats, Canoe/Kayak Rentals: available weekends only in the spring and fall from 11 am – 5 pm and Memorial Day weekend through Mid-Aug W-F from 11 am – 5 pm, Sa-Su form 11 am – 6 pm Trails: • Hiking: 15 miles of hiking/biking trails on the park. No biking allowed on Saturdays. • Interpretive Trails: The Lake Placid Self-Interpretive Nature Trail is a 1.2-mile loop Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift shop • Playground • Picnic Shelter • Swimming are with lifeguard • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Poinsett State Park 6660 Poinsett Park Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168

In the High Hills of Santee, where the South Carolina Sandhills of the Midlands region meet the coastal plain region, you’ll find Poinsett State Park. Called the “mountains of the midlands,” this mixed ecosystem yields a high degree of biodiversity and some of the most unique natural sightings in the park system, especially along the Palmetto trail, which winds through the Manchester State Forest.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – dark, year round • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm

Camping: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Standard sites with electric and water: 24 sites for $18.10/site/night • Designated Tent sites: 26 sites for $13.74/site/night • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10-$12.50 up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers. Maximum 200 • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two

nights. To reserve the primitive site please contact the park directly at: 803-494- 8177 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in the park’s 10-acre lake for bass, bream and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • Private boats are allowed on the lake and rental-fishing boats are available. Private boats must be under 13’, and must be carried from the parking lot to gain access to the lake. Gas motors are not allowed in the park lake. • Fishing Boat Rentals: Jon boats for $8/four hours; Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoes for $8/four hours Trails: • Hiking: Certain trails at Poinsett connect to the Palmetto Trail, which goes through Manchester State Forest and Mill Creek County Park. Permits are required for biking and equestrian activity on Manchester State Forest. o Coquina Trail o Laurel Group Trail o Hill Top Trail o Scout Trail Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift shop • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site 181 Redcliffe Road, Beech Island, SC 29482

Redcliffe Plantation, completed in 1859, was once the home of James Henry Hammond, three generations of his descendants, and numerous African-American families like the Henley’s, Goodwin’s & Wig falls who worked at the site as slaves and later free men and women. Now one of the many historic plantations South Carolina has opened to the public, this site symbolizes the ambition, wealth and power James Henry Hammond a successful cotton planter, congressman, governor and senator, who spent his life defending the southern plantation system and his status within it.

Just one of several historic plantations South Carolina is known for, Redcliffe provides a setting for exploring the experiences of the enslaved, as well as the larger institution of slavery and reflects the historical experiences and impact of the white and black families who lived and worked at the site. The extant slave quarters, mansion, and iconic lane of magnolia trees plante3d in 1860 serve to highlight the plantation’s rich and varied history. South Carolina State Park State Carolina South

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Park admission free. House tours $5 for ages 16 & up, $3 SC seniors, $4 you ages 6-15 • Days and Hours of Operation:

o Grounds: 9 am – 6 pm, daily o House Tours: Th-M at 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift shop • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Rivers Bridge State Historic Site 325 State Park Road, Ehrhardt, SC 29081

Rivers Bridge State Historic Site marks the site of one of the Confederacy’s last stands against General William T. Sherman’s sweep across the South. Of all the Civil War Sites in South Carolina, the Battle of Rivers Bridge is the only one in the State Parks system that is home to a preserved battlefield.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Tours: o Prearranged guided tours available: $4 adult; $2 children ages 6-16 o Living History Program: 1st Saturday of each month; $5 adult; $3 children ages 6-16 § June – Oct: 10 am § Nov – May: 2 pm • Days and Hours of Operation: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South o 9 am – 6 pm, daily • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Boating:

• Private boat access to the Salkehatchie River is a half-mile from the park. o Only canoes and boats with trolling motors allowed on the Salkehatchie River

Trails:

• Hiking: The Battlefield Interpretive Trail is a self-guided trail about 0.75-miles with interpretive wayside panels • Biking Trail: Visitors may bike on the Retreat Road extending from the memorial grounds to the battlefield, at the picnic area and on the roads in the park.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site 2677 Sardis Road, Union, SC 29379

In the days following the election of President Abraham Lincoln, South Carolina Gov. William Henry Gist was characteristically blunt: “The only alternative left, in my judgment, is the secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union.”

Today, Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site stands as a fine example of plantation homes of the South, and its purpose is to interpret the life and legacy of the man history as come to know as the “Secession Governor.”

Today, visitors can tour one of the finest plantation homes of the South, walk the elegant grounds, admire its beautiful rose gardens and explore the original plantation buildings. The site also includes a short hiking trail down to the Tyger River.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Tours: $5 ages 16 +; $3 SC senior, $4 ages 6-16, children under 5 are free o Mar – Oct, daily at 1, 2 & 3 pm o Nov – Feb: Th-M at 1, 2 & 3 pm. • Days and Hours of Operation: o 9 am – 6 pm, daily

• Office Hours: o 11 am – noon, daily

Trails: • Walking/Nature Trails: The Rose Hill Nature Trail runs through both park property and

the United States Service property. The trail covers 1.25-miles and extends to the Tyger River.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters

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Sadlers Creek State Park 940 Sadlers Creek Road, Anderson, SC 29626

Sadlers Creek State Park sits on 395 acres on a peninsula that extends into Lake Hartwell, one of the Savannah River reservoirs. Camping on Lake Hartwell at one of 37 lakefront campground sites, observing wildlife and recreational watersports are only a small sampling of activities to be enjoyed in the park.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 US seniors; Under age 15 free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 7 am – 6 pm Su-Th & Sa o 7 am – 8 pm F; extended to 9 pm during Daylight Saving Time • Office Hours: o 4 pm – 5 pm, daily Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 52 sites for $15-$19/site/night South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Designated Tent sites: 14 sites for $11-$13/site/night • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10-$12.50 up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers. Maximum 50 • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site please contact the park directly at: 864-226-

8950 or [email protected]

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Lake Hartwell for several species of bass, bream, crappie, catfish and trout. A valid SC or GA fishing license is required.

Boating: • A boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Hartwell

Trails: • Hiking Trails: The Pine Grove Trail is an easy 0.5-mile walking trail • Biking Trails: The loop bike trail is approximately 5.4-miles long

Other Amenities and Activities: • Playground • Picnic Shelters • Swimming – no lifeguard • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Santee State Park 251 State Park Road, Santee, SC 29142

Located in South Carolina’s well-known Santee Cooper Country, Santee State Park sits along Lake Marion. South Carolina locals know the lake for its abundant population of large Catfish. Other amenities and activities found in the park include the Village Round, a community meeting building with a large, screened-in grilling facility, biking and hiking trails and pontoon boat tours of the flooded cypress forest on Lake Marion. South Carolina natives and out-of-towners alike can find something fun to do in Santee State Park – camping, fishing; boating and a whole lot more. Start planning your trip now!

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 US seniors; Under age 15 free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 6 am – 10 pm, daily • Office Hours: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South o 8 am – 5 pm daily Camping: • Standard sites with electric and water: 158 sites for $15-$18/site/night • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10-$12.50 up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers. Maximum 100

• Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site please contact the park directly at: 803-854- 2408 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing in Lake Marion for largemouth bass, striped bass, bream, crappie and

catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license required. • A nature-based boat tour of Lake Marion departs from the boat dock adjacent to the boat ramp nearest the park visitor’s center on W, F, Sa and Su. Contact Fish Eagle Tours at 803-845-4005 for additional information. Group rates are available. Boating: • Two boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Marion Trails: • Walking/Nature Trails: Three nature/walking trails are located on the park. The 1.0- mile Limestone Nature Trail; the 1.0-mle Oak Pinolly Nature Trail and the 0.5-mile Sinkhole Pond Nature Trail. • Biking Trails: The park has a 7.5-mile biking/hiking trail Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Playground • Picnic Shelters • Swimming – no lifeguard • Bird Watching • Tennis Courts • Geocaching

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Sesquicentennial State Park 9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223

Sesquicentennial State Park, affectionately known to locals as “Sesqui”, is a spacious, green getaway in the heart of the Sandhills region. Once you’re immersed in the 1,400- acres of pines, camping sites, and nature trails you forget just how close you are to bustling downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 US seniors; Under age 15 free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 8 am – 6 pm, daily o 7am – 9 pm, daily during Daylight Saving Time • Office Hours: o 11 am – noon & 4 pm – 5 pm daily

Camping: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South • Standard sites with electric and water: 84 sites for $18/site/night • Primitive Group Area: Minimum rate is $10-$12.50 up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers. Maximum 50 • Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site please contact the park directly at: 803-854-

2408 or [email protected] Fishing: • Enjoy fishing for bass and bream in the 30-acre park lake. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Restrictions apply. Boating:

• Private boats with electric trolling motors, canoes and other non-motorized boats are allowed on the park’s 30-acre lake. Boat access to the lake is available at a drop off area. No boat ramp is available. • Boating Rental: All rentals include life jackets and paddles o Fishing boats: $12/day; non-motorized o Canoe/Kayak: $5/hour or $15/day o Pedal Boats: $8/hour Trails: • Hiking Trails: The Loop Road Trail is 3.5-miles and the Sandhills Hiking Trail is 1.9 miles • Walking/Nature Trails: The Jackson Creek Nature trail is 0.4-miles • Biking Trails: Mountain Bike Trail is 6.1-miles Other Amenities and Activities: • Park Gift Shop • Playground • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching • Biking

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Table Rock State Park 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens, SC 29671

Table Rock State Park fits the bill for the natural beauty attributed to scenic Highway 11. The towering mountain, which gives the park its name, serves as a backdrop for the 3,000-acre park and its facilities. Below this section of the Blue Ridge Mountain, South Carolina natives and visitors can enjoy Table Rock State Park cabins, a campground and an old-fashioned swimming hole on one of the parks two lakes.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: $2 adults; $1.25 US seniors; Under age 15 free • Days and Hours of Operation: o 7 am – 7 pm Su – Th & 7 am – 9 pm F & Sa o 7 am – 9 pm Su – Th & 7 am – 10 pm F & Sa during Daylight Saving Time • Office Hours: o 8 am – 6 pm, daily; 9 am – 5 pm during winter Camping:

• Standard sites with electric and water: 94 sites for $16-21/site/night Park State Carolina South • Trailside Camping: Pine Point is designated tent camping. $9-13/site/night • Primitive Group Area: Fox Hill Group site includes 6 tent pads. Owl Tree Group site includes 11 tent pads. Bobcat Creek Group site includes 7 tent pads. Minimum rate is $21-26/night up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $10-12.50 increments for each additional five campers.

• Reservations: 1-866-345-Park. Reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. To reserve the primitive site please contact the park directly at: 864-878-9813 or [email protected] Fishing: • Anglers enjoy fishing in Pinnacle Lake (36-acres) and Lake Oolenoy (67-acres) for bass, bream and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Boating: • Private boats are not allowed on Lake Pinnacle; however, rental fishing boats, canoes, kayaks and pedal boats are available for rent at the park. • A boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Oolenoy. No gas motors are allowed. Only electric trolling motors permitted. Launching from the shoreline is not permitted. • Boat Rentals: Fishing boat: non-motorized $15/day; Fishing boat: electric trolling motor $25/day • Canoe/Kayak/Pedal Boat: Canoe/Kayak: $5/half hour, $20/day. Pedal Boats: $7/per half hour Trails: • Hiking Trails: Carrick Creek 1.9-miles; Mill Creek Pass 0.7-miles; Pinnacle Mountain 4.1- miles, Ridge Trail 1.9-miles; and Table Rock NRT 3.6-miles Other Amenities and Activities: • Playground • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Woods Bay State Park 11020 Woods Bay Road, Olanta, SC 29114

Woods Bay State Park offers a close-up look at one of the last remaining large Carolina Bays on the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain. The 1,590-acre park, located in the coastal plains region, features a wide range of habitats including marsh, sandhills, oak-hickory forest and shrub bog.

The habitats of Wood Bay can be explored by taking the nature trail encircling the millpond or by walking the length of the 1,150-foot boardwalk, which provides view of alligators in the cypress tupelo swamp. The best way to see the park is by following a canoe trail, which takes paddlers past the Carolina Bays, elliptical depressions that appear swampy but remain dry.

Hours and Admission: • Admission: Free • Days and Hours of Operation: South Carolina State Park State Carolina South o 9 am – 6 pm, daily

Fishing: • Enjoy fishing off the boardwalk into a Carolina Bay. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating: • The canoe trail at Woods Bay is subject to fluctuating water levels. At times the waters are two low for navigation. Please contact the park directly at 843-659-4445 or [email protected] for current trail conditions. The one-mile canoe trail

guides visitors through a portion of the Carolina Bay. • Private boats are not allowed in the bay, however kayak rentals are available at the park. • Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Kayaks are available for $7/half day or $14/day

Trails: • Walking/Nature Trails: The Mill Pond Nature Trail is an easy 0.75-mile loop.

Other Amenities and Activities: • Picnic Shelters • Bird Watching • Geocaching

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Florida High Adventure Sea Base

Address: 73800 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036

Phone: 305-664-4173

Website: www.bsaSeaBase.org

Base Description: Depending on the adventure booked, participants may be camping on an island, sleeping on sailboats, or staying in air-conditioned dorms. Base living includes cafeteria style food service, showers, laundry, and ship’s store. The National Florida Sea Base is owned and operated by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America to offer unique educational aquatic programs to our member. Located in Islamorada, the heart of the Florida Keys, the near shore reefs offer unparalleled opportunities for long term and short-term programs year round. Our new Conference facilities are utilized for youth and adult Scouting Conferences and non-Scouting High groups when available.

Adventure The Florida Keys are the home of a fabulous new experience for older boy scouts; the Florida Sea Base. This gigantic facility is equipped with a wide range of aquatics equipment and instructors certified to demonstrate the use of this equipment. Along its

300-foot dock, is a large assortment of sailing craft ranging from 14 to 65 feet long. So, Opportunities what can you do at Sea Base? An adventurous scout can experience windsurfing, motor boating, canoeing, deep-sea fishing, lobstering, studying oceanography, or researching marine biology. It’s all happening at the Florida Sea Base.

Out Island Adventure

This expedition combines a two-day sailing adventure with a four-day primitive island campout. At the Sea Base your crew will learn about snorkeling, pier fishing, how to sail windsurfers and sunfish. On the island you will experience fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, sailing, and motor boating. This opportunity of a lifetime will let a scout fish for his own dinner, or explore uncharted reefs.

Coral Reef Sailing Adventure During this adventure the scouts make up the crew on a forty-one foot sailing yacht. Since you are the crew, you make all the decisions in when and what you do during your trip. You can decide to visit historic Key West or explore the fabulous natural reefs of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. During your Sailing Adventure you will learn about undersea life and the fragile Florida ecosystem. Some crews enjoy trolling the waters for fighting sport fish, while others enjoy competitions with other crews. The decision is yours, but whatever you decide be prepared to have fun.

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SCUBA Certification This course will allow any scout interested in SCUBA diving to get his certification. A certified Sea Base instructor will teach the group in a specially designed diving pool and then in the clear High

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Northern Tier Bases

Address: P. O. Box 509 Ely, MN 55731

Phone: 218-365-4811

Website: www.ntier.org

Base Description: In 1923, Carlos S. Chase first led a group of Boy Scouts into the Boundary Waters – Quetico Provincial Park area and Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs were born. During the next few year, these trips grew in popularity and by 1926, BWCA/ Quetico canoe programs were officially adopted as the “Region Ten Canoe Trails” project. In 1942, the Hod Ludlow High Lodge was dedicated and the base became known as “Charles L. Sommers Wilderness

Canoe Trails.” The camp became a National High Adventure Base in 1972. In 1973, the Adventure first base in Canada was established at Bissett, Manitoba and it was followed a few year later with the base in Atikokan, Ontario. The three bases are now collectively known as the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases.

Opportunities The Sioux and Chippewa once traveled this northern lake country. French-Canadian trappers followed, their canoes laden with furs. Headquartered in the beautiful lake Superior-Quetico Provincial Park boundary waters of Minnesota, Ontario and northern Wisconsin, the Northern Tier offers wilderness canoeing expeditions and programs features sailing, fishing, and winter camping.

From May through September Northern Tier is the place to find the world’s finest canoeing. During these canoe trips, campers will stop to fish the crystal clear waters, then set-up camp along the shore. When you finish your journey, the Northern Tier Base will provide hot showers and a great meal. In the winter, December through March a winter camping program at OKPIK is yours to enjoy. This program can include skiing, snowshoeing, snow camping and winter ecology.

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Address: HCR 74, Box 69 Whiting, ME 04691

Phone: 800-763-4499

Website: www.mainhighadventure.org

Base Description: Maine High Adventure is a challenging outdoor program offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Each summer hundreds of Scouts enjoy unique backcountry experiences in northern Maine. The area encompasses Mount Katahdin, the Allagash Waterway, the portion of the Appalachian Trail and the High Penobscot watershed – more than 10,000 square miles of the north Maine woods which

remains much as Henry David Thoreau saw it 140 years ago. A highly proficient guide is Adventure Adventure assigned to help each crew enjoy a successful adventure. Although your trek will involve the areas described above, your initial destination is our base camp operation – Matagamon Scout Base, which is located at the northeast corner of Baxter State Park on Grand Lake Matagamon.

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Philmont Scout Ranch

Address: Route 1, Box 35 Cimarron, NM 87714

Phone: 505-376-2281

Website: www.philmont.com

More than 950,000 Scouts, Venturers and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont Scout Ranch since the first camping season in 1939. Today, 23,000 participants attend Philmont Scout Ranch each summer. Philmont's individual programs welcome an even wider range of participants. Hundreds more Scouters attend Philmont's Autumn Adventure and Winter Adventure programs each year.

Crew Requirements High Many of Philmont's popular programs require that participants form a crew of seven to

12 people in order to attend. Crew-oriented programs include standard 10-day summer Adventure treks, Cavalcade treks, Autumn Adventure treks and Winter Adventure Treks.

Health/Medical Requirements

Each Philmont trek participant must not exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the Opportunities weight-for-height chart.

Medical Conditions

Philmont Scout Ranch requires that this information be shared with the parent(s) or guardian(s) and examining physician of every participant.

Risks

Philmont Scout Ranch strives to minimize risks to participants and advisers by emphasizing proper safety precautions. Most Philmont program participants do not experience injuries because they are prepared.

Youth Adult Requirements

Two registered adult leaders or one registered leader and another adult or a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings.

Policies And Prohibitions

Philmont maintains strict policies on topics such as firearms, tobacco and alcohol.

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A Word About Conduct

Each group should develop a procedure regarding unacceptable behavior and/or conduct.

Individual Programs

All of our individual programs allow Boy Scouts and Venturers ranging from 14 through 20 years of age to sign up individually without the need to form a crew.

Age and gender requirements are specific to each program so please refer to the individual program pages for specific information.

Individual programs include:

• Trail Crew Trek • Rayado Order of the Arrow Trail Crew Trek

• High • Roving Outdoor Conservation School

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• Adventure Youth and Adult Requirements

For the safety of staff and participants, Philmont has developed a list of health and safety requirements.

Opportunities Wilderness

Philmont has a pristine wilderness, largely because of the planned itinerary process, the wilderness ethic, and the conservation efforts of more than 950,000 past participants. Itineraries are carefully planned and developed to avoid overcrowding and to enhance your crew's wilderness experience. No change or modification in the itineraries is possible except for medical emergencies.

Who May Attend?

Youth participants must be 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade. Each crew must have at least seven and no more than 12 members, which must include at least two (but no more than four) adult advisers, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, and the remainder of whom must be at least 18 years of age. All participants must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.

Crews may be drawn from a single unit, or may be composed of members of different units within the same local council. Coed Venturing crews are welcome to attend, but they must attend as a chartered unit and be accompanied by at least one male and one female adult leader, both of whom must be at least 21 years old.

Note: Philmont does not have facilities to accommodate family members of advisers or youth members who are participating in the camping programs. Several motels and trailer parks in Cimarron are available for those interested. Prior reservations are recommended

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Cavalcades

Philmont Cavalcades are similar to regular expeditions except that, instead of hiking, crews ride horses through the rugged mountain wilderness like the famous trappers who first explored the West.

Eight-day Cavalcades with 10 to 15 people* per crew are offered on specific dates each summer. The final day of the Cavalcade is spent in competition at an equestrian gymkhana.

For the safety of the rider and the horse, there is a 200-pound weight limit for all riders.

Because of the popularity of the Cavalcade program and the limited number of horses, a drawing will be held each January for crews that have expressed a desire to participate in summer Cavalcades. A group may not participate in consecutive years.

To participate in the drawing, notify Philmont in writing. Successful groups will be notified

in February by mail and will receive a reservation form that must be approved by the High local council. The reservation will remain effective for 30 days, pending receipt of the

reservation fee ($50 per participant) and approved reservation form. Adventure

If the crew should number fewer than 10, the Cavalcade will be charged for 10 participants. The maximum number of crewmembers is 15.

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Summit High Adventure Program

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, aka the Summit, is the permanent site of the national Scout jamboree and home to the Boy Scouts of America's newest national high- adventure base. The Summit occupies 10,600 acres in West Virginia's New River Gorge region—a world-renowned adventure sports destination known for its world-class climbing rock and monster whitewater.

The inaugural Summit high-adventure base programs will open in June 2014. Activities will revolve around four program tracks. In addition, participants will experience activities centered on our core mission areas: adventure, sustainability, leadership, and service. High

Each adventure lasts seven days, with crews arriving each day beginning June 8, 2014, Adventure through Aug. 16, 2014. Each program track includes time at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit as well as one to three nights at outpost camps at the Summit or in the New River Gorge area.

Opportunities The Summit will provide all food, tents, cots, and program equipment. Crews will provide sleeping bags and other personal gear.

THE PROGRAMS

The Summit will offer four crew-based programs for the 2014 summer season. Crews consist of seven to 12 people, with the majority being participants.

Rafting and Kayaking Following your arrival at the Summit, you will spend a few days at the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base while our staff assesses your kayaking skills and prepares you to meet the challenges of the New River. Then, you will head to the New River Gorge for three days of river paddling on one of the oldest rivers in the world. During your first two days in kayaks, you will encounter periods of quiet water interspersed with Class I to Class III rapids. You will spend each night at one of our river camps. Then, you will conclude your river trip with a heart-pounding raft run on the Lower New that includes Class III to Class V rapids. Participants must be good swimmers as evidenced by passing the BSA's swimmer test.

Climbing, Zip, and Ropes Courses These activities leverage the unique capabilities of the Summit with the natural splendor of the New River Gorge region. Participants will test their mettle on our six outstanding challenge courses. You will soar through the trees on the Summit canopy tours. Of course, you cannot come to a world-class climbing region without building your skills in that discipline and having an overnight climbing

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experience in the New River Gorge area (site depending on crew skill level). Participants should be comfortable with heights. All participants must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds and a maximum of 250 pounds or they can't participate, regardless of height.

Shooting Sports Shooting sports at the Summit will offer you the chance to improve your skills in traditional shooting disciplines as well as try some new ones. Pistol shooting, rifle shooting (.22, .223, and .308 depending on demonstrated skill levels), sporting clays, and trap are part of your shooting program. And in addition to traditional archery, the 18-station 3D target course provides an incredible sporting arrows experience. You will camp in an area near the shooting sports facilities.

Mountain Biking, Skateboarding, and BMX Take advantage of 37 miles of top-notch downhill and cross-country mountain biking trails as well as the loop trails built by the Order of the Arrow. During this program, you will also have the opportunity to test your skills at Mayhem Mountain on our world-class BMX tracks, skateboard parks, and mountain boarding courses. High

THE SUMMIT CORE Adventure Regardless of the program track selected, each crew will have the opportunity to participate in core activities focused on adventure, service, leadership, and sustainability.

Opportunities Action Point Located in Scott Scouting Valley, Action Point is where you will experience mini versions of the Summit's high-adventure sports venues. This includes challenge courses, canopy tours, BMX tracks, mountain bike trails, and skate parks. During your stay, each crew will have access to one evening at the Action Point venues.

Service Because service is a key element of Scouting, each crew will spend a half-day engaged in a service project at the Summit, the New River Gorge National River, or its surrounding area. In most cases, the project will focus on areas impacted by your selected program track and may include river cleanup, bike-trail maintenance, or similar projects.

Sustainability The Summit has been built with sustainability front and center. Sustainability describes a way of planning and operating that balances environmental stewardship, economics, and people to ensure what you do today can be sustained into the future. The Summit Sustainability Pledge program includes the Sustainability Treehouse—a self-contained structure demonstrating sustainable practices near Action Point—and Reach the Summit, a guided hike focusing on Leave No Trace principles that ends at the top of Adventure Valley. Travel back to basecamp courtesy of our Big Zip.

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Leadership Leadership is more than having a given position or title. The Summit program activities are designed to foster the development of important leadership characteristics in all participants: self-confidence, sound decision-making skills, and a commitment to living the ideals of Scouting. Each crew will operate under the direction of a youth crew leader assisted by the quartermaster, chaplain aide, and outdoor ethics guide.

ELIGIBILITY To participate in the Summit's high-adventure program, each participant must:

• Be a registered Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturer, or registered adult leader. • Be at least 13 years old by September 1 of the year of participation. • Have a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record signed by a physician*, authorizing participation in high-adventure activities. • Meet the height/weight guidelines as indicated on the Annual Health and Medical Record. High

Crew Leadership Crews must provide adult leadership that meets the Boy Scouts of Adventure America leadership requirements as outlined in the Guide to Safe Scouting. This includes age and gender requirements for Venturing crews.

Fee Schedule The Summit fee(s) for the 2015 and 2016 season are as follows: Opportunities The River $939 per person Helmets & Harnesses $769 per person The Marksman $939 per person Tires and Trails $829 per person Berms and Bars $779 per person

Ramps and Rails $779 per person Advanced Climbing $1199 per person Advanced Kayaking $1199 per person Advanced Mountain Biking $879 per person Adventure Photography $779 per person Summit Experience $759 per person Scout Camp $399 per person

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2014 Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs Ely, Minnesota www.adventure.oa-bsa.org

“The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out of doors rather than the indoors. It was born in an island wilderness. It needs the sun and rain, the woods and the plains, the waters and the starlit sky.”

E. Urner Goodman

THE WILDERNESS VOYAGE OF A LIFETIME

The Order of the Arrow is offering you an opportunity to join Arrowmen from across the country in cheerful service and the formation of lasting brotherhood on the pristine High US/Canadian Boundary Waters. Under the direction of the

United States Forest Service, experienced Northern Tier staff Adventure members with strong Order of the Arrow backgrounds will lead participants on a two-week wilderness voyage into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

Opportunities The program is a fourteen-day experience inspired by the traditions of the French and Canadian Voyageurs, who ventured the northern wilderness during the 1700-1800’s. Traveling thousands of miles by water and portage, these Voyageurs were hired to haul goods and furs to trade with American Indians and Europeans. In the spirit of these adventurers, Arrowmen will embark on a wilderness voyage that is twofold. One-half of the OA Northern Tier Wilderness Voyage focuses on portage trail work within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The remaining expedition is spent on a canoeing adventure that is planned and chosen by the participants in the program. However, the program is not simply portage trail work, camping and canoeing. The OA Northern Tier Wilderness Voyage is ultimately a journey that challenges Scouts mentally, physically and emotionally.

Portage trail work is tough and serious. The worksite experience is full of long, strenuous days requiring a great deal of physical effort. Participants are expected to work with great diligence, as the tasks being accomplished are designed to benefit generations of Scouts and visitors in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. In addition to mastering portage trail work techniques, Scouts will strengthen their leadership skills, learn advanced wilderness and Leave No Trace camping skills, learn wilderness safety techniques, participate in many motivational activities and receive special OA instruction. The projects’ mission is to maintain, reinforce and intensify the purpose of the Order of the Arrow through Scout camping traditions. Camping enhances and builds stronger programs and people. Participants are expected to use their experience to benefit their troop, chapter, lodge and council programs.

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REQUIREMENTS • Be at least 16 years old the day your program begins, but not yet 21 by its conclusion. • Be strong and robust (Northern Tier height and weight requirements listed in this application will be strictly followed.) • Be a registered member of both the BSA and an OA lodge. • No exceptions can be made to these requirements. Selection for this program is both an honor and a privilege.

How to Apply

Complete the enclosed application, have it approved by your Scout Executive or OA Staff Adviser, and your Lodge Adviser and receive parental permission if you are under age 18. (The National OA office will accept email approval from the Scout Executive or OA Staff Adviser. They should send their email approval to: [email protected].) Mail your completed application (available online in a fillable PDF) and $50.00 deposit to the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. High Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079. Upon approval, the OA will notify applicants by email of acceptance on a first-come, first-served basis. (Every effort will be made to give Adventure participants their first choice.) Beginning in March, a packet of materials will be sent to you, preparing you for your experience. Applications will continue to be accepted until all slots are filled. A waitlist will be maintained until all slots are filled or the applicant

requests a refund of their deposit. If you have additional questions please contact Matt Opportunities Dukeman at 972-580-7846.

LODGE AND COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES Lodges and Councils should only approve those youth Arrowmen who meet all of the qualifications for this program. Northern Tier does not outfit an easy experience, and this program is a potentially risky one for those not physically prepared for the rigors of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

PHOTO (TALENT) RELEASE STATEMENT I hereby assign and grant to the Boy Scouts of America the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/film/videos/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made during my visit to Northern Tier by the Boy Scouts of America, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America from any and all liability from such use and publication.

I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage and/or distribution of said photographs/film/videos/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the Boy Scouts of America and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.

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By signing on the following page, I acknowledge I have read and promise to abide by the code of conduct for the OA Wilderness Voyage, have read and understand all the information about the Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage Program, and agree with the Photo (Talent) Release Statement.

PARTICIPANT PROGRAM COSTS AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Participant cost is $200 for the two-week experience. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required with the application; however, full payment is preferred. The balance of the fee is due within 60 days of acceptance as a participant in the program. Additional expenses, including travel to and from Charles L. Sommers Base as well as miscellaneous purchases, are the responsibility of the participant.

A shuttle van is available from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The shuttle leaves the airport at 12:30 p.m. the day of your scheduled starting date and arrives at Charles L. Sommers Base at approximately 7:00 p.m. (approximately 5 1⁄2 hour trip). If you plan to arrive via plane, you must schedule your arrival no later than 12:00 p.m. into High the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. There is a fee for the shuttle, published in the welcome packet, which includes the return trip to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Adventure International Airport at the end of your trip.

The return trip leaves at 7:30 a.m. on your last scheduled day from the Sommers Base

arriving at the Minneapolis Airport at 12:30 p.m. Do not schedule your departure prior to Opportunities 2:00 p.m. Participants are strongly encouraged to find a travel companion from their home council to ease the process of traveling to the base.

IMPORTANT: If driving yourself, plan to be at Charles L. Sommers Base by 6:00 p.m. the day of your scheduled trip. Be sure to visit http://adventure.oa-bsa.org and www.oawv.blogspot.com for tips in planning your travel, as well as equipment needs prior to receiving your information packet.

Those applicants not accepted as participants in the program will have their deposit returned. Participants canceling acceptance will be eligible for a refund, minus their deposit, if notification is received in the national office by May 15, 2014. No-shows are not eligible for a refund.

2015 OA WILDERNESS VOYAGE DATES Session 1 June 10 – June 24 Session 4 July 1 – July 15 Session 2 June 17 – July 1 Session 5 July 8 – July 22 Session 3 June 24 – July 8 Session 6 July 15 – July 29

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OA WILDERNESS VOYAGE CODE OF CONDUCT

The general welfare of any group depends on the conduct of each individual member. A strong code of conduct ensures the success of our national service project and provides the maximum benefit to every participant. As an Arrowman, I understand this and support the reasonable demands of conduct expected of me.

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As a member of the Order of the Arrow I will: • Live the Scout Oath and Law and Order of the Arrow Obligation. • Observe, respect and strive to live the Boy Scout Outdoor Code. • Observe the rules of the BWCAW, U. S. Forest Service, Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs and my OA Foremen. • Wear my full official BSA uniform or work clothes as required. Unofficial decorations are not part of my official uniform. • Attend and participate in all functions of the program. • Be personally responsible for damage or loss of property. • Respect all safety procedures and learn to use equipment properly. • Observe quiet hours. • Keep my tent clean and dispose of trash in its proper place. • At all times, be considerate of participants and staff at Northern Tier, and individuals within the BWCAW. • Understand the purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco or illicit drugs at any time during the program will not be permitted and will result in dismissal from the program at the expense of the participant. This High standard shall apply to all participants. Compliance with state law regulations

will apply at all times. Adventure • Respect the laws of the State of Minnesota, the city of Ely, the Township of Fall Lake and Northern Tier rules prohibiting the use of fireworks, firearms and gambling. Infraction of these regulations will be grounds for immediate dismissal

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Swamp Base

Atchafalaya Swamp From its majestic cypress and tupelo covered swamps to the egrets and alligators that fill its skies and endless waterways, the Atchafalaya Swamp has come to symbolize life in Louisiana. Pronounced “uh-CHA-fuh-LIE-uh,” the Atchafalaya gets its name from the Choctaw phrase for “Long River.” An unmatched American wilderness, the Atchafalaya Swamp encompasses 1.4 million acres—an area bigger than the state of Rhode Island—between Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. High

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The Atchafalaya is as diverse as it is large. The northern Atchafalaya is comprised of bottomland hardwood forests with a multitude of plant and animal species, the central area of the Atchafalaya features Louisiana’s iconic cypress-tupelo swamps, and the southern area blends fresh water with the brackish and salt marshes of the Gulf of Mexico. The Atchafalaya’s size and diversity make it the most dynamic swamp environment in the United States.

This diversity includes large populations of wetland wildlife. The Atchafalaya supports half of America’s migratory fowl—more than 270 bird species, including wood storks, spoonbills, osprey, and the highest nesting concentration of bald eagles in the south central United States. Its waterways are home to nearly 100 species of fish and 65 species of reptiles and amphibians, including thousands of American alligators. In truth, no mere description captures the experience of being in the Atchafalaya Swamp. You have to paddle its waters, spot its wildlife, and sleep amongst its ancient trees in order to truly understand its opportunities for adventure.

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A wilderness far too intimidating for the casual outdoorsman, the Atchafalaya Swamp remains shrouded in mystery. But for the adventurous and the prepared, the swamp offers challenges to conquer and wonders to behold.

For many the Atchafalaya Swamp is a complex and challenging environment. Access to the diverse swamp is limited, and once inside landmarks are nearly non-existent. With the addition of fluctuating water levels that change dramatically with each season, the landscape transforms on an almost daily basis. It is because of this constant state of change that experience, proper education, and planning are essential before engaging in any high adventure activities within the area.

To those who have the right tools and experience to tackle the swamp, they are rewarded with its endless beauty and immense possibilities for exploration! High Swamp Base currently offers two high adventure treks, simply called Trek 1 and Trek 2.

Each excursion ventures through remote swamplands and caters to Boy Scouts, Adventure Venturers, Varsity Scouts, Sea Scouts, and registered leaders.

Trek crews of Scouts and adult leaders will spend six days and six nights in Louisiana, with

5-days and 4-nights of their timespent paddling through the swamp. Treks consist of Opportunities canoeing 61.6 or 73.1 miles through the Atchafalaya. Designed to highlight adventure and the vastness of the swamp, these trek programs include challenging tests of endurance and survival skills with specific lessons about the wetlands, cultures, and communities of South Louisiana, while at the same time promoting ecological conservation through an assortment of service learning activities.

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Trek 1 If you're looking to experience all that you've heard about Louisiana and the swamp, then Trek 1 is for you! A 61.6-mile high adventure canoe trek through the western side of the Atchafalaya Swamp, Trek 1's program takes place over 6-days and 6-nights. The trek includes challenging tests of endurance with specific lessons about the environments, cultures, food, and communities of the Atchafalaya and South Louisiana. • Two crews start daily! • Paddle an average of 15.4 miles a day. • Join your crew’s fully trained Trek Guide for the entirety of the journey. • Introduce yourself to Louisiana’s unique cultures at the Vermilionville Folklife Park. • Come to understand the importance of our nation’s largest wetland ecosystem while staying on board the Swamp Base houseboats. • Face the elements, and test your willingness to survive a night in the swamp at primitive Rougarou Island. • Experience how local communities have lived on the water at Island Outpost by High fishing, paddling, and recreating like the Cajuns, Creoles, and Natives of South

Louisiana. Adventure • Fly through the swamp on an airboat!

Trek 2

Forget what you know about high adventure treks.... Swamp Base introduces TREK 2, Opportunities Scouting's premiere adventure! Unlike anything you've experienced before, Trek 2 challenges Scouts to use their skills to tackle the country's most untamed wilderness. Venture deep into the swamp for a 6-day and 6-night program (5 days and 4 nights spent in the swamp), paddling 73.1 miles and primitive camping in jungle hammocks each night. This trek isn't for the unprepared or easily intimidated, this is for those looking to push themselves to their limits and conquer the unconquerable!

Registration for Trek 2 opens on April 20, 2016 at 9:00 am CDT. The inaugural 2017 season will consist of only 12 trek crews. Crew sizes are 7 to 10 people (minimum of 2 adult leaders per crew), and Scouts must have had their 14th birthday on or before December 31, 2017.

To register on April 20th, please call 337-235-8551 ext. 111. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a trek.

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The BSA’s Commitment to Safety

The Scouting program itself, activities Scouts participate in on a regular basis and the outdoor classroom used in Scouting have inherent risks. A challenging program and activities help attract youth and retain them in Scouting. Perceived risk during such ventures heightens awareness and builds confidence and discipline vital to building tomorrow’s leaders. There is a place in Scouting for age-appropriate events that push youth beyond their normal comfort level and stretch their abilities. This is appropriate when risks are identified and mitigated. One should not participate in or promote activities when risks are unknown or ignored. We must protect our youth as part of our program. In a sense, safety is our license to operate. In particular, Scout leaders are responsible for the physical and mental well being of everyone under their supervision. Parents who entrust Scout leaders with their children justifiably expect them to return uninjured. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA To achieve that goal, everyone must work together to do the following: • Know, understand, and comply with all rules, policies, and procedures. • Model safe behaviors when participating in Scouting events. • Encourage staff, volunteer leaders, and youth members to share in the management of risk. • Promote, provide, and, when appropriate, require health and safety training. • Communicate the importance of incident and near-miss reporting and hold staff

members accountable for implementing reporting procedures at unit, district, and council levels. • Study incidents that do occur to learn from them, and modify risks where appropriate. • Support enterprise risk management concepts.

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Sports and Activities

The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety These 16 safety points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities:

• Qualified Supervision. Every BSA activity should be supervised by a conscientious adult who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of the children and youth in his or her care. The supervisor should be sufficiently trained, experienced, and skilled in the activity to be confident of his or her ability to lead and teach the necessary skills and to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. Field knowledge of all applicable BSA standards and a commitment to implement and follow BSA policy and procedures are essential parts of the supervisor’s qualifications.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • Physical Fitness. For youth participants in any potentially strenuous activity, the supervisor should receive a complete health history from a health-care professional, parent, or guardian. Adult participants and youth involved in higher-risk activities (e.g., scuba diving) may have to undergo professional evaluation in addition to completing the health history. The supervisor should adjust all supervision, discipline, and protection to anticipate potential risks associated with individual health conditions. Neither youth nor adults should participate in activities for which they are unfit. To do so would place both the individual and others at risk.

• Buddy System. The long history of the “buddy system” in Scouting has shown that it is always best to have at least one other person with you and aware at all times of your circumstances and what you are doing in any outdoor or strenuous activity.

• Safe Area or Course. A key part of the supervisors’ responsibility is to know the area

or course for the activity and to determine that it is well-suited and free of hazards . • Equipment Selection and Maintenance. Most activity requires some specialized equipment. The equipment should be selected to suit the participants and the activity and to include appropriate safety and program features. The supervisor should also check equipment to determine whether it is in good condition for the activity and make sure it is kept properly maintained while in use.

• Personal Safety Equipment. The supervisor must assure that every participant has and uses the appropriate personal safety equipment. For example, activity afloat requires that each participant properly wear a life jacket; bikers, horseback riders, and whitewater kayakers need helmets for certain activities; skaters need protective gear; and all need to be dressed for warmth and utility as the circumstances require.

• Safety Procedures and Policies. For most activities, common-sense procedures and standards can greatly reduce any risk. These should be known and appreciated by

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all participants, and the supervisor must assure compliance.

• Skill Level Limits. Every activity has a minimum skill level, and the supervisor must identify and recognize this level and be sure that participants are not put at risk by attempting any activity beyond their abilities. A good example of skill levels in Scouting is the swim test, which defines conditions for safe swimming on the basis of individual ability.

• Weather Check. The risks of many outdoor activities vary substantially with weather conditions. Potential weather hazards and the appropriate responses should be understood and anticipated.

• Planning. Safe activity follows a plan that has been conscientiously developed by the experienced supervisor or other competent source. Good planning minimizes risks

and also anticipates contingencies that may require an emergency response or a of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA change of plan.

• Communications. The supervisor needs to be able to communicate effectively with participants as needed during the activity. Emergency communications also need to be considered in advance for any foreseeable contingencies.

• Permits and Notices. BSA tour permits, council office registration, government or landowner authorization, and any similar formalities are the supervisor’s responsibility when such are required. Appropriate notification should be directed to parents, enforcement authorities, landowners, and others as needed, before and after the activity.

• First-Aid Resources. The supervisor should determine what first-aid supplies to include among the activity equipment. The level of first-aid training and skill appropriate for

the activity should also be considered. An extended trek over remote terrain obviously may require more first-aid resources and capabilities than an afternoon activity in a local community. Whatever is determined to be needed should be available.

• Applicable Laws. BSA safety policies generally parallel or go beyond legal mandates, but the supervisor should confirm and assure compliance with all applicable regulations or statutes.

• CPR Resource. Any strenuous activity or remote trek could present a cardiac emergency. Aquatic programs may involve cardiopulmonary emergencies. BSA strongly recommends that a person (preferably an adult) trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) be part of the leadership for any BSA program. This person should be available for strenuous outdoor activity.

• Discipline. No supervisor is effective if he or she cannot control the activity and individual participants. Youth must respect their leaders and follow their directions. Reference: The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety

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Caving

General Policy Caving can be a hazardous activity when the proper equipment, skills, and judgment are not used. Trips that are led by adults inexperienced in caving and trips containing large numbers of persons compound the hazards already inherent in the activity and create a potentially dangerous situation. For more information on caving policies, go to www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19- The image 102B.pdf part .

Climbing and Rappelling The BSA limits district and council activities to bouldering, top-rope climbing, and belayed rappelling. The standards listed in the appendix of National Camp Standards, The image part No. 430-056, apply to district and council activities. Units that elect to participate in of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA snow and ice climbing, lead climbing without a top-rope belay, or canyoneering should receive training from a nationally recognized organization that trains climbing instructors. BSA units that want to conduct their own bouldering, climbing, rappelling, or other related climbing activities must follow the requirements set forth in Climb On Safely.

The Eight Points of Climb On Safely:

• Qualified supervision • Qualified instructors • Physical fitness • Safe area • Equipment • Planning • Environmental conditions • Discipline References: Climb On Safely, No. 430-099 and Topping Out: A BSA Climbing/Rappelling Manual, No. 32007

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COPE Activities A COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course is defined as any activities listed in the high-course events or low-course activities portions of the Project COPE manual, No. 34371, and are intended to be used in conjunction with a council activity that meets the current standards. Units may participate in age-appropriate initiative games, but under no circumstances should a unit attempt to construct low or high- course elements.

Slacklining Slacklining is an adventure program growing in popularity. As with any activity involving height and motion, there is risk involved. Before units, districts, or councils decide to promote or host slacklining activities and other adventure sports, they must follow the Sweet 16 of BSA Safety and submit a tour and activity plan for council review with a description that includes the slacklining activity.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Staff members for these types of events are responsible for learning proper setup, operational guidelines, and safety techniques. Equipment used for these activities must be designed for the adventure sport industry and will be exposed to extreme forces. Therefore, it should not be used for other purposes. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Fall precautions should include spotters or crash pads. Stepping off the line safely is recommended when a participant feels he or she is about to fall. Trees used for anchors should be protected from damage and be at least 8 inches in diameter. The line should never be more than 3 feet high. Never allow more than one participant on the line at a time. Acrobatics (any time your head is lower than your torso) are prohibited.

Unauthorized and Restricted Activities The following activities have been declared unauthorized and restricted by the Boy

Scouts of America:

• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are banned from program use. The exception is council- approved ATV programs. They are not approved for unit use. ATVs are defined as motorized recreational cycles with three or four large, soft tires, designed for off- road use on a variety of terrains.

• Boxing, karate, and related martial arts—except judo, aikido, and Tai Chi—are not authorized activities.

• Chainsaws and mechanical log splitters may be authorized for use only by trained individuals over the age of 18, using proper protective gear in accordance with local laws.

• Exploration of abandoned mines is an unauthorized activity.

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• Varsity football teams and interscholastic or club football competition and activities are unauthorized activities.

• Fireworks secured, used, or displayed in conjunction with program and activities is unauthorized except where the fireworks display is conducted under the auspices of a certified or licensed fireworks control expert.

• The selling of fireworks as a fund-raising or moneyearning activity by any group acting for or on behalf of members, units, or districts may not be authorized by councils.

• Flying in hang gliders, ultralights, experimental aircraft, or hot-air balloons (nontethered); parachuting; and flying in aircraft as part of a search and rescue mission are unauthorized activities. Tethered hot-air balloon flights are authorized, and a flying plan must be submitted.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • Motorized go-carts and motorbike activities are unauthorized for Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. Go-carting conducted at a commercial facility that provides equipment and supervision of cart operation is authorized upon submittal of a completed tour and activity plan. Participating in motorized speed events, including motorcycles, boats, drag racing, demolition derbies, and related events are not authorized activities for any program level.

• Participation in amateur or professional rodeo events and council or district sponsorship of rodeos are not authorized.

• Pointing any type of firearm or simulated firearm at any individual is unauthorized. Scout units may plan or participate in paintball, laser tag or similar events where participants shoot at targets that are neither living nor human representations. Units with council approval may participate in formally organized historical reenactment

events, where firearms are used and intentionally aimed over the heads of the reenactment participants. The use of paintball guns, laser guns or similar devices may be utilized in target shooting events with council approval and following the Sweet 16 of BSA Safety. Council approval means the approval of the Scout Executive or his designee on a tour permit specifically outlining details of the event. (However, law enforcement departments and agencies using firearms in standard officer/agent training may use their training agenda when accompanied with appropriate safety equipment in the Law Enforcement Exploring program.)

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• Hunting is not an authorized Cub Scout or Boy Scout activity, although hunting safety is part of the program curriculum. (The purpose of this policy is to restrict chartered packs, troops, and teams from conducting hunting trips. However, this policy does not restrict Venturing crews from conducting hunting trips or special adult hunting expeditions provided that adequate safety procedures are followed and that all participants have obtained necessary permits and/or licenses from either state or federal agencies. While hunter safety education might not be required prior to obtaining a hunting license, successful completion of the respective state voluntary program is required before participating in the activity.)

• Motorized personal watercraft (PWC), such as Jet-Skis®, are not authorized for use in Scouting aquatics, and their use should not be permitted in or near BSA program areas. The exception is council-approved PWC programs. They are not approved for unit use.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • Except for (1) law enforcement officers required to carry firearms within their jurisdiction, and (2) circumstances within the scope of the BSA hunting policy statement, firearms should not be in the possession of any person engaged in camping, hiking, backpacking, or any other Scouting activity other than those specifically planned for target shooting under the supervision of a certified firearms instructor. (Among the purposes of this policy is to prohibit adult leaders from bringing firearms on BSA camping and hiking activities or to unit meetings.)

• Parasailing, or any activity in which a person is carried aloft by a parachute, parasail, kite, or other device towed by a motorboat, including a tube, or by any other means, is unauthorized.

• All activities related to bungee cord jumping (sometimes called shock cord jumping) are unauthorized.

• Technical tree-climbing with ropes or harnesses is not authorized as an activity.

• Water chugging and related activities are not authorized for any program level.

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Knives

A sharp pocketknife with a can opener on it is an invaluable backcountry tool. Keep it clean, sharp, and handy. Avoid large sheath knives. They are heavy and awkward to carry, and unnecessary for most camp chores except for cleaning fish. Since its inception, Boy Scouting has relied heavily on an outdoor program to achieve its objectives. This program meets more of the purposes of Scouting than any other single feature. We believe we have a duty to instill in our members, youth and adult, the knowledge of how to use, handle, and store legally owned knives with the highest concern for safety and responsibility. Remember—knives are not allowed on school premises, nor can they be taken aboard commercial aircraft. References: , Fieldbook, Bear Handbook, and Wolf Handbook

Parade Floats and Hayrides of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

The BSA rule prohibiting the transportation of passengers in the backs of trucks or on trailers may be tempered for parade floats or hayrides, provided that the following points are strictly followed to prevent injuries:

• Transportation to and from the parade or hayride site is not allowed on the truck or trailer.

• Those persons riding, whether seated or standing, must be able to hold on to something stationary.

• Legs should not hang over the side.

• Flashing lights must illuminate a vehicle used for a hayride after dark, or the vehicle

must be followed by a vehicle with flashing lights.

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Unit Fund-raisers

Include these safety considerations when planning a unit fund-raiser:

• Money-earning projects should be suited to the ages and abilities of youth participants.

• Proper adult supervision should be provided.

• Youth should engage in money-earning projects only in neighborhoods that are safe and familiar and should use the buddy system.

• Leaders must train youth members to never enter the home of a stranger and to know whom to contact in case of an emergency.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • Youth participants should be familiar with safe pedestrian practices and participate during daylight hours only.

• Compliance requirements:

o Check local statutes regarding solicitation rules and permits.

o A Unit Money-Earning Application must be obtained from the local council service center.

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Tractor Safety

• All farm-class tractors used by BSA members or employees in conjunction with any BSA activity or on BSA property must be equipped with seat belts and rollover protection (rollbars, reinforced cab, or equivalent protection).

• No BSA member or employee may operate a farm-class tractor in conjunction with any BSA activity or on BSA property unless such member or employee is at least 18 years of age and has completed BSA National Camping School ranger certification, or has been specifically trained in operations and safety procedures for tractors and their attached implements by a currently certified ranger, and is directly supervised by a currently certified ranger.

Bicycle Safety

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Bicycle riding is fun, healthy and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle! Be cool—follow these basic safety tips when you ride.

• Sweet 16 of BSA Safety. As with all Scouting activities, these principles should be applied in your cycling event.

• Wear a properly fitted helmet. Protect your brain; save your life! Bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by 85 percent, according to the NHTSA.

• Adjust your bicycle to fit. Make sure you can stand over the top tube of your bicycle.

• Assure bicycle readiness. Make sure all parts are secure and working well. Assure that tires are fully inflated and brakes are working properly.

• See and be seen. Wear clothing that makes you more visible, such as bright neon or fluorescent colors. Wear reflective clothing or tape. Avoid riding at night.

• Watch for and avoid road hazards. Stay alert at all times. Be on the lookout for hazards, such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, animals, or anything that could cause you to crash. If you are riding with friends and you are in the lead, call out and point to the hazard to alert the riders behind you.

• Follow the rules of the road. Check and obey all local traffic laws. Always ride on the right side of the road in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow— not against it! Yield to traffic and watch for parked cars.

For more information on bicycle safety, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety The ima Administration (NHTSA) website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov ge .

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Skating Safety

Skating, which includes ice skating, skateboarding, rollerskating, and in-line skating (rollerblading), is fun and healthy. But it is important to remember the safety concerns, primarily risks of falls and collisions, while participating in any of these skating activities. These safety tips emphasize prevention, and are meant to cover all BSA skating programs.

• Sweet 16 of BSA Safety. As with all Scouting activities, these principles should be applied in your skating event.

• Always skate within your ability. If you don’t know how to skate, seek instruction. If you haven’t skated in awhile, take it slow and easy. Don’t try to skate too fast or do fancy tricks. Know how to stop safely.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • Skate at a safe and comfortable speed. Avoid dangerous pranks.

• Watch where you skate! When skating indoors, keep in mind that others have varying abilities of expertise. Skating into people can cause serious injury.

• Racing, hockey, or similar activities are to be held only in areas free of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and hazardous objects. No skating activity is authorized on streets that have not been blocked off to traffic.

• Skate on a smooth surface or terrain. A skating center is best because the surface is well maintained. When you skate outdoors, check the surface. Any small rock, pothole, or crack could cause you to lose your balance and fall. Iced surfaces should be rigid and completely frozen.

• Do not skate at night. Others can’t see you and you can’t see obstacles or other skaters.

• Wear full protective gear (helmets, knee and elbow pads, and wrist protectors) when skating outdoors. The gear is optional when skating indoors at a skating center as risk of injury is reduced when the skating surface is smooth and well maintained, and discipline is enforced. Protect your brain; save your life! Helmets can reduce head injuries by 85 percent, according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety The ima Administration). Visit their website at: www.nhtsa.dot.gov ge .

• Wear properly fitting equipment and assure equipment readiness. Make sure all parts are secure and working well. Before permitting equipment to be used in a BSA activity, the supervisor should determine that all skates and/or skateboards are well maintained and in good repair, consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendation. Actual maintenance and repair are the responsibility of the owner.

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• See and be seen. Wear clothing that makes you more visible, such as bright neon or fluorescent colors. Wear reflective clothing or tape. Avoid skating at night.

• Watch for and avoid road hazards. Stay alert at all times. Be on the lookout for hazards, such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, animals or anything that could cause you to crash. If you are skating with friends and you are in the lead, call out and point to the hazard to alert the skaters behind you.

• Follow the rules of the road. Check and obey all local traffic laws. Yield to traffic and watch for parked cars. NEVER “hitch a ride” on any vehicle. For more information, go to http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-resources-by-risk-area/bicycling- The ima and-skating/ ge .

Horsemanship Activities of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Horsemanship activities in Scouting include merit badge activities, arena rides, multi- day trips (including treks and cavalcades), and Cub Scouting familiarization rides. Each sponsoring council should take care to design ageand activity-appropriate procedures and guidelines for each particular equine activity. Policies and procedures should include routine horse care, participant guidelines, staff policies, and emergency plans.

Requirements must also be met if the horseback riding program is provided by or at an off-site facility. The council must enter a contractual agreement as outlined in the resident camp standards.

For more information, see the following websites: The ima www.acacamps.org/members/knowledge/risk/cm/cm003 corrall.php ge , www.cha- The The ima ima ge ge ahse.org , and www.arkagency-naha.com/naha/index.html .

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Youth Protection in Scouting

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse

All persons involved in Scouting shall report to local authorities any good faith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused, physically or emotionally neglected, exposed to any form of violence or threat, exposed to any form of sexual exploitation including the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation, enticement, or showing of obscene material. No person may abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person. Notify your Scout executive of this report, or of any violation of BSA’s Youth Protection policies, so that he or she may take appropriate action for the safety of our Scouts, make appropriate notifications, and follow-up with investigating agencies.

Scouting's Barrier to Abuse of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

The BSA has adopted the following policies for the safety and well-being of its members. These policies are primarily for the protection of its youth members; however, they also serve to protect adult leaders.

Two-deep leadership on all outings required. Two registered adult leaders, or one

registered leader and a parent of a participating Scout or other adult, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. There are a few instances, such as patrol activities, when the presence of adult leaders is not required and adult leadership may be limited to training and guidance of the patrol leadership. With the proper training, guidance, and approval by the troop leaders, the patrol can conduct day hikes and service projects. Appropriate adult leadership must be present for all overnight Scouting activities; coed overnight activities—even those including parent and child—require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older, and one of whom must be a registered member of the BSA. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities.

One-on-one contact between adults and Scouts prohibited. One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In situations that require personal conferences, such as a Scoutmaster’s conference, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths.

Separate accommodations for adults and Scouts required. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his or her own parent or guardian. Councils are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for females. When separate facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers. Likewise, youth and adults must shower at different times.

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Privacy of youth respected. Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes and taking showers at camp, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar situations.

Inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, or digital devices prohibited. While most campers and leaders use cameras and other imaging devices responsibly, it has become very easy to invade the privacy of individuals. It is inappropriate to use any device capable of recording or transmitting visual images in shower houses, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants.

No secret organizations. The Boy Scouts of America does not recognize any secret organizations as part of its program. All aspects of the Scouting program are open to observation by parents and leaders.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA No hazing. Physical hazing and initiations are prohibited and may not be included as part of any Scouting activity.

No bullying. Verbal, physical, and cyber bullying are prohibited in Scouting.

Youth leadership monitored by adult leaders. Adult leaders must monitor and guide the leadership techniques used by youth leaders and ensure that BSA policies are followed.

Discipline must be constructive. Discipline used in Scouting should be constructive and reflect Scouting’s values. Corporal punishment is never permitted.

Appropriate attire for all activities. Proper clothing for activities is required. For example, skinny-dipping or revealing bathing suits are not appropriate in Scouting. Members are responsible for acting in accordance with the Scout Oath and .

All members of the Boy Scouts of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Physical violence, theft, verbal insults, drugs, and alcohol have no place in the Scouting program and may result in the revocation of a Scout’s membership.

Units are responsible for enforcing Youth Protection policies. The head of the chartered organization or chartered organization representative and the local council must approve the registration of the unit’s adult leader. Adult leaders of Scouting units are responsible for monitoring the behavior of youth members and interceding when necessary. Parents of youth members who misbehave should be informed and asked for assistance. Any violations of the BSA’s Youth Protection policies must immediately be reported to the Scout executive.

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Leadership Requirements for Trips and Outings

It is the responsibility of the chartered organization of any Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew or ship to inform the committee and leadership of the unit that sufficient adult leadership must be provided on all trips and outings (coed overnight activities require both male and female adult leaders).

• Two-deep leadership. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered leader and a parent of a participating Scout or other adult, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. There are a few instances, such as patrol activities, when the presence of adult leaders is not required and adult leadership may be limited to training and guidance of the patrol leadership. With the proper training, guidance, and approval by the troop leaders, the patrol can conduct day hikes and service projects. Appropriate adult leadership must be

present for all overnight Scouting activities; coed overnight activities— even those of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA including parent and child—require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older, and one of whom must be a registered member of the BSA. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities.

• During transportation to and from planned Scout outings.

• Meet for departure at a designated area.

• Prearrange a schedule for periodic checkpoint stops as a group.

• Plan a daily destination point. A common departure site and a daily destination point are a must. If you cannot provide two adults for each vehicle, the minimum required is one adult and two or more youth members—never one on one.

• Safety rule of four: No fewer than four individuals (always with the minimum of two adults) go on any backcountry expedition or campout. If an accident occurs, one person stays with the injured, and two go for help. Additional adult leadership requirements must reflect an awareness of such factors as size and skill level of the group, anticipated environmental conditions, and overall degree of challenge.

• Male and female leaders must have separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available.

• Male and female youth participants will not share the same sleeping facility.

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• Single-room or dormitory-type accommodations for Scouting units: Adults and youths of the same gender may occupy dormitory or single-room accommodations, provided there is a minimum of two adults and four youths. A minimum of one of the adults is required to be Youth Protection–trained. Adults must establish separation barriers or privacy zones such as a temporary blanket or a sheet wall in order to keep their sleeping area and dressing area separated from the youth area.

• When staying in tents, no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than his or her parent or guardian.

• If separate shower and latrine facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers. Likewise, youth and adults must shower at different times. The buddy system should be used for latrines

by having one person wait outside the entrance, or provide “Occupied” and of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA “Unoccupied” signs and/or inside door latches. Adult leaders need to respect the privacy of youth members in situations where youth members are changing clothes or taking showers, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults also need to protect their own privacy in similar situations.

• Two-deep adult leadership is required for flying activities. For basic orientation flights, the adult licensed pilot in control of the aircraft is sufficient for the flight, while two-deep leadership is maintained on the ground.

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Coed Overnight Activities Policy

All Venturing activities shall conform to the ideals and purposes of the Boy Scouts of America. In order to ensure that all coed overnight activities for Venturers and invited guests at crew, district, council, regional, or national levels meet proper moral standards, the national Venturing Committee has established the following policy:

• The crew Advisor (or Skipper) or council Scout executive must give careful consideration to the number of adults necessary to provide appropriate leadership for both male and female participants. The number of adult leaders required by the hosting facility or organization (such as a BSA national high-adventure base) must be provided.

• Adult leaders must be 21 years of age or older and be approved by the committee

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• Separate housing must be provided for male and female participants.

• An adult male leader must be housed with the male participants. An adult female leader must be housed with the female participants. • Written parent or guardian approval is required for each Venturer or guest under 18 years of age.

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Aquatics Safety

Resource Material

Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level. Section V of Camp Program and Property Management, No. 20-920, contains additional information for aquatics activities conducted on council property. Aquatics activities at district and council day and resident camps must also abide by the current- year national standards.

Aquatics Leadership Training Programs

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training programs are available online at scouting.org and may be offered locally by instructors approved by the council aquatics committee or other council authority. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue and Aquatics Supervision: Paddle Craft Safety cover skills needed to meet Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies applied at the unit level. These training courses are provided locally by qualified instructors who are authorized by the local council.

BSA Lifeguard provides professional-level training for lifeguards at unit or summer camp swimming activities and is provided locally by qualified instructors who are authorized by the local council.

BSA Aquatics Instructor prepares adults for leadership roles in year-round aquatics programs and is recommended for a least one member of the council aquatics committee. Those with BSA Aquatics Instructor training may serve as aquatics directors at Boy Scout or Cub Scout summer camps. The training is available at National Camping Schools.

Responsibilities of Supervisory Personnel Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat govern BSA swimming and boating activities. Both specify that the activities are supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who • Understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of youth members in his or her care

• Is experienced in the particular activity

• Is confident in his or her ability to respond appropriately in an emergency

• Is trained and committed to the nine points of BSA Safety Afloat and/or the eight points of Safe Swim Defense.

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Unit leadership that accompanies the unit on an outing is always responsible for the first and last bulleted points above. However, under appropriate circumstances, the unit leader may delegate responsibility to trained individuals within the unit or to on-site professionals for the second and third bulleted points above. For example, a Scout troop at a water park with trained lifeguards on duty need not assign separate unit personnel to perform water rescue. A Venturing crew on a whitewater excursion may rely on a licensed outfitter to provide the necessary equipment and trained guides.

Every possible contingency will not be covered with hard-and-fast rule, and rules are poor substitutes for experience. Ultimately, each responsible adult leader must personally decide if he or she understands the risk factors associated with the activity and is sufficiently experienced and well-informed to make the rational decisions expected of a “qualified supervisor.” The BSA training programs listed above help provide the skills, experience, and guidance for making such a determination.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Safe Swim Defense

BSA groups shall use Safe Swim Defense for all swimming activities. Adult leaders supervising a swimming activity must have completed Safe Swim Defense training within the previous two years. Safe Swim Defense standards apply at backyard, hotel, apartment, and public pools; at established waterfront swim areas such as beaches at state parks and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes; and at all temporary swimming areas such as a lake, river, or ocean. Safe Swim Defense does not apply to boating or water activities such as waterskiing or swamped boat drills that are covered by Safety Afloat guidelines. Safe Swim Defense applies to other nonswimming activities whenever participants enter water over knee deep or when submersion is likely, for example, when fording a stream, seining for bait, or constructing a bridge as a pioneering project. Snorkeling in open water requires each participant to have demonstrated knowledge and skills equivalent to those for Snorkeling BSA in addition to following Safe

Swim Defense. Scuba activities must be conducted in accordance with the BSA Scuba policy found in the Guide to Safe Scouting. Because of concerns with hyperventilation, competitive underwater swimming events are not permitted in Scouting.

The ima Safe Swim Defense training may be obtained from MyScouting.org ge , at council summer camps, and at other council and district training events. Confirmation of training is required on tour and activity plans for trips that involve swimming. Additional information on various swimming venues is provided in the Aquatics Supervision guide available from council service centers.

• Qualified Supervision All swimming activity must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in his or her care, and who is trained in and committed to compliance with the eight points of BSA Safe Swim Defense. It is strongly recommended that all units have at least one adult or older

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youth member currently trained in BSA Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue or BSA Lifeguard to assist in planning and conducting all swimming activities.

• Personal Health Review A complete health history is required of all participants as evidence of fitness for swimming activities. Forms for minors must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants should be asked to relate any recent incidents of illness or injury just prior to the activity. Supervision and protection should be adjusted to anticipate any potential risks associated with individual health conditions. For significant health conditions, the adult supervisor should require an examination by a physician and consult with the parent, guardian, or caregiver for appropriate precautions.

• Safe Area All swimming areas must be carefully inspected and prepared for safety

prior to each activity. Water depth, quality, temperature, movement, and clarity of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA are important considerations. Hazards must be eliminated or isolated by conspicuous markings and discussed with participants.

• Controlled Access: There must be safe areas for all participating ability groups to enter and leave the water. Swimming areas of appropriate depth must be defined for each ability group. The entire area must be within easy reach of designated rescue personnel. The area must be clear of boat traffic, surfing, or other

nonswimming activities.

• Bottom Conditions and Depth: The bottom must be clear of trees and debris. Abrupt changes in depth are not allowed in the nonswimmer area. Isolated underwater hazards should be marked with floats. Rescue personnel must be able to easily reach the bottom. Maximum recommended water depth in clear water is 12 feet. Maximum water depth in turbid water is 8 feet.

• Visibility: Underwater swimming and diving are prohibited in turbid water. Turbid water exists when a swimmer treading water cannot see his feet. Swimming at night is allowed only in areas with water clarity and lighting sufficient for good visibility both above and below the surface.

• Diving and Elevated Entry: Diving is permitted only into clear, unobstructed water from heights no greater than 40 inches. Water depth must be at least 7 feet. Bottom depth contours below diving boards and elevated surfaces require greater water depths and must conform to state regulations. Persons should not jump into water from heights greater than they are tall, and should jump only into water chest deep or greater with minimal risk from contact with the bottom. No elevated entry is permitted where the person must clear any obstacle, including land.

• Water Temperature: Comfortable water temperature for swimming is near 80 degrees. Activity in water at 70 degrees or less should be of limited duration and closely monitored for negative effects of chilling.

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• Water Quality: Bodies of stagnant, foul water, areas with significant algae or foam, or areas polluted by livestock or waterfowl should be avoided. Comply with any signs posted by local health authorities. Swimming is not allowed in swimming pools with green, murky, or cloudy water.

• Moving Water: Participants should be able to easily regain and maintain their footing in currents or waves. Areas with large waves, swiftly flowing currents, or moderate currents that flow toward the open sea or into areas of danger should be avoided.

• Weather: Participants should be moved from the water to a position of safety whenever lightning or thunder threatens. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last lightning flash or thunder before leaving shelter. Take precautions to prevent sunburn, dehydration, and hypothermia.

• Life Jacket Use: Swimming in clear water over 12 feet deep, in turbid water over 8 of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA feet deep, or in flowing water may be allowed if all participants wear properly fitted, Coast Guard–approved life jackets and the supervisor determines that swimming with life jackets is safe under the circumstances.

• Response Personnel (Lifeguards) Every swimming activity must be closely and continuously monitored by a trained rescue team on the alert for and ready to respond during emergencies. Professionally trained lifeguards satisfy this need when

provided by a regulated facility or tour operator. When lifeguards are not provided by others, the adult supervisor must assign at least two rescue personnel, with additional numbers to maintain a ratio of one rescuer to every 10 participants. The supervisor must provide instruction and rescue equipment and assign areas of responsibility as outlined in Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346. The qualified supervisor, the designated response personnel, and the lookout work together as a safety team. An emergency action plan should be formulated and shared with

participants as appropriate.

• Lookout The lookout continuously monitors the conduct of the swim, identifies any departures from Safe Swim Defense guidelines, alerts rescue personnel as needed, and monitors the weather and environment. The lookout should have a clear view of the entire area but be close enough for easy verbal communication. The lookout must have a sound understanding of Safe Swim Defense but is not required to perform rescues. The adult supervisor may serve simultaneously as the lookout but must assign the task to someone else if engaged in activities that preclude focused observation.

• Ability Groups All youth and adult participants are designated as swimmers, beginners, or non-swimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by standardized BSA swim classification tests. Each group is assigned a specific swimming area with depths consistent with those abilities. The classification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season.

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• Swimmers pass this test: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudge, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

• Beginners pass this test: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming and return to the starting place. Anyone who has not completed either the beginner or swimmer tests is classified as a nonswimmer. The nonswimmer area should be no more than waist to chest deep and should be enclosed by physical boundaries such as the shore, a pier, or lines. The enclosed beginner area should contain water of standing depth and may extend to depths just over the head. The swimmer area may be up to 12 feet in depth in clear water and should be defined by floats or

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• Buddy System Every participant is paired with another. Buddies stay together, monitor each other, and alert the safety team if either needs assistance or is missing. Buddies check into and out of the area together. Buddies are normally in the same ability group and remain in their assigned area. If they are not of the same ability group, then they swim in the area assigned to the buddy with the lesser ability. A buddy check reminds participants of their obligation to monitor their

buddies and indicates how closely the buddies are keeping track of each other. Roughly every 10 minutes, or as needed to keep the buddies together, the lookout, or other person designated by the supervisor, gives an audible signal, such as a single whistle blast, and a call for “Buddies.” Buddies are expected to raise each other’s hand before completion of a slow, audible count to 10. Buddies that take longer to find each other should be reminded of their responsibility for the other’s safety. Once everyone has a buddy, a count is made by area and compared with the total number known to be in the water. After the count is confirmed, a signal is given to resume swimming.

• Discipline Rules are effective only when followed. All participants should know, understand, and respect the rules and procedures for safe swimming provided by Safe Swim Defense guidelines. Applicable rules should be discussed prior to the outing and reviewed for all participants at the water’s edge just before the swimming activity begins. People are more likely to follow directions when they know the reasons for rules and procedures. Consistent, impartially applied rules supported by skill and good judgment provide stepping-stones to a safe, enjoyable outing.

For more information regarding Safe Swim Defense, go to www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Aquatics/safe-swim.aspx.

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Classification of Swimming Ability

The swimmer and beginner classification tests defined in Safe Swim Defense may be administered at the unit level following procedures specified in Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346.

Swim classification tests for multiunit district and council aquatics activities, such as day or resident camps, are generally conducted on-site by supervisory personnel for those activities. Councils may arrange for swim classification tests conducted by council- approved aquatics resource people prior to camp as outlined in section V of Camp Program and Property Management, No 20-920. When swim tests are conducted off- site prior to the camp session, the camp aquatics director retains the right to review or retest any or all participants.

Distance and Competitive Swimming in Open Water of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

The following policies apply when distance swimming is conducted outside the confines of a normal Safe Swim Defense area.

• The environment for an open-water swim must conform to Safe Swim Defense guidelines regarding hazards such as submerged trees, currents, and boat traffic, as well as water quality, depth, and clarity.

• Each individual swimmer, or at most a buddy pair, may be accompanied by a rowboat with two people onboard—one skilled in controlling the boat and the other trained in basic water rescue—equipped with a reaching device and flotation aid, continuously watching the swimmers.

• Alternatively, a closed circuit may be established where all swimmers are

constantly in reach of safety personnel strategically positioned at fixed points on anchored boats, the shore, or piers. Each participant swims with a buddy, and the number and spacing of the swimmers in the water should not exceed the capacity of the watchers to easily count the swimmers as they move from one zone to another.

• Some competitive swimming events, such as triathlons, also cover long distances. Long-distance swimming races are not approved for Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts, but Varsity Scouts and Venturers may participate in triathlon training and competitive events. All swimming activities conducted by Varsity Scout teams or Venturing crews must conform to Safe Swim Defense guidelines. Individual Varsity Scouts and Venturers may participate in outside triathlon events sanctioned by USA Triathlon.

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Snorkeling in Open Water

All ability groups may use snorkeling equipment within confined areas when following all Safe Swim Defense policies, including visibility for underwater swimming. Snorkeling is a swimming activity in which one must abide by Safe Swim Defense policies, but the following additions to Safe Swim Defense apply when snorkeling is conducted in open water. “Open water” denotes a temporary swimming area of flexible extent in a natural body of water that may or may not be close to shore.

• Qualified Supervision: In addition to Safe Swim Defense training and the 21-year-old minimum age, the supervisor must be an experienced snorkeler. At a minimum, the supervisor must possess skills and knowledge matching the Snorkeling BSA Award and have experience with environments similar to those of the planned activity.

• Participant Ability: All participants in open-water snorkeling must either complete of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Snorkeling BSA requirements or be a certified scuba diver.

• Equipment: All snorkeling equipment must be properly fitted and in good repair. Use of individual flotation devices (inflatable snorkeling vests or life jackets) is required whenever there is a noticeable current or swells, when the bottom is not visible from the surface due to vegetation or limited visibility beyond 8 feet, or when the activity is greater than 50 yards from shore or craft. A dive flag is required in areas shared by boats. Local regulations specifying the size of the flag and how far snorkelers may be from it must be followed. Weight belts may not be worn unless the participant has scuba certification. Dive boats should be equipped with radios and first-aid kits, and should deploy safety lines.

Additional guidance on application of Safe Swim Defense principles to snorkeling may be found in Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, and Snorkeling Safety, No. 19-176, at

www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-176.pdf.

BSA Scuba Policy

The BSA scuba policy recognizes scuba industry standards and implements them by using outside agencies for training and certification.

Training and Supervision Any person possessing, displaying, or using scuba (selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus) in connection with any Scouting-related activity must be either currently certified by a recognized agency or enrolled in an instructional scuba program, such as Scuba BSA or Scuba Diving merit badge, which must be conducted by an insured recreational diving instructor in good standing with a recognized agency and approved by the council.

Recreational diving activities by BSA groups must be supervised by a responsible adult currently certified (renewed) as a divemaster, assistant instructor, or higher rating from a

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recognized agency. Dive environments, equipment, depths, procedures, supervision, and buddy assignments must be consistent with each individual’s certification. Because dives by recreational divers may be infrequent, the divemaster or instructor supervising a BSA scuba activity should screen participants prior to open-water activities and provide remedial instruction and practice as appropriate. Such remedial instruction and practice should be in accordance with the policies and standards of the divemaster’s or instructor’s agency for Scuba Review, Scuba Refresher, or similar program.

Diving using surface-supplied air systems is not authorized in connection with any BSA activity or facility except when done under contract by commercial divers.

Age-Appropriate Restrictions Youth members in Cub Scouting, including Webelos Scouts, are not authorized to use

scuba in any activity. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

Boy Scouts may participate in the introductory Scuba BSA program and may obtain open-water certification as part of Scuba Diving merit badge. Varsity and Venturing groups may participate in introductory and certification scuba programs conducted by recognized agencies appropriate to their age and current level of certification.

Standards of the recognized scuba agencies require students for open-water certification programs to be at least 15 years of age but allow special certification programs for younger students. Since all instruction for BSA scuba programs must be conducted by professionals certified by a recognized agency, additional agency- specific, age-related restrictions and protocols apply to students under 15 years of age.

Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers may participate in recreational group dives as

unit, district, or council activities, provided such dives are consistent with their certifications and under direct, on-site supervision of a responsible adult currently certified as a divemaster, assistant instructor, or higher rating from a recognized agency.

The divemaster or instructor supervising a recreational dive by a BSA group must implement the following policies for all divers under 15 years of age, as well as any additional junior diver restrictions and protocols adopted by that person’s certifying agency:

• Depths are limited to 40 feet for divers under 12 years of age and to 60 feet for divers 12 to 14 years of age. • Each diver under 15 years of age must have an adult buddy certified as an open- water diver who is either the junior diver’s parent or an adult approved by the parent. • Additional divemasters or instructors are present to maintain a ratio of one trained supervisor to four buddy pairs (eight divers) containing one to four divers under 15 years of age.

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• Medical Contraindications Each scuba training agency recognized by the BSA requires a specific health history form prior to enrollment in a certification program. The BSA requires review and approval of the completed form by a physician even if the scuba agency itself does not require physician approval. Various risk factors identified on the forms may exclude a person from scuba training, either temporarily or permanently. Risk factors include, but are not limited to, ear and sinus problems, recent surgery, spontaneous pneumothorax, asthma or reactive airway disease (RAD), seizure disorders, diabetes, leukemia, sickle-cell disorder, pregnancy, panic disorders, and active psychosis. The divemaster or instructor supervising a BSA recreational scuba activity must review the health information for each participant that is required annually of all BSA members and evaluate risk conditions using medical standards consistent with those used by his or her certifying agency. Additional tests or physician consultations may be required to

confirm fitness for diving. Consultation with medical specialists knowledgeable about of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA diving medicine also may be needed for participants taking psychotropic drugs for treatment of attention deficit disorder, depression, or other conditions.

Scuba diving is prohibited for the following conditions.

• Use of medication to control seizures or seizure occurrence within the past five years

• Use of insulin to control diabetes

• History of asthma or RAD unless resolution confirmed by methacholine testing (Persons who have been asymptomatic and medication free for the previous five years are exempt from the methacholine testing requirements.)

The scuba agencies recognized by the BSA may allow exceptions to general medical

prohibitions based on individual diving fitness evaluations by a medical specialist who is knowledgeable about diving medicine. Scouts, parents, dive supervisors, and physicians with questions or concerns about diving with specific medical conditions should consult the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver’s Physical Examination and the Divers Alert Network (DAN) at www.diversalertnetwork.org. DAN medical professionals are available for nonemergency consultation by telephone at 919-684-2948 during business hours or via email.

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Council Programs

When scuba diving is taught in connection with any local council program, instructors should provide the training on a contract basis. Such instructors should have dive store or other commercial affiliation that provides liability insurance coverage. Direct employment of scuba instructors is not recommended.

Local council programs may not compress or sell air for scuba use, or sell, rent, or loan scuba equipment (scuba cylinders, regulators, gauges, dive computers, weights, or BCDs). All air and equipment for local council program use must be obtained from professional sources (dive stores, resorts, dive boats, etc.) affiliated with a scuba agency recognized by the BSA.

Scuba equipment may be used by certified summer camp aquatics program personnel

for installation and maintenance of waterfront equipment, or for search and recovery of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA operations. Search and recovery could include lost equipment, as well as rescue efforts.

Recognized Agencies Recognized agencies are:

• PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors • NAUI: National Association of Underwater Instructors

• SSI: Scuba Schools International • IDEA: International Diving Educators Association • PDIC: Professional Diving Instructors Corporation • SDI: Scuba Diving International • YMCA Scuba Program (discontinued in 2008, but certification cards are still recognized)

• NASDS: National Association of Scuba Diving Schools (merged with SSI, but certification cards are still recognized)

In addition to the agencies listed by name, any current member of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), which includes all RSTC members, is also recognized.

Other agencies wishing to be recognized by the BSA may contact the Outdoor Programs Team of the national office. Recognition by a certifying body such as the RSTC or EUF that the agency adheres to ANSI/CEN/ISO standards would be expected.

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Safety Afloat

BSA groups shall use Safety Afloat for all boating activities. Adult leaders supervising activities afloat must have completed Safety Afloat training within the previous two years. Cub Scout activities afloat are limited to council or district events that do not include moving water or float trips (expeditions). Safety Afloat standards apply to the use of canoes, kayaks, rowboats, rafts, floating tubes, sailboats, motorboats (including waterskiing), and other small craft, but do not apply to transportation on large commercial vessels such as ferries and cruise ships. Parasailing (being towed airborne behind a boat using a parachute), kitesurfing (using a wakeboard towed by a kite), and recreational use of personal watercraft (small sit-on-top motorboats propelled by water jets) are not authorized BSA activities.

The ima Safety Afloat training may be obtained from MyScouting.org ge , at council summer camps, and at other council and district training events. Confirmation of training is of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA required on tour and activity plans for trips that involve boating. Additional guidance on appropriate skill levels and training resources is provided in the Aquatics Supervision guide available from council service centers.

• Qualified Supervision All activity afloat must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts

responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of those in his or her care and who is trained in and committed to compliance with the nine points of BSA Safety Afloat. That supervisor must be skilled in the safe operation of the craft for the specific activity, knowledgeable in accident prevention, and prepared for emergency situations. If the adult with Safety Afloat training lacks the necessary boat operating and safety skills, then he or she may serve as the supervisor only if assisted by other adults, camp staff personnel, or professional tour guides who have the appropriate skills. Additional leadership is provided in ratios of one trained adult, staff member, or guide per 10 participants. For Cub Scouts, the leadership ratio is one trained adult, staff member, or guide per five participants. At least one leader must be trained in first aid including CPR. Any swimming done in conjunction with the activity afloat must be supervised in accordance with BSA Safe Swim Defense standards. It is strongly recommended that all units have at least one adult or older youth member currently trained in BSA Aquatics Supervision: Paddle Craft Safety to assist in the planning and conduct of all activities afloat. • Personal Health Review A complete health history is required of all participants as evidence of fitness for boating activities. Forms for minors must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants should be asked to relate any recent incidents of illness or injury just prior to the activity. Supervision and protection should be adjusted to anticipate any potential risks associated with individual health conditions. For significant health conditions, the adult supervisor should require an examination by a physician and consult with parent, guardian, or caregiver for appropriate precautions.

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• Swimming Ability Operation of any boat on a float trip is limited to youth and adults who have completed the BSA swimmer classification test. Swimmers must complete the following test, which should be administered annually. Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. For activity afloat, those not classified as a swimmer are limited to multi person craft during outings or float trips on calm water with little likelihood of capsizing or falling overboard. They may operate a fixed-seat rowboat or pedal boat accompanied by a buddy who is a swimmer. They may ride in a canoe or other paddle craft with an adult swimmer skilled in that craft as a buddy. They may ride as part of a group on a motorboat or sailboat operated by a skilled adult.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • Life Jackets Properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets must be worn by all persons engaged in boating activity (rowing, canoeing, sailing, boardsailing, motor boating, waterskiing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking). Type III life jackets are recommended for general recreational use. For vessels over 20 feet in length, life jackets need not be worn when participants are below deck or on deck when the qualified supervisor aboard the vessel determines that it is prudent to abide by less- restrictive state and federal regulations concerning the use and storage of life

jackets, for example, when a cruising vessel with safety rails is at anchor. All participants not classified as swimmers must wear a life jacket when on deck underway. Life jackets need not be worn when an activity falls under Safe Swim Defense guidelines—for example, when an inflated raft is used in a pool or when snorkeling from an anchored craft.

• Buddy System All participants in an activity afloat are paired as buddies who are always aware of each other’s situation and prepared to sound an alarm and lend assistance immediately when needed. When several craft are used on a float trip, each boat on the water should have a “buddy boat.” All buddy pairs must be accounted for at regular intervals during the activity and checked off the water by the qualified supervisor at the conclusion of the activity. Buddies either ride in the same boat or stay near each other in single-person craft.

• Skill Proficiency Everyone in an activity afloat must have sufficient knowledge and skill to participate safely. Passengers should know how their movement affects boat stability and have a basic understanding of self-rescue. Boat operators must meet government requirements, be able to maintain control of their craft, know how changes in the environment influence that control, and undertake activities only that are within their personal and group capabilities. Content of training exercises should be appropriate for the age, size, and experience of the participants, and should cover basic skills on calm water of limited extent before proceeding to advanced skills involving current, waves, high winds, or extended distance. At a minimum, instructors for canoes and kayaks should be able to demonstrate the

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handling and rescue skills required for BSA Aquatics Supervision: Paddle Craft Safety. All instructors must have a least one assistant who can recognize and respond appropriately if the instructor’s safety is compromised. Anyone engaged in recreational boating using human powered craft on flat-water ponds or controlled lake areas free of conflicting activities should be instructed in basic safety procedures prior to launch, and allowed to proceed after they have demonstrated the ability to control the boat adequately to return to shore at will. For recreational sailing, at least one person aboard should be able to demonstrate basic sailing proficiency (tacking, reaching, and running) sufficient to return the boat to the launch point. Extended cruising on a large sailboat requires either a professional captain or an adult with sufficient experience to qualify as a bareboat skipper.

Motorboats may be operated by youth, subject to state requirements, only when accompanied in the boat by an experienced leader or camp staff member who

meets state requirements for motorboat operation. Extended cruising on a large of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA power boat requires either a professional captain or an adult with similar qualifications. Before a unit using human-powered craft controlled by youth embarks on a float trip or excursion that covers an extended distance or lasts longer than four hours, each participant should receive either a minimum of three hours training and supervised practice, or demonstrate proficiency in maneuvering the craft effectively over a 100-yard course and recovering from a capsize. Unit trips on whitewater above Class II must be done with either a professional guide in each

craft or after all participants have received American Canoe Association or equivalent training for the class of water and type of craft involved.

• Planning Proper planning is necessary to ensure a safe, enjoyable exercise afloat. All plans should include a scheduled itinerary, notification of appropriate parties, communication arrangements, contingencies in case of foul weather or equipment failure, and emergency response options.

• Preparation. Any boating activity requires access to the proper equipment and transportation of gear and participants to the site. Determine what state and local regulations are applicable. Get permission to use or cross private property. Determine whether personal resources will be used or whether outfitters will supply equipment, food, and shuttle services. Lists of group and personal equipment and supplies must be compiled and checked. Even short trips require selecting a route, checking water levels, and determining alternative pull-out locations. Changes in water level, especially on moving water, may pose significant, variable safety concerns. Obtain current charts and information about the waterway and consult those who have traveled the route recently.

• Float Plan. Complete the preparation by writing a detailed itinerary, or float plan, noting put-in and pullout locations and waypoints, along with the approximate time the group should arrive at each. Travel time should be estimated generously.

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• Notification. File the float plan with parents, the local council office if traveling on running water, and local authorities if appropriate. Assign a member of the unit committee to alert authorities if prearranged check-ins are overdue. Make sure everyone is promptly notified when the trip is concluded.

• Weather. Check the weather forecast just before setting out, and keep an alert weather eye. Anticipate changes and bring all craft ashore when rough weather threatens. Wait at least 30 minutes before resuming activities after the last incidence of thunder or lightning.

• Contingencies. Planning must identify possible emergencies and other circumstances that could force a change of plans. Develop alternative plans for each situation. Identify local emergency resources such as EMS systems, sheriff’s departments, or ranger stations. Check your primary communication system, and identify backups,

such as the nearest residence to a campsite. Cell phones and radios may lose of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA coverage, run out of power, or suffer water damage.

• Equipment All craft must be suitable for the activity, be seaworthy, and float if capsized. All craft and equipment must meet regulatory standards, be properly sized, and be in good repair. Spares, repair materials, and emergency gear must be carried as appropriate. Life jackets and paddles must be sized to the participants. Properly designed and fitted helmets must be worn when running rapids rated above Class II. Emergency equipment such as throw bags, signal devices, flashlights, heat sources, first-aid kits, radios, and maps must be ready for use. Spare equipment, repair materials, extra food and water, and dry clothes should be appropriate for the activity. All gear should be stowed to prevent loss and water damage. For float trips with multiple craft, the number of craft should be sufficient to carry the party if a boat is disabled, and critical supplies should be divided among the craft.

• Discipline Rules are effective only when followed. All participants should know, understand, and respect the rules and procedures for safe boating activities provided by Safety Afloat guidelines. Applicable rules should be discussed prior to the outing and reviewed for all participants near the boarding area just before the activity afloat begins. People are more likely to follow directions when they know the reasons for rules and procedures. Consistent, impartially applied rules supported by skill and good judgment provide stepping-stones to a safe, enjoyable outing.

For additional information on Safety Afloat, go to www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Aquatics/ safety-afloat.aspx.

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Tow Sports

All participants in towed activity afloat (waterskiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding, tubing, etc.) must have successfully completed the BSA swimmer classification test and must wear a life jacket with an impact rating consistent with the activity. Supervision must include both a skilled boat driver currently trained in Safety Afloat and a separate observer. Participants should observe the Water-skiers Safety Code and the Boat Drivers Safety Code found in Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346. Use only floats specifically designed for towing that provide secure handholds for each rider.

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Camping

Age Guidelines The Boy Scouts of America has established the following guidelines for its members’ participation in camping activities: • Overnight camping by Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens as dens is not approved, and certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America. • Tiger Cubs may participate in boy-parent excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, or council-organized family camping. • Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping program operating under BSA National Camping School– trained leadership and managed by the council. • A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by an

adult. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of his parent or of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of a parent-approved adult. Joint Webelos den/troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the boys on approved trips. • All Scouts registered in Boy Scout troops are eligible to participate in troop or patrol overnight campouts, camporees, and resident camps.

• Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts 12 through 17 are eligible to participate in national . Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts 13 through 17 are also eligible to participate in world jamborees and high-adventure programs. • All youth registered in Venturing are eligible to participate in crew, district, council, and national Venturing activities as well as national high-adventure programs and world jamborees. If a well-meaning leader brings along a child who does not meet these age guidelines,

disservice is done to the unit because of distractions often caused by younger children. A disservice is also done to the child, who is not trained to participate in such an activity and who, as a nonmember of the group, may be ignored by the older campers.

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Family Camping Family camping is an outdoor experience, other than resident camping, that involves Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing program elements in overnight settings with two or more family members, including at least one BSA member of that family. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children, and Youth Protection policies apply.

Recreational Family Camping Recreational family camping occurs when Scouting families camp as a family unit outside of an organized program. It is a non-structured camping experience, but is conducted within a Scouting framework on local council-owned or -managed property. Local councils may have family camping grounds available for rent at reasonable rates. Other resources may include equipment, information, and training. References: Resident Camping for Cub Scouting, No. 13-33814, Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines, No. 510-631, and Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Cub Scout Overnight Opportunities Cub Scouts may experience overnight activities in venues other than accredited resident camping. There are two categories of Cub Scout overnighters.

Council-Organized Family Camp Council-organized family camps are overnight events involving more than one pack. The local council provides all of the elements of the outdoor experience, such as staffing, food service, housing, and program. These are often referred to as parent/pal or adventure weekends. Council-organized family camps should be conducted by trained leaders at sites approved by the local council. Each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. In special circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian is not able to attend an overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA who is a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional “nonfamily member” youth. Overnight activities involving more than one pack must be approved by the council. Council-organized family camps must be conducted in accordance with established The image standards as given in National Camp Standards, No. 430-056 part .

Pack Overnighters These are pack-organized overnight events involving more than one family from a single pack, focused on age-appropriate Cub Scout activities and conducted at council-approved locations (councils use Pack Overnighter Site Approval Form, No. 13- 508). If nonmembers (siblings) participate, the event must be structured accordingly to accommodate them. BSA health and safety and Youth Protection policies apply. In most cases, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth participant is responsible to a specific adult. At least one adult on a pack overnighter must have completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO, No. 34162) to properly understand the importance of

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program intent, Youth Protection policies, health and safety, site selection, age- appropriate activities, and sufficient adult participation. Permits for campouts shall be issued locally. Packs use the tour and activity plan, No. 680-014. Reference: Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines, No. 510-631

Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Camping What are typical Scout outdoor activities? For younger Scouts, less-rugged activities are more appropriate as they begin to acquire outdoor knowledge and skills. These may include:

Day Hikes—Reasonably short hikes (three to 10 miles) in terrain without a lot of elevation gain or loss.

Patrol Activities—A Boy Scout patrol or Varsity Scout squad may participate in patrol activities with the permission of its Scoutmaster or Coach and parents/guardians. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Appropriate adult leadership must be present for all overnight Scouting activities.

Weekend Overnights—Troops/teams that plan and carry out outings once a month attract and retain boys at a much higher level than those that have fewer outings during the year.

Camporees—Councils and districts plan camporees and other outings during the year that give Scouts an opportunity to test their knowledge and skills in competitive events with other troops and patrols.

Summer Camp—Summer camp is what many Scouts enjoy most. Camp programs provide numerous opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail. Resident Scout camping includes at least five nights and six days of fun outdoor activities.

Jamborees—Every four years, the Boy Scouts of America hosts a national Scout jamboree. More than 40,000 Scouts and leaders from across the country participate in this 10-day event filled with the most popular and highest-quality outdoor activities Scouts enjoy. To participate, a Scout must be at least 12 years of age by July 1 of the jamboree year and be a First Class Scout.

Council High Adventure—A high-adventure experience includes at least five nights and six days of trekking in wilderness and other rugged, remote locations. Trekking may include backpacking, canoeing, mountain biking, horse packing, mountain climbing, ski touring, rafting, kayaking, or a host of other outdoor adventures. Participants must be at least 13 years old by September 1 of the year of participation or a registered Venturer.

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National High Adventure—The BSA operates unique and exciting national high- adventure bases and programs. With two locations in the Florida Keys, the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers a variety of aquatic and boating programs. The Northern Tier National High Adventure Program, based in northern Minnesota with two satellite bases in Canada, provides a variety of canoe treks and programs. Philmont Scout Ranch, located in the mountains of New Mexico, provides excellent backpacking treks. Age requirements for these programs vary, but most programs are rugged and designed for older Scouts.

Unit High Adventure—The highest level of challenge for a troop or team is to plan and carry out its own high adventure experience. These activities for more experienced Scouts are planned and implemented by youth members with coaching from their adult leaders.

Venturing Camping of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Venturing camping can include high-adventure activities, such as scuba diving, water skiing, rock climbing/rappelling, caving, horseback riding, and more, but can also include many avocation/hobby interests. Venturing members can participate in the national Scout Jamboree. Venturing camping should not be just an extension of a Boy Scout resident camp. Venturers need a more teenage oriented experience. Having Venturers involved in this planning process is a must. Important differences in outdoor programs for Venturers include:

• Venturing outdoor activities must include experiences beyond those available to younger youth.

• Consideration of coed involvement.

• Venturers should have a voice in choosing and planning activities.

• Venturing outdoor programs should be patterned after types of activities that appeal to adults and teenagers.

• The camp experience should not be overly structured, and should allow Venturers the opportunity to choose activities.

Trek Safely Trek Safely is designed to help Scouting groups be fully prepared for a backcountry trek. It will help each youth member and adult leader recognize situations that could develop in which the group will have to adjust its schedule or route, or even make camp for the night because of weather circumstances or an injured or ill crew member. Crews that address possible scenarios in advance are less likely to be surprised on the trail. Contingency planning is critical to the success of every trip. The image For additional information, go to www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/430-125.pdf part . Reference: Trek Safely flier, No. 430-125

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Lightning Risk Reduction In many parts of the country, Scouting activities in the outdoors will be at risk to thunderstorms and lightning strike potential. In a thunderstorm, there is no risk-free location outside.

First, to be prepared for your outdoor adventure, it is important to know the weather patterns of the area. Weather patterns on the Florida coast differ greatly from the mountains of New Mexico and the lakes of Minnesota or the rivers of West Virginia. In addition to patterns, monitor current weather forecasts and conditions of the area you plan to visit to modify your plans if needed.

The National Weather Service recommends that when the “Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! The only completely safe action is to get inside a safe building or vehicle.” When a safe building or vehicle is nearby, the best risk-reduction technique is to get to it as soon as

possible. Move quickly when you: of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

• First hear thunder,

• See lightning, or

• Observe dark, threatening clouds developing overhead. Stay inside until 30 minutes after you last hear the last rumble of thunder before resuming outdoor activities.

Shelter—two forms:

• Safe Building—one that is fully enclosed with a roof, walls, and floor, and has plumbing or wiring. Examples of safe buildings include a home, school, church, hotel, office building, or shopping center.

• Safe Vehicle—any fully enclosed, metal-topped vehicle such as a hard-topped car, minivan, bus, truck, etc. If you drive into a thunderstorm, slow down and use extra caution. If possible, pull off the road into a safe area. Do NOT leave the vehicle during a thunderstorm.

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• Risk Reduction (when no safe building or vehicle is nearby):

o If camping, hiking, etc., far from a safe vehicle or building, avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.

o Spread your group out 100 feet from each other if possible.

o Stay away from tall, isolated trees; flag poles; totem poles; or other tall objects. If you are in a forest, stay near a lower stand of trees.

o If you are camping in an open area, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low area, but avoid flood-prone areas. Remember, a tent offers NO protection from lighting.

o Stay away from water, wet items (such as ropes), and metal objects (such as of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA fences and poles). Water and metal are excellent conductors of electricity.

o If boating and you cannot get back to land to a safe building or vehicle: On a small boat, drop anchor and get as low as possible. Large boats with cabins, especially those with lightning protection systems properly installed, or metal marine vessels offer a safer but not risk-free environment. Remember to stay inside the cabin and away from any metal surfaces.

If lightning strikes, be prepared to administer CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) so that you can tend to lightning victims quickly (they do not hold an electrical charge). Take anyone who is a victim of a lightning strike or near-strike to the nearest medical facility as soon as possible, even if the person appears to be unharmed. The ima For additional information on lightning and weather services, visit www.noaa.gov ge .

Treated Drinking Water A constant supply of treated drinking water is essential. Serious illness can result from drinking untreated water. Protect your health, and don’t take a chance on using water of uncertain quality. Thermos jugs, plastic water containers, and canteens are all satisfactory for carrying water. Be sure water is dispensed into each person’s own drinking cup.

Safe Drinking Water When possible, begin your trip with water from home or use approved portable water sources provided by the land manager. When these options are not available, streams, rivers, lakes, springs, and snow may provide a source of water, but they must always be treated by one of the following methods. All water of uncertain treatment should be treated before use.

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Boiling The surest means of making your drinking water safe is to heat it to a rolling boil—when bubbles a half inch in diameter rise from the bottom of the pot. While this is a simple method, it does require time and fuel.

Chemical Treatment Chemical treatment consists of iodine or chlorine tablets that kill waterborne bacteria and viruses. These are simple, lightweight, and easy to pack. However, not all protozoa are eliminated by chemical treatment, and a waiting period is required for effective disinfection of drinking water. Micropur is a new product available for water purification.

In all cases, verify that the chosen method of chemical treatment meets EPA standards. Liquid chlorine should be used only in an emergency.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • Filter the water to remove as many solids as possible.

• Bring the water to a rolling boil for a full minute.

• Let it cool at least 30 minutes.

• Add eight drops of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of cool water. (Use common household bleach; 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite should be the only active ingredient, and there should not be any added soap or fragrances.) Water must be cool, or chlorine will dissipate and be rendered useless.

• Let the water stand 30 minutes.

• If it smells of chlorine, you can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, add eight more

drops of bleach and let it stand another 30 minutes. Smell it again. You can use it if it smells of chlorine. If it doesn’t, discard it and find another water source.

• The only accepted measurement of chlorine (or water treatment agents) is the drop. A drop is specifically measurable. Other measures such as “capful” or “scant teaspoon” are not uniformly measurable and should not be used.

Filters Portable filters are handheld pumps that force untreated water through a filter media that traps bacteria and protozoa. Many include a purifying stage that will also treat viruses. While very effective, filters must be maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and they are difficult to use with groups because of the time required to operate.

In addition to having a bad odor or taste, water from questionable sources may be contaminated by microorganisms, such as Giardia, that can cause a variety of diseases.

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Medical Information and First Aid

Personal Health In order to provide better care for its members and to assist them in better understanding their own physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health care provider— a physician (M.D. or D.O.), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Providing this medical information on the four-part medical record, the Annual Health and Medical Record (found under forms on Scouting Safely at www.scouting.org), will help ensure that the minimum standards for participation in various activities are met. Note that unit leaders must always protect the privacy of unit participants by protecting their medical information. Do not transmit medical information through unsecured devices or programs, such as e-mail or the Web.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Parts A and B are to be completed at least annually by participants in all Scouting events. This health history, parent or guardian informed consent and hold harmless/ release agreement, and talent release statement are to be completed by the participant and parents or guardians.

• Adult unit leaders should review participants’ health history and become knowledgeable about the medical needs of the youth members in their unit.

• This form is to be filled out by participants and parents or guardians, and kept on file for easy reference.

Part C is the physical exam that is required for participants in any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, for all high-adventure base participants, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding. Service projects or work weekends may fit this description.

• Part C is to be completed and signed by a certified and licensed health care provider—physician (M.D. or D.O.), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

• It is important to note that the height-to-weight limits must be strictly adhered to when the event will take the unit more than 30 minutes away from an emergency vehicle-accessible roadway, or when the program requires it, such as backpacking trips, high-adventure activities, and conservation projects in remote areas.

Risk Advisory is required to be reviewed by all participants of a high-adventure program at one of the national high-adventure bases and shared with the examining health care provider before completing Part C.

For more information, go to www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Resources/MedicalFormFAQs.aspx.

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Medical Risk Factors for Your Participation in Scouting Scouting can be physically and mentally demanding. To help its members be better prepared, the Boy Scouts of America recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting activity have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider: a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Based on the vast experience of the medical community, the BSA has identified risk factors that could become issues during weekend camping, hikes, treks, tours, or other activities.

Become familiar with the following risk factors to ensure all Scouts and Scouters are prepared.

Excessive Body Weight (Obesity) Excessive body weight increases risk for numerous health problems. To ensure the best

experience, Scouts and Scouters should be of proportional height and weight. One of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA such measure is the Body Mass Index (BMI), which can be calculated using a tool from The ima the Centers for Disease Control here: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/ ge .

Calculators for both adults and youth are available. It is recommended that youth fall within the fifth and 85th percentiles. Those in the 85th to 95th percentiles are at risk and should work to achieve a higher level of fitness.

Cardiac or Cardiovascular Disease These include • Angina (chest pain caused by blocked blood vessels or coming from the heart) • Myocardial infarction (heart attack) • Heart surgery or heart catheterization (including angioplasty to treat blocked blood vessels, balloon dilation, or stents)

• Stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) • Claudication (leg pain with exercise, caused by hardening of the arteries) • Family history of heart disease or a family member who died unexpectedly before age 50 • Smoking Youth who have congenital heart disease or acquired heart disease such as rheumatic fever, Kawasaki’s disease, or mitral valve prolapse should undergo a thorough exam.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Scouts and Scouters should have a normal blood pressure (less than 140/90). Persons with significant hypertension should be under treatment and their condition should be under control. If participating in a Scouting event that is physically demanding, it is recommended that hypertension be under control in the six months prior to the date of the event. The goal of the treatment should be to lower blood pressure to normal levels. Those already on antihypertensive therapy with normal blood pressures should continue treatment and should not choose the time they are at any Scouting event to experiment with or change medications.

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Diabetes (Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) Any individual with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus should be able to self-monitor blood glucose and know how to adjust insulin doses based on these factors or be accompanied by a guardian that is knowledgeable in these matters. The individual with diabetes and/or the guardian should also know how to give a self- injection/injection and recognize indications of high and low blood sugar. If planning on participating in an overnight experience of any kind, bring enough medication, testing supplies, and equipment for the entire Scouting event. This includes batteries (without provisions for recharging) to be both brought to and taken away from the event for pumps (remember Leave No Trace guidelines).

An insulin-dependent individual who has been newly diagnosed (within six months of the fitness examination) or who has undergone a change in delivery system (e.g., an insulin pump) in the same period and who desires to participate in a Scouting event

that is physically demanding should reconsider participation. This also applies to an of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA individual who has been hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis or who has had problems with hypoglycemia in the last year.

Seizures (Epilepsy) Seizure disorder or epilepsy should be well-controlled by medications if an individual desires to participate in a physically demanding Scouting event. A minimum of six seizure-free months prior to the fitness examination is considered under control. Participants with a history of seizures need to limit high-adventure activities (e.g., climbing or rappelling).

Asthma Acute or severe bronchial asthma under treatment anytime during the past 24 months should be well-controlled before participating in physically demanding Scouting events. Key indicators of well-controlled are:

• The use of a rescue inhaler zero times to one time a day • No need for nighttime treatment with a short-acting bronchodilator Well-controlled asthma may include the use of long-acting bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, or oral medications such as Singulair. If the Scouting event is physically demanding, individuals with the following asthma conditions should reconsider participation: • Exercise asthma is not prevented by medication. • Participant has been hospitalized or has gone to the emergency room for asthma treatment in the six months before the fitness examination. • Participant has received treatment that required oral steroids (prednisone) in the six months before the fitness examination. When participating in any overnight Scouting event, participants must bring an adequate and a backup supply of medications and spare rescue inhalers that are current. Participants must carry a rescue inhaler at all times during any Scouting event.

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Sleep Apnea Scouts and Scouters with sleeping disorders may experience health risks due to long days and short nights for many Scouting events. It is recommended for those with sleep apnea requiring a CPAP machine for any overnight Scouting experience that all equipment (e.g., CPAP machine) be provided by the Scout or Scouter and be self- contained. This may include batteries (without provisions for recharging) to be both brought to and taken away from the Scouting event (remember Leave No Trace guidelines).

Allergies or Anaphylaxis Scouting events have several risks (e.g., nuts, pollens, wasps, hornets, and other stinging insects) that could trigger anaphylactic reactions in individuals prone to reaction. It is recommended that Scouts and Scouters who have had an anaphylactic reaction from any cause contact the appropriate medical personnel of the Scouting event to confirm

participation eligibility before arrival, especially if the event includes an overnight of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA experience. Participants will be required to have appropriate treatment with them at all times.

For longer Scouting events such as summer camp, jamborees, and high-adventure programs, allergy shots required for maintenance doses may be acceptable for persons who have not had an anaphylactic reaction. Contact the appropriate medical personnel for the event for confirmation.

Ingrown Toenails, Recent Musculoskeletal Injuries, and Orthopedic Surgery Many Scouting events put a great deal of strain on feet, ankles, and knees. If the Scouting event is physically demanding, ingrown toenails should be treated within a month prior to the event. Scouts and Scouters who have had orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopic surgery, or significant musculoskeletal injuries, including back problems, should have a release from the surgeon or treating physician to participate in

Scouting events.

Psychiatric/Psychological and Emotional Difficulties Psychiatric/psychological and emotional disorders do not necessarily exclude an individual from Scouting events. Parents and advisers should be aware that most Scouting events are not designed to assist in overcoming psychological or emotional problems and may exacerbate existing conditions. Experience demonstrates that these problems frequently are magnified, not lessened, when participants are subjected to the physical and mental challenges of many Scouting activities. Any condition must be well-controlled without the services of a mental health practitioner. Under no circumstances should medication be stopped before or during a Scouting activity. If the Scouting event is an overnight experience, Scouts and Scouters are required to bring an appropriate supply of medication for the duration of the event, including travel to and from the event.

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Other Risk Factors Sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, leukemia, severe blood dyspraxia, and HIV infection provide special challenges to Scouts and Scouters. To plan for, prepare for, and support those having these medical conditions, it is recommended that an individual evaluation of each situation be done by the appropriate medical personnel. There may be instances where proper medical support at the Scouting event is impossible. Under such circumstances, participation may be denied. For information on any other health issues, contact your personal health care provider.

Immunizations The Boy Scouts of America encourages all members of the Scouting community to use available vaccines to fully protect themselves from infectious diseases that are dangerous for children and adults living in the United States. Inadequately immunized participants are subject to identification so that they may be located in case of a

necessity for isolation or quarantine as per local public health official directives. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Verification of the following immunizations is recommended by the BSA: • Tetanus (must have been received within the last 10 years). • Pertussis • Meningococcal • Diphtheria • Measles

• Mumps • Rubella • Polio • Chicken pox • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Influenza

More information about immunizations, as well as the Immunization Exemption Request form, is found under Scouting Safely on www.scouting.org.

Protection Consideration for Blood and Bodily Fluids (Universal Precautions) Treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they were contaminated with blood-borne viruses (i.e., HIV, hepatitis). Do not use bare hands to stop bleeding; always use a protective barrier, and always wash exposed skin areas for at least 15 seconds with soap and water immediately after treating a victim. Consequently, the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be included in all first-aid kits and used when rendering first aid:

• Non-latex gloves to be used when stopping bleeding or dressing wounds. • A mouth barrier device for rendering rescue breathing or CPR. • Plastic goggles or eye protection to prevent a victim’s blood from getting into a rescuer’s eyes in the event of serious bleeding.

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• Antiseptic for use in cleaning exposed skin areas, particularly if there is no soap or water available.

Clean any blood and bodily fluid spills with an appropriate disinfecting solution, such as 10 parts water to one part bleach.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for blood-borne pathogens (29 CFR Section 1910.1030) apply to health-care professions employed by local councils to staff camp health facilities or to fulfill health officer functions at BSA camps. In addition, all designated responders, identified in the local council’s medical The ima emergency response plan, are affected by the regulations. Visit www.osha.gov ge .

Local Council Membership/Participation Guidelines Regarding Communicable Diseases The BSA policy regarding communicable diseases (acute or chronic)is as follows: BSA Safety and Standards of of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Local Scouting units and their chartered organizations traditionally determine their own membership and participation, absent any legal constraints. Accordingly, it is the units and chartered organizations that allow youth or adult members who have, or are suspected of having, a communicable disease to continue to participate in Scouting activities.

The chartered organization and/or a local Scouting unit may request local council assistance if needed, absent any legal restraints. (See Local Council Guidelines The image Regarding Communicable Disease, No. 680-453, part for the steps of that process.)

Exemptions for Medical Care, Treatment, and Immunizations The following is the Boy Scouts of America’s policy regarding medical requirements: • Medical examinations for camp attendance are required of all campers. The immunization requirement may be exempted because of religious, philosophical, or medical grounds by signing the Immunization Exemption Request form (found under forms on Scouting Safely at www.scouting.org) and receiving a medical evaluation and screening by a licensed health-care practitioner to reduce the possibility of exposing other camp participants to a communicable disease. • Exemption from all medical treatment may be granted with the signing of the Request for Exemption for Medical Care and Treatment form (found under forms on Scouting Safely at www.scouting.org) and receiving a medical evaluation and screening by a licensed health-care practitioner to reduce the possibility of exposing other camp participants to a communicable disease.

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Prescriptions The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual’s parent or guardian. A leader, after obtaining all the necessary information, can agree to accept the responsibility of making sure a youth takes the necessary medication at the appropriate time, but BSA does not mandate or necessarily encourage the leader to do so. Also, if state laws are more limiting, they must be followed. BSA camp standards may modify this for specific camp operation.

First Aid and CPR Training First aid is the first help given to someone who has had an accident or other health emergency. If more attention is needed, first-aid treatment helps keep an injured or ill person as safe as possible until medical personnel arrive. Wilderness first aid (WFA) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment when a physician and/or rapid transport are not readily available.

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA First aid and WFA are important to participants in BSA programs. Our members’ understanding of first-aid principles is not only concrete evidence that we are striving to put into action the Scouting ideal of doing a Good Turn daily, it helps Scouts and Scouters be prepared and be safe when helping others in need.

We strongly recommend that everyone be trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as an endeavor to revive victims of cardiac arrest (no breathing, no pulse). CPR may be taught by instructors currently trained by a nationally certified provider such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Emergency Care and Safety Institute, or American Safety and Health Institute. Cub Scouts can even be taught this valuable skill in a family-type setting.

Depending upon the event or activity planned, it may be required that at least two adults or youth (though three or more is preferable) in each touring group should have

current training in WFA and CPR, know how and when to put this knowledge to use, and thoroughly understand the limitations of their knowledge. Further information and advancement in first aid may include wilderness first responder (WFR) and wilderness emergency medical technician (WEMT).

Preliminary skills related to CPR are found in the Boy Scout Handbook and the First Aid merit badge pamphlet.

AED Training We strongly recommend that Scouting’s adult leaders avail themselves of CPR with automatic external defibrillator (AED) training, along with first-aid and wilderness first-aid training. Several providers are in compliance with BSA standards. Be sure to ask the desired provider if it is in compliance before completing training.

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First-Aid Kits Personal First-Aid Kit Contents • 6 adhesive bandages • 2 sterile, 3-by-3-inch gauze pads • A small roll of adhesive tape • A 3-by-6-inch piece of moleskin • A small bar of soap or small bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel • A small tube of triple antibiotic ointment • Scissors • Disposable non-latex gloves • CPR breathing barrier • Pencil and paper

Home or Patrol/Troop First-Aid Kit Contents of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA A more comprehensive group first-aid kit can contain the following items: • A 2-inch roller bandage • 2 1-inch roller bandages • A roll of 1-inch adhesive tape • 24 alcohol swabs • A box of assorted adhesive bandages

• 2 3-inch-wide elastic bandages • 12 sterile, 3-by-3-inch gauze pads • 4 3-by-6-inch pieces of moleskin • 2 packets of gel pads for blisters and burns • A tube of triple antibiotic ointment • 4 triangular bandages

• A small bar of soap, or a travel-size bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel • Scissors • Tweezers • 12 safety pins • 6 pairs of non-latex disposable gloves • Protective goggles/safety glasses • CPR breathing barrier • Pencil and paper

These optional items also are recommended:

• An instant cold compress • A space blanket • A SAM® Splint

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Transportation

Established public carriers—trains, buses, and commercial airlines—are the safest and most comfortable way for groups to travel. Chartered buses usually are the most economical transportation for groups of 20 or more. It may be necessary for small groups to travel in private automobiles; however, the use of chartered equipment from established rail, bus, and airline companies is strongly recommended. The advantages are many. These companies have excellent safety records because of their periodic inspections and approved health and safety procedures. References: Cub Book, Scoutmaster Handbook, Troop Committee Guidebook, and Exploring Reference Book Automobiles It is essential that adequate, safe, and responsible transportation be used for all Scouting activities. Because most accidents occur within a short distance from home, safety precautions are necessary, even on short trips. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA General guidelines are as follows: • Seat belts are required for all occupants.

• All drivers must have a valid driver's license that has not been suspended or revoked for any reason. If the vehicle to be used is designed to carry more than 15 people, including the driver (more than 10 people, including the driver, in California), the

driver must have a commercial driver's license (CDL)

• The driver must be currently licensed and at least 18 years of age. Youth member exception: when traveling to and from an area, regional, or national Boy Scout activity or any Venturing event under the leadership of an adult (at least 21 years of age) tour leader, a youth member at least 16 years of age may be a driver, subject to the following:

• Six months' driving experience as a licensed driver (time on a learner's permit or equivalent is not to be counted)

• No record of accidents or moving violations

• Parental permission granted to the leader, driver, and riders

• Trucks may not be used for transporting passengers except in the cab.

• All vehicles must be covered by automobile liability insurance with limits that meet or exceed requirements of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. It is recommended that coverage limits are at least $50,000/$100,000/$50,000. Any vehicle designed to carry 10 or more passengers is required to have limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000.

• Obey all laws, including the speed limit.

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• Driving time is limited to a maximum of 10 hours and must be interrupted by frequent rest, food, and recreation stops. If there is only one driver, the driving time should be reduced and stops should be made more frequently.

• Travel and rest time is limited to a maximum of 10 hours in one 24-hour period, regardless of the number of drivers available. The intention is to include sleep and thorough rest breaks while traveling long distances.

• Drivers should refrain from using cell phones (including hands-free units) and text- messaging devices while driving.

The commercial general liability policy is excess over any insurance which may be available to a volunteer for loss arising from ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle while engaged is an Official Scouting Activity. Scouting youth (under age 18)

are not insured under the Boy Scouts of America commercial general liability policy. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA Don't drive drowsy. Stop for rest and stretch breaks as needed. Fatigue is a major cause of highway accident fatalities.

Campers, Trailers, and Trucks Trucks are designed and constructed to transport materials and equipment, not people. Under no circumstances are passengers to be carried in the bed of or towed behind a pickup truck. Trailers must never be used for carrying passengers. Tour plans will not be issued for any trip that involves carrying passengers in a truck except in the cab. This includes vehicles converted for that use unless they are licensed as buses and meet all requirements for buses.

Use caution in towing trailers or campers, as a vehicle's performance, steering, and braking abilities will be altered. Consider these safety tips:

• Get the correct trailer for the vehicle and the correct hitch for the trailer. Distribute and anchor the load.

• Allow extra time to brake. Changing lanes while braking can jackknife the trailer.

• Add safety equipment as dictated by common sense and state laws (mirrors, lights, safety chains, brakes for heavy trailers, etc.).

• Park in designated areas.

Buses A driver of a bus or any vehicle designed to carry more than 15 people (including driver; more than 10 people, including the driver, in California) is required to have a commercial driver's license. A person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless he/she is qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle. Possession of a license, however, does not mean that a person is capable of driving a bus safely. It is essential that unit leaders and volunteers be thoroughly familiar with the bus or vehicle they will

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be driving, including knowing the location of emergency exits and fire extinguishers and how to operate them. A driver must be prepared to handle and brake a full bus, which weighs significantly more than an empty bus. Other safety tips are:

• Regular and thorough maintenance program

• No more passengers than there are seating locations

• Luggage and equipment fastened securely to prevent being thrown around in case of sudden stop

• Emergency exits clear of people or things

• Pretrip inspection of critical systems (signals, fuel, tires, windshield wipers, horn, etc.)

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA The safety rules for automobiles apply to bus travel, with the exception of seat belts. In special cases, chartered buses may travel more than nine hours a day. On certain occasions, night travel by public carrier bus is appropriate—it should be considered permissible when conditions are such that rest and sleep for passengers are possible with a reasonable degree of comfort. However, night travel on buses should not be planned for two successive nights.

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Commercial Driver's License Compliance Most Scouting drivers fall into a category of nonbusiness PMCPs. Nonbusiness private motor carrier of passengers (PMCPs) provide private, interstate transportation that is not in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise. However, nonbusiness PMCPs are required to have a current commercial motor vehicle driver's license. A private motor carrier of passengers does not offer transportation services for hire, but (a) transports passengers in interstate (some state regulations apply to intrastate) commerce; and (b) uses a vehicle designed to carry more than 15 passengers, which includes the driver, or a vehicle that has a gross vehicular weight greater than 10,000 pounds.

Two such examples that would be considered a PMCP are:

• Scouting units that use vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers, such as

buses. The driver, in this case, is often a volunteer driver of a "Scout bus" that is of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA owned or leased. This category is referred to as nonbusiness private motor carrier of passengers and is probably the most frequent Scouting usage subject to the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

• Councils that operate camps and include transportation fees in their program are subject to the rule when using buses or other vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers or that have a gross vehicular weight of more than 10,000 pounds.

All vehicle operators who are required to have a commercial driver's license are subject to drug and alcohol testing. There are no exemptions within the nonbusiness private motor carrier of passengers category, which includes Scouting volunteer drivers. Local councils should establish guidelines for volunteer drivers based on the requirements of the state where they are located.

The U.S. Department of Transportation number is required if you are an interstate PMCP, regardless of business or nonbusiness state. To obtain a USDOT number, complete the The ima form found at www.safer.fmcsa.dot.gov ge .

For-Hire Motor Carriers of Passengers (Charter Buses) There are licensing and insurance requirements for for-hire motor carrier of passengers operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. These requirements are outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The insurance guidelines established a minimum level of financial responsibility. For vehicles designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver), $5 million of insurance is required. For vehicles designed or used to transport nine to 15 passengers (including the driver), $1.5 million of insurance is required.

The FMCSA provides information about carriers online. The system is called SAFER and is part of the Motor Carrier Analysis and Information Resources. SAFER combines current and historical carrier-based safety performance information to measure the relative

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(peer-to-peer) safety fitness of interstate commercial motor carriers and intrastate commercial motor carriers that transport hazardous materials. This information includes federal and state data on crashes, roadside inspections, on-site compliance review results, and enforcement history. To check the records of a for-hire motor carrier of The ima passengers, go to: www.safersys.org/companysnapshot.aspx ge .

Insurance Coverage Below are brief outlines of insurance coverages available to volunteers and chartered organizations.

Comprehensive General Liability Insurance This coverage provides primary general liability coverage for registered volunteer Scouters with respect to claims arising out of an official Scouting activity with the exception that the coverage is excess over any insurance that may be available to the BSA Safety and Standards of of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA volunteer for loss arising from the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle or watercraft. This insurance is available only while the vehicle or watercraft is in the actual use of a Scouting unit and being used for a Scouting purpose. Coverage is more than $5 million for bodily injury and property damage.

The insurance provided to unregistered Scouting volunteers through the general liability insurance program is excess over any other insurance the volunteer might have to his or her benefit, usually a homeowners, personal liability, or auto liability policy.

The general liability policy does not provide indemnification or defense coverage to those individuals who commit intentional and/or criminal acts. The Boy Scouts of America does not have an insurance policy which provides defense for situations involving allegations of intentional and/or criminal acts.

Automobile Liability Insurance All vehicles MUST be covered by a liability insurance policy. The amount of this coverage must meet or exceed the insurance requirement of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. (It is recommended, however, that coverage limits are at least $100,000 combined single limit.) Any vehicle carrying 10 or more passengers is required to have limits of $500,000 single limit. In the case of rented vehicles, coverage limit requirements can be met by combining the limits of personal coverage carried by the driver with coverage carried by the owner of the rented vehicle. All vehicles used in travel outside the United States must carry a liability insurance policy that complies with or exceeds the requirements of that country.

Chartered Organizations for Scouting Units The general liability policy provides primary liability insurance coverage for all chartered organizations on file with the BSA for liability arising out of their chartering a unit. Automobile and maritime liability coverage is provided on a secondary or excess basis. All vehicles used in Scouting activities must be covered by automobile liability insurance with limits that meet or exceed the requirements of the state in which

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the vehicle is licensed. All boats/vessels used in Scouting must be insured by the owner for liability exposures. The amount of coverage is determined by the size and usage of the boat. $1 million is recommended.

Chartered organizations do not need a certificate of insurance. The chartered organization endorsement is a part of the insurance policy contract and is enforceable under the policy contract.

Accident and Sickness Coverage (Optional coverage for council or units) Accident and sickness insurance (also known as accident and health insurance) coverage for Scouts and Scouters furnishes medical reimbursement in case of death, accident, or sickness within the policy amounts. Information regarding unit accident coverage is available through the local council. Who is covered?

of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA • All registered youth and seasonal staff are eligible. • Registered leaders and volunteer leaders.

Non-Owned Boats Used in Scouting Activities Only general liability insurance coverage is available; no hull damage insurance is provided.

Owners (chartering organizations or others) must carry their own liability coverage. Boats under 26 feet and donated for use in Scouting activities need to have at least $300,000 in coverage. Boats 26 feet and over should have $500,000 in coverage. Risk Management will provide certificates of insurance up to $2,000,000.

BSA’s coverage is excess of the liability coverage ($300,000 or $500,000) carried by the owner.

The following are examples of watercraft/boats that need not be insured by the chartering organization and others if they are to be used in an official Scouting activity: canoes, kayaks, rafts, catamarans and sailboats (under 26 feet). However if these watercraft are to be used for non-Scouting activities the chartering organization or others should provide liability insurance as there is no liability coverage for chartering organizations or others for non-Scouting activities.

Watercraft owned by local councils, chartering organization and others should be licensed by USCG and the operator should be licensed if required.

Unauthorized and Restricted Activities The Boy Scouts of America general liability policy provides coverage for a bodily injury or property damage claim that is made and arises out of an official Scouting activity. The Guide to Safe Scouting contains a listing of unauthorized and restricted activities. Unauthorized activities are not considered official Scouting activities. Volunteers (registered and unregistered), units, chartered organizations, and local

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councils are jeopardizing insurance coverage for themselves and their organization by engaging in unauthorized activities. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOURSELF AT RISK. Tour and Activity Plans Times when a tour and activity plan must be submitted for council review include the following: • Trips of 500 miles or more; or • Trips outside of council borders (exception: not to your council-owned property); or • Trips to Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, Philmont Scout Ranch, Summit Bechtel Reserve (you will be asked to present a copy of your tour and activity plan upon arrival), national Scout jamboree, National Order of the Arrow Conference, or a regionally sponsored event; or • When conducting any of the following activities outside of council or district events: o Aquatics activities (swimming, boating, floating, scuba, etc.) o Climbing and rappelling of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA o Orientation flights (process flying plan) o Shooting sports o Any activities involving motorized vehicles as part of the program (snowmobiles, boating, etc.); or o At a council's request (Contact your local council for additional guidelines

or regulations concerning tour and activity plans; many have set guidelines for events or activities within council boundaries such as for Cub Scout overnight camping.) o The Driver’s Pledge • I will not drive when I feel fatigued. I realize that when I am fatigued, I process information more slowly and less accurately and this impairs my ability to react in

time to avoid accidents. • I will arrange my schedule so that several days before a Boy Scout “driving trip,” I will get a good night’s sleep every night to avoid the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep. • I will make trip preparations far enough in advance so that last-minute preparations don’t interfere with my rest. • I will make travel plans that take into account my personal biological clock and only drive during the part of the day when I know I will be alert. • I will be smart about engaging in physical activities during Scouting outings and will make sure that I will be ready to drive safely.

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Wilderness Use Policy of the Boy Scouts of America

All privately or publicly owned backcountry land and designated wildernesses are included in the term “wilderness areas” in this policy. The Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America and the principles of Leave No Trace apply to outdoor behavior general, but for treks into wilderness areas, minimum-impact camping methods must be used. Within the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America, there are many different camping-skill levels. Camping practices that are appropriate for day outings, long-term Scout camp, or short-term unit camping might not apply to wilderness areas. Wherever they go, Scouts need to adopt attitudes and patterns of behavior that respect the rights of others, including future generations, to enjoy the outdoors.

In wilderness areas, it is crucial to minimize human impact, particularly on fragile ecosystems such as mountains, lakes and streams, deserts, and seashores. Because our impact varies from one season of the year to the next, it becomes important for us to of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA adjust to these changing conditions to avoid damaging the environment.

The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes these practices for all troops, teams, and crews planning to use wilderness areas:

• Contact the landowner or land-managing agency (USDA Forest Service, , Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers, state and private agencies, etc.) well before an outing to learn the regulations for that area, including group size limits, to obtain required permits and current maps, and to discuss ways Scouts can fulfill the expectations of property owners or land managers.

• Obtain a tour permit (available through local council service centers), meet all of its conditions, and carry it during the trip.

• Review the appropriate BSA safety literature relating to planned activities. (See Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb on Safely, and Trek Safely.) Also see the Guide to Safe Scouting on the BSA Web site at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx for more information on current BSA policies and procedures for ensuring safe activities, as well as the Field Book Web Site at http://www.bsafieldbook.org.

• Match the ruggedness of high-adventure experiences to the skills, physical ability, and maturity of those taking part. Save rugged treks for older unit ember who are more proficient and experienced in outdoor skills.

• Conduct pre-trip training for your group that stresses proper wilderness behavior, rules, and skills for all of the conditions that may be encountered, including lightning, missing person, wildfire, high winds, flooding, and emergency medical situations.

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• Participate in training in how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace, and be proficient and experienced in the leadership and skills required for treks into wilderness areas.

• Adhere to the principles of Leave No Trace.

Outdoor Code

As an American, I will do my best to –

Be clean in my outdoor manners. I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.

Be careful with fire. I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors. I will treat public and private property with respect. I will follow the principles of Leave No Trace for all outdoor activities.

Be conservation-minded. I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.

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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use and Abuse

Alcohol The following statement was approved by the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America:

It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances is not permitted at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members.

Tobacco Adult leaders should support the attitude that they, as well as youths, are better off without tobacco in any form and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any

BSA activity involving youth participants. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis, with smoking areas located away from all participants. References: Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009, and Boy Scout Handbook, No. 34554

Drugs The misuse of drugs happens in all levels of our society. We may be confronted with the

problem at any time; therefore, we need to understand the misuse of drugs and what can be done about the situation. See the Drug Enforcement Administration website (http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm) for detailed information on controlled substances and their effects.

Medical Marijuana It is unacceptable for anyone to use or be under the influence of medical marijuana at or during any Scouting activity.

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BSA Bike Safety Guidelines The following guidelines and procedures apply to all BSA unit, council, and national program activities involving bicycling.

1. Qualified Supervision All unit, district, council, and national event activities must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult at least age 21 who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the safety of children in his or her care, who is experienced with the skills and equipment involved in the activity, and who is committed to compliance with these BSA safety guidelines.

2. Physical Fitness Biking is strenuous. Long treks and hill climbing should not be attempted without training and preparation. For Scouting activities, all participants must present evidence of fitness with a complete health history from a physician, parent, or legal guardian. The adult of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA supervisor should adjust all supervision, discipline, and protection to anticipate any potential risks associated with individual health conditions. In the event of any significant health conditions, proof of an examination by a physician should be required by the adult leader.

3. Helmets and Clothing All cyclists must wear a properly sized and fitted helmet approved by either the Snell

Memorial Foundation, CPSC, or ASTM standard. Layer your clothing for warmth on cool days so you can avoid chilling or overheating. Cover up for sun protection on clear days.

4. Buddy System When the program activity is a bicycle expedition or trek, the buddy system must be used. When a program element emphasizes individual performance skills, one buddy observes while the other takes his turn. In competitive activity where the buddy concept cannot be applied practically, all activity must be directly observed by the adult supervisor. (Youth members should be taught that biking with a buddy is best. When biking alone, apart from Scouting activities, youth members should be encouraged to tell someone their route, schedule, and destination before departing.)

5. Position in Traffic Ride with the traffic flow, as far to the right as is safe. Avoid curbs, storm drains, soft or loose gravel on shoulders, and other hazards.

6. Safety Rules Obey all traffic laws, signs, signals, and street markings. Watch for changes in road conditions. Ride only one to a bike. Do not ride after dark. No stunts -- trick riding is only for professionals who use special equipment. Yield to motor vehicles even if you think you have the right-of-way. Never hitch a ride on another vehicle. Keep your head and ears open and do not wear headphones while riding.

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7. Turns and Intersections Look left, right, back, and ahead before turning. Stop and search all directions when entering a street from a driveway, parking area, sidewalk, or alley. Signal all turns using universal hand signals. Walk your bike through or across busy intersections.

8. Equipment Ride only a bike that fits you. Select a bike that permits you to put both feet on the ground while standing over the top tube. The handgrips should be no higher than your shoulders or lower than your seat.

9. Bicycle Accessories Every bike needs a horn or bell and reflectors (front, back, and sides). Items should be carried only in baskets, in saddlebags, or on a rear carrier rack. If you must ride in traffic, a bike- or helmet-mounted mirror is recommended. For long trips, a bike-mounted

container for drinking water is recommended. of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

10. Maintenance Keep your bike clean and well maintained, especially the brakes and drive chain.

11. Racing Open street racing is dangerous. Race only with supervision on marked courses that have been set up to exclude other vehicle or pedestrian traffic, to eliminate fall hazards and minimize collision risks. Clearly define "start" and "finish" points.

12. Planning Plan both the route and timing of bike trips to avoid heavy traffic and hazardous conditions. Biking is unsafe on wet pavement and on windy days. Plan for at least hourly rest stops and a maximum of approximately six hours on the bike per day.

13. Discipline All participants should know, understand, and follow the rules and procedures for safe biking, and all participants should conscientiously and carefully follow all directions from the adult supervisor.

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BSA Safety and Standards of of Conduct Standards and Safety BSA

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Fun Stuff – Tips – Tricks and Other Really Cool Ideas! Fun Stuff Fun

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Fun Stuff Fun

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Gearing Up! As a boy wandering the Cascade Range of Washington State, future Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas rolled his provisions inside a blanket, lashed on his frying pan and hatchet, and hiked with the bundle draped over his shoulder. Author Henry David Thoreau used a 10-foot square of white cloth for shelter on a trip into the wilds of Maine. Naturalist John Muir sometimes explored California’s High Sierra carrying little but a blanket, some bread, and a bag of tea. When Scouts hit the trail in the early years of the Boy Scouts of America, many pinned together the edges of blankets to make bedrolls, kept warm with bulky woolen clothing, and set up their camps using heavy military surplus tents and gear.

While food, clothing, and shelter are still the basic needs of outdoor travelers, equipment and clothing for the outdoors have become tougher, lighter, and more versatile than ever before. Surplus gear and inexpensive clothes can still form the bulk of a group’s outfit, while groups with specific requirements can find items designed to fit the most demanding activities. Add what you need for safety and comfort, and you’ll be prepared for any trek.

Whatever you take probably will ride in a pack on your shoulders, or be loaded onto livestock, or be stowed aboard a sled, kayak, raft, or canoe. The lighter the load, the easier it will be to carry. The more you can do without, the less complicated your camps Stuff Fun and the greater your ability to enjoy the outdoors without leaving a trace. John Muir’s blanket, tea bag, and crust of bread is too little for most of us today, but he had the

right idea—keep it light, keep it simple, but include all the essentials.

Map A topographical map is the best to carry. Forest Service Recreation Maps and others may help you locate roads and trails that do not appear on the topographical map. Learn how to use the map efficiently or it won’t do you much good to have it with you. Place it in a waterproof container and carry a pencil.

Compass Generally, select a compass that will “settle” fast and that has a straight edge. Many good compasses that are not liquid filled have needles that stop vibrating quickly, but a compass without a straight edge is mighty hard to use, as accuracy is needed when sighting a map. It is wise to have a long lanyard to attach your compass to your belt loop. Always determine an emergency heading toward safety-to a road, trail, power line, highway, or other safety. Know how to use your compass!

Flashlight Carry on at all times and have extra batteries, you never know when you may need some extra light.

Extra Clothing Carry rain gear and some extra socks.

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Waterproof Matches Carry in a zip-lock plastic bag.

Extra Food An extra freeze-dried dinner or other foods high in carbohydrates like gorp, chocolate, granola bars, and energy bars should be carried as well in case you find yourself lost.

Fire Starter Two 3 to 5 inch plumbers’ candles are best.

Signaling Device A small mirror especially those sold as signaling mirrors. Practice your signaling before you go hiking. A whistle is also recommended.

Water Either water from a safe domestic source or water that has been properly treated would be best.

Emergency Shelter A rain poncho, light tarp, a large plastic garbage, or a space blanket would work well.

Stuff Fun Pocket Knife A folding pocket knife such as the Official Boy Scout Knife.

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Leave No Trace

Plan Ahead and Prepare • Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit. • Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. • Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use. • Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups. • Repackage food to minimize waste. • Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces • Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow. • Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams. • Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary in popular areas: • Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites. • Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy. • Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent. § In pristine areas: • Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails. Avoid places where impacts are just beginning. • Stuff Fun

Dispose of Waste Properly • Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash,

leftover food and litter. • Deposit solid human waste in cat holes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cat hole when finished. • Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products. • To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.

Leave What You Find • Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts. • Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. • Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species. • Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.

Minimize Campfire Impacts • Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light. • Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires. • Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand. • Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.

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Respect Wildlife • Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. • Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers. • Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely. • Control pets at all times, or leave them at home. • Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter.

Be Considerate of Other Visitors • Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. • Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail. • Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock. • Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors. • Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises. - See more at: Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org.

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Are you prepared?

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Zombie Survival Gear

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S’mores

Here is how to make a great s'more three different ways. Whether you're camping outside or craving a marshmallow inside, here's the steps to make a s'more in your kitchen or over the fire (preferably not a fire in your kitchen). The first three steps must be done for every kind of s'more. However, the 4th step should be followed for roasting over a fire, the 5th for a stove, and the 6th for an oven. (I left out making s'mores in the microwave because it doesn't work very well.)

Ingredients: 1) Bag of marshmallows (must be fresh for s'mores to turn out delightful) 2) Box of graham crackers 3) One medium bar of breakable chocolate (or a bunch of miniature bars) 4) One roasting fork or stick (must be a few feet in length so as not to burn little handsies and toesies) 5) A camp fire, stove, or oven

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Dutch Ovens and Hot Coals

Using just the right amount of hot campfire coals or charcoal briquettes to get the cooking temperatures you want, is almost an art.

An experienced campfire cook will ‘just know’ how many coals or briquettes to use, but for new Dutch oven users – the coals and briquettes heating chart below will help.

Note: In the chart, the numbers represent charcoal briquettes, so use your own judgment comparing the numbers to hot campfire coals. Also, the amounts are conservative, especially for the temps above 375 degrees. You will probably have to add more coals/briquettes after the initial warm- up. One charcoal briquette, or equally sized hot coal, will equate to approx. 10-15 degrees of heat on a fair camping day, (not real cold, rainy, or windy) Stuff Fun

Generally, to get a 350 degree inside- oven temperature the number of coals would be 2 times the Dutch oven diameter. e.g. 12″ oven = 24 briquettes. (use a little judgment here, sometimes more – sometimes less)

For baking, put twice as many coals on top as under the bottom. For example if your heat range calls for 15 briquettes, then put 10 on top and 5 underneath. For simmering, reverse this with 2/3 of the briquettes underneath.

For even heat, rotate oven and lid 90 degrees in opposite directions approx. half-way through recipe cooking time.

Hot coal amounts are not a set-n-go thing, to maintain desired temperature you will need to replenish coals/briquettes as they burn down.

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Recipes Gooey Caramel Cinnamon Buns

Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 50 mins

Author: Chelsey Janes Recipe type: Breakfast Cuisine: American Serves: 4 Ingredients • 18 Cinnamon Rolls, from a tin, you will need multiple • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs • Topping: • Frosting that comes with cinnamon rolls Stuff Fun ⅓ cup caramel ice cream topping • Instructions

Cut each roll into 4 pieces and arrange in the bottom of a 14-inch Dutch oven lined with aluminum foil or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and cracker crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over cut rolls. Cover with lid and bake at 350°F 25-30 minutes. For icing combine frosting with caramel topping. Drizzle over cinnamon rolls while still warm.

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Dutch Oven Biscuits and Gravy Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins Author: Chelsey Janes Serves: 6 Ingredients • 1 package Pillsbury Grands Biscuits • 1 tbsp Oil • 1 lb pork sausage, crumbled • ¼ cup flour • 2½ cups milk • ½ tsp Onion powder • ⅓ tsp Thyme • 1 tsp pepper • ⅓ tsp salt Instructions 1. Rub oil on the bottom and sides of the dutch oven, this will prevent the biscuits from sticking. 2. Arrange the biscuits in the Dutch oven so that they barely touch. They will expand, so leave some room between them.

3. Cook the biscuits for 10 minutes and then check. Add time as needed. Stuff Fun 4. In a separate skillet cook sausage over medium heat 5-6 minutes.

5. Stir in flour, mix it in with the sausage to get it coated. Gradually start adding the milk, making sure to keep stirring.

6. Cook mixture until it comes to a boil and starts to thicken, stir constantly. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder and thyme.

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Mountain Man Breakfast

Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour Author: Chelsey Janes Recipe type: Breakfast Cuisine: American Serves: 12 Ingredients • 1 lb mild pork sausage, crumbled • 5-6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled • 1 onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 red bell pepper, chopped • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 2 lb package frozen hash browns, shredded

• 12 eggs, beaten Stuff Fun • 1 package shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions 1. Cook and stir the sausage, onion, and garlic in a 12-inch cast iron Dutch oven with lid, raised over the coals to medium-high heat, until the sausage is no longer pink and the onion is tender. 2. Stir in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and hash brown potatoes until evenly mixed. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the hash browns are hot and the peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. 3. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the top of the potatoes, allowing them to sink into the potatoes. Cover the Dutch oven, and place 6 to 9 coals underneath, and 12 to 18 on top. 4. Allow to bake until the eggs are firm, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich Loaf GRILLED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH LOAF Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS: 1 loaf Italian bread (10 to 12 inches) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon spicy brown or country-style Dijon mustard 6 slices (1 oz each) Swiss cheese ¾ lb thinly sliced fully cooked ham INSTRUCTIONS: Spray 25×18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Without cutting all the way through, cut loaf of bread into 12 (3/4-inch) slices, cutting to within 1/4 inch of bottom. Stir together butter and mustard. Spread every other slice of bread with slightly less than 2 teaspoons mustard mixture, creating 6 sandwiches. Fold each slice of cheese in half diagonally; tuck each into sandwich. Divide ham evenly among sandwiches, tucking in to fit. Place loaf on center of foil. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fun Stuff Fun Place foil-wrapped loaf on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and loaf is hot, turning loaf frequently. To serve, open packet carefully to allow steam to escape. Remove foil from loaf; pull apart sandwiches.

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Appendix

Camp Ho Non Wah Brochure Camp Moultrie Brochure Map of Camp Ho Non Wah Map of Camp Moultrie Camp Ho Non Wah Camp Use Permit Camp Moultrie Camp Use Permit Coastal Carolina Camp Policy Manual BSA Medical Form Parts A, B & C Camp Ho Non Wah Camp Leader’s Guide – Summer Camp Camp Ho Non Wah Camp Leader’s Guide – Winter Camp Bohicket Towne Camping Check List Individual Campout Checklist for Pack Overnighter BSA Handbook Personal Camping List Tour Permit Appendix Activity Consent Form

Incident Information Report Campfire Program Planner

Basic Scoutcraft Skills – reprinted from Boys Life BSA National Outdoor Awards Program 50-Miler Award National Historic Trails Award

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